Priority list includes a bloody musical theater masterpiece, Art & Soul kickoff, more
Additional structural support for the Artsgarden may be required when the full force of the Eastern Star Church choir helps kickoff a month-long arts celebration.
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Indy fends off rivals, signs multiyear NFL Combine pact
Indianapolis has hit pay dirt with a multiyear deal intended to keep the lucrative NFL Scouting Combine here through 2020, just as competition to host the high-profile event intensifies.
Key lawmaker wants state to buy GM site for green space
Senate Appropriations Chairman Luke Kenley, R-Noblesville, wants the state to buy the 102-acre General Motors stamping plant site on the western edge of downtown and turn it into an expansion of White River State Park.
LOU’S VIEWS: Pleasures sporadic in ‘Irma Vep’ mystery mash-up at the IRT
A vampire, a werewolf, a groundsman with a wooden leg and more are gamely played by two actors, abetted by a backstage crew choreographing costume changes.
DINING: Former O’Charley’s spiced up as Jiallo’s
African-Caribbean Cuisine restaurant sets up shop in International Marketplace district.
LOPRESTI: Indiana’s Division I arenas packed with history, charm
After a tour of 10 college venues in 20 days, which one shines the brightest?
ROUNDUP: IMAX’s brief shutdown, Urbanski reviewed, latest from Lily & Madeleine, more
Plus Indiana Landmarks partners with both Spirit & Place and Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre on separate projects.
Eiteljorg museum makes layoffs as attendance, revenue fall
The dismissal of five full-time workers marks the first layoffs for the downtown museum since 2009. But the Eiteljorg is preparing to launch a 5-year campaign to boost its $20 million endowment, a move that could stabilize operating revenue for future years.
Priority list includes a spaced-out music festival, world-premiere dance, more
Hear the music that was sent on the Voyager space probe when the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra kicks off a three-week series.
Ticket giveaway: Seth Meyers at Hilbert Circle Theatre
The late-note host and former SNL star comes to town for a Cancer Support Community of Central Indiana benefit. Here’s how to win tickets.
Colts fans snap up travel packages for London game
Bullseye Event Group is aiming to fill a Boeing 747 airliner with Indianapolis Colts fans for next season's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London. So far, 100 travel packages have been sold.
LOU’S VIEWS: Civil warriors clash–and team up–in Phoenix Theatre’s “Butler”
The best legal thriller I’ve seen in years, Richard Strand’s “Butler” doesn’t venture anywhere near a courtroom, judge’s chamber or jury room.
DINING: State Fair staple Barto’s hops to Greenwood with Hops & Fire
Don’t go to the eager-to-please new pub and eatery looking for deep-fried sweet corn or country-fried bacon or other fairground fare.
LOPRESTI: ‘A Brad Stevens guy’ builds from ground up at Center Grove
Zach Hahn, drawn to coaching years ago, earns his shot at turning around south-side school’s team.
‘Antiques Roadshow’ to pull into Indy this summer
The enduring public-TV show devoted to determining the worth of family heirlooms will hold an appraisal event in Indianapolis on July 9.
Thoughts on this year’s Oscar nominations
Nice that Heartland Film Festival was able to open its 2015 festivities with Best Picture nominee “Room.” Curious what the organization has its eye on for 2016.
Conner Prairie taps successor to longtime CEO
Norman O. Burns II, who has almost three decades of experience in leadership at historical attractions, will take the Conner Prairie position Jan. 27, the museum announced Monday morning.
Priority list includes a new food fest and a Fort Wayne film favorite
Plus the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra pays tribute to the music of Alfred Hitchcock films.
Priority list includes a new food fest and a Fort Wayne film favorite
Plus the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra pays tribute to the music of Alfred Hitchcock films.