BENNER: How do we top 2012? Here’s hoping we get to find out
It’s hard to imagine topping Indy’s hosting of the 2012 Super Bowl, but it can be done.
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A lost dog at the Children’s Museum and other A&E news nuggets
Feinstein Initiative to team up on exhibition project, a downtown gallery gets international attention, the Pacers search for halftime acts, and more.
You-review-it Tuesday: WARMfest, the new Playscape, and more
Did you get to Mumford and Sons? Visit the Children’s Museum’s revamped Playscape? Catch WARMfest?
Hoosierwood: Group seeks state tax incentives for filmmakers
A lobbying group is hoping it can persuade Indiana lawmakers to approve tax incentives to companies making movies in the state, saying it will create jobs.
DINING: Foundry pushes geographical boundaries on 16th Street
First in a month-long series of just-out-of-downtown dining reviews.
COTA: Website takes the chore out of getting kids to clean up
With ChoreMonster, kids earn points by completing household tasks set by parents. Reaching point goals earn rewards.
LOU’S VIEWS: Pigeon Forge on a roll with new ways to lure tourists
In the Smokies, you can tumble down a hill in a Zorb, cheer on feuding lumberjacks, or take pictures with waxen Hollywood stars. And, of course, there’s Dollywood.
BENNER: Colts will show that last year’s 11-win season was not a fluke
Horseshoes and their young quarterback will prove the prognosticators wrong once again.
Review: ‘Snake and Mongoo$e’ brings NHRA legends to big screen
The ’70s-style drag-racing flick gets the red-carpet treatment starting at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Regal Shiloh Crossing Stadium 18 in Avon.
Herd of nominees up for $250K animal conservation prize
Thirty-nine protectors of pronghorn antelope, sea turtles, jaguars, ibis, puffin and other endangered species have been named as nominees for the Indianapolis Prize.
A few thoughts about Miley Cyrus and we’ll move on, OK?
The dance moves of the-artist-formerly-known-as-Hannah-Montana aren’t nearly as embarrassing as the media coverage. Anyone surprised hasn’t been paying attention.
IndyFringe Festival breaks attendance record
Wrapping up Sunday, the 11-day performing arts festival downtown sold a total of 17,286 tickets for the 64 productions mounted.
You-review-it Monday: Dig IN, Indy Fringe, and more
What was your favorite farm-to-fork sample at the downtown food feast? Or highlight from the anything-can-happen fest on and around Mass Ave?
A&E SEASON PREVIEW: Lou Harry’s critically selected highlights
I’m happily overwhelmed by the number of events I anticipate attending and reviewing during the coming arts season. Take a look.
Are museums just ‘graveyards for stuff’?
At CNN, an opinion columnist blasts the state of museums. But should museums worry so much about entertaining?
HETRICK: Here’s my answer to the governor’s fundraising letter
“With your support,” he said, “we can make Indiana an example for other states.” My B.S. detector blared.
DINING: Wherefore art Chou? Patachou spin-off shines in Carmel
Last in a month-long series of mall restaurant reviews.
LOU’S VIEWS: GenCon game discoveries for mere mortals
You don’t have to slay dragons or pilot a starship to find great games at Gen Con. Here are ten new favorites.
BENNER: Eager for college football—and hoping it won’t implode
The game could suffer under the weight of its popularity and financial might.
Indiana stylists settle $9.5M lottery jackpot lawsuit
A confidential settlement has ended a lawsuit brought by seven hairstylists against a former co-worker over a $9.5 million Hoosier Lotto jackpot.