Carmel theater group pleads for cash to stay afloat
While awaiting word on a possible $75,000 grant from the city of Carmel, Actors Theatre of Indiana made a plea for emergency donations Wednesday afternoon.
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Indiana Grand Casino owners accept bid from Centaur
Central Indiana’s two racetrack-casinos may consolidate under a single owner after Indianapolis-based Centaur Holdings LLC submitted a winning bid of at least $500 million for Indiana Grand Casino in Shelbyville.
Event-planning vet Maribeth Smith has impressive resume
Maribeth Smith’s introduction to the world of event planning sure was a doozy—coordinating the city’s first significant Final Four in 1991. In the 20 years since, Smith has planned some of Indianapolis’ biggest soirees, highlighted this year by several events surrounding the Super Bowl, which helped cement her status as one of the city’s leading meeting planners.
Filling the FFA gap in Indianapolis
Local tourism officials have known for nearly four years that the National FFA Organization annual convention will leave Indianapolis temporarily after an anticipated 55,000 members clad in their trademark blue corduroy jackets descend on the city for their confab Oct. 24-27.
Bernanke’s speech at Economic Club a coup for city
The chairman of the Federal Reserve is scheduled to speak at the Economic Club of Indiana’s Oct. 1 meeting, an event that should put Indianapolis in the national spotlight given the Fed’s recent and controversial decision to try to stimulate the economy.
You-review-it Monday
Did you get to Indy Jazz Fest this weekend? Can a concert at Klipsch?
LEADING QUESTIONS: Film fest chief zooms in on fundraising
What "Twilight Zone"-ish connection does the founder of Heartland Truly Moving Pictures have to its new HQ? What tearjerking moment did he share with a major donor? How did he calm an infuriated Hollywood director? Jeffrey Sparks is ready for his closeup.
BENNER: Melangton not slowing down as she tackles new challenge
Perhaps its easier to hit the ground running when you never slow down.
ADELOWO: New monthly column focuses on style, image and more
Even before you deliver your prepared message, your physical presentation has a real impact on whether others will accept or reject your ideas.
DINING: A little bit of truck, part III
This week’s truck trek includes po’boys and pizza on wheels
LOU’S VIEWS: Both sides now
A trio of Indy theater productions looks at the good in the bad and the bad in the good
Symphony standoff might fray local support
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s decision to cancel the first two weeks of its season and lock out musicians could carry long-term risks in alienating subscribers and donors, observers say.
Letterman scores Kennedy Center honor
The former Indy grocery bagger joins Dustin Hoffman, Led Zeppelin, and more.
Reminder: Free IBJ A&E Season Preview event 9/19
Performances, interviews, giveaways and more featured at one-of-a-kind event.
Expert: Stage collapse payments ‘exceedingly fair’
Kenneth Feinberg, the architect of compensation for victims of last year's Indiana State Fair tragedy, said officials had limited resources to compensate more than 50 victims and the families of seven who were killed.
You-review-it Monday: Penrod and lots more
The arts season begins with a jammed-packed weekend of activity.
Review: Indianapolis City Ballet’s ‘Evening with the Stars’
As has now become the tradition, I’ve woken up the second Sunday of September with a dance hangover. That’s because, last night, Indianapolis City Ballet staged its annual “Evening with the Stars” benefit, bringing a who’s who of top dancers from around the world to the Murat Theatre. The moments of greatness? Yes, I […]
Symphony cancels first two weeks of new season
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra on Saturday canceled the first two weeks of its new season, saying even a temporary extension of musicians’ just-expired contract would intensify the organization’s financial woes.