LOU’S VIEWS: Verse comes to verse
Indiana-connected poets fill new book from Indiana Historical Society Press.
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Articles
Class in Hoosier hospitality launched for Super Bowl
The class is being launched Oct. 3 with the goal of getting tens of thousands of front-line hospitality workers—from hoteliers, caterers and restaurant servers to cab drivers and airport employees—prepared for the barrage of Super Bowl visitors coming in February.
Clutch hitters 4: Milicent Wright
She was neat in “Neat.” Now meet one of the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s leading ladies in the next in IBJ’s video series.
Indianapolis Cultural Trail takes ‘pause’ for Conrad hotel
Planning around the Conrad’s valet parking operation posed the most challenging dilemma faced by organizers of the 8-mile Cultural Trail.
Costs of State Fair stage collapse investigation could be steep
Officials say it’s too early to know how much the state will pay for the investigation of the tragedy. But fees stipulated in contracts with investigators show costs easily could surpass seven figures.
State Fair victims could receive funds in next few weeks
A State Fair Remembrance Fund now containing more than $800,000 likely will be distributed before the state pays out a maximum $5 million in damages allowed by law, officials said Wednesday afternoon.
Ticket giveaway: Lewis Black and Indy Jazz Fest
Two contests this week–with two chances to win an evening of comedy or a day of music.
Clutch hitters 3: Paul Hansen
Third in a series of videos on Indy actors you can count on.
Change of direction prompts City Market leader’s resignation
Jim Reilly, who oversaw a major renovation of the historic building, will step down from his second stint as executive director on Sept. 13 while City Market officials explore outsourcing leadership duties.
Clutch hitters 2: Constance Macy
Second in a series of video profiles of actors you can count on.
UPDATE: Wind delays hoisting of monument sculpture
The 38-foot-tall monument was taken down in April for a $1.5 million restoration project to fix decades of weather and water damage.
Indiana classic car auction sees attendance jump
Officials of the company that has taken over a long-running classic car auction in northeastern Indiana say they believe it has bounced back from the financial and legal troubles of its former owner.
Clutch hitters 1: Jeff Stockberger
Meet seven local actors who, in my subjective opinion, can always be counted on.
IndyFringe audience grows
Thirty-eight percent of visitors to last month’s theater festival had never attended the event before.
BENNER: Hoping for serendipity as NFL season dawns
As the season begins, we can’t help but think about where it will end—Lucas Oil Stadium—and who might be playing in the Super Bowl.
WEB REVIEW: Lessons all leaders should learn from Steve Jobs
The announcement from Apple CEO Steve Jobs that he’ll step down from his post is not altogether unexpected, but it does mark the end of an era.
DINING: Sports bar at JW Marriott is Super-Bowl-ready
First in a month-long series of “game on” eatery reviews.
LOU’S VIEWS: Right actors, right material can make theatrical magic
The HART/Butler production of “The Exonerated” didn’t need costumes or sets to deliver solid drama.