The further deification of Michael Jackson
Cirque du Soleil tribute show arriving at Conseco Fieldhouse…in February of 2012. Have we gone overboard with MJ worship?
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Indianapolis hopeful it can retain Big Ten tournaments
The contract between Indianapolis and the Big Ten expires in 2012, and officials from the conference’s 11 universities are beginning the process to select a future host for the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.
Convention to cancel if immigration bill passes
An Arizona-style proposal to crack down on illegal immigration has sparked protests from convention groups who say they'll avoid Indianapolis if the measure becomes law.
Hyatt, union at odds over voting method
Officials for the New York-based Unite Here labor union are attacking local Hyatt Regency officials for filing a petition Thursday with the National Labor Relations Board.
IBJ Night at the Movies: “Red Riding Hood”
No, don’t bring the kids to this horror fantasy.
Suitors circle faltering racino
Two racetrack owners have signaled they’re interested in buying Indiana Live racetrack and casino in Shelbyville as the facility begins to sort out its massive debt.
LOU’S VIEWS: Inside the outsider at the IMA
Thornton Dial created his own artistic rule book; the results are stunning.
DINING: If you go 2 1 new place 4 pizza …
First in a month-long series of reviews of restaurants with numeric names.
Hoosier executive joins effort to take Playboy private
Scott N. Flanders, who took over as CEO of Chicago-based Playboy Enterprises Inc. in July 2009, will pick up a 3-percent ownership stake if 84-year-old Playboy founder Hugh Hefner closes on a pending deal to take the company private.
Review: Idina Menzel with the ISO, and more
The 'Wicked' and 'Glee' star brought familiar songs and a strong, engaging personality to the Hilbert Circle Theatre stage. Plus: Andrea Marcovicci and more.
Ticket giveaway: “The Legends of Doo Wop”
Win tickets to see Jimmy Guilford and company perform at the Cabaret at the Columbia Club.
U.S. fines 3 theater companies over child labor
Operators of three of the nation's biggest movie theater chains have paid more than $277,000 in federal fines over allegations that they violated child-labor laws, the Labor Department announced Tuesday.
You-review-it Monday: Special Oscars edition
A busy arts weekend, capped with the Oscars: a tweet recap
Celeste Holm at the Basile Opera Center
At 93, the Oscar-winning vistor to Indy was the picture of grace and class.
DINING: At base of new hotel tower, a taste of Italy
Last in our month-long series of reviews of new restaurants downtown. This week: Osteria Pronto at the JW Marriott.
LOU’S VIEWS: Making history at arts venues
Three leading Indiana institutions—the Indiana History Center, the Eiteljorg, and the IRT—look at volatile moments in American history.
HETRICK: Offing the wizard in the wonderful Land of Oz
Foreigners and unions and gays, oh my!
Local lawyer’s connection to the greats runs deep
What do Johnny Unitas, Vince Lombardi and Babe Ruth have in common? Indianapolis intellectual property attorney Jonathan Faber.