TRAVEL: Perfectly Franks–Namesake meeting in Big Apple
In 2002, I received an e-mail from a gentleman in New York City named Frank Basile who said he attended Indiana University in the mid-1980s and was often asked if he was my son.
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Articles
Wilson sculpture prompts talk about race, art
The Chicago-based Joyce Foundation has granted $50,000 to support the Central Indiana Community Foundation’s ongoing outreach efforts surrounding the controversial sculpture.
Enough Vonnegut?
Yet another collection of unpublished material is being released. When is enough enough?
Auction of superhero memorabilia nets $70,000
The mementos were owned by Fishers collector Dane Nash, who operated the American Super Heroes Museum downtown.
Heartland Film Fest flicks score Academy Award nominations
Plus, some unfortunate Oscar snubs.
Dry Indiana tourist town fights alcohol permit
A Gas America store has applied for a permit to sell warm beer and wine in the largely Amish, northeastern Indiana town of Shipshewana.
City refocuses on targets, ramps up goals for tourism
Tourism honchos outline aggressive goals for 2011, including increasing hotel room nights for conventions from 650,000 to 725,000, and targeting leisure travelers from Chicago and the United Kingdom.
HETRICK: From Indiana and Tucson, a tale of two tragedies
The biggest killer of all—cigarette smoke—knocks off 450,000 Americans a year—400,000 of those smokers themselves, 50,000 innocent bystanders.
DINING: Come, sit, eat with Donatello’s Italian family
Located just west of Range Line Road in Carmel’s Art & Design District, Donatello’s Italian Restaurant is a true family affair.
LOU’S VIEWS: Many are talented, but few are stars … what makes the difference?
As someone addicted to the arts, I’ve seen a lot of talent on stage. Every once in a while, though, I see star power.
Statewide smoking ban bill clears House committee
The Indiana House Public Health Committee voted 9-3 to endorse the bill prohibiting smoking in public places and indoor work sites—after it exempted casinos and pari-mutuel horse tracks from the ban.
Bill would make Indiana schools start after Labor Day
Republican Sen. Mike Delph of Carmel said it makes sense to start school after Labor Day because families would have more summer vacation time together.
Titanic buoys state museum attendance
“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” attracted 88,465 paying visitors during its 103-day run and boosted overall museum attendance by 45 percent.
Ticket giveaway: ICO and Charlie Chaplin
In February, the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra continues its annual tradition of providing live musical accompaniment to a classic silent film.
Review: ‘9-to-5: The Musical’
The Dolly Parton-scored adaptation of the 1980 movie hit visits Clowes Hall.
Peace gardens slated for downtown
The Indianapolis Cultural Trail being built through the heart of downtown will include sculptural gardens dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr. and Abraham Lincoln, an extension of the $2 million Glick Peace Walk.
STYLE: Business isn’t ugly thanks to Xmas sweater designs
Judging by photos I’ve seen on Facebook, ugly-Christmas-sweater parties ’re all the rage, not to mention pretty hilarious. But to Jared Ingold of Varagen T-shirts, they’re all business.