LOU’S VIEWS: From ‘Boyhood’ to an ape-run world, a year of cinematic bests
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LOPRESTI: Time to warm up the season with some baseball talk
Pirates, Indians execs give us a glimpse of what’s to come when the sports action moves outdoors.
Review: ‘Elf: The Musical’
Unlike “Ghost,” the musicality of “Elf” doesn’t feel imposed on it. Unlike “Once,” it doesn’t reconstitute and elevate its source material. Instead, "Elf: The Musical" is a pleasant, peppy, sugar-coated diversion.
A&E priority list include Dave Chappelle, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ more
The holidays are looming but that doesn't mean that every arts group or performer is going into holiday hibernation. Here are some non-shopping options.
Southwest to add nonstop service to LA, Boston
Southwest will depart Indianapolis International Airport for Los Angeles once daily, and there will be two flights every day to Boston, the airline announced Wednesday.
Hoosier Lottery dropping Monopoly Millionaires’ game
The Hoosier Lottery and other participating states questioned the future of the money-losing game after Texas decided Dec. 11 to end participation. Sales were not high enough to cover jackpots.
IMA defends admission charge as complaints pile up
Officials at the Indianapolis Museum of Art are defending plans to charge an $18 admission fee as criticism rages among its supporters and on social media after the surprise announcement last week.
Indy Googlers curious about Robin Williams, twerking in 2014
The most-searched subject in central Indiana was the late comedian, but searchers also sought advice on kissing, faxing and sleeping.
Hoosier Lottery evaluating money-losing Monopoly game
The Hoosier Lottery is evaluating its next move on the Monopoly Millionaires' Club—a new, so-far money-losing game—in the wake of a decision by Texas to end its participation.
Indianapolis Museum of Art admission charge: Where do you stand?
Now that you’ve had some time to think about it, what do you think the new policies will have on the IMA? And on you?
Museum of Art admission jumping from free to $18
The Indianapolis Museum of Art, which hasn’t charged an admission fee since 2007, will begin charging adults $18 for entry to the museum and gardens starting in April, the IMA announced Friday.
State adds torch relay to bicentennial celebration
Indiana will host a torch relay across the state as part of its 200th birthday celebration in 2016.
LOU’S VIEWS: Music City earns its moniker
About 36 hours in Nashville, TN, revealed a town that truly embraces the music that made it famous. And knows how to show visitors a good time.
DINING: Family parlays Fat Tuesday party into restaurant
Borel’s Cajun & Creole Cookery offers eight Cajun concoctions, seven po-boys, and a quartet of desserts. First timers are advised to try a Try Any Three combo.
LOPRESTI: Customized holiday carols celebrate Indiana’s teams
Yes, it’s time to put sport to song. Christmas carols, to be exact, slightly altered.
Visit Indy negotiating to keep huge auto show until 2021
Three years ago, a long-term deal to keep the PRI Show in Indianapolis would have been almost unimaginable. The event with a $45.6 million annual economic impact now could be a fixture.
A&E priority list includes a frog, a toad, an elf, more
“A Year with Frog and Toad” returns for another cycle via Actors Theatre of Indiana. Broadway series brings “Elf” to town for first time.
Live Nation reaches agreement to buy Old National Centre
The entertainment promoter, which already manages the historic building and performance venue by Mass Ave, has a pending deal to buy it from the Murat Temple Association.
Symphony reports surplus on big crescendo in ticket sales
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's leaders played an upbeat tune Monday, reporting a second-consecutive operating surplus fueled by a 16-percent increase in revenue from ticket sales and a near-record year for fundraising.
Arts Council creates new $100K fellowships
Initiative pushes artists and arts organizations into community development projects with an emphasis on transformation.