LOU’S VIEWS: Dylan tribute Bob-bob-bobs along
This week, a Bob Dylan tribute at the Athenaeum and tell-all tales at Theatre on the Square.
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LOU’S VIEWS: A new attraction wants to drum up business
Thoughts on Rhythm! Discovery Center and Bands of America.
Symphony reports record shortfall of $2.8 million
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra CEO Simon Crookall said he’s expecting a smaller but still significant gap of $1.3 million
in the 2010 budget year.
LOU’S VIEWS: Teaching the ISO new tricks
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra combined magic and music with “Mysterioso.”
New downtown museum invites visitors to bang a drum
The Percussive Arts Society plans to open an interactive museum at Washington and Illinois streets downtown.
Zach De Pue’s trio gets an upgrade
Time for Three becomes Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s ensemble in residence
Big screen Michael Jackson
“This Is It” hits theaters today for an alleged limited run. Will you be there?
Ousted Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra conductor Venzago finally speaks out
Venzago said the abrupt dismissal has affected his ability to work this season, and that he received
an outpouring of sympathy from Indianapolis and the classical music world.
Insurer offers $25K reward in Nashville Opry arson
The insurer of the Little Nashville Opry is offering an additional $25,000 reward for information leading to convictions in
the Sept. 19 arson that destroyed the Brown County concert venue.
ISO’s maestro-possibilities parade begins
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra players–and audiences–will get to experience the work of a possible Venzago replacement.
LOU’S VIEWS: Of ‘Glee’ they sing
Fox’s musical high school comedy is generating buzz in the A&E world.
Brown County worried about impact of Opry’s loss
Business owners in southern Indiana’s Brown County are worried about a loss of visitors following the fire that destroyed
the Little Nashville Opry concert hall.
Symphony musicians reject contract offer
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra musicians and librarians unanimously rejected a new contract offer, suggesting they might
not easily accept the same deep pay cuts seen at major orchestras around the country.
Music Mill to reopen again under new owner
The Music Mill, a local concert venue, restaurant and bar that has been closed down twice this year by different operators,
has new life. Local entrepreneur Ravi Chopra, 44, who owns the 6 Lounge & Restaurant downtown, announced last
night that he has purchased the Music Mill and plans to reopen it Oct. 12.
This year’s Indy Jazz Fest to focus on music purists
Indy Jazz Fest’s new promoters are taking a bold step with an already-risky venture. They’re turning
the 10-year-old event into one for jazz purists.
ICVA: Stadium’s retractable roof worth the cost
Three music events with direct visitor spending estimated at $28 million that were hosted at Lucas Oil Stadium offer proof,
city officials said, that the expense of the retractable roof and other features of the $720 million facility are paying off.
Plethora of candidates likely for symphony post
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s messy split with Mario Venzago is not expected to hamstring its search for a new music
director.
ISO struck tentative Venzago deal before ouster
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Mario Venzago had reached an agreement in principle on a new contract
before the deal recently unraveled, an official with the musicians’ union said this morning.
UPDATE: Symphony seeks maestro with local presence
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is looking for a new maestro, and
CEO Simon Crookall said he wants Mario Venzago’s replacement to have more of a local presence.