LOU’S VIEWS: At Stratford, a theater festival well worth the trip
For vacation this year, I took a trek to Verona, Ilyria, Broadway and a tropical island that housed buried treasure.
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Carmel hires consultants in effort to land luxury hotel brand by Marriott
The Carmel Redevelopment Commission on Wednesday approved spending $20,000 per month for hospitality industry advice that could help it bring an Autograph Collection hotel to the City Center project.
Check out what’s new in attractions across Indiana
A mascot museum, a hydroplane race and new sections of an existing southern Indiana cave are among the newest adventures awaiting tourists.
$15M renovation gives Marriott North first major refresh
The 315-room hotel, built in 1998 at Keystone at the Crossing, now boasts several amenities and improvements that give it a more modern feel.
LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Hamilton’ thrives in Chicago
“So is it as good as it is on Broadway,” is the question I keep getting asked. Here’s my answer.
LOU’S VIEWS: New York theater beyond Broadway
Arts travel tips include reviews, and a preview of what’s heading for the stage.
Restaurant group planning changes to ‘Devour’ events
The Indianapolis Downtown Restaurant & Hospitality Association is making big adjustments to its “Devour” events starting next year, the organization announced Monday.
COUNCIL: A monument to blacks that’s meant for all races
Being the first black reporter at IBJ, the Smithsonian’s new African-American museum spoke to me in a special way. But it can also speak to people of any race—as long as they’re willing to listen.
BASILE: Seasoned traveler finds Fountain Square is far from square
I hope you’ll indulge me with a travel column to Indy’s own back yard.
TRY THIS: Pampering pachyderms
At Wilstem Ranch, near French Lick, visitors help take care of a trio of elephants. Just watch out for the trunk.
South Bend targets central Indiana for more visitors
Visit South Bend Mishawaka has paid the Indianapolis-based digital marketing firm The Basement $125,000 for a summer advertising campaign.
Local firm modernizes centuries-old yurt structures
Yurts have been a form of shelter for more than 2,000 years. But Indianapolis-based Yurts of America today builds them with materials that didn’t even exist back then.
BASILE: A musical discovery, a relocated monastery and more in Miami
New World Symphony’s mission is to prepare highly gifted graduates of distinguished music programs for leadership roles in orchestras and ensembles around the world.
Pilot shortage, other pressures push Republic into bankruptcy
Indianapolis-based Republic reached a watershed contract agreement with pilots last October, but it wasn’t enough to allow the carrier to regain its financial footing. Republic shares plummeted on news of the bankruptcy filing.
Poll finds RFRA impacts linger; Visit Indy acts to blunt damage
The survey found that only 45 percent of the 339 meeting decision makers polled agree with the city’s post-RFRA battle cry “Indy Welcomes All.” And a mere 28 percent surveyed agree with the statement “Indiana Welcomes All.”
Warm weather takes toll on Indiana ski resorts
Paoli Peaks Ski Resort and Perfect North Slopes are seeing some action this week after high temperatures kept them mostly snowless throughout December.
NBA chief wants all-star event here, but Indy hasn’t put forth proposal
Indianapolis hasn’t hosted the NBA All-Star Game since 1985—when it was in the Hoosier Dome—something the league’s commissioner, Adam Silver, wants to change. But local officials haven’t pulled the trigger on a bid.
LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Hamilton’ and more brighten Broadway
Plus thoughts on “Fun Home,” “Something Rotten,” “An American in Paris,” and other productions.
BASILE: Everyone sings in Music City…even the bellman and taxi driver
I advised that anyone returning to the meeting late would have to sing to the group. I soon realized this isn’t a punishment in Nashville.
BASILE: Singing the praises of sights in the world-class ‘Bayou City’
What U.S. city ranks fourth in population and No. 1 on the Forbes list of the fastest-growing economic powerhouses in the United States?