LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Hamilton’ and more brighten Broadway
Plus thoughts on “Fun Home,” “Something Rotten,” “An American in Paris,” and other productions.
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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?
National Road Yard Sale set for its 12th year
The dawn-to-dusk sale spans more than 800 miles of U.S. 40, from Baltimore to St. Louis, and always starts the Wednesday after Memorial Day.
BASILE: Traveling to the top of the world with a visit to Tibet
As we flew from Katmandu to Lhasa, the ancient holy city that serves as Tibet’s capital, we could see Mount Everest in the distance. It is as spectacular as you can imagine.
REVIEW: High-quality art is at the heart of 21c Museum Hotel
What should we expect if plans go through for the conversion and expansion of the former city hall and state museum into a 21c Museum Hotel? Judging from a recent trip to the flagship 21c in Louisville, the answer is: an expansive venue housing a mind-expanding array of 21st century work. Also, an anchor for the downtown art scene. Plus, a top-tier (and free) tourist attraction.
21c seeks $9M loan from city to turn Old City Hall into $55M hotel-museum
The project, which would add a modern 150-room hotel to the historic downtown building, also hinges on approval of an $11.3 million federal loan through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Indy Brew Bus expands with south-side tour
Indy Brew Bus LLC, which offers beer-tasting tours to craft breweries in Broad Ripple and downtown, is adding a route to Johnson County.
Expedia to acquire rival Orbitz for about $1.33 billion
Expedia is buying rival online travel site Orbitz, adding to the stable of brands it has snapped up recently in order to extend its reach and keep pace in the fiercely competitive travel-booking industry.
BASILE: Travel with family often best when not tied to holidays
With Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2014 now in the rearview mirror, my thoughts turn to family and holiday travel—which for me don’t always overlap.
Hotels to offer free Wi-Fi but tighten cancellation policies
The big chains, those mega-hotels that cater to business travelers during the week, are finally following suit of the budget, side-of-the-road properties and offering free Internet.
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.
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.
BASILE: Been to more than 100 countries? Join the club
The Travelers’ Century Club is a not-for-profit club consisting of about 2,000 people from around the world who have traveled to 100 or more countries.
TRY THIS: A caving adventurer discovers the upside of the underworld
We’re a three-person caving group about to enter Sullivan Cave. Our leader locks the gate behind us.
BASILE: For more fun, invite serendipity into your summer road trips
No matter what our plan, we are always flexible about modifying it if we come across some unexpected sight or event. Frequently the most interesting experiences are unplanned.
Hotel app maker to shift HQ accommodations to Indianapolis
Dallas-based Yikes, which automatically handles most hotel transactions for consumers, is planning on ramping up operations and settling its main office in downtown Indianapolis.
LOU’S VIEWS: Harry Potter star leads a Broadway stunner—plus more from NY stages
Reviews of “The Realistic Joneses,” “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” “Les Miserables,” and “Violet.”
LOU’S VIEWS: IBJ A&E road trip heading for Canada
Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Niagara Falls, and more are on the agenda. Hope you can join us.
No foolin’: New state tourism pitch is ‘Honest to Goodness’
The new tourism slogan, which replaces “Restart your engines,” is the hook for a widescale state rebranding campaign.