Arts & Entertainment, etc.

Holiday World plans $6.5 million expansion, new ride

October 23, 2012
Associated Press
Officials at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in southern Indiana announced plans Tuesday for a major new water-slide attraction as part of $6.5 million in projects planned ahead of the park's 2013 season.
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Billie Creek future uncertain after auction

October 21, 2012
Associated Press
The auction of western Indiana historic site Billie Creek Village generated a combined $550,000 in bids, but it's not clear yet whether any bid will be accepted.
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HETRICK: Spouting off about the all-too-common art of spin

October 20, 2012
Bruce Hetrick
How do we justify making things up?
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Shortage of nonstop flights imperils convention bizRestricted Content

October 20, 2012
Anthony Schoettle
Indianapolis’ dwindling number of nonstop flights—especially to the West Coast—threatens to stunt the city’s convention business just as officials are marketing the expansion of the Indiana Convention Center and downtown’s hotel market.
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ISO must raise $5M in less than four months, according to dealRestricted Content

October 20, 2012
Dan Human
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra has until Feb. 3, 2013, to collect $5 million—almost as much as it typically raises in a full year--or its five-year agreement with its musicians that’s set to kick in the following day will be nullified.
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BENNER: Trust dashed—and rings sold—in the theater that is sportsRestricted Content

October 20, 2012
Bill Benner
On Armstrong, Knight and more.
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DINING: One I missed off Mass Ave.

October 20, 2012
Lou Harry
Fourth in a month-long series of possessive restaurants. This week: Henry’s Coffee Bistro.
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LOU'S VIEWS: 'Wicked Workshop' works across generations

October 20, 2012
Lou Harry
My take on the Children's Museum attraction, plus generation-jumping thoughts on Jonathan Groff at the Cabaret and DK’s Beatles celebration.
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Paoli Peaks wins big in battle with landlord over logging

October 19, 2012
Cory Schouten
The owners of the Paoli Peaks ski resort have prevailed in a battle with their landlord, who had sought to squeeze additional revenue out of the 68-acre property by launching a logging operation.
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NCAA's moves over betting 'ludicrous,' N.J. official says

October 16, 2012
Associated Press
The NCAA is "ludicrous and hypocritical" for moving five championship games out of New Jersey next year because the state plans to offer legalized sports betting, a spokesman for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said.
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ISO musicians take big pay cut to end contract dispute

October 16, 2012
 IBJ Staff and Associated Press
Management and musicians at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra have reached a labor-contract agreement, effectively ending a month-long lockout, the musicians' union announced Tuesday morning.
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LOU'S VIEWS: Picks from the Heartland

October 13, 2012
Lou Harry
Strong films at the upcoming Heartland Film Festival include a coming-of-age story and a documentary about dancing trucks. Among my favorites: "Starry, Starry Night."
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BENNER: No good comes from driving wedge between sport and artRestricted Content

October 13, 2012
Bill Benner

The day the music dies--and I fervently hope it does not come to that--will be a day our city will be significantly diminished.

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ADELOWO: Adding greens, prints and other wardrobe pick-me-ups

October 13, 2012
Sola Adelowo

Don't tell me who you are; show me. Use fashion to let the world see who you are inside.

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Another symphony contract deadline passes without a deal

October 8, 2012
Dan Human
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra musicians’ contract negotiations remain stalled and another week of concerts has been canceled after a Saturday deadline passed with no resolution.
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LOU'S VIEWS: Phoenix continues to rise

October 6, 2012
Lou Harry
New experiences are still what's important to the 30-year-old theater.
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DINING: Newcomer fills Agio void

October 6, 2012
Lou Harry
Second in a month-long series of possessive restaurant reviews. This week: Ralston's DraftHouse.
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HETRICK: Regrets, I've had a few ... starting with Lugar's loss

October 6, 2012
Bruce Hetrick
In a state where political maneuvers and those making them are often maligned, Lugar has been a source of Hoosier pride.
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BENNER: There's plenty to ponder in sports world as autumn arrivesRestricted Content

October 6, 2012
Bill Benner
Questions for the Colts, the Fever, and more.
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Competition puts dent in Indiana casino revenue

October 4, 2012
Scott Olson
Indiana casino revenue fell 3.5 percent through the first eight months of the year even though overall revenue at U.S. casinos grew 6 percent during the period. New casinos in Illinois and Ohio are likely to blame.
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Percussive Arts Society names new executive director

October 4, 2012
 IBJ Staff
Indianapolis-based Percussive Arts Society has appointed Larry Jacobson as executive director of the society and its Rhythm! Discovery Center.
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Indiana panel approves lottery outsourcing deal

October 3, 2012
Associated Press
Indiana's lottery commission voted Wednesday to hire a private company to take over its marketing and other services in the hopes that it will boost the lottery's profit by about $100 million a year.
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Report: Indy visitors pay high taxes for travel

October 3, 2012
Associated Press
Visitors pay among the highest travel taxes in the nation when they come to Indianapolis — 17 percent on hotel rates, 15 percent on rental cars and 9 percent on meals.
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ISO asking for fewer concessions, sets Saturday deadline

October 2, 2012
Dan Human
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra executives have given musicians until 6 p.m. Saturday to decide on a contract offer that asks for significantly fewer concessions than previous proposals. But musicians say the offer is unacceptable due to an escape clause.
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Bernanke makes strong defense of Fed rate policies

October 1, 2012
Associated Press
In a speech in Indianapolis, Chairman Ben Bernanke offered a sharp defense Monday of the Federal Reserve's bold policies to stimulate the weak economy, while cautioning Congress to respect its private discussions.
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