Performing Arts
Impending budget cuts prompt arts funding turf war
March 11, 2010
Kathleen McLaughlinThe staff of the Indiana Arts Commission is proposing to revamp a regional partnership system that it enacted 13 years ago
as a way to fund the arts in all 92 counties of the state.
MoreComedy club reopening under new ownership
February 24, 2010
Scott OlsonNew local owners of Morty's Comedy Joint on East 96th Street plan to open the club on March 4. It has been closed since early
January.
MoreOpera chief: Group won't fold
February 12, 2010
Kathleen McLaughlinForced to cancel its upcoming production of "The Mikado," the Indianapolis Opera hopes more cuts will help fill a $400,000
budget gap.
MoreCarmel performing arts center raises curtain on new name
February 11, 2010
Kathleen McLaughlinCarmel's new 1,600-seat concert hall will be called "The Palladium," part of a marketing effort designed to generate more
financial
support for the city's performing arts center.
MoreBasiles give big gift to Carmel performing arts center
January 14, 2010
IBJ StaffThe center will recognize the donation by naming
the cafe and gift shop inside the 1,600-seat concert hall after the Basiles.
MoreCity's once-thriving stand-up comedy scene fades
January 9, 2010
Kathleen McLaughlinCrackers' Broad Ripple and downtown locations are the only remaining comedy clubs in Indianapolis.
MoreCarmel's performing arts center hiring key staff
January 9, 2010
IBJ StaffWith a year to go before completion of a 1,600-seat concert hall, Executive Director Steven Libman added Jeremy Hatch as development
director.
MoreSymphony ousts maestro, reports historic budget gap
December 26, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra experienced a year of financial and leadership shocks, as it reported a $2.8 million
budget shortfall and abruptly dismissed Music Director Mario Venzago.
MoreVisions for ailing City Market include arts venue, YMCA
December 3, 2009
Kathleen MclaughinRiley Area Development Corp. is pitching the idea of building a performing arts center in the City Market. The YMCA
of Greater Indianapolis, meanwhile, is in talks with the city about building a full-service fitness center on the site.
MoreCabaret Theatre moving to downtown's Columbia Club
November 25, 2009
Scott OlsonThe troupe will relocate from its temporary location at the Connoisseur Room in time to present a holiday show that runs Dec.
10-12.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: A new attraction wants to drum up business
November 21, 2009
Lou HarryThoughts on Rhythm! Discovery Center and Bands of America.
MoreCivic Theatre confirms plans to relocate to Carmel
November 17, 2009
IBJ StaffIndianapolis Civic Theatre will move from the campus of Marian University to the Regional Performing Arts Center under construction
in Carmel. The theater and Carmel Redevelopment Commission released a joint statement Tuesday announcing a long-term deal
that calls for the Civic to pay $10 million to be the center’s primary occupant.
MoreSymphony reports record shortfall of $2.8 million
November 16, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinIndianapolis Symphony Orchestra CEO Simon Crookall said he's expecting a smaller but still significant gap of $1.3 million
in the 2010 budget year.
MoreOusted Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra conductor Venzago finally speaks out
October 24, 2009
IBJ StaffVenzago 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.
MoreCity trying to land headquarters of storytelling organization
October 17, 2009
IBJ StaffThe National Storytelling Network will consider Indianapolis, along with eight other cities, as it looks to move its headquarters
from Jonesborough, Tenn.
MoreSymphony musicians, management take big pay cuts
October 7, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinIndianapolis Symphony Orchestra musicians will take a 12-percent pay cut this year, saving the cash-strapped organization
$4 million. Management-side salary reductions should save another $2 million.
MoreCarmel performing arts center betting big on fund raising
October 3, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinCarmel’s $137 million performing arts center is still a year from completion, but Executive Director Steven Libman
already is pounding the pavement for donations.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: Of 'Glee' they sing
October 3, 2009
Lou HarryFox's musical high school comedy is generating buzz in the A&E world.
MoreCarmel officials confirm Feinstein appointment
September 28, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinSinger Michael Feinstein will make as much as $400,000 in a single year to serve as artistic director of the Regional Performing
Arts Center that’s still under construction in Carmel, officials confirmed this morning.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: Searching for the best in Eiteljorg's West 'Quest'
September 26, 2009
Lou HarryThis year's edition of the annual show and sale offers variations on familiar themes.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: City Ballet off to stunning start
September 19, 2009
Lou HarryThe would-be Indianapolis City Ballet raised the bar high with a star-studded gala that brought together some of the top young
dancers in the
world.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: A strong 'Wind' in Bloomington
September 12, 2009
Lou HarryThis week, three plays add up to a terrific start for the central Indiana performing arts season.
MoreCivic Theatre considering move to Carmel
September 11, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinIndianapolis Civic Theatre, one of the city’s oldest and largest cultural organizations, is considering a move to Carmel’s
new performing arts center. Civic informed its current host, Marian University, yesterday of pending negotiations with the
Carmel Performing Arts Foundation.
MoreBackstagers play big role in what you'll see in coming arts season
September 5, 2009
Whitney SmithAs part of this year's A&E Season Preview, we thought we'd introduce you to some of the people behind the people on our
cultural front.
MoreCarmel arts foundation adds directors; Stutz names residents
September 5, 2009
IBJ StaffThe Carmel Performing Arts Foundation has appointed its first independent board members, Rollin Dick and Rosemary Waters.
In downtown Indianapolis, two local artists will receive free studio space in the Stutz Building
for the next year.
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Schools already cut the majority of the fat several years ago when the property tax system was capped. There is nothing left to cut. If Indiana continues to treat schools and teachers like a red-headed stepchild, they will see busing cut, athletics became pay for the wealthy programs, arts and music disappear, class sizes above 35 in many places (I had 18 in my elementary classes in the 80's)and less help for your children. Do you value education to Colts domed stadiums and tax breaks for corporations?
still true today and it obviously didn't get any better or TOney wouldn't have closed shop sold his crapwagon thrown in the towel and moved to Florida
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The new CEO has inherited a mess not of her doing. The former CEO and finally-fired VP's misuse (for their own personal gain) of funds that were dedicated to educating Indiana children are at the very least an embarrassment to the dedicated staff who have continued to push on, and most likely a criminal act. If you were a donor or sponsor in the last decade to these guys, an audit is definitely in order. Hang in there, Jennifer Burk!