May 5, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinRonald Caltabiano says the Butler arts festival would feature talent from the university, affiliated organizations like Dance
Kaleidoscope and Indianapolis Opera, and “extraordinary” guest artists.
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May 2, 2012
Associated PressAn Indiana commission has approved the state's first rules governing the type of temporary stage rigging involved in last
summer's deadly state fair stage collapse.
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April 28, 2012
Group support of ISO pulls in first-time donors.
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April 26, 2012
Associated PressOrganizers of some of Indiana's county fairs and small festivals are anxiously awaiting new rules governing the type of
rigging involved in last summer's deadly State Fair stage collapse.
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April 23, 2012
Associated PressGov. Mitch Daniels told an entertainment industry group pushing for safer outdoor events Monday that Indiana has learned from
last year's deadly State Fair stage collapse and is moving to approve emergency rules for outdoor stages.
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April 23, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Indiana State Fair hopes to preserve attendance that’s traditionally tied to big-name concerts even though the events
will take place downtown this year.
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April 20, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel expects the 2012-13 concert season, announced this week, to bring a healthy bump
in sponsor revenue.
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April 18, 2012
Associated PressA central Indiana business owner and radio show host plans on rebuilding a southern Indiana concert hall that hosted some
of country music's top acts before it burned down in 2009.
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April 16, 2012
Associated PressThe tour manager who was widely credited with saving the lives of country duo Sugarland before a deadly stage collapse at
last summer's Indiana State Fair has become a central focus of lawyers seeking millions in damages for the families of
seven people who died and dozens who were injured.
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March 21, 2012
Associated PressThe country duo Sugarland want to wait until May to give depositions in lawsuits over a stage collapse at the Indiana State
Fair because they're preparing to tour, their attorney argued in court motions filed Wednesday.
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March 17, 2012
Lou HarryThe Eiteljorg's "Steel Ponies" is a rare museum show that feels both surprisingly original and perfectly in line with its
mission. Plus thoughts on Dan Barden's new novel and a must-see Sondheim revival in Cincy.
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March 10, 2012
Lou HarryPolitics aren’t discussed much in Yasmina Reza’s “God of Carnage” (at the IRT through March 24). But
after watching a performance, you might find yourself wondering how global superpowers—let alone political parties or
religious groups—can possibly get along when the play’s two seemingly civilized couples can’t even have
an 85-minute discussion without leaving emotional shrapnel everywhere.
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March 10, 2012
Lou HarryDid Jimmy Fallon's "Late Night" tapings at Hilbert Circle Theatre during Super Bowl week make you want to be
a part of other studio audiences? Here are some tips on scoring seats in Chicago, New York and L.A.
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March 6, 2012
Associated PressThe manager of a concert hall that hosted some of country music's top acts was arrested on an arson charge Tuesday in
connection with the September 2009 blaze that destroyed the hall, authorities said.
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March 3, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinSuccession planning is critical for any organization but even more so when the person making the hand-off is the creator and
driving force, and several local arts groups are still led by their founders.
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February 27, 2012
Associated PressAll large, temporary outdoor stages like the one in last summer's deadly Indiana State Fair collapse would face temporary
state inspection standards under a bill approved Monday by the Indiana House.
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February 24, 2012
Scott OlsonBidding on the jazz guitarist's 1950s recordings, packaged as a limited-edition vinyl album, will be accepted on eBay until
Friday evening. Proceeds benefit the American Heart Association.
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February 11, 2012
Lou HarryDear Suburban Folks Who Rarely Come Downtown But Did for Super Bowl Activities ...
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February 5, 2012
Lou Harry, Anthony SchoettleMadonna confirmed she is no longer at the height of her popularity or provocative powers with a tame, somewhat leaden performance.
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February 3, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinThe reason behind the sudden departure of Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra CEO Simon Crookall remains a mystery, but it came
during a management shakeup and the loss of two vice presidents.
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February 2, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinInformation about Crookall's plans wasn't immediately available. The symphony's board of directors appointed Jackie
Groth, vice president of finance and strategic planning, as interim president and CEO.
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February 2, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinForty-five members of Indianapolis Children's Choir will sing the national anthem along with recording artist Kelly Clarkson
at the Super Bowl in Indianapolis on Sunday.
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January 21, 2012
Lou HarryIndiana Repertory Theatre's "Radio Golf," the Phoenix's “Current Economic Conditions,” and Indianapolis
Symphony Orchestra rely on character-driven shows.
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January 21, 2012
IBJ StaffDiscounts are seen as a way to make the annual fair a better promotional tool for the Indianapolis Art Center.
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January 17, 2012
Associated PressAll outdoor stages in Indiana would have to pass inspections before any performances under a bill approved by a state Senate
committee.
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Can IBJ please stop referring to this property as "Kessler Mansion"? What a ridiculous title for the biggest, bloated, blight in our city. It's not a mansion. At best, it's an ideal site to shoot low-budget porn. Ahhh! Another business use!
Its stories like these that prove that a Ball State diploma is worth less than the paper that its printed on. A real institution of higher learning would have taken care of this long ago. No way should this crap be taught in a SCIENCE class.
It is such a shame that King Ballard has made Indianapolis into Chicago south with all of the rampant corruption.
How many of these 1,259 bills were actually heard and voted on on the floor vs how many were shot down in committee?
When a an arrogant young guy with essentially no experience and no qualifications for the job, was dropped into an Administrator position out of nowhere by his "mentor" in the Mayor's office things seemed fishy. Sometimes things are what they seem.