EXPLORE: Swimming macaques join fellow primates at Indianapolis Zoo
A gang has taken over the former polar bear spot at the Indianapolis Zoo—and the members are nothing like the former resident.
Lou Harry
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Satisfy your appetite for outdoor dining at these curbside eateries
With temperatures (we hope) finally stabilizing, the covers have come off the patio tables and the chairs have been righted. Yes, outdoor dining season has begun.
Midwest Mayberry fest keeps small-town characters alive
The annual Danville event, returning for a fifth year May 18-20 celebrates a love for “The Andy Griffith Show,” which ended its original run in 1971.
New and improved attractions in Indiana give Hoosiers a reason to hit the road
Throughout the state, event planners, attraction programmers, restaurateurs, tourism commissions and many more—from small towns to not-quite-as-big-as-Indy cities—are working hard to offer new amenities.
How will the latest show at Actors Theatre of Indiana end? That’s up to the crowd.
Most musicals come complete with a beginning, a middle and an ending. “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” has the first two but—instead of a single denouement—offers endings, plural.
Cafeterias still have cherished place in local dining scene
Though central Indiana doesn’t offer as many cafeteria options as in the past, diners hankering for this sort of fare can still slide their trays past a long line of choices.
Meet the ‘Divos’ of Dance Kaleidoscope
Dance Kaleidoscope’s latest offering, “Divos”, celebrates the men in the company both as dancers and as choreographers.
Newcomers add flavors to International Marketplace
If you haven’t been to the International Marketplace in a while (or not at all), here’s a rundown of the newest establishments on the multicultural menu just off Interstate 65 on the west side.
3-year grant brought playwright to IRT; 20 years later, he’s still around
Kansas-native James Still first came to Indianapolis in 1991, to take part in a playwriting symposium. He later landed the role of playwright-in-residence and has had 20 plays produced here.
Experiencing the Sports Legends Experience
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis’ new Sports Legends Experience is ready for action. Are you ready to play? Here are 10 things you should know:
Priority list includes symposium inspired by Mari Evans, new use for VHS tape, more
Plus silent comedies with live musical accompaniment courtesy of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra.
Eiteljorg show looks at the good, the bad, and the ugly of Hollywood Westerns
There’s no denying the cinematic Western has helped define America—for good or ill.
Priority list includes Western films, romantic “Bridges,” more
Plus the online PostSecret spawns a live show, coming to the Schrott.
IBJ Movie Night: ‘Love, Simon’
Win tickets to a sneak preview of the new coming-of-age comedy.
A quarter-century of laughs didn’t always come easy for ComedySportz
The improvisation-based company—now known as CSz Indianapolis—just celebrated its 25th year of making-it-up-as-it-goes-along fun. Along the way, it has weathered location shifts, the recession, the post-9/11 comedy crisis and, recently, an ownership change to become the longest-running theater production in the city.
Priority list includes sonnets, slow jams, and both city and country mice
Plus a celebration of African-American history at the JCC.
Priority list includes Storm Large, Mardi Gras, more
Plus “Singin’ in the Rain” at Garfield Park courtesy of Vintage Movie Night.
Review: Local premiere of Pulitzer-winner ‘Sweat’
Phoenix Theatre’s final mainstage production before moving is a moving, rich account of the impact of a factory lock out.
2018 Forty Under 40: Christopher Harle
Studying pain in Olympic athletes and trying to find weapons in the battle against opioid addiction, Christopher Harle leads a research team focused on finding real solutions to real problems.
Ticket giveaway: ‘The Magic of Adam Trent’ at Clowes Hall
The star of “The Illusionists” goes solo. Here’s how to win a pair of seats.