Estridge scales back Symphony development in Westfield
The Estridge Cos. said it is reducing Symphony from a planned 1,400 acres to a size that will closer rival the Carmel-based home builder’s 436-acre Centennial development, also in Westfield.
The Estridge Cos. said it is reducing Symphony from a planned 1,400 acres to a size that will closer rival the Carmel-based home builder’s 436-acre Centennial development, also in Westfield.
Between-movements claps drew attention at Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra gala.
Local not-for-profit also may temporarily reduce client services to ease its financial struggles. The agency said it needs to raise $200,000 to continue operating through the rest of the year.
Thoughts on the national tour of the Disney musical, which landed at the Murat Theatre at Old National Center.
The Indiana Debate Commission is giving away tickets for the Oct. 11 debate on the IUPUI campus. The debate is the first of three scheduled between Republican Dan Coats, Democrat Brad Ellsworth and Libertarian Rebecca Sink-Burris.
In May, only one-quarter of 2010 college graduates who applied for a job actually received one, compared with more than half in 2007. About as many college graduates of all ages also are plagued by underemployment, working jobs below their skill level—including Butler grad Tom Otero.
A new not-for-profit organization will try to raise more than $700,000 a year for the trail’s ongoing maintenance, and it will market the trail as a tourism and economic-development engine.
A management shift and a renewed marketing effort that includes new attractions and increased advertising in key markets has Circle City Classic organizers optimistic about the annual event’s future.
The Indianapolis Museum of Art’s plan to employ 100 students through a federally funded work-study program is on hold, pending a compliance review by IUPUI.
Art vs. Art and the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis set artist against artist
The Indianapolis-based firm that helps seniors and their care givers navigate the health care system won a nearly $1.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
The 15-year-old company now has raised nearly $100 million in debt and equity financing and backing from individuals.
Unlike state and federal law, city ordinance prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. That may be enough for the city to take action against Just Cookies, which operates in City Market, for declining a request based on the customer’s sexual orientation.
Officials for Crowne Plaza Hotel downtown said a $400,000 enclosed connector linking the hotel to the convention center will be done in February.
Major health insurers, including Indianapolis-based Anthem, are being ordered to a hearing to explain why they are eliminating child-only policies.
The Arts Council of Indianapolis opens its new exhibition space, Gallery 924, as part of this month's First Friday gallery tour on Oct. 1. The first show features the work of glass artist Ben Johnson. Details here.
Q Artistry presents “Cabaret Poe” at the Irvington Lodge Oct. 1-31. Details here.
On Oct. 1-2, the Cabaret at the Columbia Club presents Maude Maggart—who is probably tired of people identifying her as the sister of singer Fiona Apple—performing songs by Duke Ellington, Ira Gershwin, Hoagy Carmichael and others. Details here.
No, it isn’t the Ray Bradbury book of the same name. Instead, “Something Wicked This Way Comes” celebrates the evil women of Shakespeare, including Lady Macbeth and Tamora from “Titus Andronicus.” It’s at the Indy Fringe Building Oct. 1-16. Details here.
Storytelling and dance combine with video in “Made for Each Other—West Indy,” created by Susurrus with members of the West Indianapolis neighborhood. Oct. 1-2 at the Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center, 1920 W. Morris St. Details here.
Guitar masters Eric Johnson, Andy McKee & Peppino D’Agostino come together at Clowes Hall Oct. 2. Details here.
Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds performs at the Coors Light Friday Night Class Cabaret on Oct. 2, part of the Circle City Classic at the Indiana Convention Center. Details here.
David Sedaris reads at IU Auditorium in Bloomington Oct. 6. Details here.
Sept. 30
International School of Indiana
What’s it like working with one of the legends of contemporary dance—then taking over your own troupe? What does it feel like to be the only actor on stage for an hour-and-a-half play? What’s coming up in the 2010/2011 A&E season that you really need to put on your cultural radar?
Those are just some of the questions that will be answered at this free, open-to-the-public event. Lou Harry, IBJ arts & entertainment editor (that’s me), will discuss the season, interview David Hochoy of Dance Kaleidoscope and Milicent Wright of the Indiana Repertory Theatre, present performances by Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Principal Contrabassist Ju-Fang Liu and cast members of Actors Theatre of Indiana’s “A Year With Frog and Toad,” and lead audience participation games.
The prizes? Packages from the ISO, Indianapolis Opera, Encore Vocal Arts, Indianapolis Art Center, Actors Theatre of Indiana, Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Storytelling Arts of Indiana, Dance Kaleidoscope, Indiana Repertory Theatre, the Indiana History Center, Indianapolis Children’s Choir, Cabaret at the Columbia Club, the Phoenix Theatre and more.
And did I mention that food and drink will be provided?
For details, click here.
Indianapolis-based professional employer organization reported fiscal-year profit of $828,000, an 85-percent increase from fiscal 2009. Revenue, however, fell 20 percent, to $60.7 million.
The Republican hoping to be Indiana's next top election official committed voter fraud when he cast a ballot in the May primary using his ex-wife's home as his address, Democrats alleged Tuesday.