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Sept. 9-Oct. 9
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
This weekend, art collectors from around the world converge on the Eiteljorg Museum to purchase the latest work from a posse of top artists specializing in Western work. But, good for us, the pieces stay on exhibition into next month before moving on to those collections. Details here.
Sept. 11
MadameWalker Theatre
IUPUI celebrates its 40thanniversary by hosting this concert featuring the Verdi-specializing Hoosier soprano who has played Aida at the Met, in Cape Town, in Berlin, and beyond. Details here.
Sept. 11
Lawn at White River State Park
No matter who you are (shining star), you’ll be able to say you remember (ba de ya) dancing in September when the great Earth Wind and Fire joins the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra as part of its 40thanniversary world tour.
And while there have been changes in the group over the years, long-term members Maurice White, Verdine White, Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson are still leading the band and going strong. Let’s just see if the ISO can keep up. Details here.
Sept.10
Murat Theatre
The jaw-dropping, make-your-friends-in-New-York-jealous annual event now becomes two events. The first features Ashlee Dupre and Indy native Chris Lingner (from the touring cast of “Movin’ Out”), along with a tribe of local dancers. The latter includes dancers from the San Francisco Ballet and Joffrey Ballet, as well as a new piece choreographed by Marcelo Gomes. Both feature renowned soloists from American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, National Ballet of Canada and more. Details here.
A mother was arrested for disorderly conduct on Labor Day after allegedly beating her 7-year-old daughter with a belt at a public bus stop, then arguing with Speedway police about her method of discipline. A witness called 911 and said a woman "had a child on the ground and was striking her repeatedly with a belt" in the 1100 block of North Lynhurst. Latoya Price, 28, told police she was punishing the child for stealing a pack of gum from a gas station. The child was placed in protective custody. Her father, James Motley, 28, also was arrested on the scene on an open bench warrant.
Lady Victory’s return to the top of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in downtown Indianapolis was postponed again Wednesday morning due to windy conditions. Strong winds also forced contractors to postpone moving the 118-year-old sculpture on Tuesday. Crews will decide on a day-to-day basis if it is safe to use a crane to lift the bronze statue more than 200 feet to the top of the monument. The sculpture was taken down nearly five months ago for a $1.5 million restoration.
Local radio host breaks big news about one of the biggest stories so far in this young NFL season, and the national media members he beats don't even bother to call him by his correct name.
Noblesville firefighters battled four separate blazes within blocks of each other in less than three hours Wednesday morning. The first fire broke out in an abandoned building about 3:20 a.m. at 1308 Hannibal St. Subsequent fires broke out in garages at 1508 Wayne St. about 3:50 a.m.; at 355 Parkview Place about 4:45 a.m.; and at 1194 Maple St. about 6 a.m. No injuries were reported. The fires are under investigation to see if they are connected.
Both candidates in the Indianapolis mayor’s race have promised to help small businesses as part of their economic development efforts—to different degrees.
Jim Reilly, who oversaw a major renovation of the historic building, will step down from his second stint as executive director on Sept. 13 while City Market officials explore outsourcing leadership duties.
The frozen yogurt craze has officially arrived in Indianapolis.
The owner of the drive-through focused burger chain Rally’s, which got its start in southern Indiana, hopes to double the number of locations in the Indianapolis area.
State labor activists recently sent notices to supporters warning that the state could do away with the labor agreements next year.
Superintendent Tony Bennett says most of the students receiving vouchers come from households whose incomes qualify the students for free or reduced lunches and breakfasts.
An attorney for Lincoln Plowman, a former City-County Council member on trial for attempted extortion, says his client was seeking payment for his services, not soliciting a bribe from an undercover agent posing as a strip-club operator.
The state said Tuesday it took in $12.3 million more in taxes than expected last month and that income and sales tax collections continued to improve through the end of August. However, gambling taxes from riverboat casinos came in $5.2 million less than expected.
MotoGP gives Speedway big endorsement despite racer complaints, while IndyCar avoids near disasters to score success in key East Coast market.
