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SWAYZE: Where the real war on women rages

War on women? The only one I see is the plight of the single mother suffering from broken commitments, her own poor choices, and an overwhelmed system poorly designed to serve her and her children.

FARGO: More questions for Gregg and Pence

The Indiana Coalition for Open Government was putting together such a list for the gubernatorial candidates as I wrote this column. While I played a small role in that effort, I would also like to ask a few questions of Mike Pence and John Gregg that are not on the list:

ZOELLER: Protecting children from abuse will be biggest priority

As attorney general, and in my prior position as chief deputy in this office, I understand and appreciate the relationship between the Office of the Attorney General and the General Assembly. Indiana is one of only six states where the office is created by the Legislature and not by the state constitution.

FLEMING: Antiquated criminal code needs sweeping update

The piece of legislation I believe is most critical is a comprehensive revision of Indiana’s criminal code. The last comprehensive revision of the code occurred in 1977. Although there have been some legislative changes since then, our criminal code is terribly outdated.

RIVERA: Critical to send Mourdock to the Senate

I find it awkwardly self-serving when a candidate for public office tells me the next election—when he or she is on the ballot—is the most important election of my lifetime. This happens at least once every election cycle.

HOWEY: Mourdock not sounding like old self

With every public survey since the May primary repeatedly showing Republican U.S. Senate nominee Richard Mourdock in a dead heat with Democrat Joe Donnelly, the Indiana treasurer has taken on a remake of his battered image.

STYRING: Carmel no longer can afford Brainard

Four-term Carmel Mayor James Brainard has to be on a publicity-induced high. Keystone Parkway recently got a design award from a national transit engineering firm. Better still, Money named Carmel first on its list of America’s best small cities.

IU grad pitches biz idea to TV ‘sharks’

CoatChex founder Derek Pacqué is gearing up for a Friday product launch party that coincides with his appearance on the ABC television show “Shark Tank,” where he pitched his idea to potential investors including serial entrepreneur Mark Cuban.

Area homebuilding permits on the rise in August

Builders in the nine-county Indianapolis area filed 408 construction permits in August, a 15-percent increase from the same month a year earlier, according to the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis.

Also this week

Comic Mike Birbiglia participates in a post-show Q&A and pre-show intro to his film "Sleepwalk with Me," Sept. 14, at Keystone Art Cinema. Details here. 

Actor Tim Hardy, artist-in-residence at IUPUI, performs “The Ancient Mariner,” a dramatic song cycle, Sept. 14 at the Columbia Club. Details here. 

The Indiana Repertory Theatre opens a pair of one-person plays in its Going Solo series this week. “The Night Watcher,” Sept. 18-Oct. 14, showcases Millicent Wright; “The Syringa Tree,” Sept. 19-Oct. 13, features Jen Johansen. Details here.

Jordan College of the Arts offers a free Showcase Concert featuring the Butler Wind Ensemble, the Butler University Chorale, and other campus groups, Sept. 16 at Clowes Hall. Details here. 

Rush plays Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Sept. 13. Details here. 

Jason Mraz plays Klipsch Music Center, Sept. 14. Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan follow on Sept. 15. Details here and here. 

Tim Grimm, Jan Lucas, Jason Wilbur and more are featured at Hoosier Beatles, Sept. 14 at the Commons, Columbus. Details here.

 

 

No Exit’s ‘Closer’

 

Sept. 13-29

Big Car Service Center

How do we find something truthful in a world where everything seems to be at our fingertips? That’s what No Exit Performance hopes to explore in its production of Patrick Marber’s four-character drama (which may be familiar to some because of its 2004 film version featuring Natalie Portman and Julia Roberts). Details here. 

Indy Jazz Fest

Sept. 15-16

Opti-Park

 Stanley Clarke and George Duke headline the Saturday show. Brian Culbertson does the same on Sunday. But come early for the bands and performers you might not know—that’s a big part of the pleasure of music festivals. Some fast fest facts that might be helpful: Children under 12 are free. There’s a free shuttle from Glendale center. Umbrellas aren’t allowed (you wouldn’t want to annoy those behind you, would you?). And the food vendors are cash only. Details here. 

IBJ A&E Season Preview event

 

Sept. 19

Butler University

Want a sampler of what’s in store this season? This free event features performances, on-stage interviews, prize giveaways and more. I’ll be hosting, with featured entertainment from the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Storytelling Arts, the Heartland Film Festival, the Cabaret at the Columbia Club, and much more. A gathering afterward offers a chance to meet representatives from Indy performing arts groups. Reserve seats by sending a note to [email protected] with IBJ A&E Season Preview in the subject line. Details here. 

G.I. Joe tops museum’s toy list

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis said visitors have chosen G.I. Joe as their favorite toy from the last century. More than 24,000 votes were registered over eight weeks of voting. Transformers finished second in the voting and Lego placed third. Barbie was fourth and View-Master was fifth. Other notables included Cabbage Patch Kids (seventh), Crayons (eighth), Play-Doh (ninth), Spirograph (12th), Hot Wheels (15th) and Silly Putty (19th).

Accident clogs downtown traffic

Downtown Indianapolis traffic suffered major backups Tuesday morning after an accident on eastbound Interstate 70 near the Interstate 65 north split. A semi-tractor overturned about 9 a.m. No injuries were reported, but cleanup could take hours.

Man’s body found on East 31st Street

Police believe a dead man found Tuesday morning in the front yard of a home on the east side of Indianapolis died of gunshots. Police received a tip about the body and arrived at the scene in the 3900 block of East 31st Street about 7 a.m. Police are interviewing neighbors to see if there are any witnesses.