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Companies adopting unlimited time-off policies

Proponents of such policies say they are the future of work—even as they acknowledge that it may take a generation for them to be widely accepted. Some workers, however, are fearful.

Lugar’s legacy in Senate: Cooperation and security

Colleagues considered six-term Sen. Richard Lugar a visionary who looked beyond U.S. exuberance over the end of the Cold War and saw the dangers and opportunities in the collapse of a nuclear-armed Soviet Union.

Postal Service backs off plan to close rural post offices

Citing strong community opposition, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said the agency will whittle down full-time staff but maintain a part-time post office presence in rural areas, with access to retail lobbies and post office boxes.

McBride to sing anthem at Indy 500

Grammy-winning country superstar Martina McBride will sing the national anthem during pre-race ceremonies at the 96th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 27, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. McBride is a four-time Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year and three-time Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist of the Year. She has sold more than 18 million albums and had six No. 1 singles.

Fire hits north-side antique store

A family-owned business near Broad Ripple was heavily damaged in a fire Tuesday night. It took crews nearly an hour to contain the fire that broke out at Solomon Jones Antiques and Interiors, 1103 E. 52nd St., just after 9:30 p.m. Officials estimated the damage at $500,000, but said the amount could be higher because the building contained antiques, paintings and other valuables. The fire is under investigation.

Driver charged after worker’s death

A construction worker who was struck Tuesday by an alleged intoxicated driver has died, the Marion County Coroner’s Office confirmed. Bradley Arthur, 54, was working to repave 10th Street on the far-east side of Indianapolis when he was struck by a car driven by 24-year-old Lindsey Gipson. Arthur, who suffered head, leg and internal injuries, died Wednesday morning. Police said Gipson failed sobriety tests and admitted to being under the influence of narcotic substances. She was charged with several felony counts related to driving while impaired.

Metro-area building activity dips in April

Permits filed last month in the nine-county area totaled 352, a 2-percent year-over-year decrease. But activity through the first four months remains stronger than it was during the same time last year.

Noble Roman’s top investor loses Green Mountain chair

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. has stripped founder Robert P. Stiller of his position as chairman after he sold shares to meet a margin call at a time when the company’s trading policies prohibited such sales.

Also this week

Bonnie Raitt takes over Clowes Hall May 16. Marc Cohn opens the show. Details here.

The Nashville Symphony performs Brahms and Rachmaninoff at the Palladium May 10. Details here.

Daughtry performs at the Egyptian Room at Old National Center on May 10. Details here. 

Andres Cardenes, former concertmaster for the Pittsburgh Symphony, teams up with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra for a concert of Prokofiev and Haydn May 12. Details here.  

Erykah Badu and Chris Thomas team up for a May 11 “Jokes and James” concert at the Murat Theatre. Details here.

Hot comic Aziz Ansari performs at the Murat Theatre May 12. Details here. 

TV foodie Ted Allen shares recipes at a Carmel Clay Public Library fundraiser May 11 at the Ritz Charles. Details here.

On May 16, the Max Allen Band relaunches the monthly Summer Sounds Concert Series at the Indiana State Museum. Details here. 

Actors Sam Fain and Michael and Frank Shelton team up for “An Evening of Bob Dylan” at the Hidden Door Theatre in Greenfield May 10-12. Details here. 

 

Lainie Kazan

May 11-12

Cabaret at the Columbia Club

 Best known to the masses for her roles in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” and “Ugly Betty,” cabaret star Lainie Kazan brings her act “The Chanteuse is Loose!” to the Cabaret at the Columbia Club. Does she have the singing chops? Let’s keep in mind that she was the standby for Barbra Streisand in the original production of “Funny Girl.” Details here.

Second Saturday Gallery Walk

May 12

Downtown Carmel

 The Carmel Arts and Design District’s latest addition, Soori Gallery, has a coming-out party as part of the monthly Second Saturday Gallery Walk. The eclectic group of spaces that now make up the district includes Atlas Fantasy Art House (for science fiction and fantasy aficionados), Trilridge Fine Art Gallery showcasing landscape photography, and flagship Evan Lurie Gallery. For a look at what to expect from newcomer Soori, click here. Details on the gallery walk here. 

“Bond and Beyond”

 

May 11-12

Hilbert Circle Theatre

What do Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Nancy Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Paul McCartney, Lulu, Carly Simon, Sheena Easton, Rita Coolidge, Duran Duran, a-ha, Gladys Knight, Tina Turner, Sheryl Crow, Garbage, Madonna and Alicia Keys have in common? They’ve all sung the theme songs for James Bond films. Who is stepping into their shoes for a concert of Bond music with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra? The very talented—but lesser known—Tony-winner Debbie Gravitte. Details here.

Lugar’s frustration surfaces after Indiana defeat

Conceding defeat for the first time in nearly four decades, U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar pledged to support the tea party-backed rival who had just ousted him. But hours later, the Indiana Republican issued a statement chastising primary winner Richard Mourdock.

Zionsville voters approve tax bump for school system

Zionsville voters passed a referendum Tuesday night that will hike local property taxes to provide additional school funding. Meanwhile, Johnson County taxpayers voted no Tuesday on a referendum to decide whether to help finance a $30 million library project.

Carson, May to meet in 7th District congressional race

Rep. Andre Carson easily defeated three Democratic challengers in Tuesday's primary to win his party's nomination in central Indiana's 7th District. He will face Carlos May, a former aide to Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard.

Brooks wins GOP nod for retiring Burton’s seat

Former U.S. Attorney Susan Brooks has won the Republican nomination for the 5th congressional district seat in central Indiana that retiring GOP Rep. Dan Burton is giving up after 30 years.