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The state Supreme Court placed on hold Wednesday all legislative fines against Democrats who boycotted the Indiana House during the right-to-work battle until it rules on whether it's legal for those fines to be deducted from their paychecks.
Sugarland resisted delaying the start of a concert at the state fair despite threatening weather that caused a deadly stage collapse, the fair's top official testified against the company that built the stage rigging.
The Baltimore metro area, a larger market than the Indianapolis area, offers attractions and events related to its waterfront location.
Hendricks County is out to prove its suburban communities have more to offer than a convenient commute to downtown Indianapolis.
The innovation that led to the execution of Super Bowl XLVI was truly remarkable. On so many dimensions (crowd sizes in Super Bowl Village, scarves, the Legacy project, volunteers, murals and Super Service to name a few), Indianapolis demonstrated that it is a first-class city. It demonstrated once again, and on a level never before seen, that Indianapolis is a best practice for those studying hallmark event execution.
Barely a week has passed since Indianapolis hosted America’s most popular sporting event, and already the Indiana Sports Corp. is retooling its playbook.
Passenger traffic on IndyGo buses rose nearly 40 percent during a 10-day span leading up to game, thanks to free rides on fixed routes during four of the days.
A Carmel-based health insurer once owned by Conseco Inc. is being sued for refusing to pay claims for in-home care submitted by California senior citizens.
Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday afternoon it would add 400 jobs in Princeton after consolidating production of its Highlander mid-size SUV.
IU Opera presents a new production of “Albert Herring” in the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, Feb. 9-11. Details here.
Broadway star Sutton Foster co-directs Ball State Theatre's production of "The Drowsy Chaperone" Feb. 9-18. Details here.
Tenor Steven Stolen has his Cabaret at the Columbia Club debut with an “Isn’t It Romantic?” Valentine’s Day program Feb. 14. Details here.
Another “Nunsense” spin-off, “Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class,” takes the stage at Theatre on the Square Feb. 10-March 10. Details here.
American Spiritual Ensemble celebrates a uniquely American art form Feb. 9 at the Warren Performing Arts Center. Details here.
Oboist Leanna Booze joins the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra for a Feb. 11 concert of Strauss, Bach and Mozart. Details here.
Brenda Williams performs a free concert at the Artsgarden, Feb. 14. Detail here.
The University of Indianapolis Department of Music stages “A Little Night Music” Feb. 10-11. Details here.
Feb. 10-26
Actors Theatre of Indiana
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who prefer “Jesus Christ Superstar” and those who prefer “Godspell.” While I admire both, I’ve always had more of a fondness for the latter, which could be because it’s where I took my first theater date. But it’s more because the show, when done well, speaks beautifully to our universal need for friends and teachers. In its joyful simplicity—and with catchy tunes—“Godspell” is kind of a “School House Rock” of the Gospel according to Matthew. And I’m looking forward to seeing what the professional Actors Theatre of Indiana does with it. The cast includes Brandon Alstott and Matt Peterson from the Phoenix Theatre’s “Spring Awakening.” Details here.
Feb. 11
Hilbert Circle Theatre
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the pops-meets-opera trio as comfortable with the Four Seasons as it is with Verdi joins the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for an evening of romantic Italian tunes. Details here.
Feb. 14
Palladium
Despite having headlined other shows, when Peters appeared in the original cast of “Into the Woods”—the first time I saw her on stage—she was truly an ensemble player, generously sharing the spotlight with the company. My next encounter with Peters on stage was in the most recent revival of “Annie Get Your Gun,” where she transcended a somewhat misguided production, pulling out the vocal stops to give the audience its money’s worth (particularly with a stirringly simple take on “I Got Lost in His Arms”). Just last year, I caught Peters’ performance at the Kennedy Center in D.C. in the production of “Follies” that eventually moved to Broadway. There, I had the privilege of seeing a stunning, emotional performance by Peters that both served the ensemble a la “Into the Woods” and delivered big, hold-the-stage-alone moments a la “Annie Get Your Gun,” all while revealing a depth of characterization that was heartbreaking.
This week, one of Broadway’s few true stars will be at the Palladium—and I’m looking forward to seeing even more sides to a one-of-a-kind performer. Details here.
Just before drivers reach County Line Road on Interstate 65 heading north into Indianapolis, a digital billboard paid for by Tennessee fans offers a plea to Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. The sign bears the messages: "Hey Peyton, You're going the wrong way," and "Peyton, the citizens of Tennessee want you back! Please Peyton… Pretty Please?" Manning, who played for the University of Tennessee, has an uncertain future with the Colts and could be heading to another NFL team.
Indianapolis police called a special weapons team to an east-side house in the 2000 block of Euclid Avenue early Wednesday morning after a man with a gun refused to leave the home. The four-hour standoff ended about 8:30 a.m. after tear-gas canisters were fired into the home. Alex Pikes, 18, was arrested after surrendering to authorities. A woman who was also in the home through most of the incident is being questioned. Police said they don't believe she was being held against her will.
Indianapolis is poised to save millions of dollars in salt costs if the mild weather continues. In Indianapolis, the Department of Public Works spent $2.8 million on snow removal from November through Tuesday. The department spent almost $9 million during that time frame last winter. A typical winter dumps about 18.5 inches of snow on central Indiana. Last winter, the area got 37.4 inches. This year to date the total is only 6.9 inches.
