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Indianapolis police on Tuesday arrested a suspect in a hit-and-run crash that critically injured an Indianapolis mother on New Year’s Day. Detectives said tips from the public led them to arrest 49-year-old Edward Karwatka of Indianapolis. The crash occurred in the 4600 block of East 16th Street and sent 33-year-old Tabetha Lynn, a mother of four, to an area hospital, where she remains in critical condition. Police say Karwatka has a long history of drunk-driving convictions and admitted to the latest incident.
 

A Lawrence day care business is under investigation after a mother accused caretakers there of tying up her daughter with yarn. The 7-year-old told her mother that one of the women at Little Miracles Daycare tied her wrists and ankles together. The girl’s older sister confirmed the story. Police say the daycare is cooperating with the investigation.
 

Anderson Mayor Kris Ockomon denied allegations of sexual harassment during a news conference Tuesday afternoon. A city employee, Teresa Spencer, filed a complaint with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission claiming the mayor made verbal sexual advances toward her. “I adamantly and unconditionally deny all such allegations,” said Ockomon. “I have never engaged in any behavior with any person which could in any way be remotely construed as sexual harassment.” Spencer, who filed the complaint in 2009, could not be reached for comment.
 

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs the world premiere of IU professor Claude Baker’s “From Noon to Starry Night” featuring pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin. Details here.

Dance Kaleidoscope offers “The Elvis Project,” Jan. 6-9 at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Details here.

On Jan. 7, the Indianapolis Museum of Art kicks of its Winter Nights film series—focusing on film noir—with the Coen Brothers’ “Blood Simple.” Details here.

Landscapes by photographer Brad Ford Bell are featured at the Arts Council of Indianapolis’ Gallery 924 beginning Jan. 7. Details here.

“The Sign Show,” photos by Ron Kern, paintings by Jonathan McAfee, and a series of works by Indianapolis Star cartoonist Gary Varvel all open Jan. 7 at the Harrison Center. Details here.

The national tour of the revamped Broadway show “9 to 5” comes to Clowes Hall. Details here.
 

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs the world premiere of IU professor Claude Baker’s “From Noon to Starry Night” featuring pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin. Details here.

Dance Kaleidoscope offers “The Elvis Project,” Jan. 6-9 at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Details here.

On Jan. 7, the Indianapolis Museum of Art kicks of its Winter Nights film series—focusing on film noir—with the Coen Brothers’ “Blood Simple.” Details here.

Landscapes by photographer Brad Ford Bell are featured at the Arts Council of Indianapolis’ Gallery 924 beginning Jan. 7. Details here.

“The Sign Show,” photos by Ron Kern, paintings by Jonathan McAfee, and a series of works by Indianapolis Star cartoonist Gary Varvel all open Jan. 7 at the Harrison Center. Details here.

The national tour of the revamped Broadway show “9 to 5” comes to Clowes Hall. Details here.
 

Jan 6-30
Phoenix Theatre

The Phoenix Theatre, part of the National Showcase of New Plays network, presents the co-world premiere of Samuel D. Hunt’s play “Norway.” Staged in conjunction with Boise Contemporary Theatre, the play concerns two friends (one a Beethoven lecturer), a father and a secret. For details, click here.
 

Jan. 7-8
Cabaret at the Columbia Club

While not a household name, a trio of Grammy nominations for Best Vocal Jazz Album should give you some idea of the quality sound created by Tierney Sutton and her crew. Wondering if you’ll get a kick out of her? Give a listen to her singing “I Get a Kick Out of You” here.

For more information on the show, click here.
 

Jan. 12
Hilbert Circle Theatre

For a decade beginning about 40 years ago, Liza Minnelli was an actress that directors including Bob Fosse, Stanley Donen and Martin Scorsese wanted in their A-list films. Then she wowed television audiences with her “Liza with a ‘Z’” concert, helped save the original Broadway production of “Chicago” from an early demise by filling in as Roxie, and headlined new shows “The Act” and “The Rink.”

A rare talent who has won at least one Tony, Oscar and Emmy, Minnelli evolved into the quintessential “I’m still here” trouper, surviving plenty of tabloid personal drama to return again and again, thrilling her established audiences while making new fans from appearances in the likes of “Sex in the City” and “Arrested Development.” And just when one might think she was coasting on guest appearances, she conquered Broadway again with the 2008-2009 “Liza’s at the Palace” concerts.

For her Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra appearance—bumped from the fall due to illness—the icon will bring her own conductor and set list, so I can’t promise that your favorites will be presented. I’m willing to bet, though, that “New York, New York” and “Cabaret” will be in the mix. Details here.