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May 21-22
Hilbert Circle Theatre

There is a 35-minute finale to Mahler’s “Resurrection Symphony.” That should give you some idea of the
size and scope of this monumental work. Performing it for the first time in 23 years, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
will be joined by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir and Chorus, soprano Karina Guavin (whose New Year’s Day 2006 performance
in the piece was broadcast throughout Europe) and mezzo soprano Susanne Mentzer (seen in the broadcast-to-movie-theaters Metropolitan
Opera production of Tan Dun’s opera “The First Emperor.”) Details here.
 

May 22-Aug. 8
Eiteljorg Museum

Unlike individuals, museums don’t usually display gifts immediately after receiving them. It takes some time to organize,
catalog and figure out the best way to present gifted works of art to the public. So it stands to reason why the multimillion-dollar
Helen Cox Kersting Collection gifted to the museum in 2008 is just now ready for display.

Nearly 800 pieces were part of the gift, which includes ancient objects and works of the Navajo and Pueblo cultures from
the late 19th century to the present. Jewelry, dolls, weaving and pottery are all part of the mix, with some of the work coming
from multi-generations of artists. Details here.
 

May 20-June 27
Phoenix Theatre

Somewhere between “Glee” and “Election,” there’s “Speech and Debate,” Steve Karam’s
sharp play about a trio of high school outcasts who, well, I’ll just say it involves a time-traveling witch out of “The
Crucible.” And Abe Lincoln. And predatory adults. In a world where it seems there’s a new high school sex scandal
every time we turn on the TV, the play could easily be an “issue play,” but Karam’s ambitions seem to be
greater than that. It’s a play that embraces not just the noble intentions of these lost kids, but also one that understands
how annoying they can be. Details here.

 

May 20-23
Indiana Repertory Theatre

The season ends for Dance Kaleidoscope with a world premiere. Choreographer David Hochoy takes his inspiration from Mussorgsky’s
composition for “Pictures at an Exhibition,” which is being paired with a revival of his “Writing on the
Great Wall.”

One DK offering some may not be familiar with: In addition to its Thursday-Saturday evening shows and Sunday matinee, the
professional dance company offers a mini-matinee at noon on the first day of performances (for those opening this e-mail on
Thursday, that’s today). Tickets for the truncated performance are only $6. Details here.
 

The University of Indianapolis chose Anne Thomas, its interim dean of nursing, to hold the position outright.
Thomas, 48, had been a part-time teacher at UIndy’s School of Nursing since 1996 and since 2008 had been its full-time
director of graduate programs. She succeeds Mary McHugh, who was dean of nursing from 2007 to 2009. Thomas did her nursing
training at the University of Texas at Arlington and earned a doctorate in nursing from Texas Woman’s University College
of Nursing.

Mary Conway Benjamin has been appointed practice operations executive for St. Francis Medical Group, which
includes about 75 physicians. Benjamin previously served as director of the medical group’s cardiovascular practices.
She holds an MBA from the University of Indianapolis and a bachelor’s degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine.

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration named Andrew VanZee to oversee the allocation of $10.3
million in federal stimulus funding given in March to Indiana Health Information Technology Inc. The money could be used to
pay for electronic medical record software or to help hospitals set up electronic medical record exchanges.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. sold off its entire stake of WellPoint Inc. stock in the
first quarter, the firm reported Monday. Buffett’s firm owned more than 1.3 million shares of WellPoint—an Indianapolis-based
health insurer that has more than 432 million shares outstanding. His firm also disposed of its stake of nearly 1.2 million
shares in Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group, another large health insurer. Berkshire Hathaway first invested in WellPoint
in the first quarter of 2007, spending nearly $80 million to acquire nearly 1 million shares. In the three years since, WellPoint
shares have lost 36 percent of their value. The company’s shares closed Monday at $53.52 apiece.

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kethleen Sebelius came to Indianapolis Friday to award the Indiana University
School of Medicine an $8.5 million federal grant to renovate a former research floor at Riley Hospital for Children.
The renovations, which are set to be completed in 2012, will enable the hospital to conduct pediatric clinical research trials
by adding 18,500 square feet of bio-storage and laboratory space. “Most drugs and diagnostics are tested in adults—but
children aren’t just little adults,” said Dr. Craig Brater, dean of the IU School of Medicine. The federal grant
is one of 146 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act construction awards, totaling $1 billion, given to build, repair and
renovate scientific research labs and related facilities nationwide.

Bioanalytical Systems Inc. narrowed its losses in its second quarter even though it suffered a 2-percent
drop in revenue. The West Lafayette-based contract research firm reported a $1.2 million loss in the period ended March 31,
compared with a $1.8 million loss reported for the same period last year. Revenue was down $200,000, to $6.9 million. Nearly
half of the loss came from $520,000 in expenses from staff reductions. Bioanalytical recently named Anthony S. Chilton as
president and CEO following the retirement of top executive Richard M. Shepperd earlier this year. Chilton, 53, had been Bioanalytical’s
chief operating officer since 2008.

Construction could begin as early as June 1 on a $225 million hospital in northern Indiana after the Porter County Plan Commission
approved the building plans, the Associated Press reported. Community Health Systems plans to build the five-story,
250-bed hospital at U.S. 6 and State Road 49. Porter hospital officials in Valparaiso say the last step to be completed is
an archaeological and bat survey.
 

A clerk at a west-side Indianapolis gas station is recovering after a man scalded her with hot coffee during a weekend robbery.
Police said the robber brought a cup of coffee to the front counter at the Speedway store at 410 Kentucky Ave. When the clerk
opened the register, the man threw the coffee in her face. The clerk ran away screaming, while an accomplice emptied the register.
The clerk suffered several burns. Police are still looking for the suspects.