Health care bill burns local tanning industry
With one of the nation’s largest tanning-bed manufacturers and dozens of salons in central Indiana, a 10-percent tax on tanning
could cost the region jobs.
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Jobless claims drop more than expected
New claims for unemployment benefits fell more than anticipated last week—partially due to changes in the calculations—as
layoffs ease and hiring slowly recovers.
Formula One boss eyes New York for grand prix
Bernie Ecclestone appears to be interested in widening the racing series' reach in the U.S., with recent negotiations
to return to Indianapolis and now wishing aloud for a New York-based grand prix.
United Way donations match last year’s amount
United Way of Central Indiana's 2009 fund-raising campaign raised $38.8 million, slightly short of its $39 million goal,
but almost equal to the previous year's effort, the organization announced Thursday.
Fishers Town Council set to review auto mall plans
Butler Automotive Group is proposing a $19 million development along Indiana 37 that could include five auto dealerships and
create about 230 jobs.
Lilly eyes more animal-health acquisitions
Eli Lilly is interested in assets that may be offered for sale as a result of Sanofi-Aventis SA and Merck & Co.’s plan to
combine their veterinary units.
Conseco seeking to change its name
Carmel-based insurer Conseco Inc. will ask shareholders to approve changing the company’s name to CNO Financial Group,
the company said Thursday morning.
Local beverage entrepreneur retrenches with new venture
J. Smoke Wallin launches Pelican Brands LLP to help booze companies market and distribute their products after his attempts
to acquire underperforming brands fizzled due to the credit crunch.
Judge tosses fraud claim in Mel Simon estate case
Judge William J. Hughes ruled Deborah Simon failed to make her claim with “sufficient specificity.”
Daniels warns of health bill’s ‘immorally huge’ taxes
Daniels told members of the Economic Club of Indianapolis that it’s ridiculous for anyone to suggest the nearly $1 trillion
health care overhaul signed into law Tuesday by President Barack Obama won’t add to the nation’s debt.
Entrepreneurs lose clout as VC funds get stingier
Most local venture funds are standing pat because the economy is weak and they’re no longer
in fund-raising mode. Having invested most of their funds, the firms have shifted to the nurturing, or “harvesting”
stage, to try to improve investment returns.
“What Would the Neighbors Think?”
March 27
CTI Theater
This isn’t your father’s strip show—it may actually be closer to your great-great grandfather’s.
Michelle L’Amour and her Chicago Starlets come to town to join local talent for an evening that promises to combine
satire, performance art and adult entertainment in a celebration of women of all shapes and sizes. Although pasties and g-strings
will remain in place, only those 18 and over will be admitted to the event—which is held in, of all places, the theater
at the Junior Achievement Center, 7435 N. Keystone Ave. Details here.
“That’s Brentertainment!”
March 27
Cabaret at the Columbia Club
No matter what you are doing Saturday evening, consider capping the night at the Columbia Club, where
the very talented Brent Marty will be hosting the first of what is hoped to be many installments of “That’s Brentertainment!.”
More than an open mic night, “That’s Brentertainment!” invites talented folks who may
be performing in other shows around the city to bring their songs to showcase. The evening starts at 10:30 (after the Cabaret’s
performance by Shannon Forsell and Brenda Williams) and goes until the music runs out. For the first installment, Su Ours
(a familiar face from such Phoenix Theatre shows as “Company”) helps get things started. I’ll be there,
too, offering some Broadway trivia. The show is free (with a two-drink minimum). Details here.
Kevin Pollak
March 25-27
Crackers Broad Ripple
He earned cinematic respectability in “A Few Good Men” and “The Usual Suspects,”
but my favorite Kevin Pollak performance was one of his first, as the tiny French-accented brownie in “Willow.”
The very busy actor is also an accomplished stand-up comic and is bringing his act to Crackers this weekend. Details here.
Conner Prairie Opening Weekend
March 27-28
Conner Prairie
It’s understandable if you think nothing could be new at Conner Prairie, where history is meticulously
re-created. But here are just some of the ways the opening weekend this year is different from those of previous years:
–A science lab offers ways to explore how weather shaped history.
–You can test your skills at trapping and fire-starting by playing Frontier Survivor.
–Homemade maple cake samples are available courtesy of Mrs. Zimmerman, who will be baking them and offering
cooking tips.
–Jenny’s Party breaks out every day at 3:30 featuring games, dancing and snacks.
–Opportunities to help with sewing and carpentry have been added.
–Talk to the Doctors features a chance to explore how the medical world has changed.
For details on these and more, click here.
“Becky’s New Car”
Through April 11
Indiana Repertory Theatre
The Indiana Repertory Theatre lightens things up with a production of this comedy by Steven Dietz. In
it, a woman’s flirtation with a wealthy visitor to her workplace gets out of control when the very married title character
leads him to believe she’s a widow. The fourth-wall-breaking comedy features Constance Macy and Robert Neal. Nicholas
Hormann (Abe Lincoln in the season-opener “The Heavens Are Hung in Black”) plays the man with the money.
This production is the first part of a potentially interesting Dietz double-header. His play “Yankee
Tavern” opens at the Phoenix Theatre in April. Interested in learning more about the man, his work and the play development
process? Visit the Phoenix on April 8 when I’ll be hosting a free, on-stage conversation with the playwright. Details
on the Dietz talk here. Details on
“Becky’s New Car” here.
Lilly sues Hospira over generic version of Gemzar
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. sued rival drugmaker Hospira Inc. to prevent it from selling a generic version of the
cancer drug Gemzar before a patent on the medicine expires in 2013.
Police arrest suspect in teacher’s death
A man suspected of killing a Lawrence Township teacher has been arrested after DNA tests confirmed his blood was found in
victim Sandy Bartenbach’s home. Robert Williams, 41, was already in jail for a parole violation. He was taken into custody
days after the September murder. Williams lived across the street from Bartenbach and had performed handyman jobs at her home.
Bartenbach was a teacher at Crestview Elementary School.