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Indiana House OKs tax-increase repeal, jobs bill

The Indiana House approved legislation Wednesday that would repeal an unemployment-insurance tax increase and approved a package
of tax credits and other incentives designed to create jobs.

Ticket giveaway: Indianapolis Civic Theatre’s ‘Carousel’

Indianapolis Civic Theatre will be presenting the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic “Carousel” March 12-28. More information on the production here. Want to win a pair of tickets? All you have to do is post a comment below and name your favorite R&H song (or your favorite person named Roger). I’ll pick one winner at random. […]

Also this week:

Mandy Marie and the Cool Hand Lukes, Ed Wank and the Blue Collar Bluegrass band, and Danny Thompson and Tufty pay tribute
to the Man in Black at “Cash Bash,” Jan. 27 at Radio Radio. Details here.

Harry Connick Jr., Feb. 28 at the Murat Theatre. Details here.

The Phoenix Theatre presents the political-turns-personal thriller “Sunlight” by Sharr White, Feb. 25 to March
20. Details here.
 
Purdue Convocations presents Martha Graham Dance Company, Feb. 27, at Elliot Hall of Music. Details here.
 

“Voices in the City: Language, Literacy, and Urban Life.”

Feb. 25
IUPUI Campus Center
National Book Award finalist and National Slam Poetry Champion Patricia Smith (“Blood Dazzler”) is the luncheon
speaker for this event, which focuses on how language shapes culture. For a taste, give a listen to Smith honoring “the
architect of rock and roll,” Little Richard, here. The IUPUI event includes local poets, students and educators. Details here.

“Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. the New York Knicks”

Feb. 26
Conseco Fieldhouse
It's tough to pick highlights from Kan Klores’ terrific new documentary about our hometown hero. But a few days
after I screened it, I'm still thinking about Patrick Ewing’s coming to grips with his missed lay-up, Cheryl Miller's
calling out her brother on his foul-denying ways, and the reaction of the Alford family on the day Miller was drafted instead
of the native son. Plus, it's great to watch Reggie Miller back on the court. Klores deftly combines these interviews—he
talks to just about everyone involved during that period, from players to coaches to commentators to family—with game
footage, media reports and more and the result is a film more entertaining than any Oscar contender I’ve seen.
Even though he adds some tongue-in-cheek operatic music to the mix, Klores understands that basketball is a game. And that
it doesn't have to be more than that for it to be compelling, important and fun. In a city that, for many reasons, has
switched its allegiance to a differently shaped ball over the last few years, "Winning Time" is a much-needed reminder
of why, for a glorious while, professional basketball was our obsession.
You can wait to see "Winning time: Reggie Miller vs. the New York Knicks" when it airs on ESPN March 14, but it
will be a lot more fun catching it, commercial-free, when it screens at Conseco Fieldhouse benefiting the Pacers Foundation,
Peoples Burn Foundation/Brave Hearts Camp, and Riley Hospital. Details here.
 

IU president plans aggressive building campaign

In a speech Tuesday, President Michael McRobbie said IU is gunning to construct at least 12 buildings on its Bloomington
and Indianapolis
campuses in spite of the economy and falling state funding.

“Safety Last”

Feb. 26
Tobias Theatre at the IMA
The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra created a magical evening last year when it offered live accompaniment to a screening
of Buster Keaton’s classic comedy “The General.” This year, Keaton and the ICO are teaming up again, but
that’s just the beginning. Keaton’s short “One Week” will get things going, but the main event is
the great Harold Lloyd silent comedy “Safety Last” (which you may only know from the iconic image of Lloyd dangling
from a clock’s hands) over a city street. I’ll be there to introduce—and enjoy—both films and their
music. Details here.
 

“Fondly Do We Hope…Fervently Do We Pray”

Feb. 25
IU Auditorium
In a work commissioned by IU Auditorium and Chicago’s Ravinia Festival, renowned choreographer Bill T. Jones (Tony
Award winner for “Spring Awakening”) brings together dancers, an actor, live musicians playing an original score,
projected films and text from Shakespeare, the Bible and Walt Whitman in an exploration of the impact of Abraham Lincoln’s
words, deeds and ideas. “The good man,” says Jones. “What does he have to say to us today? Are we good people?
Am I a good man?” For a fascinating look at Jones’ creation of the piece, click here. Details on the show here.

Paul Tracy throws gas on fiery IndyCar debate

Race car driver Paul Tracy said IndyCar fans need to stand up and let series officials know what they want. Meanwhile, Derek Daly said the open-wheel series has turned its back on a generation of new American drivers.

WellPoint CEO blames health costs for hikes

Amid attacks from Democrats over high executive salaries, Angela Braly testified in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday that big
insurance-premium increases are
the result of growing price tags for hospital care and pharmaceuticals.

Brownsburg names new police chief

Mike Dove, who has been serving as Brownsburg’s interim police chief, received the official title Tuesday night. Dove,
a Brownsburg native, has been on the city's police force full-time since 1992. He served as the assistant chief of police
before his promotion. Dove took over for Steve Carroll, who was demoted earlier this month.

Franklin man arrested for child porn

A Franklin man, 66-year-old Thomas Bathauer, was arrested Monday by Indiana State Police following an intensive investigation
into child pornography allegations by several law-enforcement bodies, including the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children
task force. Bathauer was charged with three counts of possession of child pornography and is in the Johnson County Jail.