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IU, Lilly Endowment plan ‘major’ announcement
Top officials from Indiana University and its Kelley School of Business are set to make a “major” announcement Wednesday afternoon likely involving a gift from the Lilly Endowment.
IU getting $33M from Lilly Endowment for biz school
The donation will enable Indiana University to renovate and expand its Kelley School of Business building in Bloomington, which was built in 1966 and is too small to meet current demands, IU said.
What’s New: Violet Vintage
This week, we meet Vanessa Grider, who opened Violet Vintage this fall. The company collects and rents out unusual—and often time-tested—party supplies.
Metro home-building activity sinks again in 2011
New-home construction in the Indianapolis area slid in 2011, marking six straight year-over-year declines in residential building. The 3-percent decrease in building permits, however, was the smallest decrease since 2006.
Once-rising star AIT Laboratories now cutting jobs
AIT Laboratories, one of the area’s fastest-growing companies in recent years, confirmed Tuesday that it is eliminating jobs, but would not say how many. The company said it is restructuring.
UPDATE: Colts tap Eagles exec for general manager’s job
Ryan Grigson, director of player personnel for the Philadelphia Eagles, was named the general manager for the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday.
Simon cashes out of venture that owns 46 Italian centers
The Indianapolis developer's sale of its 49-percent stake further reduces the company's presence in Europe.
Governor defends right-to-work in State of the State speech
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels defended divisive right-to-work legislation that he only recently put his name behind, while asking House Democrats to end their boycott of the measure.
Also this week
The Harlem Globetrotters return for their annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day performance Jan. 16 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Details here.
The Phoenix Theatre presents the world premiere comedy “Current Economic Conditions,” about an unemployed woman moving back in with her parents, Jan. 12-Feb. 12. Details here.
“Star Search” winner—and star of Broadway’s “The Life” and “Grease”—Sam Harris plays the Cabaret at the Columbia Club Jan. 13-14. Details here.
Brooklyn-based Ron K. Brown/Evidence Dance performs Jan. 13 at the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre. Meanwhile, the Sam Bush Band plays the Palladium and pianist Yeol Eum Son performs in the Studio Theatre. On Jan. 14, in addition to 500 Clown (see above), Patti Austin and the Count Basie Orchestra offer a tribute to Ella and Basie at the Palladium while Restless Heart performs in the Tarkington. Details here.
The Noise! cabaret makes its monthly appearance at the White Rabbit Cabaret Jan. 13, with local musical theater performers stopping in for late-night open-mic singing. Details here.
Tanya Tucker performs Jan. 13 at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino with Travis Tritt following on Jan. 14. Details here.
500 Clown: “Frankenstein”
Jan. 14
Studio Theatre
This—one of my not-to-be-missed shows of the season—is not the Boris Karloff “Frankenstein.” It’s not the Mary Shelley “Frankenstein.” And it’s not, mercifully, the Kenneth Branagh “Frankenstein.” This is 500 Clown “Frankenstein,” which means you can expect all roles to be handled by three insanely gifted—and dexterous—artists dedicated to putting the “live” in live theater. Be warned: The Chicago-based group is noted for its extreme, rough-and-tumble acrobatics, so I can’t guarantee that you won’t end up with a performer in your lap. Details here.
“Hello, Dolly!”
Jan. 13-14, Hilbert Circle Theatre
Jan. 15, Palladium
It’s great to have a classic musical back where it belongs—with a full orchestra in support. A few seasons back, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra hit the ball out of the musical-theater park with an outstanding semi-staged production of “Guys and Dolls.” This time, the ISO recruited Sandi Patty for a similar take on “Hello, Dolly!” Jack Everly, who served as musical director for the hit show’s most recent Broadway revivals, takes the baton with Tony Award-winner (and ISO “Guys and Dolls” vet) Gary Beach starring opposite Patty. Details here.
Indiana Senate backs tougher sex-trafficking law
The Indiana Senate has approved a bill to toughen penalties for sex trafficking, and supporters hope it will become law before football fans converge on Indianapolis for the Super Bowl in less than a month.
“Turf”
Jan. 13-Feb. 5
Historic City Hall
You could wait a day and visit for free, but if you want to get in on one of the first Super Bowl events, consider a $35 opening gala ticket to visit “Turf.” The art exhibition, presented by Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association( IDADA), the Super Bowl Host Committee, the Arts Council of Indianapolis and the Mayor’s Office, takes over the building that to one generation was Indianapolis City Hall, to another was the Indiana State Museum, and to another is a, “When are they ever going to do something with that place?” space. Local artists whose work will be featured include Greg Hull, Lobyn Hamilton, and Anila Quayyum Agha. Details here.
Attorney General asks high court to hear candidacy dispute
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has asked the state Supreme Court to decide whether Charlie White can remain secretary of state.
Daniels gives more modest agenda to Indiana lawmakers
Gov. Mitch Daniels asked Indiana lawmakers on Tuesday to approve a statewide smoking ban and dedicate more money toward victims from last summer's state fair stage collapse during his final State of the State speech.
Drugmaker plans 234 Terre Haute jobs by 2016
A California-based pharmaceutical company says it expects to hire 234 people by 2016 at a new operation on the site of a former Pfizer Inc. drug plant near Terre Haute.
Indiana House Democrats boycott again over labor bill
Most Indiana House Democrats have resumed their legislative boycott, hours after a dispute in which a Republican committee chairman refused to allow consideration of any proposed changes to a divisive right-to-work bill.
Woman sought in health-care scam
Indianapolis police are seeking a woman who they say has been scamming senior citizens in retirement homes by posing as a health care worker. The woman is accused of taking wallets, wedding rings and purses from the people she visited for a fake health evaluation. Police say the woman is black, 25 to 30 years old and about 6-foot-2. The incidents were reported at Robin Run Village and Crestwood Village. In each case, she has worn a green ID card, which she uses as her medical credential.
Shooting of teen called an accident
Police have ruled that a shooting that left a 14-year-old critically injured was an accident. The shooting happened at about 4 p.m. Monday in the 11000 block of Essen Court, near German Church Road, on the far-east side of Indianapolis. Detectives said one of three children in the home found a handgun, and one of the children accidentally shot the boy in the shoulder and neck.