TENBARGE: Don’t overlook Lugar’s history of service
Though I have enormous admiration and respect for Mourdock, I stand firmly behind Lugar for the good of this nation and this state.
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KETZENBERGER: Cook and Durham are a study in contrasts
Cook took wealth for himself, no doubt, but not before he made sure the companies and the employees had what they needed, and we’re all the better for it.
BOEHM: Ignorance of civics undermines democracy
To identify and reject abuses of power, citizens need to understand the wisdom in the constitutional limits on the role of each branch of government and the respective domains of federal and state governments.
EARLY: Plenty of time, and prospects, for president
Come to think of it, I would vote for Charlie White, regardless where he is living, before I would vote for Obama.
CAMPBELL: Politics through the lens of a football fanatic
I’ve learned what everyday people have known for years: Unlike the media, we don’t pay attention to the fight.
KRULL: Fewer Statehouse reporters, more mayhem
Without someone to ring the bell and call out the low blows, there isn’t much stopping political tussles from escalating to fights and then to brawls.
VAUGHN: Republicans miss opportunity to build trust
Despite all the rhetoric about fairness and transparency, the 2011 round of redistricting remained shrouded in secrecy and conducted mostly behind closed doors.
SHELLA: A theater review of the General Assembly
Indianapolis Democrat Greg Taylor goes to the microphone so much he makes Don Quixote look lethargic. Carmel Republican Mike Delph seems to scour the Drudge Report looking for new ways to make the electorate adopt his values.
SHEPARD: The Indiana way of picking appellate judges
We should not want judges who put their fingers in the air to see which way the political wind is blowing.
Pence to enter race for Indiana governor
To no one's surprise, Republican Rep. Mike Pence said Thursday morning that he'll run for Indiana governor in 2012, giving the GOP an early edge in the race.
Law firm towers after acquisitions
Barnes & Thornburg's entrance into the Los Angeles market earlier this year capped off a string of office openings that vaulted it into an elite national player.
Ticket giveaway: Billy Stritch at the Cabaret
Win seats at the acclaimed singer’s tribute to Mel Torme.
IPS graduation change criticized
Indianapolis Public Schools has changed graduation ceremony dates for five of the district’s high schools, raising complaints from family members who have already made travel plans for out-of-state relatives. Superintendent Eugene White said the district was forced to move the graduations because tough winter conditions added four makeup days to the schedule. Parents say more than a month’s notice about the changes should have been provided. White said he waited to change the dates because he hoped the state would waive its 180-day school-year requirement, but he didn’t apply for the waiver until April 13. The state rejected the request.
Motorcyclist dies in crash
A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday morning on the northeast side after passing a FedEx truck at a high rate of speed. Supreme Thomas of Indianapolis was heading northeast on Massachusetts Avenue near Producers Lane at about 3:30 a.m. when he slammed into a vehicle that was turning south. He died after suffering major injuries to the neck despite wearing a helmet. Police are investigating to determine if Thomas had been drinking.
Stabbing victim in critical condition
Police are investigating a stabbing that critically injured a man Wednesday morning on the north side of Indianapolis. The man was stabbed several times in the arms, chest and buttocks during the incident at Cambridge Square Apartments in the 7200 block of Township Line Road. A suspect was taken into custody. Police have not released names of the suspect or victim, who was taken to St. Vincent Hospital.
Also this week
Indianapolis Civic Theatre offers its final production at Marian University, “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” May 6-21. Details here.
Black and white work by a dozen artists makes up “Gray Matters,” opening May 6 at the Stutz Art Space. Details here.
“Reflections: All These Cars” features, yes, photographs of images bounced off automobiles. It’s at Art Bank June 6-30. Details here.
Michael Feinstein performs at the Palladium, May 11. A day later, he tapes a PBS special there. Details here.
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band perform at Conseco Fieldhouse, May 7, with local opener Borrow Tomorrow. Details here.
“Thom Pain (based on nothing).”
May 5-20
WheelerArts Community Center
NoExit Theatre Company continues to boldly go where other local theater companies haven’t gone before, this time offering Michael Hosp’s one-person play featuring a man who has trouble sticking to a topic. Details here.
Miller House and Gardens opening
Opening May 10
Tours begin at Columbus Area Visitors Center, Columbus, Ind.
Prepare to feel self-conscious about your own abode after taking a tour through this landmark of mid-century modernist architecture and design. The former home of industrialist/philanthropist J. Irwin Miller and his wife, Xenia Simons Miller, it features a remarkable living room (with a swanky, sunken conversation pit), great views, a one-of-a-kind fireplace and a beautiful path of honey locust trees separating the home from the surrounding acreage.
Don’t go knocking, though. The tour begins at the Columbus Visitors Center and is available either on its own or as part of a day that includes other architectural treasures in this remarkable town. Details here.
Indianapolis Children’s Choir 25th Anniversary Gala Concert
May 7
Clowes Hall
The internationally recognized organization, well older than all its performers, celebrates a quarter century of music making. The concert includes performances by all the ICC groups (and there are many). Details here.