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Indiana Department of Environmental Management officials say it may be days before an oil spill on the east side of Indianapolis is cleaned up. A new estimate by IDEM estimates 30,000 gallons leaked into the ground Tuesday from a storage tank at Metal Working Lubricants near Sherman Drive and Brookville Road. IDEM crews are now evaluating the impact on the environment.

Hart Summier, a 17-year-old high school student, has formed an exploratory committee to run for Greenfield’s city council. Hart admits many residents in the Hancock County city might be skeptical about a teen who’s more concerned about property taxes than prom dates, but he says he’s serious about running. He’s filed the necessary paperwork to run in the May primary, and he’s investigating whether he can raise enough money to mount a campaign. Summier will be 18 by the election, old enough to serve on the council.

A west-side Indianapolis woman says she was sexually assaulted outside her apartment complex early this morning by two men who then set her car on fire. The woman, who called police just after 1 a.m., said she was parking her car at the Heather Ridge Apartment complex when two men approached her and demanded money. According to police, the men took the woman behind the complex, assaulted her and then took off in the car. The vehicle was set on fire a block away. Fox59 will have more at 4 p.m.

The Theater Within presents “Wit,” Sept. 10-15 at Fountain Square’s The Church Within. Details here.

Indianapolis Civic Theatre opens its season with a production of “Annie,” Sept. 10-25. Details here.

Beef & Boards returns to “Camelot,” through Oct. 10. Details here.

Todd Rundgren plays Clowes Hall with opening act The Fixx, Sept. 11. Details here.

Rob Dixon and friends jazz up the final concert in the White River State Park Family Arts Series, Sept. 11 at the Celebration Amphitheater. Details here.

Indiana Wind Symphony presents “PT Barnum at 200 and H.O. Reed at 100,” celebrating the showman and the composer, Sept. 12 at St. Luke’s. Details here.

River North Dance Company takes the stage at Ball State’s Emens Auditorium Sept. 12. Details here.

Billy Bragg performs at the Vogue, Sept. 14. Details here. http://thevogue.com/upcomingshows#billybragg

The main event isn’t until the 18th, but Indy Jazz Fest technically begins this week with Raul Midon, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and Simone performing Sept. 13, 14 and 15, respectively, at The Jazz Kitchen. Details here.
 

Sept. 10-17
Cabaret at the Columbia Club

A visitor to town this week might think the Columbia Club on Monument Circle is the town’s busiest music showcase. On Friday and Saturday, a trio of Broadway and cabaret stars will present their “Three Men and a Baby … Grand” tribute to the Rat Pack. They’ll be followed by three nights of music showcases Sept. 13-15 featuring the likes of four-time Tony Award nominee Gregg Edelman and Broadway “Mamma Mia” star Karen Mason.

That’s not all. On the 14th, you can also see Karen Kohler’s interactive “History of Cabaret” show (which includes a dessert reception), catch hot jazz artist Jane Monheit on the 16th, and keep things going to the 17th for an evening of European cabaret and American pop with Kohler.

Why the musical convergence? Many of the acts are in town for the Midwest Arts Conference. Details on the open-to-the-public shows here.
 

Sept. 11
Murat Theatre

This time last year, I had no idea what to expect from the Indianapolis City Ballet’s first gala performance featuring stars from ballet companies from around the world.

A year later, having experienced last year’s magnificent talent showcase, I do have an idea what to expect—and I can’t wait for the sequel. The lineup this time includes dancers from the American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, Berlin Ballet and more, with a return appearance by Miquel Quinones, who will once again offer David Parsons’ “Caught” (which still gives me chills just thinking about it). Details here.

Sept. 11
Murat Theatre

This time last year, I had no idea what to expect from the Indianapolis City Ballet’s first gala performance featuring stars from ballet companies from around the world.

A year later, having experienced last year’s magnificent talent showcase, I do have an idea what to expect—and I can’t wait for the sequel. The lineup this time includes dancers from the American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, Berlin Ballet and more, with a return appearance by Miquel Quinones, who will once again offer David Parsons’ “Caught” (which still gives me chills just thinking about it). Details here.
 

Sept. 11
Murat Theatre

This time last year, I had no idea what to expect from the Indianapolis City Ballet’s first gala performance featuring stars from ballet companies from around the world.

A year later, having experienced last year’s magnificent talent showcase, I do have an idea what to expect—and I can’t wait for the sequel. The lineup this time includes dancers from the American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, Berlin Ballet and more, with a return appearance by Miquel Quinones, who will once again offer David Parsons’ “Caught” (which still gives me chills just thinking about it). Details here.
 

Sept. 11
Indianapolis Museum of Art

It is entirely possible—although not recommended—to experience the Penrod Art Fair without actually visiting the artists’ booths. That’s because there will be live entertainment on six stages, including appearances by Dance Kaleidoscope, the Tad Robinson Band, the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, the Indianapolis Men’s and Women’s Choruses, Stacie Sandoval and her Tropical Jazztet, Cynthia Lane, Steve Allee & Friends, and New Shining Star offering an Earth Wind and Fire tribute.

Oh, and make sure to stop by the IBJ booth to say hello. I’ll be the guy handing out copies of IBJ’s Arts & Entertainment Season Preview (while supplies last, of course). Details here.
 

Sept. 10-26
Various locations

There’s a whole new crop of insanely talented violinists coming to town from Russia, Armenia, China, Germany, Canada, South Korea, Japan, Sweden, Spain, Czech Republic, Hungary, and elsewhere in the United States. But the eighth quadrennial event also includes something new after they’ve all performed. At the finals, while the judges are deliberating, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Zach De Pue will “blind” test both a contemporary violin and its old-school equivalent to see if audiences can actually tell the difference—and which they prefer. Sounds interesting. Details here.