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New Conner Prairie CEO to focus on fundraising, drawing out-of-state visitors
Conner Prairie is well-known nationally to museum insiders. But new CEO and President Norman Burns II wants to make the historical park in Hamilton County a destination for more travelers, in part by getting the community to take ownership of the attraction.
Developer plans $25M hotel, conference center in Plainfield
A local hotel developer plans to build the 175-room Embassy Suites near the town’s Interstate 70 interchange and Indianapolis International Airport.
LOU’S VIEWS: Mapping book and exhibit show where we’ve gone
Maps have captured history in snapshot form, revealing not just what was known, but what was unknown. They offered unique insight into what we prioritized at particular moments in time.
DINING: Playing the waiting game at hot newcomer Ramen Ray
Contrary to what you might have learned in college, ramen is more than just a cheap brick of noodles and a salty, MSG-packed spice packet.
LOPRESTI: The boys from tiny Montezuma almost took down mighty Milan
The movie “Hoosiers” could have been inspired by an even smaller giant slayer.
Fantasy sports companies defend embattled industry
The industry's top companies, DraftKings and FanDuel, are on the defensive after taking hits to their businesses in recent weeks as scrutiny by state policymakers across the country continues to intensify.
All-star team of local officials joining NBA All-Star Game mission
In a sign of the city’s serious intent to host the game, Pacers President Rick Fuson will be accompanied by presidents and vice presidents of Visit Indy and the Indiana Sports Corp. as he travels to Toronto this week.
Review: National tour of ‘Once’ at Clowes Hall
More than once I wondered how it could stretch to a full-length musical. Every time, I was pleasantly surprised by how the show’s creators made it work
Ticket giveaway: Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra silent movie night
The 1928 Harold Lloyd comedy classic “Speedy,” (featuring Babe Ruth himself) gets live musical accompaniment. Here’s how to score a pair of seats.
State museum unveils previously unknown Lincoln artifact
For several generations, a southern Indiana family quietly held a bench mallet created and used by Abraham Lincoln in his youth. It’s now on loan to the Indiana State Museum.
Conservationists vie for zoo’s $250,000 Indianapolis Prize
The finalists announced Tuesday have a range of specialties, from saving the muskox in the Arctic tundra to using Galapagos penguins to measure environmental change.
Priority list includes a singing sister, a Sinatra celebration, more
The national tour of “Once” and Butler’s Midwinter Dance Festival also make the mix.
DINING: Amazing Joe’s commits to make-goods
Credit for errors encouraged a return for a more satisfying second visit to the new mid-range steakhouse.
LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Mockingbird,’ ‘Sweeney Todd’ both sing on local stages
I’m glad 10,000 students will be seeing quality theater at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. I wish they were also having a blast at Actors Theatre of Indiana.
LOPRESTI: Once an NBA playoff lock, Pacers are now wait and see
Key games over the next two months will reveal a lot about team’s future.
Indy library boosts streaming offerings for movies, TV, music
The Indianapolis Public Library has multiplied the amount of media it makes available for free streaming through a partnership with the Hoopla online content service.
Ticket giveaway: National tour of ‘Once’
Win a pair of seats to Broadway in Indianapolis at Clowes Hall, featuring the first visit from the Tony-winning musical.
Mass Ave farm-to-table pioneer R bistro to close
Feb. 27 will be the last day of business for the restaurant founded by chef Regina Mehallick that helped fuel Indianapolis’ homegrown eatery boom.
Priority list includes a carnival celebration, First Friday starting points, more
There’s no shortage of arts activity on the First Friday of the shortest month of the year.