Indiana State Fair announces Free Stage concerts
The Indiana State Fair says its Free Stage during this summer's fair will include performances by several rising country performers and some well-known Grammy-nominated Canadian rockers.
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Children’s Museum names IU scientist to new role
An Indiana University scientist who's helping investigate the possible wreckage of the famed Santa Maria has been named the Children's Museum of Indianapolis' new underwater archaeologist-in-residence.
LOU’S VIEWS: Glick glass exhibition at IMA shimmers with variety
When Dale Chihuly’s work is among the least interesting pieces on display, you know you’ve got a strong glass art show. Such is the case with Indianapolis Museum of Art’s “Masters of Contemporary Glass: Highlights from the Marilyn and Eugene Glick Collection.”
LOPRESTI: Saddest day in May
The fiery crash that killed Dave MacDonald and Eddie Sachs left its mark on Foyt, Rutherford and racing.
Art museum trimming reliance on endowment
In its proposed budget for the next fiscal year, the Indianapolis Museum of Art will draw less than 6 percent of the endowment for operations. That’s down from nearly 8 percent in recent years and 6.6 percent in the current budget.
REVIEW: National tour of ‘The Addams Family’
The macabre musical arrives in town, after many rewrites, in pretty good shape. The problem is the cast.
‘Glee’ star Matthew Morrison added to ISO schedule
The vet of Broadway’s “South Pacific” will headline a show in November. Tickets on sale today.
You-review-it Monday: Rev Indy and more
The Methodist Health Foundation benefit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway proved a culinary and social delight. Were you there?
REVIEW: The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Anything Goes’
The Cole Porter classic may change with just about every production. But the ISO shows it’s the music that endures.
DINING: Newcomer Chuy’s stands out in crowded Tex-Mex field
It’s difficult to imagine a chain Tex-Mex restaurant generating much excitement. But crowds are flocking to the Hamilton Town Center newcomer.
LOU’S VIEWS: Children’s Museum brings 2,200-year-old statues to Indy
Terra Cotta Warriors make rare U.S. appearance. Chinese treasures were commissioned by the first emperor of China.
LOPRESTI: Indiana—that northern school that plays good baseball
IU beats the odds by creating a baseball power in Bloomington.
Zoo expecting huge boost from $26M orangutan center
The Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center opens at the Indianapolis Zoo May 24 (members get a look beginning May 21). And it’s hard to imagine a bigger zoological box-office draw than an octet of expressive, engaged, personality-overflowing primates
Bid says 2 new hotels possible before 2018 Super Bowl
The city on Wednesday turned in a 900-page bid to host the 2018 Super Bowl that mentions the possibility of two new downtown hotels. Meanwhile, a Colts official said owner Jim Irsay plans to help lobby for the city’s bid at the May 19-21 NFL owners meeting.
Upcoming ‘Superstar’ features ‘N Sync-er, Sex Pistol and Destiny’s Child
Andrew Lloyd Webber arena showing coming to Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Is revival cast enough to revive interest?
You-review-it Monday
My weekend included Dance Kaleidoscope at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. And yours?
Zoo lands $5M gift for new orangutan center
The $26M exhibit will be named the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center in recognition of the donation from Indianapolis philanthropist Cindy Simon Skjodt.
DINING: Delicia’s ‘little mule’ of a neighbor offers big flavors
La Mulita has a roadside cantina vibe, a street-food menu, and an emphasis on lunch.
LOU’S VIEWS: No mystery why IRT closes season with whodunit
Sure-footed and with no real desire to explore new territory, Ken Ludwig’s ‘The Game’s Afoot,’ grafts a fictional mystery onto a real-life actor.
LOPRESTI: NBA’s verdict satisfies, but Sterling case begs tough question
Sad case of Los Angeles Clippers owner leaves us wondering about the future of privacy.