‘The Christians’ highlights 2014 Humana Festival
Lucas Hnath creates an original, riveting, thought-provoking drama with characters whose sincerity fuels fascinating conflict.
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You-review-it Monday
Did you get to any Butler ArtsFest events? Gallery hop for IDADA’s First Friday?
BASILE: ‘America’s best idea’ has inspired many a great vacation
Each of the 59 parks is different and has its own unique setting and breathtaking beauty. I’ve tried to see as many as possible.
Who should replace Letterman?
Now that the retirement announcement has been made, let the speculation begin.
Bikeshare program to launch downtown on Cultural Trail
The program has been dubbed Indiana Pacers Bikeshare, due to a gift from the team’s owner. Users will be able to rent bikes from 25 locations along the Cultural Trail.
Letterman surprises audience with retirement announcement
Indianapolis native David Letterman said he will step down in 2015, when his current contract with “The Late Show” on CBS-TV expires. The Ball State grad has hosted a national late-night show since 1982.
LOU’S VIEWS: Eskenazi Hospital’s healthy dose of art
Here’s just a sampling of the work found in its halls, lobbies and waiting rooms, making a visit worthwhile even if you are in perfect health.
DINING: Hidden hospital eatery offers calm dining retreat
Café Soleil on the Eskenazi Hospital campus offers a peaceful, inexpensive lunch that transcends stereotypical hospital fare.
BASILE: ‘America’s best idea’ has inspired many a great vacation
Each of the 59 parks is different and has its own unique setting and breathtaking beauty. I’ve tried to see as many as possible.
LOPRESTI: One Indy 500 race car will be covered with poignant stories
So maybe you’ve heard of Cutters Race Team. That’s the new idea where, for a few bucks, you can help sponsor an Indianapolis 500 race car.
Review: ‘Memphis’ tour at Clowes Hall
It’s a lot like its lead character: Awkward yet oddly compelling, overflowing with both soul and cheese, and with a tendency to repeatedly state the obvious.
Historical Society bags $3.2M from auction of Audubon works
The Indiana Historical Society paid $4,000 for "The Birds of America" in 1933 and $900 for "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America" in 1951.
Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art expanding to CityWay
iMOCA adds South Street space in a partnership that includes the Alexander Hotel. September targeted for opening.
Indiana artisans finding ways to showcase goods
The Indiana Artisan organization was founded in 2008 as part of an economic development initiative to strengthen local arts-based businesses. Today, the not-for-profit boasts 268 artisans representing 59 Indiana counties.
Company fined $50K for Indiana State Fair collapse
The company that owned the stage involved in the deadly 2011 Indiana State Fair rigging collapse has agreed to pay a $50,000 fine for safety violations.
You-review-it Monday: Out-of-town edition
I was away in New York and D.C. Which means I need to hear about what I missed here in Indy.
Review: Broadway’s new revival of ‘Les Miserables’
My biggest concern going wasn’t whether the rethought design would hold up to memories of the turntable-fueled original. It was whether I would hear the people sing…in the audience.
Indiana wineries, breweries to be featured at State Fair
Indiana State Fair Public Relations Director Andy Klotz said there is no concrete plan yet for how newly approved alcohol sales will work, but the main focus will be to promote Indiana beer and wine.
DINING: Is Fogo too expensive for you? Meet—or meat—Tucanos
Your feelings toward Tucanos Brazilian Grill in Noblesville are likely to be influenced strongly by whether you’ve dined at Fogo de Chao in downtown Indy.