Speedway outsources concession stand operations
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday reached a multiyear deal with Illinois-based Levy Restaurants to operate concession stands and manage premium beverage operations during major events.
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In viral video, Indy’s coolness is celebrated…without many specifics
A year-old video touting Indianapolis’ unique cultural life is suddenly recirculating. But what isn’t it saying?
Shelbyville horse track, casino change names
The Indiana Grand Casino and Indiana Downs in Shelbyville announced that the once-separate gaming and racing facilities will now operate as one under the new Indiana Grand Racing & Casino name.
DINING: Graeter’s for beginners
The Cincy ice cream icon comes to Indy. Here’s what the uninitiated should know.
LOU’S VIEWS: Two young companies brush up on Shakespeare
Reviews of Eclectic Pond’s “The Comedy of Errors” and IndyShakes/Wisdom Tooth’s “The Winter’s Tale.”
LOPRESTI: Time to test your knowledge of Big Ten hoops coaches
Who’s best equipped for one of the most unpredictable postseasons in years?
Soccer team owner concedes battle for stadium funds this year
The owner of the Indy Eleven soccer franchise has conceded that his push for state financing help for a proposed 18,500-seat, $87 million stadium in Indianapolis will have to wait on the bench for another legislative session.
Review: ‘Ghost: The Musical’
The screen-to-stage adaptation comes to the Murat. Unfortunately, it’s D.O.A.
You-review-it Monday: Oscars, Shakespeare and more
Did you make it to the end of the Academy Awards? Inspired to see any movie you missed?
Lou Harry live tweets the Academy Awards
It’s the Super Bowl for movie nerds. Here are my real-time posts, tweeted from #ibjarts
Not an easy year to pick winners in your Oscar pool
I’ll be live tweeting through the Oscars Sunday night…which doesn’t mean that I have any clue what will win.
DINING: Easy-to-overlook second-floor spot houses new eatery
Where exactly is the Labor District? I’m not sure. But I do know that Labor District Cafe is a new second-floor restaurant on Pennsylvania St.
TRY THIS: Sarah Urist Green’s ‘The Art Assignment’
On her new PBS online series, the former IMA contemporary art curator (and her best-selling author husband John Green) push creativity.
Lou’s Views: Pictures perfect Ansel Adams
Ansel Adams, celebrated in an Eiteljorg show, changed the landscape for photography.
New state slogan clashes with city goal of cosmopolitan image
The state tourism department’s new tag line, “Honest to Goodness Indiana,” is so folksy that some wonder whether there’s a disconnect between what it says about the state and how the city of Indianapolis is trying to distinguish itself.
LOPRESTI: Only the mighty survive feared Noblesville Sectional
Some of the top teams in the state, and their fans, pack this preliminary round tournament.
Hamilton County tourism agency changes name
Starting Monday, the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau will change its name to Hamilton County Tourism Inc. to better reflect its mission.
Offer may extend deadline on Anderson’s Wigwam gym
Leaders of an effort to save Anderson’s iconic Wigwam gymnasium are working on a proposal that could extend a deadline for deciding on its possible demolition by a few months.
10 things theaters need to do to save themselves: A response
At the Seattle website, the Stranger, writer Brandan Kiley, offered a provocative list. Which do you agree with?
Bill allowing state fair alcohol sales heads to governor
The bill, authored by Sen. James Merritt, R-Indianapolis, seeks to end a nearly 70-year old ban on beer and alcohol sales at the state fair.