LOU’S VIEWS: Phoenix premiere is more than a John Prine tribute show
This week, a tribute that transcends at the Phoenix Theatre, plus thoughts on this year’s Spotlight benefit.
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Officials: Despite expansion, convention center needs work
Seven months before the $275 million expansion of the Indiana Convention Center is complete, convention planners and local
convention and tourism officials are calling for an upgrade to the existing Convention Center space.
BENNER: Speedway’s centennial becomes a crossroads
Just two years ago, the future seemed as bright for the Indy Racing League. But that was then. This is now.
Playing it straight
How much does our knowledge about an actor’s private life influence his or her stage or screen credibility?
Cheer competition inks three-year extension with city
Jamfest Cheer Super Nationals will be held in Indianapolis through 2015. The competition is one of the city’s largest annual
gatherings, attracting about 20,000 cheerleaders and spectators.
Ticket giveaway: ‘Speech and Debate’
Win a pair of tickets to the Phoenix Theatre production
Everclear and Stereo Deluxe
May 15
Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
For most, the Indy 500 means a car race. For others, though, it means an inexpensive chance to catch some live music. Among the bands and performers coming to town for 500-related festivities: Everclear on the 15th, The Elms on 21st, Eddie “Baby Hold On” Money on the 22nd, and ZZ Top on the 28th. For a more complete schedule, click here.
City visitors group launches $1.3M ad campaign
The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association is spending $1.3 million to promote the city to eight Midwestern markets,
in
hopes of attracting more travelers.
Review: ‘Pure Prine’ at the Phoenix Theatre
The Phoenix Theatre’s Bryan Fonseca, abetted by talented actor/musicians, create a strong, world-weary world premiere.
‘Indiana Experience’ boosts Historical Society visits
Society says the attendance represents a 57.4-percent increase over typical walk-in traffic to the Indiana History Center.
Review: ‘Spotlight 2010’
Brisk pace and spirited, professional acts create another evening to remember.
You-review-it Monday: ‘Pure Prine,’ ‘Iron Man’ and more
The Phoenix Theatre’s John Prine tribute highlighted a busy Indy weekend.
Review: ‘Legally Blonde’
Touring production doesn’t make a very good case for legal musical.
State tourism cuts alter marketing methods
In light of a shrinking budget, the state has dropped traditional advertising campaigns to promote tourism and is embracing
social media outlets to promote Indiana's attractions.
INSIDE DISH: Brugge Brasserie brews plans for expansion
The
Broad Ripple-based brewpub's owners bet its Belgian beer and vittles will go over just as well outside Indy. But first
they need $1 million from an investor, in part to streamline brewing.
HETRICK: In the Gulf, we have met the enemy, and he is us
Some on the left now want a total and forever ban on offshore oil drilling. Others on the right want to kill an energy and
climate bill they didn't want to support, anyway.
DINING: Patachou spins off pleasing pizzeria Napolese
Since none of its initials stand for things one would find on a traditional pizzeria-style pizza, let’s break down
the P, the F, and the G in the PFG at Napolese.
LOU’S VIEWS: IRT’s ‘Around the World in 80 Days’
Thoughts on the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s season closer … and an average day at Conner Prairie.
BENNER: Unsung sports leader steps down after two decades
As the NCAA garnered nationwide attention with the announcement of its new president, hardly a peep was heard as its next-door neighbor in White River State Park, the National Federation of State
High School Associations, bade farewell to its leader a couple of days later.