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Another renovation proposed for City Market
Indianapolis officials are proposing a $2.7 million renovation of the downtown City Market, three years after the last major
renovation failed to boost business.
Ticket giveaway: Sinatra on the canal
Indiana History Center prize package include entry into The Indiana Experience.
Center for the Performing Arts guessing game
Opening week lineup to be announced June 6 for new Carmel concert hall.
You-review-it Monday: Broad Ripple Art Fair and more
The Indianapolis Art Fair fundraiser was just one of many offerings.
Weather, sponsors should boost Broad Ripple Art Fair
In its 40th year, event will feature 225 artists in a format expanded to two days.
STYLE: Upcoming book explores retail icon L.S. Ayres
I wish I hadn’t missed the days when Nordstrom’s Manhattan outpost would’ve been a gleaming tower of polished consumerism,
complete with elevator operators and too many shoe salesmen.
DINING: Off-the-trail eatery excels
My soiled shirt was a reminder of the best fish tacos I’ve had outside my dad’s kitchen.
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.
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.