IBJ movie night: ‘District 9’
Here are two opportunities to take an early look at “District 9,” the acclaimed new science fiction film about alien refugees on Earth. (More details on the film here, but isn’t it a lot more fun going in without…
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Bates out at Madame Walker
Christopher L. Barney, new board chairman of the Madame Walker Theatre Center, announced today that Cynthia Bates will be leaving her job as President of the arts organization.
It’s the third major transition for Indy’s arts presenters over the past season,…
Brownsburg car detailer lands link to upcoming movie
Mike Shumaker’s Brownsburg firm Driven Auto Detail spiffed up a Porsche for the upcoming movie “Whistleblower,” starring Matt
Damon.
HETRICK: A health insurance beneficiary pleads for reform
As a hearing-impaired, migraine-suffering, diabetic cancer survivor who’s also the father of a cancer survivor and the widower
of a cancer victim, I’ve experienced more than my fair share of American health care.
DINING: Iaria’s name may provide jokes, but Italian classics satisfy
Iaria’s Italian Restaurant has been around since 1933, but that’s no reason to feel guilty about making fun of its name. Go on, chuckle about how it’s only a slightly better name than “Isintary.” You are forgiven.
LOU’S VIEWS: Leguizamo tries out Indy
This week, a film and theater star uses Indianapolis as a test market, Shakespeare holds a rain-soaked mob, and a somber ISO plows
through a Beatles afternoon.
HICKS: Indiana State Fair offers fun kind of economic stimulus
The Indiana State Fair is a great treat, but there’s a lot more to it than the food and fun. In 2008, more than 859,000 folks visited the fair. According to our estimates, spending at the fair last year led to more than $63 million in total economic activity.
BENNER: No ‘new era’ for Colts as long as Manning’s here
Coach Caldwell knows that his success rides on No. 18’s taking the snaps.
Jazz Fest to be all-week affair
A weekend of jazz not enough for you? Well, then clear the week on your calendar for this week’s Indy Jazz Fest.
Yes, there will still be two days of outdoor music (Sept. 26-27 on two stages at The Lawn…
IBJ movie night: ‘Serenity’
There’s a good chance you missed “Serenity” when it first played in theaters.
The adventure from Joss Whedon (of “Buffy” fame) is one of the best reviewed science fiction films of the decade so far (88% from the top critics at
Phoenix new season announced
Today, the Phoenix Theatre announced its lineup of 2009/2010 productions which, true-to-Phoenix form, looks to take adventurous theatergoers into untested and unfamilair territory.
And it’s going to be doing it at a cheaper price. The Phoenix is dropping a regular…
You-review-it Monday
For me, it started with an early Friday visit to the ISO and the faux-Beatles at Hilbert Circle Theatre and a stop in at UA Circle Centre to catch “Aliens in the Attic” in preperation for a guest host house on WFYI’s…
ISO struck tentative Venzago deal before ouster
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Mario Venzago had reached an agreement in principle on a new contract
before the deal recently unraveled, an official with the musicians’ union said this morning.
Arts festivals feel financial pinch
Art-show organizers are getting creative to keep their events alive as they struggle to attract sponsors and participating artists.
UPDATE: Symphony seeks maestro with local presence
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is looking for a new maestro, and
CEO Simon Crookall said he wants Mario Venzago’s replacement to have more of a local presence.
BREAKING: Venzago out as symphony maestro
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is looking for a new maestro. CEO Simon Crookall announced to the symphony staff this
afternoon that Music Director Mario Venzago would
not return for the 2009-10 season.
BENNER: NCAA move keeps paying dividends for Indiana
Ten years ago this week, the National Collegiate Athletic Association opened the doors to its new headquarters in White River
State Park.
SURF THIS: Been avoiding Twitter? Time to reconsider
"Do you tweet?" The answer for you (and your business) needs to be, “Yes, I do.”
DINING: I Love Sushi feeds raw fish ardor
When we chose our review theme for August—The “I”s Have It—I jumped at the
chance to try I Love Sushi.
Venzago out as ISO maestro
Mario Venzago is out as Music Director for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. A search begins immediately for a replacement.
According to a memo sent minutes ago by Simon Crookall, ISO CEO and President, to his staff: “For a number of reasons…