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A quarter-century of laughs didn’t always come easy for ComedySportz
The improvisation-based company—now known as CSz Indianapolis—just celebrated its 25th year of making-it-up-as-it-goes-along fun. Along the way, it has weathered location shifts, the recession, the post-9/11 comedy crisis and, recently, an ownership change to become the longest-running theater production in the city.
$24.5M Children’s Museum sports park readies for tip-off
Called the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience, the 7.5-acre expansion boasts 12 outdoor and three indoor exhibits that include activities from a variety of sports, giving families more reason to visit during the warmer months.
MLK Park getting some love as 50th anniversary of Kennedy speech approaches
The site where Robert F. Kennedy announced the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. could soon receive a makeover, new programming and a federal historic designation.
ISO hires former Omaha Symphony, New York Pops leader as CEO
James Johnson will take over the largest arts-related employer in Indiana, where he’ll oversee 55 administrative staff members, 74 full-time musicians and a $26 million operating budget.
Priority list includes sonnets, slow jams, and both city and country mice
Plus a celebration of African-American history at the JCC.
Gen Con tickets selling at record pace, on course for sellout
Coming off its first sellout of attendee badges in its 50-year history, officials for the massive gaming convention expect ticket sales for this summer’s event to close well before the doors open.
Themed trivia draws super fans to show off pop-culture knowledge
Bars have begun offering trivia nights focused on a particular pop-culture topic, instead of general trivia, which draws devoted teams of super fans.
Markey’s morphs with the times into juggernaut
In 57 of its 58 years, Indianapolis-based Markey’s Rental & Staging has experienced year-over-year revenue increases. Only the Great Recession, in 2009, derailed Markey’s amazing streak.
Hectic city schedule makes hosting football national championship trickier
Indianapolis officials say they’re up for the challenge of hosting the eighth annual College Football Playoff National Championship in January 2022, even as they’re planning six other big sporting events that take place within a 13-month stretch.
Bassoonist settles age-discrimination lawsuit against symphony
Bassoonist John Wetherill, 63, alleged years of age discrimination and harassment by Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra conductor Krzysztof Urbanski, and said ISO leadership knowingly allowed it to occur.
Priority list includes Storm Large, Mardi Gras, more
Plus “Singin’ in the Rain” at Garfield Park courtesy of Vintage Movie Night.
Review: Local premiere of Pulitzer-winner ‘Sweat’
Phoenix Theatre’s final mainstage production before moving is a moving, rich account of the impact of a factory lock out.
Artifacts from downtown monument moved due to flooded basement
A leak that sent water into the basement of a historic monument in downtown Indianapolis has prompted curators to move a collection of artifacts documenting Indiana's role in the Civil War.
Ticket giveaway: ‘The Magic of Adam Trent’ at Clowes Hall
The star of “The Illusionists” goes solo. Here’s how to win a pair of seats.
DINING: Expand your horizons—and your vocabulary—at Neal Brown’s latest
Ukiyo, from the man behind Stella, Libertine and Pizzology, takes over the spot that formally housed Recess and Room Four.
LOU’S VIEWS: ABBA musical gets local premiere
Reviews of Beef & Boards’ “Mamma Mia!” and Actors Theatre of Indiana’s “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”
LOPRESTI: Greensburg’s epic run was essence of Hoosier Hysteria
All the starters on back-to-back state champs landed college offers—and in three different sports.
Priority list includes Audra McDonald, Paul Taylor Dance Company, more
Plus classical music at the Palladium and the Indiana History Center.
DINING: Pizza and wine bar in Greencastle is well worth the trek
A top Indy chef posted about a great restaurant an hour away. So I hopped in the car.