Priority list includes Babyface, Taye Diggs, more
IBE Summer Celebration includes a wide range of performers, presenters, and activities. Plus Indy Film Fest fills the IMA.
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IMA technology chief developing new tools to make collections more accessible
Stuart Alter, the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s first director of technology strategy, said collaborations with partners in the community and with other museums help the institution enhance the visitor experience and make its art available to more people.
Hotels, restaurants expect record payoff from 50th anniversary of Gen Con
Officials announced early this month that four-day badges are sold out for the first time in the event’s history—which dates back to 1968.
LOU’S VIEWS: My picks for best of Indy Film Fest
Where else are you going to see a Mexican-American/Palestinian-American lesbian wrestler romantic comedy?
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site goes high-tech with 3-D printing
The Indianapolis museum at the home of the 23rd U.S. president is allowing consumers to print 3-D versions of its artifacts for free.
LOPRESTI: Former Indians have storied history of big moments in All-Star Games
Johnny Callison, Dave Concepcion, Randy Johnson are among former Indians who have made big impacts in All-Star games past.
Gen Con closing in on its first sellout in 50 years
Local hospitality officials are expecting the 50th edition of the annual gaming event to be one of the biggest conventions the city has ever hosted.
Three fantasy sports companies granted Indiana licenses
The law requires players to be at least 18 years old, prohibits contests based on college or high school sports, and sets an initial licensing fee of $50,000.
DINING: New Zealand burger spot opens first stateside restaurant
Broad Ripple’s new BurgerFuel piles on the unexpected toppings
LOU’S VIEWS: Quasimodo is back; a golem at the Phoenix
Two strong musical productions hit area stages
LOPRESTI: A baseball championship we won’t get our mitts on
Omaha ups its game to keep College World Series from those who would steal it.
Ticket giveaway: “That ’70s Game Show”
You may be the next contestant. Here’s how to at least end up in the audience.
Priority list includes two geek conventions
Plus the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s annual patriotic celebration.
Merrillville’s Star Plaza Theatre once again awaiting wrecking ball
White Lodging announced last August that it would tear down the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, only to temporarily drop those plans in November following a public outcry.
Roundup: John Green announces his new novel, Indy Film Fest options, more
Plus Herron faculty get a group show in Chicago.
Brown County officials announce plan for $10M concert venue
The county-owned Maple Leaf Performing Arts Center, planned near Nashville, is expected to host concerts in multiple music genres, according to hospitality officials.
DINING: Fountain Square restaurant scene adds a Sidekick
While nothing we tasted defined Sidekick’s as a destination pizza shop, we did find offerings that make it a welcome addition to the Fountain Square lineup.
LOPRESTI: Draft picks that weren’t—and what the Pacers need now
Faced with life after Paul George, team could use another draft like 1987.
LOU’S VIEWS: Children’s Museum ‘Dance!’ exhibit demonstrates the right moves
While not overloading visitors with facts, figures and history, “Dance!” does a nice job of introducing styles from around the world.
Ticket giveaway: Broadway’s Krysta Rodriguez at the Cabaret
The “Addams Family”/”Spring Awakening” actress introduces her new show .