Indiana Live makes staff reductions
Indiana Live laid off about 30 members of its 800-person staff this week as the race track and casino’s owners sort through Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Number of Indiana arts organizations increased in 2010
Positive numbers could signal growth in sector that continues to lose jobs.
Rethinking Monument Circle in Indianapolis
IBJ gathered advice from local and national experts about what should be done to improve the city’s most prominent public space and where Indianapolis should look for inspiration.
Cultural Trail unveils garage’s million-dollar art installment
The latest piece of art to be installed along downtown Indianapolis’ Cultural Trail will cost almost as much as the first eight displays combined.
LOU’S VIEWS: Landmark event turns into celebration of Bill Cook
Benefactor’s presence strongly felt at opening of new arts center.
Columbus prepares for wave of Miller house visitors
The Indianapolis Museum of Art and Columbus Area Visitors Center expect national media attention to drive bookings for tours of the Miller house starting in May.
Water playground proposed for far-east side park
Splash zone is among several improvements slated for German Church and 30th Park, a few of which will be considered Thursday by the Metropolitan Development Commission’s hearing examiner.
Best bets: Finding the Indiana casino that’s a winner for you
So given Indianapolis’ central location, what’s a gambler to do when she gets the urge to press her luck? Figuring that out is nearly as hard as deciding whether to hit or stand on 16.
City looks to tourists to supplement convention business
Leisure travelers could plug gap until additional conventions fill the expanded Indiana Convention Center.
LOU’S VIEWS: Palladium premieres
I’m not ready to use the word “perfect” but, in my lifetime, I honestly don’t expect to hear chamber music in a better-sounding venue than I did Jan. 30.
Indianapolis Museum of Art shuffles gallery space
The remodeling of third-floor galleries will create more space for the IMA’s growing design-arts collection.
Wilson sculpture prompts talk about race, art
The Chicago-based Joyce Foundation has granted $50,000 to support the Central Indiana Community Foundation’s ongoing outreach efforts surrounding the controversial sculpture.
Auction of superhero memorabilia nets $70,000
The mementos were owned by Fishers collector Dane Nash, who operated the American Super Heroes Museum downtown.
Bill would make Indiana schools start after Labor Day
Republican Sen. Mike Delph of Carmel said it makes sense to start school after Labor Day because families would have more summer vacation time together.
Titanic buoys state museum attendance
“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” attracted 88,465 paying visitors during its 103-day run and boosted overall museum attendance by 45 percent.
Local Superman auction to take flight this month
The collection of superhero memorabilia, once displayed at a downtown Indianapolis museum, is being auctioned to satisfy a court order.
Top museum honor goes to Conner Prairie
The living-history attraction is the second Indianapolis institution to win the prestigious National Medal for Museum Service.
Eiteljorg, Indianapolis Symphony pull in new visitors
Exhibit, grant power audience development initiatives.
LOU’S VIEWS: Mixed bag of 2010 bests
The holiday happenings are behind us. The 2011 offerings are yet to come. That means its time for my annual trek through the IBJ archives for reminders of A&E events that I enthusiastically recommended during the past year.