Arts organizations count on holiday shows to subsidize riskier programming
In the not-for-profit arts world, the bottom line is dependent on earned income, grants, philanthropic donations—and tried-and-true Christmas offerings.
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ISO musicians agree to three-year contract with pay hike
The contract, announced Friday, is the first labor agreement the musicians have approved since 2006 to contain an overall wage increase.
LOU’S VIEWS: Big shows cap seasons for ISO and ComedySportz
Two events provided chances for these very different arts organizations to push their limits.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra earns coveted festival spot
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is one of four American orchestras chosen to perform at a festival in Washington, D.C., in 2018.
Time for Three at turning point as De Pue exits
Co-founder Zach De Pue—who also serves as ISO concertmaster and principal violinist—has announced that he and the group have amicably separated.
LOU’S VIEWS: Picks for the months ahead
Two outer space-focused music events, a killer barber, and more are on the A&E horizon.
Symphony reports third straight annual budget surplus
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra was able to balance its budget again thanks to a rise in ticket sales and steady fundraising.
LOU’S VIEWS: Christmas is winning the war
If there is such a cultural battle going on, Christmas is winning. Handily.
ISO maestro Urbanski has grown, gained global plaudits
In his fifth season in Indianapolis, the Polish native not only leads the ISO, but also has conducting and guest-conducting commitments worldwide.
Marsh renews Symphony on Prairie sponsorship through 2018
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s outdoor concert series posted total attendance of more than 100,000 in 2014. Marsh Supermarkets has sponsored the series since its inception in 1982.
Priority list includes Songbook vocal competition, John Williams scores, the Elms, more
Michael Feinstein and company teach teens and the sounds of “Star Wars” hit Conner Prairie as music, music, music fill this week’s top picks.
Ticket sales swell for Indy Symphony’s indoor season
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra sold 127,835 tickets for the 2014-15 indoor season, up from 110,770 tickets the previous season. Subscription packages, another closely watched metric, also rose.
LOU’S VIEWS: On first CD, Icarus Ensemble rises to the challenge
The individuals in the quintet have had to work around busy academic and performance schedules, which means Icarus Ensemble plays publicly together only about a dozen times a year.
Musicians applaud new rule for flying with instruments
A new federal transportation rule makes it clear that airlines must allow musical instruments of certain dimensions as carry-on items.
Symphony reports surplus on big crescendo in ticket sales
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's leaders played an upbeat tune Monday, reporting a second-consecutive operating surplus fueled by a 16-percent increase in revenue from ticket sales and a near-record year for fundraising.
‘Yuletide’ plays critical role in symphony’s fiscal strategy
The tap-dancing Santas, reindeer puppets and carol arrangements fulfill an essential role supporting the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s bottom line.
ISO sees surge in ticket sales, led by subscriptions
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra enjoyed a nearly 19-percent surge in ticket sales during the 2013-14 indoor concert season, which ended this month, the ISO said Tuesday.
LOU’S VIEWS: Glick glass exhibition at IMA shimmers with variety
When Dale Chihuly’s work is among the least interesting pieces on display, you know you’ve got a strong glass art show. Such is the case with Indianapolis Museum of Art’s “Masters of Contemporary Glass: Highlights from the Marilyn and Eugene Glick Collection.”
Other 2013 news of note: From Pacers to panhandling
A look at some of the runner-up top Indianapolis business stories from 2013.
LOU’S VIEWS: Holiday Xtremes via ISO and NoExit
Holiday offerings range from the pious to the perverse. A review, of sorts, of “Yuletide Celebration” with Sandi Patty and a twisted “Nutcracker”