A Night at the Red Key
"As all of us change, this place stays the same. Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to get in here. And one of the first times I bartended, my grandfather was sitting at the end of the bar watching everything I did. Which was intimidating. I just wish he could see me back there now."
Tunnel Vision
Q: With all its second-story pedestrian walkways, downtown must by now be the gerbil-tube capital of the Midwest. How far could a person walk without having to step outside? Christopher W., Indianapolis
The Sound of Money: The Palladium Rises Up in Carmel
When Brainard first raised the idea of building a performing-arts center, the intent was to fill an immediate need: to give homeless arts organizations such as the Carmel Symphony Orchestra a place to play. It was a nice thought—quaint, really, considering what the city has now.
Troubled Waters
Q: How dirty is White River, really? Is it “don’t get any in your mouth” dirty or “don’t stick your hand in it without getting a tetanus shot” dirty? Jeremiah P., Brownsburg
The first Indy 500
Watch film from the race in 1911.
Wakeboarding the Indianapolis canal
Some people have too much time on their hands.
Tony Stewart Is Wheeling and Dealing
He passed Dale Earnhardt Jr. in merchandise sales—a remarkable feat considering Earnhardt’s legacy and loyal spectators.
That’s A Mora
With 119 NFL victories, Jim Mora ranks 20th among all-time coaches, but he's the only one with zero playoff victories. So, is his glass of Gatorade half full or half empty?