Much About Daniels

Conor Friedersdorf of The Atlantic and Conn Carroll of the Heritage Foundation debate conservative criticism of G.O.P. presidential contender Mitch Daniels here.

"Choose Your Own Adventure"

Decisions made today will determine whether Indy will be a "super city" tomorrow. This session of Indy Talks is a theatrical exhibition of current issues affecting our city.

It takes place at 7 p.m. 6 April in Clowes Auditorium of the Central Library, 40 East St. Clair Street, Indianapolis. There is no charge to attend.

The exhibition was created by the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library, Know No Stranger and Big Car Collective.

Durham Finally Indicted

IBJ.com reports, "Beleaguered local businessman Tim Durham and two other executives tied to bankrupt Fair Finance Co. are facing a federal indictment on felony charges of wire fraud, securities fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and securities fraud.

"The 23-page grand jury indictment, unsealed Wednesday, alleges that Durham and business partner James F. Cochran worked with former Fair Chief Financial Officer Rick D. Snow to devise and execute a scheme to defraud investors in the Akron, Ohio-based company.

"The Securities and Exchange Commission also filed a separate complaint against the men in federal court."

Read it all here.

"Designing Social Impact"

Emily Pilloton, an architect, designer, teacher and founder of Project H Design is the featured speaker at the 7 p.m. session of Indy Talks 24 March.

The conversation about sustainable design solutions for Indianapolis will be held in the Tobias Theater of the Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Tickets are $8 at the door.

(Photo of Emily Pilloton courtesy of Project H Design)

Book & Author Luncheon

The 31st annual Book & Author Luncheon is set for April 15 in the Indiana Roof Ballroom, downtown. Featured authors are Louis Bayard, Victoria Brown, Meg White Clayton, Michael Koryta and Elena Mauli Shapiro.

The event, which begins at 10 a.m. with book signings, is sponsored by the Christamore House Guild and benefits the Frances Carter Coburn Scholarship Fund and other educational programs of Christamore House.

Tickets are $85 (and note that the event usually sells out, so if you want to be there, order early). For information, email Jane Kroot.

"3x3" Opening Reception Today

A reception for the opening of a new exhibit at Herron School of Art and Design of Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today (11 March) in the Eleanor Prest Reese Gallery and the Robert B. Berkshire Gallery at the school, 735 West New York Street, Indianapolis.

"3x3" is a group exhibit bringing together the work of William Dennisuk, Ivana Popov and Daniel Jolliffe. Each artist incorporates light and/or technology into large-scale works.

The three were selected by Herron faculty members Jeanne Nemeth, Danielle Riede and Erin Vernon, respectively. "3x3" runs through 16 April.

(Image, courtesy of Herron, is "Hidden Variables" by William Dennisuk)

A Visionary Event

Indy doesn't have one of the trendy no-lights restaurants, but you can try your hand at "dining in the dark" at the upcoming fundraiser for the Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation.

It'll be held at 6 p.m. 9 April in the Conrad Hotel, Indianapolis.

First comes cocktails and appetizers -- with the lights on. Then, dinner served in complete darkness. Tickets start at $150.

No surprise: this event benefits an organization that helps individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

If you'd like more information or to buy tickets, contact Kara Fox, 317:704-8294.