LouHarry

Arts & Entertainment editor

Lou Harry’s A&E
Arts blog moderator

Harry joined IBJ in 2006, having previously served as editor-in-chief of Indy Men’s Magazine and, prior to that, senior editor of Indianapolis Monthly.  A native of Wildwood, N.J., Harry has written for more than 50 publications including Variety, InTheatre, TheatreWeek, Dramatics and Mental Floss. His 30 published books include The Encyclopedia of Guilty Pleasures, Kid Culture, Creative Block, and The High-Impact Infidelity Diet: A Novel. The latter, co-written with Eric Pfeffinger, has been translated into Russian and Portuguese and optioned by Warner Bros. He once took a pie in the face from Soupy Sales. A playwright and former professional stand-up comic, Harry is a member of the American Theatre Critics Association and has hosted events for Indy Reads, Storytelling Arts of Indiana and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. He can be seen discussing arts and entertainment Thursday mornings on WXIN-TV Channel 59.

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Recent Articles

DINING: Sandwich shop Fresco no mere supermarket sidebar

May 18, 2013
Third in a month-long series of Cultural Trail restaurant reviews.
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LOU'S VIEWS: In Indy Opera’s ‘Flying Dutchman,’ strong voices almost drowned by overdone visuals

May 18, 2013
Season closer tackled Wagner's large-scale seafaring tale. Plus, thoughts on ‘4000 Miles’ at the Phoenix Theatre.
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Critical questions follow reviewer's departure from Indy Star

May 17, 2013
The state's largest newspaper is mum on whether reviews will continue after the Friday resignation of its fine arts critic. Arts organizations are taking a wait-and-see attitude.
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Lilly gives $1 million for art museum initiative

May 15, 2013
The five-year program is designed to transform the Indianapolis Museum of Art into a more visitor-centered institution. The first year will include enhancements to the upcoming Matisse show.
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DINING: New yogurteria eschews parlour trappings for lounge atmosphere

May 11, 2013
Second in a month-long series of Indianapolis Cultural Trail restaurant reviews.
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LOU'S VIEWS: Civic's 'Into the Woods' explores what's after ‘happily ever after’

May 11, 2013
Plus thoughts on NoExit Performance's world premiere of David Hoppe's 'Our Experiences During the First Days of Alligators' in Garfield Park
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Defining the Indianapolis Cultural Trail

May 4, 2013
After more than a decade of planning, The Indianapolis Cultural Trail will have its official ribbon cutting May 10 with a coming-out party on May 11. And that’s when boosters and skeptics alike will be watching to see what exactly Indianapolis is going to do with its difficult-to-grasp landmark.
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DINING: Second City-inspired pizzeria wants to be second to none

May 4, 2013
First in a month-long series of Indianapolis Cultural Trail restaurant reviews.
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LOU'S VIEWS: To learn about the Cultural Trail, walk it

May 4, 2013
While I’ve been bullish on the Cultural Trail, I realized recently that I haven’t actually walked it—at least, not all of it. Time to change that.
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DINING: Taking a break from ordinary bar offerings in Broad Ripple

April 27, 2013
Last in a month-long series of food-and-a-drink eatery reviews.
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Recent Blog Posts

Clowes lineup: Whoopi, The Onion, Mellencamp musical

May 16, 2013
Upping its game for its 50th anniversary season, Clowes Hall has populated its 2013-2014 lineup with returning high-profile acts and some newbies to the Butler University stage, including Martha Graham Dance Company and Blue Man Group.
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IBJ A&E priority list picks for May 16-22

May 15, 2013
Weekend events include the Broad Ripple Art Fair, new work from Dance Kaleidoscope, and a songwriting legend at the Palladium.
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Ticket giveaway: Tim McGraw at Klipsch

May 14, 2013
Win tickets to the Two Lanes of Freedom tour, rolling into Noblesville May 30.
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On the Cultural Trail: Let’s keep the bands marching

May 14, 2013
Amid all of Saturday’s activity, the strongest memories for me came courtesy of a small group of band members from George Washington Community High School.
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You-review-it Monday

May 13, 2013
So did you get down on the Cultural Trail? Catch "4000 Miles" at the Phoenix or the last weekend of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the IRT? Find "The Great Gatsby" great or not-so-great?
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