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Yes, you've found Lou Harry's A&E, IBJ's home for opinion, debate and discussion on arts and entertainment matters in Indy and beyond. Thanks for stopping by.
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The ‘Times’: Nothing in Indy
May 13, 2008
Comments(18)Readers of the New York Times received their “Summer Stages” preview in Sunday’s Arts & Leisure section.
The annual piece offers a rundown of what’s happening around the country in Dance, Theater, Pop/Jazz and
Classical Music. And while the Cleveland and...
MoreYou-review-it Monday
May 11, 2008
Comments(7)It was a low-key weekend for me, with my only arts stop being a visit to Fountain Square for Primary Colours' Allotropy
event--which I may get to in a later blog.
Okay, I also watched "Lucky You," the terrible Drew Barrymore/Eric Bana poker romance...
More'Wicked,' 'Ave. Q' &...'Happy Days'?
May 9, 2008
Comments(11)The big news on Broadway in the 2003-2004 season was the Tony-Award battle between mega-musical “Wicked” and
where-did-that-come-from upstart “Avenue Q.”
(For an up close and personal look at the development of both shows, check out the documentary “ShowBusiness,”
which...
MoreDessert at intermission
May 8, 2008
Comments(4)A while back, I was asked by a charitable foundation if I’d be willing to be part of a silent auction
package at a fund-raising dinner. The prize? The highest bidder would join me on one of my reviewing assignments....
MoreOne for the books: Barden/Obama
May 8, 2008
Comment(1)One of Indy’s most notable writers, Dan Barden, earned national acclaim for his book “John Wayne: a novel,”
published in 1997 by Random House. He’s also penned essays for such publications as GQ and Details, teaches
creative writing at Butler...
MoreGo *$%#*&@ Speed Racer!
May 7, 2008
Comments(13)Last night I caught a sneak preview of “Speed Racer,” the would-be summer blockbuster from the makers of
“The Matrix.”
This overlong adaptation of the cheesy kids show of yesteryear has a cool color palate, a lead performance
from Emile Hirsch...
MoreEnochs' blocks added to Saxony
May 6, 2008
Comments(3)This Thursday, the folks behind Saxony, the latest let’s-make-a-town-from-scratch in Hamilton County, will be
dedicating a new sculpture by Bloomington artist Dale Enochs. The piece will be a prominent part of the
725-acre housing/office/retail community.
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MoreNY notes: Upright Citizens
May 5, 2008
Comments(4)About a year ago, on a previous trip to NYC, I happened to be in town with a free Sunday evening. That's
usually not the most happening time in any town, but I knew there had to be something outstanding...
MoreYou-review-it Monday
May 4, 2008
Comments(4)So I've been away from town for a few days and had to skip the weekend arts and entertainment activity
in Indy.
So what did I miss?
Were you at Clowes Hall for Indianapolis Opera's "Tales of Hoffman"? Catch the new comic...
MoreNY notes: Jazz at Birdland
May 2, 2008
Comments(4)The last time I was in New York City was about a year and a half ago. I was doing a story on things
to do when you are in town on business and you find yourself with a few...
MoreYour reviews: 'Young @ Heart'
May 1, 2008
Comment(1)So who caught the IBJ Night at the Movies screening of "Young @ Heart"?
And what did you think?
MoreFrom NY II: celeb spotting
May 1, 2008
Comments(8)I'm jazzed to write about both the Lincoln Center revival of "South Pacific" and the new Broadway musical
"Cry-Baby" when I return to Indy. And to catch two more shows Saturday. And to share, perhaps tomorrow's
blog, some thoughts on my...
MoreMovie night: 'Young @ Heart'
May 1, 2008
Comments(2)Pass are still available for tonight's screening of "Young @ Heart" at Landmark Keystone Art's Cinema. They
are available while supplies last at the IBJ front desk.
Go.
If you do make it, remember to post comments here tomorrow....
MoreGreetings from New York I
April 30, 2008
Comments(3)The line is short at the temporary TKTS half-price ticket booth (although just about everyting is available),
every third non-tourist woman seems to want to be Tina Fey, and Central Park looks great. Wish you were
all here.
I'm blogging from...
MoreWhat outsiders think
April 29, 2008
Comments(2)Conner Prairie landed its own four-page section in the current issue of Smithsonian magazine and, of course,
the powers that be at the rustic landmark are thrilled.
In a press release, Brenda Myers, executive director of the Hamilton County Convention...
MoreIBJ Night at the Movies
April 28, 2008
Comments(2)I’m going to be out of town later this week, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be part of another IBJ Night
at the Movies in my absence.
This time, it’s the critically praised documentary “Young @ Heart,” sneak previewing Thursday...
MoreYou-review-it Monday
April 28, 2008
Comments(2)For me, it was a whirlwind of a weekend, especially if you start with Thursday (OK, so I’m still a college
student at heart).
I started with a road trip to Louisville to catch the national tour of “Avenue Q,” found...
MoreReading into "On The Road"
April 25, 2008
Comments(2)In June, the Indianapolis Museum of Art will be showcasing the 120-foot-long scroll on which Jack Kerouac
wrote his landmark work "On the Road." My question: Is the scroll itself art or artifact?
The scrollMore
Film fest opens
April 24, 2008
Comments(2)The Indianapolis International Film Festival opened last night with a screening of the Sundance Film Festival
hit “Son of Rambow.” I’d tell you more about this charmer, but since that was the only festival screening
for the film, I’ll...
MoreEdgy musicals on the way
April 23, 2008
Comments(2)Old school musical purists, cover your eyes. A parade of new, irreverent musicals (some not yet officially
announced) are on the way to Indy.
Some examples:
In the fall, Theatre on the Square not only will be offering the blood-spattered “Evil Dead:...
MoreTalking turkeys: bombs on stage
April 22, 2008
Comments(12)The New York Times today reports on a revival of “Moose Murders”—considered by many to be the worst play
ever staged on Broadway. (See Frank Rich’s original review, here.)
While New Yorkers will often pay as much attention to...
MoreYou-review-it Monday
April 21, 2008
Comments(6)For me, the weekend included the second half of the James Still double bill at Indiana Repertory Theatre
and a run to Purdue University for an exhilerating student production of "Hair" (a midnight show, no less).
And you?
Did you catch the...
MoreAre candidates hiding from the arts?
April 18, 2008
Comments(8)Political candidates are all over the state these days, grabbing photo ops wherever they can … except, it
seems, at arts events.
Think about it: When was the last time you saw a candidate - local or national - posing in...
MoreIBJ Movie Night: "88 Minutes"
April 17, 2008
Comments(4)So were you there last night at the screening of “88 Minutes”?
If so, what did you think?
And whether you were there or not, feel free to chime in with your favorite/least favorite Al Pacino performances.
Side question: Anyone out there...
MorePope-ular music
April 16, 2008
Comments(6)With Pope Benedict XVI on his U.S. tour, attention is being paid to just about every aspect of the Catholic
Church…including its music. Not only is the playlist for the Pontiff’s stadium mass in Washington being scrutinized,
but thoughts are...
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Saw the Indy Men's Chorus "Music of Gilbert & Sullivan" at the Indiana Historical Society on Sunday evening.
Temporary workers are not "tools" they are people and companies that keep large amounts of temp staff are cheating.
I miss having them around. I hope one of their stores is in the general Meridian/86th Street area. I will make good use of it.
The Fringe! Plus, the simple fact that there are so many local faves in such close proximity to each other.
I remenber, watching the toll road, being built, through South Bend, when I was 10 years old. I believe, back then that it was estimated, that the toll road, would be paid for in 20 years and then it would be free. I am now 71, what happened? Since the power is in the people, by that, I mean that, we the people are in total control of everything. I, suggest that no one ever use the toll road again, let it go broke. We the people can control the price of everything, from groceries to gas, if we would just do it. If we don't pay the asking price, the sellers will lower the price and if we wait awhile, they will lower the price to what we accept as reasonable. I would like to know why a highway like interstate 94, is so well maintained, a much better highway, than the toll road, but has no tolls. I would also like to know why, a sitting governor, with a term limit, maximum of eight years, can lease, public property, for 75 years. Even though I have transponders in both of my trucks and will not be affected by the increase, I have been and will contine to avoid using the toll road. I make many trips from northern Indiana to Chicago, every year, and I prefer the better highway, I94!