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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.
On stage Blog Posts
Review: 'Hello, Dolly!' with Sandi Patty and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
January 14, 2012
Comments(0)It's so nice to have a concert musical back where it belongs....on the ISO schedule.
MoreSuper Bowl music lineup announced for Georgia Street
December 21, 2011
Comments(3)Darius Rucker, Dierks Bently, En Vogue, O.A.R. and Patti LaBelle among acts presenting free shows.
MoreReview: 'Million Dollar Quartet' national tour
December 13, 2011
Comment(1)If we must have a jukebox musical every season, let them all be this fun, professional, and tuneful.
Questioning Vonnegut
November 8, 2011
Comments(3)What would you ask Kurt Vonnegut if you had the chance?
MoreLarry Bird play to open on Broadway in March
November 1, 2011
Comments(0)More details on the yet-to-be-cast show "Magic/Bird."
MoreReview: Ben Folds and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
October 27, 2011
Comments(8)Folds joined the ISO for a strong show...then stuck around to entertain on his own.
MoreMarketing Urbanski
September 27, 2011
Comments(11)No, that isn't Corey Hart on the t-shirt in the Hilbert Circle Theatre gift shop.
MoreReview: Civic's 'The Drowsy Chaperone'
September 9, 2011
Comments(5)Local premiere of Tony-winning musical shines brighter than it did in its national tour.
MoreIndy Fringe part 3: Three admirable shows...with caveats
August 23, 2011
Comments(0)Sometimes, it helps to know going in what you aren't going to get.
A&E road trip: Warhol musical "Pop!" at Studio Theatre
August 17, 2011
Comments(0)In Washington, Warhol and his Factory crew break into song, with mixed results.
MoreA&E road trip: Arena Stage's "Oklahoma!" in D.C.
August 14, 2011
Comments(2)Proving once again that Rodgers and Hammerstein's show is more than a collection of hit songs--when in the right hands.
MoreReview: "The Eel Catchers" a new play by Bennett Ayres
July 26, 2011
Comments(2)Leading men Doug Johnson and Ben Tebbe bring weight to a surprisingly engaging historical noir thriller.
MoreNYC: "Catch Me If You Can" reviewed
July 21, 2011
Comments(2)Why so much scorn heaped on a show that should be hailed as one of the best new Broadway musicals in years?
MoreMore on Tarkington launch: David Hyde Pierce + free DK, more
July 8, 2011
Comments(0)The latest stage at the Center for the Performing Arts celebrated with free performances by local groups.
MoreTicket giveaway: Arlo Guthrie and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
June 28, 2011
Comments(90)Win a four-pack of tickets to see the folk music legend.
MoreEarth, Wind & Fire joining up with Symphony
June 23, 2011
Comments(0)Also, ballet at the multiplex, B'way's original Javert with the ISO, and more.
MoreWhat's driving engine28.com?
June 15, 2011
Comments(2)This week, I've joined 20 other theater journalists—and a team of top arts editors—to create an experimental pop-up
newsroom in L.A.
MoreTony Awards actually deliver this year
June 13, 2011
Comments(5)It was a predictable year for the awards, but Neil Patrick Harris and company offered a quirky, fun show. Some thoughts.
MoreMartin Short to play Palladium
May 25, 2011
Comments(4)Comic actor joins familiar musicians on summer schedule.
MoreThe cultural tourist part 1: Washington, D.C.
May 24, 2011
Comments(2)First in an ongoing series of explorations of arts beyond Indiana borders. This time: The Kennedy Center's "Follies" and Arena
Stage's "Ruined."
MoreTicket giveaway: 'Avenue Q' at the Phoenix Theatre
May 18, 2011
Comments(84)See the grown-up puppets-and-people musical in its regional theater premiere.
More'In the Heights' and other shows that passed by Indy to play IU
May 10, 2011
Comments(7)'Shrek' and 'Young Frankenstein' also on 11/12 schedule
MoreScoop: What's up at the Palladium in 11/12?
May 8, 2011
Comments(8)Lineup includes Bernadette Peters (with Michael Feinstein), Sandi Patty (with Michael Feinstein), and Marvin Hamlisch (with
Michael Feinstein)...plus more acts without Michael Feinstein.
MoreNew 'Clowes Off Center' series part of 2011/12 lineup
May 5, 2011
Comments(4)Esperanza Spalding, Bela Fleck and Mike Birbiglia also announced for Clowes Hall mainstage season.
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First, let me say that I love the idea of communities being self-sufficient and people in the community not needing cars, living, working and shopping all in their neighborhood. To sum it up; I love good urban planning and hate urban sprawl. However, there are two reasons that I am against this development. First, this building doesn't fit. Density can occur in Ripple by building up top the street and better use of land. The scale of this project should be downtown. Secondly, I would be willing to bet that if a whole foods in Ripple is built, the Nora store would be closed. Here's my reasoning. The Nora Whole Foods expansion plans have been put on hold. I'm guessing they are waiting to see what happens with the Ripple proposal. Communities next to each other should work together to end sprawl and not work against each other and take other neighbors assets. Develop something both communities can be proud of and will attract more development and density. There's my soap box for the day.
My apologies, Lou - it was the Indy Star that printed cost for entertaining "celebrities" during Indy 500. Sorry for confusing the always timely IBJ with Indy's Gannett reprint news source.
That's fine if you want a grocery store that has festivals and live music. I guess with the prices they charge, they can afford to host such activities. As for me, I choose to spend my money more wisely and if I want to go to a festival or a concert, I will pay for that separately - not through my grocery bill.
TIF is not just to attract development but to attract a higher use for that development. Carmel wisely is using TIF for numerous public parking garages. Asphalt seas of parking pay little taxes and bring even less value to a commercial area. Also density is what is going to save Indy and Broad Ripple. The days of trying to compete with burbs are long gone.
The Prestige was an awesome movie.