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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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How the recession is hitting artists
March 5, 2009
Comments(0)Here's some of the info pulled from the National Endowment for the Arts study, released yesterday, titled
"Artists in a Year of Recession: Impact on Jobs in 2008." For the full document, click here.
-- "The artist unemployment rate grew...
MoreWhat if you ran the NEA?
March 2, 2009
Comments(5)An interesting piece in the LA Times asks a range of high-profile folks (including, at the extremes, Bill
Maher and Ann Coulter) what they would do if they ran the NEA.
Some interesting thoughts (Warning: If you click on the story,...
MoreVideo: Arts funding roundtable
February 11, 2009
Comments(6)Got a little time? And some interest in the future of the arts in Indianapolis?
Sit back and watch IBJ's arts funding roundtable. Your thoughts, of course, are most welcome.
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MoreArts roundtable: funding
February 6, 2009
Comments(6)Last week, we at IBJ gathered a panel of local arts professionals to discuss funding issues. A story about
that insightful talk will appear in the upcoming print IBJ while a video will appear on line. I'll give
you more...
MoreShould libraries charge?
February 4, 2009
Comments(8)Should libraries be charging for the hottest materials?
The Dallas Public Library thinks so. It's slapped a $5 surcharge on a short list of bestsellers and new-release
DVDs. You can find more details here.
A slippery slope or a smart move?
And,...
MoreChicago: Weathering the arts storm
February 3, 2009
Comments(5)I know I'm not alone among Indianapolis arts lover in taking occassional trips to Chicago for a change-of-venue
cultural fix. So I like to keep an eye on the news up there.
Well, the Chicago Tribune recently reported on some...
MoreGood news for the arts?
January 30, 2009
Comments(0)Last night, on my way to the Phoenix Theatre to see "Love Person," I called and discovered that the play
was sold out. And I hadn't made a reservation.
On the one hand, I'm frustated that I didn't get to the show...
MoreYour arts resolutions
December 31, 2008
Comments(6)Have I ever asked anything of you, loyal readers?
Well, now I am. And it's pretty simple.
Resolve right now to attend at least one more arts event in 2009 than you did in 2008. Resolve to do
more if you feel...
MoreThe art of 'Friending' on Facebook
December 16, 2008
Comments(8)I've recently joined the Facebook revolution. Yes, I know, I'm late in this, but I also didn't start watching
"L.A. Law" until the third season and still haven't seen "Mad Men," so I'm not always an early adaptor.
I signed on to Facebook,...
MoreIndianapolis Star arts coverage
December 7, 2008
Comments(11)In Sunday's Indianapolis Star, editor Dennis Ryerson commented on staff departures, announcing that "Talk of
the Town," Susan Guyett's former column, will continue with another TBA writer. And that Jay Harvey will
take over arts reviewing. See the story More
Dark day for Indy arts media
December 4, 2008
Comments(25)It's a sad day for Indianapolis media and for the arts as massive layoffs gut the Indianapolis Star.
Whitney Smith: gone.
Chris Lloyd: gone.
Susan Guyett: gone.
Abe Aamidor: gone.
My thoughts and best wishes go out to these and other talented former Star writers, editors...
MoreLou's arts thank-you list
November 26, 2008
Comments(6)A few things I'm thankful for:
--I'm thankful that there's plenty of material to write about in this blog. And that it has found a loyal
readership (between 350 and 900 hits a day).
--I'm thankful for the smart, insightful, fun responses...
MoreSuccess and Malcolm Gladwell
October 7, 2008
Comments(2)One of the biggest sociological buzz books in recent years was Malcolm Gladwell's "The Tipping Point," in
which the journalist looked at the root causes of popularity--what are the circumstances that lead to a sudden
skyrocketing of awareness
His next book,...
MoreBible tour: For better or verse?
October 1, 2008
Comments(4)Zondervan, one of the world's leading publishers of Bibles, announced that it will be printing a hand-written
version, with more than 31,000 Americans performing the penmanship. It's being called Bible Across America
and, yes, there's an RV involved. You can find the...
MoreIn Cleveland, a critical clash
September 30, 2008
Comments(10)Classical music fans, musicians, critics and administrators around the country are taking sides in a battle
that's been raging in Cleveland.
The situtation: After years of blasting Cleveland Orchestra music director Franz Welser-Most, Cleveland Plain
Dealer music critic Donald Rosenberg has...
MoreCultural void at the debates
September 26, 2008
Comments(4)Check out this smart Los Angeles Times piece about the "well, duh" observation that culture won't be a subject
for any question during the Presidential debates.
"If I were moderating tonight's TV debate," writes Times art critic Christopher Knight, "...
MoreThe death of David Foster Wallace
September 19, 2008
Comments(3)A few weeks back, in my A&E Season Preview in the print IBJ, I picked as one of the highlighted events
David Foster Wallace's scheduled talk at Butler University.
That won't be happening. The acclaimed writer, best known for his essays and...
MoreLehman's not-for-profit fallout
September 17, 2008
Comments(3)When a major company goes under, it's not just the employees and shareholders who take hits. It's also the
not-for-profits that the company helps support. A Bloomberg story today reports on Lehman Brothers endowment,
which contributes to over 200 causes...
MoreCol. Esserman at Start with Art
September 4, 2008
Comments(4)Today's Start with Art luncheon at the Convention Center unofficially marks the start of the arts season
in Indy.
So were you there? If so, what did you think of Col Dean M. Esserman's talk?
For those who weren't, Esserman--Chief of Police...
MoreBallard not starting with art
September 2, 2008
Comments(3)For the first time in its 22 year history, the season-kickoff Start with Art luncheon (being held this Thursday)
won't include a visit from the Indianapolis' mayor.
Greg Ballard, as has been reported elsewhere, will be at the Republican National Convention.
The...
MoreDemocrats' composer in residence
August 22, 2008
Comment(1)David Amram (recently seen here in town at the opening of the Indianapolis Museum of Art's Kerouac/Frank
exhibition) has been named Composer in Residence for the Democratic National Convention. See full story here.
The story reports that Amram, who has...
MoreMayor: budget cannot eliminate arts
August 12, 2008
Comments(11)And so the Indianapolis arts community exhales. There's still $1 million in the budget and there's less chance
of our town being seen as culturally regressive.
But what's the underlying message from Mayor Ballard's budget speech?
Is it simply that cuts have...
MoreArts budget: Scales comments
August 7, 2008
Comments(21)Earlier today, City County Councillor Christine Scales e-mailed me regarding the city arts budget and the
rumored threats against it. I'm reprinting the letter here (and posting it with the earlier blog) with her
permission. Your thoughts are, of...
MoreCut to: The city's arts budget
August 5, 2008
Comments(11)The buzz is growing around the arts community about anticipated budget cuts from the Ballard administration to
be announced on Monday. See, for example, Justin Ohlemiller's commentary at the Hetrick Communications site here and
Gracie Communications' Lisa Sirkin's "Save the Arts" page...
MoreMayor Ballard, arts patron
June 26, 2008
Comments(4)When I attended last night's sneak preview of the "On the Road Again..." exhibition at the IMA, there was
Mayor Ballard.
When I attended Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre's "Hooray for Bollywood" performance at Pike Performing Arts
Center, there was...
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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!