March 10, 2012
Lou HarryPolitics aren’t discussed much in Yasmina Reza’s “God of Carnage” (at the IRT through March 24). But
after watching a performance, you might find yourself wondering how global superpowers—let alone political parties or
religious groups—can possibly get along when the play’s two seemingly civilized couples can’t even have
an 85-minute discussion without leaving emotional shrapnel everywhere.
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February 25, 2012
Lou HarryPhoenix Theater offers Indiana premiere of "August: Osage County," a sprawling, brutally intimate epic both intensely
personal and apocalyptic.
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February 18, 2012
Lou HarryIn Actors Theatre of Indiana's production, the apostles aren't blank slates to write on but, rather, people who have experienced
life.
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February 11, 2012
Lou HarryDear Suburban Folks Who Rarely Come Downtown But Did for Super Bowl Activities ...
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January 28, 2012
Lou HarryThe art installation exhibition occupying old Indianapolis City Hall doesn't feel like it was created by committee.
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January 21, 2012
Lou HarryIndiana Repertory Theatre's "Radio Golf," the Phoenix's “Current Economic Conditions,” and Indianapolis
Symphony Orchestra rely on character-driven shows.
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January 14, 2012
Lou HarryWhere else but TOTS can you choose between a porn musical and a hostage drama? Reviews of "Debbie Does Dallas" and Acting
Up's "Two Rooms."
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December 31, 2011
Lou HarryTaking a break from the typical B&B fare, “Jack Milo’s Baggy Pants Burlesque” begins knowingly, with
a wife dragging her husband to the theater.
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December 24, 2011
Lou HarryHighlights included the ISO's Opening Night Gala, Civic's "Drowsy Chaperone," and the opening of the Miller House.
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December 17, 2011
Lou HarryDiscussions of 'bests' in the arts are silly ... and fun. Here are my picks, and those of the Indiana Film Journalists Associations,
for the best films of the year.
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December 10, 2011
Lou HarryLooking for live holiday entertainment this season? How edgy do you want it? Thoughts on No Exit's 'The Nutcracker,' ISO's
'Yuletide Celebration,' and 'A Very Phoenix Xmas 6.'
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December 3, 2011
Lou HarryThree shows at the Indianapolis Museum of Art display a wide range of artistic approaches.
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November 26, 2011
Lou HarryThanksgiving, for many, is road-trip time—which also makes it a good time to give a listen to the latest discs from
Indiana performers. Here’s a stack I’ve taken pleasure in over the past month.
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November 19, 2011
Lou HarryIn an effort to lead the field in today's Native American art, the Eiteljorg celebrates five artists showcasing very recent
work.
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November 12, 2011
Lou HarryUnfamiliarity breeds appreciation at intimate double bill: "A Water Bird Talk" and "Bon Appetit!" paired at Basile Opera Center.
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November 5, 2011
Lou HarryIndiana Repertory Theatre, Actors Theatre of Indiana and newcomer Acting Up mix it up.
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October 29, 2011
Lou HarryAre we better off, as arts patrons, then we were five years or so ago when Maxwell Anderson joined the Indianapolis Museum
of Art?
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October 22, 2011
Lou HarryWhen I tell you the Indiana State Museum’s exhibition “The Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition”
isn’t a tactile show, don’t let that turn you off.
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October 8, 2011
Lou HarryHaving trouble picking from the more than 100 films at this year's event? Try these critic's picks.
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September 24, 2011
Lou HarryA new maestro sparks the ISO, plus thoughts on Indiana Repertory Theatre's "Dracula" and Beef &Boards' "Singin' in the Rain."
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September 17, 2011
Lou HarryIndianapolis City Ballet's "Evening with the Stars" and Civic's "The Drowsy Chaperone" get things off to a great start.
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September 10, 2011
Lou HarryIndiana-connected poets fill new book from Indiana Historical Society Press.
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August 27, 2011
Lou HarryFor me, the biggest challenge in wearing the hats of both playwright and critic was not being able to fully embrace the camaraderie
of the festival,
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August 20, 2011
Lou HarryThoughts on "The Help," "Crazy Stupid Love," "The Tree of Life" and other summer releases.
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August 13, 2011
Lou HarryFor years, I’ve been telling Hoosiers that GenCon isn’t just for hard-core game geeks committed to multi-hour
games of World of Warcraft or Dungeons and Dragons. For every elf-costumed, sword-wielding aficionado, there’s also
someone who just likes to play games socially with friends.
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RKW's comments read like a modern "Chicken Little". As a Raintree resident for many years, "Yes, I'm ready for this." Matter of fact, I welcome The Farm because it's a development that compliments our town, brings new and desirable shopping & dining closer (specialty grocer, upscale shops, micro brew pub, etc), offers upscale condos for empty nesters who want to stay in Zionsville, is being planned and constructed by local, well-reputed firms and, of course, provides desirable non property tax benefits. We all knew the Pittman's were going to develop their property sooner than later. That one of the Pittman's will continue to live on the property helps assure The Farm will be everything promised. This also sets a standard for other developers as to the quality of future developments - which should keep an ugly Walmart at bay for decades. As we've no meglomaniac mayor, I seriously doubt Zionsville would ever aspire to over-priced statues or subsidized retail rents. And we already have a very nice public theater, the Zionsville Performing Arts Center, that meets our cultural needs quite nicely.
Do we add (or subtract) these from the bounty we recieve from RTWFL, Daylight Savings Time, corporate tax giveaways, and the crack job IEDC is doing?? Or is Mike going to blame these on Mitch?
Who makes Tater Tots? They would be a good sponsor, because $3 Million for the alleged "Greatest Spectacle In Racing" is taters. Tiny, tiny taters. But at least they are making up something of the losses accumulated over the years in this dying sport. Buttock in seat is certainly not doing it, nor eyeball on TV, as evidenced by the lack of both.
We loved lakehouse and think the Arbor Village would be a great location. It is less than 2 miles from over 1000 rooftops in the 225,000 to over 1 million range. Many people could use the great fishers trail system to bike or walk there. Just an idea Scotty -- but maybe something closer to 3 Wiseman would good. The only microbrew in area is Ram (boring)
True, it's an ESPN production, but ESPN is just another name for ABC Sports, or what used to be ABC Sports since ABC Sports no longer exists as a name. ESPN=ABC Sports= ESPN. ESPN is, according to Forbes "the world's most valuable media property" worth $40 billion. Despite that, they fired 400 people this week.