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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I’m all for populist art. But I’ll readily admit to being a bit embarrassed for the city that Thomas Kinkade, the much-collected — and much-mocked — “painter of light,” has been named the featured artist for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway…
Playwright Christopher Durang can deliver hilarious results, but in the case of InterAction Theatre’s “Durang-O-Rama,” he
disappoints the audience with too much outrageous, exhausting behavior.
The Taste of Tango offers Argentinean food in an elegant atmosphere in an old downtown building. Try the empanadas.
For me, the last few days included an opening at the Phoenix, a world premiere with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and finally getting around to watching “Love Actually.”
How about your weekend? Did you take in any First Friday events? Catch “Durang-O-Rama” or “To…
When playwright Christopher Durang is in control-and when he’s got a cast in sync with his satirical world-the results can be hilarious. When his desire seems just to be more outrageous at every turn-the results can be awkwardly exhausting. His anchor-less “Titanic,” which occupies the entire second half of InterAction Theatre’s “Durang-ORama” (through Feb. 14 […]
When playwright Christopher Durang is in control-and when he’s got a cast in sync with his satirical world-the results can be hilarious. When his desire seems just to be more outrageous at every turn-the results can be awkwardly exhausting. His anchor-less “Titanic,” which occupies the entire second half of InterAction Theatre’s “Durang-ORama” (through Feb. 14 […]
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…
Tonight, the Guthrie Theatre’s touring production of “Henry V” comes to Purdue University. Shortly after talking about it on the air today at Fox 59 (where I offer a weekly preview of upcoming arts events–see clip at www.ibj.com/arts), I…
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,…
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…
This week, an ogre’s beloved, a troubled and troubling mother, and a cad’s catch highlight a sampling of the current Broadway
season.
Everything we sampled at Scotty’s Brewhouse was—and has been in the past—fine, but not above the fare at other bar/eateries.
Yes, there was the amazing football game. But, for me, the weekend also included LA TheatreWorks’ production of “The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial” at Clowes and InterAction Theatre’s “Durang-o-Rama” at the IndyFringe space.
While well acted, “Monkey Trial” fell between two stools. At its…
This week, an ogre’s beloved, a troubled and troubling mother, and a cad’s catch highlight a sampling of the current Broadway season. Yes, the stories you’ve heard are true. The lights have gone out on much of Broadway. With a long list of shows shutting down, the pickings are slimmer for anyone who goes to […]
Remember that guy in college who kept screwing up and, sometimes, disappointed you? But when it came down to who people wanted to hang out with the next weekend, he was the guy? The “that guy” phenomenon helps explain how two out of three diners at our recent lunchtime visit shared stories about past Scotty’s […]
This week, an ogre’s beloved, a troubled and troubling mother, and a cad’s catch highlight a sampling of the current Broadway season. Yes, the stories you’ve heard are true. The lights have gone out on much of Broadway. With a long list of shows shutting down, the pickings are slimmer for anyone who goes to […]
Remember that guy in college who kept screwing up and, sometimes, disappointed you? But when it came down to who people wanted to hang out with the next weekend, he was the guy? The “that guy” phenomenon helps explain how two out of three diners at our recent lunchtime visit shared stories about past Scotty’s […]
Ever since Xscape took over a sizable chunk of Lafayette Square Mall late last year, I’ve heard speculation about what goes on behind its walls. Most of that guesswork came from people jumping to conclusions based on the decline of its shopping center surroundings, combined with nightmare experiences at the likes of Chuck E. Cheese. […]
The year-old Rockstar Pizza (19 N. Green St., Brownsburg, 858-1188) earns its name honestly. The gold-record-covered walls (Britney Spears, Lenny Kravitz, etc.) and photos-with-celebs under the clear tabletops are testament to the rock and roll connections of its co-owner, former promotions rep Colby Matthews. The positive spirit of the place-I love places that proudly sponsor […]
