LOU’S VIEWS: Art-felt thanks
The ISO opened with "A Thanksgiving Overture" — which inspired me to offer my thoughts on what I'm thankful for in the world of Indianapolis arts.
The ISO opened with "A Thanksgiving Overture" — which inspired me to offer my thoughts on what I'm thankful for in the world of Indianapolis arts.
“A Christmas Carol,” “A Very Phoenix Xmas,” and “A Beef & Boards Christmas” all get regifted for the holidays.
Thoughts on this year’s holidays shows from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Actors Theatre of Indiana, the Cabaret at the Columbia Club and more.
Heartland Film Fest premiere “Paradise Recovered” joins “The Social Network” and “How to Train Your Dragon” among this year’s honorees.
Thoughts on “True Grit,” “The Fighter,” and more.
Last in this month’s series of fine-feathered restaurant reviews. This week: Jonathan Byrd’s Cafeteria.
The holiday happenings are behind us. The 2011 offerings are yet to come. That means its time for my annual trek through the IBJ archives for reminders of A&E events that I enthusiastically recommended during the past year.
Thanks to Susan S. Neville’s new book, “Butler’s Big Dance,” I have a better idea of what the campus hysteria was like.
Beef & Boards’ production of ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ further establishes it as one of the most durable–and hilarious–contemporary musicals.
In a single weekend, three Indy professional arts groups offered first looks in dance, music and drama
Third in a month-long look at restaurants within easy reach of Carmel’s new Palladium.
As someone addicted to the arts, I’ve seen a lot of talent on stage. Every once in a while, though, I see star power.
In 2002, the 86th Street staple relocated to Carmel. Now, that move could pay off as Shapiro’s becomes the unofficial cafeteria for the new Center for the Performing Arts.
While I know the rough economy took its toll everywhere, including the Mouse Factory, I was impressed with how much is new and different in the Disney parks.
I’m not ready to use the word “perfect” but, in my lifetime, I honestly don’t expect to hear chamber music in a better-sounding venue than I did Jan. 30.
While it hasn't yet earned the national attention of the recently opened, Frank Gehry-designed New World Symphony campus and concert hall in Florida, Carmel's Palladium has garnered some national attention. Among those chiming in: Bloomberg led its report with the fact that Center for the Performing Arts Artistic Director Michael Feinstein was moving Fred Astaire's […]
For me, it was the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra on Friday and college musical talent on Sunday.
Plus thoughts on “Diary of Anne Frank” and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra meets Chaplin
If intent were all that mattered, I would be writing in praise of Hoosier Bard’s “Young Hamlet.”