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Dance Kaleidoscope pairs David Hochoy’s “There’s No Business Like Show Business” with Cynthia Pratt’s Elvis-fueled “Taking Care of Business” at the Indiana Repertory Theatre July 21-24. Details here.

The Lawn at White River State Park has now been around long enough to have bands return to play. On July 22, O.A.R is back, this time with Soja and Kelley James. Details here.

Rascal Flatts is joined by Sara Evans, Justin Moore and Easton Corbin for a concert at Verizon Wireless Music Center on July 23. Details here.

July 25

Conseco Fieldhouse

Yes, there will be throngs of people at Conseco Fieldhouse glowing with boy band nostalgia when New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys take the stage at this concert. But expect the screaming to be equally loud when Matthew Morrison opens the show. The “Glee” teacher and former Broadway actor (“South Pacific”) was only a video presence at the “Glee in Concert” show a few months back and, even then, got a rapturous ovation. Details here.

July 23

Murat Theatre

One of the best things that can be said about Jerry Seinfeld is that his resume seems to reflect a man who knows what he can do and what he can’t do. After his sitcom success, you didn’t see Seinfeld trying to be a romantic comedy lead in the movies, you didn’t see a cash-in follow-up TV series, you didn’t see him in a Broadway musical, and you didn’t see him try to get cred as a serious artist.

Instead, there’s been stand-up comedy. It’s his thing. He does it well. And he’s coming to town this week.

Oh, OK, there’s the celebs-helping-real-people TV mess “The Marriage Ref,” which he created, but we’ll let him slide for that. Details on the concert here.  

July 22/24

IndianaHistory Center

Two interesting concerts close out the summer season for the Indianapolis Early Music Festival. On Friday, the playful music of the French Renaissance is celebrated by Seattle-based Plaine&Easie. Listen here: http://www.plaineandeasie.com/audio-samples.php

Next, on Sunday, Sacabuche offers a multimedia performance that combines Italian and Chinese music with dramatic readings. If you’re a sackbut or cornetto fan, this is the show for you. For details on both concerts, click here.

July 22-23

Conner Prairie Amphitheatre

I’m happy to report that Arlo Guthrie won’t be performing “Alice’s Restaurant” when he joins the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Time for Three in concert this weekend.

No, I’ve got nothing against the folk legend’s rambling, unlikely hit song/story; it’s just that the thing takes so dang long that it would get in the way of Guthrie’s doing about five or six other worthy tunes. Beyond the handful of modest hits that might be familiar to non-fans (“City of New Orleans,” “Coming into Los Angeles”), Guthrie is known for bringing his good humor and peaceful spirit to a wide range of songs, including those by Bob Dylan (love Arlo’s take on “Mr. Tambourine Man”) and his father, Woody Guthrie (there won’t be a dry eye on the prairie if he does “1913 Massacre”).

Given the presence of fiddling trio Time for Three, I won’t be surprised if we hear some more obscure Guthrie tunes, such as the instrumental gem “Uncle Jeff.” Details here.

Through July 23

Anthenaeum

Before we get started on this preview, I need you to shout out a situation. A lecture? A walk in the park? OK, you in the third row, what did you say? A team competition? OK, we’ll go with that. Next, I need a hobby or job, something people do. Could be doctors, could be lawyers, whatever. I heard “improvisational teams from around the world”—comic performers adept at making people laugh without using a script. Good. Now, finally, I need a place. The zoo? A ballpark? What’s that? OK, an Indianapolis architectural treasure doubling as a theater.

Perfect. Now, let’s see what happens when these elements are brought together. (I’ll be helping judge the finals on Saturday.) Want to see for yourself? Details here.

Boubacar Moussa, 38, has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run accident that injured an Indianapolis police officer Tuesday. The accident happened at 46th Street and Emerson Avenue on the northeast side of Indianapolis about 3:30 a.m. Ryan Archer, a 3-year department veteran, suffered head injuries after his squad car was hit. He might be released from the hospital Wednesday. Moussa was taken to the hospital for police dog bites sustained during his apprehension. He is charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury and failure to stop after an accident with injury. He was previously arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated in 2007.
 

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is expanding a free gun lock program following three recent tragic shootings involving children and unsecured guns in Indiana. Marion County Sheriff John Layton said gun locks are one of the easiest ways to prevent shooting tragedies. The sheriff's department has ordered nearly 2,800 new gun locks after handing out 800 locks since the beginning of the year. Beginning Wednesday, they will be available for free at Don's Guns on the northwest side of Indianapolis and at Beech Grove Firearms Inc. on the southeast side. Marion County sheriff’s deputies will also have locks available in their cars.
 

Indianapolis Animal Care & Control is reporting an increase in the number of complaints about animal neglect since the heat wave hit the area this week. Control officers are making more runs to check out pets that have been left out in the heat without shade or water. The agency offers a free program in which it will pick up and take care of an animal whose owners need to move from their home during the heat emergency.