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Feb. 11
Indianapolis Museum of Art

Feb. 11-13
Hilbert Circle Theatre

I’ll admit to being disappointed that the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra didn’t schedule a concert version of a musical this season. My feeling stems from the fact that their “Guys and Dolls” the season before was such a treat.

Two of the major elements in that presentation’s success, though, will be on stage this weekend. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra itself is one. Singer Ashley Brown is the other.

Brown, best known for originating the role of “Mary Poppins” in the Broadway musical, will appear as herself, bringing along a trunk full of musical theater songs and standards. Give a listen here. Details on the concert can be found here.
 

Feb. 12-Aug. 7
Eiteljorg Museum

The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian collaborated with our own Eiteljorg Museum for this look at the good and the bad in relations between Native and African Americans. Pottery and baskets share the space with photographs and other items. Special events include a concert of jazz, blues and pop music by Chippewa/African American Blair Clark on April 8, a lecture from the first biracial Miss Navajo—along with a screening of the documentary “Hearing Radmilla” on March 19, and much more. Details here.
 

Feb. 10-March 6
Indiana Repertory Theatre

Last year, the Indiana Repertory Theatre experimented with its schedule by presenting three full-length, one-actor plays. Apparently, audiences embraced the idea, and so the Going Solo Fest returns.

The constant is the teaming of actress Milicent Wright with a play by Charlayne Woodard. This time, it’s “Neat,” a sequel to last season’s “Pretty Fire” (the one I’m still kicking myself for missing). This one brings the character to her teen years, dealing with high school, civil rights, and life with her disabled aunt.

Also in the fest, Ryan Artzberger plays a first-time dad in Ken Weitzman’s “Fire in the Garden” (Feb. 12-27), and James Devita stars in his own play, “In Acting Shakespeare” (Feb. 19-March 13), telling of his journey from fisherman to classical actor. Details on all the Going Solo shows here. 
 

Verizon Wireless stores in Indianapolis plan to open early Thursday to accommodate customers seeking the iPhone 4. All 13 area stores plan to open as early as 7 a.m. Extra staff will be on hand to help with expected long lines. Last week, Verizon began taking early online orders but the phone quickly sold out, leaving many customers waiting for Thursday's release. Previously, iPhones offered only AT&T as a wireless carrier.

A major apartment fire on the east side displaced 30 people Tuesday night. Fire crews responded about 8:20 p.m. to the Spanish Oaks Apartments, but were delayed by about 10 minutes by frozen hydrants. By that time, the fire had burned through a large section of the roof. No injuries were reported. Firefighters said they had a difficult time interviewing residents about the cause of the fire because most of them were Hispanic and spoke little English.

Indianapolis police took three people into custody Wednesday following an early-morning home invasion on the north side. A neighbor called 911 after seeing the three suspects kicking down the front door of a home on the 5000 block of Kingsley Drive just after midnight. Police say the suspects showed a gun and demanded money from the three elderly residents. The suspects were still inside the home when police arrived and tried to hide in the basement. No injuries were reported.