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Crosby, Stills & Nash performs Aug. 23 at the Lawn at White River State Park. Details here.

The stars of the TV show “Mystery Science Theater 3000” provide commentary to a screening of a classic cult movie
at “RiffTrax Live: Reefer Madness,” Aug. 19 at the Galaxy 14 and Hamilton 16 Theatres. Details
here.

Aug. 19-22 brings Dance Kaleidoscope to the Athenaeum with a program that includes “Frere Jacques,”
set to Jacques Brel music, and “Food of Love,” featuring world music. Details here.

On Aug. 20, the Indianapolis Museum of Art presents “L.A. Confidential” (aka the movie that
launched the career of Russell Crowe) as part of its Summer Nights film series. Details here.
 

Aug. 19-Sept. 12
Phoenix Theatre

Usually, it’s wise to wait a few years before reviving a popular show. But the Phoenix Theatre has wisely made an exception
to that rule with “Pure Prine,” its hit musical based on the music of singer/songwriter John Prine (“Angel
from Montgomery,” “Dear Abby”).

That run earlier in the summer was scheduled for only two weeks, which left little time for word-of-mouth to get out that
the show was outstanding. (You can find my review of the previous production here.). Waiting longer, though, might
have meant losing some members of the near-ideal ensemble, which includes Tim Grimm, Bobbie Lancaster and Tim Brickley.

No, John Prine himself doesn’t appear in the show—and there’s no word yet on what he thinks of having his
eclectic songs seamlessly adapted for the theatrical stage. But given the clunkiness of previous attempts to shoehorn pre-existing
songs into “new” musicals, “Pure Prine” is an even more remarkable achievement. I’m looking
forward to seeing it again. Details here.

Aug. 22
Arthur M. Glick JCC

Direct—well, almost direct—from his PBS pledge-break special, pianist and storyteller Richard Glazier celebrates
American popular song in a concert at the JCC. A graduate of Brebeuf High School and the Indiana University School of Music,
Glazier knew the great Richard Rodgers personally and is expected to share stories between tunes. Details here.
 

Aug. 20-29
Various locations around Mass Ave

A couple of things you should know before you dive into this fest of under-an-hour, unjuried, anything-can-happen theatrical
offerings:

1. There’s a lot to choose from—280 performances on six stages.

2. As in previous years, nobody is filtering the choices. I always recommend going to see at least three in case you hit
a dud. If a want the nearest thing to a lock the fest has, then see Phil the Void.

3. The $10 tickets (cash only) for each show go directly to each producing company. The fest gets the $2 one-time fee each
attendee must pay to get a backer’s button.

4. This year, there is no separation between grown-up companies and teen shows. The program makes no distinction between
seasoned pros such as ShadowApe Theatre Company (Fringe-ing for the first time with a family-friendly show called “Not
a Peep”) and high-schoolers. Don’t be afraid to ask questions before you buy your $10 tickets.

5. There are three shows this year with Jesus in their titles. What’s up with that?

6. There is no late seating at the Fringe. Miss a show? Just wait an hour and a half for the next one.

7. The nature of the Fringe is that everyone stumbles into the first weekend blindly. If you need a taste of some of the
shows to help you decide what to see, take advantage of the Opening Night Carnival from 6-10 p.m., highlighted by two-minute
previews of most of the shows.

8. I’ll be blogging my Fringe comments at www.ibj.com/arts.

Details and full schedule here.
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The city of Greenwood appears set to join the growing list of communities that prohibit the sale of K2 or "spice."
Greenwood Common Council President Brent Cory said he has heard enough about the potential damaging effects of smoking the
chemical-laced substance and he is convinced it is time to act. Also later this month, the Morgan County Commissioners will
also ban sales and public use of spice. Spice looks and smells similar to marijuana. It is sold as herbal incense.

Vincent Jackson of Bloomington, who was shot in the head about 10 p.m. Tuesday, has died in a Bloomington hospital. Police
have taken Clansic Cox, 53, into custody on a possible charge of voluntary manslaughter. Cox is the mother of Jackson’s
girlfriend, Ashley Cox, who was arguing with Jackson prior to the shooting. The incident occurred in the Crestmont Apartments
in the 900 block of North Lindbergh Drive in Bloomington, according to police. Fox59 will have more at 4 p.m.  
 

Spencer Beasley, 15, who led police on a chase last April that killed two of his friends, was sentenced to one year of probation
and 100 hours of community service Tuesday by a Carmel juvenile court judge. The teen pleaded guilty to two counts of resisting
law enforcement with a vehicle, causing death. Jordan Moss and Jordan Piorier died in the fiery crash at 146th Street and
River Road last April after Beasley fled from police in Carmel. Beasley won’t be allowed a driver’s license until he’s 18.