DINING: Deliberate dive spices up south Broad Ripple
First in a month-long series of reviews of restaurants that sound wet—just like spring in Indiana.
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LOU’S VIEWS: The closing of Borders … read it and weep
The coffee smell dissipates. The signs drop from 25%-50% off to 40%-60% off. Shelves of books migrate from soon-to-be-closed-off sections to empty shelf space elsewhere, causing category labels to lose their meaning. Customers linger, wondering if a novel unworthy of their $24 might be worthy of $12. This is how it ends for Indianapolis’ only downtown full-service bookshop.
LOU’S VIEWS: Indy Opera’s ‘Carmen’ shows upside of downsizing
When word went out that one of the three Indianapolis Opera presentations this season would be a production of “Carmen,” sans chorus, sans full orchestra, sans biggie-size sets, and sans Clowes Hall stage, it was perfectly understandable that some patrons may have lowered their expectations.
LOU’S VIEWS: Youth appeal at the Phoenix and Butler U. theaters
Is theater dead? Three different productions from three different companies over the past few weeks point to some ways to counter—or at least hold off—the decline.
LOU’S VIEWS: Inside the outsider at the IMA
Thornton Dial created his own artistic rule book; the results are stunning.
DINING: If you go 2 1 new place 4 pizza …
First in a month-long series of reviews of restaurants with numeric names.
DINING: At base of new hotel tower, a taste of Italy
Last in our month-long series of reviews of new restaurants downtown. This week: Osteria Pronto at the JW Marriott.
LOU’S VIEWS: Making history at arts venues
Three leading Indiana institutions—the Indiana History Center, the Eiteljorg, and the IRT—look at volatile moments in American history.
LOU’S VIEWS: Alas, poor patrons
If intent were all that mattered, I would be writing in praise of Hoosier Bard’s “Young Hamlet.”
LOU’S VIEWS: Feasting on First Friday
Plus thoughts on “Diary of Anne Frank” and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra meets Chaplin
You-review-it Monday
For me, it was the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra on Friday and college musical talent on Sunday.
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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 […]
LOU’S VIEWS: Palladium premieres
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.
LOU’S VIEWS: Riding high at Disney World
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.
DINING: Delicious deli ideal for pre- or post-show nosh
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.
LOU’S VIEWS: Many are talented, but few are stars … what makes the difference?
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.
DINING: Getting to the Greek (again)
Third in a month-long look at restaurants within easy reach of Carmel’s new Palladium.
LOU’S VIEWS: A trio of world premieres at ISO, DK and the Phoenix
In a single weekend, three Indy professional arts groups offered first looks in dance, music and drama
LOU’S VIEWS: Under its spell
Beef & Boards’ production of ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ further establishes it as one of the most durable–and hilarious–contemporary musicals.