LOU’S VIEWS: Kangaroos, frogs, fauna, more fill first-time fairgrounds fest November 30, 2017 Indiana Chinese Latern Festival joins lineup of well-lit family offerings.
TRY THIS: Swing time at new TopGolf in Fishers November 30, 2017 High-tech attraction offers opportunity for duffers and pros to play together without frustrating each other.
DINING: Clay Terrace newcomer fights to stand out in burger niche November 22, 2017 At Prodigy Burger & Bar, order correctly and the hot stuff gets delivered on a mini-skillet.
LOU’S VIEWS: At Newfields, a little light music November 22, 2017 The grounds outside the Indianapolis Museum of Art electrify the holidays.
DINING: Neal Brown’s latest, Stella, shines November 16, 2017 Mediterranean magic is happening in the former Pizzology spot on Mass Ave.
LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Native Art Now!’ thought-provoking, flush with variety November 16, 2017 For its biennial contemporary art show, the Eiteljorg tweaks its formula for a powerful retrospective show.
LOU’S VIEWS: Broadway roundup includes glorious musical newcomer ‘The Band’s Visit’ November 9, 2017 Plus “Come From Away,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “The Play That Goes Wrong,” “Miss Saigon” and “A Bronx Tale.”
LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Barbecue’ sets fire to conventions November 2, 2017 Perception-shifting comedy makes spoiler-free reviewing challenging.
LOU’S VIEWS: Unique narrator anchors the return of John Green October 26, 2017 In “Turtles All the Way Down,” Indy’s crown prince of young adult novels, is back in all his John Green-ness.
LOU’S VIEWS: Poison show at the State Museum intoxicates with facts October 19, 2017 Sometimes, the most interesting museum shows are ones involving subjects you might not have thought much about.
DINING: Passion for Portillo’s only partly earned at Fishers locale October 12, 2017 The Chicago legend is sure to please loyalists. Newcomers may wonder what the fuss is all about.
LOU’S VIEWS: Paint misbehavin’ October 12, 2017 Indianapolis Museum of Art celebrates graffiti with touring show “City as Canvas”
DINING: Putting Burger Study to the test October 5, 2017 The St. Elmo/Harry & Izzy spinoff offers a slate of meaty sandwiches with an academic twist.
LOU’S VIEWS: Ten top picks from the Heartland Film Fest October 5, 2017 No, I didn’t watch all 200-plus movies being screened at this year’s fest. But I saw enough of them to offer strong recommendations.
LOU’S VIEWS: A trio of regional premieres help launch theater season September 28, 2017 ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,’ ‘Fun Home’ and ‘Memphis’ show off local strengths.
LOU’S VIEWS: ‘La Cage aux Folles’ continues to fly September 21, 2017 Actors Theatre of Indiana revives the Jerry Herman musical with its heart intact.
LOU’S VIEWS: Western art lures buyers September 15, 2017 Eiteljorg’s annual “Quest for the West” show brings some of the genre’s leading commercial artists and their work to town.
LOU’S VIEWS: Art exhibit accentuates architecture August 25, 2017 “Exhibit Columbus” doesn’t just park art on the streets. Instead, it features art that connects to the surroundings.
DINING: Columbus dining goes beyond Zaharakos, national chains August 24, 2017 Columbus Pump House and Henry Social Club bring atmospheric dining to town.
DINING: New tastes at the fair August 10, 2017 Sure you can go with the fried and true. But every year there’s something new at the Indiana State Fair.
