LOU’S VIEWS: When Earth attacks
In one of the more science-focused exhibitions it has featured in quite a while, the Indiana State Museum is housing an interactive, informative tutorial titled “Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters.”
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DINING: Outsider becomes stakeholder in local steakburgers match
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers dares to tread in Steak n Shake territory.
LOU’S VIEWS: A battle royal brightens Bloomington
Long live “King Charles III,” the justly acclaimed play getting its local debut via Cardinal Stage Company.
DINING: New sister to Northside Social delivers … through the front door
Broad Ripple’s The Nook manages nicely, even without its own kitchen.
LOU’S VIEWS: Marching to the movies with ‘Beauty,’ ‘Kong,’ more
A batch of interesting fantasy films have crept into the cineplexes in the often-shallow, post-Oscar/pre-Memorial Day period.
DINING: In the heart of Broad Ripple, The Vanguard vies for attention
If you’ve been in Indy long, you should know exactly where I’m talking about when I say The Vanguard is above The Casba Bar.
LOU’S VIEWS: Dog days at the Eiteljorg
The biggest downside to “Dogs: Faithful and True&rdquo is that you can’t bring your own pup to it.
DINING: Louisville poultry purveyor turns up heat on 96th Street
Hot Chicken, a Southern treat, dominates the menu at this newcomer.
LOU’S VIEWS: Children’s Museum reclaims circus joy
“Circus … Starring YOU” offers a three-ring fantasy of circus life with just enough well-integrated physics lessons.
DINING: Noble Roman’s redo includes craft pizza and local beer
I can’t recall ever paying this much attention to a Noble Roman’s pizza. That says something about the success of the makeover.
LOU’S VIEWS: Student work shines, challenges at Art Center
The Student Invitational includes work from the Herron School of Art, Notre Dame, and more.
DINING REVIEW: Craft goes beyond beer at pub near Keystone at the Crossing
Craft Street Restaurant & Bar has turned an oft-turned-over spot on 82nd Street into an upgraded neighborhood bar with potential.
LOU’S VIEWS: Garfield’s winter oasis among offerings at Indy’s parks
Indianapolis’ parks have a range of activities to choose from year-round, many at low or no cost.
DINING: New Asian spot offers mixed bag for downtown dining crowd
The unexceptional exterior hides a comfortable restaurant where friendly service, nice presentation and fair prices cover for adequate food.
DINING: Delicious elk burger lights up West Clay’s Lit Moose eatery
Making a restaurant succeed anywhere is a challenge. Trying to make it work in the Village of West Clay has proven to be an even greater one.
LOU’S VIEWS: Altar-ed states at wedding musical ‘It Shoulda Been You’
A few generations ago, Broadway audiences were more generous toward good-enough shows that weren’t spawned from movies and didn’t have marketable gimmicks.
Toil and trouble brew behind IUPUI’s Shakespeare Project
Shakespeare scholars worldwide are heralding the arrival of “The New Oxford Shakespeare,” but the project is at the center of a battle between the professor who brought it to Indy and IUPUI.
LOU’S VIEWS: Vonnegut for beginners
Don’t feel left out of the Year of Vonnegut just because you haven’t read one of his books yet. Here’s where to start.
DINING: Go beyond the drink menu for tasty grub at new brewpub
Cannon Ball Brewing Co. stands out among recent brew-focused additions.
LOU’S VIEWS: Reheated ‘Dinner’ brought to the IRT table
You’d be hard-pressed to find a better ensemble cast, with stand-out work from Craig Spidle and Cleavant Derricks as the fathers.