LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Dontrell,’ Humana Fest, and the shock—and pleasure—of the new
Four days and eight new plays lead to a greater appreciation of adventurous audiences.
Arts & Entertainment
Articles
LOPRESTI: Anderson legend Carl Erskine still a fixture at the ballpark
There he was the other day at Victory Field in a Brooklyn cap and Dodger sweater.
B’way in Indy season includes ‘Once,’ ‘Newsies,’ and the return of ‘Mormon’
Season starts in December with “Cirque Dreams Holidaze.” Yes, I had to look that one up.
‘Gatsby,’ ‘Mockingbird’ and an August Wilson classic on new IRT schedule
The state’s largest regional theater announced a lineup filled with familiar names and titles … plus a few wildcards.
Church recommits to 2017 Indy convention after law flap
A Christian denomination that pulled a convention from Indianapolis amid the furor over a new Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act is bringing the meeting back to the city after the law was amended.
Priority list includes Neil Diamond, Angela Brown, more
Butler ArtsFest continues while the Madame Walker screens the classic musical “Cabin in the Sky.”
Ticket giveaway: Stutz Artists Open House
A sure sign of spring, the annual gallery hop/musical event happens April 24-25. Want to go?
LOU’s VIEWS: Focused exhibition highlights a world-class Hoosier photojournalist
Stunning in its focus, understated in its design, “Art Meets News” at the Indiana State Museum showcases photos by Bill Foley.
DINING: Beer-driven newbie Yard House lacks identity, embraces variety
You might have already dined at Yard House on a business trip to California, its home base, where it has 20 locations. Or Las Vegas, where its three outposts include the Red Rock Casino.
LOPRESTI: Final Four planners rallied troops to snuff RFRA’s fire
Emergency meeting started response to crisis that tournament organizers could not have foreseen.
Banquet hall in Fishers sold at sheriff’s sale
The Fishers Banquet & Conference Center was acquired at a sheriff’s sale Wednesday morning for just more than $1 million by an undisclosed buyer.
Museum of Art rolls out changes under new admission fee
The changes are part of IMA’s transition from a primarily free-to-the-public facility to a ticketed attraction, which officially begins Tuesday.
Priority list includes Artsfest outlaws, a poetic play, a singing chaperone, more
Both Butler University and the University of Indianapolis are enlivened by arts activity this week.
Disciples could keep 2017 convention in Indy
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will decide next week whether the change to Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act is enough to keep its 2017 convention in Indianapolis.
DINING: Burger Theory a fix for hotel-food blues
Up until now, I had a theory that airport chain hotels aren’t terribly interested in the food they offer.
LOU’S VIEWS: Romance rules at the IRT for ‘What I Learned in Paris’ and ‘Ray and Ella’
Lou Harry reviews Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production of “What I Learned in Paris” (through April 12) and Dance Kaleidoscope’s “Ray & Ella.”
LOPRESTI: Here’s to second place, an honor no one enjoys
For those who lose the NCAA title game, healing can take years … or forever.
Church cancels 2017 Indianapolis convention over new law
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) announced Wednesday that it would seek a new venue for its 2017 General Assembly.
Furor over RFRA taking bite out of Kiwanis’ Indy convention
Officials for the Indy-based, international service group are lowering attendance projections from 10,000 to 7,000, as registrations lag and members criticize the religious freedom law. Some are calling for the group to move its headquarters.
Decisions ahead for NCAA family travel program
Getting to the Final Four won't be as costly for the parents of many players this week, thanks to an NCAA pilot program that is helping pay for families of athletes to travel to Indianapolis.