‘Turbo’ off to slower-than-expected start at box office
The Indianapolis-based IndyCar Series and open-wheel racing enthusiasts were hoping the movie would create a buzz about the sport, but interest has fallen short of expectations so far.
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You-review-it Monday: Summer Celebration, ‘ZirkusGrimm,’ and more
Did you hear the music of the Rolling Stones via the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra? Hear tales of “Love, Loss and What I Wore” at the Phoenix? Catch a concert or an art show?
Summer Celebration exhibits open at convention center
Indiana Black Expo’s signature event means different things to different attendees. While Spike Lee and Billy Dee Williams were being honored, I was checking out the art.
Film fest’s ‘Medora’ looks at state’s worst hoops team
What’s it like to be on a team with no wins in an Indiana town with few prospects? The gutsy documentary “Medora” will be screened Friday in the Harrison Center gym.
Airport wants to smooth over artwork controversy
The Indianapolis Airport Authority decided Friday morning to spend $105,000 on a new piece of public art by James Wille Faust. The authority created controversy in 2011 when it removed another piece by Faust from a prominent spot in the airport.
LOU’S VIEWS: Indianapolis International Film Festival offers [pop]cornucopia
10th annual event includes an animation nightmare, the worst basketball team in Indiana, and more. Screenings held at IMA and beyond.
DINING: Walk into wiener wonderland at King David
How can the culinarily curious say no to topping choices like fried egg, pineapple relish, and macaroni and cheese? Fourth in a month-long series of game piece restaurant reviews.
HETRICK: It’s time to put money behind our crime-prevention push
New Haven should have everything going for it. Yet, in 2010, FBI data showed it to be the fourth most dangerous city in the United States
Basketball history magazine full of fun facts and features
I leaf through the pages, uncovering gems, some that I’d forgotten and some that I never knew, even though I’m a lifelong Hoosier.
Review: ‘Turbo’ hits the wall
How does a snail end up serving as an Indy car? A better question: Why does the film wait so long to introduce potentially fun characters and then do nothing fun with them.
Zinn and the art of historical revisionism
Mitch Daniels called Howard Zinn’s “A People’s History of the United States” “propaganda.” For me, it was a flawed eye-opener.
Animated film ‘Turbo’ could give racing a boost
A new DreamWorks Animation movie centers on the Indianapolis 500. It’s a dream come true for the IndyCar Series, which can’t buy a break in halting its slide in public interest.
Heartland Film Fest grabs spotlight with $75K gift
The money from Clowes Charitable Foundation will be used to support year-round programming. October fest also benefits.
You-review-it Monday: McCartney and more
The weekend included the Paul McCartney show at the Fieldhouse, “ZirkusGrimm” in Irvington and lots of other options. What did you do?
ISO fills chair for general manager
Daniel Beckley, former executive director of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, will take responsibility for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Hilbert Circle Theatre.
Setting the record straight on Stevens’ move to Celtics
Just when you think nothing more can be said about Butler’s latest coaching departure …
Upstart theater companies struggle to find spaces to call their own
Some of Indianapolis’ up-and-coming theater groups are establishing their identities through recently acquired performance spaces.
DINING: Ciao-ing down in Greenwood courtesy of Cannoli Queen
Don’t let its name fool you: There’s more than treats here. Third in a month-long series of reviews of game-piece restaurants.
LOU’S VIEWS: Where there’s ‘Smoke,’ there’s fervor
Gospel musical “Smoke on the Mountain” once again a dinner-theater highlight.
IBJ Movie Night: ‘The Way Way Back’
Win tickets to a sneak preview of the new film featuring Steve Carrell and Sam Rockwell. All you have to do is share some summer memories.