Some of the Indy area’s newer theater companies have been announcing new productions on a show-by-show basis. This allows them to react quickly, to get a show up when it’s ready, and to live within their often very-limited means. On…
So what did you do this weekend?
For me, an outstanding arts weekend included the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra/Indianapolis Museum of Art presentation of Buster Keaton’s “The General” (note to ICO/IMA: please put another one onto next year’s schedule) and Storytelling Arts of…
On vacation in the British West Indies, we see the decline from just a year ago at this same beautiful spotâ??fewer families at play, fewer retirees strolling arm and arm, fewer young couples slathering one another with sunscreen.
Local tourism supporters are prominently featuring the Indianapolis International Airport’s makeover in a branding campaign rolled out earlier this month.
Radio frequency identification—better known as RFID—is making its way to trade shows and conventions, providing a plethora of information about attendees.
About everything we tried on visits to Adobo Grill was delicious and suitable for sharing, and that’s good because I’d
like to try a taste of as many dishes there as possible.
For a terrific example of an adaptation that works, go no further than the Indiana Repertory Theatre and see…
The Indianapolis Art Center works to engage, enlighten and enhance our communities through art education, participation
and observation.
The Academy Awards are coming up on Sunday and, while I know the best film of the year won’t win (since “Wall*E” wasn’t even nominated), I’ll still be tuning in to root for some favorites (Go “In Bruges” for Best…
When you appreciate a musical or play a lot better the second time you see it, it’s sometimes difficult to sort out why.
It could be that the piece just grows richer on repeat viewings. It could be that the change of…
This week, emptying the notebook on recent work at the ISO, the Phoenix and the IRT.
It’s the season for bailouts—banks, businesses, capital improvement boards are all standing on street corners shaking
empty Burger King cups at passing taxpayers.
I recommend diners try out crisp wings in spicy garlic and Asian zing sauces. The non-wing choices, such as pulled pork sandwiches,
are also delicious.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will look to volunteers to help cover the work done by eight people who were laid off last week in a move to trim $600,000, or 2 percent, from the $29.5 million annual budget.
For me, the weekend included the tour of “Movin’ Out” at the Murat, “Crime and Punishment” at the IRT (more on this outstanding production in next week’s print IBJ), and Michael Feinstein with the Indianapolis Symphony (see previous blog post).
Did…
There’s not enough room in my IBJ print column this week to discuss all I’m seeing this week. Plus, I wanted to get word to you on these two while they are still in town. So here’s two quick reviews:
First,…
More than any other concert series, the Indiana State Fair’s is influenced as much by the atmosphere as it is by the act. Catch a slight breeze on a warm-but-not-too-hot night after a loop around the Fair with friends or…
Got a little time? And some interest in the future of the arts in Indianapolis?
Sit back and watch IBJ’s arts funding roundtable. Your thoughts, of course, are most welcome.
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I’m all for populist art. But I’ll readily admit to being a bit embarrassed for the city that Thomas Kinkade, the much-collected — and much-mocked — “painter of light,” has been named the featured artist for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway…
These days, local musicians can record cheaply at home and distribute their music inexpensively, and tracks can be sent digitally to critics and bloggers.
