Today, I’m just going to serve as your GPS, guiding you to some interesting arts writing from my blog roll. Happy clicking.
–Recent Indy visitor Tyler Green (of IMOCA/IMCPL/IO’s “10 Things I Hate About Contemporary Art”) comments on his recent trek…
Despite its annual appearance for many years during the holidays, “A Christmas Carol” continues to be produced creatively
by fine actors, directors and designers at the Indiana Repertory Theatre.
For me, the weekend meant two evenings at my daughter’s school musical–congrats to the whole Pike High School company of ‘Children of Eden’.
Sunday meant performances by the Indianapolis Opera and the touring company of “The Lion King.” Look for reviews…
Installation begins Monday on the 500 Festival 50th Anniversary Legacy Art Project at Celebration Plaza in White River State Park (near where the big guitar player was last year).
So what sort of art does…
Okay, now that we’ve groggily made it through a pair of midnight screenings of Hollywood popcorn flicks (“Quantum of Solace” and “Twilight”), let’s change the pace a little with a serious Oscar contender…at a reasonable hour.
“Slumdog Millionaire” has not only earned rave reviews,…
You know how, when you’re gathered in the living room filling out you Academy Award ballot with friends and there are the inevitable jokes about nobody having any idea what the nominated documentaries are about?
Well, this year, it could be…
Every once in a while, I’ll turn the blog over to reporter Kathleen McLaughlin, who is now covering the arts business beat for IBJ. Welcome her aboard and look for her writing here and in the print edition of IBJ.
Take…
Before I get to the regular portion of the Monday blog, I’d like to take a moment to note with sadness the death of Matthew Oskay, director of the Warren Performing Arts Center. Matt, 30, was one of our town’s four arts…
The Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art, the Indianapolis-Marion
County Public Library and the Indianapolis Opera have come together to produce "Hansel & Gretel: Lost in the
Arts."
The 12 Free Days of Indy Christmas promotion runs through Dec. 24 and gives patrons of several city destinations the opportunity
to enjoy them without the cost.
Sean Newhouse, associate conductor of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, invited concert goers to send a text message to vote for their finale favorite.
Computers are sensible, but humans using computers are anything but.
A national newsmagazine for the gay and lesbian community has named Bloomington as its top U.S. small-town vacation destination.
Eldorado Resorts LLC, a Nevada company, has a long-running bid to take over Casino Aztar in Evansville, and the bid now appears
to be heading for approval by state regulators.
The National FFA Organization and the city of Indianapolis can celebrate the record-breaking success of the 81st National
FFA Convention, thanks to the generosity and assistance of committees, funders and citizens.
P.E. MacAllister has helped turn Indianapolis into a culturally vibrant city.
As the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway approaches,
the town of Speedway, at long last, is making an aggressive play to turn the world-famous oval into an economic engine that
runs year-round.
Professors at Indiana University’s Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Studies are conducting an analysis of new tourism
attractions in Indiana’s Orange County.
Don Welsh is quickly making a name for himself as a change agent. Though few knew what to think when Welsh announced he was
leaving Seattle to become Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association CEO, he’s shown he didn’t come here to simply
wind
down his career.
Tonic Ball — an annual fundraiser for Second Helpings — takes place the Friday before Thanksgiving, featuring 30
local bands
each playing 10-minute themed sets and local artists selling their work.
