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LOU’S VIEWS: ABBA musical gets local premiere

February 7, 2018

Reviews of Beef & Boards’ “Mamma Mia!” and Actors Theatre of Indiana’s “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”

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LOU’S VIEWS: Herron Galleries offers a mixed triptych of work

January 24, 2018

“Law and Order” set designer Michael Zansky’s towering pieces fill the Berkshire, Reese and Paul Galleries.

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LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Raisin’ rises at Indiana Rep

January 17, 2018

Classic Lorraine Hansberry play more than justifies a revival.

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LOU’S VIEWS: Intimate ‘Hedwig’ rocks on

January 10, 2018

Is it too soon to start compiling a Best of 2018 list?

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LOU’S VIEWS: The short and the short of Kurt Vonnegut

January 5, 2018

New anthology collects all his short fiction, offers insights into Indy’s leading literary light

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LOU’S VIEWS: The short and the short of Kurt Vonnegut

January 3, 2018

New anthology collects all his short fiction, offers insights into Indy’s leading literary light

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LOU’S VIEWS: ’Tis the season to be silly in Santa’s North Pole shop

December 7, 2017

Defiance Comedy’s “The North Wing” gives us a look into the working lives of elves.

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LOU’S VIEWS: Kangaroos, frogs, fauna, more fill first-time fairgrounds fest

November 30, 2017

Indiana Chinese Latern Festival joins lineup of well-lit family offerings.

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LOU’S VIEWS: At Newfields, a little light music

November 22, 2017

The grounds outside the Indianapolis Museum of Art electrify the holidays.

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DINING: Neal Brown’s latest, Stella, shines

November 16, 2017

Mediterranean magic is happening in the former Pizzology spot on Mass Ave.

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LOU’S VIEWS: Broadway roundup includes glorious musical newcomer ‘The Band’s Visit’

November 9, 2017

Plus “Come From Away,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “The Play That Goes Wrong,” “Miss Saigon” and “A Bronx Tale.”

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LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Barbecue’ sets fire to conventions

November 2, 2017

Perception-shifting comedy makes spoiler-free reviewing challenging.

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LOU’S VIEWS: Unique narrator anchors the return of John Green

October 26, 2017

In “Turtles All the Way Down,” Indy’s crown prince of young adult novels, is back in all his John Green-ness.

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LOU’S VIEWS: Poison show at the State Museum intoxicates with facts

October 19, 2017

Sometimes, the most interesting museum shows are ones involving subjects you might not have thought much about.

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LOU’S VIEWS: Paint misbehavin’

October 12, 2017

Indianapolis Museum of Art celebrates graffiti with touring show “City as Canvas”

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LOU’S VIEWS: Ten top picks from the Heartland Film Fest

October 5, 2017

No, I didn’t watch all 200-plus movies being screened at this year’s fest. But I saw enough of them to offer strong recommendations.

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LOU’S VIEWS: A trio of regional premieres help launch theater season

September 28, 2017

‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,’ ‘Fun Home’ and ‘Memphis’ show off local strengths.

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LOU’S VIEWS: Western art lures buyers

September 15, 2017

Eiteljorg’s annual “Quest for the West” show brings some of the genre’s leading commercial artists and their work to town.

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LOU’S VIEWS: Best Games of Gen Con 2017

September 1, 2017

I tested dozens of tabletop games at this year’s epic event to find the most playable ones to add to your collection.

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LOU’S VIEWS: Low-key ‘Columbus’ hits big screen

August 25, 2017

Indiana-set film may try your patience, but it has rewards. And the city looks great.

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LOU’S VIEWS: Art exhibit accentuates architecture

August 25, 2017

“Exhibit Columbus” doesn’t just park art on the streets. Instead, it features art that connects to the surroundings.

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LOU’S VIEWS: A new musical Cash-es in on the Man in Black

July 13, 2017

“Ring of Fire” features more than 30 Johnny Cash tunes in addition to a bit of biography.

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