Singer Michael Feinstein signs Carmel contract
The incoming head of Carmel’s new $118 million performing arts center says singer Michael Feinstein has agreed to become the
center’s artistic director.
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Director of Carmel performing arts center says venue will be ‘amazing’
Steven Libman believes he’ll have no trouble raising money for a $3 million operating budget, and says he plans to
pack the calendar with big-name acts.
LOU’S VIEWS: Trying out the games of Gen Con
This week, reviews of new games found at Gen Con and a nostalgic misfire from Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre.
Artists expanding presence in western suburbs
Several arts groups are expanding their presence in Hendricks County, undeterred by tight budgets and a perception that residents
need to travel to Indianapolis for cultural offerings.
LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Pump Boys,’ the IMA’s ‘Memory Cloud,’ and Tarantino’s latest
A musical returns with local cast intact, new lobby artwork at the IMA invites revisits, and Tarantino’s new WWII movie disappoints.
LOU’S VIEWS: Leguizamo tries out Indy
This week, a film and theater star uses Indianapolis as a test market, Shakespeare holds a rain-soaked mob, and a somber ISO plows
through a Beatles afternoon.
UPDATE: Symphony seeks maestro with local presence
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is looking for a new maestro, and
CEO Simon Crookall said he wants Mario Venzago’s replacement to have more of a local presence.
BREAKING: Venzago out as symphony maestro
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is looking for a new maestro. CEO Simon Crookall announced to the symphony staff this
afternoon that Music Director Mario Venzago would
not return for the 2009-10 season.
LOU’S VIEWS: Abe Lincoln is back at Spencer County theater
After I discovered it one summer, Lincoln Amphitheatre quickly became one of my favorite theaters in the state. Nestled
in a state park in Spencer County, the covered-but-still-outdoor theater’s anchoring attraction was a show about young
Abraham Lincoln, who spent his formative years just yards away.
LOU’S VIEWS: Must-sea Phoenix drama
This week, catching "Octopus" at the Phoenix and opening night on the Prairie.
‘Pirates’ anchored by strong performances
This week, pirates take over Indianapolis Opera, and a trio of plays isn’t the half of it at the Humana Festival of New American
Plays.
‘Stomp’ bangs; Stolen sings
Acclaimed Steven Stolen, who has sung with symphonies nationwide, shared his clear, passionate high tenor voice in a free concert — Meridian Song Project’s “All About the Bs” program.
Year in review: 10 reasons I loved my job in ’08
Traditionally, as the year winds down, critics’ thoughts tend toward "best of the year" lists. But I’m feeling the need for
a more accurate label.
‘Star’ scales back on reviewing arts events, much to promoters’ dismay
The Indianapolis Star, the state’s largest daily newspaper, has scaled back its roster
of critics in recent years — a reduction in coverage that put the onus on local arts promoters to get the word out through
other channels, such as blogs.
Lion King, Hansel & Gretel excel in music, staging and dancing
This week, a return visit is made to review “The Lion King” and a Sendak-ed “Hansel and Gretel.”
Spark your holiday spirit with IRT’s creative version of ‘Carol’
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.
Visit Museum of Art for ‘China’s Ming Dynasty Exhibit,’ and the Phoenix Theatre for political one acts
This week, low-key dynasty dynamics at the Indianapolis Museum of Art and a mismatched couple at the Phoenix Theatre.
MusicCrossroads initiative aims to draw not-for-profit performing arts groups
Indianapolis’ success at living up to its self-proclaimed status as the amateur sports capital of the world is legendary.
Now city and civic leaders are trying to build a similar hub of not-for-profit music organizations through a lower-key initiative
dubbed MusicCrossroads.
Low-key guitarist’s ‘workaholic’ approach helps Margot gain fame
Andy Fry has played in five bands in the past 10 years or so, serving in various capacities, including singer/songwriter.
He and his seven bandmates of Indianapolis-based Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s have just recorded their second album,
“Animal!”
Actor embraces ho-ho-holiday gig
Ty Stover is not your average mall Santa. From his real beard to his jolly laugh and rosy pink cheeks, he is a living, breathing
version of St. Nick.