Lou Harry
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The cultural tourist part 1: Washington, D.C.
First in an ongoing series of explorations of arts beyond Indiana borders. This time: The Kennedy Center’s “Follies” and Arena Stage’s “Ruined.”
You-review-it Monday
Did you catch the Urbanski love-fest with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra? Or Dance Kaleidoscope teaming with Cathy Morris?
Kondrat earns kudos in Chicago production of IRT’s ‘Gospel’
Indy actress earns high marks for riviting supporting performance in show that premiered at the IRT.
DINING: Sauce is boss at new north-sider Tiger Lily
With food more than a notch above your standard strip-center Asian eatery, Tiger Lily has quickly built a reputation for comfortable—if a bit loud—family dining.
LOU’S VIEWS: 2011 Field Guide to 500 Festival celebrity spotting
Even if most of them aren’t showing off any talent beyond waving from a car on the parade route, there’s no denying that celebrities visiting Indy for the 500 add a kick to the month of May. Of course, one person’s celebrity is another’s “Who’s that?”
Ticket giveaway: ‘Avenue Q’ at the Phoenix Theatre
See the grown-up puppets-and-people musical in its regional theater premiere.
DINING: Say (flaming) cheese
After a potentially disastrous fire, popular Greek eatery Santorini Greek Kitchen survives … and thrives.
LOU’S VIEWS: Home is where the art is
With the Miller House open, Columbus becomes even more of a design draw.
Ticket giveaway: Alison Krauss and Union Station
Want a pair of tickets for the upcoming concert at The Lawn?
‘In the Heights’ and other shows that passed by Indy to play IU
‘Shrek’ and ‘Young Frankenstein’ also on 11/12 schedule
Scoop: What’s up at the Palladium in 11/12?
Lineup includes Bernadette Peters (with Michael Feinstein), Sandi Patty (with Michael Feinstein), and Marvin Hamlisch (with Michael Feinstein)…plus more acts without Michael Feinstein.
LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Chicago’ razzle-dazzles at ATI’s new home
Thoughts on Actors Theatre of Indiana’s in-your-face production of the Kander and Ebb musical. Plus Butler University’s Chekhov variations.
DINING: Calculating the value of Pei Wei
Second in our month-long series of reviews of newer ethnic eateries.
Trump out as pace car driver
Claims he doesn’t have the time to fulfill his 500 duties. Anyone believe that?
New ‘Clowes Off Center’ series part of 2011/12 lineup
Esperanza Spalding, Bela Fleck and Mike Birbiglia also announced for Clowes Hall mainstage season.
Ticket giveaway: Billy Stritch at the Cabaret
Win seats at the acclaimed singer’s tribute to Mel Torme.
Dump Trump movement building momentum
In early April, I wrote about the questionable choice of Donald Trump as pace car driver. Now resistance is building against him.