LOU’S VIEWS: Marching to the movies with ‘Beauty,’ ‘Kong,’ more
A batch of interesting fantasy films have crept into the cineplexes in the often-shallow, post-Oscar/pre-Memorial Day period.
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Carole King musical highlights upcoming Broadway in Indy series
Here’s what’s coming to Clowes and the Murat. And what’s not.
Priority list includes jazz legend’s final tour, ‘Birdman Live,’ more
Also, “King Charles III” has its area debut via Cardinal Stage in Bloomington.
Review: Judy Kuhn at the Cabaret
The star of “Fun Home,” “Chess” and Disney’s “Pocahontas” passed on the familiar, instead focusing on a royal family of theater music.
DINING: In the heart of Broad Ripple, The Vanguard vies for attention
If you’ve been in Indy long, you should know exactly where I’m talking about when I say The Vanguard is above The Casba Bar.
LOU’S VIEWS: Dog days at the Eiteljorg
The biggest downside to “Dogs: Faithful and True&rdquo is that you can’t bring your own pup to it.
Priority list includes ‘Rock of Ages,” natural disasters, more
Plus, at sea with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Review: The ISO’s ‘An American in Paris’
Live accompaniment upgrades an overrated Oscar winner.
Roundup: IRT, ISO reveal season lineups; theatrical name change; dogs at IU
Indiana Repertory Theatre will open season with “Curious Incident.” The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra schedule includes Audra McDonald, Joshua Bell and Renee Fleming.
DINING: Louisville poultry purveyor turns up heat on 96th Street
Hot Chicken, a Southern treat, dominates the menu at this newcomer.
LOU’S VIEWS: Children’s Museum reclaims circus joy
“Circus … Starring YOU” offers a three-ring fantasy of circus life with just enough well-integrated physics lessons.
Review: ‘Jersey Boys’ national tour
My eyes didn’t exactly adore the latest tour of the Four Seasons musical. But it’s still solidly entertaining.
Ticket giveaway: Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s ‘Elijah’
The packed stage includes the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Indianapolis Children’s Choir, and guest soloists.
Priority list includes Steve Martin’s return, Eitlejorg goes to the dogs, more
Plus it’s time again for IDADA’s First Friday gallery openings.
Oscar balloting in the ‘Blah Blah Land’ year
Once again, Hollywood presents its employee recognition program. Here are my predictions and my picks for the big prizes.
DINING: Noble Roman’s redo includes craft pizza and local beer
I can’t recall ever paying this much attention to a Noble Roman’s pizza. That says something about the success of the makeover.
LOU’S VIEWS: Student work shines, challenges at Art Center
The Student Invitational includes work from the Herron School of Art, Notre Dame, and more.
Symphony announces Prairie lineup, including Beethoven, Beach Boys
Tribute nights dominate this year’s lineup, with celebrations of the Eagles, Michael Jackson, more.
Priority list includes Lily & Madeleine, ‘Extreme Weather,’ more
Plus an in-progress Jack the Ripper musical and a twist on dinner theater from NoExit Performance.
DINING REVIEW: Craft goes beyond beer at pub near Keystone at the Crossing
Craft Street Restaurant & Bar has turned an oft-turned-over spot on 82nd Street into an upgraded neighborhood bar with potential.