Roundup: Colts seek local music, Zach De Pue’s new quartet, more
Plus, Indiana University’s art museum to shut down for lengthy renovations.
Lou Harry
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Priority list includes Heartland Film Festival, ‘Rocky Horror’ live
Also, the Indiana Repertory Theatre takes a mosaic-like look at local history.
DINING: Food carries the day at Punch Bowl Social
The Circle Centre newcomers isn’t just another interactive party palace.
LOU’S VIEWS: Documentaries highlight Heartland Film Festival
Real-life stories outshine fiction films at the Oct. 20-30 cinematic soiree.
Review: ‘Into the Woods’ at Beef & Boards
Beef & Boards proves that, theatrically, it’s not just interested in comfort food.
Priority list includes music of Prince, lots of Shakespeare
Plus, you can call her a one-hit-wonder, but Maria Muldaur has been exploring and creating ever since that hit.
Priority list includes Crossroads Comedy fest, a Sgt. Pepper celebration, more
Plus Beef & Boards goes “Into the Woods” for the first time.
Ticket giveaway: Haunted Hilbert
Win a pair of tickets to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Halloween fundtraiser.
DINING: New to the area, Firebirds takes familiar flight path
Handsome bar with bold lighting? Check. Big, comfortable booths? Check. Visible kitchen? Check. Food choices that require no explanation? Check.
LOU’S VIEWS: Phoenix ‘Starcatcher’ is moving in more ways than one
Plus thoughts on the IRT season opener “The Three Musketeers.”
IBJ Movie Night: Win tickets to a sneak preview of ‘The Accountant’
Math skills not required to score passes to a screening of Ben Affleck’s latest film.
Priority list includes old Hoosier gyms, new choreography, more
The week also includes appearances by pianist Lang Lang and comedian Hannibal Buress.
Museum of Contemporary Art leaving Fountain Square base
The Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art plans to move out of its headquarters gallery in the Murphy Arts Center by the end of the year to make room for an expansion of bar and music venue Hi-Fi and other building renovations.
The Interview Issue: Michael Huber
Indy Chamber President and CEO Michael Huber has found his rhythm as a founding member of the eight-piece party band Chamber Music.
The Interview Issue: Charles Venable
More than a year after the Indianapolis Museum of Art enacted an $18 general admission, membership numbers are up and CEO Charles Venable says visitors are spending more time at the museum.
A&E Roundup: Actor Brian Dennehy to be celebrated at Heartland Film Fest, more
Plus the Symphonic Choir set to play Carnegie Hall, a new competition from the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, and more.
Operatic Vonnegut: World premiere ‘Happy Birthday, Wanda June’ reviewed
Indianapolis Opera offers the first-class production a new work needs to make clear both its pleasures and its problems.
Priority list includes a swashbuckler, a big-screen wizard, more
Plus historical spoofing and a visit from one of Chicago’s finest dance companies.
LOU’S VIEWS: Stillness dominates Eiteljorg’s annual ‘Quest for the West’
Most of the work has been sold, but you can through Oct 9 when the collectors collect.
DINING: Rebar Indy rehabs downtown dive near City-County Building
Don’t let the address’ past keep you from visiting this new drinkery near the City-County Building.