Priority list includes farewell to Children’s Choir chief, INfusion fest, more
Also high hopes for TOTS’ “Bat Boy: The Musical” and the annual art trek through the Stutz Building.
Lou Harry
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IU Cinema and IMA add Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ to upcoming offerings
Local institutions react quickly to the death of the iconic musician with screenings of his hit 1984 film.
DINING: Carmel joins area’s ramen rage
Newcomer Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya, an appealing, comfortable chain imported from Japan for its first Indiana location, has more than just soup.
LOU’S VIEWS: Phoenix Theatre adapts Latino tales
“Leyenda” includes some marvelous visuals, including a pair of giants biggie-sized by shadow play.
Summer concert lineups revealed for Klipsch, Lawn
Bob Dylan, Miranda Lambert, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stafani and many more are visiting Indy area over the next few months. See the full list.
Priority list includes Hoosier art legend, smorgasbord of performing talent
The Indiana Historical Society’s T.C. Steele exhibition includes 43 works, some never seen by the public.
Ticket giveaway: Stutz Artists Open House
About 6,000 people visit the 400,000 square-foot former car factory that now houses the studios of over 60 artists.
DINING: Mr. Tequila’s gives Nourish location a shot
Neither haughtily gourmet nor been-there Mexican eatery, Mr. Tequila’s displays class, care and comfort you might not expect given its goofy name.
LOU’S VIEWS: Lessons learned at Philly arts fest
In a democracy, it’s easy to forget that the most interesting, mind-expanding artwork comes from the quirky sensibilities and unique life experiences of artists
Review: ‘The Book of Mormon’ at the Murat
I’m still in awe of the way the musical smartly and slyly ingratiates even its more sensitive audience members into its world and still not sure that many realize this isn’t a show that’s just about mocking Mormons.
Looking ahead to 2016-17 with Dance Kaleidoscope, IRT, IMA and more
Museum’s summer film schedule includes an “Adventures in Babysitting”/”Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” double feature.
Priority list includes ambitious originals, return of ‘Book of Mormon’
Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and the Phoenix Theatre separately stretch boundaries.
DINING: Food truck makes comfortable transition to storefront
Chef Dan’s Irvington eatery offers Louisiana- and Mississippi-inspired family recipes.
LOU’S VIEWS: Trio of exhibits reflects Children’s Museum’s range
Recently, I visited intending to write exclusively about “Alien Worlds and Androids.” Soon, though, I found my attention focused elsewhere
IRT associate artistic director Sale moving on
The Seattle Children’s Theatre has hired IBJ Forty Under 40 winner Courtney Sale.
LOU’S VIEWS: Latest Eiteljorg show plumbs depths of the Grand Canyon
Difficult to wrap your mind around when you are mere inches from its lip, it’s an even greater challenge to encapsulate in a museum show 1,700 miles away.
DINING: Indy hoagie house aims for Philly authenticity
What happens when two former Philadelphians head to Hoagies & Hops?
IBJ movie night: Win tickets to ‘Demolition’ starring Jake Gyllenhaal
Naomi Watts and Chris Cooper also star in the upcoming drama.
IMA turns to social media for exhibition input
The Indianapolis Museum of Art is using an online survey to help it make decisions about future exhibitions. The move didn’t sit well with a national arts journalist.
Priority list: Cedric the Entertainer, a magical anniversary, more
Comedy, magic and music top the list this week.