Priority list includes Songbook vocal competition, John Williams scores, the Elms, more
Michael Feinstein and company teach teens and the sounds of “Star Wars” hit Conner Prairie as music, music, music fill this week’s top picks.
Lou Harry
Articles
DINING: Your Local Deli meets meat expectations
The Irvington shop with a name that borders on an Abbott and Costello routine delivers quality sandwiches.
LOU’S VIEWS: On stage, the Simpsons survive the apocalypse
Thoughts on the Phoenix Theatre’s “Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play” and Beef & Boards’ “Smoke on the Mountain: Homecoming”
Priority list includes Summer Celebration concerts, film fest picks, James Taylor, more
Two major festivals and a legend in concert top the list this week.
Ticket giveaway: Old Crow Medicine Show
Best known for “Wagon Wheel,” the Grammy-winning band comes to the White River State Park. Want to be there?
Phoenix Theatre season to include two Tom Horan projects, a hit B’way comedy, more
And read carefully: It’s “The Book of Merman,” not “The Book of Mormon.”
DINING: Hooked on seafood at El Puerto De San Blas
There are too few quality dining places where you can comfortably stick around as long as you like without feeling some push to pack things up. I’m glad I now know about this one.
LOU’S VIEWS: Into the unknown with Indy Film Fest
In an over-marketed movie world, ignorance can be, if not blissful, at least part of the excitement. Plus, it encourages conversation in the lobby.
Priority list includes a Simpsons-sparked play at the Phoenix, lunch with the ISO, more
From the very contemporary to the downright old-timey, here are some A&E picks for the week.
DINING: A new home for gelato fits in on Virginia Avenue
I wish every ZIP code had at least one local frozen treat spot. And so it was with pleasure that I checked in at Cafe Nonna
LOU’s VIEWS: In praise of libraries
As I contemplate my summer-reading pile, I want to offer some words of appreciation for one of my favorite things about Indianapolis—its library system.
Review: Audra McDonald with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
The multi-Tony winner’s talents remain as glorious as ever—her voice as rich, her persona as warm, and her selection of material as impeccable.
Ticket giveaway: John Fogerty
Ready to play? Today? Then enter hear to win seats to see the man behind “Centerfield,” “Proud Mary,” and more.
Priority list includes the Rolling Stones, Audra McDonald, more
One of England’s greatest exports celebrates Independence Day at the greatest sports venue in the world.
REVIEW: Gregory Hancock’s ‘La Casa Azul’
For this world premiere, Hancock serves as composer, co-lyricist, costume designer, choreographer, director, and producer. Short of Bugs Bunny playing every position in “Baseball Bugs,” it’s difficult to find examples of a single artist wearing so many hats.
DINING: Altered church gets new life as brewpub
Beer tanks take over the alter at St. Joseph Brewery & Public House. And the Sweet Potato Chipotle Soup is heavenly.
LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Water Show’ at Gallery 924 offers refreshing reprieve
“The Water Show” at Gallery 924—featuring a variety of artists inspired by agua—offers a refreshing reprieve.
A&E priority list includes PopCon, an original musical, more
At Conner Prairie, the Symphony plays “Pictures at an Exhibition” while pictures are created for an exhibition.
DINING: New restaurant at 16th & Penn embraces artists
Penn & Palate features decor dominated by photographic portraits of area literary and visual art talent.
LOU’S VIEWS: At Art Center, materials are key to message
Tthe group exhibition brings together the work of 10 artists from across North America who all “push the boundaries of materials in today’s world.”