Ticket giveaway: ‘The Illusionists’
Seven magicians take the stage Jan. 20-25 at Old National Centre. Here’s a chance to score a pair of seats.
Lou Harry
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Review: ‘Marvel Universe Live!’
Bankers Life Fieldhouse hosts a superhero mash-up stunt show. The result is somewhere between “Pow!” and “Splat!”
LOU’S VIEWS: Great A&E expectations with 15 high-hopes picks for 2015
A wordless “Peter Pan,” pianists in competition, and a musical “Idiot” among potential highlights in coming months.
DINING: Public Greens satisfies desires for sustenance, charity
The unique eatery—part of the Cafe Patachou universe—funnels all its profits to the Patachou Foundation, dedicated to feeding healthy meals to the homeless and needy.
Review: ‘The Odd Couple’
Once again, slob Oscar spars with neat freak Felix. But mugging mars Beef & Boards’ production of the Neil Simon classic.
Warhol Foundation soups up Big Car’s budget with 2-year grant
The local arts group is planning on beefing up its projects and collaborations with artists.
DINING: Newcomers kept adventurous diners busy in 2014
Just a few short years ago, I was challenged to find new restaurants to review in this column. This year, it was tough to keep up.
LOU’S VIEWS: 2014 in A&E
Orangutans, ancient arriors, a fair lady, a great bicycle race, and more offered highlights of the year in Indy-area arts and entertainment.
A&E roundup: Looking ahead to Joshua Bell, Lois Lowry…and Cereal Cinema?
“Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo” will be screened at the IMA. Yes, you read that correctly.
LOU’S VIEWS: From ‘Boyhood’ to an ape-run world, a year of cinematic bests
Also, see what films and performances made the Indiana Film Journalists Associations list for the best of 2014.
DINING:Oft-tapped space gets restaurant/bar improvement
The District Tap sets up in the former Discovery Zone/Music Mill/Brewstone spot. Start with one of 60 beers on tap and a plate of Short Rib Nachos.
LOU’S VIEWS: From ‘Boyhood’ to an ape-run world, a year of cinematic bests
Also, see what films and performances made the Indiana Film Journalists Associations list for the best of 2014.
Review: ‘Elf: The Musical’
Unlike “Ghost,” the musicality of “Elf” doesn’t feel imposed on it. Unlike “Once,” it doesn’t reconstitute and elevate its source material. Instead, "Elf: The Musical" is a pleasant, peppy, sugar-coated diversion.
A&E priority list include Dave Chappelle, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ more
The holidays are looming but that doesn't mean that every arts group or performer is going into holiday hibernation. Here are some non-shopping options.
Indianapolis Museum of Art admission charge: Where do you stand?
Now that you’ve had some time to think about it, what do you think the new policies will have on the IMA? And on you?
Museum of Art admission jumping from free to $18
The Indianapolis Museum of Art, which hasn’t charged an admission fee since 2007, will begin charging adults $18 for entry to the museum and gardens starting in April, the IMA announced Friday.
LOU’S VIEWS: Music City earns its moniker
About 36 hours in Nashville, TN, revealed a town that truly embraces the music that made it famous. And knows how to show visitors a good time.
DINING: Family parlays Fat Tuesday party into restaurant
Borel’s Cajun & Creole Cookery offers eight Cajun concoctions, seven po-boys, and a quartet of desserts. First timers are advised to try a Try Any Three combo.
A&E priority list includes a frog, a toad, an elf, more
“A Year with Frog and Toad” returns for another cycle via Actors Theatre of Indiana. Broadway series brings “Elf” to town for first time.
Arts Council creates new $100K fellowships
Initiative pushes artists and arts organizations into community development projects with an emphasis on transformation.