2014 WOMAN OF INFLUENCE: Lori Ball
Lori Ball, chief operating officer at BioStorage Technologies Inc., is also is a mentor and created and funded an endowed scholarship at Anderson University for Indiana students with financial need.
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2014 WOMAN OF INFLUENCE: Kelly Altman
Kelly Altman, founding head of school at The Oaks Academy at Brookside, says education is one of just a “few things that can truly transform a person.”
Review: Dance Kaleidoscope’s ‘Carmina Burana’…plus extras
A trio of appetizers and heartfelt applause for retiring senior dancer Liberty Harris add to the pleasures of this revival.
LOU’S VIEWS: Seeing ‘Red’ at the IRT
Factual and fictional threads weave through John Logan Tony-winning Best Play about artist Mark Rothko. The Indiana Repertory Theatre stages its local premiere
DINING: Mockable Milktooth proves itself with creative, homey fare
I’ll confess that my guest and I had some good laughs on our way to lunch at the new Fletcher Place eatery. The jibes ended quickly, though, once the food arrived.
A&E picks for the week: Dance Kaleidoscope, Magna cum Murder, more
Camp classic “Rocky Horror,” dance classic “Carmina Burana,” and who-knows-what-will-happen improv make the priority list this week. Also: A mysterious convention.
IBJ giveaway: Ann Katz Festival of Books
Win fast passes to just about any event on the schedule, including appearances by authors Annabelle Gurwitch and Hank Phillippi Ryan.
IBJ movie night: ‘Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)’
Win tickets to a sneak preview of the already acclaimed new film starring Michael Keaton.
A&E Roundup: $300k for Indy artist, ‘Fargo’ out in the cold, more
“Batman” producer to teach at IU. Phoenix playwright’s creation launching onto national play network.
A&E priority list includes Fleetwood Mac, Heartland Film Fest, more
If you are looking to experience the unexpected, try the first Art in Odd Places fest downtown.
IMA movie night: Win tickets to ‘Fury’ starring Brad Pitt
Be among the first to see the new World War II drama about a tank crew behind enemy lines.
A&E priorities include IRT’s ‘Red,’ a tap great, and Hitchcock flicks
Stuck for ideas for what to do this week? How about a play in an unusual venue? Or binge-watching classic films? Here’s a starter list with links to ticket information.
Diane Rehm, Loni Anderson to read play at Clowes Hall
Marilu Henner and Robert Foxworth also in company reading first act of Trish Vradenburg’s play “Surviving Grace.”
A&E roundup: IMOCA’s new space; NBC’s Lester Holt to help pianists
Plus, some of the stars who will be performing at the Indianapolis City Ballet’s Evening with the Stars benefit.
LOU’S VIEWS: Legislating libation at Indiana State Museum
The exhibit features artifacts, including a still, and a mini-church where an actor playing Indiana’s own Billy Sunday, who railed against “Hell’s best friend,” preaches a sermon.
Circle City Classic events, IMOCA opening, and more on A&E priority list
Got some time between Oct. 2-8? Here’s a short list of stuff to do, including a visit from a legendary Broadway choreographer.
The Interview Issue: Michael Feinstein
Michael Feinstein, the multi-platinum-selling and perpetual PBS-special star, was a surprisingly high-profile choice for artistic director of the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
The Interview Issue: Mike Cunningham
Mike Cunningham's Cunningham Group is a dominant force in Mass Ave, with Mesh, Bru Burger and, most recently, Union 50 added to the portfolio.
The Interview Issue: Tanya Bell
When Tanya Bell became Indiana Black Expo CEO in 2008, she said she would be a change agent, a tough job when running an organization with deep roots.