You-review-it Monday
For me, it was a trip to New York for Broadway’s latest. How about you? What did you see on the A&E front over the weekend?
Lou Harry
Articles
LOU’s VIEWS: Print Newcomer pens poems, essays
Since her first album in 1991, I’ve been listening to Carrie Newcomer sharing her musical reflections on the ordinary, lending her rich alto to songs less interested in stories than in moments.
DINING: Indian restaurant offers twist on traditional buffet concept
The former Sushi on the Rocks location downtown now houses Haveli, a worthwhile Indian buffet with unique menu options and warm Naan delivered to your table.
Review: NoExit Performance’s ‘Middletown’
During moments when it hits its stride, “Middletown” offers the strongest combination of writing, directing and acting I’ve seen in a long time in Indy.
Ticket giveaway: Stutz Artists Open House
It’s a sure sign of spring on the Indy cultural calendar. And we’ve got two pair of passes to give away to the 20th-anniversary event.
Indianapolis Art Center head Carter Wolf to retire
“My MO is being a change agent. And that means you have to know what you need to do and know when to step aside and let somebody else come in.”
IU honors Meryl Streep—plus my favorite performances
An honorary degree and a film retrospective greet the actress April 16 in Bloomington.
You-review-it Monday
Mandy Patinkin was in the neighborhood. Cher and Pat Benatar converged on Bankers Life Fieldhouse. What did you do on the A&E front over the weekend?
Opera patrons offered trade-in for cancelled show
What to do about those tickets you had for "Albert Herring,"? Three local arts organizations have an idea.
DINING: Tow Yard Brewing hooks up beer and grub
Do such dated references as the Tonya Harding and the Sonny Crockett really belong on the menu of such a handsome new drinkery?
LOU’S VIEWS: Pulpit fiction
Three spring theater productions address the ecclesiastical. Thoughts on “The Mountaintop,” “The Christians,” and “Anything Goes.”
‘The Christians’ highlights 2014 Humana Festival
Lucas Hnath creates an original, riveting, thought-provoking drama with characters whose sincerity fuels fascinating conflict.
You-review-it Monday
Did you get to any Butler ArtsFest events? Gallery hop for IDADA’s First Friday?
Who should replace Letterman?
Now that the retirement announcement has been made, let the speculation begin.
LOU’S VIEWS: Eskenazi Hospital’s healthy dose of art
Here’s just a sampling of the work found in its halls, lobbies and waiting rooms, making a visit worthwhile even if you are in perfect health.
DINING: Hidden hospital eatery offers calm dining retreat
Café Soleil on the Eskenazi Hospital campus offers a peaceful, inexpensive lunch that transcends stereotypical hospital fare.
Review: ‘Memphis’ tour at Clowes Hall
It’s a lot like its lead character: Awkward yet oddly compelling, overflowing with both soul and cheese, and with a tendency to repeatedly state the obvious.
Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art expanding to CityWay
iMOCA adds South Street space in a partnership that includes the Alexander Hotel. September targeted for opening.
You-review-it Monday: Out-of-town edition
I was away in New York and D.C. Which means I need to hear about what I missed here in Indy.