LOU’S VIEWS: In new novel, downsizing is the least of couple’s problems
Strong writing, an interesting situation, and infuriating characters lead me uncertain how I feel about “Exiles,” the new novel by Butler University’s Allison Lynn.
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Review: ‘Flashdance: The Musical’ at Clowes Hall
At times it seems like ‘Billy Elliot’ with a lobotomy, but that didn’t keep me from rooting for star Jillian Mueller.
You-review-it Monday: Lotus Fest? Art vs. Art? ‘Breaking Bad’ finale?
For me, the weekend included ‘Touchy Subjects’ at the Indianapolis Art Center and an escape into Allison Lynn’s novel ‘The Exiles.’ What about you?
DINING: Price buffers pleasure of The Alexander’s buffet
Market Table now open to the public for breakfast, lunch and brunch. Last in a month-long series of just-out-of-downtown dining reviews.
LOU’S VIEWS: Indiana Repertory Theatre finds what’s crucial in ‘The Crucible’
Plus season openering reviews for “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” at the Phoenix and NoExit’s “Big Bad Wolf.”
Review: ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’
For the Phoenix Theatre’s season opener, a solid cast effectively demonstrates how to turn a fair play into a very entertaining evening.
Top 10 most produced plays: How does Indy fare?
Theatre Communications Group has announced the list of the most-produced plays for the 2013-14 season from its 499 member theaters. Most have or will be staged here.
You-review-it Monday: Art Squared, ‘Crucible,’ more
What did you see this weekend? Symphony opening night or community day? ‘Vanya etc.’ at the Phoenix?
LOU’S VIEWS: At Eiteljorg show, honesty is the ‘West’ policy
It would be foolish to go to the Eiteljorg Museum’s “Quest for the West” show (through Oct. 6) looking for surprises. This is, after all, an invitational show focused on pleasing collectors of conservative western art who, in Indy for the show’s opening, purchase most of what’s shown.
DINING: Thirsty Scholar schools 16th Street on cafe culture
Limited menu best suited for grazing. Fourth in a month-long series of just-out-of-downtown dining reviews.
XX, XX and other A&E news nuggets
Rebecca J. Long has been upgraded from Assistant Curator to Associate Curator of European Painting and Sculputre before 1800. Brown County Playhouse will offer a trio of plays in the Fall courtesy of Chicago-based Two Pigs Productions. The selections: "Grace and Glorie," "Shipwrecked! An Entertainment" (seen a few seasons back at the […]
Heartland Film Festival leader Sparks stepping down
Jeffrey L. Sparks, who has led the Heartland Film Festival since he founded the internationally known movie event more than two decades ago, is bowing out of his leadership role, he confirmed Tuesday morning.
You-review-it Monday: Jazz Fest, Best of the West, more
The weekend included concerts all around town. Which did you get to?
‘Star Trek’ star, Broadway vet cast in Mellencamp/King ‘Ghost Brothers’
Horror musical to launch tour at IU Auditorium in, appropriately, October. Clowes Hall to follow.
Conner Prairie rolling out adults-only programming
The inaugural Prairie Plates event Sept. 20 represents a big step in the Hamilton County living history museum’s increasing effort to target grown-ups—a trend happening around the country as once-staid institutions look to expand audiences and increase revenue.
Pop Con Indy adds another event to local geek landscape
On the heels of March’s Comic Con Indy, Indiana Convention Center will host Pop Con Indy. Organizers promise a broader focus on video games and internet celebs.
You-review-it Monday: Penrod, City Ballet, Playscape, etc.
Did you get to First Friday? Try the preview event at Penrod or join the rest of us on Saturday? Chime in with your thoughts.
The IMAX goes art house with new evening series
Can small movies fly on the big, big screen? Craig Mince of the IMAX at the Indiana State Museum thinks so. “Drinking Buddies” opens Sept. 13.
LOU’S VIEWS: Larger scope for Children’s Museum’s Playscape
When an outstanding temporary exhibition opens, that’s cause for excitement. When a permanent exhibition gets an outstanding upgrade, that’s cause for celebration.