Review: ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’
The British everything-but-the-kitchen-sink comedy gets a local premiere courtesy of the Phoenix Theatre.
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The Interview Issue: Sasheer Zamata
Sasheer Zamata, who is still learning on the job at Saturday Night Live, says natural comedic talent will get you only so far.
DINING: New Binford Blvd. brewery doesn’t turn blind eye to food
The Blind Owl menu offers little that’s risky or unfamiliar but the food is tasty and “owler” fills of beer are available.
LOU’S VIEWS: Getting bearings at Indiana State Museum’s skateboard show
Try to wrap your head around why skateboard and rider don’t separate when both are 20 feet in the air. Imagine the calculations required to figure out how to stay on a halfpipe?
DINING: Sandwiches in good hands at Love Handle
Something wonderful is happening in Pogue’s Run thanks to a pair of expat Milwaukeeans.
DINING: At the intersection of meat and music sits Kuma’s Corner
Want to eat a massive burger while your pulse is pounded by Metallica’s greatest hits? Fountain Square has a new eatery for you.
DINING: At the intersection of meat and music sits Kuma’s Corner
Want to eat a massive burger while your pulse is pounded by Metallica’s greatest hits? Fountain Square has a new eatery for you.
LOU’S VIEWS: Children’s Museum highlights faith journeys
Combining photos with audio, video, artifacts and architectural re-creations, “National Geographic Sacred Journeys” follows the spiritual treks of four fictional young people.
2015-2016 A&E Season Preview
A seasoned arts-goer? Someone returning after a hiatus? An adventurer looking to try something new? Here are more than 125 events that could get you excited about the season.
DINING: Pub migrates from Kilkenny to Carmel
I haven’t been to Ireland. So I can’t say for sure whether Carmel’s newly opened Langton’s Irish Pub, which bills itself as an “authentic Irish pub” should feature video screens visible from nearly every seat.
LOU’S VIEWS: We interrupt this program…
Indianapolis Opera does away with printed guides; what is gained, and what’s lost?
LOU’S VIEWS: Great game hunting at Gen Con 2015
For my annual Best of Gen Con list, here are 11 tabletop games to please hobby gamers while not being too intimidating to those who haven’t stretched far beyond Apples to Apples.
DINING: Celebrity chef’s B Spot burger joint hits the mark
The proof should be on the plate, not on the signage. On an average day you won’t see Michael Symon here, except on the cover of the cookbooks at the hostess stand.
LOU’S VIEWS: Stand-ups mix it up at new Mass Ave open mic
10@10 is more of a curated variety show, with the emphasis on laughs. It’s well worth a dollar per comic.
BASILE: Singing the praises of sights in the world-class ‘Bayou City’
What U.S. city ranks fourth in population and No. 1 on the Forbes list of the fastest-growing economic powerhouses in the United States?
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.
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.
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.”