LOU’S VIEWS: Beyond just ‘Jingle Bells’
Christmas music maven Bryan Fonseca of the Phoenix Theatre helps spruce up your collection of holiday music
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DINING: A new dining oasis opens in Broad Ripple
After my first lunch at Sahara, I wanted to go back for dinner. And maybe for lunch the next day.
DINING: Illinois Street gets Byrned
If you’ve ordered from the window of Byrne’s Grilled Pizza’s food truck, you should have a pretty good idea what to expect at its new brick and mortar location
LOU’S VIEWS: Christmas is winning the war
If there is such a cultural battle going on, Christmas is winning. Handily.
DINING: Pining for Alpine cuisine? Try Pioneer in Fountain Square
As an anchor at a central intersection—and with a raised stage, windows overlooking the fountain and the outdoor plaza, and plenty of seating both in the dining room and at the bar—it’s clear that Pioneer is primed to help redefine Fountain Square.
Past infuses present in Eiteljorg fellowship show
The works of five selected artists are on display at the museum, which showcases western art and the works of Native Americans. Past fellowship shows have served to increase the museum’s world-class collection of Native American contemporary art. No doubt some of these pieces will find a permanent home here.
LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Hamilton’ and more brighten Broadway
Plus thoughts on “Fun Home,” “Something Rotten,” “An American in Paris,” and other productions.
DINING: City Market bistro offers twist on traditional grilled cheese
Bedecked with playful signage and a menu handwritten on butcher paper, Say Cheese adds another option to downtown lunch dining.
LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Rudy’ meets ‘Brian’s Song’ in Angelo Pizzo’s directorial debut
“My All-American” might not land a place in the pantheon of greats, but it certainly proves a spunky, engaging competitor.
LOU’S VIEWS: Prince of prints
IMA shows evolution of artist Gustave Baumann, who specialized in wood block nature prints
DINING: Subito stakes a claim on Cultural Trail
When the Subito sign went up across the street from an otherwise quiet stretch of the Cultural Trail, I expected another inconsequential lunchery. I was wrong.
DINING: Nora newcomer Big Lug Canteen overachieves
A quote from the website: “Masters of Decent. Genius in Pretty Good.” I beg to disagree.
ISO maestro Urbanski has grown, gained global plaudits
In his fifth season in Indianapolis, the Polish native not only leads the ISO, but also has conducting and guest-conducting commitments worldwide.
LOU’S VIEWS: Combining the best of indoor and outdoor festivals
The model for how to blend the two to create event magic is Bloomington’s Lotus Festival, a world-class world music festival held in late September.
DINING: Restaurant inside Market District more than stands on its own
The kitchen at Table should never run out of ingredients since it’s part of Carmel’s new mega-supermarket.
DINING: Bloomington emigre latest to tap into Mass Ave bar biz
The ground-level anchor for the new Pulliam Square apartments offers plenty of space for socializing, both inside and out on the New York Street patio.
LOU’S VIEWS: Beef & Boards’ ‘Addams Family’ production is ghoulish fun
Can a show that features a a cheerful ditty about how “Death is Just Around the Corner” still be a feel-good musical?
LOU’S VIEWS: A half-dozen from Heartland
The Heartland Film Festival gets rolling Oct. 16. Here are six picks to start your cinematic adventure.
DINING: Hearty Mexican newcomer fills Broad Ripple black hole
Luciana’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina moves into former Taverna spot.
TRY THIS: Puzzling out a new downtown attraction
For $29 a person, Escape Room locks you up for an hour with only your wits, the items in the room and your puzzle-solving skills.