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Indianapolis symphony gives away old theater seats
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is taking out some 1,700 seats dating as far back as the 1930s as part of a renovation of the Hilbert Circle Theatre, with The Strand Theatre in downtown Shelbyville taking enough to redo its 377 seats.
Why I won’t be watching Stephen King’s ‘Under the Dome’ miniseries
About 20 years ago, I wrote about neighbors trapped under an impenetrable dome. No, I won’t be getting a royalty check.
You-review-it Monday: ‘Avatar’ exhibition, ‘Macbeth'(ish), and more
What did you experience on the A&E front this weekend? Opinions wanted.
This is Lou Harry’s review of NoExit’s ‘This is not Shakespeare’s Macbeth’
There’s plenty of sound and fury in this twisted take on the Scottish play.
Film fest will screen at Libertine, Tibbs Drive-in, Eiteljorg and more
Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s writing/directing debut to close Indianapolis International Film Festival in July.
Glass magic coming to end for venerable Fox Studios
Fox Studios Inc., the venerable stained glass company whose work is on display at countless churches throughout the state and even the Indiana Statehouse, is closing.
HETRICK: Mundane matters of middle-class homebuyers
The twisting, turning, maddening tale of our broken oven doesn’t quite measure up in the grand scheme of things.
LOU’S VIEWS: The Once and Farcical King rules in tuneful ‘Spamalot’
The extremely silly musical, based on ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail,’ gets an extremely satisfying local production.
Symphony conductor Urbanski, wife settle in at CityWay
The Indianapolis abode of Polish-born conductor Krzysztof Urbanski and his wife, Joanna, is nice but a bit on the small side—a 1,376-square-foot apartment inside downtown’s new CityWay development.
Review: ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’
The theatrical spin on “Monty Python & the Holy Grail” gets its extremely silly Indy regional theater debut. The result: The strongest work yet from director/producer Bob Harbin and company.
A&E priorities for June 20-26
Stuck for something to do this weekend? Start with one of Indy’s most popular festivals and consider a concert among the critters.
Win: Zoobilation Restaurant and Foodie Guide
Whether you made it to the big even this year or not, you can make recipes from Indy’s leading restaurants at home with this handy guide.
Hamilton County wants squirrels on parade
Inspired by more than 100,000 migratory squirrels that swarmed through Westfield and Fishers in the 1820s, a group of up-and-coming Hamilton County leaders is working on a public-art initiative celebrating the bushy-tailed rodents.
BENNER: Group bringing golf to the masses lands alum at U.S. Open
The First Tee is making golf accessible to kids who will benefit from the game regardless of whether they ever make the tour.
DINING:A two-handed sandwich highlights south-side menu
Third in a month-long series of D-restaurant reviews.
LOU’S VIEWS: Going for seconds at Carmel gallery walk
Carmel’s Arts & Design district has grown to represent nine galleries. It’s Second Saturday walk has grown into a popular social event.
Building for game maker Fundex set for July auction
One of the last remnants of the bankrupt game maker and distributor is set to be sold at auction next month. The parent of the company that makes the iconic Slinky bought Fundex in December.