Would ‘Spider-man’ be your first Broadway musical choice?
The high-tech Julie Taymor/Bono superhero show scores national attention while “Scottsboro Boys announced closing after only six weeks.
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You-review-it Monday: Holiday weekend 1
The holiday shows began to take over the performing arts scene this weekend? Did you see “A Christmas Carol”? “A Very Phoenix Xmas”?
Senior staffer settles retaliation lawsuit with IMA
A longtime senior manager at the Indianapolis Museum of Art has retired—the result of a settlement in a retaliation lawsuit she filed earlier this month.
BENNER: Here’s my unpopular recommendation: Keep Lynch
In defense of the indefensible: Yes, I still support the man.
DINING: Are you ready for Teddy’s? Best of luck finding it
Last in our month-long series of double-letter restaurant reviews. This week: Teddy’s Burger Joint.
LOU’S VIEWS: Art-felt thanks
The ISO opened with "A Thanksgiving Overture" — which inspired me to offer my thoughts on what I'm thankful for in the world of Indianapolis arts.
Palladium draws staff from Indy arts organizations, venues
Indianapolis Symphony, Clowes Hall are among those that have experienced defections.
Ticket giveaway: “It’s a Wonderful Life”
What are the holidays without the Jimmy Stewart classic? And it’s even better on the big screen.
HETRICK: Let’s make Thanksgiving more than a prayer
What are you thankful for this holiday season?
LOU’S VIEWS: Joyful ‘Noise!’ in Fountain Square
Thoughts on the Noise! cabaret, Bands of America’s Grand National Championships, and Blue Man Group.
DINING: Let ‘er Ripple at new eatery
After initial glitch, our meal at The Ripple Inn eatery proved excellent.
‘Pure Prine’ company road tripping to Madison
Musical featuring John Prine tunes moves beyond the Phoenix.
You-review-it Monday: Bands of America, Blue Man Group, etc.
Marching bands filled Lucas Oil Stadium. Blue men visited Clowes. What did you do this weekend?
DINING: Mississippi Belle offers food that’s fried and true
When it comes to old-school eateries, Mississippi Belle goes to the head of the class. There’s nothing pretentious about this understated, strip-mall storefront just west of Keystone Avenue.
LOU’S VIEW: Getting it just right isn’t easy
This week, I felt a little like Goldilocks visiting the bear cottage—only in my search of things that were just right, I found everything to be too something or other.
STYLE: Studio AMF jewelry business continues to grow
Local design junkies know a Studio AMF piece by its painstakingly finished woodwork embedded with specks of sterling silver. That type of branding is difficult to achieve without using a giant logo, and Allison Ford is one of few, if not the only, local designers to pull it off.
Film buff alert: First look at new IU Cinema opening in January.
Movie house–featuring mostly free classics, foreign films, and more–aims to be “best university theater in the country.”
Ticket giveaway: KT Tunstall or Zappa Plays Zappa
Take your pick from two Vogue shows if you are randomly drawn in this week’s contest.
From the blog roll: ticket discounting, Conan and more
It's been a little while since I pointed you toward some highlights from the blog roll. Here, A&E interested parties, are some of the subject that the web is chattering about.
Dealer Expo returning to Indianapolis through 2016
Massive powersports trade show Dealer Expo has committed to keep its annual event in Indianapolis through at least 2016—extending its stay by five years.