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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.
You-review-it Monday: First Friday and more
Were you a guest at “Mary’s Wedding” at the IRT? Experience the Vienna Vegetable Orchestra?
Interpretive naturalist helps park visitors commune with nature
Angie Manuel is an interpretive naturalist at Mounds State Park in Anderson. Many make the mistake of calling her a park ranger, but she is quick to correct them.
City’s Conrad hotel investment starts to pay off for taxpayers
The city put up $25 million for the hotel, restaurant and condo development at the corner of Washington and Illinois streets, including $3.75 million in exchange for the economic equivalent of an 8-percent stake.
DINING: Is Puerto Vallarta authentic? Maybe. Good? Yes.
Everyone now seems to have a favorite Mexican eatery—usually near one’s home or workplace.
LOU’S VIEWS: You talkin’ to me?
In more and more plays, actors are addressing the audience directly. But when does a device become a crutch?
Fishers Arts Council cranks up effort to support creative community
The Fishers Arts Council, which merged this year with the Fishers Cultural Alliance, is looking to become the suburb’s foremost arts advocate.
Indiana Live owners miss interest payment
The owners of Indiana Live racetrack and casino failed to make an interest payment due Nov. 1 on $375 million in debt, providing additional fodder for credit analysts already worried about its financial condition.