LOU’S VIEWS: Leguizamo tries out Indy
This week, a film and theater star uses Indianapolis as a test market, Shakespeare holds a rain-soaked mob, and a somber ISO plows
through a Beatles afternoon.
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HICKS: Indiana State Fair offers fun kind of economic stimulus
The Indiana State Fair is a great treat, but there’s a lot more to it than the food and fun. In 2008, more than 859,000 folks visited the fair. According to our estimates, spending at the fair last year led to more than $63 million in total economic activity.
BENNER: No ‘new era’ for Colts as long as Manning’s here
Coach Caldwell knows that his success rides on No. 18’s taking the snaps.
Jazz Fest to be all-week affair
A weekend of jazz not enough for you? Well, then clear the week on your calendar for this week’s Indy Jazz Fest.
Yes, there will still be two days of outdoor music (Sept. 26-27 on two stages at The Lawn…
IBJ movie night: ‘Serenity’
There’s a good chance you missed “Serenity” when it first played in theaters.
The adventure from Joss Whedon (of “Buffy” fame) is one of the best reviewed science fiction films of the decade so far (88% from the top critics at
Phoenix new season announced
Today, the Phoenix Theatre announced its lineup of 2009/2010 productions which, true-to-Phoenix form, looks to take adventurous theatergoers into untested and unfamilair territory.
And it’s going to be doing it at a cheaper price. The Phoenix is dropping a regular…
You-review-it Monday
For me, it started with an early Friday visit to the ISO and the faux-Beatles at Hilbert Circle Theatre and a stop in at UA Circle Centre to catch “Aliens in the Attic” in preperation for a guest host house on WFYI’s…
ISO struck tentative Venzago deal before ouster
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Mario Venzago had reached an agreement in principle on a new contract
before the deal recently unraveled, an official with the musicians’ union said this morning.
Arts festivals feel financial pinch
Art-show organizers are getting creative to keep their events alive as they struggle to attract sponsors and participating artists.
UPDATE: Symphony seeks maestro with local presence
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is looking for a new maestro, and
CEO Simon Crookall said he wants Mario Venzago’s replacement to have more of a local presence.
BREAKING: Venzago out as symphony maestro
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is looking for a new maestro. CEO Simon Crookall announced to the symphony staff this
afternoon that Music Director Mario Venzago would
not return for the 2009-10 season.
BENNER: NCAA move keeps paying dividends for Indiana
Ten years ago this week, the National Collegiate Athletic Association opened the doors to its new headquarters in White River
State Park.
SURF THIS: Been avoiding Twitter? Time to reconsider
"Do you tweet?" The answer for you (and your business) needs to be, “Yes, I do.”
DINING: I Love Sushi feeds raw fish ardor
When we chose our review theme for August—The “I”s Have It—I jumped at the
chance to try I Love Sushi.
Venzago out as ISO maestro
Mario Venzago is out as Music Director for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. A search begins immediately for a replacement.
According to a memo sent minutes ago by Simon Crookall, ISO CEO and President, to his staff: “For a number of reasons…
LOU’S VIEWS: In ‘Smoke on the Mountain,’ Sanders family shines
This week, more smoke on the same mountain at Beef & Boards and time going slowly at the Phoenix.
Small town, budget hotels hold own in difficult economy
While the local hotel industry is being rocked by the current economy, budget hotels and those in the small towns surrounding
Indianapolis are actually seeing gains. Properties affected by the Indianapolis 500, Brickyard 400 and Big Ten Tournament
are among the losers.
Lawmakers cut state tourism office’s budget in half
Destinations throughout Indiana no longer can count on a state marketing campaign to help drive summer crowds. Lawmakers who
passed a budget during the special session at the end of June sliced the state’s annual contribution
to the Indiana Office of Tourism Management in half—from $4.8 million to $2.4 million.
Review(ish): student ‘Rent’
Commenting on a summer teen theater workshop production is akin to writing about high school plays. Friends and family constitute 95 percent of the audience, and extended applause between songs and standing ovations afterwards are a given.
So rather than offer…
Does anyone miss music mags?
Slate has an interesting piece running about the death of music magazines. Writer Jonah Weiner points to the folding of Vibe and Blender, lay-offs at Spin, and staff cuts at Rolling Stone. He further notes te notes the challenges faced in covering music…