LOU’S VIEWS: Booking art on the library’s pedestals
This week, new artwork in front of the Central Library, and a Pulitzer-winning
play at IRT.
Arts & Entertainment
Articles
Swine of the times: An epidemic like no other
Why discuss the swine flu in a Web column? Well, with information regarding the current situation changing on a daily, even hourly,
basis, the Centers for Disease Control is working hard to keep people informed, including "broadcasting" updates via Twitter.
City built on leadership, cooperation is in danger
No matter how the Capital Improvement Board funding mess plays out, we’re left with resentment coming from all directions
and an unprecedented splintering of the long-standing bipartisan cooperation that helped propel our city forward.
You-review-it Monday
Yes, I know, you ran the Mini. But what else did you do this weekend?
Anybody else catch “Miss Saigon” at Footlite or “Twentieth Century” at Civic? Or find your way into one of the sneak previews of the new “Star…
Nagler resigns from iMOCA
Kathy Nagler has resigned as executive director of the Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art to “pursue personal passions and spend more time with her family.” She had been with the organization for three years.
iMOCA curator Christopher West will serve as…
DINING: Granite City is a chain champion
People will always make the case that Indianapolis doesn’t need any more chain or franchised restaurants. I understand the
big-picture argument. I understand the desire for a greater regional culinary identity and the wish for a more adventurous
restaurant clientele. To be honest, though, a good meal can temporarily dismantle my regional pride.
Sondheim spoken here
Missed the Stephen Sondheim/Scott Simon chat that occurred on the stage at IU Auditorium last night? Sorry to hear that. It’s not the same thing as being there, but I’ll empty the notebook for those who weren’t part of the sizable crowd…
INtake/Indy.com/Metromix
The free Thursday off-shoot of the Indianapolis Star is once again going through a name change.
An editorial in today’s edition of indy.com says that, in the renamed and redesigned Metromix, “we’ll be hitting the topics you asked us to feature…
Reviews: ‘Chitty,’ Patti, etc.
A few quick reviews that couldn’t fit into the print IBJ:
–If you liked the chandelier in “Phantom of the Opera,” and the helicopter in “Miss Saigon,” you may love the title car in “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” which is parked…
Audiences behaving badly
It happened again on Sunday.
During an intensely delicate — and totally silent — moment in the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production of “Rabbit Hole,” an audience member opted to unwrap a piece of candy. Not a get-it-over-with unwrapping, this process took…
More schedule scoops
–Among the performers slated for the yet-to-be-announced 2009/10 Clowes Hall series of concerts: Jazz artist Joshua Redman on Sept. 19, Ballet Hispanico on Oct. 10, a big name country artist and former CMA Male Vocalist of the Year on Nov….
Redefining community in virtual and political reality
Last week, I made a presentation about social media to several hundred people at a Carmel Chamber of Commerce luncheon. We talked about Facebook and Twitter, YouTube and Flickr, LinkedIn, blogging and more. I didn’t answer the "how-to" question. I answered the "whether-to" question. With some important cautions, my answer was "yes."
Will local paper keep covering your favorite team?
As a (former full-time) ink-stained wretch, witnessing the demise of the daily newspaper is heartbreaking.
I can’t imagine a day without the "morning miracle" in my hands over a cup of coffee.
You-review-it Monday
Thanks to all those who came to the pre-show discussion at the Patti LuPone concert. I was honored to host it and share the time with you. I hope to write more about later–and fill you in on next year’s…
IBJ Movie Night: “Girlfriends Past”
In the mood for a free chick flick? Want to join us for a screening of the upcoming romantic comedy “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past” April 29 at AMC Castleton?
Just leave a comment here…
Want to see Sondheim?
On Thursday, April 30, Stephen Sondheim will be discussing his career in an on-stage interview with NPR’s Scott Simon at IU Auditorium in Bloomington.
Yes, it’s the same Stephen Sondheim who wrote…
Cultural road tripping
I spent a fair amount of yesterday at a meeting with representatives of tourism departments from around the state. Each touted his or her region’s attractions–from Lincoln Amphitheatre (back in action this year) to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo,…
‘Spotlight,’ the rally, and optimism
Times are tough, no question about it. But four events over the last few days conspired to put me in an optimistic mood about the future of the arts in Indy.
That feeling may pass, but for today–inspired by last night’s Spotlight…
Indy Gen-X group to tout city to out-of-town recruits
IndyHub, the city’s young professionals network, will launch a new Web site, circlingthecity.com, to pique the interest of out-of-towners who are being recruited by local companies.
General Assembly is shame of Indiana
When we read that all the Democrats in the House voted against all the Republicans in the House on a given issue, we know independence has been cruelly killed by the leadership of each party. The same applies to the Senate.