Convention center, please go green
Wouldn’t it be great to offer the new addition to the Convention Center as an example of green-building practices?
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20-story ‘Aerophare’ at White River park would change skyline
If "Aerophare" gets off the ground, downtown visitors will literally be riding up and down in a balloon, within
a 20-story, helical tower in White River State Park.
Indianapolis Star arts coverage
In Sunday’s Indianapolis Star, editor Dennis Ryerson commented on staff departures, announcing that “Talk of the Town,” Susan Guyett’s former column, will continue with another TBA writer. And that Jay Harvey will take over arts reviewing. See the story
You-review-it Monday
So did you get to one of the many Nutcrackers? Catch the first weekend of the ISO’s “Yuletide Celebration”? Experience “This Wonderful Life” at the IRT? Or go to Storytelling Arts’ presentation of Bill Harley and Carrie Newcomer?
(I did all…
Quick-notes Friday
–Let the movie awards season begin. “Slumdog Millionaire”–which IBJ A&E readers got a chance to see earlier this week (see your comments here)–was just named 2008’s Best Film by the National Board of Review. See story here.
–Another potential…
Dark day for Indy arts media
It’s a sad day for Indianapolis media and for the arts as massive layoffs gut the Indianapolis Star.
Whitney Smith: gone.
Chris Lloyd: gone.
Susan Guyett: gone.
Abe Aamidor: gone.
My thoughts and best wishes go out to these and other talented former Star writers, editors…
“Slumdog”: Your thoughts
We had a great crowd at the IBJ Night at the Movies screening of “Slumdog Millionaire.”
If you were there, let us know what you thought of the film.
Indy in January: Back to the ’50s
Break out the poodle skirts and leather jackets. Mid-January, 2009, is being taken over by the 1950s. At least, in Central Indiana it is.
Nobody planned it this way. It’s not a part of some cross-promotion. It just seems to be…
Economic slump causes ISO leaders to delay capital campaign
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s operating loss of $293,000 during the most recent fiscal year is not nearly as troubling
in the long term as the symphony’s shrinking endowment.
Conservationist awarded for his dogged pursuit to save endangered species
Through the efforts of The Indianapolis Zoo, the animal conservation world lasers in on Indianapolis every two years —
presenting
our community an opportunity to recognize and learn from a hero in science and conservation.
Lion King, Hansel & Gretel excel in music, staging and dancing
This week, a return visit is made to review “The Lion King” and a Sendak-ed “Hansel and Gretel.”
You-review-it Monday
So did you get to “A Christmas Carol Unscripted” at ComedySportz? Check out “Australia” at the multiplex? Hear Sam Harris and the Indianapolis Children’s Choir at Pike Performing Arts Center? Or just veg out in front of the TV and…
Lou’s arts thank-you list
A few things I’m thankful for:
–I’m thankful that there’s plenty of material to write about in this blog. And that it has found a loyal readership (between 350 and 900 hits a day).
–I’m thankful for the smart, insightful, fun responses…
From the blog roll: IMA, etc.
Today, I’m just going to serve as your GPS, guiding you to some interesting arts writing from my blog roll. Happy clicking.
–Recent Indy visitor Tyler Green (of IMOCA/IMCPL/IO’s “10 Things I Hate About Contemporary Art”) comments on his recent trek…
Spark your holiday spirit with IRT’s creative version of ‘Carol’
Despite its annual appearance for many years during the holidays, “A Christmas Carol” continues to be produced creatively
by fine actors, directors and designers at the Indiana Repertory Theatre.
You-review-it Monday
For me, the weekend meant two evenings at my daughter’s school musical–congrats to the whole Pike High School company of ‘Children of Eden’.
Sunday meant performances by the Indianapolis Opera and the touring company of “The Lion King.” Look for reviews…
First look: Celebration Plaza art
Installation begins Monday on the 500 Festival 50th Anniversary Legacy Art Project at Celebration Plaza in White River State Park (near where the big guitar player was last year).
So what sort of art does…
IBJ ‘Slumdog’ movie night
Okay, now that we’ve groggily made it through a pair of midnight screenings of Hollywood popcorn flicks (“Quantum of Solace” and “Twilight”), let’s change the pace a little with a serious Oscar contender…at a reasonable hour.
“Slumdog Millionaire” has not only earned rave reviews,…
Heartland’s Oscar buzz
You know how, when you’re gathered in the living room filling out you Academy Award ballot with friends and there are the inevitable jokes about nobody having any idea what the nominated documentaries are about?
Well, this year, it could be…
New art windows on Penn
Every once in a while, I’ll turn the blog over to reporter Kathleen McLaughlin, who is now covering the arts business beat for IBJ. Welcome her aboard and look for her writing here and in the print edition of IBJ.
Take…