DINING: East-side retro diner serves up the classics
With a fading classic car painted on the side of the building, Rock Cola 50’s Cafe looks a lot older than its 16 years. But
that’s the idea.
etc.
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LOU’S VIEWS: Rate expectations … reviewing without stars
This week, two community theater productions reinforce my decision not to give
"star" ratings.
You-review-it Monday
For me, it was a weekend primarily focused on dance–but since that dance was the recital for Village Dance Studio, where my daughter is a ten-year vet, don’t expect a review from me.
But I will say that the army of…
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Ma quande lingues coalesce, t va semblar un simplificat Angles, quam un skeptic Cambridge amico dit me que Occidental es.
Zippy “Zoomerville” launched
It’s always a challenge staging an unknown show.
It’s even more challenging to stage an untested show.
It is far more challenging to stage an untested musical.
That’s probably why you won’t find many brand new musicals being staged here in Indianapolis. Just…
‘thinmanlittlebird’ at the Library
In the print edition of IBJ this week, I offered my thoughts on Peter Shelton’s “thinmanlittlebird,” which now adorns the front of the Central Library. See story here.
Since that appeared,…
Opera voting, ICO and more
Here’s more from the looking-ahead file:
–Indianapolis Opera, which has its “Das Rheingold” collaboration with the ISO coming up on the 15th, has just anounced its 2009/2010 season.
It kicks off October 2 with Indianapolis native Angela Brown in her first…
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.
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.