Cramming for the Oscars
The Academy Awards are coming up on Sunday and, while I know the best film of the year won’t win (since “Wall*E” wasn’t even nominated), I’ll still be tuning in to root for some favorites (Go “In Bruges” for Best…
etc.
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Revisiting “Movin’ Out”
When you appreciate a musical or play a lot better the second time you see it, it’s sometimes difficult to sort out why.
It could be that the piece just grows richer on repeat viewings. It could be that the change of…
LOU’S VIEWS: Hahn for the record books
This week, emptying the notebook on recent work at the ISO, the Phoenix and the IRT.
Questioning Obama, Favre and the CIB’s $50 million
It’s the season for bailouts—banks, businesses, capital improvement boards are all standing on street corners shaking
empty Burger King cups at passing taxpayers.
DINING: Buffalo Wild Wings offers lots of flavorful sauces
I recommend diners try out crisp wings in spicy garlic and Asian zing sauces. The non-wing choices, such as pulled pork sandwiches,
are also delicious.
Orchestra lays off eight as donations, ticket sales drop
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will look to volunteers to help cover the work done by eight people who were laid off last week in a move to trim $600,000, or 2 percent, from the $29.5 million annual budget.
You-review-it Monday
For me, the weekend included the tour of “Movin’ Out” at the Murat, “Crime and Punishment” at the IRT (more on this outstanding production in next week’s print IBJ), and Michael Feinstein with the Indianapolis Symphony (see previous blog post).
Did…
Reviews: Cirque and Feinstein
There’s not enough room in my IBJ print column this week to discuss all I’m seeing this week. Plus, I wanted to get word to you on these two while they are still in town. So here’s two quick reviews:
First,…
First look: State Fair concerts
More than any other concert series, the Indiana State Fair’s is influenced as much by the atmosphere as it is by the act. Catch a slight breeze on a warm-but-not-too-hot night after a loop around the Fair with friends or…
Video: Arts funding roundtable
Got a little time? And some interest in the future of the arts in Indianapolis?
Sit back and watch IBJ’s arts funding roundtable. Your thoughts, of course, are most welcome.
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Thomas Kinkade, painter of…cars?
I’m all for populist art. But I’ll readily admit to being a bit embarrassed for the city that Thomas Kinkade, the much-collected — and much-mocked — “painter of light,” has been named the featured artist for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway…
Digital boosts local music and labels
These days, local musicians can record cheaply at home and distribute their music inexpensively, and tracks can be sent digitally to critics and bloggers.
Workplace smoking policies move backward
The bill in question seems like a long shot. It would abdicate government’s responsibility for protecting citizens’ health
and safety, and place it in the hands of individual business owners.
Arts leaders brainstorm for new funding streams
A panel convened by IBJ discusses the lack of funding dilemma and need for broad-based support in the Indianapolis arts community.
LOU’S VIEWS: Kondrat gives inspired performance in ‘Menagerie’ spoof
Playwright Christopher Durang can deliver hilarious results, but in the case of InterAction Theatre’s “Durang-O-Rama,” he
disappoints the audience with too much outrageous, exhausting behavior.
‘Two Million Minutes’ begets India and China sequels
Angel investor Bob Compton has produced a pair of sequels to his 2007 documentary film "Two Million Minutes," which examined the differences between education in the United States, India and China.
DINING: Taste of Tango delivers Argentinian food with little fanfare
The Taste of Tango offers Argentinean food in an elegant atmosphere in an old downtown building. Try the empanadas.
Approach Xscape with an open mind
I’ll go to the new Xscape arcade with a more open mind, thanks to Lou Harry’s Jan. 26 piece about it.
IMA wins key grant for lab
The Indianapolis Museum of Art is one step closer to establishing its first conservation science lab, which Conservator-in-Charge David Miller said would put the IMA on par with museums in New York, Chicago and Boston—at least in terms of technology.
You-review-it Monday
For me, the last few days included an opening at the Phoenix, a world premiere with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and finally getting around to watching “Love Actually.”
How about your weekend? Did you take in any First Friday events? Catch “Durang-O-Rama” or “To…