LOU’S VIEWS: Indiana critics pick flicks for 2011
Discussions of ‘bests’ in the arts are silly … and fun. Here are my picks, and those of the Indiana Film Journalists Associations, for the best films of the year.
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LOU’S VIEWS: Yule have choices for holiday entertainment
Looking for live holiday entertainment this season? How edgy do you want it? Thoughts on No Exit’s ‘The Nutcracker,’ ISO’s ‘Yuletide Celebration,’ and ‘A Very Phoenix Xmas 6.’
LOU’S VIEWS: IMA shows are worlds apart
Three shows at the Indianapolis Museum of Art display a wide range of artistic approaches.
LOU’S VIEWS: Sandi Patty, Carrie Newcomer and more from the CD shelf
Thanksgiving, for many, is road-trip time—which also makes it a good time to give a listen to the latest discs from Indiana performers. Here’s a stack I’ve taken pleasure in over the past month.
LOU’S VIEWS: Biennial Eiteljorg show offers edgy art
In an effort to lead the field in today’s Native American art, the Eiteljorg celebrates five artists showcasing very recent work.
LOU’S VIEWS: Indianapolis Opera production takes wing
Unfamiliarity breeds appreciation at intimate double bill: “A Water Bird Talk” and “Bon Appetit!” paired at Basile Opera Center.
LOU’S VIEWS: Blood, spoof and fears
Indiana Repertory Theatre, Actors Theatre of Indiana and newcomer Acting Up mix it up.
LOU’S VIEWS: Adieu, Anderson
Are we better off, as arts patrons, then we were five years or so ago when Maxwell Anderson joined the Indianapolis Museum of Art?
LOU’S VIEWS: Exhibition on ice
When I tell you the Indiana State Museum’s exhibition “The Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition” isn’t a tactile show, don’t let that turn you off.
LOU’S VIEWS: Heartland Film Fest starter set
Having trouble picking from the more than 100 films at this year’s event? Try these critic’s picks.
LOU’S VIEWS: Urbanski renewal for Indianapolis Symphony
A new maestro sparks the ISO, plus thoughts on Indiana Repertory Theatre’s “Dracula” and Beef &Boards’ “Singin’ in the Rain.”
LOU’S VIEWS: The 2011/2012 arts season begins …
Indianapolis City Ballet’s “Evening with the Stars” and Civic’s “The Drowsy Chaperone” get things off to a great start.
LOU’S VIEWS: Verse comes to verse
Indiana-connected poets fill new book from Indiana Historical Society Press.
LOU’S VIEWS: I’ve looked at Fringe from both sides now
For me, the biggest challenge in wearing the hats of both playwright and critic was not being able to fully embrace the camaraderie of the festival,
LOU’S VIEWS: Summer movie rewind
Thoughts on “The Help,” “Crazy Stupid Love,” “The Tree of Life” and other summer releases.
LOU’S VIEWS: The best games from GenCon
For years, I’ve been telling Hoosiers that GenCon isn’t just for hard-core game geeks committed to multi-hour games of World of Warcraft or Dungeons and Dragons. For every elf-costumed, sword-wielding aficionado, there’s also someone who just likes to play games socially with friends.
LOU’S VIEWS: Playing catch-up with Indy stage productions
Reports on shows by Actors Theatre of Indiana, the Phoenix, ComedySportz, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and more.
LOU’S VIEWS: Spidey crashes, other Broadway shows soar
Thoughts on “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark,” “Catch Me If You Can,” Shakespeare in the Park, and more.
LOU’S VIEWS: Ife sculptures at IMA paint a thousand words
I love a good creation story, and the Yoruba people of the ancient city of Ife, in what is now Nigeria, have a doozy. It involves a god indulging in a bit too much palm wine, a snail-shell full of soil, a chameleon, and a chicken (with five toes).
LOU’S VIEWS: Get a jump start on Indy International Film Festival
The festival, which runs July 14-24 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, offers a diverse line-up, from mainstream films to innovative cinema.