Arts

"The PETA Practical Guide to Animal Rights: Simple Acts of Kindness to Help Animals in Trouble"

Posted on July 8, 2009 by lori lovely

Although not officially a companion book to Making Kind Choices: Everyday Ways to Enhance Your Life Through Earth- and Animal-Friendly Living, this Practical Guide certainly works hand-in-hand

'Walking with Dinosaurs -- The Arena Spectacular' coming to Conseco

Posted on July 1, 2009 by NUVO Editors

"Walking with Dinosaurs -- The Arena Spectacular" is a theatrical arena show based on the award-winning BBC television series.

Art Bank remembers Dillinger

Posted on July 1, 2009 by NUVO Editors

Art Bank, 811 Massachusetts Ave., will remember Dillinger with a special First Friday "Robbing the Bank" event. Art Bank is located on the same block where Dillinger robbed a bank during his spree.

ComedySportz skews 'Cinderella'

Posted on July 1, 2009 by NUVO Editors

See Cinderella in a whole new way when ComedySportz Indianapolis presents Cinderella, Unscripted: An Adult Fairytale.

CarmelFest has it all

Posted on July 1, 2009 by NUVO Editors

The long-running CarmelFest will take place this year July 3, 12-10 p.m. and July 4, 12-10:30 p.m. at Carmel Civic Square (1 Civic Square in downtown Carmel).

Indianapolis Early Music Festival: first weekend reviewed

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Tom Aldridge

For 43 straight years, the Festival Music Society of Indiana has been running an early-music summer concert series - the longest in the U.S.

"George Rickey: A Life in Art" exhibit review

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Dan Grossman

Not unlike the wind-swaying kinetic sculptures he created in stainless steel, George Rickey swayed with the crosscurrents of artistic fashion during his career, which spanned much of the 20th century.

"New Orleans Table: Paintings by Melissa Sarat" visual art review

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Dan Grossman

In the painting that gives title to this show, you see items that you might find in a New Orleans household during Mardi Gras.

"Pure Morning" show review

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Josefa Beyer

Buoyed by the success of their sold-out comedy Adventures in Mating at last year’s Fringe Festival, Merely Players returned to Indy for one weekend to premiere a very different show.

Orkestra Projekt: "Agitate" concert review

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Brooks Frederickson

Orkestra Projekt is the freewheeling younger brother of the more "traditional" classical music ensembles. "Agitate" showed off their casual atmosphere, eclectic musical tastes and growing following.

Mark Ruschman: the exit interview

Posted on June 24, 2009 by David Hoppe

Mark Ruschman's announcement on June 12 that he was closing the fine art gallery he had operated since 1984 sent a collective shudder through the Indianapolis arts scene.

'Spider-Man' writer in Castleton

Posted on June 10, 2009 by NUVO Editors

Comics writer Roger Stern will be at the Castleton location of Downtown Comics, 5767 E. 86th St., June 17, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for a signing.

Italian Festival

Posted on June 10, 2009 by NUVO Editors

Holy Rosary’s annual Italian Street Festival, a free, two-night event where everyone is Italian, takes place at 520 Stevens St., June 12-13, 5-11 p.m.

The Nutcracker wants YOU
by David Hoppe

This just in: Auditions for The Nutcracker...

INDIANAPOLIS SCHOOL OF BALLET ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR THE NUTCRACKER
Read More

Ruschman Gallery Retospective

Posted on June 27th, 2009 1:06pm by Daniel Axler

I've been to countless openings at Mark's gallery, always great art and conversation. It will be missed... here are a few pics from openings past....

View

Indy Fringe Friday

Posted on June 27th, 2009 11:55am by Daniel Axler

Fringe Friday Comedy Night, June 26, IndyFringe Building, 719 East St. Clair Street, Indianapolis. Get your first look at 2009 IndyFringe Comedies including: Ms.

View