- Issue Archive for
- Feb 6-12, 2013
- Vol. 24, No. 42
News
Levee Loquacity
Catch a glimpse of open government in action on Feb. 7 at an open house on the latest phase of levee work in the Indianapolis North Flood Damage Reduction Project.
Mass Transit Action
Indiana Citizens' Alliance for Transit asks all in support of modernized mass transit in Indy to join them at the Statehouse for a Transit Day rally next Wednesday, Feb. 13.
Forgiveness School
Thumbs up for genocide survivors working to promote forgiveness as a means to global conflict resoluton. For one survivor of the Rwandan genocide, forgiveness enabled him to reconnect with his humanity.
Happy Birthday, Indiana Youth Group
For twenty-five years, IYG has been providing a safe haven for LGBTQ youth.
Chemicals linked to obesity in black children
An NYU study shows a connection between phthalates, which are used in shampoos and lotions, and obesity in African-American children.
Feds to publicize drug and device company payments to doctors next year
After years of anticipation, all of the nation's drug and medical device makers must soon begin publicly reporting payments they make to U.S. physicians.
Keep America Beautiful honors David Forsell
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful's president was given an award at the organization's national conference in January.
Unemployment fund deficit nears $2 billion
Some of the state's belt-tightening measures surprised workers dependent on benefits during perennial layoff periods. Worker-rights advocates suggest lawmakers should ask companies better support the state's unemployment fund.
Considering Roe v. Wade over lunch
Today at lunch, I took in an ACLU "First Wednesdays" panel discussion ("smart, civil and only 50 minutes ...") using this year's 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade to explore the significance of the landmark decision through a contemporary, Hoosier lens.
Lawmakers debate Sunday alcohol sales
The House Public Policy Committee heard hours of conflicting testimony Wednesday on legislation to permit retail sales of alcohol on Sundays.
Gas companies urge Rockport for change
A coalition of natural gas companies is calling on their customers for help - and now an alliance of citizens group is jumping into the fray as well.
LGBTQ community celebrates HJ6 delay
Equal rights advocates express relief that lawmakers are not pressing immediate action on the proposed amendment to Indiana Constitution to discriminate against gays.
State of Judiciary by the numbers
Chief Justice Brent Dickson covered a lot of territory in his first State of the Judiciary Address. But some of the numbers jumped out at us.
Lightning Talks: Kerwin Olson, CAC
In an effort to unclog the bottleneck that prevents so many stories from reaching a broader audience, we are unleashing a new feature: NUVO Lightning Talks. Our first subject: Kerwin Olson of Citizens Action Coalition.
One Billion Rising in Indy
Activists around the world - including several in Indianapolis - will take to the streets Feb. 14, embracing the transformative power of dance with the One Billion Rising movement.
Ritz demands more money for schools
"The restoration of the prior cuts during the economic recession to K-12 education would be a significant step in the right direction."
Arts + Entertainment
ComedySportz celebrates 20 years in Indy
Improv comedy venue ComedySportz, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary Sat. at the Athenaeum, has been a Mass Ave destination since before Mass Ave was cool.
Review: Last Call in the City of Bridges
UIndy prof Salvatore Pane's debut novel is a remarkably funny take on a bleak generation limping on the crutches of pop culture and social media.
The saga of the three (former) apprentices
In a follow-up to last week's cover story on tattoo artist Conan Lea, we check in with the owners of Firefly Tattoo Collective, all of whom apprenticed under Lea.
Review: When Vaudeville Came To Joplin
Will 19-year-old Adella go off with the dashing vaudeville actor or marry safe and stick around her hometown of Joplin? Only novelist Cynthia S. Gillard can say.
Review: The Musical of Musicals: The Musical!
Fiesty, sassy piano player Brent E. Marty stands apart from the rest of the cast in Actors Theatre of Indiana's send-up of musical theater.
Review: Butterflies of Indiana: A Field Guide
500 color photographs and mountains of prose describe Indiana's almost 150 species of butterflies. Perfect for Valentine's Day unless your partner hates life and beauty.
Review: Next to Normal at Phoenix Theatre
Kudos to the Phoenix for bringing to town another show fresh off Broadway, but director Bryan Fonseca could've done a better job in plumbing the book's emotional depths.
Review: The Permaculture Handbook
Bloomington-based author Peter Bane spells out the basics of resilience, recovery and restoration in a hefty guide to surviving the eco-Apocalypse.
Landscape: Structural, Ethereal at the Stutz
Photographers Wug Laku and Ginny Taylor Rosner and artist Marna Shopoff offer different approaches to landscape in the first show at Stutz under a new curator.
Review: Al Sur de la Frontera
Highlights from a showcase for work by or about Latinos include Pac Racru's figurative portraits and Elizabeth Guipe Hall's encaustic work using photos of the Zapotec people.
Review: 2013 Oscar Nominated Short Films
Ed reviews this year's Oscar nominees for best live action short and best animated short, which begin screening Friday at Landmark Keystone Arts.
Review: Black Light at the Harrison
A showcase for Indy's African-American artists includes a generous sampling of oil paintings by Courtland Blade and Mike Graves's 'Sister Soul' portrait series.
Review: C. Thomas Lewis's From Now On
Lewis's collection of video installations at Gallery 924 doesn't teach anything new about climate change, but it does raise some intriguing questions.
Review: Cool Night, Cool Songs
Steven Stolen sings a wide-ranging program including Benjamin Britten's take on Auden's "Tell Me the Truth About Love" and a medley of American folk songs.
Review: IU Opera's Xerxes in Bloomington
Fine singing, excellent playing and zestful choreography characterize IU Opera's take on Handel's 1738 opera. Performances remain Feb. 8 and 9.
Movie Review: A Royal Affair
Ed isn't usually a fan of costume dramas, but "A Royal Affair" won him over with its clear, crisp, interesting story.
Klosterman visits Butler, ponders Metallica lyrics
Chuck Klosterman kicked off Butler's spring Visiting Writers slate by reading for the first time from his upcoming collection, 'I Wear the Black Hat.'
Slideshow: 5X5 at Big Car Service Center
Craig Mince and Indy Film Fest won a $10,000 grant for their Roving Cinema series at the first 5X5, a new idea-pitching event along the lines of Pecha Kucha.
Music
Ken Stringfellow brings solo show to Indy
The founder of The Posies says his solo show is "the best thing I do". We will see him in Indianapolis on February 11.
Frontier Ruckus' Matthew Milia on nostalgia
"Something about just having volumes of other people's verbosity just comforts me. Having those objects to me is inspiring. The history of art and creations and people's creativity"
Soundcheck: Dark Star Orchestra in Bloomington tonight
Dark Star Orchestra will perform tonight at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater in Bloomington. We spoke with drummer Rob Koritz.
Dark and twisty: Tesla Armada's relentless march
"both Wallace and guitarist Luke Pollock play much of their parts with a tapping technique, in which a string is fretted and vibrated in one motion instead of the traditional way of fretting it with one hand and picking it with the other."
A new 'Manifestra': Erin McKeown's Internet activism
Erin McKeown will perform at the Irving Saturday.
Review: Pete Calacci's 'The Other Side'
Pete Calacci's The Other Side is an homage to the rock'n'roll of days gone by.
Slideshow: Lily and Madeleine at DO317
Lily and Madeleine rocked a sold-out early show in the DO317 Lounge; after a whirlwind few weeks, the sister duo lived up to the online hype with a delicate, natural performance.
Slideshow: XRA and Flannegraph showcase at LUNA
Two favorite local labels, Crossroads of America and Flannelgraph Records, presented a showcase of bands at LUNA Music on Sunday, February 10.
Slideshow: Erin McKeown, Jenn Grant at The Irving
Internet activist and musician Erin McKeown performed at The Irving on Saturday as part of the tour for new album Manifestra.
Review: Verdant Vera, Shelby County Sinners, Modoc
Rachel reviews the sold out show last Friday at Radio Radio.
Review: Erin McKeown at The Irving
Ever seen someone sing backwards? Read on for more details.
Menomena brings love to The Bishop
Menomena talks about the new record, balanced songwriting, Fleetwood Mac and cocaine.
Street Team
Slideshow: NRG Looking For Love In Alderaan Places
The NUVO Street Team stopped by another NRG bout where the Naptown Tornado Sirens took on the Bleeding Heartland Rollergirls.
Food + Drink
Dr. Vine and the 'Curious World of Wine'
Purdue professor emeritus Richard Vine, whose new book gathers together wine history and gossip from over the ages, helped many an Indiana winery to get its feet.
Voices
PRIME takes EDM back to the undergound
PRIME is a monthly electronic music event founded by a collective of Indianapolis DJs called 317Techno.
The cost of cool: guns and cigarettes
The story of our cultural love affair and eventual falling out with cigarettes has come up during the recent quarrel over what to do about gun violence.
Perspectives in Education: John Harris Loflin
The idea IPS is broken and needs fixing leaves unchallenged facts showing wealthier communities have better educational opportunities than low-income.
The Best Argument for School Choice
Complaining about charters "taking" money from traditional schools is like McDonald's complaining about Burger King taking their customers. No one owns anything.
Gadfly: Groundhog Day crisis
Wayne Bertsch's weekly Gadfly column shines a humorous light on the news.
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Haiku News
This week's important stories told to you in 17 syllables. On this week's docket: indelible, horrific memories.
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Thought Bite
Andy Jacobs, D-Ind., who served in Congress from 1965-1997, continues to challenge Hoosiers with his weekly mental joyride, a thought bite.
Thanks to fans and foes
Since the announcement I was leaving Indianapolis appeared in NUVO and in a story on indystar.com last week, I've been flooded with emails, text messages and Facebook posts.
Commuter Essays: Phil Perry
As a bike commuter, Perry shares an experience that helped him appreciate his role as a cyclist all the more.
A shift in my bicycle life
Katelyn notes a subtle but important shift in her bicycle life. Change is good.
Barfly: The Koffin Cats
The Koffin Kats play a sped-up, punked-up form of rockabilly that sounds like a meth addict's version of The Stray Cats.
Barfly: The Please Please Me
The Please Please Me will perform with Kaleidostars this weekend.
Pence asserts state can't afford to fall behind
Pence has argued for months that cutting the individual income tax provides money to small business owners for growth.
The Simons Need to Step Up
When it comes to confronting out-of-control teens Downtown, it seems the Simons are more concerned about themselves than they are about the city.
