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Review: Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers at Klipsch

Katherine Coplen — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400

On a sunny Saturday, Tom Petty brought his Heartbreakers back to Indianapolis for the first time in many years to a sold-out Klipsch Center. by Katherine Coplen Have you ever seen 24,000 people have their wish answered all at once? I have.…

Review: Art Adams at Broad Ripple Park

Michael Homan — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Musical Family Tree hosts Thee Tsunamis, Apache Dropout and the Art Adams band in Broad Ripple Park as a part of their Listen Local series. by Michael Homan Since MFT's Listen Local series are "pay what you want" events, people came by the masses to enjoy an evening of near-free musical entertainment. Food trucks were stationed next to the stage, and Upland Brewery had a truck to distribute cool beverages.…

This isn't Shakespeare's MacBeth, says NoExit

Ryan Howe — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:00:00 -0400

Experimental theater troupe NoExit is closing out its season with an adaptation of Macbeth set in a mental hospital. by Ryan Howe What if Macbeth were doomed to repeat his lines, over and over, like at PTSD-stricken soldier? That's, in a sense, the foundation for NoExit Performance's new adaptation of Macbeth, directed and conceived by Michael Burke.…

This summer at the Indianapolis Art Center

Dan Grossman — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:40:00 -0400

Dan looks at Stacey Lee Webber's sculptures made from low-denomination coins, Katie Vota's microscopic studies of plant life and Margi Weir's paintings of a collapsed Detroit. by Dan Grossman This summer the hallways and exhibition spaces of the Indianapolis Art Center are jam-packed with the work of artists using unusual materials such as tape, floor debris, and sod in their work. But perhaps the most audacious of these artists is the one looking to use your spare change.…

Review: Dos Fallopia at Phoenix Theatre

Katelyn Coyne — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:00:00 -0400

The sketch comedy duo, returning to the Phoenix after a four year absence, is often hilarious (witness their dissection of a small town's gay men's chorus). But not all the time. by Katelyn Coyne Phoenix Theater staple Dos Fallopia - a sort of Saturday Night Live for the Centrum Silver set - returns to Indy this month after a four year absence. Lisa Koch demonstrates superb musical ability lampooning Fleetwood Mac at a Lilith Fair style festival.…

Asante Children's Theatre: Star Midnight

Rita Kohn — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:00:00 -0400

Deborah Asante's wise, compassionate but biting script entertains and enlightens, presenting a case study (with high-spirited singing and dancing!) of bullying in all its forms. by Rita Kohn A lot of heart, truth and talent make Star Midnight compelling musical theatre. Deborah Asante's wise, compassionate yet biting script presents a case study of bullying, including grandmother-style put-downs: "You're beautiful, but; You're talented, but; You're smart, but; I Love you, but."…

Review: ISO Pops with Time for Three

Rita Kohn — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:40:00 -0400

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra closed out its Hilbert Circle calendar with another gutsy, virtuosic appearance by its ensemble-in-residence, this time in a pops setting. by Rita Kohn Amazing arrangements of pops merged with classics closed ISO's turbulent season to thunderous applause last weekend, with Time For Three and the ISO players under principal pops conductor Jack Everly delivering non-stop, gutsy virtuosity.Though unnamed in the printed program, some in the audience suspected ISO impresario Ty Johnson had a hand in shaping the eclectic concert, replete with a psychedelic setting and mood lighting. With some eighteen different numbers brilliantly arranged and delightfully delivered as a continuous flow of emotional energy, highlighting only a few is likely to bring a reader or two to question choice.…

Movie review: The East

Ed Johnson-Ott — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:30:00 -0400

About an affinity group dedicated to avenging corporate crimes, The East effectively details the personal side of characters who might be otherwise dismissed as goofballs. by Ed Johnson-Ott The East is a thriller about a female agent infiltrating a group of eco-activists/eco-terrorists - depending on your point of view - that operates much like a cult and has a severe "eye for an eye" philosophy towards corporate offenders. While the spy story propels the independent film, the focus is on the ramifications of the group's actions and the emotional journey of the agent.…

Uneven ethics enforcement yields pessimism

Lesley Weidenbener — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:00:00 -0400

I've always been a little skeptical about whether so-called cooling off periods are an effective way to prevent public officials from using their government positions to help companies they might later go to work for.

Some may think I'm naïve.…

Movie review: This Is the End

Ed Johnson-Ott — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:00:00 -0400

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's Apocalypse comedy is snarky, juvenile, self-serving and, when you least expect it, surprisingly sweet without betraying its feisty nature. by Ed Johnson-Ott Be nice. Be honest.…

ACLU challenges state on Medicaid changes

The Statehouse File — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:00:00 -0400

The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has filed suit against the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration over changes to two of the agency's Medicaid waiver programs. by The Statehouse File By MEGAN BANTA The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has filed suit against the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration over changes to two of the agency's Medicaid waiver programs.…

Midwives free to practice in Indiana

The Statehouse File — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Indiana will become the 28th state to legalize and regulate midwifery when a new law goes into effect July 1. by The Statehouse File By Sandie Love Indiana will become the 28th state to legalize and regulate midwifery when a new law goes into effect July 1. Until now, it has been illegal for midwives to practice in Indiana unless they were certified-nurse midwives licensed by the state.…

Slideshow: Rogue Wave, Caveman at Radio Radio.

Kristen Pugh — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:00:00 -0400

Rogue Wave, Caveman at Radio Radio on Sunday, June 16. by Kristen Pugh

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Slideshow: Walk Urban Indy

Stephanie Duncan — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:00:00 -0400

Walk Urban Indy started their first organized walk in the Watson-McCord neighborhood on Saturday, June 15. by Stephanie Duncan

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Broad Ripple farewell

David Hoppe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:26:00 -0400

We sold our house yesterday.Houses are sold every day. Some folks do it as a kind of pastime.…

Tale of two kidneys: A love story

Ed Wenck — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:00:00 -0400

Listen: Karen Irwin's kidney has come unstuck in Karen Irwin. It's now stuck in the dude she's dating. by Ed Wenck On May 8, 2013, a woman named Karen Irwin posted a picture of her kidney on Facebook. Not an X-ray.…

Review: Calexico at The Vogue

Ben Smith — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Rest assured, veteran mood masters Calexico are still on point and they're versatile as ever. by Ben Smith Indie rock veterans Calexico prove once again they haven't suffered the fate of some of their contemporaries: for one, they're still touring, but more than that, they're performances are as dynamic as ever. For evidence, you may note the sheer quantity of instruments they managed to pack into the limited space on The Vogue's stage last night - the pedal steels, the vibraphone, trumpets, maracas, guitars, upright bass, you get the picture, the list goes on.…

Education accountability is a burden to be shared by all involved

John Krull — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:21:00 -0400

By John Krull

It appears that we're about to have another circular debate about the "a" word in Indiana education circles.

Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz set off this round Monday when, during an announcement about her plans to bring in a third party to investigate the impact on students of this past spring's ISTEP meltdown, she also took a few shots at high stakes testing.

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Commentary: Test questions for Glenda Ritz

Cam Savage — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:48:00 -0400

By Cam Savage

Indiana's Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz has made no secret of her disdain for what she calls "high stakes testing" and is currently investigating problems that occurred with the 2013 ISTEP+ exam across the state.

With all the talk of testing as we near the midway point of her first year in office, here a few test questions of interest to Hoosiers for Superintendent Ritz.

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Lafayette Sq restaurant owners tell their tales

Kristin Wright — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:15:00 -0400

The owners of Saigon, Abyssinia, Guatelinda, Spice Nation and other Lafayette Square international restaurants will share their stories (and food) at Big Car on June 15. by Kristin Wright On June 15 restaurant owners from the Lafayette Square area will share their firsthand stories and delicious international cuisine at Big Car Service Center. The event, Tasting Success, will feature restaurants such as Abyssinia, Guatelinda, Saigon, India Palace, and Spice Nation, among others.…

Have you seen me: A First Friday roundup

NUVO Editors — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:30:00 -0400

Including stops at iMOCA (fake fliers!), the Stutz (fake cakes!) Primary Gallery (teen girls!) and the Conrad (sparkly Native Americans!). by NUVO Editors Heather Stamenov: TA-DA! Primary Gallery through June 20 ★★★★1/2 Take one glance at Stamenov's large-scale oil paintings and you'll see why she was a shoo-in for the Stutz Residency program this year.…

2013 Indianapolis Colts Mini Camp

TJ Foreman — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400

A Colts Mini Camp was held at Lucas Oil Stadium over the past three day, June 11-14. It Allowed for the fans to interact with the players and have some football fun.

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Rush Hour Alarm

Katelyn Coyne — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:27:00 -0400

Thursday, June 13

I did not ride my bike to work today.…

IN Supreme Court to hear arguments in Rockport gas plant case

The Statehouse File — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:30:00 -0400

The Indiana Supreme Court will hear arguments Sept. 5 in the case of the proposed coal-to-natural-gas plant proposed for Rockport. by The Statehouse File By Megan Banta The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Sept. 5 in the case of the proposed $2.8 billion coal-to-natural-gas plant proposed for Rockport. The five-member state high court announced its decision to take up the case last week and released the date for arguments on Thursday.…

Calexico: A band on the border

Katherine Coplen — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:50:00 -0400

John Convertino and Joey Burns grew up on opposite sides of the country, but settled together in the middle of the Southwest. There, in Tucson, they formed Calexico, a Tejano alt-country band that is deeply grounded in the sounds of the South.…