Stories tagged with "Entertainmenttop"

Energy, entertainment define Cyrus juggernaut by David Lindquist

Regardless of whether Miley Cyrus has been anointed by the Disney promotional machine and foisted to stardom, she’s a dynamite concert attraction. Cyrus, who will turn 17... – Nov 17, 2009 at 1:16 AM in Entertainment

Chris Botti's crossover style lends pop to ISO by Jay.Harvey

How does a trumpeter associated with the smooth-jazz genre make his mark in appearances with symphony orchestras? “It’s a combination of a few things,” said Chris... – Nov 12, 2009 at 5:45 PM in Entertainment

Aerial assault all in good fun in Footlite's 'Pan' by Jay.Harvey

Footlite Musicals has a little bit of flying experience — Fruma-Sarah dive-bombed Tevye’s dream in “Fiddler on the Roof,” and Gabriel did his last-trump... – Nov 12, 2009 at 5:41 PM in Entertainment

Eiteljorg exhibit shows new-look works by Tj Banes

Artists show Native American pieces needn’t be limited to beads, baskets and blankets It took eight, 50-pound bags of rice to create Edward Poitras’ “Home and... – Nov 12, 2009 at 5:06 PM in Entertainment

Meat Puppets persevere through the years by David Lindquist

The Meat Puppets were punk-rock outsiders in the 1980s and grunge hitmakers in the 1990s. In the 21st century, they’re survivors. Bass player Cris Kirkwood is back in the... – Nov 12, 2009 at 4:57 PM in Entertainment

Spirit & Place festival promotes positive change by David Lindquist

The annual Spirit&Place festival is streamlined from 16 days to 10 this year, but it would be a mistake to refer to the collaborative community project as small. Forty events... – Nov 05, 2009 at 8:07 PM in Entertainment

Good times pick up where they left off by David Lindquist

When Johnny Socko traveled America during the 1990s, seven band members squeezed into a van and managed to make room for witty wordplay, musical risks and fun for the sake of... – Oct 17, 2009 at 3:39 AM in Entertainment

Swift literally embraces her fans in concert by David Lindquist

Production numbers were plentiful during Taylor Swift’s sold-out concert Thursday night at Conseco Fieldhouse, but the multi-genre star scored the biggest knockout moments by... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:47 AM in Entertainment

More movies, edgier lineup for Heartland by indystar

Schedule expands to 87 offerings over 2 weekends with international films leading the list of contenders for top prize Heartland Film Festival is turning 18, and Indiana’s... – Oct 08, 2009 at 5:14 PM in Entertainment

Carmel Community Players back on track in new home by Jay.Harvey

Carmel Community Players has had a rough road the past year, surviving a funding snafu with the city of Carmel that left the amateur theater company potentially homeless and flat... – Oct 08, 2009 at 4:47 PM in Entertainment

Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds returns to his musical roots by David Lindquist

The birth of a daughter is the biggest change in the life of Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds since he played a 2007 homecoming show at the Madame Walker Theatre Center. Peyton... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:53 AM in Entertainment

Andrew Bird delivers textured, inventive music by David Lindquist

Andrew Bird resembled a hipster professor Tuesday at the Murat Theatre, where he played violin while wearing a tie plus a sport coat of muted green and blue. The night’s... – Sep 30, 2009 at 12:51 AM in Entertainment

Wizardry ends jazz festival by Jay.Harvey

The Indy Jazz Fest bottomed out as it closed on a chilly Sunday night on the Lawn at White River State Park. But it was a good “bottoming out,” because Marcus Miller,... – Sep 28, 2009 at 1:19 AM in Entertainment

Jazz singer makes varied song set her own by Jay.Harvey

All together now: I’d like to teach the world to sing — like Claudia Acua. Well, no, not really. Individuality counts for a lot, especially in the wide world of jazz... – Sep 24, 2009 at 1:04 AM in Entertainment

Hubbard tribute will hit high notes of illustrious career by Jay.Harvey

If there’s conducting to be done, David Baker will do it. And he won’t bring his cello, the instrument he’s applied to his jazz performances for decades. Still,... – Sep 23, 2009 at 8:07 PM in Entertainment

Fall movies feature customary cast of Oscar hopefuls by indystar

The fall movie season is traditionally when studios trot out some of their best films. This fall is no different. Whether it’s Hilary Swank in the role of Amelia Earhart, or... – Sep 23, 2009 at 8:02 PM in Entertainment

'Kings' get royal treatment by indystar

Drop the words “mainstream” or “arena” into a conversation with Kings of Leon guitarist Matthew Followill, and his dismay is palpable. Point out that he and... – Sep 23, 2009 at 8:01 PM in Entertainment

'30 Rock,' 'Mad Men' lead pack again by indystar

LOS ANGELES — “Mad Men” and “30 Rock” were among the Emmy winners who successfully defended their titles at Sunday’s show, but the snappy... – Sep 21, 2009 at 12:50 AM in Entertainment

Metallica shines with old and new tunes by David Lindquist

As green and red lasers bounced throughout Conseco Fieldhouse during Metallica’s opening song Thursday night, the imagery echoed 1970s sci-fi kitsch that works so well on... – Sep 18, 2009 at 12:24 AM in Entertainment

Artists' show spotlights suburbia by indystar

From “Father Knows Best” to “Mad Men,” pop culture and those who follow it have been fascinated with well-groomed suburbia and its residents. Now, the local... – Sep 17, 2009 at 10:17 PM in Entertainment