Stories tagged with "entertainment"

Oprah decides to end show after reflection by indystar

CHICAGO — Oprah Winfrey says her powerhouse daytime television show will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air. Winfrey said today that her decision to end... – Nov 20, 2009 at 11:20 AM in Entertainment

Raconteurs' Brendan Benson returns to flying solo by indystar

Brendan Benson has been making clever, emotive power pop since the mid-’90s. But it took a role with Jack White as co-leader of the Raconteurs to introduce Benson to the... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Sound Bites by indystar

For a cause: Widespread Panic’s Wednesday appearance at the Murat Theatre will benefit Gleaners Food Bank. Attendees who donate non-perishable food will be eligible to win a... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Hot Tickets by indystar

Tickets go on sale at 4:20 p.m. today for a Cheech&Chong performance scheduled Jan. 22 at the Murat Theatre, 502 N. New Jersey St. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong rose to fame as... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Curtain Call by indystar

‘Peter Pan’ aloft Footlite Musicals knows a thing or two about flying. Fruma-Sarah dive-bombed Tevye’s dream in Footlite’s production of “Fiddler on... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Critic suggests promising pictures this holiday season by indystar

What do you want for Christmas? Movie-wise, it’s gotten to the point where a good story and maybe a star or two would do. But with Hollywood feeling the financial pinch along... – Nov 19, 2009 at 11:24 PM in Entertainment

'2012' brings fame in 2009 to Chiwetel Ejiofor by indystar

London-born actor builds on past stage and screen work NEW YORK — If the world comes to an end, don’t expect Chiwetel Ejiofor to hand you a lifeline. “I’d... – Nov 18, 2009 at 4:30 PM in Entertainment

Civic Theatre moving to Carmel arts complex by Jason Thomas

In $10M deal, company will use center’s 500-seat theater as its permanent residence One of Steven Libman’s first missions as executive director of the Regional... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Music of Dylan, Led Zeppelin to rock Tonic Ball fundraiser by Jenny Elig

One night, two stages, more than 30 bands and a whole lot of art. Tonic Ball is back. Started in 2002 by Ken Honeywell, the Tonic Ball brings together bands to raise money for... – Nov 17, 2009 at 5:12 PM in Entertainment

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

Cheech & Chong to bring 'Get It Legal' to Murat by indystar

Cheech&Chong will perform Jan. 22 at the Murat Theatre as part of the comedy duo’s “Get It Legal” tour. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong rose to fame as... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

$2.8M deficit is highest ever for ISO by Jay.Harvey

Orchestra says it plans to work its way into the black without cutting programs When the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra takes the stage these days, it will carry the weight of a... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Other organizations also feeling the pinch by Cathy Kightlinger

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra isn’t alone in its financial woes. Leaders of arts organizations across the city report difficulties raising funds in the tight economy.... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Cheech & Chong to play Murat on Jan. 22 by indystar

Cheech&Chong will perform Jan. 22 at the Murat Theatre as part of the comedy duo’s “Get It Legal” tour. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong rose to fame as counterculture jesters... – Nov 16, 2009 at 5:17 PM in Entertainment

Palin talks kids, campaign on ‘Oprah’ by indystar

Following are highlights from today’s Oprah show, featuring former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Topics included her acceptance of Sen. John McCain’s... – Nov 16, 2009 at 4:43 PM in Politics & Government

Best bets by indystar

Spirit Place: A Public Conversation When: 3:30 p.m. today. Where: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St. Admission: Free. For more information, visit... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

No trophy is required for actor to enjoy his role by indystar

Like Rainn Wilson of “The Office” and Neil Patrick Harris of “How I Met Your Mother,” Kevin Dillon has been nominated for a best supporting actor Emmy the... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Tonight's Letterman show has Indy focus by Cathy Kightlinger

David Letterman will be talking about his Hoosier roots on tonight’s show. Seems Letterman (who was in Broad Ripple High School’s Class of 1965 and regularly refers to... – Nov 13, 2009 at 3:46 PM in Entertainment

Prof: End-of-times fad rises from hard times by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A Purdue University assistant professor says the recent Hollywood focus on apocalyptic movies is no surprise given the nation’s economic... – Nov 13, 2009 at 8:04 AM in Entertainment

Young 'Two and a Half Men' star is acting naturally by indystar

Is it fair that one of Hollywood’s richest and most successful young actors didn’t set out to be a performer — in fact, never took an acting class — when... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment