Stories tagged with "entertainment"
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Jackson movie called ‘musical mosaic’
The Michael Jackson film is called “This Is It,” but the question for fans is: What is it? There have been no advance previews, leaving ticket buyers guessing about what they’ll...
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Pianist showcases skill, experience
The American Pianists Association revived the solo piano recital here in a big way Sunday at the University of Indianapolis. Its 30th-anniversary label of “Grand...
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Popular youth novel comes to life with moving story on IRT stage
Imagine a society without conflict, divorce, poverty or inequality. Sounds great, right? But this sometime-in-the-future land also lacks color, music and animals. Romantic love and...
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It's no act for them to play a couple
When Jennifer and Robert Johansen take the stage in Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production of “The Giver,” it will be their 13th play together and their fifth at...
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Q&A with Mijiza Soyini: storyteller, artist, dancer, writer
Sitting in front of one of her paintings titled “Open Door,” Mijiza Soyini offers a dramatic monologue depicting the abuse she endured as a child. Her words spew forth...
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ISO's new star has great pipes
Quality of orchestra’s performance matches that of restored Wurlitzer Before a note had been played in the first of two Classical Series concerts this weekend at Hilbert...
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Today's Heartland Film Festival schedule
Special Event Closing night event: “The Horse Boy” 7 p.m., Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St. Question-and-answer session with director...
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Gary closer to Jackson museum?
GARY, Ind. — Gary officials hope an announcement in Las Vegas next week means good news for the city’s efforts to create a museum honoring native son Michael Jackson....
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'Elephant Man' calls for physical and vocal distortions
It doesn’t seem like an alluring choice for a comeback, but Chris Goldfarb has nurtured a desire to play the title role in “The Elephant Man” for a long time....
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Purdue collection awaits Earhart movie fans
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A new movie about aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart could spur renewed interest in Purdue University’s big collection of memorabilia about her...
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Film showcases the efforts of youths to pursue success
‘Ten9Eight: Shoot for the Moon’ High school dropout rates in the United States are staggeringly high, but entrepreneurs and educators have noticed that students stay in...
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Sparse 'Lear' is quite powerful
If theater with overarching concepts and snazzy production values strikes you as tiresome now and then, you may well find Actors From the London Stage’s presentation of...
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3 rap groups to play Indy on Nov. 28
Long-running rappers Rakim, Kool Moe Dee and Kurtis Blow will headline a Nov. 28 concert billed as “New York City Fresh Fest” at the Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol...
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'Extreme Makeover' visits Miami Co. family
Miami County in Northern Indiana is abuzz today with the arrival of the host of the TV show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” Anderson-based Hallmark Homes Inc. will...
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Insurer posts $25K reward in Opry fire
NASHVILLE, Ind. — The insurer of the Little Nashville Opry is offering an additional $25,000 reward for information leading to convictions in the Sept. 19 arson that...
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Film about a real-life hero pulls no punches
“Sergio” Sergio Vieira de Mello was a real-life hero, a man of stunning charisma and a star of international diplomacy. At the United Nations, de Mello worked as Kofi...
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Owl City to play Murat on Jan. 24
One-man electronica act Owl City will perform Jan. 24 at the Murat Egyptian Room, 502 N. New Jersey St. Adam Young is on tour to promote current Owl City album “Ocean...
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Owl City to play Murat on Jan. 24
One-man electronica act Owl City will perform Jan. 24 at the Murat Egyptian Room, 502 N. New Jersey St. Adam Young is on tour to promote current Owl City album “Ocean Eyes” and Top...
