Stories tagged with "entertainment"

Circle City Classic exec director resigns by Robert King

The executive director of the Circle City Classic resigned his position today less than four months after he took the job. Marc Williams, the former global brand director for... – Oct 19, 2009 at 2:54 PM in News

Westfield marching band to compete at semi-state on Saturday by Betsy Reason

WESTFIELD — For the first time in school history, Westfield High School Shamrock Pride Marching Band and Guard has advanced from the Indiana State School Music Association’s... – Oct 19, 2009 at 2:44 PM in Westfield

Ex-ISO conductor Venzago issues statement by indystar

In an exclusive to The Indianapolis Star, former Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra music director Mario Venzago releases his first statement since his departure from the orchestra in... – Oct 19, 2009 at 11:37 AM in Entertainment

Today's Heartland Film Festival schedule by indystar

Special Event: Heartland Film Institute Seminar 9 a.m., IUPUI Campus Center, 420 University Blvd. Topic: Insights Into Being an Independent Filmmaker. Join students, filmmakers and... – Oct 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Children's series comes to life in film by indystar

‘Mandie and the Secret Tunnel’ The first feature-length film based on the series by Lois Gladys Leppard, “Mandie and the Secret Tunnel” is set in bucolic... – Oct 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

90 acts at Broad Ripple Music Fest by David Lindquist

Rock band Prizzy Prizzy Please played songs based on dinosaur policemen and Shaquille O’Neal Saturday at Broad Ripple Music Fest. Saxophone was front and center during the... – Oct 18, 2009 at 3:44 PM in Entertainment

Top Heartland film tells Kurdish teen's story by Cathy Kightlinger

A film about a 17-year-old Kurdish boy trying to reunite with his girlfriend took Heartland Film Festival’s top honor and $100,000 on Saturday during its 18th annual Crystal... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:54 AM in Entertainment

Today's Heartland Film Festival schedule by indystar

Special Events: Family Movie: The Perfect Game 2 p.m., Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St. Party after the movie, with refreshments and activities for... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Team effort is a winner by Jay.Harvey

Working together is second nature to performing artists, and rarely is this fundamental value so splendidly outfitted as it was Saturday night in a production of “Carmina... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Masters of music by David Lindquist

Few hints of show business are visible on the outside walls of the city’s top recording studios. The Lodge occupies a brick-and-columns meeting place built by Masons in the... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Q&A with Rob Stein, Chief information officer, Indianapolis Museum of Art by indystar

Every day, Rob Stein heads to a sleek, modern office space inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art, where he leads a handful of highly skilled software developers in the creation and... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM 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

A look at 3 Heartland films by Jenny Elig

Here are brief reviews of three films showing at Heartland Film Festival. “Seven Minutes in Heaven” After a terrorist attack, Galia has lost her boyfriend, Oren. While... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

ISO deftly shows why these are 'Symphonic Hits' by Jay.Harvey

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Classical Series, the paterfamilias of its concert clan, has introduced a fun-loving kid brother called “Symphonic Hits.”... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Today's Heartland Film Festival schedule by indystar

Special Event: Crystal Heart Awards Ceremony 8 p.m., Murat Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. $35; gala and ceremony $150. Film screenings: After the Storm 10:15 a.m., AMC Castleton... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

IMA furloughs staff, cuts budget by David Lindquist

Leaner finances shouldn’t affect visitors Employees at the Indianapolis Museum of Art will take a week of unpaid leave to help the museum trim costs and maintain free... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:47 AM in Entertainment

Philadanco founder sees evolution of black modern dance troupe by Jay.Harvey

Philadanco founder sees evolution of black modern dance troupe Joan Myers Brown has amassed many accolades in three decades at the helm of Philadanco, the predominantly black... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Dance Kaleidoscope's 'Carmina Burana' is a collaborative effort by Jay.Harvey

Dance Kaleidoscope’s ‘Carmina Burana’ is a collaborative effort The artistic director of Dance Kaleidoscope has presented his vision of Carl Orff’s... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Johnny Socko is whole again by David Lindquist

Michael Wiltrout hasn’t performed with Johnny Socko since 1999. The spirited vocalist will end his Socko-free decade tonight at the Vogue, where the band will launch the... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Today's Heartland Film Festival schedule by indystar

“After the Storm” 5 p.m., AMC Castleton Square 4. “Big John” 5:15 p.m., AMC Castleton Square 1. (In Norwegian with English subtitles.) “The Eagle... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment