Stories tagged with "entertainment"

Story of love and art and laughs is well-told by Jay.Harvey

One of the great things about opera is that it goes deep into what makes everyday people tick, while all its conventions are literally fantastic. Painstakingly trained singers in... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

IMA exhibit explores religious symbolism by indystar

Art and religion have long been connected, but a new exhibit coming to the Indianapolis Museum of Art examines that relationship in an eye-opening manner. “Sacred Spain: Art... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Scene-setter eagerly awaits visitor reaction by indystar

’It’s like a parent at Christmas’ As chief designer at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, David Russick led the team that created the setting behind “Sacred... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

From pure beauty to the purely powerful by indystar

More than 70 works will be featured in “Sacred Spain: Art and Belief in the Spanish World.” Here’s a sampling of what to expect. The Crown of the Andes Kasl calls... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Q&A with Ronda Kasl, IMA senior curator of painting and sculpture before 1800 by indystar

As the curator behind the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s “Sacred Spain: Art and Belief in the Spanish World,” Ronda Kasl has led a complex effort to bring together... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Animated visit from Indiana icon “Babyface” by David Lindquist

Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds didn’t coast through his homecoming performance Friday at the Indiana Convention Center. He darted from one side of the stage to the other while headlining... – Oct 03, 2009 at 4:16 AM in Entertainment

Will Letterman's office affairs give politicians the last laugh? by indystar

LOS ANGELES — So a late-night talk show host, married and a dad, walks on stage and admits to workplace hanky-panky. The punch line? He has long reveled in mocking... – Oct 03, 2009 at 1:27 AM in Entertainment

Analysis: Letterman weaves laughs, confession by indystar

LOS ANGELES — It was business as usual for David Letterman and CBS’ “Late Show.” The band played. The host, dapper as always in a well-tailored suit,... – Oct 02, 2009 at 7:57 AM 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

Curtain Call by indystar

‘Simple Gifts’ season Encore Vocal Arts will open its 38th season, called “Simple Gifts,” with “The Cole Porter Radio Hour” at 8 p.m. Saturday... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Seattle comics are a couple of characters by indystar

They’re back! And they’re whack. Which is normal. Seattle sketch comedy mavens Lisa Koch and Peggy Platt, a k a Dos Fallopia, have returned to the Phoenix Theatre after... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Country/pop singer keeps focused on her goals by Amy Bartner

Taylor Swift no longer wants to talk about the Kanye incident. During a recent conference call between dates on her Fearless Tour, she was happy to discuss her future albums, how... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Bigfoot making tracks to two Indy exhibits by Amy Bartner

To the studio artist, he’s an evasive, mysterious and romantic character. To the college anthropology professor, he’s a hairy humanoid. To at least one creative member... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Event is beyond 'special' by Jay.Harvey

Playing with ISO, Yo-Yo Ma shows why he’s a musical celebrity The pertinent page in the program book trumpeted “Special Event!” — and for once a marketing... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Letterman admits affairs, claims extortion by indystar

LOS ANGELES — David Letterman acknowledged on Thursday’s show that he had sexual relationships with female employees and that someon1e tried to extort him over the affairs.... – Oct 01, 2009 at 10:06 PM in Entertainment

TLC suspends filming of 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' by indystar

For now, it appears TLC has pulled the plug on its popular show, “Jon&Kate Plus 8.” The cable network issued a statement today in light of Jon Gosselin’s... – Oct 01, 2009 at 1:23 PM in Entertainment

4 area theaters offering free tickets to programs by Jay.Harvey

Want to watch a local theater production . . . for free? Four area theaters are giving away 275 tickets to shows through the Theatre Communications Group’s Free Night of... – Oct 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Purdue student's idea for dough nets $300K by indystar

A Purdue University senior who appeared on an ABC reality show Tuesday night received $300,000 from three investors who’ll help him market gluten-free play dough. Sawyer... – Sep 30, 2009 at 11:33 AM in Business

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

Giving dancers their due by David Lindquist

B randon Bryant, the runner-up contestant on the fifth season of “So You Think You Can Dance,” says the televised talent search provides a spotlight that’s... – Sep 29, 2009 at 10:56 PM in Entertainment