Stories tagged with "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

Jazz Fest ends the weekend in the red by Jay.Harvey

Weather a factor in lower attendance, organizer says The 11th annual Indy Jazz Fest ended Sunday having hit a home run artistically, but falling several thousand short of the... – Sep 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Bruce Hornsby to play at Murat next month by indystar

Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers will perform Oct. 29 at the Murat Egyptian Room. The pop-rock group led by vocalist-pianist Hornsby is on tour to promote its new album,... – Sep 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Bruce Hornsby to play at Murat by indystar

Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers will perform Oct. 29 at the Murat Egyptian Room. The pop-rock group led by vocalist-pianist Hornsby is on tour to promote new album “Levitate.”... – Sep 28, 2009 at 4:06 PM 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

Marsalis, local artists enliven Jazz Fest by Jay.Harvey

“There’s another word for y’all,” saxophonist Branford Marsalis said after his introducer praised a rain-soaked crowd Saturday night at the Indy Jazz Fest... – Sep 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

International stars reunite for opera by Jay.Harvey

Even the composer, Richard Strauss, wasn’t sure he understood the libretto that Hugo von Hoffmansthal supplied him with in “Ariadne auf Naxos.” But the Hoosiers... – Sep 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Yellow brick road gets Blu-ray hue by indystar

“The Wizard of Oz,” a movie that countless millions have seen at least once — either on television, videocassette or DVD — makes its debut Tuesday in an... – Sep 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Jazz stars shine brightly in tribute to Hubbard by Jay.Harvey

When a cultural legacy is truly passed on, it takes the form of something like Friday’s concert at the Madame Walker Theatre celebrating the music of Freddie Hubbard. An... – Sep 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Let the sounds sweep you away by indystar

If you’re tired of long symphonies and lofty European music, and you like unhurried tempos, then the Indianapolis Symphony gala, which continues tonight, is for you. The... – Sep 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Mile-plus of Pennsy Trail opens Saturday on Eastside by Josh Duke

City leaders and the Irvington neighborhood will celebrate the opening of a portion of the Pennsy Trail at 8 a.m. Saturday. The 1.2-mile segment between Arlington Avenue and... – Sep 25, 2009 at 10:48 AM in East Marion County

Curtain Call by Jay.Harvey

‘Miss Daisy’ in Nashville Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., in Nashville, will open Alfred Uhry’s comedy “Driving Miss Daisy” today for a... – Sep 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Carmel gets creative with weekend arts fest by Melanie Hayes

The annual event to infuse the community with more culture and artistic exposure will take place this weekend. The 12th annual Carmel International Arts Festival will be held from... – Sep 24, 2009 at 8:04 AM in Carmel

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

New Michael Jackson song to be released by indystar

NEW YORK — The first posthumous release of a new Michael Jackson song, This Is It, is scheduled for Oct. 12. Sony Music Entertainment offered few details about the song by the... – Sep 23, 2009 at 6:20 PM in Entertainment

Conner Prairie offers free admission Saturday by Carrie Ritchie

FISHERS — Conner Prairie is offering free admission Saturday to celebrate Smithsonian Museum Day. The event encompasses several museums nationwide and is presented by... – Sep 23, 2009 at 11:50 AM in Fishers

Hamilton, Hamill skate to inspire by indystar

LOS ANGELES — Scott Hamilton will skate on TV for the first time since battling a brain tumor, joining fellow Olympian and cancer survivor Dorothy Hamill for a Thanksgiving... – Sep 23, 2009 at 7:28 AM in Sports