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FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012
THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR
1ST MAIN
IF YOU CAN ONLY DO 10 THINGS THIS FALL . . .
Editor Amanda Kingsbury amanda.kingsbury@indystar.com Contributors Jay Harvey jay.harvey@indystar.com
Welcome to the Fall 2012 Arts Guide! In these pages, you’ll find information on more than 300 events, from major museum exhibits to homegrown art festivals. So where to begin? How about here, with these 10 events hand-picked by Star arts and entertainment staffers. For more of their personal selections, see Pages 4 to 17. QUEST FOR THE WEST: Browse and buy works from some of the nation’s top artists specializing in Western and Native American art at this exclusive Eiteljorg event (Sept. 7-9). Page 15.
RESTLESS JAZZ: Indy Jazz Fest goes downtempo with a smooth jazz program this year (Sept. 10-16). Page 11.
wright-in-residence didn’t tell anyone about his new original work (“The House That Jack Built,” Oct. 30Nov. 5) while he was writing it. Page 9. B.B. KING: The 87-year-old singer, songwriter and blues guitarist’s Palladium show (Nov. 20) will prove the thrill is never gone. Page 17.
KILLER CRUSTACEANS: COMMUNAL COLORING: The B Movie Celebration (Sept. 14Use 5-foot markers and feel free to 16) moves from Franklin to Columbus go outside the lines at the “Color Me this year, as do all the mutant chickens, ______” art exhibit (Oct. 5) at iMOCA. sharks and what-not. Page 12. Page 4. FLAVORITISM: Feed your mind, body and soul at Food Con III (Oct. 5) at the Harrison Center for the Arts. Page 8. JAMES STILL’S SECRET PLAY: The Indiana Repertory Theatre play-
TONIC BALL: A new chairman, Matt Mays, takes over one of Indy’s hottest fundraisers (Nov. 16); local bands will cover the music of Stevie Wonder, U2 and The Kinks. Page 6.
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David Lindquist david.lindquist@indystar.com Cathy Kightlinger cathy.kightlinger@indystar.com Janet Schneider janet.schneider@indystar.com Dan McFeely dan.mcfeely@indystar.com Frank Espich frank.espich@indystar.com Neal Taflinger neal.taflinger@indystar.com
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Quran Manuscript, ink and color on burnished cream paper.
ISLAMIC ART: Learn about the art and architecture of the Muslim world in “Beauty and Belief” (Nov. 2-Jan. 13) at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Page 10. PENROD ARTS FAIR: “Indiana’s nicest day” (Sept. 8) gets even nicer with a new Indiana Craft Beer Garden. Page 15.
Calendar of events Becky Walter, becky.walter@indystar.com Design Stephanie Cope stephanie.cope@indystar.com Copy editing Maureen Gilmer, Steve Plonski, Tom Swenson, Carl Sygiel and Hal Wiley.
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WHAT’S NEW: THINGS TO DO Visit the Star’s new arts and entertainment channel, www.indystar.com/thingstodo, for the best local events, attractions, nightlife and restaurants. Some of what you’ll find: » Fresh content, updated daily, with the day’s best events and entertainment news. » A comprehensive database that allows you to search hundreds of events and venues. » “Best bet” selections for your weekend, whether you’re looking for blockbuster events or family fun in your community.
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Questions? E-mail Things to Do editor Neal Taflinger at neal.taflinger@indystar.com.
Pictured: Karl Denson, saxophonist Photo: Michael Weintrob Illustration: Stephanie Cope / The Star