Legitimate is a word used all too often; however, in the case of the Vivian S. Delbrook Visiting Writers Series and its opening speaker, Robert Hass, legitimate is the only word applicable. Hass will come to Butler on Sept. 21st to kick off the series and will speak at 7:30 p.m. in the Atherton Union…
Community arts school develops students old and young
[tab: Article] The Butler Community Arts School opened its doors in 2002 and has provided Butler University and its art majors with a unique outreach program to enhance their education. After sticking with their music and dance curriculum, the program has now added a theater element as well. “The best part about the BCAS is…
Jazz Fest features Butler ensemble
[tab: Article] It’s a weekend for festivals—Oranje, the Irish Festival and VegFest—but only one will have Butler University talent. The Indy Jazz Fest will host the Butler Jazz Ensemble on their Emerging Jazz Artist Stage this Saturday. “We’re the young guys learning the ropes, so it will be a cool performance opportunity for us,” Perry…
PETE EATS | Turning the critic’s eye on Atherton Marketplace
Somewhere in the world there is a book gathering dust with a list of rules regarding the writing of food reviews. I violated two of them before I walked in the door of Atherton Union. Rule No. 1—approach the table with an open mind and an empty stomach. Rule No. 2—use that open mind and…
Penrod brings arts to the area
It’s one of the biggest arts events in the city, and it takes place right in our backyard at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. More than 20,000 people come annually to the Penrod Arts Fair to enjoy live music, local cuisine and plentiful art. With—hopefully—not too much homework piling up quite yet, walk the 10…
New sound for Weezy
Since joining the free world in November, the public eagerly has been awaiting the drop of Lil Wayne’s album “Tha Carter IV.” Lacking the influence of his former alcohol and drug-fueled lifestyle, the album has some hits and misses. This album isn’t horrible; it’s just a mess. Kudos to Weezy for being healthy, but sobriety…
‘New Girl’ disappoints
Any TV show that employs the use of a “douchebag jar” has a significant amount of potential. “New Girl,” the new Fox comedy set to premiere Sept. 20, definitely has potential. It has plenty of hype as well, with ads every 10 minutes on Fox and a prime spot right after the ever-popular “Glee” on…
Butler to bring back The Fray
Having sold more than 4 million albums since their Clowes Memorial Hall debut in 2005, The Fray has made a name for itself in the music world and created a lot of buzz. On Sept. 16, The Fray will return to Clowes. Only this time, instead of opening for Ben Folds, they are headlining their…
Music school opens season with world premiere
The school of music is opening the school year with a world premiere number inspired by the Nostradamus prophecy for the end of the world and the weather catastrophes of Japan in March. The Butler School of Music Showcase Concert will feature performances from Butler’s Chorale and University Choir, Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra. “[The…
Don’t be afraid of the dark—seriously
“Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” falls victim to every cliché in the horror movie repertoire. There’s a creepy house with a hidden past, a troubled and precocious little girl who doesn’t fit in, an evil stepmother, and of course, a crotchety gardener who knows all the secrets. The movie begins with Sally (Bailee Madison)…