AltWeeklies Wire
Mass Transit Lobby Seeks Higher Powernew
Backers of a proposed $2.5 billion mass transit plan are looking for help from on high — or at least local churches — as they mobilize ahead of the 2012 Indiana General Assembly.
NUVO |
Robert Annis |
11-17-2011 |
Transportation
Indiana University Makes Historic Maps Available to Publicnew
Indiana University is now making historic maps of more than 300 locations in the state available to the public.
Fear and Loathing at Lucas Oilnew
In another city the Colts' misfortune would cause headlines of outrage, demands of immediate change; but in Indianapolis it brings hope for our future.
Indianapolis Becomes a Better Place for Birdsnew
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently awarded Indianapolis $70,000 in recognition of the city signing the Urban Conservation Treaty for Migratory Birds.
NUVO |
Aisha Townsend |
11-14-2011 |
Environment
An Evening with Funny or Dienew
An interveiw with Indiana University alum and Funny or Die producer Mike Farah.
Rocking the Church of Footballnew
In case you missed the news: Joe Paterno is no longer the head of football. It wasn't anything Paterno did that got him in trouble, but that he didn't do enough.
Patrick Thibeault Releases a Booknew
Combat medic releases a book on his many adventures in war.
Tags: war, Patrick Thibeault
Meet Indy's Libertarian Partynew
The Libertarians have a small but dedicated team doing all they can to engage in debate and attract voters. But they keep getting dissed...
Review: Mike Graves' 'Time on the Train'new
Train-centered work by Mike Graves, inspired by the artist's time spent riding the "L," headphones firmly affixed, blissing out to the sights and sounds.
Beer Buzz: Thanks for the Mammariesnew
Local brew expert Rita Kohn rounds up the week in local tapping and brewery news, including a tapping in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
NUVO |
Rita Kohn |
11-10-2011 |
Food+Drink
NUVO Staff Updatenew
NUVO welcomes its new digital platforms and music editors, and announces a change of position for others.
Previewing the 2011 Indy LGBT Film Festivalnew
The decade-old cinematic celebration of the LGBT community returns this weekend to its now-comfy homes at the IMA and IUPUI Campus Center.
Hammer: Hip-Hop When it was Goldennew
It wasn't always about the money and the sex. Reminiscing about hip-hop's golden age.
A Conversation With John Watersnew
Not long ago, John Waters acted out an airplane crash with a room full of first graders. The kids loved it. It was the same presentation he gives at prisons. Waters states he is proud of the fact that his work has no redeeming social value.
NUVO |
Ed Johnson-Ott |
11-09-2011 |
Performance
Tags: John Waters, Hairspray
