Indy Hula Announces 2nd Annual Luau Aug. 18

Indy Hula will hold its second annual Luau in celebration of the Polynesian spirit and culture, Sat., Aug. 18, from 6-9 pm. The event takes place at Park Tudor School, Indianapolis.
The event assists Indy Hula to continue its mission to perpetuate the Polynesian culture primarily through education. Proceeds will be used to purchase costumes and implements for students of Indiana School of Polynesian Arts. Funds will also be used to send ISPA students to Polynesian cultural and language classes, dance seminars and workshops to create precious implements, leis, floral and feather head pieces, costumes, etc.

The evening of enchantment presents authentic food, dance and music of the Polynesian Islands, including Tonga, Fiji, Tahiti, Samoa, Hawaii and New Zealand.

WHEN

Sat., Aug. 18, 2012, 6 – 9 p.m.

WHERE

Park Tudor School

Clowes Commons

7200 North College Avenue

Indianapolis, IN 46240

Cost

$25 per person; $10 per child ages 4 – 12

Tickets

IndyHula/Tickets2012

Menu

Kalua Pig * Chicken Long Rice * Shoyu Chicken * Steamed Rice

Lomi Salmon * Macaroni * Green Mixed Greens

Haupia (Coconut Pudding) * Marble, Chocolate and White Cake

For more information, visit IndyHula.org

Photo credit: Indy Hula
Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated fine-living columnist and freelance travel writer, performing arts and restaurant critic. Catch her newest column,Infused at GottaGo.us and FoodandDrinkDigital.com and as Indy’s Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC. Gotta Go is published onGottago.us, BroadwayWorld.com, in M and Retired Living magazines and several newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter. Follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Movie review: Anonymous

"Anonymous," now open in theaters, is receiving mixed reviews from critics and moviegoers alike.
The Shakespeare "authorship"conspiracy, which has been tossed about for centuries, charges that the world's most read, taught and performed works of English literature are, in fact, not penned by William Shakespeare, portrayed by Rafe Spall.

Various theories and alternative authors have been mentioned, including the idea there was a group of individuals writing collectively under one pseudonym. Resurfacing over time, the conspiracy theorists each put forth their own surmised view, including the Oxfordian, which is this film's basis.

Shakespeare, known throughout history, is a twice-removed character from the proposed true playwright. In this fable it is Edward De Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, portrayed by Rhys Ifans (Notting Hill). From frolicking in bed with his (unbeknownst to him) mother, to unwillingly marrying a shrew, the earl is played with absolute cowardice, frustration and despair by Ifans. A nod at Oscar time for his performance would not surprise this critic.

Due to inner turmoil, religious constraints and political back stabbing, any involvement in plays is considered seedy making Edward, as a nobleman, unable to be awarded his due credit. The earl orders up-and-coming playwright, Ben Johnson (Sebastian Armesto) to "front" his work. Johnson is ousted by a quick-witted Shakespeare, an actor able to read but not write, who happens upon the scheme. Being paid well, both continue on with the fabrication until death.

The film attempts to explain the reason for almost every one of the Bard's plays as if the earl had written an unauthorized biography of the royal family, including his own incestuous affair with Queen Elizabeth I. Vanessa Redgrave portrays superbly the aging monarch injecting both compassion and sadness into the character; traits not normally found within that role. Another actor in this movie who may receive Oscar attention.

Whether or not the true identity of the playwright is Shakespeare of Stratford-upon-Avon, a frightened royal family member, or a play-writing group of many, remains unclear due to lack of cohesive evidence.

Bottom Line: Take "Anonymous" with a grain of salt as you would with any conspiracy-theory film and it turns into, not an unveiling and accurate documentary, an enjoyable and entertaining flick.
Photos: Sony Pictures
Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, performing arts and restaurant critic. Catch her as Indy’s Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC, and follow her on Twitter @GottaGo and Facebook. Gotta Go is published in M magazine and the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.