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Musician Takes Helm At CSO As It Writes It’s Latest Chapter

October 13, 2023

It’s safe to assume that Anne Marie Chastain, newly appointed Carmel Symphony Orchestra executive director has her dream job.  “Music has always been a part of my life and my family’s life. I have a degree from IU Jacobs School of music in clarinet performance,... read more

Amanda King Kills In ’ELLA The Early Years’

October 11, 2023

Singer Amanda King, who bills herself as a classic chanteuse, gave a masterclass in swing music when she performed her one woman show, “ELLA The Early Years,” Wednesday, Sept. 27 at The District Theatre on Mass Ave. in Indianapolis. The show, which marked the Indy... read more

Catalyst’s ‘Starmites’ Revival Is Filled With Heart

October 10, 2023

Catalyst Repertory Theatre, known for its intrepid and tenacious spirit has never shied away from producing challenging material and its production of the “Starmites” now playing at IndyFringe Basile Theatre is no exception. Unfortunately, sometimes there are risks that come with being adventurous and nowhere... read more

Carmel Symphony Orchestra Opening Night Concert Marks Dawn Of New Era

October 9, 2023

Opening night of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s 49th season, Saturday, featured an impressive concert that represented the increasingly high quality of an orchestra that is one of the glittering jewels in the crown of Carmel’s growing arts and culture scene. Held at The Palladium, at... read more

Tom Battista Reflects On Proximity To Fame And His Own Vision

October 5, 2023

  When singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffet, died on September 1, my thoughts went swiftly to community-minded, local businessman, Tom Battista. Battista, an Indy native worked for Buffet, known for his “island escapism” music, as his stage manager for 30 years, retiring last October. Before that he... read more

IRT Opens 51st Season With Gothic Monster Tale

September 30, 2023

Led by new Margot Eccles Artistic Director Benjammin Hanna and Managing Director Suzanne Sweeney. the Indiana Repertory Theatre launched its 51st season Friday, Sept. 22, on the OneAmerica Mainstage with “Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein,” Mary Shelley’s 1818 horror novel, “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus,” adapted by... read more