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Brian Payne enters ‘preferment’

July 5, 2023

The VisionLoft at the Stutz Building downtown was packed to the gills Tuesday, June 27, with those gathered to honor and pay tribute to Bryan Payne, who was retiring as President & CEO of the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) after 23 years. His last... read more

Adam Pascal Makes His Unplugged Feinstein’s Debut

July 3, 2023

One the best things about covering acts at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael is that I am given the opportunity to see performers I have seen in Broadway shows up close. Such was the case when I saw Adam Pascal at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael Saturday,... read more

Janet Allen: The Exit Interview

June 28, 2023

There were scores of well-wishers, including the crème de la crème of Indy’s arts, culture, and philanthropic scenes at the Indiana Repertory Theatre on June 6 to celebrate the career of Janet Allen, who was appointed its artistic director in 1996. It was a glittering... read more

‘Tuck Everlasting Poses Existential Questions

June 24, 2023

It never ceases to impress and amaze me when I see Summer Stock Stage musicals, because of the professional quality of their productions. That estimation still held true after I saw “Tuck Everlasting,” Friday, at the newly renovated The Frederick J. Ayres Auditorium at Park... read more

Nunziata Makes A Sensational Return To Feinstein’s

June 23, 2023

Unbridled passion characterized Anthony Nunziata’s moving performance at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael Saturday, the second night of a two-day run. Back by popular demand from a growing central Indiana fan base, the singer was fresh off his recent engagement at the famed Café Carlyle in... read more

Shane Hartke: Travels With The Marvelous Marilyn Maye

June 17, 2023

During my forays into the central Indiana performing arts scene, I often cross paths with the same people I see regularly at shows and concerts. Such is the case of successful Carmel businessman and entrepreneur Shane Hartke, owner-operator of Addendum Gallery with two locations near... read more

“Heathers” Is A Demented Comedy Infused With Disturbing Themes

June 14, 2023

Typically, I try to attend opening nights of shows, as such coverage can drive (or not) attendance for the remainder of the run. Sometimes, however, depending on my schedule or other circumstances, it’s not possible. Such was the case with Eclipse’s production of “Heathers,” which... read more