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APA Crowns Winner In Finals Competition

April 10, 2025

Michael Davidman, 27, who holds an undergraduate degree from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and a master’s from the Juilliard School in New York City, is the new classical champion of the prestigious American Pianist Association Awards. He was chosen on Saturday night... read more

‘Spring Equinox’ Reflects Distinctive GHDT Repertoire

April 7, 2025

While attending a Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre concert one can expect that one’s world view will be expanded, due to the choreographer’s passion for work that celebrates not only various cultures around the globe but its music as well. “Spring Equinox,” which I witnessed Friday... read more

Indy Ballet & ISO Partnership Results In Artistic Triumph

April 4, 2025

For a second consecutive year, the Indianapolis Ballet, founded by IB Artistic Director Victoria Lyras, teamed up with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Everly, to stage a world class production. Last year it was “Romeo & Juliet.” This year it was a stunning... read more

IRT Play Endures As An Exploration Of Family Life

April 1, 2025

One thing is certain regarding my response to seeing Tennessee Williams’s classic “The Glass Menagerie.” It triggered memories my years of living with my family. Referred to as a memory play, the classic drama which shot Williams to fame, premiered on Broadway in 1944.  Loosely... read more

Carpathia Jenkins Is Explosive In ISO Pops Concert

February 14, 2025

One thing you can count on when it comes to Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Pops conductor Jack Everly and Executive Producer Ty Johnson is that when you attend any concert they oversee, you will experience some of the best performers in the world.  Singer Carpathia Jenkins... read more

IRT’s ‘Nina Simone: Four Women” Is Prescient Drama

February 13, 2025

While witnessing “Nina Simone: Four Women at Friday’s opening night performance on The OneAmerica Stage at the Indiana Repertory Theatre, I was reminded that as much as we have moved forward with Civil Rights in this country, as far as ending racism, in many ways,... read more