January 12, 2022
One of my favorite pursuits as an arts writer is keeping track of artists from Central Indiana who have moved on, especially to larger markets, such as L.A., Chicago or New York, to pursue their passion. One such individual is John F. Sarno, a playwright,... read more
January 11, 2022
How unfortunate it was that inclement weather and icy streets made for a sparse, yet enthusiastic audience on Saturday, when Carmel Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Janna Hymes, presented “January Pops.” The concert was headlined by trumpeter, vocalist, actor and conductor Byron Stripling at the... read more
January 10, 2022
These days, I feel like I am doing a lot of catch up as far as reviewing the performances of many Central Indiana groups I have not seen for nearly two years due to the pandemic. A case in point was “Star-Crossed Lovers” presented by... read more
December 23, 2021
Of all the annual holiday events I cover, “Festival of Carols” presented by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir (ISC) was the one I missed the most last year when it was canceled due to the pandemic. So, it was with great joy and anticipation that I... read more
December 14, 2021
Since opening its new facility more than three years ago, I continue to be curious about the programming at Phoenix Theatre, the advancement of its mission, the artists who work there, and its enhanced technical capabilities and production values. That curiosity continues to be rewarded,... read more
December 8, 2021
A 35-year-old holiday spectacular that has become one of Central Indiana’s most popular, if not revered, entertainment attractions has returned after a year off due to COVID-19. With a new sponsor’s name attached to it, AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration, presented by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra,... read more
December 6, 2021
It’s not that “Small Mouth Sounds,” a gem of a play by Bess Wohl, is not, in itself, the main attraction and rightly so. But for someone whose task as a theatre reviewer is to evaluate the caliber of acting in any given production, I... read more
December 1, 2021
Like everyone else, I was in lockdown this time last year and not able attend the various holiday shows I regularly review due to pandemic cancellations. Happily, thanks to COVID-19 vaccines, most of the local presenters are back in business and operating at full speed.... read more
