November 8, 2021
Though I have yet to visit, my love affair with everything Brazil began when I saw the classic film “Black Orpheus” as a college student and shortly after became a fan of Sergio Mendes & Brasil ‘66 and singer Astrud Gilberto. So, being immersed... read more
November 5, 2021
It was with great interest that I saw “The Price of Progress: The Indiana Avenue/IUPUI Story” on Thursday at the newly renovated Madam Walker Legacy Center. Located on famed Indiana Avenue, it is one of Indy’s premier historic sitHome – Madam Walker Legacy Center. Conceived by... read more
November 3, 2021
A concert reflecting the diversity and accessibility of the programming that Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO), led by conductor Janna Hymes, specializes in will be offered in the “Masterworks 2” concert on Sunday November 13, at 7:30 p.m. at The Palladium at the Center for the... read more
November 1, 2021
There is no artist in Indiana who can capture the essence of another country’s culture as effectively or wondrously as Gregory Glade Hancock, artistic director of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre. Just as he did in 2019’s “La Casa Azul,” an original musical about artist Frida... read more
October 29, 2021
I am so thankful I had the opportunity to finally see “Alabaster,” a play that kicks off the 2022-21 season on the Russell Stage at the Phoenix Theatre, before it closes on Sunday, October 31. A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere by Audrey... read more
October 26, 2021
It was a joyous homecoming for Telly Leung and his trio of musicians when they made their debut at The Cabaret this past weekend. Though based in New York, Leung has a lengthy history in Central Indiana because his husband, Jimmy Babcock, is a... read more
October 23, 2021
The presentation of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” which is currently playing at Clowes Memorial Hall until Sunday Nov. 24, marks the return of the Broadway in Indianapolis series from its hiatus during the pandemic since the spring of 2020. I saw the opening-night performance... read more
October 20, 2021
Actor-singer-songwriter Telly Leung is finally getting his chance to play The Cabaret, where he had previously been booked for a 2020 engagement before it was canceled during the pandemic. Now it’s time for a redo when Leung and his trio make their debut appearance in... read more
