January 13, 2019
As soon as I walked into the Upperstage at Indiana Repertory Theatre on Friday, I noticed a casually dressed young man, carrying a box from which he was handing out scraps of paper to audience members scattered throughout the house. I thought it odd, until... read more
January 11, 2019
One of my favorite drives is one that takes me past the imposing, classical-style Thomas Taggart Memorial on scenic Burdsal Parkway, located in Riverside Park on the city’s Near Westside. But when I do, I am inevitably saddened when I witness the monument’s dilapidated condition.... read more
January 8, 2019
First of all, let me say, I lived the 70s. The fashion, the hair, disco, the whole nine yards. I was in my 20s and early 30s, so it was a fun, lighthearted era, but compared to the momentous 60s that preceded it, it was... read more
December 27, 2018
Having seen ten holiday performing arts events prior to attending the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s annual “Festival of Carols” at the Palladium on Saturday, Dec. 22, I felt like I had run a marathon. It wasn’t that I did not appreciate every single event; however, being... read more
December 20, 2018
Rarely have I witnessed so much mutual love and connection as I did while attending “A Very Lillian Baxter Christmas,” not only from the performers on stage, but also from the sold-out crowd in attendance Monday at The White Rabbit Cabaret in Indy’s Fountain Square... read more
December 19, 2018
Recent Cutbacks, a New York-based production company, presents “KEVIN!!!!!,”a musical parody of the 1990 holiday classic film “Home Alone” for a second weekend Dec. 20-23 at The District Theatre in downtown Indy’s Mass Ave Arts & Theatre District. The show’s ensemble, which features Indy... read more
December 18, 2018
As I watched Indianapolis Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” during a matinee performance Saturday at the Murat Theatre, the word that kept coming to mind was “exquisite.” I sat transfixed by the production’s dancers, choreography, live orchestra, costumes, sets, lighting and, of course, the story... read more
December 14, 2018
Following a tradition demands that you be consistent and maintain it, so like I have for many years, I couldn’t miss attending the annual Indianapolis Men’s Chorus holiday concert. The problem was that I was not available to see any of its regular performances on... read more
