October 16, 2017
During the past 45 years or so that I have covered Indianapolis’ performing arts I have only rarely seen as diverse, or enthusiastic audience as I did Saturday night at the Hilbert Circle Theatre where the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presented “The Music of Whitney Houston.” ... read more
October 14, 2017
Last winter I had the pleasure of seeing the musical “Finding Neverland” in Chicago. The show held special interest for me because Mitchell Wray, an Indianapolis resident played the role of Jack. He would have joined the cast of the touring production, presented by Broadway... read more
October 9, 2017
In August I made it a point to attend an IndyFringe Theatre Festival performance of “Divos” that showcased the choreography of Dance Kaleidoscope company members. The show, and I said as much in a glowing review, was a highlight of the 2017 Fringe. One of the... read more
October 6, 2017
Sunday was a momentous day for the Indianapolis arts world and, indeed, the entire community with the launch of Indianapolis Ballet at “Two-Piano Fundraiser” at Newfields, the new name of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The event was hosted by the Indianapolis School of Ballet,... read more
October 3, 2017
It was suggested that guests for the 2017 Songbook Celebration I attended at The Palladium, Saturday, wear black tie or ’60’s “Mad Men Chic” attire to match the evening’s theme. Consequently, I reached out to my friend Cheryl Harmon who own and operates Costumes by... read more
September 29, 2017
Having written for various local publications and websites for many years, it is such a pleasure to now have my own blog because I am free from restrictions such as deadlines, subject matter and conflict of interest. Also, I no longer have to be concerned... read more
September 25, 2017
Saturday night I had the immense pleasure of revisiting historic Tuckaway. During the early years of the 20th century, Tuckaway was the home of “scientific palmist” Nellie Simmons Meier, and her husband, the noted fashion designer George Philip Meier. During their residency, the upscale bungalow... read more
September 23, 2017
“Electricity hung in the air.” Yes, it is a worn out cliché but there is simply no better way to describe Friday’s opening night of “Fun Home” at Phoenix Theatre. There was a great deal of anticipation emanating from the sold-out audience because it was... read more
