October 16, 2023
I have had an enduring affection for all things Brazilian ever since I first viewed the classic 1959 film “Black Orpheus” which I first saw when I was a college student. Shortly after, I discovered “Getz/Giberto,” a 1964 album by American saxophonist Stan Getz and Brazilian... read more
October 13, 2023
It’s safe to assume that Anne Marie Chastain, newly appointed Carmel Symphony Orchestra executive director has her dream job. “Music has always been a part of my life and my family’s life. I have a degree from IU Jacobs School of music in clarinet performance,... read more
October 12, 2023
“Remember high school PE when you could not climb the rope that seemed at least a mile high? Set in 1967, Climbing The No Hope Rope’ lets you relive the mortification when two nerdy senior boys find they must make it to the top to... read more
October 11, 2023
Singer Amanda King, who bills herself as a classic chanteuse, gave a masterclass in swing music when she performed her one woman show, “ELLA The Early Years,” Wednesday, Sept. 27 at The District Theatre on Mass Ave. in Indianapolis. The show, which marked the Indy... read more
October 10, 2023
Catalyst Repertory Theatre, known for its intrepid and tenacious spirit has never shied away from producing challenging material and its production of the “Starmites” now playing at IndyFringe Basile Theatre is no exception. Unfortunately, sometimes there are risks that come with being adventurous and nowhere... read more
October 9, 2023
Opening night of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s 49th season, Saturday, featured an impressive concert that represented the increasingly high quality of an orchestra that is one of the glittering jewels in the crown of Carmel’s growing arts and culture scene. Held at The Palladium, at... read more
October 7, 2023
At a time when the contentious culture wars that rage in this country couldn’t be more decisive, there is no better vehicle than “The Prom, A Musical” to lighten things up with a hilarious, yet pathos laden, LGTBQIA2S+ love story, set in red state Indiana.... read more
October 5, 2023
When singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffet, died on September 1, my thoughts went swiftly to community-minded, local businessman, Tom Battista. Battista, an Indy native worked for Buffet, known for his “island escapism” music, as his stage manager for 30 years, retiring last October. Before that he... read more
