December 26, 2023
My mission in writing this column is to shine a spotlight on Central Indiana performing arts organizations and artists. In that spirit, I offer the following list, in alphabetical order, of individual performing arts figures. It is my distinct pleasure to honor this accomplished group... read more
December 19, 2023
Of all the holiday shows I review each year; the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir‘s “Festival of Carols” is one my favorites because of my love for choral music and the usual artistic quality of the event itself. This year, I saw both a Wednesday performance at... read more
December 17, 2023
The quality that is most recognizable when seeing an Indianapolis Men’s Chorus concert is the infectious energy exhibited on stage by its members. Playing to a diverse, sold-out audience, the dynamic IMC opened “Spirit of the Season,” Friday at the Marian University Theatre, and... read more
December 12, 2023
“An embarrassment of riches” is the best way to describe the “Holiday Pops” concert presented by Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Saturday evening. at The Palladium at the Center for the Performing arts in Carmel. Led by guest conductor, Chicago-based conductor Paul Langford, the concert, performed... read more
December 11, 2023
There is no question that ever since Greg Sanders was appointed Artistic Director of the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus, he has elevated the organization’s artistic level to new heights as an established mainstream arts organization. I base my opinion on having covered the chorus as a... read more
December 9, 2023
Indy playwright-director-actor Ben Asayqwee is celebrated for his theatrical flair and wit. Nowhere is his gift for quirky comedy more evident than in his “A Christmas Carol Comedy” that opened Friday at The District Theatre on Mass Ave. in downtown Indianapolis. The heartwarming, musical comedy... read more
December 8, 2023
One of the most satisfying outcomes of writing this column for the past fifteen years has been the opportunity I have had to profile local, national and international performing artists and celebrities as well as those who present and manage them. Sharing their journeys has... read more
December 5, 2023
It was in 2021 that I was first introduced to T.3, They are an a cappella group consisting of Jim Hogan, Jacob Brandon Smith and Liam Fennecken, who appeared as special guests in “Yuletide Celebration,” the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra annual holiday extravaganza. Because of the... read more
