March 17, 2020
When it was announced on Thursday that Broadway was shutting down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, I had a sinking feeling it would only be a matter of time before the same fate would befall theatres and venues in Central Indiana. In the days... read more
January 7, 2020
Near the end of November, I spent four days in New York City, where I saw three Broadway musicals. With pleasant memories still fresh in my consciousness, I was enthralled with “La Vie on Broadway” presented by Dance Kaleidoscope here in Indy. I attended Friday’s... read more
October 31, 2019
Classical pianist, author, musicologist, arts patron and philanthropist Marianne Tobias will be presented with the Kathryn Taurel Women of the Arts Award, named in memory of outstanding arts volunteer Kathryn Taurel, at the Indianapolis Opera Ball. The event titled, “Elixer of Love,” will take place... read more
October 23, 2019
In a world in which sexual assault and violence against women is acutely and deservedly under the microscope thanks to the “Me Too” movement, media attention, and public education, the arts have also played a critical role in bringing attention to this pressing issue. As... read more
May 22, 2019
It was a visual and auditory feast when Dance Kaleidoscope joined the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, led by conductor Matthew Kraemer and 2017 American Pianists Awards winner Drew Petersen, to present “See the Music, Hear the Dance.” I attended opening night Friday at the Howard L.... read more
February 25, 2019
The focus was on physical comedy during “Funny Bones,” a Dance Kaleidoscope concert I attended Friday at the Indiana Repertory Theatre Upperstage. Act 1 consisted of a series of pieces choreographed by DK Dancers, called “Make ‘em Laugh.” The second act, also full of physical... read more
December 8, 2018
Given the propensity of offerings on the performing arts scene this and every holiday season, this is the busiest time for me. And since I love Christmas as well as Hanukkah traditions, I revel in the celebration of these holidays that are inherent in each... read more
August 8, 2018
There is no more pleasant way to spend an afternoon than to attend, like I did Sunday, a Dance Kaleidoscope concert, particularly one that is held at the well-appointed and comfortable Tarkington Theatre at Carmel’s Center for the Performing arts. The program itself, which paid... read more
