July 19, 2021
It’s a singular voice. Pure and pristine, and one that conveys a range of emotions so distinctively. I am referring to the vocal instrument possessed by Tony-nominee Liz Callaway, who made her debut Friday at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. It was a return... read more
October 19, 2020
“If there is a great, silver lining to the pandemic, it is that I still get to perform every day. I have all these people virtually gathering around the piano. It has really kept me going through all of this, both creatively and musically. I... read more
October 2, 2020
Once Governor Eric Holcomb’s shelter-in-place order was lifted in late spring, performing artists began seeking ways to present live events that were safe and secure for audiences wary of COVID-19. One of the first groups to do so was classical musicians, including the Musicians... read more
August 28, 2020
It has been my great pleasure to have had an acquaintance for some time with the Callaway sisters, Liz and Ann, both familair faces to Indy audiences. I first met Ann when she appeared with the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus, of which I was a member,... read more
August 17, 2020
The last time I saw internationally acclaimed opera star Angela Brown was when she performed her signature show “Opera…from a Sistah’s Point of View” (which I wrote about here) at George S. Buck School back in November. The Indianapolis native’s engaging interactive show was made... read more
August 11, 2020
Starved for live performance, I immediately said yes when my friend Fernando Serpa invited me to join him for an outdoor concert a few weeks ago. Featuring professional musicians, it was held at The Overlook at Williams Creek, his neighborhood on Indy’s far... read more
July 8, 2020
In addition to covering the performing arts in my On the Aisle blog, I am also a contributor on WISH-TV’s Indy Style, where I recommend shows and concerts the public should see. Of course, these days, due to COVID-19, most indoor performances are on indefinite... read more
May 29, 2020
Like many people in Central Indiana, one of my favorite summer pastimes for years has been Symphony on the Prairie concerts held at Conner Prairie in Fishers. It’s a magical event I have cherished for the opportunity to hear the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra perform outdoors,... read more
