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
November 15, 2023
In tribute to our nation’s veterans, the Carmel Symphony Orchestra presented an inclusive program of music in its “Masterworks 2: Veteran’s Salute” concert, Saturday, at The Palladium at the Center at the Performing Arts. Leading the CSO was guest conductor David Commanday. In his director’s... read more
November 7, 2023
J’lan Stewart brought the house down at The Palladium last July when he performed “The Impossible Dream” in the final concert concluding the Songbook Academy® in late July. Sitting in the house was Carmel Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Anne Marie Chastain. She was so impressed... read more
June 20, 2023
There was indeed a “A Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” Friday night when “Million Dollar Quartet,” was presented by Actors Theatre of Indiana at The Palladium for the Center of The Performing Arts in Carmel. Presented previously in 2016 and 2018, this latest production was... read more
June 17, 2023
During my forays into the central Indiana performing arts scene, I often cross paths with the same people I see regularly at shows and concerts. Such is the case of successful Carmel businessman and entrepreneur Shane Hartke, owner-operator of Addendum Gallery with two locations near... read more
June 2, 2023
On April 29, I had the opportunity to witness one of Michael Feinstein’s finest concerts, “Get Happy: Michael Feinstein Celebrates the Judy Garland Centennial,” at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts. Ever since the Center opened in 2011, I have had the... read more
March 14, 2023
Making their first appearance at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, the cabaret that bears the name of the entertainer who brought them together 12 years ago, are Scott Coulter and Alex Getlin. Accompanied by sought after music director-pianist, John Boswell, the pair will appear at the... read more
June 15, 2022
Growing up in the fifties, I fondly recall listening to music from the World War II- era, which was still playing on radio and television. It was the soundtrack of the lives of my parents and their generation, who not only experienced the war, but... read more
