
’Nutcracker with a Twist’ returns
By Ken Severson Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote “The Nutcracker” but imagine if jazz great Duke Ellington had done it instead?…

Playwright draws on career to pen ‘Opening Hank’
Garret Mathews has long been fascinated with the life of legendary country singer Hank Williams. “As a writer, I marvel…

Behind bars: Hard Truth Lemonade
Get it at Hard Truth Distilling Co., Nashville Ingredients: 2 oz. Hard Truth Toasted Coconut Rum 6 oz. lemonade Lemon…

’Nutcracker with a Twist’ returns
By Ken Severson Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky wrote “The Nutcracker” but imagine if jazz great Duke Ellington had done it instead?…

Night & Day diversions – December 5, 2023
‘White Christmas” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “White Christmas” through Dec. 31 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit…

‘The Son’ is powerful but not a happy tale
“The Son” is a heart-wrenching dive into mental health and the struggles of parenting. Writer-director Florian Zeller (“The Father”) takes…

‘The Nun II’ delivers the scares
Sister Irene returns to battle the forces of evil in “The Nun II,” the sequel to the 2018 box office…

A twist on game day eats
If the crew is coming over to root for your favorite team, it may be time to spice up the…

Sweetgreen opens at The Yard at Fishers District
By Mark LaFay Washington, D.C., -based Sweetgreen opened its third Indiana location Feb. 21 at The Yard at Fishers District,…

Where’s Amy sees ‘Elf The Musical’
Where’s Amy attended Civic Theatre’s Dec. 1 opening night of “Elf The Musical.” This charming, family-friendly musical will fill your…

Opinion: In the Christmas spirit
Commentary by Ward Degler Our Christmas tree is up and glowing in our living room. And I had nothing to do with it. It was our son, his wife and…

Opinion: Buckle up: Christmastime is here
‘Tis the season, friends. But the real question is, the season for what? Will this be a month of joy and childlike delight or one of hellfire and emotional exhaustion?…

Opinion: How do you like them apples?
The other day my wife and I stopped at a Panera’s for a quick bowl of soup. “Do you want an apple with that or an apple?” the cashier said.…

Letter: Park impact fees: consider what’s legal and what’s right
Editor, As an avid user of the Carmel parks system, I read with interest the article on Page 3 in the Nov. 21 Current in Carmel. It appears that $13…

Opinion: Challenging lyrical truth in lyrics
We owe a great debt to the many songwriters, musicians and singers who brought together our shared story in the liturgy of the Great American Songbook. Sure, we related to…

Opinion: In the Christmas spirit
Commentary by Ward Degler Our Christmas tree is up and glowing in our living room. And I had nothing to do with it. It was our son, his wife and…

Blueprint for Improvement: Meridian-Kessler Basement Bar
Built in 1928 in Indy’s Meridian-Kessler neighborhood, this historic home’s main living areas had undergone a full remodel, leaving a…

Column: Now, you’re cooking with fire
Commentary by Bill Bernard When it comes to planning your new outdoor kitchen, there are lots of options to consider.…