Articles
Throw a spotlight on 10 favorite films by black directors
Growing up, my best friend’s family, a black family, was aware of my own difficult family circumstances and stepped up. They’d have me over for dinner, take me on vacations, […]
Wide variety of influences give local band flavor
The diverse musical tastes of the members of Fort Wayne’s Horizon Arcs is reflected in how they all joined the band. The alternative band features Brody Eastep, Alex Fernandez, Austin […]
Electro-funk band ready to make you dance again
Electro-funk duo Adam Rudolph and Matt Cashdollar of Love Hustler have been friends for several decades and played together in a few different bands before creating their own. The two […]
Old-fashioned drive-ins are this year’s new entertainment
If someone predicted a year ago that 2020 would be “The Year of the Drive-In Theater,” you would have called them crazy. In 2019, drive-in theaters were considered passé. In […]
Metavari composes soundtrack for local park
With the lovely weather we have been embraced with as of late, we can only wonder what Middle Waves would’ve been like this year. Originally scheduled for the weekend of […]
‘The King of Staten Island‘ Review: Davidson’s debut has potential but drags on too long
If anyone knows arrested development, it’s Judd Apatow. As seen in comedy hits like Knocked Up and Trainwreck, he seems to have a soft spot for protagonists whose immaturity prohibit […]
Library’s summer plans shift to your home
Like everything else in 2020, this summer’s Allen County Public Library’s programming looks a lot different than in years past. Part of the program involves at-home reading by or to […]
Welcome back to Whatzup and local events
Look who’s back! After more than a month of downtime, your go-to source for local arts and entertainment is back in the publication saddle once again. It’s definitely been a […]
Local musicians use streaming for connection with their fans
It isn’t easy to make a full-time living as a musician. It’s hard enough in a city like Los Angeles. But it’s exponentially harder in a small town like Fort […]
Venues plan for long haul with cautious reopenings
Entertainment venues have been quiet since Gov. Holcomb implemented large-scale closings in March. But minus any glitches between now and then, they will begin to see some action in July. […]