There are a lot of top-notch local CDs being released these days. Adding to the weight of this statement is the fact that I’m not a big fan of hip-hop […]

All right class, here’s today’s new word: paraskedidekatriphobics. Huh…? What the heck is that? A small village in Pakistan? Something you eat with a lot of sauce? A new social […]

Columbia City artist Tom Hubbard is one of those people who look exactly like who they are — like the female dancer whose ponytail, leotard top, jeans and lithe figure […]

They look like any other kids. You know, the ones you see chasing a ball on the basketball court or staring glassy-eyed at a video game. They might even resemble […]

Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Richard Reprogle knew from an early age that he wanted a career in music. In fact, it was the only thing he ever wanted. […]

The unassuming (except for the pony-tail and ear stud), reasoned and articulate Renaissance man Matthew Jones, now in his early 40’s, has spent nearly three-quarters of his life carving out […]

At 28 Sal Soto has already been around the block a couple of times. Raised on South Lafayette Street (his parents still live there), the younger Soto used to walk […]

With no warning the very first song, “Just Over You” kicks in with full band and Chris Shaffer’s distinctive, raspy voice singing “Everything’s weird and I don’t know why.” Although […]