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Anthony Gadson

Anthony Gadson

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Indiana Musical Theatre Foundation’s third annual Black History Month Concert Series will feature The Songs of Stevie Wonder at RKF Studios, Feb. 23-24.

IMTF plans wonderful Black History Month show

When Indiana Musical Theatre Foundation got their own space, Alex Leavell’s dream to highlight Black voices came true. In 2022, the IMTF program and marketing director began his Black History […]
Ukrainian emergency employees and police officers evacuate injured pregnant woman Iryna Kalinina, 32, from a maternity hospital that was damaged by a Russian airstrike in Mariupol, Ukraine, March 9, 2022. The image was part of a series of images by Associated Press photographers that was awarded the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography.

Director discusses ’20 Days in Mariupol’

We live in a world of conflict. While many choose to ignore it, Mstyslav Chernov is shining a light on it. The Ukrainian Pulitzer Prize-winning video journalist has risked his […]
Fort Wayne rapper Sankofa will be releasing a new album each month this year, with Most Anything of Value being the February record.

Sankofa embarks on monthly album releases

If you thought Fort Wayne rapper Sankofa was prolific, you haven’t seen anything yet. There’s no doubt the man with 52 releases on Bandcamp loves what he’s doing, and he […]
Timya Townsend, left, and Tamia Beverly star in the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre’s upcoming production of The Color Purple.

Love, faith central to ‘The Color Purple’

It’s been told in a number of ways, but northeast Indiana will get its own version when Fort Wayne Civic Theatre presents The Color Purple. The story of a Black woman […]
The Oscar-nominated documentary "20 Days in Mariupol" will be screened at Cinema Center on Saturday, Feb. 3.

Quick Hit: ’20 Days in Mariupol’ Screening

You’ll have the opportunity to ask the producer behind an Oscar-nominated film some questions on Saturday, Feb. 3, when Michelle Mizner presents 20 Days in Mariupol at Cinema Center. The […]
Kenny Wang won the junior division at last year's Gene Marcus Piano Competition. This year’s winners recital will be Sunday, Feb. 4, at PFW Music Center.

Pianists vie for Gene Marcus Competition titles

Young pianists within a 100-mile radius are set to descend on Purdue University Fort Wayne. For the 13th straight year, PFW’s School of Music is hosting the Gene Marcus Piano […]
There will be clowns galore when the Mizpah Shrine Circus returns to Memorial Coliseum, Jan. 26-28.

Shrine Circus rolls back into town

Plenty of buses and trailers will accompany the comedic clown cars when they pull into Memorial Coliseum for the 78th edition of the Mizpah Shrine Circus, Jan. 26-28. What has become […]
Ryan Garringer and Alyssa Wellington rehearse a scene ahead of First Presbyterian Theater’s production of Almost, Maine. The show opens Friday, Jan. 26.

First Pres Theater’s Season of Love heads north

First Presbyterian Theater hits the midway mark of its Season of Love with the upcoming Almost, Maine. “John Cariani, the playwright, talks about how it’s a true romantic comedy,” director […]
Fort Wayne newgrass act Debutants will celebrate the release of the debut full-length album, River on the Moon, during their Debutants Ball on Saturday, Jan. 20, at The Clyde Theatre. Members of the band are, from left, Michael Earl Newsome, Colin Taylor, Lauren Blair, Sean Hoffman, Ellen Coplin, Jon Swain, and Lynn Nicholson.

Debutants throw party for album release

One of the most anticipated parties in town returns with a little something extra to celebrate. Fort Wayne’s newgrass favorites Debutants host their third Debutants Ball on Saturday, Jan. 20, […]