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Michele DeVinney

Michele DeVinney

Whatzup Features Writer

Articles


Elsa and Anna warm up winter in Youtheatre production

The typical pattern for local theater groups and arts organizations is to quietly assemble the following season. Then as the current season winds down, they announce the next year’s lineup […]

Quartet is recreating the classics of the ’60s

When Jersey Boys debuted on Broadway in 2005, it took the theater world by storm. A well-crafted history of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, told in four “seasons” which […]

Don’t wonder what to do during our early winter weather

Last week’s surprising burst of winter may have taken people by surprise and may have even annoyed those who were ill-prepared to move to the season a full six weeks […]

Austen homage a hilarious take, especially for novelist’s fans

Jane Austen has become something of a cottage industry in the last 20 years or so. Beyond television and film adaptions, Austen fans have seen a wealth of books and […]

Pining for Christmas? Gather on Broadway

For decades Fort Wayne had one significant community holiday experience: the downtown Night of Lights, a tradition that continues each Thanksgiving Eve with a variety of events and highlights that […]

One original member rolls R&B group to 60th year

The Temptations need no introduction. Their almost 60-year history has been filled with drama, joy, ups, downs, highs, lows — and lots of music. The original five-man group that set […]

Have a fabulous holiday at charity drag show

When the holiday season is upon us, there are two things that take center stage — celebrations and charity. The two often go hand in hand, and many area not-for-profits […]

Game show cherished by millions hits theater circuit

When my oldest was not yet one year old, he could say three words clearly and reliably: Dada, Mama, and Bob. The latter came into play every weekday when the […]

Balancing tradition, fresh entertainment

The holidays are a time when traditions are extremely important. One of the more recent traditions in our area is the visit of Cirque Dreams Holidaze. Having performed at the […]