Michele DeVinney
Whatzup Features Writer
Articles
From Prince to Mummies
While the music lineup has always been an important and highly anticipated feature of the Three Rivers Festival, in the last several years it has also served as the official […]
Consummate Showmen
When he was just a young boy, Tony Butala moved from his home in Sharon, Pennsylvania to California, primarily to pursue a career in performing. Now, more than 60 years […]
Standing the Test of Time
Although originally from Detroit, there are few groups which better define the Philly soul sound than The Spinners. But it seems almost incredible now, almost 50 years later, that a […]
Reviving a Holiday Tradition
Written 45 years ago, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever has long been part of our annual holiday celebrations. Particularly as a stage play, the sweet and funny story captures much […]
A 60th Birthday Party
Five years removed from the move that put them right in the heart of the downtown arts district, Fort Wayne Ballet has had a lot to celebrate in recent years. […]
Putting Art Into Motion
When John Byrne arrived in town last year to assume his duties as artistic director for Fort Wayne Dance Collective, his first appearance came as the collective hosted its annual […]
Enduring Brotherhood
It’s something that millions of people can easily and truthfully say. But only if you get to interview an actual Osmond Brother can the words be openly uttered. “You know, […]
Pitches & Circles
A funny thing happened on the way to last year’s Buskerfest. Rain. And lots of it. While that in itself may not sound terribly amusing, there were aspects to the […]
The Local Library as Boredom Beater
Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I was a young mother with (obviously) even younger children. When they were very small I loved spending my days with them […]