Event Previews: The Indianapolis Star

UIndy’s new string quartet amps up the energy

636137692990582542-quartetI interviewed members of a new professional string quartet, in advance of their debut at the University of Indianapolis. We covered their reasons for forming the group, what they hope to accomplish and their plans for the future. It ran online Nov. 3, 2016.

Get the buzz on Indy’s Caffeine Crawl

636115559647166992-foundry-2This article previews the Indianapolis Caffeine Crawl, a touring event that highlights local coffee shops in three- and four-hour tours, with tastings and demonstrations at each stop along the way. I interviewed a handful of the coffee makers participating in the crawl to give readers a taste of what to expect. It ran online Oct. 10, 2016.

When the ISO meets Harry Potter

Photo by Warner Bros. Pictures
Photo by Warner Bros. Pictures

I previewed Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Film + Orchestra series, which screens movies like “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” and “Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark” while the orchestra performs the scores live. The article ran online Sept. 21, 2016, and in print Sept. 22, 2016.