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Police say a couple was robbed at gunpoint Monday night close to the busiest area of Broad Ripple. The incident occurred
near Paxton Avenue and Carrollton, two blocks from Broad Ripple Avenue and one block from College Avenue. According to police,
the two robbers approached the couple from behind, forced them to the ground and stole the woman’s purse and man’s
wallet, both containing cash and credit cards. The victims did not get a good look at the suspects.
 

An accused vandal was captured early Wednesday morning in downtown Indianapolis. Marion County deputies and officers with
the U.S. Marshal’s Office arrested Miguel Villanueva at 2 a.m. in the 100 block of South Pennsylvania Street. Villanueva,
of Richmond, is a self-proclaimed “graffiti artist” who is suspected of leaving his tag, “Choke,”
on dozens of buildings in Indianapolis and around the country. He was wanted for failure to appear in court on several criminal
mischief charges. Prosecutors have filed nine counts of criminal mischief, all felonies, and one charge of criminal gang activity.
Fox59 will have more at 4 p.m.
 

Dance Kaleidoscope presents “Love Is…,” featuring choreography by David Hochoy, Cynthia
Pratt and Nicholas Owens, vocals by tenor Steven Stolen, and music by George Gershwin, Lennon & McCartney, Frank Loesser
and more, March 4-7, Indiana Repertory Theatre. Details here.

The Cabaret at the Columbia Club presents singer/songwriter “Chanson: Amanda McBroom sings Jacques Brel,”
March 5-6. Details here.

The Indianapolis Youth Chorale and Cantantes Angeli perform March 7 in a benefit for the Friends of the World Food
Program at Pike Performing Arts Center. Details here.

Flogging Molly performs March 8 at the Murat Theatre. Details here.

Classical Chinese dance and music are featured by Shen Yun Performing Arts, March 9-10, at the Murat Theatre.
Details here.

Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association present First Friday, March 5, at various locations.
Details here.

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and pianist Stephen Hough present “Tchaikovksy’s First Piano Concerto,”
March 4-6 at Hilbert Circle Theatre. Details here.

Morty's Comedy Joint reopens, under new management, with comedian Brendon Walsh headlining March 4-6.
Details here.

Joe Goode Performance Group presents “Wonderboy” and “29 Effeminate Gestures,” March
5 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Details here.

Dance Kaleidoscope presents “Love Is…,” featuring choreography by David Hochoy, Cynthia
Pratt and Nicholas Owens, vocals by tenor Steven Stolen, and music by George Gershwin, Lennon & McCartney, Frank Loesser
and more, March 4-7, Indiana Repertory Theatre. Details here.

The Cabaret at the Columbia Club presents singer/songwriter “Chanson: Amanda McBroom sings Jacques Brel,”
March 5-6. Details here.

The Indianapolis Youth Chorale and Cantantes Angeli perform March 7 in a benefit for the Friends of the World Food
Program at Pike Performing Arts Center. Details here.

Flogging Molly performs March 8 at the Murat Theatre. Details here.

Classical Chinese dance and music are featured by Shen Yun Performing Arts, March 9-10, at the Murat Theatre.
Details here.

Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association present First Friday, March 5, at various locations.
Details here.

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and pianist Stephen Hough present “Tchaikovksy’s First Piano Concerto,”
March 4-6 at Hilbert Circle Theatre. Details here.

Morty's Comedy Joint reopens, under new management, with comedian Brendon Walsh headlining March 4-6.
Details here.
 

March 5-6
Multiple locations

On the first day, the lineup includes the Jazz Band of America performing at Clowes Hall with guest trumpeter Wayne Bergeron
(you’ve heard his trumpet solos, without realizing it, in a wide range of movies, including “Rocky Balboa,”
“Rounders” and “The Mask”). On day two, the schedule includes the Honor Band of America, also at Clowes,
conducted by H. Robert Reynolds, who has led orchestras from LaScala to Lincoln Center. Both days also feature collaborative
concerts with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre. And there’s much more at this magnet for
young musical talent. Details here.
 

March 9-14
Clowes Hall

Here’s an eyebrow raiser: A non-Disney version of a familiar Disney property featuring an original score by Styx front
man Dennis DeYoung, actors in stilted costumes playing the humans (in order to have them tower over the actors playing dogs),
and a tribe of actual canines making appearances as well.

We’ll see how it all works out. I’ll be leading an on-stage talk-back with company members after Wednesday’s
show. Details here.

 

March 3-28
Carmel Community Playhouse

Now here’s where local theater can get confusing. In the previous item, I mentioned a non-professional company, Carmel
Community Players, hosting a professional entertainer at an area high school. Now I’m talking about a professional local
company, Actors Theatre of Indiana, using Carmel Community Players’ space for its own show. (Trust me, it’s going
to get even more confusing when amateur, professional and semi-pro companies, both local and touring, converge on the new
performing arts center in Carmel.)
Anyway.

“Nunsense” is one of those shows that seem to effortlessly draw laughs and generate good will. It’s harmless
and goofy, its songs are fun, and, in the right hands (and habits), it can transform from an entertaining, low-maintenance
night out into something blissful. Details here.

 

March 7
Carmel High School

I had my first encounter with Ben Vereen—as did many of my generation—through the landmark television series
“Roots,” where he memorably played Chicken George. I then was knocked out by his portrayal of Death as a song
and dance man in Bob Fosse’s painfully brilliant autobiographical film “All That Jazz.” But there’s
nothing like seeing Vereen live, which I had the pleasure of doing when he was touring in a revival of “Pippin,”
the show that made him a Broadway star.

What I remember most about that performance is that—after the curtain calls, after many audience members had bolted
for their cars—the appreciative-of-those-who-stayed Vereen said something to the effect of, “I really enjoy this
show, but I really don’t get to do everything I want to do,” and invited those remaining to stick around as he
performed about a half hour of his nightclub act. Not only was it very entertaining, but it was the best example I’ve
seen of a guy unselfishly sharing his talents above and beyond expectations.

Vereen will be here on Sunday singing, dancing and sharing stories in a benefit for the Carmel Community Players. If you
aren’t caught up in Oscar-mania, consider going. Details here.