Mary Beth Kuhns’s Story Archive

“My City, My World”: Remembering Bill Rasdell

January 25, 2024 | by Mary Beth Kuhns

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in December, 2009. It gives readers a look into the world of William Rasdell, who passed away in November last year, and will be remembered at the Harrison Center, 1505 N. Delaware, on Friday, Feb. 2  from 6-9 p.m. Rasdell was a digital artist … Read More

Review: “Breakneck Romeo & Juliet” at Fringe with Tim Mooney

August 24, 2023 | by Mary Beth Kuhns

Think you’ve seen every possible version and variation of Romeo & Juliet? Breakneck Romeo & Juliet at Indy Fringe will have you laughing at tragedy, as it is the funniest and most efficient way to enjoy this classic love story. In his sixth Indy Fringe show, Tim Mooney returns with … Read More

A Christmas Carol at IRT

December 8, 2022 | by Mary Beth Kuhns

Seeing Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol live onstage is a wonderful holiday tradition. And this year’s production at the Indiana Repertory Theater is a special treat, offering an experience that immerses the audience in the mood and literary elements of the original story, while creating connection between the characters and … Read More

Steve Nicewanger 1950-2021

January 6, 2022 | by Mary Beth Kuhns

The Irvington community has lost a kind and generous neighbor, and the Nicewanger family has lost their heart. Stephen Nicewanger, 71, passed away on December 28, 2021, at IU Methodist Hospital, after a long battle with congestive heart failure and complications from diabetes and kidney disease. Steve was very active … Read More

Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio Closes Abruptly

June 27, 2019 | by Mary Beth Kuhns

July 2 will be the last show for Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio at the Indiana State Museum. Peewinkle’s founders Peggy Melchior Pearson and Debbi White will perform Summertime Cabaret in three performances. Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio has been in existence for 23 years, previously housed in a little theater on Henry St., … Read More