Betsy Reason

The music gets stuck in your head. The dancing was a dream to choreograph. And the story is simply fun. “Anyone that comes to see this production will leave with a smile on their face,” said Sharla Ball, show director for The Attic Theatre’s production of “Hello, Dolly!” The 1964 musical features lyrics and music…

Every year near the holidays, Tri Kappa sorority asks us at The Times newspaper to partner up in the promotion of the Beta Epsilon chapter’s annual Red Stocking Fund drive. And every year, I ask the drive’s coordinator, along with Noblesville Township Trustee Tom Kenley, or this year’s incoming Trustee Theresa Caldwell, to put on…

If you love holiday music and performing arts, Santa and Mrs. Claus visits and carriage rides, this weekend and next weekend are both filled with many things to do. All of the Noblesville High School choirs will perform tonight and Saturday afternoon at the annual Holiday Concert, themed “Cool Yule,” at NHS Auditorium. Santa is…

Kate Hinman’s love for Christmas, storytelling and theater all began when she was a kid and stepped on the stage at age 6. “My love for the holidays comes from my family. My mom loved all holidays and decorated for all of them,” said Hinman, who has several family heirlooms for the season, including nativity…

The Basile Westfield Playhouse is giving original playwrights the center stage this holiday season. Main Street Productions is playing host to a special event that’s not part of the regular 2022-23 Playhouse season. “Christmas at the Playhouse” features six original one-act plays by local and regional playwrights: ”A Requiem for Shermy” and “Last Minute Shoppers”…

As you are checking off your Christmas lists this season, don’t forget Noblesville Fire Department, which is accepting donations of food and toys for the 45th annual Christmas Food and Toy Drive through this Friday. “So far, donations are coming in a little slower than years past,” said NFD division chief and public information officer…

December is here, and so are lots of holiday activities. Here are 33 holiday things to do this week and beyond: 1. Enjoy Westfield in Lights 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at Grand Junction Plaza in downtown Westfield. 2. Visit the Christkindlmarkt in Carmel now through Dec. 30, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays,…

What more could a first-time guest play director ask for? A great cast and crew. Talented singers. And sold-out performances. Noblesville High School graduate Evan Elliott is having the time of his life directing “The Sound of Music”  in The Belfry Theatre’s 58th season. Why did he want to direct a show? “It has always…

Today is Giving Tuesday. And there are many ways the community can donate to help others in our community. Giving Tuesday — which comes after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday — is annually the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving and is a global day dedicated to giving back, celebrating philanthropy worldwide. A day…

We’ve been following Peter Fulton’s singing career since he was a Hamilton County 4-H’er with my daughter. Ron and Carmen Fulton have always let us know when their son has a singing performance. Peter Fulton is now 21. Actually, his 21st birthday was Friday. So Happy 21st birthday Peter Fulton! What a way to celebrate…