Kelsee B. Hankins
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Currentlyโฆ37! Yesterday was my birthday ๐ ๐๐ฅณ and I got to fill it with sleep, a massage, and food! Thanks for all your texts, calls, and DMs - I saw them all and ๐๐๐! I always recommend skipping out of work and just doing the things you want to do for your birthday! ๐ #indianapolisblogger #indycreatorsociety #midwestblogger #visitindy #indyfluencer #indystage #thingstodoindy #indianapolis #lifeinindy #indylocal #indywoman #indyblogger
Live theatre - thereโs truly nothing like it! I apparently have a knack for catching shows when wacky things happen! Due to a technical issue in Little Shop of Horrors, we got the opening number twice! ๐๐๐ And no one missed a beat! Itโs only intermission and Iโm loving the @irtlive spin on this classic! You have a month to get here and I suggest you do! #indianapolisblogger #indycreatorsociety #midwestblogger #visitindy #indyfluencer #indystage #thingstodoindy #indianapolis #lifeinindy #indylocal #indywoman #indyblogger #irtlive
Just a normal Saturday night @gainbridgefieldhouse! โ Singing with @andreabocelliofficial alongside the @indianapolismenschorus & @indysymphony! Some things you just canโt say no to when they come your way! โ Swipe to the last slide - We even got Andrea himself singing Nessun Dorma in a Pacers jacket! ๐ โ โ โ โ โ โ โ #indianapolisblogger #indycreatorsociety #midwestblogger #visitindy #indyfluencer #indystage #thingstodoindy #indianapolis #lifeinindy #indylocal #indywoman #indyblogger
The words โWait for meโ could NOT ring more true tonight! Braved @butleru sportsball traffic to get here! Finally checking HADESTOWN off my list โ โ Best time of today! Definitely WAS NOT going to miss this one in #Indy!
Cheesing my way right into BIRTHDAY MONTH! ๐๐ฅณ April is always the most fabulous month, in my opinion! Let the festivities begin! ๐๐Always a privilege for another trip around the sun โ๏ธ ๐ Thanks to @reesephotogenic for capturing me in this silly moment!
DID YOU KNOW: Today is World Theatre Day!?!? โ How can I round up 30 years (really - Iโve done A LOT OF SHOWS ๐คฏ) worth of images or words to sum up all the things Iโve been able to do because of my time in theatre?!?! I simply canโt! Itโs crazy! โ Iโve been able to sing and perform with some incredible people, called live TV, stage managed all kinds of shows, adjudicated some great competitions, worked backstage, produced shows, and been able to teach & direct some incredibly talented kids. ๐๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ ๐ต๐ณ๐บ ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ต๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐ช๐ต ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐จ๐ณ๐ข๐ฏ๐ต๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ข๐ต ๐ ๐จ๐ฆ๐ต ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ฅ๐ฐ ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ด๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ง๐ถ๐ฏ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ๐ด. ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐. โ Spending your life in theatre (as a kid or adult) teaches you so much - motor skills (gross & fine), patience, empathy, connection, story, history, beauty, and new perspectives. โ It continues to change my life, and I couldnโt be more thankful. โ ๐ HAPPY WORLD THEATRE DAY! ๐
Planning out my show calendar for the next few weeks (finally getting to see some stuff and NOT JUST work it), and WOW, Iโm always in awe of the talented people I know all over this town and I wish I could see & fit everything in my calendar! ๐๐๐ Indianapolisโ cultural scene is as diverse as its people. AND IโM SO HAPPY ITโS THRIVING THIS SEASON! Whatโs your favorite way (or stage/place) to experience Indyโs artistry?
Guess whoโs back on headset for the @indyopera production of ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ณ๐ญ๐ช๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ณโ๐ด ๐ ๐ข๐ณ๐ฅ๐ฃ๐ช๐ณ๐ฅ ready to rock the show like never before? ๐ง Itโs meeeeeeeee! ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐จ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ง๐ช๐๐ง๐ฎ... โ February is always short, but sweet for certain and this one was full of all the things I love: shows, dogs, trips, music, more shows! โ Who could ask for anything more!!?!?! ๐ฅฐ
๐๐๐๐ง๐ช๐๐ง๐ฎ ๐๐จ ๐ ๐จ๐๐ค๐ง๐ฉ ๐ข๐ค๐ฃ๐ฉ๐, ๐๐ช๐ฉ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฌ, ๐๐ช๐๐๐ฎ! ๐๐. ๐๐. ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐. ๐๏ธ โ Itโs been a great month of being booked & blessed, but I donโt think Iโve really stopped!๐ โ Lots of theatre, lots of rehearsal, lots of show prep, not enough dogs! ๐ โ Some snaps to catch us up: โ 1) Spent some QT @walkertheatre to get ready for a show next month! 2) Saw BEAUTIFUL @beefandboards! Probably one of my all time favorite shows that Iโve ever seen there! 3 & 4) Day trip to Chicago for @illinoiseonstage @chicagoshakes! 5) Thanks to @fueledbyaf for the perfect snack for these busy AF days! #partnership 6) So many costumes for 83 (๐ณ) kids! 7) The perfect fried chicken dish for a dreary day from @publicgreens โ Howโs your February? Yโall hanging in there?! โ โ โ โ โ #fueledbyaf #indyhummingbirds #indianapolisblogger #indyblogsociety #midwestblogger #indianapolis #lifeinindy #indylocal
ILLINOISE at Chicago Shakespeare Theater - more below! Thanks @chicagoshakes for letting me come out! If thereโs a #newmusical, we all know Iโm there for it. If itโs a jukebox musical, I can be more hesitant. That said, ๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ช๐ด๐ฆ is so so much more than just another jukebox musical - and you should see it! If youโve ever listened to this particular Sufjan Stevens album (itโs a good one - no skips), itโs easy to see how the lyrics could craft a cohesive throughline. That said, thereโs no spoken dialogue, and itโs completely dance-based. Yep, all vocals are provided by musicians on raised platforms surrounding the dancers. โ The CST production takes this album thatโs beloved by many and puts it in front of a new audience that likely hasnโt been exposed to Sufjan Stevens or even this album thatโs dedicated to the state of Illinois. Songs about John Wayne Gacy, Jr. (yes, that serial killer), Jacksonville or Decatur (if youโve ever been there, you know) help craft a story about the characteristics of the state. Stevensโ music is notorious for a blend of styles and unique instrumentation which was obviously evident in the score, but also in the actual dancing we saw onstage. The skeletal frame/book of the show starts with friends gathered around a campfire sharing stories (through dance) and eventually tells the story of a young man sharing about the people in his life - which easily ties back into the lyrics of this acclaimed concept album. Filled with moments of joy for the whole ensemble and poignant reminders of grief (we may have cried), the choreography by Justin Peck is beautiful to watch. โ ๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ช๐ด๐ฆ features 12 dancers (with ALL kinds of dance backgrounds), a large band of 14 that includes three superstar singers. This show was my 1st time in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and it was the perfect venue for this kind of show - the industrial vibes of the space were perfect for this. Itโs 90 minutes with no intermission, so you can still make a full day of it when you see a show. Illinoise runs through February 18th in The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier and itโs perfect for a day trip up to Chicago.
Been blessed with TONS of work lately, so Iโve been ignoring this, but Iโm excited to share today! Iโve recently finished A Wedding in Maine (cheesy romance novel, but short & sweet) and I Have Something to Tell You by Chasten Buttigieg (a memoir). I havenโt missed cooking much in the last few weeks, simply because I donโt want to make any more decisions, and Iโm so glad that Iโve gone that direction lately. Iโve also got a few meals from Herculean Meal Prep since theyโre right across from the street.
Today through December 20th, enjoy up to 60% off of select items and free shipping on orders over $25 as part of their one day sale. If youโre on the hunt for a few items for those โhard to buy forโ friends and family, Iโve listed a few things from the sale that I would love to give and receive if I were on the other side. Currently $25.00 If weโre going to be stuck inside and safer at home during these winter months, might as well put on a face mask or two! * Spend $100 or more on Macys.com, and fill out the rebate form for a $30 rebate.
Every year, there are millions of eligible voters of all ages who canโt make their voices heard because their registrations are out of date, theyโve missed the registration deadline, or the BMV didnโt update their registration, etc. Itโs making sure you know where to vote, whoโs on the ballot, and where to find reliable election information. If handling the front lines on Election Day isnโt for you, I highly suggest reaching out to your local election board (you can Google โ They may need help on Election Day or the days leading up to the election sorting ballots, picking up mail, etc.
Lots of lovely evenings, HEAT and A/C, one woman parades down Mass Ave, long hours of work (of all kinds), global pandemic โ just another typical summer! ๐ Iโm trying a little something new with the Monthly Moments section Iโve started (but recently neglected), so enjoy some of my highlights all wrapped up into one short post! Iโm still deep into my CSA season, and Iโm always overflowing with vegetables of all kinds. Iโve got a box for Indy Animal Control, the Julian Center, and Iโm even hoarding some books at the moment that I intend to drop when I can get to the new Indy Reads Books.