Sarah Edwards is the Arts and Culture Editor at Indy Week. She covers a diverse range of topics including arts and entertainment, business and economics, and climate policy, with a particular focus on the film industry and corporate sustainability. Sarah's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as Yahoo Finance, Forbes, and The Brookings Institution.
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By: Sarah Edwards
This weekend, Lyric Opera of Chicago launches its new season with Mozart’s Don Giovanni, running from 10 October to 1 November 2026. Bass-baritone Christian Van Horn stars in the title role, alongside soprano Mané Galoyan as Donna Anna, tenor Lawrence Brownlee as Don Ottavio, and bass David Leigh making his house debut as the Commendatore.
By: Thomas Sheehan, Sarah Edwards, Nicola Ubayasiri, Holly Cheeseman
Introduction Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) and wider end-of-life (EOL) decisions are increasingly common in emergency medicine. These decisions are often made under uncertainty, time pressure, and emotional intensity. Clinicians juggle ethical reasoning, clinical complexity, and sensitive communication in environments built for rapid intervention. Few studies have explored how emergency clinicians make these decisions in real time. This study examined how doctors and advanced clinical practitioners (ACPs) recognise dying, make DNACPR decisions, and speak with patients and families. Methods Semi-structured interviews were planned with UK emergency medicine clinicians, specifically doctors and ACPs who conduct DNACPR conversations. Recruitment used professional networks and social media to ensure national reach. Interviews explored recognition of dying, decision-making, communication, and contextual factors. Data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using Framework Analysis, chosen for its structured comparison across professional roles. Results Data were collected from August to November 2025. Seventeen clinicians participated from EDs across the UK. Decision-making was described as rapid, relational, and morally demanding. Recognition of dying relied heavily on intuition and pattern recognition but was limited by brief patient contact and missing information. DNACPR decisions required balancing reversibility and futility and were influenced by seniority and team consensus. Communication was often the hardest task. Clinicians aimed for honesty and clarity, yet worked in noisy, time-limited spaces that made sensitive conversations difficult. Emotional strain was common, especially when clinicians felt they could not provide the care they believed patients needed. Conclusion EOL and DNACPR decision-making in the ED is intuitive, complex, and emotionally challenging. This study offers early insight into how frontline clinicians navigate these pressures. Supporting earlier advance-care planning, team-based decision-making, and reflective practice may improve communication, confidence, and compassion in emergency EOL care.
By: Sarah Edwards
Pianist James Baillieu has been appointed Artistic Director of the Two Moors Festival from 2028. He will share the role with current Artistic Director Tamsin Waley-Cohen from October 2027, before taking over as sole Artistic Director in 2028. Widely regarded as one of the leading song and chamber music pianists of his generation, Baillieu has
A curated list of our culture editor's top choices of what to do in the Triangle this week.
By: Sarah Edwards
We are pleased to welcome soprano Alexis Seminario and mezzo-soprano Anna Kelly to our roster for general management. Both artists will be represented by Senior Artist Manager Devere Burnett. Alexis Seminario Praised for her “assured, empathetic soprano” (Opera Today), Alexis Seminario is establishing herself in repertoire spanning Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, Wagner, and contemporary opera. This
By: Sarah Edwards
"Travesties" runs through October 25, and "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" runs October 23-November 8.
By: Sarah Edwards
Alexander Liebreich has extended his tenure as Music Director of the Orquestra de València and Artistic Advisor of the Palau de la Música in València for a further five years, continuing his leadership through the 2030/31 season. The five-season extension recognises a period of significant artistic development since Liebreich began his tenure in 2022. Vicent
By: Sarah Edwards
In September, Elias Grandy led the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra in two landmark concerts at the Rudolfinum, celebrating the orchestra’s centenary and the opening of its 100th season. These performances marked the beginning of Grandy’s first season as Chief Conductor and Artistic Director, establishing an important moment in his artistic relationship with the orchestra. Grandy
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Goth-rock opera at Memorial Hall, a Hogwarts-themed NC Symphony performance, and more events we recommend this week.
