Monthly Archives: May 2013

Applause!: May 31-June 7

May 30, 2013 | by Weekly View

• The sudden closing of Lazy Daze Coffeehouse in Irvington caught people by surprise, and has generated an outpouring of tributes for the coffee house that has become a home away from home for many. Musicians, poets, artists, and neighbors have gathered there for the last 10 years, and many … Read More

Driving in Circles

May 30, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

Big sports weekend in Indy. Pacers got popped by the Heat at Bankers Life. The Big Show at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway had the city at the center of world attention on Sunday afternoon. The race was once again blacked out for a 75 mile radius. Lots of records broken. … Read More

Know Before You Go . . . . .

May 30, 2013 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Can’t find the name of your depression glass pattern? Uncertain if your iron bank is from the 1970′s or the 1920′s?  Is that cameo you are thinking of buying worth the price? After over 20 years of working with antiques and collectibles, there is one thing I know for certain. … Read More

Stop, Drop and Shop

May 30, 2013 | by CJ Woods III

My eldest daughter gave my grandbeauties the option of getting dinner from beneath the golden arches; they accepted, with delight. In the car on the way home, they tore into the offerings. “I gave you guys the ‘Big M’ because you were so well-behaved while Cool Papa shopped for his … Read More

Irvington’s Folk Festival Geared to Whole Family

May 23, 2013 | by Ethel Winslow

Last year, the wildly successful Woody Guthrie Festival convinced organizers that there was a crying need on the east side for more traditional folk music. So this year, organizers decided to make it bigger and better — and even managed to get official acknowledgement from the City of Indianapolis, thanks … Read More