Monthly Archives: January 2014

100 Years Ago this Week: Jan. 3-10

January 9, 2014 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Monday, January 5, 1914:  The tango, the Boston, the fifty-seven and other new dances are growing in popularity largely because of the criticism they are receiving from the good people who imagine that they are doing the public a distinct service by assuming the attitude they … Read More

Schumacher Skiing Accident and the Colts to the Playoffs

January 9, 2014 | by Steve Nicewanger

Former seven-time World Formula 1 Racing Champion Michael Schumacher was critically injured in a skiing accident Sunday at Meribel in the French Alps. The 44-year-old retired German race driver was skiing with his 14-year-old son Mick on Sunday morning when he fell and hit his head on a rock. Even … Read More

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Indianapolis, Part 2

January 9, 2014 | by Al Hunter

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was feeling good when he walked into Blumstein’s department store in Harlem on September 20, 1958 to sign copies of his new book, Stride Toward Freedom. King was a rising star in the burgeoning American Civil Rights Movement who was still basking in the glory … Read More

One Man’s Trash . . .

January 9, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

As with any type of investment venture, the antique market is a game of buy low, sell when the market peaks. I find that many collectors, while not actually “dealers,” work on the theory that dabbling in resale is a great way to support their collecting habit. Ready for a … Read More

NEW! at the Harrison Center Jan. 3

January 2, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Harrison Center for the Arts’ first IDADA First Friday event of 2014 celebrates the new year with the aptly titled, NEW!  In the Harrison Gallery, there will be new drawings and paintings by Herron School of Art + Design visiting lecturer, David Hicks. The Gallery Annex will … Read More