Monthly Archives: August 2015

Car-Toons

The cab pulled into my driveway and though I was pleased to see that my night-light was still burning, my car looked funny, and slumped on its haunches. I inspected it and found that the air in my right rear tire had expired. It was1:00 am, and I had just … Read More

Applause!: Aug. 28-Sept. 4

• Art vs. Art Paint Day will be Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Irving Theatre in Irvington. On Paint Day, each artist has a maximum of four hours to complete a painting. Every painting must enter the competition. Paintings will be auctioned off at the … Read More

Merrill’s Hi-Decker

Summertime is closing fast and the Indiana State Fair has come and gone for another year. So I figured I’d break out one last gasp of summertime from 38th and Fall Creek that might jog a memory or two for you. Back when Elvis was blonde, the Tee Pee stood … Read More

Fringing Indy 2015

Exhausting. Exhilarating. Unpredictable. IndyFringe is ten days of all that and more. Paula Nicewanger and I have walked up and down Mass Ave. for several days now, checking out shows at eight venues, talking to fellow Fringers and performers in lines and at the beer tent (strictly for research purposes, … Read More

Howe Alumni Throw Annual Block Party

This year’s Howe – Irvington Block Party will cap off two days of events in Irvington celebrating the alumni of the eastside high school. On Friday, August 21st, the Thomas Carr Howe High School Alumni Association is hosting the 1st Annual “Alumni” Homecoming Football Game & Sock Hop. The game … Read More