Monthly Archives: December 2018

“O Tannenbaum…”

December 20, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

The fragrance of pine and candle wax. The warm glow of a fire flickering on the hearth. The peaceful calm of moonlight sparkling across the crystals of a fresh snowfall. These are among the memorable images of Christmas past with the center of all being the tree — a brightly … Read More

Scecina Looks Back at Successful 2018

December 20, 2018 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Scecina Memorial High School again has earned a grade of “A” in the Indiana Department of Education’s school accountability rating system. Scecina’s “A” rating for the 2017-18 school year was based on three criteria: student performance as a percentage who pass English and math assessments, individual student growth … Read More

“Every Brilliant Thing” at the IRT Jan. 8-Feb. 10

December 20, 2018 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — What makes life worth living? The answers are both simple and profound in Every Brilliant Thing, the one-of-a-kind Off-Broadway hit. The witty new play shines compassionate light into the dark corners of the human conditions. Indiana Repertory Theatre will present Every Brilliant Thing Jan. 8 through Feb. 10 … Read More

Applause!: Dec. 21-Jan. 3

December 20, 2018 | by Weekly View

• Thank you to all the generous spirits who donated to our annual toy/food/clothing drive for Gaia Works! Jan, Executive Director of Gaia Works, was very appreciative of all the good things people donated. Over 60 children at Coburn Place will have a brighter Christmas, and many more seniors and … Read More

“Is it Really Cold Outside?”

December 20, 2018 | by Steve Nicewanger

There is a movement to remove the song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” from the play list of songs of the season that you hear on radio and at Walmart and Target at this time of year. Some of the “Me Too’ movement ladies have claimed that it is about seduction, … Read More