Monthly Archives: May 2019

Indy Parks Unveils its Free Summer Concert & Movie Series

May 9, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Parks unveiled its free Summer Concert and Movie series with hints of jazz, blues, folk, Shakespeare and more. The Tad Robinson Group and Todd Harold Trio kick off the series with blues and jazz performances on May 19 at Watkins Park. Throughout the summer, residents and their … Read More

On Dogs And Such

May 9, 2019 | by CJ Woods III

Early in April, my eldest daughter sent me a text, with a picture attached. The picture was of my granddaughter Imani, snuggling with a puppy. The text read, “Your grands.” I have, on occasion, referred to my first crop of grandchildren as my “grandbeauties,” and my “grandpuppies.” My third grandbeauty … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: May 10-16

May 9, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, May 15, 1919: Last evening at Tomlinson Hall, former President William Howard Taft made an earnest plea for creation of a league of nations. For over two hours he carefully analyzed the covenant adopted by the Paris peace conference and answered various objections to America’s … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: May 10-16

May 9, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, May 15, 1919: At today’s County Council meeting, Councilor Jesse Potter proposed the county commissioners consider the question of building a new Court House and investigate whether the ground on which the present Court House sits could be sold for a sufficient amount to cover … Read More

The Winner Didn’t Win

May 9, 2019 | by Steve Nicewanger

The 46th running of the Kentucky Derby will go down as the most controversial horse race ever run! Maximum Security, the pre-race favorite, was the fastest horse on a muddy track and crossed the finish line first. Remember that the race lasts about 2 minutes. However, an immediate objection was … Read More