Monthly Archives: May 2022

To Appraise or Not to Appraise — That is the Question

This column originally appeared in the January 20, 2012 edition. The question on the other end of the line is always the same. “Can you appraise my antiques?” Often this is motivated from the passing of a family member, other times it is a case of downsizing, sometimes it is … Read More

The Elements Of A Column

This column first appeared in the December 14, 2017 issue. When asked how I come up with ideas for my columns, I struggle to explain my creative process. Some of my columns are born “full-grown,” while my other “children” have to be nurtured and cultivated before being sent into the … Read More

Santa Claus Indiana’s Pat Koch: The Elf Coordinator, Part 4

Holiday World and Santa Claus Indiana’s own Pat Koch has a secret. Not only is she one of the founders of the amusement park town, but she is also the only one of Santa’s elves that met President John F. Kennedy. In 1962, Bill and Pat Koch were at the … Read More

Kicking Off May With the Arts

The month of May in Indianapolis is always exciting as the city welcomes race fans from all over the world to our fair city. Creatives in Indianapolis also celebrate May this year with artistic expression, kicking off with First Friday, May 6 from 6-9 p.m. The Harrison Center will host … Read More