Monthly Archives: May 2024

The Indiana Murals of Thomas Hart Benton

May 16, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — On May 30 at 6 p.m., Indiana Landmarks’ affinity group Indiana Modern welcomes art historian and author Henry Adams to present an illustrated talk on Thomas Hart Benton’s life and work, including an in-depth look at his murals displayed in Woodburn Hall. Adams has authored over 400 publications … Read More

Come To The Music

May 16, 2024 | by CJ Woods III

“What is this?” My youngest granddaughter tapped a folder in my bag. “My music,” I replied to Myah. We pulled out the binder and I opened it. “Sing something, Clop,” Myah asked of me. I chose one of the Post-it notes that I used to mark the songs and began … Read More

100 Years Ago: May 17-23

May 16, 2024 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, May 18, 1924: Butler College held an open house at its new Fairview Park site yesterday and a large number of friends of the college came out to inspect the grounds and see a baseball game between the Bulldogs and the University of Chicago. Members … Read More

John Dillinger at Little Bohemia, Part 2

May 16, 2024 | by Al Hunter

As revealed in part one of this article, my wife and I visited Little Bohemia Lodge on Monday, April 22, 2024, the 90th anniversary of the gun battle in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin between FBI Agents and the John Dillinger gang. During our visit, I was surprised to find the lodge … Read More

The Greater Irvington Yard Sale

May 16, 2024 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

So you want to have a yard sale? Great! It’s fun, it’s a good way to “clean house,” and if it is done correctly, it can put a nice little chunk of change in your pocket. The Greater Irvington Yard Sale is just around the corner, so here are few … Read More