Monthly Archives: March 2025

John Wesley Hardrick Exhibit at Indiana State Museum

INDIANAPOLIS — From the natural beauty and hidden depths in his landscapes to the subtle, understanding glances in his portraits, John Wesley Hardrick’s paintings captured the essence of life in Indianapolis. Now through June 29 at the Indiana State Museum, visitors can see 25 unique paintings by the acclaimed artist … Read More

Spring Has Sprung

“Spring has sprung / The grass has rizz / I wonder where the birdies is?” I don’t remember where or when I learned that bit of doggerel, but it seems to fit with the advent of spring in Indiana, the first day of which was March 20th, 2025. But spring … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: March 28-April 3

From The Indianapolis News, Friday, April 3, 1925: Former Indiana Grand Dragon D. C. Stephenson was arrested today on five charges in connection with an alleged March 16 attack on Madge Oberholtzer, secretary-treasurer of the Teachers and Young People’s Reading Circle of Indiana. Charged with assault and battery with intent … Read More

Capt. Gail Glaze: Mrs. Cowboy Bob

This column first appeared in April 2011. In December of 2010 legendary Indianapolis children’s TV stars Cowboy Bob, Janie and Harlow Hickenlopper reunited for a special Christmas season event at the Irving Theater on Indy’s eastside. The event, filled with jokes, songs, music, and laughter, was capped off by 2-hours … Read More