Monthly Archives: December 2025

The Classic Suburb in Word

December 18, 2025 | by Steven R. Barnett

Visual arts are often the most prominent examples of culture, frequently overshadowing the written word. However, like its rich heritage in paint, Irvington has a significant literary tradition that has deep roots in journalism. Grace Julian Clarke, the daughter of former U. S. Congressman George W. Julian, came to Irvington … Read More

Southside Art League Opens Year with Guest Artist Joe Brown

December 18, 2025 | by Weekly View

GREENWOOD — A One-Artist-Show by Greenwood artist Joe Brown will be at the Southside Art League Off Broadway Gallery in January 2026. He will be exhibiting a collection of his oil paintings of landscapes, flowers and animals. Years ago he had a private exhibition at the Indiana National Bank Tower … Read More

It’s a Wonderful Life

December 18, 2025 | by Al Hunter

Christmas time is here. Aside from family memories, most people include movie memories as part of their traditional Yuletide celebration. For me, any version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is a must (although Albert Finney’s musical version is my go-to), and “A Christmas Story” runs on a loop every … Read More

100 Years Ago: Dec. 19-Jan. 1

December 18, 2025 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, December 22, 1925: Sales of Christmas Seals, those little holiday emblems of better health, have exceeded previous years according to the Marion County Tuberculosis Association. While thousands of citizens are sending in their checks to the Christmas Seal headquarters for their annual sticker supply, sales … Read More

Let There Be Joy

December 18, 2025 | by CJ Woods III

When I was an Art Director roaming the halls of the Famous Barr department store in St Louis Missouri, I was in the habit of saying to everyone I met, “Peace. Love. Understanding.” Of course, I was known to have some eccentricities, such as spontaneous outbursts of singing, and mass … Read More