Monthly Archives: April 2026

“Singin’ in the Rain” at Beef & Boards Through May 23

INDIANAPOLIS — April brings showers to the stage at Beef & Boards Dinner theatre with the cherished classic Singin’ in the Rain. Now on stage, this refreshing romantic comedy is the stage version of the celebrated MGM film that starred Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O’Connor. In silent movies, … Read More

Bird Song

This Spring has been a wild ride, so far; the temperatures have varied from a low of 30º to a high of 80º, all in one week. I have covered and uncovered the little plants in the planters at the side of the property I rent, responding to the “too … Read More

100 Years Ago: April 17-23

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, April 20, 1926: Articles of incorporation for the Indianapolis Airport Corporation were filed today with the secretary of state by the Chamber of Commerce airport board. The nonprofit organization was offered free use of the northeast quarter of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as a commercial … Read More

Glen Campbell, The Wrecking Crew and Alzheimer’s

Glen Travis Campbell was born on April 22, 1936. He started playing guitar at the age of four. While still a teenager, Campbell moved to Albuquerque to join his uncle Boo’s band. By the age of 22, Campbell had formed his own band. In 1960, Campbell moved to Los Angeles … Read More