Ethel Winslow’s Story Archive

“The Glass Menagerie” Revived at the IRT

Tennessee Williams, one of the greatest American playwrights of the 20th Century, wrote The Glass Menagerie in 1944. It is as relevant and emotional today as it was when first staged. The Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production is vibrant and poetic. The story is based partly on William’s own troubled youth. … Read More

St. Patrick’s Day in Indy Begins Early

Ireland is the ancestral home to many Hoosiers, including many on the east side of Indianapolis. As a matter of fact, they are the second largest ethnic group in Indianapolis. The Irish came to the area beginning in the 1830s, enticed by cheap land and plentiful work. They first settled … Read More

With No New Pennies, What Will We Do With Loafers?

The recent news that President Trump has ordered the Treasury to stop minting new pennies because it costs almost four cents to mint each one, has left many in a tizzy. Once the supply of pennies is gone (which could take a while), how will businesses give change? Say you … Read More

2024 in the Rearview Mirror: U.S. and Indiana

It was a tumultuous year in the United States, with a lot of surprises, especially on the political front. President Joe Biden stepped away from his re-election campaign a month before the Democratic National Convention. Weeks after a poor showing at a debate with Trump, Biden was besieged with allies … Read More

2024 in the Rearview Mirror

Coups, elections, hurricanes, wildfires, wars — the year 2024 gave everyone something to talk about. This week, we’ll give a rundown of international developments. The next issue will highlight the U.S. and Indiana events of the year. Overseas, Syria’s authoritarian dictator Basheer al-Assad’s government fell as rebel forces swiftly took … Read More