Paula Nicewanger’s Story Archive

William Lawson Doing Plein Air Paintings

June 10, 2021 | by Paula Nicewanger

One evening about a month ago, while driving home from work, as I turned the corner onto Julian I saw the back of an artist painting at an easel and thought the neighbor must have commissioned a painting. I realized as I got closer that the artist was facing the … Read More

Retiring Owners of Legend Get Huge Appreciation Send off from Irvington Patrons

May 6, 2021 | by Paula Nicewanger

After 18 years in business, The Legend Classic Irvington Café has closed. Last Friday night (April 30th) was their final dinner before retiring. Owners John and Kim Robertson were shocked when called to the back parking lot where Irvingtonian Dawn Briggs had organized over 50 friends and neighbors to give … Read More

St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild Decorators’ Show House Preview

April 1, 2021 | by Paula Nicewanger

I had the privilege of getting a sneak preview of the St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild Decorators’ Show House and Gardens at 5417 N. Meridian St. This is the Guild’s 60th Anniversary Home Tour! It will be in-person but with limited tickets being sold online only. “The Columns on Meridian,” (1929 … Read More

East Washington Street Road Work- Beware – Orange Barrels!

June 4, 2020 | by Paula Nicewanger

What the heck are they doing to East Washington Street in Irvington! I’ve lived in Irvington a half block off Washington for over 40 years and I’ve seen road work many times, but this takes the cake as they say. The streetscape took some time several years ago and caused … Read More

Jim Gerard Passes Away

May 7, 2020 | by Paula Nicewanger

Jim Gerard, at 93 died peacefully in his sleep May 1, 2020 at Marquette Manor in Indianapolis. Jim Gerard was a well-known TV personality from the 60s through the 80s in Indianapolis with his own talk show. I gleaned some of the following information from his obituary — Jim was … Read More