Article Archives: Boomerang

Encore Vocal Arts Presents Imagine: The Life and Times of John Lennon

April 23, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLISE — Encore Vocal Arts will present Imagine: The Life and Times of John Lennon, a combination of music, theater, costume party, and karaoke on Saturday, May 2 at 8 p.m. at the Marian University Theatre. Audience members are invited to come dressed in their favorite Beatles-era garb, come early … Read More

That Ayres Look

March 26, 2015 | by Paula Nicewanger

Those of us who grew up in Indianapolis before the early 1990s know that L. S. Ayres was the premiere department store in Indianapolis. The You Are There: That Ayres Look exhibit just opened March 14th at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center downtown at 350 W. Ohio … Read More

Old Movie Theatres Downtown

February 26, 2015 | by Paula Nicewanger

After hearing Lady Gaga sing an amazing medley of The Sound of Music songs at the Oscars and then seeing her and Julie Andrews embrace, it brought back memories of the first time I saw The Sound of Music on the big screen — and I mean big screen — … Read More

The Golden Globes

January 29, 2015 | by Steve Nicewanger

After the holidays are over and the new year begins the season for entertainment and media awards begin. From January to the first of April there is usually some kind of awards show honoring actors, singers, musicians,  artists  and craftsmen in all phases of the entertainment industry. Since Boomers are … Read More

Baby Boomer Toys for Christmas from the 1950s

December 18, 2014 | by Steve Nicewanger

In 1950 the Tiny Tears doll was introduced to American girls by the American Character Doll Company. Tiny Tears had a small hole by each of her eyes which produced a crying effect when the doll’s stomach was squeezed. The doll was loaded with water from her baby bottle and … Read More