Monthly Archives: November 2018

Elf, the Musical at Beef & Boards

November 29, 2018 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS – In his quest to discover his true identity, Buddy the elf is now in Indianapolis in Elf, The Musical at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. This holiday favorite comes to life on stage for the first time at Beef & Boards, with all the joy and comedy of … Read More

Visions of Sugar Plums

November 29, 2018 | by Steve Nicewanger

As Andy Williams sings, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” As the holidays are now full upon us we need to remember during the hustle and bustle to stop and smell the gingerbread. It’s easy to get caught up in the rush and if you do get caught … Read More

Walking on Purpose

November 29, 2018 | by CJ Woods III

The white car cruised to a halt near me and the driver’s side window slid down. The man in the car asked me, “Do you want a ride?” I paused on my walk up the slight hill leading from my daughter’s apartment complex and declined her neighbor’s offer. “Thanks, but … Read More

Christmas Lights

November 29, 2018 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The Christmas of 1835 found Harvard professor Charles Follen yearning for his German homeland. Although his life’s work as an educator and political activist would earn him many distinctions, he is most fondly remembered for his actions that Christmas Eve. Keeping with a 200 year old German tradition, he brought … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Nov. 30-Dec. 6

November 29, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, December 3: Arriving on a special interurban car from Newcastle, IN, Major General Omar Bundy, the Hoosier of the Marne, was greeted by a volley of cheers from a throng of citizens who had gathered at the Traction Terminal Station to see Indiana’s foremost war … Read More