Monthly Archives: May 2023

“The Great American Trailer Park Musical” at Buck Creek June 9-18

May 25, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Buck Creek Players is pleased to present the final show of their 49th season with The Great American Trailer Park Musical. There will be eight live in-person performances at the playhouse starting Friday, June 9th and running through Sunday, June 18th. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $18 … Read More

“Beauty and the Beast” at Beef & Boards Through July 9

May 25, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — “Be Our Guest” and step into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. The beloved musical was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and is the featured Family Show of’ Beef & Boards’ 50th Anniversary Season. This classic story tells … Read More

It’s All In Your Point of View

May 25, 2023 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

This column first appeared in August 2011. The drive-thru was backed up for a block so I decided to break with tradition and go inside for my early morning Starbucks fix. There I was in my huge sunglasses, no make-up and a minimal effort to my hair when I looked … Read More

The American Ace of Aces, Part 2

May 25, 2023 | by Al Hunter

This column first appeared in September 2011. Last week I began the story of Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, one of the most famous Hoosier heroes you’ve probably never heard of. He was America’s “Ace of Aces,” the most decorated pilot of World War I, a pioneer of U.S. commercial aviation and … Read More

100 Years Ago: May 26-June 1

May 25, 2023 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, May 27, 1923: Poppy Day in Indianapolis broke all previous records with the sale of 25,000 poppies yesterday. The blood-red flower worn by thousands of veterans of the World War, mothers, fathers, brothers, sons, sisters, and friends recalls and honors the sacrifice of American soldiers’ … Read More