Monthly Archives: September 2023

Eiteljorg Quest for the West Art Show and Sale Sept. 8-9

INDIANAPOLIS — The Eiteljorg Museum’s Quest for the West Art Show and Sale returns to Indianapolis Sept. 8-9, attracting fans and admirers of Western American art and many of the country’s top Western artists. One of the top Western art shows in the nation, Quest for the West® brings artists … Read More

IMPD Breaks Ground on New Mounted Patrol Barn

INDIANAPOLIS — Ground has been broken for the brand-new  IMPD Mounted Patrol Barn, a $1.7 million facility that will meet the needs of the Mounted Horse Patrol. The 20,000 square foot facility will be located at 3345 W. Vermont St. and is not just a barn. From state-of-the-art offices to … Read More

Pete Forever! Ringo Never!

This column first appeared in September 2012. On September 11, 1962, the lads from Liverpool dumped popular drummer Pete Best in favor of Ringo and, it did not go over well with some fans. Richard Starkey was born on July 7, 1940, at 9 Madryn Street, Dingle, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, … Read More

The Dreamers

“The Temptations” were on the Ed Sullivan show, and I was watching it with my fiancé at her parents’ house. I believe that the lead singer on the song, “The Impossible Dream” was Otis Williams, but I remember the camera showing a close-up and sweat was streaming down the soloists’ … Read More

100 Years Ago: Sept. 8-14

From The Indianapolis Times, Tuesday, September 11, 1923: Police officers from the traffic accident prevention bureau will organize accident prevention councils in the 69 public schools and 21 parochial schools to make Indianapolis safe for school children. Each council will be composed of one or two students from the fourth … Read More