Ethel Winslow’s Story Archive

Making the Season Bright on the Eastside

Gaia Works helps seniors and the underserved year round, but truly steps up in November and December. This year, they are taking donations of food for seniors and families. They will take food donations at the shop, located at 6125 E. Washington St. (parking is available around the back). They … Read More

78th Annual Historic Irvington Halloween Festival

Imagine 1946 (some of you might not have to imagine it). Harry S Truman is in office, and the United States is recovering from World War II. The first Baby Boomers are being born, the Federal minimum wage was 40 cents, a house costs $2,600, a dozen eggs cost 59 … Read More

An Artists Gathering on Nov. 2

For the past several years, a group of talented artisans and crafters have gathered in the garden at 5295 E. Pleasant Run Parkway South Drive to sell their works. This year, they will be having the event on Saturday, Nov. 2 from noon-4 p.m. (raindate is Sunday, Nov. 3). Paintings, … Read More

Ghost Tours Explore Irvington’s Haunting History

Celebrating the 22nd year of the Irvington Ghost Tours, Alan Hunter and his crew are eager to guide hundreds of people through the twisty, leaf-lined streets of Irvington for the month of October. One of the most haunted neighborhood in the midwest, Irvington has been the home base for a … Read More

Spelling Bee at the IRT

Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee brings fresh faces, lots of laughs, high kicks, and lively energy to the stage. Every performance will be a little different, depending on volunteers who are brought onto the stage as part of the cast in the first … Read More