Ethel Winslow’s Story Archive

The Spirit of Christmas at the IRT

The Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol is a tradition: first presented from 1980 through 1984, it was revived in 1996 and has been playing every year since. Adapted by Tom Haas from the original story by Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol has a message that has resonated … Read More

Jack and Jill Closing: Saying Farewell to Old Friends

Jack and Jill Lashbrook were truly pioneers on the east side. Before “urban settlers” became a thing, the Lashbrooks fell in love with Irvington and decided to start their antiques business on East Washington. In 1997, there were few viable businesses along the strip, and little interest in the neighborhood’s … Read More

‘Tis the Season For Giving

The Weekly View is delighted to continue helping with the Gaia Works team this year to brighten the holidays for families and children in need. Every year, Jan DeFerbrache and her “elves” make special deliveries to local families in need, plus help Coburn Place bring joy to survivors of domestic … Read More

And So We Walked at the IRT

The Trail of Tears, when the U.S. government forcibly relocated Native Americans from the southeast to what is now Oklahoma in 1838, remains a dark spot on the soul of the nation. Forcing the Cherokee into boats and then a march over 900 miles long, thousands died of starvation, exposure, … Read More

Irvington Ghost Tours Begin October 4

Halloween and the east side go together like peanut butter and jelly, especially in Irvington. The historic neighborhood, named for Washington Irving, is considered one of the most haunted spots in the Midwest. No one spins a yarn like our own Al Hunter, who every year spends the weekends guiding … Read More