Ethel Winslow’s Story Archive

A Christmas Carol Embodies the Spirit of the Season

Charles Dickens, that Victorian-era author and general champion of the poor and downtrodden, wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843. The novella was a blockbuster for its time, and a critical success. Here, 175 years later, the story of Scrooge and his change of heart after visits from three ghosts — … Read More

Making the Season Bright For All

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” This biblical statement is found in one form or another in every virtually religion and culture. In our often cynical, greedy world, it is easy to forget the hungry, and to overlook people less fortunate. Jan DeFerbrache, executive director of Gaia … Read More

Halloween Fun on the Eastside

Halloween is a big deal. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, about $9 billion will be spent on candy, costumes, decorations, and all the other stuff that makes Halloween one of the most popular holiday in the U.S., second only to Christmas. The average American spends over $85 … Read More

“Pipeline” at the IRT

The pipeline referred to in the title of the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s latest production is the school system that acts as a conduit from society to school to prison/jail for many inner city youth. Underfunded and struggling public schools, mainly serving children of color, scramble to provide safety and an … Read More

“Cabaret Poe” at the Phoenix

It has been 10 years since Cabaret Poe debuted in Irvington to a small but appreciative crowd. Soon, word of the innovative musical caught the attention of fans of the macabre and the works of Poe, and a hit was born. After years of performance at the Lodge in Irvington, … Read More