Ethel Winslow’s Story Archive

Theatre Review: The Giver at the IRT

The Giver, adapted from the Young Adult novel by Lois Lowry by Eric Coble, is currently playing at the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s Upperstage through Feb. 21. The story takes place in a near-future in a highly structured society designed to create a conflict-free world, at the expense of individual emotional … Read More

Discussions Begin on Fate of Arlington High School

Superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools Dr. Lawrence Ferebee was adamant about the future of Arlingon High School at a public meeting January 14. “We have the chance to get this right,” he said of the reintegration of the school back into the IPS School District. “This is an opportunity.” The … Read More

East Side Hot Dogs!

Travelers passing by 16th and Emerson on nice days may wonder why there is a line waiting at a hot dog cart in the Family Dollar parking lot. It’s because Abacuc Garcia, owner and operator of Garcia’s Hot Dogs, probably has the best hot dogs in Indianapolis, and he’s one … Read More

Theatre Review: 10 x 10 x You

EclecticPond’s highly original (and sometimes maniacal) production, 10 x 10 x You, is the “son of” 10 x 10, which they have performed the past few years. This time around, audiences took a vote to determine which of Shakespeare’s plays would get the 10 minute edit treatment. The votes came … Read More

City Steps Up Crime Prevention Efforts

There was some blunt talk about the root causes of crime at the Near East Side Community Organization (NESCO) Crime Prevention and Code Enforcement meeting on January 6. Department of Public Safety Director Troy Riggs, along with representatives from city services were on hand to discuss the latest crime prevention … Read More