Ethel Winslow’s Story Archive

Irvington Signal Box Painted by Local Artist

Irvington artist Laura Hildreth recently completed the signal box at the corner of Ritter and East Washington St. The scene is a glimpse of Irvington life when it was home to Butler, plus the various interesting characters the neighborhood is known for. In 2013, the artwork on the signal box … Read More

Halloween is Everywhere!

Scholars can argue all they want about the origins of Halloween and its customs, but the fact is that it has evolved into one of the most lucrative of holidays in the United States. It is also perhaps the most fun. You don’t have to entertain relatives or buy expensive … Read More

Theatre Review: Red at the IRT

The Tony-award winning play Red comes to the Indiana Repertory Theatre Mainstage to provoke the audience into thinking about art and the process of making art. The production, like the play by John Logan, plays with the seemingly opposite ideas of “art for art’s sake” and “art as a commodity.” … Read More

Heartland Film Festival Starts with a Bang

Now in its 23rd year, the Heartland Film Festival continues its mission to showcase films with a heart — and a soul. Under new leadership from Stuart Lowry (former Indianapolis Parks Department head), the festival kicked off with a big weekend of sell-out shows and lots of critical buzz. Popular … Read More

Ka-Bike-O-Scope Coming to Pleasant Run Trail

Mark Kesling, the founder and CEO of the daVinci Pursuit, wants to bring a closer collaboration between artists, scientists, and the community through public art projects. One of their most ambitious projects, the Ka-Bike-O-Scope, is currently underway and will be installed soon to the Barth Street Bridge area on the … Read More