Ethel Winslow’s Story Archive

(Re)Defining Spaces with Public Art

The movers and shakers of Foundation East are embarking on a new push to bring public art to the east side of Indianapolis on the eve of the first anniversary of the organization. Started last year with a flurry of signal box artworks placed strategically around Irvington by a variety … Read More

Historic Benton House Book Sale a Community Event

Oh, I just want what we all want: a comfortable couch, a nice beverage, a weekend of no distractions and a book that will stop time, lift me out of my quotidian existence and alter my thinking forever.   — Elizabeth Gilbert, American novelist For many years, the Historic Benton … Read More

. . . And Now for Something Completely Different — The End of an Era

For second-wave Boomers (and GenXers), the last Monty Python show on July 20, simulcast throughout the world, was our one last chance to see the British comedy troop live on stage. Here in Indianapolis, is was shown at the Galaxy 14 on 96th St. and at AMC Indianapolis 17 on … Read More

Next Steps on the Pennsy

The Indianapolis greenways system will get a little longer by July 2015 if all goes according to plan. The long-awaited second phase of the Pennsy Trail on the east side will be discussed at the next Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission (IHPC) meeting August 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the City-County … Read More

Theatre Review: Q Artistry’s ZirkusGrimm

Q Artistry’s 2013 production of ZirkusGrimm was so successful, they decided to do it again this summer. A slightly different cast, some judicious editing, and the addition of some new songs make this zirkus (“circus” in German) a wonderfully new experience. Improving on last year’s breakthrough production was no mean … Read More