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Super Bowl LXVI

Richard — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:19:38 +0000

It seems surreal that game day is upon us. The dream began several years ago, when Indy made an unsuccessful bid to get the Super Bowl here, then finally being selected on the next try for the 2012 game, which at the time seemed awfully remote, two years away. We all watched the number click down one at a time, the countdown of “Days To Go Until The Super Bowl” reached 365, then 180, then 60, then starting to feel very real the closer it came. The effort, planning and energy that went into this from the entire community was truly amazing, and in the end, luck smiled on us, as better weather than anyone had dreamed would be possible for this time of year lasted the entire 10 days of Super Bowl events, saving a warm, sunny day for game day itself. Indy turned over the key to the city for a few days to the rest of the country and the world. It became Super Bowl Village instead of Indianapolis. A cameo under the spotlights on the big stage. The best thing was a lot of folks unfamiliar with Indianapolis were able to experience our warm hospitality and the results of what took more than a generation of effort to evolve the downtown area into what is there today. Well done everyone.

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Super Bowl Party

Richard — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:37:31 +0000

Monument Circle has witnessed all different types of gatherings in the more than 150 years that it’s been the geographic and symbolic center our community, and now the start of it’s first ever Super Bowl party last night. The downtown area around and in-between the Circle and Georgia Street was wall-to-wall with thousands of people of every age and description, out to take in the sights, sounds and activities. With all the things to do there, you could come every day next week before the game on Feb. 5th, and experience something different each time. Event Calendar

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Indy’s Tropical Destination

Richard — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:03:51 +0000

Looking for someplace to chase away this latest winter blast? White River Gardens might be the ticket. The Hilbert Conservatory is in tropical mode through Labor Day this year with the current exhibit OMG! Orchids with many varieties of colorful orchids, tropical plants and water features. Exploring a rain forest…Sounds good doesn’t it?

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Heartland Film Festival 2011

Richard — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:49:44 +0000

One of the truly outstanding annual events in our community, the Heartland Film Festival begins tomorrow and continues through Saturday 10-22. The festival provides an avenue to view movies by independent film-makers that main-stream theaters often miss. Here’s the film schedule. There’s something for everyone.

This is one of those times when my words just get in the way. Just take in a movie or two. You’ll have fun.

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Indianapolis Indians 2011 Schedule

Richard — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:47:57 +0000

Here’s the rest of the Indians schedule for this season in case you feel like taking in a game. Some like the night games especially with the field lit up by all the big lights, and cooler temps under an open, starry sky.

Went to the ball game today with some friends. A mid-day game in the afternoon. It was really hot outside but so what. It’s hot no matter where you are now. It went to an extra inning before the home team finally lost, but it was great fun nonetheless. I’m still impressed by Victory Field every time. The flavor of an old-style ball park but new and with the latest updates. The location downtown near White River State Park and all the other attractions and hotels is superb.

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Merry-Go-Round

Richard — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:02:17 +0000

Still one of the most popular attractions at the Children’s Museum, a ride on the authentic Merry-Go-Round on the top floor. Its first life was in Broad Ripple Park here in Indianapolis from 1917 to the mid-50′s. Then it was refurbished and has been a part of the Children’s Museum for over 40 years.

Out of several photos taken, my favorite was this out of focus shot as it started to spin with all aboard. The nightime “sky” ceiling creates the effect of being outside with a zillion stars shinning above on a clear summer night.

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Murat Theater – Old National Center

Richard — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:15:05 +0000

A photo of one of the many windows inside the Murat Theater in the Old National Center. This building has some of the most wonderful architectural details and unique features of all buildings in the Indianapolis area.

The Murat has a rich history as a venue for live performances and the arts dating back more than 75 years. Even though there now are several larger and more modern entertainment facilities in Indianapolis, the Murat is still one of the best places to experience a live performance. Just something about the look and feel of the place that makes it special.

Here is some information about upcoming events at the Murat.

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Board the R.M.S. Titanic

Richard — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:55:00 +0000

I took advantage of the time this Thanksgiving weekend to go to the Indiana State Museum with some of my family, just for something fun to do. There’s a traveling exhibit about the Titanic there now. Everyone knows something about the gigantic, luxurious ship that went down on it’s maiden voyage in the icy water of the North Atlantic. It’s great story. The exhibit spins an even wider tale that makes the storyline pop with personality and details of real people and the times. It’s presented in a way that gives you a feel for what it was like to be a passenger on the R.M.S. Titanic in 1912 and what the ship was really like. There’s lots of artifacts that were salvaged from the wreck site, and numerous personal stories that make up the larger one. Interesting twists and turns. For instance, people who at the last minute changed their ticket on another ship to be aboard the Titanic who’s lives were dramatically altered. Or, people who were booked and who’s luggage made it aboard, but they missed it because of an unplanned event. And, a Captain who was going to retire to be with his family after a long career and this last voyage. And, binoculars that were somehow misplaced and so sailors on the lookout in the Crowsnest had only their eyes to look for possible obstructions in the way. And you can read the menu of what was served in the first class dining room that fateful night.

The Titanic exhibit will be at the museum through January 16th.

Go Horse

Richard — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:00:09 +0000

Lucas Oil Stadium sits idle as the Colts begin the NFL regular season tomorrow on Sunday on the road in Houston, with kickoff at 1:00. With all the personnel changes, players sidelined for various reasons during preseason and different looks the offense and defense has given us so far, it’s hard to get a sense of what to expect on the field. This time of year it’s difficult to look into the crystal ball and see the future clearly. There have been changes on all the other teams that they play, so the matchups will be different too.

We’ve come to expect a lot from our Colts and I don’t believe we’ll be disappointed this season either. We know the Colts will be good, but how good remains to be seen. I’m more than ready to find out.

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Summer Weekend Classic

Richard — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:47:58 +0000

The annual Ribfest is running this Labor Day weekend at Military Park. So as someone who spends a lot of time around the grill and a maker of BBQ sauces, I was driven at a primal level to go there. As I stepped away from the parking spot I found a few blocks away, I noticed the air was already scented with the smell of wood smoke and food, and the sound of rock music wafting in and echoing around the buildings. It just kept getting more intense the closer I got to the venue.

This is one of those gatherings of essential all-American components…Grills, Ribs and Rock’nRoll.

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