Book Smart: Butler University's Irwin Library Turns 50
Irwin Library isn’t nearly as famous as it should be. Here’s a crash course on the unheralded landmark, which hits the half-century mark this month.
Matt Holden
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Flashback Photo: Happy Birthday, Angela Buchman!
We’ve been taken by her presence ever since she shot an iconic “Best of Indy” cover with us for the December 2003 issue of the magazine.
Jonathan Scott
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu Illuminates Clowes Hall
His words were perhaps revelatory on the subject of inclusion—by God and by fellow humans—of all people, regardless of race, socio-economic status, religion, and even sexual orientation.
Jonathan Scott
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Sold Out: Indy Literary Pub Crawl
Those of you lucky enough to score tickets, remember to come dressed in your best librarian or literary-character outfit!
Hannah Lee
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Street Savvy: Main Street, Carmel
The new owner of girly-glam PillowTalk, one of the city’s only lingerie specialty stores, now hosts private bachelorette parties and bridal showers. The boutique’s closed blinds leave a message: “No peeking; we’re having a private party.”
Lindsay Fisher
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Jane Pauley Visits, Shoots TV Show Segment
Smiling and laughing despite the heat, the Hoosier native was in Indy to shoot a segment for her Today series, “Life Reimagined,” at the Indianapolis International Airport.
Michela Tindera
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Teen Model: Grace Hartzel's Rise to the Runway
The hottest new face in fashion hails from Zionsville—but what does it mean to give up the last bit of childhood for a dream?
Allison Copenbarger Vance
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The Hoosierist: Smoking Section
What are the Indianapolis Public Library’s most checked-out books? And more of your queries answered.
Sam Stall
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Tweets of the Week: Gen Con Costumes
The gaming convention came and went in downtown Indianapolis, and with it, a wide swath of styles graced the figures of role-playing types and fantasy lovers.
Jonathan Scott
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Want to Help a Hero? The Indy Honor Flight Has You Covered
I hope that running 200 miles between now and the next Indy Honor Flight on September 7 will help raise awareness—and a few dollars, through your donations—to help get another veteran to Washington.
Ray Steele
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School House Rocked: A New Charter School Wants Your Kids
Indianapolis charter schools are signing up students as fast as they can find them. Will reform spell the end of traditional public education?
Adam Wren
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Q&A: Danny Huston of North American Midway
With the Indiana State Fair opening today, we caught up with the owner of North American Midway, a lifelong Hoosier who has been operating the rides for 20 years.
Kate Franzman
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The Hoosierist: Jelly Times
“In most companies, there are guys who make a little and others who make a lot, but at least they don’t have to shower together.”
Sam Stall
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Party of Five: The Gaither Quintuplets Turn 30
They appreciate the way their parents protected them from too much fame. “Even as kids, we could say yes or no, and all five of us had to agree. Otherwise, we would not do it.”
Clarence Waldron
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Street Savvy: Columbus
This newly minted Indiana Cultural District builds on its reputation for cool design.