Jan. 23, 2013 — Here’s a clip of the folk-rock band, fronted by singer Leigh Nash with mainstay songwriter/guitarist Matt Slocum to her right, plays its biggest hit song at one of Indy’s 25 Best Bars, per IM’s January 2013 list: https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/best-bars
Walking around downtown Washington, D.C., on Monday morning amidst the crowds of inauguration-goers, it was difficult to tell who hailed from where—and then there was the man in a Purdue hat who said “Boiler Up!” with a big smile in response to my companion who initiated that exchange. Yet I learned ahead of time that there would be more than a few other Hoosiers in attendance, including performers in the parade after the official swearing in of President Barack Obama:
To understand the chasm currently separating Indiana’s political parties, all you need to do is picture their election-night celebrations. On November 6, the Democrats chose a sedate ballroom at the Downtown Marriott. The Republicans, who were marching toward supermajorities in the House and the Senate, chose the end zone at Lucas Oil Stadium.
[1] Snack
With the warm comfort of an old-fashioned candy store, M.W. Wadsworth & Co. Fine Chocolates is full of indulgent treats shipped in from all over the country. An antique case features 24 flavors of truffles, including cappuccino and Kahlua White Russian. 154 E. Jefferson St., 560-5624.
Dec. 30, 2012 — Head coach Chuck Pagano, team owner Jim Irsay, and assorted players and coaches celebrate the Indianapolis Colts’ 28-16 victory over the Houston Texans to end the regular season. The Colts take an 11-5 record into the playoffs, and the Texans drop to 0-11 all-time in Indy.
