Six Things You Don't Know About Abraham Lincoln
He loved to tell dirty jokes, and reportedly hated being called "Abe."
Review: IRT's Jekyll & Hyde Delights Many Personalities
It seems as though my high school taught me well—when you went to the Indiana Repertory Theatre for a field trip, you dressed nice. And sure enough, a night out at the theater still seems to be quite the occasion here in Indy, with much of the crowd attending Friday’s opening night of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, the first show of the 2012-13 season, decked out in blazers, button-ups, and cocktail dresses. (See photos from the show's opening night soirees at the IRT here.)
Children's Museum Reveals Toy Voted No. 1 of Past Century
In the end, it was the Real American Hero who took home the gold medal, as it were, in the Children’s Museum’s interactive project, "Top 100 Toys (& their Stories) that Define Our Childhood." Voters cast more than 24,000 nods online, and G.I. Joe was named the No. 1 favorite toy of the past 100 years. It seems children of the 1980s rocked the vote in full force, as Transformers landed in the No. 2 slot, followed by LEGO sets in third place. The iconic Cabbage Patch Kids proved to be underdogs, snagging the seventh spot, and Indiana native Raggedy Ann finished just outside the Top 10 at No. 11. Here's the full Top 20 roster.
IndyFringe, Part IV: A New Hope
[See parts I, II and III of this 2012 IndyFringe series for more on the 2012 festival.]