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Noblesville Theater Groups Need Affordable Performance Spaces
Let’s face it. Noblesville needs a performing arts venue for community theater groups. The community needs performance space where community or non-equity theaters, dance companies and musical groups can affordably stage their performances for the public. Having “insufficient or no access to performance space” is our local theaters’ greatest barrier, according to the results of…
Read MoreGrillin’ on the Square, Bed and Duck Races, StringTime Music, More
This first weekend in June kicks off summertime activities in and around Noblesville. Here’s our Times’ list of 35 things to do this weekend and beyond. -Betsy Reason writes about people, places and things in Hamilton County. Contact The Times editor Betsy Reason at [email protected]. For more Hamilton County Bicentennial events, visit www.hamcoturns200.com
Read MoreBird Calls
A few weeks back I mentioned a news app called “Smart News” that features daily tantalizing headlines accompanied by brief articles. Here are some of their recent postings: 8 Things to NEVER Buy at Costco 4 Vegetables You Should NOT Eat 7 Canned Fruits to NEVER Buy 6 Things to NEVER Eat at a Breakfast…
Read MoreKen Selects Fantasy Lineups For Purdue-IU All-Star Contest
Like so many things, the Indiana-Kentucky All-Star basketball series isn’t the same event I remember following in the 1970s and ‘80s. Some of the blame belongs to college coaches demanding the series and side events be conducted in a week’s time so that their freshmen can arrive on campus and begin summer workouts. A prime…
Read MoreTimmons Wages Battle Between Good, Evil
Like a lot of you, I’m at the age where sleeping through the night is an elusive commodity. It’s not that I have trouble falling asleep. I’m usually lucky that way. It’s just I don’t stay asleep. The biggest issue is going to the bathroom. On a good night, that may only happen once or…
Read MoreLittle Advice for Graduates
May and June means graduation season is upon us. Don’t let them fool you, this is a tough time of the year for moms or the person that serves in that function for you. They are proud of you, whether they tell you or not. Most are probably busy running around with planning your post-graduation…
Read MoreLions to Serve Up Chops, Chicken, Pancakes, Dogs
This weekend, a tradition returns as a big tent goes up on the Hamilton County Courthouse Square, and the Noblesville Lions set up tables and chairs for the Club’s annual Pork Chop Dinner, which this year has been renamed as “Grillin’ on the Square.” Friday morning, the Lions will be up early putting pork chops…
Read MoreFlags Fly, Fallen Remembered On Our Beautiful Memorial Day
With blue skies and sunshine, it was a beautiful day to remember our military service men and women. U.S. Army Vietnam veteran James Martin always calls it his “duty” to emcee the Noblesville Memorial Day Ceremony at the Hamilton County War Memorial in downtown Noblesville. He welcomed the large crowd to Monday morning’s ceremony, which…
Read MoreFrom Time to Thyme
Bicentennial Spotlight Shines Brightly on Barker Cabin We’re about to head into June, which means the Hamilton County Bicentennial spotlight will be shifting from Adams Township to Washington Township. In recognition of that, the Westfield Washington Historical Society, with a little help from Yankee Trader Fireworks and the Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission, is sponsoring a…
Read MoreDugan to Bring Big-Name Comics to New Cat Series, Daughter Designs Artwork
The Cat has recently asked nationally known comic Dave Dugan to jump in a little more with them and not only do comedy but also host comedy shows and bring in comics. They’ll call it “Dave Dugan presents Comedy at the Cat.” Dugan said, “Due to well-received standup comedy nights the past few years, The…
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