Stories tagged with "berlin wall"

Squaring idealism and realism by indystar

PARIS — Europeans are coming to terms with the fact that President Barack Obama is not a miracle worker, and with the reality that everything he does is not magic. Oh, yes,... – Dec 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Today in history by indystar

On this date: In 1872, fire destroyed nearly 800 buildings in Boston. In 1938, Nazis looted and burned synagogues as well as Jewish-owned stores and houses in Germany and Austria... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

Quaint setting helps showcase quality show by Jay.Harvey

It’s ironic that the label on Saturday night’s Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra concert was “Freedom Without Walls” — a slogan even available on... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Wall comes tumbling down in concerts by Jay.Harvey

Two local music organizations have grabbed a chance to reach out and touch a feel-good world event this season. The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, celebrating its 25th... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Surprises of Simon, self-made man by indystar

• Mel Simon experienced his first taste of salesmanship while attending college at the City University of New York when he bought about 30 pairs of gloves one winter and... – Sep 16, 2009 at 12:28 PM in Business

Bernstein studio donated to IU Jacobs School of Music by Konrad.Marshall

Leonard Bernstein’s composing desk, which witnessed countless sparks of his musical genius, and a silver-plated Art Deco lighter used to spark one of his many cigarettes are... – Mar 10, 2009 at 2:12 AM in Communities

Idled rail cars irritate residents of New Castle by Bill Mccleery

Eyesores likely to stay put until economy improves. NEW CASTLE, Ind. — When she moved into a house across the street from a railroad track, Rebecca Collier knew she’d... – Mar 04, 2009 at 11:05 AM in News