Stories tagged with "statues"

Dog statues fetch $24K for vet school, museum by indystar

West Lafayette — More than 150 people bid on life-size fiberglass dog statues to raise money for Purdue University’s School of Veterinary Medicine and the Art Museum of... – Oct 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Jackson burial postponed until Sept. 3 by indystar

LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson won’t be laid to rest on what would have been his 51st birthday after all. A spokesman for the Jackson family says the King of Pop’s... – Aug 21, 2009 at 12:59 PM in Entertainment

Art abuse: Dog statues moved indoors by indystar

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Life-size fiberglass dog statues set up as part of a fundraising project in Lafayette are being taken inside after repeated acts of theft and vandalism.... – Jul 10, 2009 at 8:32 AM in Crime & Courts

King Tut exhibit opens at Children's Museum by Josh Duke

When Abby Walsh learned a King Tut exhibit was set to open this summer in Indianapolis, she begged her mother to go. Abby, 9, Ann Arbor, Mich., had read the book,... – Jun 27, 2009 at 7:43 PM in News

Stolen dog statue found in Purdue parking garage by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — One of the life-size dog statues stolen from a Lafayette-area public art exhibit has been found in a Purdue University parking lot. Campus Police chief John... – May 28, 2009 at 4:15 PM in Communities

Dog statues taken inside after thefts, vandalism by indystar

Lafayette Some of the life-size dog statues set up as part of a fundraising project are being taken inside because of theft and vandalism. Organizers of the Dog Days of Summer... – May 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Crime & Courts

Canine sculpture caper confounds cops by indystar

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Police have canine capers on their hands after the theft of two of the 41 life-size dog statues in Lafayette and West Lafayette as part of a fundraising... – May 11, 2009 at 11:52 AM in Crime & Courts

Carmel gives $458,000 to arts by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — Officials have given out $458,975 to Carmel arts organizations. The Carmel City Council on Monday night approved the disbursement from the Carmel Support the Arts... – May 05, 2009 at 3:22 PM in Carmel

Community supports Making the Dream a Reality at Indy park by Josh Duke

Community turns out to help park build on its commitment to the legacy of 2 leaders For some, it was a time to reminisce. Others used it more as a learning tool. But for everyone... – Apr 05, 2009 at 2:54 AM in Marion County

A statue as a window by Bill Mccleery

Church repairs an image of Virgin Mary regarded as an opening to God In summer 2008, workers performing routine maintenance at All Saints Episcopal Church in Indianapolis tried... – Apr 04, 2009 at 1:10 AM in Faith & Values

Money sought to fix Gary's Statue of Liberty by indystar

GARY, Ind. — A community activist hopes to raise up to $10,000 to repair an 8-foot tall replica of the Statue of Liberty that once stood near the entrance to U.S. Steel in... – Mar 16, 2009 at 11:58 AM in News

Readers suggest ways to use the MSA site by Keith Manring

Soaring statues of sports heroes. Organic gardens to feed the homeless. A facility for roller skating and other sporting activities. A jail expansion. A salute to Elvis.When The... – Dec 26, 2008 at 2:20 AM in Communities

Readers offer their ideas for MSA site by Keith Manring

Soaring statues of sports heroes. Organic gardens to feed the homeless. A roller coaster. A new jail.When The Star asked readers to suggest uses for the empty site of what was... – Dec 26, 2008 at 2:19 AM in Communities

Jesus statue pits landlord against tenant by indystar

MUNCIE -- For Daniel Long, the four-foot-tall statue of Jesus Christ outside his apartment's patio door is a symbol of his faith and devotion.For the owners of the Colonial... – Nov 03, 2008 at 8:31 AM in News