So…as I walk out of my house on Friday afternoon my neighbor John Siskin (a professional photographer) asks me if I would want to be in a photo shoot as a model?! Really? I asked if he was serious and he said absolutely. John is a part of the Irvington Photo Club who shoot different scenes around the Eastside, “Irvington” area. The club was looking for a tough guy who could act as a “gangster type” of dude from the days of the 30′s-40′s (Noir). I guess that is me!
The Irvington Photo Club is putting together a book of scenes that are classic, old school, black and white and just cool. The book will be coming out later this year around October, just in time for the awesome Irvington Halloween Festival! Thanks for the experience – I had a lot of fun! Kudos go out to Slick Laroo (@slicklaroo) for the behind the scenes shots.
You can find the photo club online at www.irivingtonphotoclub.com and via social media at Facebook (www.facebook.com/Irvphotoclub) and Flickr (www.flickr.com/groups/irvingtonphotoclub/).
Here are a few shots from the night:
I’m a big fan of a local Irish bar that is on the Eastside of Indianapolis. It is the actual place where Scott Tolin and I came up with the brainchild of our show, DoItIndy. The old building sits at the corner of 10th Street and Emerson Avenue, only about 10 minutes out of the downtown Indy area (close to home). Great people, good music, daily specials, new appetizers (wings are my favorite), trivia, and more. You can see why Tolin and I like to have meetings there.
A random shot of myself during the investigation of Si Greene's Pub. I still can't believe what they found.
Last spring we found out that a couple of bottles exploded on the shelves for no reason in the middle of the night. Tolin knows a person that works with Paranormal 911 Investigations so we gave them a call. The group came to the bar, looked around, did a small walkthrough and decided to come back. What they found follows below. Nothing could have ever prepared me for that evening. Nothing. Part two and the conclusion will be out later this week.
I don’t know what to think of that night. In all honesty, I do know someone/something/somebody wanted to speak with us. What do you think?
Enjoy. Be urban. Be safe. DoItIndy. Happy Halloween.
The Paranormal 911 team along with Jerry Maple, co-owner of Si Greene's Pub and the DoItIndy crew.
Many thanks go out to Paranormal 911 Investigations for their help, professionalism and guidance during the investigation. The group can currently be seen on the show My Ghost Story (A&E, Biography). The group can be found on Facebook, Twitter and www.paranormal911.com.
The first full week of September gave us a fantastic week full of events. Labor Day came and the chilly weather hit us quickly. Welcome to fall of 2011!
Onto this week’s Top 5 Urban Events….
5. Dracula at the Indiana Repertory Theatre
Who doesn’t know Dracula and who isn’t at least curious to see him on the live stage?! In honor of the Fall, the IRT will be hosting Bram Stoker’s Dracula now through October 1, 2011. The Indiana Repertory Theatre is one of Indianapolis’ best venues to see plays and live performances. Have fun, get into the boo spooky Halloween spirit and see the one and only…Dracula www.irtlive.com
Everybody likes to get a little spooked every now and then...Dracula is at the IRT through 10-1-11.
4. Irvington Farmer’s Market and Art Fair
The second Sunday of each month through October, Irvington gives you one the BEST markets in the city. The market is in Ellenberger Park and goes from 12noon to 3pm. Music, arts, vendors, food and fun. This is the do not miss farmer’s market of Indianapolis in my opinion. I visit this each month to just people watch and always say hello to my boys at Fermenti Artisan – http://www.facebook.com/fermentiartisan. www.irvingtongardenclub.com
One of my favorite farmer's markets at Ellenberger Park. I'm a big fan of the Eastside too.
3. 45th Annual Penrod Art Fair
It has been coined, “Indiana’s Nicest Day” and I hope that it is true. One of the oldest art fairs in the entire country, the Penrod is not to be missed. On the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) from 9a-5p on Saturday, Sept. 10th. Over 300 art vendors, music, food, beverages and activities for the entire family. www.penrod.org
The 45th Annual Penrod Arts Fair will be at the IMA on Saturday, Sept. 10th.
2. Out of the Darkness Community Walk
This Saturday join the DoItIndy crew as we walk for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Central Indiana Chapter). Non-profit work is a big part of what we are about as a show, especially in our local Indianapolis community. A friend we met out one night, Amy Pauszek, turned us onto this and we are proud to be an official sponsor of the 2011 walk. Suicide is a touchy subject and we hope to raise awareness and some funds to help educate our local community.
DoItIndy is proud to sponsor the Out of the Darkness Community Walk
1. America Remember 9-11
Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11th attacks on the USA…which we are all too familiar with. This is a solemn occasion for America, but the Rathskeller has started a tradition of America Remembers at the Biergarten. The event starts at 4pm this Sunday with different ceremonies, mayor Greg Ballard will be speaking, bagpipers will be playing, food, drink and more. This is an occasion to not only remember what happened 10 years ago, but to celebrate our independence and freedom as Americans.
I will never forget waking up and going to my coffee and chocolate shop (Moonstruck Chocolate Cafe) on Mass Ave. that morning. I would normally wake up to music on the radio, but as I remember wondering, “what is going on in the world?” as I awoke that morning. It was a day that as an American, I will never forget. We have show over the last 10 years we are strong as a nation, strong as a people, and good will always prevail. That is why I love living in the greatest nation on earth. We always tough it out and make it through whatever comes at us.
I will be at the gathering on Sunday and hope that Indianapolis shows a great turnout. I’m proud to live in the city of Indianapolis and proud to live in my country, the United States of America. www.americaremembers.org
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