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It’s story time, Hoosiers 🫖

Your memories of the bygone L.S. Ayres in Indy
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When was the last time you stopped by the tea room? | Photo via @tessa_foodportraits
When we wrote about the L.S. Ayres clock and its mythical cherub last month, we asked you what your favorite L.S. Ayres memories were. And boy, did you deliver. Here’s what Hoosiers had to say about the bygone department store. Spoiler alert: there’s a lot of love for the tea room.

“Eating as a child in Ayres tea room and getting a gift from the toy chest.” — Sandy H.

“As a child, it was always special to have lunch in the Ayres Tearoom. We would have the Hobo lunch which was served wrapped in a bandana. After eating, we could visit the treasure chest and select a wrapped prize.” — Sue S.

“Visiting Santa, and riding the Polar Express. Second place, the holiday window displays.” — Rick W.

“Going to the tea room with my mother and grandmother for lunch.” — Linda Z.

“Breakfast with Santa or Easter Bunny. Paying 10 cents to use the restroom. Beautiful window displays.” — Pamoja F.

“Window decorations.” — Lillie Golay

“My mom would always take us downtown to see the windows at L.S. Ayres and ride the train to see Santa. That was the highlight of my Christmas.” — Becky B.

“I began working for L.S. Ayres out of college in 1976. I did not grow up in Indy and was impressed by the architecture and elegance of the store. The Tea Room, window displays, style shows and Holiday events bring back many wonderful memories.” — Kathie F.

Feeling left out? Good news — you can still enjoy a traditional tea service at the L.S. Ayres Tea Room, which can be found at the Indiana State Museum. Make a reservation by calling 317-232-1637 and try its famous chicken velvet soup.
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Tuesday, Jan. 17
  • Pages at the Prop | Tuesday, Jan. 17 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Indianapolis Propylaeum, 1410 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis | $5-$10 | Listen to Hoosier author Michael Leppert as he shares his debut novel, “Flipping the Circle.”
Wednesday, Jan. 18
  • Adult Walking Club: The “Garfield Gaiters” | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Garfield Park, 2502 Shelby St., Indianapolis | Free | Adults ages 55+ are invited to a planned walk using trails throughout the park and nearby neighborhoods.
Thursday, Jan. 19
Friday, Jan. 20
  • Hairbanger’s Ball | Friday, Jan. 20 | 8 p.m. | The Vogue Theatre, 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis | $15-$20 | Reminisce about a favorite 80s concert and experience a true-to-life representation of what a rock concert was like during that time.

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Editor’s pick: Calling all Streisand stans. As I was perusing the 2023 show lineup at The District Theatre, I couldn’t help but notice its “Tribute to Barbra” show on Friday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 5. It looks like it’s shaping up to be a great show, with a female trio playing all her most memorable songs. “What kind of fool” would pass up a show like that?

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