Proud as a peacock! Decorations by WTHR Channel 13, our NBC affiliate.
Previously on Midlife Crisis Crossover: each year the Indiana Historical Society in downtown Indianapolis hosts a special Christmas exhibit called the Festival of Trees, for which dozens of local businesses and charities festoon a tree (or sometimes alternative objects) with decorations befitting their interests, causes, products, and/or colors. For the third year in a row my coworkers and I took a lunchtime field trip to their museum and immersed ourselves in holiday spirit, local pride, and tree-trimming cuteness.
Once again my wife Anne couldn’t be there because she has her own employer and perks, so I took pics to share with her and with You, The Viewers at Home. Trees are identified by their trimmers and/or donors. Links are provided for several — not affiliated links, mind you, because MCC has never been that kind of site. Enjoy!
The IHS’ spacious lobby and its traditional centerpiece, a 30-foot tree with a hallway through the middle.
Local author Tyler G. Mitchell, who’s written a children’s book for the season.
Syndicated program PetPals TV, hosted by retired anchor/reporter Patty Spitler.
Marian University’s Student Organization of Latinos.
Very good stuffed doggos from the Indiana Canine Assistant Network.
For the WNBA fans out there, the Indiana Fever featuring Caitlin Clark!
Next to them, the Indiana Pacers.
The Colts, 5-6 as of this writing.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway changes up the format with a winners’ wreath.
Nancy Ayres, of the L.S. Ayres department store family.
Blind Owl Brewery and their happy mascot, Hedwig Zatoichi.
The rather exclusive Columbia Club celebrates next year’s 100th anniversary by topping a tree with their own clubhouse.
Musicians’ Repair and Sales over on Capitol Avenue.
Timeless Music Project Indianapolis, est. 2018.
Catholic Business Exchange.
Roberts Camera, for those who want to live beyond phones.
Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, whose next production Irving Berlin’s White Christmas runs November 29th through Christmas Eve.
Little Angel Gowns, a charity that provides burial clothing for infants.
Sheltering Wings, a domestic abuse retreat and treatment center serving Hendricks County.
Compassionate Roots, who offer nature-based mental health counseling and services.
Non-tree intermission! In Anne’s absence, my coworker Maria provides guest jazz hands as we try on pink nightmare hats in a recreation of Ralphie’s living room, like a pair of Louise Belchers.
The Leighton School of Nursing at Marian University lets you guest-star on their tree!
Lake City Bank celebrates family game night, presuming you gave or got new games for Christmas.
Ball State University, David Letterman’s alma mater.
A special room displayed a selection of tabletop artisan trees up for auction.
Once again the Chick-Fil-A in Avon goes all-out, this time in tandem with Mary Lee Maier Community Pantry.
The Eiteljorg Museum advertises their annual “Jingle Rails” holiday exhibit, which Anne and I will be visiting in the near future. You heard it here first!
Butler University’s Arts & Events Center. They’ve gotten really big on eSports in recent times.
Indy’s own Asian American Alliance.
HealthNet, medical and insurance providers to underserved communities, bring gingerbread and eye charts.
Hikerbabes celebrate Indiana parks and ambling spaces.
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles embrace their inner sloth.
…and that’ll do for now. We have enough pics for another gallery if anyone’s interested. Let me know!
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