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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1906
Page
6
Park Theater features Ty Profuring in A Millimaire Traitoy with Wattersles stars and a dramatic plot about Doctor Staley and Pierpont amid a church scene. Uncle Tom's Cabin, revived by Martin, draws crowds with lavish effects and a strong cast. Wonderland additions and Cre atore concerts boost a busy week.
Avondale Heights to open a light playlet titled The Widow’s Welding Nient featuring a widow skilled in matrimony. Zeb Rawlings the farmer replies to ads, sends his son’s photo by mistake, and romance ensues as the widow falls for the son’s image. Dennis Cragan hosts a gathering where Rawlings is announced amid comic confusion.
Next week offers a mixed bill of shows at multiple venues. PARK presents A Millionaire Tramp. Uncle Tom's Cabin closes the week. WONDERLAND features The Firing and Bounding bands with Banvards and Douglas in a comedy program. WHITE CITY offers McCune anti comedy and various acts. FAIR DANK PAN advertises Croctore with Italium bani Hagen Decha Cics at Momtiy Attornoam. RIVERSIDE PARK lists malz routes and Boenie Myer in an older program. FAMVIEW PAE previews Imig foypolis AUiliary Land with afternoon performances. AVONDALE presents The Wid on's Wedding Night.
The article notes Creatore will play at Fair Bank in March and opens in the east in May with a Parisian tone of acclaim. It mentions a Western tour drawing immense crowds and a lineup featuring Newman, Lenora Wicks, Barnelle, and Miss Winke, plus a melodious Italian harp.
The warm weather draws thousands to Wonderland as guests and managers plan summer entertainment. A rising crowd shows interest in outdoor events, while the touring music groups still seek engagement amid improving conditions.
An opinionated note lauds a new music organization and its leading concerts. The schedule promises Verdi pieces on Wednesday, French works on Thursday, a Wagner focus Friday, and a fall lineup starting with the American Navy Overture and Poet and Peasant. The program features standard orchestral favorites and solos by noted performers.
Riverside Park continues as a family playground and popular amusement area for all ages seeking novelty and outdoor recreation. It features open air sports, a sea for children, shaded groves, and picnic sites for visitors to enjoy lunches amid natural history attractions.
Indianapolis military band performs Sunday afternoon at Padsvieve yard presenting a wide program of marches overtures and vocal selections. Conducted by Herman and Morris the program features concert pieces such as Crown Diamonds Campbella Are Coming Bonnie Doon and Chicago Tribune with solos and encore numbers including Nellie Dean and My Lily among many.
The White City in Chicago showcases McCaine and Gran in vaudeville acts with acrobatics mock skating and singing features. Specialized attractions include Raslag rink exhibitions and a redesigned stage layout after park hours. The Indianapolis Concert offers two programs with selections from comic operas and hymns, while Empire opens Aug 20 with the Foy Foster company and a rotation of notable touring acts.
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