Random Rippling - Global Beatles Day and IMH Lounge Opening
posted: Jul. 03, 2025
On Global Beatles Day 2025 (June 25) the new Indiana Music History Lounge was celebrated at Flanner Buchanan, 1305 Broad Ripple Avenue [H10 on
map].
Thanks to Bruce Buchanan, Flanner Buchanan has long hosted the exhibits of the
Indiana Music History Project, founded by Rick Wilkerson, on the lower level of the building. This new lounge extends the exhibition and event space to the main floor.
Global Beatles Day was started in 2009 by Indianapolis resident Faith Cohen, and as the name suggests, is now celebrated around the world.
The new entrance to the Indiana Music History Lounge
Rick Wilkerson, founder of the Indiana Music History Project, and Bruce Buchanan of Flanner Buchanan where the exhibits are on display, prepare to cut the ribbon to open the new lounge.
... and it is cut. The lounge is open!
Tim Quinn, former Broad Ripple resident now living in Liverpool, sent a video to celebrate GBD.
Tom Fontaine showing rare items from his Beatles collection
Global Beatles Day founder Faith Cohen with local musician and promoter Phil Slates
Scott Rudicel at the event. Later, Wendy Reed and Tim Brickley performed.