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Our Weekly Columnists
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Steven R. Barnett
100 Years Ago -
Rose Mary Clarke
Senior Lifestyle -
Al Hunter
Bumps in the Night -
Linda Hamer Kennett
What’s in the Attic? -
Steve Nicewanger
Sports Voice -
CJ Woods III
Words from Woods
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Irvington Farmer’s Market Opens Season June 14
IRVINGTON — Named one the best farmer’s markets in the city, the Irvington Farmer’s Market will open the 2026 season on Sunday, June 14 from noon-3 p.m. at Ellenberger Park, 5301 East St. Clair Street. The market schedule for the season is July 12, August 9, September 13, and October 11. Almost 100 vendors take over the middle north section of Ellenberger Park. Many have been with the market since it started in 2000, when it was just a few vendors under the trees. It has grown thanks to the … Read More
Garfield Park Historic Fountains to Re-Open June 6
INDIANAPOLIS — The magnificent Garfield Park Historic Fountains will re-open on Saturday, June 6 at a ceremony and celebration at 4 p.m. There will be live music from the Circle City Sidewalk Stompers, food and fun for the whole family. The Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Garden are located in Garfield Park on the city’s near southside. The area was designed by city planner and landscape architect George Kessler and built in 1916. The fountains underwent a $5.5 million restoration and renovation from 2024, and was part of a Lilly … Read More
Tomi Adeyemi Keynote Speaker for 9th Annual Book Fest
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library’s Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) will host bestselling author Tomi Adeyemi as keynote speaker for its 9th Annual Book Fest and Juneteenth Celebration, a free community event taking place Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This year’s theme, “Empowered to Speak: Freedom Dreams,” invites attendees to explore the voices, visions and narratives that shape our past, present and future. Adeyemi is Hugo and Nebula Award-Winning writer, mystic, and model. Her instant #1 New York Times-bestselling Legacy of Orïsha series, … Read More
Common Ground at Faith Serves Far Eastside Community
INDIANAPOLIS — Common Ground at Faith, located across from Warren Central High School on East 16th Street, is creating a permanent “one-stop” community resource hub that brings together Old Bethel & Partners Food Pantry, Indy Urban Acres, MSD Warren Township Schools, Jane Pauley Community Health, Gennesaret Free Clinic, Indy Hunger Network, and other partners under one roof. The organization is currently in the middle of a $2.5 million phased renovation campaign to transform the campus into a permanent Eastside community services center at 9031 E 16th St. Rather than treating … Read More
“Every Brilliant Thing” with Ben Asaykwee at District Theatre
INDIANAPOLIS — Ben Asaykwee gives a one-person show in Every Brilliant Thing from June 4–14 at the Brian Payne Theatre at The District Theatre. There are only 60 seats per performance, and are likely to sell out quickly. Performed in … Read More
IPS to Give Unused Property to Habitat for Humanity
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Public Schools has announced it will give seven unused properties to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis to build up to 16 homes as part of a broader push to make affordable homeownership possible for IPS employees. … Read More
New Artwork in Emerson Heights
Back in 2024, neighborhood artists submitted 4 designs and the community voted for their favorite. Heather Keeney won with her art titled Find It – Emerson Heights. Unfortunately, the project got put on hold because of the Michigan Street construction. … Read More
RISE UNITED and RISE INDY Award Scholarships
INDIANAPOLIS — RISE UNITED and RISE INDY recently awarded $50,000 in scholarships to Indianapolis high school seniors at the RISE Together event. This year, 22 students from Indianapolis’ Class of 2026 were selected to receive scholarships, representing schools across the … Read More
Fun Options for Getting Fit This Summer
Even if you have given up on all those spring plans to get in shape, it’s not too late. Summer is the perfect time to get outside and put your muscles to work. You have countless options for exercise this … Read More
“Cinderella” Family Show at Beef & Boards
INDIANAPOLIS — The timeless enchantment of the magical fairy tale Cinderella is reborn at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre this summer, complete with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Now on stage, Cinderella is the Family Show … Read More
Applause!: June 5-11
• On Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., there will be a pop-up clinic of the season. Vaccinations of dogs and/or cats will be only $5 per animal. The clinic will be at Frederick Douglass Park, 1616 E. 25th … Read More
Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest Now Open
INDIANAPOLIS — During the month of June, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture will accept submissions for the 19th annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest. The contest is open to all Indiana residents and was created to recognize the hard work … Read More
Something About Pittsburgh
Someone with whom I was having a conversation said that they did not know that Pittsburgh had such a foundation in music, especially, jazz. I mentioned that jazz-guitar player George Benson was from Pittsburgh, and that my uncle Donald had … Read More
100 Years Ago: June 5-11
From The Indianapolis Times, Tuesday, June 8, 1926: Thousands of Indianapolis citizens who thought they were registered to vote in the fall election by having voted in May’s primary election were mistaken, according to an opinion issued today by Indiana … Read More
Andrew Jackson’s Hair
As many of you know, I collect stuff. In particular, historical stuff. Especially slightly creepy historical stuff. For years, whenever my kids saw a $20 bill, they would delightfully squeal out the phrase “That Glorious Mane” and giggle devilishly between … Read More