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Eiteljorg Exhibit Features Local Jerry Lee Atwood’s “Cowboy Couture”
INDIANAPOLIS — The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art will host a major exhibition of custom-made Western wear created by Indianapolis fashion designer Jerry Lee Atwood, whose flashy embroidered suits have been worn by well-known musicians and entertainers on red carpets and in music videos. Opening March 28, Cowboy Couture: The Fashion of Jerry Lee Atwood celebrates dazzling suits blossoming with chain-stitch embroidery that Atwood has created over his career. The exhibition of Atwood’s designs connects his work to classic country music looks and pop culture of the … Read More
IMPD Steps Up Curfew Enforcement Downtown
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD will enforce Indiana’s curfew law for those under 18 when necessary. Under state law, children ages 15 to 17 may not be in a public place between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Saturdays or Sundays, after 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, or before 5 a.m. Monday through Friday. Children younger than 15 may not be in a public place after 11 p.m. or before 5 a.m. on any day. Exceptions include juveniles accompanied by a parent, guardian or custodian, as well as those participating in, going … Read More
Arts for Learning Indiana Announces Move to East 10th St.
INDIANAPOLIS — Arts for Learning Indiana has moved to 3328 East 10th Street, STE A. Conveniently located near seven schools and community partners they already serve, the space improves accessibility for families, teaching artists, and collaborators. Joining a designated emerging cultural district opens us up to exciting opportunities for public engagement through community programming, including neighborhood events like First Fridays and the 10 East Art Walk. For the first time in Arts for Learning Indiana’s history, the new location will include a gallery to exhibit student artwork and projects from … Read More
Ritter/Washington St. Intersection Closed for Weeks
IRVINGTON — There is a full closure at the intersection of Washington St. and Ritter Ave. due to Citizens Energy Group relocating utility lines in preparation for Blue Line construction. This work is scheduled to last approximately three weeks and will impact IndyGo’s Route 8. After April 6, there will be a two-week closure of westbound traffic along Washington St. between Layman and Audubon. Crews will continue work at various smaller locations in the segment between Irvington Ave. and Arlington. Southbound motorist traffic on Ritter Avenue will detour using Pleasant … Read More
St. Patrick’s Day(s) in Indy
The Irish in Indianapolis have contributed to the city in many ways — from building our structures, building businesses, contributing to the arts, and the politics of the city. The most Irish of holidays is St. Patrick’s Day. The day marks the death of Ireland’s patron saint, who was said to introduce Christianity to the island, and cast out the snakes. Here in the United States, St. Patrick’s Day celebrates the contributions of those with Irish heritage, as well as the Irish culture. But for many, it’s about the beer … Read More
Streets to Home Initiative has Helped 114 Unhoused People Since July 2025
INDIANAPOLIS — The Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP Indy) and the City of Indianapolis announced recently that Streets to Home Indy has connected 114 neighbors who were living on the streets to housing since the initiative’s start in July 2025. Streets to Home Indy is a community-wide model for ending unsheltered homelessness in Indianapolis, focused on rapidly placing individuals into housing with case management and supportive services. The Streets to Home Indy initiative centers on targeted, intensive, and highly coordinated street outreach, housing navigation, unit acquisition, centralized rental … Read More
Part of Thompson Road Closed for Culvert Rehabilitation Project
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) recently began construction work on a $800,000 culvert rehabilitation project on East Thompson Road. Contractors for Indy DPW have temporarily closed a portion of East Thompson Rd. There will be a hard closure between Five Points Rd. and South Franklin Rd. Construction and the full road closure on Thompson Road is anticipated to be active for 45 days. Only local access will be permitted. Detours: • Westbound traffic: South on S. Franklin Rd., west on Edgewood Ave., then north on … Read More
2025 Community Health Assessment Released
INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Department has released the results of its 2025 Community Health Assessment, identifying the most pressing health needs of residents of all ages. The assessment process provided a high level of engagement with residents and community partners to learn more about what is happening in the community and will result in developing a plan for next steps to achieve better health for all residents in Marion County. More than 4,500 residents completed a detailed community survey, while community members and leaders were interviewed to … Read More
Stewart Huff Returns to Indy with “Is Anything OK?”
INDIANAPOLIS — For more than a decade, audiences in Indianapolis have come to know the singular voice of comedian Stewart Huff, a performer whose thoughtful, off-beat storytelling comedy has earned a loyal following across the country and a special place … Read More
State Offers Free Vehicle History Report
INDIANA — New information from the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office shows that only 2,150 vehicle history reports were requested between July 2025 and February 2026. The reports are part of a program launched by Secretary of State Diego Morales … Read More
Heartland Film Festival Featured Five Academy Award Winners
INDIANAPOLIS — The 98th Academy Awards took place on Sunday, March 15. Five films honored by Heartland Film won Oscars, including “The Singers,” which received the Oscar-qualifying Narrative Grand Prize Award at the 2025 Indy Shorts Film Festival. Three short … Read More
“English” at the IRT
It’s not often we get to experience a Pulitzer Prize-winning play here in the Midwest, so grab the chance to see English by Sanaz Toossi at the IRT before it closes April 4. It is a rich exploration of how … Read More
Applause!: March 20-26
• The Benton House, 312 S Downey Ave., will host its annual Easter egg hunt beginning promptly at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 4. Kids can hunt for the treat-filled eggs hidden all throughout the historic gardens and pose with … Read More
IPS Announces Funding Shortfalls
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Public Schools has announced a $7 million funding reduction across the district for the upcoming school year. IPS says it’s a result of funding challenges due to policy changes and declining enrollment. The district says it’s basing … Read More
100 Years Ago: March 20-26
From The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, March 20, 1926: Paul D. “Tony” Hinkle has been named athletic director of Butler University succeeding Pat Page, according to an announcement by Arthur Brown, chair of the athletic committee of the board of trustees. … Read More
Finger Licking: Bad
“I don’t know why I keep licking my finger to turn the page on my tablet,” the choral director murmured, and I thought: Why are you licking your finger at all? During the Covid-19 pandemic people were made aware of … Read More
The Paramount Music Palace
While rummaging through a couple old boxes the other day I ran across a couple things that activated the launch sequence of my way back machine. One was a brochure and the other an old pinback button. Both were from … Read More
Doris Cowherd Park Gets Improvements
INDIANAPOLIS — Recently, City-County officials and Indy Parks are highlighted the start of construction at Doris Cowherd Park on the city’s northeast side. The $800,000 project is jointly funded by the Department of Metropolitan Development and Indy Parks as part … Read More
Not-for-Profit, Built for People: A Smarter Way to Borrow and Bank
Credit unions are often described as different by design — but the most meaningful difference shows up when real financial decisions are being made. Beyond modern tools and digital convenience, credit unions are built to serve people, not just processes. … Read More
FemmeFest at IF Theatre March 26-29
INDIANAPOLIS — In a new partnership with Betty Rage Productions, theatre-makers will see a version of their “dream projects” come to fruition in FemmeFest, a festival of theatrical works this March. The event is an evolution of IF Theatre’s DivaFest … Read More
Franciscan Health Indianapolis hosts monthly Lung Support Group
INDIANAPOLIS — Franciscan Health Indianapolis will be hosting a monthly Lung Support Group at the Indianapolis hospital campus. The group will meet on the third Thursday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at Franciscan Health Indianapolis in the … Read More
First Friday March
Photos by Paula Nicewanger/Weekly View Artist Justin Vining had his one-man show last First Friday, March 6 in his studio on East 10th St. His work included this oil entitled “Looking Down Penn”. The gallery was full of his latest … Read More
Safe Zone Enforcement Resumes on I-70
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the activation of its worksite speed control pilot program, known as Safe Zones, in Hancock County. Starting on March 23, Safe Zones enforcement will resume in the I-70 construction zone between mile … Read More
Applause!: March 13-29
• The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will present the Sphinx Chamber Music Series, Sacred Brass, Swinging Streets at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1530 Union St. on Sunday, March 15, at 2:00 p.m. This vibrant brass program spans centuries of musical expression. … Read More
Call Me Anytime
On several of the police shows that I watch, an officer will give a business card to someone, and say to that person, “Call me if you need me.” I wondered about that commitment when I first saw that exchange, … Read More
100 Years Ago: March 13-19
From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, March 16, 1926: By a vote of 5 to 1, the Indianapolis City Council passed an ordinance last night prohibiting establishment of homes by Negroes or white persons in districts inhabited principally by persons of … Read More
The Great One
Jackie Gleason, alongside Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, and Hoosier Red Skelton, dominated, and to some degree invented, early television. An accomplished actor, writer, composer, orchestra leader and comedian, Gleason was truly the last of the big spenders. Always meticulously dressed … Read More