Monthly Archives: January 2013

100 Years Ago: Jan. 25-Feb. 1

January 24, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Sun, Friday, January 31, 1913:  Open war between the Indianapolis building inspector and the moving picture show proprietors was threatened today when Inspector Thomas A. Winterrowd notified J. M. Rhodes, president of the moving picture proprietors’ association, that he would not permit the use of motor controlled … Read More

Library Honored for Diversity

January 24, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library has received Mayor Greg Ballard’s Leadership in Diversity Award for excelling in strategies that support diversity throughout the Library. The award was presented during the 12th annual Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards recognizing local businesses, organizations and institutions that encourage, embrace and celebrate differences … Read More

Q Artistry Presents “Grendel”

January 24, 2013 | by Local News Release

INDIANAPOLIS — Classic literature is tackled once again by local original works organization, Q Artistry (Cabaret Poe, Scary Mary), as they offer Grendel in a world premier adaptation written for the stage opening Feb. 1st. Based on the 1971 novel written by John Gardner and adapted by local playwright Joanna … Read More

Women’s Fund Donates $4,000 to Dove Recovery House Following Fire

January 24, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Women’s Fund of Central Indiana donated $4,000 to Dove Recovery House recently, following a January 5 fire that damaged its basement and displaced 17 residents and a staff member. The funds are being used to defray emergency expenses to allow the women to stay at an extended stay … Read More

Meet the Artists 2013

January 24, 2013 | by Weekly View

View the works of prominent local African-American artists during the 25th anniversary of “Meet the Artists,” beginning Feb. 1 and continuing through March 23 at Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair Street. The exhibit, sponsored by The Indianapolis Public Library’s African-American History Committee, has grown to become one of the … Read More