Monthly Archives: August 2013

Thoman Plays For Family & Friends

August 22, 2013 | by Joe O'Gara

One Saturday afternoon last August Chris Thoman was at his part-time job at Lawrence Tool Rental when he received a call from an aunt asking him for a favor. A BIG favor. “My aunt Cathy called and asked me if I could come to her school’s alumni block party that … Read More

Warren Performing Arts Center Celebrates 30th Anniversary

August 22, 2013 | by Weekly View

The Warren Performing Arts Center (WPAC), located at 9500 E. 16th St., is a premier facility for concerts and shows on the east side. On the campus of Warren Central High School, the  WPAC is noted for its wonderful acoustics and diverse programming. It is the only arts venue on … Read More

Feast of Lanterns Lights Up the East Side

August 22, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS —Mark your calendar for the annual Feast of Lanterns on August 24 at Spades Park on the near eastside of Indianapolis. The Near East Side Community Organization proudly presents an annual Feast of Lanterns, a beautiful century old outdoor event, in the 1800 block of Nowland Ave., Spades Park. … Read More

IMPD Explorers Highlighted at Meeting

August 22, 2013 | by Cynthia Orr

IMPD East District Commander Waters opened the Aug 14th Task Force meeting with good news about crime statistics in the East District. Violent crime is down by 4 percent and residential burglaries are down by 11 percent. There was a preview showing of an upcoming episode of the TV show … Read More

Community Wellness Program Grows

August 22, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — As part of the new partnership, Growing Places Indy will operate the one-of-a-kind sky farm at the new Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital and Eskenazi Health campus. The Eskenazi Health Sky Farm will be open to patients, staff and the community as a space to engage with food … Read More