Monthly Archives: August 2014

(Re)Defining Spaces with Public Art

August 28, 2014 | by Ethel Winslow

The movers and shakers of Foundation East are embarking on a new push to bring public art to the east side of Indianapolis on the eve of the first anniversary of the organization. Started last year with a flurry of signal box artworks placed strategically around Irvington by a variety … Read More

“Cosmos” Host Neil deGrasse Tyson Coming to UIndy

August 28, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Internationally known astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, host of the updated Cosmos science television series, will speak Oct. 22 at the University of Indianapolis. “This Just In: Latest Discoveries in the Universe” is the theme of Tyson’s presentation, which will begin at 7 p.m. in UIndy’s Ransburg Auditorium, 1400 … Read More

K.V. Memorial Library Welcomes Gourd Artist

August 28, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library will feature a new exhibit featuring works of renowned gourd sculptor Nancy Miller. Miller is revisiting the works of Kurt Vonnegut that she read her in twenties and thirties, specifically Slaugtherhouse-Five. She recently celebrated the 85th birthday of a dear friend who only … Read More

“Oklahoma!” at Beef & Boards

August 28, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — An enduring all-American musical brings many fresh faces to Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre this month as it presents Oklahoma!, the very first collaboration of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. This high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys in Western Indian territory at the turn of the … Read More

LHSI Senior Competes at Junior Olympics

August 28, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Lutheran High School Senior Jessica Wilson competed in the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Junior Olympics for the second year in a row in both Discus and Sport Stacking. The AAU Junior Olympics was held in Des Moines, Iowa at the end of July. Jessica qualified for the Junior … Read More