Monthly Archives: March 2015

A Little Bit of Ireland Comes to Indianapolis

March 12, 2015 | by Ethel Winslow

The east side of Indianapolis is a far cry from Donegal County, Ireland where Eunan McIntyre hails from. Coming from the small coastal village Glencolmcille, McIntyre’s musical roots are deeply embedded in the surf of the Atlantic, the boglands where he learned to cut peat for a cottage fire, and … Read More

Happy 6th Birthday to Us!

March 12, 2015 | by Weekly View

On March 13, 2009, the first issue of the Eastside Voice hit the streets. The four co-owners — Jeanne, Judy, Paula, and Ethel — believed that the east side of Indianapolis needed a “good news” newspaper. We knew that readers wanted information about their community. We also believed that local … Read More

UIndy Writers Series Features Vietnamese Poet

March 12, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Acclaimed poet Teresa Mei Chuc, who came to the United States from her native Vietnam as a child refugee in the 1970s, will read and discuss her work March 16 at the University of Indianapolis. Her appearance, part of UIndy’s Kellogg Writers Series, will take place at 7:30 … Read More

“What I Learned in Paris” at the IRT

March 12, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — During a year of momentous change in America, Pearl Cleage, nationally recognized author and playwright, was at its center as Maynard Jackson was elected Atlanta’s first African-American mayor. As Jackson’s press secretary and speechwriter, Cleage’s experiences on his campaign serve as the inspiration for her play What I … Read More

City Launches H.O.M.E. Program for Veterans At Risk for Homelessness

March 12, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS – Mayor Greg Ballard recently announced the launch of the H.O.M.E. program — a collaborative effort among more than 30 community partners to serve any veteran in Indianapolis who may be homeless and prevent homelessness among others. This first-of-its-kind initiative relies on city resources and the Mayor’s Advisory Council … Read More