Monthly Archives: March 2016

IndyPL’s Shanika Heyward Receives “Mover and Shaker” Award

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library’s Shanika Heyward has been named a “Mover and Shaker” in the library industry by the national publication, Library Journal. In the March 15 issue, Library Journal named 54 outstanding professionals committed to providing excellent service and shaping the future of libraries. Heyward, who has … Read More

EASTGATE: Suburban Main Street

Today it’s simply “THE ROC,” a two-story massive windowless white-painted stone sprawl surrounded by an asphalt parking lot, an array of solar panels, and a low, gray cement block perimeter wall. The Regional Operations Center (ROC) is the home of the Indianapolis Homeland Security Department and its state-of-the-art security equipment … Read More

Warren Branch to Close Temporarily for Renovation

INDIANAPOLIS — The Warren Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library, 9701 E. 21st St., will be closed on Tues., March 29 and Wed., March 30 for necessary interior construction as part of the first major renovation of the 15,740-square-foot facility since it opened in 1974. Contractors will construct a temporary … Read More

Carole Lombard & Jack Benny Film at Garfield Park March 26

INDIANAPOLIS — Film historian Eric Grayson will screen Carole Lombard’s last film, To Be or Not to Be, co-starring Jack Benny, at 7 p.m. on Sat., March 26, at the Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr. Director Ernst Lubistch, himself a refugee from Germany, scores in this hilarious parody … Read More

Bridge and Tunnel at the IRT Beginning March 29

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) brings Bridge & Tunnel, a Tony Award-winning play by Sarah Jones, to stage on March 29 through May 1. In this one-woman performance, Milicent Wright, stage veteran of more than 30 IRT productions and teaching artist for over 14 years, brings to life more … Read More