Monthly Archives: March 2017

IRT Announces 2017-18 Season

March 9, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Repertory Theatre’s (IRT) executive artistic director, Janet Allen, announced its 46th season, a collection of provocative new work and inventive staging of world classics in the Signature Six Series, as well as the Young Audience, Exploring Stages and holiday productions. The nine-production season, sponsored by OneAmerica … Read More

Indiana Landmarks Saves Tiny White Castle #3

March 9, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Landmarks recently took responsibility for a miniature gem in downtown Indianapolis — one of the oldest original White Castles. Indianapolis White Castle #3 opened in 1927 and is believed to be the third oldest building constructed by the national chain. When it served its last burger in … Read More

Setback for Coal Yard Lofts Development

March 9, 2017 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — Recently, it was announced that 61 Indiana applicants competed for this year’s rental housing tax credit awards and only 16 projects were chosen. The Coal Yard Lofts project  did not receive this award during this round, but Third Street Ventures intends to apply for the tax credits again … Read More

Detective Benjamin Thornton: Black Police Officer In Victorian Indianapolis by Patrick R. Pearsey

March 9, 2017 | by Kathleen Angelone

Detective Benjamin Thornton: Black Police Officer In Victorian Indianapolis by Patrick R. Pearsey tells the remarkable story of Benjamin Thornton. Born a slave in Virginia, he escaped at age 12 and ended up in Indianapolis. Here he was a celebrated police detective, civil rights leader, real estate investor and devoted … Read More

Pre-Code Film “Freaks” at Garfield Park March 11

March 9, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Film historian Eric Grayson will screen the 1932 “pre-code” film, Freaks, at the Garfield Park Arts Center on Sat., March 11, at 7 p.m. The film “managed to offend everyone,” according to Grayson, and it was effectively banned until the 1970s. Films such as Freaks helped bring about … Read More