Monthly Archives: March 2018

Applause!: March 30-April 5

March 29, 2018 | by Weekly View

• The Kennedy King Memorial Initiative will mark the 50th anniversary of the Robert F. Kennedy speech given to a crowd at Broadway and 17th St. in Indianapolis after the murder of Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4 with a community reflection and conversation featuring Civil Rights pioneer John … Read More

Adopt-A-Costume Fundraiser First for Footlite Musicals

March 29, 2018 | by Mary Beth Kuhns

Footlite Musicals is bringing the Indiana debut of Priscilla Queen of the Desert to Indianapolis May 4-20. Priscilla Queen of the Desert, originally a Broadway musical based on the 1994 Australian film, is known for its amazing costumes. Footlite Musicals has spared no expense by renting the award-winning costumes used … Read More

Beastside Brewfest April 28

March 29, 2018 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON —The Irvington Community Council is hosting the Beastside Brewfest Sat., April 28 from 7-11 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes School, 30 S. Downey Ave. Proceeds from the event will benefit the 2018 Halloween Festival Legacy Project and The Historic Benton House. Participating breweries include Black Acre, Sun King, … Read More

Hilda Benson Celebrates 109th Birthday!

March 29, 2018 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Hilda Benson celebrated her 109th birthday today, Thursday, March 22. A resident at Altenheim Family-first Senior Living from CarDon, Benson was born in 1909, the same year the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was built. Benson has lived at Altenheim, located on the city’s south side, for the last 30 … Read More

Richard P. Tinkham’s ABA

March 29, 2018 | by Al Hunter

Richard P. Tinkham Jr., who visited the Irving Theatre in Irvington last Sunday, is one of the true pioneers of the American Basketball Association, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Mr. Tinkham was in the Irv, along with co-authors Bob Netolicky and Robin Miller, to sign copies of their … Read More