Monthly Archives: September 2018

Indianapolis Foundation Awards Money to Local Nonprofits

September 27, 2018 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS  — The Indianapolis Foundation, an affiliate of Central Indiana Community Foundation, awarded $322,000 grants to 11 not-for-profit organizations serving Marion County. Grants, approved by The Indianapolis Foundation’s board of directors, support organizations and programs that address substance abuse, homelessness, mental health, leadership development, food insecurity and local theater, among … Read More

Garfield Park Named Neighborhood of the Month

September 27, 2018 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Garfield Park was recently named the city’s Neighborhood of the Month for September 2018. The Neighborhood of the Month initiative spotlights an Indianapolis community each month, working to engage local groups and promote projects by various city departments. Located south of Fountain Square, the Garfield Park neighborhood has … Read More

Bard Fest at Fringe

September 27, 2018 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indy’s only Shakespeare festival returns with 4 unique productions by 82 actors and crew over 2 long weekends. Each production runs several times during the 11-day festival, which will be held at the IndyFringe Theatre, 719 E. St. Clair St. Bard Fest Indy was founded by three Indiana-based … Read More

Applause!: Sept. 28-Oct. 3

September 27, 2018 | by Weekly View

• The City of Lawrence is holding its first Oktoberfest celebration with “Lagers in Lawrence Oktoberfest” on Sat., Sept., 29 from 3-7 p.m. The event will be held at the Civic Plaza, 9230 Memorial Park Dr., and will feature 15-20 breweries giving out unlimited samples in all styles of beer. … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Sept. 28-Oct. 3

September 27, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, September 30: Permits were taken out yesterday for the construction of four buildings to house the Student Army Training Corps at Butler College in Irvington. The new structures, designed by Butler alumnus Lee Burns, will be erected on college ground, south of University Avenue between … Read More