Monthly Archives: January 2019

“The Diary of Anne Frank” at the IRT Jan. 25-Feb. 24

January 24, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — In an ongoing time of division and struggle across the country, the Indiana Repertory Theatre highlights the power and connection between art, history and current events through the production of The Diary of Anne Frank, presented by Glick Philanthropies. Directed by the IRT’s Executive Artistic Director Janet Allen, … Read More

IndyPL Launches New Web site and Catalog

January 24, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Online visitors to The Indianapolis Public Library will find a newly redesigned, mobile-friendly website at indypl.org that features an easy-to-use catalog and improved access to the Library’s many online offerings. Some of the enhanced features include simplified searches for books and other materials, greater connectivity with librarians for … Read More

State Accepting Submissions for 2019 Hoosier Women Artists Contest

January 24, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANA — Recently, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch along with Treasurer Kelly Mitchell and the Indiana Arts Commission announced details for the 2019 Hoosier Women Artists contest. The annual competition, established in 2008, celebrates the importance of the arts in Indiana’s communities and showcases the work of talented female artists throughout … Read More

Marking the Way

January 24, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

The unseasonably warm weather and dry streets on New Year’s Eve 2018 gave revelers an opportunity to safely party with friends in homes and nightspots. However, my co-ed granddaughter marked the passing of the old year in a more relaxed and peaceful way by taking a drive eastward to Richmond … Read More

Brief History of the Sandwich

January 24, 2019 | by Steve Nicewanger

According to legend sometime in 1762 John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich was engaged at a public gaming table and had not eaten in nearly 24 hours. The earl instructed his cook to put some meat between some bread and give it to him. The cook toasted the bread … Read More