Monthly Archives: June 2021

Applause!: June 11-17

• June 14 is Flag Day. On this day, the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the new nation they were trying to create. The American Legion Speedway Post 500 will have an official flag retirement ceremony at 1926 Georgetown Rd. on Saturday, June 12 … Read More

William Lawson Doing Plein Air Paintings

One evening about a month ago, while driving home from work, as I turned the corner onto Julian I saw the back of an artist painting at an easel and thought the neighbor must have commissioned a painting. I realized as I got closer that the artist was facing the … Read More

Monumental Marketplace returns June 18

INDIANAPOLIS — On June 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., more than 75 farmers, artisans, agricultural partners and Indiana-based businesses will be returning to Monument Circle for Indiana Grown’s fourth annual Monumental Marketplace. This one-day event will feature everything from locally-grown food and drinks to homemade wares and food trucks. This … Read More

Martin University Holds Juneteenth Program June 18

INDIANAPOLIS — Martin University will host a community-wide Juneteenth event on June 18 in its Gathertorium, 2186 N. Sherman Drive. In observance of Emancipation Day, the university will hold the official launch of Martin’s National Center for Racial Equity and Inclusion (NCREI) and be both in-person and held virtually. The … Read More

Registration Open for Eastside Games Held June 18-26

INDIANAPOLIS — The 2021 Eastside Games will spotlight “Bringing Us Together As One” and will take place June 18-26 at a number of east side locations. Events include Bocce Ball, Trivia, Lip Sync, a cooking competition and much more. Each summer, the East Downtown Indianapolis neighborhoods get together for a … Read More