Monthly Archives: April 2022

165th Indiana State Fair Unveils Theme for 2022

April 21, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — As the Indiana State Fair revs up for 2022, it will dedicate the theme for this year’s event to Celebrating Indiana’s Automotive Excellence, presented by Tom Wood Automotive Group. The 165th Indiana State Fair will take place Friday, July 29th through Sunday, August 21st and will continue its … Read More

“The Paper Dreams of Harry Chin” Now the IRT

April 21, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — After being forced to close during rehearsal due to the pandemic, Jessica Huang’s The Paper Dreams of Harry Chin will make its Indiana premiere at the Indiana Repertory Theatre this month. Based on a true story, this intricate and illuminating look at immigration and a family caught between … Read More

Pedal Power

April 21, 2022 | by Steven R. Barnett

Despite the cold, a large crowd gathered on the Circle the morning of Thursday, January 7, 1869 to witness the first public test of the velocipede, a two-wheel pedaled vehicle, that the hatter, John C. McIver, had brought to Indianapolis the preceding month. Believing that he had learned “to manage … Read More

IndyPL’s Call-a-Story teams up with Indiana Pacers

April 21, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — For the 29th year, the Indiana Pacers have teamed with the Indianapolis Public Library to present Call-A-Pacer. This year’s program allows callers to listen to featured Pacers’ players and personalities read fun shoe-inspired stories. Fans of all ages can call either 317-275-4444, or toll-free 877-275-9007 or visit Pacers.com, … Read More

Irvington Community Bike Ride Slated for April 30

April 21, 2022 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — As part of the exhibit Pennsy — More than a Trail at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, an Irvington Community Bike Ride has been organized for Saturday, April 30. It is hoped this will become a weekly event. The ride begins at 10 a.m. at Bona, 5350 E. … Read More