Monthly Archives: February 2023

Official Opening of Hannah’s Memorial Playground Feb. 25

February 23, 2023 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — The construction of Hannah’s Memorial Playground is complete. The staff of School #57 are inviting the community to the official dedication on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 1-3 p.m. at the playground, located at the school at 5435 E. Washington St. The playground was built with donations from the … Read More

IRT Names New Artistic Director

February 23, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — After an extensive nationwide search with Management Consultants for the Arts, the Indiana Repertory Theatre and its Board of Directors is pleased to announce the Theatre’s future Margot Lacy Eccles Artistic Director, Benjamin Hanna. Hanna is the current Associate Artistic Director, and he will work with Janet Allen … Read More

Applause!: Feb. 24-March 2

February 23, 2023 | by Weekly View

• Congratulations to Abby Vesga on her 4th anniversary of opening Laundry & More in Lawrence, 4212 N. Post Rd. Much more than a laundromat, Laundry & More provides free laundry services on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-noon for low-income individuals and people experiencing homelessness. They also provide support services, and … Read More

IRT Presents “Oedipus” with Modern Touches

February 23, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — For the fifth production in IRT’s 50th Anniversary Season, the Theatre will stage a modern adaptation of the ancient Greek tragedy Oedipus, complemented by live music onstage. Directed by IRT’s Playwright-in-Residence James Still, the show will run on the OneAmerica Mainstage Feb. 22 – March 18. This compelling … Read More

Breaking the shackles

February 23, 2023 | by Steven R. Barnett

In the long ugly history of race relations in the United States, there have been a lot of bad actors and finger pointing. Many of the heroes of our nation’s founding and formative years are found to have feet of clay and their role in slavery is a topic everyone … Read More