Monthly Archives: February 2023

Martin University to Host Black Documentary Film Fest

INDIANAPOLIS — In celebration of Black History Month, Martin University will host the 2023 Indianapolis Black Documentary Film Festival on February 10 and 11 in the Fr. Boniface Hardin Gathertorium, 2186 N. Sherman Drive. Three films will be screened with food trucks on-site for the two-day event, which includes question … Read More

Former Black Acre Taproom to Become Scarlet Lane Tap House

IRVINGTON — Black Acre Brewing Company, established in 2012, closed its doors on February 4 in Irvington, so that the owners could move on to other ventures. The Garden on Bonna and the Loft downtown have also closed. The last week of operation at Black Acre saw packed houses and … Read More

Heartland Film Presents Best of Fest March 3-4

INDIANAPOLIS — Heartland Film will present its annual Best of Fest, a second chance to see some of the most popular films from the 2022 Heartland Film International Festival, including two films nominated for Academy Awards. The four screenings will take place on March 3 and 4 at the Historic … Read More

My Jobs: Working at the Indianapolis Star

Last time I told you about finally getting hired on at the Star in advertising. The advertising department went through many changes. When I first started the artists were separated from the sales staff, even located on a different floor of the building. We had what we called a traffic … Read More

“Oedipus” at IRT Begins Feb. 22

INDIANAPOLIS — Oedipus is an extraordinary hero: courageous, flawed, determined to do what he must to protect his community — even if it means his own undoing. From the mists of Greece comes this compelling story of fate, human nature, and the devastating peril of secrets. Come see this timeless … Read More