Monthly Archives: April 2023

Dr. Huddleston Receives CLD Award

April 6, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Dr. Sean Huddleston, President of Martin University, was honored by the Center for Leadership Development (CLD) with the Post-Secondary Education Award at its 43rd Annual Minority Achievers Awards & Scholarship Gala on March 23. He was among 80 students awarded more than $5 million in scholarships and 15 … Read More

Independent Music + Art Festival rebrands as Bloombox Festival

April 6, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Now in its 22nd year, Independent Music + Art Festival (IMAF) is rebranding to Bloombox Festival, a day-long outdoor free festival featuring local musicians, visual artists, and other creatives in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. This annual event draws a crowd of around 5,000 attendees and honors local musicians and … Read More

Salvation Army Responds to Tornado Disaster

April 6, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Salvation Army Indiana Division’s tornado relief response continues after at least 17 confirmed tornadoes swept through that state on the evening of March 31. Emergency Disaster Services teams were deployed to Sullivan, Johnson, and Lake counties and have been focused on immediate needs, such as food, hydration, … Read More

Will Lawson “Best of Show” Hoosier Salon

April 6, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — William Burton Lawson won “Best of Show” at the Hoosier Salon. His oil painting entitled “Rolling Freight” will be on display at the Clowes Collaborative Exhibit at Hilbert Circle Theater through June 14th. The exhibit features 18 artist who have won Best of Show in the past years … Read More

100 Years Ago: April 7-13

April 6, 2023 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, April 10, 1923: The U. S. Army dirigible TC-1, the largest non-rigid American airship, cruised majestically at 500 feet over Indianapolis shortly after noon yesterday, circling above the Monument before departing for St. Louis, leaving in its wake craning necks and mounting waves of excitement. … Read More