Monthly Archives: July 2023

New State Archives Building Construction to Begin

July 27, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — After a years-long search for a suitable site to house the state’s collection of historical records, state officials have settled on a property near the Statehouse in downtown, west of the Senate Ave. parking garage on the Central Canal. The State Budget Committee gave final approval to begin … Read More

Call for Artists at Irvington Historical Society

July 27, 2023 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — The Irvington Historical Society invites all artists to display an original work at the 2023 Presenting Irvington Artists. All pieces must be original, and they will consider 2D and 3D pieces. The title of this show, Presenting Irvington Artists, harkens back to early 20th century art sales held … Read More

Food Banks Get $2 Million in State Funding

July 27, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana food banks will receive a historic combined total of $2 million to support their efforts in feeding Hoosiers in need. This year’s funding is double of what was received last year. According to Feeding Indiana’s Hungry (FIH), while the long lines outside of food banks and food … Read More

Close Encounters of the Bob Balaban Kind

July 27, 2023 | by Steve Nicewanger

It doesn’t seem possible that it was 17 years ago. The Boss and I were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary with a weekend at the Canterbury Hotel. It was an anniversary gift for us, arranged by my youngest sister, Robin who was a banquet manager at the hotel. Our anniversary … Read More

Indy Shorts Festival Announces Winners

July 27, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The 2023 Indy Shorts International Film Festival (Indy Shorts), presented by Heartland Film, concluded on Sunday, July 23, with a record number of film submissions (3,900+), filmmakers in attendance (160) and sold-out screenings (23). Indy Shorts also saw a 40% increase in attendance from 2022. The Academy Award-Qualifying … Read More