Monthly Archives: August 2024

Applause!: Aug. 23-29

August 22, 2024 | by Weekly View

• Indianapolis author Susan Neville and Bloomington poet Tony Brewer were recently honored with Lifetime Achievement and Literary Champion awards from the Indiana Authors Awards. • Cumberland’s Blues, Beer & BBQ will be held on Saturday, Aug. 31 from 5-9 p.m. at 11623 E. Washington St. Enjoy free shows by … Read More

“Conscious Cafeterias” Introduced at Some Schools

August 22, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — City officials, community partners, and educational leaders recently showcased the transformative efforts in improving school lunch programs across Indianapolis at Purdue Polytechnic High School — Englewood. Schools are participating in Ahimsa’s Conscious Cafeteria Project, a program focused on transitioning from single-use plastic trays and utensils to reusable steel … Read More

Neighborhood Groceries

August 22, 2024 | by Paula Nicewanger

With the high price of groceries everyone is talking about, I thought I should tell you about the little neighborhood grocery in my old neighborhood near downtown. Working in that grocery was my first job the summer before I turned 16 (1965). My Dad happened to be the meat cutter … Read More

Radford Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

August 22, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Radford, the founder of The Indianapolis Public Library’s annual Meet the Artist exhibit and gala, a retired Library employee, and a current member of The Indianapolis Public Library’s African American History Committee advisory board, was awarded the Christel DeHaan Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indy Arts Council. … Read More

Crowdfunding Campaign Begins for Mpozi Mural in Broad Ripple

August 22, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis residents will soon have new pieces of contemporary art if this crowdfunding campaign reaches its goal of raising $12,500 by Sept. 19. If successful, the project led by BRIDGE Collective and the Broad Ripple Village Association will receive a matching grant as part of the Indiana Housing … Read More