Monthly Archives: May 2025

New Dinner Theatre Opens with “Imagination”

May 8, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS – More than $100,000 in renovations to the historic Murat Shrine Center (formerly Murat Shrine Temple) are now complete and the new Downtown Dinner Theatre is preparing for opening weekend. Visitors to the new venue will be treated to new stage draperies, stage lighting, sound system, seating, signage, acoustics, … Read More

First Lady Braun Launches Fundraising Initiative for Imagination Library

May 8, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana First Lady Maureen Braun has announced the launch of a new fundraising initiative to expand and sustain Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library across the state. The initiative establishes a public-private partnership aimed at supporting the beloved book gifting program that promotes early childhood literacy by delivering free, high-quality … Read More

Heartland Film Names Presenting Sponsor for 2025 Festival

May 8, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Heartland Film recently announced that Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at The Square is the presenting sponsor of the 34th Heartland International Film Festival. From October 9-19, the festival will host screenings and events at theaters across the Indianapolis area, including Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. The Indianapolis Alamo Drafthouse Cinema opened … Read More

Good Shepherd Calling for Craft Vendors for August Fair

May 8, 2025 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — On Saturday, August 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Good Shepherd United Methodist Church,  located at 2015 S. Arlington Avenue, will host an arts and crafts fair. There will be a wide selection of high-quality, handmade arts and crafts from talented local vendors — indoors and outdoors. … Read More

Stepping Out

May 8, 2025 | by CJ Woods III

Two of my friends from the Irvington Community Chorus drove past me as I stepped down Ritter Avenue toward our practice session at the Irvington Presbyterian Church. Both Terri and Joyce have graced me with rides home from our Monday evening practices, but I have made it clear that I … Read More