Monthly Archives: May 2025

Irvington Garden Club Exhibit at the Bona

IRVINGTON – Along with the new exhibit on the Lost Photographs of Osbert Sumner, the Bona Thompson will be hosting an exhibit of the Irvington Garden Club celebrating the 25th year of the Irvington Garden Tour with tour posters, art from the gardens, old records, and explanatory posters. Come visit … Read More

8th Annual Book Fest and Juneteenth Celebration at the Library

INDIANAPOLIS — The Center for Black Literature & Culture at Central Library invites the public to the 8th Annual Book Fest and Juneteenth Celebration, taking place on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s theme is Liberating Minds: African American Literature and Libraries. Event highlights include … Read More

Local Schools Receive Lilly Endowment Grants

INDIANAPOLIS — Paramount Schools of Excellence has received a grant of $721,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Marion County K-12 Public Schools Initiative. This is one of 43 implementation grants being awarded through phase 2 of the initiative, which is designed to help strengthen the academic achievement of students … Read More

“The Little Mermaid” at Beef & Boards

INDIANAPOLIS — Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre dives into summer with Disney’s The Little Mermaid, now on stage. Broadway’s adaptation of Disney’s famous film is the featured Family Show of Beef & Boards’ 2025 Season. Journey under the sea with the mermaid Ariel and her friends Flounder, Scuttle, and Sebastian … Read More

Applause!: May 30-June 12

• May 20 was a sad day for the east side, and particularly Irvington. Stan Denski passed away in his sleep after a long illness. Stan served on the Historic Irvington Community Council, started the Irvington Folk Festival, and contributed to the community in countless ways. He was a one-of-a-kind … Read More