Monthly Archives: June 2026

Tomi Adeyemi Keynote Speaker for 9th Annual Book Fest

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library’s Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) will host bestselling author Tomi Adeyemi as keynote speaker for its 9th Annual Book Fest and Juneteenth Celebration, a free community event taking place Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This year’s theme, “Empowered … Read More

Garfield Park Historic Fountains to Re-Open June 6

INDIANAPOLIS — The magnificent Garfield Park Historic Fountains will re-open on Saturday, June 6 at a ceremony and celebration at 4 p.m. There will be live music from the Circle City Sidewalk Stompers, food and fun for the whole family. The Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Garden are located in … Read More

Common Ground at Faith Serves Far Eastside Community

INDIANAPOLIS — Common Ground at Faith, located across from Warren Central High School on East 16th Street, is creating a permanent “one-stop” community resource hub that brings together Old Bethel & Partners Food Pantry, Indy Urban Acres, MSD Warren Township Schools, Jane Pauley Community Health, Gennesaret Free Clinic, Indy Hunger … Read More

IPS to Give Unused Property to Habitat for Humanity

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Public Schools has announced it will give seven unused properties to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis to build up to 16 homes as part of a broader push to make affordable homeownership possible for IPS employees. The parcels near existing IPS schools are mostly vacant — … Read More

“Every Brilliant Thing” with Ben Asaykwee at District Theatre

INDIANAPOLIS — Ben Asaykwee gives a one-person show in Every Brilliant Thing from June 4–14 at the Brian Payne Theatre at The District Theatre. There are only 60 seats per performance, and are likely to sell out quickly. Performed in more than 80 countries and currently a Tony-nominated Broadway production, … Read More