Monthly Archives: August 2026

100 Years Ago: Aug. 14-20

August 13, 2026 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Thursday, August 19, 1926: The police have started a campaign against “jay walking” in an effort to decrease the fast-growing death toll among pedestrian who fail to observe traffic regulations Inspector Lester Jones, of the traffic division, announced today. Four men and one woman were arrested … Read More

The Use of Language

August 13, 2026 | by CJ Woods III

A woman called the office I managed in Culver City California, and I answered the phone; she asked for me and I replied, “This is he.” She then exclaimed, “Your mother taught you well!” Her comment about my reply was perhaps because I did not respond with “This is him.” … Read More

James Brown’s Hair

August 13, 2026 | by Al Hunter

James Brown is remembered as the “Godfather of Soul” for his many contributions to music made during a six-decades-long career. Brown’s influence is a little more complicated than that. Truth is, not only was Brown a music legend, he was a civil rights pioneer. For a time in the 1960s, … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Aug. 7-13

August 6, 2026 | by Weekly View

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IndyFringe Festival Turns 21

August 6, 2026 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The 21st annual IndyFringe Festival, presented by Everwise Credit Union, returns to Indianapolis August 13–23. Featuring 63 shows by more than 500 artists from around the world and right here in Indianapolis, this year’s festival offers a bold mix of drama, comedy, dance, puppetry, music, poetry, storytelling, magic, … Read More