• The 2016 Feast of Lanterns was nearly washed out on the 27th, but the rain let up and the tents went up and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time in Spades Park. Congratulations to all the hard workers and volunteers that made this year a success!
• Kudos to the Red Cross and the many others who have sent assistance to Kokomo and other hard-hit areas after the recent tornadoes. Donate to the Red Cross by visiting redcross.org or calling 317-684-1441. Donations are always welcome.
• World Car Free Day is Sept. 22 and local leaders are encouraging Central Indiana residents to use alternative transportation such as the bus, carpools, and bikes to get around on that day. Area residents who sign an online pledge before Sept. 22 will be registered to win prizes and can receive a free pass for an emergency ride home in case something comes up at www.carfreedayindy.com
• Epilogue Players will present My Old Lady by Israel Horovitz Sept. 9-25 at the Epilogue Theater, 1849 N. Alabama St. When a down-on-his-luck middle-aged man inherits an apartment in Paris, he plans on selling it, only to discover the inhabitant has lifetime habitation rights under an arcane law. The play stars Robina Zink, Gary Stewart and Veronique Duprey. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for members, $13 for seniors and $15 for general admission. Call 926-3139 or e-mail reservations@epilogue.com for tickets.
• Artist Rita Spalding recently completed a stunning new addition to the downtown art scene: a piano! The piano is in the City Market courtyard and anyone can play it. The official world premier was on Aug. 30, and the east side’s very own Ben Asaykwee wrote and performed a new song for it. The piano is part of a joint project between the American Pianists Association and “Spark,” an art installation project organized by Big Car Collaborative. This playable work of art will only be in the courtyard a short time, so be sure to check it out at 222 E. Market St.
• Art Squared in Fountain Square will be Sept. 17. The day begins with Masterpiece in a Day (9 a.m.-4 p.m. with registration ending at 11 a.m.). From noon-6 p.m., check out the art fair, at 5 p.m. a parade and 6 p.m. the awards are given out. This family-friendly art happening is well worth exploring.
• Labor Day is Sept. 5. Federal, state, and local offices will be closed on that Monday to celebrate the American worker. Trash and recycling pickups will be on a sliding schedule — Monday pickups will be done Tuesday and so on. The Weekly View offices will be closed on Monday as well, so deadlines for advertising in classified and display ads will be Tuesday at noon.
We still have space for our annual Benton House Tour of Homes guide publishing Sept. 9! Ad rates for businesses start at only $65! Give us a call at 317-356-2222 to reserve your space ASAP!