• Thank you to the 200-plus who came out the “Whispers From the Grave” presentation at the Irving Theatre on Oct. 20. The reading were powerful, the graphics terrific, and everyone really loved the stories and the professionalism of the readers Julie Patterson, Nicole Misencik, Brandon Kline, Ed Wenck, Dave Wilson, and Jo Moore. A couple of Georgiana Yoke’s descendants came to hear the words of their ancestor. Al, Rhonda, and the entire crew, plus Dale Harkins at the Irving, pulled it together in a few weeks and it was great! There’s even talk that they’ll do it again next year.
• The high winds of Oct. 20 knocked out power and caused quite a bit of damage to our beloved trees. As winter approaches and the risk of ice storms, blizzards, and the like increases, the City reminds everyone to report downed trees and branches in the right-of-way to Request Indy or call non-emergency at 317-327-3811.
• The Dig Indy project will impact the intersection at 10th and E. Kealing through Jan. 31. There will be detours clearly posted around the work site.
• Martine Barre, who played with Jethro Tull for over 40 years, will be playing at the Irving Theatre Nov. 2. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. This is an all-ages concert, with tickets at brownpapertickets.com The Irving Theatre is at 5505 E. Washington St.
• The Heartland International Film Festival announced the filmmaker award winners for the film festival’s 27th edition on Oct. 20. The Grand Prize for Best Narrative Feature went to Amélie Van Elmbt’s The Elephant and the Butterfly, and the Grand Prize for Best Documentary Feature was given to Alexandria Bombach’s On Her Shoulders. Among the other awards, Kendall Goldberg’s When Jeff Tried To Save the World was presented with Heartland’s first FIPRESCI Best Directorial Debut for USA Narrative Film nod and Dava Whisenant’s Bathtubs Over Broadway received the festival’s Humor and Humanity Award.
• The ABCs of Diabetes is a free four-part diabetes education series instructed by the Marion County Public Health Department. Topics include eating healthier, increasing activity, taking medications, and preventing complications. Classes will take place at the Irvington Branch Library, 5625 E. Washington on Mondays, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Please plan to attend all four classes. Registration is required; call (317) 221-2094.
