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This Week’s Issue: Oct. 9-15

Weekly View — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:47 +0000

Rivoli Theatre Marquee Unveiled October 24

Weekly View — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:11:15 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — On October 24 from 6–9 p.m. at Intermissions Plaza there will be a Rivoli Theater Marquee Unveiling. Intermission Plaza next door will host the final pop up arts party 6-8 that same day hosted by Arts With A Purpose. The Rivoli is located at 3155 E. 10th St.
We’ll gather with the community to unveil and light the Theater’s new marquee, celebrate the progress made so far, and spotlight the future of this beloved landmark. Guests will also have the opportunity to tour the Theatre and experience firsthand why the Rivoli is such an important part of the Near Eastside. The Rivoli was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
In 2024, Congressman André Carson secured $850,000 in federal Community Project Funding for the Rivoli Building Rehabilitation project. The funds will be used for prioritized exterior renovations, aiming to complete as many high-priority items as possible. K.P. Meiring will be leading these renovations.
Renovation priority items include:
• Fabricate and install historic window replacement
• Install red Ludowici Clay Tiles on roof
• Fabricate and install historic storefront windows and doors
• Repair 2nd floor windows
• Repairs to downspouts and gutters
The Rivoli Theatre was built in 1927 by Carl Laemmle Jr., President of Universal Pictures Corporation and its movie theatre division, Universal Chain Theatrical Enterprises, Inc, as the first Universal Studios owned theatre in Indiana.
The structure was a showpiece, with a spacious vestibule and a highly decorative lobby. The auditorium was lavishly decorated, and it was built to accumulate 1,500 patrons, which even today is considered large for a neighborhood theatre.
There was a dome in the auditorium, which had a diameter of 55 feet and the height of 7 feet. Not only was the theatre designed for showing motion pictures, but also for theatrical stage production, having the largest stage in Indianapolis at the time of its construction, back stage area, dressing rooms beneath the stage and an orchestra pit located in front of the stage.
Universal sold the theatre to Joseph Cantor, who operated the theatre for live performances and showing motion pictures. Mr. Cantor owned the Rivoli until 1952, when the theatre was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Forest Kraning, who showed second run movies and concerts on the stage. They added a new ticket office, repainted the interior, redecorated the lobby and restored the marquee. Mr. and Mrs. Kraning owned and operated the theatre until they sold it to Thomas Ferree in 1970.
Performers such as Climax Blues Band, Kansas, Golden Earring and Lynyrd Skynyrd appeared at the Rivoli. In November of 1974, screen legend Gloria Swanson made a personal appearance at the Rivoli to talk about her 60 year film career and also to introduce the film “Queen Kelly”, the last silent movie she starred in 1929.
In 1976, Mr. Ferree sold the theatre to Charles Chulchian. Mr. Chulchian operated the theatre as an adult movie house and eventually closed the theater in 1992. The Rivoli Theatre was acquired by the Rivoli Center for the Performing Arts, Inc in 2007, and restoration efforts started.

IMPD Launches New Tool to Report Fender-Benders

Weekly View — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:10:49 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is launching a new Driver Exchange Tool to improve roadside safety and save you time. If you’re involved in a minor vehicle crash with no injuries, you’ll now receive a Driver Exchange Link straight to your phone, instead of waiting for an officer.
This easy-to-use tool gives you everything you need to file an insurance claim. It keeps you moving and allows our officers to stay focused on higher-priority calls.
The Driver Exchange Tool offers immediate documentation and 24/7 online access at CrashDocs.org, where drivers can securely access and download their exchange at no cost.
So, what do you do if you’re involved in a minor, property-damage-only crash?
• Safely pull over to the side of the road or into a parking lot
• Call the non-emergency line at 317-327-3811
• Click the link sent to your phone by dispatch
• Follow the step-by-step instructions to exchange information with the other driver
• Get back on the road!
You can access your exchange 24/7 at CrashDocs.org at no cost.

Indianapolis Common Read: The Illustrated Man

Weekly View — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:10:46 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — Seventy-five years after its publication, Ray Bradbury’s The Illustrated Man continues to spark conversations about some of the most important questions facing society today: How is technology changing our lives and relationships? What do we fear, and what do we hope for, as we look toward the future? How do imagination, family, and community shape the world we create together?
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning and New York Times bestselling author Daniel Kraus, NASA planetary scientist Dr. Abby Fraeman, deputy project scientist for the Curiosity rover mission, and award-winning Indianapolis author and Afrofuturist Maurice Broaddus for an engaging conversation that explores the enduring relevance of Bradbury’s work and the intersections of science, storytelling, technology, and humanity. The talk will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 6-9 p.m. at the Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio St. Admission is free, but registration is required. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/2mpcfsr4
This free public event is the culminating experience of the 2026 Indianapolis Common Read, a city-wide initiative that has brought together readers, students, educators, libraries, book clubs, workplaces, and community organizations through a shared reading experience. Thousands of copies of The Illustrated Man have been made available through libraries across Indianapolis and surrounding counties.

Solace House Collective Opens Homes for Women in Need

Weekly View — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:10:32 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — Solace House Collective, an Indianapolis 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was created to address an often-overlooked form of housing instability affecting adult women who may not qualify for traditional emergency shelter but still need safe and stable housing. These are women navigating displacement, financial hardship, controlling relationships, or major life transitions — women who are capable and determined, but who need a stable foundation to move forward. Solace House Collective was formed in July 2026.
By providing furnished private bedrooms within respectful, women-only shared residences, Solace House gives women the stability they need to focus on rebuilding their lives and moving toward long-term independence.
Solace has two furnished shared homes in Indianapolis with private bedrooms for single adult women without dependent children. Monthly residency fees are $575–$800 with utilities and Wi-Fi included. There are 6- or 12-month residency agreements; applicants must have stable, verifiable recurring income and complete the intake and screening process.
They are asking neighbors to help in two ways: share our contact information with an eligible woman seeking housing, or help furnish and stock the homes through our Amazon Wish List. Items include bedding, kitchen supplies, and everyday household essentials. Visit https://solacehousecollective.com/ to find out more about the new organization, or to donate to the cause.

Black Health Event at Central Library

Weekly View — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:09:49 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — There will be a special event at Central Library on Tuesday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an exciting and impactful day centered on Black health, wellness, and community empowerment. The library is located at 40 E. St. Clair. Admission is free.
This annual event features health vendors offering resources, screenings, and services designed to support overall well-being. Attendees can connect with community organizations and hear from dynamic speakers addressing health and wellness in the Black community such as:
• Damien Center: Why Testing Matters
• Marion County Public Health Department: What You Need to Know About Diabetes
• Raising Baselines: Hidden Faces of Trauma
• Dieudonne Foundation: Maternal Health & Doula Support

DigIndy Presentation at Central Library

Weekly View — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:09:38 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — DigIndy: Inside the Engineering of the DigIndy Tunnel System Project and Its Impact on Water Quality will be presented on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Central Librar, 40 E. St. Clair.
Join us in the Indianapolis Special Collections Room (ISCR) at the Central Library for a presentation on the DigIndy Tunnel System, one of the largest infrastructure projects in Indianapolis history. Featuring Mike Miller, MSCE, PE, from Citizens Energy Group. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3eze4x7z
DigIndy was a $2 billion project that spanned 14 years of construction to build a 28-mile underground deep-rock tunnel system to eliminate combined sewer overflows into local waterways. Completed in October 2025, the project was needed to comply with a federal consent decree with the EPA and the Dept. of Justice to clean up Indiana’s water systems.

Tickets on Sale for Beef & Boards 2027 Shows

Weekly View — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:09:38 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS – Tickets to Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s 2027 shows are now on sale to the public exclusively through Beef & Boards, either via beefandboards.com or through the box office by calling 317-872-9664. Tickets purchased through sellers other than Beef & Boards may not be valid for Beef & Boards shows, and may incur added fees.
The 2027 Season features everything from true stories about legendary singers to epic romances and fairy tale endings, and it all begins Jan. 7 with a comedy from right here in Indiana. The Bunco Squad follows a group of friends who get together to roll some dice in Seymour, Indiana, for a night of Bunco. On stage through Feb. 7. Rated PG.
Next comes nostalgia with the popular musical Grease opening on Feb. 11. Relive the era of hot rods, diners, drive-ins, and bobby sox at Rydell High School in 1959 as “greaser” Danny and new girl Sandy try to rekindle their secret summer romance. On stage through April 4. Rated PG-13.
Starting April 8 two parallel love stories are tested by the dangers of prejudice and World War II in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific. On stage through May 16. Rated PG.
Then the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm, Disney’s Frozen, brings its captivating magic to the stage starting May 21. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, Frozen tells of the perpetual winter brought on by Princess Elsa in her mountain kingdom Arendelle, and the efforts of her sister Anna and her friends to break the icy spell. On stage through July 18, is the 2027 Family Show, and features a $10 discount off tickets for all kids ages 3-15. It is rated PG.
Based on a true story and opening July 22, Always…Patsy Cline tells about the singer’s friendship with a fan named Louise Seger, who had an ongoing correspondence with Cline for the rest of her life. This show is on stage through Aug. 22 and is rated PG.
The rhythm is going to get you when On Your Feet, the musical celebrating the inspiring true story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, opens Aug. 26. Rated PG, On Your Feet is on stage through Oct. 3.
The powerful musical phenomenon Les Misérables makes its long-anticipated return to the Beef & Boards stage on Oct. 7. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, Les Misérables is on stage through Nov. 21 and is rated PG-13.
The theatre’s 54th year wraps up during the holidays with A Beef & Boards Christmas. This original production makes the most of the season, with beautiful music, energetic dance numbers, colorful costumes, stirring voices, and Santa himself. On stage starting Nov. 26 and culminating in a special New Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31.

FESTIVAL 451indy: A Ray Bradbury World Premiere Oct. 9-11

Weekly View — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:09:14 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — “The Autumn Country” will be performed Friday-Sunday, Oct. 9-11 at the Brian Payne Theatre in District Theatre, 627 Massachusetts Ave. Friday and Saturday performances will be at 7:30 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m. General admission $28, seniors & students $18
To celebrate the fifth anniversary of Festival 451indy, the grand opening of the Ray Bradbury Center’s new public spaces, and the 75th anniversary of The Illustrated Man, the Ray Bradbury Center presents an original theatrical work created especially for this milestone celebration.
“The Autumn Country,” an original theatrical production commissioned by Festival 451indy and premiering at The District Theatre. Emmy Award-winning actor and playwright Bill Oberst Jr., Indianapolis-based playwright, composer, and performer Ben Asaykwee, and Ray Bradbury Center Director Dr. Jason Aukerman will collaborate to create an intimate new stage experience drawing on The Illustrated Man and Bradbury’s short fiction.
Created as a series of interconnected theatrical vignettes, the production embraces the intimacy of the black box: minimal staging, a handful of performers, and language powerful enough to conjure entire worlds.
As a bonus on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. after the performance, Ben Asaykwee will have a book launch of his new work, Grave Engravings: a somewhat small, sorrowful selections of pallid poetry and posthumous prose.
Visit indydistricttheatre.org to get tickets.

Applause!: Oct. 9-15

Weekly View — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:09:01 +0000

• Menards is now serving as a drop site for a local food pantry during the month of October. Menards offers a wide variety of non-perishable food items that can be donated to the food pantries, from boxes of cereal to cans of soup that can be found in our grocery department for immediate donation. There is a large collection box near the exit doors to place donations.
• All locations of Indianapolis Public Library will be closed Monday, October 12 for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
• Third Thursday returns this month for a Broad Ripple Spooktacular — and the final Third Thursday of the season on Thursday, Oct. 15. Come out for an evening of Halloween fun throughout the Village, with businesses open late, live music pop-ups, Halloween treats, and plenty of reasons to wear your favorite costume. Dance Walk Indy will also be back with a mobile DJ leading a costumed dance-walk through Broad Ripple. Visit https://www.lovebroadripple.com/event-map for locations and events.
• Made: Indy’s Fall Fest will be held on Sat., October 17, from noon to 5 p.m. ARTSPARK, 820 E. 67th St., will come alive with art activities, art, food, and more. This event features artwork, wares, and artisanal goods from 50+ local and regional artists with one-of-a-kind work. Guests will be able to participate in art activities while enjoying a sampling of local artists and artisans, food trucks, local beer, and a variety of wine for purchase! This event is very family-friendly, so bring the whole crew and enjoy a fun-filled fall day! Admission is free and open to the public. Activities available for all ages. Make-It-Take-Its for adults are available for pre-purchase. Admission and Pumpkin Painting are free.
• Festival of Jack-o’-Lanterns will be held October 25-31, 7-9 p.m. at the James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home & Museum, 250 W. Main St., Greenfield. The festival features a free glowing garden walk from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the evenings of October 25-31. You can vote for your favorite painted or carved pumpkin at this family-friendly event.
• The last Irvington Farmers Market will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11 from noon-3 p.m. This award-winning market features local produce, delicious prepared foods, arts and crafts, information from nonprofits, and music. Stop by and shop, and swing by the Irvington Garden Club booth to thank the organizers for their volunteer efforts.
• Have you heard of Feverup Candlelight Concerts? It is a series of concerts by a string quartet who play at Scottish Rite Cathedral lit by candles. Tickets are about $35 per show per person. Coming up on Friday, Oct. 16 is a tribute to Taylor Swift, followed by Vivaldi’s Four Seasons the same day in the evening, Coldplay and Imagine Dragons on the 22nd, followed by Queen vs. ABBA in the evening. Visit feverup.com/en/indianapolis to see the full line-up and more information.