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This Week’s Double Issue: May 22-June 4

Weekly View — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:50 +0000

Saddle Up for Summerfest 2026 at Little Flower Church!

Weekly View — Thu, 21 May 2026 05:11:55 +0000

INDIANAPOLISL — Pull on your boots, grab your hat, and mosey on over to “Saddle Up at Summerfest!” at Little Flower Catholic Church, May 29–31. This beloved Eastside tradition promises three days packed with hometown fun, delicious food, lively entertainment, and western-style hospitality for the whole family.
Summerfest takes place at Little Flower Catholic Church, located at the corner of North Bosart and Nowland Ave. Festival hours are 5–11 p.m. Friday, 3–11 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday.
There’s something for every cowboy and cowgirl at this year’s celebration. Guests can try their luck in the raffle featuring a $4,000 grand prize, enjoy midway rides and games from Poor Jack Amusements, and browse a massive silent auction running all weekend long. Participants can register to bid at LFsummerfest.com or directly at https://lfway.cbo.io.
Hungry trail riders won’t leave disappointed. Festival favorites available throughout the weekend include burgers, fries, tenderloins, hot dogs, brats, Italian sausages, nachos, walking tacos, corn on the cob, pizza, elephant ears, spiral spuds, strawberries, and ice cream. The beer wagon will feature domestic and craft brews, while wine lovers can enjoy daily specials.
Saturday evening from 5–7 p.m., festival goers can hitch up inside for a hearty home-cooked dinner prepared by the Steer-In. Sunday morning will feature an indoor brunch from 10 a.m.–noon before another day of family fun begins.
Entertainment will keep the grounds lively all weekend long. Bingo returns Friday and Saturday evenings under the outdoor tent, while Monte Carlo gaming for adults ages 21 and over will take place in the gym Friday night. Live bands will provide music throughout the festival, and Sunday’s family activities will include a wild visit from Silly Safaris and their live animal show.
New this year, Little Flower will host “Mass on the Grass” on Saturday, May 30, at 5:30 p.m. on the Bosart lawn between the church and school. Festival attendees are invited to pause from the excitement and gather under the open sky to celebrate the Eucharist together.
Admission to the festival requires a $10 wristband purchase, but guests will receive $10 in spendable coupons in return. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Additional details about admission, entertainment schedules, and festival activities can be found at LFsummerfest.com.
Since its founding in 1925, Little Flower Church has remained a cornerstone of the Eastside community. Summerfest continues that tradition by bringing neighbors, families, and friends together each year to kick off summer in unforgettable fashion.

62nd Annual Woodruff Place Flea Market June 6-7

Weekly View — Thu, 21 May 2026 05:10:51 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — The 62nd Annual Woodruff Place Flea Market will be held Saturday, June 6 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, June 7 at 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Over 200 yards of vintage, antiques, food vendors, and more will be featured. The historic neighborhood is between E. Michigan and 10th St., and East to West Woodruff Place.
The treasured tradition of Everybody Dance is set for Sunday, June 7 at 3 p.m. sharp. For just a few minutes, drop what you’re doing and boogie in the streets. Spearheaded by Tessie, who has lived in Woodruff for 50 years, this tradition marks 12 years this summer with the intention of having one moment of togetherness.

American Legion 500 Festival Memorial Service May 22

Weekly View — Thu, 21 May 2026 05:10:43 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — To commemorate the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the American Legion 500 Festival Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 22, at noon at the Indiana War Memorial. The Memorial Service will honor Indiana’s fallen servicemen and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The event is free and open to the public. The Indiana War Memorial is located at 55 E Michigan St.
Director of the Army National Guard, Lieutenant General Jonathan Stubbs will be the Keynote Speaker. Guests will include Gold Star families, the governor and mayor, offices of the Armed Services, and many more.
The Memorial Service will include the joint service color guard presentation of colors and performances by the Capital City Chorus and the Indiana National Guard’s 38th Infantry Division Band. A wreath-laying ceremony and a horse-drawn caisson will be presented by the Indiana National Guard Headquarters Ceremonial Unit. Fallen servicemen and women will also be honored with a United States Marine Corps rifle salute, playing of “Taps,” and a flyover.

IMPO Funding East Side Projects

Weekly View — Thu, 21 May 2026 05:10:18 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization (IMPO) recently presented a check for $34,238,882 to the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW). The funds will be used to help build bridges, roundabouts, trails and other infrastructure enhancements in Indianapolis.
Nine projects submitted by Indy DPW were selected for funding. IMPO funding will cover 80% of the cost of construction, with the city providing the remaining funds, as well as the cost of design and inspection.
Altogether, the nine projects selected by the IMPO will account for $48.1 million in investment to the city’s transportation infrastructure.
Among the projects selected for funding is a rehabilitation of Emerson Avenue between 30th and 38th streets. In addition to greatly improving the pavement quality, the project will introduce a 10-foot-wide multiuse path that will accommodate walkers, runners and cyclists.
Other projects include:
• 25th St and German Church Road for replacing the existing 2-way stop intersection with a single lane roundabout.
• Bikeshare Expansion to install 16 new bikeshare stations and 117 new e-bikes.
• Brookville Road over Shadeland Avenue to extend the service life of the existing bridge structure through replacement of the deteriorating superstructure and retrofitting the substructure.
• Franklin Road and Rawles Ave/English Ave for a roundabout improvement at the intersection of Franklin Road, English Road and Rawles Road.
• Grassy Creek Greenway – 30th St to Pennsy Trail for a four-mile trail expansion connecting neighborhoods, schools, parks, and transit.
• Knozone FY2029 for air quality education and outreach initiative.
• Linden Street over Pleasant Run to restore the structural integrity and extend the service life of the existing bridge by replacing its deteriorated superstructure.
• West Street over IWC Canal to improve the bridge.

IndyPL Summer Reading Kickoffs on May 30

Weekly View — Thu, 21 May 2026 05:09:53 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library kicks off its annual Summer Reading programming, “Play Your Way,” May 30-Aug. 11. The program is for youngsters, teens, and adults.
Participants track the time spent reading, listening to audiobooks, reading aloud to someone, or having someone read to you. Sign up at any library branch or online at indypl.org/programs-events. Prizes will be awarded by time spent reading.
There will be many kickoff events at neighborhood library locations, including at Irvington, 10 S. Audubon, with El Marimbaso Family Concert Series on Saturday, May 30 from 2-3 p.m., or East 38th Street, 5420 E. 38th St. on Saturday, May 30 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., where there will be a Teddy Bear Concert, Face Painting, Balloon Twisting and an Improv Workshop, or at Spades Park, 1801 Nowland Ave. on Saturday, May 30 from 10:30 a.m. – noon with an all-ages family storytime at 10:30 a.m. and stick around for playtime, crafts, and balloon twisting.
Visit indypl.org for a listing of all library kickoff programming.

Applause!: May 22-June 4

Weekly View — Thu, 21 May 2026 05:09:37 +0000

• In partnership with Heartland Film, the City of Lawrence will host Films at the Fort. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, friends, and family and enjoy movies on specific days. On Friday, May 29 Despicable Me will be showing, and on Friday, August 28, Hitch. Films will be shown at Fort Ben Cultural Campus, 8950 Otis Ave. Food Trucks Open at 6 p.m. Movies Begin at 7 p.m.
• Reserved seating for the Indianapolis 500 on May 24 will be sold out for the second consecutive year, and the local television broadcast delay will be lifted again. Watch the race on Sunday, May 24. The flag drops at 12:30 p.m.
• Kevin Murray will be guest speaker at the Tuesday, May 26 meeting of the Perry Township/Southport Historical Society. Kevin is an attorney and author of the book, The First Fighting Irish: The 35th Indiana Volunteer Infantry: Hoosier Hibernians in the War for the Union. Come join them for an interesting evening of history and conversation. This meeting was originally scheduled for January but had to be postponed due to weather. The meeting is at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry Township Education Center, 6548 Orinoco Ave. Enter through the center doors at the northwest corner of the building.
• The Martindale-Brightwood Branch library will be celebrating 125 years of serving the community from 1901 to 2026 on Saturday, May 30 from 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. at the branch, 2434 N. Sherman Dr. Staff, community historians, and past branch leadership will be on hand. There will be live music and light refreshments served. Browse through Branch memorabilia and images from Digital Indy, meet and chat with past staff from the Brightwood Library.
• IMPD East District will host Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, May 27 from 9-10 a.m. at the Dunkin at 3810 N. Shadeland. This is a great way to meet officers and chat about law enforcement in the area.
• Earth Fest will be held at Garfield Park on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The festival focuses on the celebration of nature, sustainability, conservation, and environmental awareness. There will lots of local vendors and environmental agencies on hand with information and advice. The park is located at Raymond and Shelby streets.
• The Beech Grove Concert Series kicks off on Thursday, May 28 from 6-9 p.m. with Union Suit Rally at 6 p.m. and 90 Proof at 7:30 p.m. at the Sarah T. Bolton Park, 1300 Churchman Ave. The shows are free, and everyone is welcome to bring their own seating. The concerts continue on June 11 & 25, July 9 & 23, Aug. 6 & 20.
• The Backlot venue, 5635 Bonna Ave., is hosting a Busy Sunday improvement day on Sunday, May 31 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Volunteers are encouraged to come out and help with improvements to the venue like painting, repairing, cleaning it out and more. Visit backlot-irvington.com for an idea of what needs to be done.

Memorial Day weekend is upon us! The Indianapolis Public Library branches will be closed May 23-25, and state, federal and local government offices will be closed May 25. We ladies of the View are also taking a week off to catch our breath. The next issue will be for June 5. Thank you for reading!

Block Party at the Eiteljorg June 5

Weekly View — Thu, 21 May 2026 05:09:33 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — Everyone is invited to an all-ages community block party at the Eiteljorg, 500 W. Washington St., from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday June 5, to enjoy live music under The Sails, a DJ spinning between sets and performances by local student groups. Play classic lawn games: Scramble Board, Connect 4, Bucket Ball, cornhole and more. The Museum Café will be open for extended hours with tasty food options, and a cash bar will be outside.
Inside the museum, join in guided gallery experiences and a public tour, and see our featured exhibitions. At 5:30 p.m., watch a screening of the short animated film Things You Know But Cannot Explain, about contemporary artist Rick Bartow (Wiyot, 1946-2016), a 2001 Eiteljorg Fellow.
Admission from 3-7 p.m. June 5 is free, or pay what you can. Stop by the Museum Store, where you can shop for something special and learn more about the Eiteljorg. The block party kicks off the museum’s Free First Friday Evenings that will continue July 3, Aug. 7 and Sept. 4.

Gail Kidwell Featured at Southside Art League

Weekly View — Thu, 21 May 2026 05:09:16 +0000

GREENWOOD: Southside Art League will be exhibiting a collection of Gail Kidwell’s original Fiber Art. Gail Kidwell was born and raised on the East side of Indianapolis and currently lives with her husband Rich in Trafalgar, Indiana. She enjoys working with the textures, variety of colors of yarn and various fibers to create her art. She creates items such as yarn windows, yarn paintings, yarn dollars, felted nature, and felted seashells.
Artwork will be displayed at SALI from June 3-27, at the Southside Art League, Inc. (SALI) Off Broadway Gallery at 299 E. Broadway Street, Greenwood. Visit the gallery during regular hours Wed. – Sat. 11 a.m. –3:00 p.m. Meet the artist Gail Kidwell at her Open House, Friday June 5, from 6-8 p.m.

This Week’s Issue: May 15-21

Weekly View — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:54 +0000