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Eastside Activists Start Petition to Combat Media Bias

August 18, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Local activists, weary of local media’s misrepresentation of crime reporting, have started an online petition to be delivered to Indianapolis network affiliates and the daily newspaper asking them to be more careful of the boundaries recognized as “east side.” Supporters of the petition point out that locations given … Read More

IRT Announces 2016-17 Single Tickets On Sale

August 18, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Repertory Theatre has announced the 2016-2017 season. The nine production season features work on the OneAmerica Mainstage, the Upperstage and the IRT Cabaret. The IRT opens its season with The Three Musketeers Sept. 20-Oct. 15, which tells the story of an eager young lad from the … Read More

“Summer Reading Book Bash” Wraps Up at Indy Library

August 18, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Preliminary figures indicate that 51,119 young readers experienced the joy of reading during The Indianapolis Public Library’s 2016 Summer Reading Program, “The Summer Reading Book Bash,” which concluded at the end of July. Led by everyone’s favorite cartoon feline, Garfield, this year’s event included program offerings that allowed … Read More

Eric Grayson to Screen German Expressionist Film Aug. 20

August 18, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Film historian Eric Grayson will screen the 1921 film, Destiny, at Garfield Park Arts Center on Sat., Aug. 20, at 8 p.m. Starring Lil Dagover and Bernhard Goetzke, this is the third German Expressionist film Grayson has made available this summer. A young woman (Dagover) is about to … Read More

Caulk of the Town Oct. 22 Needs Sponsors, Volunteers, Homes

August 18, 2016 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Caulk of the Town will take place Oct. 22 this year. This annual event, sponsored by NEAR and IPL, will bring volunteers in homes, after assessment, to do minor repairs to help residents save moneyand winterize homes to lower heating costs. Call 866-908-4915 to schedule an  appointment or … Read More