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Applause! Dec. 25-Jan. 7

December 24, 2015 | by Weekly View

• You know that latest Star Wars movie has a local connection? Adam Driver, the actor who plays villain Kylo Ren, attended the University of Indianapolis for a year before transferring to Juilliard. • Thank you to organizer Paula Schmidt, Sue Beecher, all the volunteers, and homeowners who participated in … Read More

Luminaria 2015 Lights the Night December 20

December 17, 2015 | by Weekly View

So what, exactly, is a luminaria? It is a small paper lantern fashioned from a white bag, lit from within by a candle, weighted with sand. The lanterns are placed along pathways, and sidewalks, or arranged in elaborate rows. Besides creating a glittering, lovely display, the luminaria also represents guiding … Read More

Bicentennial Year Kicks Off

December 17, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Governor Mike Pence hosted more than 500 4th-grade students and 200 statehouse guests at the Indiana State Capitol to recognize Indiana’s 199th Statehood Day on Dec. 11, 2015. The event served as the formal launch of a year-long celebration of the Hoosier State’s bicentennial. Indiana became America’s … Read More

Indy Magic Monthly January Show

December 17, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning their countdown to show #100 on their 8th Anniversary in April, Indy Magic Monthly at Theatre On The Square will host its January show Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Theatre on the Square, 627 Mass Ave. The headliner will be Jim Vines, an award winning master … Read More

News Briefs Dec. 18-25

December 17, 2015 | by Weekly View

BMV Announces Holiday Hours INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) license branches will be closed on Thurs., Dec. 24 and Fri., Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. All license branches resume normal business hours on Saturday, Dec. 26. In addition, license branches will be closed … Read More