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Barton Rogers Big Band at Ft. Harrison July 27

July 25, 2013 | by Weekly View

LAWRENCE — The staff and Friends of Fort Harrison State Park will host the Barton Rogers Big Band concert at the Sledding Hill at Fort Harrison State Park on July 27 from 7:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.  This performance will highlight jazz and swing band music from the ‘30’s and … Read More

Victoria’s Life

July 25, 2013 | by Weekly View

by John Jones, Contributor If you’re a Baby Boomer (or slightly older), you will definitely remember Victoria’s Ladies Apparel/Petko Furs that used to be at East 10th St. and Shadeland Ave. Or maybe you remember the impeccably dressed lady wearing one of her many jet black wigs and bright red … Read More

Applause!: July 26-August 2

July 25, 2013 | by Weekly View

• In the wee hours of July 21, there were three attempted burglaries at local restaurants, including the Tie Dye Grill, Texas Roadhouse, and the Irish Mutt. While the thief didn’t get any money, damage was done to the businesses (broken windows and doors). The suspect’s actions (and a nice, … Read More

Ash Trees Under Threat in Indianapolis

July 18, 2013 | by Weekly View

by Jerome Delbridge, Certified Arborist, Weekly View Correspondent A visit to Indianapolis’s northeast side and Carmel reveals thousands of dead and dying trees along the side of the road. These trees are ash trees, and they are quickly being killed by a small insect called the emerald ash borer (EAB). Since … Read More

Bannister Family Closes Out Entertainment on the Plaza

July 18, 2013 | by Weekly View

GREENFIELD — Entertainment On The Plaza will close the season with a free performance by Banister Family Bluegrass Band, www.hbgarden.com/banister, on July 26 at 7 p.m., Hancock County Courthouse south lawn and City Plaza in downtown Greenfield.  From south-central Indiana this family will perform a blend of bluegrass, gospel and … Read More