Weekly View’s Story Archive

The Whipping Man at the IRT

INDIANAPOLIS — In the IRT’s powerful production of The Whipping Man, set in Richmond at the close of the Civil War, three Jewish men – one a former Confederate soldier and two his former slaves — struggle with new roles and age-old questions of justice and mercy. As the three … Read More

Weekly View Reporter to Visit Cape Canaveral

This Friday, March 1, the Weekly View’s correspondent Peter Kuhns will be on location at NASA’s Cape Canaveral in Florida for the second launch of a SpaceX rocket destined for the Space Station. SpaceX, a private company, is scheduled to launch its Falcon 9 rocket on a resupply mission to … Read More

Flower & Patio Show Springs Up March 9-17

INDIANAPOLIS — Nature’s five basic elements – earth, wood, metal, fire, and water – take center stage at the Midwest’s premier finer outdoor living show – the 55th annual Indiana Flower & Patio Show. The event runs Saturday, March 9 through Sunday, March 17 inside the West Pavilion and Expo … Read More

Arts Briefs: March 1-8

Beef & Boards Holds Auditions For Young Performers INDIANAPOLIS – Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre has announced it will host auditions for young performers in March. The audition has been scheduled to fill the roles of the Von Trapp children in the upcoming production of The Sound of Music at … Read More

Applause! March 1-8

• Rivoli Revue, the annual fundraiser for the historic Rivoli Theatre on Indy’s Near Eastside will be held March 2 from 6:00-10:30 p.m. at the Indiana Landmarks Center’s Cook Theatre. Lots of great performers, plus a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, and five performances by local supporters. The event benefits the … Read More