Weekly View’s Story Archive

Applause!: Nov. 17-22

• The Athenaeum will host a Christkindlmarkt Nov. 24-Dec. 17 at 401 E. Michigan St. Hours will be noon-8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. on Sunday for opening weekend. Hours Dec. 1-17 are Friday 4-8 p.m., Saturday noon-8 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Admission is free. Many vendors … Read More

Learn About the Originator of the Circle of Lights

INDIANAPOLIS — On Christmas Eve in 1937, Indianapolis architect Edward D. Pierre, who was prone to last-minute shopping, noted Monument Circle’s dark and somber atmosphere as he browsed for gifts downtown. He proposed a seasonal display to boost holiday spirits, launching the city’s time-honored tradition of decorating the Soldiers and … Read More

Jingle Rails Opens Nov. 18

INDIANAPOLIS — One of Indianapolis’ favorite Hoosier holiday traditions returns this season when the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art presents the 14th annual Fifth Third Bank Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure. Running from Nov. 18 through Jan. 15, the family favorite Jingle Rails model railroad display … Read More

Irvington Community Walk Nov. 17

IRVINGTON — On Friday, Nov. 17 at 4:30 p.m., residents will be meeting at 6125 E. Washington St. to build awareness of the need for traffic calming through Irvington. They will be congregating in front of Magick Candle and will march along Washington St. between Arlington and Kitley. Being visible … Read More