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4th Annual Indianapolis Black Documentary Film Festival Opens Aug. 4

July 27, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The 4th Annual Indianapolis Black Documentary Film Festival will open on Friday, Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E. 67th St. Admission is $25 and tickets are available at Eventbrite.com/e/645443006407 Olympic Pride, American Prejudice, was written and directed by Deborah Riley Draper. Dr. … Read More

University Park Now Managed by Indiana War Memorials

July 27, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The City of Indianapolis had reached a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Indiana War Memorials Commission (IWMC) to secure the management of University Park by the Indianapolis Parks Department (Indy Parks). The MOU recognizes that Indy Parks has the authority to “beautify, improve, maintain, and regulate the … Read More

Officer Gus Sworn in as IMPD Therapy Dog

July 27, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — After months of training, IMPD’s new therapy dog Gus was sworn into the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) and began his tour around all IMPD Districts to meet and greet officers. Officer Gus was born September 19, 2022 and is an Australian Mini Labradoodle. The 10-month-old is a … Read More

New State Archives Building Construction to Begin

July 27, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — After a years-long search for a suitable site to house the state’s collection of historical records, state officials have settled on a property near the Statehouse in downtown, west of the Senate Ave. parking garage on the Central Canal. The State Budget Committee gave final approval to begin … Read More

Call for Artists at Irvington Historical Society

July 27, 2023 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — The Irvington Historical Society invites all artists to display an original work at the 2023 Presenting Irvington Artists. All pieces must be original, and they will consider 2D and 3D pieces. The title of this show, Presenting Irvington Artists, harkens back to early 20th century art sales held … Read More