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Independent Music + Art Festival rebrands as Bloombox Festival

April 6, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Now in its 22nd year, Independent Music + Art Festival (IMAF) is rebranding to Bloombox Festival, a day-long outdoor free festival featuring local musicians, visual artists, and other creatives in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. This annual event draws a crowd of around 5,000 attendees and honors local musicians and … Read More

Salvation Army Responds to Tornado Disaster

April 6, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Salvation Army Indiana Division’s tornado relief response continues after at least 17 confirmed tornadoes swept through that state on the evening of March 31. Emergency Disaster Services teams were deployed to Sullivan, Johnson, and Lake counties and have been focused on immediate needs, such as food, hydration, … Read More

Will Lawson “Best of Show” Hoosier Salon

April 6, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — William Burton Lawson won “Best of Show” at the Hoosier Salon. His oil painting entitled “Rolling Freight” will be on display at the Clowes Collaborative Exhibit at Hilbert Circle Theater through June 14th. The exhibit features 18 artist who have won Best of Show in the past years … Read More

City Reaches Tree Planting Milestone

March 23, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Mayor Joe Hogsett, the Indianapolis Office of Sustainability and local nonprofit Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) gathered today to plant the 30,000th new tree in Indianapolis at Willard Park on the east side, celebrating the completion of a critical goal in Thrive Indianapolis as well as Indy’s 35th official … Read More

Library Trustee Resigns Due to Relocation

March 23, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS – Curtis Bigsbee, vice president of the Indianapolis Public Library Board of Trustees, has announced his resignation from the board. Bigsbee’s departure was necessitated by his relocation to a residence outside of Marion County as of Friday, March 10; legal residence within Marion County is a requirement for appointment … Read More