Weekly View’s Story Archive

Jimmy Buffett’s “Escape to Margaritaville” at Beef & Boards

INDIANAPOLIS — Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre wraps up the summer with a seaside escape to the fabulous music of Jimmy Buffett in Escape to Margaritaville, now on stage. Tully is a smooth-talking singer/bartender and a self-deprecating playboy at a tropical resort. He thinks he’s got life all figured out … Read More

Indiana Landmarks Names Annual 10 Most Endangered Properties

INDIANA — Indiana Landmarks announced the 10 Most Endangered, an annual list of Hoosier landmarks at risk of demolition. The list includes a church designed by a trailblazing Black architect, one of the state’s oldest covered bridges, an Art Deco skyscraper, and a pre-Civil War brewery. The list includes three … Read More

Lilly Endowment, State Announce Investment in Early Literacy Programs

INDIANA — The State of Indiana and Lilly Endowment Inc. recently announced the state’s largest-ever financial investment in literacy, expanding Indiana’s commitment to support literacy development for Hoosier students. This combined investment from the state and Lilly Endowment of up to $111 million will support early literacy development using proven … Read More

Two-Way Street Conversions Begin on Fort Wayne Ave.

INDIANAPOLIS —  The Indianapolis Dept. of Public Works recently highlighted efforts to calm traffic along the ciy’s roadways by pursuing two-way street conversions as appropriate when upgrading roads. At the site of the newly converted segment of Fort Wayne Ave., officials noted that the upcoming infrastructure improvements would improve access … Read More

Applause!: Aug. 26-Sept. 1

• The dates for the Irvington Ghost Tours have been announced! Beginning Friday, Sept. 30 through Saturday, Oct. 29, tours start at 7 p.m. at 10 South Johnson Ave. Tickets are $20 each (cash only) and include a book while supplies last. Al Hunter and his merry band of helpers … Read More