Weekly View’s Story Archive

“Project Take a Stand” Expands African-American Indiana History Collection

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is launching “Project Take a Stand: Listening to the Voices of Protest,” expanding its collecting initiative of African American history in Indiana to include issues of police brutality, systemic racism and efforts to stand up against these issues. Hoosiers throughout the state are … Read More

Beef & Boards Present “Smoke on the Mountain” Beginning Aug. 13

INDIANAPOLIS — Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s next production will be the popular Bluegrass Gospel comedy Smoke on the Mountain, starting Aug. 13. Maintaining its commitment to a responsible reopening, Beef & Boards is postponing the originally-scheduled production of Disney’s Newsies until the fall of 2021. With a smaller cast, … Read More

Irvington Halloween Festival Poster Winner!

submitted photo Erica Schutt’s poster won first place at the Historic Irvington Halloween Festival poster contest – entitled “Festival of Frights.” Second place went to Kerry Uniyal “Ode to Frank the  Peacock,” third place was Brittney Basaran’s “Irvington’s Horseman,” and fourth place went to Rachel Kinkoph’s “Spooky Pumpkin.” … Read More

IPS Preps for 2020 -21 School Year

INDIANAPOLIS — As of press time,  Indianapolis Public Schools plans to reopen its doors Aug. 3 for the start of the 2020-21 school year. Officials are committed to ensuring schools are as safe as possible for students and staff. The decision to reopen schools was carefully made after reviewing guidance … Read More