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Two Eastside Artists Selected for New Apprenticeship Program

June 6, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — As part of Jiffy Lube of Indiana’s award-winning “Every Part Matters” initiative and “Growing People Through Work” program, the Arts Council of Indianapolis has selected two emerging muralists to assist with the public art project as paid apprentices. Together, these young artists will assist in creating a mural … Read More

News Briefs: June 7-13

June 6, 2019 | by Weekly View

East 16th Closed to Through Traffic Until Nov. 2019 INDIANAPOLIS — As part of Citizens Energy Group’s $2 billion DigIndy Tunnel Project, East 16th St. will be closed at Bosart Ave. and residents will experience lane closures and detours until November 29, weather permitting. Multiple intersections between Sherman and Emerson … Read More

Indiana Album Scan-a-Thon at the Bona June 8

June 6, 2019 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — If you have interesting photos of your ancestral home, long-gone businesses, interesting people, and other historic images, please bring them to the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 University Ave., for the Indiana Album Scan-a-Thon on June 8 from 1-4 p.m. Postcards, photos, and documents of all eras (up … Read More

Applause!: June 7-13

June 6, 2019 | by Weekly View

• Congratulations to our very own Al Hunter, who recently hosted the Travel Channel’s “Ghost Adventures” team in Irvington, discussing the H.H. Holmes connection to the neighborhood. Jeff Mudgett, Holmes’ great-grandson was also on hand. This is the third time in recent memory that Al has attracted national TV attention … Read More

Resilience Ambassador Grant Program Recipients Announced

June 6, 2019 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Five Indianapolis communities have the opportunity to build community resilience and improve local quality of life, through the Resilience Ambassador Grant Program. The Resilience Ambassador program uses a grassroots neighborhood outreach approach to galvanize community-based action surrounding the City’s first sustainability and Resilience Action Plan, Thrive Indianapolis, and … Read More