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Theatre on the Square Space Gets New Name, Manager

May 3, 2018 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The building formerly known as Theatre on the Square has a new name and a new theater operations manager. After a competitive proposal period, IndyFringe has been selected to serve as the theater operations manager for a minimum of two years at the newly named, The District Theatre. … Read More

Indiana Denied Diploma Waiver

May 3, 2018 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) recently announced the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) has formally denied Indiana’s waiver request regarding the inclusion of all Indiana high school diplomas in graduation rate calculations as outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). IDOE is disappointed in this decision, … Read More

“Passages” at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center

May 3, 2018 | by Weekly View

IRVINGTON — Passages is an exhibit of the work of Patricia Mae Peat Dusendschon (1928-2011), the daughter of former John Herron Art nstitute director Wilbur Peat. The exhibit will be at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center through Aug. 26, with an opening reception May 5. Dusendschon was an art historian, … Read More

City Releases Homes Dashboard

May 3, 2018 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The city of Indianapolis recently released a neighborhood redevelopment dashboard. The dashboard allows for transparency with residents to transform 2,000 homes. The dashboard details the City’s progress on the 2,000 Homes Initiative — Mayor Hogsett’s commitment to rehab, repair, or demolish 2,000 homes that blight neighborhoods. The dashboard … Read More

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, the Musical at Footlite Through May 20

May 3, 2018 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Footlite Musicals will conclude its 2017-2018 season with the Indianapolis premiere of  Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the Musical, May 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19 and 20. Footlite Musicals is located in the Hedback Community Theater, 1847 North Alabama St. Curtain time for … Read More