Local News Release’s Story Archive

“Girl Stories” Art Show Prompts Discussions about Girls in the Media

January 24, 2013 | by Local News Release

INDIANAPOLIS — On Feb. 1, the Wheeler Art Center will host the “Girl Stories” Art Show, an exhibition of work from a girl’s empowerment project by Indianapolis artist Lori Leaumont. The opening is from 6 – 9 p.m., and is free and open to the public. Artwork by Leaumont, as … Read More

Ms. Wheelchair Contestants Sought

January 24, 2013 | by Local News Release

INDIANAPOLIS — People On Wheels’ Ms. Wheelchair Indiana Pageant announces its 2013 program and calls for entrants to the 2013 Ms. Wheelchair Indiana competition. The program will take place on March 16th at the Indiana Historical Society in the beautiful Eli Lilly Hall at 450 West Ohio in Indianapolis, and … Read More

Q Artistry Presents “Grendel”

January 24, 2013 | by Local News Release

INDIANAPOLIS — Classic literature is tackled once again by local original works organization, Q Artistry (Cabaret Poe, Scary Mary), as they offer Grendel in a world premier adaptation written for the stage opening Feb. 1st. Based on the 1971 novel written by John Gardner and adapted by local playwright Joanna … Read More

Facade Grant Deadline Jan. 25

January 9, 2013 | by Local News Release

INDIANAPOLIS — The Irvington business community is encouraged to participate in the Small Business Façade Improvement Program — a matching grant program of the Fostering Commercial Urban Strategies (FOCUS) Initiative at Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). The Façade program is created to jumpstart retail and commercial development in Indianapolis’ urban … Read More

Eastside Green Coalition Holds Meeting

January 9, 2013 | by Local News Release

INDIANAPOLIS —Eastside faith communities who are working together to develop a faith based network for green stewardship will meet on Jan. 12 from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Parish Center, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 5333 East Washington St. The Parish Center is just east of the Our … Read More