Article Archives: Applause

Applause!: Aug. 16-23

• Big weekend in Indy with the GP at the Brickyard Aug. 16-18, Gen Con from Aug. 15-18, and IndyFringe from Aug. 15-25. About 50,000 people are expected to gather downtown for Gen Con and the Motorcycles on Meridian Aug. 16 & 17 alone, so parking will be at a … Read More

Applause!: July 19-26

• Coming soon: another reason to celebrate and live on Indy’s Near Eastside: In 2014, the Pogue’s Run hiking/biking trail will be developed from E. 10th Street through Fletcher Park, Spades Park and Brookside Park, ultimately connecting to the Pogue’s Run Art and Nature Park. This addition will be a … Read More

Applause: July 12-19

• Congratulations to Cindy Lewis Hartshorn! She will receive the 2013 Indiana Governor’s Arts Award. Cindy is head of the music department at Arsenal Technical HS in Indianapolis where she graduated herself. She has done wonders with the department with dwindling resources, winning numerous awards and keeping the choirs front … Read More

Applause: June 28-July 12

• Make it a point to support local independent businesses during “Independents Week” July 1-7. The American Independent Business Alliance started Independents Week years ago to highlight the economic power of locally-owned independent businesses. We’d encourage every one of our readers to support the many local businesses who advertise in … Read More

Applause: June 21-28

• The terrible warehouse fire on the southwest side could be seen all the way over here on the far east side. Once again, our first responders, especially our firefighters, risked life and limb to protect the community. Thank you to police, firefighters, EMTs, and all the unsung heroes among … Read More