Article Archives: Applause

Applause!: Jan. 23-30

• Audrey Britain, who founded Audrey’s Place Furniture and Thrift on East 10th St., passed away Jan. 15. She and her husband John Sr. started the business in 1990, and their son John Jr. runs it now. She was a grand lady who was much loved. Our deepest sympathy to … Read More

Applause!: Jan. 16-23

• All Indianapolis Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, except the InfoZone, located in The Children’s Museum at 3000 N. Meridian Street, which is open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. • The 500 Festival, a nonprofit … Read More

Applause!: Jan. 9-15

• The city of Indianapolis recently reversed its controversial decision to end the Christmas tree recycling program in Indy Parks after residents put up a hue and cry about the change. Residents can once again drop off natural, undecorated trees at Broad Ripple, Ellenberger, Garfield, Sahm and other locations until … Read More

Applause!: Jan. 2-9

• Bradley Good is gathering oral histories/stories of the near-east side and is looking for volunteers to tell their stories. The interviews will be archived at the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library Spades Park and East Washington branches, with a possibility of being included in the library’s online archives as … Read More

Applause!: Dec. 19-Jan. 2

• All Indianapolis Public Libraries will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday. Additionally, the Flanner House Branch will be closed on Dec. 26. All libraries will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 and will remain closed on Jan. 1, except the InfoZone, which will … Read More