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Our Weekly Columnists
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Steven R. Barnett
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Rose Mary Clarke
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Al Hunter
Bumps in the Night -
Linda Hamer Kennett
What’s in the Attic? -
Steve Nicewanger
Sports Voice -
CJ Woods III
Words from Woods
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Eiteljorg Exhibit Features Local Jerry Lee Atwood’s “Cowboy Couture”
INDIANAPOLIS — The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art will host a major exhibition of custom-made Western wear created by Indianapolis fashion designer Jerry Lee Atwood, whose flashy embroidered suits have been worn by well-known musicians and entertainers on red carpets and in music videos. Opening March 28, Cowboy Couture: The Fashion of Jerry Lee Atwood celebrates dazzling suits blossoming with chain-stitch embroidery that Atwood has created over his career. The exhibition of Atwood’s designs connects his work to classic country music looks and pop culture of the … Read More
IMPD Steps Up Curfew Enforcement Downtown
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD will enforce Indiana’s curfew law for those under 18 when necessary. Under state law, children ages 15 to 17 may not be in a public place between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Saturdays or Sundays, after 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, or before 5 a.m. Monday through Friday. Children younger than 15 may not be in a public place after 11 p.m. or before 5 a.m. on any day. Exceptions include juveniles accompanied by a parent, guardian or custodian, as well as those participating in, going … Read More
Arts for Learning Indiana Announces Move to East 10th St.
INDIANAPOLIS — Arts for Learning Indiana has moved to 3328 East 10th Street, STE A. Conveniently located near seven schools and community partners they already serve, the space improves accessibility for families, teaching artists, and collaborators. Joining a designated emerging cultural district opens us up to exciting opportunities for public engagement through community programming, including neighborhood events like First Fridays and the 10 East Art Walk. For the first time in Arts for Learning Indiana’s history, the new location will include a gallery to exhibit student artwork and projects from … Read More
Ritter/Washington St. Intersection Closed for Weeks
IRVINGTON — There is a full closure at the intersection of Washington St. and Ritter Ave. due to Citizens Energy Group relocating utility lines in preparation for Blue Line construction. This work is scheduled to last approximately three weeks and will impact IndyGo’s Route 8. After April 6, there will be a two-week closure of westbound traffic along Washington St. between Layman and Audubon. Crews will continue work at various smaller locations in the segment between Irvington Ave. and Arlington. Southbound motorist traffic on Ritter Avenue will detour using Pleasant … Read More
Stewart Huff Returns to Indy with “Is Anything OK?”
INDIANAPOLIS — For more than a decade, audiences in Indianapolis have come to know the singular voice of comedian Stewart Huff, a performer whose thoughtful, off-beat storytelling comedy has earned a loyal following across the country and a special place … Read More
State Offers Free Vehicle History Report
INDIANA — New information from the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office shows that only 2,150 vehicle history reports were requested between July 2025 and February 2026. The reports are part of a program launched by Secretary of State Diego Morales … Read More
Heartland Film Festival Featured Five Academy Award Winners
INDIANAPOLIS — The 98th Academy Awards took place on Sunday, March 15. Five films honored by Heartland Film won Oscars, including “The Singers,” which received the Oscar-qualifying Narrative Grand Prize Award at the 2025 Indy Shorts Film Festival. Three short … Read More
“English” at the IRT
It’s not often we get to experience a Pulitzer Prize-winning play here in the Midwest, so grab the chance to see English by Sanaz Toossi at the IRT before it closes April 4. It is a rich exploration of how … Read More
Applause!: March 20-26
• The Benton House, 312 S Downey Ave., will host its annual Easter egg hunt beginning promptly at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 4. Kids can hunt for the treat-filled eggs hidden all throughout the historic gardens and pose with … Read More
IPS Announces Funding Shortfalls
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Public Schools has announced a $7 million funding reduction across the district for the upcoming school year. IPS says it’s a result of funding challenges due to policy changes and declining enrollment. The district says it’s basing … Read More
100 Years Ago: March 20-26
From The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, March 20, 1926: Paul D. “Tony” Hinkle has been named athletic director of Butler University succeeding Pat Page, according to an announcement by Arthur Brown, chair of the athletic committee of the board of trustees. … Read More
Finger Licking: Bad
“I don’t know why I keep licking my finger to turn the page on my tablet,” the choral director murmured, and I thought: Why are you licking your finger at all? During the Covid-19 pandemic people were made aware of … Read More
The Paramount Music Palace
While rummaging through a couple old boxes the other day I ran across a couple things that activated the launch sequence of my way back machine. One was a brochure and the other an old pinback button. Both were from … Read More