Monthly Archives: September 2013

Howe Celebrates 75th Anniversary: The History of Howe H.S., Part 1

September 5, 2013 | by Mary Beth Kuhns

September 6 marks the 75th anniversary of the opening of Thomas Carr Howe High School, now Thomas Carr Howe Community High School. To celebrate, the Howe Alumni Association will be hosting a birthday party on the Howe campus, 4900 Julian Ave., on Saturday, September 14 from 2- 5 p.m. Attendees … Read More

33rd Annual FIESTA Indianapolis

September 5, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — FIESTA Indianapolis will provide a celebration of Latino culture for the 33rd year on Saturday, September 21, from noon to 10 p.m. on the American Legion Mall. FIESTA Indianapolis is a fundraiser for the many programs offered by its organizer, La Plaza. The 10-hour event will feature a … Read More

18th Annual Indy Irish Festival

September 5, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indy’s Irish Fest returns to Military Park Sept. 12-15 for its 18th annual celebration of the state’s Celtic heritage. This year’s festival will kick off with a preview night Thurs., Sept. 12 featuring Celtic rock bands from 4:30-10:30 p.m. (gate admission $5, no pre-sale tickets). The evening’s entertainment … Read More

Garden Bilder Now Available for the iPad

September 5, 2013 | by Peter Kuhns

Do you walk through Farmer’s Markets thinking about your own backyard, wishing you had made time last spring to plant your favorite crops? Think it is too late to plant a garden? Think again. Because you live in the city, where it’s much warmer than the countryside, you still have … Read More

Indianapolis Community Digitization Project

September 5, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS—Documents, pictures, recordings and other materials that can help tell the story of the people of Indianapolis and Marion County are being collected from organizations and businesses to be digitized. The city’s bicentennial is in 2020, and the plan is to collect as much historic information as possible. The Community Digitization Project is a collaboration of the Indiana Historical Society, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis Public Library, IUPUI University Library, and University of Indianapolis.  The CDP … Read More