Monthly Archives: February 2015

Near Eastside Soccer Alliance Kicks Off Third Season

February 12, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Near Eastside neighborhoods have come together to create a grass-roots soccer league for the children of the near east side. This spring, the Near East Soccer Alliance (NESA) will kick off the third season of soccer practice and games at the Frank and Judy O’Bannon Soccer Park … Read More

Herron Art Exhibit Features Pen Pals with Brushes

February 12, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The official name of the exhibit running through Feb. 21 at Basile Gallery at the Herron School of Art and Design is “Material Muse.” But perhaps “Pen Pals With Paint Brushes” more accurately describes the true inspiration behind the exhibit on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus. The … Read More

IRT Hosts Contest for “Local Detectives”

February 12, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) thanks “local detectives” (police, firefighters and first responders) for their work in our local communities by hosting a contest prior to the opening of The Hound of the Baskervilles, which comes to the OneAmerica Mainstage on Feb. 18. The winner of the contest … Read More

Book Review: Indiana Legends by Nelson Price

February 12, 2015 | by Kathleen Angelone

Nelson Price’s book, Indiana Legends: Famous Hoosiers from Johnny Appleseed to David Letterman, details the story and accomplishments of 168 Hoosiers (including one entry for the individuals in each of several families including but not limited to the Lilly, Bentenhousen and Jackson families. Well organized, the book is divided into … Read More

Library Hosts Meet the Artists

February 12, 2015 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — One of the city’s most celebrated cultural events will return for its 27th annual engagement when the works of 17 locally prominent African-American artists will be on display during “Meet the Artists,” through March 28 at Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair St. The exhibit provides an avenue … Read More