Monthly Archives: April 2016

Children’s Author Jacqueline Woodson to Present 2016 McFadden Lecture

INDIANAPOLIS — Families and individuals of all ages are invited as acclaimed children’s author Jacqueline Woodson will present The Indianapolis Public Library’s 39th annual McFadden Memorial Lecture on Fri., April 15 at 7 p.m. at Northview Middle School, 8401 Westfield Blvd. Woodson discuss her works and meet attendees during a … Read More

Indiana Food Scrap Initiative Launches to Reduce Food Waste

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Recycling Coalition (IRC) recently announced the launch of a new multi-stakeholder initiative designed to reduce food waste in Indiana. The Indiana Food Scrap Initiative (IFSI) will explore the issues that cause food waste and will work to divert as much food from disposal as possible. Over … Read More

Matthew Shepard Play Promises Multimedia Experience

INDIANAPOLIS — A compelling play inspired by the 1998 beating death of Matthew Shepard gets a multimedia makeover in a new production at the University of Indianapolis. Opening April 22 at UIndy’s Ransburg Auditorium, The Laramie Project will place the limited-seating audience on stage, with the main actors arranged in … Read More

Final Curtain Call for Tech’s Cynthia Hartshorn

INDIANAPOLIS — Thousands of students have been inspired by Cynthia Hartshorn, longtime choral director at Arsenal Technical High School. Hartshorn has spent the last 42 years as a music educator for Indianapolis Public Schools, and she recently took her final bow before the retirement at the end of this school … Read More

Howe to Learn Reception for Scholarships

IRVINGTON — The Howe Alumni Association is holding a “Howe to Learn” reception May 5 from 6-9 p.m. at the Benton House, 312 S. Downey Ave. Tickets are $50 each, with proceeds going to support scholarship for at-risk students at T.C. Howe High School. Tickets are limited and must be … Read More