Monthly Archives: January 2017

Flickering Light on the Silver Screen, Part 1

January 19, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

The Paleface — Bob Hope singing “Buttons and Bows” and Jane Russell, well, being Jane Russell — is my earliest memory of seeing a motion picture show. I saw the film with my parents at The Indiana. A few years later I was old enough to join over 500 of … Read More

Applause!: Jan. 20-26

January 19, 2017 | by Weekly View

• The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC) is now accepting nominations for the 16th Annual Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards. The awards will be presented to businesses and organizations throughout Marion County that embrace, celebrate, and apply holistic inclusion and participation of a diverse people, making the workplace a better … Read More

“Calder, the Musical” at IndyFringe Jan. 27-Feb. 12

January 19, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — IndyFringe Basile Theatre is pleased to announce the world premiere of Calder, The Musical, opening Jan. 27 on its main stage. The production runs through Feb. 12, with Tom Alvarez as director and Dustin Klein as music director. A preview of the musical was the top-selling show at … Read More

Lilly Endowment Awards Grants to Local Agencies

January 19, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — As part of its support for efforts that improve the quality of life in Indianapolis and in Indiana, Lilly Endowment Inc. has announced $100 million in grants to 15 human service organizations to help them enhance their long-term impact by building stronger financial futures. The organizations — many … Read More

Christmas Tree Disposal Wraps up Jan. 31

January 19, 2017 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The opportunity to drop off live Christmas trees at Indy Parks drop-off locations ends on Tues., Jan. 31.  Trees can be dropped off from dusk until dawn at the following locations. All ornaments, tinsel, lights, tree stands and other non-organic decorative materials must be removed from trees before … Read More