Monthly Archives: August 2021

Summer Reading Program Hits New Heights

August 19, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 20,000 kids, teens, and adults took part in The Indianapolis Public Library’s 102st Summer Reading Program, “Discover,” which ended on July 31. Readers devoted approximately 14 million minutes to learning more about the world around them through reading and exploration while earning prizes generously donated by … Read More

IndyFringe Begins: 250 Performances Over 12 Nights

August 19, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The IndyFringe Festival returns August 19-Sept. 5 with over 300 artists and 50 productions every weekend. Many local performers will be part of the festival, and audiences will also get to see several national artists that have made a name for themselves on the Fringe circuit. Visit indyfringe.org … Read More

Music Cities Funding Announced

August 19, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The third round of funding for the Music Cities Strategy Recovery Program was recently announced. The grant program is directed at independent music venues experiencing negative economic consequences from the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications are available at musicalfamilytree.org/blog and will be due by August 27, 2021. The $250,000 extension … Read More

Applause!: Aug. 20-26

August 19, 2021 | by Weekly View

•  As of Tuesday, Marion County judges have ordered a mask mandate for the City-County Building to help combat the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant. The county’s positivity rate has soared to 10.5%. Anyone doing business in the building must wear a face mask. The order also covers the … Read More

Indiana Landmarks announces list of 10 Most Endangered Places

August 19, 2021 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Landmarks recently announced the 10 Most Endangered, an annual list of Hoosier landmarks in jeopardy. The list includes one of state’s first high schools built exclusively for Black students; a train depot that embodies Indiana’s limestone legacy; an artfully designed jail and sheriff’s residence; a classic high … Read More