Monthly Archives: February 2022

“Kinky Boots” Now Playing at Beef & Boards

February 24, 2022 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Kinky Boots, the Tony Award-winner for Best Musical, struts onto the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre stage for the first time, featuring music by Cyndi Lauper and a heartwarming tale that’s based on a true story. Charlie is a factory owner struggling to save his family business. Lola … Read More

Ideals Betrayed

February 24, 2022 | by Steven R. Barnett

At a time when teaching a black person to read was a crime in some parts of the United States, and African American access to public education was virtually non-existent in Indiana, North Western Christian University (Butler University) was founded on the principle that admission was open to all on … Read More

Steve’s Story, Part 4

February 24, 2022 | by Paula Nicewanger

In the last installment of this series, Steve had started to college at IUPUI. He majored in English and History, and minored in Political Science. Steve had a couple of part-time jobs, including carpet cleaner and night watchman. I was working full-time at Lee Wards Craft Store, as a display … Read More

Applause!: Feb. 25-March 3

February 24, 2022 | by Weekly View

• Summit Performance Indianapolis presents Skeleton Crew by Dominique Morisseau Feb. 25 to March 13 at the Phoenix. The play is the final installment of the Detroit Project, and is focused on the decline of the auto industry and its impact on workers. Tickets are $28 for adults, $23 for … Read More

100 Years Ago: Feb. 25-March 3

February 24, 2022 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, March 1, 1922: As part of a nation-wide movement to force Congress to pass the bonus bill, Indianapolis World War veterans’ organizations, along with women’s auxiliaries and allied organizations, will participate in a mass meeting this coming Sunday afternoon at Tomlinson Hall. “The meeting will … Read More