Monthly Archives: August 2023

Fort Ben Branch Library Opens Aug. 19

August 10, 2023 | by Weekly View

LAWRENCE —The Fort Ben Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library, located at 9330 East 56th St., will open to the public on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. The 22,000-square-foot branch is projected to welcome 180,000–200,000 patron visits annually, filling a service gap between the Lawrence Branch on the northeast … Read More

Bike Festival Honors Major Taylor

August 10, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Happening Aug. 25-26 in downtown Indianapolis, IU Health Momentum Indy is built around three key elements: two days of high-level bicycle racing, a pair of community bike rides and a collection of kids’ activities designed to show kids how much fun they can have being active and outdoors.  … Read More

Applause!: Aug. 11-17

August 10, 2023 | by Weekly View

• We made a mistake on information in the July 28 issue about the new Indiana State Archives building. The archives are indeed open to the public on Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the location on 6440 E. 30th St. • The Friends of Irving Circle will present Audio … Read More

Speedway and NASA Team Up for the Big Eclipse in 2024

August 10, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — When the total solar eclipse crosses North America, Indianapolis will be located in the center of the Path of Totality. For 3 minutes and 46 seconds, Indianapolis will experience darkness as the moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. Just after … Read More

Garfield Park Art & Music Festival Aug. 12

August 10, 2023 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Garfield Park Art & Music Festival is hosted by the Garfield Park Arts Center, Indy Parks, Musical Family Tree, and Garfield Brewery at Garfield Park, the oldest city park in Indianapolis. The 6th annual Garfield Park Art & Music Festival (GPAMF) is an outdoor festival celebrating the … Read More