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This Week’s Issue: Sept. 18-24

Weekly View — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:00:40 +0000

Art and Wine Under the Hunter’s Moon Irvington Historical Society Fundraiser Oct. 3

Weekly View — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:11:46 +0000

IRVINGTON —Art and Wine Under the Hunter’s Moon’ theme this year is Witches Brew — the Magic of Wine: an evening of live music, wine tasting, local food, a silent auction in an historic building in an historic neighborhood. The Irvington Historical Society is hosting this event on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center at 5350 University Ave. Tickets are $60 each which includes wine tasting, two glasses of wine, and heavy bites. Proceeds support the Irvington Historical Society. Purchase tickets at www.irvingtonhistory.org or by visiting the Bona Thompson on Saturdays or Sundays from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. or at the door if the event is not sold out.
On view will be selections from the Irvington Historical Society’s permanent art collection showcasing works from a variety of local artists, both historical and contemporary. Also a collection of past Halloween Posters celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the Halloween Festival.
No Name Catering is providing the food this year. Wine vendors will be World of Wines, Johnson Brothers, and Cornerstone Wine and Spirits and all will have a curated selection of wines for tasting and purchase by the glass. Other beverages, including non-alcoholic, will also be available for purchase.
Premium Blend Jazz Band will provide the music for the event. Sommelier Jan Bugher will help participants to understand how to taste, appreciate and pair wine with food.
The silent auction will include art, antiques, and experiences.
Love Heating and Air Conditioning is the Gold Sponsor once again this year. Other Bronze Sponsors include Andy Maciotok Painting, Arbuckle and Sons Landscaping, Bill Kimes of Tucker Realty, Cardinal Publishing, Dani Roth and Ranju Nagarajan, Hampton & Co., Irvington Insurance, Kurt Vonnegut Museum, Mundell and Associates, Joe Hammond of Oakley Hammond Funeral Home and George Thomas Florist.
A group of Irvingtonians in 1964 founded the Irvington Historical Society to collect and preserve the history of greater Irvington. In 2002, the Society opened the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, the former Butler library when Butler University was located in Irvington. The Bona now holds thousands of artifacts and an art collection focused on Historic Irvington.

New Grocery Store to Open on East Side

Weekly View — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:10:37 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — Saraga International Grocery has announced it is opening its fourth location in Indianapolis at East Washington Plaza, near Franklin and East Washington St.
Saraga is known for a large selection of Latin American, Middle Eastern, Asian, and African groceries and produce. They also have fresh fish, meat, and hard-to-find fresh and frozen items. The store will include a Tous Les Jours French Asian bakery cafe.
The company expects to open in late summer 2027. Saraga is leasing about 68,000 square feet of the 170,000-square-foot shopping center.

Franciscan Health Hosting Flu and Immunization Clinics

Weekly View — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:10:26 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — Franciscan Health will be hosting flu and immunization clinics this fall on the south side of Indianapolis and one in Downtown Indianapolis.
The first clinic is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 28, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Chin Community of Indiana, located at 2524 E. Stop 11 Road in Indianapolis.
The next clinic is set for Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana, located at 708 E. Michigan St. in Indianapolis. This clinic will be part of the “Know Your Numbers, Indy” event.
A clinic is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15 from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Fresh Start Market Pantry 1040, located at Sierra Drive in Greenwood.
The final clinic is set for Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Burmese American Community Institute, located at 5212 Bluff Road in Indianapolis.
The immunization clinics are open to anyone. Attendees need to bring an insurance card (private or Medicaid) and photo ID. Appointments are not necessary and walk-ins are welcome.
For more information, contact Molly Henry at molly.henry@FranciscanAlliance.org.

IPS Breaking Ties with Enroll Indy for 2027-28 School Year

Weekly View — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:09:38 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Public Schools will be breaking ties to Enroll Indy, the one-stop school enrollment Web site shared by IPS and most charter schools in the city.
Instead, the district is moving to PowerSchool, a platform that is already in use. The move will save money for the district.
Enroll Indy, a nonprofit, launched about a decade ago and aims to streamline the enrollment process with a common application, information about each school, and enrollment specialists to help families.
The change will take effect for the 2027-28 application cycle and applies to schools directly managed by IPS, as well as Innovation Network schools that aren’t charters.
The lottery for the 2027-28 school year opens Nov. 5.

Arts For All Fest Sept. 19

Weekly View — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:09:30 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — ArtMix will hold their annual Arts for All Fest on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 12-4 p.m. in their studios, located at the Harrison Center, 1505 N. Delaware St.
The schedule includes making clay items, mixed media, and much more. In the Speck Gallery, there will be lots of music all day long, with an eclectic line-up of different genres and instruments.
There will be tons of activities outside as well, including sidewalk chalk in the courtyard, tie-dye in the courtyard (you can bring your own items to tie-dye, as long as they are white and cotton), coloring pages on the front court, the Book Fairy bookmobile on Delaware, BB&B Food Truck on Delaware Street )first 125 guests will receive a ticket for a free box of food), free snacks available in Speck Gallery, and dancing in the courtyard. Howdy Homemade Ice Cream handing out free samples in the courtyard while supplies last.
You can also visit the exhibitors in the Speck Gallery, including B Above Autism Services, Best Buddies Indiana, Down Syndrome Indiana, Peace UCC, Indiana Family to Family, Magical Moments ABA, Seeds of Caring, Tangra, The Arc of Indiana, The Children’s Museum. and The Hope Gallery.
Upon check-in, all guests will receive an Arts for All Fest Passport with these organizations listed. If guests visit and get a sticker from all organizations and turn their passport back into the check-in table, they can claim a prize.
ArtMix is a non-for-profit that works to transform the lives of people with disabilities through the arts. They increase awareness of the barriers in society that limit people with disabilities. On First Friday events, they sell the works of the students at the gallery.
Free admission tickets are available at https://pro.gofundme.com/event/arts-for-all-fest-2026/e821441

Applause!: Sept. 18-24

Weekly View — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:09:22 +0000

• Charles Braun will be the guest speaker at the Tuesday, Sept. 22 meeting of the Perry Township / Southport Historical Society. His topic will be “America’s Constellation of Constitutions.” Braun is an attorney and host of “Legally Speaking,” a Saturday morning radio program on WICR 88.7. Come enjoy an evening of American History and conversations. The meeting is at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry Township Education Center, 6548 Orinoco Ave. Enter through the center doors at the northwest corner of the building.
• Beech Grove Fall Festival will run Friday, Sept. 18 from 6 p.m.- 11 p.m.and Saturday, Sept. 19 from 12:30-11 p.m. on Main Street from 3rd Ave. to 6th Ave. There will be rides, games, and lots of entertainment every day, and on Saturday, there will be a themed parade at noon. There will also be a big craft fair on Saturday.
• On Sunday, Sept. 20 from noon-2 p.m. there will be a Pig Roast at Downey Avenue Christian Church, 111 S Downey Ave. All are welcome to enjoy good food including pork bbq, chicken, veggie burgers, baked beans, mac ‘n cheese, coleslaw and cookies. Throughout the event there will be live music, games, bounce house, face painting, bubbles, and a 50/50 raffle. Take out options are available as well. Cost of meal is $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.
• While the city is doing its best to fill potholes and patch our streets, keep reporting bad spots to the Mayor’s Action Center. Call 317-327-4622 on Monday-Wednesday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Go online at any time at request.indy.gov/citizens/s/ to open a ticket.
• Josh and Jace, two Brits who have taken social media by storm with their travels to America, are in Indiana for a while. The enthusiastic duo have been to Lafayette (actually, West Lafayette), trying out burgers from Triple XXX and McCord Soda. Yes, they are mispronouncing Lafayette (just like they kept mispronouncing Mackinac in Michigan), and being goofy, but they are also a beam of positivity. They may be heading toward Indianapolis soon, so follow them on Facebook or other social media of your choice.
• Arts for Lawrence is hosting the Comic Book Project for students ages 9-14 from Oct. 5-26 at the Arts for Lawrence campus, 8970 Otis Ave. Student can design an original comic book from scratch, working individually or in groups. They will meet once a week on Mondays. Tickets are $25 and cover all the sessions that being at 5:30 p.m. Register online at artsforlawrence.org
• Iconic prints by internationally renowned photographers like Ansel Adams, Steve Curry, and many others, will be on display at the Indy Art Center, 820 E. 67th St. from Sept. 28-Dec. 13. Admission is free during regular Center hours, Adger Cowans will be at the opening reception on Friday, Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. Call 317-255-2464 or visit indyartcenter.org for more information about the exhibition or other programs at Indy Art Center.
• This weekend, on Sunday, Sept. 20 from noon-5 p.m., the Benton House Tour of Homes and Classy Car Show will be held. Tickets at the door are $25 and available at the Benton House, 312 S. Downey Ave.

RISE UNITED Applications Open for Freedom Readers Fellowship

Weekly View — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:09:11 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS – RISE UNITED is now accepting applications for the third cohort of its Freedom Readers Fellowship, a 16-week training program that prepares parents and caregivers to become literacy coaches in Marion County schools while creating a pathway to stable employment for their families.
The Fellowship builds on RISE UNITED’s broader Freedom Readers program, which equips parents and caregivers with Science of Reading strategies they can use to support literacy at home. Through the Freedom Readers Fellowship, participants take that training a step further, preparing to bring those skills directly into local classrooms as full-time educators.
During the 16-week Fellowship, participants receive training in the Science of Reading through Marian University and the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI), along with hands-on classroom experience and professional development. Fellows complete more than 870 hours of training and earn $20 per hour while working as Instructional Assistants, preparing them to transition into full-time roles in education.
To date, RISE UNITED has trained 435 parents in the Science of Reading curriculum adopted by the State of Indiana.
Applications for the third Freedom Readers Fellowship cohort are now open. Parents and caregivers interested in applying can learn more and submit an application at https://forms.gle/rvH4WJzmeFKDTadW7.
For more information about RISE UNITED, visit www.riseunited.org.

“The Da Vinci Code” Opens the Season at the IRT

Weekly View — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:09:10 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) is producing the heart-pounding action adventure The Da Vinci Code, co-produced with Cleveland Play House (CPH). Directed by Benjamin Hanna, IRT’s Margot Lacy Eccles Artistic Director, The Da Vinci Code is the twelfth production he’s directed at the Theatre. The Da Vinci Code will run from Sept. 23 through Oct. 18.
Based on Dan Brown’s 2003 bestseller and adapted with the blessing of the author, The Da Vinci Code live stage production brings all the excitement of the book to a “fast-paced, two-hour roller coaster of thrills” (London Theatre). Theatregoers will get drawn into the mystery’s twists and turns as Professor Robert Langdon and agent Sophie Neveu race to solve a modern-day murder by deciphering the past. Surprising questions and personal connections weave through the world of religious art and conspiracy, and audiences will be on the edge of their seat from its cryptic start to its shocking finish.
The Da Vinci Code marks the first of the IRT’s co-productions with other League of Resident Theatres members for the 2026–2027 Season. After the show premieres in Indianapolis, it will move to Cleveland Play House in January 2027. Co-productions elevate the nationwide prominence of Indiana’s premiere regional theatre, and ensure longer contracts for creatives and cost savings for theatres.
The cast comprises accomplished actors from both across the country and right here in Indianapolis, including Ryan Artzberger, Sean Blake, Jen Johnasen, Devan O’Mailia Mathias, and Eric Sharp returning to the IRT. Tickets start at $27 and are available online at irtlive.com or by calling 317-635-5252.

Library Card Day Coming Up

Weekly View — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:10:49 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library invites Indianapolis residents to discover everything a library card can do. From Sept. 26–28, the Library will host Library Card Days, a three-day celebration encouraging community members to sign up for a free library card.
During Library Card Days, all Indianapolis Public Library locations will celebrate the ways a library card can open the door to learning and connection with special programs, cookies, activities and opportunities to connect with Library staff. Community members can stop by to learn more about the Library’s resources and services. Anyone who signs up for a library card or shows their current card during the celebration will receive a free bookbag, while supplies last.
Cardholders can check out books, stream movies, music, e-books and audiobooks through platforms like Libby and Kanopy, get resume reviews and job coaching through Brainfuse JobNow or connect with live tutors through Brainfuse HelpNow. Cardholders can also explore dozens of online research databases, learn a new language through Mango Languages and check out useful items like sewing machines, gardening tools and assistive devices through the Library of Things.