• Eiteljorg Celebrates Dia e Muertos October 24

    INDIANAPOLIS — Celebrate Día de Muertos at the Eiteljorg Museum from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. On a FREE admission day filled with lively music and dances from several performance groups, you can admire the stunning outfits of the Catrina parade, explore art-making activities, shop in the mercado (marketplace) from local vendors, and learn about the cultural traditions of Day of the Dead. Bring family and friends for an uplifting day of remembering loved ones who have passed. Th
  • The Slightly Haunted Puppet Show Oct. 26 and 27

    IRVINGTON —  The very popular Slightly Haunted Puppet show returns to the Irving Theatre, 5505 E. Washington St., on Monday, Oct. 26 and Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)Representing three generations of puppeteers, The Melchior Marionettes have been a favorite for over 50 years. For the eighteenth year these magical puppets will be entertaining both young and old Irvingtonians during Halloween. The Halloween program features beautiful hand-crafted and costumed marionettes
  • Franciscan Health hosting men’s health event on Nov. 8

    INDIANAPOLIS — Franciscan Health will be hosting a Movember Tailgate party, focused on men’s health and wellness, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8 at Guggman Haus Brewing Co. in Indianapolis.The Movember Tailgate Party will feature free health screenings, food, sports and giveaways.The first 200 guests who complete screenings will receive a $10 Guggman Haus Brewing Co. gift card and a meal ticket for lunch at the event.Health screenings offered include blood pressure, glucose, choles
  • Donation to IMPD Funds New Drone

    INDIANAPOLIS — The IMPD Downtown District recently announced a generous $9,500 donation from the Watermark Homeowners Association (HOA) to the Central Indiana Police Foundation to support the purchase of a new drone and related equipment. This continued investment in technology strengthens our ability to respond proactively and serve our downtown neighborhoods with the highest level of safety and readiness. Watermark is located near the Indianapolis Cultural Trail and Canal Walk.Earlier this y
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  • Social Security Announces 3.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2027

    BALTIMORE MD — The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced a 3.6 percent benefit increase for 2027. Social Security benefits include Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by $75 per month.Nearly 72 million Social Security beneficiaries will see a 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) beginning in January 2027. Increased payments to about 7.3 million peopl
  • Salvage Corps

    October is Fire Prevention Month in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire that began on October 8, 1871, when Mrs. O’Leary’s cow, according to legend, kicked over a lantern that started a fire in the straw strewn about the barn that quickly consumed the structure. The blaze spread to other buildings and houses and over the next couple of days the conflagration nearly razed the entire city of Chicago. Insurance losses were staggering, a few paid claims in full but many companies failed or p
  • “Kim’s Convenience” Comes to the IRT

    INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) is producing the hilarious yet tender Kim’s Convenience, presented by Corteva Agriscience. This is a tri-production with Everyman Theatre (Baltimore, MD) and Portland Center Stage (Portland, OR). Kim’s Convenience is directed by cara hinh, IRT’s Associate Artistic Director and will run from Oct. 20 through Nov. 15.Before it was a beloved hit series on Netflix, Kim’s Convenience was a humorous little-play-that-could at the Toronto Fring
  • Heartland Film Festival Announces Awards

    INDIANAPOLIS The Awards Brunch for the 35th Heartland Film Festival was held on Sunday, Oct. 18. The festival awarded $80,000 in cash prizes to filmmakers, including $20,000 for the Narrative and Documentary Grand Prize-winning films. Since 1992, Heartland Film has presented $4 million in cash prizes – the largest total amount awarded by any film festival in North America.World premiere documentary feature “The Fish Don’t Care When It Rains,” directed by Jennifer Msumba & Siobhan McD
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  • Early Voting Begins at Satellite Centers Oct. 24

    INDIANAPOLIS — Early voting will expand to satellite centers throughout the city on Oct. 24. Hours will be 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekdays and weekends. The mid-term election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 6 a.m.-6 p.m.Locations for early voting include:• Franklin Township Government Center, 6231 S. Arlington Ave.• Indianapolis Public Library – Fort Ben Branch 9330 E. 56th St,• Perry Township Government Center, 4925 Shelby St.• Warren Township Government Center 501 N Post Rd.Photo I
  • Public Meeting on New Plans for Washington Square Mall Redevelopment

    INDIANAPOLIS — For decades, Washington Square Mall has been part of the fabric of Indianapolis’ Far Eastside—a place where generations of families shopped, worked, and gathered. Now, residents are invited to help shape what comes next.BRC Commercial Properties, LLC invites residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to a public meeting on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 6-8 p.m. at the Warren Central Administration Building, 975 N. Post Rd., to learn about the proposed redeve
  • The Wellness Fair Kicks Off the Halloween Festival Lineup

    IRVINGTON — The 2026 Irvington Halloween Festival features an event that is anything but scary: a Wellness Fair sponsored by Irvington Presbyterian Church and the Irvington Halloween Festival Committee.You’ll find free, easy access to health screenings, Flu Shots, HIV testing, Fasting Blood Glucose screening, Eye screening and other health-related services at the Halloween Festival Wellness Fair on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Irvington Presbyterian Church, 55 Johnson
  • Local Singers to Honor Veterans with Free Indianapolis Concert

    INDIANAPOLIS — Veterans will be the honored guests when two Central Indiana singing organizations join forces for a special free concert on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Frank and Katrina Basile Theater at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis.Circle City Sound, Indianapolis’ premier men’s barbershop chorus, will present “Stars and Stripes and Harmony,” a concert celebrating and honoring the men and women who have se
  • Indy DPW to Make Safety Improvements at Mass Ave. Intersection

    INDIANAPOLIS — Contractors for the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) have begun construction at the intersection of Massachusetts Ave., College Ave. and St. Clair St. as part of a project to improve safety and resurface pavement. Weather permitting, construction is expected to be completed by late November. Businesses will remain accessible throughout construction.The project incorporates permanent safety improvements into a previously planned resurfacing project. The impr
  • Prepare to Go to the Polls November 3

    INDIANA — The mid-term elections will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3 throughout Indiana. Going to the polls informed on the candidates and the referendums is key to making democracy work.Indiana has historically low voter turnouts, especially for mid-term elections. In the 2022 mid-terms, only 37.2% of eligible voters showed up at the polls, and in 2018, only 46.5% bothered to vote, according to Ballotpedia.To find out what’s on your ballot, visit indianacitizen.org/ or ballotpedia.org
  • MCHD Relocating Walk-In Services to New Location

    INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Department announces the upcoming move of some popular walk-in services to its newly constructed Public Health Center located at 3810 Meadows Drive. Walk-in services for birth certificates, death certificates, immunization records and drop-off for the public health laboratory will permanently relocate to the new center.As part of the move, regular operating hours for walk-in services for birth certificates and death certificates will be affect
  • “CATS” at Beef & Boards

    INDIANAPOLIS — The seven-time Tony Award winning CATS has pounced onto the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre stage for a run through Nov. 22. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s playful production is one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history, having been presented in over 30 countries, translated into 16 languages, and seen by more than 73 million people worldwide.CATS brings audiences into the poetry of T.S. Eliot, whose “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” inspired t
  • Fall Harvest Car Show Oct. 18

    INDIANAPOLIS — Carol’s Adventures Classic Car, Truck and Bike Show will be held Sunday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with the awards ceremony at 3:30 p.m. at Culvers, 3805 S. East St. There will be many speciality awards, including Best Chevy, Best Engine, Best Ford, and many others. There will also be door prizes and dash plaques. Registration begins at 11 a.m. for $20.All veterans will be recognized. Everyone is welcome. Visitors are encouraged to bring cat food to support Carol&rsq
  • Applause!: Oct. 16-22

    • The Irvington Community Council will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. at Irvington Presbyterian Church, 55 Johnson Ave.• “How Do I Know What’s Real?” program will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Irvington Library, 10 S. Audubon. In the current age of AI, it can be hard to tell the difference between what reality is and what someone prompted through image and video generation. Learn some tips and tricks to increase
  • 100 Black Hoosier Oral Histories Available

    INDIANAPOLIS — More than 100 oral history interviews documenting the experiences, memories, and community histories of Black Hoosiers are now accessible through the Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program’s growing digital oral history collection. The initiative is supported by a $100,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation, conducted in collaboration with the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement.Working with local partners and volunteers, Indiana Landmarks Black
  • Rivoli Theatre Marquee Unveiled October 24

    INDIANAPOLIS — On October 24 from 6–9 p.m. at Intermissions Plaza there will be a Rivoli Theater Marquee Unveiling. Intermission Plaza next door will host the final pop up arts party 6-8 that same day hosted by Arts With A Purpose. The Rivoli is located at 3155 E. 10th St.We’ll gather with the community to unveil and light the Theater’s new marquee, celebrate the progress made so far, and spotlight the future of this beloved landmark. Guests will also have the opportunity
  • Solace House Collective Opens Homes for Women in Need

    INDIANAPOLIS — Solace House Collective, an Indianapolis 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was created to address an often-overlooked form of housing instability affecting adult women who may not qualify for traditional emergency shelter but still need safe and stable housing. These are women navigating displacement, financial hardship, controlling relationships, or major life transitions — women who are capable and determined, but who need a stable foundation to move forward. Solace House Collect
  • Indianapolis Common Read: The Illustrated Man

    INDIANAPOLIS — Seventy-five years after its publication, Ray Bradbury’s The Illustrated Man continues to spark conversations about some of the most important questions facing society today: How is technology changing our lives and relationships? What do we fear, and what do we hope for, as we look toward the future? How do imagination, family, and community shape the world we create together?Join Pulitzer Prize-winning and New York Times bestselling author Daniel Kraus, NASA planetar
  • IMPD Launches New Tool to Report Fender-Benders

    INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is launching a new Driver Exchange Tool to improve roadside safety and save you time. If you’re involved in a minor vehicle crash with no injuries, you’ll now receive a Driver Exchange Link straight to your phone, instead of waiting for an officer.This easy-to-use tool gives you everything you need to file an insurance claim. It keeps you moving and allows our officers to stay focused on higher-priority calls.The Driver Exchange Tool offers immediate documen
  • Tickets on Sale for Beef & Boards 2027 Shows

    INDIANAPOLIS – Tickets to Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s 2027 shows are now on sale to the public exclusively through Beef & Boards, either via beefandboards.com or through the box office by calling 317-872-9664. Tickets purchased through sellers other than Beef & Boards may not be valid for Beef & Boards shows, and may incur added fees.The 2027 Season features everything from true stories about legendary singers to epic romances and fairy tale endings, and it all beg
  • FESTIVAL 451indy: A Ray Bradbury World Premiere Oct. 9-11

    INDIANAPOLIS — “The Autumn Country” will be performed Friday-Sunday, Oct. 9-11 at the Brian Payne Theatre in District Theatre, 627 Massachusetts Ave. Friday and Saturday performances will be at 7:30 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m. General admission $28, seniors & students $18To celebrate the fifth anniversary of Festival 451indy, the grand opening of the Ray Bradbury Center’s new public spaces, and the 75th anniversary of The Illustrated Man, the Ray Bradbury Center presents an o
  • DigIndy Presentation at Central Library

    INDIANAPOLIS — DigIndy: Inside the Engineering of the DigIndy Tunnel System Project and Its Impact on Water Quality will be presented on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Central Librar, 40 E. St. Clair.Join us in the Indianapolis Special Collections Room (ISCR) at the Central Library for a presentation on the DigIndy Tunnel System, one of the largest infrastructure projects in Indianapolis history. Featuring Mike Miller, MSCE, PE, from Citizens Energy Group. Register at https:/
  • Black Health Event at Central Library

    INDIANAPOLIS — There will be a special event at Central Library on Tuesday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an exciting and impactful day centered on Black health, wellness, and community empowerment. The library is located at 40 E. St. Clair. Admission is free.This annual event features health vendors offering resources, screenings, and services designed to support overall well-being. Attendees can connect with community organizations and hear from dynamic speakers addressing health
  • Applause!: Oct. 9-15

    • Menards is now serving as a drop site for a local food pantry during the month of October. Menards offers a wide variety of non-perishable food items that can be donated to the food pantries, from boxes of cereal to cans of soup that can be found in our grocery department for immediate donation. There is a large collection box near the exit doors to place donations.• All locations of Indianapolis Public Library will be closed Monday, October 12 for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.&bull
  • Pat Quinlan and the Ghost of H.H. Holmes, Part 1

    As a lover of all things historical, the stories I find myself most drawn to often include the aftermath of a historical event. One such story involves an incident and personality from the pages of Irvington history. In October of 1894, America’s first serial killer, Dr. H.H. Holmes committed one of his last murders in a quiet little bungalow on what was then the far eastern edge of Irvington. He was captured, imprisoned, convicted and hung in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 7, 1896. Whi
  • History and Mystery

    I climbed the steps leading away from the light-rail station onto the street above it; a woman bounded up the steps behind me and at the top, asked for directions to a street. I pointed her in the right direction and she startled me by asking, “Do you want to go with me?” This encounter was astonishing to me for two reasons. A white woman, a stranger to me, was inviting me to go with her to the home of Scott Joplin, a place I had never visited in all my years in St. Louis.I sat in wo
  • 100 Years Ago: Oct. 9-15

    From The Indianapolis Times, Monday, October 11, 1926: Today, the Marion County grand jury began investigating charges that politicians and high officials were involved with D C. Stephenson, former Klan grand dragon, in corrupt political deals when Stephenson was “the law in Indiana.” Criminal Judge James Collins instructed jurors to make a thorough investigation of reports that Stephenson, who is serving a life term in Indiana State prison, is now ready to talk. Prosecutor William R
  • 35th Annual Heartland Film Festival Begins October 8

    INDIANAPOLIS — The 35th Heartland Film Festival takes place from Oct. 8–18 at several venues, including Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at The Square, Indy Art Center, Kan-Kan Cinema, Living Room Theaters, Newfields, and the Scottish Rite Cathedral). Voted the #1 Best Film Festival by the 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards, Heartland Film Festival will feature films that reflect great stories and performances.There will be a preview screening of “First Five,” a do
  • New Indiana State Archives Building

    INDIANAPOLIS — State officials recently celebrated the opening of the new Indiana State Archives building in downtown Indianapolis alongside members of the Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA), Indiana Archives and Records Administration (IARA) and project partners.Located at 350 W. Ohio St. on the Indiana Government Center campus, the new facility provides a permanent home for more than 200 years of Indiana history and was designed to meet the specialized needs of the State Archive
  • Indiana Landmarks Names New Black Heritage Preservation Program Director

    INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Landmarks is expanding its efforts to identify and preserve places important to Black history in Indiana, naming André Myers director of its Black Heritage Preservation Program.Myers succeeds Eunice Trotter, who launched the program in 2022 and helped establish it as a statewide resource for identifying, preserving, and supporting Black heritage sites. Trotter will remain with Indiana Landmarks in a consulting role through the end of 2026. The program is also
  • Doris Cowherd Park Renovation Completed

    INDIANAPOLIS — New amenities at Doris Cowherd Park have been completed on the city’s northeast side. The $800,000 project is one of more than 40 Indy Parks receiving new amenities in 2026 and was jointly funded by Indy Parks and DMD as part of the city’s focus on placemaking and revitalizing neighborhoods. The park now features a new playground, paved trail, and a multiuse lawn space for soccer and other sports.The introduced 2027 Indy Parks Budget includes a 20% increase to th
  • Ways to Protect Yourself from Liver Cancer

    Cases of liver cancer have dramatically increased over the decades; the rate is now over three times what it was in the 1980s. More than 42,000 cases are expected this year per the National Cancer Institute. October is National Liver Awareness Month. It is the perfect time to consider risk factors you can control to lower your chance of developing this dangerous disease.The two primary forms of liver cancer, both of which start in the liver, are hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and bile duct cance
  • The Da Vinci Code is a Masterpiece

    The stage adaptation of The Da Vinci Code, playing at Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT), is a masterpiece in production and stage design. IRT has opened its 54th season with this thrilling modern version of Dan Brown’s 2003 best selling novel The Da Vinci Code, adapted with the author’s permission, that weaves an exciting tale of secrets, religious symbols, theology, art and religious history, and conspiracy theories.Directed by Benjamin Hanna, with scenic designers Christopher and Jus
  • Franciscan Health & Meals on Wheels Host “Know Your Numbers” Oct. 6

    INDIANAPOLIS — Franciscan Health in partnership with Meals on Wheels is hosting an event entitled: Know Your Numbers, Indy from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6 at the Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana location in Indianapolis.The event is designed to encourage individuals to take an active role in their health by learning key health numbers, such as blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, and other health indicators and connecting attendees with trusted community resources that sup
  • Early Voting Begins Oct. 6

    INDIANAPOLIS — Early voting for the mid-term election begins on Oct. 6 at the City-County Building, 200 E. Washington St. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Other sites will be added later in the month.Please check on your voter registration status online at IndianaVoters.IN.gov before you go to the polls. You can also update your registration if you have moved since the last election.If you can’t vote at your polling place on Election Day, Indiana offers several absentee voting optio
  • Damien Center Launches New Flex Program

    INDIANAPOLIS — Damien Center, Indiana’s oldest and largest HIV service organization, has launched a new Flex Program designed to make it easier for people living with HIV who are out of care or at risk of disengaging from treatment to reconnect with the medical care and support they need.The program offers a more flexible, patient-centered approach to traditional HIV care. Flex participants have access to same-day medical appointments, walk-in support from the program’s medical
  • Ghost Tours Begin in Irvington

    Irvington is one of the most haunted neighborhoods in the Midwest. Named after Washington Irving, author of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, the twisting tree-lined streets has built a reputation for ghost sightings and mysterious activities. It has also attracted some truly scary people who did terrible things. For 24 years, Alan Hunter has been telling those tales for hundreds of people on The Irvington Ghost Tours.A former history teacher, Alan loved telling the stories of the east side neighborh
  • IMPD Commander Graduates from FBI Academy

    INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) recently announced that North District Commander Corey Mims has graduated from the FBI National Academy.The FBI National Academy is a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement managers nominated by agency heads because of demonstrated leadership qualities. The 11-week program — which provides coursework in intelligence theory, terrorism and terrorist mindsets, management science, law,
  • Dance Kaleidoscope Presents “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”

    INDIANAPOLIS — For two weekends, a historic building in Indianapolis’s Old Northside will become the haunted world of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. There will be dancers. There will be original music. There will be dramatic sets and costumes. And somewhere in the story, there will be a larger-than-life horse.Dance Kaleidoscope is bringing Washington Irving’s iconic tale to life in an ambitious new production created and directed by choreographer Joshua L. Peugh — and the c
  • 2026 Founder’s Awards Recipients Announced

    IRVINGTON — The Irvington Community Council and the Historic Halloween Festival recently announced the recipients of the 2026 Founder’s Award. Since 2011, the awards have recognized individuals, businesses, and organizations that have made a contribution to the overall quality of life in Irvington. There will be a presentation of the awards on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 University Ave. Daric Kindle has created awards for the recipients.For he
  • Treading the Boards

    From Broadway to Hollywood and into living rooms via radio and television, performers from Indianapolis have entertained audiences for generations. Locally, theatergoers have enjoyed live stage productions for over a century with talented actors bringing the house to tears or roaring laughter. Among these Indianapolis performers for over three decades was George Willeford, one of the city’s most accomplished actors who hit his mark in over eighty-five major plays and in numerous other prod
  • Tactical Urbanism Project on 10th St.

    INDIANAPOLIS — Eastside drivers who use 10th St. between Euclid and Emerson will notice that water barriers, painted lanes and bump-outs have been installed. On Saturday, Sept. 19, neighbors went out to install and paintTactical urbanism has been installed to test traffic-calming and pedestrian safety improvements before committing to permanent construction. In 2023 and 24, Community Heights had a temporary tactical urbanism experiment on 10th between Arlington and Emerson, which lead to f
  • Abstract Art Exhibition at SALI

    INDIANAPOLIS — The public is invited to the SALI National Abstract Art Exhibition XXI, an annual fall event sponsored by the Southside Art League, Inc. and hosted by Gallery Forty-Two, 42 E. Washington St., in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.This unique exhibit is dedicated to showcasing the best two-dimensional abstract paintings from across the USA. All artworks are for sale, so art collectors are advised to come early for the best selection. A People’s Choice Award will be dete
  • Washington Irving’s Sleepy Hollow

    Washington Irving’s Sleepy Hollow in New York State can be a confusing traverse through the northern environs of upper New York City if you are not careful. The search leads the tourist through communities seemingly designed to confuse and befuddle: Irvington, Sunnyside, Tarrytown, and Sleepy Hollow might as well be one and the same. Those 17th century Dutchmen who first claimed, then settled the area must have been crazy or paranoid or both.Known originally as “New Netherland,&rdquo
  • 100 Years Ago: Sept. 25-Oct. 1

    From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, September 25, 1926: The sixth annual concert of the Educational Aid Society for Colored Orphans will take place at Shortridge High School’s Caleb Mills Hall Tuesday evening. An “All Hoosier Cast” of more than forty musicians of exceptional ability include 150 singers representing the colored schools that will be the background for the community sing of patriotic tunes. Among the ensembles performing are the Mt. Paran female quartet singing
  • Art and Wine Under the Hunter’s Moon Irvington Historical Society Fundraiser Oct. 3

    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. P

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