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• Former RCA Plant Demolished, Future of Site Uncertain

  26-01-2017 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  A great deal of attention has been paid to the site on the corner of Michigan and Sherman in the past couple of weeks — attention from the city, as well as the near east side community that has waited for many years for something to be done about the eyesore that used to be a thriving RCA plant that stamped out records and supported thousands of workers in its heyday.The city held a press conference on January 23 announcing the demolition of the remaining structures on the site. Mayor Joe
  
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• New Aerospace And STEM Exhibit Opens Downtown

  26-01-2017 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust – Allison Branch is reopening the James A. Allison Exhibition Center at a new, modern downtown Indianapolis location. The nearly 6,000 square foot facility, located at the Rolls-Royce Meridian Center office, 450 S. Meridian Street, will see a collection of jet engines and other equipment made in Indianapolis that power today’s and yesterday’s aircraft — including engines that power C-130J Super Hercules; V-22 Osprey; Glo
  
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• Lawrence Police Make Arrest in Dog Theft Incident

  26-01-2017 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  LAWRENCE — Lawrence Police Detectives have made an arrest in the dog theft incident that was widely reported on from January 18th.  An arrest warrant was issued from Marion County Superior Court G08, charging Juan Estrada, age 29, Indianapolis, with Theft, class A misdemeanor. Estrada was taken into custody by detectives at a downtown Indianapolis business. The stolen puppy has not yet been recovered, however detectives remain hopeful someone will come forward with information about w
  
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• “Casserole” Art Exhibit Reception Jan. 27

  26-01-2017 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  IRVINGTON — The Irvington Historical Society is presenting the photography exhibition, “Casserole: A Mixture of Photographic Thoughts” through Feb. 25.  This exhibition of fine art photography is a group exhibition, which will feature color, and black and white photographs created by the members of INvision: Alliance of Photographic Artists. The exhibiting members are Donna Lee Adams, Andy Chen, Paul D’Andrea, Lauren Ditchley, Mary Hansen, Holly Hooper, Ginny Taylor
  
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• IRT Presents “Stuart Little”

  26-01-2017 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Everyone’s favorite mouse, Stuart Little, comes to the Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) in a lively stage event from February 25 through March 26. Staged in the IRT Cabaret, E.B White’s Stuart Little shares the story of a tiny hero and his happy life with his human family and his friend Margalo the bird.As part of the Exploring Stages Program, Stuart Little welcomes very young children to experience traditional theatre in a non-traditional space, and to connect wi
  
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• Indianapolis Noontime Boomer Cartoons

  26-01-2017 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  When I was of  prime cartoon watching age in the mid-1950s to early 1960s, there were a lot of cartoon programs on Saturday morning — Mighty Mouse, Heckle and Jekyll, Droopy, Tom and Jerry, etc.Through the week, especially during the school year, there was Lunchtime Theater on Channel 4. Channel 4 always led the local markets in kid’s programing. For much of the time I was going to grade school, Lunchtime Theater was a noon time favorite. The show was designed to catch the kids
  
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• Free Seminars for Seniors on Medicare Benefits

  26-01-2017 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The majority of Medicare beneficiaries in Indiana don’t take full advantage of their pharmacy coverage, which can negatively impact their physical and financial health. To help raise awareness of this issue, CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions and Walgreens are collaborating on a public education campaign during Pharmacy Benefits Week, observed nationally Jan. 30 through Feb. 3.The public is invited to learn more about their Medicare prescription plan coverage by atten
  
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• Dance Kaleidoscope Presents DIVAS

  26-01-2017 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Dance Kaleidoscope’s will present DIVAS: DK Dances to Music Divas at Indiana Repertory Theatre Feb. 9-12. The 17 professional DK dancers will perform to music from Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin and more. Performances are Thursday the 9th at 7 p.m., Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th at 8 p.m., and Sunday the 12th at 2:30 p.m.Tickets are $20-$45 for adults. Visit dancekal.org or call the IRT ticket office at 317-635-5252 for seat availability and prices.
  
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• CEO “Love Your Library” Tour Highlights Central Library

  26-01-2017 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — As part of this milestone year that commemorates Central Library’s 100 years of service, Indianapolis Public Library CEO Jackie Nytes will interact with citizens about the role of Central Library and highlight new initiatives during her “Love Your Library” tour of all IndyPL locations beginning Wednesday, February 1 and continuing through March 7, 2017.In addition to promoting upcoming plans for Central Library’s 100th anniversary, Nytes will discuss
  
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• Applause!: Jan. 27-Feb. 2

  26-01-2017 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  • Do you have ideas on what would make Irvington a better place to live and work? Visit improveirvington.org to share your suggestions. The Irvington Community Led Improvement Coalition (I-CLIC) is a group of Irvington residents and business owners committed to improving and preserving Irvington. Check it out!• The Auxiliary to Community Hospital East will sponsor a jewelry sale by REG & COMPANY on Thurs., Feb. 2 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fri., Feb. 3 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale
  
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