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• First Friday March

  12-03-2026 06:09 via weeklyview.net
  Photos by Paula Nicewanger/Weekly ViewArtist Justin Vining had his one-man show last First Friday, March 6 in his studio on East 10th St. His work included this oil entitled “Looking Down Penn”. The gallery was full of his latest scenes of downtown Indy, Purdue, and Brown County landscapes to name a few. His amazing art is available online at justinvining.com/shopIrvington Artist David P. Allee is on display at Carpenter Realty (5636 E. Washington St.) the month of March. The artwork
  
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• Eiteljorg Exhibit Features Local Jerry Lee Atwood’s “Cowboy Couture”

  19-03-2026 06:11 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art will host a major exhibition of custom-made Western wear created by Indianapolis fashion designer Jerry Lee Atwood, whose flashy embroidered suits have been worn by well-known musicians and entertainers on red carpets and in music videos.Opening March 28, Cowboy Couture: The Fashion of Jerry Lee Atwood celebrates dazzling suits blossoming with chain-stitch embroidery that Atwood has created over his career. The exhibit
  
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• Ritter/Washington St. Intersection Closed for Weeks

  19-03-2026 06:10 via weeklyview.net
  IRVINGTON — There is a full closure at the intersection of Washington St. and Ritter Ave. due to Citizens Energy Group relocating utility lines in preparation for Blue Line construction. This work is scheduled to last approximately three weeks and will impact IndyGo’s Route 8.After April 6, there will be a two-week closure of westbound traffic along Washington St. between Layman and Audubon. Crews will continue work at various smaller locations in the segment between Irvington Ave. a
  
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• IMPD Steps Up Curfew Enforcement Downtown

  19-03-2026 06:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD will enforce Indiana’s curfew law for those under 18 when necessary. Under state law, children ages 15 to 17 may not be in a public place between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Saturdays or Sundays, after 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, or before 5 a.m. Monday through Friday.Children younger than 15 may not be in a public place after 11 p.m. or before 5 a.m. on any day.Exceptions include juveniles accompanied by a parent, guardian or custodian, as well as those participati
  
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• Arts for Learning Indiana Announces Move to East 10th St.

  19-03-2026 06:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Arts for Learning Indiana has moved to 3328 East 10th Street, STE A. Conveniently located near seven schools and community partners they already serve, the space improves accessibility for families, teaching artists, and collaborators. Joining a designated emerging cultural district opens us up to exciting opportunities for public engagement through community programming, including neighborhood events like First Fridays and the 10 East Art Walk.For the first time in Arts for
  
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• Stewart Huff Returns to Indy with “Is Anything OK?”

  19-03-2026 06:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — For more than a decade, audiences in Indianapolis have come to know the singular voice of comedian Stewart Huff, a performer whose thoughtful, off-beat storytelling comedy has earned a loyal following across the country and a special place in the hearts of local audiences through his appearances at the IndyFringe Festival.Now Huff returns to Indianapolis with a brand-new show, fresh from performances at New York’s legendary SoHo Playhouse. Shows will be at the District
  
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• State Offers Free Vehicle History Report

  19-03-2026 06:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANA — New information from the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office shows that only 2,150 vehicle history reports were requested between July 2025 and February 2026.The reports are part of a program launched by Secretary of State Diego Morales that allows residents to obtain vehicle history information — typically sold online for $25 to $30 for a single report — at no cost. Hoosiers can request up to five free reports per year through the state’s Access Indiana s
  
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• IPS Announces Funding Shortfalls

  19-03-2026 06:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Public Schools has announced a $7 million funding reduction across the district for the upcoming school year.IPS says it’s a result of funding challenges due to policy changes and declining enrollment.The district says it’s basing funding for each school on individual enrollment numbers.While IPS didn’t provide a breakdown of how each school will be impacted, Superintendent Aleesia Johnson said principals will notify families if there are signi
  
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• Heartland Film Festival Featured Five Academy Award Winners

  19-03-2026 06:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The 98th Academy Awards took place on Sunday, March 15. Five films honored by Heartland Film won Oscars, including “The Singers,” which received the Oscar-qualifying Narrative Grand Prize Award at the 2025 Indy Shorts Film Festival.Three short films showcased at the festivals took home Oscars. “The Singers” and “Two People Exchanging Saliva” were both Official Selections at the Indy Shorts Film Festival in 2025, and they share the Oscar fo
  
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• “English” at the IRT

  19-03-2026 06:09 via weeklyview.net
  It’s not often we get to experience a Pulitzer Prize-winning play here in the Midwest, so grab the chance to see English by Sanaz Toossi at the IRT before it closes April 4. It is a rich exploration of how language and identity converge and conflict. The play won the Pulitzer for Drama in 2023.The play involves four Iranian students studying English in preparation for a test just outside Tehran, Iran in 2008. The teacher, Marjan (Neagheen Homaifar), does not allow them to speak Farsi in cl
  
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• Applause!: March 20-26

  19-03-2026 06:09 via weeklyview.net
  • The Benton House, 312 S Downey Ave., will host its annual Easter egg hunt beginning promptly at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 4. Kids can hunt for the treat-filled eggs hidden all throughout the historic gardens and pose with the Easter Bunny. Don’t delay, the eggs don’t last long! There is no charge to attend but donations are appreciated.• Indiana Landmarks is hosting a discussion of sacred architecture with Duncan Stroik, an architect and professor at Notre Dame, on Thurs
  
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• St. Patrick’s Day(s) in Indy

  12-03-2026 06:11 via weeklyview.net
  The Irish in Indianapolis have contributed to the city in many ways — from building our structures, building businesses, contributing to the arts, and the politics of the city.The most Irish of holidays is St. Patrick’s Day. The day marks the death of Ireland’s patron saint, who was said to introduce Christianity to the island, and cast out the snakes. Here in the United States, St. Patrick’s Day celebrates the contributions of those with Irish heritage, as well as the Ir
  
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• Streets to Home Initiative has Helped 114 Unhoused People Since July 2025

  12-03-2026 06:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP Indy) and the City of Indianapolis announced recently that Streets to Home Indy has connected 114 neighbors who were living on the streets to housing since the initiative’s start in July 2025. Streets to Home Indy is a community-wide model for ending unsheltered homelessness in Indianapolis, focused on rapidly placing individuals into housing with case management and supportive services.The Streets to Hom
  
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• Part of Thompson Road Closed for Culvert Rehabilitation Project

  12-03-2026 06:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) recently began construction work on a $800,000 culvert rehabilitation project on East Thompson Road. Contractors for Indy DPW have temporarily closed a portion of East Thompson Rd. There will be a hard closure between Five Points Rd. and South Franklin Rd.Construction and the full road closure on Thompson Road is anticipated to be active for 45 days. Only local access will be permitted.Detours:• Westbound traffic: S
  
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• 2025 Community Health Assessment Released

  12-03-2026 06:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Marion County Public Health Department has released the results of its 2025 Community Health Assessment, identifying the most pressing health needs of residents of all ages. The assessment process provided a high level of engagement with residents and community partners to learn more about what is happening in the community and will result in developing a plan for next steps to achieve better health for all residents in Marion County.More than 4,500 residents completed a
  
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• Safe Zone Enforcement Resumes on I-70

  12-03-2026 06:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the activation of its worksite speed control pilot program, known as Safe Zones, in Hancock County.Starting on March 23, Safe Zones enforcement will resume in the I-70 construction zone between mile markers 104.9 and 109 in Hancock County near Greenfield.The program is currently active and will continue in the Clear Path I-465/I-69 work zone on the northeast side of Indianapolis.Once active, vehicles traveling 11 mph or more over
  
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• Not-for-Profit, Built for People: A Smarter Way to Borrow and Bank

  12-03-2026 06:09 via weeklyview.net
  Credit unions are often described as different by design — but the most meaningful difference shows up when real financial decisions are being made. Beyond modern tools and digital convenience, credit unions are built to serve people, not just processes. That people-first focus becomes most clear when members need flexibility, understanding, or a second look at their financial story.Today’s credit unions offer the same digital conveniences people expect: mobile apps, online banking,
  
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• Franciscan Health Indianapolis hosts monthly Lung Support Group

  12-03-2026 06:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Franciscan Health Indianapolis will be hosting a monthly Lung Support Group at the Indianapolis hospital campus.The group will meet on the third Thursday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at Franciscan Health Indianapolis in the Cardiac Testing Conference Room. The first meeting for the year will be on Thursday, March 19. Each session begins with a meet and greet from 1 to 1:30 p.m., with a presentation scheduled for 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.The Lung Support Group provides support for
  
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• FemmeFest at IF Theatre March 26-29

  12-03-2026 06:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — In a new partnership with Betty Rage Productions, theatre-makers will see a version of their “dream projects” come to fruition in FemmeFest, a festival of theatrical works this March. The event is an evolution of IF Theatre’s DivaFest program. Founded in 2011, DivaFest sought to reduce the barriers for women playwrights to see their work performed in the city. While the name of the program has changed, the spirit remains the same as an effort to empower wom
  
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• Doris Cowherd Park Gets Improvements

  12-03-2026 06:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Recently, City-County officials and Indy Parks are highlighted the start of construction at Doris Cowherd Park on the city’s northeast side. The $800,000 project is jointly funded by the Department of Metropolitan Development and Indy Parks as part of the city’s focus on placemaking and revitalizing neighborhoods.Established in 1956, this 2.5 acre park at 4050 N. Irvington Ave., offers a playground, swing set, and a shelter. As part of a partnership with the Depa
  
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• 68th Indiana Flower + Patio Show Opens March 14

  05-03-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Back for its 68th year, the Indiana Flower + Patio Show is one of the oldest and most successful flower shows in the U.S. The show features beautiful gardens crafted by many of Indiana’s premier landscapers, hundreds of finer outdoor living experts and thousands of ideas, solutions and products to take home.For nine days, Saturday, March 14 through Sunday, March 22,  at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center – West Pavilion and Exposition, guests c
  
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• Indy Parks Announces New Deputy Director

  05-03-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Parks Director Brittany Crone has announced the promotion of Andre Denman to Deputy Director for Park Planning, Construction & Facility Maintenance. Denman has previously served as Administrator of Park Planning and has served the city in a variety of roles since 2001, and with Indy Parks since 2006. Denman replaces former Deputy Director Don Colvin, who had served in several planning capacities for Indy Parks and the city for 35 years.Andre is a graduate of Ball St
  
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• Celebrate Women’s History Month with Special Event

  05-03-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The United States District Court, Bankruptcy Court, and Probation Office for the Southern District of Indiana and the Marion County Bar Association will celebrate Women’s History Month with a special event “The Embodiment of Freedom: Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman” on Wednesday, March 25 at 2:00 p.m. The hour-long program will be held in Courtroom 307 at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse, 46 East Ohio St. Attendees are invited
  
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• 2026 McFadden Lecturer will be R.L. Stine

  05-03-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The 47th Annual Marian McFadden Memorial Lecture will take place on March 19 at 7 p.m. This event will feature a special discussion with acclaimed children’s writer, R.L. Stine, and author of the bestselling Goosebumps and Fear Street horror series. Stine will be joined in conversation by Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets (aka Mychal The Librarian).The lecture will be held at Madam Walker Legacy Center – 617 Indiana Ave. Tickets are free but extremely limited a
  
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• Pulitzer Prize–winning “English” comes to the IRT

  05-03-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) is bringing the Pulitzer Prize–winning play English, by Sanaz Toossi, to its Janet Allen Stage March 10-April 14. The production is directed by Azar Kazemi, a director and educator based in Chicago, who is making her IRT debut.“English only” is the mantra that rules a classroom in Iran where four adults prepare for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). But while a new language may represent a new life, how wi
  
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• Phase II of Level Up 31 Begins

  05-03-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced that the Level Up 31 project is moving into the second phase of construction. This phase includes ramp and lane closures, local access restrictions, and detours.The following traffic impacts are already in place for Phase 2 construction:• Full-time inside shoulder closure and intermittent stoppages on I-465 eastbound and westbound from Spring Mill Road to College Avenue and Meridian Street northbound and southbound a
  
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• New Law Would Make Sleeping in Public Spaces Illegal

  05-03-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANA — The Indiana legislature recently passed a law that would prohibit individuals from  sleeping in public spaces, narrowly passing the House in a 53-44 vote.Opponents to the law state that it would criminalize those who are experiencing homelessness. Proponents say it’ll help connect them to essential services.The measure bans camping, sleeping or long-term sheltering on land owned by the state or a unit of local government, making it a Class C misdemeanor for violations.
  
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• Colorectal Cancer, a Highly Curable Disease If Caught Early

  05-03-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  Colorectal cancer (CRC) is dangerous if left unchecked. It is one of the deadliest forms of cancer in the United States. Thankfully, early testing is highly effective in preventing this cancer from developing, so those who catch it early tend to have good outcomes.There are several forms of screening you can do. Common forms include a stool-based test and a colonoscopy. Typically, it’s recommended that screening starts at 45 years old, with the timing of the next test determined by the res
  
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• The Lyric Theatre & Sinatra

  05-03-2026 07:08 via weeklyview.net
  Located at 135 N. Illinois Street there once stood a theatre with as rich a pop-culture history as any in Indianapolis. When the Lyric Theatre opened in February of 1906, it was basically a room filled with about 200 folding chairs arranged in rows. A carbon arc light projector rested on a tripod in the rear of the theatre. Early projectors simply dumped the projected film into a basket on the floor. Projectors were hand cranked, and the projectionist could speed up or slow down the action on th
  
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• Indianapolis Public Library Receives Carnegie Gift

  26-02-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Library has been recognized for its role in sustaining one of America’s most enduring democratic institutions, as the nation prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.The Library has received a commemorative gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York as part of a nationwide initiative honoring the country’s 250th anniversary and celebrating the legacy of Carnegie libraries across the country.Between 1886
  
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