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• History and Mystery

  08-10-2026 07:08 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• Rivoli Theatre Marquee Unveiled October 24

  08-10-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• Solace House Collective Opens Homes for Women in Need

  08-10-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• Indianapolis Common Read: The Illustrated Man

  08-10-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• IMPD Launches New Tool to Report Fender-Benders

  08-10-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• Tickets on Sale for Beef & Boards 2027 Shows

  08-10-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• FESTIVAL 451indy: A Ray Bradbury World Premiere Oct. 9-11

  08-10-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• DigIndy Presentation at Central Library

  08-10-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  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:/
  
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• Black Health Event at Central Library

  08-10-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• Applause!: Oct. 9-15

  08-10-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  • 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
  
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• Pat Quinlan and the Ghost of H.H. Holmes, Part 1

  08-10-2026 07:08 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• 100 Years Ago: Oct. 9-15

  08-10-2026 07:08 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• 35th Annual Heartland Film Festival Begins October 8

  01-10-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• New Indiana State Archives Building

  01-10-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• Indiana Landmarks Names New Black Heritage Preservation Program Director

  01-10-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• Doris Cowherd Park Renovation Completed

  01-10-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• Ways to Protect Yourself from Liver Cancer

  01-10-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• The Da Vinci Code is a Masterpiece

  01-10-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• Franciscan Health & Meals on Wheels Host “Know Your Numbers” Oct. 6

  01-10-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• Early Voting Begins Oct. 6

  01-10-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• Damien Center Launches New Flex Program

  01-10-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• Ghost Tours Begin in Irvington

  24-09-2026 07:11 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• IMPD Commander Graduates from FBI Academy

  24-09-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  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,
  
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• Dance Kaleidoscope Presents “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”

  24-09-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• 2026 Founder’s Awards Recipients Announced

  24-09-2026 07:10 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• Treading the Boards

  24-09-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• Tactical Urbanism Project on 10th St.

  24-09-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• Abstract Art Exhibition at SALI

  24-09-2026 07:09 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• Washington Irving’s Sleepy Hollow

  24-09-2026 07:08 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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• 100 Years Ago: Sept. 25-Oct. 1

  24-09-2026 07:08 via weeklyview.net
  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
  
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