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• Kim’s Convenience at the IRT

  29-10-2026 06:09 via Weekly View
  The hit TV show Kim’s Convenience started as a play about an immigrant and his family, and the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production knocks the story out of the park — Regent’s Park in Toronto where the story takes place, that is. Written by Ins Choi, the play explores family dynamics, regrets, forgiveness, and love.Mr. Kim, also known as Appa (Tony K. Nam) owns and runs the convenience store with reluctant daughter Janet (Jenny S. Lee) who yearns to be a photographer. Appa’s wife Umm
  
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• Sacred Places Indiana Awards $2.5 million for Restorations

  05-11-2026 07:11 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — Sixteen congregations around the state have received grants from Indiana Landmarks’ Sacred Places Indiana Fund to address significant capital needs at their historic houses of worship. The awards mark the fourth round of grants since the fund was established in 2023 with support from Lilly Endowment Inc.The fund awards matching grants in a competitive process. Congregations must be committed to good stewardship of their historic structures and have demonstrated signs of organi
  
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• re-MARK-able Perseverance: Tattoos at the Eiteljorg

  05-11-2026 07:10 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — On Saturday, Nov. 14 the Eiteljorg Museum will open a new exhibition — re-MARK-able Perseverance: Tattoos — Survival and Innovation of North American Indigenous Tattoo Practice. This powerful exhibition explores the deep history, meaning, and resurgence of Indigenous skin-marking traditions across the continent through photographs, videos and other artworks. Continuing through Feb. 21, 2027, the exhibition includes related public programs.For generations, Native peoples acro
  
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• An Artist Gathering Nov. 21

  05-11-2026 07:10 via Weekly View
  IRVINGTON — Save the date: On Saturday, Nov. 21 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Downey Ave. Christian Church (111 S. Downey), the annual Artists Gathering will be held. This curated show brings together multiple artists from the area to showcase unique gifts. There will be fine artists with prints, unique bags and purses, jewelry, potter, garden art, fabric art, vintage items, customized cookies, jams, and much more.Michelle Fife is has been making pine needle baskets since 2011, and explains that this
  
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• Pogue’s Run Greeway Expands

  05-11-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) marked the completion of construction on the final phases of the Pogue’s Run Greenway. The expansion was part of the third phase of Circle City Forward Initiative, marking a $7.2 million investment in the city’s greenways network.The trail runs along the city’s Near Eastside, starting at 10th Street near Arsenal Technical High School and stretching more than five miles to the northeast, running through Brookside and Sp
  
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• Meeting to See City Plans for East 10th St.

  05-11-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — On Nov, 10 from 7-8 p.m. at 1525 N. Ritter, the City will be presenting their 60% design plans for East 10th St between Emerson and Arlington. Dinner will be served at the meeting. The project, inspired by Community Heights’ successful tactical urbanism project in 2023, includes milling and resurfacing the entire area and adding median islands and protections for the bike lanes. Community feedback on the plans is encouraged.Community Heights Neighborhood Association spearheade
  
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• IWC Fall Concert Embraces Uncertainty

  05-11-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — In an era of rising global uncertainty, the Indianapolis Women’s Chorus remains clear about what matters most for a just society — and embraces both the promise and the challenge of the unknown. Join IWC for its “Walking Into the Unknown” concert Nov. 21 and 22.Through walking labyrinths, blazing trails, and encountering mysteries that we embrace instead of trying to solve, this music encourages us to shift our relationship to the unknown from one of fear to an outlook o
  
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• IRT’s annual tradition of A Christmas Carol Begins Nov. 14

  05-11-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS  — The Indiana Repertory Theatre will celebrate the holiday season with its annual tradition of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, presented by Oxford Financial Group, Ltd. The cherished classic runs Nov. 14 – Dec. 26 on the OneAmerica Financial Stage. Returning to direct for a third year is native Hoosier and IRT’s Associate Artistic Director cara hinh.The IRT’s adaptation of Dickens’s novella was written by former IRT Artistic Director Tom Haas and was produced at th
  
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• DC Blox Data Center Tax Abatements Up for Discussion

  05-11-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — DC Blox has proposed building a data center at the old Ford Visteon site. In July, they received approval from the Metropolitan Development Commission (MDC) for a use variance that allows them to build, despite opposition from many who live nearby. Councilor Michael-Paul Hart (R- District 20) who represents the area for the data center introduced two tax abatement proposals for DC Blox totaling $113 million in personal and real property tax relief. Because the proposed developme
  
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• Beef & Board’s Production is the Cat’s Meow

  05-11-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  The famously popular Broadway musical CATS has returned to the Beef & Boards dinner theater stage, wowing audiences with energetic performances, seemingly flawless choreography, breathtaking acrobatics, and such a fabulous look. Each cat has its own unique style and presence. It’s a triumph in costuming, make-up, and performance.“Our individual looks really help our character development,” said performer Amy Owens, who was in the production of CATS at B & B five years ago and is ex
  
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• A Leadership and Connection Opportunity for Teens and Young Adults

  05-11-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  In a 2023 advisory, “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation,” the surgeon general compared the dangers of social disconnection to the risks of smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. That danger is particularly worrisome for teens and young adults, who report loneliness in large numbers.Strong social connections can improve young people’s long-term health. If your child is a teen or young adult, encourage them to get involved in their local community. Doing so is a great way to build healthy
  
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• 80th Historic Irvington Halloween Festival

  29-10-2026 06:11 via Weekly View
  IRVINGTON — Started in 1946 after World War II, the Irvington business community decided to bring back a 1920’s tradition of a street dance and parade down Washington St. Over the years, the festival grew, evolved, and changed with the times. Now, the Historic Irvington Festival is in its 80th year, and it draws people from all over to celebrate Halloween for the whole week leading up to the Street Fair.On Thursday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m., venture out to Irving Circle Park (South Audubon) for spo
  
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• Leaf Pickup Season Begins Nov. 9

  29-10-2026 06:10 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — This year’s leaf season will start on Monday, Nov. 9 and end Friday, Dec. 4.Leaves should be left out in bags placed three to five feet away from your trash cart. Up to 40 bags of leaves can be left out at once. Paper bags are accepted but not recommended due to potential wet weather.Crews will collect leaves and trash at different times. Leaves that need to be collected before the start of leaf season should be left in your usual trash cart.During the week of Thanksgiving, tr
  
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• Intersection of 10th & Rural to Close For a Month

  29-10-2026 06:10 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — The intersection of 10th and Rural streets is expected to close on or after Monday, Nov. 2 for approximately four weeks as crews relocate water mains for an Indianapolis Department of Public Works streetscape project.During the closure, north-south traffic will be detoured via N. Sherman Drive, while east-west traffic will be detoured via Michigan Street. Local access to nearby homes and businesses will be maintained.The streetscape project is a $19.2 million infrastructure and
  
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• Founders Awards Bestowed Oct. 25

  29-10-2026 06:10 via Weekly View
  IRVINGTON — The annual Founders Awards were given out at a ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Bonna Thompson Memorial Center. This year’s recipients were:• Hampton and Company (Adam Hampton and Carter McCammon): Honored for business advocacy, community generosity, founding Irvington Pride, and fostering diversity.• Sue Kennedy: Recognized for extensive local volunteering, generosity, and library branch stewardship.• Andrea DeMink: Acknowledged for contributions to the Historic Irvingto
  
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• Stroke Support Group Discusses the Healing Power of Gratitude

  29-10-2026 06:09 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Franciscan Health Indianapolis Stroke Support Group will meet from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 in the Cancer Center Conference Room to discuss the healing power of gratitude. Chaplain Ed Isakson from Franciscan Health’s spiritual care services team will lead the group.Attendees will also create gratitude luminaries, decorative crafts made by writing items one is thankful for onto translucent vellum paper, rolling it into a cylinder and placing a lighted obje
  
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• Scammers on the Loose in County

  29-10-2026 06:09 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Dept. of Business and Neighborhood Services have become aware of several fraudulent schemes impersonating City departments and personnel. All permit types may be impacted.If you are applying for or currently hold a permit, please be cautious when receiving messages requesting payment or personal information.Here are a few important reminders:• Verify payment requests through the Accela Citizen Access (ACA) portal or by contacting DBNS directly.• Be cautious
  
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• Epilogue Players Present “My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War”

  29-10-2026 06:09 via Weekly View
  INDIANAPOLIS — Epilogue Players will present their next show the Indiana Premiere of My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War by Paul Stroili directed by Catherine Mobley which will run Nov. 12-22. Thursday-Saturday performances start at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays start at 2 p.m.The story follows Izzy Campbell, a Michigan matriarch whose history buff husband Freddy dreamed of staging a fullscale reenactment of the Michigan–Ohio War. After a bizarre papier mâché accident leaves her widowed, Izzy call
  
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• Al Hunter featured on Kevin Friedly’s Podcast

  29-10-2026 06:09 via Weekly View
  IRVINGTON — Popular Indianapolis podcaster Kevin Friedly recently featured a discussion with the Weekly View’s columnist, historian and author Alan Hunter at the Irving Theatre. He discussed Irvington ghosts and history, and it was a great show! You can listen to it yourself by following the link https://radioforthepeople.com/Irvington/Season7-Episode1Hunter is the author of Haunted Indianapolis, Bumps in the Night. Stories from the Weekly View, and Irvington Haunts. The Tour Guide. He has l
  
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• Eiteljorg Celebrates Dia e Muertos October 24

  22-10-2026 07:11 via Weekly View
  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
  
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• The Slightly Haunted Puppet Show Oct. 26 and 27

  22-10-2026 07:10 via Weekly View
  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
  
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• Franciscan Health hosting men’s health event on Nov. 8

  22-10-2026 07:10 via Weekly View
  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
  
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• Donation to IMPD Funds New Drone

  22-10-2026 07:10 via Weekly View
  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

  22-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  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
  
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• Salvage Corps

  22-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  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
  
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• “Kim’s Convenience” Comes to the IRT

  22-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  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
  
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• Heartland Film Festival Announces Awards

  22-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  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

  22-10-2026 07:09 via Weekly View
  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
  
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• Public Meeting on New Plans for Washington Square Mall Redevelopment

  15-10-2026 07:11 via Weekly View
  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
  
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• The Wellness Fair Kicks Off the Halloween Festival Lineup

  15-10-2026 07:10 via Weekly View
  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
  
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