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Social Justice
Stories from last weekend's Pride, from Brent, the straight guy marching with his church, to Tony and Chuck, who met at the Varsity 37 years ago.
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The Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis
unveiled a new Habitat for Humanity home in the Martindale-Brightwood area. The house is part of an effort to unit the crime-ridden neighborhood.
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Social Justice
The Mind Trust's "Creating Opportunity Schools" report outlined a radical redesign of IPS. Some critics respond it's not radical enough.
- by Rebecca Townsend
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Tags: Social Justice, The Mind Trust, education reform, Indianapolis Public Schools, charter schools, magnet schools, equality, special education, education funding, neighborhoods, school-to-prison pipeline, racism, poverty, urban schools, Feature, Feature
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Social Justice
A snapshot of some major milestone in the history of public education in Indianapolis.
- by Rebecca Townsend
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Tags: Social Justice, public education, Indianapolis Public Schools, segregation, urban schools, charter schools, magnet schools, The Mind Trust, Indianapolis history, educational history, Feature, Feature
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Current Events
The Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners voted this week to appeal a May decision by the State Board of Education to restrict funds to the district.
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Current Events
Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent, Eugene G. White proposed budget cuts in May in reaction to a reduction of state funding for the 2012-2013 school year.
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Current Events
A teacher at North Central High School in Indianapolis is at the center of a cheating scandal first reported by WTHR in May.
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Opinion
Democrat gubernatorial hopeful John Gregg did a curious thing this week in his quest to paint his opponent — U.S. Rep. Mike Pence — as an extremist Republican.
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Nearly one in every four Hoosier children are at risk of going hungry this year, according to a new study released by Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger relief charity.
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The military were out in full force at Saturday's Circle City IN Pride parade, alongside Rupert, Andre Carson, a smattering of drag queens and Judy Garland.
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Round two of our coverage of 2012's Circle City IN Pride parade.
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A collection of photos from the weekend's Gay Pride Celebration.
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More than 20 percent of Hoosiers light up a cigarette on a regular basis, which leaves the state ranked 42nd in the nation in terms of number of smokers by population.
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Current Events
Indiana Girl Scouts join massive display of girl power in D.C. One even visits the Oval Office.
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Current Events
More than 100 people gathered Friday on the steps of the statehouse to protest an Obama administration move they say crosses the line between government and religion.
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News Blog
Protesters gathered in Greensburg to protest an area church for cheering a young boy who sang "ain't no homos going to heaven" during services.
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A new Ball State University study shows that more than 21 percent of Hoosiers claim to be smokers.
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Indiana schools are taking an interest in cricket.
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Politics
Outside interest groups have spent more to influence the outcome of Indiana's Senate race during 2011 and 2012 than in any other state but one - nearly $5 million so far ...
- by Lesley Weidenbener
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Tags: Politics, Federal Election Commission, campaign spending, Richard Lugar, Joe Donnelly, Richard Mourdock, FreedomWorks, American Action Network, Club for Growth, Feature, Feature
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Current Events
This week's important stories told to you in 17 syllables. On the docket this week: Ray Bradbury, a pugnacious hawk and stowaway monkeys.
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Current Events
Homelessness, as captured on the night of Jan. 25, 2012, increased over 5 percent from the count advocates completed in January 2011. The story is much bleaker for veterans.
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Current Events
The second annual Public Access Seminar will kick off on June 19.
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Representatives from the Indianapolis hospitality industry and dozens of disgruntled hotel workers butt heads last night over Proposition 179 at a City Council Committee meeting.
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Environment
A small-book reprint of a 2011 speech by Prince Charles advocating for a sustainable food system is sandwiched by essays by Will Allen and Wendell Berry.
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Local Girl Scout Krystal Shirrel met with President Obama earlier this month to commemorate her efforts on behalf of local veterans. As homelessness among vets drops nationally, Indy's rate is rising.
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Written + Spoken Word
Indy Reads's used bookstore, opening in July, could raise awareness and revenue for literacy programming - and fill a shopping niche in a Borders-less downtown.
- by David Hoppe
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Tags: Written + Spoken Word, Indy Reads Books, Travis DiNicola, Alex Mattingly, literacy, illiteracy, Cultural Trail, bookstore, Margot Lacy Eccles, Nikki Sutton, Indy Reads, Feature, Feature
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Theater + Dance
A remount of David Hochoy's 1997 'COLE! The Music of Cole Porter,' is distinguished by a dual take on 'From the Top,' which is sunny in the first act, gritty in the second.
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Arts + Entertainment Blog
The Asante Children's Theatre, under the direction of the inspiring, indefatigable Deborah Asante, closes its season with a tribute to Michael Jackson.
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Written + Spoken Word
A new memoir by the 85-year-old Buchanan tells of her careers as a journalist (including a stint with the 'Star and News') and special needs advocate.
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Classical Music
Intimate Opera's program of slices from four 20th-century American operas left at least one attendee hungry for the whole damn pie (or four of them, if you will).
- by Scott Shoger
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Tags: Classical Music, Intimate Opera, Opera on Demand, American as Apple Pie, IndyFringe Theatre, Street Scene, Little Women, The Tender Land, The Medium, Amy Hayes, Meagan Searles-Todd, Review
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Theater + Dance
'The Wizard of Oz' at Beef & Boards delights with a charming cast and an updated script.
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Arts + Entertainment Blog
Theater's answer to the 24 Hour Film Project, the Indy Performance Project required performers to create a show using five determined elements within five days time.
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Classical Music
Rock Singers & Songwriters saw Cavanaugh thoughtfully reworking songs by Paul Simon, James Taylor and Neil Diamond, among others.
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Theater + Dance
Michael Meeuwis's bawdy re-telling of the classic love story has the angel Gabriel and the goddess Venus fighting over the spiritual fate of mankind.
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Sports + Recreation
Sergio Pettis, younger brother of UFC superstar Anthony Pettis, will face off against Tom McKenna in the headline bout of Friday's event at 8 Seconds Saloon.
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Visual Arts
Smith talks mutants, apocalpyse-surviving babies and Midwest life a few weeks after debuting his new comic, 'Human City,' at a First Friday show.
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Theater + Dance
A few days before the umpteenth revival of his second play, Leonard discusses the New Harmony Project, 'The Closer' and his upcoming musical about Abu Ghraib.
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Arts + Entertainment Blog
Paul navigates the labyrinth of vendors to find treasure at the INDIEana Handicraft Exchange, then briefly stops outside at the Independent Music + Art Festival.
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Live Music Reviews
Mike Contreras reviews Class Actress who performed at Radio Radio on Monday, June 4.
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Live Music Reviews
It's always a good sign when unrealistic expectations are still surpassed. The only downside to a Pink Floyd-affiliated concert is that it ruins all the others you'll ever see.
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Profiles
Steve Smith and the Vital Information will perform at the Jazz Kitchen this Wednesday.
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Album Reviews
Brad Sanders reviews Cauldron of the Wild by Witch Mountain.
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Live Music Reviews
The country star brought the goods for the mostly female audience in the form of deep fried girl power.
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Live Music Reviews
View a selection of shots from the Flogging Molly show at Old National Centre on Thursday, June 7.
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Live Music Reviews
Photos of Tea Leaf Green, Hollis Brown, Shannon Hayden, Goliathon, Real Talk, Pride and more.
- by Bryan Moore
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Tags: Live Music Reviews, Tea Leaf Green, Hollis Brown, Shannon Hayden, Goliathon, Real Talk, Indy Pride, White Rabbit Cabaret, Slideshow, Feature, Feature
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Live Music Reviews
The 29th Chicago Blues Festival paid tribute to the genre's past while showcasing the future of the music.
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Live Music Reviews
Music legend brought his farewell tour to the Murat Theatre for a set filled with classic songs as well as material from his final studio album.
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Live Music Reviews
View a selection of shots from the Punch Brothers concert last Wednesday at the Palladium.
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Live Music Reviews
Mike Conteras reviews the June 9th edition of the Melody Inn's Punk Rock Night, featuring Misunderstood, The Messengers, Maravich and five-piece supergroup Dead Man's Switch.
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Live Music Reviews
Mike Contreras reviews the Room 304 Showcase at the Murphy Art Center.
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Street Team Blog
The last Happy Hour at ISO of the season was on Thursday evening. People enjoyed hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and socializing before the concert.
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Street Team Blog
On Wednesday night, a small group of people got to experience the breathtaking music of Kishi Bashi in the new Joyful Noise location.
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Street Team Blog
Ben Johnson, a local Cicero artist, has created the awards for the past two years. Last week, he took some time to walk us through how he forges these beautiful pieces of art.
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Street Team Blog
Check out photos from the weekend's Indy Pride events.
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Street Team Blog
The Street Team had a great time at IMAF on Saturday, June 9
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Beer Buzz
Beer Buzz enjoys pairings of food and beer at spots close to home, including Thr3e Wise Men, where the sweet, soft pretzels go quite nicely with the Golden Zoe IPA.
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Bicycle Diaries of a Big Girl
Is a bike theft scandal brewing? You decide...
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Hoppe
Change ain't what it used to be.
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Abdul
You may not have heard of them, but I can assure you, you have benefitted from the work that they do.
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Gadfly
Every week, NUVO cartoonist Wayne Bertsch turns an eye towards the news headlines for the subject of his 'Gadfly' comic.
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Hammer
Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein reunited in print last weekend for the first time in 36 years to write an article commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in.
