A mural was created this past week celebrating the life and spirit of MPOZI, who was an Indianapolis-based photographer, DJ, POSITIVE life force, friend, mentor ... impacting many lives, his spirit lives on through us all. Visit the mural on the north side of "SPIN" nightclub, (formerly the Patio.) Instrumental in the orchestration of the mural are Shannon Kaye Wilson, Mike Graves (DJ Dicky Fox), Ben Long, Dan Thompson, BAKS, Brian Philps (Skittles), & Ron Minor (DJ Indiana Jones), Steve Ross, Gina Alvarez, and Shifty!
Special Thanks! to Matt Lawrence of Urban Arts Network

On Monday evening people came together at Clowes Memorial Hall to raise funds for programs working to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS. This was the annual Spotlight event, in which 19 performing arts groups, media, catering companies, philanthropists, politicians and citizens donated time and talent to create an event strong enough to raise an estimated $400,000 for programs rooted in the understanding and prevention of HIV and AIDS.

On Saturday afternoon Luna Music celebrated National Record Store Day for the first time. Local bands Marmoset (w members of Margot and the Nuclear So and Sos), Granpall Jookabox and Everthus the Deadbeats played throughout the afternoon. For more info on Nat'l Record Store Day, visit Recordstoreday.com.

check it out! vintage couture clothing, shoes and accessories in fountain square. all proceeds go to create scholarships for working part time Herron students. DADA is located on Virginia Avenue in the heart of Fountain Square, and offers affordable designer items rarely seen anywhere else in Indy. most pieces are priced well under $20.

On Sunday afternoon, dynamic, colorful and talented dancers and musicians donated performances for the benefit of the Garfield Park Arts Center. These performances raised funds to keep the organization's unique International cultural programs alive.

The hotel and convention industry in Indianapolis is booming, but workers in Indianapolis are among the lowest paid hotel workers of any major city in the United States. For instance, housekeepers in Indianapolis start at about $7.50/hr, while housekeepers working for the same hotel in Chicago start at $13.55/hr. Now workers are organizing to transform their poverty- wage jobs into well paying jobs with affordable health care.
One such organized meeting was held on Saturday early in the afternoon. Hundreds of supporters, including 7th district congressman Andre Carson and representatives of the Barack Obama presidential campaign, gathered on Monument Circle around 12 pm. After marching in front of the Westin Hotel, where many who were in attendance are employed, several speeches were delivered on the south steps of the state house. It was a beautiful sight.

On Friday night, Dr. Woody Myers, Democratic candidate for Congress in Indiana's 7th District, hosted 'Blues in Broad Ripple' at Mug Shots. The concert and rally featured the music of Gov. Davis and the Blues Ambassadors.

Property owner Jay Simmons credits housing developments north of Windridge office building for flooding of this parking lot last week. Developers have taken the practice of filling in "flood planes" with dirt to avoid observing regulations which prohibit building in such areas. The result is runoff, and increased flooding in areas near flood planes which still exist. Windridge office building is located next to Fall Creek at Emerson Way and Fall Creek Pkwy. When these pictures were taken on Friday, March 21, (two days after the rain which caused the flooding), the depth of the water in this parking lot was about 2 feet at its deepest points.

wednesday dec. 12th was the annual wine wednesday masquerade....

Taxpayers gathered in the main atrium of the Statehouse Thursday morning to express an overwhelming discontent with the decision of Governor Mitch Daniels to use 2.1 billion-Hoosier- dollars to build a new coal burning energy plant. In 2007 alone, twenty- four coal- fired plants in 13 U.S. states have been canceled. Reasons behind the cancellations include financial risk to stockholders and ratepayers, concerns about carbon regulations (and future carbon taxes), inability to demonstrate need, cleaner and cheaper alternatives, global warming and public health. This is why our new coal plant will be paid for through a 15-20% increase in energy costs for us, the residents of our state.

views from the inside of the most spectacular library in the world! (we can only imagine...)

'Kinsey' — that was a pretty good movie. Anyway, check out some photos of some photos from institute named after the main character.

Details from the handbags designated most popular in an online contest prior to the Bags2Riches fund raising event. Designers from around the country donated hand made bags for the event.

Trusted Partners' signature fund raising event, "Bags 2 Riches", was held yesterday afternoon in the Indianapolis Arts Garden at Circle Center Mall. Designers donated hand made bags for this event, and all proceeds will go to fund mentoring programs sponsored by Trusted Partner. The programs focus on providing training to volunteers who will eventually become mentors to individuals and families who may be at risk for homelessness.
for more information on Trusted Partners or to participate in the Bags2Riches event in 2008, visit www.trustedpartnersindy.org

Gumbo Aid returns for another opportunity to get together, see live music (dance) and "aid" the progress in rebuilding New Orleans. Proceeds will once again go to the Common Ground Relief Fund.