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Indianapolis Wed. Aug 24 2022

Echoes of Indiana Avenue Carl Perkins Tribute Continues

You can now hear the second part of WFYI’s “Echoes of Indiana Avenue” tribute to the legendary jazz pianist Carl Perkins.

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Echoes of Indiana Avenue Carl Perkins Tribute Continues

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Indianapolis Mon. Aug 22 2022

JL Kato recognized as Indiana literary champion

Kato is a past president of Etheridge Knight Inc. and Brick Street Poetry.

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JL Kato recognized as Indiana literary champion

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Indianapolis Weather: Saturday August 22

High: 81°

Low: 66°

Wind: 2 MPH WNW

Chance of rain: 10%

Sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees. Sunny in the morning, overcast overnight.

Indianapolis Mon. Aug 22 2022

Details released for 13th annual G2G Conference!

Popular event returns to Scott United Methodist Church August 26-28.

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Details released for 13th annual G2G Conference!

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Indianapolis Sat. Aug 20 2022

Get ready! For Circle City Classic Battle of the Bands & Greek Step Show Battle

Tickets are on sale now for the Circle City Classic HBCU Battle of the Bands and Greek Step Show Battle September 24.

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Get ready! For Circle City Classic Battle of the Bands & Greek Step Show Battle

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Indianapolis Thu. Aug 18 2022

Historic mural to feature Madam Walker!

It’s the second public mural in the City of Indianapolis Bicentennial Commission's "Indiana Legends" mural series.

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Historic mural to feature Madam Walker!

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Indianapolis Wed. Aug 17 2022

When Ike’s campaign motorcade visited Indiana Avenue.

Noted photographer O. James Fox captured the scene on September 9, 1952

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When Ike’s campaign motorcade visited Indiana Avenue.

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Indianapolis Mon. Aug 15 2022

Arts for Lawrence announces new exec director

As current Executive Director Judy Byron retires, Elana Thompson will begin work in September.

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Arts for Lawrence announces new exec director

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Indianapolis Sun. Aug 14 2022

Historian Eunice Trotter will help you find your roots!

Trotter is presenting the workshop with Leon Bates on Saturday, August 27.

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Historian Eunice Trotter will help you find your roots!

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Indianapolis Sat. Aug 13 2022

Public invited to Saturday’s CBLC celebration of Indy poet Etheridge Knight

The EK Free Peoples Project invites the public to a celebration of an Etheridge Knight Exhibit.

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Public invited to Saturday’s CBLC celebration of Indy poet Etheridge Knight

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Indianapolis Fri. Aug 12 2022

Check out this tribute to legendary pianist Carl Perkins

Part One of “Echoes of Indiana Avenue’s” tribute to Carl Perkins has dropped!

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Check out this tribute to legendary pianist Carl Perkins

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Indianapolis Fri. Aug 12 2022

A Madam Walker solo show inspired by Indiana Avenue

Artist and musician TJ Reynolds advises, “carve out time for your creativity.”

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A Madam Walker solo show inspired by Indiana Avenue

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Indianapolis Thu. Aug 11 2022

Crispus Attucks alum Willis Kirk displayed early genius

While yet in his teens, the celebrated drummer at played with Charlie Parker and also Duke Ellington at the legendary Sunset Club.

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Crispus Attucks alum Willis Kirk displayed early genius

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