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Indianapolis Sun. Aug 7 2022

Carl Perkins featured on Echoes of Indiana Avenue!

Despite his short life, Carl Perkins recorded with jazz greats including Max Roach, Quincy Jones, Dexter Gordon, Chet Baker, Clifford Brown, and Dizzy Gillespie.

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Carl Perkins featured on Echoes of Indiana Avenue!

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Indianapolis Sun. Aug 7 2022

BLACK: A Festival of Joy today at Riverside Park!

The free festival features music, poetry, food and vendors, say organizers.

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BLACK: A Festival of Joy today at Riverside Park!

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Indianapolis Weather: Saturday September 30

High: 86°

Low: 54°

Wind: 4 MPH E

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 54 degrees. Fog in the morning, sunny during the afternoon, clear during the evening,

Indianapolis Sat. Aug 6 2022

Joshua Mickens chooses LSU as path to NFL

His father, Arnold Mickens, was a Broad Ripple and Butler University star who played for Indianapolis Colts in 1996, and later was a ninth-grade counselor at Crispus Attucks.

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Joshua Mickens chooses LSU as path to NFL

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Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands Documentary - Sat Aug 3 6:30 pm
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Mon Aug 15 12:00 am

First Day of Class at IUPUI

First Day of Classes at IUPUI.https://www.iupui.edu

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Wed Aug 10 7:00 pm

Indy Jazz Fest presents “From the 317”

Jazz at the Center • From the 317 Part of the Jazz at the Center 2022 collection by Indy Jazz Fest!

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Indianapolis Fri. Aug 5 2022

Indiana Avenue Photographer captured history

In 1956, O. James Fox photographed this view looking northwest on Indiana Avenue toward the Madam Walker Building and Theatre.

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Indiana Avenue Photographer captured history

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Indianapolis Fri. Aug 5 2022

DEBORAH REGINA WHITE-ROSE OBITUARY

The 1968 Crispus Attucks alum is remembered fondly as mother and educator.

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Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Fri. Aug 5 2022

Artist TJ Reynolds Solo Show Opening Friday at Madam Walker

All are invited for Art on the Avenue Friday, August 5, from 6-9 p.m. for a reception highlighting the artwork of TJ Reynolds.

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Artist TJ Reynolds Solo Show Opening Friday at Madam Walker

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Indianapolis Thu. Aug 4 2022

How long has Indianapolis been known as Naptown?

“The earliest reference to “Naptown” is from a 1927 Indianapolis Recorder article about jazz musicians.

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How long has Indianapolis been known as Naptown?

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Indianapolis Wed. Aug 3 2022

OBITUARY JEROME S. BOYD

The Crispus Attucks alumnus integrated The indianapolis City Amateur Golf Tournament.

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Indianapolis Tue. Aug 2 2022

Crispus Attucks’ Laverne Newsome an unforgettable educator

He taught Indiana Avenue musicians Wes Montgomery, J.J. Johnson, Steven Weakley and many others.

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Crispus Attucks’ Laverne Newsome an unforgettable educator

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Indianapolis Tue. Aug 2 2022

CARMILLA BRINKLEY OBITUARY

The Crispus Attucks alumnus was a computer programmer and loved roller skating.

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