Indianapolis, IN Local News, Events, and Information

Indianapolis Sat. Sep 24 2022

The late David Baker was master musician, loved country music

David Baker: my real love was country music

Leslie Fuller Editor

The late David Baker was master musician, loved country music

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Sun. Sep 4 2022

Echoes of Indiana Avenue spotlights Creed Taylor

Creed Taylor recorded music by some of the biggest stars in jazz, including Wes Montgomery and many other legends of Indiana Avenue.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Echoes of Indiana Avenue spotlights Creed Taylor

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Weather: Sunday September 15

High: 87°

Low: 62°

Wind: 7 MPH ESE

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. Sunny during the morning, clear during the afternoon and evening,

Indianapolis Wed. Aug 31 2022

Asante Art Institute announces performing arts class

Intro to the Performing Arts will prepare participants aged 6-12 for a performance of Holiday songs, Choreography, and Spoken Word.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Asante Art Institute announces performing arts class

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Wed. Aug 31 2022

BUTTER 2 Art Fair Opens Thursday

What is BUTTER 2? A multi-day fine art fair showcasing the works of more than 50 Black visual artists from across the country.

Leslie Fuller Editor

BUTTER 2 Art Fair Opens Thursday

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Mon. Aug 29 2022

Reverend Revels made history at Bethel AME

Rev. Willis Revels (1810-1879) was pastor of the Bethel AME Church, the oldest surviving black church in Indianapolis and also a station on the Underground Railroad.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Reverend Revels made history at Bethel AME

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Fri. Aug 26 2022

Charlie Parker at the Sunset, 1948

The Indianapolis Recorder wrote: “Bebop is a music form that has absolutely no counterpart and Charlie Parker is its master performer.”

Leslie Fuller Editor

Charlie Parker at the Sunset, 1948

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Fri. Aug 26 2022

Youth Orchestra names Joshua Thompson Artist in Residence

He is recognized on a national scale for his expertise on classical composers of African descent and the cultural connectivity in Black Arts movements.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Youth Orchestra names Joshua Thompson Artist in Residence

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Thu. Aug 25 2022

Hoosier Charlie Wiggins Had a Need for Speed

On August 7, 1926, Charlie Wiggins cruised to victory in the Gold and Glory Sweepstakes championship, a segregated auto race for African American drivers

Leslie Fuller Editor

Hoosier Charlie Wiggins Had a Need for Speed

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Thu. Aug 25 2022

Mattel showcases Madam Walker as latest in doll series

A’Lelia Bundles reflects on the historic launch of the Madam Walker doll.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Mattel showcases Madam Walker as latest in doll series

Leslie Fuller Editor

Indianapolis Wed. Aug 24 2022

The timeless beauty of Indiana Avenue!

The brilliant DeLois Brown Kirkland Jones shares a treasured picture: “This is a photo of Mom and Dad out on the town on The Indiana Avenue.

Leslie Fuller Editor

The timeless beauty of Indiana Avenue!

Leslie Fuller Editor

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.

Leslie Fuller Editor

Echoes of Indiana Avenue Carl Perkins Tribute Continues

Leslie Fuller Editor

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.

Leslie Fuller Editor

JL Kato recognized as Indiana literary champion

Leslie Fuller Editor

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