|
|
|
March/April Midtown Indy Magazine is on Flipbook!
Read about the history of 38th Street, its modern day struggles, and newcomers to the corridor such as Good Living Indy, Blue Mind Roasting, and Kheprw Institute's Alkhemy Project in the March/April edition.
The May/June 2023 magazine is in production. In addition to Flipbook, we mail to 22,000+ homes and businesses in the district. Interested in advertising? Contact Tom Healy at tom@midtownindy.org for ad rates and specifications.
| |
NEWS AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOODS |
| |
|
|
Midtown-based nonprofit TeenWorks was honored recently at the 2023 Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity with the Excellence in Youth Employment Award. The nonprofit was recognized for its programs for teens that offer employment, mentoring and advancement opportunities at nonprofit organizations. In March, Glick Philanthropies awarded TeenWorks a $1.7 million grant to expand its six-week summer employment program to other cities in the state.
| |
|
April 29 - May 14 | Times Vary | The Failey House, 57 E. 57th St.
Interior designers and landscape architects have worked to transform an elegant Meridian-Kessler home for two weeks of tours. Proceeds from the 62nd annual event help St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild with its goal of raising $1M for the Eskenazi Health Behavioral Health Academy.
| |
|
May 1 & 3 | 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. | Dugan Hall, 625 Butler Way
All are invited to learn more about Butler University's forthcoming Jay and Christie Kile Love University House. The space will serve as the new home for the university's president and as a venue for fundraising events.
| |
|
May 5 - 7 | Times Vary | The Toby Theater at Newfields, 4000 N. Michigan Rd.
The Indianapolis Opera brings you Mozart’s enchanting classic, The Magic Flute. Follow the harrowing journey of Prince Tamino on his expedition to rescue his true love Pamina from the wrath of none other than dark sorcerer Sarastro. Armed only with a magical flute and bells, Tamino and his quirky comrade Papageno join together to triumph over evil mystic forces beyond their understanding.
| |
|
May 6 | 1 - 4 p.m. | 780 E. 66th St.
Grab a friend or family member and combine your skills to complete an assortment of odd mental and physical challenges. Events will be timed, and the fastest teams will win prizes. Event proceeds benefit OptiPark improvements.
| |
|
May 9 | 4 - 7 p.m. | The Children's Museum, 3000 N. Meridian St.
See what makes the school, students, and teachers unique during this special open house. Several food trucks will sell meals and snacks in the school parking lot. Pedestrian traffic will be particularly heavy so consider riding bikes to the event.
| |
|
May 10 | 11 - 11:50 a.m. | North United Methodist Church, 3808 N. Meridian St.
Ray Wilson, engineer and executive manager, looks at how changing to sustainable energy will affect the way the U.S. interacts with the rest of the world. Free and open to the public. A lunch is available following the program for $7.
| |
|
May 10 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Northwood Christian Church, 4550 Central Ave.
The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission is continuing community conversations about the proposed Meridian-Kessler Draft Interim Conservation Plan by providing an opportunity to share concerns. Residents interested in learning more about the Conservation Plan, what it does and doesn’t mean, and how the process works, may attend one or more of these sessions. Questions and comments can also be sent to designation@indy.gov.
| |
|
May 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Schrott Center for the Arts, 610 W. 46th St.
Beethoven’s only opera, composed in response to political volatility, connects to themes of social justice, the meaning of freedom, and the power of love and fidelity which transcend time. Maestro Kraemer and the ICO join forces with professional soloists and chorus as audiences savor the experience of this semi-staged production. Contact the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra at 317-940-9607 for personalized service with ticketing questions.
| |
|
Saturdays May - October | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 6001 N. Rural St.
The 2023 Summer Broad Ripple Farmers Market opens for the season on May 6, running on Saturdays through October. The outdoor market is returning to the parking lot behind Lowe's, the same space it was held during 2020.
| |
-
IndyRent returns after pausing in November to create a more sustainable program. Households at or below 80% of the area’s median income facing an eviction notice may be eligible to apply for up to six months of assistance.
-
Join the Communi-TEA Book Club created by the Catch the Stars Foundation. Open to all ages and reading levels, the free club offers monthly book selections, themes, activities, and invites to pop-up events.
-
Indiana Legal Help provides Hoosiers assistance in finding housing related resources, legal forms, assistance events, and legal assistance organizations. Individuals may also email licensed pro bono attorneys for free legal advice.
-
Report street and alley maintenance concerns, missed trash pickup, or animal care concerns via RequestIndy.
-
If you've experienced or witnessed a potential bias-motivated crime, report it to the Marion County Hate Crimes Hotline at (317) 327-5314.
-
Submit traffic complaints including speeding, illegally parked vehicles, and running red lights to IMPD online.
| |
Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. | |  |
|
Our mission: to cultivate an equitable, healthy, and sustainable community in which stakeholders of all incomes, races, and ethnicities have access to the opportunities, services, and amenities they need to thrive.
Midtown Indianapolis, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the economic growth and revitalization of a 12-square mile region known as Midtown Indianapolis. Our focus is on making things happen by creating connections and advocating for projects and programs that positively impact quality of life and economic vitality in Midtown Indianapolis.
| | | | |
