Speed Read: Indiana Gerrymandering
Illustration by Max Erwin Gerrymandering is a manipulation of the redistricting process, a 10-year adjustment of state and federal voting districts. At the beginning of each decade in Indiana and 43...
View ArticleBack Story: Prince Hall Masonic Temple
SITTING ON THE CORNER of Central Avenue and 22nd Street, what is today Prince Hall Masonic Temple was originally built in 1916 as Oriental Lodge No. 500, headquarters to a gathering of powerful...
View ArticleThe Hoosierist: Renting In Indiana
Illustration by Ryan Johnson Q: Out-of-town investors are scooping up Indy-area houses to rent. Where is the problem worst? A: It’s getting particularly bad in Lawrence and on the east side, but just...
View ArticleUnspoken Rules: Indy Film Fest
EMBRACE SURPRISES. Many films are premieres, so don’t count on reviews. Nab a festival pass, which gets you into any and all of the films. Dress to impress. If you skip the opening- and awards-night...
View ArticleThe Beat: Peaceable Primate Sanctuary
Illustration by Armando Veve DRIVING UP the gravel driveway leading to Peaceable Primate Sanctuary, it’s surprisingly quiet. Small buildings surrounded by chain-link outdoor enclosures dot the front of...
View ArticleSwing of Things: Sean Imboden Large Ensemble
AFTER GRADUATING from Indiana University in 2006, jazz band leader Sean Imboden went to New York City to get his Master of Music degree—-and found fast success on Broadway, touring with Hairspray,...
View ArticleMay 2025 Best Bets
Illustration by HATSUE (1) West Side Story: May 9–11 Meet a girl named Maria as the Indianapolis Opera closes out its 50th-anniversary season with this classic production with music and lyrics by...
View ArticleConcerts For A Cause Provides More Than Music
Musicians Doug Casteen, Jason Adamo, and Ernie Halter pose with a fan at a Concerts for a Cause show on February 15. Proceeds benefited Elevate Indy. IT’S BEEN FIVE years since accomplished...
View ArticleIndiana Offers Plenty Of Minor League Sports With Major Fun
The Indianapolis Indians play host to games at Victory Field starting now through September including Margarita Night on July 26. Photo by Clay Maxfield Indiana’s plethora of minor league sports teams...
View ArticlePhoto Gallery: Rev Indy 2025
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