Dear Indy,
Here’s a poem I wrote:
Indiana is red;
Indianapolis is blue;
Gov. Holcomb has played nice with Indy;
But what about the rest of you?
The “rest of you” are the six Republican candidates hoping to become the next governor.
Local government reporter Peter Blanchard reached out to their campaigns and to experts to find out: If elected, how would each candidate handle our city?
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In other news
- Housing is at the center of every other challenge facing Indy residents. So rather than sit on the sidelines, Castleton United Methodist Church is organizing a series of panels to make sure all of Indy has a better understanding of how each of us can help. “We need to do more than just pray about the problem,” said Linda Bailey, who chairs a social justice and advocacy committee at the church.
- Attention high school and college graduates: The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library is holding a virtual celebration for you 6-7 p.m. May 7. Comic and museum board chair Lewis Black will read a commencement speech written by Vonnegut.
- If you’ve ever considered joining our Indy Documenters network, then here’s your chance! Our next virtual orientation is set for 6 p.m. on May 8. Register here and come be a part of the future of news in Indianapolis.
What’s going on around the city
- Tonight, May 3: Feeling creative? Alley Cat Ceramics, 2209 E. Michigan St., is hosting open studios, a pottery sale, along with some local vendors. Free.
- Tomorrow, May 4: Binford Farmers Market, 6620 Northway View, is back! From 8 a.m. to noon, you can find more than 55 vendors selling plants, fresh produce and more, as well as hear live music and grab lunch from local food trucks. Free to attend.
- Wednesday, May 8: The 14th annual Look/See/Listen Hear/ gallery at Herron School of Art and Design at Indiana University Indianapolis returns at 6 p.m. to Eskenazi Hall, 735 W. New York St. The gallery marks the end of the school year and celebrates the work of current Herron students preparing to graduate. Visitors can explore several exhibitions and take a free shuttle between Eskenazi Hall and the Eskenazi Fine Art Center, where several other exhibits will be held. Free.
— Breanna Cooper, arts and culture reporter
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What else we’re reading today
- Chalkbeat Indiana: A new, less-restrictive dress code in Indianapolis Public Schools is meant to reduce the number of times that students face disciplinary actions.
- Associated Press: IMPD isn’t the only police department that has struggled to fill vacancies on the force. It’s something that’s affected several police departments across the country since 2020. For the first time since then, though, hiring appears to be on an upswing at least elsewhere.
Arts and Culture
Did you know Mirror Indy is a sponsor of I Made Rock ‘N’ Roll: A Black Art Festival?
While we’re excited for the incredible lineup May 18 at American Legion Mall — Janelle Monáe, Gary Clark Jr., Robert Randolph Band, Joy Oladokun, Meet Me @ The Altar, and Inner Peace — we’re also proud to support an effort that sets the record straight while highlighting the contributions of Black musicians.
To prep for the festival, Free Press Indiana’s Ebony Chappel wrote about the ways Prince changed music, from style to distribution:
“While much is said about his sex appeal and musicianship (Have you heard his rendition of, While My Guitar Gently Weeps?!) not nearly enough is said about Prince as a businessman who helped pave the way for artists to own their sh** and be in control of their destinies.”
I Made Rock ‘N’ Roll: A Black Art Festival is presented by GANGGANG and FORTY5 at American Legion Mall. Read more blog posts and get tickets here.
— Jennifer Delgadillo, arts and culture editor
Want to explore more of our city’s vibrancy? Find more arts and culture coverage here.
Reflections
I’ll be out of the office next week to celebrate the marriage of some dear friends.
Jennifer Delgadillo, our arts and culture editor, will again be penning the newsletter in my absence. See you when I get back!
Ryan
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