Super 70 - Monday Update

SUPER 70 CLOSURES:

· I-70 & Keystone Avenue/Rural Street: I-70 eastbound entrance ramp is closed

· I-70 & Emerson Avenue: All entrance and exit ramps connecting with I-70 eastbound are closed

· I-70 & Shadeland Avenue: Eastbound Shadeland Avenue ramp does not connect to I-70, only I-465

· Bloyd Avenue at I-70 overpass: Closed for bridge widening work until Friday, March 16, 2007

In the ArtsGarden this week

12:15-1:15 p.m. Tuesday (6 March):
Krista Richter & Friends -- Singer/songwriter performing country and pop music.

12:15-1:15 p.m. Wednesday (7 March):
Batalyst Jazz

12:15-1:15 p.m. Thursday (8 March):
Duke Tomatoe -- Humorous blues

1-2 p.m. Friday (9 March):
Artsgarden Chamber Ensemble -- Classical chamber music

All performances are open to the public at no charge.

The Artsgarden is located above the intersection of Illinois & Washington Streets in downtown Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Cultural Trail Project Breaks Ground in May

Phase 1 of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene and Marilyn Glick begins with groundbreaking in May and continues through November 2007, when the first segment of the Cultural Trail (Alabama Street from North to Market streets) is complete.

Want to know more? Bring a "brown bag" lunch and join the Cultural Trail team on the fourth Tuesday of each month. All informal lunches are noon - 1 p.m. in the Indianapolis Cultural Trail office, suite 200, 300 South Meridian Street (Union Station), Indianapolis. Scheduled sessions are 27 March, 24 April, 22 May and 26 June.

Or, if you're so inclined, take a bike tour of the actual Cultural Trail route on the first Saturdays of the month, beginning in April. Rides begin at 11 a.m. at the northeast corner of North and Alabama Streets. "Bring your bike, helmet, and a sense of adventure to explore all there is to see and do along the route," says the invitation. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Registration (email or 317:713-3333) is limited to the first 25 participants. Scheduled ride dates are 7 April, 5 May, 7 July, 4 August and 6 October.

Super 70 - The Chaos Begins Tonight

If you travel I-70 between downtown and the east leg of I-465, get ready for the beginning of Super 70 construction challenges.

Ramp closures and lane restrictions start tonight.

Here's the official word from the city:
On Saturday morning, March 3rd the striping will begin on 70 eastbound with lane restrictions. All eastbound "on ramps" will be closed at this time. All truck restriction signs, speed limits, alternate routes, etc. will be uncovered Saturday morning. The moveable barrier wall installation will begin Sunday, March 4th at approximately 7:00 a.m. and will take approximately three (3) days to complete. Traffic crossover is anticipated to occur Tuesday, March 6th or Wednesday, March 7th. All ramp closures will coincide with the traffic crossover.

But, all this hassle will be worth it when the construction is finished in late 2008 -- or so they tell us.

Keep track of what's happening on that stretch of I-70 between downtown and the eastside leg of I-465 by checking Super 70 website.

Navistar Restarts in Indy

Navistar International Corporation issued a press release yesterday saying that it will resume production of Power Stroke® diesel engines used by Ford Motor Company in its heavy duty pickup truck line. The announcement was in response to a temporary order issued by Judge John J. McDonald of the Circuit Court of Oakland County, Michigan.

Judge McDonald issued the temporary order late Wednesday afternoon (28 February) and scheduled a hearing for both companies Wednesday (7 March).

Under Judge McDonald's order, Ford will be required to pay, without deductions, for all diesel engines it receives from International Truck and Engine Corporation, Navistar's principal operating company, according to the press release.

Recharged: Artist Reception and Open Studio Night

Opening festivities for "Recharged" take place 6-10 p.m. Friday (2 March) in the auditorium of Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 North Delaware Street, Indianapolis.

The exhibit, open through 31 March) includes work by Arts Council of Indianapolis Creative Renewal Arts Fellows Valerie Eickmeier, Sandi Finney, Julie Ball, Mary Burks, Matt Eickhoff, Catherine Fritsch, Susan Fleck, Paul Sinclair, Jude Odell, David Kleeman, Jim Kemp, Robert Eagerton, Artur Silva, Amy Kindred, Casey Roberts, Jeff Martin, Sharon Gamble, Jim Walker, Grace Farrell, John Sherman, and Susan Chan. The image (above) is "Between Breaths" by Matt Eickhoff.

And don't miss the Queen Bee concert with John Barney at 7 p.m., across from the gallery. Also that night, the Herron High School Open House for 9th and 10th grade enrollment takes place from 6-9 p.m.

The exhibit and opening are supported by the Arts Council of Indianapolis, the City of Indianapolis, the Indiana Arts Commission, NUVO, honestinfo.net, Amy McAdams Graphic Design and Indy’s Music Channel. The event is an IDADA (Indianapolis Downtown Artists & Dealers Association) First Friday participant.

Funded by Lilly Endowment Inc., the Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship program enables artists and arts administrators to pursue such activities as exploration of new works or artistic expression, research, apprenticeships, instruction, retreats and conferences.

Book & Author Luncheon

Nine authors are featured at the 27th annual Book & Author Luncheon to be held Friday, 27 April, in the Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 West Washington Street, Indianapolis.

The writers and their recent titles are:

• Keith Ablow: "Living the Truth"


• Lou Harry and Eric Pfeffinger: "The High-Impact Infidelity Diet"


• Tawni O'Dell: "Sister Mine"


• Robert Olmstead: "Coal Black Horse"


• Cathryn Jakobson Ramin: "Carved in Sand"


• Karen Robards: "Obsession"


• Reid Duffy: "Guide to Indiana's Favorite Restaurants"


• Alina B. Klein: "Martimus at Midnight"

Book sales and signings begin at 10 a.m., followed by lunch at 11 a.m. and the program at 11:30 a.m. Luncheon tickets are $65 per person.

Sponsored by the Christamore House Guild, proceeds from the annual event support the Frances Carter Coburn Scholarship Fund and educational programs offered through Christamore House.

Since 1981, more than $800,000 has been awarded to some 550 scholarship recipients from the Haughville neighborhood.

Information, Ann Duck, 317:465-9434.