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**Marion County Courts Announce Holiday Closures**

The Marion County courts in Indianapolis, Indiana, will close from noon on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, through Thursday, December 26, 2024. The closure is in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, according to the Indianapolis Bar Association.

This decision was made per an order from the Circuit Court Judge. The Community Justice Campus facilities will not be operational during this period.

Essential services, however, will continue. The Juvenile Detention Center, Initial Hearing Court, and Juvenile Probation Intake (RSR) will remain open and fully functional throughout the holiday.

Source: Indianapolis Bar Association

Source Type: Business

Source Location: Indianapolis

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IndyBar celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The Indianapolis Bar Association is highlighting its Asian American and Pacific Islander members for Heritage Month by profiling Lun Kham Pieper, a solo practitioner and registered domestic mediator who focuses on immigration, family law and criminal defense and who previously served with the United Nations, as a Marion County deputy prosecutor and director of Burmese Outreach, a staff attorney for the Indiana Supreme Court and a board member of APABA-Indiana.

Arts Council OKC seeks public input on 2026 arts survey

Arts Council OKC is seeking Oklahoma City residents’ input for its 2026 Community Survey to shape the future of the arts, asking what the arts should look like, what matters most and how people connect with the arts, at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/artscouncilokc.

Indianapolis Issues Level-3 Severe Thunderstorms Threat

INDIANAPOLIS — The National Weather Service in Indianapolis and Marion County Emergency Management said the highest local risk level is 3 for scattered severe thunderstorms this afternoon through midnight, with damaging winds and a few tornadoes as the primary threats and the best chance for severe weather from 8 p.m. to midnight; residents should stay weather aware and monitor forecasts.

Lt. Amanda Hyams graduates from Florida Sheriffs Association Commanders Academy

Friday, Lt. Amanda Hyams graduated from the Florida Sheriffs Association's 2026 Commanders Academy in Tallahassee, a two-week program described as the premier executive study for mid- to upper-level criminal justice leaders, with a curriculum focused on leadership, ethics and discipline, according to Pinellas County Sheriff's Office reports.

Marion County Faces Severe Thunderstorm Threat

A threat assessment from the Indianapolis Office of Sustainability, Marion County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service warns of scattered severe thunderstorms in Marion County this afternoon through midnight, with a level 3 risk and primary threats of damaging winds and a few strong tornadoes, plus the potential for large hail and heavy rain, with the best chance for severe weather from 8 p.m. to midnight and residents urged to stay weather aware and monitor forecasts.

OKC Arts Council Announces 2026 Festival of the Arts Winners

Oklahoma City — The Arts Council of Oklahoma City announced the winners of the 2026 Festival of the Arts Culinary Arts Awards, naming Best Sweet Wondervan Pops, Kids’ Choice Cool Cups, Best Savory Jolas Kitchen and Best in Show Rikas Botanas from more than 30 offerings at International Food Row, as the festival returns this Saturday and Sunday to Bicentennial Park.

OKC Festival of the Arts Day Two features ballet, drones

Oklahoma City capped Day 2 of the Festival of the Arts with a 60th anniversary drone show and a performance by the Oklahoma City Ballet at Bicentennial Park, according to the Arts Council Oklahoma City, with more events planned for Saturday and Sunday.

Law Day Rally set for April 30 in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Bar Association will hold the second annual Law Day Rally on April 30 from noon to 1 p.m. on the plaza of the Birch Bayh Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, with a coalition of co-hosts including multiple local bar associations and legal aid organizations.

OKC to Host Angels & Friends Playoff Night

The Arts Council OKC will host Angels & Friends on April 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bicentennial Park in downtown Oklahoma City, a pregame playoff event featuring live music, food and drinks, a Hi-Def Howlers reunion, early access to Festival artists, raffles and Fresh Paint murals with the Oklahoma City Thunder, followed by a walk to the Myriad Gardens as playoff night begins.

Pro-Am Gallery highlights artist partnerships at festival

At the Pro-Am Gallery, professional artists pair with amateur collaborators to shape each piece from the first spark to the final work, with the exhibit part of Festival April 23–26 and sponsored by Steve and Lisa Mason.