Meet The Black Widow

Jill Ditmire

Best known as "The Black Widow" Indianapolis resident Jeanette Lee uses her skill and charm as a world champion billiards player to help many charities and organizations. WFYI's Jill Ditmire talks with the woman who is so much more than a professional pool player.

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Festival celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander culture in Indy

Asian Fest returns this weekend, an event for Hoosiers to learn and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) cultures.

Arts & Culture / April 28, 2025

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