September 19, 2009
Bill BennerThe passing of Mel Simon adds more uncertainty to the Indiana Pacers’ future in Indianapolis.
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September 19, 2009
IBJ StaffThe 2012 host committee recently hired South Bend native and Indiana University graduate Michelle Raines,
who previously served in senior management roles for four Republican national conventions.
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September 14, 2009
Scott OlsonThe financial condition of the city’s Capital Improvement Board, though improving, is still dire enough that employees
of the Indiana Convention Center could be subjected to more unpaid furloughs or layoffs.
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September 12, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinIndianapolis Symphony Orchestra musicians and librarians unanimously rejected a new contract offer, suggesting they might
not easily accept the same deep pay cuts seen at major orchestras around the country.
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September 12, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinIndy Jazz Fest’s new promoters are taking a bold step with an already-risky venture. They’re turning
the 10-year-old event into one for jazz purists.
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September 12, 2009
Peter SchnitzlerJames Rentschler hopes to restore the Columbia Club’s luster, and its membership roster, by returning the institution
to its gilded roots.
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September 12, 2009
IBJ StaffIndianapolis International Airport is looking for a new class of “airport ambassadors,” those helpful volunteers
in the red vests who help passengers and visitors get their bearings.
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September 12, 2009
IBJ StaffThe idea of the not-for-profit Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association taking out a loan was not warmly received by
city officials. And financial institutions were less than thrilled with the idea given the ICVA’s diminishing revenue
and increasing costs.
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September 12, 2009
Andrea Muirragui DavisCafe Zuppa fills in for the departed Gabriel's Cafeteria, offering an ample—and ambitious—menu.
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September 12, 2009
Lou HarryThis week, three plays add up to a terrific start for the central Indiana performing arts season.
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September 12, 2009
Bill BennerJust as it's probably unwise to make too much nice out of a pre-game handshake, it's also over the top to paint with too
broad a brush the unfortunate incident that occurred at Boise State.
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September 12, 2009
IBJ StaffAfter several years of supporting the Indianapolis Zoo with the proceeds from its “Discover Indy” Savings Book,
Delphi Specialty Publications Inc. will give to different charities.
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September 12, 2009
Bruce HetrickAsking our kids to take responsibility sometimes has unexpected consequences.
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September 11, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinIndianapolis Civic Theatre, one of the city’s oldest and largest cultural organizations, is considering a move to Carmel’s
new performing arts center. Civic informed its current host, Marian University, yesterday of pending negotiations with the
Carmel Performing Arts Foundation.
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September 11, 2009
Jeff Newman, Scott OlsonThe Music Mill, a local concert venue, restaurant and bar that has been closed down twice this year by different operators,
has new life. Local entrepreneur Ravi Chopra, 44, who owns the 6 Lounge & Restaurant downtown, announced last
night that he has purchased the Music Mill and plans to reopen it Oct. 12.
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September 11, 2009
IBJ StaffThe Indianapolis Museum of Art announced this week that it has hired a veteran of the New York City arts community to fill
its chief operating officer position.
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September 10, 2009
The city of Indianapolis and United Way of Central Indiana will host the eighth annual Community Fair on Monument Circle from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow to commemorate the anniversary of 9/11.
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September 5, 2009
Whitney SmithAs part of this year's A&E Season Preview, we thought we'd introduce you to some of the people behind the people on our
cultural front.
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September 5, 2009
Lou HarryIt might make some top 10 movie musicals lists, but it’s unlikely that “Seven Brides for
Seven Brothers” is on anyone’s list of favorite stage musicals. Which is why Beef
& Boards
Dinner Theatre’s current production of the show (running through Oct. 4) is so remarkable.
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September 5, 2009
Gabrielle PoshadloIn hard times like these, why would corporations spend on sculptures? Because sculptures create one-of-a-kind landmarks, and
the art has potential to grow in value.
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September 5, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinThe launch of two new gallery ventures come on the heels of the closing of one of the
city’s most well-established fine contemporary art spaces, Ruschman Gallery.
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September 5, 2009
Lou HarryIt’s called Creation Cafe (337 W. 11th St., 955-2389), but a better name for the restaurant at the top of the downtown
canal might be Re-creation Café.
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September 5, 2009
Jim CotaNeed your entire teamno matter where they areto be working together? Here's a site that will help.
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September 5, 2009
Marc D. AllanThey used to say that downtown Indianapolis rolled up the sidewalks at 6 p.m. No one says
that anymore. Now they say those sidewalks need to be clean. Sidewalk cleanliness is important on a day-to-day
basis for aesthetic reasons, but even more so when Indianapolis wants to put on its best face for major events
like the Final Four, the Indianapolis 500 and the Super Bowl.
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September 5, 2009
Bill Benner"Is Indiana now a football state?" and other questions.
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If a television station wants to improve viewership, get rid of the local blackout. I was born by the brickyard, and have attended 15 or more races. I have children now, I won't attend unless circumstances are perfect. As those with growing families know, they never are. I'm always impressed that upwards of 250,000 people attend the 500. However, as a growing, or, more apt, sprawling city, Indianapolis and its immediate suburbs count almost 2.2 million. Show the race live, let the venue get a kick-back on revenues, and open-wheel racing might have a fighting chance to be relevant again. Just in time for those tax-payer lights to make sense.
John Moore, I too have had the same issue recently. A property next to my house was on the Land Bank and I was interested in purchasing. When I tried to contact Reggie, I got back emails that had nothing to do with what I asked about. Actually my latest response from him was on this past Friday. I had asked about how to buy the property and if it was still available. His response to me was to contact the mayor's office to get the schedule of his appearances. (???) Hopefully the city is able to do something to fix what this guy has done, it would be nice if they would take the properties back and sell them properly so land owners like me and you mother would have a fair chance.
I too work in the industry, with over 25 years of experience and your political spin has probably nothing to do with any rebranding. "Let's dress it up" would have nothing to do with the government "telling us how and what to eat." Give it a political rest. And being a producer for a radio show doesn't mean you've been involved in advertising and branding for 30 years.
Ms. Morris did not understand the ways of the business world, otherwise, like the IMS, she could have petitioned the State Legislature for a handout of State Funds for her charity work. Ms. Morris should consider becoming a state lobbyist for Lemonade Stand Operators.
David Copperfield!