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White River park passes on balloon
June 8, 2009
IBJ StaffConner Prairie has $2.2 million riding on a ballooning exhibit that opened June 6. One thing that won't stand in the way of
its success is a competing ride--at least not at White River State Park.
MoreStitcher is more than just Pandora for news junkies
June 1, 2009
Jim CotaStitcher bills itself as "a leading mobile audio company that provides a revolutionary media service which allows audio content
to be easily aggregated, organized and shared on mobile devices." It's sort of like DVR for radio.
MoreFireworks show fizzles under financial constraints
June 1, 2009
If you don't get your fireworks fix on July 4, you'll no longer have another chance this year to be awed by the colorful displays.
MoreSkyline Club gets behind local artists
June 1, 2009
The Skyline Club has reserved one wall of its main dining room for local artists and will also host a series of artist receptions
for its members and the general public.
MoreOutlying counties, tired of waiting for Indianapolis convention spillover, set own strategies
June 1, 2009
Anthony SchoettleSome industry insiders worry that, while Indianapolis is busy chasing bigger conventions, adjoining counties may raid the
cupboard made plentiful by investments within Marion County, particularly downtown.
MoreCarmel Community Players retools after lost grant; group facing $75,000 debt, loss of longtime venue
June 1, 2009
Kim PuckettCash-strapped theater group Carmel Community Players has nixed its summer musical, canceled its Summer Camp for Kids, and
pulled out of Carmelfest 2009 after being denied the public funding it has received for years.
MoreIndianapolis outpaces Cincinnati in many convention measures
June 1, 2009
In this Quick Hits look at a competing convention city, Cincinnati boasts more convention space, but Indianapolis draws more guests.
Arts Council faces grants-divvying dilemma
June 1, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Arts Council of Indianapolis faces the unenviable task of divvying up less than $1 million in city grants for the arts,
compared with $2.15 million that was awarded last year.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: IRT's 'Interpreting William' needs rewriting
June 1, 2009
Lou HarryThis week, William Conner on stage at the IRT and another chorus of "Tomorrow," courtesy of Beef &
Boards.
MoreIMA, $3 Bill, symphony and opera deliver drama, comedy, fine music
May 25, 2009
Lou HarryThis week, challenging work at the IMA, an impressive operatic collaboration, and laugh-out-loud silliness.
MoreIn tough times, remember the arts as a civic duty
May 25, 2009
Attend arts events, visit our cultural organizations, and support our sports teams. If you don't make regular donations to
arts and cultural organizations, there has never been a better and more important time to give.
MoreBirth, death and living in between
May 25, 2009
Bruce HetrickThe problem is, we don't get to choose our exits—the natural ones, at least—and we don't get to choose the timing.
Theater satellite feeds help groups boost revenue
May 18, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinNational CineMedia, the dominant player in movie video feeds, has worked with Indianapolis-based Drum Corps International
and many other nonprofits to allow people to view the organizations' live shows in a theater setting.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: Rickey's sculptures, Phoenix's 'Zoomerville' advance Indy's art reputation
May 18, 2009
Lou HarryThis week, art in the wind and an original musical.
MoreEight former employees who say firings were racially motivated agree to $2.75M settlement from Lottery
May 18, 2009
Peter SchnitzlerThe Hoosier Lottery has agreed to pay $2.75 million to settle a lawsuit filed by eight black former employees who claim racial
discrimination motivated their firing four years ago.
MoreKeep Indianapolis Beautiful and Lilly team up on I-70 landscaping project
May 18, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinSome of Indianapolis' main entrances from Interstate 70 are in line for a $2 million makeover.
MoreIran: A peaceful sojourn into the 'Axis of Evil'
May 18, 2009
Frank BasileIran is a magnificent and historically important country. It contains nine World Historical Sites as designated by UNESCO.
Only 20 countriesâ??including Greece, China and Italyâ??have more.
MoreIndianapolis Motor Speedway is still our 800-pound gorilla
May 11, 2009
Bill BennerIn the big picture of Indianapolis, we should never
forget that the Speedway and its events—the Indy 500 in particular—remain the 800-pound gorilla in our little corner
of the
world.
MoreWhole-hog health scare: A deadly double standard
May 11, 2009
Bruce HetrickBecause secondhand smoke is a longer-term health threat—rather than something quick like the flu or food poisoning—too
much of society, including the media, overlooks its danger with nary a second glance.
MoreDINING: East-side retro diner serves up the classics
May 11, 2009
Andrea Muirragui DavisWith a fading classic car painted on the side of the building, Rock Cola 50's Cafe looks a lot older than its 16 years. But
that's the idea.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: Rate expectations ... reviewing without stars
May 11, 2009
Lou HarryThis week, two community theater productions reinforce my decision not to give
"star" ratings.
MoreCity built on leadership, cooperation is in danger
May 4, 2009
Bill BennerNo matter how the Capital Improvement Board funding mess plays out, we're left with resentment coming from all directions
and an unprecedented splintering of the long-standing bipartisan cooperation that helped propel our city forward.
MoreSwine of the times: An epidemic like no other
May 4, 2009
Jim CotaWhy discuss the swine flu in a Web column? Well, with information regarding the current situation changing on a daily, even
hourly,
basis, the Centers for Disease Control is working hard to keep people informed, including "broadcasting" updates
via Twitter.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: Booking art on the library's pedestals
May 4, 2009
Lou HarryThis week, new artwork in front of the Central Library, and a Pulitzer-winning
play at IRT.
MoreDINING: Granite City is a chain champion
May 2, 2009
Lou HarryPeople will always make the case that Indianapolis doesn't need any more chain or franchised restaurants. I understand the
big-picture argument. I understand the desire for a greater regional culinary identity and the wish for a more adventurous
restaurant clientele. To be honest, though, a good meal can temporarily dismantle my regional pride.
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Laura-the festivals and tastings are free. What does is strengthen the sense of community with activities. What are those empty lots doing for the Village? it's sad you can't see the good that this progress can do for the area. No one is requiring anyone to shop there. I guess you'd rather see a Dollar store move in or no, we'd rather see the property stand empty b/c change is out of the question.
Read down to the part about Brizzi. Someone needs to subpoena his "purchases" of Red RockPictures and Cellstar and his corresponding bank records, I mean c'mon, I'd like to see his alcohol usage records, too. http://diana-vice.blogspot.com/2011_01_01_archive.html
Wonder if my neighborhood can advertise our "retention" pond and act like it is a beach too?
a new record at the '11 salebration until they realized that it was a futile effort to get their crapwagon moter and crapwagon car up speed. And then they just quietly slunk off into the night and never spoke of it again. Nothing to see here folks.
millions for putting a company's bumper sticker on one of its Lolas. But you gotta take what you can get.