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HETRICK: In massacre's wake, a Christmas wish for divinity in each of us
December 22, 2012
Bruce HetrickTime after time, we get ourselves in a lather; do nothing more than talk about the need to talk; then rinse and repeat when
the next mass killing occurs.
MoreBENNER: Gifts of joy surround us even in times of sadness
December 22, 2012
Bill BennerOne week before Christmas, I found my spirits lifted and my soul inspired: We are much more about the good and light of this
world than we are about the evil and dark.
MoreChurchill Downs targets Indy market with Derby trips
December 21, 2012
Anthony SchoettleIn May, Churchill Downs will roll out its Derby Experiences travel package in the Indianapolis and Chicago markets—using
luxury buses to shuttle horse racing fans to and from May's Kentucky Derby for the first time.
MoreIndiana State Fair disaster victims getting more relief
December 20, 2012
Associated PressThe attorney general's office is sending out checks for a total of $6 million to 59 victims of 2011's deadly Indiana
State Fair stage collapse.
MoreSlinky maker’s owner buys bankrupt Fundex for $1.7M
December 20, 2012
Scott OlsonPrivate equity firm Propel Equity Partners is acquiring Fundex following a court-ordered auction in which a surprise bidder
surfaced, driving up the price of the company.
MoreLilly Endowment pledges $2M if ISO can hit $5M goal
December 20, 2012
Dan HumanLilly Endowment has pledged $2 million to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra on condition the performing arts group reaches
an important $5 million fundraising goal by Feb. 3.
MoreHoosier Lottery hires ad agency for creative work
December 19, 2012
Anthony SchoettleThe Hoosier Lottery announced Wednesday it has hired Mortenson Safar Kim (formerly MeyerWallis) as its new creative advertising
agency of record. Lottery officials have promised to increase marketing.
MoreIndy team owners pledge $750,000 each to orchestra
December 19, 2012
Associated PressThe donations from Jim Irsay and Herb Simon, combined with a $500,000 challenge grant from symphony board member Yvonne Shaheen,
bring the orchestra nearly halfway toward its goal of raising $5 million by Feb. 3.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: Graphite the power
December 15, 2012
Lou HarryThe Indianapolis Museum of Art proves that the mineral isn't just for pencils. Plus new shows at the Indianapolis Art Center.
MoreADELOWO: How you give (and receive) makes lasting impression
December 15, 2012
Sola AdelowoDoes anyone really want a keychain or a jolly paperweight?
MoreArts council launches local crowdfunding service
December 12, 2012
Dan HumanThe Arts Council of Indianapolis on Wednesday unveiled a a new program to help central Indiana not-for-profit arts, cultural
and humanities organizations raise funds for individual projects.
MoreWorkers settle employment lawsuit against local hotels
December 12, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinSixteen current and former Indianapolis hotel workers have settled their union-backed lawsuit that alleged employment violations
by nine area hotels and Atlanta-based Hospitality Staffing Solutions, a subcontractor that employs many hotel workers.
MoreIndiana lawmakers urged to strengthen casino industry
December 10, 2012
Associated PressA southern Indiana economic development association is urging the Legislature to strengthen the state's casino industry
by revising existing gambling laws to allow it to remain competitive as casinos open in surrounding states.
MorePotential of higher car rental taxes drawing fire
December 10, 2012
Associated PressPeople who come to Indianapolis for business, ball games or other reasons could pay more for their visits if local officials
decide to raise taxes on car rentals and professional sports tickets early next year.
MoreCIB to consider 1-year extension with Pacers, source says
December 10, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Capital Improvement Board of Marion County is expected to seek a one-year extension of its current lease deal with Pacers
Sports & Entertainment, according to a former board member and current Indianapolis city-county councilor.
MoreBENNER: Remembering one of the most significant handshakes in sports
December 8, 2012
Bill BennerIt was the flashbulbs. That’s what he remembers. That’s what everyone remembers who witnessed the moment nearly
50 years ago in East Lansing, Mich.
MoreHETRICK: Sending all-seasons' greetings in a newfangled way
December 8, 2012
Bruce HetrickDuring the holiday season, I used to love going to the mailbox.
MoreLOU'S VIEWS: Three long-running holiday shows offer degrees of variation
December 8, 2012
Lou HarryTradition, by definition, involves familiarity. And three of the top Indy on-stage holiday offerings embrace tradition in
their own way.
MoreDINING: Here, oh muse, comes a solid new Greek eatery
December 8, 2012
Lou HarrySecond in a month-long series of reviews of late-in-the-year restaurant newcomers. This week: Odyssey Grill and Bar.
MoreDeal to save racing show had many twists, turns
December 8, 2012
Anthony SchoettleIn a matter of a few months, operators of the Performance Racing Industry show and its upstart rival, the International Motorsports
Industry Show, went from being bitter rivals to merging—a deal that will return the world’s largest motorsports
trade show to Indianapolis next December.
MoreFace-lift nearly complete at Eagle Creek golf courses
December 7, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinEagle Creek Golf Club received a long-awaited face-lift this year under a contract that will rescue the city from most of
its expenses stemming from the previous operator’s loan default.
MoreTourism generated $4B for city last year, study says
December 6, 2012
A study released Thursday says the tourism industry in Indianapolis had an economic impact of nearly $4 billion in 2011, a
10-percent increase from the previous year.
MoreTwo longtime execs gone from Indianapolis Downtown Inc.
December 4, 2012
Terry Sweeney, vice president of real estate development, and Julia Watson, vice president of marketing and communications,
are no longer with the organization charged with promoting, managing and developing downtown Indianapolis.
MoreBig Ten football title game crowd disappoints organizers
December 4, 2012
Scott OlsonOrganizers of the Big Ten football championship played in Indianapolis say they’ll consider making changes for next
year’s game in an attempt to boost attendance.
MoreSlinky maker hoping to purchase bankrupt Fundex
December 4, 2012
Scott OlsonPlainfield-based Fundex Games Ltd., which filed for bankruptcy protection in September, said Poof-Slinky Inc. is the only
potential purchaser that has shown interest in acquiring the company's assets.
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