The city of Indianapolis has closed Pan Am Plaza and part of a parking garage below it near the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium because the structural integrity of the parking facility poses a safety risk.
Lewis Black rages at the Murat Theatre Sept. 15. Details here.
Legendary picker Earl Scruggs performs as part of the Palladium’s bluegrass series Sept. 16. Opening for him is 19-year-old fiddling champion Olivia Smiley. Details here.
The Fray (“How to Save a Life”) offers a back-to-school concert at Clowes Hall Sept. 16. Details here.
The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra’s season opener on Sept. 17 features 10-year-old pianist Umi Garrett. Details here.
Country star George Jones takes the Murat stage Sept. 17. Details here.
The 1939 comedy classic “Made for Each Other,” starring Carole Lombard and Jimmy Stewart, is screened as part of Garfield Park’s Vintage Movie Night series. Sept. 17. Details here.
“Frogs: A Chorus of Colors” opens Sept. 17 at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and runs—or, hops—through Jan. 2. Details here.
Oranje, the annual music and art evening fair, returns Sept. 17 to 2323 N. Illinois St. Details here.
The Emerson Quartet performs at the Palladium Sept. 17. Details here.
Former governor says he is undeterred by franchise-low attendance this year, expects stadium improvements to draw fans in 2012.
Indianapolis-based HP Products Corp. has acquired Renard Paper Co., a 58-year-old distributor of commercial-cleaning, paper and food-service products, based in the St. Louis area.
Crown Property Group is issuing a request for proposals for two East Market Street buildings that now are used for office space.
-State Farm Insurance leased 88,408 square feet at 9200 Keystone Crossing. The tenant was represented by Aasif Bade of Ambrose Property Group. The landlord, BPG Properties Ltd., was represented by John Robinson and Abby Cooper of Jones Lang LaSalle.
-The Marion County Community Correction Board leased 14,960 square feet at 140 E. Washington St. The tenant was represented by Rick Lux of R.P. Lux Co. The landlord, Sayles Enterprises LLC, was represented by Dan Richardson and Nick Svarczkopf of CB Richard Ellis.
-Allegient leased 11,500 square feet at Meridian Tower, 201 W. 103rd St. The tenant was represented by Mike Napariu of REI Investments CPA. The landlord, BPG Properties Ltd., was represented by Adam Broderick and John Robinson of Jones Lang LaSalle.
-Grand Slam Realty leased 7,468 square feet at Fidelity Plaza-Sepro Tower, 11550 N. Meridian St., Carmel. The tenant was represented by John Vandenbark of CB Richard Ellis. The landlord, Sepro Development Co. II LLC, was represented by Alex Cantu of Summit Realty Group.
-NIAAA leased 4,565 square feet at 9100 Keystone Crossing. The tenant was represented by Andrew Martin of Cassidy Turley. The landlord, BPG Properties Ltd., was represented by John Robinson and Abby Cooper of Jones Lang LaSalle.
-ProScan Imaging of Indianapolis LLC extended its lease for 4,130 square feet at Prestwick Pointe II, 5250 E. US Highway 36, Avon. The landlord, Weston Group LLC, was represented by Stephen Daum of Summit Realty Group. The tenant represented itself.
-Sabre Communications Corp. leased 3,275 square feet at 800 E. 96th St. The tenant was represented by Jeff Merritt of Summit Realty Group. The landlord, Duke Realty Corp., was represented by Adam Seger of Duke.
-Laundry Bright Inc. leased 3,168 square feet at Hanna Shoppes, 3915 Madison Ave. The tenant was represented by Jodi Milto of Midland Atlantic. The landlord, RCS Holdings LLC, was represented by Jeff Merritt of Summit Realty Group.
-McKinley Jones & Associates leased 2,066 square feet at 4701 N. Keystone Ave. The landlord, Visiting Nurse Service Inc., was represented by Bill Ehret and Alex Cantu of Summit Realty Group. The tenant represented itself.
-Tactic Marketing Inc. leased 1,550 square feet of office space at 1 N. Meridian St. The tenant was represented by Bennett Williams and Andrew Martin of Cassidy Turley. The landlord, King Cole Investors LLC, was represented by Brent Benge of Paradigm Real Estate Investments.
-BBB Therapy LLC extended its lease for 1,547 square feet at 70 E. 91st St. The tenant was represented by Ralph Balber of Newmark Knight Frank Halakar. The landlord, Sourwine Real Estate Services, was represented by Andrew Martin of Cassidy Turley.
-M&V Computer Repair leased 1,200 square feet at 3350 N. High School Road. The tenant was represented by Kelli Membreno of Libertad Real Estate. The landlord, Pentak LLC, was represented by Keith Kleinmaier of Retail Realty.
-Insomnia Cookies of Indiana LLC leased 855 square feet at 809 Broad Ripple Ave. The tenant was represented by Jeff Merritt of Summit Realty Group. The landlord, 801 Realty LLC, was represented by Todd Camesasca of Kosene & Kosene Inc.
Local premiere of Tony-winning musical shines brighter than it did in its national tour.
Local company that manages Colts merchandise sales operations isn't sure what to expect, but is hopeful the sale of 2012 Super Bowl items will make up for any declines.
It’s not difficult to dial back to the pre-Peyton days, when the RCA Dome was a great place to go on a Sunday afternoon…to avoid the crowds.
Second in a month-long series of “game-on” restaurants. This week: Indianapolis Colts Grille.
Indiana-connected poets fill new book from Indiana Historical Society Press.
Landstory, Joann Green’s landscape architecture firm, is a snug four-person company that has designed exterior spaces for some major Indianapolis projects, such as the JW Marriott, Lucas Oil Stadium and Indiana University’s Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center.
The class is being launched Oct. 3 with the goal of getting tens of thousands of front-line hospitality workers—from hoteliers, caterers and restaurant servers to cab drivers and airport employees—prepared for the barrage of Super Bowl visitors coming in February.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is likely to be sidelined for at least eight weeks and possibly all season after having his third neck surgery in 19 months.
For leaders across our state to contribute to putting a college diploma out of reach for those who need it most is a social injustice.
“Dracula” takes flight at the Indiana Repertory Theatre through Oct. 1. Details here.
The music of Cole Porter is celebrated in Actors Theatre of Indiana’s “Cole,” running Sept. 9-25. Details here.
Jazz vocalist Kevin Mahogany performs “Old, New, Borrowed and the Blues” at the Cabaret at the Columbia Club Sept. 14 as part of Indy Jazz Fest. Details here.
Former Hootie & the Blowfish lead, now country star Darius Rucker, performs Sept. 9 at the Palladium. Details here.
Space exploration is explored in “Brian McCutcheon: Out of this World,” a collection of new work by the Indy-based conceptual artist. Details here.
Jon McLaughlin performs with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Sept. 10 at Conner Prairie. Details here.
The decision last year by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services not to exclude health insurance brokers commissions from a provision in the 2010 health reform law has been “devastating to brokers,” broker advocate Janet Trautwein said during an August speech in Fishers, and there are signs that Congress will act to reverse the policy.
Every business sector has influential players, whether they are in the public eye or wield their influence behind the scenes. This month, IBJ zeroes in on Health Care and Benefits.
As the season begins, we can’t help but think about where it will end—Lucas Oil Stadium—and who might be playing in the Super Bowl.
Both candidates for Indianapolis mayor are touting a host of ways to improve the city’s business climate. Incumbent Greg Ballard champions improving the city’s amenities. Challenger Melina Kennedy focuses on recruiting entrepreneurs to the city.
