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The new concert hall that is the centerpiece of a $150 million arts center in suburban Indianapolis will open a few months
later than expected after work was suspended over the summer because of roof problems.
Nov. 27-Jan. 3
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
Twist endings weren’t created by O. Henry or M. Night Shyamalan. In fact, fellow initialed writer L. Frank Baum included one in “The Marvelous Land of Oz,” the first sequel to his now-iconic story.
I won’t give it away, but I will tell you that the story concerns Tip, a kid who follows in Dorothy’s footsteps, not only meeting the likes of the Scarecrow and Tin Man but also such new characters as Jack Pumpkinhead while facing off against Gen. Jinjur and her all-girl army. This week, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis launches its 40-minute production of the story, which is offered free (with museum admission) at its Lilly Theatre. Details here.
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Nov. 29
Artsgarden
For some people, one tuba is enough. For others, well, there’s this free concert.
Other Artsgarden performances this holiday season include Mistletoe Music, with school-age choirs featured Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the month, the Indianapolis Children’s Choir on Dec. 5, Circle City Men’s Barbershop Chorus on Dec. 6, and the all-trombone Jingle Bones ensemble on Dec. 6. For a full Artsgarden schedule, click here.
Nov. 27-Dec. 20
Phoenix Theatre
For the fourth year in a row, The Phoenix Theatre has solicited short holiday-themed plays, mixed them with songs, and created “A Very Phoenix Xmas.” Those who attended previous years know that one of the pleasures of these productions comes from not knowing what’s going to happen next. As such, I’ll refrain from looking into what “The Happy Hannu-Clog” could possibly be.
Performances begin on Black Friday, which could be a good distraction from your suddenly higher credit card bills. Details here.
Retail construction has all but ground to a halt because of the recession, but that’s not the case in Carmel, where Keystone Construction Corp. is in the midst of developing a $45 million, mixed-use project.
Kokomo-based Haynes International Inc.’s efforts to consolidate operations and reduce inventory could not keep it from losing $3 million in its fiscal fourth quarter, the company announced Monday.
A Marion County judge has frozen certain Hansen & Horn Group Inc. funds after the Indianapolis homebuilder failed to pay
a $183,000 legal judgment. The move sheds light on the severity
of the company’s woes.
Improved investment returns and lower costs on diesel fuel and raw materials used in Hillenbrand’s products helped improve
company earnings
CIB Treasurer Ann Lathrop will become board president, replacing Bob Grand at the helm of the organization that oversees the city’s professional sports stadiums and the Indiana Convention Center.
On same day Indianapolis Motor Speedway hires its first ever chief information officer, the Indy Racing League loses its vice
president of public relations. It truly has become a season of change at 16th and Georgetown.
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education announced Monday afternoon that the Lumina Foundation for Education has awarded them $831,000 to help fund an initiative designed to increase the number of college graduates.
On a seasonally adjusted basis, the pace of mortgage loan activity fell 2.5 percent for the week ending Nov. 13, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Rates for 30-year loans decreased to 4.83 percent from 4.9 percent the previous week. Fifteen-year mortgages decreased to 4.32 percent to 4.33 percent.
-Capitol Construction Services Inc., Fishers, has started a 5,254-square-foot tenant build-out for Encore-Sotheby’s
International Realty at 9510 N. Meridian St. The project is scheduled to be completed Jan. 8.
-D.B. Klain Builders
LLC, Carmel, recently completed tenant interior renovations of 5,253-square-feet of office space at 4005 Vincennes Road. The
space is occupied by Pillow Express Logistics.
-D.B. Klain Builders LLC, Carmel, recently completed tenant build
out of a1,750-square-foot office space located at 1007 3rd Ave., SW, Carmel. The space is occupied by Comm Works.
-Wisconsin Community Recyclor Inc. leased 7,755 square feet at Circle City Industrial Complex, 1125 Brookside Ave. Greg Witkowski of CB Richard Ellis represented the tenant. The landlord/owner, Circle City Investors LLC, was represented by Tyler Mensch and Kyle Powell of Colliers Turley Martin Tucker.
-Alcoa’s Fastening Systems Division leased 20,800 square feet at 5436-5446 W. 78th St., Park 100. Brian Seitz of Jones Lang LaSalle represented the tenant. The landlord, Duke Realty, was represented by Kate Willen of Duke.
-LaForce Inc. leased 8,277 square feet at 7750 Zionsville Road. John Hanley and Nikhil Gunale of CB Richard Ellis represented the tenant. The landlord/owner, 7750 Zionsville LLC, was represented by Kyle Powell and Michael Weishaar of Colliers Turley Martin Tucker.
-Wild Ginger Restaurant leased 3,200 square feet at Fishers Town Commons, 116th Street and Fishers Pointe Boulevard. Wayne O’Hara of Sitehawk Retail Real Estate represented the tenant. The landlord, The Broadbent Co., was represented by Brian Broadbent.
-Elite Engraving leased 1,150 square feet at Castleton Plaza, East 82nd Street and Center Run Road. The landlord, The Broadbent Co., was represented by Jeff Roberts. The tenant represented itself.
-Peter Francis Geraci leased 2,800 square feet at Castleton Point, East 82nd Street and Allisonville Road. The landlord, The Broadbent Co., was represented by John Beuoy. The tenant represented itself.
-Steak City leased 1,600 square feet at Lafayette Shops, West 38th Street and Georgetown Road. The landlord, The Broadbent Co., was represented by Drew Kelly. The tenant represented itself.
-ABC Employment leased 1,890 square feet at Georgetown Plaza, West 38th Street and Georgetown Road. Andrew Schrage of Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty Services represented the tenant. The landlord, The Broadbent Co., was represented by Drew Kelly.
An off-duty Indianapolis police officer opened fire outside Castleton Christian Church on Sunday morning, shooting at a vehicle
he said tried to run him over. A witness called 911 after seeing three men using a crow bar to gain entry to a van. When Detective
James Carver tried to stop them, he said they jumped into their vehicle and swerved in his direction. He said he fired his
weapon in self defense. Police say one of the suspects may have been hit by a bullet. Investigators are still looking for
the suspects’ car, a white four-door Chrysler with chrome wheels and dark tinted windows.
A woman accused of running over her boyfriend with his own car has surrendered to police. Police said Chanel Garrett hit Michael
Powell with his SUV during an argument on Sunday. Garrett allegedly pulled away, then backed up and struck Powell, dragging
him nearly 40 feet onto the sidewalk near the intersection of 40th Street and Park Avenue. Powell was treated at Wishard Hospital.
Garrett is charged with battery.
Metro police continue to search for two people accused of killing a south-side Village Pantry clerk early Saturday morning.
Employee Becky Hough was shot to death during a robbery at the store on South Meridian and Arizona streets. She had worked
at the convenience store for more than two decades.
The banking crisis isn’t the only reason to rethink the ubiquitous “We care” theme.
Steak n Shake CEO Sardar Biglari proposed buying Western Sizzlin in January and again in May and advocated the unusual structure
of the $39 million transaction.
