Penn Centre delayed but not dead
Construction won’t begin on the ambitious Penn Centre proposal for at least a few more months, but the project still is a go, said developer J. Greg Allen, who also…
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Will Ferrell gives bounce to ABA
New Line Cinema today is releasing its latest feature film, giving a comedic glimpse of life in the American Basketball Association. Will Ferrell plays Jackie Moon, an ABA player-owner trying to break into…
Kid stuff the focus for new theater
In yesterday’s IBJ Daily A&E e-mail, I discussed the Children’s Theatre Institute at the Junior Achievement Center, which officially opens its doors tonight with a party and performance of “Treasure Island.” The company promises a full slate of kid-centric productions,…
“The Other Boleyn Girl”-your reviews
So what’s your verdict on Thursday evening’s IBJ Night at the Movies film “The Other Boleyn Girl”?
(Sorry I couldn’t make it.)
Your thoughts?
Pacers deal with more bad press
A throng of media members besieged Indiana Pacers players and front office executives after the team’s practice today at Conseco Fieldhouse, seeking comment about the latest off-court incident involving a Pacers player. This…
In motorsports, does 1+1=3?
Does Gov. Mitch Daniels’ anointing of auto racing industry veteran Rollie Helmling as the state’s motorsports development director–or the unification of the Indy Racing League and Champ Car–create more motorsports business opportunities here? While state officials say yes, others in…
UPDATE: Lilly shares slip following Zyprexa news
Shares of Eli Lilly and Co. fell this morning after the company announced regulators had rejected its application for a long-acting, injectible version of its best-selling drug, Zyprexa. Lilly’s stock price fell roughly 2 percent, to $50.73. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in a “not approvable” letter that it needs more information on […]
Reviews, previews, blogs, etc.
While this blog has loads of readers (110,000 page visits in January.), I’ve found, anecdotally, that that number includes some who know little about IBJ’s other arts and entertainment coverage.
So I thought I’d take today’s posting and give you a…
Europe, Asia fuel Hurco profit
Profit at Hurco Cos. Inc. soared 45 percent in its first fiscal quarter on a surge in sales in Europe and Asia. The Indianapolis-based machine tool maker reported $7.8 million in profit in the quarter ended Jan. 31. About 10 percent of the $60.9 million in sales resulted from a weakened dollar. A cheaper dollar […]
FDA rebuffs long-acting Zyprexa
Eli Lilly and Co. has been rejected in its attempt to win approval for a long-acting, injectible version of its best-selling drug, Zyprexa. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration told the Indianapolis-based drugmaker in a “not approvable letter” that it needs more information on the medicine’s major side effect, excessive sleepiness, the Indianapolis drugmaker announced […]
Americans not inclined to spend rebate, poll shows
Only 18 percent of people polled in a survey by Bloomberg and the Los Angeles Times said they plan to spend the federal government’s rebate check when it comes. A third plan to save it and about another third said they’ll pay off debt with the money. Congress approved the rebate checks on the expectation […]
Delta Faucet cuts workers in Greensburg
Carmel-based Delta Faucet Co. cut 20 workers at its plant in Greensburg, reports the Greensburg Daily News. The number represents about 25 percent of the facility’s salary positions. The continued downturn in the housing market was blamed for the employee reduction. Delta Faucet employees told the newspaper that they were told an undetermined number of […]
Hummer plant dodging strike fallout-so far
The AM General Corp. plant in Mishawaka, which makes the Hummer H2 sport-utility vehicle, hasn’t been affected by the strike at American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., but could be if the strike lingers long enough, according to the South Bend Tribune. The Hummer plant is supplied by an American Axle site in nearby Three […]
Payton Wells auction set
An auction date has been set for three parcels near Meridian and 16th streets that housed the Payton Wells car dealership. The properties are 2.5 acres with a 50,000-square-foot…
Community to expand South hospital
Community Health Network plans to announce a $130 million expansion of its Community Hospital South on Thursday. The city’s third-largest hospital chain said the expanded hospital would help “meet demand of (the) growing south market,” according to a press statement. The hospital is located on the north side of County Line Road. Less than a […]
Daylight-saving time angst
The debate over daylight-saving time never seems to end.
University of California-Santa Barbara economists have studied Duke Energy Corp. electricity bills and found
that Indianaâ??s switch to daylight-saving time in 2006 cost Duke households $8.6 million extra. Duke operates
in the…
Buckley and Hoosier conservatism
William F. Buckley, who died yesterday at age 82, was an intellectual lion who played a key role in pushing
conservatism to national prominence, and he left tracks in Indiana along the way.
Mellencamp: the musical
The long-discussed John Mellencamp/Stephen King stage musical “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County” at last has an opening date.
It’s scheduled to premiere in Atlanta at the Alliance Theatre in April…of 2009. (The Alliance, FYI, won the Tony Award for Oustanding Regional Theatre…
Move over Danica
There could be as many as four women drivers in this year’s Indy Racing League season. Danica Patrick and Sarah Fisher already have signed deals to race this year. Yesterday, Venezuelan Milka Duno…
Fabric, French food and fillings
Today’s collection of retail and restaurant nuggets are brought to you by the letter F.
Eastside institution closing
Circle Fabric, a staple at 30th Street and Shadeland Avenue for more…