Most of us were taught to give thanks to those who do well and make our lives better. Some of us would like to give our hearty
thanks to Mel and Herb Simon and their families for all they’ve done in our community and statewide.
The Nature Conservancy’s Indiana chapter is set to break ground on its new, $4.4 million headquarters in downtown Indianapolis, even though a large amount of the money still needs to be raised from donors. A “significant” contribution from the Efroymson Family Fund is enough to begin construction of the building, which will be called the […]
The Nature Conservancy’s Indiana chapter is set to break ground on its new, $4.4 million headquarters, even though a large amount of the money still needs to be raised from donors. A “significant” contribution from the Efroymson Family Fund is enough to begin construction of the building, which will be called the Efroymson Conservation Center, […]
Advocates for children joined Gov. Mitch Daniels at the Statehouse this morning to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect, and to gain the support of community members in the effort to protect victims. The event marked the official beginning of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Tonight, families will gain free admission to the Children’s Museum […]
At the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, I spent quality time at "Lego Castle Adventure," which features impressively
massive Lego sculptures, a dress-up area, some instructional sessions on castle construction and lots of tables and lego pieces
for building.
My intention on my latest visit to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis was to check out the new “Star Wars: the Clone Wars, the Exhibition,” but I found little of interest there to anyone but the hard-core fan. While I appreciate that not everything at the largely hands-on local treasure can be interactive, I was […]
My intention on my latest visit to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis was to check out the new “Star Wars: the Clone Wars, the Exhibition,” but I found little of interest there to anyone but the hard-core fan. While I appreciate that not everything at the largely hands-on local treasure can be interactive, I was […]
The scenario for area art institutions could darken considerably in 2010, 2011 and 2012, as cultural institutions fully account for devastating investment losses in their endowments â?? a key source of income.
Cost-cutting and layoffs at the city’s museums and full-time orchestra haven’t brought many visible changes so far. The scenario could darken considerably in 2010, 2011 and 2012, as cultural institutions fully account for devastating investment losses in their endowments-a key source of income. “It’s a bigger problem than what most people think,” said Andy Bawel, […]
Although the Kernan-Shepard report focused on local government efficiencies, it is also clear that the management of Indiana’s
public resources and assets at the regional and state level has not kept pace with the technological and socioeconomic advances
of the last century.
A $1.5 million Kresge Foundation grant will help The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis close in on its $74 million fund-raising
goal.
Pittsburgh-based PNC Financial Services Group Inc., which acquired Cleveland-based National City Corp. on Dec. 31 for $5.6 billion, has committed to be the presenting sponsor of the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis’ Haunted House for the next decade. Financial terms of the sponsorship were not disclosed. As part of the bank merger, PNC publicly pledged to […]
Pittsburgh-based PNC Financial Services Group Inc., which acquired Cleveland-based National City Corp. on Dec. 31 for $5.6 billion, has committed to be the presenting sponsor of the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis’ Haunted House for the next decade. Financial terms of the sponsorship were not disclosed. As part of the bank merger, PNC publicly pledged to […]
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and several local attractions are offering a number of ways to celebrate King’s legacy. Admission is free to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis until 5 p.m. , and White River State Park attractions are giving free admission to visitors who bring a canned good donation for Gleaners Food […]
Cincinnati-based Kroger Co will fund a two-year initiative to pump $2.1 million into local K-12 educational programs. In conjunction with the United Way of Central Indiana, Kroger has pledged to provide more than $820,000 in grants to at least 10 Indianapolis-area educational programs, plus $1.3 million to local schools through the Kroger Cares program.Local Kroger […]
Traditionally, as the year winds down, critics’ thoughts tend toward "best of the year" lists. But I’m feeling the need for
a more accurate label.
The Arts Council of Indianapolis is leading talks with city councilors, Deputy Mayor Nick Weber and the chiefs of top cultural
organizations about how to create a bigger pot of revenue for the arts.
Fueled by a $740,000 regional advertising campaign, local tourism spending went sky high even as the economy was in a free
fall.
The 1,230-foot-long mural painted by Eli Lilly and Co. workers in May has been named the largest paint-by-number mural by Guinness World Records. The mural, which stetches along a concrete retaining wall on Madison Avenue south of Lilly’s campus, was painted during a day when 8,400 employees beautified the city by planting trees, cleaning weeds […]
Dane Hudson continues an acquisition binge aimed at making Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. a stronger health benefits broker in
the Indianapolis market.
