Simon Crookall departing as symphony CEO
Information about Crookall's plans wasn't immediately available. The symphony's board of directors appointed Jackie Groth, vice president of finance and strategic planning, as interim president and CEO.
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Super Bowl payoff substantial, but may fall short of hype
There’s no doubt the Super Bowl crowds showered Indianapolis with cash all week. The question is, how much of it will stick after the big game is over? And how much will it mean to Indianapolis’ economy?
Landing another Super Bowl might not be such a long shot after all
Talk of bringing another Super Bowl to Indianapolis began soon after week-long festivities kicked off for the 2012 game, but city leaders will have to find a way to generate more revenue for the NFL and its 32 team owners for Indianapolis to muscle its way into a regular Super Bowl rotation.
DINING: Zionsville restaurant moves to Main Street
First in a month-long series of looks at new north-side suburban restaurants.
LOU’S VIEWS: This spud’s for you
The guy with the detachable eyes and a rear end built for storage is the subject of an interactive exhibition at The Children’s Museum
BENNER: We need not have panicked after losing 2007 bid
Remembering the overblown reaction when the Super Bowl passed us by.
City Gallery named finalist for national ‘placemaking’ grant
The Harrison Center’s gallery for promoting urban neighborhoods was chosen from among 2,000 applicants.
Indianapolis Children’s Choir lands big Super Bowl gig
Forty-five members of Indianapolis Children's Choir will sing the national anthem along with recording artist Kelly Clarkson at the Super Bowl in Indianapolis on Sunday.
Indy gets dose of star power with Super Bowl
Indianapolis will become a celebrity magnet over the next few days as Madonna and an assortment of stars from film, music and TV arrive for four compact days of entertainment and partying tied to the Super Bowl.
Party planners hope to cash in on Super Bowl
Local companies helping with game’s festivities are using their home turf to showcase their talents in hopes it will lead to more work at future Super Bowls.
Jimmy Fallon ups his game for Indy taping
Tracy Morgan, The Roots, and a pair of hilarious video highlight first taped-in-Indy “Late Night” show.
Super Bowl Village
Through Feb. 5
Georgia Street
Acts performing for the downtown fan mob include Darius Rucker (Feb. 2), En Vogue (Feb. 3) and O.A.R. (Feb. 4). For a complete schedule, click here.
Free book giveaway—and you are the giver
World Book Night is coming up. And today is the deadline to register.
Neighborhoods outside downtown hoping for big crowds, too
Starting Thursday, a free shuttle service will carry Super Bowl visitors to Indianapolis-area hotspots such as Massachusetts Avenue, Fountain Square and Broad Ripple, or as far away as Carmel, Greenfield, Shelbyville or the village of Zionsville.
Average price of Super Bowl ticket slides on secondary market
The average price for a ticket to the Feb. 5 game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis fell to $3,982 on Monday, down from $4,311 since Jan. 27.
Festivities draw record crowds downtown
Super Bowl Village’s opening weekend met local organizers’ expectations—and then some—drawing more than 205,000 visitors from Friday through Sunday.
Indy airport helping city make strong first impressions
The Indianapolis International Airport Authority and Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee know impressions begin when people arrive in the city and continue to be formed when they depart.