Stewart’s NASCAR victory likely to boost local trade show
The International Motorsports Industry Show at the Indiana Convention Center should get a jolt of publicity from Tony Stewart, who is not only the 2011 NASCAR champ but the show's part-owner.
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Hendricks County ‘hotspot’ for package-liquor permits
Four package liquor permits in the county west of Indianapolis fetched a total of nearly $1 million, roughly a quarter of the $3.8 million the state netted during an auction of 279 new alcohol permits in Indiana.
Former Colt opening downtown event venue
Former Indianapolis Colt Gary Padjen is turning a vacant 18,000-square-foot building near Lucas Oil Stadium into a venue he is hopeful will host everything from Super Bowl and other corporate parties to concerts and mixed martial arts bouts.
Oktoberfest organizers face bill for unpaid fairgrounds rent
Board members of the German-American Klub of Indianapolis could be personally on the hook for more than $20,000 in unpaid rent at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Downtown’s Nestle Inn under new ownership
Nearly 12 years after opening Nestle Inn Bed & Breakfast, Steve and Barb Tegarden decided to sell the business at 637 N. East St. to marketing and hospitality veteran Leesa Smith and her husband.
Ski-lodge-themed facility planned for Union Station
The NFL is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to build a posh 15,000-square-foot hospitality area inside Union Station’s Grand Hall for this year’s Super Bowl. The facility will be a perk for the league’s best corporate partners, former players and coaches, and other high-rollers.
DINING: Tucked away in Dunaway’s, a minimal Mexican lunchery
Third in a month-long series of reviews of new ethnic eateries.
LOU’S VIEWS: Biennial Eiteljorg show offers edgy art
In an effort to lead the field in today’s Native American art, the Eiteljorg celebrates five artists showcasing very recent work.
Suburban-hotel mayhem whipsaws entrepreneur
Two of Sanjay Patel’s hotels landed in bankruptcy in November. Four others filed for Chapter 11 protection last year.
Never too late
A 50-plus couple going to their first show at Indy Fringe can hold as much hope for the future as a teenager’s first infatuation with Shakespeare.
Ticket giveaway: Storytelling Arts plus Scotty’s Brewhouse
Win tickets to hear Patrick Ball's "The Christmas Rose."
ISO reports smaller deficit, bigger endowment
The parent organization of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra said its expenses exceeded revenue by $1.7 million on a budget of $25.6 million for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. The deficit was $1 million less than a year ago, while the ISO endowment grew by $5.5 million.
Agency endorses big cut to state horse racing’s $58M subsidy
The Indiana Inspector General recommends in a report that the annual subsidy paid to the state’s horse racing community be reduced by more than half, to $28 million.
You-review-it Monday
The talents of Butler students highlighted my weekend. What about yours?
Townsend’s artifact collection to be auctioned
Items from one of the world’s largest collections of prehistoric Native American artifacts, assembled by late Indianapolis attorney Earl Townsend Jr., will go to auction Dec. 3.
Indiana’s interim lottery chief lines up contractor job
Indiana's ethics board is signing off on the interim state lottery director's plans to work with a state contractor once a new lottery chief is found.
DINING: Mama Irma earns high praise
Second in a month-long series of reviews of new ethnic eateries. This week: Fountain Square Peruvian.
LOU’S VIEWS: Indianapolis Opera production takes wing
Unfamiliarity breeds appreciation at intimate double bill: “A Water Bird Talk” and “Bon Appetit!” paired at Basile Opera Center.
Indianapolis Museum of Art preps for long CEO search
Finding a replacement for Maxwell Anderson could take six months to a year.