Local trade show producer acquires two Cincinnati events
Local trade show producer Renfro Productions & Management Inc. has expanded its reach into Ohio by acquiring two longtime outdoor-sports trade shows in Cincinnati.
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Maxim party host that sued IMS, then lost $75K in countersuit, loses appeal
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled against Karma International LLC, which in 2016 hosted a Maxim men’s magazine-themed party for the 2016 IndyCar race that lost more than $420,000, according to the court.
Las Vegas ready to bid to host numerous big NCAA events
This is the first year that Las Vegas is eligible to bid after the governing body for college sports indefinitely suspended a ban last year that prevented events from being hosted in states that accept wagers on single games.
Indiana State Fair wraps up with slight increase in attendance
Storms and severe weather warnings held back crowds at the Indiana State Fair on closing weekend.
Phoenix Theatre calls off Brew Ha-Ha fest after slow ticket sales
The downtown event, which is billed as “Indy’s original craft beer festival,” had been scheduled to take place for the 24th year on Aug. 3.
They’re going for it: Indy to make pitch for NFL Draft
Visit Indy has held preliminary talks with the NFL about the city’s hosting the three-day event as soon as 2024.
NRA facing internal, external strife as convention starts in Indianapolis
National Rifle Association insiders and longtime observers describe an organization at war with itself over a central question: Has it strayed too far from its original mission of gun safety and outdoor shooting sports and become too political?
Indiana base preparing for 90,000 to attend air show
Businesses near the Grissom Air Reserve Base in north central Indiana already are gearing up for its air show later this year.
Soccer stadium likely would find other uses—especially if it’s downtown
The Indy Eleven would likely need the $150 million soccer stadium proposed by owner Ersal Ozdemir for only about 20 matches a year.
Carmel holiday market attendance more than doubles in second year
In its sophomore year, Carmel’s Christkindlmarkt drew 328,000 people to Carmel’s Center Green. Sales revenue also jumped significantly.
Party-ready sweet treats from the IBJ staff
As we at IBJ get ready for our own holiday gatherings, we thought it would be fun to share a few of our favorite festive recipes.
Newfields plans fall festival, more parking, culinary center with $8M Lilly Endowment grant
The improvements are part of a masterplan that aims to bring hundreds of thousands more visitors to the complex, which includes the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Downtown Indy calls off civic New Year’s Eve celebration
An outdoor New Year's Eve event in downtown Indianapolis that attracted 40,000 people just two years ago has been scratched.
Finding a place for Spirit & Place
About 30-40 events this year will fit under the elusive umbrella of the Spirit & Place Festival, a unique yet difficult-to-define, only-in-Indianapolis celebration of the arts, humanities and religion.
Carmel teams with Steinbach on new attraction for German holiday market
Carmel Christkindlmarkt organizers say the 33-foot-tall, lighted “pyramid” will be the largest of its kind in America. It is expected to be a popular feature at the upcoming Carmel Christkindlmarkt.
Explore: Brown County tour lets visitors see how art is made
The Back Woods Studio Tour, a self-guided swing through rural Brown County through the end of October, showcases the work and work spaces of more than 20 artists and craftsmen.
State plans $27M permanent concert venue at White River State Park
The project would include building a stage house, two sets of restrooms, permanent seating, a VIP building with additional restrooms, an artist amenity building and other unspecified site improvements.
Carmel eyes changes for German market’s second year
Leaders of this year’s Carmel’s Christkindlmarkt are already planning a more ambitious schedule and making changes to address visitors’ concerns from the inaugural event.
Q&A: Catering is all about ‘controlled chaos’
Renee Miner says there’s nothing better than making clients happy.
State Fair attendance slips by 5 percent, despite best-ever crowd on weekday
More than 860,000 visitors entered the fair over the 17-day run that ended Sunday, a far cry from recent highs.