Super Bowl organizers not concerned about lockout
Host committee chairman Mark Miles said he believes the city would get another Super Bowl even if an NFL labor stoppage canceled the game.
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Circle City Classic organizers look to boost 27-year-old event
A management shift and a renewed marketing effort that includes new attractions and increased advertising in key markets has Circle City Classic organizers optimistic about the annual event’s future.
Big Car bringing arts events to eight Indianapolis neighborhoods
The arts collective in Fountain Square is embarking on a series of neighborhood events that include storytelling, drawing and installations.
Indy Super Bowl organizers moving ahead with plans
Local organizers expect the 2012 Super Bowl to be played as scheduled, despite growing concerns that an NFL work stoppage could force postponement or cancellation of the game.
Film Fest leader leaving for documentary gig
Dorothy Henckel, president of the Indianapolis International Film Festival, has accepted a job as director of acquisitions for The Documentary Channel.
Eiteljorg Museum’s Western art show generates more than $1M in sales
The sale is the only one of its kind east of the Mississippi River.
Indianapolis Museum of Art to present at international competition
A team of Puerto Rican artists sponsored by IMA will represent the United States in an exhibition in Venice.
Auto auction’s new owner calls first event a success
Auctions America by RM, which bought the former Kruse Auction Park in Auburn two months ago, said more than 25,000 people attended this past weekend’s event, during which sales topped $13 million.
A&E PREVIEW: Dozens of events that should be high on your priority list
From Mary Poppins to Tyler Perry, and from Liza to the Leisure Kings, there’s a lot to fill up your A&E calendar. Get your planners out and start circling dates. Here are some of my early must-do front-runners.
Thousands beat it to Indianapolis for Drum Corps competition
About 30,000 people are expected to attend the Drum Corps International World Championships over the next three days at Lucas
Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Vendors unsure of benefits from more State Fair days
Many say it's too early to tell whether last year's decision to extend the Indiana State Fair schedule by five days
is resulting in stronger sales.
Gen Con Indy expects to draw 28,000 gaming fans
Gen Con Indy runs Thursday through Sunday at the Indiana Convention Center. It’s in its 42nd year.
Film advocate Heartland aims to raise $12.5 million
Heartland Truly Moving Pictures is well on its way to raising $12.5 million to use for numerous film-related projects, the
group announced Monday morning during a press conference featuring director Rob Reiner.
Upgrades planned for Auburn classic auto auction
The new owner of a long-running classic car auction in northern Indiana has announced plans to finish $1.5 million in improvements
to the facility before running its traditional Labor Day weekend sale for the first time.
Ten wounded in shootings during Black Expo
The victims from three shootings Saturday night in a downtown crowded with visitors for Indiana Black Expo were reported to
be in good condition on Sunday. Eight were shot in the initial round of gunfire near Circle Centre mall.
IndyFringe Festival show spotlights teen relationships
The festival has added a play called “don’t u luv me?” that explores how signs of affection can morph into
controlling abuse through text messages.
Canadian company buying Kruse auto auction
A long-running classic car auction in northern Indiana will continue under a Canadian company that is taking it over from
its founder who has faced financial troubles.
IMA hopes sculpture park brings acclaim, and donors
The $25 million park’s grand opening is scheduled for June 20 following an opening-night party and a members-only VIP preview
with artists and architect on June 19. Atelier Van Lieshout’s “Funky Bones” is one of the featured sculptures.
Suspended Kruse hopes to keep famous auction going
Kruse’s attorney said his 69-year-old client would like to find some way to keep the annual auction alive, possibly by finding
another auction company to run this year’s event.
Penrod Society thief sentenced to five years
Marion County Superior Court Judge Stanley Kroh sentenced Brandon Benker to three years in prison and two years in a Community
Corrections program, in which he may be assigned to work release or home detention. Benker stole more than $380,000 from the
group in 2008.