Starbucks on Monument Circle to permanently close
The company said in a statement sent to IBJ that its first priority “is to make sure our partners are safe at work.”
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IBJ Podcast: How do you solve a problem like Monument Circle?
A circle seems like a simple shape, but this is a very complex puzzle for city officials. For this week’s edition of the IBJ Podcast, Dan Parker, director of the Indianapolis Department of Public Works, talks with host Mason King about the direction the city is taking and what roadblocks could be in the way.
City eyes street rebuild on Monument Circle
Officials are working on finding the $60 million, which will likely include federal funding, to pay for it.
Emmis founder: ‘Never say never’ on sale of Monument Circle HQ
Jeff Smulyan, chairman, CEO and founder of Emmis, said the company is weighing all its options for what could be done with the prominent downtown property.
Indy Chicken & Beer Festival moving to Monument Circle for 2nd year
Once again, the festival is expected to feature some of the city’s best-known restaurants and brewers, music, a wing-eating contest and other activities.
Photos: Doja Cat shows she’s more than a fair-weather phenomenon
Saturday’s concerts on Monument Circle featured R&B and hip-hop artist Doja Cat and indie pop trio AJR. IBJ’s Mickey Shuey was there to capture the shows in pictures.
Cold won’t stop Monument Circle shows for championship weekend
Although the game will be played indoors, many big fan events will be outside—including concerts on Monument Circle, an aerial dance troupe, a zipline, and a “Touchdown Bag Jump.”
Aerial dancers on side of Salesforce Tower added to national championship festivities
Fans of Doja Cat and Twenty One Pilots will look up to see dancers descend from the 49th floor to the 23rd floor of Salesforce Tower.
Memory Bank: Ice skating on Monument Circle
The pools of water around the Soldiers and Sailors Monument used to be frozen each winter for ice skating. The practice was halted in the mid-1980s when it was discovered that the weight of the ice was causing damage to the fountain basins.
Memory Bank: Before the Circle of Lights
Christmas trees have been used to decorate Monument Circle since 1918, but the decorations started to grow in number and sophistication after World War II.
Indiana Grown ready to reconnect at Monumental Marketplace
After the pandemic prevented Indiana Grown from putting on its annual Monumental Marketplace in 2020, the one-day event is set return to Monument Circle on June 18. More than 75 vendors are expected to attend the event.
Food Fridays to begin this week on Monument Circle
In a push to bring more revenue to Indianapolis restaurants as they recover from the pandemic, Downtown Indy Inc. is introducing a new event on Monument Circle.
City awards $2.6M contract for next addition to Market Street construction
The contract is part of $10.2 million reconstruction project to Market Street on both the east and west sides of Monument Circle.
New tenants move into historic Monument Circle space
Luxori Salon, a startup, and B. Bliss Spa, which moved to Monument Circle from the Stutz Business and Arts Center, have taken the space formerly occupied by Studio 2000, a longtime salon and spa that closed last summer.
Green District planning restaurant on Monument Circle
Green District plans to take over the space on the southwest corner of Monument Circle that was previously occupied by Au Bon Pain.
Memory Bank: Celebrating the end of the war
In this photo, Hoosiers came to Monument Circle for what the photo’s caption describes as an impromptu celebration.
City to close Monument Circle to homeless camps
Mark Bode, deputy communications director for Mayor Joe Hogsett, said the impetus behind the notice is that “encampments and storage of personal property in the Circle are blocking pedestrian traffic and causing disruption to nearby businesses.”
First Merchants to acquire Indianapolis-based Hoosier Trust Co.
Muncie-based First Merchants plans to acquire Hoosier Trust for $3.2 million in a deal that is expected to close early next year.
Memory Bank: A Hoosier runs for president in 1940
Native Hoosier Wendell Willkie lost a fight against FDR’s Tennessee Valley Authority, which he called a monopoly, but gained the attention of Republicans, who nominated him to run for president against FDR in 1940, despite never having held public office.
Total Wine & More liquor superstore to open in Nora
The 86th Street store, which is set to open next month, will be the first in Indiana for the Maryland-based chain. Also this week: Nada and Downtown Arts Market.