As Lucas Oil Stadium nears 10th year, new director rolls out ambitious agenda
Eric Neuburger, hired in April to run Lucas Oil Stadium, hopes to draw more conventions and other non-sports events to the $720 million venue.
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Great American Songbook Foundation joins forces with Grammy Museum
In a move that puts it in the company of the National Blues Museum in St. Louis and the Beatles Story in England, the Carmel-based Great American Songbook Foundation has been named a Cultural Affiliate of the Grammy Museum.
Carmel’s proposed City Center hotel expected to cost $38 million
The proposed high-end hotel at Carmel’s City Center would be partially owned by the city, which would use bonds to finance it.
French Lick predicts victory from hosting Senior LPGA Championship
The economic impact for this particular tournament remains to be seen, in part because it is new. However, past events at the Pete Dye Course have brought a positive impact to French Lick.
Transportation museum escalates Nickel Plate Railroad fight
The Indiana Transportation Museum said it requested a federal temporary restraining order against the Hoosier Heritage Port Authority on Monday in an attempt to regain use of the Nickel Plate rail line in time for next month’s Indiana State Fair.<
Skyline Club operator to be acquired in $1.1 billion deal
Apollo Global Management has agreed to acquire ClubCorp Holdings Inc., a golf-club and business-club operator whose properties include the Skyline Club in downtown Indianapolis.
Hotels, restaurants expect record payoff from 50th anniversary of Gen Con
Officials announced early this month that four-day badges are sold out for the first time in the event’s history—which dates back to 1968.
Gen Con closing in on its first sellout in 50 years
Local hospitality officials are expecting the 50th edition of the annual gaming event to be one of the biggest conventions the city has ever hosted.
Brown County officials announce plan for $10M concert venue
The county-owned Maple Leaf Performing Arts Center, planned near Nashville, is expected to host concerts in multiple music genres, according to hospitality officials.
Vintage-car racing group’s new vision ushers in glory days
The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association’s racing series rolls into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this month for an event expected to draw hundreds of competitors and tens of thousands of spectators.
Construction begins on $1M sky lift for Indiana State Fair
The Subaru Skyride will rise about 35 feet above the ground and travel east and west between the Swine Barn and the Midway.
Busy travel season expected; airlines could set record
By air or car, traveler numbers are expected to rise over last year thanks to a decent economy and stable gasoline prices.
IUPUI preserves Indianapolis 500 artifacts using 3-D technology
Race fans can now view more than a dozen pieces of Indianapolis 500 history not on view in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum by using a new 3-D internet database.
Bankers Life Fieldhouse ups security after Manchester explosion
One of Indiana's top concert venues is stepping up security measures following a suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, that killed 22 people.
Coalition to craft splashy vision for White River development
A coalition of government, business and community groups is posing a big question: How can Indianapolis and surrounding counties best capitalize on the White River?
Competing interests debate future of Nickel Plate Railroad
The fate of the historic Nickel Plate Railroad could be decided this summer—but there’s no consensus on what the corridor should look like or on the impact or costs of projects.
Carmel hires consultants in effort to land luxury hotel brand by Marriott
The Carmel Redevelopment Commission on Wednesday approved spending $20,000 per month for hospitality industry advice that could help it bring an Autograph Collection hotel to the City Center project.
Flooding from rains prompts closure of Indianapolis monument
Days of heavy rainfall have forced the temporary closure of downtown Indianapolis’ historic Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
Check out what’s new in attractions across Indiana
A mascot museum, a hydroplane race and new sections of an existing southern Indiana cave are among the newest adventures awaiting tourists.
UPDATE: Pacers hope to lap field with splashy bid for NBA All-Star Game
Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird on Monday delivered the city’s bid to host the 2021 NBA All-Star Game to NBA executives in New York City in a specially-themed IndyCar.