Thousands tour IMA’s outdoor Art and Nature park
Thousands of people toured the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art on Sunday as it opened its new outdoor sculpture and
nature park.
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UPDATE: Commission approves City Market funding
The Metropolitan Development Commission voted Wednesday afternoon to release nearly $4 million to
improve
the historic building in downtown Indianapolis.
Holiday World president Will Koch dies at 48
Koch, 48, led the amusement park for 20 years, during which time it added a water park and several world-class roller
coasters.
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.
Ballard announces $4 million City Market overhaul
Restoration project, slated to last nearly a year, will redesign vendor stand facades, improve lighting and introduce a regular
schedule of live entertainment at the historic venue.
LOU’S VIEWS: Race to Indianapolis Zoo’s new cheetah exhibit
Cheetahs: Race for Survival” is a terrific addition to the Indianapolis Zoo, even though its primary selling point—speed—can’t
actually be seen.
Indianapolis Zoo opening new cheetah exhibit
The $2 million exhibit opens Saturday featuring five of the fastest animals on land.
City Market steering away from food court reputation
Proposed $2.7 million renovation would take down west wing and make cosmetic improvements before 2012 Super Bowl.
Another renovation proposed for City Market
Indianapolis officials are proposing a $2.7 million renovation of the downtown City Market, three years after the last major
renovation failed to boost business.
City visitors group launches $1.3M ad campaign
The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association is spending $1.3 million to promote the city to eight Midwestern markets,
in
hopes of attracting more travelers.
‘Indiana Experience’ boosts Historical Society visits
Society says the attendance represents a 57.4-percent increase over typical walk-in traffic to the Indiana History Center.
State tourism cuts alter marketing methods
In light of a shrinking budget, the state has dropped traditional advertising campaigns to promote tourism and is embracing
social media outlets to promote Indiana's attractions.
UPDATE: Tennis Center set for summer demolition
Sources close to the university said they expect a combination of parking facilities and a multi-use athletics venue and convocation
center to be built on the site.
Indianapolis beats Louisville on visitors, but not space
Together, the Kentucky International Convention Center and the Kentucky Exhibition Center offer cavernous space. However,
Indianapolis is attracting more guests.
MZD lands tourism account for Hendricks County
Seventeen agencies submitted proposals for the account.
Hendricks County scales back hospitality plan
The convention bureau has shelved its plan to attract a full-service hotel and instead will boost spending on tourism marketing.
Children’s Museum planning $4.2 million exhibit
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is teaming with National Geographic on a permanent exhibit, "National Geographic
Treasures of the Earth," intended to provide immersive learning in archeological excavation.
Hoosier Park owner seeks to reorganize $680M in debt
Centaur LLC, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday, plans to sell its Colorado casino. Much of its debt
was incurred to upgrade
Hoosier Park in Anderson and add its slots parlor.
Hoosier Park owner Centaur files for bankruptcy protection
Indianapolis-based Centaur LLC, owner of Hoosier Park horse track and casino in Anderson, filed for Chapter 11 reorganization
on Sunday. The company’s casino, racing and hotel operations will continue without interruption, it said.
Bid to move casinos inland pulled from House floor
Rep. Bill Crawford unexpectedly pulled the measure after the House defeated his amendment to allow inland casinos while approving
another one to shift some of the tax burden from two central Indiana horse racing tracks with slot machines.