Four members of Newfields’ associate board resign in wake of CEO’s departure
Visit Indy executive Chris Gahl said the Newfields board of trustees has a poor track record of communicating with the board of governors.
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Scarlet Lane Brewing to close two of five locations
Scarlet Lane Brewing announced Monday plans to close tap rooms in the Meridian-Kessler and Kennedy-King neighborhoods.
Plainfield warehouse serves as auction hub for returned goods at deep discounts
Online auction hub AllSurplus Deals opened Nov. 17 in a Plainfield warehouse to sell returned and overstock items directly to the public.
Paramount Theatre rallies once more in downtown Anderson
Following an era of diminished star power , notable names are showing up on the theater’s marquee: Buddy Guy, Melissa Etheridge and Kenny Wayne Shepherd among them.
10 tours to spread holiday cheer at central Indiana concert venues
Jazz, hip-hop, rock and country styles will be represented when touring acts bring holiday shows to Indianapolis and Carmel.
Las Vegas concept that exited Broad Ripple plans to take over former Hard Rock Cafe location
Tanya Davis plans to open a new version of Vegas Lounge & Bar on the first floor of the historic Morrison Opera Place building at 47-49 S. Meridian St.
Kylie Conway to leave WISH-TV after decade at station
“News 8 Daybreak” co-anchor and Indiana University alum Kylie Conway told the IBJ she’s not ready to unveil future career plans.
Indy resident who co-founded Kiss Army to be recognized at band’s last local concert
As a teenager in Terre Haute, Bill Starkey championed the glam-rock band in the early 1970s and tried to recruit fans and radio stations to the cause.
Newfields board issues first statement since Nov. 10 announcement of CEO’s departure
The board said “there is no change in our strategy, mission and values” but it provided no additional details about Colette Pierce Burnette’s departure.
HercuLean Prepared Meals to open South Perry shop
Frozen entree company HearcuLean Prepared Meals intends to move into a storefront at 8215 U.S. 31 South during the first quarter of 2024.
Protestors call for reinstatement of Burnette as Newfields CEO
About 40 demonstrators gathered on the opening night of the popular “Winterlights” attraction at Newfields.
Report: Newfields board member on human resources committee resigns
Adrienne Sims, IU Health’s chief human resources officer since 2022, resigned from the Newfields board, The Indianapolis Recorder reported.
Two Newfields board members resigned before CEO’s departure was announced
The unexplained resignations of two prominent board members join a list of unknowns hovering above recent changes at Newfields art museum and gardens.
Indiana podcaster revisits the many layers of ‘It‘s a Wonderful Life’
Ten-episode podcast “George Bailey was Never Born,” co-created by Bloomington resident Ray Nowosielski, will be released Nov. 21.
Organizations seek explanation for Newfields leader’s departure
Leaders of Indiana Black Expo Inc. and the Indianapolis Urban league said the community is owed more information about the circumstances surrounding the CEO’s departure.
RH unveils its ‘hospitality experience’ at the previously private DeHaan estate
The retailer has transformed the property at 4501 Michigan Road into a restaurant, wine bar, installations featuring the company’s furnishings and the RH Interior Design Studio.
Five concepts selected for Melon Kitchen accelerator at 16 Tech
The entrepreneurs will receive $5,000 grants and training in business plans, menu preparation, pitching to investors and other subjects.
Burnette leaving abruptly as CEO of Newfields after 15 months
Colette Pierce Burnette was hired in mid-2022 to help ease a race-related controversy that involved her predecessor. A press release issued Friday by Newfields gave no reason for her departure.
Christel DeHaan foundation distributes $55M as it ceases operations
The foundation spent itself down to zero this year, distributing legacy grants to arts organizations, the University of Indianapolis and not-for-profits focused on military families, former prison inmates, HIV prevention and animal conservation.
Comedian Nimesh Patel engages audiences on his terms
Former “SNL” writer Nimesh Patel will bring his “Fast and Loose” tour to the Egyptian Room in Old National Centre on Nov. 18.