Food costs, payroll, customer demand increase pressure on restaurants
Record-breaking cash register receipts for restaurants that were able to weather the pandemic represent one statistic of a “trifecta” of big numbers affecting the industry.
Dave Lindquist
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Two major public art installations announced for Gainbridge Fieldhouse plaza
A $28.5 million Lilly Endowment Inc. grant will provide funding for plaza amenities including sculptures by Honduras-based artist Herman Mejia, a community basketball court/ice rink and public restrooms.
New Conner Prairie exhibit to focus on hundreds of years of Black history
With financing from Lilly Endowment and support from the Smithsonian Institution, Conner Prairie’s Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is expected to be fully open in 2023.
Next Up fellowships aim to help Indianapolis musicians break through
New program from GangGang, the city and Indy Arts Council matches nine musical acts with professional development opportunities.
Initiative will pair Black-owned businesses with downtown spots
The moves are part of a larger effort to help the city’s core recover from the pandemic, and they’re getting help from a not-for-profit that has emerged as a local leader in diversity initiatives.
Noblesville theater adding private screening rooms, ‘cuddle chairs’
Changes at Emagine Noblesville at Hamilton Town Center—formerly Hamilton 16 IMAX + GDX—include the installation of heated recliners and two 18-seat screening rooms for private events.
22 artworks will depict Indiana history at new-look Gainbridge Fieldhouse
An all-star roster of Indiana artists will create murals and framed paintings set for display in the halls of downtown’s basketball arena.
International market planned for former Marsh store at 86th and Ditch
In addition to goods from Asia, Europe, Africa, Central America and South America, the store will include a butcher with extensive kosher selections, a bakery with Middle Eastern sweets, a fish market, a Mediterranean restaurant and a tax-preparation service.
Restaurants seek more federal help after SBA fund runs out of cash
Restaurant owners want Congress to replenish the fund, and they want Indiana’s senators to sign on to a proposal that would provide cash to original applicants who were left high and dry.
Def Leppard, Motley Crue to share bill at Lucas Oil Stadium
The hard rock bands, accompanied by Poison and Joan Jett, will play the ninth public concert at Lucas Oil Stadium since the venue opened in 2008.
Indy 500 Snake Pit unveils artist lineup for 2022 comeback party
Following pandemic cancellations in 2020 and 2021, the Indy 500 Snake Pit concert is set to roar back with Martin Garrix, Deadmau5 and more.
Westfield’s Rail restaurant plans a revival and return to its roots
No longer in a renovated barn, the Rail reboot will be reminiscent of original business model that combined sandwiches with a market.
Distillery will be fairgrounds’ first year-round retail tenant in two decades
HI & Mighty will open at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in June 2023, making and selling alcoholic spirits in Southwest Pavilion, a building that’s been used for storage in recent years.
Fifth Third Bank puts its name on box offices at the Center for the Performing Arts
For at least the next five years, Fifth Third Bank will be naming-rights sponsor of box offices at Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts.
Stout’s Shoes plans Carmel comeback in The Signature development
The long-running footwear store will own space below the residential condominiums at the Old Meridian Street location and lease some of it to other retailers.
The Lemon Bar restaurant in Zionsville meeting tart end
Kate Drury, founder of The Flying Cupcake, opened The Lemon Bar in October 2017 in the renovated site of an abandoned garage. She cited staffing shortages as the reason behind its impending closure.
Krispy Kreme making brick-and-mortar return to Indy in March
The new building will become the doughnut company’s first Indianapolis store since closing other locations more than a decade ago.
Colts owner Irsay purchases 1965 Muhammad Ali pre-fight robe at auction
Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, placed a winning bid of $365,000 Saturday for the robe Ali wore before his first-round knockout of Sonny Liston on May 25, 1965.
10 years later, arts leaders assess the significance of Super Bowl murals
On the 10th anniversary of the “46 for XLVI” project, the Indy Arts Council is talking with artists, building owners and the public to determine what’s next for the murals.
Saraga International Grocery details reopening plans following fire, makeover
Renovations at the store near Lafayette Square Mall were necessitated by smoke damage and water used by a sprinkler system.