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BENNER: You can help save the lives of young Hoosiers
Feleica Locklear-Stewart’s attention. And she is on
a mission to make sure we do more, not just for athletes, but for all our young.
STYLE: A N.Y. fashion writer brings her blog back home
I’ve heard that there were people out there who quit their day jobs to take pictures of their outfits for a living,
but I couldn’t begin to imagine a business plan that could make that lifestyle happen.
LOU’S VIEWS: The playing’s the thing at GenCon
While fantasy role-playing games form the core of GenCon, the convention has a lot to offer casual game players whose comfort
zone is closer to Yahtzee and Monopoly than Wizards of Warcraft.
DINING: A fair amount of pork
This year, the Indiana State Fair is celebrating the Year of the Pig.
And that means pork is the main attraction in five dishes that were selected as finalists in the fair’s Signature Food
contest.
Museums struggle to capture foot traffic from busy Central Canal
Summer on the Central Canal is like a beachfront boardwalk, teeming with life. People push strollers, hold hands and walk
their dogs. There are boats and bikes and Segways for rent. And four museums are steps away from the water. Yet most of them
capture few of the passersby.
Review: ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’
Heartland Actors Repertory Theatre’s latest Shakespeare in the Park offering
INSIDE DISH: Fairgrounds caterer revels in year-round gig
Plying fairgoers with country-fried treats is just the
start for John Barto, whose firm provides food-and-beverage service for confabs
across the Fairgrounds calendar.
Thousands beat it to Indianapolis for Drum Corps competition
About 30,000 people are expected to attend the Drum Corps International World Championships over the next three days at Lucas
Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Centaur ready to sell Pennsylvania racetrack-casino project
Indianapolis-based Centaur LLC said Wednesday it is asking a federal bankruptcy judge to approve bidding procedures to transfer
ownership of Valley View Downs.
Jazz Fest lineup includes Jarreau, Bridgewater and more
Long-standing indy event moving from downtown to Broad Ripple.
Holiday World keeps busy during sizzling summer
Park officials say attendance at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari is nearing 1 million for the fifth straight year
and the park will likely break previous attendance records.
Eiteljorg to launch new attractions, strategy
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is trying to raise $4.5 million to fund a new strategy aimed at boosting
attendance.
Vendors unsure of benefits from more State Fair days
Many say it's too early to tell whether last year's decision to extend the Indiana State Fair schedule by five days
is resulting in stronger sales.
DINING: It’s Turner’s turn at revamped Canterbury eatery
Named for hotel owner and local businessman Turner Woodard, Turner’s Restaurant maintains a cozy feel despite the decidedly
upscale environment.
LOU’S VIEWS: Local music makes 24-hour road trip sound sweet
With apologies to Willie Nelson, the truth is I could wait to get on the road again.
HETRICK: When it comes to developing leaders, you gotta ask
Asking for donations—like any sales pitch—is often met with dead stares, lack of interest, rejection, procrastination
or even anger.