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.
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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.
World Skating Academy gets reprieve, remains on thin ice
A fixture in downtown Indianapolis since 1987, the Academy hasn’t yet been evicted from its Pan American Plaza ice rinks,
but it operates under a cloud of uncertainty.
DINING: Spice is nice at Main St. Carmel Cajun
Second in our month-long series of reviews of “elemental” eateries.
LOU’S VIEWS: Feinstein more than fine at Great American Songbook Competition
High school vocal competition soared in second year. Winner landed New York gig.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra women’s committee adopts more inclusive name
The 800-member group hopes to attract more men to its ranks.
Circle City Sweets takes chance on Indianapolis City Market
The stand that sells fresh baked goods opened last month, undaunted by the market’s recent history.
HETRICK: The irony of government foes wanting more government
We’re all quick to say we want lower taxes, but we’re slow to sacrifice services that affect us.
BENNER: John Wooden would have been proud of these kids
There is little I can add to the deserved tributes … except to place a couple of recent events in a Wooden-like perspective.
Who needs New York?
Kathleen Turner in Cincy. A new David Henry Hwang play in Chicago. There’s lots of interesting theater happening beyond Broadway.
Notes: Palladium lineup and more
News from the Center for the Performing Arts…and some of its soon-to-be resident companies.
Benner leaving convention group for Horizon League
Well-known local sports columnist Bill Benner is leaving his job at the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association to
become senior associate commissioner for external affairs for the Horizon League.
Team owners leading symphony’s $100M capital campaign
Jim Irsay and Herb Simon join to co-chair fund-raising committee for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, which has encountered
financial troubles the past few years.
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.
Not-for-profits reach out to younger donors and volunteers
Charities and not-for-profits are trying to broaden their appeal to younger adults without turning off older stalwarts.
Pistol art boosts attendance for Eiteljorg Museum
An exhibit on handgun engraving was one of the most heavily attended exhibits in the museum’s history.
DINING: Keeping customers happy an elemental test of eateries
Our waiter forgot to ring in our order. Mistakes happen, but how such problems are fixed says a lot about a restaurant’s culture.
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.