Hoosier Park quarantines 59 horses over illness concerns
Fifty-nine horses have been quarantined because of a suspected contagious infection at central Indiana’s Hoosier Park race
track.
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Indiana casinos facing more competition from other states
Indiana’s casinos are facing increasing competition from gambling ventures in Michigan and Ohio that could pose a threat to
the $900 million in tax revenue the industry generates for the state.
Symphony musicians reject contract offer
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra musicians and librarians unanimously rejected a new contract offer, suggesting they might
not easily accept the same deep pay cuts seen at major orchestras around the country.
Indianapolis Zoo won’t be only not-for-profit to benefit from coupon book
After several years of supporting the Indianapolis Zoo with the proceeds from its “Discover Indy” Savings Book,
Delphi Specialty Publications Inc. will give to different charities.
Music Mill to reopen again under new owner
The Music Mill, a local concert venue, restaurant and bar that has been closed down twice this year by different operators,
has new life. Local entrepreneur Ravi Chopra, 44, who owns the 6 Lounge & Restaurant downtown, announced last
night that he has purchased the Music Mill and plans to reopen it Oct. 12.
Civic Theatre considering move to Carmel
Indianapolis Civic Theatre, one of the city’s oldest and largest cultural organizations, is considering a move to Carmel’s
new performing arts center. Civic informed its current host, Marian University, yesterday of pending negotiations with the
Carmel Performing Arts Foundation.
Museum of Art hires chief operating officer
The Indianapolis Museum of Art announced this week that it has hired a veteran of the New York City arts community to fill
its chief operating officer position.
This year’s Indy Jazz Fest to focus on music purists
Indy Jazz Fest’s new promoters are taking a bold step with an already-risky venture. They’re turning
the 10-year-old event into one for jazz purists.
Airport looking for college students to serve as greeters
Indianapolis International Airport is looking for a new class of “airport ambassadors,” those helpful volunteers
in the red vests who help passengers and visitors get their bearings.
ICVA unlikely to seek loan to pay for enhanced marketing
The idea of the not-for-profit Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association taking out a loan was not warmly received by
city officials. And financial institutions were less than thrilled with the idea given the ICVA’s diminishing revenue
and increasing costs.
HETRICK: To teach your children well, put away the parachutes
Asking our kids to take responsibility sometimes has unexpected consequences.
DINING: Soup is center stage at revamped downtown eatery
Cafe Zuppa fills in for the departed Gabriel’s Cafeteria, offering an ample—and ambitious—menu.
LOU’S VIEWS: A strong ‘Wind’ in Bloomington
This week, three plays add up to a terrific start for the central Indiana performing arts season.
New Columbia Club general manager trying to reverse membership slide
James Rentschler hopes to restore the Columbia Club’s luster, and its membership roster, by returning the institution
to its gilded roots.
BENNER: Respect shouldn’t be a college-football novelty
Just as it’s probably unwise to make too much nice out of a pre-game handshake, it’s also over the top to paint with too broad a brush the unfortunate incident that occurred at Boise State.
Community Fair promotes volunteerism
The city of Indianapolis and United Way of Central Indiana will host the eighth annual Community Fair on Monument Circle from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow to commemorate the anniversary of 9/11.
The Indy roots of “Glee”
The latest show from Indianapolis native Ryan Murphy launches tonight on Fox.
Senator gathering opinions on school start dates
A state senator wants to know whether Indiana residents think public schools start their fall semesters too early.
National Math Bee coming to Indianapolis in 2010
The mathematical version of the Scripps National Spelling Bee is coming to Indianapolis in 2010, according to the director
of the organization that hosts the event.