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Zionsville entrepreneur launches app to help event planners coordinate safety
Jim Martin wants all event organizers and venue managers to throw out their folders stuffed with emergency instructions and upload all of that information to their phones.
LOU’S VIEWS: Space to play at the Children’s Museum
“Beyond Spaceship Earth” features interactives as well as a unique way to showcase artifacts.
DINING: Hybrid spot mixes beer, books and basic foods
Books & Brews opens new spot in Zionsville.
LOPRESTI: As Colts camp begins, a too-early look at upcoming season
A week-by-week look at opponents and the dynamic that could accompany each game.
Hospitality industry braces for new overtime rules
While the new law applies to all employers, it could hit the hospitality sector harder than most. The hotel industry is one that relies heavily on modestly paid middle managers, who are exempt from overtime, to pick up the slack—and extra hours—when called upon.
Priority list: Free Shakespeare, a national vocal talent competition, more
Plus a fest at the Eiteljorg and a heavy lineup of concerts around the region.
BASILE: Seasoned traveler finds Fountain Square is far from square
I hope you’ll indulge me with a travel column to Indy’s own back yard.
DINING: Former food-truck SotSot finds new College Avenue home
Jambalaya and gumbo have become nearly as ubiquitous as tacos. Cajun newcomers in the market can’t rely on novelty anymore.
LOPRESTI: Blind players inspire at Indy Thunder games
The stories of these athletes will remind you there’s still hope in the world.
Roundup: Harry Potter goes symphonic, poet Mari Evans gets biggie-sized, more
Plus details on the Indy Jazz Festival lineup and a new curator joins the Indianapolis Museum of Art staff.
Zionsville officials deny couple’s Airbnb request
Two Zionsville residents who have used Airbnb to rent an apartment above their garage to short-term visitors can no longer do so. The town’s zoning board saw no wiggle room in existing rules.
Zionsville stirs up debate over lodging service Airbnb
A local couple wants permission to list a garage apartment through the lodging platform. Some residents think Airbnb could attract tourism dollars, while others worry about safety and the area’s character.
Work set to start on $50M Indiana onshore casino
The Tropicana Evansville casino says it will break ground next week on a $50 million facility that will be the first of Indiana's riverboat casinos to move to an onshore site.
Varied path leads executive to White River State Park
White River State Park Development Commission Executive Director Carolene Mays-Medley talked to IBJ about her new job at White River State Park and how she’s navigated her diverse career path.
DINING: Fat Dan’s Deli finds tasty second home just off Mass Ave
That’s good news for anyone craving hearty, upgraded bar food in a boisterous, friendly environment that doesn’t feel oppressive.
LOPRESTI: International players bring a world of talent to Victory Field
This summer coalition of Indians reminds us of a truth: Doesn’t matter what language you speak, baseball can be hard.
LOU’S VIEWS: Familiar names and foreign treasures highlight Indy Film Fest
Jeff Bridges and Chris Pine headline "Hell or High Water." The outstanding crime drama shares the screen with documentaries, foreign films and more.
Ticket giveaway: Peter Frampton and Gregg Allman
Two chart-toppers share the stage at White River State Park.
Indiana amusement park seeing more visitors under new owner
Officials say the park has already sold 10,000 more annual passes than last year, and general admission sales have increased.