Indiana Downs closing Evansville off-track site
An off-track, pari-mutuel betting parlor in Evansville owned by Indiana Downs is set to close as the central Indiana-based company that owns it remains in bankruptcy protection.
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NFL borrows from Indy’s Super Bowl playbook
League officials said a Super Bowl Village like the one in downtown Indianapolis will now be a requirement for future cities hosting the big game.
LOU’S VIEWS: Live on Broadway it’s … Larry Bird?
Often stilted, often hokey, and just as often charming, “Magic/Bird” is a Broadway oddball—a biographical drama without romance and without family conflict, but with an ample supply of game clips and a very mobile backboard.
Agency increases effort to help state’s artisans sell wares
Three years after budget cuts threatened the state-run Indiana Artisan program, the newly independent organization is moving ahead with ambitious plans to broaden its reach—and help artists and food producers build their businesses.
DINING: A crepe shoot at City Market
Third in a month-long series of reviews of eateries in and around City Market. This week: 3 Days in Paris
Ticket sales firm to double client list, triple work force
Get Real Sports Sales is positioned to grow as colleges, pro teams begin to outsource ticket sales.
Faulty stage, lack of emergency plan played roles in disaster
The stage rigging that collapsed and killed seven people at the Indiana State Fair last summer did not meet industry safety standards and the tragedy was compounded by the absence of a fully developed emergency plan, investigators concluded.
Celebs arrive on red carpet for ‘Magic/Bird’
The glitterati included Rooney Mara, John McEnroe and Penny Marshall, but the real stars were Magic Johnson and Larry Bird at the Broadway premiere of the new play.
Review: Broadway’s ‘Magic/Bird’ charms without soaring
The new play examines the evolving rivalry and friendship between Magic Johnson and Indiana hoops icon Larry Bird (now head honcho of the Pacers). The French Lick scene is a winner, but the on-court highlights are often a blur.
CIB loss from Super Bowl in line with projections
Preliminary financials show the board that manages the city’s sports and convention facilities so far has lost nearly $350,000 due to the Super Bowl. That figure is expected to grow to $800,000.
Public tours planned for Indianapolis catacombs
Public tours are expected start this summer of catacombs dating to the 1880s underneath City Market in downtown Indianapolis.
Poster from first race at Speedway fetches $24K at auction
A rare and colorful 1909 poster promoting the very first race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been sold for $24,000, a local auction house says.
DINING: Cajun flair fires two downtown newcomers
Second in a month-long series of reviews of eateries in and around City Market. This week: Papa Roux and Miguel’s Southern Kitchen.
LOU’S VIEWS: Urban etchings reveal treasures
This week: a small but strong show at the IMA, plus thoughts on the Humana Festival, A&E road trips, and some Disney magic.
HETRICK: Mega Millions and taxes inspire daydream believers
In the midst of Mega Millions mania, statisticians were telling would-be bettors that the odds of winning the big jackpot were far lower than the odds of being struck by lighting.
BENNER: New Orleans a success, but Final Four leaves mixed emotions
Perhaps those of us who are not exactly Kentucky fans should be happy that the likes of Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Indy’s own Marques Teague won’t stay for four years,