Themed trivia draws super fans to show off pop-culture knowledge
Bars have begun offering trivia nights focused on a particular pop-culture topic, instead of general trivia, which draws devoted teams of super fans.
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Markey’s morphs with the times into juggernaut
In 57 of its 58 years, Indianapolis-based Markey’s Rental & Staging has experienced year-over-year revenue increases. Only the Great Recession, in 2009, derailed Markey’s amazing streak.
Hectic city schedule makes hosting football national championship trickier
Indianapolis officials say they’re up for the challenge of hosting the eighth annual College Football Playoff National Championship in January 2022, even as they’re planning six other big sporting events that take place within a 13-month stretch.
Fishers organizing new event to replace Freedom Festival
The city of Fishers on Tuesday announced a new event to replace the Freedom Festival—a 29-year-old summer celebration that was called off last year over financial issues.
After 29 years, Fishers Freedom Festival coming to an end
The city’s decision to end support has made the annual summer event financially impossible, organizers said.
Torch relay cited as top promotional campaign
The Indiana Office of Tourism Development was awarded Best Public Relations Campaign for the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay at the U.S. Travel Association’s 2017 Mercury Awards ceremony last month in Minneapolis.
Organizing committee to seek $16M in corporate support for college championship
That compares to $30 million the Indianapolis business community contributed in cash and in-kind services to support the 2012 Super Bowl held at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Tens of thousands of visitors expected for Chinese Lantern Festival
The Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center is set to host a six-week festival that has attracted as many as 100,000 visitors in other markets.
Wedding planner: Ideas culled from social media make events more interesting
Zionsville resident Sarah Agee, who launched Plum & Poppy Weddings and Events about five years ago, talks about the trends shaping her business.
Meeting planners are increasingly mixing glitz, glam and tech
Long gone are the days when on-stage presentations at conventions or corporate meetings consisted of a speaker with a handheld mic and a curtain as a backdrop.
Indy wins bid to host national FOP convention
The National Fraternal Order of Police’s Biennial Conference is expected to draw up to 6,000 attendees to Indianapolis and have a $7.1 million economic impact on the city.
Gen Con brings in record attendance at its 50th convention
Gen Con enjoyed record attendance for the ninth straight time, officials for the annual gaming event announced Monday.
Indiana State Fair crowd up 24 percent amid better weather
A string of dry, sunny days contrasted with the rainy and hot weather during last year's fair that knocked crowds down.
First Friday Art Tour organizer IDADA hanging it up
The Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association—better known as IDADA—plans to cease operations by Dec. 31, about 15 years after the not-for-profit's founding.
Gen Con closing in on its first sellout in 50 years
Local hospitality officials are expecting the 50th edition of the annual gaming event to be one of the biggest conventions the city has ever hosted.
Evermore music event organizer says festival insolvent
The organizer for the Evermore Music Festival is telling vendors and bands that his business is insolvent and does not have enough money to fully pay them for their work on the inaugural event, which fell far short of attendance projections.
Indy Pride to move Pride Fest, hire first executive director
Indy Pride Inc. on Friday announced that its 2017 Circle City IN Pride Fest will be moving to Military Park at White River State Park after seven years of growth at the American Legion Mall.
Aviation event hoping to make a comeback
Organizers involved with the popular Indianapolis Air Show, which ended a 16-year run in 2012, are returning this year with a remodeled event called the Indy Air Expo, set for Sept. 17-18.
Heartland Film names new president as it nears milestone
Craig Prater has run film festivals around the globe and brings expertise in fundraising, sponsorships and tourism. Heartland’s 25th annual festival is scheduled for October.
Gen Con wants more lodging options in Indy to fuel growth
Total attendance for last week’s Gen Con show in Indianapolis inched up over last year’s record numbers. More hotel spaces could help the show expand, according to an organizer.