Super Bowl Host Committee lays out winter weather plans
Jim Schellinger, chairman and CEO of CSO Architects, has been appointed to handle weather preparedness for the Super Bowl to be hosted in Indianapolis in February.
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Indianapolis hopeful it can retain Big Ten tournaments
The contract between Indianapolis and the Big Ten expires in 2012, and officials from the conference’s 11 universities are beginning the process to select a future host for the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.
NFL lockout could prove costly to Indy economy
The worst case scenario — no season — would mean the city of Indianapolis sustaining the most expensive hit in league history.
Indiana plans Reagan celebration at Statehouse
The Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration is scheduled for Feb. 10 at the Indiana Statehouse. The celebration is part of events nationwide celebrating Reagan's life.
NFL labor situation a hot topic in Dallas
A lockout is predicted by many, but whether labor strife ultimately affects the 2012 Super Bowl in Indianapolis remains to be seen.
Titanic buoys state museum attendance
“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” attracted 88,465 paying visitors during its 103-day run and boosted overall museum attendance by 45 percent.
Super Bowl organizers not concerned about lockout
Host committee chairman Mark Miles said he believes the city would get another Super Bowl even if an NFL labor stoppage canceled the game.
Circle City Classic organizers look to boost 27-year-old event
A management shift and a renewed marketing effort that includes new attractions and increased advertising in key markets has Circle City Classic organizers optimistic about the annual event’s future.
Big Car bringing arts events to eight Indianapolis neighborhoods
The arts collective in Fountain Square is embarking on a series of neighborhood events that include storytelling, drawing and installations.
Indy Super Bowl organizers moving ahead with plans
Local organizers expect the 2012 Super Bowl to be played as scheduled, despite growing concerns that an NFL work stoppage could force postponement or cancellation of the game.
Film Fest leader leaving for documentary gig
Dorothy Henckel, president of the Indianapolis International Film Festival, has accepted a job as director of acquisitions for The Documentary Channel.
Eiteljorg Museum’s Western art show generates more than $1M in sales
The sale is the only one of its kind east of the Mississippi River.
Indianapolis Museum of Art to present at international competition
A team of Puerto Rican artists sponsored by IMA will represent the United States in an exhibition in Venice.
Auto auction’s new owner calls first event a success
Auctions America by RM, which bought the former Kruse Auction Park in Auburn two months ago, said more than 25,000 people attended this past weekend’s event, during which sales topped $13 million.
A&E PREVIEW: Dozens of events that should be high on your priority list
From Mary Poppins to Tyler Perry, and from Liza to the Leisure Kings, there’s a lot to fill up your A&E calendar. Get your planners out and start circling dates. Here are some of my early must-do front-runners.
Thousands beat it to Indianapolis for Drum Corps competition
About 30,000 people are expected to attend the Drum Corps International World Championships over the next three days at Lucas
Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Vendors unsure of benefits from more State Fair days
Many say it's too early to tell whether last year's decision to extend the Indiana State Fair schedule by five days
is resulting in stronger sales.
Gen Con Indy expects to draw 28,000 gaming fans
Gen Con Indy runs Thursday through Sunday at the Indiana Convention Center. It’s in its 42nd year.
Film advocate Heartland aims to raise $12.5 million
Heartland Truly Moving Pictures is well on its way to raising $12.5 million to use for numerous film-related projects, the
group announced Monday morning during a press conference featuring director Rob Reiner.
Upgrades planned for Auburn classic auto auction
The new owner of a long-running classic car auction in northern Indiana has announced plans to finish $1.5 million in improvements
to the facility before running its traditional Labor Day weekend sale for the first time.