Indiana Sports Corp. bids to keep Big Ten football title game in Indy through 2028
The ISC also is submitting a bid to the conference to host its 2025 and 2027 men’s and women’s basketball championships.
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Films inspired by Dan Wheldon, Nancy Noel highlight Heartland festival lineup
October festival will open with a screening of “The Lionheart,” a film that explores the aftermath of Dan Wheldon’s on-track death in 2011.
Casino giant Caesars Entertainment reports cyberattack, joining MGM Resorts
While some MGM Resorts computer systems were still down, Caesars told federal regulators on Thursday that its casino and online operations were not disrupted.
Indy airport nearing deal for Westin hotel connected to terminal
Airport officials have flirted with the idea of locating a hotel next to the terminal since planning for the current midfield complex began in the early 2000s.
George Strait, Chris Stapleton to share bill at Lucas Oil Stadium
Strait, who last performed locally in 2011, and “Tennessee Whiskey” singer Stapleton plan to kick off their 2024 stadium concert tour in Indianapolis.
Jim Irsay Band to kick off big weekend of music for Indianapolis
A weekend punctuated by high-profile concerts begins Friday with a free show featuring John Mellencamp and Stephen Stills.
All IN musicians hope to wake up echoes of the Beatles at fairgrounds
The second All IN Music & Arts Festival is planning “Dreamsets” to celebrate songs popularized by the Beatles and Led Zeppelin.
Colts looking to end opening day woes, start new era against Jaguars
The Colts enter this weekend with a nine-game winless streak on opening day. Anthony Richardson will become the youngest opening day starting quarterback in franchise history and the third-youngest in NFL history.
Rally roundup: Photo gallery, pitch contest winners and Manning says he’s a ‘big deal in Omaha, Nebraska’
Indianapolis was the rallying point for a new, multimillion-dollar conference that brought together entrepreneurs, executives, investors and others in Indiana’s strongest industries. Here’s a look at this week’s three-day event, which began Tuesday and wrapped up Thursday.
Entrepreneur Scott Dorsey, Purdue chief Mung Chiang talk leadership, more at Rally conference
Their conversation touched on topics ranging from leadership advice to Indiana’s entrepreneurial climate to Purdue University’s plans to expand its Indianapolis presence.
Carmel set to premiere $2M projection performance on Palladium
Beginning Thursday, Palladiscope shows lasting 12 minutes will play every half-hour nightly beginning at dusk and continuing through 11 p.m.
Biz founders: Indiana’s collaborative spirit helps spur innovation
A panel of business owners shared their thoughts on launching a company in the state at the Indiana Technology and Innovation Association event held in conjunction with the Rally innovation conference.
Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium operator eyes $180M budget
The Capital Improvement Board on Friday approved a $180.4 million budget for 2024, up from about $155 million last year.
New plaza at Gainbridge Fieldhouse opens with public events
Pacers Sports & Entertainment plans to host several public events this weekend, inviting residents and visitors to experience the new plaza.
Signia, convention center expansion clear early design hurdle
The plan allows for a 468-foot-tall hotel tower—which would make it the tallest hotel in the state, and the fourth-tallest building overall.
Indiana State Fair attendance up slightly from a year ago
Attendance at the Indiana State Fair ticked up in its third year under a “post-pandemic” format that added an 18th day to the schedule.
Percussive Arts Society convention extending its stay in Indianapolis through 2028
The Percussive Arts Society International Convention has been presented each November in Indianapolis since 2009, aside from a few exceptions.
Swift victory: How Lucas Oil Stadium became a stop on history’s biggest tour
In some ways, the work to land three Taylor Swift concerts at Lucas Oil Stadium next year began 15 years ago when country star Kenny Chesney headlined the first concert in the building a month after it opened.
Drum Corps International extends contract with city by five years
The extension was announced Thursday during the the DCI World Championships event, which began Monday and culminates Saturday with the finals at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Gen Con extending its stay in Indianapolis through 2030
Fresh off a record year for attendance, the Seattle-based tabletop gaming convention has signed a four-year extension to its contract with tourism agency Visit Indy.