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.
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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.
Taylor Swift concerts announced for Lucas Oil Stadium
Music superstar Taylor Swift is planning to bring her The Eras Tour to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis in 2024.
City, CIB break ground on $800M hotel, convention center expansion
The ceremony follows months of construction work beneath the plaza to stabilize certain structures, like Pan Am Tower, and prepare the site for a three-year buildout.
Jim Irsay announces encore of memorabilia exhibition, concert at Lucas Oil Stadium
The concert and exhibition of pop culture artifacts owned by the Indianapolis Colts owner follows a similar event staged last year before the beginning of the NFL season.
Conner Prairie’s expansion plan moves forward with favorable recommendation
Conner Prairie’s plan to expand the outdoor living-history museum west of the White River received a boost Tuesday night from the Carmel Plan Commission.
Mike Pence to deliver keynote at state legislatures convention in Indy
The 2024 presidential hopeful is set to speak at the National Conference of State Legislatures conference at the Indiana Convention Center next month.
‘Barbie’ takes box office crown, while ‘Oppenheimer’ soars in historic weekend
“Barbenheimer” didn’t just work—it spun box office gold. The social media-fueled fusion of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” brought moviegoers back to the theaters in record numbers this weekend, vastly outperforming projections.
People with disabilities receive hospitality training at Fishers hotel
Participants are part of an eight-week training program at the Hampton Inn. Each person works with an employment coach from Janus Developmental Services and receives training on a variety of operations that include precleaning hotel rooms and deep cleaning other areas of the building.
National swine show, athletic events announced for new fairgrounds building
Indiana State Fairgrounds officials opened the 196,000-square-foot Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion on Thursday, sharing announcements of national events already scheduled for the venue that has replaced the Swine Barn.
Indy Jazz Fest unveils lineup featuring White River State Park finale
Sheila E., Pat Metheny and Boney James are set to perform as part of this year’s Indy Jazz Fest, scheduled Sept. 18-30 at four Indianapolis venues.
IBJ Podcast: Inside the $89M plan to turbocharge Motor Speedway’s museum
The executive director of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum explains how the planned renovation will be much more than a tuneup—more like a rebuild, with a sleeker design and all the latest technology to give visitors a greater sense of being in the driver’s seat.
UPDATE: Eagles to play two nights at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
The iconic rock band initially announced an Oct. 9 show at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Following presale transactions on Wednesday, the Eagles added an Oct. 10 performance.
Peyton Manning added to Rally innovation conference
Manning is the fourth and final keynote speaker announced for Rally, which is scheduled for Aug. 29-31 at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum launches $89M campaign, plans major transformation
The massive overhaul of the 47-year-old museum will require a closure of nearly a year-and-a-half, officials announced Tuesday morning.
Indianapolis to host annual conference for state lawmakers across nation
Speakers for the summit include Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush and local sports greats Peyton Manning and Tamika Catchings.