Stories tagged with "Summer Celebration"

Expo wants event to leave everyone with a good vibe by Nicole Blake

Downtown businesses agree that major conventions like Indiana Black Expo’s Summer Celebration provide a boost to business, but IBE President Tanya Bell says creating a... – Jul 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Summer Celebration ends on a high note by Robert Annis

Free concert attracts thousands Downtown to close out Black Expo Rain delayed the start of the Black Expo Summer Celebration free finale concert Sunday but couldn’t drive... – Jul 20, 2009 at 11:08 AM in Entertainment

Summer Celebration ends on a high note by Robert Annis

Free concert attracts thousands Downtown to close out Black Expo Rain delayed the start of the Black Expo Summer Celebration free finale concert Sunday but couldn’t drive... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:50 AM in Communities

Stars rock soggy stage by David Lindquist

Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration ended on a soggy but spirited note Sunday night at American Legion Mall, where Musiq Soulchild and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly played the... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Entertainment

Rain doesn't dampen Black Expo’s final hurrah by Robert Annis

Rain failed to dampen enthusiasm for the Black Expo Summer Celebration free finale concert Sunday, as an estimated 40,000 people gathered under the leaves and beneath the eaves on... – Jul 19, 2009 at 10:58 PM in Communities

Hip-hop's old school shows off honor roll talent during concert by David Lindquist

Hip-hop’s old school showed off some honor roll talent Saturday at the Indiana Convention Center. Whodini and members of the Sugarhill Gang schooled an audience of 4,000 on... – Jul 19, 2009 at 2:05 AM in Entertainment

Best bets by indystar

When:6 p.m. today. Where:American Legion Mall. Tickets:Free admission. For more information, visit www.indianablackexpo.com. The sounds of old- and new-school soul music will waft... – Jul 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Entertainment

Partygoers dress up jeans with jewels by indystar

Jeans and plenty of sparkling earrings, necklaces and bracelets were used last weekend to kick off Indiana Black Expo’s Summer Celebration. About 250 people attended the... – Jul 18, 2009 at 4:06 PM in Cathy Kightlinger

Volunteers are the heart of Expo by Deantae Prince

Some help for 11 days, others work year-round Lester Goodridge’s family moved to Florida when he was 2, but he finds his way back to Indianapolis each year for Indiana Black... – Jul 18, 2009 at 3:08 AM in Communities

Governor hands out Indiana Black Expo awards by Deantae Prince

Looking upon a still-standing crowd, Charlotte Westerhaus thanked the many leaders who blazed a trail for her. “All trailblazers need a compass,” Westerhaus said... – Jul 15, 2009 at 2:19 AM in Marion County

Governor to honor black leaders by indystar

Gov. Mitch Daniels is scheduled to present awards to education, business and community leaders at a Statehouse reception. Daniels plans to honor the award winners today as part of... – Jul 14, 2009 at 8:29 AM in Politics & Government

Tourist watch by indystar

July 9-19Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration. Estimated attendance: 88,800. July 11-17United States Bowling Congress Junior Gold Championships. Estimated attendance: 5,000. July... – Jul 13, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Datebook by indystar

Noon to 4 p.m. Easley Winery, 205 N. College Ave. Event for Realtors to sample Easley Indiana Champagne and assorted fruit tarts for free. Groups of four can reserve a table for $5... – Jul 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Run/walk draws thousands Downtown by Lindsay Machak

Dennis Baltimore is too young to worry about prostate cancer, but he does. Baltimore, 34, Noblesville, said his concern about the disease began when he saw his father go through 45... – Jul 11, 2009 at 7:08 PM in Marion County

Secretary of Education cancels expo speech by Jacob Grovum

Head of agency’s faith-based efforts will speak instead A scheduling conflict will keep U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan from giving a speech as planned Thursday at... – Jul 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in News

Education secretary replaced at Expo event by indystar

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will not, as it turns out, deliver a speech during this year’s Summer Celebration. Indiana Black Expo officials had announced the... – Jul 10, 2009 at 1:17 PM in Education

Summer Celebration goes on musical rewind by David Lindquist

Drew “Grandmaster Dee” Carter heartily endorses the 1980s theme in the entertainment schedule of this year’s Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration. Doug E. Fresh,... – Jul 09, 2009 at 9:40 PM in Entertainment

Shots fired outside convention center by Kevin Oneal

Police and Indiana Black Expo say that trouble outside of the Indiana Convention Center on Wednesday night will not change their security plans for this year’s event. Already, the... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:33 PM in Crime & Courts

Expo isn't immune to ailing economy by Will Higgins

Summer Celebration trying to draw bigger crowds to offset lost revenue Celebrities are coming to Indiana Black Expo’s annual Summer Celebration, as always, and so are... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Marion County

Tourist watch by indystar

July 6-9U.S. Department of the Army “SRP Conference.” Estimated attendance: 1,500. July 7-11USA Swimming “ConocoPhillips National Championships&World... – Jul 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business