Stories tagged with "conner prairie"

Conner Prairie reports that revenue is up by indystar

Fishers — Conner Prairie Living History Museum is reporting increases in revenue. Attendance through Nov. 1 this year was 90,952, an 11 percent increase from the same period... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Attendance, revenue up at Conner Prairie by Carrie Ritchie

Conner Prairie is reporting increases in attendance and revenue. Attendance through Nov. 1 of this year was 90,952, an 11 percent increase over the same period last year,... – Nov 18, 2009 at 3:49 PM in Fishers

Music with no strings attached by Jay.Harvey

Joshua Bell has played with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra more than a dozen times since he helped write the first chapter in its “Symphony on the Prairie” history... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Fall 'Follow the North Star' begins at Conner Prairie living-history museum in Fishers by indystar

FISHERS — The fall sessions of “Follow the North Star,” a reenactment of Indiana’s Underground Railroad, begin today at Conner Prairie. “Follow the... – Nov 05, 2009 at 3:08 PM in Fishers

$650K for Marian scholarships by indystar

Marian University raised about $650,000 to bolster its scholarships program Thursday during an annual celebration and dinner. More than 800 attended the awards presentation and... – Oct 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Airlines's mag buzzes about Indy's Super Bowl by Bruce Smith

Indianapolis and central Indiana are getting some high altitude publicity this month. It’s the kind of favorable stories targeted at tourists that city officials love to see... – Oct 05, 2009 at 2:15 PM in Marion County

Fishers Renaissance Faire grows in stature by Carrie Ritchie

Organizers seek permanent space Robert Bryant loves to dress as a pirate. It just “feels right,” and he likes the compliments he gets from women. “I almost feel... – Sep 30, 2009 at 9:07 PM in Fishers

Curtain Call by Jay.Harvey

‘Miss Daisy’ in Nashville Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., in Nashville, will open Alfred Uhry’s comedy “Driving Miss Daisy” today for a... – Sep 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Free tickets available for Conner Prairie by indystar

Fishers — Conner Prairie is offering free admission Saturday to celebrate Smithsonian Museum Day. Conner Prairie, a Smithsonian affiliate, chose to participate in Smithsonian... – Sep 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Conner Prairie offers free admission Saturday by Carrie Ritchie

FISHERS — Conner Prairie is offering free admission Saturday to celebrate Smithsonian Museum Day. The event encompasses several museums nationwide and is presented by... – Sep 23, 2009 at 11:50 AM in Fishers

Conner Prairie dinner raises $50,000 by Carrie Ritchie

FISHERS — Conner Prairie got a fundraising boost from its annual Spirit of the Prairie Awards Dinner. The event brought in 275 people and about $50,000, according to numbers... – Sep 15, 2009 at 3:34 PM in Communities

Foundation nearly set to return home by indystar

Tim Durham ’s swanky suite of offices in the Downtown Chase tower was the site for a Historic Landmarks Foundation reception Saturday. Durham, who is serving as interim... – Sep 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Labor Day events by indystar

Whether you’re looking for festivals or parades to fill out your Labor Day calendar, there are plenty of options: Labor Day Parade When: 11 a.m. today. Where: Pennsylvania... – Sep 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Labor Day is play day by indystar

Looking for fun ways to spend Labor Day weekend? Here are a few options. Labor Day Parade When: 11 a.m. Saturday. Where: Pennsylvania and North streets, Downtown. Cost: Free.... – Sep 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Apple cider slushie, anyone? by indystar

The Apple Store at Conner Prairie, a fall favorite for 18 years, is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays now through Nov. 1. The store, operated by the Conner Prairie... – Aug 25, 2009 at 6:20 PM in Food & Drink

Judith Ann Craig by indystar

NOBLESVILLE — Judith Ann Craig, 70, Noblesville, died Aug. 19, 2009. Mrs. Craig was a teacher and technology consultant at Kokomo School Corporation for 27 years. In 1998,... – Aug 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville obituaries

Entertainers at outdoor shows must battle bugs, bad weather and more by Jay.Harvey

It was the perfect setting, as thousands of music lovers gathered at the American Legion Mall on a recent Sunday afternoon. People relaxed in lawn chairs — next to coolers... – Jul 29, 2009 at 11:06 PM in Entertainment

Best bets by indystar

Classical Mystery Tour Where: Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the gate for adults; $10 in... – Jul 23, 2009 at 8:13 PM in Entertainment

Curtain Call by Jay.Harvey

‘Piano Man’ showcase Michael Cavanaugh, a pianist-singer chosen by Billy Joel to star in “Movin’ Out,” the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical based... – Jul 23, 2009 at 5:43 PM in Entertainment

Live a little -- have a picnic by Tj Banes

A little food and drink can make outdoor activities festive A picnic can be simple or elegant. The food sets the mood; the accessories make it fun or fancy. Whether you’re... – Jul 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Living