Stories tagged with "debut"

Writing program tried for high school students by indystar

New Albany — A Southern Indiana high school is working with Indiana University Southeast to create a pilot writing program designed to help improve literacy among high school... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Johnson crashes, lead dwindles by indystar

Busch brothers dominate as Johnson finishes 38th FORT WORTH, Texas — Jimmie Johnson’s drive to history took a hard hit against the wall and Kyle Busch ran out of gas... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Kravitz and Eddie post ratings victory by indystar

Eddie White and Indianapolis Star columnist Bob Kravitz have scored their first ratings victory in afternoon sports-talk radio. According to Arbitron numbers published Wednesday,... – Oct 16, 2009 at 1:47 PM in Sports

NW Ind. newspaper switches to tabloid size by Tom Spalding

A northwest Indiana newspaper makes its debut today as a tabloid. The Post-Tribune of Merrillville switched from a rectangular broadsheet size to one that is squarer in shape. The... – Oct 05, 2009 at 8:30 AM in Business

Today in history by indystar

On this date: In 1892, the Dalton Gang was practically wiped out while attempting to rob two banks in Coffeyville, Kan. In 1931, Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon completed the first... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

Coordinator appreciates old-fashioned work ethic by indystar

First-year coordinator Larry Coyer wasn’t made available to discuss the debut of his Indianapolis Colts defense, but the 45-year coaching veteran discussed it during the... – Sep 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Colts

Out of sorts today? It could be the date by Will Higgins

Feeling a little strange today? It may be because today is Sept. 9, 2009 — or 9/9/9. “People may act a little weird,” says Indianapolis numerologist Daniel... – Sep 09, 2009 at 8:12 AM in News

Leona Lewis is 'Echo'-ing back by USA Today

Simon Cowell protégée Leona Lewis has decided on a title and release date for her new album. Echo, the follow-up to Lewis' platinum-plus 2008 debut, Spirit, is due Nov.... – Aug 23, 2009 at 9:36 PM in Entertainment

Brebeuf Jesuit students land spot in Fringe Festival by Mark Ambrogi

It was a busy summer for Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School sophomores Christina Cardenas and Lyndsey Brown and Kevin Burgun, the school’s director of theatre. The three began... – Aug 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

Timeline: Career highlights, background by indystar

October 2001: >Mario Venzago makes his Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra debut as a visiting conductor. April 2002: >The orchestra’s 14-member search committee announces... – Jul 30, 2009 at 7:04 PM in Entertainment

Gretchen Wilson to start her own record label by USA Today

NASHVILLE — Gretchen Wilson plans to start her own record label, and she'd like to call it, naturally, Redneck Records.Wilson, who became a country sensation with her 2004... – Jul 29, 2009 at 5:06 PM in Entertainment

Jay-Z to replace Beastie Boys at APW festival by USA Today

JERSEY CITY (AP) — Jay-Z will make his U.S. festival debut when he replaces the Beastie Boys at the All Points West Music Arts Festival in New Jersey.The Grammy winner... – Jul 24, 2009 at 2:07 PM in Entertainment

Brightpoint CEO to ring Nasdaq bell by indystar

Brightpoint’s Chief Executive Robert J. Laikin will ring the NASDAQ opening bell today in New York to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Indianapolis-based wireless device... – Jul 16, 2009 at 9:29 AM in Business

'Year of the Cock': It's not about the Chinese calendar by USA Today

What can you say about a book called Year of the Cock? Plenty. And little of it good.Though the title is certainly titillating, this debut memoir by Alan Wieder has all the... – Jul 15, 2009 at 8:07 PM in Entertainment

Oceanaire bankrupt, but Indy site stays open by Tom Spalding

The high-end seafood restaurant chain Oceanaire Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed four of its 16 restaurants, but the Indianapolis location at 30 S. Meridian St.... – Jul 07, 2009 at 1:30 PM in Business

Hansbrough has first Pacers workout by Mike Wells

Rookie Tyler Hansbrough made his Indiana Pacers debut today during the team’s first summer league practice. Hansbrough, the team’s top pick in last month’s NBA draft... – Jul 02, 2009 at 6:35 PM in Pacers

IU, Butler to play games in Jimmy V Classic by David Woods

Indiana University and Butler will play Dec. 8 in New York’s Madison Square Garden, but not against each other. In college basketball’s 15th annual Jimmy V Classic, pairings... – Jul 01, 2009 at 6:24 PM in Communities

'Transformers' has record Wednesday with $60.6M by USA Today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Those Transformers robots are record-breakers at the box office.Hollywood.com box-office analyst Paul Dergarabedian says Transformers: Revenge of the... – Jun 25, 2009 at 2:06 PM in Entertainment

Chrysler renegotiates Cummins contract by Ted Evanoff

Cummins has slowed the retooling of the main engine plant in Columbus as bankrupt Chrysler renegotiates a diesel supply contract, Cummins spokesman Mark Land said today. Cummins... – Jun 18, 2009 at 7:03 PM in Business

Jay Leno's prime-time show to premiere Sept. 14 by USA Today

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC has announced The Jay Leno Show will premiere Sept. 14.The new prime-time hour starring Leno will air weeknights at 10 o'clock Eastern. DEBUT:Conan... – Jun 02, 2009 at 2:36 PM in Entertainment