Stories tagged with "indianapolis children"

Artfully loving, losing among the ruins by Jay.Harvey

Though the theme characteristic of the bohemians in “La Boheme” skips along energetically here and there through the opera, idleness is what distinguishes their way of... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Astronaut from Indianapolis to talk about space walks by Gretchen Becker

Space-walking NASA astronaut and Washington Township resident David Wolf will share about his experiences on the International Space Station. He’s a veteran of five shuttle... – Nov 12, 2009 at 5:04 PM in North Marion County

Indianapolis tourism grows despite budget cuts by Tom Spalding

Despite a 32 percent decrease in money spent on advertising, Indianapolis leaders report tourism rose during the summer, although visitors here spent less. The return on... – Nov 12, 2009 at 9:15 AM in Business

Meijer enters holiday toy-pricing war by indystar

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — There are sales and then there are price cuts. Meijer says it is offering more of each this holiday season. And in doing so, the Midwest retailer plans to... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:08 PM in Business

Voters trickle in at polling places by Daniel Lee

On today’s to-do list: vote 3:20 PM — Wishard effort tries to encourage voters Voters tricked into polling places on a bright and sunny day this afternoon to cast their... – Nov 03, 2009 at 8:02 AM in Politics & Government

Team effort is a winner by Jay.Harvey

Working together is second nature to performing artists, and rarely is this fundamental value so splendidly outfitted as it was Saturday night in a production of “Carmina... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Dance Kaleidoscope's 'Carmina Burana' is a collaborative effort by Jay.Harvey

Dance Kaleidoscope’s ‘Carmina Burana’ is a collaborative effort The artistic director of Dance Kaleidoscope has presented his vision of Carl Orff’s... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

$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

T.J. Banes' top 5 for fall by Tj Banes

Literary event: Bat Encounter! When: Oct. 15-17. Where: Indianapolis Children’s Museum, 3000 N. Meridian St. Tickets: $14.50 adults, $13.50 seniors, $9.50 children. For more... – Sep 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Q&A: Shannon Forsell by Jay.Harvey

Managing director, American Cabaret Theatre Shannon Forsell, 42, began singing in public as a high school student, then majored in voice and communications at DePauw University. In... – Jul 23, 2009 at 8:29 PM in Entertainment

Tickets for special ISO shows go on sale July 6 by Jay.Harvey

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will launch single-ticket sales of six “special events” in the 2009-10 season July 6, starting at 12:01 a.m. on its Web site and at... – Jun 28, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Marion County

City spotlights crime-fighting groups by Kevin Oneal

Mayor and others honor prevention work of grant recipients The Indianapolis Children’s Choir isn’t a crime-fighting group, but that didn’t stop the city from... – Jun 23, 2009 at 1:56 AM in Crime & Courts

Indy gives $4.5M in anti-crime grants by Kevin Oneal

The mayor of Indianapolis encouraged the recipients of anti-crime grants from the city to keep working to help their neighborhoods. “I like to think we’re bringing out the best in... – Jun 22, 2009 at 2:50 PM in Communities

IUPUI study downplays link between fast food, fat kids by Shari Rudavsky

Having Ronald McDonald move to the neighborhood may not mean children will pack on the pounds, an IUPUI study reports, contradicting previous reports that have linked youth obesity... – Jun 17, 2009 at 2:26 AM in Communities

IUPUI study dismisses fast-food myth by Shari Rudavsky

Conventional wisdom aside, turns out that having Ronald McDonald as a neighbor may not actually lead children to gain weight. IUPUI researchers report that living near a fast food... – Jun 16, 2009 at 12:41 PM in Business

2 new cases of swine flu close 2 Marion County schools by Shari Rudavsky

Citing unknowns, health officials advise caution Two Indianapolis children on Friday became the state’s second and third confirmed cases of swine flu, causing officials to... – May 02, 2009 at 2:43 AM in Marion County

Future of residents uncertain when Children's Guardian Home closes by Melissa Tussing

Emergency facility for children slated to close June 30 Property-tax reform and a changing approach to caring for kids in trouble are combining to force the closure of a home that... – Apr 25, 2009 at 2:11 AM in Marion County

Curtain call Saturday for Pike series by Gretchen Becker

When the curtain falls Saturday, the Subscription Series at Pike Performing Arts Center will go dark. The Pike Township School Board, which operates the center, voted in February... – Apr 16, 2009 at 12:14 AM in North Marion County

Pike center's Subscription Series ends Saturday by Gretchen Becker

Saturday’s “Riders in the Sky” will be the final performance in the Pike Performing Arts Center Subscription Series, which is ending. The School Board voted in... – Apr 14, 2009 at 1:45 PM in North Marion County

Kids got cabin fever? Museum helps parents survive season by Tania E. Lopez

Parents and school aged children have only one week to go before the winter break is over.For some parents, the break represents an opportunity to spend time with the kids and... – Dec 28, 2008 at 5:32 PM in Communities