Stories tagged with "monument circle"

LeBron as a Pacer? Why it's not likely by Mike Wells

Oh, it’s fun to dream. Looks good, too. But this is as close as James will get to becoming a Pacer Pick a team, almost any team, and LeBron James’ name has been linked... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Five things I love by indystar

Eric Stark is known for his music presence on the podium while leading the city’s 160-voice Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. But off the podium, the choir’s artistic... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Food & Drink

Mozel Sanders dinner organizers prepare to feed 40,000 by Will Higgins

The annual Mozel Sanders Thanksgiving Dinner is expected to be bigger than ever this year, a testament to people’s generosity and a hard economy. “We’ve already... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:49 AM in Communities

Police sergeant wins Circle chili contest by indystar

Want to sample some of the best chili in Indianapolis? At lunch Downtown today, you can, while helping to feed the hungry at the same time. Kroger and the nonprofit Second... – Oct 30, 2009 at 11:39 AM in Communities

Curtain Call by indystar

Violin and winds The Butler University Wind Ensemble, conducted by Robert Grechesky, will welcome a concertmaster from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra as soloist for the first... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Entertainment

Zupancic's 'BBQ for Kids' on Circle Friday by Josh Duke

The Indianapolis Colts, Tom Zupancic, and the Speedway Exchange Club will once again team up to support the Children’s Bureau, Inc in their mission to prevent child abuse and... – Oct 13, 2009 at 12:24 PM in West Marion County

Workers replace bulbs in Circle light strands by indystar

If you think it’s a mind-numbing task to untangle your holiday lights, some retired electrical workers might make you feel better. Today through Thursday, retirees of IBEW 481 will... – Oct 13, 2009 at 10:07 AM in Communities

City, health providers want more to join clean-air effort by indystar

Indianapolis health care providers, the mayor and the chamber of commerce today will gather to denote a continuing effort to improve the city’s air quality. Mayor Greg... – Oct 06, 2009 at 8:36 AM in Business

Coalition stands up for kids at Statehouse by indystar

In its annual show of support for legislation to benefit Indiana’s children, the Children’s Coalition of Indiana took to the streets Monday. Sign-carrying supporters of... – Oct 06, 2009 at 12:52 AM in Communities

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

This kid day carries a serious message by Mary Beth

Organizers hope Statehouse rally shines light on children’s issues Advocates for children will rally at the Statehouse today to urge lawmakers to make children’s... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:42 AM in Politics & Government

Rooftop parachutist jumps again, cops say by John Tuohy

A rooftop parachutist may have struck again. A witness told an Indianapolis metropolitan police officer on Sept. 22 that a man wafted from the roof of the 48-story Chase Tower, 111... – Sep 28, 2009 at 12:51 PM in Communities

Hundreds expected for PTSD walk Downtown by Robert Annis

Hundreds of veterans and their families and supporters are expected to walk from the American Legion Mall to Monument Circle and back this afternoon to raise awareness of post... – Sep 27, 2009 at 11:53 AM in Communities

City again fights birds with booms Downtown by Tom Spalding

Downtown residents and late workers will be hearing booms and loud, shrill sounds as an air war against European starlings gets under way this week. The birds are here a little... – Sep 25, 2009 at 12:35 AM in Marion County

Indy off to early start in fight against pesky starlings by Tom Spalding

Pyrotechnics and loud, shrill sounds and booms will be heard in Downtown Indianapolis today as the yearly battle to scare away pesky European starlings gets off to an early... – Sep 24, 2009 at 12:01 PM in Business

Protests today target WellPoint, big insurers by Daniel Lee

Demonstrators planned to meet at noon today at Monument Circle — just outside health insurance giant WellPoint’s headquarters — as part of a national protest that accuses insurance... – Sep 22, 2009 at 7:05 AM in Business

Month-long monument face-lift set to begin by Robert Annis

One of the city’s most visible and venerable attractions will receive a partial face-lift starting this morning. Workers will begin work to improve the observation deck and... – Sep 21, 2009 at 9:53 AM in News

Keep Indianapolis on country's radar screen by indystar

Until earlier this year, which marks my 25th in the aviation industry, the thought that I would live and work in Indianapolis never occurred to me. Although I had visited a few... – Sep 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Supporters rally to back animal control chief by Heather Gillers

Embattled animal shelter director Douglas Rae received a show of support on Monument Circle on Wednesday, from both his two-legged and four-legged friends. The lunchtime... – Sep 17, 2009 at 12:16 PM in Marion County

Taking positive action on a very somber date by Will Higgins

Hoosiers volunteer, worship . . . and recall Indianapolis firefighter Mike Estridge recalled that awful day eight years earlier when he watched on TV as the World Trade Center... – Sep 12, 2009 at 12:09 AM in Communities