Stories tagged with "opening day"

No. 11 Butler holds off Davidson's challenge 73-62 by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Maybe No. 11 Butler had opening-day jitters. Or perhaps the problem was just facing another strong mid-major program so early in the season. Whatever the... – Nov 14, 2009 at 9:33 PM in Butler

Purdue opens practice with 2-hour workout by Jeff Rabjohns

Purdue kicked off its most anticipated season in more than a decade with a closed two-hour workout this afternoon, the opening day of college basketball practice. The Boilermakers... – Oct 16, 2009 at 7:08 PM in Purdue

Perry Park ice rink to open early by John Tuohy

The skating rink at Perry Park on the Southside will open two weeks early this year, with free skate rentals and lessons on opening day. The rink, at 451 E. Stop 11, will open... – Sep 17, 2009 at 11:09 AM in South Marion County

‘Potter’ conjures up $160M in 5 days by indystar

Harry Potter’s best wizardry may be the magic he works at the box office.Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince raked in $79.5 million this weekend, according to studio estimates... – Jul 19, 2009 at 7:27 PM in Entertainment

'Potter' conjures up nearly $160 million in 5 days by USA Today

Harry Potter's best wizardry may be the magic he works at the box office.Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince raked in $79.5 million this weekend, according to studio estimates... – Jul 19, 2009 at 2:06 PM in Entertainment

'Harry Potter' enchants fans with $58.2M opening day by USA Today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A long school break has been kind to Harry Potter.After a two-year gap since the last film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince opened with a whopping... – Jul 16, 2009 at 4:51 PM in Entertainment

New park will include enclosed space for dogs by indystar

Greenfield — The Aug. 1 opening of Beckenholdt Park will include the arrival of Hancock County’s first “bark park.” A 2-acre enclosure dubbed Rover’s... – Jul 15, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Greenfield

Early birds flock to sweet corn stands by Curt Slyder

Jerome Hobaugh of Montmorenci had a big smile on his face as he headed back to his car after making a special purchase in a West Lafayette parking lot Thursday morning. It’s... – Jul 10, 2009 at 10:40 AM in News

Charity urges parents: Send kids to school by indystar

The United Way of Central Indiana is starting a campaign to encourage parents to send their children to school when the fall term begins next month for Indianapolis Public... – Jul 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in News

Early birds flock to sweet corn stands by Curt Slyder

Jerome Hobaugh of Montmorenci had a big smile on his face as he headed back to his car after making a special purchase in a West Lafayette parking lot Thursday morning. It’s... – Jul 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Ads aim to get kindergartners to class by Kevin Oneal

The United Way of Central Indiana is starting a campaign to encourage parents to send their children to school when the fall term begins next month for the Indianapolis Public... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:23 PM in Education

'Transformers' gets its revenge as moneymaker by USA Today

Those Transformers have discovered a new creation to morph into: Instant Smash. BOX OFFICE CHART: Which other films made the top 10? BOX OFFICE CHART: Which other films made... – Jun 28, 2009 at 2:06 PM in Entertainment

King for all ages by Josh Duke

Kids and adults enjoy artifacts of Tut exhibit at Children’s Museum When Abby Walsh learned a King Tut exhibit was set to open this summer in Indianapolis, she begged her... – Jun 28, 2009 at 2:51 AM in Marion County

King Tut exhibit opens at Children's Museum by Josh Duke

When Abby Walsh learned a King Tut exhibit was set to open this summer in Indianapolis, she begged her mother to go. Abby, 9, Ann Arbor, Mich., had read the book,... – Jun 27, 2009 at 7:43 PM in News

Golden opportunity by Konrad.Marshall

Egypt shares riches of boy pharaoh Tut at Children’s Museum On Nov. 26, 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter stood staring through a small opening into the pharaonic tomb of... – Jun 23, 2009 at 2:10 AM in News

Turnstiles turn for 'Museum,' 'Terminator' by USA Today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ben Stiller's Night at the Museum sequel and Christian Bale's Terminator Salvation are combining for a solid Memorial Day weekend at the box... – May 24, 2009 at 1:19 PM in Entertainment

Anderson's Lind powering the Blue Jays by Chris Wright

Adam Lind homered and drove in an opening-day franchise record six runs for Toronto, yet he still hopes to be playing for the parent club when the season ends. Without... – May 14, 2009 at 12:38 AM in Sports

'Wolverine' has box-office bite with $35M debut by USA Today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Going solo has paid off for Hugh Jackman and his "X-Men" spinoff.Jackman's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" kicked off the summer movie season with a howl by... – May 02, 2009 at 1:19 PM in Entertainment

Little League gets under way today by indystar

Zionsville Little League will have its 2009 Opening Day ceremonies and games today in Lions Park. Ceremonies will begin at 8 a.m. and last about an hour, according to the schedule... – Apr 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Zionsville

Meet the Tribe: Garrett Jones, OF by indystar

Born/Resides:June 21, 1981, in Harvey, Ill./Lives in Tinley Park, Ill. Attributes:6-4, 245/bats and throws left. Experience:Eleventh season, first with Pittsburgh organization.... – Apr 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indianapolis Indians