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Butler University’s Clowes Hall to expand with 1,200-capacity ballroom

The Allen Whitehill Clowes Ballroom, an 11,000-square-foot venue expected to open in 2027, will be built on the east side of Clowes Hall, officials said.... Read More

Concert launches Fishers arena to high marks, although parking policy faces learning curve

The arena is suggestive of a Gainbridge Fieldhouse—if that 18,000-capacity room were made up only of its lower seating bowl and one level of luxury suites. It was packed Friday for opening night.... Read More

New CEO named at TrendyMinds as company founder exits role

Stacy Sommer, a former executive at San Francisco public relations firm Edelman, was announced Thursday as the new CEO at TrendyMinds. Sommer joined the TrendyMinds staff in January in the role of chief services officer.... Read More

World Food Championships makes its Indiana debut

Billed as the “world’s largest food sport competition,” the World Food Championships kicked off Friday and will wrap up today at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. ... Read More

Traffic plans, pop-up performances unveiled for Taylor Swift weekend

With the countdown at one week until Taylor Swift performs at Lucas Oil Stadium, city leaders on Friday shared plans for traffic restrictions and downtown attractions when the singer visits Indianapolis.... Read More

IU to honor John Mellencamp with statue on Bloomington campus

Indiana rock star John Mellencamp is scheduled to attend the Oct. 18 unveiling of a statue sculpted in his honor, Indiana University announced Tuesday. The statue, created by artist Michael McAuley, will be placed on IU’s Bloomington campus near IU Auditorium.... Read More

Newfields finds new CEO in Field Museum executive

For the second time in three years, Newfields is hiring a new leader to close a contentious chapter in the history of the art museum and gardens. Le Monte Booker, chief financial officer of Chicago’s Field Museum, will succeed Colette Pierce Burnette as CEO.... Read More

Tess Gunty, Maurice Broaddus among nine honored Indiana authors

South Bend native Tess Gunty and Indianapolis resident Maurice Broaddus lead this year’s class of Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards recipients. The awards are administered every other year by statewide not-for-profit Indiana Humanities.... Read More

At 50, Dungeons & Dragons continues to fire up Gen Con attendees

Gen Con was around before Dungeons & Dragons, but the tabletop gaming convention and the fantasy role-playing game became rising stars together in 1974. This year’s Gen Con in Indianapolis will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons. ... Read More

Audacious variations on funnel cakes, chicken wings among State Fair food items

The Indiana State Fair on Tuesday morning unveiled 43 new vendor menu items, including bold variations on chicken wings and funnel cakes. Peanut Butter & Jelly Chicken Wings and Tang-A-Rang Smoked Chicken Wings served with Kool-Aid Infused Pickles will be...... Read More