Comments on Advance Indiana™: More On Downtown, Inc. And That Playboy Party

I sent them information about the international er...

2009-05-26T12:12:33.701-05:00

I sent them information about the international erotic arts ball I produced in 2004. They ignored me, yet we had an international art jury, a curator, three floors of art and performance, and 1000 people attended including a whole lot of Indy's arts crowd.

Where was the IDI then?

I forgot to mention that the Erotic Arts Ball in 2004 did not objectify women, either.

I think that IDI is doing a public service by list...

2009-05-23T13:43:02.643-05:00

I think that IDI is doing a public service by listing the Playboy party on it's website. I have no desire to go to a Playboy party. This just lets me know the where and when so that I can avoid that particular hotel during this party. Promotions can serve dual functions.

The issue has nothing to do with diversity. This i...

2009-05-22T11:02:24.434-05:00

The issue has nothing to do with diversity. This is a private party. The promoters have the right to promote it as they see fit. The question is why a taxpayer-funded entity is promoting this particular private party?

ndianapolis is working to become a diverse city an...

2009-05-22T10:48:07.161-05:00

ndianapolis is working to become a diverse city and appeal to persons of all types. IDI is working very hard to promote the Indianapolis Downtown area. Whether it's a church service, a Colt's game or a Playboy party at the Conrad, IDI is only reporting the events that are happening in Downtown Indy. Not all events will appeal to all people. IDI is not promoting this party over all the other events. Anyone who l looks at their website and press releases and advertisements can see this. This is a little blown out of proportion, there are 17 events and/or businesses in this week's email alone.

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2009-05-22T08:00:31.360-05:00

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Like you, I don't care if the Playboy folks and th...

2009-05-22T07:53:11.974-05:00

Like you, I don't care if the Playboy folks and the Conrad want to put on a scantily clad girlie review for money. I think, though, it is bad judgement for taxpayer money to be used to promote same. IDI has been on the public dole for years and has no real oversight. If you say anything about them, they burn up the phone lines to Councillors to get protection lined up.

At the end of the day, IDI is way out of line spending our money like this. I'd like to see their books opened up for public scrutiny, also.