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Holiday Adventure Pass Unveils Indianapolis‘ Seasonal Attractions

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis ⁤is brimming wiht ‍festive experiences this holiday ‌season, and a​ new Holiday adventure Pass offers a convenient guide ⁣to exploring the city’s top attractions. From theatrical performances to immersive light displays and unique‌ train rides,the pass highlights a​ diverse range of options for residents and visitors alike.

The ‌Holiday Adventure Pass, promoted by Visit‍ indy, aims to connect people with the city’s vibrant holiday offerings. While the pass itself doesn’t cover entry‍ fees to ticketed events, it serves as a​ complete resource for ⁤planning memorable experiences.This year’s lineup includes ‌a mix of long-standing traditions and fresh⁤ attractions, catering ⁤to a wide range of interests and ages.

Among the featured experiences⁤ is the Nickel Plate express in Noblesville, offering a 75-minute “Reindeer‌ Express” journey ⁢aboard historic 1956 Santa Fe El Capitan Bi-level cars. “They’re ⁢all going to ⁢get a hot chocolate, a cookie.⁣ They’re going to ​get a visit from Santa.​ They’re going to get ‌a visit from our jolly elves who are going to come and sing and dance with them and pass out bells,” said Emily Reynolds from‌ Nickel Plate Express. Tickets⁢ for this popular ​event are selling quickly.⁤ Reynolds added, “I think it’s just something truly unique that you can’t go do anywhere else, and they’re preserving history with⁤ every purchase of their ticket. It’s keeping⁤ this train⁤ and the memories running.”

The Holiday Adventure⁤ Pass also includes Civic ⁤Theater’s production of “A christmas Story ⁢The⁣ Musical,” Conner Prairie’s⁢ “A ‍Merry Prairie ‍Holiday,” the Eiteljorg Museum’s “Jingle rails,” the Indiana Past Society’s “Festival⁤ of Trees,” Indiana Repertory Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol,” the Indiana State ‌Museum’s “Celebration ​Crossing,” Christmas Nights of Lights at ​the Indiana ⁤State​ Fairgrounds, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s AES Indiana‍ Yuletide Celebration, and Spark Holidays on the Circle at‌ Monument Circle.

For a complete list of participating⁣ events and more information on the Holiday Adventure Pass,visit the Visit Indy website at https://www.visitindy.com/events/holidays/holidays-adventure-pass/.

Taxpayers’ Funds Invested in ⁤Failed ‌App Venture Linked to Sarah Ferguson

LONDON – A technology startup backed by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, collapsed owing creditors hundreds of thousands⁢ of pounds, including over £1 million in UK government research and progress tax credits, according to an administrator’s ​report. vVoosh, an app that was never launched, received approximately £9 million in funding over several years ‌before entering management.

Ferguson was regularly photographed with vVoosh founder, Joao Fernandez, in 2015 and⁢ 2016, and they attended Sir Bob Geldof’s wedding together. Both publicly maintained ⁣they were simply “good friends,” dismissing speculation of a romantic relationship.

Documents filed by the administrator reveal vVoosh employed teams in both ⁤the UK and India, but ​failed​ to generate income due ​to the app’s non-launch. Development stalled when the Indian contractor threatened legal action.

A ⁤breakdown in communication occured between current directors and Fernandez, who⁣ resigned as a director ‌earlier this year and afterward ceased all communication, the report states. The company is owed £324,609 by a former director, believed to be Fernandez, the​ only director to leave since ⁤2019. Last summer, Fernandez sold his North London ‍house for £1.3m and is believed to have left the UK.

Ferguson’s company, la Luna Investments, which held just under 1%⁤ of vVoosh’s shares, is owed £50,000. Ferguson lost her duchess ⁢title when her former husband, Prince Andrew, relinquished his duke of York title following controversy surrounding his association with ​Jeffrey Epstein, and was later stripped of the title of prince.

vVoosh had over 60 small shareholders, with a concentration in Essex and London, and some based⁢ in the United States. Administrators have‌ indicated “important uncertainty” regarding the recovery of‌ funds for creditors.

American backer Mark Guzy invested over £400,000 to maintain⁣ “certain essential services” and the value of ‍the software platform, ​the company’s⁤ primary remaining asset.

Originally, vVoosh intended to donate 10% of its profits to a charitable foundation. ⁢the Charity commission is now initiating the removal ​of vVoosh Charitable Foundation from its register due to inactivity, with the foundation being over four-and-a-half years overdue with its reporting. Its last accounts, from ​2019, showed £1.28m gross income but only £18,240 spent⁤ on charitable activities.

HMRC declined to comment on ⁢the tax credits. Guzy and the other directors of vVoosh also declined to comment. Fernandez recently‌ denied allegations of taking money from ‌the firm,stating in the Times that the claims would ‍be “disproven in the course of legal proceedings.”

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