Brian Groce interviews The Way Down Wanderers at Gen Con 2016. In typical Naptown Buzz fashion, the questions range from Bacon to Games and everything in between. Enjoy!
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by Brian Groce
Brian Groce interviews The Way Down Wanderers at Gen Con 2016. In typical Naptown Buzz fashion, the questions range from Bacon to Games and everything in between. Enjoy!
Please support us on Patreon!
by Brian Groce
Hello, Indianapolis! Who’s Ready for GEN CON 2016?!?! We are!
And Butler Blue III is ready as well!
Gen Con kicks off tonight on Georgia Street with Food Trucks, Sun King Beer & Live Music, with the convention running Thursday through Sunday.
For all of the latest Gen Con news, follow along on Twitter with #GenCon2016 and be sure to watch for our articles at naptownbuzz.com/tag/gen-con-2016/.
Here’s the latest edition of Naptown Buzz: “Your source for all things Indy”.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department kicked off the 33rd Annual National Night out Tuesday by recognizing organizations and individuals who have worked hard to fight crime in their neighborhoods.
Looking for the 2016 Gen Con 2016 Food Truck Schedule? We have you covered!
Der Pretzel Wagen is ready to serve all at Gen Con 2016. PRETZEL GAME ON!!!
Fans of Magic: The Gathering can take their favorite cards to Art Show area at Gen Con, and get them autographed, or customized, by the artist.
Gen Con 2016, The Best Four Days in Gaming™, returns to Indianapolis on August 4-7, 2016. We hope to see you there!
Visit gencon.com for badges and more information.
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Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is a wildly popular trading card game played at Gen Con each year. Fans of the game can take their favorite cards to Art Show area at Gen Con, and get them autographed, or customized, by the artist.
The following MTG artists will be in attendance at Gen Con this year. Click on the artists’ name to view the specific Magic artwork they’ve created. Artists located outside of the Gen Con Art Show area have their booth number listed.
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If you know of any MTG artists in attendance this year that we’re missing on this list, please contact us and we’ll get them added.
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Looking for the 2016 Gen Con 2016 Food Truck Schedule? We have you covered! (Note: All times are Eastern Daylight.)
Use the menu below to jump to the date & time that you’d like to see the food truck schedule for.
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Der Pretzel Wagen is ready to serve all at Gen Con 2016. PRETZEL GAME ON!!!
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by Brian Groce
Hello, Indianapolis!
We have some community news for you, as well a recap of the current INDYCAR season.
And as a reminder, we’re also giving away GEN CON BADGES to a few luck newsletter subscribers and podcasts listeners. That information is below. Check it out and enter to win!
Here’s the latest edition of Naptown Buzz: “Your source for all things Indy”.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) invites neighborhoods in the city of Indianapolis to participate in and celebrate, National Night Out (NNO) being held Tuesday, August 2, 2016.
Monday, August 1st is the first day of school for the Indianapolis Public Schools and many of Marion County school districts have already headed back to school or will be heading back in the coming weeks. IMPD, along with cooperating school district police, will be out enforcing school zone speed limits.
The Indianapolis Indians will host the inaugural Yoga in the Outfield on Sunday, August 7, prior to the 1:35 p.m. game between the Indians and Toledo Mud Hens.
Gen Con 2016 returns to Indianapolis August 4-7, and Naptown Buzz is giving away a few 4-Day badges!
The password to enter was sent to all mailing list subscribers and can also be heard on the July 29, 2016 episode of Naptown Buzz.
Simon Pagenaud, in the No. 22 PPG Automotive Refinish Chevrolet, banged his way past teammate and primary championship contender Will Power for the deciding pass of the race and drove on to a 4.1620-second victory.
Results Sunday of the The 2016 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Verizon IndyCar Series event on the 2.258-mile Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Not even a sore back that nearly kept him out of the race car could prevent Simon Pagenaud from winning another Verizon P1 Award.
Qualifying Saturday for The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Verizon IndyCar Series event on the 2.258-mile Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
This morning four previously missing racing helmets were returned to their owners; Helio Castroneves, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Ed Carpenter and Sarah Fisher.
Recap of the Pro Mazda, Cooper Tires USF2000 and Indy Lights 2016 seasons.
Gen Con 2016, The Best Four Days in Gaming™, returns to Indianapolis on August 4-7, 2016. We hope to see you there!
Visit gencon.com for badges and more information.
Angie’s List has been a presence at the Indiana State Fair for 16 years, but this is the first time the 900,000+ fair-going crowd can sign up for its verified consumer reviews for free.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a 46-year-old male after officers find him shot at least one time.
IMPD homicide detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a possible suspect involved in the shooting that left two people dead and a child seriously injured.
by Brian Groce
Hello, Indianapolis!
We have a new podcast and video for you, and are highlighting some other recent podcasts & videos in case you’ve not had a chance to check them out yet.
We’re also giving away GEN CON BADGES to a few luck newsletter subscribers and podcasts listeners. That information is below. Check it out and enter to win!
We also have more Indy crime to report that we’d like, which is typically the case this time of year when the sun fries people’s brains. Be alert and be safe out there!
And finally, we have a Brickyard 400 recap as well as a local business story for you.
Here’s the latest edition of Naptown Buzz: “Your source for all things Indy”.
Naptown Buzz Podcast for Friday, July 29, 2016: Brickyard 400 recap, Indians, Gen Con, Back to School, Naptown Twitter Buzz & Odd News from Utter Oddcast!
Naptown Buzz Podcast for Friday, July 22, 2016: Brickyard 400 & Odd News from Utter Oddcast!
The 5 year old reads your tweets on this episode of Naptown Twitter Buzz!
The Naptown Buzz crew brings you some Gamer Chronicles fun, and tries to figure out what the deal is with Pokemon Go.
Naptown Buzz takes a look at Hoosier Lottery’s Ghostbusters scratch off tickets.
Around Easter we picked up a bag of Warheads Sour Jelly Beans for another Eatup Indy! video. Today the kids gave them a whirl.
20-Sided Rye – The Official Beer of Gen Con 2016, brewed by Sun King Brewing, will have its Official Tapping Party on Wednesday, August 3rd at 5 pm on Georgia Street!
Looking for a heaping helping of Gen Con coverage from the 2016 convention? Above is a quick cheat sheet/”social media menu” that has the official convention social media accounts and hashtags.
Gen Con 2016 will feature a record-breaking number of exhibitors, expands into Lucas Oil Stadium.
Gen Con 2016 returns to Indianapolis August 4-7, and Naptown Buzz is giving away a few 4-Day badges!
The password to enter was sent to all mailing list subscribers and can also be heard on the July 29, 2016 episode of Naptown Buzz.
Kyle Busch survived four late restarts in the last 18 laps in his No. 18 Skittles Toyota to triumph for the second consecutive year at Indianapolis.
On a hot day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, no one was hotter than Kyle Busch.
Brickyard 400 Photo Gallery: July 22, 2106 Press Conferences
The 2017 Brickyard 400 will take place on Sunday, July 23, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Gen Con 2016, The Best Four Days in Gaming™, returns to Indianapolis on August 4-7, 2016. We hope to see you there!
Visit gencon.com for badges and more information.
Eli Lilly and Company announced that John C. Lechleiter, Ph.D., chairman, president and chief executive officer, will retire as president and CEO and from the company effective December 31, 2016.
Naptown Buzz would like to thank Der Pretzel Wagen & My Car Doc for their continued “Naptown Business” support. Please support these local businesses and tell them that Naptown Buzz says “hi”!
We would also like to thank Amber Slater, Ashleigh Resetarits & Bonnie Mann for their personal support. We are thrilled that they’re going on the journey with us, and helping us to keep the new content flowing.
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Looking for a heaping helping of Gen Con coverage from the 2016 convention? Above is a quick cheat sheet/”social media menu” that has the official convention social media accounts and hashtags. Tag your posts and photos with #gencon2016, and the on-site team will re-post its favorites.
Remember: always ask permission before snapping any cosplay photos. Cosplay is not consent. You can tag your cosplay and costume photos with #genconcosplay. The Gen Con team will re-post its favorites from the convention. Trying new gaming titles and want to share your opinions on your favorite games? Tag your posts with #trynewgames. Have fun and happy posting!
SOURCE: Gen Con LLC
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20-Sided Rye – The Official Beer of Gen Con 2016, brewed by Sun King Brewing, will have its Official Tapping Party on Wednesday, August 3rd at 5 pm on Georgia Street! Featuring live music from Water Street Bridge (5 pm) and The Way Down Wanderers (6 pm).
Be the first to sip on 20-Sided Rye in cans in the Sun King Beer Garden!* Additional Fresh•Local•Beer options also will be available on draft, so you can sample Sun King’s tasty brews! *Must be 21+ to enter the Sun King Beer Garden.
As always, you can enjoy the craft beer with tasty eats from numerous local Indy food trucks! Want even more Sun King fun?
Sun King will host a Game Night on Thursday, August 4 at 5:30 pm on Georgia Street. Back by popular demand, the 20-Sided Die Rolling Contest (winner takes home a pass to Gen Con 50 & other SKB prizes) will take center stage. New to this year, a Jenga Giant Stacking Contest (winner takes home a Jenga Giant set & other SKB prizes). More games to play including Yardzee, B-Pong, and Jumbo Connect 4!
SOURCE: Gen Con LLC