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Purdue “Hoops and Headlocks” Double Header January 23, 2022

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Via the Purdue Exponent:

Purdue’s “Hoops and Headlocks,” a first-time event featuring the combination of a basketball game and a wrestling dual, will tip-off this Sunday at 1 p.m.

Purdue fans will have the opportunity to watch the Boilermaker men’s basketball team (15-2, 4-2 Big Ten) take on the Northwestern Wildcats in Mackey Arena before moving next door to Holloway Gymnasium for a dual against No. 8 Wisconsin.

 

 

 

Gen Con Indy 2022 To Require Vaccine Passports, Masks

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“Everyone participating in Gen Con Indy — including all attendees, exhibitors, gamemasters, event organizers, and event staff — will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine approved or authorized by the FDA or WHO, and proof of vaccination will be required to attend the convention and gain entry to the convention center.”

In addition to vaccine passports, “Everyone participating in Gen Con Indy — including all attendees, exhibitors, gamemasters, event organizers, and event staff — will be required to wear a mask in all indoor spaces unless actively eating or drinking in designated areas.”

Gen Con Indy 2022 will run August 4-7 in the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, celebrating 55 years of events since Gen Con’s founding in 1968.

The Buzz from December 15, 2021

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What’s new in Indy? What did you miss or forget about? We’ve got you covered!

Here’s the latest curated roundup from around the Circle City, December 15, 2021, Edition.

Christmas in Indianapolis

Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Crime

Indianapolis Indians

Indianapolis Public Library

Indianapolis Zoo

INDYCAR

Indy Fuel

Other Indy News

Michigan Marching Band at Franklin Central High School December 4, 2021

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The University of Michigan will be rehearsing for their performances at the Big 10 Football Championship Game on Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 9:30-11:30 am, at the Franklin Central High School stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana!

For over 100 years, the Michigan Marching Band has thrilled thousands of fans with exciting performances that have made them one of the greatest college bands in the country. That tradition of excellence thrives today as the MMB continues its pursuit of the highest levels of visual and musical performance as it “takes the field” at the Big House in Ann Arbor.

The over 250 members of the Michigan Marching Band make up one of the PREMIER marching bands in the country and will be sure to entertain you, for FREE Saturday morning.

It will be chilly but sunny, so bring a cup of cocoa, a blanket, and come enjoy the show!

Complete University of Michigan Marching Band Schedule

All times are in Eastern Time

Friday, Dec. 3

9 am – Rehearsal on Elbel Field

Rehearsal in Lucas Oil Stadium (Closed to the public)

Saturday, Dec. 4 GAME DAY!

9:30 am – MMB Rehearsal at Franklin Central HS (6215 S Franklin Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46259) Open to the public

12 pm – Ticket Office opens at Lucas Oil Stadium

3:30 pm – Fanfare Band performs at B1G Tailgate Show (Indiana Convention Center Halls H-K)

5:15 pm – MMB Performs at Fan Fest Pep Rally (Indiana Convention Center Halls H-K)

5:15 pm – Fanfare Band Performs at Michigan Athletics Donor Tailgate (Bullseye Event Center, 723 S. Capitol Ave.)

6:15 pm – Lucas Oil Stadium gates open

7:49 pm – Michigan Marching Band Pregame

8:05 pm – National Anthem by combined Michigan Marching Band and Hawkeye Marching Band

8:17 pm – Kickoff – MMB will be seated in Sections 103-105

Halftime – MMB performs first

Naptown Buzz #15

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On this episode of Naptown Buzz, your source for all things Indy, we talk about:

  • Purdue beats Michigan State
  • Butler goes 1-1 this weekend
  • IU loses to Iowa
  • Indiana Pacers lose two games
  • Indianapolis Colts in talks with Peyton Manning
  • Super Bowl: Green Bay Packers & Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Chocolate Tweetup
  • PSA: Pedestrians Have The Right of Way

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