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Going pro 🏈

NFL Scouting Combine is back in Indianapolis, IN
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Georgia running back Sony Michel runs the 40-yard dash during the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. | Photo by Ben Liebenberg/AP
For the 36th year, the NFL Scouting Combine — where future pro football players participate in drills under the watchful eye of scouts — is back in Indianapolis.

For the first time, the NFL is allowing fans to sit in the lower section of Lucas Oil Stadium, within feet of the college football stars as they compete to make the NFL.

Fans will also have a chance to participate in drills at the brand-new Combine Experience in the South Lot of Lucas Oil Stadium. The activities include a 40-yard dash, obstacle course, vertical jump, three-cone drill, and broad jump, along with other games and a bench press photo opportunity.

The event is free and will have exclusive opportunities like NFL player and legend autograph signings, seeing the Vince Lombardi Trophy and the full collection of Super Bowl rings, and prize giveaways.

The NFL Combine Experience will run Thursday, March 2 through Sunday, March 5.

Schedule:
  • Thursday, March 2: 1-7 p.m. (inside look into the stadium from 1-9 p.m.)
  • Friday, March 3: 1-7 p.m. (inside look into the stadium from 1-8:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday, March 4: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (inside look into the stadium from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
  • Sunday, March 5: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (inside look into the stadium from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
Although the event is free to attend, visitors must register for NFL OnePass online or by downloading the NFL’s One Pass app.

Speaking of the NFL Combine, the City of Indianapolis is already fighting to keep the event in the Circle City after 2024. According to Visit Indy, the combine brings in $9.6 million to the local economy each year.

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Wednesday, March 1
  • Trivia Night at Daniel’s Vineyard with Nerdy Talk Trivia | Wednesday, March 1 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Daniel’s Vineyard, 9061 N. 700 W., McCordsville, Indianapolis | Free | Join for an evening of family-friendly trivia and $5 glasses of wine every Wednesday — come early for half-priced pizza.
Thursday, March 2
  • Plant 101 Workshop | Thursday, March 2 | 6-8 p.m. | Maven Space, 433 N. Capitol Ave., Ste 100, Indianapolis | $58 | The Grounded Plant + Floral Co. team will cover plant care basics, how to pot a plant, walk through Maven Space to explain proper plant placement, and answer questions.
Friday, March 3
  • March First Friday | Friday, March 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Circle City Industrial Complex, 1125 Brookside Ave., Indianapolis | Free | Check out this First Friday gallery opening featuring 60+ artists each sharing one piece of their artwork in this iconic group show including paintings, prints, photography, ceramics, sculpture, and glass art.
Saturday, March 4
  • 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy | Saturday, March 4 | 9 a.m. | The Fowling Warehouse, 1125 E. Brookside Ave., Indianapolis | Free | This three-race series will help you gauge your training progression, practice your race day strategy, meet other runners, and earn you some swag ahead of the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon.
  • Free Community Shred Day | Saturday, March 4 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Indianapolis Public Library Michigan Road Branch, 6201 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis | Free | Dispose of your documents safely and securely.
Sunday, March 5
  • R&B vs Hip-Hop DJ Battle Day Party | Sunday, March 5 | 4 p.m. | The Vogue Theatre, 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis | $10-$30 | Dance along to R&B and hip-hop hits of the 80s, 90s, and today all afternoon.

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Weather
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Open
  • A new coffee shop has opened its doors in Broad Ripple. The Avenue Coffeehouse & Cafe is a Black-owned business that supports local Black artists. You can check them out at 6283 N. College Ave. next to The Vogue Theatre. ☕
Opening
  • In the mood for some Southern comfort food? Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar — known for its scratch-made dishes and Southern hospitality-inspired ambiance — announced its first Indiana location will open in the CityWay development (320 S. Alabama St.) in the spring. The grand opening is planned for Sunday, April 2.🍴
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  • Grump’s Slice Stop announced it permanently closed its shop at 2201 E. 46th St. yesterday. The shop by the owners of Futuro shared that it’s passing the torch to another local business and is moving forward with a new location. Follow them on social media for updates. 🍕
Development
  • An aviation destination is preparing to land in Carmel. Republic Airways is building a corporate headquarters and a 110,000-sqft training center for airline employees between U.S. 31 and Pennsylvania Street. Plans also include a hotel for pilots, flight attendants, and other employees that come to Carmel to train. ✈️ (IndyStar)
Jobs
  • Enjoy concerts and large events? LiveNation is accepting applications for seasonal job openings at TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park and Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. The seasonal positions would run from May-October. Apply here. 💼 (WRTV)
Sports
  • Giants assistant Tony Sparano Jr. has reportedly accepted the Colts offensive line coaching job — in what is being called “arguably the most important hire” of Shane Steichen’s offensive staff. Tony Jr., 36, is the son of legendary offensive line coach Tony Sparano, who served as head coach in Miami for four seasons. 🏈 (IndyStar)
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#SeeYouAtVeeCon 🤳

VeeCon coming to Indianapolis with headliner Busta Rhymes
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The purpose of the event is to bring the community together to share ideas, learn, and build lasting relationships. | Photo via VeeCon
A unique three-day conference is coming to Indy.

VeeCon 2023 is a conference for business, innovation, technology, marketing, and pop culture that will include discussions, speeches, and panels from “the biggest and brightest minds.” The list of speakers includes names like star of ABC’s Shark Tank Daymond John, motivational speaker Eric Thomas, and founder of SB Projects and CEO of HYBE America Scooter Braun, among many others.

It will also feature a musical performance by rapper Busta Rhymes on opening night.

So what makes this conference different? Well, it’s the first and largest NFT-ticketed event. If you’re new to Web3 and cryptocurrency, you can buy a ticket to VeeCon through Opensea — think eBay for NFTs. Learn more about how to buy a ticket.

The conference will run May 18-20 at White River State Park and Lucas Oil Stadium.
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Nicole.

Editor’s pick: Can’t attend the NFL Scouting Combine? It will be televised by NFL Network and can be streamed live through the NFL app or online with participating television providers. Get more information on how to watch. 🏈

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