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Big Ten Football Championship, Dec. 1, 2018
Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2018, all rights reserved.
Big Ten Press Release
Courtesy Indiana Sports Corp.
ROSEMONT, Illinois. – Northwestern and Ohio State will meet in the 2018 Big Ten Football Championship Game presented by Discover on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The 8th annual Big Ten Football Championship Game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast nationally on FOX and Compass Media Networks. The winner will earn the Amos Alonzo Stagg Championship Trophy and a chance to play in one of the six bowls that comprise the College Football Playoff, including the Rose Bowl Game.
Ohio State will make its fourth championship game appearance following berths in 2013, 2014 and 2017. The Buckeyes will be seeking their third victory in the contest and second in as many years, having defeated Wisconsin in 2014 and 2017. Northwestern will be making its first championship game appearance, with the Wildcats looking for their first Big Ten Championship since 2000. The Wildcats and Buckeyes last met on Oct. 29, 2016, with Ohio State claiming a 24-20 victory in Columbus.
The Buckeyes defeated Michigan 62-39 on Nov. 24 to end the regular season at 11-1 overall and 8-1 in conference play to claim a share of the East Division title. Ohio State and Michigan finished tied atop the East Division standings at 8-1 in conference play, however Ohio State earned the championship game berth due to its head-to-head win over Michigan.
The Wildcats defeated Illinois 24-16 on Nov. 24 to improve to 8-4 overall on the season, including 8-1 in conference play. Northwestern earned the outright West Division title.
Tickets for the Big Ten Football Championship Game remain available and can be purchased through Ticketmaster atwww.ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000. In addition, a ticket block is being held for Ohio State and will be sold through the university ticket office. The Northwestern allotment has been sold out. Those interested in VIP Packages or suites should contact Indiana Sports Corp by emailing selmore@indianasportscorp.org or by calling (317) 237-5036.
Fans attending the 2018 Big Ten Football Championship Game in Indianapolis on Dec. 1 will be asked to enter with clear bags and should be prepared to arrive early. More information can be found on bigten.org/fcg.
Every Big Ten Football Championship Game ticket will allow complimentary admission to the Big Ten Fan Fest presented by Dr Pepper, to be held at the Indiana Convention Center on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. For more information on the Big Ten Football Championship Game, visit bigten.org/fcg.
Million Meal Marathon at Lucas Oil Stadium, Oct. 10, 2017
Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2008, all rights reserved.
By Angela Tuell
On behalf of the Million Meal Marathon
INDIANAPOLIS – The 7th annual Million Meal Marathon, presented by Strada Education Network (formerly USA Funds), and the Indianapolis Colts, will bring together more than 3,000 community members with the intent of packing 1 million nutritious meals for Indiana’s hungry in a single day.
This year’s event will take place 9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at Lucas Oil Stadium and is in partnership with the Indianapolis Colts for their Colts Community Day.
The Million Meal Marathon, includes volunteers from corporate sponsor organizations, local civic groups, churches, Indianapolis-area schools and families. Volunteers work in four two-hour shifts, alongside Indianapolis Colts players and cheerleaders, to hand-package nutritious meals for hungry Hoosiers. Meal packs include 21 essential vitamins and minerals, a blend of six dehydrated vegetables, enriched soy with 52 percent protein and 10 vitamins, plus white, high-quality rice, and can be prepared by just adding boiling water. During the Million Meal Marathon, volunteers will add the dry ingredients to plastic bags, weigh, seal and box them in teams of 10-12.
One hundred percent of this year’s meals packed will be distributed to food banks in Indiana to feed the one in five Hoosier children who are food insecure and their families. Midwest Food Bank and Gleaners will pick-up the packaged meals throughout the day to deliver to their Indianapolis warehouses, where they will then be distributed to food pantries across the state.
The day wouldn’t be possible without the help of hundreds of volunteers. For more information about volunteering, enrolling a group to volunteer or sponsoring a table, visit www.MillionMealMovement.org.
Additional sponsors include Best, Arbor Homes, Charles Schwab, City Barbeque, Shelby Materials, Certa Pro, Capital Container Company, Print Resources, JR Sandadi, and Brown and Brown.
The Million Meal Marathon is a program of Million Meal Movement, a humanitarian food aid organization that feeds the hungry at home while teaching our children and communities the power of volunteerism. Launched in 2007, the organization has provided nearly 28 million life-saving, highly nutritious meals to hungry families in Indiana and around the world, all packaged by volunteers. In Indiana alone, 1 million people don’t know where they’ll get their next meal.
For more information about the Million Meal Marathon, visit www.millionmealmovement.org.
50th Gen Con Gaming Convention, Aug. 17-20, 2017
Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2012, all rights reserved.
By Stacia Kirby
On behalf of Gen Con
Gen Con Sells Out Historic 50th Convention
Indianapolis (August 14, 2017) Gen Con, North America’s longest-running and best-attended tabletop game convention, has announced a complete sellout of badges for its 50th convention to be held August 17-20 in the Indiana Convention Center. The convention will not sell badges on-site and attendees, as in prior years, will be asked to display their badges while attending the show. In addition to its 50th convention, this Gen Con marks 15 years in Indianapolis.
“Our team is ecstatic to see so many choose to celebrate gaming history with us at the historic Gen Con 50,” said Adrian Swartout, Gen Con CEO. “In this milestone year, we have seen gamers from around the world decide to make Gen Con their summer destination, and we’re anticipating our best show yet. We’ve made optimizing the attendee experience a core goal for Gen Con 50, and we are committed to balancing growth with world class programming.”
In 2016, Gen Con had attendees from all 50 states, every Canadian province, and more than 60 countries. This year, the convention has expanded to the field level of Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, in addition to its space in the Indiana Convention Center and participating hotels. For the first time, Gen Con also will host a concert in Bankers Life Fieldhouse with a performance by Grammy winning recording artists They Might Be Giants. This concert and entrance to Lucas Oil Stadium both require Gen Con 50 badges.
About Gen Con
Gen Con LLC produces the largest consumer hobby, fantasy, science fiction, and adventure game convention in North America, Gen Con, The Best Four Days in Gaming!™. Acquired in 2002 by former CEO and founder of Wizards of the Coast, Peter Adkison, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Celebrating 50 years in 2017, Gen Con 50 will be sponsored by Mayfair Games, Paizo, Inc., and Rio Grande Games. For more information, visit http://gencon.com/
NFL Combine Experience in Indianapolis, Mar. 2-5, 2017
Lucas Oil Stadium hosts the NFL Combine, Mar. 2-5, 2017. AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2009, all rights reserved.
The 2017 NFL Combine is coming to Indianapolis Mar. 2-5, 2017, and will feature more fan experiences than ever before. The NFL Combine Experience: don’t miss your only chance to get inside Lucas Oil Stadium and see the action LIVE.
Register today to watch top NFL prospects display their skills and compete in a series of drills. This televised event features more than 300 top prospects who are looking to achieve their dream of being selected in the 2017 NFL Draft.
These viewing opportunities include in-ear radios with access to the NFL Network broadcast as well as exclusive insight from NFL Legends and Combine staff. Fans in attendance will also receive access to the NFL Combine Experience immediately following the conclusion of their selected viewing opportunity.
Don’t miss the chance to watch these talented top NFL prospects showcase their strengths and abilities! Please sign up at www.1iota.com and use the PROMO CODE: AROUNDINDY to receive Priority Tickets!
Things to do in Indianapolis, Aug. 4-10, 2014
Indiana State Fair as viewed from the top of the giant ferris wheel.
AroundIndy.com staff photo, (c) 2013, all rights reserved.
15 Public Events in Indianapolis and Indiana
VERIFY ALL EVENT LISTINGS TO BE CERTAIN THEY WILL BE HELD AS SCHEDULED
- FRI-SUN: Red Bull Indianapolis GP at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- THU-SAT: Drum Corps International World Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium
- MON-SUN: 158th Indiana State Fair at the State Fairgrounds
- SUN: Chicago and REO Speedwagon in Concert at Klipsch Music Center
- MON-TUE, SAT-SUN: Indianapolis Colts Training Camp at Anderson University
- TUE: The Longest Dinner at the IndyFringe Theatre
- FRI: Pitbull in Concert at the State Fair Coliseum
- FRI-SAT: 7th Annual Motorcycles on Meridian in Downtown Indianapolis
- SAT-SUN: ‘Cole!’ by Dance Kaleidoscope at The Center for the Performing Arts
- TUE, FRI: Indiana Fever WNBA Basketball at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
- SAT: Lobsterpalooza at the Basile Opera Center
- TUE: Community Tuesday at White River State Park
- WED: Indy Eleven Pro Soccer at Michael Carroll Stadium at IUPUI
- MON-TUE, THU-SUN: Indianapolis Indians Baseball at Victory Field
- THU-SAT: ‘The Black Knight Archive’ at the Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art
To see thousands of upcoming event listings and things to do in Indianapolis and Indiana, visit our main Web site at http://aroundindy.com/, or check out our mobile version while you are on the go at http://aroundindy.com/mobile. Thank you for making AroundIndy.com your #1 source for things to do around Indy!
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