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Plus - Game 6. Thunder-Pacers. Tonight. Gainbridge Fieldhouse. 🏀
Get IN, Austin Sellers & Nate Spangle
June 19, 2025
Thursday, June 19th
Back 9 Golf & Entertainment is where golf meets great vibes. With 75 climate-controlled bays, live music, and a full bar, it’s the perfect place to swing, sip, and socialize—no matter the weather. Locally owned and built for fun, it’s a must-visit spot in Indy. Whether you're practicing your game or just kicking back, Back 9 delivers an unforgettable experience.
📜 This Week in Indiana History 📜
Garfield Debuts Nationwide (1978)
One of the most famous Hoosiers received nationwide attention on this date in 1978. I’m not talking about a human though… I’m talking about Garfield! On this date in Indiana History, we celebrate our favorite Monday-hating, lasagna-loving cat, who appeared in 41 newspapers across the country when he debuted.
Created by Jim Davis of Muncie, Indiana, Garfield became one of the most recognizable cartoon characters on the planet. Today, it is in 2,800 newspapers daily and is estimated to be read by 300 million readers. It has also extended out to TV shows, movies, and holiday specials.
If you’re traveling just north of Indianapolis, there are multiple Garfield statues. As much of a curmudgeon that Garfield is, this state loves him and is very proud he’s a fellow Hoosier.
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What’s better than happy hour? A free happy hour. Mark your calendar for 4-5:30 p.m. next Thursday, June 26, when you can meet, network and learn from like-minded professionals in the entrepreneurship and real estate space at Industrious Rooftop Mezzanine on Mass Ave.
The Roots Realty event is sponsored by CoreLife Insurance. Jackson Blevins, founder of CoreLife, will provide learnings about the property insurance industry. Special guest Maryna Demyer with Pfunanane Orphanage will speak about opportunities to support its ministry in South Africa, too.
Reserve your spot to attend here!
Pacers Face Thunder Tonight in Must-Win Game 6 🏀
The Indiana Pacers’ backs are against the wall. The good news? This team seems to find a new gear when there are doubters (looking at you, Stephen A. Smith). Game 6 tips tonight at 8:30 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. So, how’d the best-of-seven series get to this point?
Rewind to last Friday and a pivotal Game 4 that slipped away for the ‘Cers in the fourth quarter of a 111-104 loss. Indiana was in command for much of the game, but the Thunder hung around and finished on a 12-1 run in the final minutes to even the series. (Check out the video below to see our Game 4 experience in the Gainbridge suite)
Game 5 was Monday in OKC, where the Thunder held serve 120-109. Jalen Williams scored a playoff career-high 40 points, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points and 10 assists to spark the home team. Indiana trailed by 10-15 points for most of the contest and closed the deficit to 95-93 with just over 8 minutes to play, but the Thunder pulled away to grab a 3-2 series lead. Pascal Siakam (28 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists) and T.J. McConnell (18 points) led the way for Indiana.
The Pacers’ job now? Win tonight, send the series back to OKC for a winner-take-all Game 7, and take a crack at history. YES ’CERS.
For the first time ever, Hard Truth in Brown County is set to host Charred Truth — a World Food Championships (WFC) Live Fire Qualifying Competition! The culinary showdown takes place on Saturday, June 28, and attendees are in for some serious heat.
Eight teams from around the world will compete for a $5,000 prize and advancement to the 2025 WFC Finals in Indianapolis. Enjoy the competition, bourbon tastings, live music and more. Grab your tickets here! 🧑🍳
🔥 Bourbon, BBQ & Live Music in the Hills – July 25–26 🍖🎶
Looking for the perfect summer weekend? The Hard Truth Bourbon & BBQ Festival in Nashville, Indiana is bringing the heat — and the Get IN team will be there to take it all in.
This two-day celebration is packed with:
Live music from local and regional acts in the scenic hills of Brown County
A full lineup of bourbon tastings, BBQ competitions, and outdoor games
A festival atmosphere that’s pure Indiana summer — bold flavors, good vibes, and plenty to explore
Whether you’re in it for the music, the food, or just the bourbon-soaked energy, this one’s worth the trip.
🎟 Tickets are live — grab yours now:
👉 hardtruth.com/event/bourbon-bbq-festival
💎 Hidden Gems 💎
If you find yourself in Greene County near the unincorporated towns of Solsberry and Tulip, go off the beaten path and check out the Tulip Trestle, a towering railroad bridge completed in December 1906. Also known as the Tulip Viaduct, the bridge is 2,307 feet long and 157 feet tall.
When it was built, it was the longest railroad trestle in the United States and third-longest in the world. Although passenger trains traveled the track until 1948, the trestle today is only used by Indiana Railroad freight trains. Nevertheless, amazing it’s still in operation.
For history buffs, photographers and travelers, the trestle is a must-see landmark. Trust us, we’ve seen it — it’s truly a stunning piece of engineering excellence.
Located in the small town of Middlebury in Elkhart County is Wedgewood Brewing Co. The 21+ brewpub combines craft beer and delicious bites with live music for an entertaining atmosphere.
The menu has something for everyone. We recommend the Roadhouse Smash (a smashburger done right), Nashville Hot Chicken or Chicken Bacon Ranch Pita. Its rotating tap list includes lagers, IPAs and seasonal varieties. Cheers to what could become your new favorite hidden gem hangout. 🍻
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👏 1 Big wIN 👏
Two words for you: Sophie Cunningham.
Playing in her first campaign with the Indiana Fever after spending the first six seasons of her career with the Phoenix Mercury, Cunningham showed the WNBA she’s not playing around in protecting Caitlin Clark… should opposing players take any cheap shots at the second-year sensation. That’s what happened Tuesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
With Clark on the bench in the final seconds of an 88-71 win for the Fever over the Connecticut Sun, Cunningham wrapped her arms around the Sun’s Jacy Sheldon who was going in for a layup and took her to the floor. A scuffle ensued, and Cunningham and Sheldon, along with Sun teammate Lindsay Allen, were given Flagrant 2 fouls and ejected.
So, what sparked Cunningham’s aggression? Rewind to late in the third quarter, when Sheldon — Clark’s primary defender all game long — got overly aggressive and poked Clark in the eye. Visibly frustrated, Clark turned to Sheldon after the whistle and the two bumped together. After a Clark shove, Connecticut's Marina Mabrey blindsided Clark with a hip check that sent her to the floor.
Boos rained down during the official review that lasted over five minutes, but the outcome of the review ultimately led to what happened in the final seconds of the game. Sheldon’s foul of Clark was upgraded to a Flagrant 1, Clark and the Sun’s Tina Charles were assessed double technical fouls, and Mabrey’s malicious play was ruled a technical as well, allowing her to remain in the game.
The WNBA righted the officiating crew’s wrong yesterday by upgrading Mabrey’s technical to a Flagrant 2, which would have been an ejection on Tuesday night. No going back on it now, but the damage was already done.
With the dust settled two days later, one thing remains: Sophie Cunningham has Clark’s back, and that bodes well for the Fever going forward.
The chippiness continues at the end of Fever-Sun 😳
Sophie Cunningham with a hard foul on Jacy Sheldon, who took exception to it.
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints)
1:11 AM • Jun 18, 2025
🎙 In today’s episode I sat down with Jenny Boyts, CEO of Forty5, a leading independent concert promoter in Indiana.
We delved into the ways smaller artists can thrive in the Indianapolis music scene and the role of local venues like the historic Vogue Theater and Rock the Ruins. (If you haven't been to Holliday Park for one of these shows you are missing out!)
Jenny shared insights on their partnership with Indy Parks, upcoming indie and country artists to look out for, and exciting plans for Broad Ripple Park.
We also covered the broader effort to make Indiana a live music destination and how new venues and collaborations are reinvigorating the area's cultural landscape.
You are going to learn about:
- How Forty5 is Elevating Indiana’s Music Scene
- The Exciting Future of Live Music in Broad Ripple
- Key Strategies for Supporting Independent Artists
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