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📜 This Week in Indiana History 📜

Prohibition Begins in Indiana (1918)

On this week in Indiana History, we talk about what is almost single handedly seen as one of the WORST AMENDMENTS in the Constitution… Prohibition. 

In 1918, Indiana banned the sale and possession of alcoholic beverages. They did so almost a year before the federal government did so with the passage of the eighteenth amendment which federally banned alcoholic beverages.

 Prohibition was done due to the urging of the temperance movement. The reason behind this was the belief that men would go to work all day, come home, drink way too much, and then become violent and vulgar. 

 Eventually, prohibition ended with the passage of the 21st Amendment (yes, you CAN change amendments… they’re called amendments), and now we can drink alcohol again! Hooray! It’s great considering Indiana has so many great breweries to choose from and try out! 

 One positive of this alcohol free period is this… NASCAR was created. And we all know how much we love our racing here in Indiana. Long story short, when alcohol became illegal, individuals had to soup up their cars to run the moonshine to different places. Eventually, they started racing them, creating the sport of stock car racing.

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Legends Day Concert Tickets go on Sale Friday

The country trio Midland is the headliner for the Legends Day concert, which will take place at Everwise Amphitheater on May 24 — the day before the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. Midland was a Grammy Award nominee for “Drinkin’ Problem” in the categories of best country song and best country duo/group performance and released its latest album “Barely Blue” last year. You can get your tickets at livenation.com starting at 10 a.m. tomorrow. 🎸

MLB Opening Day Today, Indians’ Home Opener Next Week

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs played two games in their Tokyo Series last week to kick off the regular season, but today marks the official start of the regular season with 28 of the 30 MLB teams in action. In downtown Indy, the Indianapolis Indians play the first of 75 home games at Victory Field next Tuesday, April 1, against the Iowa Cubs. Top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler will open the season with the Indians but is looking to have a short stay in Triple-A, much like fellow phenom Paul Skenes who began the ‘24 campaign with the Indians before starting for the National League in the All-Star Game and winning NL Rookie of the Year honors with the Indians’ parent club Pittsburgh Pirates. Single-game tickets for the Indians’ opening homestand and entire season can be purchased here. ⚾

And Then There Were 32

Voting continued this week for the inaugural Small Town Showdown Bracket Challenge with winners advancing to the Sweet 16. We can’t wait to find out and share the results. Remember, the winning town of the entire challenge gets a $1,000 bar tab at its local dive bar courtesy of Get Indiana. What were some notable results from the opening round? We’ll start with the South Region, where 16th-seeded Nashville took out No. 1 seed Jasper to set up a Round of 32 showdown with Santa Claus. Moving to the North Region, No. 11 Monticello dropped sixth-seeded Tipton and, despite its lower seed, is a favorite to knock off third-seeded Columbia City in the Round of 32. Two words — Indiana Beach. The East and West Regions mostly held serve with the higher seeds (larger populations), but this is March and upsets are bound to happen. You can vote by following @natespangle on Instagram.

🏀 The Road to Glory Runs Through Indiana!

The Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT) is bringing non-stop action to Indiana! With 32 teams battling in a high-stakes, single-elimination format, every game is a fight for survival. Early rounds play out on campus courts, but the ultimate showdown takes place right here in Indiana.

This is where underdogs rise, legends are made, and championship dreams come true. The energy will be electric—don’t miss your chance to witness history in the making!

 💎 Hidden Gems 💎

Salem Speedway

For over 65 years, Salem Speedway has been recognized as one of the most renowned racetracks in the United States. Its .555-mile oval has 33-degree banks, allowing sprint cars to reach speeds of almost 140 miles per hour. The track has hosted many famous drivers over the years, including Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, Kasey Kahne and Joey Logano, among others. The 2025 schedule is stocked full with races from April to November, so head to southern Indiana and satisfy your need for speed at this historic track. 🏁

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Soldiers & Sailors Monument

At one point or another, you’ve likely found yourself driving counterclockwise around Monument Circle in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. You’ve likely even walked around or up the steps to get a closer look at the Soldiers & Sailors Monument, Indiana’s official memorial to Hoosiers that served in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Civil War, the Frontier Wars and the Spanish-American War. But there’s something inside the monument that you maybe haven’t experienced… you can take an elevator for a small donation or climb 330 steps to enjoy its panoramic observatory 231 feet above street level. The very definition of a hidden gem. 🏙

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👏 1 Big wIN 👏

Consider the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional in Indianapolis a win for basketball fans and a big win for the city. Fourth-seeded Purdue punched its ticket to the Sweet 16 with double-digit wins over mid-majors High Point and McNeese State and now faces a tall task in No. 1 seed Houston. It’s the Boilermakers’ eighth Sweet 16 appearance under head coach Matt Painter and 15th in program history, but they’ll try to knock off a No. 1 seed for the first time in the program’s NCAA tournament history. SEC rivals Tennessee (2 seed) and Kentucky (3 seed) meet in the other half of the regional, and the Wildcats swept the Volunteers 2-0 in the regular season. So, you’ve got Boiler Nation plus nearby diehard fan bases from Knoxville and Lexington coming to town? Yes. Please. The action takes place on Friday night at Lucas Oil Stadium, with Tennessee-Kentucky tipping off at 7:39 p.m. ET and Houston-Purdue following at 10:09 p.m. ET. The winners will meet Sunday with a trip to the Final 4 on the line. Hashtag Boiler Up! If you can’t make it to Lucas Oil this weekend for hoops, catch a WBIT semifinal (March 31) or championship game (April 2) or NIT semifinal (April 1) or championship game (April 3) at Hinkle Fieldhouse. 🏀

🎧 From Social Media to $1M in Revenue 🎧

🎙 It was my pleasure to sit down with Thomas Kopelman, founder of All Street Wealth, to discuss his financial planning firm, which specializes in serving equity-compensated millennials and entrepreneurs.

He has amassed an incredible following of over 33,000 followers on X/Twitter where he shares applicable personal finance information.

Thomas is also a top 100 Advisor from Investopedia and a Top 23 Millennial Advisor from Business Insider.

The conversation covers Thomas' entry into the financial planning industry, his savvy use of social media to attract clients, and his unique approach to financial advising for high-income individuals.

You are going to learn about:

• The importance of niching down

• How to leverage social media to grow your business

• Common financial mistakes business owners make

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