Good Friday Morning. This is 317 Digest. The first issue!

⛅️ Today's weather: Partly sunny, with a high near 39°
🌨️ Saturday: Rain/snow, with a high near 38°
🌨️ Sunday: Rain/snow, with a high near 38°

In today’s digest:

• Events

• Pacers collab

• Winter markets

Honestly, today’s digest is kind of a test post. Let me know what you think. Not going to cover much news :)

Quick about us: I started 317 Digest because local news is kinda boring. And it shouldn’t be. I want this to feel like a buddy is texting you what’s up and you’re in the know. So where’s the live music at, construction to avoid, what city council is up to. You name it. If you ever have feedback, you can reply directly to this email. It goes to me, a real person, and I respond to everything. Cheers 🍻 

This issue is 864 words, a 3-minute read.

Indy Live Music

Looking for live music to see this weekend in Indianapolis? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re into music, dancing, or sports, there’s something for everyone. Check out our list of events happening this weekend.

Friday

Robin Raps Presents: Garden Party Pt.4 | HI-FI Indianapolis | 8 pm
Dance Night w/Brenda | 8 Seconds Saloon
Nuckleheads | Ale Emporium (Indy) | 8:30 pm
Dj Action Jackson | Tin Roof | 5 pm
The Champagne | Tin Roof | 10:30 pm
Biscuit Junction | Melody Inn | 7 pm
Lusso, Phyllis, Champaign | Melody Inn | 9 pm
Paradise city | That Place Bar & Grill | 10 pm
Dark Moon Hollow w/ Cicada Creek | The Mousetrap
Reggie Bishop + Friends | The Jazz Kitchen | 7 pm & 9:30 pm
Gordo Loco! | Black Circle Music Bar | 7 pm
Cassius Goens | Chatterbox Jazz Club | 9:30 pm
2 Phase/ Westside/ Knowledge/ Colion Made The Beat/ YXKA1 | Healer | 7 pm
Spanky’s | Mikie’s Pub | 10 pm

Saturday

Dixon’s Violin | HI-FI Indianapolis | 8 pm
Dance Night | 8 Seconds Saloon
Pom Teddy | Tin Roof | 3 pm
DJ Annie D | Tin Roof | 7 pm
The Champagne | Tin Roof |1 0:30 pm
Punk Rock Night | Melody Inn | 7pm
Wyatt Massingille | That Place Bar & Grill | 10 pm
Inspire Music Collective Presents: The Resolution | Mousetrap | 9 pm
VocalEase – Soul Edition | The Jazz Kitchen | 7 pm & 9:30 pm
Poisoned Breath | Black Circle Music Bar | 6:55 pm
The BMV, Mindfully Blind, Tastefull, Fox Body | Hoosier Dome | 7 pm
Wade Baker | Chatterbox Jazz Club | 9:30 pm
Pan-African Celebration Party | Jamaican Breeze | 7 pm
Ellis Gold/ DJ Lionsuit | Healer | 7 pm
Nelda Hustler | Mikie’s Pub | 9:30 pm

Sunday

Dj Trilli | Tin Roof | 9 pm
Milo, State Retro, Liv Lafluv | Melody Inn | 7 pm
Acoustic Bluegrass Open Jam | The Mousetrap | 8 pm
Frank Smith Quartet | The Jazz Kitchen | 7 pm
The Sunday Show! | Black Circle Music Bar | 8 pm
Jesse Whitman | Chatterbox Jazz Club | 9:30 pm
ULNA/ Perfect Angel At Heaven / Spectrum in Cobalt | Healer | 7 pm

Sports

Pacers vs. Hawks | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | Friday 7 pm
Pacers vs. Celtics | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | Saturday 7 pm
Colts vs. Houston Texans | Lucas Oil Stadium | Saturday 8:15 pm

Local Business

Pacers Spokenote

The Pacers teamed up with Spokenote to put QR code patches on their jerseys. Spokenote is a Fishers-based startup that lets you put a video on a QR code. It’s a neat concept for personalizing things. The Pacers plan to use them on their jerseys to offer exclusive content.

The Pacers are the first major professional sports team in the US to debut QR code on a jersey. That’s hype!

Rapid Fire Hits

👻 The Mansion Society coffee shop is in an old psychiatric hospital. And it’s haunted. The owners believe it, and locals believe it. Everything from strange pet behavior to a general “creepy” feeling just being there. (link)

♻️ Indiana lawmakers #1 goal this year: No controversial educational policies. Top priorities include improving third-grade literacy, addressing students not showing up, career programs, restricting cell phone usage in classrooms, and cracking down on antisemitism by passing legislation to define and combat it. (link)* This may require a subscription to read.

Winter Farmers Markets

Here’s where to get fresh food and vibes this Winter.

❯ Broad Ripple. There are over 60 vendors and farmers at this market! Location: 2615 E 62nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46220. Hours: 9 am - 12 pm Saturday.

❯ Indy. This is the 15th year in business. Location: 1220 Waterway Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Hours: 9 am - 12:30 pm Saturday.

❯ Carmel. Carmel always having a farmer’s market at any season is kind of a flex. Location: 611 3rd Avenue SW. Hours: 9 am - 12:30 pm Saturday.

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