Mike is a social media consultant who lives in Carmel, IN. He works with Hoosier companies to set-up and develop an effective and productive social media presence. Born and raised in Evansville, Mike graduated from Butler University in 1993. He has developed his photography and video production skills over the years in his service as a journalist, marketing director and as a communications consultant to the Mitch for Governor campaigns. Mike is always looking for story ideas that uncover the coolest and unheralded places and activities in Indiana. Follow him on twitter @mikemagan. Mike receives compensation from the Indiana Office of Tourism Development for blogging. For more information, see our FTC Disclosure page.
As mobile food trucks have made a big impact in cities across the state, you knew something like a mobile bar was inevitable. The HandleBAR PeddlePub of Indianapolis is a pedal-powered, 4 wheeled bicycle that can hold 16 passengers and Read more >
If there was ever an animal who refuses to be cute and cuddly, it’s the wolf. I mean think about it. EVERY SINGLE picture I’ve ever seen of them looks like they’re waiting for you to die SO THEY CAN Read more >
Staying “stateside” this Spring Break? Worried your formula of Netflix, ABC Family, and video games will fall apart by Wednesday? And no, the re-introduction of naptime for your 10 and 13 year-old probably won’t work. So while your neighbors galavant Read more >
Just like most weather professionals in Indiana, I really have no clue what the weather is going to do this weekend. All the DopRads and the StormForces in the state don’t seem to know when Spring will actually arrive . Read more >
Who wouldn’t like a personal tour of city your visiting by its mayor or local insider? Well if you’re looking for a white-glove tour of Kokomo – there’s an app for that. Read more >
When 90 voices sing – in unison and in tune – it’s going to be uplifting. Which is why the description of the 90-member Symphonic Praise Choir’s concert with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis – “Bringing Down the House” – Read more >
Saying you’re not a chocolate lover is like saying you’re not a water lover, or an air lover. I mean, certain items are just necessary for survival. While Indiana is blessed with epic and creative chocolate artisans in all corners Read more >
If you’re reading this, it’s probably 10 degrees outside where you presently sit. And it looks the same for the rest of January to Groundhog Day. But if you’re looking for pockets of heat, a Soul Food renaissance within the Read more >
In case you were wondering, here is the recipe for turning a ridiculous specatcle into a traditional community even in 5 years: 1. An 18-foot, 500-pound watermelon 2. A “splatform” 3. Construction crane 4. Sober and licensed construction crane operator Read more >
Most Hoosiers locked “A Christmas Story” in their heart a long time ago, and only bring it out to lead off their Christmas movie rotation every year. Set in Ft. Wayne, the iconic movie captures Indiana and is wrapped in Read more >
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