We are very happy to announce that one of our clients, Ike & Jonesy's, is celebrating 25 years in business in Indy! Here are just a few reasons to become a regular at Ike's:
~Several nights of quarter beer and fifty cent tacos on Thursday nights. Where else can you go and order a huge tray of beer for $5??
~Just about a month ago, we were there on a Tuesday night and I got my picture taken with Gallagher, who was just casually enjoying the live music playing that plays EVERY Tuesday and Wednesday night. 
~The age of the patrons is the most diverse of any bar I've ever been in. 21-year old's celebrate their birthdays at Ike's and just a few tables over are folks that are literally 70+ years old! It is amazing.
~It's not just a bar. Ike's has some of the best lunch specials in the city! Today was a grilled portabella mushroom sandwich or Italian sampler platter for just $5.95! You can barely eat at McDonald's for that price these days.
~Free wi-fi! You can bring your laptop in while enjoying a meal and beer, and still get some work done or tell your friends about where you are on Twitter and Facebook!
If you haven't been to Ike's, this weekend is the time to check it out. Saturday is the special MetroMix party, including VIP time! The party starts today, and doesn't end all weekend! Tell your friends, and then come back here and leave me a comment to let me know what you thought!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Congratulations to Ike & Jonesy's for 25 Years in Business!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
So, Why Should I Blog?
Last night I was on a panel with 3 of my favorite Indianapolis men; Douglas Karr, Patric Welch, and Erik Deckers. There were approximately 15 students and professionals in the audience at STC-Indiana that wanted to learn more about blogging. Out of the group, only 2 had active blogs. This put into perspective for me, that not everyone knows what blogging is, what it can do for you, who should be blogging, and why.
A woman in the audience presented the following question: I had to write a blog for my class, and I sucked at writing it. How do I know that anyone wants to hear what I have to say?
I didn't address her question last night, but want to let her know if she is reading this; even though you may not think anyone is listening, someone always is. I thought the very same thing when I started. I am a very unique person with a very unique personality. It took me getting active on Smaller Indiana before my audience recognized me, which is why I say use a mixture of not just blogs, but social networks as well.
Since you are in Indiana, check out www.smallerindiana.com. It's great for getting your feet wet, generating new ideas, and building your network. I don't go a week now without someone emailing me saying "Nicki I've been watching you for a while, and I wanted to reach out and see how our businesses can work together or that they'd like to meet me". It's pretty flattering!
Some tips for post generation;
~During your day, recognize the things that make you say "Aha!" Others want to know about those too, and will be searching for them. If that topic has made them go Aha!, and they read your post, you have just gained a fan.
~Set up Google Alerts for subjects that interest you by going to www.google.com/alerts. For instance, if you are blogging about Corvettes, set up an alert for Corvettes! You'll receive information that comes out as it hits search engines, and you'll be ahead of the curve! I have alerts set up for social media, web 2.0, web 3.0, Nicki Laycoax, Blogs, Indianapolis Web...
~Participate in social networking sites and forums. This will help keep your mind sharp and thinking about your next post.
~Watch the news or read websites geared toward your subject. If you blog about food or cooking, watch the food channel and write about what you learn!
If you've got time grab a notepad and a cup of coffee and listen to the conference via Talkshoe!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
What's Your Lunch Special?
Ike & Jonesy's, a downtown Indianapolis pub and nightclub, has a wide age range of patrons. A lot of the patrons downtown business people from companies such as Lilly, IUPUI, The State of Indiana, etc... Ike's serves lunch Monday through Friday and unless you called or went to the restaurant to see the sign outside, you couldn't find out what their daily specials were.
Until now! Squish Designs has set up a Twitter account for Ike's. If you follow Ike's on Twitter; www.twitter.com/ikeandjonesys, check their website daily; www.ikeandjonesys.com, or via www.myspace.com/ikeandjonesys you can plan your lunch break with just the touch of a few keys on your computer!
Today's special was $5.95-Lasagna with Caesre salad or Italian Sausage Sandwich with potato salad and baked beans.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Super Bowl is Coming to Indy-2012!
I just heard the awesome news sweeping the Indianapolis area! We are hosting the 2012 Super Bowl at the Lucas Oil Stadium!
Congratulations Indy! Congrats and thanks to the 8th graders that presented our bid to the NFL!
Stay current by regularly visiting Our2012sb.com!
WooHoo!
Friday, April 25, 2008
AT&T Happy Hour at the Indianapolis Symphony
Here's my latest Smaller Indiana event involvement...
Here's my recap;
Got downtown Indy at about 5:00, searched forever for a parking spot... Warm nights=No parking spots!
Arrived at the BEAUTIFUL Hilbert Circle Theater at 5:45. Got in line and got a complimentary Coke and Tommy Bahama Rum. Yum!
Watched the very entertaining show including music from Star Wars, Beethoven, and Bernstein. One of my favorite pieces was from Gould, Pavanne from Symphonette No. 2... the one that the Maestro, Thomas Wilkins, requested that upon the prompt of the raising of his left hand, that the crowd shout "Mambo"! How fun!
After the winner of the iPod Shuffle was announced, the show was over... We were all invited to join the Maestro at Nicky Blaine's(first time there as well..) for the "after party". My partner, George, and I met up with Pat Coyle, Zack Legend, Paul Thomas, and Henry Kurkowski from Smaller Indiana for a bit, had a beer, and had the opportunity to shake hands with Maestro Wilkins!
I was happy to experience my first night at the Symphony--Smaller Indiana style... I recommend that if you have time on June 19, you should check out the AT&T Happy Hour at the Symphony!
See ya there!
p.s. I have posted a couple of videos(awaiting approval as I am typing this) so that those that missed the event could see that beauty of the music that was played. Enjoy!
