The Year 2013 in Pictures – Indy, SlickLaroo and the Michigan Mitten

Posted byBen RisingerPosted inCool Stuff To Do, Grand Rapids, IndianapolisTags:, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

What a year 2013 was….BIG changes on all fronts. Life, work and much more has changed in 12 months. So…for all you Indy peeps and beyond, my third year in pictures list.

2012 Year in Pictures Blog  |  2011 Year in Pictures Blog

The year started off well with the amazing New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball at Union Station
The year started off well with the amazing New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at Union Station
Shooting a promo video for Red's Classic Barber Shop. I love that place - hot shaves, haircuts and man stuff.
Shooting a promo video for Red’s Classic Barber Shop. I love that place – hot shaves, haircuts and man stuff.
DoItIndy was a proud sponsor of the Norton Records benefit party with Cheetah Chrome and Deezen.
DoItIndy was a proud sponsor of the Norton Records benefit party with Cheetah Chrome and Deezen.
I proposed to my wife on live TV in early February 2013.
I proposed to my wife on live TV in early February 2013.
I love roller derby. DoItIndy was a proud sponsor of the Naptown Roller Girls for three years.
I love roller derby. DoItIndy was a proud sponsor of the Naptown Roller Girls for three years.
Slick Laroo and I dined at White Castle for Valentine's day 2013
Slick Laroo and I dined at White Castle for Valentine’s day 2013
The Burton's National Maple Syrup Festival is amazing.
The Burton’s National Maple Syrup Festival is amazing.
I love Mutt Strutt. This was my third year to walk in the fun on the most famous race track in the world. Posing at the Brickyard.
I love Mutt Strutt. This was my third year to walk in the fun on the most famous race track in the world. Posing at the Brickyard.
Yes. I do like beer, especially local craft beer. Here I am representing DoItIndy with my cousin Eric (Eat Urban). 30th Annual Brew Ha-Ha at the Phoenix Theatre.
Yes. I do like beer, especially local craft beer. Here I am representing DoItIndy with my cousin Eric (Eat Urban). 30th Annual Brew Ha-Ha at the Phoenix Theatre.
My final Saturday morning with Fox 59 and DoItIndy before moving to Grand Rapids. #BeUrban
My final Saturday morning with Fox 59 and DoItIndy before moving to Grand Rapids. #BeUrban
I got married to the wonderful Slick Laroo.
I got married to the wonderful Slick Laroo.
Slick and I went to the pumpkin patch in the Mitten.
Slick and I went to the Dunneback Farm pumpkin patch in the Mitten.
I started a very cool job at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. I work in new media and community relations.
I started a job at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. I work in new media and community relations.
I got to walk as a Mary Free Bed elf in the Grand Rapids Santa Parade.
I got to walk as a Mary Free Bed elf in the Grand Rapids Santa Parade.
Slick and I decided to become cat people. We adopted a kitty and named her Betty. Nala and Betty and best friends.
Slick and I decided to become cat people. We adopted a kitty and named her Betty. Nala and Betty are best friends.

Published by Ben Risinger

Public Relations, Marketing and New Media Professional. College Professor. Fanboy. Adventurer. Local Grand Rapids Lover.

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