Erik is a professional blogger and social media consultant. He is also a humor columnist in several weekly papers around Indiana, and on his own blog at ErikDeckers.com. A supporter of the local arts scene, Erik is a rabid fan of the Indy Fringe Theatre Festival in the summer. Erik is married and a father of three, and a Ball State alum. Erik receives compensation from the Indiana Office of Tourism Development — and a warm fuzzy feeling — for blogging. For more information, see our FTC Disclosure page.
Indiana is filled with history and tradition. Whether it’s history on a national scale, whose tales are part of America’s story — Johnny Appleseed, or Tecumseh and General William Henry Harrison — or local tradition that has carried on from Read more >
The Indiana Fever and the City of Indianapolis will celebrate the Fever’s first WNBA championship at 12 noon, Tuesday, October 23, in downtown Indianapolis. The event kicks off with a parade that starts at Monument Circle at 12 noon. It Read more >
If you live in or near Hamilton County, and are in the mood for some Halloween Haunts, you’ve got a few great choices you need to check out. First there’s The Headless Horseman at Conner Prairie in Fishers. There’s a Read more >
I love all things Scottish (except maybe the shorter life span). I love bagpipe music. I love Scottish TV. I even love haggis — a mixture of sheep’s liver, lungs, and heart, with barley and other spices. It’s served in Read more >
As a big fan of all things Scottish, I’m looking forward to the third annual Scottish Highland Games and Festival on Saturday, October 13th. The event goes from 9 am to 9 pm, and will be held at German Park, Read more >
No one does fries better than the Belgians. With a father from Holland, and several trips to Holland under my belt, I’ve had more than my share of fries — frites, they’re called over there (pronounced like “freets”). So I Read more >
The Film Festival of Hendricks County is coming to the historical Royal Theater in Danville, Indiana on October 5, 6, and 7, and will showcase more than four hours of short films from both local and national filmmakers. Each film Read more >
Living in Central Indiana, we know all about historic reenactment, thanks to Conner Prairie and the Civil War Days. But a little farther down on the niche historic reenactment scale is the Mississinewa 1812 festival. Held this year, October 12 Read more >
The Found Footage Festival, a touring showcase of odd found videos, is returning to Indianapolis on Wednesday, October 3 at 7:30 pm. The show will be at the Big Car Service Center for Culture and Community, at 3819 Lafayette Rd., Read more >
The only Disney movie to scare me so badly I’ve never seen it again was the Headless Horseman. I watched it once when I was 6, learned the story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman, and swore I’d never Read more >
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