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The Indy Winter Farmer’s Market: A local’s love

December 8, 2011

After stepping inside the Indy Winter Farmers Market, I instantly felt at home.  The smell of amazing food, warmth of friendly vendors and chatter of welcoming customers made me feel immediately at ease. Located downtown off of East Market Street in the west wing of the Indianapolis City Market, the IWFM is a hot spot [...]

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A Trip to the Zoo in December

December 8, 2011

Recently, my destination marketing class took a trip to the Indianapolis Zoo for its annual Christmas at the Zoo event. While going to an outdoor attraction during the coldest time of the year seemed a little ridiculous to me, my viewpoint changed as soon as I arrived. Once I saw the park decorated with millions [...]

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Seasons Greetings from the Stage

November 30, 2011

Every year during the first weekend in December thousands of people visit Butler University campus for Butler Ballet and Jordan College of Fine Arts Presentation of  The Nutcracker. For some families this has become more than just a night at the ballet. Families across Indianapolis, and in other cities around the world, have made The [...]

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Dirty Hands Pottery

November 23, 2011

Enhance your life by using nature’s art on a daily basis- this is what Mary Firestone,  owner of Dirty Hands Pottery, encourages collectors of her work to do. Firestone, a North Carolina native, discovered her niche while playing with indigenous red clay in her backyard when she was a child. Now residing near Lafayette, Firestone’s [...]

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Famous Foods: Coe’s Noodles

November 18, 2011

I’ve heard talk about some locally made, mind-blowing noodles called “Coe’s Noodles” for sometime now. So, I thought I would get to the bottom of the mystery and email the force behind the food–Judy Coe herself. And, Judy promptly responded with a call, because that’s the way she operates: old-school style. “Can I tell you [...]

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Salt Creek Valley Farm: Down on the Farm Never Tasted so Good

November 16, 2011

Carrie Miller, Jamie Merhley [her sister] and Kathy Cregar [their mother], mix up delicious homemade jams and relishes like grandma used to make utilizing family recipes. Carrie and her family has successfully started a family-owned and operated business called Salt Creek Valley Farm near Batesville in southeastern Indiana. The family’s 38-acre farm is located near [...]

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Leigh Rowan will bake your day!

November 14, 2011

As of June 2008, Leigh Rowan followed her passion and opened up The Big Brick House Bakery.  Leigh began to mill flour about five years ago once she realized that nutrients begin to evaporate over time after being milled.  The Big Brick House Bakery is located in her home in Wabash, Indiana. Leigh’s main product [...]

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Chateau Thomas Is The Real Deal

October 18, 2011

Growing up in a family that has a passion for wine I have always had an appreciation for vino. Not surprisingly, my love for wine was sealed with my phenomenal experience at Chateau Thomas Winery in Plainfield, Indiana. Just off the interstate outside of Indianapolis, this French-inspired winery meshed the perfect amount of sophistication with [...]

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What Inspires You?

October 16, 2011

What inspires an artist? For Amy Greely, jewelry-maker and owner of Amy Greely Studio, she says nature is her main inspiration in her work. Greely takes her love for nature and creates simple, modern designs with a splash of playfulness. She creates her jewelry handmade from sterling silver, 18k gold, bi-metal, and cooper. Embellishing her [...]

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Indiana Photography

October 15, 2011

Jill Mowrey is an award-winning photographer based out of Anderson, Indiana. Jill started her career as a graphic designer but with the economic downturn she got laid off from her job in 2006. Instead of dwelling in the past, she looked for a brighter future. Jill has always been interested in photography and her took [...]

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