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A Trip to the Zoo in December

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 Read more >

Seasons Greetings from the Stage

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 Read more >

Dirty Hands Pottery

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 Read more >

Famous Foods: Coe’s Noodles

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 Read more >

Leigh Rowan will bake your day!

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 Read more >

Chateau Thomas Is The Real Deal

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 Read more >

What Inspires You?

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. Read more >

Indiana Photography

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 Read more >

Uncork a Bottle of Indiana

As the weather cools off in Indianapolis the fall colors start to emerge. The first of fall and crisp weather has a habit of creating a sense of adventure; there’s never been a better time to get outside and explore Read more >