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Madrigal Dinner by Lakes Area Players (Kosciusko County)

If you want to get into the Christmas mood a little early, save a date for a trip to Kosciusko County in North Central Indiana (my old stomping grounds for about 12 years), and check out the Madrigal Dinner by Read more >

2011 Indianapolis Wine Festival Showcases Wine, Food, Music

The Indianapolis Wine Festival is coming to town Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1 at Military Park from 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Friday) and 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Saturday). The day brings together several Indianapolis restaurants that Read more >

Ethnic Expo in Columbus, Indiana October 7-8

One of my favorite aspects of living in Columbus, Indiana, is the international diversity you find here. It’s very typical in any gathering of people at a public place in town to hear several languages being spoken. This diversity is primarily Read more >

I’ll Have a Side of Theatre with My Dinner

During a visit to Poland this past year, I was fortunate to have a host with a reverent passion for classical music. He shared with my sister and I Poland’s rich musical history and the great work of Polish composer, Read more >

Living Lightly Fair in Muncie: September 10

Living Lightly in Muncie is this Saturday, September 10, and it’s the perfect way to end Going Local Week in Indiana. Living Lightly is a FREE resource fair for sustainable lifestyles, held each September on the Minnetrista campus in Muncie, Indiana. Living Lightly is Read more >

Dig-IN to Indiana’s Best Local Food This August

This summer, I’ve made it a goal to use more locally grown food when I cook at home. I subscribe to a CSA box from Double Oak Farm here in Columbus, Indiana and I visit farmer’s markets regularly. We grow some Read more >

Indianapolis Rib America Festival, September 2 – 5

Blind Melon, the Doobie Brothers, KC and the Sunshine Band, REO Speedwagon, and pounds and pounds of barbecued ribs? You’re only going to find it at the Indianapolis Rib America Festival, September 2 – 5 at Military Park in downtown Read more >

40th Swiss Wine Festival, August 25 – 28, Vevay (Switzerland County)

It’s one of my favorite Indiana festivals, the Swiss Wine Festival. Celebrating America’s heritage of having the very first commercial winery in the whole US, the Swiss Wine Festival celebrates their heritage and contribution to America’s wine history. This four-day Read more >

49th Annual Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival in Nappanee, IN

It’s hard to believe the Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival has been going on for as long as it has, but they’re celebrating their 49th annual festival from August 4 – 7 (Thursday through Sunday). Featuring more than 220 Read more >

Jasper Strassenfest in Dubois County, August 4 – 7, 2011

If you’re German, like Germans, or just want to hang around a bunch of Germans, visit the Jasper Strassenfest in Dubois County, from August 4 – 7. This year’s festival, with the theme “Living – Giving – Growing…Together,” celebrates the Read more >