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Vol. 10 No. 3
holiday 2020 Telling the Stories of Authentic Indiana
Indiana’s Travel and Lifestyle Magazine
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destination 50 Brookston, Indiana 66 French Lick Resort arts 56 Bob Ross Experience Opening 59 Art Galleries 60 Northeast Indiana Mural Trail special events 50 Holiday Shopping and Events 90 Warm Glow Open House
Fall Fun and Holiday Happenings in Morgan County
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Publisher’s Letter
Telling the Stories of Authentic Indiana
In this issue, we’re giving you lots of Indiana travel ideas you can experience and still respect social distancing. You’ll learn about outdoor adventures, creative getaways, and interesting “artistic” trails.
As we re-emerge, albeit cautiously, into the world of travel, we’re beginning to feel some sense of normalcy—enjoying our leisure time in a way that only travel can provide. Exploring with friends and family. Discovering new places a few hours from home. Trying out a locally-owned destination restaurant. Creating new memories. In this issue, we’re giving you lots of Indiana travel ideas you can experience and still respect social distancing. You’ll learn about outdoor adventures, creative getaways, and interesting “artistic” trails. We’ll tell you about the iconic artist Bob Ross, and the much-anticipated opening of his new “experience” in Muncie. We’ll highlight our state capitol and share some of the great happenings in Downtown Indianapolis. And, with the help of Indiana Foodways Alliance, we’ll give you some gift-giving ideas that will not only delight those who receive them, but also help support locally-owned businesses at the same time. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, we will pay tribute and recognize members of the tourism and hospitality industry who stepped up in a time of need and worked selflessly to help others. Be sure and check out our regular sections, too, for more trip ideas: Arts, Culinary, Outdoor, Brew/Wine/Distillery, Destinations, and Special Events. And if you’re ready to find that authentic weekend getaway excursion, our website, travelindaina.com, is full of weekend getaways, trip ideas, and more.
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Left: Cave Country Canoes in Harrison County. Above: Artist Shawn Dunwoody working on his mural in Columbia City as part of Northeast Indiana’s Mural Fest. PHOTO: Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership
Lunch from a fast food drive-thru, shared at a solitary picnic table at a conservancy. And then, a short hike into the forest. For Darlene and Steve Tague of Fishers, it’s how to travel during a pandemic. Their wanderlust has taken them throughout and beyond the United States, but these days the pandemic has them staying close to home. But not always at home. Travel 2020 has meant day trips instead of multi-week journeys. For both, a reminder of their youth and Sunday drives with their families. Their auto remains ever ready – with face masks and hand sanitizer – for a short jaunt. Usually to a different place each time. “We like to explore new things,” Steve says.
“We don’t like to see the same thing every time,” Darlene adds. Nor the same people. “We enjoy interacting with people, and I can’t see cutting that out of my life,” she says. “The absence of people is the hardest thing about the coronavirus. But I’m not going to quit living just because it’s scary. I’m going to find a way to make it work. We’re cautious. We wear our masks, we wash our hands, we keep our distance. There’s too much out there to stay close to my house all the time. And it’s worth it.” They even turned “essential travel” into a bit of an adventure by shopping at an Amish grocery store about 30 miles from home. The Tagues – who call themselves the Tague Team – sing the praises of “hidden” outdoor possibilities.
“The absence of people is the hardest thing about the coronavirus. But I’m not going to quit living just because it’s scary. I’m going to find a way to make it work. We’re cautious. We wear our masks, we wash our hands, we keep our distance. There’s too much out there to stay close to my house all the time. And it’s worth it.” – Steve Tague traveliN Holiday 2020
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They’re big on small-ish options like the Red-Tail Land Conservancy near Muncie, Hitz-Rhodehamel Woods Nature Preserve near Bean Blossom, Loblolly Marsh Nature Preserve near Bryant, Oxbow Nature Conservancy near Lawrenceburg, and the Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary near Connersville. No crowds. Kelly V. Phillips, outreach coordinator at Red-Tail, says, “With the urgency to socially distance themselves, people have organically migrated to secluded and wild places. Our preserves have always been a destination for physical wellbeing, but more than ever this year they are
Hayes Arboretum in Richmond. PHOTO: Richmond-Wayne County Convention & Tourism Bureau
Barn Quilt in Gibson County.
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means of emotional restoration.” Many current suggestions for travel focus on the outdoors. Designated trails for walking, hiking and biking can be found throughout the state. So can driving trails. Northern Indiana’s Quilt Gardens, along the Heritage Trail in Elkhart County, remain popular. The gardens are planted and tended to by volunteers in each of the communities where they’re found. Terry Mark, director of communications for the Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau, calls them a “love note to the community and the world.” Other quilt-related trails are part of the Indiana Barn Quilt Trail. Found in nine counties in various sections of the state, they focus on Hoosiers’ rich farming as well as quilting traditions. The largest trail, in Gibson County in southwestern Indiana, has more than 225 quilt patterns painted on barns. Eleven barn quilts have been placed throughout the townships of White
The Red-Tail Land Conservancy near Muncie.
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County to preserve the architectural legacy of historic barns. The Historic National Road (U.S. 40) – America’s first federallyfunded interstate – takes drivers across Indiana’s portion of the highway from Richmond through Indianapolis to Terre Haute. Fifteen interpretive panels tell the story of the road that opened the west to travelers in the early 1800s. For a bit of levity in these serious times, the state tourism office has created a list of roadside oddities, titled “The 20 IN 20,” that includes the stuffed and mounted Old Ben, the world’s largest steer, in Kokomo; a cocktail-sipping pink elephant in Fortville; and the Big Peach in Bruceville. Public art everywhere invites walkers as well as bikers and drivers. Typically outdoors but not always, and free to the general public. Outdoor murals often offer largerthan-life history lessons. The Mural Trail in Richmond has more than 80
For a bit of levity in these serious times, the state tourism office has created a list of roadside oddities, titled “The 20 IN 20,” that includes the stuffed and mounted Old Ben, the world’s largest steer, in Kokomo; a cocktail-sipping pink elephant in Fortville; and the Big Peach in Bruceville. Cope Environmental Center kids playscape in Richmond. PHOTO: Richmond-Wayne County Convention & Tourism Bureau 12
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ABOVE: Gabis Gardens at Purdue Northwest in Porter County. BELOW: Pink Elephant in Fortville. PHOTO: Brigette Cook-Jones, Hancock County Tourism
murals. Northeast Indiana celebrated their Make It Your Own Mural Festival in September. Eleven artists in eleven counties created largerthan-life murals which can now be viewed on their mural trail. Visit Downtown Kokomo to explore a variety of unique outdoor art experiences, including All Alleys Lead to Art, Kokomo Sculpture Walk, colorful murals and outdoor art galleries. Most art can be seen by following local walking and biking trails. Bikes can be rented at Koko-Go Free Ride Bike Share for up to three hours (open seasonally). Think statues everywhere: Carmel, Indianapolis, Lafayette, more. The Garfield Trail in Grant County offers 11 bright yellow Garfield cat statues in a variety of dress: basketball uniform, medical shirt, fishing gear, ... In Fairmount,
James Dean’s home town, Garfield is one cool cat. West Lafayette is home to over 120 pieces of public art. The 8-mile Indianapolis Cultural Trail, connecting the city’s seven cultural districts, was planned with public art in mind. “Rather than focusing entirely on the destination, the Cultural Trail encourages you to enjoy the journey along the way,” says Nate Swick, communications manager for Visit Indy. Wilstem Ranch near Paoli launched its Drive-Thru Safari Park in mid-June. Visitors stay in their own vehicles – and feed the animals if they’d like – while viewing more than 30 species of animals. The American Discovery Trail (ADT), with 6,800 miles of multi-use non-motorized trail stretching from Delaware to California, goes through Indiana with a northern trail as well as a southern trail. Indiana’s ADT traveliN Holiday 2020
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portions total 616 miles. The Cardinal Greenway, Indiana’s longest rail-to-trail covering 62 miles from Richmond to Marion, is part of the ADT. Cycling & Family Fitness in Richmond offers free bike rental. Many smaller trails also welcome biking and hiking. Among them: Monon Trail in Marion and Hamilton counties; Wabash Heritage Trail in Tippecanoe County; B-Line in Bloomington; Whitewater River Gorge Trail in Richmond; and Pumpkinvine Nature Trail in Elkhart County. City and county parks as well as privately-owned options offer impressive green spaces and gardens. They include Garfield Park Conservatory’s Sunken Gardens in Indianapolis, Hayes Arboretum and Cope Environmental Center in Richmond, Gabis Arboretum
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One of Wayne County’s popular murals, this one in Cambridge City. PHOTO: Richmond-Wayne County Convention & Tourism Bureau
in Valparaiso, Irwin Gardens in Columbus, and the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center in Bloomington. White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis is one of the largest urban state parks in the country and offers 250 acres of greenspace alongside the White River and Central Canal. Eagle Creek Park on Indy’s west side is home to 3,900 acres of woods, meadows and ponds alongside 1,300 acres of reservoir. In Harrison County there are both state and county parks, and caves that are adapting to follow social distancing and sanitation recommendations, canoeing, and eventually camping. From Lake Michigan to the Ohio River, waters throughout the state invite boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and other sports, as well as just taking in the scenery.
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The Rimstone Dams at Squire Boone Caverns in Harrison County. PHOTO: Squire Boone Caverns
Opportunities can be found in cities’ downtown areas – including Indy, Fort Wayne and South Bend – as well as unpopulated rustic places. In downtown Fort Wayne, three rivers converge (the St. Marys, St. Joseph, and Maumee) and offer eight miles of riverfront fun. You can kayak, paddleboard, or take a boat cruise down the rivers. Scenic drives can provide a thought-provoking change from the 16
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status quo. “We like to get off the beaten path,” Steve Tague says. “We don’t take the interstate.” And with the luxury of time, this retired couple’s free spirit can take them where they never planned to go. “We work from an outline but seldom have a hard plan,” Darlene says. It often puts small towns on their journeys. They enjoy strolling along the downtown area, stopping in at shops that catch their fancy. These
From Lake Michigan to the Ohio River, waters throughout the state invite boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and other sports, as well as just taking in the scenery. days, with social distancing guidelines in mind. Restaurants were just reopening when they ventured out to celebrate Darlene’s birthday, and they found themselves the sole diners in an eatery in Wabash where they enjoyed not only the meal but also the conversation with the staff. Drive-in movie theaters – there are 20 in Indiana – provide respite from coronavirus news with built-in social distancing. Among them are the Tibbs in Indianapolis, Centerbrook in Martinsville, Skyline in Shelbyville, Starlite in Bloomington, Moon Lite in Terre Haute, Auburn-Garrett in Garrett, 49-er in Valparaiso, Cinema
Willowfield Lavender Farm in Morgan County. PHOTO: Willowfield Lavender Farm
67 in Spencer, Holiday in Rockport, a different Holiday in Mitchell. Options for getting out and about are everywhere. The pandemic has caused changes, to be sure, but think about farmers’ markets, farm visits, historic sites, even cemetery walks. For an unusual but fantastic viewing spot, climb the Hickory Ridge Fire Tower in the Hoosier National Forest near Bloomington when it opens again. A piece of American history lies seven miles north of Lafayette-West Lafayette in a wooded area where Native Americans lost their hold on the fertile Midwestern lands they had roamed for thousands of years in the Battle of Tippecanoe. Explore the battlefield grounds on your own. Download the free app UniGuide Audio Tours and Maps and search for the Battle of Tippecanoe for a free audio tour experience of the battlefield. Farm visits are another potentially safe option. In Morgan County, Anderson Orchard you-pick apples, raspberries and other fruits as well as a farm market and concession stand. Visitors are welcome to walk through the orchard, which is acres of beautiful apple trees. Grandpa Jeff’s Trail Rides are open year round with everything from pony rides to multiple length trail rides. Hunter’s Honey Farm and Willowfield Lavender Farm are two can’t-miss farm visits for visitors of all ages. Editor’s Note: With ever-changing health guidelines, readers are strongly encouraged to check sites’ websites before venturing out. Also check tourism offices for outdoor adventure packages that include bird watching, nature bingo, scavenger hunts, campfire cooking classes, golf, disc golf, horseback riding, hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, and more. traveliN Holiday 2020
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American Discovery Trail www.discoverytrail.org
Fort Wayne Rivers www.visitfortwayne.com
Indianapolis Cultural Trail www.indyculturaltrail.org
Barn Quilt Trail www.gibsoncountyin.org
Gabis Gardens www.pnw.edu/gabis-arboretum
Northeast Indiana Mural Trail www.neindiana.com/mural-festival
Battle of Tippecanoe www.tippecanoehistory.org
Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Gardens www.garfieldgardensconservatory.org
Red-Tail Land Conservancy www.fortheland.org
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Cardinal Greenway www.cardinalgreenways.org Cave Country Canoes www.cavecountrycanoes.com Cope Environmental Center www.copeenvironmental.org Downtown Kokomo www.visitkokomo.org
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Garfield Trail www.showmegrantcounty.com Hayes Arboretum www.hayesarboretum.org Historic National Road www.indiananationalroad.org
The 20 IN 20 www.visitindiana.com Willowfield Lavender Farm www.willowfieldlavender.com Wilstem Wildlife Park www.wilstem.com
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Fall, and even winter, is a great time to enjoy the outdoors by discovering some wild places and open spaces to explore. Even while practicing social distancing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, there are still many places available to get outside and enjoy the fresh air. Morgan County is home to both natural surface and paved trails for those days that are a bit too wet and muddy for natural trails or those who need stroller or wheelchair friendly options. Trails aren’t the only options available for outdoor fun, though.
Morgan County has thousands of acres of public forest lands and wide open spaces to enjoy the changing seasons, and we’ve compiled some of our favorites. Keep an eye out for wildlife, as it can be easier to spot after the leaves fall to the ground.
Burkhart Creek Park Gravel surface trails that traverse prairies, wetlands and forest, combined with a paved loop trail around prairie grasses and creek access make this park a favorite for all ages. Keep an eye out for wild things here – we’ve personally
had several wildlife encounters at Burkhart Creek. Raptor perches, owl houses and bat houses mean you may glimpse a bird of prey on the hunt or a furry friend taking wing at dusk or returning home near dawn. Songbirds are plentiful at this park as well, and we’ve seen white tail deer and even a slithery snake on occasion. (We recommend social distancing from those guys as well.) Located on Duckworth Road near Paragon. There are no restroom facilities at this park, but there are two picnic shelters available for use. traveliN Holiday 2020
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Jimmy Nash City Park Everyone knows about the playground and the sledding hill at Martinsville’s Jimmy Nash Park, but you may not know about the fantastic trail that circles the park. Start by the pond and the two-mile loop trail will take you up and around park hill, bringing you out in the perfect location to catch that iconic view over town. Trust us – this trail will make you completely forget you’re actually in town! The quarter-mile paved loop trail at the park is also a good place to enjoy a walk with a stroller and the interior of the circle is open space, so the kids can run a bit as you keep a watchful eye. Don’t miss climbing park hill for the fantastic view of fall foliage.
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Morgan-Monroe State Forest Perhaps the best known wild place in Morgan County, this 24,000-acre forest is shared with our neighbors in Monroe County, and it connects to Brown County’s Yellowwood State Forest via the Tecumseh Trail (we told you it was big). You know there are fantastic trails here (one of our favorites is the Low Gap Trail), plus picnic shelters and three lakes if you’d like to do some fishing. The new paved trail is a great addition, and there’s also a fun Tree ID trail near the forest office where you can learn a bit more about the individual kinds of trees that make up the forest. There’s also a fire tower you can climb for gorgeous views of fall color, and primitive camping is available on site.
Perhaps the best known wild place in Morgan County, this 24,000-acre forest is shared with our neighbors in Monroe County, and it connects to Brown County’s Yellowwood State Forest via the Tecumseh Trail (we told you it was big). You know there are fantastic trails here (one of our favorites is the Low Gap Trail), plus picnic shelters and three lakes if you’d like to do some fishing.
Fall in Burkart, Morgan County Photo: Visit Morgan County.
Old Town Waverly Park One of our favorites for the White River Greenway Trail alone, that’s not all this park has to offer! Grab some frisbees, a football or soccer ball or a few kites and enjoy the wide open grassy area located north of the trail, historic bank building and traditional arts buildings. There’s a crossroads built from stones that marks the historic location of Old Town Waverly’s main intersection. Be sure to check out the interpretive signage that explains the history of Waverly, the two mural walls and more to sneak in some educational time. Watch for migratory birds, particularly water birds, song birds and birds of prey
(we hear there’s an eagle nesting on the opposite side of the river that can sometimes be seen from the trail). You might spot smaller wildlife, or even a white tail deer as well. River access is available via a rocky shoal along that’s perfect for skipping rocks. Remember the trail may be flooded in places after heavy rains. If water is over the trail, do not continue. Watch for details about fun seasonal events in the park, too!
Pioneer Park We love the trails at Pioneer Park, but it’s also a great place to enjoy the wide open spaces. Cross the covered pedestrian bridge to access more
trails and sports fields, which double as a great place to enjoy outdoor fun with kites, frisbees and more! If the weather’s still warm enough, bring the rain boots for some creek stompin’ fun just on the other side of the covered bridge from the parking lot. This park is a bit more urban than some of the others listed here. If you’re not quite ready for truly wild places, this is a great park for you!
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Paragon. Once part of a huge estate, Ravinia State Forest is now natural forest land that’s open to the public for exploration. The 1,500 acre parcel is perfect for orienteering lessons. Bring a compass, as there are no maintained trails at this property, so you’re truly out in the wild! There are fire trails that can be utilized by hikers and the area is currently part of the DNR’s initiative to plant one million trees by 2025, so it’s a great place to see the effects of reforestation. This is another great area for spotting forest birds and other wildlife!
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For more information on things to do and places to explore in Morgan County, Indiana, go to: visitmorgancountyin.com.
• Dress for the weather. Fall in particular can be rather unpredictable, so be prepared for it to be chilly out, or quite warm – sometimes all in the same day! Be sure to check the weather forecast before leaving home so you’re prepared for the day.
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A few things to remember as you venture out: • Please continue to practice social distancing. Keep a minimum of 6 feet distance between your family and other park visitors. Bring a mask for situations where you can’t keep your distance. • While trails and open spaces are still considered relatively safe options; playgrounds may not be. Steer clear of play structures or other amenities where people congregate or you aren’t sure of sanitization procedures, or bring your own sanitizer to be extra safe. • Pack a picnic! Depending on how long you’ll be out, remember to bring drinks, snacks, or a meal along. (Better yet, many locally owned restaurants offer fantastic carryout options, so if you’d rather pick up your picnic than pack it, feel free to do so. A list of local restaurants can be found at visitmorgancountyin.com.)
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Group hiking at Chain O’ Lakes State Park.
Earl Reagan of Linton loves a roaring campfire when the snow is falling – while he’s camping outdoors. “There’s something about that contrast of the senses, drinking some hot chocolate you just made,” Reagan said. Reagan has been camping for nearly 60 years, in all seasons, and he likes winter camping nearly as much as summer camping. The tranquility and the privacy suit him, because campgrounds are usually emptier during winter, and he likes the challenge of testing himself against the elements.
“It’s an entirely different feel than camping in the summer,” Reagan said. “I like to get away from people when I’m camping, and that’s definitely more possible in the winter.” Marie Laudeman, interpretive naturalist at Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton, said Reagan is not alone in his fondness for winter camping. Studies have shown people feel happier when they are outdoors and that they feel the need to get some fresh air, even when that air is near freezing. On some winter weekends she’ll see five to 10 campers in the state park’s campground. Many are
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camping in RVs, but there are a few hearty souls who camp in their tent, including Reagan. Kaitlyn Sproles, interpretive naturalist at Chain O’Lakes State Park in Albion, said winter is one of her favorite times because it’s easier to see the park’s wildlife. That’s because foliage is off the trees, and because animals are more active in winter because campgrounds are less active. “You can see a deer or turkey walking through the lot next to you, you can see otter poking their heads out through ice fishing holes, you never know what you’ll see when you open the door to your tent or camper the next morning,” Sproles said. While winter camping has its advantages, doing it takes a different mindset from camping in traditional seasons. Preparation for the elements is key if a winter camping trip is to be enjoyable, starting with looking at the forecast to see how cold it will get, and
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planning accordingly. Don’t go if the weather is predicted to get uncomfortably cold, factoring in projected wind chill warnings. Getting dehydrated is one of the simplest mistakes to make in the winter. Because campers are so focused on staying warm, they are not thinking about their thirst until they get too dry. Some state park campgrounds have water available for winter campers, and some will have one comfort station open. See stateparks. IN.gov/9655.htm for a list of what is open during winter at a campground near you. While you want to drink water, you want to avoid getting wet. That’s why it’s important when spending extended time in the winter elements to dress in layers, with a moisture-wicking layer on bottom. Laudeman said she’s seen many campers who are too cold because they got wet because they were sweating and then the moisture dried on them. Over the wicking
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bring extra blankets, but they are always too cold. A sleeping bag rated for 0 degrees Fahrenheit should be enough to keep warm most nights. Make sure the food you bring is warm and hearty, Reagan said. Meals can include soups and stews, and of course hot dogs and hamburgers, which are easier to prepare on a fire. Meals can be prepared over an open flame or propane stove, but, before you set out, make sure all equipment is working Tell someone where you’re going, how long you’ll be gone and when you’ll be back, so they’ll know to look out for you. Bring a survival kit that has a solar blanket, water, an ignition source for fires, and some energy
bars or other food if you plan to leave your campsite for a few hours. Reagan said 2,500 campers each year have to be rescued because they went on a hike and got lost or injured, and the hikers who do the best in that situation are those prepared with a kit to sustain them until they are rescued. If winter camping sounds like a bit too much for you, no need to stay home—state park inns offer a chance to access the outdoors with a warm place to sleep each night and no fire required. And inn restaurants have hot food. During weekdays in the winter, guests can stay two nights at state park inns and get the second night free. See dnr.IN.gov/parklake/2435.htm for more information.
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All are welcome Back Downtown for the holidays
This year’s Circle of Lights will be a special made-for-TV event, and the brilliant spectacle can be seen by visitors throughout the holiday season. PHOTO: Downtown Indy, Inc.
It’s been a very different year for all of us, but Downtown Indy is still THE best destination to make holiday memories. From the annual Circle of Lights décor on Monument Circle to the tradition of the Cherub to beloved experiences at our best attractions, Downtown Indy is ready to host friends and family during the holidays. CIRCLE OF LIGHTS® PRESENTED BY IBEW 481 Downtown Indy Inc.’s Circle of Lights® presented by IBEW 481 is Indy’s most time-honored holiday tradition. In 2020, the event is going to look and feel a little different due to precautions being taken to protect against COVID-19. The Circle of Lights will be a special made-for-TV event. Instead of congregating Downtown, the show will be seen exclusively on WTHR Channel 13 on Friday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. 30
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Great musical acts chosen from the Tom Wood Talent Search will still get you in the holiday spirit. And Santa will help flip the switch to illuminate Monument Circle, marking the kick-off to the holiday season. The actual decorations on the Soldiers & Sailors Monument will look familiar – 52 garland strands with 4,784 LED colored lights, strung from the top of the Monument to its base. The Monument will continue to be surrounded with 26 larger-than-life toy soldiers and sailors and 26 peppermint sticks. The lights on Monument Circle will be illuminated Friday, Nov. 27. And beginning Saturday, Nov. 28, a special nightly Shining A Light holiday presentation at 6:30, 8 and 10 p.m. will complement the lights on Monument Circle. Sightseers will be able to take in this brilliant spectacle throughout the holiday season, lit through early
January. Travelocity named the Circle of Lights® one of the top five “mustsee Christmas trees” in the nation. USA Today also listed the Circle of Lights® as one the “10 Best Holiday Attractions.” LEGEND OF THE CHERUB It was 1946. World War II just ended and thousands returned home from military service. Among them was Virginia Holmes, a prize-winning commercial artist who came to Indianapolis to start her career in the advertising department at Downtown department store, L.S. Ayres. When it came time to compose the stores 1946 holiday catalog, merchandise was in short supply. To fill the empty pages, Holmes created whimsical cherubs. The cherubs captured hearts and began an Indianapolis holiday tradition that continues today. The following year, Ayres
Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure returns to the Eiteljorg Museum is a model train wonderland. PHOTO: Downtown Indy, Inc.
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DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES CONTINUE BACK DOWNTOWN Experience Downtown Indianapolis as it transforms into a winter wonderland filled with festive activities, sights and fun for the whole family. A few favorites include Christmas at the Zoo and Jingle Rails.
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As legend has it, the whimsical Cherub mysteriously appeared above the clock on Thanksgiving Eve 1947 to keep a watchful eye on the holiday shoppers until Santa took over on Christmas Eve. In the 73 years since, thousands have had the pleasure of seeing the Cherub perched atop the famous clock outside Circle Centre Mall each holiday season.
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commissioned nationally-recognized Indianapolis sculptor and Herron School of Art instructor, David Rubins to create a bronze cherub. The Cherub was to be placed on the store’s landmark clock, located on the outside of their building on the corner of Washington and Meridian streets. As legend has it, the whimsical Cherub mysteriously appeared above the clock on Thanksgiving Eve 1947 to keep a watchful eye on the holiday shoppers until Santa took over on Christmas Eve. In the 73 years since, thousands have had the pleasure of seeing the Cherub perched atop the famous clock outside Circle Centre Mall each holiday season. This tradition lives in the memories of a city and its grateful citizens. Keep an eye out… the Cherub will be atop the newly-refurbished clock outside of Circle Centre Mall Nov. 26 – Dec. 24.
A beloved holiday tradition, Christmas at the Zoo presented by Donatos and Teachers Credit Union opens Nov. 21 and continues through Dec. 30. Enjoy a magical nighttime experience as you stroll through the Zoo that’s covered in the warm glow of more than a million twinkling lights. Don’t miss the newest addition, Santa’s Village, under the Bicentennial Pavilion. Come early to visit many animals including sea lions, tigers, red panda, brown bears and others. Dash inside to get warm and visit the animals in the Dolphin Dome, Deserts, Oceans and Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center. Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure presented by Fifth Third Bank returns to the Eiteljorg Museum Nov. 21 and continues through Jan. 18. Explore this model train wonderland and see iconic scenes and landmarks including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monument Circle, Mt. Rushmore, Golden Gate Bridge, Aspen and more – all made of natural materials. Due to the current health situation, visitor safety protocols have been put in place at all attractions. Other safe activities are still being planned. Visit www.downtownindy. org for a complete list of events. #BackDowntownIndy traveliN Holiday 2020
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feinstein’s cabaret Do you remember the scene in the movie
White Christmas when Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye are seated at a dinner theater table watching the “sisters” Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen perform their song, “Sisters”? That setting … small tables, small bites, drinks, everyone close to the stage … That is the setting of an old fashioned “supper club” where musical acts – both big names and newcomers would have the chance to showcase their talents. Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen perform their song, “Sisters” in 1954.
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“This beautifully designed hotel is the perfect setting for the latest Feinstein’s nightclub. We look forward to providing an exciting and inspiring line-up of live entertainment in this club.” – Micheal Feinstein Grammy nominated performer and Founder of The Great American Songbook. Above: Feinstein’s Cabaret Left: Michael Feinstein
Thanks to Grammy nominated performer and American Songbook founder and champion Michael Feinstein, that classic experience of music, culture and art is coming to Carmel at the Feinstein’s Cabaret, located inside the new boutique Hotel Carmichael. An upscale entertainment venue developed in partnership with the legendary Feinstein, the hotel’s signature cabaret offers a creative and inspiring space to enjoy live music, entertainment, elevated menus and a refined bar and spirits selection. The venue, easily accessible at Carmel City Center to both visitors and hotel guests, is modeled after
“Feinstein’s/ Below 54” in New York City and in the spirit of the Great American Songbook. “This beautifully designed hotel is the perfect setting for the latest Feinstein’s nightclub. We look forward to providing an exciting and inspiring line up of live entertainment in this club,” said Feinstein, who also serves as Artistic Director of The Center for the Performing Arts. “What makes this project particularly special to me is its location in my hometown and being next to The Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation. I look forward to delighting audiences for years to come. There
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Feinstein’s Cabaret is an upscale entertainment venue inside the Hotel Carmichael.
is nothing comparable to the performing arts to lift our spirits, especially after surviving the pandemic, we are going to need it more than ever.” Feinstein’s Cabaret will have a maximum seating of 143, a bar, a “small bites” menu and a private dining room for up to 16 people. The menu promises new takes on classic American cuisine that will set a culinary standard for Carmel and central Indiana entertainment venues. It will offer a world-class seasonal menu served in the breathtaking ambiance of a 1920s Manhattan supper club.
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Savor a classic cocktail or spirit as some of the nation’s brightest talents and local performers give it all they have on the club’s cabaret stage. Just steps from the Palladium, Feinstein’s Cabaret offers an only-in-Carmel dining experience that’s both contemporary and utterly timeless.
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The City of Carmel welcomed the newest addition to its City Center district when the Hotel Carmichael opened its doors on August 27. The 122-room boutique hotel in the heart of the city features old world charm and sophistication with modern amenities. Visitors and locals alike can step into the hotel’s main level Adagio Lounge and enjoy the sounds of the world’s finest highresolution Steinway player piano and, if it happens to be 4 p.m., can raise a glass for the daily toast to the Great American Songbook. The Songbook, the most important and influential collection of American songs from the early 20th century, is an
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integral part of the inspiration for the hotel’s design. After drinks at Adagio Lounge, one can head down the grand staircase to the Monon Greenway level and slip in to Vivante, the hotel’s main restaurant. Vivante is open most days for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is bright and airy with floor to ceiling windows and even the option of outdoor seating where guests can enjoy a view of the Palladium and the bustle of the Monon Greenway while enjoying Executive Chef Joseph Hsu’s fantastically prepared cuisine. Restaurant Manager Christen Angermeier describes the restaurant as “approachable fine foods with a focus on French technique” with a menu that will appeal
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to everyone; from succulent roast duck, perfectly seasoned garlic frites and a classic New York Strip to a charred cauliflower steak and a signature salad with truffle vinaigrette. A knowledgeable and sophisticated staff is ready to assist with custom cocktail suggestions and that “just right” wine pairing to really complement the meal. The Hotel Carmichael’s boutique design provides an ambience that is elegant yet intimate, luxurious yet approachable. Vivante certainly captures this with its impeccable yet warm décor where one will feel at home whether just dropping in for lunch after a visit to the Carmel Farmers Market or in black tie attire for a nightcap at the stunning bar after an evening at the Palladium.
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Statewide organization offers tips on how to support local businesses and give a great gift this season. story by cathy shouse
If the Indiana Foodways Alliance played a character in the classic movie It’s a Wonderful Life, it would be Clarence the angel. That’s because the nonprofit organization lifts up the food industry in the state by promoting restaurants and other food businesses, which have navigated some choppy waters recently. IFA is inviting Hoosiers to join its own “wonderful,” positive philosophy. One way to do that is through buying gift cards from their members’ businesses this holiday season. IFA is also shining a spotlight on the state’s products that can make the perfect gifts for friends, family, and others such as teachers, neighbors, and service providers. People who do this will have the dual satisfaction of giving a gift and also supporting a local food business. “Our members have been checked out and go through an assessment process to verify they meet our standards,” said Lindsey Skeen, marketing and media director for IFA. “We went a step further and made food trails. By going to www. indianafoodways.com, you’ll find twenty-one food trails, including The Hoosier Pie Trail ™, the Tenderloin Lovers Trail, and the Wine, Wine, Anytime Trail.” 40
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The “I Scream For Ice Cream Trail”TM is one of 21 trails promoted through the Indiana Foodways Alliance. PHOTO: Lindsey Skeen
The Bluebird Restaurant in IFA member Joe Phillips owns Pints Morristown gets personal with and Union in New Albany, an oldhomemade sugar cream pies for a world style pub offering European and yummy gift. Or try hand-dipped almonds American classics. He’s meeting the from Lowery’s Homemade Candies ongoing challenges partly by a focus in Muncie, wine from Cedar Creek on service, changing the pub’s air circulation system, and looking for silver Winery, Brewery and Distillery near Martinsville, and gift cards for fish linings. dinners, chicken dinners, pizzas, and “We owe each other a sense of more. strong realism,” Phillips said. “Although Supporting local businesses is a great it has had sad moments, ultimately, we way to give back to the community, are going to move forward together. and gifts or gift cards can be used for The times are creating a sense of unity. hostess gifts and other occasions. At We took that for granted before.” Elwood’s Tin Plate restaurant, which He’s passionate about people is located not far from the Red Gold coming in for the full experience and company, owner and IFA board member the popular fish and chips and Chicken Patrick Rice has listed his business on Tikka Masala. Yet the dad of two young the Tenderloin Lovers Trail. sons, with his wife working as a 911 dispatcher, understands limits. Sometimes giving a gift card or arranging for some take-out beers are the perfect choice. It’s why he’s made curbside pick-up a permanent option. “Food is the last real moment that we have,” Phillips said. “Eating together and any shared food experience is one of Pints & Union in New Albany offers a great variety of food and the most personal things drinks, and now has permanent curbside pick-up options. PHOTO: Pints & Union you do.”
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“Our roast beef Manhattan’s really unique and different. The red gravy has tomato sauce in it from Red Gold,” Rice said. “You would not believe the number of people that come through my doors because of what the Alliance is doing for us. Earlier this year, people buying gift cards, along with community support, is what sustained us. All of the different
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Patrick Rice of the Tin Plate in Elwood makes some of Indiana’s best pork tenderloin sandwiches. PHOTO: Elizabeth Granger
local businesses, we all kind of banded together and gave each other tips to make it through.” It’s that shared connection that is behind everything IFA does. “The best part of my job is connecting with the restaurant owners,” Skeen said. “They’ve all got a story and we’re inviting fellow Hoosiers to contribute to
one of their chapters. A gift card, maybe with a note naming a specialty food or drink your family has enjoyed, can add that personal touch. Whether in big or small amounts, everything helps. We’re hoping to expand on ‘buy local,’ take it to a whole new level.” Who knows? Maybe there is a part of Clarence the angel inside of us all.
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Fort Wayne’s three rivers offer great “getaway” options for busy moms. PHOTO: Visit Fort Wayne
Moms are some of the unsung heroes of the coronavirus pandemic, the ones who held it all together when the world seemed to be falling apart. Husband at home? Kids to coach through eLearning? A job to do remotely? No problem. So now it’s time to give moms a break, and what better reward than to grab a couple of girlfriends and head out for a “Momcation.” Still not certain you’re ready to cozy up in clever boutiques or charming tearooms? Wherever you live in the state there’s plenty to do outdoors,
whether you want to get back into shape, visit with your friends or just drink in the silence. Looking for water fun? You might start in Fort Wayne. “Fort Wayne is a great destination for outdoorsy moms to get out on our three rivers,” said Jessa Campbell, marketing and communications manager for Visit Fort Wayne. “We have eight miles of water trails for kayaking or paddle-boarding and waterfront outfitters will provide all the gear you need.” Back on dry land, bicycle or take a walk on the 25-mile Rivergreenway
Trail that runs alongside the St. Marys, St. Joseph and Maumee rivers. Meander past the outdoor murals and sculpture that tell the city’s story, then grab some takeout at a local restaurant and enjoy a picnic in one of the 80 local parks. The Indiana Dunes National Park and State Park in the South Shore area never fail to entertain and inspire with 15 miles of shoreline and arguably some of the best beaches in the country. Nearby are Friendship Botanic Gardens and Gabis Arboretum for trails, bird-watching and serene landscapes. traveliN Holiday 2020
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Beach fun is to be had in Culver at Lake Maxinkuckee, one of the state’s largest natural lakes. Or hike the trails at Potawatomi Wildlife Park that take you through woodlands and prairies as you watch for deer, turkeys and myriad waterfowl and birds. Pile your pals into the car to explore the Barn Quilt Trail. The 75 colorful quilt-block murals celebrate agriculture, quilting and community pride as they tell about the culture and history of rural northern Indiana. Culver Cottage Bed & Breakfast is a Victorian inn located right downtown Culver, and the Inn by the Lake offers fabulous views. Rather stay to yourselves? Cori Humes, executive director of Visit Marshall County, says Lake
Shopping in Marshall County (top) can be followed up with a relaxing session at the salt room at Essence Spa & Salon (bottom) in Plymouth. PHOTOS: Visit Marshall County
Cedar Creek Winery in Morgan County. PHOTO: Visit Morgan County
Max Meadows is an ideal space for a gaggle of girlfriends. The rustic Lake Max Loft is in a new barn and has a gourmet kitchen. Its smaller counterpart, the Studio, is artistically designed in the oldest barn on the property. It sleeps up to three and has a kitchenette. White County is a one-stop-shop for a Momcation. There are resorts offering a peaceful escape where you can enjoy locally-bottled wine from Whyte Horse Winery. For shopping there are five boutiques within a 10mile radius. Richmond is famous for its 80plus towering murals that grace the sides of its buildings, and the sculptures scattered throughout the campus of Indiana University East are another must-see for art-lovers. Stroll traveliN Holiday 2020
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Patoka Lake Winery near French Lick offers a respite from hectic schedules. PHOTO: Visit French Lick West Baden
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Gorge Park. Go birding with a guide at the Cope Environmental Center or rent a bike for free at the Cycling and Fitness Warehouse for a ride on the Cardinal Greenway. Golfers in your group? Richmond offers three courses. The Lofts on Main in Cambridge City, Abington Cottage and Quaker Hill Cottage all provide spacious private lodgings with character. Typically you’d head to Carmel for its clutch of shops, museums and restaurants, but there’s a whole other side to this sophisticated spot that’s perfect for what you’re after this time. Cool Creek Park, Greyhound Trail, Hazel Landing Park and White River Greenway are ideal for walks and hiking. Ride the Monon Trail on an electric bicycle you rent from Pedego, or hit the links at the
Brookshire Golf Club. Headed south? “French Lick West Baden is a charming resort community surrounded by the Hoosier National Forest and wide-open spaces that give Mom plenty of room to relax, enjoy nature and reconnect with herself after the additional responsibilities and stress this pandemic has caused,” said Kristal Painter, executive director at Visit French Lick West Baden. Experience up-close animal encounters as well as zip-line tours, ATV adventures and horseback riding at Wilstem Wildlife Park. Also here are cabins on the property that would handily accommodate a socialdistancing group. You’ll find eagles, hawks, osprey and other waterfowl at Patoka Lake, where you can also enjoy swimming and boating. Cabins
in this peaceful setting are equipped with kitchens and hot tubs. Patoka Lake Winery just outside the entrance to Patoka Lake State Park offers winery suites in silos or cabins, and nearby Benny’s restaurant provides takeout or serves on the patio. What better setting for a Momcation: Enjoy the park, taste the wine, have a great dinner and spend the night — all without getting into your car. In Morgan County, Cedar Creek Winery is a perfect place to relax with friends, and moms will love doing a fun creative class at The Sterling Butterfly with jewelry artist Pam
Horseback riding (left) and train rides (above) are part of the French Lick West Baden experience. PHOTOS: Visit French Lick West Baden
Hurst or one of her visiting artists. Enjoy a spa day at Sidney and Girlfriends Nail and Day Spa, both located right on the courthouse square in Martinsville. Other unique locally-owned boutiques and
restaurants round out the visit with home decor, apparel, fine dining and even the century-old Martinsville Candy Kitchen (you might have to bring your kids back later to visit the Candy Kitchen!).
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Crasian Brewing Company sources the majority of their malts and hops from Indiana suppliers. PHOTO: White County Tourism
home and office décor, plus amazing flower arrangements in configurations you never imagined. The same owner, Sandy Kenyon, extends her creative energy by opening 3rd Street Events Venue Center. This venue will host weddings, showers, and personal parties. For dinner, Top Notch Bar in downtown Brookston has long been a destination restaurant known for mouthwatering filet steaks, tenderloins and onion strings. A newcomer to town eateries is the Jackson Street Pub where the atmosphere is charming and eye catching. Before you end your evening in Brookston, stop at the Crasian Brewing Company’s tasting room to enjoy locally brewed spirits. For summer love, visit Lickity Split, the family-friendly ice cream shop with a sunny and bright atmosphere. They serve Dog n Suds
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root beer, root beer floats, hot dogs, and more. Just east of Brookston, Kents Curcurbits, is the longest running agritourism fall attraction in the Lafayette, West Lafayette and surrounding areas. The Kents offer a large variety of pumpkins, decorative squash, gourds, Indiana Corn, fall
mums, corn shocks, straw bales and fantastic fall decorations, plus a 3-4 acre corn maze and great family photo opportunities. Don’t be fooled by the size of Brookston…be amazed at all that’s packed into this family friendly destination. Less than five miles from Brookston, you’ll find Chalmers, a small community with cheerful hospitality and togetherness. Chalmers is home to the maintenance center for the county’s wind farms. The structure includes separate facilities for each turbine manufacturer’s technicians. Located on State Road 43, an agricultural cooperative operates a fuel center and services for local farmers.
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A salute to our hospitality and hometown heroes Hand sanitizer instead of whiskey. Ventilators instead of auto parts. Carry-out instead of in-restaurant meals, often free. And millions of face masks, many made right here in Indiana. Hoosiers have pitched in to provide masks to people all over the state.
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When wanderlust strikes, Steve and Darlene Tague of Fishers – featured in this issue’s cover story – don’t ever forget their face masks at home. That’s because the masks stay in their auto, always ready for the road. The masks were made especially for them by a friend who knows about their desire to travel. The patterns on the fabric? Maps. That friend made masks for many of her friends, and she made masks for workers at a local nursing home. She donated them all. It’s a sign of these times that started with a shortage of masks for medical personnel. That shortage led to millions and millions of donated homemade masks. And 52
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with the CDC’s recommendation that everyone continue to wear masks, the need continues. Individuals are making masks and related gear. So are organizations. For example, the owner of Fables and Fairy Tales book shop in Martinsville, who is an emergency nurse who works on an air ambulance, created and donated comfort clips to health care workers to take the pressure from face mask elastic off the ears when worn for extended periods of time. So did Hometown Shirts and Graphix in Delphi. Businesses, too, are making masks. Vera Bradley and cinda b, two Fort Wayne handbag and accessories
companies, are making masks and hospital gowns with stylish fabrics they’ve become known for. They’re also selling masks online. The Whittaker Inn in Lafayette is spearheading a “Moment in Time” comfort blanket drive. They’re requesting knit and crocheted pieces from anyone; the inn will combine them to create blankets to be distributed to those in need in the fall. There’s been a similar burst of help with hand sanitizer, which has been impossible to find in many places. Because a hefty percentage of sanitizer is alcohol, distilleries have stepped up. They include Hoosier producers such as Starlight
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Pharmacy have been busy compounding hand sanitizer, too. Primary recipients have been frontline workers in healthcare, emergency services and essential employee work places. As with masks, much of the hand sanitizer has also been made available to the public. Trish’s Red Bird Café in Dayton, near Lafayette, provided free meals to truckers beginning in March, when most restaurants along their routes were closed. Signs on I-65 invited truckers
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Distillery in Borden, Spirits of French Lick in West Baden, Cedar Creek Distillery in Martinsville, Oakley Brothers’ Distillery in Anderson, Monkey Hollow Winery and Distillery in St. Meinrad, Indiana Distillery in South Bend, and Three Rivers Distilling Company in Fort Wayne. And then there’s Annie Oakley Natural Perfumery in Ligonier, which suspended its perfume production to make hand sanitizer instead. The Purdue College of Pharmacy and Purdue University
J u n e J u l i e n : Tourism Director and Major Mask Maker What began as her drive to help others during the pandemic literally turned into a “mask factory” in the home of June Julien, executive director of the Steuben County Tourism Bureau in northern Indiana. June has always been creative, and certainly knows her way around a sewing machine, so when the initial need for masks arose, June quickly took to her home sewing room and began helping others—one mask at a time. To date, June has personally made and donated more than 700 masks—yes, SEVEN HUNDRED—all while working full-time managing and overseeing the day-to-day tourism operations in Steuben county. The mask production out of her home became so great, that June started wondering what her neighbors thought. ABOVE: June Julien sports one of her favorite “sushi” masks.
“Neighbors were probably curious why so many people were picking up Ziploc bags from my front porch!” June quipped. She also crocheted ear savers for nurses and teachers. The masks were donated to several groups including county employees, fire department workers, Department of Children’s June has made and donated more than Services, elected officials, restaurants, 700 masks. family and friends, and more. Others joined in on the mask-making, and June’s hairdresser, Lee Ann Snyder, even started up a Facebook group called “Steuben County Masks.” While friends donated supplies and/or money for supplies, it was June who worked tirelessly to create the masks in order to help others. We can’t thank June enough for her selfless gifts to the community!
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to stop for a hot, homemade meal. “Truckers help feed us, so let’s feed them,” read the signs. The restaurant was prepared to provide the service on its own and, owner Trish Brown posted on Facebook, was overcome with gratitude when locals began donating funds to help the restaurant provide the meals. Many organizations provided funds for meals for frontline workers, helping restaurants as well as the meal recipients. When lodging and restaurant employees were laid off, some employers provided free meals for their employees. Pints & Union in New Albany is part of the national LEE Initiative’s Restaurant Workers Relief Program that turns restaurants into relief centers to help furloughed restaurant workers with free to-go meals. La Scala & Small Wonder Food in Lafayette created a new business 54
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called Bota-Nanny as a sustainable way to feed the community. They build and deliver different types of gardens to people around Greater Lafayette, donating one constructed and maintained garden for every 10 gardens sold. When the pandemic struck, Primex Plastics in Richmond began creating face shields for hospital workers and EMTs. Then they added counter shields
for businesses, and then clear divider shields for golf carts. In Kokomo, General Motors partnered with Ventec Life Systems to produce critical care ventilators at the Kokomo GM facility. The first ventilators off the production line were shipped in early April to help patients fighting COVID-19. A myriad of stories throughout the state are similar. “We’re all in this together” is a commonly-heard expression. Nancy Sartain, leisure travel manager at the Richmond/Wayne County Convention and Tourism Bureau, says, “I’ve been inspired by the number of people coming together for the betterment of their community, state and nation. Workers across a vast array of industries have been essential parts of the machine that keeps the world in motion. That is the true American spirit.”
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LEFT: Megan Riley, a 4th grader at Hinkle Creek Elementary in Noblesville, helps sew masks as part of Hamilton County’s Mask Brigade. Photo: Mindy Riley MIDDLE: The project has almost 3,000 members who work together volunteering their time. RIGHT: Sara and Mark Phillips’ “date night” includes cutting and ironing fabric for Hamilton County’s Mask Brigade. Photo: Sara Phillips
Date Night for Sara and Mark Phillips: a good drink, some good tunes, a good fire – all centered around fabric, scissors, and an ironing board. “I’m cutting, he’s ironing,” Sara says. They’re just two of about 3,000 members of The Brigade, a group of mask-making volunteers in Hamilton County. Co-founder Mindy Riley calls the project a blessing. “We’ve forged new friendships with perfect strangers through a cause we all believe in. It has brought our community together in the most incredible way, like the thread that binds the mask seams together. We all now share a special bond.” The organization was formed in March to make masks for medical personnel and first responders. Work is done through a distanced assembly line. Brigade members have specific tasks; in addition to sewers, there are people who cut fabric or make bias tape or drive mask pieces from one “specialist” to another through the group’s “Pony Express.” Most of the masks have elastic, but some have ties instead. There are even Brigade members who make headbands with buttons for mask wearers who find the elastic to be uncomfortable to wear. Now masks are also offered to the general public. At no
cost. “My favorite thing is the reaction of true surprise and gratitude when we say they are all free,” Riley says. It’s because the materials are donated. Riley concedes that some group members were hesitant to provide free masks to the public. “But when they heard how much more donated funds we were able to draw than if we were selling them, they quickly saw the value in helping any and all in need.” Those donors often get masks at farmers markets. “They donate back to the cause, generously,” Riley adds. Trustee offices are supplied with masks for needy families that visit their food pantries. Masks have traveled throughout the country. Some have been sent to areas with surging virus numbers, like Florida and Arizona. “Some that were headed to Disney even got their Disney fabric choices to take with,” Riley adds. “Their little ones will keep a mask on now since they got to pick them out and have cool characters to morph into.” The organization also makes gowns and plastic face shields. It has filed for non-profit status as The Brigade. Additional information is available on Facebook under Hamilton County Indiana Mask Brigade. traveliN Holiday 2020
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“We don’t make mistakes. We just have happy accidents.” If this quote rings a bell, you probably know who Bob Ross is. The puffy-haired, gentlevoiced star of the iconic series, “The Joy of Painting,” took PBS by storm in the ’80s and ’90s with a weekly show that encouraged artists of all skill levels to keep stretching their creative muscles. What you might not know is that 56
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Bob Ross filmed around six years of his iconic show in a studio at the historic L.L. Ball Home in Muncie, Indiana, which is now part of the Minnetrista museum campus. Twenty-five years after his untimely death from cancer at age 52, the country’s most famous painter’s story is coming to life in what will be a permanent exhibit in the former WIPB studios. Dubbed “The Bob
Ross Experience,” the exhibit features the actual studio where Ross painted during the taping of his show from 1983 to 1988. As the museum began testing the idea for the exhibit, they placed an X on the floor right where Ross stood to paint during his shows. “When we showed visitors that X, it was almost always followed by, ‘Can I stand on it? Can I take my
“What I really love about this exhibit is all of the layers—kind of like the layers of paint that go on top of a canvas. We have this power of place, but we can bring on top of that really personal stories from our community. Layer on top of the stories the ‘real stuff’—Bob’s actual easel that he used, his actual palette that he held...” – Jessica Jenkins
picture there?’ And some people actually just cried,” says George Buss, vice president of visitor experience at Minnetrista. “It showed us that there is a true emotional power to this, and the power is in the place, first and foremost. And as a museum, when you’re sitting on a story that’s so embedded in the place, you can’t help but to tell it.” Jessica Jenkins, the museum’s vice president of collections and storytelling, agrees. But for her, there’s an even more magical element to the exhibit. “What I really love about this exhibit is all of the layers—kind of like the layers of paint that go on top of a canvas. We have this power of place, but we can bring on top of that really personal stories from our community,” she says. “Layer on top of the stories the ‘real stuff’—Bob’s actual easel that he used, his actual palette that he held. And when you’re able to take all of those things and layer them together, the storytelling element of this really explodes.” After extensive testing and research, Minnetrista officials shared the vision
Bob Ross filmed six years of his iconic show at the historic L.L. Ball Home, now part of the Minnetrista Museum campus in Muncie. PHOTOS: Minnetrista
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for the exhibit with Bob Ross Inc., and it was met with enthusiasm. “Our vision is to help reframe the way people think about their mistakes and their creativity and their selfexpression,” explains Buss. “We want to amplify Bob’s legacy and amplify the message he so clearly stated through his show. When we shared that vision with the Bob Ross
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Company and talked to them about the power of the place, well, the rest is history.” Set to open to the public on Oct. 31, the exhibit will require the purchase of a timed ticket so the museum can adhere to social distancing guidelines in the L.L. Ball Home, which will house an orientation area, the actual studio, and a late 1980s-style living room where viewers would have originally watched “The Joy of Painting.” While the Bob Ross Experience will take about an hour to tour, Buss says first-time visitors to Minnetrista should plan on about five hours if they want to tour the entire campus, including the main building and its galleries, the Oakhurst Experience, the outdoor Nature Area and the gardens. In accordance with the current Indiana mandate, the museum requires masks in indoor spaces.
“We’re a forty-acre campus, so we have a lot of outdoor spaces where you can take your mask off and walk around and stretch your legs and your lungs,” he explains. Plans for Minnetrista’s ever-popular annual holiday Enchanted Luminaria Walk are still evolving along with the news and the coronavirus numbers. “We’re currently exploring our options,” Buss explains. “What I can say is that we’ve found a way to do other programs, whether they be online or outdoors. We are dedicated to finding creative ways to still bring to the community a kick-off to the holidays. We just don’t know what it’s going to look like yet, so we encourage people to keep checking the website for updates.” For more information on the Bob Ross Experience or other Minnetrista programs, visit www.minnetrista.net.
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Nationally and internationally know artisans, the Hinshaw family has been creating beautiful jewelry and decorator pieces since 1961. Unique jewelry designed and created by silversmith, Merrill Hinshaw. Named by Lapidary journal as one of the top ten stone polishers in the nation, the Hinshaws cut and polish stones by hand to create a work of art.
3 blocks East of Courthouse, Main St. & Artist Dr. Nashville, IN 47448 812-988-4609 • browncountyartgallery.org Mon-sat 10-5, sun 12-5
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Bringing together art, outdoor recreation, history, and travel. Northeast Indiana is home to a legacy of makers, doers, creators and innovators, and now visitors to 11 counties in the area can see firsthand the creative talents of national and international artists. The “Make It Your Own Mural Fest” took place in September and featured the creation of large-scale murals—one in each of these 11counties: Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley. The murals were all unveiled on the same day, with celebrations and events taking place throughout the region to recognize the artists and communities. These beautiful murals are now finished and ready to be enjoyed. Zach Medler, one of the 11 participating artists, is a muralist and printmaker from West Lafayette, and has painted more than 20 largescale murals and produced two street art festivals working with arts and community organizations. He believes in the “power” of public art. “Public art 60
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is powerful in that it creates a public aesthetic,” Zach says. “It is best when it tells local stories with local hands. It defines what is significant. It subtly rallies public pride of place. It becomes local tourism info covers and Indiana travel magazine photos. It becomes Now that the murals are finished, visitors to the 11 counties can experience part of what a huge art installations like these two (above) in downtown Fort Wayne. place is. Especially, PHOTOS: Visit Fort Wayne for small towns where everybody knows everybody. Randolph Street in Garrett. He wanted That is why it’s important to support to participate in the project to “ignite local voices in mural projects, so the the imagination” of everybody who aesthetic truly reflects the place and views his art. “Painting a public mural the people.” Zach’s work can be seen is interactive between the community in Adams county, at 411 E. Line and the artist,” Ricco says. “It is a Street in Geneva. unique experience to be a performance Ohio artist Ricco Diamante created artist and paint large with a changing his mural in Dekalb County, at 130 S. audience that encourages and critiques
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the progress. Mural painting becomes a marathon with the community cheering me on to finish strong.” Now that the murals—which are expected to last 10-15 years—are finished, the participating counties have put together some fun road trip itineraries, designed to bring together art, outdoor recreation, history, and travel. Check them out here: www. visitfortwayne.com/neiroadtrips/ This regional mural festival concept is the first of its kind in the state, with the counties coming together and collaborating to create a cohesive and vibrant attraction. Specific mural locations were determined through a county-led selection committee process with a combination of regional and local input. “The Make It Your Own brand was created to connect future and current talent with Northeast Indiana’s
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unique story and celebrate the region’s outstanding quality of life,” said Kate Virag, vice president of marketing and strategic communications at the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, the group that launched the festival along with Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne Inc. “We hope to drive talent attraction, talent retention, and tourism by investing in quality of place assets and public art.” Through their efforts they hope to continue growing regional pride and garnering significant attention and exposure nationally. Many of Northeast Indiana’s regional communities are utilizing public art to create a positive impact in their hometown. In downtown Fort Wayne, the “Art This Way” program has implemented large-scale murals in order to activate public spaces. The 2019 Gehl Public Spaces + Public ABOVE: Amy Buch’s mural in Auburn reflects the town’s automotive history. BELOW: Ricco Diamante enjoys painting in front of a “changing audience.” His work is displayed in Garrett. PHOTOS: Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership
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Life study, in partnership with the City of Fort Wayne, identified key strategies for activation. The study encouraged more art installations and suggested pilot projects that would build on the existing public art. They noted that murals transform spaces like alleyways into places to gather and enjoy, rather than places to “just move through.” According to Americans for the Arts, public art engages a community, engenders a sense of pride and community identity, and enhances a community’s quality of life. Murals attract attention and economic benefit. Mural implementation is a key component of the strategy to engage with the public and activate underutilized public space. The mural festival leaders have allocated funds for industry-standard wall preparation, which will ensure the integrity of the mural projects. Each project will utilize industry-standard paint
America Carrillo puts finishing touches on her mural in Huntington. PHOTO: Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership
and paint application processes, which will provide a high-quality installation. An exterior sealant will be applied to the finished murals to prevent weathering, color fade and mural
patina. Taking these steps ensures a high-quality product, which could potentially last for decades. To learn more go to www. NEIMuralFestival.com
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the Murals Artist: Zach Medler Mural: 411 E. Line St., Geneva
Artist: Tobias Studios Mural: 122 N. Orange St., Albion
Artist: Key Detail Mural: 201 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne
Artist: Justin Suarez Mural: 900 N. Wayne St., Angola
Artist: Ricco Diamante Mural: City Hall, 130 S. Randolph St., Garrett
Artist: Claudio “Remix 1” Rico Mural: 214 E. Main St., North Manchester
Artist: America Carrillo Mural: 35 W. Market St., Huntington
Artist: David Rice Mural: 122 W. Market St., Bluffton
Artist: Tim Parsley Mural: 212 W. Buffalo St., Warsaw
Artist: Shawn Dunwoody Mural: 116 W. Van Buren St., Columbia City
Artist: Amy Buchs Mural: 202 N. Detroit St., LaGrange
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View Over 40 Species of Animals ... All from the comfort of your OWN vehicle. Access to the Roos & Crew Barn included with admission.
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1.5 mile Halloween & Fall themed Drive-Thru Light Show! Mini Animal Encounters available.
1.5 mile Holiday & Winter Drive-Thru Light Spectacular! Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves, & more.
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Relax at the Spa. PHOTOS: French Lick Resort
From the moment you check in, allow yourself to check out for a while. Don’t we all need a little break from life? When it’s time to hit the pause button for a few days, French Lick Resort is a blissful escape to experience life as it should be: on your own terms. Maybe it’s morning coffee on the veranda and a stroll through the historic gardens. An afternoon at the spa, unwinding with that massage you’ve been promising yourself. A day on the links tackling one of the Midwest’s top golf courses. An evening of cocktails and great conversation under the famed West Baden Springs Hotel, savoring some time to reconnect with the ones you love. All of it comes with French Lick Resort’s pledge that cleanliness and guest safety are the #1 priority. So go ahead. Explore 3,000+ acres of wide-open spaces that were made for social distancing. Sleep in. Tune out. Recharge, refresh. And find a little clarity when you lose yourself for a bit.
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is paramount for these times, and it’ll help you breathe a little easier when it’s time to play your favorite slot machine, table game or sportsbook kiosk. And now that sports are back, there’s thousands of different ways to wager at the sportsbook. Right next door to the casino, you’ll find 20+ craft beers, wine, cocktails and pub grub at the new Valley Bar. It’s the answer to those late-night cravings. And as the resort’s only 21-and-over restaurant, this is the go-to spot for hanging with a more adult crowd.
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Nowhere else in the world can you play two courses designed by World Golf Hall of Fame architects together on the same property. The modern majesty of a Pete Dye layout. The classic aura of a Donald Ross design. The #1 and #2 Indiana courses on GolfWeek’s “Best Courses You Can Play” are right here, along with the regulation 9-hole Valley Links Course. It all adds up to 45 challenging holes and one satisfying checkmark on that golfing bucket list.
Book your round in 2020, and you can play these elite courses to their fullest. Same-day replays are free at The Pete Dye Course, and $50 at The Donald Ross Course. (Subject to course availability. Forecaddie fee additional at The Pete Dye Course.)
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Take In All the Sights & Sensations Hit up 1875: The Steakhouse for their signature Bloody Mary with a personality. Or, order up the award-winning French Lick Manhattan made with the French Lick Select Woodford Reserve personally crafted by the resort’s food & beverage team. Rejuvenate with a spa afternoon. Or, get a rush up at the sporting clays range, which is now open to all resort guests for the first time. Saddle up for a horseback trail ride; spend the afternoon bowling; explore 10+ miles of trails via foot or mountain bike; or just locate some sunny real estate by the pool. The choice is yours. However you prefer to unwind, there’s plenty of ways to choose your own adventure.
Get Out & About When it comes time to venture out and explore beyond the resort, smalltown Indiana delivers some big-time surprises. Enjoy a throwback experience with a train excursion on the French Lick Scenic Railway. (And while you’re at it, start planning ahead and book tickets for their popular Polar Express rides this winter.) Take a spirited side trip to the French Lick Winery and Spirits of French Lick Distillery. Fresh off a temporary stint producing hand sanitizer for the local community, they’re back to doing what they do best — offering wine tastings and unique craft spirits and cocktails. Come hungry and plan a wine tasting around lunch at their Italian café. French Lick Casino PHOTO: French Lick Resort
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Safety is top of mind It’s easy to clear your head clear when safety isn’t a worry. From mask usage to socially distanced venues to hand sanitizer stations for guests, French Lick Resort’s cleanliness and safety measures are designed to give you confidence and comfort during your travels in this new normal. The best part? It’s right here in your own backyard. No plane rides, no long trips — just a quick drive to a muchneeded getaway.
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Life tends to slow down here. We like it that way. Find a shady spot on the veranda, settle into a comfy rocker and rock the day away at French Lick Springs Hotel. The ultimate in serenity, and
colors. It’s extra special on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, when live jazz music wafts throughout the atrium to provide a classy soundtrack to an unforgettable stay.
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guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Especially when you’re enjoying a couple scoops of ice cream, or a drink from the lobby bar. (Or better yet, both.) And who wouldn’t want to decompress at West Baden Springs Hotel? Whether it’s from your own guestroom balcony overlooking the atrium, or cozied up in a chaise lounge in the iconic atrium, you can truly lose yourself for a while in this serene, spectacular setting. Start your day with by grabbing a coffee and a good book and enjoying the glow of natural light peering in through the atrium skylights. Finish the day with dinner at Ballard’s in the Atrium, then settle in and experience the atrium after sunset when the dome lights up with changing
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Coming with the kids? Carve out some time for the new Drive-Thru Safari Park at nearby Wilstem Wildlife Park and see 40 species of animals — from alpacas to zebras — right from your car. With Big Splash Adventure water park also in French Lick and more attractions like lakes, caves and canoeing within a short drive, you might need to stay for a while to experience everything that this unique little region has to offer.
The front porch at French Lick Springs Hotel has been restored to the opulence of the past.
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With two world-class environmental centers and a variety of trails, Wayne County’s mantra could well be “take a hike.” Meant in the most positive way, for a profusion of physical, mental and spiritual reasons. With 466 acres, Hayes Arboretum offers hiking trails, ponds, fields, wetlands and an Indian Mound. It has three percent of the state’s old growth forest plus acres of reforested land. Four generations of the Hayes family have worked this land, carrying on Stanley Hayes’ commitment to not only preserve and protect nature but also share it with the public through recreation and education. He had the foresight to guarantee its future by creating a foundation in 1959. “Native trees and reforestation – that was his passion, his hobby,” says great-grandson Steve Hayes Jr. “He wanted more people to have his love of reforestation.” It means, for this arboretum, native plant material from the Whitewater River Valley, a long educational history, and environmental stewardship. “People come here to learn – we’re definitely an educational facility – and to experience nature. We’re as much a part about the indoors as we are the outdoors,” Hayes says. In April 1963 the land was opened to the public; more than 1,000 cars were lined up to get in. Admission was free 72
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Hiking trails are one of the top draws at Hayes Arboretum. Courtesy photo/Hayes Arboretum
then; it’s still free now. “The No. 1 thing people like about the Arboretum is the hiking trails,” Hayes says. “Come run through the woods. Bring your dog.” There are 16 miles of trails, mountain bike trails, a 3-mile auto tour, guided hikes that include a meditation hike, a Native American history hike, children’s outdoor playscape, butterfly garden, nature center, and history museum. Education is big, with classes and day camps for pre-schoolers through adults. Woodcarving is popular; beginners start by carving a bar of soap. Be aware that the main entrance is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday but the East Side Trails entrance is open dawn to dusk every day.
The Cope Environmental Center, just west of Richmond, was born in 1992 when educators Jim and Helen Cope transformed their farm into a nature center with botanist, arborist, and conservationist Francis Park. Stephanie McCurdy, Program Coordinator says it’s all about “promoting sustainable use of Earth’s resources through education, demonstration, and research.” People visit primarily for the nature programs. “We want people to be outside,” McCurdy says. “People want to be entertained, and recreation is a big part of that – to go out and de-stress from their day. We’ve got three miles of hiking trails through beautiful habitat.” Kids, she says, love the wetlands because “they can go into the water
Thistlethwaite Falls is just one scenic stop on the Cardinal Greenway. Photo credit: Richmond-Wayne County Convention & Tourism Bureau
Top: The outdoors is the preferred place to be at Cope Environmental Center. Courtesy photo/Cope Environmental Center Bottom: Recreation may mean following Wayne County’s Painted Piano Trail, inaugurated in 2016 to celebrate the state’s bicentennial. The public art pieces are functional as public benches. Photo by Elizabeth Granger
and catch frogs.” A nature playscape is “kind of hidden” – so people just come across it. “It has logs to climb on, stumps to roll over, plants to smell and touch and even eat. We want kids to get out and learn how to just be kids, and
to take safe risks. We have a lot of kids who are fearful. When nature gives them a benefit, and they’re having fun with it, they learn to care for it and be stewards.” Cope’s education building is a “living building” made from mostly local, sustainable, toxin-free and energy efficient materials. As at Hayes Arbotetum, admission to the trails at Cope is free. The American Discovery Trail, with 6,800 miles of multi-use trail stretching from Delaware to California, goes through Wayne County. One of its local trails is the Cardinal Greenway, Indiana’s longest rail-to-trail covering 62 miles from Richmond to Marion. It goes through Whitewater Gorge Park as the Whitewater Gorge Trail. In addition to part of the city, this urban trail passes local geology and history, taking in Thistlethwaite Falls, the Starr-Gennett Logo building and Gennett Records studio site and Musicians’ Walk of Fame. County and city parks offer additional trails in Glen Miller Park, Springwood Park, and Middlefork Reservoir. Earlham College and I.U.
East invite walkers to their campuses. Explore Wayne County’s cultural/ food/arts trails; they’ve got them for chocolate, murals, fairies, alcoholic spirits. Stroll along city sidewalks; window-shopping can be enjoyable and is ever so easy on the pocketbook. Antique stores are especially inviting when their wares are displayed outside. Some of the trails invite bikers. Work is nearly completed on the new bike/pedestrian pathway which connects downtown Richmond, the Historic Depot District and the Cardinal Greenway. Free bike rentals are available at Cycling and Fitness Warehouse in Richmond. The area offers golf, birding, and gardens. Try disc golf, or pickleball. Be a spectator at the Richmond Jazz Baseball, a Collegiate Summer Baseball League played at the Historic McBride Stadium. There’s more, and the Wayne County Convention and Tourism Bureau has got it covered. Check it out for Recreation’s 3 R’s – you know, refreshment, relaxation, and rejuvenation. For more information go to www.visitrichmond.org traveliN Holiday 2020
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Oct 9 Classical Salon with Stringsound Trio 7 to 9pm $10, food and beverages available for purchase
Oct 30 Wine 101 Amazing Pairings! 7 to 9pm $75 includes food and wine
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Columbus, Indiana, is a one-of-akind community that embraced the future and chose architecture as the way to express its optimism. It’s a place where every brick tells a story. Since the early 1940s some of the world’s finest architects have left their impressions on this special place. This small, friendly town is a virtual museum of modern architecture with
works by some of the most enduring names in architecture, like I.M. Pei, Richard Meier, Robert Venturi, as well as Eliel and Eero Saarinen, just to name a few. Great design is everywhere – in 70 modern buildings, award-winning parks and landscapes, dozens of large-scale public art installations, and, even in the bridges. This is why the American Institute of Architects ranked the city sixth in the U.S. for architectural innovation and design. National Geographic Traveler recently ranked the city of 40,000 residents 11th out of 109 historic destinations worldwide by National Geographic Society’s Center for
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of the city’s buildings feature sleek modern lines. The modernist influence can be seen in office buildings, schools, churches and the dozens of architecturally-significant buildings. Visitors can learn more about the community’s architectural heritage by visiting the Columbus Visitors Center. Guided bus tours, cell phone tours and self-guided tours are available. Visit www.columbus.in.us to learn more. There’s plenty here to inspire travelers of all ages. Visit kidscommons community children’s museum, to slide down a giant toilet, step inside a bubble and or scale the climbing wall. Play games in their beautiful parks, noteworthy golf courses and one-ofa-kind playgrounds. Bicycle along the 19-mile trail system or canoe down the Driftwood River. Browse quaint downtown shops or power shop
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through the sprawling outlet center and enormous antique mall. Visit Zaharako’s, a pristine, turn-of-the-century soda shop and museum. This community is unlike any other Midwestern city. It is truly unforgettable.
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Columbus is located within the Indianapolis, Louisville, and Cincinnati triangle, right on your way if you are heading just about anywhere in the upper Midwest. It is a great getaway for enjoying architecture, public art, green spaces, and a first-rate park system.
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MORE INFORMATION 812-376-2681 www.thecommonscolumbus.com www.thecommonscolumbus.com
300 WASHINGTON ST. COLUMBUS, IN
Zaharakos (Zuh-HARE-uh-koes) is unlike any other ice cream parlor in the nation. Experience the world of soda fountains, mechanical music and iconic items from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. 329 Washington St., Columbus, IN (812) 378-1900 www.zaharakos.com Open 11am-8pm
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Gramz Bakery and Coffee Bar The place to go for a great cup of coffee and sweet treats in downtown Columbus, serving espresso drinks, pour-overs, and an extensive coffee brew bar and fresh baked goods.
Columbus Commons Visit Columbus’ child-friendly living room. Located in the heart of downtown, experience spectacular downtown views, and indoor playground featuring the 30-foot Luckey Climber.
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Harris Sugar Bush Signature, all-natural maple syrup produced on-site is packaged locally in unique gift jars. Also carrying Maple cream, candy and delicious nut toppings, Indiana produced honey, BBQ sauce, jams, jellies and sorghum.
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Come for the history— leave with memories to last a lifetime. Visit www.thisisindiana.org for more information.
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Discovery Center Fun family destination! High-tech experience featuring five interactive galleries highlighting early Indiana. 360° theater presentation recreates the Battle of Corydon. More than just a museum!
Harrison County Arts! Inc. The Artisan Center Find exceptional art for your collection, at all price points. See rotating art exhibits by local and regional artists, and find more items in our gift shop.
233 N. Capitol Ave. Corydon, IN 47112 812-734-0030 discoverycenterexperience.com
121 E. Chestnut St. Corydon, IN 47112 812-738-2123 Facebook.com/ theartisancentercorydon
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Small towns have the best local places to shop. There’s a specialty shop for every budget on the “Shop ‘til You Drop Madison County Shopping Trail”. Begin your shopping adventure in downtown Elwood at Gypsy Soul where you will find a place to relax, grab a coffee or chai tea and shop for gifts and fashion. Next, you’ll travel to Simple Goodness Soaps. Nestled in the country, just north of Elwood…this specialty shop features hand crafted goat milk soaps, lotions and hand sanitizer made with Aloe Vera. In addition to viewing the goats on the farm, your group will be able to see how these handcrafted items are made. There are beautiful creations of art glass at Prestige Art Glass/Carol’s Legacy Crystal in Elwood. No two works of art are exactly the
Gate will meet any of your gift and decorating needs. They offer all of the products and services to create the home of your dreams. Furniture, decor and unique gifts. Check into one of Anderson’s hotels to relax and freshen up before going to dinner. A few local favorites include: Farm Society in Downtown Anderson, 1925 PubHouse, The Edge or Oakley Brothers Distillery in downtown Anderson. There’s more shopping in the towns of Pendleton and Lapel. Downtown Pendleton is listed on the Historic Registry and their shops include: Falls Perk Coffee, Quack Daddy Donuts, Sophie’s Bagels, Burmeister’s Old Towne Antiques, B’Dazzled Boutique and Willow by Greg Adams located in downtown Lapel. For more information about these locally owned Madison County shops and many others go to our website at VisitAndersonMadisonCounty.com. From boutiques to antiques, Madison County’s shopping trail will guide you on an enjoyable journey to discover great holiday gifts for everyone on your list, including yourself.
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same. Whether creating a family heirloom, lamps, paperweights and memorial pieces, every piece shows the beauty and quality of these items. Their workshop is open during the week and you can watch them create their designs. Ready for lunch? The Tin Plate in Elwood offers Indiana’s favorite, breaded or grilled tenderloin sandwiches. On the lighter side, check their menu for their salads and wraps. After lunch, on the road to Primitive Blessings, a rustic barn holding treasures of popular items, custom pottery, lanterns, vintage antiques and primitive decorating ideas. Just west of Alexandria in the country you will find Soap and Sunshine Apothecary, amazing scents of different soaps and lotions greet you as you walk in the door. Vintage Road Candles in downtown Alexandria, make their own blend of soy and paraffin waxes. Cotton wicks are used to make fragrant and long lasting candles. Between Perkinsville and Anderson, you can’t miss Open Gate Design and Décor. Located in a 7,500-square-foot building, Open
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Fall may just be the perfect season for discovering family fun in Morgan County. Many, but not all, fall festivals and events have been canceled this year, but Morgan County still offers some fantastic opportunities for fall fun, including outdoor recreation. Fall and holiday events that are still scheduled to take place are working closely with the local health department to ensure visitor safety.
Fall Fun For fall fun, a visit to Anderson Orchard is a must – the 50-year-old family owned and operated farm hosts several fall events including Kids Fest, and the Orchard Dash 5K. Don’t miss their hayrides, pumpkin patch and awesome concession stand, plus pick your own apples and raspberries. Fall is also the perfect opportunity to get outdoors! See beautiful fall color on the backroads and forest trails of Morgan County. Explore the great outdoors and watch the leaves change at two state forests – Morgan-Monroe State Forest and the newly designated Ravinia State Forest. Other favorite leafpeeping locations include the White River Greenway Trail at Old Town Waverly Park and Burkhart Creek Park near Paragon. Choose from natural trails through hilly terrain or smooth paved trails. Stop in at a local eatery or two to taste the flavors of fall as part of your outing, and don’t forget to sample the area’s locally crafted beverages – Cedar Creek Winery, Brew Co and Distillery in Martinsville and Black Dog Brewing Company in Mooresville. Cedar Creek is hosting four outdoor live music events in October to finish up their Drink at the Creek Concert Series.
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Berries & Ivy - Holiday Open House - November 7, 10 am to 4 pm Beautiful home decor items and local art. The Store will be closed Friday the 6th as Santa’s elves are hard at work creating a Winter Wonderland. Sunday hours 12-4 thru the holidays after Open House.
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Hunter’s Honey Farm A family-owned and operated farm featuring honey, beeswax, bee pollen, candles, honey soap, moisturizing cream, lip balm, gourmet food and much more. Tours available year round (reservations required).
28 N. Main St. Martinsville, IN 46151 765-342-7722 Facebook.com/ berries&ivycountrystore
6501 W. Honey Ln. Martinsville, IN 46151 765-537-9430 877-211-2086 HunterHoneyFarm.com
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Bloomington, known for Indiana University, also has the largest manmade reservoir, Lake Monroe, with 10,750 acres of water spread over Monroe, Brown, and Jackson counties. The lake boasts nine boat launch sites, more than 200 camp sites, a nature center, volleyball courts, three distinct state recreational areas—Fairfax, Hardin Ridge and Paynetown—beaches, boat rentals, and a full-service marina. The Hoosier National Forest, on the southeast side of Bloomington,
provides a wide mix of opportunities and resources for people to enjoy. Rolling hills, back-country trails, and rural crossroad communities make this small but beautiful Forest a favorite! A favorite portion is Deam Wilderness, Indiana’s only wilderness. During a beautiful hike through you can see a ridge top view of Lake Monroe, take in an amazing sunset while camping on the shores of Lake Monroe and the Peninsula Trail. Then do some fishing, collect geodes, and even have the opportunity to explore
Patton Cave. The area features karst topography, with its flat-topped ridges, geode-laden streambeds, and over 12,000 acres. Hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders are also drawn to the wilderness and its 39 miles of trails. Most of the trails follow old roadbeds, and a bit of exploration off the main trails will bring visitors past other shadows of the past, including house foundations, domestic plants, old fences, and the occasional cemetery (five cemeteries exist within the wilderness boundary). If you go
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don’t miss the amazing views from the 110 foot Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower, once a sentinel built to protect a fledgling forest from wildfire. Today, it is the last lookout tower remaining on the Hoosier National Forest and boasts wonderful views. Bloomington offers a variety of trails for all levels of cyclists, hikers and those who simply want to take a relaxing stroll. From easy, paved trails to more rugged natural hiking, Bloomington’s more than 200 miles of trails provide a fun outdoor experience for all ages and skill levels. Additional hiking trails can be found at properties listed in the parks and recreation section of the website. See more at: visitbloomington.com
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Christmas Open House Kick off the holiday season with this family tradition
TOP: Wine sampling is part of the open house event. middle: Artistic chocolates make up just some of the gourmet food options at Warm Glow Outlet. BOTTOM: The outlet offers a good selection of holiday décor.
The Warm Glow Christmas Open House is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season…share time with friends and family shopping and embracing the holiday season. This annual four-day event, held at the Warm Glow Candle Outlet in Centerville, is sure to get you in the spirit and is filled with Christmas music, gourmet food samplings, wine tasting, kids crafts, fantastic sales, and more. There will be a remote visit from Santa, and on Sunday you can experience live reindeer. You can also enjoy a cup of hot cocoa from Boston Stoker Coffee Company based in Ohio. Dates are December 3-6, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Warm Glow outlet is a shopper’s dream with 22,000 square-feet of merchandise. Here you’ll find over 60 fragrances of candles, home decor, floral, chocolate and gourmet food, bath and body, and Indiana wine and beer. There’s also the Stone Hearth Café on premises, so you can take a quick break from shopping. You can’t miss the outlet’s location off I-70; just look for the huge candle out front, which is one of the largest candles in the world. If that isn’t quirky enough, note that the outlet’s
bathrooms have consistently been named the “best restrooms” on I-70. Adjacent to the outlet is the Artisans & Java store, featuring local Indiana handcrafted artisans, furniture, antiques, knitting, pottery, jewelry and more. The Home Décor & More store is an eclectic blend of handcrafted, vintage, retro, shabby-chic, country and other unique styles of home decor & accessories. Home Decor & More is located inside the Warm Glow store, which means there are three great stores in one location. For more information, go to www.warmglow.com
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October 31 Halloween Festival on Main Street and Jack-o-lantern Walk at Lanier Mansion MADISON visitmadison.org
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October October 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 30 & 31 15th Annual Haunted Woods Trail FULTON COUNTY fultoncountyhistory.org/ haunted-woods
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October 16 & 17 Ghost Tours MADISON visitmadison.org October 23 Fourth Friday Downtown MADISON visitmadison.org
November 7 & 8 Fall Haul on the Indiana Wine Trail MADISON visitmadison.org
November 13 Downtown Holiday Open House MADISON visitmadison.org November 27 Light Up Madison! and Wonderland Drive MADISON visitmadison.org
Nov. 28 – Dec. 30, 2020 Christmas at the Seiberling Mansion KOKOMO visitkokomo.org
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Tour the stunning Seiberling Mansion, beautifully decorated both inside and out for the holidays. November 28December 30 1-4 p.m.
December 5 A Very Merry Madison Christmas Parade MADISON visitmadison.org December 4 & 5 Madison Handmade & Vintage Market at Little Golden Fox MADISON visitmadison.org
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The Seiberling Mansion is a historic house located at Kokomo, Indiana.
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A large two story mural of John Mellencamp is now on the side of This Old Guitar Music Store in downtown Seymour, Indiana. The mural was painted by artist Pamela Bliss and initialed by John Mellencamp on a surprise visit. McDonald commented ‘’It has been a privilege to work with John and his family on the mural project.’’ The Mellencamp family has donated the funds to redesign the parking lot and are in the planning stages. This Old Guitar Music Store started in 2001 to serve the community and surrounding counties and offers
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a full range of instruments and lessons. The walls of the store are lined with pictures of the music history of the 1960’s and 1970’s bands from high school days. The store was featured in John Mellencamp’s biography on A&E. Please stop by and visit Larry & Sandy McDonald and Matt McDonald and the staff and instructors. They will be happy to serve your music needs.
This Old Guitar Music Store 106 W. 2nd Street Seymour, IN 812-524-8986 thisoldguitarmusicstore.com
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Grant Street Inn Bloomington’s most iconic, boutique inn is rated number one year-after-year. With five buildings and 40 one-of-akind rooms, guests have the opportunity to choose a new experience with each stay. Guests appreciate the warm hospitality, homemade breakfast and afternoon snacks, and its ideal location between downtown and Indiana University. Come stay for the experience.
The Lighthouse Lodge on Lake Shafer 7 deluxe suites and 5 two-bedroom cottages. Perfect for vacations, weddings, reunions, parties, business retreats, and meetings. Open year round. Check the rave reviews on TRIPADVISOR and BEDANDBREAKFAST.COM.
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