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Grade III $500,000 Saturday, July 15 By Jennie Rees
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There’s the Indianapolis 500, and then there are Indiana’s nationally prominent races featuring the original horse power. That’s the annual $500,000 Indiana Derby at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino on July 15, and in 2017 the $5.8 million Breeders Crown series coming to Hoosier Park Racing & Casino for the first time on Oct. 27-28.
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Owned by Centaur Gaming, both horse tracks are a short drive from Indianapolis — Indiana Grand in Shelbyville and Hoosier Park in Anderson — and feature free admission and parking daily, as well as Las Vegasstyle casino gambling year-round, around the clock. The Indiana Derby is the centerpiece of Indiana Grand’s Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse season that runs April 18 through October 28. The race ranks among the top post-Triple Crown races, bringing together 3-year-olds from around the country. First run in 1995 when Hoosier Park held both Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing, the Indiana Derby has been won by Preakness Stakes winner and 3-yearold champion Lookin At Lucky in 2010 and future sprint
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The Indiana Derby is the centerpiece of Indiana Grand’s Thoroughbred season that runs April 18 through October 28. The race ranks among the top postTriple Crown races, bringing together 3-year-olds from around the country.
Indiana Derby champ Orientate in 2001. Other winners include Kentucky Derby third-place finisher Perfect Drift (2002), a $4.7 million-earner; $2.1 million-earner Brass Hat (2004), and millionaire Misremembered (2009), who the next year won California’s prestigious Santa Anita Handicap. The Indiana Derby has become a go-to stop for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, winner of the Kentucky Derby four times. Baffert won his fourth Indiana Derby last year with $1.3 million-earner Cupid, a streak Misremembered kicked off.
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he Indiana Derby Festival is Indiana Grand’s premier racing event! From free outdoor entertainment and food fests to jockey autographs, celebrity meet and greets, big giveaways and more, Indiana Derby Weekend is one you won’t want to miss. Plus, get up close and personal with Honorary Chairperson Coach Bob Knight. The festival kicks off Wednesday, July 12th, with “A Royal Derby” and post position luncheon. Then, on Thursday evening, “A Knight in Arms” celebration pays tribute to the military with celebrity guest hosts, and silent and live auctions. Friday night features live music and great food. Saturday, race day, features an average of 12 races valued at more than $1 million. The 23rd running of the Indiana Derby and Indiana Oaks will begin at around 8:30 p.m., with the Derby taking off around 9:45 p.m. Derby Day fun includes a variety of food and dining options, from BBQ and tacos al fresco to a special Indiana Derby VIP party. There’s also the grill in the Family Pavilion, and, as always, inside the casino is The Grand Buffet, Center Cut, Winner’s Circle Brewpub & OTB, and Sidewalk Café. There are many options available for an Indiana Derby experience. Whether you’re looking for a table in the state of the art clubhouse, VIP Pavilion tent or would rather prefer the party on the apron with free general admission, there’s something for everyone. Visit IndianaGrand.com for detailed information, including tickets, reservations, and updated festival lineups.
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The Indiana Derby in 2015 was moved from fall to mid-July, ensuring better weather and drawing a big crowd on Indiana Grand’s showcase card featuring five other stakes that include the $200,000 Indiana Oaks, a Grade III race for 3-year-old fillies. It’s emerging as a go-to event for racing enthusiasts as well as destination evening for those wanting to experience a top-notch sporting and entertainment event (including a band) at a very affordable price. “It’s one of the best days of racing in the Midwest,” said Indiana Grand director of racing Kevin Greely, who notes that the date move has increased the number of horses running in the Indiana Derby. “It’s a fantastic betting race. It’s been a win-win for us regarding (likely) weather, field size and betting.” “They put on a great show that day,” said Louisville-based trainer Buff Bradley, who won the Indiana Derby with Brass Hat and was second last year with The Player. About Indiana Grand: Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing April 18-Oct. 28 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 2:05 p.m. & Saturdays at 6:05 p.m, adding Thursday programs July 6 through Aug. 25 with a 2:05 p.m. first post. Location: 4300 N. Michigan Road, Shelbyville, Ind., 46176, approximately 20 minutes southeast of Indianapolis at Exit 109 off Interstate 74.
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Breeders Crown
Breeders Crown Returns to Midwest By Jennie Rees
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By coming to Hoosier Park, the 12-race Breeders Crown returns to the Midwest for the first time since 1995. Standardbred (also known as harness) racing’s championship series, patterned after Thoroughbred racing’s Breeders’ Cup, features six trotting and six pacing races divided into categories for 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds and older horses, as well as for female and male horses.
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Qualifying elimination races, if needed, will be Oct. 20 and 21. Located northeast of Indianapolis, Hoosier Park will conduct harness racing April 1 through Nov. 17, with racing TuesdaySaturday evenings, starting at 6:30 p.m. Hoosier Park is the sport’s premier track for trotters and pacers in the Midwest and one of the elite in the country. The racing has fostered a booming standardbred breeding program, with world-class horses such as 2016 Horse of the Year Always B Miki and 2015 Horse of the Year Wiggle It Jiggleit sired by Indiana stallions. Hoosier Park, which opened in 1994, is the 31st track to play host to Breeders Crown competition. It is the final track featured in a three-year agreement with the Hambletonian Society, following the Breeders Crown at frequent venues Woodbine Racetrack near Toronto in 2015 and The Meadowlands in New Jersey last year. Rick Moore, Hoosier
Park’s vice president and general manager of racing, hopes Hoosier Park now joins a regular rotation. “We couldn’t be more excited to have it,” Moore said. “This is the Breeders’ Cup of Standardbred racing. It propels us to the next level. Now I think people will think of Hoosier Park on the same plane as Woodbine and Meadowlands. We think we are the three major tracks now in harness racing.” “The Breeders Crown is kind of coming back to its roots, roots being the Midwest. We’ll get a nice influx of folks from Ohio, in particular, Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky. Harness racing has been around the Midwest forever. “Both locally and on a regional basis, we want to educate people as to what the Breeders Crown is and what a big deal it really is. Where the best of the best converge and shake out the championships of all the different divisions.” Both tracks’ casinos are open 24/7. Patrons must be at least 21 years old in the casino areas, and at least 18 to bet on horses and to be in the simulcast areas. But kids are welcome — in fact, encouraged — in the live racing venues as the tracks strives to promote family fun. “We fully realize the casino pays the bills, but Centaur, headed up by Rod Ratcliff and Jim Brown, has a genuine love for horse racing,” Moore said, referring to the company’s chairman and president.
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“We couldn’t be more excited to have it. This is the Breeders’ Cup of Standardbred racing. It propels us to the next level. Now I think people will think of Hoosier Park on the same plane as Woodbine and Meadowlands. We think we are the three major tracks now in harness racing.” – Rick Moore Hoosier Park vice president and general manager of racing
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“Both locally and on a regional basis, we want to educate people as to what the Breeders Crown is and what a big deal it really is. Where the best of the best converge and shake out the championships of all the different divisions.” – Rick Moore Hoosier Park vice president and general manager of racing
“They continue to invest year after year to make horse racing the best it can be in Indiana.”
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About Hoosier Park: Harness racing conducted April 1 thru Nov. 17, Tuesdays through Saturdays, with 6:30 p.m. first post. Location: 4500 Dan Patch Circle, Anderson, Ind., 46013. Exit 226 off Interstate 69 to IN-9 N/S Scatterfield Road to East 53rd St. to Dan Patch Circle. For more information: 800-526-7223 or hoosierpark.com.
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Thoroughbred Breeding
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Indiana’s Thoroughbred breeding industry was virtually non-existent prior to the first race meeting held at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in 1995.
– Amy Elliott Elliott said their practice has always been to breed and raise foals, break them and take them to the auction. Those that do not sell, they bring home and race themselves. She said that over the years, they have received many compliments from those with “Elliott horses.” One of her favorites is a highly-decorated Indiana-sired runner named Edgerrin. She named him after the former Indianapolis Colts running back. Purchased by Herb and Darlene Likens, the gelding, went on to win 18 of 93 starts, earning more than $460,000.
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For those that were breeding mares in the Hoosier State, many were doing so to stallions in other racing jurisdictions. The introduction of pari-mutuel racing allowed for the growth and development of the breeding industry in the state, and it has since created opportunities for many. Amy Elliott can remember the days prior to pari-mutuel racing in Indiana. Her husband, Jim, assembled a broodmare band and they bred to Illinois stallions. In the more than 20 years since racing arrived in Indiana, the Elliotts built a breeding operation that now totals 15 broodmares, and have been instrumental in bringing in stallions to stand in the state. Jim passed away in January 2016 at age 74, but Amy has forged ahead at their farm in Brookston, located just east of Lafayette, Ind. “I love the young horses,” she said of breeding and raising Thoroughbreds. “You plan a mating, you wait a year, you spend a fortune it seems like (laughing). You take it from conception to their first race.”
“I love the young horses. You plan a mating, you wait a year, you spend a fortune it seems like (laughing). You take it from conception to their first race.”
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“We are at the point where we are now first choice. We’re not Kentucky. There are higher echelons, but at this level, Indiana ranks among the best. In the past, stallions would come here after first standing in another state. Now, Indiana is pretty exciting to folks.” “It was a fun couple of years watching him race,” recalled Elliott, who is also an Indiana Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Association (ITOBA) board member. “Blood-Horse magazine had a feature and ESPN did something on him.” Now, Elliott has teamed with Likens and his wife to stand a new stallion for the 2017 breeding season. Taprize only made four career starts, but he comes from one of the hottest bloodlines in the industry. His sire, Tapit, has already produced two Belmont Stakes winners and Kentucky Oaks champion Untapable, a winner of nearly $4 million and sister to Taprize. The new sire’s brother, Paddy O’Prado, is a multiple graded stakes winner with earnings of $1.7 million. Taprize is standing at R Star Stallions in Anderson, Ind. Stallions with credentials like these were hard to find in Indiana a decade ago. As the program has grown, stallion owners now see the Hoosier State as a viable option.
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Leigh Ann Hopper and her husband, Kerry, have capitalized on Indiana’s emerging profile in the industry, starting R Star Stallions in 2010. Besides Taprize, they stand six other top-flight stallions. “We are at the point where we are now first choice. We’re not Kentucky. There are higher echelons, but at this level, Indiana ranks among the best,” Hopper said of the state’s burgeoning program. “In the past, stallions would come here after first standing in another state. Now, Indiana is pretty exciting to folks.” Sahara Sky, another R Star stallion that is new for the 2017 breeding season, is a millionaire and multiple stakes winner by the sire Pleasant Tap. His mother is a sister to the mother of Kentucky Derby champion Nyquist. “He was a very successful, long-running racehorse,” added Hopper. “What is unique is that the owners started here in Indiana (when looking for a state to stand him).” Hopper and her husband are both native Hoosiers that have been involved in horses in some way, shape or form throughout the years. Their 40-acre farm is a hands-on venture, where they not only stand stallions, but also board broodmares, provide foaling services and sale prep, among other things. They have also expanded into broodmare ownership, with five of their own, and a few two year olds set to debut.
“It’s a big advancement for us, and not one that you can take lightly,” she explained. “Whether it’s raising kids or raising horses, I was always interested in if I offered every opportunity that I am able to, what is the potential?” At R Star, Hopper says their son, Jesse, is taking a serious look at joining the family business. Regardless, whether their children take part or chart different career paths, she says they still value the importance of the family farm, created due to the opportunities available as Indiana’s breeding program grows. One of the leaders, and cornerstones, in Indiana’s breeding and racing program is Swifty Farms. Established in Seymour, Ind., this facility further shows how the industry has roots throughout the state. Started in 1972 by the late Don Myers and his wife, Dana, Swifty Farms has proven a major player in moving the industry forward. In 2016, three Swifty stallions ranked in the top five in Indiana based on offspring earnings. The group was headed by champion sprinter Benny The Bull, the state’s top stallion, with winners of over $1 million. On the track, Benny The Bull earned more than $2.3 million in his racing career, making him a welcomed addition to Indiana. The farm has produced a number of successful racehorses, but one of its greatest success stories is the stallion Pass Rush. Bred by Swifty Farms, Pass Rush earned nearly $600,000 during his career, racing sixth in the Indiana Derby in 2002 as a local favorite due to his Hoosier background. He would be named the state’s top three year old in 2002, as well as Horse of the Year in Indiana. As a stallion, Pass Rush has become a stalwart in the state, ranking in the top five in progeny earnings in both 2015 and 2016. His first seven crops have produced exceptional results, with his foals earning just over $3.4 million to date. He has sired a quartet of $200,000 winners, led by Facey’s Spirit, a multiple stakes-winning mare than has accumulated just over $400,000. As evidenced by these three breeding operations, Indiana has emerged as a program that is moving forward. What was once a fledgling industry is now providing Hoosier breeders new and better opportunities.
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Real Horsepower:
The History of Racing in Indiana
Indiana knows horsepower.
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Not just the horsepower found in the engines of the Indy or NASCAR racecars, but the kind you can see out in the field, running and kicking up their heels, nickering to their friends across the way. We’re talking real horse power. And we have for quite some time now.
Economics of
Horseracing The impact of horse racing in Indiana reaches all across the Hoosier state, north to south, east to west, not just centered around Anderson and Shelbyville. There are more than 550 Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse and Standardbred farms in Indiana, employing hundreds of people and providing more than $874 million for the total economic impact.
Horse racing by the numbers: • $874 million in total economic impact • $245 million in labor income • $159 million in state & local taxes • 6,743 full time employment • Approximately 1,700 horse racing foals being born annually
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Although the first pari-mutuel (where observers are able to bet) horse racing track in Indiana didn’t open until 1994, Indiana has a rich history in regards to horse racing. A stalwart in Indiana, Standardbred racing dates back to the mid-1800s with events occurring at many county fairs across the state. During the time when there were far fewer entertainment options, taking the family to the county fair to watch the fast pace horse racing was an exciting family outing and one that everyone would not soon forget. Also a site for championship harness racing, the Indiana State Fair has played host to many popular horses such as Dan Patch and Greyhound, bringing the stars of harness racing to Indiana. While the first parimutuel Thoroughbred race in Indiana was not run until 1995 at Hoosier Park in Anderson, local owners and trainers participated in the sport long before then, racing at a few county fairs but mainly shipping their horses to tracks in neighboring states such as Kentucky and Illinois. The opening of Hoosier Park presented a unique opportunity for participants from all three breeds to be able to organically grow their business and share their sport with their Hoosier neighbors. The don’t blink action of Quarter Horse racing took place at various venues across the state dating back to the 1950s. The races were also a fixture at the Indiana State Fair during the 1960s and 1970s. And the sport found a home starting at Hoosier Park in 1997 and then moving to Indiana Grand 10 years later. With the addition of Indiana Downs, now known as Indiana Grand, in 2001, even more opportunities opened up for all three breeds and the Hoosiers that loved them. In 2012, Indiana Grand became strictly a flat racing track, becoming a destination for Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses. Likewise, Hoosier Park then became the permanent home of Hoosier harness racing, bringing the best pacers and trotters to the area. This allowed horsemen to invest in farms closer to the racetracks, so they did not have to continually move their operations from track to track throughout the year. Legislation approved in 2007 allowed the placement of electronic gaming devices (slot machines and electronic table games) at Hoosier Park and Indiana Grand, giving these tracks the unique opportunity to expand. This also provided all three racing breeds the chance to grow their programs and entice new owners, breeders and fans to join the movement in the Hoosier state. Currently, there are 11 county fairs featuring Standardbred racing, as well as the Indiana State Fair, from the months of June through September. Hoosier Park hosts 120 days of Standardbred racing starting in April and going through the month of November. Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing can be seen at Indiana Grand from mid-April through the end of October. Races are held during the day with some night racing, so fans can find the time to schedule a trip to the track and cheer on their favorite trainer, owner or horse.
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HORSE RACING TRADITION The first wager and the first horse race, was reported in England back in 1780. The race was called the “Derby” because Lord Derby and Lord Bunbury had a coin toss as to what the race would be called. Derby won (or else we could be celebrating the Indiana Bunbury in July). That was just the first in billions of wagers made on horses across the world. Horse racing in the United States dates back to 1665, where the first racing meet was held on Long Island, New York. It began in Indiana in the sulkies of the harness racing world in mid-1800s. With racing being showcased at fairs across Indiana, later joined by the flat racing breeds of Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds, bringing the “Sport of Kings” to Indiana with the opening of Indiana’s first pari-mutuel track in 1994.
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EXCITEMENT Hearts are pounding all across the racetraCk—the horses’, the jockeys’, the crowd’s, even the betting tellers’. With each footstep, someone’s hopes, dreams, livelihood rests on that horse’s saddle cloth and weighs on that jockey’s shoulders. The pure adrenaline that comes with the loading of the gate, the ringing of the bell and the burst of speed coming from the hooves is overwhelming. And addictive.
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racehorse. Family farms are passed
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GOOD FOR INDIANA According to an economic impact study completed in 2014, there was more than $875 million attributed to the horse racing and race horse breeding industry in Indiana. More than 2,820 jobs in 2014 were also attributed to the horse racing industry in Indiana. The Indiana Horse Racing Commission currently licenses over 10,000 participants annually. Additionally, there are racing ties to every county in Indiana. Agricultural commodities used by the horse racing industry contributes to green space in Indiana, providing farmers more opporunities to grow their farms and businesses, while staying local. The horse racing industry impacts more than just the agricultural bubble, but it also expands to industry outside of it—medical, retail, entertainment, etc.
FUN The food, the adrenaline, the atmosphere makes for a fun day or night out with family and friends. The racetracks of Indiana offer unique entertainment for all ages. Whether it’s a day trip to enjoy a beautiful Indiana Spring day, or an evening under the lights, both Hoosier Park and Indiana Grand offer something for everyone. Ever wanted to know what it feels like to be in the winner’s circle? Nothing compares to the thrill of watching your horse cross the finish line first as an owner. It’s right up there with taking a swig of cold milk after the Indianapolis 500, only more affordable than owning your own racecar.
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About five times a year, Rheba Montgomery drives from her home in Eaton, near Muncie, to O’Bannon Woods State Park to ride horses with friends and family.
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At three-and-a-half hours to the south, O’Bannon Woods, near Corydon, is about as far as Montgomery could drive and still be in Indiana. But the trails at O’Bannon Woods attract visitors from as far away as Mississippi, Missouri and Wisconsin. “There’s just a lot of different kinds of trails here,” Montgomery said. “We have a fondness for this place just because of the diversity of the trails…some are real rough and some are big open trails.” O’Bannon Woods State Park is surrounded by Harrison-Crawford State Forest. Together they form a single complex that comprises almost 35 square miles and offers more than 80 miles of bridle trails. Two horse campgrounds are also available inside the state park. Whether you are looking to spend a day or a weekend in the saddle, Indiana’s state parks are for you. Horse owners can mount up and escape the real world at eight Indiana State Parks properties, which combine for almost 230 miles of bridle trails. In addition to O’Bannon Woods, they are Brown County, Harmonie, Potato Creek, Tippecanoe River, Versailles and Whitewater Memorial state parks and Salamonie Lake. Brown County State Park alone has more than 70 miles. Like O’Bannon Woods, it offers horse riders a backcountry experience, navigating large blocks of unbroken forest on single-track and double-track trails. The roughly 25 miles at Versailles navigate a similar landscape—a collection of forested ridges and secluded
creek valleys, limestone rock formations and caves. “If you’re from north of Interstate 70, you can hardly realize the state of Indiana can look the way that it does down here,” said assistant property manager Brad Walker. At Potato Creek, near South Bend, riders wind through woodlands, wetlands and wide-open prairies that can evoke daydreams of frontier times and windswept western landscapes. The trail system at Tippecanoe River explores the area’s peaceful sand hills. Indiana’s state forests are another destination for equestrian recreation. The aforementioned Harrison-Crawford as well as Clark, Greene-Sullivan, Jackson Washington, OwenPutnam, Pike, Salamonie River and Yellowwood state forests all offer bridle trails. So does Deam Lake State Recreation Area, which is managed by Clark State Forest. Many of the trails on public ground in Indiana were built and are maintained through volunteer labor by a group of dedicated equestrians called the Indiana Trail Riders Association, intrailriders.org. “Many hands make light work,” Walker said. At state park properties, horse riders might encounter hikers. But you won’t have to share the trail with mountain bikers. Where mountain biking is allowed, cyclists have their own separate trail system. Trail riding won’t break your wallet, either. Riding at a state park or state forest property requires a tag for each horse. A daily horse tag costs $5 and an annual horse tag costs $20. Annual tags are available at state park properties that offer horse riding, or online at innsgifts.com. Your horse must have paperwork to meet the health
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requirements determined by the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. The fee for the horse tag does not include The fee for the horse tag does not include the vehicle admission fee at gated properties, which is an additional $7 per in-state vehicle or $9 per out-of-state vehicle. Information is at stateparks.IN.gov/5057.htm. At many parks and forests, the trail system is too large to explore in a single day. Fortunately, those properties offer campgrounds specifically for horse riders. Horse campgrounds are available at Brown County, O’Bannon Woods, Potato Creek, Versailles, Whitewater Memorial, Tippecanoe River and Salamonie Lake. Combined, they offer 516 sites from electric to nonelectric to primitive. Rates range from $15 to $36. In recent years, several campsites at Whitewater Memorial were upgraded to “electric.” That property now offers 10 electric sites and 27 non-electric sites in its horse campground. Electric and primative sites offer a picnic table, fire ring, parking spur, drinking water in the area and modern restrooms and showers. Electric sites also offer an electrical hookup. Unlike non-electric sites, a primitive site does not have access to showers or modern restrooms, but do offer a pit-toliet. The horse campground at Versailles opened in 2016. With nine primitive spots, it’s the smallest facility of its kind in the state. But Walker said the sites are spacious and
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popular with those who’ve used them already. Deam Lake is the only property owned by the DNR Division of State Forests that offers electric sites in its horse campground. Horse campgrounds at Clark, Greene Sulllivan, OwenPutnam, Pike, Salamonie River and Yellowwood state forests are all primitive. Campsite reservations for all state parks properties and for Deam Lake SRA can be made online at camp.IN.gov or by phone at (866) 622-6746. Camping at all other state forest properties is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All DNR equestrian campsites can accommodate up to six horses. No horse? No problem. Brown County, Fort Harrison, McCormick’s Creek, Pokagon, Turkey Run and Whitewater Memorial state parks all offer a saddle barns where visitors can essentially rent a horse. The saddle barns are operated by independent contractors who offer guided trail rides, pony rides and hay rides. Most saddle barns have a minimum age for horseback riding. Minimum ages and prices vary by site. Detailed information is at stateparks.IN.gov/3055.htm. O’Bannon Woods doesn’t have a saddle barn, but it does have an equestrian attraction that other parks don’t offer—three designated trails for wagons, carriages and other horse-drawn vehicles. Park staff even get in on the wagon drive, patrolling by buckboard three to four times a week. This horsing around, combined with the remoteness and the southern hospitality of the staff, perpetuates an old-time feel. Even portions of some of the trails are old, according to property manager Bob Sawtelle. “A lot of those county roads that were there from the 1700s—national roads, trade roads, peddler routes—and then on through the 1800s and early 1900s are now our horse trails,” Sawtelle said. The atmosphere, attractions and accommodations are what keep riders like Montgomery coming back year after year, no matter how far the drive.
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Glints of sunlight filtering through the canopy of trees sparkle on the waters of the east branch of the Little Calumet River. It ripples along through the quiet woods and traverses small bubbling rapids. Though much has changed since Native Americans and early settlers plied these waters, a feel for those long ago times can still be experienced on certain stretches of this pretty waterway. > SPRING 2017
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Both the east branch and the west branch (where several active eagle nests can be found) of the Little Calumet River are just one of several blueways in Northwest Indiana. These now pristine waters course through oak savannahs, prairies, woods, dunes, farmland and downtowns of small cities and large, creating lovely waterways perfect for all ranges and ages of paddling ability. Their loveliness gives balance to the smokestacks and steel mills in this heavily industrial six-county area close to Chicago. “It’s nothing short of miraculous,” says Dr. Kenneth Schoon, author of the recently released Shifting Sands: The Restoration of the Calumet Region (Quarry Press 2016; $30) about the once-polluted waterways in the seven counties comprising Northwest Indiana. They’ve now morphed into pristine rivers and creeks, creating recreational opportunities. “At one time the Grand Calumet which connects to the Little Calumet was the dirtiest river in the country.” This historic clean-up came about because of the commitment of community activists, government entities, and corporations who all worked together to restore the natural beauty of an area that was at the turn of the last century still rugged and wild. Calling it the second crowned jewel of the region (Lake Michigan is number one), Dan Plath, Chief of Resource Management at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore as well as founder and past
These now pristine waters course through oak savannahs, prairies, woods, dunes, farmland and downtowns of small cities and large, creating lovely waterways perfect for all ranges and ages of paddling ability.
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president of the Northwest Indiana Paddling Association (NWIPA), is often seen canoeing these waters with a chain saw in hand, ready to remove any logs that might impede progress. It was because of the hard work of volunteers that the Little Cal—as they call it around here—became traversable for the first time in 35 years. It was a feat that Plath says took around 2,000 hours of manual labor. NWIPA, a non-profit organization dedicated to developing the region’s paddling resources and opportunities, and providing environmental stewardship of the region’s waterways, partners with other agencies in creating and maintaining some 200 miles of designated blueways. And they continue to work on more. Ensuring easy access with boat launches, including several that are ADA approved,
NWIPA, a non-profit organization dedicated to developing the region’s paddling resources and opportunities, and providing environmental stewardship of the region’s waterways, partners with other agencies in creating and maintaining some 200 miles of designated blueways.
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great birding. They’re working hard at getting people to learn and appreciate all the beauty of the region.” and camping spots is another goal. Traveling by water was once the only way to get around here, and now environmental groups are dedicated to reopening these passageways. Each water trail is unique, says Plath, who describes the Deep River Trail—which follows the Deep River in Hobart, from the Lake George dam to another dam by Riverview Road in Lake Station—as very pretty. “It’s almost all wilderness and has great birding,” he says, noting they’re working hard at getting people to learn and appreciate all the beauty of the region. The headwaters of the 133-mile Kankakee National Water Trail, considered one of the cleanest rivers in the Midwest, begins near Walkerton, southwest of South Bend, and continues on to merge with the Illinois River near Joliet, Illinois. The first section of the trail, called the Upper River, travels through farmland until it meets the Yellow River. Here, the Wooded Channel section offers the most tree cover as it courses through several state parks and conservation areas before crossing the state line. “It’s very serene, very historic and very popular,” says Mitch
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Barloga, Transportation Planning Manager for the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC), about this section of the trail which he describes as “very channeled.” Hang around with these paddlers and you soon learn the lingo, such as channelized, which means deep and often quickly running water. Barloga, who specializes in non-motorized planning and is active in the development of both the blueways and greenways (walking and biking paths) in Northwest Indiana, says the Lake Michigan Water Trail, another multi-state waterway—this one stretching from north of Chicago and into Michigan—is also very popular. In some ways, the southern section of the Lake Michigan Water Trail represents the unique blend of urban and rural of the region. The looming steel mills, awe inspiring in their own hulking way, rise above the lake in sections of Gary, East Chicago and Indiana Harbor, but there are also long stretches of pristine beaches including those of the Indiana Dunes State Park, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, and West Beach in Michigan City. Dotting the southern shore are
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small lakefront cottages and mansionesque beachfront homes. In Michigan City, the blueway continues on into Michigan or turns south becoming the Trail Creek Water Trail, a five-mile loop from the Lake Michigan to the stunning Friendship Botanical Gardens and back. “Trail Creek is one of the best,” says Plath, though I quickly learn when talking to him that all blueways in Northwest Indiana are the “best.” Mention that and he laughs. “Well, it’s like your children,” he says. For a detailed map of the Blueways Water Trail, visit www.greenwaysblueways.com
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SQUIRE BOONE CAVERNS AND VILLAGE
Beneath the surface
Squire Boone Caverns Squire Boone Caverns and Historic Boone's Mill located in Harrison County, southern Indiana
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With a soundtrack of a million gallons of water, Squire
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of Kentucky
For the first time since opening to the public in 1973,
and Southern
their new tour is sure to wow and amaze you, whether it
Indiana.
is your first or tenth time through the cave. A living cave with rushing streams, rare underground
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waterfalls and thousands of formations, Squire Boone
discovered
Caverns boasts the largest rimstone dams in the United
these caverns in
States that are accessible to the public, and a 40-foot-
1790 and Squire
tall formation that has been estimated to be more
would later return to
than a million years old. These two powerful pieces of
settle the land and live
geological history are only a sampling of all there is to
throughout the last decade
see along the new cavern tour.
of his life. Exploring the cave was one of his favorite
Sparkling stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone and more
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pastime and he considered the cave sacred land… you’ll
adorn the cavern walls, ceilings and floors in a natural
understand why after just one visit. Upon returning
wonder that has taken millions of years for nature to
to what would become Boone’s Settlement, Squire
create. The new tour is about 1/3-mile long and includes
constructed a grist mill that would serve to provide
a new entrance, new passageways and bridges and
commerce and aid the area’s residents.
even more views of the rare underground waterfalls and rushing streams.
As the cavern was being prepared for the public, Squire’s remains were discovered in a remote opening
Named in honor and spirit of Squire Boone, little brother to Daniel and a renowned pioneer, explorer, minister and statesman who helped lead the discovery
to the cave and authenticated by experts who identified injuries Squire sustained throughout his life that were evident on the remains. His final resting place is an important stop along the tour, where you’ll learn more about his contributions and time spent at the cave.
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While the original grist mill was destroyed by fire in the 1800s, the foundation stood strong and the mill has been reconstructed to working order. Inside Historic Boone’s Mill, you’ll see how grain was prepared and be able to read Squire’s carvings that were found near his remains in the cave or in the foundation of the original mill. A visit to Squire Boone Caverns Park is equally educational and inspiring as you travel to the past underground and above. As you stroll through the park to see the soap- and candle-making demonstrations and the thousands of pounds of mineral, fossil and crystal specimens in the rock shop, you’ll be walking in the footsteps of the Boone brothers, two of America’s prominent pioneers and explorers. Not to mention the view from their nearly half-mile long zipline that includes six tree top lines and a suspension bridge. The new cavern tour is now open, with at least four tours held daily. An official grand opening for the new cavern tour will be held Memorial Day weekend when all of the park features will officially open (parts of the park will open sooner). Visit their website or Facebook page for the most up-to-
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By Marshall V. King If you were to combine a commercial truck and a Class A motorhome, what you’d get is a Class C motorhome.
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If you trick out that motorhome with the latest toys and gadgets, you get a Super C, and Renegade RV has made Super C manufacturing its specialty. The company in Bristol, Indiana, which in December became part of REV Group Inc., makes high performance trailers, commonly used as toy haulers for car enthusiasts or racing teams. It creates specialty vehicles to be used as mobile offices, classrooms or command centers. But the segment of Renegade’s business that is really booming is motorhomes.
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Outdoor /Go RVing “We’ve been enjoying an excellent market the last few years,” said Kevin Erdman, director of sales and marketing. Its 145 employees are producing up to 500 units a year, with retail registrations up 40 percent from 2015 to 2016 and up another 46 percent in 2016, he said. Renegade is gaining momentum as people discover the benefits of motorhomes built on a commercial truck chassis. Their smaller Villagio and Vienna motorhomes, which are a newer extension of the product line, are 25 feet long and built on the Mercedes Benz Sprinter chassis, while the larger Super Cs are built on commercial duty truck chassis and can go as long as 45 feet. The larger units range from the Verona at the lower end of the Renegade scale, to the fully-loaded Ikon. No matter what unit it
is, Renegade turns chassis from Freightliner, Volvo, International, and even occasionally Peterbilt, Kenworth and Western Star, into motorhomes. Some customers are buying them simply for living space. Others include garages, workshops or mud rooms. What’s driving buyers to Class C units is the drivability, serviceability, safety and towing capacity, said Erdman. Because a Class C has the cab, chassis, and engine of a commercial truck, it has a lower center of gravity, tracks straight and true, and is designed to be on the road 11 hours a day, he said. The wheels are in front of the driver and passenger. It’s extremely easy to drive and not much different from a large SUV, just longer, Erdman said. When the engine needs servicing, it’s under a truck hood in front of the motorhome instead of inside the living space.
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“Because a Class C has the cab, chassis, and engine of a commercial truck, it has a lower center of gravity, tracks straight and true, and is designed to be on the road 11 hours a day. The wheels are in front of the driver and passenger. It’s extremely easy to drive and not much different from a large SUV, just longer.” – Kevin Erdman
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“It’s very, very easy to service,” he said, noting that it’s therefore easy to find service centers willing to work on them. A steel bumper on the front and 11-inch steel rails running from front to back give the occupants strength and protection. Wooden floors built on top of a steel frame, with plenty of noise-deadening insulation in between, help create a quiet ride as enough power to pull a semi-trailer comes from under the hood. In the back, two drive axles help push the unit rather than just one on Class A’s. While many Class A’s can tow only 10,000 to 15,000 pounds, the Class C motorhomes Renegade builds can be fully loaded and still tow from 20,000 to 30,000 pounds. “They can load all their favorite ‘stuff’ in a trailer and take it with them,” he said. One model will even tow up to 40,000 pounds. When buying a Renegade Class C, customers get choices, including whether to include a washer/dryer combo or between a king and queen size bed. “They want beautiful tile on the floor, granite on the counter tops, no problem,” Erdman said. Customers are choosing Renegade’s motorhomes that come with handlaid tile floors, Aqua-Hot systems and radiant floor heat. Solid wood cabinets come in a variety of styles and finishes. Bose sound systems, 4K Samsung televisions, LED lights and power theater seating are all options. The Ikon,
Enjoy the RV Experience without owning your own RV at Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort in Santa Claus, Indiana. If you are planning a visit to Holiday World, Lake Rudolph’s three different choices of on-site Rental RVs are an outstanding alternative lodging choice ranging in size from 38-44 feet long. Each are spacious and come equipped with everything your family will need, including full kitchens, bathrooms, showers and air conditioning. Each Rental RV sleeps 4 adults and 4 children.
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In early March, Renegade is debuting a new model called Valencia that offers a bed over the cab and, in all, sleeping space for up to nine people. which can cost up to $750,000, even has a touchscreen system to control the lights, sound and power, but the family traveling in style can also use an iPad or iPhone, said Erdman. Renegade’s full range of Super Cs attracts a wide range of customers. Some motorhome owners may be looking for more power or bigger water and fuel tanks and choose the Verona model. Others want more upscale features and choose the LE or XL. Someone into motorsports and customized spaces might opt for a Classic. The Ikon owner? “He’s the guy who wants all the luxury features. He wants something that’s truly different. And he wants it to drive great,” Erdman said. In early March, Renegade is debuting a new model called Valencia that offers a bed over the cab and, in all, sleeping space for up to nine people. With a couple of competitors already in that segment, Renegade employees are excited to bring their own model to the market. That’s likely to grow business even more and the company is already working to ramp up production to meet growing demand. Marshall V. King is a freelance writer based in Goshen, Indiana, specializing in food and travel writing.
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a successful second-generation business started by Dick Braun in 1977. Dick’s son, Matt, took over in 1994. Matt’s son, Austin, also works for the family business. The Braun’s have provided thousands of families with camping adventures, and memories that last a lifetime. And they continue to operate by the same principles from nearly 40 years ago, which include keeping operating costs low so they can pass savings onto their customer. Which is one reason they’ve earned many awards over the years. Fun Time Campers is located on the east side of Indianapolis on Pendleton Pik. Facilities include a 15,000-square-foot indoor showroom, state-of-the-art service department with 10 service bays, five-acre sales lot for a large inventory in stock, parts department with over 50,000 items in stock, two-acre outdoor RV storage area, and an office building that houses the entire operation. They are a proud dealer of KZ, Winnebago towables, Vista Cruiser by Gulf Stream, Retro by Riverside RV, Jumping Jack Trailers, and Travel Lite Truck Campers. They carry both new and used hybrids, travel trailers, toy haulers, fifth wheels and truck campers as well as used pop ups and motorhomes. For more information, go to www.funtimecampers.com or call 317-890-0791. To learn more about towable RVs, be sure and pick up the Summer issue of Travel Indiana magazine, coming out in July!
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hen Abraham Lincoln stopped at the Noon Day Inn in 1844, the stage stop in Haubstadt had already been serving travelers for almost 20 years, having opened in 1825, making it the oldest restaurant in continuous operation in Indiana. Now expanded many times over and called the Log Inn, one section of the interior with its original hewn log walls and chinking still is much as it was when Lincoln came to dine and where drivers changed horses on the 21-hour journey (if the weather was good) between Evansville and Vincennes—a trip that now takes about an hour by car. So popular for their family style chicken, ham or beef dinners served with mashed potatoes, gravy, choice of two vegetables, slaw, hot rolls and butter as well as other ala carte menu items like French fried shrimp, catfish and a wonderful selection of killer desserts the line often starts to form an hour before opening. While waiting for the Log Inn to open at 4:00 pm, feel free to tour the Gibson County Barn Quilt Trail, with over 225 bar quilts; or the Azalea Path Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Hazelton, a 60acre park where more than 3,000 colorful azaleas bloom each spring. Said to be one of the largest collections of azaleas in the Midwest, the botanical gardens, with its twoBy spring-fed lakes, waterfall, koi pond, Jane Ammeson three miles of walking paths, chainsaw carvings and sculptures, also is home to native and imported trees and many unique plants.
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We can’t pinpoint other places still in business where Attorney Abe might have dined, but there are plenty of historic eateries in the state to construct a perfect road trip for foodies. Founded in 1834, the Historic Broadway Hotel & Tavern in Madison is Indiana’s oldest continuously operating tavern in the state. Right now the hotel is closed for renovations (though owner Libby Mann has a bed and breakfast in a historic manor nearby) but the restaurant keeps busy serving a wide array of items from sandwiches and soup to steaks, fish, pasta and chicken, as well as ribs and chops. Each fall, Mann buys pounds of persimmons from area growers and pulps them to make persimmon pudding using her mother’s recipe. “It won first prize for eight years in a row at the Persimmon Festival in Mitchell,” says Mann proudly. “It’s a Dutch-German thing,” says Marta Hollen who purchased the Hilltop Inn in Evansville from her parents last year. Also a stage coach stop on the Wabash to New Harmony line, the threestory brick building was built in 1839. On the main floor was the saloon (hey, a tired traveler needed a drink or two, you know) and dining room on one side and a general store/feed store on the other with rooms for sleeping on the upper two floors. The ”Dutch-German thing” Hollen is referring to is their specialty— fried brain sandwiches which has earned them national acclaim. Of German and Dutch heritage herself, Hollen took the whole brain thing into the 21st century with brain sliders but when she starts talking about two-inch scoops, we decide to just focus on the sandwich itself and not how it’s cooked. And yes, they really are like Hollen describes them—crisp on the outside and fluffy inside. In the oh-so Germanic town of Oldenburg, German fare is also part of the heritage of two restaurants—the Pearl Street Pub
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which opened in the 1850s as the King’s Tavern and the relatively new Bavarian-style Braus Haus which is just 96 years old. The Slippery Noodle Inn, Indiana’s oldest bar, has had several names since first opening as a railroad hotel called the Tremont House in 1850 on South Meridian Street in Indianapolis, offering guests good, drink and a place to stay. A stop on the Underground Railroad (yes, it’s haunted), it’s now owned by Hal Yeagy whose parents bought the place in 1963. The large rambling building hosts two areas where bands perform, as well as the original bar room, a glassed-in dining area, and several side rooms. The menu is extensive and foodwise there’s something for everyone including those just looking for good bar grub to enjoy while listening to music to entrees like steak, pasta and chicken. The oldest restaurant in Indianapolis, the Rathskeller, has been serving traditional German cuisine since 1894. Located in the Athenaeum, the massive brick Romanesque-Revival building on trendy Mass Avenue was designed by noted Indy architect Bernard Vonnegut, grandfather of author Kurt. Eight years later in 1902, a restaurant that wasn’t German (as far as we known) opened in downtown Indy. Now a landmark, St. Elmo’s is the oldest Indianapolis steakhouse in its original location. And besides great
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cuts of meat, their shrimp cocktail is on the level of a national treasure. Also in Indianapolis and celebrating their 99th year, Workingman’s Friend dates back to 1918. While the unassuming exterior isn’t necessarily pretty, the burgers, fries, chilies and onion rings are sublime. But enough with the 20th century, let’s backtrack to the 1900s again. It’s country cooking with heaps of fried chicken and their famous fried biscuits (don’t ask about the calories because you really don’t want to know) served with apple butter at The Nashville House, Brown County’s first restaurant, which opened in 1859 and was also a place to spend the night. The original building burned down in 1943 but the “new” place still retains that old time country charm. Establish in 1878 in tiny Avilla near Fort Wayne, the St. James is considered the oldest restaurant in Northern Indiana. The exterior, though extensively restored, is just as charming as it looks in vintage photos when it was a hotel with a dining room on the main floor. Here again you’ll find German fare with dishes such as Jagerschnitzel (pan-fried pork cutlets in a mushroom sauce) and bratwurst all served with red cabbage and a choice of spatzle, potato pancakes or German potato salad and a choice of soup or salad. Last time we looked, there were no oceans near Fort Wayne but that doesn’t stop the Oyster Bar, a rambling restaurant dating back to 1888 from serving a wide variety of seafood including, you guessed it, oysters in many variations—on the half-shell, fried, Rockefeller, Jalapeno Casino, Bienville, Parmesan Baked and Black & Bleu. While you’re in Fort Wayne, consider a stop at the relatively new Coney Island Weiner (1914), the oldest Coney stand in America. Long time locals say it hasn’t changed—the same Coney and chili recipes and steamed buns.
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An ice cream parlor and diner since 1900, Zaharakos in downtown Columbus has an amazing interior—all gold, marble, Tiffany and a side room filled with the largest collection of pre-1900 marble soda fountains on public display. Indiana’s famed deep fried pork tenderloin sandwiches originated at Nick’s Kitchen in Huntington. The place started off as a hamburger stand in 1904 run by Nick Freienstein who saved enough money to open up a restaurant in 1908. It’s his recipe that’s still used today. The Olympia in Goshen opened as a candy store with a soda fountain in 1912 and in 1920, and a diner was added by Nicholas Paflas, a Greek immigrant. Currently Nick’s great-granddaughter owns the business. One of the original menu items, the nut olive sandwich (chopped green olives and roasted cashews on toasted bread) is still being served. Finally, we’re not sure where to put the Yellow Tavern, a beautiful building with Palladian-style windows and a Moorish front, located in wonderful New Harmony on the Wabash River. It first opened in 1815, burned down in 1908 and has now reopened in another historic building. Is it old or new, we’ll let you decide? Can you please plot these restaurants on this blank Indiana map like we have done in the past for articles? I will place the map in your dropbox
Last time we looked, there were no oceans near Fort Wayne but that doesn’t stop the Oyster Bar, a rambling restaurant dating back to 1888 from serving a wide variety of seafood including, you guessed it, oysters in many variations.
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Unique dining experiences a cut above the tried-and-true with a commitment to ever-fresh and ever-evolving, all the while continuing to honor the basics of culinary excellence
Keith Angell: Hoosier Park Racing and Casino Anderson, IN ANDERSON – His mother always told him to “follow his heart.”
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That’s what Keith Angell thought he was doing when he went to Indiana University in Bloomington to study pre-med in 1989. “I wasn’t ready for school,” he admits. He says he ended up studying girls and partying, and when he found himself taking an unplanned break from school, he needed a job. He picked a restaurant. And then another restaurant, and another, and another, … At one of those preliminary kitchen stops he was introduced to a chef at a country club in Bloomington. “That opened my eyes,” he says. “It was the first chef I’d ever worked for. I was just a sponge. And I never stopped cooking.” He’d realized, at a very basic level, that “the world is run by people who show up.” Day after day, he did. And he quickly climbed the ladder. When one of his Bloomington chefs went to Indianapolis to work, Angell followed him. And after more than nine years in a number of restaurant kitchens, Angell went to culinary school. He says a recurring memory of family Thanksgivings reassured him that his choice of the culinary world was the right choice. “All the guys would be in the family room watching football, and the ladies would be in the kitchen – and I’d be going back and forth,” he says. “I love football – played football – but I always wanted to know what was going on in the kitchen.” Angell chose Johnson & Wales University in Charleston, South Carolina. “I picked Charleston for the weather – and the women,” he admits. “But this time I got straight A’s in school.
Chef Keith Angell at Hoosier Park: The extremely popular Steakhouse Bruschetta has roasted crostinis with blue cheese aioli, tomatoes, avocado, chives, beef tips and Homestretch Steakhouse Sauce. Photo by Fred Granger
Made sure I did my studying before I played.” He graduated summa cum laude and went on to Atlanta, Georgia, and Jack Nicklaus golf resorts. When the economy shifted three years later, electives like golf were among the first casualties. So he returned to the Carolinas where he worked as a corporate executive chef for food facilities at large corporations. There were also short stints on cruise ships. “But I always wanted to come back home,” he says. The single father and son moved to Indiana in 2006. After a series of kitchens in universities and restaurants, Angell joined the Hoosier Park team in Anderson a couple years ago. The harness racing/ casino facility has a series of eateries that peak with the Homestretch Steakhouse, a fine dining restaurant that looks out over the racetrack. “I’m finding a lot of enjoyment, probably for the first time in my career, in teaching now,” Angell says. “I’ve taught classes before, but this is probably the most receptive audience (steakhouse cooks) I’ve ever had. … I can see my 1993 self in them.” One of his hallmarks is constantly creating something new. “There are some things we cannot take off the menu – the Steakhouse bruschetta, for example – but there’s the fresh catch which changes every week and keeps me on my toes,” he says. Christal Johnson, Hoosier Park's advertising brand account manager, says, “Chef Keith has taken this menu and elevated it beyond meat and potatoes. He brings a new experience to the city, and we couldn’t be more delighted. In addition to the exquisite cuisine, it’s far beyond anyone’s wildest imagination. We’re surrounded by glass (with the finish line of the race track just outside the restaurant’s huge windows). You can have a dining experience like no other. You’re in the middle of a sporting event.” “We specialize in fun,” Angell adds. “Here is a place to be seen. We’re not a quiet, secluded little niche.” The casino and restaurants are open year-round. This year’s harness racing season is April 1 to Nov. 17. “We are more than just gaming; we are more than just racing,” Johnson says. She calls Hoosier Park “a hidden gem” with gaming, racing, dining, and entertainment.” Hoosier Park will host the Breeders Crown Oct. 27-28. It’s considered the ultimate yearend championship of harness racing. “We want people to know we’re here,” Johnson says. “Once we get them here, the experience will speak for itself.”
A pork-belly appetizer with cider gastrique and apple mostarda. Photo by Fred Granger
“Chef Keith has taken this menu and elevated it beyond meat and potatoes. He brings a new experience to the city, and we couldn’t be more delighted. In addition to the exquisite cuisine, it’s far beyond anyone’s wildest imagination.“ – Christal Johnson Brand Account Manager at Hoosier Park
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A recent catch of the week has pan-roasted golden tilefish served atop a beet polenta cake with a kale vinaigrette, topped with yellow pepper lechi salsa. Photo by Fred Granger
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BLOOMINGTON – No coastline? No problem. All is fine in Bloomington with No Coast Reserve – NOCO to its regulars who realize they’ve found the epicenter of fresh seafood despite hundreds of miles between their Hoosier home and the ocean. And in Seth Elgar, they’ve found the quintessential seafood – and more – chef. “Yes, we are doing a lot of seafood,” Elgar says, “but we are stranded here in the Midwest.” He says it’s sustainable seafood and in season – what the ocean has to offer. There are also a variety of other proteins through the partnership with Butcher’s Block, NOCO’s parent company. Elgar is local, having been raised on a small farm in Stanford, near the edge of Monroe County. “With both parents working, it was on us (four boys) to cook dinner a couple nights a week,” he says. “We got home from school, did our homework, and started peeling potatoes.” Elgar was working in restaurant kitchens by the time he was 15. “I really liked the aspect of feeding people good food,” he says. It helped him choose culinary school over architecture, and he went to Kendall College in Chicago as well as to Purdue for their culinary and hospitality programs. He says he can remember a serious conversation with friends, perhaps in his very late teens or early 20s, about life goals. He said he wanted to be an executive chef at a restaurant before he was 30 – and he was, at Upland Brewing in Bloomington. And he said he wanted to have his own concept of a restaurant by the time he was 35 – and he was, as executive chef and general manager at NOCO. He’s big on seafood, meat, fresh, local – and collaboration. “If we want this profession to evolve and want it to survive, with all the mechanization and industrialization that exists within the American food system, people can’t keep secrets anymore,” he says. “The days of chefs hiding things from their cooks – that’s over. If my people didn’t know how to do everything within this restaurant and I were to get got hit by a car, this restaurant would fail.” He says they “roll with the seasons, trying to showcase what our farmers and producers are doing locally.” It means “freestyling,” or pulling disparate ingredients together in new ways that not only honor the individual foods but build upon long-standing culinary tenets. Beyond that, he says, it’s working collaboratively with others in the restaurant, making sure they have an outlet as well. “It can’t be just my food, because then there’s no passion behind it on their part.” So he’s a teacher as well as a chef. If a team member wants to learn how to make something, he tries to incorporate it into the workday. Recently, that meant teaching how to make sausage. And soon, he says, he wants to take his workers on field trips to other nearby food spots – a coffee roasting site, a farmer’s field, a local greenhouse. “The more all my people know about the product we bring in here, the better they can tell its story,” he says. “It will instill a little more passion and a little more care.” And he shares. “We run with an open policy. If my people want a recipe so they can cook for their families, they have free license to
Above: Executive chef/general manager Seth Elgar is at No Coast Reserve (NOCO) in Bloomington. Photo courtesy of No Coast Reserve Bottom: Pan-roasted duck breast with local potatoes and beans and tart cherry gastrique. Photo courtesy of No Coast Reserve
Left: Seared jumbo scallop with puree of roasted poblano pepper and potato with roasted Indiana corn. Photo courtesy of No Coast Reserve Above: Rainbow pasta with ratatouille sauce, whole milk ricotta, smoked eggplant, and basil. Photo courtesy of No Coast Reserve
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“Story’s authentically rural and historic setting fits perfectly with modern wedding trends,” says Kate Ebel, Director of Sales and Events for the Story Inn in southern Indiana. “Our 120-yearold multi-level barn, located in a large meadow surrounded by trees, has stood the test of time.” Indeed, the charm of oak and maple forests, winding country roads, rolling hills and white picket fences surrounding pastures filled with grazing horses are just part of the lovely backdrop of a Story wedding. Surrounded on three sides by the Hoosier National Forest and Brown County State Park, Story was founded in 1851 by Doctor George Story and
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“Our 120-year-old multi-level barn, located in a large meadow surrounded by trees, has stood the test of time.”
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little seems to have changed in the years since then. The country Victorian home Doc Story built the year he arrived here is just one of the original buildings turned into guest accommodations. Gardens brim with vibrant blooms and a creek meanders through the property, flowing underneath a covered bridge. An orchard on the side of a small rise abounds with apples, pears and cherries and the sweet scent of ripening grapes from Story’s tiny vineyard wafts through the air. Wildflowers from long ago country gardens still blossom along the edges of the village. “Besides our historic barn, we have several other beautiful settings for a wedding here at Story including our newest, The Sanctuary,” says Ebel. Accessible by a small bridge, The Sanctuary sits in a wooded glen beneath a canopy of centuryold trees decorated with dainty fairy lights. It’s
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“Our chef works with the bride and groom to customize and individualize their wedding menu.” a lush place where the sounds of singing birds and rustling leaves create an oasis of serenity for an intimate gathering. In what is now the formal dining room of the old general store with its pot-bellied stove original to the 1916 building (see— not everything at Story is old), the porch overlooking the culinary and flower gardens is a lovely spot for a small wedding party, as is the patio nestled behind the inn. The grain mill next to the general store was also built in 1851. Charmingly rustic both inside and out, the mill’s tin roof and clapboard siding is as historic as is its interior with pine paneling cut onsite after being harvested from nearby trees. The
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mill accommodates approximately 40 people and is perfect for weddings no matter the season. But weddings are more than just fairy-tale settings. Eric Swanson, Story’s executive chef, partners with local food artisans to source the meat, cheeses, jams, maple syrup and even Story’s special blend of hand-roasted coffee beans as well as other edibles featured on the menu. “Our chef works with the bride and groom to customize and individualize their wedding menu,” says Ebel, who lives on property in a historic home with her husband Jacob, co-owner of Story as well as its general manager and their two rescue dogs. In season, Swanson visits Story’s gardens to pick fresh vegetables, herbs and fruits including Story’s tiny sweet summer strawberries to be used for dinner that night. Accommodations in the village itself reflect the historic ambience of the location. In some, balconies overlook the gardens and the pastoral scene beyond, Victorian-era porches and small courtyards invite visitors to “sit awhile” and such fun amenities as a 250-gallon horse trough with an enameled interior, claw-footed bathtub, antiques from long ago, hot tubs and large comfy beds and linens all are elegant and inviting. The Garrison, with its four rooms hidden in the woods above Story, has a roughhewn simplicity that makes it very special as well. “Story is a picture perfect place for the wedding of your dreams,” says Ebel.
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Take a walk on the wild side as you explore the zoo’s 38-acre, park-like setting. Go on safari in search of lions, leopards, and zebras, then stop to handfeed their herd of giraffes. Discover kangaroos, orangutans, sharks, tigers, stingrays and more on your family adventure. With kid-friendly features and five amazing rides, you’ll find out why the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s Top Ten Zoos for Kids. www.kidszoo.org
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Fort Wayne TinCaps at Parkview Field A Fort Wayne TinCaps baseball game is the perfect choice for fun family entertainment from April through September. More than just baseball, a TinCaps game has something fun for everyone. Parkview Field is a family destination in downtown Fort Wayne and has been named the “#1 Fan Experience in Minor League Sports!” With tickets starting at just $5, TinCaps games are fun and affordable. www.tincaps.com
Science Central Explore science and spark your imagination at Science Central with more than 120 exhibits, including Science on a Sphere. The young (and young at heart!) can learn about science through touch, and discover new worlds through demonstrations, hands-on stations, and fun activities that range in areas of interest and age groups. www.sciencecentral.com
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Fort Wayne and Allen County offers over 91 miles of biking, hiking, and even kayaking trails. Their network of trails offers safe, fun places to get outdoors with the family – and each trail connects you to their 86 parks, 10 splashpads, and amazing downtown and attractions! Make a stop at Foster Park in the spring or Lakeside Park in summer to snap a picture of some of their award-winning tulips and roses. www.visitfortwayne.com/trails
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Kidscommons offers 3 floors of hands-on learning and fun for families with toddlers to early teens. 309 Washington Street, Downtown Columbus 812-378-3046 | www.kidscommons.org
Fort Wayne Festivals Experience any one of the many culturally diverse festivals and events in Fort Wayne, and you’ll find a feast for the senses. Throughout the year, you can taste great ethnic food, hear exciting live music, and see unique art from around the world. Come to Fort Wayne during the summer when you can find celebrations of Fort Wayne’s thriving arts culture and celebrations of Fort Wayne’s diverse cultural heritages.
Shopping, dining, and art! Shoppers will enjoy an array of unique boutique shops, an outdoor shopping center at Jefferson Pointe, and the largest shopping mall in Indiana at Glenbrook Square. Foodies can choose from an array of locally-owned eateries, to award-winning restaurants and food trucks. Art lovers will appreciate the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, showcasing their “summer of glass,” and the Botanical Conservatory featuring a live butterfly exhibit this summer.
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For 30 years we’ve been greeting guests with warm Hoosier hospitality. We began as a simple frame house built in 1865 and recently completed renovations to dramatically expand and enhance the modern comfort and convenience for our guests today. Nestled among the quaint shops and eateries in Zionsville, we feature upscale accommodations and eight fully appointed guestrooms. Plus, the Chautauqua Room, a 750 square foot gathering place is suitable for meetings and events. Catering provided by a full-service restaurant and bar located in the Inn. Experience true peace during your next visit to Indy!
Grant Street Inn 310 N. Grant St. Bloomington, IN 47408 812-334-2353 grantstinn.com Sophisticated boutique Inn with 40 different rooms located in the heart of Bloomington, Indiana. Only minutes away from unique and charming shops, one-of-a-kind local restaurants, IU campus and all the social highlights worth enjoying. All reservations include a homemade complimentary breakfast. Come stay for the experience.
The Lighthouse Lodge on Lake Shafer
Seven deluxe suites and three twobedroom cottages. Perfect for vacations, weddings, reunions, parties, business retreats, and meetings. Open year round. Check the rave reviews on TRIPADVISOR & BEDANDBREAKFAST.COM.
Winfield West Bed & Breakfast 325 W. 6th St. Jasper, IN 47546 812-556-0111 winfieldwestbb.com Experience true Midwestern charm and hospitality in this beautiful, Second Empire (circa 1880s) home located just a few blocks from the heart of downtown Jasper and centrally located to many attractions in Southern Indiana. Start your day with fresh brewed coffee or tea and a scrumptious, gourmet breakfast prepared by your hosts Fred Tone and his wife, Regina Nord-Tone. STAY.RELAX.ENJOY.
Gladden House Bed and Breakfast 505 N. Main St. Salem, IN 47167 812-883-6045 gladdenhousebandb@frontier.com gladdenhousebandb.com
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4866 N. Boxman Pl. Monticello IN 47960 574-583-9142 thelighthouselodge.com mike@thelighthouselodge.com
Experience southern comfort and hospitality while surrounded by casual good taste perched on a hilltop between Rising Sun and Aurora featuring a magnificent view of the Ohio River and Valley areas. Only minutes from I-275 connecting southern Indiana, Cincinnati, Ohio and Northern Kentucky. Sit on the covered back porch sipping a cool drink, or take short drives to nearby wineries, antique shops, lovely restaurants, and riverboat casinos. Stable facility available for horses.
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Brick Street Inn
Come home to Victorian elegance! This beautifully restored 1898 Queen Anne home and gardens offers the perfect getaway. Full deluxe breakfast and evening snacks. Conveniently located in southern Indiana a short distance from the French Lick Resort area, Louisville, Spring Mill State Park and I-65. 75 Also enjoy Salem’s museums, historical sites, shops, restaurants, lakes and more.
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Explore automotive history, the traditions of basketball, Antique Alley, heritage festivals and museums. Experience the food, glass, golf, and wine trails, plus, much more! Visiting “The Right Side of Indiana” is easy.
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ANDERSON / MADISON COUNTY The Fun Starts Here in East-Central Indiana! From festivals, museums, music and theatre to shopping, racing and a casino, Anderson and Madison County have something for everyone! Enjoy gaming, racing, dining and entertainment at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino. Bring your sweet tooth to Anderson as Good’s Candy & Ice Cream Shop has been making candy since the 1940s. The Paramount Theatre, a centerpiece of arts and culture for eight decades, has been totally restored and is as breathtaking now as it was when it opened in 1929. Alexandria was named “Small Town USA” by the Department of Defense in 1943, and a must-stop is Gospel Music Legends Bill and Gloria Gaither’s Family Resource Center and Music Studio. Don’t forget
to visit the World’s Largest Ball of Paint with over 24,000 coats of paint and a Guiness Book of World Records Certification. The Alexandria Monroe Township Historical Society Museum houses artifacts, pictures and documents of the history of the community. Plan to spend a few extra days around the East Region and need hotel accommodations? The following hotels are conveniently located off I-69, Exit 226 in Anderson and an easy drive to area attractions—Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Best Western Plus and America’s Best Value Inn. 765-643-5633 www.VisitAndersonMadisonCounty.com
GAITHER FAMILY RESOURCES
ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS
Gaither Family Resources welcomes visitors from across the globe who come to tour our award-winning studio, shop in our unique gift shop featuring 10,000-plus items, and dine in our Pure & Simple restaurant, where serving healthy and delicious food is what we’re about!
Visit the International Aeromodeling Center in Muncie, IN, home to the Academy of Model Aeronautics. The IAC is home to the world’s largest model aviation museum—the National Model Aviation Museum, and host to model flying events, night shows, and family-friendly activities.
800-520-4664 www.GaitherFamilyResources.net
1-800-435-9262 www.ModelAircraft.org
DEKALB COUNTY
FORT WAYNE
Visit our nine different museums featuring classic cars, trucks, aircraft, military hardware, railroad memorabilia, county history and draft animal history. There’s also great shopping and many festivals and events throughout the year.
Plan your getaway to affordable, family-friendly Fort Wayne, Indiana! Our outstanding attractions, world-class entertainment and convenient hotel packages make it all easy, affordable and fun!
877-833-3282 www.DeKalbCVB.org
1-800-767-7752 www.VisitFortWayne.com
www.visiteasternindiana.org
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HOOSIER PARK RACING & CASINO
HUNTINGTON COUNTY
Just minutes north of Indianapolis, Hoosier Park Racing & Casino is Indiana’s first-ever, one-stop destination for gaming, racing, dining, entertainment and more! Catch Grammy-Award winning entertainers, and savor fine dining or casual meals while enjoying racing and casino action!
DO MORE in Huntington County! Over 3,500 acres of water, nationally-featured restaurants, girlfriend shopping trips, zip line adventure, wine tasting, live music, Midwest’s largest selection of craft sodas, antique trail, museums and lively festivals. Handcraft your next adventure at www.DoMoreHuntington.com.
765-642-7223 www.HoosierPark.com
800-848-4282
HOWARD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY— SEIBERLING MANSION
JAY COUNTY Come to see our Glass Museum featuring over 15,000 pieces of glass from 110 factories worldwide. Also visit the museum that has one of 5 phones President Bush used during the 911 Crises. Come take a gourd class or visit a farm that produces 1 million eggs a day! And you won’t want to miss Arts Place and its Landscapes Legacy mural.
765-452-4314 www.HowardCountymuseum.org
260-726-3366 www.VisitJayCounty.com
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NOBLE COUNTY
National Model Aviation Museum displays more than 200 years of aeromodeling history. Over 60 miles of paved trails provide great opportunities for families and athletes alike. Be certain to visit the historic downtown district featuring Minnetrista, galleries, children’s museum and eateries. Ball State University offers athletics, performances and entertainment. The David Owsley Museum of Art is one of Indiana’s finest.
An outdoor recreation paradise! Canoe or kayak the nine connected lakes of 13 in Chain O’Lakes State Park, or hike 20 miles of trails. Play on two championship golf courses with Great Indiana Golf stay-andplay packages. Walk the Fishing Line and Strawberry Valley trails, or take a walking tour of the 33 historical murals in downtown Ligonier. Visit our museums, wineries, breweries, art galleries, organic farms and orchards to bask in the rural culture and wholesome taste.
765-284-2700 www.VisitMuncie.org
260-854-2115 www.VisitNobleCounty.com www.visiteasternindiana.org
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Kokomo’s Seiberling Mansion was built in 1891 during the great Indiana gas boom. The home has been restored to its original Victorian elegance and visitors may tour all three floors. Hours are 1:00-4:00pm Tuesday through Sunday.
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The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo has been named “one of the top ten in the nation!” See for yourself, as you pet a stingray, feed a giraffe, ride a skyride, enjoy a log ride, and so much more!
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Headwaters Park is downtown’s festival park, and it is alive with music, food and drink every weekend all summer long. Check out VisitFortWayne.com/festivals for a list of great events going on during your visit!
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Play ball! The Fort Wayne TinCaps play baseball in an awesome downtown stadium, where BIG FUN is priority #1 and seats start at just $5!
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Explore Fort Wayne’s 91 miles of trails that take you to parks, festivals, attractions, splash pads and more! Our trails wrap around our three rivers and we invite you to explore them by foot, segways, bikes, pedal pubs and even kayaks! (We rent them all, or you can bring your own!)
Get away to Fort Wayne and discover countless ways to enjoy your family this summer!
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Science on a Sphere is changing the shape of learning at Science Central, Fort Wayne’s children’s science museum! You’ll also want to check out the ever-changing exhibits at the Botanical Conservatory, Museum of Art and History Center!
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Eat at national favorites or discover a home-grown original. Fort Wayne is home to new gastro pubs, food trucks, burger bars and so much more!
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Fort Wayne is growing our reputation as a “Music City of the Midwest.” From Sweetwater’s Gearfest, to over 20 great music events between Memorial Day and Labor Day, we’re a music-lovers destination!
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Fort Wayne offers over 50 great places to relax, refresh and recharge. Choose a hotel with a pool, free hot breakfast, or extra room for the kids.
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You'll love family getaways in Fort Wayne, Indiana! Explore Indiana’s second-largest city this summer, and discover a heart-warming family escape!
Find getaway ideas, overnight packages, & deals: VisitFortWayne.com • 1-800-767-7752
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Howl at the Moon has high-energy dueling pianos and amazing events, making them the coolest spot for downtown nightlife! Being part piano bar and part concert makes for an up-tempo choice for a girls’ night out!g too!
The companion restaurant to the famous St. Elmo Steakhouse shares some of the same classic dishes like the world famous shrimp cocktail, steaks, chops, and seafood.e door and complimentary gift wrapping too!
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A must-stop shop on the east side of Terre Haute for all things funky, stylish and unique! Our garden setting will delight the senses with tasteful home decor, boutique clothing, jewelry and accessories featuring designs by local artists, Indiana vendors and many “Made in USA” treasures you can’t live without! All that and the friendliest service in town. Don’t miss it!
Feel spoiled in one of Indiana’s oldest and finest dining establishments. This restored turn-of-the-century stable building is rich in history, ambiance and class. Featuring premium entrees, top shelf wine selections and cocktails, and service that is secondto-none, you’ll think you’ve gone to heaven. Meeting and banquet facilities available too. Enjoy the finer things at Stables!oo!
Bazbeaux Pizza has been voted Indy’s best for over 20 years. Featuring fresh made doughs, over 50 toppings, great selection of local craft beers and wines. Beautiful dining rooms, outdoor deck and rooftop seating!
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From world-class entertainment in the Palladium to dancing in the streets of the Arts & Design District, Carmel has the entertainment experience you are looking for.
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ROUNDABOUTS! Once you get the hang of it, roundabouts make getting around Carmel a safe and easy experience. Roundabouts reduce injury accidents, save fuel and make air cleaner. That’s why Carmel has more than 100 roundabouts and counting.
The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts
Lang Lang at the Palladium
Late Night on Main in the Arts & Design District
ART INSPIRES Galleries throughout the Carmel Arts & Design District showcase a variety of artistic styles for every enthusiast, from the beginner to the seasoned art collector. More than 10 galleries, including the prestigious Hoosier Salon, within walking distance of each other make our monthly Gallery Walks a favorite of locals where street musicians and other activities add to the ambiance of the Arts & Design District.
FUN FOR FOODIES
Spice up your menu with culinary offerings for even the most adventurous including unique locally-owned restaurants featuring Korean, Indian, Jamaican, Thai and more. Cool off your taste buds at one of a half dozen local craft breweries, tap rooms, pubs or a local winery. Remember to make a stop along the Carmel Caffeine Trail where you will find specialty small batch coffees and teas.
There’s always something happening for families, couples and anyone looking for fun! Check out Carmel.IN.gov, our app or see the next page for more info!
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THE DISTRICT International art, classic cars, wine tastings, plein-air paint-outs, monthly gallery walks and live music played from the front porches in our distinct neighborhoods – these are just a few of the unique festivals that fill Carmel’s calendar from spring to fall. Looking for wintertime activities - a brand new outdoor ice skating rink and Christkindlmarkt are scheduled to open just in time for the Holiday season!
CARMEL APP New to Carmel and unsure where to go for entertainment, a cool craft beer or a fine dinner? Download the new Carmel Community Guide App to your iPhone or Android device to find fun things to do in Carmel.
EVENT LISTINGS
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Carmel's CHRISTKINDLMARKT & ICE SKATING RINK
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May 20, July 1, August 13
May 26, July 1, August 19, October 7
Opening Saturday, November 18
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2017 CARMEL EVENTS
GALLERY WALKS Second Saturday of each month, 5 - 9 p.m. Carmel Arts & Design District CarmelArtsAndDesign.com
ARTOMOBILIA August 26, Noon - 5 p.m. Carmel Arts & Design District CarmelArtsAndDesign.com
HOLIDAY AT CENTER GREEN November 18, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Center Green HolidayAtCenterGreen.com
CARMEL FARMERS MARKET Saturdays, May – September, 8 - 11:30 a.m. Center Green CarmelFarmersMarket.com
CHINESE MOONCAKE FESTIVAL September 9, 7 - 9 p.m. Carmel Arts & Design District CarmelArtsAndDesign.com
HOLIDAY IN THE ARTS DISTRICT December 2, 2 - 5 p.m. Carmel Arts & Design District CarmelArtsAndDesign.com
CARMEL GAZEBO CONCERT SERIES Wednesdays, May 31 – September 6, 7:30 p.m. No concert July 5 Carmel City Hall Gazebo CarmelGazeboConcerts.org
CARMEL ON CANVAS September 15 - 17 Carmel Arts & Design District CarmelArtsAndDesign.com
HOLIDAY PORCHFEST December 16, 5 - 8 p.m. Carmel Arts & Design District CarmelArtsAndDesign.com
PORCHFEST September 17, 1 - 5:30 p.m. Carmel Arts & Design District CarmelPorchFest.org
HOLIDAY TROLLEY December 2, 9, 16, 23 Carmel Arts & Design District CarmelArtsAndDesign.com
JAZZ ON THE MONON June 3, 17, 24; July 22, 29; August 5, 6 - 9 p.m. Carmel Arts & Design District CarmelArtsAndDesign.com CARMELFEST July 3 - 4 Carmel Civic Square CarmelFest.net ART OF WINE July 15, 5 - 10 p.m. Carmel Arts & Design District CarmelArtsAndDesign.com
OKTOBERFEST September 22, 6 - 10 p.m. Carmel City Center CarmelOktoberfest.com CARMEL INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL September 23 - 24 Carmel Arts & Design District CarmelArtsFestival.org
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For road construction, detours and updates, visit CarmelLink.com or download the CarmelLink app.
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The best collection of historic Indiana paintings
The Museum and adjacent memorial commemorates and interprets the nationally significant November 7, 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe. The History Store features books on Indiana, American military, American Native history and culture and offers reproduction historic items.
Huge collection of decorative ceramics by Indiana’s most notable clay artists; Massive American antiques seldom seen even in large museums, including a rare superior-grade Wooten desk made in Indianapolis; New nature trail on the grounds featuring 30 species of native Indiana trees is open daily free of charge.
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765-567-2147 TippecanoeHistory.org
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BACH CHORALE SINGERS The Bach Chorale invites you to a choral celebration of life.
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HAAN MANSION MUSEUM OF INDIANA ART
MON-FRI 10AM-5PM
328 FERRY ST. LAFAYETTE, IN 47901
839 MAIN ST. # 540 LAFAYETTE, IN 47901
765-420-0660 DesignNookInteriors.com
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toric sites Explore an array of museums • his winery local shops • galleries • theater • lining covered bridges • canoeing • zip hiking • fishing • golf ter Montgomery County Visitors Cen [800] 866-3973 • VisitMoCo.com
Athens Arts Gallery
113 N Washington St • Crawfordsville, IN 47933 [765]362-7455 • athensartsgallery.com
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The gallery’s mission is to enrich our community throug h the sale of unique art from local artists as well as through educational programs, workshops, art classes, volunteerism and memberships. Please come and be a pART of it! Hours: Wed- Sat, 10-5pm
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Experience the finest on Sugar Creek with Clements Canoes! We offer canoe, kayak, tube trips, tent camping and cabin rentals. Enjoy a half day, full day or an overnight trip. Call today for a reservation discount!
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The TASTE of Montgomery County is Aug 26, noon - 10pm, featuring Jennie DeVoe and fabulous local flavo rs! Hours: Mon by appointment, Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm, final tour begin at 4pm.
Cabins & Candlelight
7295 N 1100 East • Colfax, IN 46035 [765]436-2133 • cabinsandcandlelight.com
Romantic, luxury getaway cabins for couples near Sugar Creek. Located 20 minutes from Crawfordsville and 45 minutes from Indianapolis. Include oversized whirlpool tubs, full kitchens and breakfast food.
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nd in June Sugar Creek Canoe Race: Middle of May • Annual Strawberry Festival: 2nd weeke Downtown Farmer’s Market: Last Sat in April to Last Sat in Oct in Aug IronMan National Race: 4th Sat in Aug • Taste of Montgomery County: 4th Sat sgiving GNCC Ironman: Last full weekend in Oct • Downtown Party Night: Sat after Thank Crawfordsville Christmas Parade: 1st Sun in Dec
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Dubois County offers small town charm and family fun. The rolling hills of Southern Indiana—as well as the locals—will embrace you as you enjoy the heritage, live entertainment, and historic awe-inspiring attractions. The quaint town of Ferdinand is home to the Monastery Immaculate Conception, a castle-like structure, and hosts multiple family-friendly festivals. In Jasper, enjoy a live performance at the theater and give your taste buds a treat at the Schnitzelbank Restaurant. Specialty and antique shopping await you on Huntingburg’s Historic 4th Street. You can do it all in Dubois County and create memories to last a lifetime!
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Dubois County Visitors Center 800-968-4578 visitduboiscounty.com
Jasper Gift Basket and Popcorn Company
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515 MAIN ST. JASPER, IN 47546 812-634-7070
Experience true Midwestern charm and hospitality in this beautiful, Second Empire (circa 1880s) home located just a few blocks from the heart of downtown Jasper and centrally located to many attractions in Southern Indiana. Start your day with fresh brewed coffee or tea and a scrumptious, gourmet breakfast prepared by your hosts Fred Tone and his wife, Regina Nord-Tone. STAY.RELAX.ENJOY.
JASPER GIFT BASKET & POPCORN COMPANY We’ve been delighting customer’s taste buds since 2009 with tantalizing gourmet popcorn, hand-made artisan chocolates and one-of-kind gift baskets. Order yours today for that special someone—either online at or stop by our store in Jasper.
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Fall in love with the area’s only children’s speciality store, featuring adorable holiday and boutique clothing. With a large selection of Aden + Anais bedding and swaddles, baby gifts, memory books, handcrafted items and the largest selection of precious, hand-tied hair bows and accessories, you won’t want to miss it. Warm and friendly service greets you at the door and complimentary gift wrapping too!
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325 W. 6TH ST. JASPER, IN 47456 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
812-556-0111 WinfieldWestBB.com
1522 NEWTON ST. JASPER, IN 47546 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
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812-634-2700 / 800-634-2700 JasperGiftBasketAndPopcornCo.com
Embrace the serenity of a small town experience with awe-inspiring attractions, unique shops, and outdoor recreation.
JUST WHIMSY Delight in this exquisite and fun ladies boutique featuring unique clothing, shoes and accessories, including Canadian designer Joseph Ribkoff and his signature line worn by Miss America. You’ll also find Brighton Jewelry and a host of whimsical items for the home. Can’t-do-without accessories complete your fashionable style statement.
CHOCOLATE BLISS & KITCHEN ESSENTIALS A must-stop shop on the downtown square in Jasper! Featuring sinfully delicious candies and sweets, and the latest musthave kitchen utensils and gadgets for the professional or weekend chef. Find locally made favorite foods and brands like Joseph Joseph, Wusthof Knives, USA Pan, Air Bake and Kyocera. Don’t miss the fun selection of kitchen staples too, all under one roof!
SIEBERTS This historical shopping destination has been stocking shelves with quality clothing and shoes for men and women for nearly 100 years! Fashion with distinction is brought to you by a fourth-generation clothier who prides itself in giving uncommon service and featuring collections of formal dresses, American-made men’s suits and classic sportswear. Don’t miss secondary store locations at both French Lick and West Baden Resorts too. Dressing you well has been their specialty since 1922!
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509 MAIN ST. JASPER, IN 47456
110 E. 5TH ST. JASPER, IN 47546
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>> FRENCH LICK RESORT MON, TUES, WED 10-6 THURS, FRI, SAT 10-8 SUN 10-4 >> WEST BADEN RESORT MON, TUES, WED 10-6 THURS, FRI, SAT 10-8 SUN 10-4
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ZIMMERMAN ART GLASS
RED BARN ANTIQUE MALL
SQUIRE BOONE CAVERNS & GRIST MILL
Watch master craftsman Kerry Zimmerman make custom hand-made glass creations right before your eyes. Five generations of glass-making techniques, originating from France, are used in this downtown location. A favorite of all, and open for viewing, you won’t want to miss it! See the glass museum and other local artisans’ work too.
Find everything you need in the barn—Red Barn Antique Mall, that is! With a fantastic assortment of antiques there’s something for everyone in this unique Americana-style barn that is a treasure to see unto itself. Don’t miss visiting us and taking home something special! Located just across the west bridge, from downtown Corydon.
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Built by Squire Boone in the early 1800s, the restored mill still grinds grain just as it did two centuries ago. The 18-foot mill wheel, powered by water flowing from the caverns, turns the 1,000-pound grinding stones. Watch as the miller demonstrates how corn is ground into cornmeal and grits. >> Cave tour with largest rimstone dams in US >> Gem mining and Indiana’s largest rock shop >> Old-fashioned lye soap is made in a kettle over an open fire, using a centuries-old method. >> Homemade rock candy, candles and more.
300 E. CHESTNUT ST. CORYDON, IN 47112
215 HWY. 62 W. CORYDON, IN 47112
812-738-2206
812-738-6000 redbarnantiquemall.com
Come for the history — leave with memories to last a lifetime.
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Visit this charming pharmacy that dates back to 1952, known for its hysterical commercials featured on TV’s, “Ellen”. Three generations of the Butt family provide locally-owned drugstore service, an old-fashioned soda fountain, gourmet confectionery, unique apparel, along with a selection of wine and spirits in this one-stop-shop. Purchase online too. Y’all come by!
The premier shop for upscale, resale treasures. Featuring antique fine furnishings and oneof-a-kind heirloom quality examples of handcrafted furniture by local Harrison County talent, available for sale, including Corydon’s own, Family Ties Candles. We also carry Caswell-Massey soaps. lotions and colognes, with product lines dating back to 1752 and produced for US Presidents. Visit us soon!
Broomcorn Johnny’s is a fully functional broom maker’s shop; if you drop by, you will likely find Brian, who is trained as a mechanical designer, busy at work. Brian produces a wide range of brooms, including the standard kind used for cleaning floors, smaller ones for more specialized purposes, and artistic creations meant for display— which can be seen on his Facebook page.
MON-FRI 8-6, SAT 8-3, SUN CLOSED
MON-THURS 11-5, FRI-SAT 11-5, SUN 12-4
115 E. CHESTNUT ST. CORYDON, IN 47112
402 N. CAPITOL AVE. CORYDON, IN 47112
10630 ROSEWOOD RD. S.E. ELIZABETH, IN 47117
812-738-3272 buttdrugs.com
812-734-1804 danielofcorydon@gmail.com
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Daviess County
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Treat yourself to a weekend getaway with a lot to offer.
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Amish Country. Visit the towns of Montgomery, Cannelburg, and Odon to name a few. We have a guide of the shops in the area to visit. Or go to West Boggs Park or Glendale Fish & Wildlife area, of which both offer camping.
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DAY 2 Visit downtown Washington shops and Museum on Main Street and enjoy a stop at Eastside Park.
EASTSIDE PARK, WASHINGTON
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Daviess county has a lot to offer. There are hundreds of shops out in the Amish Settlement. Quaint shops on Main Street. Great restaurants that offer just about anything you could possibly want. The citizens of Washington Indiana and surrounding towns are very welcoming to visitors. If you plan ahead, you can even take an Amish Tour and have a meal with an Amish family at their home. A visit to Daviess County Amish Country is a special experience. You can take a guided tour through the rural landscapes, shop for handmade quilts, crafts and furniture, share the road with a clip-clopping horse and buggy, attend the weekly Friday night auction, and settle in for a delicious familystyle Amish dinner. Nearly 800 Old Order Amish families live in Daviess County. They welcome guests to the area but all Amish businesses are closed on Sundays. During your visit, please be considerate of your Amish hosts. There are numerous shops on Main street to visit along with our Museum. You can stop in Cherry Ghost Coffee House, then go shop in the clothing shops, or visit Lemon Tree Décor and see all their beautiful creations they sell. You can stop in our newly renovated Museum, and see the history that has been preserved. Stop in The New White Steamer for a tasty breakfast or lunch, it is the gathering place on Main Street. Then you can venture out to Cherry Tree Plaza off of National Highway and take a stroll thru Traderbakers. They have a little bit of everything. Eastside Park is a beautiful place to relax. There is fishing, paddle boating (in season) and a newly renovated Playground. The concession stand is open most every day and have some of the best tenderloins in town. You can head south of town and see the Beautiful Round Barn.
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Columbus, Indiana is a one-of-a-kind 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 1940’s 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
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National Geographic Society's Center for Sustainable Destinations. Columbus scored 78 points in the annual survey, placing it 11th on the list, higher than any other U.S. destination. "Although it is surprising to see a Midwestern burg in the company of Dijon and Stockholm, this jewel in the region boasts world-class mid-century modern architecture," the magazine states. One of the first things a visitor notices when approaching the city is the Bartholomew County Courthouse, a stunning old beauty, built in 1874. This beautifullyrestored building set a high standard for all the public buildings that would follow. Back in the 1950’s and 1960s, during the post-war boom, city leaders were inspired to transform this community in a bold way, by creating a community that is both beautiful and livable. Many 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 our beautiful parks, noteworthy golf courses and one-of-a-kind playgrounds. Bicycle along the 19-mile trail system or canoe down the Driftwood River. Browse quaint downtown shops or power shop 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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4484 E. OLD ST. RD. 46 GNAW BONE, IN 47448 812-657-4923 bearwallowdistillery.com
GRAMZ BAKERY AND COFFEE BAR The place to go for a great cup of coffee and sweet treats in downtown Columbus. Gramz serves espresso drinks, pour-overs, and an extensive coffee brew bar. Baked goods are made in-house the old fashioned way; small batch using fresh ingredients. A cozy place where friends and neighbors gather!
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One of the first craft distilleries in Indiana, Bear Wallow makes its unique spirits in an old-fashioned copper pot still. Each featured spirit is handcrafted in small batches, using locally grown ingredients from area farms.
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MON-FRI 7-5:30, SAT 9-12
2450 NORTH PARK, STE. B COLUMBUS, IN 47203 812-376-8997 siapsonline.com
409 WASHINGTON ST. COLUMBUS, IN 47201 812-378-3046 info@gramzbakery.com
ZWANZIGZ PIZZA & BREWING
RUDDICK-NUGENT HOUSE
MY HOUSE
#1 independent pizzeria—voted best pizza and best inexpensive lunch in Columbus. The perfect pairing of pizza & craft beer! More than 25 different styles of beer brewed on premises and on tap now!
The perfect getaway! A historic B&B in a circa-1884 home offering a relaxed atmosphere with peace and quiet but close enough to enjoy the entertainment, food and lures of a big city. Private baths, wi-fi throughout, candlelight breakfasts, off street parking, over 2 acres of gardens.
My House, the area’s leading PPG/Porter Paint Dealer, locally owned and operated serving Columbus and surrounding areas since 2014. We specialize in PPG/Porter Paint, Custom Blinds and Window Treatments, Custom Picture Framing, Kitchen and Bath Design, Cabinet Hardware, Granite Countertops, Wallpaper, Gift Wrapping, and more.
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1038 LAFAYETTE AVE. COLUMBUS, IN 47201 812-376-0200 zwanzigz.com
1210 16TH ST. COLUMBUS, IN 47201 812-379-1354 ruddick-nugent-house.com
3800 W. CARLOS FOLGER DR. # 150 COLUMBUS, IN 47201 812-375-1118 myhouseetc.com
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Creating crowd pleasing recipes for every budget and taste using local foods with global flavors. The menu changes with the seasons and there are always daily specials. The chefs will also create a special tasting menu for any special celebration or event.
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. The entire family will have fun here!
DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS Where kids play to learn and adults learn to play! Offering families with toddlers to early teens a vibrant, safe setting where they can explore together 3 floors of interactive, hands-on exhibits.
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108 E. KIRKWOOD AVE. BLOOMINGTON, IN 47408 812-323-0002 farm-bloomington.com
300 WASHINGTON ST. COLUMBUS, IN 47201 812-376-2681 thecommonscolumbus.com
309 WASHINGTON ST. COLUMBUS, IN 47201 812-378-3046 kidscommons.org
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THE NASHVILLE HOUSE A Brown County Landmark, renowned for savory home cooking, antique collectibles and gadgets, and old-fashioned hospitality. Enjoy famous fried chicken, savory smoked sausage, tender roast turkey, slow roasted round of beef, and old fashioned baked ham—everything served with our famous hot fried biscuits and baked apple butter. Free dessert with any luncheon or dinner (one per ad, expires 11/2017).
15 VAN BUREN ST. NASHVILLE, IN 47448 812-988-4554
OPEN 11:30AM TO CLOSING, CLOSED TUESDAYS
LITTLE GEM RESTAURANT With its rustic charm and quaint elegance, the Little Gem Restaurant is the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy a delicious meal. Choose a ‘Hoosier Classic’ from the menu or tempt yourself with a unique buffet. There is outdoor patio seating with spectacular views of the woods and park. The Little Gem Restaurant is open daily for breakfast lunch, and dinner.
1405 STATE ROAD 46 W. NASHVILLE, IN 47448 812-988-4418
With dining options as diverse as our landscape,
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Located in the heart of Nashville’s village with beamed ceilings, oriental rugs, the native stone fireplace and a wonderful collection of paintings add to the charm of our colonial style Inn. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, we offer a variety of menu choices. Specializing in homemade soups, salads, delicious sandwiches, desserts and our special sweet potato fries with a brown sugar sauce.
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105 S. VAN BUREN ST. NASHVILLE, IN 47448 812-988-0600 ArtistsColonyInn.com
OPEN DAILY 7:30AM-10:30AM BREAKFAST 11AM-8PM LUNCH/DINNER
culinary artistry abounds in Brown County. From farm fresh fare and home-style cooking to original recipes and gourmet cuisine, we have something to suit every palate. BON APPETIT!
HOBNOB CORNER Homemade pastries, fresh baked breads are part of the old fashioned breakfast fare at this decades-old landmark. Culinary Chef Eric features fresh salads, Hobnob onion and other soups with a variety of sandwiches for lunch. Dinners include steak, fish and fowl, with return visits expected for pot roast, liver and onions, Atlantic salmon and a select wine list.
SERVING BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY 17 W. MAIN ST. NASHVILLE, IN 47448
812-988-4114 BrownCounty.com/Hobnob
OPEN MON 11AM-7:30PM TUES 11AM-3PM WED-THURS 11AM-8PM FRI 11AM-8:30PM SAT 8AM-8:30PM SUN 8AM-7PM
An eye-pleasing, tastefully arranged mix of antiques, vintage items, primitives, artwork, locally hand-made items, soaps, greeting cards, candles and more. Be sure to visit the old-fashioned candy counter. The market is located in historic downtown Mooresville with two floors of wonderful finds. Have something to sell? They buy unique pieces and clean estates.
Morgan County Rural Routes to Main Street Cultural Trail
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Since 1993, Color Works has been providing quality custom picture framing and fine art. With hundreds of molding samples to choose from, conservation quality materials available, and shadow box framing of family heirlooms. Original paintings featuring the beauty of central Indiana and scenes by Jeanne McLeish & Mark Burkett are displayed throughout the gallery.
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A self-paced driving tour of Hendricks and Morgan counties offering art,
TUES-FRI 9:30-5:30, SAT 10-NOON, OPEN BY APPT.
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history, shopping and great food.
67 E. MAIN ST. MOORESVILLE, IN 46158
5 E. MAIN ST. MOORESVILLE, IN 46158
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317-831-8314 mcleishart.com / facebook.com/Color-Works
317-584-5814 mooresvilleopenmarket.com
RALPH AND AVA’S Homemade soups, comfort foods, meatless options, salad bar, wraps, local wines, your favorite spirits and Morgan County’s largest selection of craft beer served in an eclectic, cozy atmosphere.
PAM HURST DESIGNS Pam Hurst is an artisan jewelry designer who works mainly with silver and gemstones. She loves to put a bit of the unexpected in modern, simple designs. Most of her designs start with a story that evolves into a final piece. Her jewelry has won multiple awards, been featured as part of several gifting events including the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes and featured in galleries and boutiques. Her working studio is located in front of the Art Sanctuary in Martinsville.
6 W. MAIN ST. MOORESVILLE, IN 46158
190 E. MORGAN ST. MARTINSVILLE, IN 46151
317-831-8314 ralphandavas.com
317-459-3581 pamhurst.com
MON-SAT 9-6, CLOSED SUNDAY
6501 W. HONEY LN. MARTINSVILLE, IN 46151 765-537-9430 / 877-211-2086 huntershoneyfarm.com tracy@huntershoneyfarm.com
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HUNTER’S HONEY FARM A family-owned and operated farm producing honey for over 100 years. Features honey, beeswax, bee pollen, candles, honey soap, moisturizing cream, lip balm, gourmet food and much more. Tours available year round (reservations required) and you can watch bees making honey in the live observation hive.
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SEE A TOP COUNTR Y ACT at southern Indiana’s little Gra nd Ole Opry at th e historic Ross Cou ntry Jamboree.
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NEED A UNIQUE SPOT FOR A WEDDING OR CONFEREN CE? Montgomery Farms for your timeless barn wedding or the state-of-the-art Worldw ide Communications and Co nference Center in Mid America Sc ience Park.
Go to greatscottindiana.com for more information or call 812-752-9211 Visitors Center // Heritage Station Depot // 901 N. Main Street // Scottsburg
The D2D Century Ride is NE Indiana’s premier cycling event D2D is a recreational and social tour for bicyclists, showcasing rural Indiana during the changing of the seasons. Featuring fully catered SAG stops. FREE commemorative shirt, FREE breakfast and FREE lunch are included with registration. Designed by cyclists for cyclists, the Century Ride Route takes riders over the Salamonie & Mississinewa Dam and around the Stockdale Dam. Riders experience 16 points of historic interest throughout Wabash County. Rider swag bags are given to every participant. For more information, visit our website at VisitWabashCounty.com/centuryride Early Bird Registration April 1 - May 31 = $35 June 1 - August 31 = $45 Sept 1 - Sept 8 until Noon = $55 Sept 9 - Sept 10 = $60 in person only
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Sometimes a girl just needs a getaway with her gal-pals, so why not jump into the car and take off to the vibrant city of Bloomington, Indiana.
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ometimes a girl just needs The cabin also a getaway with her gal-pals, offers a “fullso why not jump into the car and take off length covered to the vibrant city of Bloomington, Indiana. porch overlooking Bloomington is the hometown of everything the four-acre lake” as IU, but has even more to offer those who well as a hot tub, rowboat, don’t spend the weekend studying. This paddleboat, grill, and gas quaint city is in Monroe County, right off log fireplace. Peace, quiet, and highway 37 south of Indianapolis. There’s girl-time is only a 20-minute drive from something for everyone from great food Bloomington. For reservations call 812-339and drink options to entertainment and 6547 or go to www.antlerlogcabins.com. nature. Bloomington is a perfect destination If cozy luxury is what the girls desire, for a springtime girlfriend getaway. look no further than Showers Inn Bed & Nature is a great way to disconnect and Breakfast, in downtown Bloomington. Built catch up on quality time with birds of a by architect John Nichols in 1903, this B&B feather. By staying at the Absolute Solitude offers history alongside modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, personal Keurig coffee makers, Log Cabins near Lake Lemon (off highway and flat screen HD televisions in each room. 45) guests will get just that. “Solitude” is After a slumber fit for a queen, guests can not synonymous with “boring” at Absolute await a fresh gourmet-crafted breakfast. Cabins. Absolute provides a relaxing Some dishes include baked oatmeal with ambiance from the moment guests footAmmeson Bystep Jane blueberries, bananas, and walnuts; biscuit on the property. Expect a “landscaped, parkand sausage gravy; and corned beef hash like setting with trails and a well-stocked lake with poached eggs. With a breakfast like for fishing” according to Absolute’s website.
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this, visitors can easily maintain the trend of delicious dining downtown for lunch and dinner. To book your stay, go to www.showersinn.com. An affordable local favorite for lunch, dinner, and especially beer is Upland Brewing Company. Upland opened in 1998 and has been a Hoosier sensation ever since. Upland has 12 beers on tap starting with the summery Wheat Ale to the hoppier Dragonfly IPA. If the girlfriend getaway weekend has inspired the group to step out of their comfort zone, then try one of Upland’s sour beers for a tangy kick! Their meals are made fresh daily and the sour
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beers are brewed across the parking lot at the Woodshop (350 W. 11th St). The rest of the beers are brewed in Bloomington at the Production Brewery & Beer Bar (4060 Profile Pkwy). Both locations provide fun free tours. For tour times and booking go to www.uplandbeer.com/tours. A girlfriend getaway wouldn’t be complete without a couple hours spent in Bloomington’s myriad of shops on the city Square. A great place to start is at the Fountain Square Mall (101 W. Kirkwood Ave). The Mall is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday noon to 7 p.m. Shoppers can find clothing, internationallymade crafts, board games, pottery, blown glass, a hair salon, eyebrow threading, leather goods, and so much more. Fountain Square is perfect for window and souvenir shoppers alike. The location is right downtown Bloomington, walking distance from the Indiana University campus. Afterward, try finding a bench nearby and people-watch while discussing the day’s purchased treasures. To get some fresh air and easy exercise, continue onto the campus and explore the trails. Founded in 1820, Indiana University was once a seminary before becoming the public university it is today. According to U.S. News & World Report, IU sits on 1,937 acres and has 38,364 undergraduate students. IU is also home to the Jacob School of Music of which hosts a ballet
Shopping downtown
A girlfriends getaway wouldn’t be complete without a couple hours spent in Bloomington’s myriad of shops on the city Square. A great place to start is at the Fountain Square Mall.
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GOODS FOR COOKS Goods for Cooks has been serving the culinary needs of south central Indiana for 40 years offering over 6,000 unique cooking items. Now that they have expanded they’re offering even more wonderful gourmet food from all over the world for the culinary adventurist. Selections of brands include Wustof-Trident, Le Creuset, Peugeot, All-Clad, Lodge, Shun Kershaw, Capresso, Zyliss, Microplane and many more.
115 N. College Ave. Suite 117 Bloomington, IN 47404 (812) 339-2200 goodsforcooks.com
Party Pontoon at Lake Monroe
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B-Line Trail
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Finch’s Brasserie
From the peace of a cozy cabin to the melodies on campus, it’s easy to see that Bloomington is a city fit for all genres of women. The gals who enjoy getting to know a community, and those who may be in need of a little lux.
For more information to go visitbloomington.com
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Uncork a Perfect Girls’ Getaway in Historic Corydon & Harrison County Go to thisisindiana.org to plan your adventure or order a visitor guide.
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In Indiana, there’s always a reason to celebrate. Car shows, historic reenactments, carnivals, art fairs, music festivals, county fairs – the sky’s the limit! Each year, over 640 festivals and events are held in all 92 counties from January to December.
Take a look at these summer highlights. Visit www.IndianaFestivals.org for more information on each festival. May 3-28 Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) 500 Festival Downtown and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indy 500 at action-packed events throughout May. From the nation’s premiere half marathon to the third largest parade, there’s something for all ages and interests! Adm. chg. 317-927-3378; 500Festival.com May 5-6 Lebanon (Boone Co., Central Reg.) Indiana Gourd Society State Gourd Show Fairgrounds. Gourd art, crafting supplies, auction, demonstrations, classes, food, crafted gourds, dried gourds, gourd seeds. Adm. chg. 765-674-8088; indianagourdsociety.org May 5-6 Shipshewana (LaGrange Co., North Reg.) MayFest in Shipshewana Townwide. Good, old-fashioned fun to celebrate Spring. Bluegrass and gospel music, food, family activities. Grand Parade Sat. 10am. No adm. chg. 866-631-9675; shipshewana.com May 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28; Jun. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, Jun. 30-Jul. 2; Jul. 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30 (Clark and Floyd Co., South Reg.) Southern Indiana Music Weekends Along Ohio River. From toe-tapping to dancing, and rising stars singing new and old favorites is Southern Indiana Music weekends from May to Oct. No adm. chg. 812-280-5566; GoSoIN.com
May 6-Jun. 10 Greenfield (Hancock Co., Central Reg.) Bikes in Bloom Historic Downtown. Bikes are in bloom! Vintage bicycles, adorned with bright colors and spring flowers, line the downtown streets. BIKE*SHOP*EAT*REPEAT! No adm. chg. 317-358-5284; greenfieldmainstreet.org May 6-7 Vevay (Switzerland Co., South Central Reg.) Rivertown Art Tour Visit the Community Art Center to see Plein Air Painters at work. Creative pieces in many different mediums. Visit and talk with 15 artists on site. No adm. chg. 812-427-3237; switzcotourism.com
May 7; Jun. 4; Jul. 2 Lawrenceburg (Dearborn Co., South Central Reg.) Tri-State Antique Market Fairgrounds. Indiana’s largest antiques and vintage market. Held the first Sun. of the month, May through Oct. Rain or shine. Over 200 dealers selling on each Market day. Adm. chg. 513-738-7256; lawrenceburgantiqueshow.com May 13 Bridgeton (Parke Co., West Reg.) Bridgeton Art and Wine Fair 1878 Barn. Unique fine art and original crafts show and sale. Wine tasting. Live music noon to 5pm. Some artists returning from the festival. Great gifts for Mothers Day! No adm. chg. 765-548-2136; bridgetonindiana.com May 13-14, 20-21 Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.) Madison In Bloom - Spring Garden Tour Downtown Historic District. 27th Year! Explore private gardens within Madison’s National Historic Landmark District. Adm. chg. 812-265-2335; madisoninbloom.com May 13; Jun. 3; Jul. 8 Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) Mosey Down Main Street Downtown. Live entertainment, food. Family-friendly introducing the sights, sounds, venues and merchants of downtown Lafayette. No adm. chg. 765-714-4844; moseydownmain.com May 19-21 Danville (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.) Mayberry in the Midwest Historic downtown square. Celebrate all things Mayberry! Tribute artists, Squad Car Nationals, themed contests, arts and crafts vendors and much more wholesome fun. No adm. chg. 317-319-1492; MayberryintheMidwest.com May 19-20 Madison (Jefferson Co., South Central Reg.) RiverRoots Music and Folk Arts Festival Bicentennial Park, Madison Riverfront. Nationally known contemporary and traditional folk/roots musicians, storytelling, traditional crafts, food, regional wines and craft beer festival. Family-friendly. Adm. chg. 800-559-2956; riverroots.org May 20 Zionsville (Boone Co., Central Reg.) 32nd Brick Street Market Downtown. Held on Zionsville’s brick Main Street, this arts and crafts’ fair features handmade items by over 175 vendors plus great food and entertainment. No adm. chg. 317-873-3836; zionsvillechamber.org
May 25-Jun. 3 Terre Haute (Vigo Co., West Reg.) 34th Banks Of The Wabash Festival Fairbanks Park. Live music, midway rides and games nightly. Tempting foods, crafters, bingo games. Sun. gospel music day. No adm. chg. 812-232-2727; terrehaute.in.gov/parks May 26-28 Warsaw (Kosciusko Co., North Reg.) Northern Indiana Lakes Festival Center Lake. Join us for a fun weekend on the lake featuring Paddle Wars, Kayaks for Kids, lake education, food vendors, live music, Sat. fireworks and more! No adm. chg. 574-372-5100 ext. 6452; lakesfestival.org May 27 Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) Round the Fountain Art Fair Courthouse Square. One of the best one-day outdoor fine art fairs in the Midwest. Features paintings, sculptures, pottery, photography, prints and jewelry. No adm. chg. 765-491-6298; roundthefountain.org May 27-28 Vincennes (Knox Co., South Central Reg.) Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous French Commons and George Rogers Clark NHP. American Revolutionary War reenactment featuring soldiers, craftsmen, traders and merchants. Live entertainment and demonstrations for all ages. Adm. chg. 800-886-6443; spiritofvincennes.org Jun. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul. 6, 13, 20, 27 Hobart (Lake Co., North Reg.) Hobart Summer Market on the Lake Thursdays Festival Park. Shop vendors, stop by the craft beer garden and listen to a free concert. Free Movie in the Park starts at dusk. No adm. chg. 219-942-4511; Cityofhobart.org Jun. 2 Kokomo (Howard Co., East Reg.) Kokomo Strawberry Festival Downtown Courthouse Square. Homemade shortcakes with strawberries, ice cream and whipped cream. Live music and kids’ activities. Starting at 11am. No adm. chg. 765-457-5301; greaterkokomo.com Jun. 2-4 Rosedale (Parke Co., West Reg.) Rosedale Strawberry Festival Main Street and Civic Center. KidZone, crafts, fireworks, pageants, meals, contests, car show. Free live stage and gallons of freshly made shortcakes. No adm. chg. 765-832-9455; historicrosedale.com
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May 20 Greenfield (Hancock Co., Central Reg.) North Street Fitness Festival North St., Downtown. FOOD*FUN*FITNESS New demonstrations every half hour! Yoga, Zumba, CrossFit and more! Enjoy heart-pumping music and the kids’ fun zone. 12-4pm. No adm. chg. 317-358-5284; greenfieldmainstreet.org
May 20 Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.) Zoom Town Covered Bridge 5k Run/Walk 4338 W 40 N and US Hwy. 36. Run through the Sim Smith and Phillips Covered Bridges. Medals for top three male and female. Award for largest group. $20 5k registration fee. $22 after Apr. 30. Registration 7am, race begins 8am. 765-592-0829; montezuma.in.gov
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cruZionsville Jun. 3 Zionsville (Boone Co., Central Reg.) CruZionsville Downtown. The largest Porsche car show in the state. Car judging, kids’ activities and family fun. Benefits Alzheimer’s research. No adm. chg. 317-733-1622; cruzionsville.com Jun. 3-4 Lebanon (Boone Co., Central Reg.) Mel Kenyon Classic Downtown. High speed racing on the downtown streets, honoring former Indy Car and Midget Car driver Mel Kenyon. See the racers of tomorrow and today, in Lebanon. No adm. chg. 317-447-8036; facebook.com/MelKenyonClassicLebanon
Jun. 3-4 Metamora (Franklin Co., South Central Reg.) Strawberry Days Yard of the Jonathan Banes House. Walk the delightfully quaint historic village as you enjoy strawberry shortcake. Live music both days. 40 specialty shops, Grist Mill and horse-drawn canal boat ride. No adm. chg. 765-647-1212; metamoraindiana.com Jun. 7-10 North Liberty (St. Joseph Co., North Reg.) Potato Creek and Lions Strawberry Festival Downtown. Entertainment, vendors, festival food and strawberry shortcake. Family-friendly. 5k Spud Run. No adm. chg. 574-656-4447; northlibertychamber.org Jun. 8-10 Crothersville (Jackson Co., South Central Reg.) Crothersville Red, White & Blue Festival Crothersville Community School grounds. Free entertainment, food, carnival, talent show, antique tractor display, parade, firemans waterball, Zambelli fireworks. Kids’ contest. No adm. chg. 812-569-0407; crothersvillerwb.com Jun. 9-10 LaFontaine (Wabash Co., East Reg.) LaFontaine “Ashland Day’s” Festival Branson St. and Wabash Ave. The Biggest Little Festival Around. Rummage sales, police K-9 demonstration, lawn mower poker run, cornhole contest, live music and more. Parade 10am Sat. No adm. chg. 260-330-2534; lafontainefestival.weebly.com
Jun. 3-4 Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.) 11th Annual Miami Indians All Nations Gathering Three miles east of Raccoon Lake, US 36. Native drumming, singing, dancing, storytelling, flutists, over 20 native craft vendors and foods. Miami Living Village. Join the fun! Adm. chg. 765-473-9631; miamiindians.org
Jun. 10-11 Bridgeton (Parke Co., West Reg.) Bridgeton Quilt & Woodworking Show & Sale Downtown. Beautiful antique and new quilts, hand and machine made. Unique wood crafters. Live demonstrations by local quilters, woodworkers and carvers. No adm. chg. 765-548-2136; bridgetonindiana.com
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Jun. 10-11 Portland (Jay Co., East Reg.) Pow Wow-NCGLNAC 14th Annual Gathering of Great Lakes Nations Tri-State Antique Gas Engine Association grounds. Native American drums, singers, dancers, vendors, food, pre-1840s camp, kids’ activities, raptors. Native American dancing Sat. 1-4:30pm, 6-9pm; Sun. Noon-4pm. Adm. chg. 765-426-3022; ncglnac.org Jun. 14-18 Huntington (Huntington Co., East Reg.) Huntington Heritage Days Downtown. Action-packed festival. Carnival, hot air balloon launches at HNHS, 2 car shows, Kids’ Zone, entertainment, parade, brat tent. JeFFFest art festival Sun. pm. No adm. chg. 260-356-5300; huntingtonheritagedays.com Jun. 16-17 Scottsburg (Scott Co., South Reg.) Lexington Old Settlers Days Lexington Park. Oldest festival in Scott County! Food, music, games, vendors and other activities in one of the most serene places in the state. No adm. chg. 812-752-9211; greatscottindiana.com
Jun. 17-18 South Bend (St. Joseph Co., North Reg.) Leeper Park Art Fair Leeper Park. A juried fine art festival that spans 48 years. Artists exhibit from all over the country. No adm. chg. 574-276-2942; leeperparkartfair.org
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Jun. 21-24 North Webster (Kosciusko Co., North Reg.) Mermaid Festival - 72nd Annual Lions Club Festival Grounds. Queen pageant, Cutie King & Queen contest and Cutie Parade for Scholarships. Amusement rides, entertainment on stage, Fireman’s Challenge, demolition derby, food and big parade. Food/ vendor space available for fee. No adm. chg. 574-834-4316; nwlionsclub.com Jun. 21-24 Shipshewana (LaGrange Co., North Reg.) Shipshewana Quilt Festival Shipshewana area. One of the largest quilting events in the Shipshewana area. Juried quilt show with cash prizes awarded, vendor show, quilter’s schoolhouse, workshops and a shop hop, Shipshewana-style! Featured speakers: Mark Dunn, Ricky Tims, Rob Appell, Jerry Granata and Doug Leko. Adm. chg. 866-243-9434; shipshewanaquiltfest.com
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TALBOT ST ART FAIR Jun. 17-18 Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) Talbot Street Art Fair Between 16th St. and 20th St. Indiana’s oldest juried art fair in a historic neighborhood featuring over 250 local and national artists. Food available. No adm. chg. 317-745-6479; talbotstreet.org
Jun. 22-24 Judah (Lawrence Co., South Central Reg.) Judah Heritage Festival Johnny Junxions. Family fun at its best! 3 days packed with a 5k race, parade, live music, food, flea market, cruise-in, carnival, Judah Idol, queen contest and fireworks. Don’t miss it! No adm. chg. 812-583-5249; judahfestival.com
Jun. 17 Lafayette (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) TASTE of Tippecanoe Downtown riverfront. Celebrating culinary, musical and performing arts. Live music and local cuisine. Fireworks. Children 12 and under are free. Adm. chg. 765-423-2787; tasteoftippecanoe.org
Jun. 23-24 Brookville (Franklin Co., South Central Reg.) Brookville CanoeFest Brookville Town Park. Indiana’s largest canoe and kayak races. Chicken, music and so much family fun! No adm. chg. 866-647-6555; Brookvillecanoefest.com
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Jun. 23-25 Elkhart (Elkhart Co., North Reg.) Elkhart Jazz Festival Downtown. The party of the summer 30 years running! 100+ musicians play 7 stages across 3 days. Past headliners include Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Trombone Shorty and Preservation Hall. Adm. chg. 800-294-8223; elkhartjazzfestival.com/isfa2017 Jun. 23-25 North Vernon (Jennings Co., South Central Reg.) Fermentation Celebration Beer, wine and spirits tasting from 2-6pm. Samples of local and national brands. Music, food, games and camping. Open for all ages after 7pm. Concert at 7pm. Adm. chg. 812-518-BEER; FermentationCelebration.com
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Jun. 17 Noblesville (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) Maker Fair & Art Sale Historic Courthouse Square. Celebrate artistic endeavors, and shop for great arts and crafts at the same time. Coinciding with the popular St. Michael’s Strawberry Festival, our Maker Fair and Art Sale brings you products by local ‘Makers’ of all kinds. Fine art and more. No adm. chg. 317-452-3690; NickelPlateArts.org
Jun. 23-25 Battle Ground (Tippecanoe Co., West Reg.) Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering Tippecanoe Battlefield. Three-day acoustic music festival featuring the best in old time folk, swing and Celtic music. Adm. chg. 765-588-1376; indianafiddlersgathering.org Jun. 24 Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.) Art Affair on the Square Courthouse Square. Juried art show that includes music and showcases children’s art. Authors discuss writing and getting published. Shabby chic vendors will be present. No adm. chg. 765-366-1487; coveredbridges.com Jun. 24 Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.) Brick Street Market Rockville Square. Funky pop-up market in historic downtown. Vintage, re-purposed and unique items for your shopping delight. No adm. chg. 765-344-1487; coveredbridges.com
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Jun. 30-Jul. 1 Bedford (Lawrence Co., South Central Reg.) Limestone Heritage Festival Jun. 24-25 Downtown Square. BBQ cook-off contest, live Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.) music, food vendors, limestone carving exhibit, Covered Bridge Antique Power Club cornhole tournament, parade and fireworks Tractor Drive Followed by Bloomington Boogies display at dusk. No adm. chg. woogie & boogie blues Fairgrounds. Drive your antique tractor across 812-329-4221; downtownbedford.org piano festival After Hours the county for a unique tour of covered bridges at communities. Malibu Grill thedrive. Square and rural One oron two-day Jun. 30-Jul. 8 Fee includes meals and snacks. Adm. chg. South Bend (St. Joseph Co., North Reg.) 765-569-5878; coveredbridges.com St. Joseph County 4-H Fair Fairgrounds. Celebrating its 92nd year. Live Jun. 24 music, free daily entertainment, carnival rides, Greenwood (Johnson Co., Central Reg.) commercial and craft vendors. 4-H exhibits Greenwood Freedom Festival and shows, antique tractors, monster trucks, Bob Seeley, “Sunpie" Barnes, Craig Park and Greenwood Amphitheater. demolition derby, NTPA tractor pulls, rodeo. “Uganda" Roberts, Kenny “Blues Boss" Wayne, Begin your day at the community parade, 3-on-3 soccer and basketball. Fireworks. Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues, Craig Brenner then to Craig Park to enjoy over 150 Adm. chg. 574-291-4870; 4hfair.com & more beer, wine, food and local vendors. Some of the areas’ finest live bands. Family Jul. 1 entertainment with kids’ games serves Rockport (Spencer Co., South Reg.) as a prelude to the best fireworks in the Abraham Lincoln Freedom Festival area! No adm. chg. 317-881-4545; Rockport City Park. Parade, food, music, greenwood.in.gov/FESTIVAL and large fireworks display. Festival begins at noon CT and concludes with the fireworks Jun. 24 show at dark. No adm. chg. 888-444-9252; Avon (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.) IndianasAbeLincoln.org Hendricks County Rib-Fest & Avon Balloon Glow Jul. 1-2 Kingsway Christian Church. Restaurants Griffith (Lake Co., North Reg.) compete for best ribs/sauce in Hendricks Co. Broad Street Blues and BBQ Festival bloomingtonboogies.com Kids’ games, great food, sponsor booths, Central Park. Some of the most talented live music, 5k Fun Run/Walk, Kids’ 1/4 Slab blues artists from around the world. Run, balloon glow, fireworks and much more. Outstanding regional BBQ. Great Blues! $5 parking. No adm. chg. 317-272-4333; Great BBQ! No adm. chg. 219-924-7500; avonchamber.org broadstreetbluesfest.com
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Jun. 24-25 Jul. 1-8 Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) Linton (Greene Co., South Central Reg.) Indian Market & Festival Linton Freedom Festival Eiteljorg Museum. Native American fine art, wabashanderiecanal.org Humphrey’s Park (City Park). Host to food, music, dancing, storytelling and family Indiana’s largest Independence Day parade on activities. Children 17 and under free. Includes Jul. 4 at 10am. Week long festivities include museum access. Parking chg. Adm. chg. great tenderloin sandwiches, entertainment, 317-636-9378; eiteljorg.org show No adm. chg. There is so much to do, right here in your backyard . . car . have you and seencarnival. it lately? Your Carroll County Chamber of Commerce invites YOU to discoverlintonfreedomfestival.org 812-847-4846; life as Jun. 24it was in early Indiana at the 1845 Adams Mill. See a show at the adams-mill.org elegantly Fort Waynerefurbished (Allen Co.,Delphi East Opera Reg.) House. Jul. 1-2, 4 Dive into the fun of Lake Freeman or experience a real canal boat ride Co., West Reg.) Riverpalooza/Fort Wayne Dragon Rockville (Parke Carrie Newcomer on the Wabash & Erie Canal. Walk or bike on miles of trails through the Boat Races Parke Countians’ Favorite Fireworks natural landscape. Test your scream threshold at the Haunted Adams Headwaters Park West, downtown. Live - Raccoon Lake Park, Free. Mill in October or maybe the Camden Tractor Pull willJul. pull1you in! music, food trucks, children’s activities. 8am 765-344-1412 Take in the bacon, bands and brew at the Indiana Bacon Festival. Spend Traditional Chinese Opening Ceremony, - Rockville Park, $5/car load. some quality family time at the Moonlight Madness orJul. the 2Hog Jog in Lakedelphioperahouse.org 9am race. adm.Days chg.and260-427-2146; Flora, visitNo Canal the Old Settlers Festival in765-569-6541 Delphi, or karaoke riverpaloozafw.org at the Burlington Fall Festival. Jul. 4 - Montezuma Aztec Park, Free. 765-592-3739 You’ll find all this and much more in the Carroll County Heartland Jun. 4 Heritage, right here in your Beginning at dusk. coveredbridges.com . . .30-Jul. Hoosier backyard! Cedar Lake (Lake Co., North Reg.) Head East Contact your Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Cedar Lake Summerfest Jul. 3-4 Live to learn more aboutlive allentertainment, the amenities Carroll County offers! Town Complex. Nightly Carmel (Hamilton Co.,IndianaBaconFestival.com Central Reg.) two nights of fireworks over lake, rides, CarmelFest Ask for your carnival games. Cardboard boat race, parade, Carmel Civic Square. With our patriotic Free food, crafts, beer garden, parade, spectacular fireworks, fantastic Visitor bingo Guidetent. Teen to learn scavenger hunt, talent show,more car show, entertainment, festival food and shopping about your county checker tournament,and daily cupcake contest by marketplace, CarmelFest has something for a map to age, kids’ games. Nofind adm.it all! chg. everyone. Join us! No adm. chg. Summertime Fun on the Lake 219-794-4122; cedarlakesummerfest.com carmelfest.net
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Jun. 24-25 Clarksville (Clark Co., South Reg.) Clark Days George Rogers Clark Homesite. Highlights the Clark Family and the 1800s: militia, Lewis & Clark expedition, Native Americans, indentured servants, encampment, demonstrations and cabin tours. No adm. chg. 812-280-9970; fallsoftheohio.org Jun. 24-25 Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.) Covered Bridge Antique Power Club Tractor Drive Fairgrounds. Drive your antique tractor across the county for a unique tour of covered bridges and rural communities. One or two-day drive. Fee includes meals and snacks. Adm. chg. 765-569-5878; coveredbridges.com Jun. 24 Greenwood (Johnson Co., Central Reg.) Greenwood Freedom Festival Craig Park and Greenwood Amphitheater. Begin your day at the community parade, then to Craig Park to enjoy over 150 beer, wine, food and local vendors. Some of the areas’ finest live bands. Family entertainment with kids’ games serves as a prelude to the best fireworks in the area! No adm. chg. 317-881-4545; greenwood.in.gov/FESTIVAL Jun. 24 Avon (Hendricks Co., Central Reg.) Hendricks County Rib-Fest & Avon Balloon Glow Kingsway Christian Church. Restaurants compete for best ribs/sauce in Hendricks Co. Kids’ games, great food, sponsor booths, live music, 5k Fun Run/Walk, Kids’ 1/4 Slab Run, balloon glow, fireworks and much more. $5 parking. No adm. chg. 317-272-4333; avonchamber.org Jun. 24-25 Indianapolis (Marion Co., Central Reg.) Indian Market & Festival Eiteljorg Museum. Native American fine art, food, music, dancing, storytelling and family activities. Children 17 and under free. Includes museum access. Parking chg. Adm. chg. 317-636-9378; eiteljorg.org Jun. 24 Fort Wayne (Allen Co., East Reg.) Riverpalooza/Fort Wayne Dragon Boat Races Headwaters Park West, downtown. Live music, food trucks, children’s activities. 8am Traditional Chinese Opening Ceremony, 9am race. No adm. chg. 260-427-2146; riverpaloozafw.org Jun. 30-Jul. 4 Cedar Lake (Lake Co., North Reg.) Cedar Lake Summerfest Town Complex. Nightly live entertainment, two nights of fireworks over lake, rides, carnival games. Cardboard boat race, parade, food, crafts, beer garden, bingo tent. Teen scavenger hunt, talent show, car show, checker tournament, daily cupcake contest by age, kids’ games. No adm. chg. 219-794-4122; cedarlakesummerfest.com
Jun. 30-Jul. 1 Bedford (Lawrence Co., South Central Reg.) Limestone Heritage Festival Downtown Square. BBQ cook-off contest, live music, food vendors, limestone carving exhibit, cornhole tournament, parade and fireworks display at dusk. No adm. chg. 812-329-4221; downtownbedford.org Jun. 30-Jul. 8 South Bend (St. Joseph Co., North Reg.) St. Joseph County 4-H Fair Fairgrounds. Celebrating its 92nd year. Live music, free daily entertainment, carnival rides, commercial and craft vendors. 4-H exhibits and shows, antique tractors, monster trucks, demolition derby, NTPA tractor pulls, rodeo. 3-on-3 soccer and basketball. Fireworks. Adm. chg. 574-291-4870; 4hfair.com Jul. 1 Rockport (Spencer Co., South Reg.) Abraham Lincoln Freedom Festival Rockport City Park. Parade, food, music, and large fireworks display. Festival begins at noon CT and concludes with the fireworks show at dark. No adm. chg. 888-444-9252; IndianasAbeLincoln.org Jul. 1-2 Griffith (Lake Co., North Reg.) Broad Street Blues and BBQ Festival Central Park. Some of the most talented blues artists from around the world. Outstanding regional BBQ. Great Blues! Great BBQ! No adm. chg. 219-924-7500; broadstreetbluesfest.com Jul. 1-8 Linton (Greene Co., South Central Reg.) Linton Freedom Festival Humphrey’s Park (City Park). Host to Indiana’s largest Independence Day parade on Jul. 4 at 10am. Week long festivities include great tenderloin sandwiches, entertainment, car show and carnival. No adm. chg. 812-847-4846; lintonfreedomfestival.org Jul. 1-2, 4 Rockville (Parke Co., West Reg.) Parke Countians’ Favorite Fireworks Jul. 1 - Raccoon Lake Park, Free. 765-344-1412 Jul. 2 - Rockville Lake Park, $5/car load. 765-569-6541 Jul. 4 - Montezuma Aztec Park, Free. 765-592-3739 Beginning at dusk. coveredbridges.com Jul. 3-4 Carmel (Hamilton Co., Central Reg.) CarmelFest Carmel Civic Square. With our patriotic parade, spectacular fireworks, fantastic entertainment, festival food and shopping marketplace, CarmelFest has something for everyone. Join us! No adm. chg. carmelfest.net
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Bridgeton Mountain Man Rendezvous April 29-30
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Covered Bridge Antique Power Club Tractor Drive - June 24-25 Fireworks - Raccoon Lake - July 1 Rockville Lake - July 2 Montezuma - July 4 Parke County 4-H Fair - July 22-29
The Tippecanoe Arts Federation presents the 36th Annual TASTE of Tippecanoe on Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 4PM until midnight. Downtown Lafayette and the Depot Plaza come alive with FOOD, MUSIC, FIREWORKS, AND ART; featuring local food & drink vendors, live music, live art demonstrations, pop-up performances, and the biggest booms around!!
$5.00 Advance Tickets Available Now at TASTEofTippecanoe.org! The TASTE of Tippecanoe is the major fund raising event for the Tippecanoe Arts Federation (TAF). Proceeds from the TASTE provide educational opportunities in the visual, performing, and literary arts, outreach programs for both underserved communities and at-risk youth, and funding for capital and operational expenses to fellow arts organizations region-wide.
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To say the bond between members of the Schulteti family who has owned Southside Harley-Davidson ® since 1947 is based on a passion for that motorcycle brand doesn’t do justice to what that entails. Not only does it mean an awe at the power and performance of the machines, and the craftsmanship that goes into how they’re made, but a reverence for the brand’s history, regard for the role of their dealership in the growth of Indianapolis, and the sense of community they feel for their customers. Bob Schulteti is the dealership’s CEO. His father George had worked for the HarleyDavidson Motor Company in Milwaukee since 1922 when, in the late 1940s, he came to Bob & Anita Schulteti Indianapolis and bought,
with a partner, John Meridian Street days, and even a Morgan Harleyreplica of the tiny shed in which Davidson, which had Harley-Davidson got its start in operated at 701 South Milwaukee in 1903. Meridian Street since “One day it occurred to me 1919. Bob, who was 14 that our dynamometer room had at the time, thus just about the same dimensions,” John Morgan embarked on a life of deep Harley-Davidson says Schulteti. “We still involvement with the bikes use it to test engine and the business. horsepower and Southside Harley-Davidson the like, but people moved to its current location just like to pose in front off the I-65 Southport exit in 1998. of the exterior for While the showroom there pictures.” Total staff numbers The current family houses all the current working at dealership around fifty. Six models offered, as family members, extending into well as an abundance the fourth generation, are among of accessories and them. apparel, various Customer loyalty is such that other areas of the families buying bikes there are now building showcase South Meridian into the second, third and fourth artifacts from Street location generations as well. throughout the last “I can take you back to a Civil seven decades: bikes, War veteran who bought his first engines, and gas tanks of various vintages, as well as signage from the motorcycle at the Meridian Street
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family-owned memorabilia INDIANAPOLIS will be exhibited, and 70th Anniversary merchandise will be sold in the society’s gift shop. Not only does everyone in the family ride, but racing is in their blood as well. Bob has participated in pretty much all forms of Harley racing: flat track, hill climb, scrambles, hare and hound, cross-country, road racing and enduro. “My sister and I raced flat track for a while,” says Long. “My nephew, representing the fifth generation, is now flattrack racing.” Southside Harley-Davidson is clearly more than just a store where people buy merchandise and go on their way. It’s an institution and a community. As Long says, “This is an Indianapolis tradition, a part of the city’s life.”
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business, on June 17, an open house will be held onsite. There will be live music by “The Girls” with the opening band, “Kerpow!”, which is comprised of some employees of the dealership. “We have a number of vintage bikes some people have sold back to us, and members of our family will ride them through our parking lot,” says Long. Bob is going to ride a Model 16B that was built in 1916, and still sports the original paint job. To continue the 1916 Model 16B celebration, there will be an exhibit at the Indiana Historical Society at 450 West Ohio Street, from mid-July through early September. Vintage bikes will be displayed on the fourth floor, as well as a couple on the ground level,
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building. We then sold bikes to his son and his son, and we’re probably not done yet,” says Schulteti. Moving to the Southport Crossing Place location has widened the demographic makeup of the customer base to include younger riders, more women, and a greater variety of ethnicities. “It was ideal timing, in terms of Harley-Davidson’s growth and the change in the public’s attitude toward American-made products,” says Sherry Long, Schulteti’s grandaughter, who serves as marketing and advertising manager. Like many Harley dealerships, Southside sponsors a Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) local chapter that according to Long, “organizes monthly meetings, group rides and charity events.” “And food,” adds Schulteti. For the 70th anniversary of the
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Retrace this history by following the Indiana Glass Trail as it travels through 17 counties, showcasing the best the boom brought to 19th century Indiana. A good place to start is Kokomo where KOG, still owned by some of the original family members, offers free tours of its factory where workers melt soda ash, silica sand, crushed limestone, feldspar colors and minerals in clay pots that can hold about 1,200 pounds of the material, cooking it for about 17 hours at temperatures of 2400 degrees Fahrenheit. Then the glowing molten glass is shaped, first in the large factory room— the same one used for over a century— and then in the Hot Glass Studio where it is turned into vases, bowls, jewelry and other intricate shapes. When the Ball family made their fortune, they chose to build mansions on the north bank of the
White River, a place which for centuries, poised on two busy historic roadways— Wheeling and Grandville Pikes—had long been a place to meet. Now a 40-acre tract of that land, named Minnetrista which means gathering place by the water, hosts a museum, a cultural center, extensive gardens, a popular farmers’ market and daily tours of the G.A. Ball House. The House of Glass in tiny Elwood is the offshoot of the gas boom in Madison County. John McClair, an immigrant from Alsace-Lorraine France, worked as a master gaffer at a glass factory back at the turn of the last century. After the company went out of business, all of the family moved away except for John’s son Joe who in 1938 started a glass business. The company thrived for decades, evolving into the House of Glass which sells artisan glass items that are reflective of Elwood’s glass heritage. The Elwood Glass Festival is held in August to celebrate the town’s glass history.
There are four collections of Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass windows within a five block area of Richmond including the Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church with its interior and 62 Tiffany windows. Columbus is known as one of the most architecturally significant cities in the country but it’s also big on glass. There are two Dale Chihuly installations in town including the 9-foot yellow chandelier in the Columbus Area Visitors Center. Beyond that, the 1900 Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum in the city’s downtown, which recently underwent a multimillion dollar renovation, features wonderful antique glass lamps, windows and chandeliers. For information about other stops along the trail, visit www.indianaglasstrail.com
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OWNERS
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WEBSITE
Mark Tarner
1991
SBChocolate.com
PRODUCTS Several varieties of chocolates, gourmet gift baskets and boxes, logo confections, and other popular snacks. Also 17 Chocolate Café stores in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. TOURS CHOCOLATE FACTORY AND MUSEUM TOURS Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Top of each hour at 3300 W. Sample St., South Bend, IN 46619
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19816 HUBER RD. ⁄ ⁄ BORDEN, IN 47106 ⁄ ⁄ 812-923-9463
HUBER’S ORCHARD, WINERY & VINEYARDS
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Family owned and far med since 1843 Bring the family to H uber’s and spen d the day!
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Greg and Ted Huber
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HuberWinery.com
PRODUCTS Wines & Distilled Spirits, Farm Fresh Produce, Homemade Fudge, Ice Cream & Breads, U-cut Christmas Trees and MORE! TOURS Wine cellar tours daily at Noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Tours complimentary with a paid wine tasting. (Tours not available on weekend days September 15–October 31.
Tradition. Heritage. Family. Words that are often used to describe what you feel when you visit the grounds of Huber’s Orchard, Winery and Vineyards. A historic place that is meant to be enjoyed by everyone and all ages. Explore 650 acres of orchards and vineyards, tour our awardwinning winery, sample our wines, pick your own fruits and vegetables from fields on the largest farm in Southern Indiana, and have lunch at Starlight Café. After lunch, enjoy a cone or cup of homemade ice cream, made from many of our fresh fruits. Our Family Farm Park is fun for kids of all ages and features many activities to make your day on the farm special. Words can’t describe the memories that will be made when you visit. So little time and yet so much to explore at this historic family business that was established in 1843!
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OWNERS
ESTABLISHED
WEBSITE
Greg and Ted Huber
2001
StarlightDistillery.com
PRODUCTS Applejack, Vodka, Gins, Rums, Bourbon Whiskeys, Rock & Rye, and Brandies. TOURS Distillery tours offered daily. Call to schedule a tour!
Starlight Distillery was established in 2001, with brandy distilling. It was a thoughtful decision to produce spirits in the Huber family ¬winery, established in the 1970s. The law allowing distilleries to produce grain-based, in addition to fruit-based, spirits went into effect in Indiana in 2014. The new building addition and distilling equipment were constructed and Starlight began producing grain spirits in 2014. The first full year of production, 2015, included bourbon, malt and rye whiskies, in addition to rum and vodka. The initial releases of bourbon were distilled on a Christian Carl, 80-gallon pot, brandy still. Outside of brandies and gins, Starlight spirits are now distilled on a 500-gallon Vendome pot. The distillery is located in the knobs of Southern Indiana, just a short drive over the Ohio River from Louisville. It sits in the middle of 650+ acres of fruit trees, vineyards, pumpkin patches, strawberries, bramble fruits and vegetables. Whiskey corn is grown on the property, including non GMO heirloom varietals, a red, white and blue.
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10105 AUBURN PARK DR. ⁄ ⁄ FORT WAYNE, IN 46825 ⁄ ⁄ 260-969-8333
DEBRAND FINE CHOCOLATES
MADE IN INDIANA
Delicately made, truly unique chocolates It’s the one gift yo u know they’ll love!
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Cathy Brand-Beere
1987
debrand.com
PRODUCTS A vast varieties of chocolates, such as three main collections: The Classic Collection, Truffle Collection and Connoisseur Collection and many other varieties, bars and snack items in which you can indulge. Perfect for gifting, so you are sure to find the one gift you know they’ll love. TOURS Held at the Auburn Road location at 10105 Auburn Park Drive. Tours are available on Tuesdays at 10am and Thursdays at 1pm. Admission is $5 per person, with each guest receiving a $5 rebate off any purchase of $10 or more.
Growing up in a family deeply involved in the confectionary arts, Cathy BrandBeere began working with chocolate at the age of eight. She always loved the creative process of making fine chocolates, and in 1987, her passion inspired her to open the first DeBrand chocolate shop in her hometown of Fort Wayne, IN. DeBrand makes a vast variety of chocolates, such as various bars and snack items, as well as three very distinctive gift collections: The Classic Collection, The Truffle Collection, and The Connoisseur Collection. The Classic Collection, containing many popular American and European preferences, was created for those who prefer classic favorites made to the highest of quality. The Truffle Collection, composed of indulgent oversized pieces made with the same top quality standards, was designed for those who simply love chocolate (inside and out!). The Connoisseur Collection, a world-class eclectic collection made of unusual taste combinations, was developed for those who seek adventure and perfection in delicately made, truly unique chocolates. There is a special gift box for every chocolate lover at DeBrand—it’s the one gift you know they’ll love! The DeBrand name was derived by adding the French prefix “De” (meaning “from”) to Cathy’s last name, Brand. It reflects the European influences for chocolate excellence that have shaped the company since its beginning. Today, DeBrand employs nearly 100 people with four retail shops in Fort Wayne and a mail order department that ships all over the world and can be ordered on www.debrand. com. In 2010, DeBrand officially launched their Wholesale Division which now supplies products to retailers in all fifty states and beyond. Although DeBrand has grown significantly, Cathy’s intense commitment to produce fine chocolates that are second to none in taste, beauty and presentation always remains the basis for everything they do. Chocolate doesn’t get any better than this! Tour their beautiful corporate headquarters to see chocolatiers in action. You’ll enjoy a short video on the history of DeBrand, the chocolate manufacturing process (cocoa bean to finished product), and the origin of chocolate. You’ll also view the DeBrand chocolate making kitchens where you’ll witness the artisan process involved in making their coveted chocolates. Enjoy many samples along the way and see if you can determine your favorite. DeBrand Tours are a great way for people of all ages to add a little fun and chocolate to their day!
LOCATIONS IN FORT WAYNE: >> 10105 Auburn Park Drive >> 5608 Coldwater Road >> 4110 W. Jefferson Blvd. >> 878 Harrison St.
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Greg and Carrie Ehresman
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WEBSITE
Greg and Carrie Ehresman
triplexxxfamilyrestaurant.com
ESTABLISHED 1895 Triple XXX Root Beer Corporation 1929 Triple XXX Family Restaurant 2003 Route 66 Diner CUSTOMER FAVORITES Triple XXX Pure Cane Sugar Root Beer and the Duane Purvis All-American Chop Steak featuring a sirloin burger, the trimmings, melted cheese and peanut butter!
An iconic staple, Triple XXX Restaurant, and its famous root beer, are a household name many Hoosiers grew up with. Established as a Triple XXX Thirst Station in 1929, they were one of 100 across the US and Canada. Today, they are the last remaining one selling the original, pure cane sugar root beer, first made in 1895 by the Galveston Brewing Company. And why the unusual name? Owner, Greg Ehresman, said it refers to a rating, based on quality. One X stood for good, two X’s better, and three X’s the best! As the second generation of Ehresmans to own the 87-year old business, Greg and his wife, Carrie, purchased it in 1999 from his parents. They continue the family tradition of providing excellent service, real ingredients, and a hands-on approach not found in fast-food chains. Their signature burgers are made with 100% sirloin, ground daily. Menu items are made from scratch, with no artificial additives. Seasonal outdoor seating has replaced curb service, or you can belly-up to an oldfashioned lunch counter indoors, surrounded by vintage photographs and memorabilia. A visit to Triple XXX, and its sister restaurant, Route 66 Diner, provide the essence of days gone by and All-American goodness,
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Serving the Great State of Indiana for Over 50 Y ears! OWNER Brad and Kurt Cohen
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February 11th, 1965
MeetYouAtArnis.com
ON THE MENU Thin crust pizza has always been a staple on Arni’s menu, but their restaurants also serve subs, sandwiches, salads, burgers, pasta, desserts and so much more! Arni’s also owns and operates its own commissary kitchen and distribution company, Linarco Distributing, that supplies food products and supplies to its own restaurants.
For over half a century, Arni’s has been serving fresh and delicious food with a friendly smile. When you come to Arni’s you’re getting more than just a good meal, you’re experiencing one of Indiana’s finest restaurant traditions. Family and friends all gather here to experience the feel-good environment, great service and one of a kind thin crust pizza. Arni Cohen opened the doors to the flagship restaurant in 1965 at Market Square Shopping Center in Lafayette. Originally seating a little over 100 people, within 10 years Arni’s at Market Square was one of the largest restaurants in Indiana. The company is now owned by Arni’s two sons, Brad and Kurt Cohen. During his life, Arni was always described as a “living legend” and known for how great he was with people. Arni had a philosophy to serve great food at a reasonable price, by employees that treat customers with respect, in return, your business will succeed. Even more important was his approach to the community. He believed that if Arni’s took care of the community, the community will in turn take care of you. This philosophy has been a pretty successful one that has helped Arni’s become one of Indiana’s community restaurants and grow to 18 locations throughout the state. With locations throughout Indiana including Lafayette, West Lafayette, Indianapolis, Greenwood, Columbus, Lebanon, Frankfort, Monticello, Rossville, Crawfordsville, Rensselaer, Pine Village, Floyds Knobs and New Albany; you are bound to find a location near you to get all of your Arni’s favorites. Arni’s also offers full shipping of products all over the United States. To have one of Indiana’s finest traditions shipped straight to your door, visit MeetYouAtArnis.com.
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WEBSITE
Susan Spagnuolo
BearWallowDistillery.com
Head Distiller Adam Spagnuolo ESTABLISHED 2014 TOURS & TASTINGS Learn the history during Distillery (Farm to Fifth) tours offered daily and typically range from 30 to 40 minutes. Tasting flights and Moonshine Shake-up cocktails are offered in the distillery’s Brown County Cabin Tasting Room.
When corn is the star ingredient of your product, it’s nearly impossible to find a more suitable setting and location for your business than Indiana. Bear Wallow Distillery, located in Gnaw Bone, was one of the first craft distilleries in Indiana. Using only locally grown grains, the distillery makes all its unique spirits in an oldfashioned copper pot still. Bear Wallow offers tours, tastings, and special events. Each featured spirit is handcrafted in small batches, using locally grown ingredients from area farms. Bear Wallow also offers Bourbon Experience Classes, during which participants learn the history of bourbon, see how it’s made and sample different styles, some right out of the distillery’s aging barrels. Participants also have the option to hand wax dip their very own bottle of Gnaw Bone Bourbon. Don’t miss their special events “In the Still of the Night,” ranging from corporate meetings and team building to bachelor/bachelorette parties. The staff is also excited to help customers interested in custom private and special events.
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Greg and Amber Morford
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LonelyWindmillFarm.com
PRODUCTS Goat milk soaps, lotions, lip balms, bath fizzers FUTURE PLANS Expanding our product line to include liquid soap and opening a store front At Lonely Windmill Farm, we believe that what goes on your skin is as important as what’s inside of it. That’s why we strive to make our products as good for you as possible. In 2007, when owners Greg and Amber Morford got married, we decided to live simply and self-sufficiently, which led us to purchasing our first two dairy goats in 2009. Our first bar of creamy, goat milk soap has now expanded to lotions, lip balms, and bath fizzers. We never use pre-made mixes or synthetic colorants so you don’t have to worry about using our products on yourself or your children. Together with our five sons, who help with the business, we strive to live up to our motto: Our Goats, Our Products, Our Family. We sell our soaps online and several stores near our home in Cambridge City.
WEBSITE TheFrozenGarden.com
300 JOHNSON ST. LIGONIER, IN 46767 260-894-7219
ANNIE OAKLEY PERFUMERY
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LONELY WINDMILL FARM
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WEBSITE AnnieOakley.com
Frozen Garden’s ready-to-blend green smoothies make it easy to nourish your body with dark leafy greens. You just open the freezer, grab a pouch, and blend. We do all the work—from designing the delicious recipes to prepping all that fresh, mostly local, produce. We ship to 21 states!
Annie Oakley Perfumery, offering world-class natural fragrances and pure essential oils created and hand blended, is the only perfumery in the U.S, since 1980. Visit our studio, open year-round, experience a fun tour of a real perfumery, gift shoppe, festive events, classes, create your own, book a group tour for friends. Located in beautiful Amish country, make it a relaxing and beautiful getaway.
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BATCH NO. 2 PEOPLE’S BREWERY & TAPROOM
707 FULTON ST. INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202 LAFAYETTE, IN 47904 317-201-4882
KAFFEINE COFFEE CO.
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INDIANA PICKLE CO.
We bring a fresh twist to the everyday mustard. Ask your local grocer if they carry Batch No. 2! Travel IN
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The People’s Brewing Company provides high quality hand-crafted beer and education to the people of Lafayette, Lebanon, and the state of Indiana while providing community leadership with environmentally friendly business practices. We encourage our customers to become educated in craft beers and local beer history. Stop by either location and see what we have to offer!
Kaffeine Coffee Co. relies on the shared passion and true love of roasting, brewing and drinking coffee. Our goal is to serve true Third Wave coffee to the Indianapolis area. We prepare coffee at the next level. From the high quality beans, World Coffees and to the dozens of special brewing processes that our customers may have never experienced.
Artisanal small batch handcrafted pickles. 100% natural with no artificial preservatives, chemical crispers, color additives, or refined sugar. Adapted from our family’s century old pickle recipe, our pickles get another layer of complexity and flavor with the addition of our unique brine made from Indiana’s finest craft beer and spirits.
WEBSITE PeoplesBrew.com
WEBSITE KaffeineCoffee.com
WEBSITE IndianaPickle.com
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522 E. RAYMOND ST. INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46203 317-674-5134 2006 N. 9TH ST. ILALFAYETTE, IN 46203 765-792-HOPS
Batch No. 2 is an Indianapolis producer of artisan condiments with an emphasis on natural, local food.
BAR KEEPERS FRIEND
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5240 WALT PL. INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46254 317-636-7760
Originally invented in 1882 by an Indianapolis chemist, Bar Keepers Friend is still made in Indianapolis and found at retailers around the world. BKF is used today in homes as a multi-surface cleaner of kitchens, baths and more. Bar Keepers Friend makes quick work of stains including hard water, lime and rust. And BKF makes stainless steel cookware shine like new.
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candles in the world. Warm Glow is a shopping mecca and a unique traveling destination. Warm Glow offers over 60 fragrances of candles, home decor, floral, chocolate and gourmet food, bath and body, jewelry, Indiana made wine and so much more. Warm Glow also offers the best restrooms on I-70 and nestled in the center of the store is the Stone Hearth Cafe. The Watering Can, the sister store to the Warm Glow store offers a unique array of garden theme home decor and garden accessories. The outside pavilion offers outdoor decor, statuary and lawn and garden accessories. They have a large selection of fairy gardens and accessories and offer fairy garden workshops. This is absolutely a must stop destination! Plan a day trip and explore something new and unique. For more information visit www.warmglow.com or call 765-855-2000.
2131 N. Centerville Rd., Centerville, Indiana 47330
Up coming events Fall Festival
September 30th, Saturday, 9am - 5pm
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Performing Arts
Wailin Jenny’s—EMENS
APRIL 3 Woodwind Chamber Music Recital
APRIL 6- JULY 1 The Confession: The Hit Musical
APRIL 4, 11 Student Jazz Combos
APRIL 7 The Perrys
Sursa Performance Hall, Muncie cms.bsu.edu/calendar/events
Choral Hall, Muncie cms.bsu.edu/calendar/events
Faculty Artist Series Recital: Meryl Mantione, mezzo-soprano, and James Helton Sursa Performance Hall, Muncie cms.bsu.edu/calendar/events
APRIL 5-6 Riverdance—The 20th Anniversary World Tour
Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend morriscenter.org
APRIL 6 Jive Aces
Pruis Hall, Muncie cms.bsu.edu/calendar/events
Kenny G
Palladium Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel thecenterfortheperformingarts.org
Jerry Seinfeld
Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/schedule/
Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/schedule/
Kenny Rogers
Palladium Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel thecenterfortheperformingarts.org
APRIL 7-8 University Singers 53rd Annual Spectacular Emens Auditorium, Muncie cms.bsu.edu/calendar/events
APRIL 7-8, 13-15 All in the Timing
7:30 pm, Ivy Tech John Waldron Rose Firebay, Bloomington ivytech.edu/bloomington/waldron
APRIL 7-8, 14-15 The Music Man - by Meredith Willson
7:30 pm, IU Musical Arts Center, Bloomington music.indiana.edu
APRIL 8 Harp Ensemble
Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne fwembassytheatre.org
Sursa Performance Hall, Muncie cms.bsu.edu/calendar/events
APRIL 6-8, 13-15 Calling All Kates
Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes
APRIL 6- 9 DK & Friends—Dance Kaleidoscope
OneAmerica Stage at Indiana Repertory Theatre dancekal.org
Simon Shaheen
The Tarkington, Carmel thecenterfotheperformingarts.org
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Pops Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne Fwembassytheatre.org
Delphi Opera House, Delphi delphioperahouse.org
Singing Hoosiers Spring Concert
2 pm, 8 pm, IU Auditorium, Bloomington iuauditorium.com
APRIL 9 Arts Alive Concert Series: Chanticleer Sursa Performance Hall, Muncie cms.bsu.edu/calendar/events
APRIL 12 Marc Cohn
11 am & 12 pm Buskirk-Chumley Theater, Bloomington buskirkchumley.org
Concert Orchestra
8 pm, IU Musical Arts Center, Bloomington music.indiana.edu
APRIL 12-13 Pippin
8 pm, IU Auditorium, Bloomington iuauditorium.com
APRIL 14-15 Blue River Community Choir Strand Theatre, Shelbyville strand-theatre-shelbyville.org
APRIL 14-16 Faculty Artist Series Recital: Hibiki Trio Sursa Performance Hall, Muncie cms.bsu.edu/calendar/events
APRIL 14-16, 18, 20-22 Anna in the Tropics
Strother Studio Theatre cms.bsu.edu/calendar/events
APRIL 15 Stardusters
Mitchell Opera House, Mitchell mitchelloperahouse.com
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Pippin
Elliott Hall of Music, West Lafayette purdue.edu/convocations/events/
Ukulele Russ
Strand Theatre, Shelbyville strand-theatre-shelbyville.org
APRIL 17 All-Campus Band
8 pm, IU Musical Arts Center, Bloomington music.indiana.edu
APRIL 18 Daniel Tosh
8 pm, IU Auditorium, Bloomington iuauditorium.com
APRIL 18-19 Thunderstorm
7:30 pm, IU Auditorium, Bloomington iuauditorium.com
GuGu Drum Group—EMENS Photographer Lynn Lane
APRIL 19 Philharmonic Orchestra
8 pm, IU Musical Arts Center, Bloomington music.indiana.edu
APRIL 20 Guy Penrod
Shipshewana Event Center, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/schedule/
Wright Night Celebrating the Classics: A Salute to Songs That Got Us Through! Gaither Family Resources gaither.com
APRIL 21 Mark Lowry
Shipshewana Event Center, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/schedule/
APRIL 21-23, 28-29 Anything Goes
Hatfield Hall, Terre Haute hatfieldhall.com/season-schedule/
APRIL 22 Doug Stone
Shipshewana Event Center, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/schedule/
Emily Ann Roberts Voice Runner-up 2015
APRIL 24 EM|Four: Concert to Honor Cleve Scott
Palladium Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel thecenterfortheperformingarts.org
Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne fwembassytheatre.org
Sursa Performance Hall, Muncie cms.bsu.edu/calendar/events
Percussion Ensembles II and III Pruis Hall, Muncie cms.bsu.edu/calendar/events
APRIL 27 Decades Rewind
Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne fwembassytheatre.org
APRIL 28 Christian Davis
Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/schedule/
Doo- Wop All Stars
Ross Country Jamboree, New Washington rosscountntryjamboree.com
The Lure of the Sea
APRIL 28- MAY 13 The Music Man
Sylvia Sings Gershwin
Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, Terre Haute Indstate.edu/hctaf/
Adam Gawlikowski
Delphi Opera House, Delphi Delphioperahouse.org
Jazz Celebration
8 pm, IU Musical Arts Center, Bloomington music.indiana.edu
APRIL 22-23 Dirty Dancing
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Lloyd Wood Show
Mitchell Opera House, Mitchell mitchelloperahouse.com Palladium Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel thecenterfortheperformingarts.org
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APRIL 22- MAY 13 A Year with Frog and Toad
Presented By Cardinal Stage Company 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm Ivy Tech Whikehart Auditorium, Bloomington ivytech.edu/bloomington/waldron
The Tarkington, Carmel thecenterfotheperformingarts.org
APRIL 28- MAY 14 Beyond the Rainbow
Studio Theater, Carmel thecenterfortheperformingarts.org
APRIL 29 Fort Wayne Philharmonic Pops Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne fwembassytheatre.org
Jamie Grace
Shipshewana Event Center, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/ schedule/
Sacred Harmony
Mitchell Opera House, Mitchell mitchelloperahouse.com
Spring Tea with Lynda Randle Gaither Family Resources gaither.com
Ross Country Jamboree, New Washington rosscountntryjamboree.com
Feinstein & Cheyenne Jackson
APRIL 30 Mary Wilson of the Supremes
8 pm, Buskirk-Chumley Theater, Bloomington buskirkchumley.org
MAY 5 Under The Streetlamp
Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne fwembassytheatre.org
Russian National Ballet: Don Quixote Hatfield Hall, Terre Haute hatfieldhall.com/season-schedule/
MAY 6 Dailey & Vincent- Bluegrass
Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/schedule/
Jazz Band Concert
Strand Theatre, Shelbyville strand-theatre-shelbyville.org
Nicky Kerr
Delphi Opera House, Delphi delphioperahouse.org
MAY 11 Buddy Guy
7:30 pm, IU Auditorium, Bloomington iuauditorium.com
MAY 12 The McKameys
Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/ bluegatetheatre/schedule/
MAY 12-13, 18-20, 25-27 Happily After Ever
7:30 pm, Bloomington Playwrights Project, Bloomington buskirkchumley.org
MAY 13 Inspirations
Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/ schedule/
Mitchell Opera House, Mitchell mitchelloperahouse.com
Fort Wayne Philharmonic Pops Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne Fwembassytheatre.org
New Odyssey: 3 guys/30 Instruments Delphi Opera House, Delphi delphioperahouse.org
BĂŠla Fleck & Abigail Washburn
8 pm, Buskirk-Chumley Theater, Bloomington buskirkchumley.org
THROUGH MAY 14 My Fair Lady
MAY 18- JULY 2 Shrek The Musical
Beef and Boards Dinner Theater, Indianapolis beefandboards.com
MAY 19-20 Easton Corbin
Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/ schedule/
Jimmy Fortune
Ross Country Jamboree, New Washington rosscountntryjamboree.com
MAY 20 Kris Kristofferson
Beef and Boards Dinner Theater, Indianapolis beefandboards.com
Shipshewana Event Center, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/ schedule/
MAY 15-16 Mamma Mia
Linda Smith Band
Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend morriscenter.org
MAY 16 Rose Symphony Orchestra Concert Hatfield Hall, Terre Haute hatfieldhall.com/season-schedule/
MAY 18 Wright Night - Would He Write the Songs
Gaither Family Resources gaither.com
Jazz Showcase
Strand Theatre, Shelbyville strand-theatre-shelbyville.org
MAY 18-27 Visions of Right, by Marcia Cebulska
Presented by The Jewish Theatre of Bloomington 7:30 pm, Ivy Tech Waldron Rose Firebay, Bloomington ivytech.edu/bloomington/waldron
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The Rigbys - Beatles Tribute Group
Mitchell Opera House, Mitchell mitchelloperahouse.com
MAY 21 An Evening with Kris Kristofferson
8 pm, Buskirk-Chumley Theater, Bloomington buskirkchumley.org
MAY 26 Dreams of Italy
Palladium Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel thecenterfortheperformingarts.org
MAY 26 & 27 Soul’d Out Quartet
Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/ schedule/
JUNE 1 Dino Kartsonakis
Shipshewana Event Center, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/schedule/
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JUNE 1- 4 Dance is a Contact Sport— Dance Kaleidoscope
JUNE 8 Dailey & Vincent- Gospel
OneAmerica Stage at Indiana Repertory Theatre dancekal.org
Shipshewana Event Center, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/ schedule/
JUNE 16 & 17 Jeff, Sheri, Madison, Shannon & Easter Brothers
JUNE 2 Yakov Smirnoff
JUNE 9 Kenny Rogers
Shipshewana Event Center, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/ schedule/
Shipshewana Event Center, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/ schedule/
JUNE 16-18, 21-25 West Side Story
Doo- Wop All Stars
JUNE 9-10 A Night in India
Ross Country Jamboree, New Washington rosscountntryjamboree.com
JUNE 3 Air Supply
Shipshewana Event Center, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/ schedule/
Terry Lee Geoffee (Johnny Cash impersonator)
The Tarkington, Carmel thecenterfotheperformingarts.org
JUNE 10 Willie, Korie & Si Robertson
Shipshewana Event Center, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/ schedule/
Cody Ikerd & The Sidewinders
Ross Country Jamboree, New Washington rosscountntryjamboree.com
Mitchell Opera House, Mitchell mitchelloperahouse.com
JUNE 6 SING—Michael English, Nelons, Jeff Stice
JUNE 11 Carmina Burana
Shipshewana Event Center, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/ schedule/
JUNE 7 Jeanne Robertson
Shipshewana Event Center, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/ schedule/
Palladium Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel thecenterfortheperformingarts.org
JUNE 12-16 Jungle Jams
The Tarkington, Carmel thecenterfotheperformingarts.org
JUNE 13 Rent
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Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/ schedule/
Presented By Cardinal Stage Company 7:30 pm, 7 pm, 2:00 pm Buskirk-Chumley Theater, Bloomington buskirkchumley.org
JUNE 17 Lick Creek Band
Mitchell Opera House, Mitchell mitchelloperahouse.com
JUNE 23 Mark Trammell Quartet
Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/ schedule/
JUNE 23-28 Suessical
The Tarkington, Carmel thecenterfotheperformingarts.org
JUNE 24 The Sound- Rob Mills Family
Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/schedule/
JUNE 30 Sheila Mullet
Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana riegsecker.com/shipshewana/bluegatetheatre/schedule/
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Carmel, Indiana is a city where the stars of yesterday are honored, while the stars of tomorrow are discovered, thanks to the Great American Songbook Foundation and Songbook Academy. Both are housed at Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts, a must-see stop on your trip to a city that CNN Money Magazine calls one of the Best Places to Live in America! >>
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“We have kids from all over the United States who come here to learn how to interpret and share this amazing American heritage. They learn how to sing these songs in a way that is honest to where they are in their lives.” The Center for the Performing Arts is the cultural centerpiece of a city that has embraced the arts across the board. Carmel showcases world class music and dance on stage at the Palladium concert hall, as well as public art festivals, competitions and galleries in the Carmel Arts & Design District. Perhaps you were among the millions who tuned in to NBC on December 7, 2016, to watch Maddie Baillio light up the screen in Hairspray Live!, with her portrayal of Tracy Turnblad in the nationally-televised performance. You may not have known, however, that this Texas teenager was discovered two years earlier in Carmel, where she competed and won the Songbook Academy. Now in its eighth year, the weeklong Songbook Academy is the only high school event of its kind in the United States focused on the jazz standards and classic Broadway and Hollywood songs
that have come to be known as the Great American Songbook. It is led by five-time Grammy Award nominee Michael Feinstein, who founded the Songbook Academy in Carmel, a city he also calls home. “We have kids from all over the United States who come here to learn how to interpret and share this amazing American heritage,” Feinstein said. “They learn how to sing these songs in a way that is honest to where they are in their lives.”
MADDIE’S STORY In the summer of 2014, Maddie Baillio was an eager but undiscovered talent from League City, Texas, one of 40 high school students competing for the coveted title of Songbook Ambassador. As she noted in media interviews prior to her national television debut, Maddie pointed to her time in Carmel as a key part of her success. “I think I learned more in that one
week than I have in my whole life – about music in general, not just Great American Songbook music,” Baillio said of the academy. “I learned about technique, how to use my body, stage presence. It was the best learning experience of my life.” Each year, the students are treated to a life-changing opportunity to experience workshops, master classes and mentoring from music industry professionals; educators from respected university music and theater programs and Broadway performers. The public is invited to the Palladium to watch these master classes and the Songbook Showcase events that are free and open to the public. The week culminates with a spectacular concert featuring performances from each of the finalists and the naming of the year’s Songbook Ambassador. Ambassadors are invited to represent the Songbook Foundation and sing with Michael Feinstein at his New York venue, 54 Below, as well as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and the annual Great American Songbook Hall of Fame Gala at The Palladium. The 2017 Songbook Academy will take place at the Songbook Foundation’s headquarters in Carmel the week of July 15-22.
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2-6 pm Woolery Stone Mill
3-6 pm Top two floors of the 2nd Street Parking Garage
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15th Annual Indiana Wine Fair
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Lafayette Breweries and Wineries
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JUNE 3
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5-8 pm Parkview Field
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15th Annual Wines on the Wabash
Sunset Wine Cruise, Patoka Lake
7-10 pm Purdue Memorial Union
Vintage Indiana Wine & Food Festival
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Sunset Wine Cruise with French Lick Winery
Sunset Wine Cruise with Turtle Run Winery
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Taste of Tippecanoe, Lafayette
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arc welding equipment company. In 2009 the company’s downsizing eliminated Muir’s job, “and we were trying to figure out what to do next.” For years Muir and his wife, Michele, had talked about creating a winery on the farm. But it was just talk, an on-and-off kind of thing. “We’d talked a little bit about doing something like this but that’s as far as the conversation went then,” he says. But a visit to Florida for a family wedding in June 2009 provided the
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The farm in northern Indiana was always in David Muir’s life. After all, it had been in his family since 1852. When he was a kid growing up on Indianapolis’ east side, he and his
brothers would spend summers on the farm in Bristol with their grandfather. And when he left the Navy in the 1970s, Muir returned to the farm to help his grandfather. In 1991, after his grandfather’s death, he purchased the farm. Since 1898 it had been growing fruit, and Muir continued growing fruit. He also worked in nearby Goshen as a manager for an
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impetus for a change. They visited a small winery in Mt. Dora, Florida, and the idea of a similar winery in northern Indiana began to seem possible. Their idea was to open a small storefront winery in a neighboring community, but they couldn’t find a suitable building anywhere. And then a host of attendant happenings, seemingly unrelated at first, fell into place. State Road 15 was reconfigured, making access to the farm a great deal more convenient. Muir’s former employer called him back to work, restoring a sense of financial security. And on the farm, there were those fruit trees and, with more recent plantings, grapevines. Fruit Hills Winery opened in 2010. If he hadn’t lost his job, Muir says, the winery probably wouldn’t have come to be. “We’d thought about it but
without being pushed, we probably wouldn’t have taken the leap. In hindsight, it (job loss) wasn’t a terrible thing to have happened. But at the time, it felt like it.” As for the wines, Muir had been making wine “for fun” for years. “We had a peach wine that a lot of people raved about,” he says. “And a sparkling apple wine. We just made it and drank it.” But it was the dry reds he liked most, so that’s what he made when he first opened the winery. “I didn’t realize what the market was,” he says. He learned that Hoosiers prefer sweet wines, so he’s added “sweeter and sweeter wines” to his repertoire. Offerings range from Red Sensation —great with chocolate desserts—to Make Me Blush to Black Velvet to Two Shades of Red.
The winery is growing. Muir left his manufacturing job in 2015 to devote his time to the winery. And yet, growth has him thinking of hiring. Fruit Hills is on the WINE Tour— Wineries of Indiana’s North East trail. He talks of the camaraderie with fellow vintners, particularly Larry Satek in Fremont, always being there with advice and a helping hand. The Purdue Wine Grape Team, too, which partners with the Indiana Wine Grape Council to grow the state’s wine industry And because he’s less than 10 miles from the Michigan border, he also includes winemakers from the Wolverine state in his compliments. “We all support each other,” Muir says. FRUIT HILLS WINERY 55503 State Road 15 Bristol, IN 46507 574-848-WINE / 574-848-9463 fruithillswinery.com
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The People’s Brewing Company provides high quality handcrafted beer and education to the people of Lafayette, Lebanon, and the state of Indiana while providing community leadership with environmentally friendly business practices. Our staff is fully trained on the brewing process, beer styles, and beer production. We encourage our customers to become educated in craft beers and local beer history. We encourage you to stop by either location and see what we have to offer.
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Starlight, Indiana
• Indiana’s Largest Estate Bottled Winery • • Starlight Distillery • Farm Market • Bakery • • Plantation Hall • Starlight Café for Lunch • • Winery & Distillery Tours and Tastings • Seasonal Activities • Ice Cream & Cheese Shop • Family Farm Park • • Tractor Rides to the U-Pick Fields •
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