For many people, the Indianapolis Art Center is best known as the annual Broad Ripple Art Fair host site. You may not know that this non-profit organization stays busy all year, offering free-to-tour exhibitions, fun outdoor features to discover, and an ongoing schedule of arts-related classes and…
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In 1823, William Conner, a fur trader, Native American interpreter (and later politician), built one of the first brick homes in Central Indiana on land now known as Conner Prairie in Fishers. Be sure to make plans to make your way out there to visit the home when the outdoor grounds re-open for the…
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I’ve been to a handful of beautiful, historic theatres around the Midwest, but I’d never been in one like this. The Paramount Theatre in Anderson dates back to the late 1920s - an era of silent movies and vaudeville shows. Like many theatres of its time, it was very decorative and had a massive pipe…
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Located between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, along with I-69 in Grant County with a population of around 70,000. It’s a great area for a little weekend getaway with lots to see and do. Here’s a sampling of ten things to enjoy when spending time in Grant County. Bad Dad Brewing Located in Fairmount…
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Madison has history, food, arts, music and culture all in one place! From hand-dipped truffles at Cocoa Safari Chocolates to the historic Lanier Mansion, music festivals and art, Madison is a must-visit Indiana river town. Art “The Arts Alliance is a big deal,” says Susan Ohlendorf, who offered a…
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There are many trails throughout the state - food trails, history trails, art trails, beer trails, and trails dedicated to significant figures, groups, or events. But one trail that you surely won’t see anywhere else in the county is a trail dedicated to a beloved character created by an Indiana…
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Fans of the hunky Hollywood heartthrob who tragically died at age 24 in a car crash in 1955 will be happy to know that this acting legend - James Dean - lives on in his hometown of Fairmount, Indiana. His first few years were spent in the town until his family relocated to Santa Monica, California…
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The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library settled into a new home on Indiana Avenue in downtown Indianapolis in 2019. Today it is making history. The American Library Association has recognized the library as a Landmark, which makes it the first literary landmark in the state of Indiana. A dedication…
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The Venue Loeb Playhouse is located in the Stewart Center, in the heart of Purdue's West Lafayette campus. Stewart Center was built as a meeting facility and can accommodate up to 500 people in its 23 meeting rooms. The facility also houses two auditoriums, Fowler Hall and Loeb Playhouse. The…
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The Lincoln Amphitheatre will celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2022. Lincoln Amphitheatre is a beautiful outdoor concert venue inside Lincoln State Park. It is picture-perfect for families, couples, or friends looking for a night out in a picturesque setting. With the furthest seat in this…
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