Indiana Insider Blog

There’s nothing better than getting away and enjoying an authentic festival that celebrates great music as well as local food, drinks and goods. One of the best places for festivals and events is Festival Country Indiana, located just south of Indianapolis.... Read more

Studies show that playing a musical instrument can lead to improved focus, better emotional control and sharper mental function in both children and adults. If you’ve trying to get your kids interested in picking up a violin or a saxophone,... Read more

A 2010 episode of Parks and Recreation is responsible for the term, Galentine’s Day. Leslie Knope created a special day for “ladies to celebrate ladies.” Since 2010 Galentine’s Day has been dubbed an unofficial day to celebrate female friendships. Traditionally,... Read more

Want to know what I miss most about the warm weather? It’s the live music throughout Festival Country Indiana, which is just south of Indy. There are the evening concerts in Greenwood, the weekend concerts at Mallow Run Winery in Bargersville,... Read more

My family has a lot of holiday traditions, like enjoying at least one holiday concert or show together. If you’re looking to make some memories and enjoy some holiday fun, here are the Top 10 Holiday Experiences Just South of... Read more

August is festival time along the Ohio River in Madison and Vevay. These two river towns play host to amazing festivals in August, which feature great food, music and summer fun. Start with Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues, August 18... Read more

Fourth day and final stop on the Visit Indiana Week Road Rally with Midwest Living. Check out the photo highlights below:

Day three of the Road Rally took the crews to Hamilton County. The first stop was Koteewi Park in Strawtown. At Koteewi Archery Range, Midwest Living editor, Trevor Meers competed with Indiana Olympian, Stephanie (White) Amick.  Amick was born in Muncie,... Read more

Stephen Kellogg once told me that today is a great time “…to be a fan of music.”  There were no lines to read-between when he made that comment.  As it has done for publishing and cable television, the Internet has... Read more