Indiana Insider Blog

One of my favorite events is coming this weekend … the Indiana Artisan Marketplace. You may or may not have heard of this fabulous event, so let me break it down a bit for you: Who are Indiana Artisans? Those... Read more

If you’re looking for a good dose of art, culture, and history, the Richmond Art Museum is the place for you! Upon visiting this museum, I found my eyes opened to an exciting, educational place, housing beautiful art collections and... Read more

This year’s Carmel International Arts Festival will be held the final weekend in September, the 28th and 29th. It’s the 16th year of the festival, and it has become one of Indiana’s premier arts fairs in that time. Held in... Read more

This weekend artists, art lovers and just all around creative folks will “unplug & create” for Nickel Plate Arts Weekend. You can not only see art, but be a part of it too! Starting Friday, there are all sorts of... Read more

When I was a young professional living in downtown Indianapolis with my husband, we made a special effort to support the local arts scene. But with entry level salaries, we often had to pick and choose what performances we attended.... Read more

It’s August in Indianapolis, and that means it’s my favorite time of year: the Indy Fringe Theatre Festival is back! This will be my fourth festival and I always have a great time every year, watching shows, meeting the actors,... Read more

The Middle East comes to the Midwest for the 17th year in a row, with the 17th Annual Middle Eastern Festival of Indianapolis on July 20, 21, and 22 at St. George Orthodox Christian Church (4020 N. Sherman Drive; Indianapolis,... Read more

In my opinion, nothing is more delicious than breakfast foods done right. Fluffy pancakes, cinnamon-y French toast, cheesy omelets, sizzling sausage or bacon—mmm! But there’s one thing you need to complete almost any delicious breakfast, and that’s syrup. Not a... Read more

I had a chance to visit the Penrod Arts Fair back in 2008 with my youngest daughter, an aspiring artist, and we were just overwhelmed by the art, the music, and the general atmosphere of friendliness and awesomeness. There were... Read more