Indiana Insider Blog

Home to Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, it is no surprise that Bloomington is a weekly hot spot for jazz. Bear’s Place Ale House may look small from the outside. Big music awaits as you walk through the dining room booths... Read more

You only get one summer and you only have so much money to throw at it. So, spend your summer and your money wisely in Kokomo where budget-friendly fun is a staple. From free to just a few bucks, we... Read more

If you have never been to Kokomo (or have not visited recently,) this summer is the perfect time to discover all the new and family-friendly activities the city has to offer! Kokomo’s Summer Concert Series kicks off this month at... Read more

Kokomo is a short drive for a fun (and affordable!) family-friendly weekend getaway. Spend the day enjoying high-energy water slides, riding on the lazy river, playing in the splash pad, and swimming at Kokomo Beach Family Aquatic Center.  Admission is... Read more

Looking for fun, affordable getaways for your family this summer?  Look no further than Kokomo.  Enjoy FREE concerts in Downtown Kokomo – all summer long!  Well-known bands and musicians will perform at the Kokomo Performing Arts Pavilion in Foster Park.... Read more

A lot of cities have First Friday or Second Saturday events, where people can check out the area art galleries, see some art, and hang out with friends that night. It’s a once a month thing, and a chance to... Read more

My friend, Jared, who grew up in Jasper, said I would love Jasper’s annual Strassenfest (Straßenfest, if you can write in German). It’s the annual festival dedicated to the city’s German heritage, back when a large group of Germans moved... Read more

What’s happening on Wednesday, July 4 in Downtown Indianapolis. Indianapolis Downtown Inc. sent a list of things going on in the city that evening, including the Donato’s Downtown Freedom Blast, the city’s awesome fireworks display. Indiana War Memorial There are... Read more

Labor Day weekend – the last hoorah of summer. Soon the leaves will be turning vibrant colors and the air a little crisper. That’s why you have to make the last few weekends of beautiful weather count. And, you can... Read more