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Posts From: February 2014

Tenderloin Throwdown Happening July 19 in Greensburg, Indiana

By admin on Feb. 28, 2014

Ladies and gentlemen, start your fryers! Okay, I may be off by a couple of months, but I'm excited for a break in the weather, for two reasons. One, the Indianapolis 500 is coming up in May — 86 days from today, in fact — and that always means the start of the summer for me. The second reason is…

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Mayberry in the Midwest Festival Coming to Danville, IN May 17-18

By admin on Feb. 28, 2014

If you loved The Andy Griffith Show growing up, you'll be pleased to learn you can have your own taste of Mayberry in downtown Danville, Indiana, in Hendricks County (west of Indianapolis). With home cooking and Andy Griffith Show nostalgia around, the Mayberry Cafe has been serving a taste of…

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Scotty's Brewhouse in Indianapolis Unveils New Menu

By admin on Feb. 25, 2014

Scotty's Brewhouse and I are old friends. Not me and Scott Wise, the owner. Scotty's Brewhouse. I remember when the first Brewhouse came to Ball State, tearing down the old Mugly's and putting up a brand new restaurant in its place. I remember when Lucy's came to Indianapolis and left again. I…

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LEGO Brickworld Comes to Indiana State Fairgrounds, March 8 & 9, 2014

By admin on Feb. 25, 2014

If you're a LEGO fan, or have kids who love the Danish brick building system, get to the Indiana State Fairgrounds and the Ag/Hort Building for LEGO Brickworld on Saturday, March 8 (10 am – 6 pm) and Sunday, March 9 (10 am – 5 pm). LEGO VikingsThe weekend will see 45,000 square feet of LEGO…

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Kokomo Opalescent Glass (#video)

By Carrie Lambert on Feb. 20, 2014

Hear a little bit more about Kokomo Opalescent Glass and see what all I experienced on my visit! (Or read about it on the last blog here.)…

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Kokomo Opalescent Glass

By Carrie Lambert on Feb. 20, 2014

You may not know, but just north of Indianapolis about 50 miles sits a historic, famous glass factory - Kokomo Opalescent Glass (KOG). In 1888, Charles Henry, a glass chemist from New York, visited Kokomo upon hearing about the gas boom. Within 24 hours of his visit he had an agreement with local…

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Honest to Goodness

By Carrie Lambert on Feb. 17, 2014

Indiana is full of people who smile, welcome and encourage visitors to experience all we have. So "Honest to Goodness" is a great expression that encompasses what we in Indiana are all about. I've been in tourism for almost 15 years and am constantly sharing my experiences with others and touting to…

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Friendly people and authentic experiences, that’s Honest to Goodness Indiana

By Visit Indiana on Feb. 12, 2014

In developing a new consumer brand for Indiana, we knew we had a great opportunity to create a unified consumer brand, connecting all regions from north to central to south. In creating the brand, our first step was bringing together a group of talented and creative individuals to help us describe…

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Rhythm Discovery Center

By Carrie Lambert on Feb. 10, 2014

In the heart of downtown Indy there is a bit of a hidden museum for kids who love music - Rhythm Discovery Center. I say hidden because if you don't know about it, you likely won't run into it. Located just below city level and within indoor walking distance from Circle Centre Mall, its location is…

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Around the State with Chocolate!

By Carrie Lambert on Feb. 04, 2014

It's February and you know what that means - it is time to think about Valentine's Day and with that comes chocolate (the perfect gift for the girl in your life - hint, hint). Over the last year I've had the privilege to visit several wonderful candy shops in the state and it's a good time for a…

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