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Posts From: October 2018

See The Work of Renowned Artist Edward Gorey at the Ball State’s DOMA

By Chris Flook on Oct. 29, 2018

Photo courtesy of Matt Ruddick. One of my favorite artists of all time is Edward Gorey (1925-2000). Famous for his ever-so-slightly ghoulish pen-and-ink drawings, Gorey’s work blends unique tales of children, maidens, and monsters set in unique Victorian and Edwardian styled environments. Some of…

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Food, Wine, Chocolates & Shopping: Recipe for a Great Day in Madison County

By Tina Bobilya on Oct. 25, 2018

I recently went on a day of exploring in Madison County and what I discovered was a fantastic set of experiences for a winning day of fun with the girls. The day took me out to the country for tastings at Madison County Winery, into town for chocolate at Good's Candy Shop and onto the quaint…

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This is The Best Pumpkin for Jack-O'-Lanterns & You Can Find It in Indiana

By Marilyn Culler on Oct. 19, 2018

The most popular jack-o’-lantern pumpkin is the Howden pumpkin. The pumpkin was developed in the 1960s by Massachusetts farmer John Howden. Today, granddaughter LaDawn and husband Kevin Priebe raise Howden pumpkins at Priebe’s Pumpkin Patch. Priebe's Pumpkin Patch, which was established over 12…

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Art & Nature Intertwine at This Outdoor Museum in Greene County

By Marilyn Culler on Oct. 17, 2018

Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum is nestled in the woods south of Spencer in Greene County. Easy, well-marked trails guide visitors through over 150 sculptures strategically placed to compliment both the artwork and the setting. Visitors to the trails will discover sculptures nestled into hillsides…

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Find Out Why Piney Acres Farm is so Much More Than a Pumpkin Patch

By Hyacinth Rucker on Oct. 16, 2018

It doesn’t truly feel like fall to me until my hubby and I take our boys to a pumpkin patch. This year, the boys were ecstatic to learn that we would be visiting the Piney Acres Farm in Fortville, Indiana. We were invited to a sneak peak of Piney Acres Farm in September. As we drove up and parked…

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Find Fall Fun by the Bushel at This Central Indiana Orchard

By Amy Lynch on Oct. 04, 2018

Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Jonathans, Fujis, Galas, Cortlands — the gang’s all here! Apples are in season right now in Indiana, making October the perfect time to visit a local orchard and stock up for all your fall recipes. This Central Indiana orchard has the autumn experience you're looking…

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Headless Horseman at Conner Prairie - A Must Do in Central Indiana

By Chris Flook on Oct. 04, 2018

Almost everyone in central Indiana knows of Conner Prairie - a perennial favorite place to visit for adults and children alike. Throughout the year, Conner Prairie offers a diverse array of programs for visitors of all ages. In fall, however, the Conner Prairie offers my favorite event Headless…

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Indy's Newest Urban Green Space is One of a Kind

By Amy Lynch on Oct. 01, 2018

People said they were crazy. Yet Tom Battista, owner of the Indianapolis-based Bluebeard restaurant, and the other driving forces behind The Idle: A Point of View have managed to carve out an attractive urban green space in a rather unlikely location. Sited where I-70 splits from I-65 just…

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