A Week of Chocolate
Just one event wasn’t enough for the hometown of Indiana University. An entire week of chocolate events is scheduled throughout Bloomington, Indiana, beginning January 29, 2011, and continuing through February 5, 2011.
The signature event, The Art of Chocolate, is 5:30 to 8 p.m. January 30, 2011, in the Indiana University Art Museum, 1133 East Seventh Street, Bloomington, Indiana. Tickets for this gala often sell out, so if you’re hoping to attend this elegant evening of food, wine —...
January 9th, 2011 | Susan McKee | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: chocolate, food, Indiana
Indy International Wine Competition
... 2010. This competition, the largest in the United States run by a university, will be in West Lafayette for the first time after 17 years at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
The competition, which is free and open to the public, will be at the Purdue Memorial Union (map). Judging will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 4 and 5, and 10 a.m. to noon on August 6. Expected are more than 3,000 commercial entries from 39 states and 12 countries. More than 50 judges will come from the United...
July 15th, 2010 | Susan McKee | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, Indiana, wine
Great Escape in Downtown Indy
... me to explain.
After making sure that our families were well situated, our adventure began with a short drive from our homes to the Conrad Indianapolis. The Conrad (map) is prominently situated in downtown Indianapolis, across the street from Circle Center Mall, making this the perfect setting for a Mom’s retreat.
Pulling up in front of the hotel, our pampering began with valet parking, a huge plus considering the chilly temperatures outside. Walking into the lobby, the chill instantly...
February 6th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Conrad Indianapolis, dining, Indiana, Indianapolis, Ladies Night Out, Mom's Night Out, shopping spree, top-feature
Winter Weekend Adventure at Pokagon State Park
... that sometimes the best family times can be spent close to home. Never was this more obvious to my family than when we took a recent trip to Indiana’s Pokagon State Park.
Nestled in the northeast portion of the state near the city of Angola, on Lake James, (map) Pokagon State Park is full of wonderful adventures for all, but, especially families.
Located near so many natural lakes, summer is a great time to visit the Park as fishing, boating and swimming abound. But, my new favorite...
January 10th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: family travel, Indiana, state parks, top-feature, winter activities, winter recreation, winter travel


