Behind the scenes with local artist Ron Gurgol The wood lathe was once a highlight of Ron Gurgol’s high school shop class – a tool he thoroughly enjoyed before life took him in a different direction. For 50 years, he did not touch a lathe, building a life as a remodeling contractor instead. But asContinue reading “From Fixer to Creator”
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A WEEKEND ESCAPE
Cave Country Canoes in Milltown, Indiana Looking for a beautiful way to spend the weekend? Look no further than Cave Country Canoes in Milltown, which offers kayaking and canoeing from April to October. Owner Sherri Nail said, “The Blue River is a gem in Indiana and even in the country.” Without having a lot ofContinue reading “A WEEKEND ESCAPE”
EVERYDAY ADVENTURES
Up a Creek We didn’t have iPhones or tablets when I was a kid, but we had a creek, which was far better. Instead of streaming movies, we just streamed, well, a stream. It had all kinds of great apps on it too, games like Build a Dam, Feed the Minnows, Sail a Boat, SkipContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES”
Every Daffodil Has Its Day
A Walk in the Garden with Bob Hill Even while enjoying spring flowers in our yards, we tend to think of them as just former temporary residents of box stores such as Lowe’s or Menards, the local nursery or a UPS truck. It’s our turn to raise them. We don’t give them their due senseContinue reading “Every Daffodil Has Its Day”
EVERYDAY ADVENTURES
The Adventures of the Burger Mobile If you’ve ever used a charcoal grill, you may have seen a warning or two about the dangers of indoor grilling. Because carbon monoxide is lethal, every bag of charcoal you will ever purchase stresses the importance of NEVER grilling in an enclosed area like a home, tent orContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES”
A ONE-OF-A-KIND SPACE
The District Market & Patio Walking into The District Artisan Market & Patio, you’ll feel welcome and relaxed as you peruse a variety of different shops featuring vintage books, furniture, coffee, sourdough and more. There’s not another place like it in New Albany. Creator Dan Hardesty wanted to give New Albany a space for communityContinue reading “A ONE-OF-A-KIND SPACE”
EVERYDAY ADVENTURES
A Skunk Tale My parents raised me to believe you should never have a dog in the house. They’re messy. They shed. They chew. They scratch. They’re trouble all around. That’s why our pups always lived in a dog house. That, however, didn’t stop me from wanting to have my favorite dog, Alby, live inContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES”
Built on Faith & Friendship
God’s Earthly Creations in Corydon, Indiana God’s Earthly Creations opened its doors the day of Light Up Corydon in 2020, and it’s been growing ever since. Focused on providing an in-person space to shop for Christian merchandise, owner Shelly Kendrick said she has met so many wonderful people, some just needing someone to talk to.Continue reading “Built on Faith & Friendship”
Wood-Fired Pottery
Southern Indiana Artist Potter Monte Young Potter Monte Young and his wife, Julie, originally from Iowa, moved from Minneapolis to the scenic environs of Jasper in 2013 to live close to their children and grandchildren, and to build their forever home and studio. “During my 30-plus year career in manufacturing, I moved my family 11Continue reading “Wood-Fired Pottery”
Past & Present
A studio visit with artist Kevin Rose Schultz Kevin Rose Schultz creates her signature pieces in a cheerful backyard studio designed and renovated by her husband, Rick. “It was a labor of love for him,” Schultz said of Rick’s decisionto transform a former two-car garage into an up-to-date art studio located behind the couple’s homeContinue reading “Past & Present”
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