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A Sweet Surprise

Cave Country Canoe’s Out of the Blue Coffee & Ice Cream It might surprise you that Indiana is second in the entire country for ice cream production, and that the average American consumes approximately 20 pounds of it each year. With that kind of demand, Sherri Nail, owner of Cave Country Canoes, decided to addContinue reading “A Sweet Surprise”

Celebrating the Past & Embracing the Future

Orleans’ artist, Alana Judah Overlooking the historic Congress Square in Orleans in Orange County, Alana Judah’s Art Studio and Gallery showcases an arrangement of more than 300 of the artist’s paintings. Many of her artworks tell the stories of the town and surrounding countryside. As the “Dogwood Capital of Indiana,” Orleans hosts a Dogwood FestivalContinue reading “Celebrating the Past & Embracing the Future”

A Magician with a Brush

Southern Indiana’s watercolor artist, Cathy Hillegas Students enrolled in Cathy Hillegas’ advanced watercolor class at Arts Alliance of Southern Indiana (AASI) on Market Street in New Albany are grateful to be there, learning with a Master. Advanced student and artist Judy Wasson summed up her experience: “My skills have taken a leap forward under Cathy’sContinue reading “A Magician with a Brush”

The Barns at Marengo Cave

A new wedding & event venue for simply elegant celebrations Southern Indiana welcomes an elegant and unique addition to its wedding and events scene with the opening of The Barns at Marengo Cave. Nestled just a few yards from Marengo Cave in Marengo, Ind., this venue promises unparalleled charm and versatility for those seeking theContinue reading “The Barns at Marengo Cave”

Coffee & Community

Starlight Coffee Co. shines at five locations Jim Book jokingly said he was “young, dumb, and broke” when he started Starlight Coffee Company under the name Bean Street back in 2002. He said there were no other coffee shops in Southern Indiana at the time and that Starlight remains the longest-running coffee shop in theContinue reading “Coffee & Community”

A Home Base of Healing

Sports and Regenerative Medicine facility helps others stay active Dr. Stan Schooler is all about helping his patients avoid surgery when possible and live healthy, active lives. Schooler’s list of credentials is overwhelming, having served as the medical director and staff physician at Kosair ER, having 33 years of ER practice at Floyd Memorial Hospital,Continue reading “A Home Base of Healing”

Southern Indiana’s Muralist

Artist Carrie Johns designs and paints intricate, unique murals  Downtown New Albany — with its revitalized, walkable blocks of top-notch eateries, eclectic boutiques, and unique shops — is the place where Southern Indiana muralist Carrie Johns can often be found these days. She recently relocated her studio to a downtown basement that can be enteredContinue reading “Southern Indiana’s Muralist”