July 2016

“Fashion is fun—don’t take it too seriously!”

Mass Ave’s new store Decorate packs four exposed-brick rooms with slimmed-down pieces, nothing oversized and blocky.

Whether you’re a yogi or Zumba devotee, there are ways to get fit outdoors in Indianapolis.

From the moment the venue debuted, it became a must-do for Indy residents in the summer, but Riverside was not without its controversy.

Rowland, an artist, and Chinami, a weaver of yardage for kimonos and Japanese sashes called obi, color their cloth with indigo they grow on their Bloomington farm. Their vibrant works earned them a Martha Stewart American Made award in 2014.

“I won’t be putting up ‘No Trespassing’ signs, since I would be delighted to see children trespassing in our woods.”

The planetarium features real space vehicles and equipment around the theater.

“Sure, I talk to people who say, ‘You’re an outlier. People don’t want transportation to be an adventure,’” Payne says. “But plenty of folks agree with me.”

Slowly and steadily, the Hancock County center is coming into its own—without losing its rural character.

“Strip away the badass name and you’ll find a Ford Taurus with beefed-up brakes and suspension.”

A lot of city people think it’s farther than Timbuktu, but 20 years ago they’d have said the same thing about Zionsville: ‘Where?’” You can get from the store to Victory Field seats in 30 minutes flat.

There are many things a small town has to offer: friendships, a casual pace not often found in the city, and a feeling of well-being and security no lock can provide. But if you’re looking for privacy, you’re better off in the city, where you can live next door to someone for a dozen years without ever learning their names or knowing anything about them.

A surprisingly sweet Main Street makes this town past Geist a best-kept secret.

With a revitalized courthouse square, the Johnson County seat has emerged from Greenwood’s suburban shadow.

Spicy fried chicken takes up where Grandma’s Sunday-supper version left off. These three versions blaze new trails with mouth-searing cayenne, chili oil, and other forms of firepower.