Taste of community: a celebration of culture, connection & food
Food is more than nourishment – it’s a bridge between cultures, a keeper of traditions, and a way to bring people together. Have you ever thought about the stories behind…
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Backing up & getting creative
I think it’s almost a rite of passage when you reach middle age to encounter issues with your back. What I commonly people saying is, “My back went out yesterday.”…
Hamilton County is undeniably bipartisan
By JOCELYN VARE Guest Columnist Not long ago, Hamilton County, Indiana, was a GOP stronghold with uncontested general election races and a longstanding political monopoly. Today, we are undeniably a…
The price of vulnerability
At times, when I think about all the life experiences I have publicly shared – deeply personal stories of hardship and triumphs throughout my lifetime as a disabled person –…
Cupid is as Cupid does
There’s love in the air. There’s romance. There’s chocolate. There’s a weird flying baby with a bow and arrow. That’s right, it’s that heart-laden holiday called Valentine’s Day. And seriously…
Let’s dance! It’ll do our hearts good
“Pick the beat up, and kick your feet up … Dance with me” – Orleans, 1973 There she goes, writing about dancing again! I know, Dear Readers, but please bear…
Hamilton County Councilman Mark Hall’s January Timesheet
Welcome to the Timesheet. This column is a report of work done on behalf of the people of Hamilton County. It’s to be informative, too – a place to learn…
Raw honesty, anger & more taking center stage at IRT
By DANIEL SHOCK A Seat on the Aisle Walking into the MainStage Theatre at IRT for Nina Simone: Four Women, I was immediately confronted by the charred remains of what…
A smile without guilt
When asked to do something, I ask myself, “Will this make me smile? During our recent conversation, Steve Wariner shared this insight with me as I interviewed him for the…
High expectations welcome at Booth Tarkington Theatre
By CARRIE NEAL A Seat on the Aisle With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to present a classic love story – and what a love story! Pride…