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1 week ago | 
indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto
FlowersWhile Dollie’s specializes in lavender, it grows others blossoms and incorporates them into the bunches club members receive. Bouquets are delivered every Friday from early June to mid-September. (Lavender skincare products and fresh eggs can be ordered for porch pickup year-round, by the way.)3961 County Rd. 425 E, FranklinNeed a bouquet to bring to a dinner host or just want to brighten up your space after a long work week?
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1 week ago | 
indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto
From late June through September, amble through alleys of peonies, lilies, bells of Ireland, snapdragons, and cosmos, to name only a few. Beyond the Field: Wedding in the family? The Bridal Bouquet Workshop includes nibbles, beverages, and all supplies. 2284 W. County Rd. 300 S, Frankfort, 765-532-4841Starting in July, this is the place to be if you’re into zinnias. You’ll find 19 varieties of the dahlia dupes, including Benary’s Giant, Queeny, Oklahoma Mix, Uproar Rose, and Zowie Yellow Flame.
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indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto
AugustPeaches and their smooth-skinned siblings, nectarines, are synonymous with pool days, picnics, and sticky chins. Both get rounder as they ripen, so keep an eye out for full-bodied fruit. Beyond the Field: Flaky, warm pies await in the market store. 9624 W. 75 S, West Lafayette, 765-430-0405This diminutive variety of clingstone fruit is prized both for eating fresh and for cooking. Beyond the fruit: In August, pick your own sunflowers. 369 E.
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1 week ago | 
indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto
MayThere’s nothing like the season’s first bite of a fat, crimson strawberry, and the vibe continues with rhubarb pie and shortcake. Spencer offers three types of the beloved berry that hit peak ripeness at different times. In May, Spencer is also the place to go for a more unusual picking experience: asparagus. You can either snap the stalks off just above the soil or bring a pair of kitchen shears. Reach for thinner stalks, as anything thicker than a pointer finger is more likely to be woody.
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2 weeks ago | 
indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto
SEARCHING FOR A Mother’s Day gift to trigger a teary-eyed smile? Look to Going Golden, founded by three sisters and moms who share a passion for personalized jewelry. All pieces are either 14-karat gold–filled or sterling silver, customizable, and designed and handmade in their Brownsburg, Indiana, studio. Our favorite is the five-ring Opal Thick Stacking Set.
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2 weeks ago | 
indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto
(1) West Side Story: May 9–11Meet a girl named Maria as the Indianapolis Opera closes out its 50th-anniversary season with this classic production with music and lyrics by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim at the Bicentennial Pavilion at the Indianapolis Zoo. indyopera.org(2) Ultimate Frisbee Home Opener: May 10Be there when the Indianapolis AlleyCats fire up Kuntz Stadium as they start their season. Played seven-on-seven, ultimate frisbee has the athleticism of soccer.
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2 weeks ago | 
indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto
IF THERE IS ONE object of fascination that has had sticking power through the generations, it’s dinosaurs. If your family is no exception, you’ll be happy to hear Indiana has a new top-notch attraction. Spinosaurus, Quetzalcoatlus, ceratopsia, and more mysterious dinos that haven’t seen the light of day for tens of millions of years swarm the new Indiana Dinosaur Museum in the form of stunning replicas and actual fossils—73 to be exact.
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3 weeks ago | 
indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto
What a unique dress! It’s by a local artist, Denise Mayfield Sanders. I selected it specifically for this photo shoot because the material is so distinctive. It moves with a beautiful fluidity that’s perfect for capturing in photographs. There’s something about the way it drapes and sways that makes me feel exceptionally confident. As a professional fundraiser who regularly attends charity events, I make it a point to showcase local design talent whenever possible.
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3 weeks ago | 
indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto
INDOOR KITTIES gaze longingly out windows, often at nothing more than blowing leaves. While it’s tempting to let them romp outside, dangers await. Enter catios, indoor/outdoor enclosures tricked out with perches, scratching posts, and even swings. Your precious puss can feel the sun on her fur and the breeze in her whiskers in safety. They’re a boon to wildlife too. Indiana Audubon advocates for them, noting many endangered birds fall victim to roaming cats.
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3 weeks ago | 
indianapolismonthly.com | Christina Vercelletto
EMBRACE SURPRISES. Many films are premieres, so don’t count on reviews. Nab a festival pass, which gets you into any and all of the films. Dress to impress. If you skip the opening- and awards-night parties, you skip half the fun. Plan your time. Both shorts and features—longer than 40 minutes—are screened. Bring your state pride. More Hoosier-made films and ones shot in Indiana are in this year’s mix. Grab popcorn from Just Pop In! Stream any flicks you missed through EventLive until May 4.
