Crystal Hammon

Indianapolis

Writer and Content Marketer at Freelance

#Freelance #writer #contentmarketer, helping brands inform, delight and celebrate the human race. Niches: #healthcare #health #arts #music #culture

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Articles

The Big Business of Sweet Wine in the Midwest

1 month ago | wineenthusiast.com | Crystal Hammon |Crstal Hammon

Jeremy Campbell, a former wine manager at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Lake Zurich, Illinois, says that customers who take pride in their wine knowledge often treat the purchase of a Moscato with embarrassment. “They feel obligated to say, ‘I drink dry. This isn’t for me,’” says Campbell. Gracie Peters, a sommelier and general manager for LouVino, a wine-inspired restaurant chain with locations in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, has had similar experiences with people buying Moscato.
Charleston, South Carolina: The Hub for Understanding the African American Journey

Nov 18, 2024 | hoosier.aaa.com | Crystal Hammon

Charleston, South Carolina is beloved by tourists for its sense of place and connection to the past. It's also the epicenter of a region recognized by Congress in 2006 as the Gullah Geechee Heritage Corridor, which runs along southeastern seaboard of the United States between Wilmington, North Carolina and Jacksonville, Florida. That makes it an ideal place to learn about Gullah Geechee people, the direct descendants of people kidnapped from West African nations over a span of 400 years.
Things to Do: Central Indiana

Jul 16, 2024 | hoosier.aaa.com | Crystal Hammon

Find rustic interiors and unforgettable theatre close to home. Enjoy live, professional acting in the unique surroundings of Frankfort’s Red Barn Summer Theatre, a 169-seat venue that was once a cattle barn. This summer, see Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein: The Musical July 11-14 and 17-21. Go early Friday and Saturday nights for pre-show concerts from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on the theatre’s outdoor stage, weather permitting. For ticket information, visit redbarntheatre.net or call 765.659.1657.
Central Indiana Things to Do

May 10, 2024 | hoosier.aaa.com | Crystal Hammon

Down a Dark Desert Highway Make your maiden voyage to Plainfield’s brand-new performing arts center, Hendricks Live! on June 1 to hear this Southern California band play the iconic music of The Eagles in Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles. This premier Eagles tribute band has toured the U.S. for over 20 years performing the game-changing catalog that made The Eagles so beloved. Purchase tickets at the Hendricks Live! Box Office, hendrickslive.org/hotel-california.
Follow the Shakespeare Trail

May 9, 2024 | hoosier.aaa.com | Crystal Hammon

If “The Bard,” a common nickname given to William Shakespeare, could travel through time, even he might be surprised to see his plays performed on today’s stages. A faithful band of theatregoers is so enamored by Shakespeare’s genius that they define a travel niche—Shakespeare tourism. Among them are people like Sheron Dailey, professor emeritus at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, where she taught oral interpretation of literature.
Central Indiana Things to Do

Feb 20, 2024 | hoosier.aaa.com | Crystal Hammon

Learn why a liberal arts education matters in an economy shifting at the speed of light. Bestselling author and journalist George Anders is the featured speaker at the Franklin College Convocation Lecture Series on March 14 at 7 p.m. Anders is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist whose reporting has been published in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company and Forbes. At LinkedIn, he is the senior editor-at-large and writes a weekly newsletter about the future of work.
Go Deep in Southwestern Pennsylvania

Jan 10, 2024 | hoosier.aaa.com | Crystal Hammon

Pennsylvania’s mountainous Laurel Highlands draw all kinds of travelers, especially those who like to immerse themselves in a region, not simply to see its highlights, but to acquire a deeper understanding of a culture, a way of life. Whether you gulp it all at once from a giant goblet, or sip it from a tiny thimble in multiple trips, this 3,000-square-mile region of southwestern Pennsylvania has an embarrassment of nourishing beauty and experiences.
Central Indiana Things to Do

Jan 10, 2024 | hoosier.aaa.com | Crystal Hammon

Celebrate everything from the celestial to the musical this winter. Climb Aboard the Valentine’s Day Express Get ready for a one-of-a-kind 90-minute journey on a historic train through the scenic landscapes of Hamilton County on Valentine’s Day at 6 p.m. Families in Platinum and Standard seating get a themed treat and beverage while immersing themselves in the sights and sounds of this 1950s train.
Central Indiana Things to Do

Oct 31, 2023 | hoosier.aaa.com | Crystal Hammon

Practice yoga in one of Indy’s most illuminating spaces. Stretch your mind, body and spirit in the inspiring surroundings of THE LUME Indianapolis. Invoke Studio hosts a one-hour yoga class on the fourth floor of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields starting at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays through December 17, except for October 29. Arrive 15 minutes early, and bring your own mat if you have one. Pre-registration is required and open to participants ages 13 and up.
Rediscover A Healthy Lifestyle at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Sep 21, 2023 | hoosier.aaa.com | Crystal Hammon

For Midwest travelers who want to establish or renew healthy habits, a Wisconsin wellness vacation may be just what the doctor ordered. The Badger State is esteemed for its beautiful all-season resorts and spas. A perennial favorite is the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva. Anticipating your best instincts, this alluring resort plays host to Innovations in Wellness, a two-day retreat that focuses on key health factors such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management.