Julia Spalding

1 month ago | indianapolismonthly.com | Julia Spalding

THIS MONTH, Bloomington hosts the Limestone Comedy Festival, one of the country’s most respected indie events for stand-up comedians and the people who get their jokes. Limestone alumni include some of the top names in the business—Margaret Cho, Tig Notaro, Maria Bamford, Patton Oswalt, Fortune Feimster, James Adomian, Rachel Bloom, Bob the Drag Queen—comedians’ comedians who are part of a tradition that continues May 29–31.

Mar 3, 2025 | indianapolismonthly.com | Julia Spalding

Is Iceland’s Gullfoss waterfall really that thunderous? Are puffins as adorable as they seem? What is the correct pronunciation of Jökulsárlón? Thinking about joining Indianapolis Monthly September 12–21 for a 10-day tour of the Land of Fire and Ice but have questions? Good news! We’ve got answers. Join us on March 11th at noon for an exclusive Q&A session about Iceland’s Midnight Sun, an all-inclusive journey through one of the most breathtaking landscapes on earth.

Feb 18, 2025 | indianapolismonthly.com | Julia Spalding

ICELAND IS MORE than a breathtaking travel destination—it’s a glimpse into the future of our changing planet. With its melting glaciers, shifting landscapes, and pioneering use of renewable energy, this Nordic island is a living laboratory for climate change. On Iceland’s Midnight Sun: Glaciers, Geysers, and the Golden Circle, a 10-day, all-inclusive Iceland adventure hosted by Indianapolis Monthly, we’ll witness firsthand how the land of fire and ice is adapting to an evolving world.

Feb 10, 2025 | indianapolismonthly.com | Julia Spalding

WITH SO MUCH TO EXPLORE in one of the most breathtaking travel destinations in the world, simply planning the perfect Iceland itinerary can turn into a complicated expedition in itself. That’s why joining a curated group trip such as Indianapolis Monthly’s upcoming Iceland’s Midnight Sun: Glaciers, Geysers, and the Golden Circle is the best way to experience Iceland, from its most majestic waterfalls to its tiniest fishing towns, without the stress of logistics and months of research.

Feb 7, 2025 | indianapolismonthly.com | Julia Spalding

Leah Johnson is in New York City the day after the last stop on her November 2024 book tour to promote Black Girl Power, an anthology of stories and poems celebrating Black girlhood, and the day before she will attend the National Book Awards, for which she served as one of last year’s judges. At 31 years old, Johnson is an accomplished author in the Young Adult fiction genre who understands the importance of self-promotion. She’s good at it, too.