Issue: April/May 2019

Jacky Comforty: Documentarian

Apr 17, 2019 | Our Town

Jacky Comforty is a documentary filmmaker and oral historian with two seemingly disparate subjects: Holocaust studies and inclusive education.

Jerome Harste: Artist of Many Genres

Apr 16, 2019 | Arts & Entertainment

It wasn’t until he retired from Indiana University that Jerome Harste began creating art for public consumption. The author of scholarly and children’s books and a distinguished professor of literacy, culture, and language, Harste, 77, was IU’s first Martha Lea and Bill Armstrong Chair of Teacher Education. But when he retired in 2006, the teacher became the student.

Retro Scarf Exhibition & Sale To Benefit Projects in Africa

Apr 15, 2019 | Fashion & Shopping

For many, the term “designer fashion” conjures up visions of expensive garments destined for the wardrobes of the wealthy. An upcoming exhibit and sale, “Retro Visions: Democratizing Scarf Art,” refutes that notion while helping some of the world’s poorest people—women and children in Kenya.

La Fin du Monde: Enjoy Beervana!

Apr 13, 2019 | Columns, Food & Drink

Perhaps my greatest joy in drinking beer is finding the right style to fit the situation and my mood.

Endwright Center Offers Garden Programs & Trips

Apr 12, 2019 | Home & Family

A short drive up West Ind. 46 in Ellettsville, The Endwright Center offers educational programs for active adults, including many on gardening. “We’ve had classes in bonsai and houseplant care,” says Director Rebecca Ball. “And we’re considering programs on container gardening and small gardens.”