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Tag: Adam Kent-Isaac
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The New Philanthropists: Regular Folks Making an Impact
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC When people hear the word “philanthropist,” many think of wealthy individuals like Bill Cook, who give thousands or millions to not-for-profit…
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Yogi’s Grill & Bar: More Beers & a Cicerone!
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC With 55 separate taps pouring 47 different brands, Yogi’s Grill & Bar claims the distinction of one of the largest beer…
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The Kirkwood Observatory: For a Little Midweek Drama
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC Everything about Indiana University’s Kirkwood Observatory is dramatic. One visits the stone structure in the dark of night after a short…
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Long Leather Works: A B-town Best-Kept Secret
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC Despite the preponderance of synthetic materials, leather never seems to go out of style. Maybe it’s the rich and earthy smell…
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MPI Solar: A Local Leader in Solar Power Installations
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC With rising fuel costs and a long recession, more people are looking to the sun for their energy solutions. (After all,…
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The Life of a Private Eye Ain’t What You See in Old Movies
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC Despite what film noir would have movie-goers believe, being a private investigator is not all that glamorous of an occupation. At…
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Quilts Like You’ve Never Seen Before (Photo Gallery)
BY LIBBY PETERSON Sandy Hill’s quilts don’t look like your grandmother’s quilts. In fact, her art quilts may be unlike any you’ve seen before.…
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Artist Joel Washington Takes His Art to the Streets
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC Joel Washington is best known for his unmistakably psychedelic paintings, where mind-bendingly vivid colors combine to create striking portraits that leap…
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Reliable Vintage: A 1970s Store Where Everything Works
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC Walking into Eugene Spiegel’s Nashville, Indiana shop, Reliable Vintage, is like traveling back in time to the 1970s. Besides the vinyl…