I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and it was completely amazing! Exceeded my expectations…read more The art is extraordinary and one of a kind. The gallery has such powerful pieces. We took our time throughout to really soak it all in. Jane is incredibly sweet. If you're looking for art in the city, this is the place to go! Phenomenal. Can't wait to go back!

Oh what a Find!!!!! huge space of FAB Art, i heard about it during barbershop talk & went to check…read moreit out!! don't miss their 9/14 opening ............literally hidden between Jimmy Johns & Qdobas on the 2nd floor

Great selection of stickers, stones, and skincare items as well as lots if stuff from local artists!read more

This is a very Wonderful place they always have such kind staff it is a very inclusive store where…read moreeveryone can be themselves

How often do you get to make your own heart-shaped, hot blown glass paperweight?…read more Lisa Pelo of Hot Blown Glass LTD sells her glass work in CCA Gallery (I own one of her Indiana shaped bicentennial paperweights) and offers workshops in the Carmel Arts and Design District on select Second Saturday Gallery Walk days. In the fall, she did glass pumpkins and this time it was heart-shaped paperweights for Mother's Day. Spots are limited, so hop to it and register online to guarantee a spot. It was fun to watch others take their turn and see passersby stop to "ooh" and "aah". Cost was $30 - if I'm going to spend money on a gift, why not make it custom and handmade? My creation turned out beautifully - I made it on a Saturday and picked it up at CCA on a Tuesday. I overheard her say she also offers classes at her studio on the west side - could be worth looking into if interested!

We came from out of town for a private class and we had a blast! Lisa and her team made our…read moreexperience very entertaining and we love our pieces. Our work had to cure overnight so Lisa worked with us to ship our pieces to us afterwards. 10/10 recommend

Fountain Square artists Mab Graves and Larry Endicott transformed an old tavern building into an…read moreawe-inspiring home and gallery, now dubbed as Fountain Square's new 'Lo Brow' gallery. Hosting fabulous exhibits featuring works by Mab herself and Indianapolis artist Justin Cooper, Monster has drawn quite the crowd on a number of 'First Friday' events, my favorites so far being Mab's Pretending to Be Human exhibit over Halloween 2013. The exterior boasts a neon MONSTER sign and a grand door to entice all passersby. Details abound the interior as well, with swoon worthly rest rooms full of character - feauting the likes of Johhny Cash, complete with black toilet paper. Beverages and sweet treats are always on hand to welcome guests and cater to children (both literally and at heart) in attendance. Make a point to stop by and take in the fabulousness that is one of the best examples of the flourishing Fountain Square art scene. Pick up some exclusive original art or perhaps a button, card or print, but you're guaranteed to leave with a smile!

Monster Gallery is the brainchild of the talented husband-wife duo, Mab Graves and Larry Endicott…read more While the majority of First Friday galleries are clustered right downtown, this beautiful brick building on the corner of English and State requires you to go off the beaten path a little. But, it is well-worth the trip. Despite the fact that fire destroyed the entire interior of the building, the exterior shell was all intact. Mab and Larry (with the help of some local friends) have restored this once decrepit tavern into a unique art showing space on the first floor and whimsical living quarters above. The gallery space is small to begin with, but it gets even tighter when the many fans of the artists come out to view their works. You can tell a place (and an artist) is popular by the line extending out of the front door and along the side walk. We didn't wait too long to get in though, so no worries there. The line from the door flows around the room clockwise and takes you past a couple walls of art and ends with a small counter for purchasing prints, gifts, trinkets, and of course any of the pieces you see on the walls. My only qualm with this layout is that the bar area is tucked in the way back and breaks up the flow of the gallery walls. You may have to squeeze past the throngs of art lovers to get to it. Monster Gallery serves beer and wine to the adult guests and there is often candy and treats for any little, aspiring artists who visit. Mab and Larry are both perfect hosts and will gladly have a chat with you about art, love, life, and the likes. There's a very large FREE parking lot just behind the building and there's always an open space.

The service is friendly. Everything is unique and of good value. There is a wide variety available…read moreto look through

Great selection of local handmade bags, glassware, pottery, pendants, paintings... brooms!? Oh…read moreyeah, ornamental brooms. Guess if you're into that sorta thing you'll find it here. It's owned by two awesome women whom I chatted with. They're both super friendly and knowledgeable and passionate about the arts. They have 19 member artists as well as 14 guest consignment local artists from all around indiana. Super cute inside. Spacious. It's basically a mini art gallery and gift shop smooshed into one. Cool stuff

I'm very impressed with this venue! Hendricks Live is a Plainfield gem. It's big and new enough to…read morefeel spacious, but small enough to feel intimate and friendly. I visited Hendricks Live to see a children's play. I should say, the venue is officially called Hendricks Live! With an exclamation mark. As a rule, my fingers will not let me type any word or phrase containing extraneous punctuation. So, henceforth, I will be writing Hendricks Live without an exclamation. I really like that they let you eat inside the theatre. I mean, I didn't eat in there, but I like that they give you the option. They have a concession stand with things like frosted cookies, popcorn, candy, wine, beer and soft drinks. The seats have cup holders. The theatre seems relatively new and well-taken-care-of. The seats were comfy, and even though my son, who is on the shorter side, sat in back of two adults, he could still see the stage. The people who scanned our digital tickets and showed us to our seats were very friendly. The whole experience was pleasant, and we had a nice time at the theatre.

My husband and I attended the Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty show this past Saturday. Hendricks…read moreLive was easy to locate and they have a big parking structure directly across the street that offers free parking. We were already impressed! Everyone was dressed up and excited for the show. Many of the little girls in attendance appeared to be wearing their Easter dresses. It was really fun to see. The door attendants that were checking our tickets were eager to help and pointed out the entrance doors and restrooms upon our arrival. Concessions were open and running smoothly. The gentleman that assisted us was kind, upbeat and helpful. When I asked about their cider offerings, he happily bounced over to the fridge and grabbed the two that they had and gave me his personal recommendation. My husband asked about the butteriness (a word I made up, apparently) of the popcorn, and he was honest with his feedback. In addition to the cider and popcorn, they also had a nice selection of beer, wine and spirits as well as candy. The volunteers were stationed outside of the theater entrances until 6pm, when the doors opened. One of the gentlemen had his picture up in the lobby as "Volunteer of the Year". I felt honored to be in his presence! There isn't a bad seat in the entire theater. If you attend a show here, I wouldn't worry too much about where you sit. The volunteers were actively walking around and offering booster seats to the children. I thought that was pretty awesome. The show itself was very community theater-esque. It was cute and whimsical and made for a fun night out, but the set design and story delivery were very amateur. For what we paid, it was a decent value. I will read more closely when booking in the future. Reading is fundamental folks, and the listing on Fever stated that the show consisted of 6 local dancers. There just wasn't enough going on to maintain my interest, but that is definitely a personal issue. My husband really enjoyed the show and athleticism displayed by the dancers. Maleficent was my favorite dancer. Her moves were, quite literally, on point!

cute art gallery. great varied selection and all local artists. prices are reasonable…read more sometimes their hours can be a bit funny - I think it's still an all artist operated gallery. I've experienced a lot of 'will return at such and such hour'