What a fun event for the Lavender Daze! Great vendors and entertaining live music. It was nice to…read moreget a drink, walk around, get some food, sit down and hang out. Worth the drive.

Beautiful farm setting for events. Went to the Lavender…read moreFestival where we cut our own bouquets for $10 each. All things lavender for sale plus tons of vendors in the barn and on the grounds. Plenty of parking. Admission $5. They also have concerts, picnics, Christmas events and you can rent the barn for weddings, receptions, etc.

There are not many places like this anymore and when you count the clean feel of the place that…read morereduces the competition even further. Shelbyville is lucky to have such a place in town. Even luckier to have it be in support of a great cause: Rupert's Kids. Come here, have fun, give back.

Rupert's Arcade gets 5 stars for it's awesome mission, proceeds go to fund Rupert's Kids. Which is…read morea non-profit helping young adults succeed. Rupert is famously known for his role on the TV series "Survivor." He is from Indiana, here in Shelbyville. The arcade is something every kid from my generation can appreciate. It's a bit of a throwback walking in, with pinball machines and video games that bring back memories of the days before cell phones and all the electronics we have today. If this arcade existed when I was 12 years old, a play-all-day arcade would be every preteen's dream! This was as fun of a stop for my husband as it was for our kids. We stopped in for an hour visit because we were visiting at the end of the day. Although their prices are so affordable it's worth paying the $10 for all day unlimited play. Otherwise it's $5 an hour per person. The building itself is very much a dive-like atmosphere. This really adds to the vintageness of the type of arcade you're visiting though. Nothing fancy, just kicking back with family and friends, a couple of Mountain Dews, getting some old school gaming on. In the back there's several tables set up, you can rent this area for parties. You can even rent the entire arcade for a private party, the prices are extremely affordable. They accept cards for payment at the front. And they do sell sodas and bottled waters. They are active on their Facebook page, so you can check there for updates, events, and announcements.

The Historic Artcraft Theater, where their popcorn is INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN.:)…read moreI had a delightful evening at this well-loved theater, catching Hitchcock's classic, Dial M for Murder. The theater retains its historic charm- don't expect reclining seats with cup holders and a food menu. Or the latest blockbuster. There's some preshow shenanigans instead of previews; a raffle of prizes themed to the movie, a game for the farthest traveled attendee and schticks to go with it. That popcorn line was one of them. The national anthem is played and everyone is invited to sing along, followed by a cartoon. Movies are shown via projection so expect some skips, lines and snags. I loved the nostalgia of it! The volunteers were wonderful, welcoming me as a first time attendee, giving me a quick run through of where to find the restrooms, entrances, concessions and bar. The same volunteer also caught me after the movie to ask about my experience! The bar serves beer, wine and a short list of cocktails including a drink of the night. The popcorn is locally grown and the concession prices the lowest I've seen. Free refills are offered on all popcorn sizes! I had a great night at The Historic Artcraft Theater and look forward to more shows there.

My original review of Franklin, Indiana's 625-seat Historic Artcraft Theatre was my 1,000 Yelp…read morereview. After attending a Heartland Film Festival event here this weekend, I decided it was time for an update. The Artcraft is located directly on Main Street in downtown Franklin. It's the marquee project of Franklin Heritage, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to historic preservation and a sublime example of how you bring an old theatre to life. The Artcraft has been on town square since 1922 and is built in an art deco style. It was originally used for Vaudeville and silent movies. It was one of the first theatres in the area to offer "cool air" and operated for 75 years until shutting down due to the growth of multiplexes. The theatre had renovations in 1936 and 1948. In 2004, Franklin Heritage purchased the building and launched a $500,000 campaign for renovation. Since my original review, seating has improved and you can definitely see some updates. The building still has a full stage and orchestra pit. Heartland works collaboratively with Artcraft at various points including its "Best of Fest" events. The traditional marquee is still present. Movies here are primarily 35mm. Accessible? Don't expect perfection. The building is over 100-years-old and it won't be made perfectly accessible. Not possible. However, it's surprisingly good and there's no question a wheelchair user can attend events and enjoy the auditorium. Heck, with assistance you can even get on the stage. There's a single-user bathroom on the main floor that is accessible. The doorways are wide enough. The second-level of the building is not accessible. The auditorium reminds me a bit of Old National with a pretty serious slant. As a wheelchair user who knew what to expect, I definitely took my wheelchair with brakes. The front row is nearly flat, however! While you might be thinking "I don't want to sit on the front row," it's actually not bad due to the orchestra pit and traditional stage. It's not like a multiplex where you're looking up at the screen. I got the chance to chat with Bob Blake - whom I believe is the President (either of Artcraft or Franklin Heritage or both?). Event prices tend to lean affordable. Concessions are the same and you have some unique stuff here like candy cigarettes XXX Root Beer on tap, Norton Farms popcorn, Pepsi products, and popcorn refills are free. They note that their popcorn is popped using coconut oil and flavacol - an option butter topping is soy-based. Volunteers are friendly and there's no doubt the Artcraft skews toward family entertainment. And yes, they do the national anthem before each event. It started during the late 1980s and has been consistent since then. It's typically led by an old timey reel of the national anthem being played. You can rent the Artcraft along with an adjacent house called the Artcraft Cottage. Oh, and the traditional marquee is still there. I've noticed that they do a lot of author events with Franklin's Wild Geese Bookshop. Kate Bowler has been here once and has an event coming up here next month on her "Joyful, Anyway" tour. And yes, they do actually have a bar area - they are strict about ID. They serve beer, wine, and limited cocktails at all evening shows (after 5pm). I really love The Artcraft. Franklin really loves the Artcraft. It's an ideal one-screen cinema for a small college town with a population just over 25,000. Nearby parking is available. There's a lot across the street (it's a county lot - follow directions) and lots of street parking. While "accessible" parking isn't necessarily plentiful, it's easy to find and drop-offs are welcomed.

Nice playhouse in Greensburg. Buy tickets online and choose your seats. Free will offering for…read morerefreshments in lobby at intermission. Overflow parking is across the street. I have had the pleasure of seeing several plays and musicals here the past two years, with talented and dedicated volunteers putting their all into their performances, costumes, and sets (my granddaughter has been in a few of the plays). Visit treecountyplayers.com for upcoming events

This place is not affiliated with a homeowners association, but lists one of its purposes is to…read moremake Carefree a better place to live and to improve their property value. The complex consists of a clubhouse, a pool, two tennis, two basketball courts and a playground. They have a decent sized private parking lot as well. There is an annual fee of $300, which i think mostly goes to the maintenance and upkeep of the pool. The grounds are not very well maintained. The basketball courts are ok, but one is clearly better than the other. The court has some major cracks and one of the rim's nets are falling off. I think the tennis courts are even worse than the basketball courts. They have some grave cracks and is barely playable. The courts have lights, but whether they work or not is another story. The playground equipment is on the bare grassy ground and not lined with wood chips or rubber mating like other playgrounds. The equipment is older. They have a jungle gym with a slide, 2 sets of swings, pull up bars, monkey bars, and dome climber. As i mentioned the equipment is a bit dated and in need of repair. The playground has a few benches for you to sit and it is bordered by a small creek. There is also two poles that appear to be the past home of a volleyball net, however that net is long gone. The club house is decent sized and they host members' meeting, and special events there. They have events like pictures with the easter bunny and it is available to be rented, but only by members. I really like the concept of not going with an official HOA, and just having those that want to take advantage of the facilities to just pay membership dues. However, this complex misses the mark and the facilities are very run down and forsaken. I would find it very difficult to pay the annual $300 maintenance assessment fee given the current state of the complex. If they were to ever upgrade their facilities, however, this would be a bargain.

It's a good sized pool, with room for the little ones in a small wading pool and a reasonable…read morenumber of chairs on the deck for families and sunbathers. The pool is for members of the community only, but with a guest pass, all are welcome. It can get quite crowded at times, as is expected from a community pool, but the life guards try to alleviate that by not allowing kids 17 and under in the pool during the last 15 minutes of every hour. I'd like to commend the young life guard staff, while I'm on the subject. They're attentive and comparatively more polite and professional than kids their age in other jobs. I will say the facility looks and feels a little run down and rough around the edges. I can't fault them too much, as I'm sure it difficult to keep an all concrete structure perfectly cleaned and uncracked in the Midwest, but it does have its spots. During free swim, they keep one of the Olympic standard lanes open for laps, and they also host swim classes and meets throughout the warm months. Glass isn't allowed, obviously, but all beverages are allowed, and they have a concession stand with snacks and ice cream and frozen candy bars. It's next to the three grills you can reserve. It's one of the few things you'll pay for if you live in Carefree, but the cost is definitely worth it.

The owner of the Divine Key is so knowledgeable and helpful. She offers many different tools and…read moreresources for spiritual paths of all kinds...but specializes in what could be referred to as Paganism. She also offers psychic readings, and I would never go anywhere else for one. Beautiful store, beautiful souls...go there even if it is just out of curiosity. You will most likely be returning soon after.

The spot is pretty cool, but the staff doesn't wear masks at all which shows a lack of care for…read morecustomers. Also it took them a long time to check me out? They were helping others when it took a minute to process the one thing I came in for. If I hadn't been driven in by a friend I probably would've just left without getting my item because it felt like i was almost being ignored and i wanted to get out of the stuffy store. My friend loves the shop tho, they have a nice herb wall. I'm told their bones are ethically sourced from Louisville from animals that died of natural causes and come degreased (no sources provided though, made the mistake of just trusting what I heard when I doubt anyone would admit to getting them from fur farms) I'm not sure where the crystals are sourced from, and they still sell white sage, so the ethical origins of some of their items are a bit ambiguous. For those doing magic work with these, i feel like the source would impact the energy of the material. They were very helpful to my friend and she's a regular- they'll fill a list of herbs you brought while you browse.

Good food, average service and price is a little too high for the venue. I would return for a…read moresecond time.

I felt safe talking to Shari. I have been burnt in the past by psychics and it made me nervous. She…read morehas a loving, caring, guiding soul. She brought up things I didn't even say that were accurate and we talked through issues I have been going through. I walked away feeling more confident in my own soul. I can tell she does this to help others. Thank you Shari will definitely be "visiting" again.

Shari was lovely. I felt so much lighter after I spoke with her. If you're thinking about making an…read moreappointment you won't regret it!