Location: Indiana

There’s nothing better than a meal with a story! Create delectable dishes with Midwest roots, from these cookbooks by chefs and foodies across the region.

From drum circles to poetry classes, arts programming for those 55+ is flourishing across Indiana. It’s all an effort to bolster creativity and community among older adults.

The Bloomington-based director of IU’s African American Dance Company continues a long lineage of dance, community, and exploration.

Here’s your excuse to traverse the Midwest—in pursuit of cool art happenings! With your help, we compiled an array of bucket-list travel spots across the region with artsy ties. 

Constantine Maniakas has contributed his musical talent to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral for 50 years.

Amy Brier found her calling with the Midwestern stone after working as a stone carver at one of the largest cathedrals in the world.

Students and staff at a rural Indiana school grow and harvest produce, and serve it up for lunch.

Grupo Folclórico Macehuani, led by Carol Nuñez Verdín, can be seen performing at Indiana Pacer games and regional cultural events.

For over 20 years, D. Del Reverda-Jennings has organized FLAVA FRESH!, a juried art show in Indianapolis celebrating the creative spirit of local artists of color.

With 16 grape-growing regions across seven states, independent winemakers and vineyards have created a long-lasting practice and love for the process.