Kendal R. Miller of Photography by Kendal wins 2012 Hoosier Women Artists Award

Kendal R. Miller receives Hoosier Women Artist Award

Dillsboro, IN -- Kendal R. Miller of Photography by Kendal in Dillsboro, IN had a piece of artwork chosen as a winner of Lt. Governor Becky Skillman’s 2012 Hoosier Women Artists competition.

Miller’s work, “Garden Door” — along with the other winning works — will be on display in the lobby of the Lt. Governor’s office and on the office’s website until the end of 2012.

During Women's History Month, Lt. Governor Skillman acknowledges the contributions Hoosier women artists have made to our state. Female artists from across Indiana were invited to submit original artwork for consideration.

Miller’s photograph, along with 10 other winners, was selected from 110 submissions. Winners will be recognized at a reception Wed., March 28, in the Statehouse.

An Indiana Artisan, Miller will remain in Indianapolis March 29-April 1 while participating in the second annual Indiana Artisan Marketplace to be held at the state fairgrounds.

Miller is a member of the Woman’s Press Club of Indiana and was recently selected to the Woman's Press Club of Indiana Education Fund Board of Directors. She is also a curator partner of the Community Art Center in Vevay.

Miller can be contacted at 812-667-4835, kendal@photographybykendal.com or visit photographybykendal.com. She is also on Facebook at Photography by Kendal-Kendal R. Miller and Twitter (@PhotosbyKendal).

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, performing arts and restaurant critic. Catch her as Indy’s Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC, and follow her on Twitter @GottaGo and Facebook. Gotta Go is published on www.BroadwayWorld.com and in M magazine and the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.

King Arthur Flour Sponsors 2012 Sweet Victory Challenge

King Arthur Flour Sponsors

2012 Sweet Victory Challenge

at National Maple Syrup Festival

*** News Release ***

January 17, 2012 – Norwich, Vt. – Amateur home cooks and bakers nationwide will have an opportunity to showcase their best recipes using maple syrup at this year’s Sweet Victory Challenge, sponsored by King Arthur Flour, at the National Maple Syrup Festival in Medora, Ind.

The competition is open to adults (18 and over) and youths (17 and under) with original recipes in one of three categories: Savory (Main Dish), Dessert, and Breakfast. Each recipe must include both King Arthur Flour and 100% pure maple syrup.

A panel of judges will select five finalists in each division/category based on creativity, appetizing description, ease of preparation, and appropriate use of the required products. On the competition days –March 3 for the youth division, and March 10 for the adult division – local volunteers and culinary school students will prepare each dish for final judging.

The grand prize for each category in the adult division is a KitchenAid mixer and a customized Indiana Artisan ceramic pitcher; second prize will also receive a customized pitcher.

In the youth division, first prize in each category is a $250 U.S. Savings Bond; second prize is a $100 U.S. Savings Bond. Each finalist will also receive a gift basket from King Arthur Flour.

The National Maple Syrup Festival is an annual event created to celebrate maple-sugaring season and the coming of spring. Hosted each year by Burton’s Maplewood Farm in Medora, Ind., the festival includes demonstrations, entertainment, food, and maple syrup from every maple-syrup producing state in the country. Net proceeds from the festival go to Camp About Face, an organization designed to benefit youth, ages 8-18, with craniofacial anomalies. For details, visit nationalmaplesyrupfestival.com.

King Arthur Flour is America’s oldest flour company and premier baking resource, offering ingredients, mixes, tools, recipes, educational opportunities, and inspiration to bakers worldwide. More information is available at kingarthurflour.com.

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, performing arts and restaurant critic. Catch her as Indy’s Arts & Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC, and follow her on Twitter @GottaGO and Facebook. Gotta Go is published in the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.

Dig-In 2011 Schedule and Vendors

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 17, 2011) – Farmers throughout the state are preparing to deliver various cuts of beef, bison, chicken, duck, pork and more to the 30 Hoosier chefs preparing unique dishes for visitors to taste at Dig-IN, A Taste of Indiana at White River State Park on Aug. 28.

Farmers and products

Becker Farms of Mooreland, chicken 

Cook’s Bison Ranch of Wolcottville, bison tenderloin 

Creighton Brothers, Atwood, eggs 

Dougherty Farm Fresh Beef of Franklin, ground beef 

Fisher Farms of Jasper, turkey and beef 

Gunthorp Farms of LaGrange, pork and turkey 

Indiana Packers/Indiana Kitchen, Delphi, pork 

Kuehnert Dairy Farm, Ft. Wayne, chocolate milk from Prairie Farms 

Maple Leaf Farm of Milford, duck breast and leg 

Chef JJ's

Bill Peters, Sharpsville, pork 

Royer Farm Fresh of Clinton, beef 

Smith Dairy, Richmond, cream 

Walnut Valley Bison, Twelve Mile, bison 

Alan Wilhoite, Lebanon, pork 

The event will feature tastes of foods from more than 30 chefs, as well as dozens of samples of wines and beers (for those over 21) from Indiana wineries and brewers. Non-alcoholic drinks also will come with Hoosier roots: chocolate milk from Prairie Farms of Anderson, flavored juices from Natural Born Juicers of Indianapolis, sparkling iced coffee with plum and poplar bark syrup from Bjava Coffee and Tea of Indianapolis.

240Sweet

WHAT: Dig-IN, A Taste of Indiana
WHERE: White River State Park Celebration Plaza, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis
WHEN: Sun., Aug. 28, noon-5 p.m.
COST: $20 in advance at select Marsh and MainStreet stores, $30 at the gate, $7 children ages 5-15, free for age 4 and younger. Tickets also available online through the Dig-IN web site.
INFO: www.DigINdiana.org or (317) 607-8715

Chefs and Restaurants

Nicholas Carter Black Swan Brew Pub, Plainfield

Brad Gates Brad Gates Catering, Carmel

Jack London Butler University, Indianapolis

Tyler Herald Café Patachou, Indianapolis

R Bistro

JJ Boston Chef JJ’s Back Yard, Indianapolis

Cindy Hawkins Circle City Sweets, Indianapolis

Roger Hawkins Circle City Soups, Indianapolis

Susan Orebaugh Grand Grilling to Go catering, Muncie

Mark Cox, Joshua Henson Fermenti Artisan, Indianapolis

Greg Schiesser Indiana Downs, Shelbyville

Joseph Hewett Indigo Duck, Franklin

Nate Jackson IUPUI Food Service, Indianapolis 

Thom England Ivy Tech Community College of Central Indiana

Jeff Ford J. Ford’s Black Angus, Terre Haute 

Aaron Butts Joseph Decuis, Roanoke 

Douglas and Marla Rennie Just Rennie’s Cookie Company, Evansville

Brendon Cheney JW Marriott, Indianapolis

Keltie Sullivan Domina Keltie’s Restaurant and Café, Westfield

Regina Mehallick R bistro, Indianapolis

David Tallent Restaurant Tallent, Bloomington 

Sam Brown Second Helpings, Indianapolis 

Christopher Eley Smoking Goose & Goose the Market, Indianapolis 

Braulio De La Torre Severin Bar and Grille, Indianapolis 

Justin Cowan Served Café/Bistro, Indianapolis 

Lucas Trinosky/Tony Hanslits The Chef’s Academy, Indianapolis 

Craig Baker The Local Eatery and Pub, Westfield 

Cara Dafforn U-Relish Farm, Indianapolis 

Valerie Vanderpool Zest! Exciting Food Creations, Indianapolis 

Alan Sternberg Restaurant 2(oh!)4, Muncie 

Breweries

Barley Island Brewing Company, Noblesville 

Brugge Brasserie, Broad Ripple 

Black Swan Brewpub, Plainfield 

Crown Brewing Company, Crown Point 

Figure 8 Brewing, Valparaiso 

Flat 12 Bierwerks, Indianapolis

Mad Anthony Brewing Company, Ft. Wayne 

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company, Greenwood 

Sun King Brewing, Indianapolis

Upland Brewing Company, Bloomington 

Wineries

Best Winery 

Best Vineyards, Elizabeth

Buck Creek Winery, Indianapolis 

Carousel Winery, Bedford 

Chateau Thomas Winery, Indianapolis

Chateau de Pique Winery, Seymour 

Rettig Hill Winery, Columbus 

The Rowland Winery, Dillsboro 

Winzerwald Winery, Bristow

Wolfcreek Wines, Columbus 

Indiana Artisans

240Sweet of Columbus, marshmallows

Big Brick House Bakery, Wabash, breads 

Burton’s Maplewood Farm, Medora, maple syrup, rum-infused maple syrup

Capshew Cellars, Lanesville, vinegars 

Chocolate for the Spirit, Shelbyville, chocolates

Coe’s Handmade Style Noodles, Lynn, beef and noodles 

J. Evelyn Confections, Indianapolis, chocolates 

Salt Creek Valley Farms, Batesville, jams and relishes

Beverages

Hoosier Momma's 

Bjava Coffee and Tea, Indianapolis, sparkling iced coffee with plum and poplar bark syrup 

Hoosier Momma’s Bloody Mary Maker, Indianapolis, shots of Bloody Mary mix-“red beer”

Indiana Family of Farmers and Pogue’s Run Grocery, Indianapolis, water 

Natural Born Juicers, Indianapolis, exotic flavored juices 

Prairie Farms, Anderson, chocolate milk

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, performing arts and restaurant critic. Catch her as Indy’s Arts & Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC, and follow her on Twitter @GottaGo and Facebook. Gotta Go is published in the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.

Burton's Maplewood Farm's Rum-infused Syrup for Oprah Winfrey Brunch

Hoosier-made Maple Syrup Stars at Brunch for Oprah

CHICAGO (May 20, 2011) – Indiana-made Burton’s Maplewood Syrup helped sweeten the morning for Oprah Winfrey and 250 celebrities Wednesday at a private brunch that was part of the festivities surrounding Winfrey’s final TV shows.

Oprah’s former personal chef Art Smith hosted the brunch at his restaurant, Table Fifty-Two, as a farewell to the TV host.  He ordered 250 maple-shaped bottles of the new rum-infused maple syrup to give to each guest.  Each bottled was sketched with “Thank you Ms. Winfrey. XO Julie and Art.” Julie Latsko is Smith’s business partner.

“We’ve supplied syrup to Table Fifty-Two for a couple years, but when Art told us he wanted to use it for Oprah’s going-away brunch, it was an honor,” said owner Tim Burton. “Many entrepreneurs only dream about getting their product in front of Oprah.”

Burton’s Maplewood Farm, a family-owned farm in Medora, Indiana, produces more than 500 gallons of syrup a year and sells it at farmers’ markets in Indiana and Chicago and through an online store.  Tim Burton was named an Indiana Artisan in 2009.

The new rum-infused syrup is made by aging syrup in 14-year-old Tennessee rum kegs from Prichard’s Distillery. The kegs were hand-picked, hot packed and bottled by owner Tim Burton to ensure the highest, most consistent infused flavor. It has a light buttery rum notes that greet the palette with a nice maple finish. The unique elixir adds a great finished flavor to savory and pastry dishes.

For more information, visit www.BurtonsMaplewoodFarm.com. 
Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, music, restaurant and performing arts critic. Catch her as Indy’s Arts & Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC and follow her on Twitter @ejmusgrave1 and Facebook. Gotta Go is published in the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.

Lore of the Laughery May 7 & 8, 2011 Schedule of Events

Lore of the Laughery 2011 

Schedule of Events

Indiana’s exciting early history is yours to embrace. Experience these colorful stories as they are told through the pageantry of recreated military units, working livestock, traditional artisans, entertainers, Fife & Drum Corps, and encampments, all demonstrating the lifestyles of 1750-1812.  

Saturday May 7th

Open hours 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m EDT

9:00 Candle Dipping

*Primitive Gate Arena

10:00 Opening Ceremonies

*Primitive Gate Arena

10:30 18th Century Children’s Games

*Primitive Gate Arena

Children’s Costume Try-On

*Primitive Gate Arena

Indiana Territorial Horse Rangers

*Battlefield Arena

11:00 Military Tactical

*Battlefield Arena

Noon Steve Caudill

“Daniel Boone” Interpretation

*Blockhouse Arena

Hoosier Ladies Aside

Sidesaddle Riding

*Battlefield Arena

1:00 Team Shoot

* Shooting Range

“Junior Archaeologist”

Archaeology Activity for Children

*Blockhouse Arena

2:00 Fife & Drum Corps Music

*Blockhouse Arena

2:30 Lochry’s Defeat Talk

*Blockhouse Arena

3:00 Frontier Life/Militia

Historical Presentation

*Blockhouse Arena

4:00 Children’s Bead Stringing Activity

*Primitive Gate Arena

5:00 Closing Ceremonies

*Primitive Gate Arena

Sunday May 8th

Open hours 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m EDT

8:30 Church Service

*Blockhouse Arena

9:00 Candle Dipping

*Primitive Gate Arena

10:30 18th Century Children’s Games

*Primitive Gate Arena

Children’s Costume Try-On

*Primitive Gate Arena

Indiana Territorial Horse Rangers

*Battlefield Arena

11:00 Military Tactical

*Battlefield Arena

Noon Period Fashion Show

*Blockhouse Arena

Hoosier Ladies Aside

Sidesaddle Riding

*Battlefield Arena

1:00 Team Shoot

*Shooting Range

“Junior Archaeologist”

Archaeology Activity for Children

*Blockhouse Arena

2:00 Fife & Drum Corps Music

*Blockhouse Arena

2:30 Lochry’s Defeat Talk

*Blockhouse Arena

3:00 Frontier Life/Militia

Historical Presentation

*Blockhouse Arena

3:30 Children’s Bead Stringing Activity

*Primitive Gate Arena

4:00 Closing Ceremonies

*Primitive Gate Arena

Lore of the Laughery is sponsored by the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, Friendship State Bank, and the Ripley County Tourism Bureau. This activity made possible, in part, by the Columbus Area Arts Council, the Indiana Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, music, restaurant and performing arts critic. Catch her as Indy’s Arts & Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC and follow her on Twitter @ejmusgrave1 and Facebook.

Gotta Go is published in the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.

Inaugural Indiana Artisan Marketplace April 16 - 17

Inaugural Indiana Artisan Marketplace

Fine art photography

WHAT:  Indiana Artisan Marketplace

WHEN:  Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

              Sunday, April 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE:  Indiana State Fairgrounds, Expo Hall, Indianapolis

COST:  $8 admission (free for children 15 and under) and $3 parking

INFO:  www.indianaartisan.org

Participating artisans announced

 INDIANAPOLIS (March 7, 2011) – With everything from sea salt pecan chews and chile-spiced fudge sauce to wearable fiber art and water color paintings, the April 16 and 17 Indiana Artisan Marketplace will treat visitors to a multi-sensory and wide-ranging celebration of Hoosier talent and creativity.

The first-time event will feature the creations of approximately 90 artists and food artisans whose work has been juried into the prestigious Indiana Artisan program. In addition to the featured artisans from 41 Indiana counties, more than 70 artisans from Kentucky will participate, since the Hoosier event is modeled after an event in the Bluegrass state, Kentucky Crafted Market that has a 30-year track record.

Visitors also will be treated to music by such Hoosier musicians as Wendy Reed (jazz), Blackberry Jam (bluegrass), Steve Jeffers (acoustic guitar), Deb Mullins (blues/jazz), Island Breeze (Caribbean), Rough around the Edges (Ragtime blues) and Hogeye Navvy (Celtic).

Participating Indiana Artisans

Allen County

Gourmet marshmallows

Jennifer Cameron, Fort Wayne, jewelry

Wayne Shive, Fort Wayne, chile and espresso fudge sauces

Bartholomew County

Alexa Lemley, Columbus, marshmallows

Boone County

Jennifer Berger, Zionsville, hand-designed and constructed felted creatures, using hand-dyed yarns

Joyce Jensen, Zionsville, watercolors

Brown County

Rosemary Bolte, Nashville, painted gourds

Amy Greely, Nashville, jewelry

Chris Gustin, Columbus, rugs and fiber arts

Anabel Hopkins, Nashville, notecards and original art

Michele Pollock, Columbus, mixed media paper art

Judy Prichard, Nashville, pottery

Tom Prichard, Nashville, pottery

Daren Redman, Nashville, fiber art

Carroll County

Plate

Rena Brouwer, Delphi, watercolors

Cass County

Toney Robertson, Galveston, wooden bowls, hand-turned wooden pendants, roses made of wood and metals

Clark County

Huber’s Winery and Orchard, Borden, wine and brandy

DeKalb County

Kalista Johnston, Garrett, cheese crisps

Delaware County

Brian Gordy, Muncie, watercolors

Ann Johnson, Muncie, wearable garments

Cheese crisps

Dubois County

Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, cookies

Floyd County

Carl deGraaf, Elizabeth, pottery

Franklin County

Charlene George, Brookville, oil paintings

Carrie Miller, Batesville, sauces and jams

Hamilton County

Carol Bell, Noblesville, stoneware

Charles Ferguson, Noblesville, Crazy Charlie’s Gourmet salsas

Pam Newell, Fishers, pastels and oils

Pottery

Brian Paffen, Fishers, soaps and bath products

Lori Shreve, Westfield, fudge

Hancock County

Jon Vance, McCordsville, layered paper art

Hendricks County

Lisa Pelo, Clayton, glasswork

Chateau Thomas Winery, Plainfield, wine

Jackson County

Burton’s Maplewood Farm, Medora, maple syrup

Jay County

Zach Medler, Portland, ceramics and relief printing

Maple syrup

Jefferson County

Clint Bear, Madison, guitars

Johnson County

Mild to Wild Sauces, Franklin, hot sauces

Kosciusko County

Terry Armstrong, Warsaw, watercolors

Laurel Isle, Winona Lake, soaps and bath products

LaPorte County

Steven Skinner, New Carlisle, pottery

Lawrence County

Charlotte Waltz, Norman, persimmons

Carousel Winery, Mitchell, wine

Madison County

Greg Adams, Lapel, rustic willow furniture

Marion County

Teri Barnett, Indianapolis, acrylics

James Dupler, Indianapolis, woodworking

Allison Ford, Indianapolis, wooden jewelry

Gourd art

Elizabeth Garber, Indianapolis, truffles

Rick Greiner, Indianapolis, pottery pears

Jayne Hoadley, Indianapolis, sea salt pecan chews

Erin Jones-Edds, Indianapolis, dressings and drink mixes

Nancy Lee, Indianapolis, jewelry

Nancy Miller, Indianapolis, gourd art

Peg Neal, Indianapolis, pottery

Carrie Wild, Indianapolis, watercolors

Miami County

Rose Brown, Peru, goat’s milk soap

Susan Kline, Peru, paper collage

Monroe County

Jan Arbogast, Bloomington, pottery

John Bower, Bloomington, photography

Kris Busch, Heltonville, pottery

Butler Winery, Bloomington, wine

Maria Dawson, Ellettsville, fiber art

Suzanne Halvorson, Bloomington, fiber art/scarves

Carolyn and Don Madvig, Bloomington, paper/found material notecards

Marcy Neiditz, Bloomington, pottery

Cappi Phillips, Bloomington, mixed media mosaic sculpture

Sheryl Woodhouse-Keese, Bloomington, handmade papers

Ohio County

Kendal Miller, Dillsboro, fine art photography

Orange County

French Lick Winery, French Lick, wine

Perry County

Winzerwald Winery, Bristow, wine

Nita Claise, Tell City, raku pottery

Jason Emmons, Saint Croix, chainsaw carvings

Brad Smith, Tell City, hand twisted Tell City Pretzel

Porter County

Lynn Retson, Porter, graphite drawings

Randolph County

Judy Coe, Lynn, homemade noodles

Wayne Gaydos, Farmland, stringed instruments

Ripley County

Robin Dyer, Friendship, leather moccasins and textiles

Chocolates

Chaz Kaiser, Batesville, metalwork

Shelby County

Julie Bolejack, Shelbyville, chocolates

St. Joseph County

Laurie Balla, Mishawaka, watercolors

Switzerland County

Donna Weaver, Vevay, wax portraiture

Tippecanoe County

Mary Firestone, Lafayette, stoneware

Lisa Hopkins, West Lafayette, sterling silver jewelry

Aldis Knight, Lafayette, photography

Sara Vanderkleed, Lafayette, fine art, including acrylic and watercolor combined with recycled envelopes

Tipton County

Joe Rice, Elwood, glasswork

Fiber art

Vanderburgh County

Karen Hampton, Evansville, fiber art

Vermillion County

Brooke Schmidt, Dana, toffees

Vigo County

Gretchen Kraut, Terre Haute, jewelry from polymer clay, hand-dyed wool roving, handmade felted beads and sterling silver

Marilyn Oehler, Terre Haute, woven wool seat covers and wall art

Wayne County

Daniel Sims, Richmond, stained glass

About Indiana Artisan

Indiana Artisan was established in 2008 to identify and support the business development of Hoosier entrepreneurs who create high-quality arts, crafts and value-added foods (think salsa, not tomatoes … wine, not grapes).  It was launched as a joint venture of the Indiana Office of Tourism Development, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, the Indiana Arts Commission, and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.  The program is now a private, not-for-profit organization. The work of more than 175 artisans has been juried into the organization and may leverage the Indiana Artisan brand.  For more information, visit www.indianaartisan.org.

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, music, restaurant and performing arts critic. Catch her as Indy’s Arts & Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC and follow her on Twitter @ejmusgrave1 and Facebook.

Gotta Go is published in the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.