The Racing Life: Meet Pippa Mann

The Racing Life: Meet Pippa Mann

May in Indianapolis means the city has officially shifted into white and black checkered flag madness. Drivers from across the globe are preparing to capture glory at the Indy 500, and there’s one twenty-something we’re delighted to cheer for as things get underway. England native turned Indy resident Pippa Mann...
Farmers Market Finds: Fifty Shades of Basil

Farmers Market Finds: Fifty Shades of Basil

I’m a big fan of the little store-bought bottles filled with dried herbs and spices – the McCormick-brand fills my kitchen cabinets (and I’m totally stoked about the new spice rack that just made an appearance on my wedding registry). But convenience aside, there is nothing better than the taste...
Major Fun with the Minor Leagues

Major Fun with the Minor Leagues

It’s no secret that Indianapolis is one of the best sports cities in the country. With the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers and Fever, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and NCAA events abound, there are plenty of action-packed games and events to take in. Some of my favorite outings this time of year...
Giving Indy's Public Transit a Try

Giving Indy’s Public Transit a Try

When, after three months of unemployment, I was offered a new job located in the heart of downtown, I was ecstatic. Once I began investigating the cost of parking downtown, I was less ecstatic. I just don’t have the extra 100+ dollars to spend on parking every month, not on...
twentysomething Artist & Entrepreneur: Amanda Catherine Designs

twentysomething Artist & Entrepreneur: Amanda Catherine Designs

Growing up, Amanda Helmer was the girl who loved to spend time indoors with her art supplies. That’s why it’s no surprise she turned to her creative interests professionally, developing a popular line of typographic art prints through Amanda Catherine Designs. The Indianapolis-area native recently returned to the city after...
DrumlineLIVE! with The Scene

DrumlineLIVE! with The Scene

Last fall we checked out of The Scene at The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, attending their post-show party following the stellar Savion Glover performance. This month we ventured back for their quarterly event, checking out the lively DrumlineLIVE! (yes, that Drumline) performance and mingling at a pre-show...
The "Chosen" Fans

The “Chosen” Fans

Being a sports fan is not something taken lightly. It has ups, and it has downs. Extreme turnarounds. Motivational speeches. Hoarse voices and sore hands. But to those who are fanatics, every second (most literally) is worth it. I’ve been involved in a few instances of fanatic behavior in my...
Indy Native Takes on an International Experience

Indy Native Takes on an International Experience

What do you get when you combine a globetrotter, a future med student, a Butler alum and a former college basketball and golf player? ZACH WRIGHT would never describe himself as much more than a normal guy. The humble Warren Central and Butler University graduate  grew up in Indianapolis, a...
twentysomething Entrepreneur: Matthew Anderson of Adproval

twentysomething Entrepreneur: Matthew Anderson of Adproval

They say inspiration can strike anywhere. For Matthew Anderson it was a break-up. After he and a college girlfriend parted ways, he found himself face-to-face with ads for Asian singles on several blogs and websites. He thought the targeted ads were slightly creepy, realizing that some bloggers likely weren’t on board with the ads...
Quarter-Life Crisis Be Gone

Quarter-Life Crisis Be Gone

What do you want to be when you grow up? When was the first time you were asked this?  I remember in the fifth grade doing a report on it.  I said I wanted to be a beautician because that seemed cool enough.  I have to laugh at that word...
Renting or Buying: The Great Twentysomething Question

Renting or Buying: The Great Twentysomething Question

It seems like every week I get into a conversation with a friend about their living situation. Whether it’s roommate problems, lack of money, or wanderlust, where you live is always a trending topic. I rented for four years before I become a homeowner and let me just say, the...
twentysomething Artist: Haley O'Brian

twentysomething Artist: Haley O’Brian

From capturing the sweet playfulness of a child to exploring the haunting beauty of a barn, photographer Haley O’Brian knows how to create an image that will stay with you. As a marketing project coordinator for the Indiana University Foundation, O’Brian spends her time assisting with the foundation’s fundraising efforts,...
A Learning Round-Up: Where to Take Fun and Unique Classes in Indy

A Learning Round-Up: Where to Take Fun and Unique Classes in Indy

It’s been almost two years since I’ve been in a classroom. Despite the stress, the late nights writing papers, and reading some truly boring books, I find myself missing the thrill of taking a class. While I’m certainly not ready to head to graduate school right now–or perhaps ever–that curiosity...
The Weight Loss Diaries: Bring. It. On.

The Weight Loss Diaries: Bring. It. On.

Signs you should consider losing weight. - Looking at old pictures of your skinnier self makes you lock yourself in a room and cry. - Your boobs are bigger in all the wrong places. - Weird red lines are appearing everywhere. Wait. Those are stretch marks? Oh hell no… -...
Parties and Perks with The Scene

Parties and Perks with The Scene

Indianapolis has its fair share of networking and young professional groups, but The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel might have one of the best deals in town. The Scene, the Center’s group for the 21-40 crowd, offers networking opportunities without the formality. Instead of focusing on handing out...
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Pop Culture: What You Missed the Week of 5/19

Happy Friday Team! While I don’t know that anything you are about to read is as decidedly endearing as grown men acting out conversations with a 2-year-old, this week in pop culture, I am decidedly video heavy this week. From Miguel’s ill-advised flying placement of his junk, to KMart’s reminder that we’re all much happier if...
Pop Culture: What You Missed

Pop Culture: What You Missed

Hello Friday! This was one of those weeks where I felt like there were a lot of obvious stories- fall upfronts, giving us tons of previews to pour over, including Michael J. Fox’s family time, Joshua Lymann dating a younger blonde that isn’t me and Rebel Wilson half naked, we found out that Seth Myers will...
Pop Culture: Things You Missed for the Week of 5/5

Pop Culture: Things You Missed for the Week of 5/5

Happy Friday, team! This week, Parks and Rec was renewed for another season (not the porn version from last week, you pervs), it was announced Neil Patrick Harris is slated to once again host the Tony’s (Broadway: Not just for gays but definitely for Doogie Howser) and together, we discovered that this woman loves troll dolls...
Pop Culture: What You Missed The Week of 4/28

Pop Culture: What You Missed The Week of 4/28

Happy May, Team! When I began this week, started collecting tidbits of pop culture, I didn’t intend for there to be any over arching theme. Yet, as I began writing, I realized there was something very… freaky happening. Lots of bizaree, half-naked, sexually charged, uncomfortable news this week. And that’s not my fault- I don’t...
Thrift Shops: Downtown

Thrift Shops: Downtown

This thrift shops series is heating up as we move our way downtown. Shopping in downtown Indianapolis is very different than most major cities. We have the mall, a few boutiques, and a few convenience stores, but downtown Indy is by no means a shopping hub. But never fear, I spent a whole day driving...
Twentysomething Musician: Katie Trotta

Twentysomething Musician: Katie Trotta

Just over a year ago Hoosier native, and now Nashville-based singer/songwriter, Katie Trotta returned to the recording studio to record her first full-length album “Twenty Something.” The album was released earlier this year, and is a fresh mix of piano and pop with a dash of young adult themes, proving Trotta is not just another...
New Girl in Town: 4 Ways to Meet Your New Besties

New Girl in Town: 4 Ways to Meet Your New Besties

Making the move to a new place can be freaking scary. I get it, I’ve been there. But take solace in two things: You’ve made a great decision in choosing Indy as your new home. Great job, you’re not an idiot! I’ve created this little blog series just for you, dear friend. So first things...
DIY Boyfriend Gift: Beer Cap Monogram Artwork

DIY Boyfriend Gift: Beer Cap Monogram Artwork

Even with 365 days to plan each year, it is still embarrassingly difficult for me to find the perfect gift for my boyfriend. I always find myself panicking a month before major milestones. As I worried about this year’s gift, I got to thinking: my boyfriend (we can him “E”) is just into so. many....
twentysomething Young Professional: Alyssa Starr Newerth

twentysomething Young Professional: Alyssa Starr Newerth

Meet Alyssa Starr Newerth, Director of Advancement at the local pro- literacy nonprofit Indy Reads. For her, a passion for volunteering turned into a job opportunity. Read on to hear about the terrible career advice she was given that ended up working for her… So, Alyssa, what is your current day job? Director of Advancement,...
Living Below the Line

Living Below the Line

Every morning I listen to the Smiley Morning Show on WZPL on my way into work. Usually they are just bantering back and forth about some pretty meaningless stuff but Tuesday’s conversation really grabbed my attention. KJ was talking about the “Hollywood Dirt” and mentioned Ben Affleck was participating in the “Live Below the Line”...
Pop Culture: What You Missed The Week of 4/21

Pop Culture: What You Missed The Week of 4/21

Happy Friday, Team! Another week down, another dose of pop culture, sure to make you laugh, cry and definitely be more entertaining at your next social gathering than the ladies of one University of Maryland sorority who were apparently being “a weird shit that does weird shit during the day.” (Click. Read. This letter almost...
Backpacking Gurus in Irvington

Backpacking Gurus in Irvington

As a twentysomething, I have always had a desire to travel. I have been a longtime friend of the Travel Channel and my curiosity’s sparked whenever I hearing my friends and colleagues talk about their traveling endeavors. However, adulthood responsibilities, such as a career and loans, seem to create obstacles, making travel the least of...