Pure Eatery: A new spot in Downtown Lafayette
There are few rules for this monthly space, and even then, they’re mostly self-imposed. But there’s one simple one: no major chains/franchised activities. That’s less an effort to disparage the big guys than it is to distribute space to the local folks. On its face, Pure Eatery might seem in violation — although I contend […]
Sixth Street Dive: What’s in a Name?
When a place tags “dive” directly on its name, it’s OK to wonder what kind of establishment it is exactly. But dive bars are, generally speaking, much like today’s Times Square — safer than the reputations that may have preceded them in decades past. That’s not to say self-identified dive bars have cleaned up their […]
Mama Ines: Big-Time Bakery, Small-Change Prices
You can tell me the entryway floor mat at Mama Ines Mexican Bakery’s flagship Lafayette location is just a place to shake off snow. What I believe: It’s a pillow to cushion your jaw dropping upon the sight you behold. A supersized sugar shack with station after station of delectable selections, Mama Ines’s Sagamore Parkway […]
Former Tipmont Youth Tour student makes her mark in Washington D.C.
Kaidyle Neukam has always been a go-getter. She knew there was a whole world out there to explore, she just needed a little help opening the door. Halfway through her junior year at North Montgomery High School, she heard about Indiana Youth Tour – a week-long, all expenses paid trip to Washington D.C. What she […]
A Handful of Holly, Jolly Holiday Happenings
It’s hard to believe the holiday season is already here. I hope all of you have enjoyed reading this column as much as I have writing it – and that it has helped you discover exciting, entertaining experiences to savor and share. May you enjoy time to relax and reflect with family and friends. But […]
Lafayette Symphony Orchestra: A Crescendo of Community Partnerships
For its 2016-17 season, the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra is embracing a foundational theme that helped start the orchestra in 1950 — placing a spotlight on a wide spectrum of community talent. “We love having guest artists visit to dazzle our audiences, but this year we wanted to look at the amazing talent we have available […]
Capital credits coming in December
Tipmont REMC will be retiring capital credits to members who received service in 1986 and 1987.
Eddie Joe’s Icehouse Brings the Heat in West Point
“If you don’t pick a good concept, don’t call me wondering why it didn’t work out.” A food-industry friend’s advice regularly rolled through Lee Stanish’s mind as he weighed how to turn his weekend-warrior BBQ expertise into a (nearly) 24/7 endeavor of running a restaurant. “Lots of people make great barbecue,” Stanish says. “I knew […]
LED Bulb Flickering
Tipmont system engineers have noticed some flickering issues when the LED bulbs Tipmont has been giving away are used with older dimmers. Based on their research, they believe the flickering is caused by older dimmers that turn electricity off for part of the wave length at a slower rate than newer dimmers. The slower rate […]
Trivia Nights: A Fun Way to Show What You Know
Q: “I’m putting a team together for a trivia night this week. Wanna go?” A: “Oh, I’m not a trivia person.” Christopher Short has found folks’ underestimation of knowledge they tote in their brains to be, as they say in trivia circles, the MCWA … or Most Common Wrong Answer. “There will always be something […]
