African American history in Southern Indiana is full of contradictions. On one hand, Indiana was the proverbial promised land for those escaping the clutches of slavery. On the other hand, what was waiting on the north shore of the Ohio River wasn’t always friendly or compassionate to those fleeing
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Author: Elaine Lee
Elaine Lee is a freelance writer and editor who has been published widely. She loves reading romance novels with Vikings or set in the Middle Ages. She spends her downtime with her family and their two dogs (one dog is a cat).
Live Music in Southern Indiana
June 01, 2024 by Elaine Lee

Southern Indiana has come to be the home of many things. Great shopping, great views, great food and, of course, great hospitality but did you know that we’re also home to a lot of great places to enjoy live music? From festivals to a cozy bistro to the old favorite dive bar, there are plenty of
Celebrate and Honor Juneteenth in Southern Indiana
May 28, 2024 by Elaine Lee

Juneteenth is coming quickly and GoSoIN wants to help you find a celebration to commemorate this truly important American holiday.
While originating in Galveston, Texas, Juneteenth has been celebrated annually around the United States since 1865. The holiday marks the day that the final group of

On Friday June 25, Louisville jam band Big Atomic will play a show at the Enchanted Forest, the music venue at Floyd County Brewing Company. This show will be in support of its new EP Body Politic.
The EP, which is available through the band’s GOFUNDME page, will be a fundraiser for the local
Penny Lane at the Park
May 07, 2021 by Elaine Lee

“Will you still need me,
Will you still feed me,
When I'm sixty-four?”
If you’re a fan of Abbey Road on the River music festival, the answer is absolutely yes.
This year, instead of one festival, organizers expanded to two festivals and decided to move Abbey Road on The River to the fall. Penny
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