Indianapolis has been a great place to live, work, and raise kids, and do a host of other important things that make up the days and lives of the people who live here.  There is a strong sense of community in the city, and it’s also very cosmopolitan, and has been a kind of beacon of light in the midwest.  Those who are looking to taste some of the charms of small towns, while also enjoying a rich urban culture find it to be a lovely place to visit.  There are hosts of attractions, including some splendid luxury hotels in Indianapolis, to make traveling here a real pleasure.

No big city is complete without its local alternative coffee house.  No small city is really, complete, either, because the independent coffee shops are a necessary addition to any town.  They can serve as a kind of third space, although they’re not free, because the price of an espresso is fairly reasonable for the opportunity to spend some time relaxing, writing, looking at art, hearing live music, and having conversations with the people of the city about the important issues of the day.  One of Indianapolis’ most inviting cafes is the Earth House Collective.  

The emphasis here is on free trade, where the coffee comes from farmers growing in some of the world’s poorest regions economically, but richest regions for coffee-growing.  A social justice ethos guides the operations, and is evident in their entertainment offerings as well. This is the place to go if you want to hear local musicians who have their roots in the city, with a solid commitment to the global and the local.  You can also see independent films, experimental electronic music, and, of course, sit back and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee on a rainy afternoon, or a sunny morning.  Earth House is a lovely place to be.

Earth House Indianapolis is a post from: Five DC

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