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September 8, 2009 10:35 am
You may have seen signs that they were coming…literally! Geist Chapel signs have popped up all over Geist, and postcards have been arriving in the mail for several weeks. I recently had the chance to sit down and talk with [...]
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September 8, 2009 9:35 am
Indiana House Republican and local resident Brian Bosma is getting a head start on his 2010 campaign with an event in his own Geist neighborhood. Longtime supporters and neighbors Jim and Rita Zink held a fundraiser for Bosma at their [...]
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August 6, 2009 8:32 pm
A neighborhood company is part of a big movie deal this summer. DreamTrust Corporation ( 9225 Harrison Park Court) received a multi-year license agreement with Warner Brothers Consumer Products to produce a line of customized reusable wall art — including [...]
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June 9, 2009 7:51 pm
There’s no business like monkey business….especially when it’s the Naked Monkey business! The wildly popular waxing spa that opened in Carmel three years ago is enjoying tremendous success, and now a new monkey is swinging into Fishers– opening its doors [...]
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May 13, 2009 12:51 pm
Bella Vita celebrated its 10th anniversary Thursday, April 16th, with a party at the waterside restaurant. Neighbors, fans and friends all attended. Champagne was passed around, and a generous sampling of hors d’oeuvres were offered for all parties to enjoy. [...]
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April 8, 2009 12:52 pm
As graduation invitations start arriving, they bring with them the dilemma of how to pick a unique gift that will be truly appreciated instead of tossed aside. “When I graduated high school, I got my grandfather’s car. I think it [...]
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April 5, 2009 10:11 pm
Some Geist and Fishers businesses pitched in to help with the most recent “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition“ project, which took place right here in Indianapolis during the week of March 29-April 4. The Estridge Companies — along with hundreds of [...]
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March 11, 2009 8:44 pm
The empty coffee shop along Olio Road in the Kroger complex—formerly Higher Grounds—is set to re-open on April 1st with new ownership and a new name. The shop will be called “Gourmet Grounds of Geist…a gathering place.” It will offer [...]
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March 10, 2009 7:58 pm
You don’t have to travel far to see signs of a down economy—a home sitting empty or a business closing its doors. While times are tough for many, the slow economy has actually helped improve business for some! You may [...]
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March 2, 2009 9:52 pm
Springtime is almost here: Time to take off the drab and put on some flare. Prom dresses are in the stores now, and Spring clothes are on the way! Here’s what’s hot in Spring apparrel, according to Yaprak of Yaprak [...]
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February 6, 2009 8:04 am
No, I’m not opening Pat’s pub in Geist…but, I do know who is! Pat’s Pub is the dream of Pat Lair–a man who’s been with the Indianapolis Metro Police Department for 23 years! Lair left last August, after being injured [...]
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January 9, 2009 10:28 am
Geist Jazzercise at 11691 Fox Road is celebrating a “moving” milestone — the fitness center’s five year anniversary! If you don’t know much about Jazzercise, it is the quintessential dancing aerobic exercise of the 80’s which is enjoying a huge [...]
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January 8, 2009 1:05 pm
Whether it’s convenient, economically smart or just plain social …home shopping parties are popping up all over. And these aren’t your mother’s Tupperware parties, anymore. Now skin care products, clothing and jewelry are all offered with wine and hors d’oeuvres! [...]
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November 14, 2008 9:23 am
The Geist area Church, Abounding Grace ( 62nd and Sunnyside Road) is asking for a little help this holiday season, after a fire destroyed its sister Church on the Eastside. Bell’s Chapel Church of God burned down November 9th at [...]
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November 10, 2008 1:58 pm
Flipped Out Hair Salon (11862 Olio Road) is flipping with excitement these days as they continue to grow and add new services! The Salon opened along Olio road just two years ago and today they are busy expanding their salon [...]
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November 10, 2008 10:48 am
We know that art contributes to all aspects of life, and Tami Thompson hopes her new art studio, Genesis Art Instruction (11876 Olio Road) will contribute much to the Geist community. Genesis offer art workshops, tuition-based classes, home school programs, [...]
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November 10, 2008 10:38 am
Our fellow Geist neighbor and businessman Tim Durham is featured in another publication this month, but, this time, not for his parties, or his lavish car collection. Durham is featured in this month’s issue of “Housetrends” magazine for his collection [...]
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October 27, 2008 9:18 am
Geist resident and founder of Obsidian Enterprises Tim Durham–well known for his lavish car collection parked at his waterfront home–recently added a touch of Hollywood to his collection. Durham picked up the 1952 Chevrolet Styleline two-door sedan that was driven [...]
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October 8, 2008 8:53 pm
It’s that time of the year again…the leaves are falling, cold weather is just around the corner…so what better time to clean out the garage? I took it one step further this year, and thought I’d share my experience. I [...]
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October 8, 2008 8:02 am
If you can’t decide between a cocktail, sushi or dinner at a hibachi grill, well, try the new Izakaya restaurant — a new spot that seems to have it all, located along 96th street in front of Sam’s Club. [...]