Saturday, September 12--Gene Stratton Porter Festival

This Saturday (September 12th) in Irvington will be all about naturalist and writer Gene Stratton Porter. Many of our businesses and organizations are joining with the Indiana Historical Society to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of her classic novel, The Girl of the Limberlost. There will be films, readings, presentations and special menu offerings.

And, here at the Blooming Dragon, we have our very own art exhibit, the Wild Side of Irvington open from noon to 6 pm. This nature-themed exhibition brings together a diverse range of work featuring 5 artists—Cynthia Blasingham, painter and printmaker; Marti Icenogle, printmaker; Miranda Marsico, photographer; Kris May, anime artist and Kathy Thompson, painter. Just as Hoosier writer and naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter trudged through the Limberlost Swamp, these local artists have trekked through the parks, gardens and yards of Irvington in search of inspiration for their artistic creations. Please stop by to see the art and talk to the artists about their creations.