events
June 30–July 1Historic Woodruff Place Tour of Homes and Gardens
Walk through seven Victorian-era homes, four gardens, and two art studios in this historic downtown neighborhood. $12, 681-1119
July 9–13
Tuscan cooking demos by chef-author Sharon Oddson Gargani
Learn the fine points of preparing inventive Tuscan cuisine from Gargani, co-owner of the renowned Trattoria Garga in Florence, Italy. The events take place in the state-of-the-art demonstration area at the Kitchens by Design showroom. Gargani will also be signing her new book, Once Upon a Tuscan Table. 1530 E. 86th St., 815-8880
July 14 and July 28
Inspiration for Outdoor Living in Style
Smith & Hawken, an upscale garden store, has partnered with Cottage Living magazine to provide free seminars on outdoor entertaining. They’ll also present step-by-step demonstrations for creating centerpieces. Registration recommended. 8605 River Crossing Blvd., 571-8091
July 18–September 29
Juxtaposition: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Samara in Victoriana
At the Morris-Butler House, see Wright-designed furniture from Samara, the famous architect’s Usonian home in West Lafayette. $5, 1204 W. Park St., 636-5409
August 18–September 3
Luxury Home-A-Rama
Explore Midwest Living magazine’s Idea Home and five other custom stunners in Westfield’s Viking Meadows. $12
September 1–16
Indianapolis Monthly Dream Home
This year’s event spotlights a pair of Beaux Arts–style city homes in Carmel’s Village of WestClay. $12
