I checked out the wine selection at the newly opened Meijer on Keystone. Like many other local grocers, this one offers a broad selection of varietals, brands and prices. You can satisfy your K-J Chardonnay fix or buy wines like Kung Fu Girl Riesling and Boom Boom Syrah that were once ONLY available at independently owned wine shoppes. It's summer, so have some FUN with your wines. Explore the locals for a change of taste. From Michigan, Leelanau Cellars offers some semi sweet blends under the Summer Sunset and Spring Splendor label. Good Harbor makes a tasty cherry wine. Chill them, and serve in a tall glass with some sparkling water and frozen berries as "ice cubes". Indiana wines are easy to find at the new Meijer. Easley's award winning Traminette, Indiana's Signature Grape, is a light, tart, white. French Lick's White Blend offers the naughty but nice blend of niagara and vignoles. The label is pure fun too, featuring the Doty Family's new wine character "Coco". Both of these bottles would make for great conversation and quaffing on your patio or deck. Huber Sweet Marcella, when chilled, IS dessert in a glass. Oliver Winery's Orchard Stand line of wines can become a summer slush by mixing with frozen fruit and ice in a blender.

Another sign of summer is the Indianapolis Art Center's classes for kids and teens. Be sure to stop by the IAC and take a look at the Graffiti Mural class' work on the wall. The vibrant work by these talented teens reminds us all to step away from the digital world and lap up the flavors of the season.