We're not the north side. Second to none, Indy's southside is a unique confluence of neighborhoods, personalities & pursuits. It's home. SOUTH magazine strives to be a reflection of the best things about our side of town. Thanks to our readers, SOUTH has enjoyed unprecedented growth in its first year. Keep reading, and keep sharing your ideas. Topics of interest include unique homes & architecture, great cooking, dining & cuisine, extraordinary people, destinations, hobbies, health and fitness.
About our company
South Magazine was launched in 2005 by Home News Enterprises LLC, a family-owned media company that produces newspapers, special publications and internet sites in Indiana. South Magazine's staff is housed at the Daily Journal, 2575 North Morton, Franklin, Indiana.
Home News Enterprises, based in Columbus, Indiana, traces its origin to the inception of The Columbus Republican in Columbus, Ind., founded in 1872 by Isaac T. Brown. On Nov. 12, 1877, The Columbus Republican went from a weekly paper to the Daily Evening Republican.
Isaac T. Brown was eventually joined by his father, Isaac M. Brown, who became the editor of the paper. Isaac T. Brown was the sole owner until he was joined by his son, Raymond, in 1916. Upon the death of Isaac T. Brown in 1917, Raymond Brown assumed full ownership of the business.
Raymond Brown formed a partnership with his wife Anna, in 1942, and operated in this form until 1963, when a family partnership was formed consisting of Raymond and Anna Brown and their adult children, Robert N. Brown, Elizabeth B. Marshall and Dr. Richard Brown.
In May 1994, the company changed to a limited liability company thus carrying the LLC designation in the official company name. Before Raymond Brown's death, the interests of Raymond and Anna Brown had been passed to Robert N. Brown, who in 1946, became the fourth generation active in the management and who was appointed managing partner and publisher in 1964 upon the death of his father. Robert Brown then started the Daily Journal in 1963 to expand his newspaper company.
In 1998, Jeffrey N. Brown was appointed president of Home News, becoming the fifth generation active in the management. Jeff Brown currently is president of the prestigious Inland Press Association.
Home News Enterprises began expanding beyond newspapers at the turn of the new century, launching target market publications such as real estate and parenting magazines and news and advertising Web sites. South Magazine became the company's most significant lifestyle magazine investment in 2005.
Home News Enterprises, which employees about 500 people, also has newspaper, commercial printing and special publication operations in Greenfield, Monticello and Nashville.
Locally, the Daily Journal and South Magazine are active community partners. We have memberships including the Franklin, Greenwood, Edinburgh and Trafalgar chambers of commerce and the Johnson County Development Corp. Support also is given annually to the United Way of Johnson County, the Johnson County Community Foundation, Leadership Johnson County and the Good Cheer Fund.
Chuck Wells is publisher of the Daily Journal Newspaper. 
Born and raised in Columbus, Indiana, Kelsey DeClue struck out to Purdue University after high school to pursue a career in nursing. Four years later she returned home, hooked on journalism, for a career with Home News Enterprises. She has been with the Republic in Columbus for nearly five years and serves at the editor of She magazine, a monthly publication serving the women of the Bartholomew County community. She joined the SOUTH team in December 2008 and is enjoying leading the team of talented writers, designers and photographers that contribute to this publication's legacy of quality. Kelsey lives in Columbus with her husband, Ike and their three Boston terriers Max, Lou and Arnie. 
Christina Cosner, a Johnson County native, joined the Daily Journal in 1995 as an Advertising Account Representative. Christina graduated from Whiteland High School in 1987 and later earned a bachelor's degree in marketing and merchandising from Indiana University in 1991. Before joining the Daily Journal, she was store manager of Limited Express in Indianapolis for three years. She also was store manager for Marjax Sporting Goods in Bloomington. As Senior Account Representative, she was involved in new account acquisition and sales training. She also handled many of the newspaper's top advertising accounts. In March of 2005 Christina was promoted to Senior Advertising Account Executive over South Magazine, a new lifestyle publication, and other print media products -- including Johnson County Parent Magazine and Prime Time. Christina was recently named ad director over the Daily Journal and South Magazine. Cosner has been involved in several local community groups and served on committees with the Greater Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, the Builder's Association of Greater Indianapolis, the Old Towne Greenwood Merchants Association, United Way of Johnson County, March of Dimes and Baxter YMCA. Christina lives in Franklin with daughter, Kenna, and fiancé Dennis Drake.
After years of complaints by teachers for doodling on her assignments and taking every available art and photography class in high school, it seemed fit that Lis follow through with her love of the arts by being a graphic designer. Lis is currently trying to complete her Bachelor's Degree in Business - Marketing at IUPUC and was born and raised in Nashville, Indiana. Trueblood moved to Seymour in 2005 when she married her husband Michael. Lis has two daughters, Cheyenne, 10 and Jadyn, 8 and three step children, Natasha, 16, Joe 15 and Austin 14. This upcoming February Lis will have been with Home News Enterprises for 7 years and she looks forward to putting her artistic mind into being the Senior Graphic Designer of SOUTH Magazine. 
Michelle graduated from Franklin Community High School with honors and IUPUI with a degree in Psychology from the School of Science. She has five years of experience as an advertising account executive for the Daily Journal and has been successful in several territories. Most recently, she was the New Business Development Coordinator where she has been responsible for working with members of the community to develop specialized products to meet individual marketing needs. Michelle is a lifelong Johnson County resident and has a vested interest in the south side, its communities and residents. She currently resides in Franklin with her husband Jeff, daughter Addison, and two dogs.
ABOUT US
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PUBLISHER Chuck Wells >>
EDITOR Kelsey DeClue >>
ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Christina Cosner >>
ACCOUNT SALES EXECUTIVE Michelle Bright >>
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Lis Trueblood >>
- September 6
“15th Rib America Festival”
, Military Park - September 10
“Colts Go Blue Day”
, - September 10
“Live Steamers”
Noon to 4 p.m., Johnson County Park - September 10
“8th Quadrennial International Violin Competition”
, - September 11
“Gone With The Wind”
2 and 7:30 p.m., Historic Artcraft Theatre - September 11
“Eighth annual Bean Blossom BikerFest”
, Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park and Campground - September 11
“Penrod ”
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Indianapolis Museum of Art - September 11
“America Remembers”
3 p.m., The Rathskellar - September 11
“NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition”
9 a.m., Old City Park, 304 S. Meridian St., Greenwood - September 12
“Greater Greenwood Community Band”
7 p.m., Surina Square Amphitheatre - September 12
“Rock Stars, Cars, & Guitars”
, Indianapolis Children's Museum - September 12
“25th annual Heartnut Heritage Festival”
, Johnson County Park - September 12
“2010 Quest for the West exhibition”
, Eiteljorg Museum - September 12
“38th annual Cider Run Custom Car Show”
8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Brown County State Park - September 12
“Columbus’ annual Scottish Festival ”
, Bartholomew County Fairgrounds - September 12
“Dance Indy Swing”
2 p.m., Madam Walker Theatre - September 12
“Greater Greenwood Community Band”
7 p.m., Surina Square Amphitheatre - September 12
“High Energy Water Aerobics”
5 p.m., - September 12
“Kathy Griffin Live!”
8:30 p.m., Old National Centre - Murat - September 13
“Art of Diving”
, - September 13
“2010 American Girl of the Year”
4:30 p.m., Greenwood Public Library - September 15
“Odd Indiana”
Museum Hours, Indiana State Museum - September 15
“Mardi Gras in the Grove”
, Downtown Beech Grove - September 16
“Chef Taste Series”
6:30 p.m., Indianapolis Museum of Art - September 16
“Dare to Prepare”
6 p.m., Greenwood Public Library - September 17
“Franklin Parks & Recreation Family Camp Out”
3 p.m., Province Park - September 17
“Annual 4-Wheel Off-Road Jamboree”
, Indiana State Fairgrounds - September 17
“Little Mermaid”
, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre - September 18
“22nd annual Hope Ride”
, Hope, Ind. - September 18
“Hot Rods & Rock ‘n’ Roll”
, Downtown Columbus - September 18
“2010 Indianapolis Start Heart Walk”
8 a.m., White River State Park - September 18
“National Open House & Taste of Southport Road Event”
9 a.m., Southside Harley-Davidson - September 18
“Bob & Tom Comedy All-Star Tour”
, Old National Centre - Murat - September 18
“Hoosier Outdoor Experience”
9 a.m., Fort Harrison State Park - September 19
“15th annual Indy Irish Fest”
, Military Park - September 19
“Hispanic Heritage Fiesta”
, Indianapolis Zoo - September 19
“Indianapolis Colts”
8:20 p.m., Lucas Oil Stadium - September 20
“Graphic Novel Night”
6 p.m., Greenwood Public Library - September 22
“35th annual Bill Monroe Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Uncle Pen Days Festival”
, Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park and Campground - September 23
“Ready or Not, Here I Come”
, - September 23
“Mary Poppins”
, Old National Centre - Murat - September 24
“Octoberfest at The Rathskellar”
7 p.m., The Rathskellar - September 25
“Inaugural Mallow Run Run”
4 p.m., Mallow Run Winery - September 25
“2010 IUPUI Regatta: A Canoe Race on the Downtown Canal”
10 a.m., Downtown Canal - September 25
“Indy Ad Show”
, Indiana State Fairgrounds - September 25
“Holes”
, Indiana Repertory Theatre - September 25
“Art in the Garden”
, Hilbert Conservatory at the Indianapolis Zoo - September 25
“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition”
, Indiana State Museum - September 26
“B-Movie Celebration”
2 and 7:30 p.m., Historic Artcraft Theatre - September 26
“43rd annual Hope Heritage Days”
, Hope, Ind. - September 26
“Dance Indy Swing”
2 p.m., Madam Walker Theatre - September 30
“Hillbilly Wagon Train Jam”
, Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park and Campground - October 1
“I Love You Because”
, 11150 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis - October 1
“Franklin's Got Talent contest”
, Franklin fall festival - October 1
“12th annual Fall Bead, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show”
, Indiana State Museum - October 2
“2010 Greenways of Greenwood 5K”
9 a.m., Downtown Greenwood - October 2
“Oct. 1-2* - "Ghostbusters"”
Times Vary, Historic Artcraft Theatre - October 2
“Indiana Guitar Show”
11 a.m., Indiana State Fairgrounds - October 2
“Franklin Fall Festival and Street Fair”
9 a.m., Downtown Franklin - October 2
“38th annual Fall Fare”
, Downtown Nashville - October 2
“Bodacious Gourd Birdhouses Workshop”
1 p.m., Indiana State Museum - October 2
“Slightly Haunted Puppet Theatre”
, Melchior Marionette Theatre, Nashville - October 3
“Brown County Hills Challenge Bike Ride”
, Brown County State Park - October 3
“Walks Across Johnson County”
, - October 4
“Mother/Daughter Book Club”
, Greenwood Public Library - October 8
“Columbus' annual Ethnic Expo”
11 a.m., Downtown Columbus - October 8
“Kitchen, Bath, & Home Remodeling Expo and the Indiana Gourmet Food & Wine Expo”
10 a.m., Indiana State Fairgrounds - October 9
“Oct. 8-9* - "Ma & Pa Kettle"”
Times Vary, Historic Artcraft Theatre - October 9
“Create a fall wreath”
2:30 p.m., Indiana State Museum - October 9
“Indiana Junior Rodeo”
, Hoosier Horse Park - October 9
“Mallow Run's annual Fall Festival”
, Mallow Run Winery - October 9
“Polar Bears to Penguins”
Museum Hours, Children's Museum of Indianapolis - October 10
“Indiana Junior Rodeo”
, Hoosier Horse Park - October 10
“Dance Indy Swing”
2 p.m., Madam Walker Theatre - October 10
“86th annual Hoosier Salon”
Museum Hours, Indiana State Museum - October 10
“The Indiana Reef”
Museum Hours, Indiana State Museum - October 10
“Andy Warhol Enterprises Exhibition”
Museum Hours, Indianapolis Museum of Art - October 11
“Boys Adventure Club”
6 p.m., Greenwood Public Library - October 13
“Yo Gabba Gabba! Live: There’s a Party In My City”
, Old National Centre - Murat - October 13
“University of Indianapolis Jazz Concert Series: Wade Baker Quartet”
7:30 p.m., University of Indianapolis, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall - October 14
“Heartland Film Festival”
, Various AMC Theaters - October 14
“White Christmas”
, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre - October 15
“5K walk/run and 1-mile family fun walk”
5 p.m., Franklin Cultural Arts and Recreation Center - October 15
“Pumpkins in the Park”
5 p.m., Franklin Cultural Arts and Recreation Center - October 15
“Paranormal Investigation”
, Historic Artcraft Theatre - October 15
“Indianapolis Zoo's annual Halloween ZooBoo”
Zoo Hours, Indianapolis Zoo - October 15
“Nikon Small World”
Museum Hours, Indiana State Museum - October 16
“Greater Greenwood Community Band ”
7 p.m., Greenwood H.S. Auditorium - October 16
“Oct. 15-16 - "Psycho"”
Times Vary, Historic Artcraft Theatre - October 16
“Greater Greenwood Community Band”
7 p.m., Greenwood High School auditorium - October 16
“Southside Harley-Davidson’s 63rd Anniversary Open House”
9 a.m., Southside Harley-Davidson - October 16
“Wine & Chili Weekend”
, Mallow Run Winery - October 16
“Skeletown — The Children’s Museum Guild’s 47th Annual Haunted House”
, Children's Museum of Indianapolis - October 17
“Indy Wine Trail Wineries - Chili & Wine”
, Indy Wine Trail - October 17
“March for the Cure”
, Southwestern High School - October 18
“Silver Steppers”
, - October 19
“Legally Blonde”
, IU Auditorium - October 21
“Chef Taste Series”
6:30 p.m., Indianapolis Museum of Art - October 21
“Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons”
, Old National Centre - Murat - October 22
“Ghost Tours”
7 p.m., T.C. Steele State Historic Site - October 22
“Monster Mash - Community Halloween Party”
5 p.m., Greenwood Public Library - October 22
“VisionFest”
, IUPUI Campus - October 22
“Shame”
, University of Indianapolis, Esch Hall, Ransburg Auditorium - October 23
“12th annual Paw Pounder”
, Craig Park in Greenwood - October 23
“Haunted Trail and Campground Decorating Contest”
, Brown County State Park - October 23
“Fifth annual Rock & Roll Car Show”
Noon to 6 p.m., Gathering Place/Community Church of Greenwood - October 24
“Dance Indy Swing”
2 p.m., Madam Walker Theatre - October 27
“Dennis James”
7:30 p.m., IU Auditorium - October 27
“Wellness Clinic ”
, - October 29
“Little Caesars Pizza’s Halloween Costume Party”
6 p.m., Greenwood Community Center - October 29
“Zombie Fest 2010”
6 p.m., Greenwood Public Library - October 30
“Oct. 29-30* - "Nightmare Before Christmas" ”
Times Vary, Historic Artcraft Theatre - October 30
“Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra: Contemporary Circuit”
8 p.m., University of Indianapolis, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall - November 1
“Cat on a Hot Tin Streetcar”
See website for details, The Mystery Cafe - November 1
“UIndy Art & Design Faculty Exhibition”
, University of Indianapolis, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center Gallery - November 3
“Coffee and interactive discussion about education”
9 a.m., Franklin Community High School, LGI Room - November 3
“Mary’s Wedding”
, Indiana Repertory Theatre - November 3
“University of Indianapolis Jazz Concert Series featuring Frank Glover & Zach Lapidus”
, University of Indianapolis, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall - November 5
“Paul Taylor Dance Company”
8 p.m., Clowes Hall - November 5
“Bellydance Superstars”
7 p.m., Old National Centre - Murat - November 7
“Dance Indy Swing”
2 p.m., Madam Walker Theatre - November 7
“It’s Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show”
, Conseco Fieldhouse - November 10
“61st Annual Christmas Gift & Hobby Show”
, Indiana State Fairgrounds - November 11
“Annual Teen Film Festival”
, Greenwood High School auditorium - November 12
“Blue Man Group”
, Clowes Hall - November 13
“Nov. 12-13 - "South Pacific" ”
Times Vary, Historic Artcraft Theatre - November 13
“Chocolate Walk”
, Downtown Nashville - November 13
“Annual Cabin Fever 5K Run/Walk”
Noon, Brown County High School - November 13
“DRUMLine Live”
7:30 p.m., IU Auditorium - November 16
“A Chorus Line”
, IU Auditorium - November 18
“Chef Taste Series”
6:30 p.m., Indianapolis Museum of Art - November 18
“Archer’s Meat & Catering’s Basketball Turkey Shoot”
6 p.m., Greenwood Community Center - November 19
“Erin Brockovich”
, Historic Artcraft Theatre - November 19
“Annual Indy International Festival”
, Indiana State Fairgrounds - November 19
“Holiday Ham-icide”
, The Mystery Cafe - November 20
“Greenwood-A-Glow”
5:30 p.m., Greenwood Public Library - November 21
“Dance Indy Swing”
2 p.m., Madam Walker Theatre - November 26
“Circle of Lights”
6 p.m., Monument Circle - November 26
“Brown County Winter Art & Craft Fair”
, Seasons Conference Center - November 26
“A Beef & Boards Christmas”
, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre - November 26
“A Christmas Carol”
, Indiana Repertory Theatre - November 27
“Nov. 26-27* – "The Bells of St. Mary's" ”
Times Vary, Historic Artcraft Theatre - November 27
“Great Russian Nutcracker”
, Old National Centre - Murat - December 1
“Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey - Greatest Show on Earth”
, Conseco Fieldhouse - December 3
“Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
, 11150 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis - December 3
“Annual Children’s Benefit Auction”
6 p.m., The Ordinary, downtown Nashville - December 3
“Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead”
, University of Indianapolis, Esch Hall, Ransburg Auditorium - December 3
“Christmas at the Zoo”
Zoo Hours, Indianapolis Zoo - December 4
“Holiday Weekend - Indy Wine Trail”
, - December 5
“Dance Indy Swing”
2 p.m., Madam Walker Theatre - December 5
“Dec. 3, 4* and 5** – "A Christmas Story"”
Times, Historic Artcraft Theatre - December 8
“IU Auditorium’s annual Chimes of Christmas”
7:30 p.m., IU Auditorium - December 10
“A Christmas Celebration”
7:30 p.m., University of Indianapolis, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, Ruth Lilly Performance Hall - December 11
“Greater Greenwood Community Band ”
7 p.m., Greenwood H.S. Auditorium - December 11
“Dec. 10-11* - "It's a Wonderful Life"”
Times Vary, Historic Artcraft Theatre - December 11
“Greater Greenwood Community Band”
7 p.m., Greenwood High School auditorium - December 11
“Breakfast with Santa”
9 a.m., Greenwood Community Center - December 12
“Mallow Run Holiday Open House”
Noon, Mallow Run Winery - December 13
“Boys Adventure Club”
, Greenwood Public Library - December 18
“Dec. 17-18* - "Christmas Vacation"”
Times Vary, Historic Artcraft Theatre