For Episode 50 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast, Mayor Matt Gentry stops by to give updates on a variety of citywide topics. Mayor Matt highlights continued growth; downtown, in the business park, and in existing and new neighborhoods.

Mayor Gentry also gets personal. He shares how becoming a father has helped him continue to focus on helping Lebanon be the best it can be. To continue to be a fantastic place to raise a family, just as he and his wife are doing.

As we kick off the month of July, we felt it was a fitting time to chat about service for those who helped our country earn its  Independence. 

Boone County Veterans Service Officer Mike Spidel joins us for this episode of the #LovinLebanon Podcast. Mike shares the events that led him to join the military, and why veterans affairs are so important to him today. 

To learn more about the tools available to our military members countywide, click here.

If you didn't know already, Boone County knows how to celebrate the 4th of July. After being canceled due to COVID in 2020, many of the 4th of July events you know and love are BACK in 2021!

Committee members John Messenger and Debbie Ottinger join us for Episode 48 of the podcast. Included in the topics of discussion are the events that are returning this year, along with the ones that the group hopes to bring back soon. 

Be sure to stay up to speed when it comes to the 4th of July festivities, by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BooneCounty4th

It's a busy time of year for the folks at Talent Factory Arts & Dance. Not only is camp season in full swing, but many of TFAD's performers will be soon headed to Orlando for a national competition! 

This episode of the #LovinLebanon Podcast is "on location," at 126 West Washington Street in Lebanon. This time around we sit down with Jim and Paula Kochert, dancers Eli and Natalie, as well as parent supporter Jami Sloan. 

The group shares what makes Talent Factory Arts & Dance so special, and why having this form of artistic expression is so valuable for young people in the Lebanon community. 

Best of luck to TFAD as they head to nationals, and be sure to visit: http://talentfactoryarts.com/ to learn more about the great things going on inside the Talent Factory!

It's a day that Patrick Klooz feared would never come...the opening of his brewery and restaurant. What began with making "brewz" in his garage, will culminate with this Lebanon native opening his own place downtown.

Patrick Klooz and Operations Manager/GM Dave Martin stop by for Episode 46 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast to take us behind the scenes on the finishing touches, as KBZ staff gears up to host soft opens - and then opening day. 

Patrick and Dave share some of the inner workings of the menu, the decor, the staff, and what they hope you experience when you and your family walk through the door.

Get more information at https://kloozbrewz.com/

The Kiwanis Fishing Derby has been a Lebanon staple for many years, providing young people with a fun outdoor summer activity in the city. This year's derby takes place on Saturday, June 12th, beginning at 8am, at The Hot Pond.

Two of this year's organizers, Baili Hart and Nikki Hollingsworth stop by for Episode 45 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast to chat about this year's event. The derby was canceled in 2020 thanks to COVID-19, so as you can image, members of Kiwanis are excited to have the event return this year.

Baili and Nikki share what event goers can expect, what prizes they could win, and a funny story or two from derbies past. Visit the event link below to learn more.

https://fb.me/e/10RisvQRd

Developing life skills and educational achievement of local you, by ensuring that they are connected with a caring and supportive adult who can help them realize their dreams and potential - that's what the Boone County Mentoring Partnership is all about.

The BCMP utilizes: Mentoring, a Graduation Coach, and Youth Assistance to help accomplish its goals to benefit the county's young people.

Boone County Mentoring Partnership Executive Director Matt Wilson joins us for Episode 44 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast. Matt shares some of the partnership's success stories, its continued needs, and where he feels the organization needs to do to continue to help our young people succeed.  

Boone County Summer Fest, a free to all celebration of music, and Boone County, was set to kick off in 2020. Sadly COVID postponed, then canceled the event. The City of Lebanon, the Boone County Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Blonde Entertainment are happy to announce that Summer Fest is back!

Blonde Entertainment Owner, Manager, and Agent Lisa Sauce, and musician and organizer Tim Neuman join us for Episode 43 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast. In this episode, Tim shares his excitement as two of his bands, Country Summer and The Copper Stills are set to take the Summer Fest stage. Listen as Lisa and Tim share fun facts about each of the event's acts, in a celebration of music that offers something for everyone.

Saturday Music: 45 RPM, Dave & Rae, Groovesmash, Country Summer

Sunday Music: The Copper Stills, Nauti Yachtys, Stella Luna and the Satellites, The Doo!

Check out the link below for more info:

https://fb.me/e/2n5Pts486

On Saturday, May 1st, from 2pm-6pm, downtown Lebanon will host the 5th Annual Savor Lebanon event. For the first time, this event will be held outdoors. This craft beer, wine, spirits, food, and music event is organized by Indiana On Tap.

Indiana On Tap Managing Partner Justin Knepp joins the podcast to preview this event, share some insights about the booths, as well as pass along a little inside entertainment information for event goers.

Click the link below to learn more about Savor Lebanon 2021, and to get your tickets!

https://event.ontaptickets.com/events/savor-lebanon-2021-2-6-2021

Just US, Roots on Mane, Cups & Cakes, Navy Blue Boutique held their Grand Opening at their 320 East Main Street location on March 6th, and business has been busy ever since. The Boutique, Salon & Spa, and Bakery & Coffee Shop offers something for everyone. The location is designed to be an experience, a "one stop shop" of services. 

The ladies behind Just US join *us* for Episode 41 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast. Listen to these talented women talk about the growth of this unique business and what they've got planned next!

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