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Vibram Five Fingers – A Personal Testimony
Footwear is not a revolutionary concept. According to my “in-depth” 2 minutes of internet research, the oldest shoes on record are believed to have been made around 8000 to 7000 BC. I’d wager a guess that even prehistoric manrealized the benefits of protected feet when running wildlyfrom the spreading out-of-control fire that he had just recently discovered how to create.Shoe technology continued to evolve: materials, laces, color, design, sole construction, weight, foot type, performance andas man we figured out the walkin’ thing we needed shoe stores to keep up with the changes. Every once in a while though… something revolutionary occurs. When it seemed that the innovation of the shoe could go no further, someone stood up in a room full of executives, and finally asked themselves, “Why don’t we blow people’s minds by creating a shoe that looks and performs like a real human foot?” Soon after everyone in the room stopped high-fiving each other and celebrating, the concept for the Vibram Five Fingers™ was born. (Disclaimer: The preceding scenario is only hypothetical and possibly exaggerated.)
I was first introduced to VibramFive Fingers through a friend who had been training with them for several summer marathons just a little over a year ago. Unbeknownst to myself, barefoot training (or “minimalist running”) had been a growing trend over the past several years.The minimalism mindset, as I understand it, is a desire to return to a more natural form of movement, technique, and body mechanics. At the heart of this desire is the belief by many that your whole body actually demands a natural running form, not just your feet. To do otherwise might be doing our bodies harm over time. However, the idea of running like a cave-man in our now urban jungle is understandably disturbing to some. Pavement, concrete, rocks, glass shards, rusty metal, and the potential ridicule from friends and family are all easily recognized threats. Thus the concept of the minimalist running shoe was formed.
I run occasionally, and opt to spend more time cross-training or in the gym. Recently, I ran into another friend wearing their Vibrams while weight-lifting. He spoke so highly of how comfortable the shoes were and that they had helped him with his knees and back problems. My curiosity grew. Like my friend, I too had been suffering from what we had both decided had to be “old-fragile-man-syndrome.” This was ludicrous to me, being only 25. I did my usual 2 minutes of research on how I too might be able to benefit by joining the foot-revolution and promptly went to the nearest store. I had no idea there were multiple models of the shoes, and I tried each and every one of them on. The very first pair I tried were the Vibram Classics, and it was that pair I walked out of the store with. The things were so comfortable I didn’t want to take them off. Never before had my feet felt so right in a shoe.
It has been an interesting social experiment trying to wear themin casual/work settings. I expected reactions, but not of the magnitude that I received. Suffice to say, anyone and everyone (even strangers on the street) will have an opinion on them. Some are intrigued, while others are skeptical [read “haters”]. Regardless of the social implications, I look forward to getting back to my intense training with these. I’ve been slow easing in to the new sensation of training with my toes (almost) completely separated and will be interested to see if the health and performance claims hold true with myself. Until then, I’ll be wearing these classics in comfort waiting and wishing for the day Vibram introduces their “Golf and Work-Professional” line of footwear.
Anyway, if you are interested in purchasing a pair you cannot get them from most of the larger shoe selling web sites. I would reccomend ShoeStores.com.
Concerts on the Canal
Have you outgrown the time-honored college student tradition of binge drinking and bar hopping for Thirsty Thursday? Looking for something more sophisticated to do for an almost-the-weekend outing? The Indiana Historical Society has the perfect answer: Concerts on the Canal.
It’s a weekly summer concert series and it literally takes place right on the canal.
image source: http://aroundindy.blogspot.com
Each week on Thursday, Indianapolis residents flock to The Kruse Family Stardust Terrace at the History Center to take in relaxing jazz from distinguished local entities such as The IUPUI Jazz Ensemble, Actors Theatre of Indiana, The Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra and more.
For your convenience, there’s an outdoor grill and cash bar, as well as the ability to reserve tables for up to eight people. If you’re more of the do-it-yourself type, pack a picnic and carry in your own food and non-alcoholic drinks. Leave the pets and cigarettes at home, though; both are forbidden on The Plaza.
For an extra dose of culture, The Indiana Experience (an interactive exhibit inside the Indiana Historical Society) is open an extra hour (until 6 p.m.) on concert days. Step into three-dimensional recreations of historic photographs complete with characters that come to life, take virtual journeys throughout the state, and more before enjoying easy listening, live music on the canal.
Take a look at the schedule for the remainder of the summer and mark one (or two or three) down on your calendar!
June 16
Orquesta Bravo!
Lively salsa and Latin jazz
June 23
IUPUI Jazz Ensemble
Big band music and the history of jazz
Monday, July 4
Indianapolis Municipal Band
Patriotic tunes and marches
Craig Brenner and the Crawdads
New Orleans rhythm and blues and boogie woogie
July 7
Carmel Brass
“Red, White and Blue in Brass” – renditions of popular tunes and patriotic melodies
July 14
Forever the Tribute
Favorite hits from The Beatles
July 21
Sizzlin’ Gregg Bacon
Jazz favorites and R&B and pop classics
July 28
Actors Theatre of Indiana
“Songs We Knew During World War II” – the music of the 1940s
Aug. 4
Peace Train and the Flower Power Brass
Rock ’n’ roll hits from the late 1960s and 1970s
Aug. 11
Brenda Williams with Cold Fusion
Classic R&B hits from the 1960s and 1970s
Danielle Look is a music correspondent for NUVO Newsweekly and IndyMojo.com, a marketing student at The Kelley School of Business, and a general supporter of the local art and music scene in Indianapolis.
The INDIEana Handicraft Exchange and Talbot Street Art Fair
Two great art fairs are happening this weekend in Indianapolis, both downtown and in close proximity to each other.
The INDIEana Handicraft Exchange is “a contemporary craft fair that consciously celebrates modern handmade goods, the relationship between creator and consumer, and local, alternative economies”. While some pieces are just for looking, most objects have utility and serve a function in addition to being a piece of art. The Handicraft Exchange prides itself in offering products that cater to a variety of styles and tastes- everything from loveable toddler outfits to sophisticated glass vases to risqué greeting cards. The one thing they all have in common? Everything is handmade. And better yet- most of it comes from crafters and artisans from right here in Indianapolis. More than 100 of them, to be exact.
Come early! The first 50 patrons to visit the Yelp table outside The Harrison Center will receive a swag bag filled with IHE merchandise, treats from vendors, and exclusive discount deals from specific booths available only on the day of the event.
What festival would be complete without live music? Inside of the Harrison Center, the following bands will perform: Phoebe Davis & Geoff Davis, Shirtless Biddles, Wolfgang, Shelby County Sinners, and The Jack Davies. See The INDIEana Handicraft Exchange website for set times.
Outside, the 10th Annual Independent Music + Art Festival will run from noon to 8 p.m. and showcase the following bands: Hotfox, It’s All Happening, Liz Janes, Slothpop, T.J. Reynolds, Lord of the Yum Yum, Red Birds, Rob Dixon and Triology, Wolfy, Jascha, The New Empires, and Company of Thieves.
The Details
When: Saturday, June 11, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: 1505 North Delaware Street 46202 (map)
Cost: free!
Image source: INDIEana Handicraft Exchange
Within walking distance to the slight north and west (a.k.a. the historic Herron-Morton Neighborhood), another high-quality art show will be hustling and bustling. The 56th annual Talbot Street Art Fair will feature more than 270 artists from across the country.
I recommend supporting the local folks at The INDIEana Handicraft Exchange first. Then, if you have time (and money!) mosey over to Talbot Street and get a taste of art from other regions of our country.
Bonus: The Talbot Street Art Fair is open Saturday and Sunday!
The Details
When: Saturday June 11th (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) and Sunday June 12th (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Where: between 16th & 20th / Delaware & Pennsylvania (map)
Cost: free!
Image source: Talbot Street Art Fair
Danielle Look is a music correspondent for NUVO Newsweekly and IndyMojo.com, a marketing student at The Kelley School of Business, and a general supporter of the local art and music scene in Indianapolis.
New Exhibit at The Indianapolis Zoo: Tiger Forest
There’s no shortage of things to do in Indianapolis this Memorial Day weekend. In addition to Carb Day and the Indy 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, there’s the IPL 500 Festival Parade, The Yelp 500, a great funk band from Cincinnati at The Mousetrap called Freekbass, and Indy’s enchanting freak-folk group, Slothpop, at The Broad Ripple Park. So, it’s understandable if you don’t make it to the grand opening of The Tiger Forest at The Indianapolis Zoo. But if not this weekend, then make you check it out before the summer is over.
The new permanent exhibit will put guests eye-to-eye with the zoo’s three Amur (a.k.a. Siberian) tigers… literally. The design of the exhibit brings viewers directly into the tiger lair, protecting them from the wild creatures by nothing more than a one and half inch glass window. Built to mimic the animal’s natural habitat (which once ranged throughout Western Asia, Central Asia and eastern Russia during prehistoric times, but is now completely confined to the far eastern region of Siberia), exhibit attendees will wind through a dense thicket of trees, complete with fallen logs- another characteristic of wilderness on the border between Russia and China. The trail empties into a special vantage point above a stream constructed for both tiger play and relaxation.
According to the Indianapolis Zoo’s website, their vice president of conservation Norah Fletchall traveled to the forests of Siberia to learn more about the work of tiger researchers Dr. Linda Kerley and Misha Borisenko (a husband and wife team) and to bring information about the survival chances for this apex predator to back to the Indianapolis Zoo. Through this real-life observation, the zoo is able to continue to live up to its reputation for bringing authentic and realistic interactions with wild animals to it’s guests. Fun facts and details of Linda and Misha’s work are peppered throughout the exhibit to learn about the grand animals and their natural habitat.
The Indianapolis Zoo currently hosts three tigers: females Cila and Andrea and male Petya. Indianapolis is a long-time participant in the Species Survival Plan (SSP), a program developed in 1981 by the (American) Association of Zoos and Aquariums to help ensure the survival of selected species in zoos and aquariums, most of which are threatened or endangered in the wild. According to Wikipedia, approximately 160 Siberian tigers participate in the SSP, which makes it the most extensively bred tiger subspecies within the program. Ultimately, The Indianapolis Zoo hopes that Cila (who was born in Indy) and Petya (who was “borrowed” from the Pittsburgh Zoo) become mating partners and produce new tigers for the SSP in the future.
There’s a lot more to see than just the tigers at The Indianapolis Zoo, but there’s no doubt this new exhibit will be the shining star of the 2011 season. Be one of the first to experience it this weekend and help spread the word about this great new addition to the fine city of Indianapolis.
Image rendering source: The Indianapolis Zoo
Danielle Look is a music correspondent for NUVO Newsweekly and IndyMojo.com, a marketing student at The Kelley School of Business, and a general supporter of the local art and music scene in Indianapolis. Below she takes a closer look at one of Indianapolis’ many public art installations.
Getting to know Indianapolis Public Art
Danielle Look is a music correspondent for NUVO Newsweekly and IndyMojo.com, a marketing student at The Kelley School of Business, and a general supporter of the local art and music scene in Indianapolis. Below she takes a closer look at one of Indianapolis’ many public art installations.
Stout’s Shoe Store is privileged enough to be located at the heart of one of Indianapolis’ most frequently visited cultural districts, Mass Ave. The downtown street runs at a 45 degree angle and is known as the Arts and Theater District. Countless boutiques and specialty shops line the street, in addition to five performing arts theaters and countless art galleries. Sought-after quality dining establishments flourish and there are even multiple permanent and rotating outdoor public art installations. Perhaps one of the most striking is Brick Head 3, a permanent fixture in Davlan Park on the 400 block of Massachusetts Avenue in front of Elements Restaurant.
The piece of art, as lovely as it is, is often taken for granted by the thousands of locals who stroll past it every day, week, and year without giving it a second thought. Read on to learn some fun facts about one of Indianapolis’ coolest public art installations.
THE ARTIST: The piece’s creator is James Tyler, an Indianapolis native who studied at Shortridge High School and Herron School of Art before moving to Boston, then Manhattan, and finally Nyack, New York. He is a sculpture artist whose mediums include ceramic brick, bronze, stone, and more.
BRICK HEAD 3: The head itself is made of 550 ceramic bricks, each one shaped and laid individually. The installation is motion activated; when the sensor is triggered, three strategically selected tracks of sound (writing on a chalkboard, hammering, and car horns) begins to play. The sounds are designed to conjure the thoughts and feelings associated with the mind’s construction of ideas- an aural picture of the brain’s information processing mechanism.
BRICK HEAD 1 & 2: If The City of Indianapolis owns Brick Head 3, then where are 1 and 2? The short answer is New York. But the long answer is that there are actually a total of eight Brick Head installations across the country.
BRICKHEAD Come and Gone (2003, Gallery at GAGA, Garnerville, NY)
BRICKHEAD 2 (2003, Rockland Center for the Arts, West Nyack, NY)
BRICKHEAD 3 (2004, Davlan Park, Indianapolis, IN)
Underground Brickhead (2004, Paterson Museum, Paterson, NJ)
No photo.
BRICKHEAD EVOLUTION (2004, Garnerville Arts Complex, Garnerville, NY)
BRICKHEAD: Please Stop (2005, R. Duane Reed Gallery, New York, NY)
BRICKHEAD Truth (2005, Blue Hills Center, Pearl River, NY)
BLUE HILLS BRICKHEAD (2006, Blue Hills Center for the Arts, Pearl River, NY)
No photo.
All images from the James Tyler website, except Brick Head 2 (from the Lurie Galleries website).
New VIP treatment at Broad Ripple Art Fair 2011
Danielle Look is a music correspondent for NUVO Newsweekly and IndyMojo.com, a marketing student at The Kelley School of Business, and a general supporter of the local art and music scene in Indianapolis. Below she previews the Broad Ripple Art Fair 2011.
No sooner than The Stutz Artist Open House has come and gone, another cultural district in Indianapolis is getting ready for their crème de la crème of art shows and community gathering. Next weekend, the 41st annual Broad Ripple Art Fair will take place on the grounds of the Indianapolis Art Center and its ArtsPark.
What’s so great about it?
More than 225 artists and cultural booths show up to be a part of the event. As with The Stutz, there’s something for everyone: 2-D mixed media, 3-D miscellaneous, ceramics, digital media, fiber, furniture, glass, photography, painting, jewelry, printmaking, sculpture, watercolor, wearable art, woodworking, and even a henna artist! It’s a great opportunity to find new favorite local artists, as well as support and patronize your established preferences.
In addition to thousands of items to look at and purchase, The Broad Ripple Art Fair strives to appease its patrons’ other senses of sound, smell, and taste to make your day out an experience, rather than just another art event. I’m partial to music, but I do recall eating one of the best veggie wraps of my life at The Broad Ripple Art Fair once before.
My picks for music:
• Saturday, May 21st
o MEEP! – a drum and bass guitar duo (2:30-4 p.m. at the Artist Green Stage)
o Midwest Hype – an eclectic jamband tinged with elements of reggae, hip hop, ska, and jazz (2:30–3:30 p.m. at the X-Files Stage)
• Sunday, May 22nd
o Born Again Floozies – new roots music with bass, tap dance, turntables and stomp orchestral percussion (1–2:30 p.m. at the Riverfront Stage)
o Emily Ann Thompson – Celtic fiddle (12:30–2 p.m. at the Artist Green Stage)
o Ladymoon – progressive jam rock (3:30-4:30 p.m. at the X-Files Stage)
New this year:
Friday night preview party: For a cool $75 ($50 for Indianapolis Art Center members) you’ll get first look and VIP shopping access to the 65+ artists open for this special sneak peek. This novel idea is perfect for those with crowd anxiety, as the Saturday and Sunday sessions can be a bit overwhelming with the 22,000+ attendees that visit every year over the course of the weekend. Drinks and appetizers will be served as VIP guests mingle with the artists and fellow art-lovers from 6-8 p.m.
IndyMojo.com, Indianapolis’ social network that’s been reviving the local electronic music scene over the past year, is proud to bring a taste of EDM to the 2011 Broad Ripple Art Fair. Expect DJ’s from the G9 Collective roster to be spinning beats all day while representatives from IndyMojo.com show and tell you about free movie screenings, concerts, charities, and sporting events they are involved with across the city.
The Broad Ripple art fair involves a lot of walking. I would recommend a pair of Mephisto walking shoes to keep your feet feeling fresh through the whole day.
Old Shoes Walk Home…. 100 Years Later
Brady Stout is the fifth generation Stout to work at Stout’s Shoes. He graduated from Indiana University in 2009 with a Bachelors in Economics and currently is the web site manager for ShoeStores.com. Below he writes the tale of a century year old pair of boots and their journey home.
Occasionally I receive an email that really makes me smile. About 2 weeks ago I received an email like this. I sifted through my spam, customer service inquiries, and the other unspectacular emails that inhabited my inbox and came across this one email that really caught my eye. The message came from a sweet elderly lady whom I had never met about a pair of boots that she had discovered at an estate sale in Michigan. What’s really remarkable is that these boots are not some ordinary boots. They are 100-year old women’s dress boots. More amazing still is that these boots have Stout’s Shoes tag on the inside of the tongue. Apparently, these boots had been purchased from our store in the early 20th century and made their way all the way up into central Michigan. This is of course why she decided to contact me.
This lovely lady wanted these amazing boots to return to their long lost home. Today, about 100 years later, the shoes have arrived back to where they were purchased. Upon opening the package in which they arrived I was astonished to discover that I personally own shoes only 6 months old that are in worse condition. This pair of black dress boots is in pristine condition and crafted of the softest leather. Sixteen eyelits run up the front of the front and the toe boxes are detailed with a quarter brogue cap toe.
They are very fine specimens indeed. I cannot thank the unnamed lady enough for her kindness. There is nothing better than coming across something special in your day without even asking for it.
Describing these antique shoes in text cannot give them justice. Thus, I have included photos so you can take a look for yourself. The boots will also be on display at Stout’s Footwear in downtown Indianapolis very soon. Feel free to stop in and take a quick step backwards in history. Oh yeah, we also have plenty of current fashions for you to try on! If you cannot make it into our stores then feel free to browse our latest arrivals online or read our company’s history. All of this is of course available at ShoeStores.com.
History of the Monument Circle – A Walking Tour
Danielle Look is a music correspondent for NUVO Newsweekly and IndyMojo.com, a marketing student at The Kelley School of Business, and a general supporter of the local art and music scene in Indianapolis.
There are a lot of things that we encounter in our daily lives that are accepted for the way that they are without questioning. It’s kind of like learning a new concept in elementary math class and wanting to know why dividing by zero is unacceptable but the teacher can only reply, “Because that’s just the way it is.” Understanding the reasons why things are the way they are can be en empowering feeling and moves one to cultivate a greater sense of appreciation for objects, events, and traditions they might otherwise take for granted.
This concept of a questioning lifestyle can be applied to the City of Indianapolis, especially when it comes to our history. Have you ever wondered exactly why we have a circle at the center of our city, what was there before the monument, or why the figure on top of the monument faces south? Residents of The Circle City, wonder no more.
Realizing the rich history that rests on the pages of our city’s history books and wanting to share the story with the public, Indiana Landmarks has developed a guided walking tour of Monument Circle. Every Friday and Saturday (during the months of May through October) the nonprofit organization offers informative and interactive walking tours of The Monument Circle and other landmarks surrounding the monument.
During the tour, you’ll learn about the mansion that used to occupy the circle’s center (and which former Indiana first lady refused to reside there due to a lack of privacy). The term “The Mud Doughnut” will be explained, illustrating reasons why the circle donned this nickname after the mansion was demolished. And the trained tour guides from Indiana Landmarks will even talk about the religious role the circle plays in Indianapolis’ spiritual history.
The 2011 season of tours kicked off Friday May 6th and will run every Friday and Saturday through October 29th. Tours begin at 11 a.m. at the Border’s Cafe, 11 S. Meridian St. and last approximately 75 minutes. And remember- it’s a walking tour that takes place rain or shine, so wear comfortable shoes that can withstand the elements!
I would recommend something from New Balance for your city stroll!
Incredible Costumes Exhibit at The Children’s Museum Ends This Weekend!
Danielle Look is a music correspondent for NUVO Newsweekly and IndyMojo.com, a marketing student at The Kelley School of Business, and a general supporter of the local art and music scene in Indianapolis. Below, she previews Incredible Costumes From Film and TV at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum.
Have you ever been to a Planet Hollywood Restaurant? The majority of the chain’s locations have been shut down over the years, but Indianapolis used to have access to the authentic movie prop palace in multiple cities throughout the Midwest including Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; Gurnee, IL; Schaumburg, IL; Nashville, TN; and even one right here in The Circle City. If you’ve had a void in your heart since Planet Hollywood’s closing or always wanted to give your children the experience of seeing actual movie props in real life, you’ve got but a few days left to take advantage of a pretty cool temporary exhibit at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.
Incredible Costumes From Film and TV is a collection of real costumes worn by actors and actresses from both the big and small screen. As the exhibit you’ll see the Wicked Witch of the West’s iconic pointy black hat (can you believe it’s more than 70 years old?) and gaze upon the reptilian Gorn costume from 1966’s Star Trek. How great would it be to tell your son that he’s standing before the original Caped Crusader costume from 1997’s Batman and Robin or to show your daughter the whimsical costume worn by Barbara Eden in the television series I Dream of Jeannie? Granted, it’s not the same as dining with The Terminator (which I once did at the Chicago Planet Hollywood), but it’s definitely a close second.
A solid foundation for the exhibit comes in large part from Seattle’s Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum and features many science fiction and fantasy costumes. But the exhibit has also been supplemented with costumes from other sources, both private and public. The Children’s Museum added a green shorts outfit worn by Penny Marshall on Laverne & Shirley from its own collection, while the The Azarian Collection loaned a Wonder Woman costume worn by Lynda Carter in the television series of the same name. Even the Paramount Pictures Corporation has loaned a blue evening dress worn by Beyoncé Knowles in the movie Dreamgirls.
In addition to simply looking at the garments and accessories, the Children’s Museum also gives kids and their family an opportunity to interact with play costumes as well. Dressed in pretend outfits, families can create their own characters and act in their new persona on a child-size movie set. Through this guided imagination, children learn the role that props and costumes play in story-telling and experience the thought-process that goes into creating them.
The exhibit closes this Sunday May 8th, so make plans to attend this weekend before this great collection of Hollywood relics leaves the city.
If you plan on taking your child through the museum this weekend you may want to consider a new pair of shoes for the little one. I would recommend a pair of Jumping Jacks with lot’s of cushion and support.
Stutz Open House is a Stout’s Favorite
Danielle Look is a music correspondent for NUVO Newsweekly and IndyMojo.com, a marketing student at The Kelley School of Business, and a general supporter of the local art and music scene in Indianapolis. Below, she previews this weekend’s Stutz Open House.
The annual Stutz Open House is, by far, one of our city’s most highly anticipated events. Every April, the historic building (once a manufacturing facility for Stutz automobiles) and the talented artists who maintain studios inside of it, open their doors to the public for two nights of art gazing, shopping, and socialization. Furthermore, it’s one of the most accessible art affairs in Indianapolis, attracting families, young professionals, art aficionados, and even the proverbial starving artist. Read on for four great reasons to add The Stutz Open House to your agenda this weekend.
Reason #1 – Indianapolis art is impressive and diverse.
The Stutz building houses studio space for over 70 artists whose art ranges from paintings, drawings and photography to sculpture, jewelry and furniture. Some artists’ work is contemporary and modern, while others stick to a more traditional approach. Some are whimsical and full of color, while others are dreary and emotive. Personal taste does not matter; there is literally something for everyone.
Reason #2 – It’s a rare experience to step inside an artist’s studio.
An artist opening their studio doors to the public is the equivalent of a stranger flipping through a chef’s cookbooks and hanging out in his kitchen. It’s their personal space. It’s where they create. And they’re letting you- someone they don’t even know- inside of their sacred place. So firstly, be respectful. And secondly, don’t just check out their art; look at their furniture, listen to their music, and admire their overall decorative style, too.
Reason #3 – Kill two birds with one stone: get your Christmas shopping done early and support local.
While it’s perfectly acceptable to browse the countless corridors of art as thought you were in a dreamlike gallery with never-ending rooms, it’s also customary to buy what you like right off of the walls and shelves. Purchasing handmade art made that’s been crafted locally is not just a unique way to find and give gifts, it’s also one of the best ways to support Indianapolis and keep your hard earned dollars right here in your community.
Reason #4 – The Stutz Building is fun and unique.
Literally a labyrinth of hallways and rooms, the massive Stutz building occupies the entire city block upon which it sits. After perusing the ground floor preview gallery that showcases a single piece from selected studios, take the freight elevator (yes, I said freight elevator) to the top floor and work your way down, one level at a time, one wing at a time, one studio at a time. While it’s great fun to explore the art mecca that is The Stutz, it is essential to reemphasize the fact that it was built as a manufacturing building above all else- meaning every inch of walking space is concrete. So, wear comfortable shoes!
Stout’s would recommend a pair of Caspians by Josef Seilbel, they’ll cushion your feet and prolongue the fun
