Dr. Thom's Guide to Terre Haute for the Culturally Bereft

So you've relocated to Terre Haute from Seattle, Philadelphia or some other urban center and you're thinking that now that you live in a rural midwest town of less than 60,000 people, activities such as attending the opera or the ballet are a thing of the past. Au contraire mon ami! Terre Haute is rife with cultural tid bits if only you know where to look. Fear no more, for Dr. Thom's Guide for the Culturally Bereft shows you exactly where to go to experience the finest in cuisine, art, music and general DrTomfoolery.

The place to find exotic foods and spices spanning from the Far East to the Near East. A must stop for vegetarians and gourmet cooks. And speaking of cooking, store co-owner Mrs. Li holds cooking classes in her spacious apartment above the store on a regular basis. The classes are as entertaining as they are informative. Sign up in the store.

Open seven days a week.

Fresh, locally grown and organic produce is available during late spring through early fall at this farmers market. It is also the only place I know of where one can purchase alpaca dung for use as fertilizer, and everyone need a little alpaca dung.

Saturdays 8:00 - noon, June through October

An eclectic mix of products is available at this unique little shop, including beer and winemaking supplies, spices, herbs, teas, antiques, used paperbacks, bath products, candles, incense, and bunches of hot sauces. Fun just to browse.

Monday - Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M

You would be surprised what people just give away. Great finds on antiques, furniture (especially for you college students), toys and clothing. This is the place for paisley textiles!

Mon. thru Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sun. 12 noon to 6 p.m.
Holidays 12 noon to 6 p.m.
Closed � Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter