The tamale craze took over Indianapolis in the early 1900s, when more than 300 taverns and lunchrooms were serving tamales daily.
Tag: Hispanic Heritage Month
Look back at Indy’s quebradita dance scene
Ted Somerville got his start as a photojournalist with “Destrampados,” a local group of Mexican dancers he followed in 2008.
Family literacy night to showcase Hispanic authors Oct. 3
Victory College Prep invites families celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in its upcoming literacy night.
Celebrate Latino Heritage Month Sept. 28 at Indy’s Global Village
Celebrate the cultures of 20 countries with performances, food and activities.
Explore Latin American heritage at Enlace Academy’s community night
The free community event will feature art from eight different countries.
Practice speaking Spanish at Global Prep Academy event
The school’s Dual Language Night also will offer food tasting and student performances.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with FIESTA Indianapolis Sept. 21
The festival will feature food, dancing, music and children’s activities, plus a health fair.


