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Colts and IU Health Teaming up to teach the ABCs of Safe Sleep Our cover story this month shines a light on the problem of infant mortality in Indiana, which is the tenth highest in the nation. The Indianapolis Colts and IU Health have kicked off a new program that not only attempts to raise awareness of the problem but provides a tangible solution. The parents of all babies born at IU Health will receive a sleep sack along with information on its proper use. Writer // Janelle Morrison Photos // Indianapolis Colts
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As we enter into the “Holiday Season” many are thinking about family, festive gatherings, and end of the year goals/ resolutions for the New Year. Yes, November will be a busy time and a history– making month for sure. But, time flies and it’s not too early to be thinking about the Spring market if you are interested in selling your home in the upcoming months. The selling inventory has been lower than usual all year long and during the winter months, it is usually even lower. The good news is that the competition is less and the buyers tend to be serious in making a deal. Stop by our office located in the center of the Village of WestClay, or give us a call, and we’d be happy to provide you with a free consultation on the market value of your home. Likewise, if you know of anyone moving to this area, let them know about us...we will treat them like family. So, if you are in the market for a real estate professional that knows the market well...then let’s talk “turkey!” Happy Holidays from the Kempler & Associates Team!
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The Lash Lounge I n t r od u ci n g
Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photographer // JJ Kaplan
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he Lash Lounge Carmel salon has opened in the Boardwalk Shoppes on Adam’s Street. The Lash Lounge is a high-end salon that specializes in semi-permanent eyelash extensions. The certified stylists offer their clients more than just a beautiful set of eyelashes. They provide each client with a low-maintenance beauty routine, a simplified lifestyle and a new definition of confidence. The once well-kept Hollywood secret has become a regular beauty treatment for women across the world and more women are discovering the benefits of eyelash extensions every day. The Lash Lounge salon design seamlessly combines private beauty service rooms, an exclusive Lash Lounge makeup counter and a clothing and accessories boutique, essentially making it a one-stop shop. Renay Pegg, owner of the Carmel Lash Lounge and resident of the city is also mother of an infant daughter and a 5-year old daughter. While she enjoys being a mother and a business owner in the city that she grew up in, she is even more excited to share her salon’s menu of services with the local ladies. The Lash Lounge currently has four stylists on staff with the ability to grow to house nine once they are more established. In addition to the lash extension services, the salon also offers professional makeup application services. The Lash Lounge makeup is a proprietary line that was developed to compliment the lash extensions and is oil-free so as not to compromise the bond of the lashes. “Our cliental is typically women with disposable income however, we are looking to provide services to every day women,” Pegg expressed. “Somebody who gets up
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to go to work or is a mom trying to get her children off to school in the morning and doesn’t have a lot of time to fuss with a lot of makeup and is looking for an easy, beautiful, maintenance-free look. Each boutique is responsible for their own apparel purchasing so I am always looking for trendy, as well as basic, styles that are appealing the to majority of women in our target market. I buy pieces that are versatile and that can be dressed up or be casual and easily pair with any of our accessories that we have for purchase in our salon. We try to keep it at a reasonable price point. We are a boutique and want our apparel and accessories to be attractive, but we realize that is not our primary business. We are really about the services that we provide so we try to keep it at price point that reflects that as well. Our clients come in here and are surprised to find that we have great items that are really good quality and that are affordable. The makeup line is actually our line, Lash Lounge makeup, with the exception of a couple of items that we also sell. We have makeup removers and products that are oil-free and were created to be used with the lash extensions. One of our most popular items is our after-care kit. The kit includes a sealant that goes on the lashes to protect them, a makeup remover and a water-based mascara that some clients want to use for a special occasion or in
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between appointments to fill the gaps. We really try to educate our clients about the proper care of their lashes because it is an investment. We want them to protect their investment. We also have your more common cosmetics like shadows and lip glosses, blushes etc. We sell mineral makeup that is really good for the skin. It has a natural SPF in it and doesn’t grow bacteria.” Pegg explained that all of her stylists are certified and take great care in not harming or damaging the client’s natural lashes. The processes that they use are proven to be safe and resilient to the client’s every day activities when cared for as recommended. In fact, much like a nail appointment, the client typically will only need to go in for a fill once every two weeks. An average appointment for a first visit is typically 1.5 to 2 hours and a fill is 45 minutes to an hour. The other lash services that are offered vary in appointment time depending on the service. The Lash Lounge also offers a Girls Night Out package where clients can sign up for a drawing to win a private Lash Lounge Salon party for a minimum of four people. It is a private experience at the salon where the client can bring in her own refreshments and the entire party enjoys discounted services and 20% off of all boutique and cosmetic items during the party. Feel free to call for more information on their services and hours of operation, or visit the website at www.thelashlounge.com. Boardwalk Shoppes 726 Adams Street, Suite 120 Carmel, IN. 46032 Phone: (317) 494-7346 email: carmel@thelashlounge.com
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Ballerinas and Bruisers is growing up! Ballerinas and Bruisers is celebrating nine years this month. The award-winning store in downtown Zionsville is a mecca to many of the surrounding counties’ parents and grandparents. Store owner Steve Schwartz reflected back on the years since he opened and what it took for him to reach this impressive milestone. Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Lori Koppold
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never would’ve fathomed that I would be open nine years,” Schwartz said. “During and after the recession, I had to take a hard look at my business model and what I needed to do to stay relevant, affordable, while still providing my customers with first-class customer service and unique products that they weren’t going to find online or at big box stores. I put everything that I had in every aspect back into the business.” He opened the store before Amazon and Etsy were largely popular. “Retailers of the world and boutiques weren’t having to compete with Internet sales at the level that we are today,” Schwartz recalled. “It is my biggest challenge at this time.” He said part of the store’s evolution was expanding the lines to include his already expansive infant, toddler and youth apparel and accessories to the “tween” age group up to size 14 years. Schwartz researched the market to bring in age-appropriate and reasonably priced apparel for the older youth. “I had many customers tell me that while they loved my store, their children whom I have outfitted since birth had outgrown my store. They were disappointed in what was out in the market, especially for their tween daughters. I had to
grow and evolve with my customers. “It’s probably the most competitive and hardest market that I am dealing with because kids at this age have strong opinions and minds of their own. I am constantly asking my customers’ and friends’ kids what is ‘in’ and what is ‘cool’ and what the kids are generally wearing at school. Schwartz said he has to balance between what kids will actually wear and what their parents approve of. “Kids are judged by their peers and on what they wear. I think that it’s important for the kids to come in, see the clothing, and CARMEL MONTHLY
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pick out what they will feel comfortable wearing to school and elsewhere. If mom or dad bring it home, they are most likely to reject it. I love having them come in because it helps to educate me, as well.” Schwartz explained that the “bohemian look” is trending big for young girls and tweens this season. “I try to do follow what’s trending in a refined and more sophisticated way,” he stated. “Fabrics are hugely important to me, and I’m amazed at how other stores don’t pay as much attention to details such as that. The clothing has to be soft and wearable, not fragile, so that the kids don’t wear them out immediately. The apparel and accessories also need to be tasteful.” Ballerinas and Bruisers offers an incredible and unique selection of boys’ apparel. Schwartz doesn’t try to compete with the active wear lines but instead offers cool dress shirts and slacks that are fun and comfortable for young boys. Schwartz buys six to eight months in advance of the following seasons at various U.S. markets. He constantly adds to his selection of gift items, candles, hostess gifts, books, and a myriad of unique accessories. But he says what sets his store apart from others is his award-winning customer service and merchandise. “It is my customer service, personal shopper approach and attention to detail that sets me apart,” Schwartz emphasized. “Customers can call me almost any time of the day, and I answer texts or emails. I am available to meet by appointment before or after regular hours when available and offer free delivery in the immediate area. My store is open seven days a week. He loves his work, saying, “I love watching these kids grow up. The number of people and families that I have grown with has been spectacular, and they are why I love coming to work every day.”
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Bringing Old World Traditions to the City Writer // Janelle Morrison
At this year’s State of the City address, Mayor Brainard unveiled the city’s plans to convert the Center Green, located between the Palladium and the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, into a winter wonderland complete with a holiday market and ice skating rink.
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he city’s projected timeline is to have it ready to entertain residents and visitors by the first of November 2017 and have it open until mid-March or the end of February, weather depending. There is a great deal of planning and designing that is underway with many factors to consider, including how to power the mechanism that keeps the ice frozen in an environmentally-sound way. Mayor
Brainard explained that there will be a generator specific for the ice rink that will likely be housed approximately 300 feet from the intended skating rink site, in the parking garage at City Center. “We have to plan this very carefully how it’s all going to work,” Brainard emphasized. “We want the generator to be properly vented and to be powered by a clean fuel source so as not to pollute the area. We have also researched
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machines that will keep the ice smooth and clean. The traditional Zamboni machines do not have shocks which would be problematic over time if we stored in the garage and drove it over hard surfaces. We have found another company that builds alternative machines that are electric.” The Mayor went on to explain that they have been researching how the city will handle the skate rental concession,
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We are looking at a variety of designs for a fire pit installation so that people can sit or stand around to get warm” most likely partnering with a third-party vendor. The city is also considering food and hot beverage concessions that will be able to lease space near the rink. “We are looking at a variety of designs for a fire pit installation so that people
can sit or stand around to get warm,” Brainard said. “It will be fueled by natural gas, which is the least expensive and least pollutant option. We also have to consider what type of barrier will be built around the ice to keep skaters and the observers safe. Then when the season is over, we have to think about what to do with the area underneath when we remove the ice rink. We’re looking at installing a porous pavement that will allow water to drain through it so that drainage doesn’t become an issue. We’re also discussing how we use that space in the summer. We have a lot of requests to put tents up on it. We have an underground sprinkler system that we have to contend with, so it’s important that we look at building a tenting system that will be owned by the city. For a fee, the space can be leased out for weddings or private groups that will be installed and removed by the city’s staff.” He went on to explain that this will also create more space for the Farmer’s Market. With the additional hard surface, dancers and musical acts will have more room to exhibit. It provides more options for the market in general.
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“Whatever we do, we want to design it carefully and with great care so that it enhances the area in front of the Palladium,” Brainard said. “I see the Center Green as the city’s living room. We want it to be vibrant and to be used as the center of interaction of between people in our community. At the same time, we want it to look very special and beautiful.” The mayor has decided to include a Germanic tradition by including a Kris Kringle Market, a holiday market with wooden huts decorated in fresh greenery that sell handmade crafts and other unique items. The markets are traditionally set up throughout many towns and villages in Germany,
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France and other neighboring countries. Patrons are able to purchase and enjoy traditional mulled wines, Gluehwein, and other seasonal favorites. The mayor explained that the vendors will be juried by non-profit committee that will likely include a few local German and Austrian immigrants who live in Carmel and have volunteered to offer their input and experience with such markets. The mayor has also been engaged in conversations with the board members of a very popular and authentic Kris Kringle Market in Chicago. To be installed in time for this year’s holiday festivities, the French-made sculpture that Mayor Brainard installed in time for the United States Conference of Mayors event that was held in Carmel, will be permanently installed in the city’s Reflecting Pond.
In reflection of this year’s progress, Mayor Brainard provided a personal assessment of what projects he would like to see completed and started during his career as mayor. “This year’s progress includes the installation of the city’s 100th round-a-bout,” he enthused. “This brings national and
international attention to Carmel. Cities always grow and change throughout history. We are much closer to being built out than we were a decade ago. If I had to put a percentage on the realistic projects that I would like to see completed in Carmel during my time, I’d say we’re at 85-90% of completion as we wind down 2016.”
CONGRATS TO OUR “HELPING HANDS AWARD” WINNER
MATT ROSENSTEELE
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Congratulations to Matt Rosensteele, a 2003 Carmel High School grad, for being our Helping Hands Award winner for November. Matt is working with an organization known as Restoring our Watershed (“ROW”). The group is working to re-establish and protect forests on both sides of the Nandamojo To nominate someone go to Facebook.com/Ranjputhranhelpinghands River, located in Costa Rica. ROW uses an innovative strategy to motivate landowners to participate in the program by using a system of payments or ranjitputhran@allstate.com funded by sales of Bees for Trees honey.
If you would like to nominate someone you know who is volunteering in the community, please email me at ranjitputhran@allstate.com
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Dr. Kristen Bravo is revolutionizing the local chiropractic industry with her mobile practice, Bravo Mobile Chiropractic. Dr. Bravo serves Hamilton County and the surrounding areas. A graduate of Purdue University, she has a Bachelor of Arts in English and has a passion for literature. While attending Purdue Dr. Bravo took up running for relaxation and exercise. She injured her back shortly after and decided to see a chiropractor for treatment.
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o one in my family ever went to a chiropractor,” Dr. Bravo said. “It just wasn’t something that we did, but I knew that just taking Tylenol or ibuprofen wasn’t going to fix my back. I went to see a chiropractor and felt incredibly better after my first adjustment. I was so amazed by my experience that I decided to change my course and go to chiropractic school. I graduated from Purdue in 2005 and began looking at schools here in the U.S. There were only 16 institutions in the country and I decided to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic in Florida. I lived in Florida for five years and really enjoyed it. I ended up taking a job in Lafayette, Indiana and practiced there for two years. I was
doing a lot of soul searching at that time, contemplating on if I wanted to continue working for somebody else or take the leap and start my own practice. My husband was attending nursing school at this time and we knew that we were wanting to start thinking about having a family, so there was a lot to consider.” After her husband graduated from nursing school and the couple had two beautiful children, Dr. Bravo decided that it was time for her to focus on her career. Knowing that she wanted to start her own business, she researched mobile chiropractic practices. “I happened to come across a chiropractor in Miami who’s been very successful at having a mobile practice,” Dr. Bravo said. “She now trains chiropractors
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on the logistics of running a mobile practice. After beginning training in June, I knew this was what I wanted to do. I had worked in high-volume chiropractic practices before, which did not allow me to spend much time treating each patient. I like to evaluate patients more holistically. If I feel exercises and stretches, soft tissue therapy, acupuncture, or diet modification or supplements would be helpful, the flexibility of a mobile office allows me to spend the time with the patient to address these things. At the same time, treating patients in their home or office offers a great convenience to the patient. Wasted time in traffic and waiting rooms is eliminated, and there is less disruption to the patient’s daily schedule. The length of a mobile chiropractic appointment
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ranges from 20 minutes to an hour and a half, depending on the treatment or treatments the patient receives.” Dr. Bravo is continuing her education by working toward completion of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association’s 200 hour certification program. All chiropractors receive training on pediatric assessment and adjusting techniques in chiropractic college. However, additional training through organizations such as the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association is available to chiropractors who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in this patient population. Last November, she became certified to perform Webster Technique. Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment that aims to improve the neuro-biomechanical function of the pelvis. When used to treat pregnant women, this helps the baby to comfortably position itself in the best possible position for birth. This November, Dr. Bravo will
be attending a pediatric chiropractic seminar to learn additional assessment and treatment techniques. “A baby can benefit from chiropractic care as soon as it is born. Birth can be traumatic and put a tremendous amount of pressure on a baby’s head and neck, even during a normal birth. Although the thought of pediatric adjustments may sound scary, the pressure used to adjust a newborn is less than the amount of pressure needed to dent the skin of a ripe tomato. It is a very gentle adjustment. Some common conditions that may be improved by pediatric chiropractic care include torticollis, ear infections, colic, constipation, and bedwetting. Of course chiropractic care is also helpful for children who experience conditions that cause adults to seek chiropractic treatment, such as headaches, neck pain, and back pain.” In addition to treating pregnant women and children, Dr. Bravo enjoys
treating families and busy professionals who find it difficult to carve time out of their day to drive to a chiropractic appointment. By treating professionals in their office, she is able to assess the patient’s work station and posture while working in order to make suggestions that could help alleviate the patient’s symptoms. Dr. Bravo also offers complementary lunch and learn presentations for businesses, which include tips on how to stay healthy and minimize pain in their specific workplace or industry. “I currently offer complementary 15 minute phone consultations so that potential patients can decide if mobile chiropractic is right for them and to make sure that I am a good chiropractic fit for them too.” Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. 317-606-9466, www.mobilechiropractor.net
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Creating Her Own Style B A former Carmel Greyhound and now Zionsville resident, Julie-Anne Bignal is forging her own path in the world of fashion and debuting her very own label for women this November.
Writer // Janelle Morrison Photographer // JJ Kaplan
ignal grew up in Carmel with her parents, Dr. Victoria and Stephen Bignal, and her sisters, Kristen and Laurie. During her freshman year at Carmel High School, Bignal signed up for a fashion and textiles elective course. She took this course every year until graduation. Upon graduation, she wanted to apply to design school, but her parents encouraged her to stay in state, and so she applied and was accepted at Indiana University. Her mother is a doctor and Bignal knew that it was a dream of her mother to have at least one of her daughters follow in her field; so Bignal decided to study pre-med. “I had all intentions of being pre-med and be like my mom,” Bignal said. “Though I knew in my heart that it wasn’t where I really wanted to or was supposed to be. It was a difficult decision to step away from that, but I switched my major to fashion design and never looked back. It was the best decision that I have made so far.” Bignal focused on evening wear during her studies. “My senior year, we had to create a collection that consisted of three to five pieces. I absolutely love gowns and the beauty and glamour of that side of fashion. I made four gowns and selected four girls to be my models. I measured each of them and made the patterns to fit precisely to their measurements. Each gown was 100 percent custom-made. It was an amazing experience and an opportunity for me to fully release my creative vision that I had.” She describes her collection as “very whimsical and a little eccentric.” She added, “I got to explore and play with the fabric and be adventurous. My final gown was a huge ball gown draped in tiers down the skirt. The skirt was incredibly complex and made up of 56 pattern pieces for just that piece alone. In total, the gown was made from 71 individual pieces.”
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For Alles is a brand that wants to tell women that they are perfect just the way they are and we support them. We are building a community that embraces women and their natural bodies.” At the end of the year, just under twenty fashion students presented their collections at a sold out fashion show held in Alumni Hall at the Student Union. Bignal recalled the “oohs and ahs” from the audience as her models walked the runway. “I was working on my pieces up until the very last second that they walked out onto the runway,” she recalled. “I strive to do the very best that I can and to always challenge myself. When they walked out
on to the runway, it felt very surreal. I had worked so hard and put everything I had into these gowns, and it was just the most incredible feeling in the world.” After graduation, she went to New York. She originally applied to Parsons School of Design but the positions were filled at that time. So Bignal accepted a position working for the creative director for Jill Stuart, famed women’s fashion designer. She said she gained invaluable experience working on evening wear and learned many lessons during her time there. “I loved being in New York and working for Jill Stuart, but I had this feeling that there was something more that I could do, and this was my opportunity to try,” Bignal said. “I had nothing to lose. Why not go for it?”
With encouragement from her family and colleagues, Bignal moved to Indiana and decided to launch For Alles, her own collection. Inspired by Bignal’s German heritage, she said Alles means “all” in German. “For Alles is a clothing brand that encourages women to celebrate themselves and build their confidence and body positivity,” Bignal emphasized. “For Alles plans to combat body dysmorphia and common misrepresentation of the female body that is so prevalent in our society. We all know most women are not built like a model and we believe their clothes should be designed for them. For Alles plans to use women who are various shapes and sizes in our campaigns and on our website. For Alles is a brand that wants to tell women that they are perfect just the way they are and we support them. We are building a community that embraces women and their natural bodies.” For Alles will launch its online collection this November and will include dresses, skirts and coordinating tops. Bignal used the trending colors for this season such as cranberry, copper, taupe and teal. The collection will be available in small, medium, and large sizes. She plans to expand the line to include petite and plus sizes after a few seasons. Her ultimate goal is to open a factory, produce her clothing, and employ people here in Indiana. “Coming back and starting my business in Indiana has allowed me to do what I really am passionate about,” Bignal said. “I am very excited about our first full production run and am already working on improvements and new items for spring collection. We will have just under 10 pieces available for our fall collection and plan to have our online store fully operational this November. Customers can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tumbler and on our website.” Bignal has lived in the area for most of her 23 years and is now enjoying living in Zionsville. “I love being here in Zionsville,” she said. “It feels like home” For more information on For Alles and the upcoming launch of their new collection visit ForAlles.com.
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Liara and Franklin Roe and baby Everly
Colts and IU Health Teaming up to teach the ABCs of Safe Sleep Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photos // Indianapolis Colts
Riley Children’s at IU Health and the Indianapolis Colts want to reduce the state’s high infant mortality rate, which is the tenth highest in the U.S. They have teamed up to provide a solution: sleep slack swaddles. When used properly, they ensure safe sleep and reduce the chance of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), one of the top three causes of infant death. 18
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arents of all babies born at IU Health hospitals across Indiana will receive one sleep sack per baby and education on its proper use. The initiative will last at least two full years. The sleep sacks are co-branded with the Riley Children’s Health and the Indianapolis Colts logos “We believe infant mortality is a profoundly important concern that needs attention now,” said Mathew Cook, president of Riley Children’s Health. “By providing parents with tools and education on safe sleeping for infants, we can save countless young lives across the state of Indiana.” A sleep sack is a blanket swaddle that replaces loose blankets in the crib, which can cover a baby’s face and cause breathing problems. Sleep sacks keep a baby warm and even soothe a fussy baby by giving a sense of security. Swaddling newborns also prevents sudden movements, which can startle and cause them to wake. Riley Children’s Health staff will teach parents the ABCs of safe sleep: All by myself, on my back, in my crib. By teaching families how to provide safe sleep habits, Riley Children’s Health and the Indianapolis Colts want to increase positive outcomes and decrease the alarming number of infant deaths. Carlie Irsay-Gordon, the Colts vice chair and owner, is proud to partner with Riley
Children’s Health. As a mother of three young daughters, the importance of safe sleeping is near and dear to her heart. “I am on the Riley Children’s Hospital foundation board, and we had a meeting on infant mortality,” Irsay-Gordon said. “This is important for me and my family to get people on the right track with something that babies need to keep them safe. My family and the entire Colts organization are honored to be able to launch this initiative alongside Riley Children’s Health as we strive to reduce Indiana’s infant mortality rate and provide vital resources for parents throughout our state. “There are so many young moms and young parents that may not have a support group or family to help them,” she continued. “They don’t have anyone willing to step in and offer advice and to teach them what they need to do to keep their baby safe. First-time moms are especially tired and sleep deprived and, if their husband is at work and they don’t have a support group, it can be overwhelming. The sleep sack initiative may not fix all of the issues, but it is certainly a step in the right direction,” she said. “Family is something that is really important to our organization. Our fans pass on their excitement for our team onto their kids, and we just couldn’t be happier to partner with this initiative and to help to keep Hoosier babies safe,” Irsay-Gordon said. Dr. Jerome Adams, commissioner for the Indiana State Department of Health, weighed in on the severity of the state’s infant mortality rate and how organizations can make a difference. “Too many babies don’t live to see their first birthdays,” Adams said. “We are at the bottom of the pack [and rank] 26th out of 29 of economically developed countries. Our infant mortality rate is worse than places like Slovakia. In Indiana, depending on the study, we are the 7th to 10th worst state in the country on infant mortality. It’s a hard truth, but one that we don’t need to accept. Governor Pence has charged the State Department of
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Health to look at changing that statistic by researching the factors that contribute to infant mortality and by supporting initiatives such as this one. What we have found so far, quite frankly, is sobering. Adams said that too many pregnant women lack proper prenatal care or smoke. Where a woman lives and the color of her skin has a disproportionate impact on her baby’s health. “Unsafe sleep is another contributor to infant mortality,” he said. “In 2014, the number of Indiana babies who died due to accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed is two times the national average. That is an unacceptable statistic. I am so grateful to Riley and the Colts for this initiative. They are a wonderful complement to the safe sleep message that we are promoting through our ‘Labor of Love’ campaign, to teach people about the ABCs of safe sleeping.” He told the tragic story about a Cincinnati couple. “The dad, who was in medical
training, came home from work and put his baby on his chest to rest. He rolled over and accidentally suffocated the baby. I cannot say it enough, alone, on their back and in their crib.” Adams stressed that we have to change the culture. “We have got to change that culture on Facebook of those cute posts picturing babies sleeping with the parents. These safe sleep sacks will help reinforce those messages and allow parents to swaddle their babies in a safe way. We need partnerships like this to truly move the needle on infant mortality. If we all work together, we can give the next generation its best hope for a long and healthy future.” The sleep sacks are available for purchase and can be purchased at the Safety Stores at IU Health hospitals and can be purchased at select retail stores.
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The Long Term Writer // Janelle Morrison
Hopefully, as adults, we have planned for the risk of loss by setting money aside, purchasing insurance, and having legal documents prepared to cover the unexpected things that life tends to throw at us. As the baby boomers prepare for their futures, there are a few new unique uncertainties that they must address.
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he biggest concerns for people as they age tend to be related to remaining independent in one’s own home without intervention from others, maintaining good health and receiving adequate health care, and having adequate finances to pay for long term care needs, if necessary, without outliving personal assets and income. Despite these concerns, preparing for long-term care is not high on most peo-
ple’s to do list until it occurs at the most inopportune time and usually beyond anyone’s control. Preparedness is the key to be able to sufficiently plan for longterm care provisions without depleting one’s retirement savings. Keely Butram, a financial planner with Raymond James, emphasized the importance of planning early. “The earlier you start planning, the better,” Butram said. “More than 2/3 of peo-
ple, who live to be age 65, need some kind of long-term care at some point in their adult life. A statistic showed that the average stay is three years. Depending on what level of care you are receiving, that could be $40,000 to $100,000 a year for that kind of care and could easily eat up an entire retirement savings. Afterwards, you have two people trying to live out their lives on their remaining savings.” She continued, “Traditional long-term
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care insurance was historically sold like car insurance where you would pay your bill every month from now until the end of time and hopefully you would never need it. If you do, it is there. If not, there is no return of premium, no money to be returned just because you did not utilize it. More people are investing in asset based products where you can invest a lump sum of money or buy-in over a number of years and you can put it into
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term care information to prospects who come to investigate assisted living and skilled care (long-term care),” he explained. “We sit down with families look at what income situation they have and if they have any property assets. Depending on the amount of money that they have available, we can make several recommendations to a variety of elder care attorneys, as well as, other services that can support seniors looking to live in assisted living communities. This includes the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit program which is available to any veteran who served one day during war time and were on active duty during a declared period of war. Those initially are the things that most of our families will investigate. We also help our families to investigate any LTC health policy benefits that they may have. We can also assist with them transferring their whole life policies into convertible policies that they can use for assisted living.”
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It’s easy to walk by a Salvation Army Red Kettle without giving it a second thought. It blends in with the plastic evergreen trees, millions of twinkle lights, and fake snowscapes in department store displays that serve as familiar trappings in a season that seems to become more commercialized each year. But that red kettle that appears out of nowhere each November is different, not just because of its history, but also because the impact it has on our community lasts long after decorations come down and snow melts.
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he Salvation Army, which was founded in London, England in 1865, had made its way to America by 1880. In cities across the country it began serving the poor, the homeless, the hungry and the forgotten. A Salvation Army officer, Captain Joseph McFee, was stationed in San Francisco in the fall of 1891 when he
found himself on the losing side of a battle against epidemic hunger among residents of his city. An idea bloomed to raise enough money to provide a hot Christmas dinner for 1,000 people who would otherwise go hungry. After much prayer and thought, he decided to try something he had once witnessed in Liverpool England, where a large iron kettle
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was set out on a dock at Stage Landing so that merchants coming and going could toss in a coin to help the poor. The next day Captain McFee traveled down to Oakland Ferry Landing with a large soup pot and a sign that read “Keep the Pot Boiling.” The spur-of-themoment campaign was so successful that Captain McFee was able to turn
his dream of a Christmas dinner for a thousand into reality. Within a decade the soup kettle idea had spread across the country, launching a tradition that continues today with more than 25,000 Red Kettles supporting local Salvation Army programs. In central Indiana, volunteer bell ringers give the gift of time by standing with a Red Kettle and encouraging their neighbors to help support The Salvation Army. In just two hours, these volunteers can raise enough funds to feed a family of four for three days, or enough to shelter a woman fleeing domestic violence for two. Everyone has their personal reason for volunteering as a bell ringer or dropping change in a kettle. One person may remember getting Christmas gifts from The Salvation Army as a child. Another may have a friend who overcame addiction at the Indianapolis Harbor Light Center. These reasons are shared on social media as part of the growing
Supporters can even create their own peer-to-peer crowdfunding page at RedKettleReason.org to support this annual fundraising effort of The Salvation Army.” #RedKettleReason movement. Supporters can even create their own peer-topeer crowdfunding page at RedKettleReason.org to support this annual fundraising effort of The Salvation Army. When you walk by a Red Kettle this year, take a moment to look back in time to Captain McFee with his iron kettle and 1,000-person Christmas dinner. The kettle may look a little different, but its purpose remains the same. The bell ringer who stands in the cold with
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a smile and a “Merry Christmas!” on his lips is standing there because his efforts last year helped to serve more than 468,000 meals to families right here in central Indiana. That trio of 5th-grade girls wearing antlers, singing carols off key and ringing with all their might? They are making sure that The Salvation Army can provide more than 113,000 nights of shelter to people in need next year. That’s why they ring. It’s their #RedKettleReason. What is yours?
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The magic of Indiana’s premier Nutcracker tradition, presented by the Indiana Ballet Conservatory (IBC), returns this holiday season. IBC is proud to welcome back its guest dancer, the acclaimed principal dancer from the Boston Ballet, Lasha Khozashvili. The company is excited to be celebrating its tenth anniversary and sixth season with Khozashvili performing in IBC’s homage to the artistry of Vasily Vainonen.
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he original Nutcracker Ballet debuted over 100 years ago in Russia. Produced by IBC Founding Artistic Director, Alyona Yakovleva-Randall, this production is based on the 1934 choreography of Vainonen. Yakovleva-Randall is a highly acclaimed ballet dancer, choreographer and artistic director with a brilliant career of her own that began in St. Petersburg, Russia. “I have been dancing ‘The Nutcracker’ since I was a child,” Yakovleva-Randall said. “I have performed all roles from a Little Mouse to Masha to a Sugar Plum Fairy. These wonderful memories are so
dear to my heart and the details that I remember from my experiences are what I wish to share with my students now. It is truly as though I am transferring my memory of ‘The Nutcracker’ to them with each year and each production. I hope that someday they will share their memories with their own students.” Reflecting back on the last decade, Yakovleva-Randall discussed what is unique about the IBC’s production of the holiday favorite, “The Nutcracker,” and what it means to the company and its students to perform with a world-class principal dancer.
“It used to be that I would not let our students perform the roles in the Sugar Plum Fairy act because of the high level of skill those roles demand to properly perform the techniques,” she explained. “It was only a few years ago that I began letting the students perform the Sugar Plum Fairy along with one of the world’s most talented dancers in the world right now, Lasha Khozashvili. He is a dear friend and we have a wonderful relationship with him. He brings a level of professionalism to our production and to our students who are eager to learn and work with him. Not every dancer is a good
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To me performing at the IMA is special because it is one of the best museums in America and to perform here is a privilege”
teacher, but Lasha is an excellent teacher who enjoys mentoring and teaching when he’s here with us. He is like a member of our family and we look forward to the artistry and professionalism that he brings during his performance in IBC’s production of ‘The Nutcracker.’” The very first production of IBC’s “The Nutcracker” was performed with a humble cast of its students at the Murat Theatre, ten years ago. Today, it will be performed with an impressive cast of 150 students and will be enjoyed by its patrons at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. “To me performing at the IMA is special because it is one of the best museums in America and to perform here is a privilege,” Yakovleva-Randall expressed. “There is also sentimental meaning for me as well because it was the first stage
that I personally performed on in the U.S. I was a guest artist for a performance by Gregory Hancock.” The historical aspect of IBC’s “The Nutcracker” is what sets it apart from other companies’ productions of the same. IBC highlights the best of the human spirit in a little girl who finds love and beauty in a nutcracker doll that no one else wants to play with. That kindness and acceptance transforms the doll into a prince and the girl into princess. “The story teaches the message of love and goodness,” Yakovleva-Randall emphasized. “I think that is why our audience enjoys this production so much, especially during the holidays.” Lasha Khozashvili, the acclaimed principal dancer with Boston Ballet, has been described by The Los Angeles Times as “gorgeous” with “youth, charm, and spontaneity gilding the choreography and making it seem inspired improvisation.” He will be returning to IBC, dancing the role of the Prince alongside IBC’s Professional Training Program students. “This will be my sixth year coming back to Indianapolis to perform this wonderful production of ‘The Nutcracker,’” Khozashvili said. “It feels like I am coming back to my family you see once
a year for the holidays. Coming back to be with the IBC has become a tradition for me. Every year, I am performing with new partners and dancers that are students of IBC. I enjoy watching the progression of these students and to see how they are growing with Alyona’s excellent coaching. She does such a great job instructing them and inspires them. She pushes them to be their best because she knows what it takes to achieve the level that they need to be at to become better dancers and to grow. It makes me happy to come back and see how much the students have grown. “Alyona is keeping true to the most traditional version of ‘The Nutcracker’ and for me, the best part was and always will be, being part of something that has been going on for so many years. A dancer must have passion and love to have success in this profession. There is no holding back. My favorite part of performing ‘The Nutcracker’ is the moment when I first step onto the stage with the lights and costumes surrounding me. It is at that exact moment that I become a part of the story.” For information on the performance dates and to purchase tickets, visit www.indianaballetconservatory.org.
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n e l a C s t r A Jake Shimabukuro
Jake Shimabukuro has combined the qualities of a long line of virtuoso ukulele players with modern rock musicians to create a sound that’s uniquely his own. AT THE PALLADIUM ON NOVEMBER 7 AT 7:30PM
LeAnn Rimes
Due to illness, LeAnn Rimes postponed her Oct 2 performance and the concert has been rescheduled for Friday, November 18 at 8pm. For questions or customer service, please call the box office at 317.843.3800, or email Tickets@ TheCenterPresents.org LeAnn Rimes is one of the most successful entertainers with a career spanning more than two decades. With 44 million albums sold, two Grammy Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards and 12 Billboard Music Awards, she has made her mark in the world of music. Unstoppable from the age of 11, LeAnn was the youngest person ever to win a Grammy Award and was the first country artist to win a Grammy for Best New Artist. AT THE PALLADIUM ON NOVEMBER 18 AT 8PM
Indiana Wind Symphony: Game On!
Carmel Symphony Orchestra: Verdi’s Requiem
From the fantasy-inspired music of video games to the fanfares of the Olympic games, the Indiana Wind Symphony pays tribute to recreation and sports of all types. AT THE PALLADIUM ON NOVEMBER 20 AT 7PM
Giuseppe Verdi’s towering masterpiece blazes with great power and beauty. Revel in this dramatic tour-de-force performed with passion by the CSO, four magnificent soloists, and a large chorus from Anderson University. AT THE PALLADIUM ON NOVEMBER 12 AT 7:30PM
Alan Cumming
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Celebrate the holidays in big band style with the high-energy and swank sounds of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Together for over 23 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has appeared in concert venues across the world, sold millions of records, and had their music appear in hundreds of movies and television shows -- they were even featured at Superbowl XXXIII. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues its decades long mission to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music - America’s original musical art form - and bring joy to audiences around the world. AT THE PALLADIUM ON NOVEMBER 26 AT 8PM
Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
You’ve seen his award-winning turns on television, stage, and screen, but you don’t know the man until you’ve seen Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs, an intensely personal cabaret-style revue “delivered with Broadway-worthy bravado, and in Cumming’s natural Scottish accent” (The Guardian). In this raw and racy performance, Cumming sheds new light on his own life with sassy stories while interpreting pop hits and standards by artists as diverse as Adele, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Stephen Sondheim and Noel Coward. Named one of the most fun people in show business by Time Magazine, Cumming does not disappoint. AT THE PALLADIUM ON DEC. 3 AT 8PM
Hailed as “an extraordinarily versatile orchestra” by The Los Angeles Times, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is composed of 15 of jazz music’s leading soloists under the leadership of musical director Wynton Marsalis. Drawing from an extensive repertoire that includes original compositions by Mr. Marsalis, Ted Nash, and other members of the orchestra, as well as the masterworks of Ellington, Mingus, Coltrane, and other great jazz composers, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis concerts are internationally critically-acclaimed. AT THE PALLADIUM ON DECEMBER 5 AT 7:30PM
Dr. John: “The Spirit of Satch” with Nicholas Payton.
The legendary Dr. John is a six-time Grammy Award-winning musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Known throughout the world as the embodiment of New Orleans’ musical legacy, Dr. John is a true icon in American culture. After a half century of creating music with his blend of voodoo mysticism, funk, rhythm & blues and psychedelic rock mingled with his New Orleans roots, Dr. John continues to write, arrange, produce and interpret with a passion that has yet to wane. AT THE PALLADIUM ON NOVEMBER 19 AT 8PM
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endar Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2016
With Special Guests Jonathan Butler, Kenny Lattimore, and Ashford & Simpsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Valerie Simpson MultiGrammy nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz returns to the Palladium for a holiday tradition! Each year, Koz re-imagines the holiday tour, earning rave reviews. The uplifting, high energy show will feature fresh takes on holiday classics as well as other selections that beautifully capture the spirit of the season. AT THE PALLADIUM ON DECEMBER 8 AT 8:30PM
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Sandi Patty: Christmas
Indianapolis Opera Presents: The Barber of Seville
As one of the most highly acclaimed performers of our time with five Grammy awards, four Billboard Music Awards, three platinum records, five gold records, and eleven million units sold, Sandi Patty is simply known as The Voice. AT THE PALLADIUM ON DECEMBER 2 AT 8PM
Composed in 13 days and first performed in Rome in 1816, The Barber of Seville is a riotous romantic comedy. This nonstop, funny, fast-paced work has pranks, musical chaos and slap-stick hilarity that you simply must see! With music by Rossini and libretto by Sterbini it tells the story of Bartolo and his niece Rosina, who has inherited great wealth, who Bartolo confines to his home in hopes of getting her to marry him. An aristocratic Count from Spain falls in love with her, serenades her, but is unable to meet her. The Count engages barber Figaro to help meet Rosina but plan A fails (Act 1) and plan B involves a false identify, a music class, a marriage proposal, and a cash transfer (Act 2). THE TARKINGTON: NOVEMBER 18 AT 8PM / NOVEMBER 19 AT 7:30PM / NOVEMBER 20 AT 2:30PM
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2016-10-25 2:16 PM
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2016-10-25 10:35 AM
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