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Zionsville’s Own Quinn Moore: Talks About Baseball And The Indiana Bulls Family This month, Zionsville Monthly is proud to feature Zionsville resident Quinn Moore on our cover. For our fellow baseball fanatics, Quinn is the president of the Indiana Bulls Board of Directors as well as one of the organization’s remarkable coaches. Moore’s brother, Jered Moore, is the head baseball coach at Zionsville Community High School and is also a coach with the Indiana Bulls. For those not familiar with the Indiana Bulls, its illustrious alumni roster includes MLB players Scott Rolen, Tucker Barnhart and Drew Storen and has a history of producing players that go on to play for prominent NCAA Division 1 programs like Vanderbilt.

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Last month, the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (HMMPL) Board of Trustees hired Jamia Alexander Ball to manage the new branch location that is to be built on 11 acres of donated land by the Whitestown Town Council in Whitestown, expanding HMMPL’s service area into Worth Township. Both the HMMPL Zionsville and Whitestown branches will be under the HMMPL Board of Trustees governance henceforth. Preparing for Her Dream Job In a sense, Alexander Ball has been preparing for this role since college. She earned an undergraduate degree in anthropology/archaeology from the University of Indianapolis, a master of arts degree in museum studies and a master of library science degree from IUPUI. Her career in library services began at the North Manchester Public Library in North Manchester, Indiana, in 2013, and she has since held various positions throughout libraries in Indiana and Kentucky. Alexander Ball most recently served as assistant branch manager for the Southwest Regional Library in Louisville. “I had every intention of spending my time digging in the dirt,” Alexander Ball shared. “I got to experience a few field schools, and those were great experiences, but they also solidified that this wasn’t what I wanted to do. I really liked working

in the archeology lab after we were finished with the field schools, and so that was a good transition into museums. I had decided to pursue collections and museums—working with artifacts and things—and then I had an internship at a historical society and spent time working with collections and with the educational component of museums. That was something that I really enjoyed doing.” Alexander Ball shared that she decided to pursue “library” studies, and so she finished her master of library science degree in 2014. “I was able to get a clerk position at my hometown library, and then the children’s librarian that I grew up with decided to retire. So, I took her position, and that was my first job as a children’s librarian and the beginning of my library [career] journey.” When asked what it means to be able to open a brand-new branch in a new service

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area as the branch manager, Alexander Ball replied, “Opening a brand-new branch and expanding services into a new [service] area where we will offer new programs is very exciting.”

Much to Look Forward to in 2022 The construction of the new branch is expected to begin this October and is expected to take a year to complete. The new branch will be located at 6310 Albert S. White Dr., and HMMPL officials are anticipating a fourth quarter 2022 grand opening. Once the HMMPL Whitestown branch is completed, Alexander Ball plans on maximizing the HMMPL Whitestown branch’s 11 acres of space—indoor and outdoor—and is excited to work with the area’s schools in a similar manner that the Zionsville branch has been partnering with the Zionsville Community Schools over the decades. “I know the librarians at the Zionsville branch have a great relationship with

the Zionsville Community Schools, and that’s something we want to continue at the Whitestown branch,” Alexander Ball emphasized. “The school partnerships are very important, as is exposing kids that may have never gone to the library before and don’t have a lot of exposure to books, databases and all of the available [library] services that HMMPL provides.” Future cardholders of the HMMPL Whitestown branch will be able to enjoy ample meeting space in addition to an extensive menu of services and programs. “As far as the location [itself], it will have more space for programs, larger meeting rooms that will be accessible for public use outside of library hours, and we’re planning on having a makerspace for small businesses or anyone hoping to create and learn new skills or experience new technologies.” Alexander Ball continued, “At the Zionsville branch, we’re limited as far as what we can do outside. But the [outdoor] space the Whitestown branch will have is really

unique. It is wooded, and there are trails as well as large grassy areas to the side and in the back of the building, which will lend itself to more outside programming and a focus on nature-related programs.” Having officially stepped into her role on May 3, 2021, Alexander Ball has been fast at work. Based out of the HMMPL Zionsville branch, she is actively meeting with local groups and individuals to introduce herself and to get residents’ input on future programming. You can find Alexander Ball at the Whitestown Farmers Market on Thursday evenings if you’d like to introduce yourselves and ask questions about the expansion plans. “I’m looking for places to go and talk with people,” Alexander Ball said. “So, if there’s any groups that are interested in learning more about what we’re doing at the library and the expansion [itself], they can definitely contact me, and I’d be happy to go and talk with them.” To contact Jamia Alexander Ball, email her at jamiab@hmmpl.org.

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State of the Art Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic Now Treating Patients in Carmel A hyperbaric oxygen chamber may look like something out of a science fiction film, but this is actually a therapy that’s been refined over a hundred years. If you think it’s just for treating scuba divers with “the bends,” you’ll be surprised to learn the numerous health conditions it can help alleviate—it’s even possible you or a loved one is suffering from something that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) could improve.

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ith two brandnew Sechrist chambers—the kind used in hospitals—and a nurse practitioner always on hand, the Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic opened its doors to treat patients in June. Their single-occupant chambers are the most spacious available and are the only ones of their size in Hamilton County. You’ll be happy to see that these chambers aren’t the metal tubes of yesteryear with tiny portholes to peek out of and bulky oxygen hoods to strap over your head. They are entirely clear acrylic, pressurized with 100% pure oxygen and equipped with an entertainment system. Clinic manager Kathleen Clark says, “This isn’t the soft-sided style chamber you

experience the healing power of HBOT for themselves. Medical Director Kurt Riegner, M.D., says, “The medical community still tends to see this as alternative therapy, but we are here to make it mainstream because we know it really works.” People are often surprised to learn hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help with Lyme disease, erectile dysfunction, and fibromyalgia. It helps plastic surgery patients recover more quickly with less bruising and swelling. While scientists aren’t calling it a fountain of youth, HBOT has even been shown to have antiaging effects, such as lengthening the telomeres of our DNA. HBOT helps stroke victims in rehab, teens with concussions, veterans with PTSD, and athletes looking to get an edge on performance and injury recovery. HBOT clinics are now seeing COVID-19 victims with brain fog and hypoxia starting to feel better with a course of HBOT.

find in spas or can buy for your home—those chambers can’t pressurize to the same therapeutic treatment depth. This is medical-grade therapy designed to provide lasting results.”

WHAT CAN BE TREATED The FDA, the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society, and most insurance companies approve of HBOT for 15 medical indications. These “on label” conditions include diabetic wounds, radiation-induced tissue damage, compromised skin flaps, and more. There are many additional conditions that studies have shown are responsive to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, however. People all over the country are taking matters into their own hands and finding clinics like this one where they can

HOW IT WORKS HBOT makes oxygen more soluble, increasing plasma

oxygen levels to 20 times above the usual level and saturating tissues. Cells use this oxygen for healing energy. It drives the regeneration of damaged tissue and strengthens the immune system. Stem cells are mobilized by HBOT and inflammatory markers are reduced. HBOT causes the growth of new blood vessels and neurons. It promotes collagen, bone, and cartilage regeneration. If you’re wondering if there are any risks, nurse practitioner Marci Jefferson says, “Before you begin HBOT, we will do a complete history and physical to rule out any risks. We will talk about possible complications, and I’ll teach you how to avoid the most common side effect.”

HOW TO FIND THEM The Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic is open weekdays at 14555 Hazel Dell Parkway, Suite 140B in Carmel. Call them at (317) 669-6970, email at info@hyperbaricoxygenclinic.com or find them online at hyperbaricoxygenclinic.com.

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alling all automotive collectors and enthusiasts of Artomobilia! Something mind-blowing is coming to Carmel, Indiana, this August! The arrival of the $2.5 million supercar—the Lotus Evija—will put the city on the global map for something other than its roundabouts!

INTRODUCING THE WORLD’S FIRST BRITISH EV HYPERCAR: THE LOTUS EVIJA “The Evija is a Lotus like no other, yet a true Lotus in every sense.” Phil Popham, former Lotus CEO Originally slated to start production in 2020, the Lotus Evija means “the first in existence” or “the living one.” Which is quite fitting as Lotus has built an indisputable reputation over the brand’s seven decades of success for its pioneering approach in

both automotive and motorsport. One of the most striking elements of the Lotus Evija, other than the fact it’s an electric vehicle (EV), is its exterior. From every angle the full carbon fiber bodywork is stretched taut, appearing shrinkwrapped over the mechanical components. Taking inspiration from the aeronautics industry, the exterior is a perfectly proportioned blend of fluid forms and crisp lines.

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“THE EVIJA IS A LOTUS LIKE NO OTHER, YET A TRUE LOTUS IN EVERY SENSE.” Phil Popham, former Lotus CEO

True to Lotus founder Colin Chapman’s core belief that every component should serve multiple purposes, the exterior design is also exceptionally efficient on every level. The most obvious example of this—and unquestionably the most dramatic element of the exterior—is the Venturi tunnel that pierces each rear quarter. Inspired by Le Mans race cars, the tunnel optimizes air flow by directing it through the bodyshell. Aside from creating a breathtaking presence, this design concept—known as “porosity”—aids the delivery of high-energy air flow to the rear of the car. When viewed from the rear of the car, each tunnel is edged with a red LED to create a striking ribbon-style light signature. The result is a stunning visual effect that’s akin to the afterburners on a fighter jet, especially when seen at night.

“The Lotus Evija will be making its first stateside debut in over a year at Artomobilia on Aug. 28, 2021,” Young Kim, dealer principal at Gator Motorsport/Indy Lotus, shared. “The Evija is the world’s first all-electric hypercar and currently the most powerful series production car ever built. We are honored to be the first Lotus dealership to have this vehicle at an event in the U.S.” Gator Motorsport is the title sponsor for this year’s Artomobilia: A Celebration of Automotive Art & Design, hosted on the streets of the Carmel Art & Design District. Kim is the man responsible for not only securing the Lotus Evija for this year’s Artomobilia, according to co-founder and event director John Leonard, he can also be credited for his assistance in making the first-ever Artomobilia in 2008 an astounding success. His continued support as not only an exhibitor and now as the title sponsor has contributed to Artomobilia’s growing reputation as a first-class automotive exhibition for collectors and enthusiasts alike. In addition to the nation’s two most prestigious car concourses, Artomobilia is proudly on par. Which clearly was enough to entice Lotus to add Carmel, Indiana, to its highly exclusive list of “stops” in the U.S. this summer. Previously featured at Pebble Beach and Amelia Island, the Lotus Evija will

make only a few appearances in the US this year, including Carmel for Artomobilia and Salt Lake City for the annual Lotus Owners Gathering. Leonard passed all of the credit to Kim for pulling off the impossible—adding Carmel, Indiana, to that list of limited and highly anticipated locations. Leonard expressed, “He [Kim] is the guy that made it happen so that the Indianapolis-area car market will see a car that is as rare as cars come.”

WHAT MAKES THE LOTUS EVIJA SO UNIQUE? To say that it’s a huge nod for the team at Artomobilia and for Gator Motorsport to bring this automotive unicorn to the Midwest is a gross understatement. The prototype that will be admired by thousands of curious American automotive enthusiasts is currently one of four in existence. Production of the Evija was temporarily halted as a

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INFO LOTUS EVIJA (TYPE 130) “THE EVIJA IS A PERFECT COMBINATION OF ELEGANCE AND INNOVATION, WHILE PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE HISTORY OF LOTUS”

result of the global pandemic. Now, Kim and his highly knowledgeable sales team are ready to take your orders! “The Evija is a perfect combination of elegance and innovation, while paying tribute to the history of Lotus,” Kim shared. “The all-electric powertrain, consisting of four electric motors, is built to provide constant power to the wheels and generate approximately 2,000 horsepower. While the look of the cars may change, the feel is the most important. Featuring five different drive modes— Range, City, Tour, Sport, and

Track—the Evija is continuing the tradition of being designed for the drivers.” Kim added, “The Evija is a step into the future of Lotus. While only 130 cars are expected to be produced, the succeeding fleet of vehicles will all have parts of the Evija incorporated into their build. The same attention to detail from past models will also be inherited into the new Lotus Emira, the first model being introduced after the Evija, which is being revealed July 6, 2021.”

A WIN-WIN FOR ALL CONCERNED Leonard first brought Kim into the fold back in 2008 when he was seeking out area car collectors for the first-ever Artomobilia event. The partnership has evolved over the decade-plus, and Leonard credits Kim for contributing to the exponential growth of the event and its satellite events that make up Artomobilia Weekend. Attendees of

POWERTRAIN: ........................................................ PURE ELECTRIC, 4WD POWER: .................................................................. 2,000 PS BATTERY POWER: .................................................. 70 KWH (CAPACITY)/2,000 KW (POWER) TORQUE: ................................................................ 1,700 N M WITH TORQUE VECTORING 0–100 KM/H (0–62 MPH): ..................................... UNDER THREE SECONDS 0–300 KM/H (0–186 MPH): ................................... UNDER NINE SECONDS MAX SPEED:............................................................ IN EXCESS OF 200 MPH (320 KM/H) ALL-ELECTRIC RANGE (WLTP COMBINED): ............. 250 MILES (400 KM) CHARGING TIME (350 KW CHARGER): .................... 18 MINUTES WEIGHT: ................................................................. 1,680 KG PRODUCTION RUN: ................................................. MAXIMUM OF 130 CARS OVERALL DIMENSIONS (L/W/H): ........................... 4,459 MM/2,000 MM/1,122 MM PRICE: .................................................................... $2.5 MILLION + DUTIES AND TAXES RESERVATION PROCESS: ........................................ $300,000 DEPOSIT SECURES A PRODUCTION SLOT

Artomobilia, Fuelicious and Revolanté will enjoy the Lotus Evija that will be displayed in full grandeur. “This gentleman [Young Kim] was willing to bring a bunch of his cars out, and I was in need of [cars], so it was a match made in heaven,” Leonard stated. “We got to know each other over the next couple of years, and he would talk about opening up a Lotus dealership. And then it happened for him in 2013.” Gator Motorsport is Indiana’s only authorized Lotus Sales and Service Center and the only Sales and Service Center for Zenos Cars in the United States. Additionally,

an exciting array of preowned vehicles are offered from daily drivers to Super Cars. Gator Motorsport upholds the standard that every detail matters in all aspects of sales, service and detail from your race car to your daily driver. It’s looking to be a phenomenal year for Kim as he is not only anticipating the arrival of the Lotus Evija but is also significantly expanding his facilities, located near Carmel and Zionsville along West 96th Street and Michigan Road. “We have been humbled to give and receive support in our community since we opened our doors in 2013,” Kim expressed. “We are excited to

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announce that we are expanding our showroom and hope to have a grand reopening at the end of 2021 or early 2022. This expansion will increase space for new and preowned vehicles, allow our Service and Detail departments to increase their volume and continue to

the proceeds raised at each of these related events. Kim and his team at Gator Motorsport subscribe to that same community “give-back” philosophy and are proud to partner with Riley Hospital for Children. “Since the beginning, we have always believed in giving

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A PARTNERSHIP WITH A PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSE The Artomobilia team prides itself on partnering with many local area nonprofits who are the beneficiaries of

back to the community that provides so much for us,” Kim shared. “This year we took that to a new level, developing ‘Gator-Aid,’ our new community outreach program. We reached out on social media and let our community pick our first partner, Riley Hospital for Children. Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health is Indiana’s only comprehensive children’s hospital. We are excited to be involved in this incredible cause, and Gator Motorsport is committed to matching up to $10,000 for the kids! You can find the direct donation link page at Gator-Aid.com.” For more information on Gator Motorsport, visit GatorMotorsport. com. And for a complete listing of Artomobilia Weekend 2021 events, including when and where to see the Lotus Evija, visit artomobilia.org.

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TONY® and DAYTIME EMMY® AWARD Winner Lillias White is thrilled to share her new show, Get Yourself Some Happy! The concert features Broadway fan favorites, as well as selections from her highly-anticipated, first, solo studio album, due out July 23, 2021. Get Yourself Some Happy! is a modern mix of Motown, Standards, Rock-andRoll, Broadway, and Jazz – all re-invented for today’s audiences. The tracks all center on the theme of “Happiness”. Titles range from a soulful When You Wish Upon a Star to a raw Happy Together to a sweet, tender version of You’re My Best Friend. Her disco-inspired, You’ve Made Me So Very Happy will get you dancing, her tropical Put on a Happy Face will make you smile from ear to ear, and Lillias’ rendition of the Harold Arlen classic, Get Happy, is guaranteed to lift your spirits. Come on in - and get yourself some happy!

Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael presents and evening of Liz Callaway! Join Tony nominated Broadway favorite, Liz Callaway, up close and personal for an evening of beloved songs from Broadway, pop and film with award winning Alex Rybeck at the piano.

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Join the ATI Trio - Cynthia Collins, Don Farrell, Judy Fitzgerald - along with Terry Woods on piano as they bring you the world of the celebrated, multi-TONY Award-Winning songwriting team of John Kander & Fred Ebb. Filled with nonstop melody, this thrilling celebration of two legends who brought you such hit shows as Cabaret, Chicago, The Rink, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and so many others…will keep you enthralled from beginning to end. This nonstop hit-parade features unforgettable gems, including “All That Jazz,” Colored Lights”, “Cabaret”, “Maybe This Time”, “New York, New York” and many more that are seamlessly interwoven into a passionate, harmonious, up-tempo evening of musical theatre.

Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael presents Natalie Douglas, called, “a true force of nature,” and “in a league of her own” by Clive Davis of The Times (UK) five-star reviews of two London appearances. Join us for a stunning tribute to the powerful “griot,” or storyteller, of the Great American Songbook - Eunice Waymon, or as the world better knows her, Dr. Nina Simone. Honoring Nina’s spirit, Natalie will perform songs recorded by the late legendary singer, including George Gershwin’s “I Loves You Porgy” and Nina’s big hit “My Baby Just Cares for Me” to name a couple.

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This month, Carmel Monthly is pleased to feature some of Broadway’s brightest stars—Christy Altomare, Corey Cott, Marcy Heisler, Zina Goldrich, Kate Wetherhead and Marlo Hunter—on our cover!

CARMEL WELCOMES BROADWAY ROYALTY Kirk reflected on the process and credited the retreat’s success to the hospitality and support that was provided to the creative team by the staff at the Hotel Carmichael, the city and Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard. Kirk shared, “One of the greatest things I can hear a creative team say is that they need to cancel a Trader Joe’s run because they’re in the middle of a creative discovery. We created a firm itinerary so that everyone who visited Carmel with this process had absolutely everything they needed. The more that itinerary changes based on their creativity, the better because it means a new song is emerging or a whole new thought on how to open the show [is emerging], or maybe a scene’s not working and it needs more conflict, so they make tiny adjustments.” Kirk shared a story told to him by the creative team that best highlights Carmel hospitality at its finest.

s many Broadway enthusiasts know, this team of extraordinary talent came to Carmel, Indiana, last May for a writers retreat program hosted by Discovering Broadway. We had the incredible opportunity to sit in on the rehearsal and speak with the creative team and stars about working at the Hotel Carmichael while creating five new songs from the new musical “Ever After.” Altomare and Cott performed selections from the new musical at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael on May 23 for an intimate audience that included locals and fans who traveled from out of state just to get a first glimpse of this exciting new musical.

FROM CARMEL TO NEW YORK CITY Founded by Carmel native and CEO Joel Kirk, Discovering Broadway Inc. hosts Broadway creative teams in Indiana so they can develop their Broadway-bound new musicals and offer the public educational opportunities to learn about the process of making a musical. The organization programs seminars to the public and master classes for aspiring performers. Kirk is a New York City theater director and producer who specializes in the development of new plays and musicals. He has worked with New World Stages, Playwrights Horizons, NYMF, The Lark, New Dramatists, Sheen Center, Hudson Guild Theatre, Wide Eyed Productions and WorkShop Theatre, to name a few. Recently he worked with Tony Award winner Reed Birney and Tony Award nominee Sydney Lucas on the play “Changeover.” He has guest directed for NYU’S Grad Playwriting Program, Ball State University, Juilliard and Fordham University’s Playwriting

“Where else should you be writing a musical about a fairy tale in a place that is so awe-inspiring than in Carmel, Indiana,” Kirk expressed. “We’d be talking about the city while taking a walk on the Monon [Trail], and all of a sudden one of the writers would have figured out what needed to happen [in a scene], and then they’re writing notes in their phone. It was just magic, and it’s like this really beautiful life continuously being interrupted by beautiful inspiration.” The creative team shared with Kirk that Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard walked over to the team as they were traversing the Monon Trail in search of their evening meal, and Brainard personally guided them up to the Arts & Design District where the team enjoyed themselves at Monterey Coastal Cuisine on Main Street. Kirk added, “Only in Indiana can something as wonderful and beautiful as that happen. He was literally supporting people getting to where they need to go, which is sort of the tagline for what we want Discovering Broadway to do. We want to help shows get to where they want to go.”

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A FEW WORDS WITH THE “EVER AFTER” TEAM “Ever After” is the second show to participate in Discovering Broadway’s program, following the February workshop of “The Devil Wears Prada” musical. Based on the Twentieth Century Studios film starring Drew Barrymore and Anjelica Huston, “Ever After” has music by award-winning songwriting team Zina Goldrich (“Breathe,” “Yay People Yay!,” Drama Desk nomination for “Dear Edwina”) and Marcy Heisler who provided lyrics (“Williamsburg,” Drama Desk nomination for “Dear Edwina”). The book is by Marcy Heisler and Kate Wetherhead (book co-writer for “The Devil Wears Prada,” co-creator/writer/ director/star of the online comedy “Submissions Only”). Directing the new musical is Marlo Hunter (“American Reject,” Callaway Award winner for directing/choreographing “Unlock’d”). “Ever After” showcases two of Broadway’s most charismatic stars, Christy Altomare—who starred in “Anastasia”—and Corey Cott, who is best known for playing Jack Kelly in the Broadway musical “Newsies” and originating the role of Donny Novitski in the Broadway musical “Bandstand.” Altomare shared her thoughts on working in Carmel and on developing her character, Danielle De Barbarac. “I love ‘Ever After,’ it’s one of my favorite shows,” Altomare expressed. “I can’t believe that [the creative team] is getting to realize it in this special, magical way where they get to—in a safe, beautiful and opulent environment—completely let their guard down and find the show in a way they want to realize it. I’m so excited for the way that my character,

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Danielle, has developed and grown. Her arc is so powerful, real and honest. I can’t wait for [the character] to eventually have a life and for young girls to follow this new character that is going to mean so much to so many people.” What would a musical about Cinderella be without the handsome prince? Cott shared what has attracted him most to the role of Prince Henry. “It’s a process to make [a character] your own,” Cott shared. “It can take weeks and months to figure out all of the intricacies and unique qualities of a character. The thing that attracts me to the character of Henry is his vulnerability. A person in a position of power can be vulnerable, but they’re not allowed to show their vulnerability. Henry says the word ‘questions’ a lot in the show. He has a lot of questions about what he wants and how he is going to facilitate what is expected of him. He’s trying to live up to these expectations, and there’s this internal struggle about who he is. As [Corey], I can connect with his questioning of everything. Especially since this past year. I think we’ve all been asking big life questions this past year.” Members of the “Ever After” team shared their impressions of working in Carmel during this retreat and were highly complimentary of the city’s hospitality and accommodations as well. Goldrich shared, “I think what being in Carmel has afforded us is absolute focus. Everybody here has been very welcoming and

lovely and helpful. So, we were able to unwind in the evening, go out for dinner, and sometimes we would come back and dream some more and do some more, and we do this whole thing over and over again, and it’s been amazing.” Heisler added, “Everything about this experience has been welcoming, and I think that is so necessary when you’re creating something— it’s a vulnerable place. And the best way that you create your best work is to know that you’ve got supportive people who understand not only what you’re trying to do but understand you have to write the wrong song to write the right song and to have room to grow and think about what you’re doing. Carmel is just a lovely supportive environment.” Echoing the sentiments of her fellow creative team members, Hunter said, “It’s really a blessing, and in terms of being able to do it here in Carmel, and what’s really unique about this situation is the vibrancy of the city. The supporters and the people are so excited about not just witnessing artistic creation but supporting it. It is truly unique, and so we’re in this space where we feel creatively safe amidst this community that really wants to be a part of it, and that’s really tremendous. It has brought a unique energy to our process.” Appreciative of the community’s support of this phase of a musical’s creative journey, Wetherhead concluded, “I was thinking about how this stage of the process doesn’t get the kind

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of attention that other parts of a process gets, like getting the costumes made, etc. And the fact that this delicate and tender part of the development is being treated with such respect and enthusiasm, and I dare say celebration, feels particularly special. It’s fun to be able to share this part of [the process] with a broader group of people.” For more information on Discovering Broadway, visit discoveringbroadway.org. Joel Kirk

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The Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2021–22 season lineup, and in typical fashion, the Center continues to raise the bar, showcasing a rather diverse season with acts and performances representing an array of genres and phenomenal artists from all over the globe.

spoke with the Center’s CEO/ President Jeff McDermott about the Center’s ability to “pivot” its services throughout the pandemic and the excitement building up for this coming season.

SUCCESS AMID THE PANDEMIC The Center never completely halted its engines—it merely dropped into a lower gear. While standing on the stage for the Michael Feinstein and Melissa Manchester live-audience concert last month, McDermott shared his emotions as he looked out onto the socially distanced audience that was peppered throughout the Palladium’s magnificent hall.

“To have people back in the hall and to have applause back in the hall was an incredible feeling,” McDermott shared. “You didn’t really realize how much you missed it until it came back. There is no question

that everybody in the world was impacted in all sorts of ways by this pandemic. But the arts were impacted in ways that were indescribable. The business model of the arts organizations is to take large groups of people and put them in spaces to enjoy an artist, and we [the Center] simply couldn’t do that.” The Center did not furlough any of its full-time employees last year and weathered the storm with the unwavering support and generosity of its donors and corporate partners. McDermott also credits his team for creating innovative ways to meet their patrons where they were and for finding ways to maintain their mission throughout a global pandemic.

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THE CENTER PRESENTS 2021–22 HIGHLIGHTS Ben Folds In Actual Person Live For Real Tour: Fri, Nov 12 at 8 p.m., Katz, Sapper & Miller Pop/Rock Series Randy Rainbow Live: Thu, Oct 7 at 7:30 p.m., Faegre Drinker Encore Series Pink Martini Featuring China Forbes: Sat, Oct 23 at 8 p.m., Telamon Passport Series Clint Black: Sun, Oct 24 at 7 p.m., Country Series Sean Chen: Fri, Nov 19 at 8 p.m., Printing Partners Classic Series Dave Koz Christmas: Sat, Dec 11 at 8 p.m., Holiday Series An Evening with David Sedaris: Wed, Dec 15 at 7:30 p.m., Special Events David Williamson: Sat, Jan 22 at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Family Series The Life and Music of George Michael: Sat, Mar 5 at 8 p.m., Katz, Sapper & Miller Pop/Rock Series Croce Plays Croce: Sat, Mar 19 at 8 p.m., Katz, Sapper & Miller Pop/Rock Series Las Caffeteras: Fri, Apr 8 at 7:30 p.m., Telamon Passport Series Matthew Whitaker: Sat, Apr 30 at 8 p.m., Drewry Simmons Vornehm Jazz Series Michael Feinstein with Sandi Patty: Sat, May 7 at 8 p.m., Hoosier Village Songbook Series

“I want to give my team here a lot of credit for pivoting and coming up with new and different—sometimes better—ways to deliver value to the Center’s corporate partners and to deliver its mission to its patrons,” McDermott stated. “Our board members have supported us through the challenges, literally every day.” McDermott continued, “One of the things I am most proud of is that we never shut down. We continued to advance our mission and kept the engine running, though we turned it down a little bit and put it into a slightly lower gear, which will make it much easier to put it back into a higher gear as we continue to evolve out of COVID-19. There’s no way that we could have done that without the support of our donors and corporate partners.” With the introduction of the Center’s Live at the Center series, the Center was able to

provide live streaming opportunities for all of its resident companies and for local and regional artists. McDermott shared that their average livestream audience reach was 1,100 people per performance. “We’ve decided to continue [the Live at the Center] series into the next season, even though we fully expect to provide a full season without any [COVID-19] restrictions,” McDermott stated optimistically. “We had local and regional artists lining up for the opportunity once they saw what we are able to provide for them. It has been really gratifying not just to see our team rise to the occasion but gratifying to see local artists excited to present their art and excited for the platform that we have been able to give them.”

McDermott emphasized that the goal is to kick the season into high gear this September, hopefully without any pandemic restrictions. “With our fingers crossed, we plan to have a very full season with full audiences,” McDermott said. “Clearly, the artists are hungry [for live audiences], and we’re hungry to bring them back. We have roughly 35 shows already booked, and it’s a really diverse season. It has been a different booking season because of COVID-19, and we’ve got another 30-plus offers that are pending and waiting for tours to line themselves up. So as excited as we are with the season that we’ve put together so far, I’m equally excited about what’s to come.”

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THE CENTER’S ANNUAL GALA STATUS

While the Center’s plans for the new season are fluid,

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critical decisions regarding its annual gala and fundraiser, McDermott shared that there were too many unknowns with regard to the pandemic to gamble on. “You make the best decisions that you can with the information that you have at the time,” McDermott said. “There are a lot of expenses associated with the gala and with artists that we bring in. There was too much money that would have been invested without enough confidence that we were going to be able to do a live gala and do it safely.” Having participated in and observed other virtual galas, McDermott and his staff are confident that the Center’s virtual gala will be unique and will utilize the Center’s top-notch broadcast production capabilities.

“We have abilities to do a virtual gala like nobody else has,” McDermott expressed. “The gala will be the highest quality gala anybody has seen in a virtual format. As it is our major fundraiser, there is going to be fundraising aspects to it, certainly, but it’s going to be an entertainment gala. We’ll have Michael Feinstein and other celebrity appearances and some very exciting surprises. It’s going to be a ‘must-see’ event!” So, don’t wait another day— purchase your subscriptions and/or tickets today and join us in celebrating more than a decade of performing arts at The Center for the Performing Arts and a return to live entertainment with our fellow community members. Visit thecenterpresents.org for a complete list of upcoming shows, programs and to purchase your tickets.

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I n d i a n a B a l l e t C o n s e r v a t o r y

Is Back at the Barre This Summer Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Submitted

Carmel’s own Indiana Ballet Conservatory (IBC) is pleased to have students returning to its Summer Intensive—an eight-week program designed to give serious students a well-rounded dance education and exposure to the Vaganova-based curriculum provided by IBC.

aught by world-class instructors in a professional atmosphere, IBC’s Summer Intensive program will allow students to experience the training that has consistently won awards and recognition in the ballet world. IBC’s Summer Intensive program has quickly grown into one of the most well-regarded and sought-after summer programs for career-minded students.

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF IBC IBC was founded in 2010 by Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva-Randall. IBC’s

able to keep the school’s operations running throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Swan Software Solutions, Harlan Foundation, the Griskie Family Foundation and the Wildshore Foundation are some of IBC’s most committed donors who have helped to keep IBC’s mission moving forward with little pause but a great deal of innovate thinking and flexibility on the parts of both the instructors and students. With safety at the forefront of its classes, IBC was able to transfer from online Zoom instruction back to in-person instruction in its studio. Yakovleva-Randall emphasized that she and her staff continue to work with county and state health officials as the pandemic restrictions become more relaxed and as more people become vaccinated. IBC continues to regularly test for COVID-19 among those who have not been vaccinated and follows all of the current recommended social distancing and disinfecting protocols.

INNOVATIVE AND INSPIRED THINKING mission as a preprofessional ballet school is to be committed to providing the best classical ballet training to its students and launching the next generation of dancers onto the world stage. IBC students continually place in top positions in national and international competitions and pursue professional careers in dance throughout the globe.

SURVIVING THE UNEXPECTED With the generosity of its current students’ and alumni’s families, as well as supporters from throughout the community, Yakovleva-Randall shared that she was

IBC proudly presented its annual Summer Gala in 2020, safely outside on the Connor Prairie stage, and is excited to be returning to Conner Prairie for this year’s Summer Gala 2021 at the conclusion of its Summer Intensive program. Devout fans of IBC’s performances may recall that prior to 2020, IBC had collaborated with the Center for the Performing Arts and presented its beloved “The Nutcracker” in the majestic hall of the Palladium. Obviously, with the pandemic numbers surging last fall/winter, IBC was unable to perform in that venue but pivoted its programming so that it could per-

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form at its studio for three scaled-down audiences comprised of family members of the students. Yakovleva-Randall has reassured her patrons that IBC has secured the dates of Nov. 27–28 for “The Nutcracker” and is thrilled beyond measure to be performing again at the Palladium! That being said, it was still a significant revenue loss for IBC. So, in February and March of 2021, Yakovleva-Randall and her staff rearranged their studio into a “black box theater” for performances that showcased contemporary pieces inspired by Shakespearean sonnets as fundraisers for IBC. “We had great support from our current families, our alumni and our generous donors and foundations,” Yakovleva-Randall shared. “This [support] is how we survived, financially. And I truly, truly appreciate it.”

THE IMPORTANCE OF IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION IBC moved from its traditional in-person, in-studio instruction to a virtual platform during last year’s governor-ordered shut-

down as a direct result of the pandemic. Yakovleva-Randall explained that while student participation was “great,” it does not equally replace the benefits of in-person instruction. “We [all] survived the Zoom teaching,” Yakovleva-Randall said. “And as we were in very close communication with the health departments, we slowly reopened our studio, beginning with one-on-one private lessons. We’ve been lucky enough to operate without a complete stop, and none of our students quit the professional program.” With the pandemic restrictions relaxing, IBC is thrilled to be able to operate its Summer Intensive program in person, which is not only better for the students—it’s safer. “My students adapted to the different training on Zoom and were able to keep themselves in shape,” Yakovleva-Randall said. “The dancers need a full barre observation with a mirror and space. For actors and musicians, it’s a different story. You can sing and practice lines in your

kitchen, but it is dangerous to try to do pointe work. With in-person instruction, we can see the students’ muscles and observe everything at 100%. Instruction through a computer, it’s at 50%. You can see the body, but you don’t see the details of the muscles moving.” For more information on IBC’s 2021 Summer Intensive Program and its upcoming performances, visit indianaballetconservatory.org.

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Zionsville’s Own Quinn Moore:

Talks About Baseball and the Indiana Bulls Family Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Laura Arick

This month, Zionsville Monthly is proud to feature Zionsville resident Quinn Moore on our cover. For our fellow baseball fanatics, Quinn is the president of the Indiana Bulls Board of Directors as well as one of the organization’s remarkable coaches. Moore’s brother, Jered Moore, is the head baseball coach at Zionsville Community High School and is also a coach with the Indiana Bulls. Moore resides in Zionsville with his wife, Lisa, and their three children, Easton, Camden and Dawson. Building Some of Indiana’s Best Baseball Players Since 1992 Founded in 1991 with play beginning in 1992, Indiana Bulls baseball was organized by a dedicated group of baseball enthusiasts who believed Indiana players were being overlooked for collegiate and professional playing opportunities. Currently, the Bulls provide the state’s very best 8U through 17U players with intensive skill development and high-level coaching as well as opportunities to compete with top competitors via regional and national tournaments. Bulls players are also afforded broad exposure

to college coaches and professional scouts. The Bulls’ long and impressive tradition of alumni going on to having successful collegiate and professional careers include several talented players from all over Indiana, including the Carmel and Zionsville communities. More than 170 Indiana Bulls players have been selected in the MLB draft. And on 12 occasions, former Bulls have been first-round MLB Draft picks, including every year from 2007 to 2011. The Indiana Bulls Baseball league’s home is Westfield’s Grand Park. Bullpen Tournaments runs the baseball operations at Grand Park.

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Indiana Bulls Is a Moore Family Tradition Moore graduated from Brownsburg High School in 1996 and played at both the University of South Alabama and Indiana University. A Bulls alum himself, Quinn Moore has been coaching for 19 years. He was a pitching coach at Zionsville Community High School from 2009 to 2015. He currently coaches the Bull’s 12U Black team. He’s been a board member since 2005 and is the board president. The legacy of the late Craig Moore (Quinn’s father) and the late Lance Moore (Quinn’s brother) live on through scholar-

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ships established in their memory by the Indiana Bulls, and the Moore family selects the recipient each year. Both Craig and Lance loved the Bulls family and were highly respected and beloved coaches with the Indiana Bulls. Craig Moore passed away in 2004, and his son Lance passed only a year prior in 2003.

Playing Through the Pandemic While most seasons were canceled as a result of the pandemic, the Indiana Bulls were fortunate to be able to not only play through their entire season, but they also played the GEICO Baseball City Series last August and competed against a trio of the best prep baseball programs from across the Midwest. The Bulls bounced back from a hiccup against the Cangelosi ([Chicago) Sparks in their opening game Thursday, Aug. 13, with three wins in a row. Back-to-back victories against the Wisconsin Hitters and St. Louis Gamers Friday, Aug. 14, set up a championship game rematch with the Sparks—with the game nationally televised on ESPNU. The Indiana Bulls clenched a championship victory, 6-3, in a rematch against the Sparks. Moore shared with us that the Indiana Bulls will be playing in the series again this coming August up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “We’re very fortunate to be partners with Grand Park because we were able to get a full season in,” Moore stated. “It’s been great for the kids to be able to do the things that they love, which is to be outside and play baseball.”

The Benefits of Playing With the Indiana Bulls We spoke with Moore about the extraordinary success that the league has seen with numerous players going on to have stellar collegiate and MLB careers. There is also a high percentage of the league’s coaches who are not only Bulls alumni but have played professional baseball as well. The diversity of high-level coaching skills is one of the things that differentiates the league from others in the region, and throughout the nation

for that matter. Another differentiator is the quality of the venue itself. Grand Park is known to many traveling teams as the “Disney World” of baseball venues. “The Bulls have been fortunate,” Moore said. “From the class that just graduated [from the Bulls], we have three Vanderbilt [University] commits: JD Rogers [Carmel], Andrew Dutkanych [Brebeuf] and Max Clark [Franklin]. Both JD [Rodgers] and Nate Dohm [Zionsville] are [likely] Mr. Baseball candidates and have grown up playing baseball here, which is pretty awesome.” When asked what some of the core benefits of playing with the Indiana Bulls are, Moore replied, “I think the whole travel baseball experience is one. They’re meeting new friends and kids from all over. We have a lot of kids from Carmel, Zionsville and Westfield, but we have kids from all over Indiana with different backgrounds. We also structure our program like it’s a college program, which better prepares them for when they go off to college.” The caliber of the Indiana Bulls coaching staff is also pertinent to the success of its players and league as a whole. The Indiana Bulls head coaches roster includes guys who played at high levels in high school, college and even in the MLB, like Scott Rolen. “To me, the whole experience that these kids have really depends on the coaches,” Moore expressed. “I believe our biggest strength is our coaches. If you look at the resumes of all our coaches, we’ve got tons of guys with professional and collegiate experiences. And a lot of them played in the [Bulls] organization. The Bulls provide a platform for the families and players, and the coaches are the ones that are the difference makers. They set the tone for what kind of summer and experience the kids are going to have.” Being afforded the opportunity to play at a high level of competition is also an important part of the Indiana Bulls player experience. “The Bulls go out and play against tough competition,” Moore agreed. “One of the great things about Grand Park is

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that the top competition comes here, so every weekend, we’re facing kids that are also going on to play collegiate or professional sports, and we’re seeing that high level of competition day in and day out.” Earlier this month, the college scouts were out at Grand Park for “Scout Day.” This was the first time since before the pandemic began that the scouts have been able to go out and look at possible recruits. “There were a lot of colleges and recruiters out at our Scout Day, watching,” Moore shared. “They’re scrambling right now because it’s a free transfer year for colleges, and they’re not only having to recruit high school kids that they haven’t seen in a year and a half to two years, but they’re having to recruit college kids as well.” For Moore, it isn’t about winning games so much as it’s about playing a timeless, 150-plus-year-old sport— baseball. “For me, the Bulls are a big baseball family,” Moore emphasized. “The Bulls are going to continue to grow the game. Some of my best memories are as a coach and having my own kids travel with me, learning the game through those experiences and watching the older kids. Baseball is a great sport and a great learning experience about life. It teaches life lessons like perseverance, how to accept challenges and grow from those challenges. And how to play as a team.”

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The Pittman Family Preserves Its Legacy in Boone and Hamilton Counties Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Janelle Morrison, staff and submitted

As many local residents have read, the yearslong feud that began after the death of the patriarch in 2014 and between the Pittman family siblings has recently concluded and a settlement has been reached among the children of the late John and Euna Pittman. As a result, two major development projects are now moving forward, pending final approval from local officials in Carmel and Zionsville where the two projects are located: The Bridges in Carmel and The Farm at Zionsville. THE “INDIANA PITTMANS”

e spoke with Carmel resident Steve Pittman—one of the three Indiana-based Pittmans, or “Indiana Pittmans” as dubbed by Steve. Steve is a local real estate developer. His brother Chad Pittman is a Zionsville resident, war veteran, lawyer and business owner of 9/12 Advisors, and brother Scott Pittman is a doctor. Some time after John Pittman’s death, the West Coast Pittmans filed multiple lawsuits against the Indiana Pittmans and the companies that John and Euna Pittman established. Those lawsuits were settled on Oct. 26, 2020.

“The death of my dad, John Pittman, caused an unraveling of my family that I could never have imagined,” Pittman expressed. “While it is an unfortunate event in our lives, the Indiana Pittmans remain extremely close and aligned. Scott, Chad and I have great memories working on our farms, bailing hay and feeding animals and have enjoyed being involved in the planning, development and transformation of these family properties.”

THE BRIDGES OF CARMEL JEC Partnership, LLC is the controlling developer of The Bridges of Carmel and is owned by Steve, Scott and Chad Pittman. A submitted site plan for The Bridges

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shows the layout and surrounding property uses. The Bridges of Carmel PUD was approved in 2011, and the retail portion of the development was sold in March of 2017. “The Zotec portion of the site is built out, and their new headquarters is now in place,” Steve Pittman said. “You can see the remaining 21.8 acres on the south end. When we got the planned unit development (PUD) approved 10 years ago, we thought The Bridges would become a $100 million dollar project. Now we anticipate it will become over $200 million in value.” Pittman continued, “Some of the milestones of our development is it was the first mixed-use PUD approved in West Carmel. Prior to this development, Carmel

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opposite has occurred. The Bridges has been transformative to the west side of Carmel. Heritage at Spring Mill and Jacksons Grant have been extremely successful in large part due to their proximity to the retail at The Bridges and the walkability that has been provided.” According to Steve Pittman, he and his brothers, Scott and Chad, are hopeful that before the end of 2021 they will be moving forward with the last phase of The Bridges that may include a luxury multifamily community and a hospitality and/or office development.

THE FARM AT ZIONSVILLE As many residents of Zionsville know, the Pittman Farm has long since been an unofficial entry into Zionsville along North Michigan Road (U.S. 421) and Sycamore Street. The property that hosts the tired but welcoming landmark—the red barn—which bears the Pittman name above its dilapidated door frame, is well on its way to becoming a modern and robust entryway into the historic town. The Farm at Zionsville will boast a mixed-use PUD upon the 62-acre site. Pittman shared that his late father’s vi-

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did not want any commercial development west of Illinois Street. Second, I was able to convince Market District/Giant Eagle/Get Go to open their first Indiana store at The Bridges. I went to Pittsburgh to meet with their CEO and was not able to get a meeting. They eventually told me the CEO had a meeting at their store in Dublin, Ohio, and would have a conversation with me if I went to that store. I went there, had the meeting and the rest is history! Third, The Bridges development was the linchpin to the completion of Illinois Street, which has attracted the corporate headquarters of Zotec, KAR and the new orthopedic hospital just south of our property.” Pittman shared that not everyone was convinced that The Bridges would be as successful as it appears to be in current day. “While there were many surrounding neighbors that were convinced that The Bridges development would bring crime and congestion to the area and lower property values, the exact

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