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Chamber conducts talk on infrastructure plans By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Jen Higginbotham understands the values of bikeways and walking paths. EVENT Higginbotham, the principal planner for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization, discussed bike, pedestrian and infrastructure plans for Lawrence Township June 6 at the Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce at the Sterrett Center. She was joined by Brad Beaubien, a long-range planning administrator for the Dept. of Metropolitan Development for Indianapolis. Higginbotham said bikeways can help economic development through health benefits, environmental benefits and transportation benefits. “If you are getting out on your trails, you are thinking about exercising,” Higginbotham said. “It can help with things like weight management and increase muscle strength. Having the option of taking a bike to work can reduce the traffic stress of sitting in traffic and watching someone in the bike go by you.” Higginbotham said biking also reduces the use of fossil fuels. “You are having less traffic congestion, which can lead to less emissions,” she said. “There also will be chemical runoff from cars that require oil changes. All those things end up in our environment one way or another.” Biking also can provide transportation benefits. Higginbotham said if people get used to walking or biking for trips, they also will likely use public transit for part of the trip. “The most successful trails are ones connecting where people work, live, and shop,” she said. “A trail in a park connected to a subdivision is not as successful, generally, as the Monon or Cultural Trail, which is connecting a lot of people to a lot of places.” Beaubien said active transportation, such as bikeways and walking paths, have value economically. “A recent study in the state shows trail users spend $1,700 on food and beverage,”
Brad Beaubien, a long-range planning administrator for the Dept. of Metropolitan Development for Indianapolis, speaks at the Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)
Beaubien said. When the Monon Trail opened in the late 1990s in Broad Ripple, Beaubien said property values rose. He said many small and local businesses opened up because of the Cultural Trail in downtown Indianapolis. For instance, 73 percent of the businesses in Fletcher Place were established between 2010 and 2014. Beaubien noted the success Carmel and Fishers have had creating walkable areas. “Trails are an important piece of that walkability,” Beaubien said. Beaubien listed the goals for transportation plans to be health and safety, sustainability and resilience, economic development, equity, choices and strategic investment. Beaubien said all future capital plans include bikeway plans. Higginbotham encouraged the audience to take a Metropolitan Planning Organization survey at regionalpedplan.metroquest.com, which is available until June 21. That will help determine priorities, she said. Higginbotham said a previous survey of Lawrence residents showed 11 percent biked or walked to work. “Two miles is pretty much the distance when they are going,” she said. Seventy-six percent said they would walk or bike if they could. “Thirty-four percent of residents said they really would if they could, and 42 percent said they probably would,” Higginbotham said. “The reasons they cited they don’t bike or walk to work now is there is too much traffic. That’s a pretty standard reason why people say they don’t.”
DISPATCHES Correction – In a June 11 story about the Fort Ben Farmers Market, market director Mandy Wright-Jarrett’s name was incorrect. Arts for Lawrence brick campaign – Residents can support local arts by purchasing a brick for $100. The brick will be placed in Arts for Lawrence’s new Cultural Campus. Those who purchase the brick will receive three lines of text for commemoration and a miniature replica keepsake brick. To purchase a brick, call Arts for Lawrence at 317-875-1900. Lawrence receives roads grant – The City of Lawrence recently received $1 million in Community Crossings grant funds from the State of Indiana and the Indiana Dept. of Transportation. The money will go toward paving projects throughout the city. This year’s paving projects will include Sunnyside Road from 56th to 75th streets, Lee Road from 56th Street to Fall Creek Road, Oaklandon Road from Verdin Road to 75th Street and 75th Street from Sunnyside to Oaklandon roads. Projects will begin in the next few months. MSDLT hiring school bus drivers – The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township is hiring school bus drivers. MSDLT offers paid training, a flexible schedule and more than $20 per hour. Additionally, MSDLT is looking to hire one school bus mechanic. Experience in diesel engines is preferred. Parties interested in either position can apply online at ltschools.org or call 317-423-8400. Lawrence Kiwanis Club meetings – Lawrence Kiwanis meets from 7 to 8 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Fort Benjamin Harrison YMCA, 5736 Lee Rd. The group’s focus is the Lawrence community and children. The club works with the elementary, middle and high school students and participate in most community events. The public is invited to attend a meeting.
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White River Vision Plan unveiled By Lisa Gauthier Mitchison news@currentinwestfield.com After more than a year of collaboration, officials from HamilENVIRONMENT ton and Marion counties unveiled the White River Vision Plan at a June 3 press conference in Indianapolis. “It’s not every day that Indianapolis partners with Hamilton County, but it’s been an absolute pleasure,” said Emily Mack, director of the Indianapolis Dept. of Metropolitan Development. “It’s been a wonderful collaboration.” The plan divides 58 miles of the White River into zones intended to reflect the character of the surrounding community and identifies seven anchor areas for exploration. Proposals within the anchor areas include a new trail from Noblesville’s Potter’s Bridge Park to Cicero; a viewing tower at Strawtown Koteewi Park; enhanced river access in downtown Noblesville; improved pedestrian crossings at Allisonville Stretch near Conner Prairie; and outdoor adventure activities at Oliver’s Crossing near I-465. “Partners of the White River has three
A rendering of the proposed Oliver’s Crossing of the White River near I-465 just south of Carmel. (Submitted rendering)
goals: Improving water quality, increasing public access and fostering a better appreciation of the value of the White River, all of which are embedded in the White River Plan,” said Gene D’Adamo, CEO and president of the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, which provided grant money to Partners of the White River. Hamilton County Tourism President/CEO Brenda Myers said it’s time to put the many months of planning into action. For more, visit mywhiteriver.com. View and comment on the plan through June 30 at indy.civicomment.org.
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DISPATCHES Lawrence Kiwanis Club meetings – Lawrence Kiwanis meets from 7 to 8 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Fort Benjamin Harrison YMCA, 5736 Lee Rd. The group’s focus is the Lawrence community and children. The club works with the elementary, middle and high school students and participate in most community events. The public is invited to attend a meeting. Lawrence Exchange Club – For those looking to get involved in the Lawrence and Geist community and hoping to give back, join the Lawrence Exchange Club. The club meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month at the VFW, 10550 Pendleton Pike. The group’s national focus is prevention of child abuse, recognizing servicemen and woman and community service.
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HSE sprinter sets para record in winning state By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
a time 10.73. He set a personal best of 10.59 in the preliminary heat. Recent Lawrence North graduate Nathan Stone captured the pole vault championHamilton Southeastern sprinter Noah ship with a vault of 16 feet, 6 inches. He Malone had been training to SPORTS peak the moment he was runner-up in the state in 2018. “I can only dream that all of my lined up to sprint at kids can grow up to be people the IHSAA Boys State Track and of great character, charisma and Field Meet. competitively driven to succeed “I felt I executed well,” Malone in everything they do,” said Wildsaid of the May 31 meet in Bloomcats coach Pat Mallory, a father of ington. “The competition brought three. “When Nathan was a freshmy times down.” Stone man, our pole vault coach and I Malone, who is visually impaired, were looking for new kids to join broke a para world record in winthe track team. Nathan was one ning the 200-meter dash in a time that was pointed out. We tried and of 21.307 seconds, breaking the prekept trying, but he didn’t seem vious standard of 21.56. Malone outvery enthusiastic about doing so. leaned Pike’s Jahn Riley, winning by So after a week or so, I contacted two-thousandths of a second. his parents, Melanie and Trent. I “It was a crazy finish, for sure,” Malone told them that we see something said Malone, who will be a senior in Nathan with pole vault and if you this fall. “I’ve been working towill help us to keep steering him in that wards this for awhile. I couldn’t believe it direction, we won’t let you down.” how it happened.” Malone was second in the 100 meters in
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Peterson voted against a favorable recommendation. He voiced concern that the office would not fit with The City of Fishers Plan Commission met nearby development. June 5. Its next meet- Plan commission member DEVELOPMENT ing will be 6 Brad DeReamer disagreed, saying p.m. July 10 at Fishers needs to Fishers City Hall, 1 Municipal Dr. For support entrepremore, visit fishers.in.us. neurial developWhat happened: The commisDeReamer ments such as sion approved Crew Carwash this one. The floor was opened to headquarters, west of exit S Parkpublic comment. Larry Smith, who way and north of 116th street by Block lives north of the property, raised a 7-0 vote. Commission member concerns about residential lighting and Fishers City Council President being set on a timer. Richard Block motioned the favorWhat it means: If council apable recommendation be sent with proves the item, the property at the condition that Crew address 13577 E. 126th St. will be rezoned potential stacking issues. to commercial property and will What it means: If the city be voluntarily annexed. If it is recouncil passes the resolution, conzoned, the property will serve as struction of a new Crew Carwash Peterson a State Farm office. It will be manand corporate headquarters will aged by petitioner Clint Wilson. begin at a later date. What happened: The commission approved State Farm by a 6-1 vote. Pete
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HSHC creates market event By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com A new Humane Society for Hamilton County event is designed to help severely injured animals. PETS From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 22, HSHC and its resale boutique, Trends for Tails, will play host to the inaugural Midsummer Market at its future shelter and headquarters at 10501 Hague Rd. in Fishers. “We have fundraisers already in existence that are incredibly beneficial and successful, but we have to keep it fresh and try to reach new people,” said Megan Bousley, a spokesperson for HSHC. “In early January, we decided we wanted Trends for Tails to hold a market event to sell a lot of the larger furniture pieces the boutique normally can’t accommodate due to the size of the store.” A 3,300-square foot space will be filled with mostly furniture and home décor but also some appliances and sporting goods. Like Trends for Tails’ year-round mission of giving net proceeds to HSHC’s Survivor Program, the same is true for Midsummer Market. The Surivivor Program provides life-
Chops directly benefitted from Humane Society for Hamilton County’s Survivor Program. He came to HSHC with severe gunshot wounds to the head and abdomen. He has been adopted. (Submitted photo)
saving and emergency care to thousands of animals each year, including animals suffering from broken legs, colds, pneumonia, car injuries and senior pets with aches and pains. Although most items for sale are gently used, there are some new items as well. All items were donated by Trends for Tails customers and supporters.
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Corrections officers from nearby Pendleton Correctional Facility take part in the annual “Cop on a Roof Top” fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics atop the Dunkin’ Donuts store at 8942 E. 96th St. in Fishers May 17. From left, Christopher Sanford and Derek Wyatt wave at passing motorists to draw attention to their cause. (Photo by Ben Stout)
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Lately, farmers will still have fields sitting fallow, or they’ll have to plant their crop around pools of water. (Photo by Anna Skinner)
KNEE-HIGH BY THE FOURTH OF JULY? Local farmers are experiencing difficulty planting crops due to wet weather By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com Charlie Jacobi planted his first crop in 1962. A third-generation COVER STORY farmer, he’s familiar with weather challenges, but he’s never experienced a planting season as wet as this one. “This is a record as far as that goes,” said Jacobi, a McCordsville resident who farms corn, soybeans and wheat on 2,000-plus acres. “This is one for the record books before it’s done. (1981) was the closest one to this year at this point. The weather did straighten up then, we got a crop in the ground and had a pretty good year that year.” Most years, Jacobi begins planting anytime after April 10. Last year, he finished planting corn May 8 and soybeans May 11. This year, the weather and fields have been so wet, he didn’t start planting corn until June 3. “We had 23 days in May that it rained here, out of the 31,” Jacobi said.
McCordsville received 4.8 inches of rain during a 10-day stretch in early June. Besides forcing planting delays, wet fields and rain cause other problems. When seeds are planted, rain can either flood them out of the field or cause them to rot. Frequent rain also leads to a higher prevalence of fungal diseases and can force farmers to work inordinately long hours to hurry planting during respites of dry weather. “I’ve ran as long as 36 hours straight,” Jacobi said. “Not this year, though.” Jacobi typically doesn’t work on Sundays unless he is behind in planting, but this year he hasn’t even been able to get in the field on Sundays. “People know if they see him in the field on Sunday, they know we are really behind,” Jacob’s wife, Shirley, said. “We haven’t even had that opportunity.” McCordsville farmer Steve Vail said it’s important for farmers to stay safe, especially if they’re rushed. “You can get in a hurry and there are lots of hazards with farming,” Vail said. “We are
all reminding each other that there are still a lot of hazards and just to remain safe and not get too far ahead of ourselves.” Vail typically plants 50 percent corn and 50 percent soybeans in his 1,200 acres, but he said he’ll be heavy on beans this year because beans have a shorter growing season. This year, he expects to grow 80 percent beans and 20 percent corn. Another concern about wet weather is reduced yields and, therefore, less profit for farmers. Jacobi also plants 50 percent corn and 50 percent soybeans, but this year he could only plant 25 percent corn and will have to plant the rest as soybeans. Shirley said consumers also will be affected. “In my personal opinion, people can expect to pay more for food,” she said. An adage says corn should be knee-high by the Fourth of July, but with modern farming technology, corn is usually much further along by then. The saying may prove true this year, though. “We won’t even have it knee-high by the
Fourth of July,” Shirley said. “The past 10 years, we’ve had five or six years where the corn was knee-high by the fourth of June, and now it (isn’t) even planted by the fourth of June.”
A NATIONWIDE PROBLEM McCordsville resident and farmer Charlie Jacobi said it’s not just central Indiana experiencing weather issues. The Midwest region is experiencing extreme rains, but other areas are experiencing droughts. “I talked to a farmer in North Carolina, and they’ve had the opposite. They’ve had drought,” Jacobi said. According to a May 28 report by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, only 22 percent of Indiana’s corn crop and 11 percent of its soybean crop have been planted. Typically, 85 percent of the corn crop and 63 percent of the soybean crop are in the ground by this time of year.
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Commentary by Terry Anker Around the second century B.C., leading Augustan poet Horace declared, “Pulvis et umbra sumus.” He may be right in believing that “we are but dust and shadow.” Our lives fleet almost before we note their departure. We build monuments that, like his beloved Rome, eventually return to the Earth. Our names are first confused, then mispronounced, only to ultimately be forgotten altogether. Given the futile nature of legacy-building, are we simply better served to live for today? Or, can we hope to hang on through those subsequent others influenced by us hoping for a generation or two of remembrance? But even as we strive to make our own name, too often we obsess about fleeing the inheritance imposed upon us by the generations that came before. We struggle to separate ourselves from our progenitors. Throughout our youth we strike out to be different, only to slide back to a deep-rooted fear in our own insignificance. We live in the shadow of giants. Is it possible to extract ourselves from those who came before? And, did these mythical titans, our parents, mentors and heroes, fear the same? Were they, too, living an echo of their own antecedents? No doubt, failure to recognize the contributions and strengths of our forebearers is to miss the point of being human. Much can be learned about who we are by knowing who they were. It is a fool who imagines that we have evolved so much in these thousands of years. Yet, are we running so hard from being someone else that we never bother to become ourselves? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@ youarecurrent.com.
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Let the drunken games begins Commentary by Danielle Wilson Hijinks and shenanigans are on the horizon, friends. Next week is our annual vacation to South Carolina, where we cram 26 people into a beach house for HUMOR seven days and see what happens. Ranging in age from 3 to 77, my side of the family will test our survival skills as we seek to navigate toddler tantrums, sister drama and late-night, alcoholfueled charades. I can’t wait! My husband, Doo, learned long ago to bow out early, so he will be returning half way through. Another in-law employs similar tactics, arriving a few days after we’ve settled in to our sun- and sand-sojourn. But for most of the time, there will be plenty of humanity negotiating communal bathrooms, laundry and refrigerators (plural, thank God!). For me, the hardest part is always bedtime, as I and I alone tend toward the very early side of midnight (i.e., 10 p.m.), usually just as the
karaoke dance party is beginning right below me or an intense game of hide-and-seek commences outside my door. Aunt Danielle is definitely not the fun aunt! Still, I wouldn’t miss this trip for anything. We live all across the U.S., and the cousins have few opportunities to spend time with each other. And my mom insists that her grandbabies are all in one place; no separate condos for this mamaw! I’ll be sunburnt and emotionally drained by the end, for sure, and will probably have engaged in at least two sibling tiffs, but the memories of time spent with loved ones make the crazy worth it. So, prepare for a tale of hijinks and shenanigans, friends, ‘cause it’s about to go down! Peace out.
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Editor, During my childhood and adolescence, my life was lived under the perils of segregation in North Carolina. There is a Shell station, near a car wash, at the Saxony shopping center in Noblesville. I stopped there to fill up my car and decided to enter the store to acquire a receipt for my fuel purchase. Much too my dismay and surprise, there were stickers of the confederate flag for sale. I asked for the owner, but he was not available. I returned to the station on three occasions and left my business card, but the owner was never around or chose not to speak with me. He has not returned my request of a telephone call or a meeting to discuss the matter. In our Southern black community, we knew that Shell and Sinclair did not welcome blacks at their stations in many parts of the south. Some would sell you gas, but there were no toilet facilities. Their stores were filled with Confederate flags and stickers. I respectfully request that symbols of oppression be removed from the Shell station at the Saxony shopping center in Noblesville. Such memorabilia are a blight on our good community. Marvin B. Scott, Fishers
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Whenever I visited Phyllis Baskerville’s toy museum in Fortville, I was mesmerized by the endless array of toys, HUMOR dolls, board games, records, lunch boxes and old magazines, each one in mint condition. The old Pentecostal church that housed her collection was dubbed Dolly Mama’s and was in operation for more than 12 years. Phyllis and I became good friends and when she fell ill several years ago, she asked if there was anything in the museum I particularly had my eye on. Was there ever! But I was uncomfortable making the request: She had life-size statues of my comic heroes, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, in their classic poses, replete with bowler hats. I opted instead for a less extravagant selection, a set of Laurel and Hardy puppets, which I still proudly display on my bookshelf. Before Phyllis died last year, a final wish was that her prized assortment of memorabilia would always remain as a single unit. I didn’t mean to disrespect that wish, but I knew I could give those statues the home they deserved, where they would be truly loved. I approached her daughters, Tara and Tammi, and offered to buy the pair, certain that any offer within my means would appear paltry. Phyllis would have never “sold” any individual item, so no money exchanged hands last week. I believe Tammi and Tara knew that their mom would have wanted them to go to a true Laurel and Hardy fan. Let’s just call it a successful open adoption. My son and a hired strongman loaded the duo onto a flatbed truck and headed to my house. I was not certain Mary Ellen would like having these enormous artifacts in our basement. “Wow, they are really classy looking,” she said, words she has generally reserved for the likes of Cary Grant and Gregory Peck. We discussed whether Stan and Ollie should be placed on either side of our TV in the basement. We chose instead for them to always be next to each other. Actually, history had already decided that. (Photo can be seen on my Facebook page).
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‘Heartfelt Thanks’ golf tourney returns this week By Sadie Hunter sadie@youarecurrent.com A Riverview Health staple is celebrating its 27th year June 19. FUNDRAISER The annual Heartfelt Thanks Golf Tournament will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pebble Brook Golf Club, 3110 Westfield Rd., Noblesville, by the Riverview Health Foundation. “Over the years, this event has helped raise nearly $2.5 million for patient services and to enhance patient experience at Riverview Health,” said Megan Wiles, executive director of the Riverview Health Foundation. Specifically, funds raised from the event have been used to fund a large-bore MRI machine; equipment for cardiovascular services, including a digital imaging cardiac catheterization lab and a 128-slice CT scanner; support for women’s heart disease programming; and telemetry equipment and cardiac defibrillators for the emergency room and intensive care unit, among other items. Golf begins with a shotgun start at 11 a.m.,
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followed by a tailgate-style lunch and a recognition dinner at 4 p.m. “A special thanks to BMO Harris Bank, which is serving as the presenting sponsor, and Gaylor Electric, which, in addition to its financial support, provides golfers with a wonderful lunch and dinner,” Wiles said. “The goal is to have a fun day of golf with members from the community while raising money for a great cause.” Various sponsorship levels are available. Teams of four are $750, and individual players will be grouped into teams of four at $187.50 per person. Register at bit.ly/2XEHzn0. For more, contact Polly Craig at 317-776-7938.
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Jr. Civic presents ‘Shrek The Musical Jr.’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Katie Rae describes herself as a Jr. Civic kid. After growing up, the THEATER North Central High School graduate became a Jr. Civic adult to work with production. “I moved to Chicago to do children’s theater a few years ago,” she said. “But I came back this summer because I’m getting married. I asked Brent (Marty) if I could do the show. This would be my eighth Jr. Civic production to stage manage.” Jr. Civic Theatre will present “Shrek The Musical Jr.” June 21 to 26 in a Mainstage production at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. There will be nine performances. Cast members range in age from 7 to 14. “‘Shrek’ is a great show for kids because there are a lot of great featured roles,” Rae said. “There is a lot of good music to work with.” Marty, who is directing, said there are 52 cast members. “This might be the largest cast we’ve had, and I’ve been doing this for 20 years,” he said. “They’re a good group, they love the show and love the theater.” Anna Wagner, a Carmel resident who will be a Creekside Middle School eighth-grader this fall, is cast as Storyteller No. 2. “I enter the scene and set the story,” Wagner said. “Then, the storyteller kind of pops in and pops out and helps narrate the story.” Wagner has been acting at Jr. Civic since she was 8 years old. “I do musical theater at my middle school and I do Beef & Boards productions,” she said. Maddux Morrison, who will be a Noblesville High School freshman, plays a Duloc citizen and the Pied Piper. “I saw it at Beef & Boards and it looked fun,” Morrison said. “I also saw it on Netflix because the Broadway musical is on it. The music is great.” Morrison started performing in Jr. Civic productions in fourth grade. Keegan Connor, who will be an eighthgrader at Westfield Middle School, plays
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teen Fiona, one of three cast as Fiona at various ages. “Teen Fiona doesn’t have many speaking lines, but she is part of a trio of the Fionas, and I get to do wonderful harmonies with super-talented girls to make the song sound elaborate,” Connor said. “It’s thrilling.” Connor was familiar with the show because she did it before with Christian Youth Theater when she was 9 years old. “I was Baby Bear and that was my first big role ever,” she said. “I am so excited to be teen Fiona, because when I was younger, I always wanted to be one of the Fionas. The trio song is challenging but it’s worth the work and I can’t wait to perform it with the other Fionas.” Sadie Cohen, Carmel, plays young Fiona, and Isabel Casciani, Zionsville, plays Fiona as an adult. A.J. Wilson, who will be a North Central High School freshman, plays Shrek. “I also played Shrek in my school musical (at St. Richard’s School) in February,” Wilson said. “I like the songs and I like the range he has from very high notes to lower notes.”
YAP PRESENTS REVUE! Youth Artists Program Director Anne Beck came up with the concept of doing an extra show for the YAP in the summer. “The show is a cabaret, so we dive into the lives of these fabulous young artists a bit,” Beck said. “They help write all of the content with me based on answering questions about life. This year we discussed family, where they have come from, where they could be heading.” Beck said there is an incredible team assembled to guide, direct and lead the students into the world of cabaret. “Kenny Shepard is directing them,” Beck said. “Tamara Wise Totty is pushing them musically to be their best, and and this year Shannon Forsell from downtown’s Cabaret (Indianapolis) is working with them a few times for tricks of Cabaret style, finesse, communication, etc.” The show has performances at 6 and 8 p.m. June 19. For more, visit civictheatre.org.
Actor-comedian Kevin James’s comedy tour will stop at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. James is being added to the season as a special event. Tickets are available now with a subscription to the 2019-20 Center Presents season. Patrons can purchase tickets when the show goes on sale to the general public in August. James began his career as a stand-up comedian on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom. In other Center news, Carmel-based Allied Solutions will continue to serve as the lead sponsor of the annual Center Presents performance. Allied Solutions, one of the nation’s largest providers of insurance, lending, and marketing products to financial institutions, has been the season sponsor since 2015.
Westfield — Jennie DeVoe will perform at 7 p.m. June 21 in the Cool Creek Concert Series at Cool Creek Park. Admission is $5. Noblesville — The Noblesville Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Concert Series will present Saddlebook at 7 p.m. June 20 at Dillon Park, 6351 Midland Lane. Fishers — Mike & Joe will perform a free concert from 8 to 10 p.m. June 21 at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. Whitestown — The TDS Summer Concert Series features The Doo! at 7 p.m. June 21 at Whitestown Municipal Complex, 6210 Veterans Dr. Craig Thurston starts the concert at 6 p.m. Zionsville — The Concert Series in Lincoln Park will feature ByBye at 7 p.m. June. 19. Mr. Daniel, a children’s performance, starts it off at 6:30 p.m. Carmel — Dave & Rae’s performance is set for 7 p.m. June 20 in the Huntington Learning Center Summer Concert Series at Clay Terrace.
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ative laboratory setting. “It’s a mission of ours to help cultivate new work and allow playwrights to hone For years, Actors Theatre of Indiana cotheir skills,” Farrell said. “It never starts off founder Don Farrell has wanted to find a way to help new playwrights’ as a finished product.” There will be a talkback and Q&A THEATER works be discovered. session to provide feedback followHe just wasn’t sure ing the reading. Farrell said he will he had the time to do so. encourage the audience to provide Farrell still isn’t sure he has the constructive criticism. time but said Carmel-based ATI’s Farrell plans to accept submis15th anniversary season seemed a sions through July 31. Hard copies good time to launch the program, of the plays should be mailed to called the ATI Lab Series. Farrell Lab Series, 510 3rd. Ave. SW, Suite D, “I’ve always thought the theater is a laboratory, in a sense,” Farrell said. “The Carmel, IN, 46032. Copies can be emailed to dfarrell@atistage.org. During the seasonenergy that is passed between artists and opening “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” in Sepaudience makes it such a unique experitember, the chosen plays will be announced. ence. We’re starting phases of our chemisThe dates for the other readings will be try of putting it all together.” The ATI Lab Series will involve three plays, Nov. 5, Feb. 4, 2020 and May 5, 2020. Tickets are $20 per reading for the prowhich will be chosen from more than 20 gram sponsored by United Fidelity Bank. submissions. Farrell and ATI co-founders Cost is $51 for a subscription for all three Judy Fitzgerald and Cynthia Collins, along readings and $45 for ATI subscribers. The with a committee, will choose the three $20 ticket sales are available online, by the submissions. phone or at the box office. Subscriptions The playwrights will participate in an must be purchased by calling the box office intensive weekend of workshopping, disat 317-843-3800. Tickets go on sale June 24. cussion and development with a cast of For more, visit atistage.org. professional actors and directors in a cre-
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