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Mayor Scott Fadness waves at a past Fishers Freedom Festival with his wife, Aunna, and son, Lincoln. Fishers Parks and Recreation Dept. will now take over putting on a Fourth of July Festival each year. (File photo)

Freedom Fest done, July 4 fest to come By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com

not exist if the festival had chosen to continue in 2018. The combined payroll for Kehl and Greiner was $83,000, $2,000 less than what The City of Fishers and the Fishers Freedom the city provided each year. DeReamer Festival both recently announced that said that as a businessman, it seemed the Fishers Freedom update Fest would be no more, the festival still would’ve been able to put on the event from a monetary as the city no longer perspective if those paid positions will provide funds to the nonprofit were eliminated. organization. “Some of the thinking comes from From now on, the parks and recrethat if you can grant money to more ation dept. will put on a Fourth of July individuals that help more people in festival. DeReamer a city, that’s what I think we should This year, the Fishers City Council be doing,” DeReamer said. “The Riley Fest in established a Nonprofit Grant Committee to Greenfield is a five-day gestival run by a volevaluate the city’s nonprofit organization unteer organization and a part-time secretary support. for payroll. The payroll for the Fishers Freedom According to a press release from the City Festival for a two-day festival did not make of Fishers, the Fishers Freedom Festival typisense to me as a businessman, as a city councally received half of the city’s nonprofit grant cilman and as an ex-mayor. When I got elected budget and in-kind services, which is the in 2015 (to Fishers City Council), I sat down equivalent of 10 percent of the Fishers Parks with the festival (staff) and told them nothing and Recreation Dept.’s budget. According to personal, I knew it could be run at a lesser the release, “through the application process, cost and I would be voting no (to funding) in FFF was unable to demonstrate fiscal inde2018.” pendence, and the nonprofit committee felt Kehl announced she would retire at the it was best to allocate the grant dollars to end of 2017 regardless, and she said she benefit multiple nonprofits in an effort to help plans to spend her time with her family and a greater number of residents.” grandchildren. Brad DeReamer, a member of the city coun“I wish the city much success and somecil and the Nonprofit Grant Committee, said times, change is good,” she said. “So, hopefully that a festival such as Fishers Freedom Festival should be able to be ran with a lesser cost. they’ll pick up the reins and the citizens will be happy with what they decide to do moving Without the $85,000 in funding and in-kind forward.” services, FFF said it could not continue. Yet, According to a press release from the festithe nonprofit had two positions on payroll, val, its current annual budget was $329,000, Executive Director Jennifer Kehl and her asand the lack of city funding would cost an sistant, Kym Greiner. Kehl’s payroll was elimiadditional $125,000 to make up for the lost nated for 2017 and Greiner’s position would

contribution from the city as well as the inkind services such as police, fire, parks, maintenance and public works departments. “We are very proud of the Fishers Freedom Festival’s positive community impact that contributed to Fishers’ overall quality of life,” stated Festival Board President Don Dragoo. “The decision to terminate the Fishers Freedom Festival was made after many considerations, but is unavoidable due to financial circumstances. We want to sincerely thank all of our past sponsors, donors, vendors, residents, city staff and volunteers that have supported us over the past 29 years. “I know the city is wanting to take a different direction with the festival,” he added. “We really wish them the best in their endeavor.” The Nonprofit Grant Committee awarded $331,000 in grants to support Ascent 121, Cherish, Conner Prairie Museum, Geist Half Marathon, Hamilton County Leadership Academy, Hamilton County Youth Assistance for Fishers Youth Assistance Program, Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation, Janus Development Services, Nickel Plate Arts, Spaceport Exploration, Youth Mentoring Initiative, the City of Fishers Neighborhood Matching Grant and the City of Fishers Tree Matching Grant. According to the release from the city, these nonprofits provide cultural and critical services for residents. “We are excited there’s going to be new leadership and a new vision (for the festival), and I think we can grow it bigger than what the group had done and they did a great job,” DeReamer said. “We think we can make it much better for citizens.”

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12-year-old competes in hockey

HSE Team advances to finals

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At the young age of 12, Emma Pickering, a seventh grader from Fishers Junior High School, has already created sports quite the name for herself in the world of hockey. She is currently playing for both the Cleveland Lady Barons U14 Tier 1 team and the Junior Fuel Bantam A team, and has nine seasons of hockey under her belt. Tournaments have taken her all around the U.S. and beyond. When Emma was just 2 years old, she learned to figure skate, but by the time she was 4 or 5, she was more interested in playing hockey. The influences came from her older brother and her uncle, who played in the National Hockey League. “I could feel that she wasn’t herself (when figure skating),” Emma’s mom, Cindy Pickering said. “But when she transitioned into playing hockey, I knew her heart was there, and it was very natural for her.” For most of Emma’s hockey career, she played on co-ed teams, but she was still often one of the only girls on the team. One of her current teams, the Lady Barons, is her first team to consist of all girls.

The Hamilton Southeastern Engineering Design and Development class placed fifth at the Falcon Best RobotSTEM ics Competition 2017 Oct. 28 at Bowling Green University. The win advances the 33-member senior class to the Nov. 29-Dec. 1 regional finals in Fargo, N.D. The FBRC is part of the BEST program that promotes the growth of local competition sites across the U.S., maximizing the number of future engineers, scientists and technical professionals. The regional finals utilize the same theme as the previous competition. Crossfire focuses on fire and rescue teams. Each team builds a robot that competes in games against other teams’ robots. “We are taking some pieces of the robot we built previously, but we will be making some changes (to make them) more successful,” said Sara White, one of the co-team leaders. The team is eight weeks into its their robot. The team also has to present a marketing campaign. “We actually present ourselves as a

Emma Pickering plays hockey for the Cleveland Lady Barons and the Junior Fuel Bantams. (Submitted photo)

“As of right now, I’m the youngest on the girls’ team, so I’m playing against 14 years olds as a 12-year-old,” Emma said. Emma has played hockey nearly all of her life, but she’s not done with it yet. All of her dreams for her future are centered on hockey. “My future goal is to be able to play Division I women’s hockey at some college and hopefully get on the national team and maybe even go to the Olympics,” Emma said. The Cleveland Lady Barons are looking for sponsors to help fund their transportation to and from tournaments. For more on sponsorships, contact Cindy at cjpickering@gmail.com.

From left Connor Gamble, Jacob Galvez and Andy Bowman build a robot. (Submitted photo)

corporation. We are called the Royal Fire Dept. We talk about strategies and how we use our funds,” White said. The group has high goals for the competition. “We obviously want to place in the top three. Those teams move on to the championship in Dallas, Texas,” White said. “We also want to win the BEST award at the competition. It’s a culmination of your team’s utilization of the design process.” The group has started a GoFundMe page to assist in fundraising. For more, visit gofundme.com/hse-best-robotics.

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COMMUNITY On I-69, between Exit 205 FISHERS near 116th Street in Fishers Lane shifts will occur on and Exit 219 near Ind. 38 in 141st Street west of Ind. 37 Pendleton, drivers should for the construction of a CONSTRUCTION watch for major nighttime turn lane on the north side construction work. of the road. NOBLESVILLE With IKEA and Topgolf opening, 141st Street between Olio Road and Prairesidents are encouraged to visit fishers. rie Baptist Road is now open. Reconstrucin.us for maps and directions on how to tion included widening of 141st Street from best navigate the 116th Street area during Olio Road to approximately 1/4 mile east of the grand openings. Olio Road. Questions may be directed to Jim Lane restrictions will occur on 116th Hellmann at the Noblesville Engineering Street east of Allisonville Road to allow for Dept. at 317-776-6330. concrete curb and ramp repairs. Resurfac276th Street between U.S. 31 and Anthoing work also will occur. ny Road in Atlanta will be closed for road Improvements are under way to rehabilireconstruction through mid-October. Durtate bridges, pavement and drainage strucing the closure, local traffic should utilize tures along 15 miles of I-69. Two lanes have the signed detour route of 266th Street and been shifted to accommodate construction Devaney Road. of travel lanes. The speed limit has been CARMEL reduced to 60 mph and to 50 mph while A water main upgrade is under way on there are workers present. Range Line Road between City Center and The Hamilton County Highway Dept. has Executive drives. Once the water main is reclosed Cyntheanne Road between 146th located, traffic will move to the inner lanes of Street and 156th Street until Dec. 1 to reRange Line Road for work on the outer lanes. place the bridge over Keiser Drain. Cleaning and repainting on Keystone GEIST Parkway is under way. Nighttime lane U.S. 36 between I-465 and Pendleton restrictions are occurring between 8 p.m. Pike and E. County Line Road near Lawand 5 a.m. Daytime restrictions began Oct. rence until approximately Nov. 15 for a cul27 and occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. vert replacement.

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“I’ve loved it since the first day!”

New advisory council forming – The Indiana Department of Revenue invites tax professionals, attorneys, business stakeholders, advocates and scholars statewide to be considered for appointment to the first-ever Commissioner’s Advisory Council to provide valuable input on tax administration for the state. Twelve members will be selected for two-year appointments. The council will meet quarterly beginning in late January. Applications are available at in.gov/dor/5739. htm and are due by Dec. 1.

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Harlem Wizards game – The Harlem Wizards will be at Fishers High School at 7 p.m. Nov. 30. Fans will see a magical display of tricks, coordinated ball handling, fancy passing and aerodynamic athleticism combined with high-energy comedy and audience interaction. Tickets can be purchased for $10 online at Harlemwizards.com. In addition, tickets will be sold during lunch at Fishers High school beginning Nov. 27 until the day of the game. Tickets will also be available on the day of the game at FHS at 6:00pm for $12 for adults and children.

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Newcomers Club – The Fishers Newcomers Club meets every second Thursday of the month at the Delaware Township Building, 9090 E. 131st St., Fishers. All are welcome to become a member. Attendants participate in activity groups and various charitable activities. Shoebox drop-off – Drop-off locations around the area are now open to receive gift-filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. During the project’s National Collection Week (Nov. 13–20), these sites will collect shoebox donations filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys for children living in poverty overseas. Drop off in Fishers will be at Christ’s Community Church, 13097 Allisonville Rd. Drop off times are 4 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13-17, 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 18, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19, and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 20.

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HSE Schools Foundation participates in Giving Tuesday once again

Rear, from left, Sara Mills Henderson, John DeLucia, Mike Peterson, Paula Peterson, John McDonald, Kurt Meyer, Jodi Osmun and Greg Osmun. Front, Reagan Henderson and Riley Henderson participate in Giving Tuesday. Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation will once again raise funds on Giving Tuesday Nov. 28. The organization’s goal is to raise $24,000 in 24 hours. This year, local philanthropists will match the $1,000 an hour up to $24,000. For more, visit hsefoundation.org.

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Sharon Robinson works on a pencil drawing at her home. (Photo by Sadie Hunter)

Geist artist talks on finding artistic self late in life By Sadie Hunter • sadie@youarecurrent.com Sharon Robinson is a lifelong artist. Although self-critical of her ability, cover story her dedication to her crafts, of which there are many, has led to special recognition in the artistic community. Robinson, 70, said a late-in-life rediscovery of self and art has changed her life to one she considers more social and more community-driven. Born and raised in Anderson, Robinson and her husband, Doug, moved to the Geist area in March after downsizing from a larger home in Pendleton, where they moved in 1986. “I was interested in art way back when I was a little girl,” she said. “I’d go down to my grandmother’s house, and she’d tear open a brown paper sack and get out the crayons. As I grew up, I was an introverted child. You could never tell now.” Robinson majored in art and minored in business in college but decided her senior year to dedicate herself to the business side of her studies. “Then I got married young, had kids young. But then through the years, the creative stuff didn’t just stop,” she said. “I mean, when the kids were really young, I saw something in the Anderson paper where someone needed help making doll dresses that were going to be given to children in need.” From there, Robinson didn’t quit. Her interest in creating things – from doll dresses to landscaping projects to jewelry making – led her to become a more prolific artist in general, particularly with watercolor and oil paintings. In the early ’90s, she began making dolls from scratch. “Right before then, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, 24 years ago. I am a survivor,” Robinson said. “It never showed up anywhere, not on a mammogram, not on an ultrasound, nowhere, but it hurt. I knew something was wrong, and I went with my instincts. Long story short, I ended up having a lumpectomy and 28 radiation treatments. What helped get me through all that process was I was still sewing at the time. The process of creating

something new when I was trying to get rid of something that was old and needed to be gone, it kept me going. When things happen, they seem bad, but it opened up new doors for me. It helped make me a different person. It helped bring out this personality that hadn’t shown up.”

In recent years, Robinson’s artistic pursuits led her to her latest passion, working with the Pendleton Artists Society. “About five years ago, I met a lady at a craft show, and she told me about this new art association that was forming,” Robinson said.

Involved from the start, Robinson has been on the organization’s board for approximately three years and is assisting, along with other members, in the purchase of the building serving as the headquarters at 119 State St. in downtown Pendleton. “The (Pendleton Artists Society) helped me tremendously in finding other people of like mind,” Robinson said. “I’ve done different shows down there, not expecting to win anything or to sell anything. It’s just my personal expression, just like everybody else.” In the past several months, Robinson has continued work on various furniture projects - including a table and chairs that now sit in the dining room of her home – to keeping up with oil and watercolors and still-life pieces that fill the nooks and crannies of her living room, dining room and kitchen. “My favorite medium, until recently, (was) oil, but now pencil has become a favorite of mine. It’s very interesting because I wasn’t expecting it,” Robinson said. At the Pendleton Artists Society’s October First Friday gallery event, Robinson won a red ribbon (second place) for a pencil drawing she entered, a modified book cover. It was her first recent attempt at pencil drawing. “I was in shock,” she said. “It brought tears to my eyes. Second place! I’ve never done that. So many people have this perceived idea that they can’t do anything creative. That’s not true. If you can find something that you really enjoy doing and can zone out about life and the craziness of the world … the more you enjoy it, the better you get.” Robinson will participate in the Pendleton Artists Society’s December First Friday gallery event. For more, visit pendletonartistssociety.org.

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Commentary by Terry Anker A recent weekend found me in the company of a number of not-yet betrothed young men. One had jumped the broom, but most were simply considering making the move. Indeed, my long marriage (longer in most cases than the entirety of their lives) sparked curiosity. Why do some marriages last when others do not? That answer, if a complete one exists, certainly eludes me. Marry well, if you can, but always expect to find, and seek, compromise. Make little note of your partner’s peccadillos and hope they will do the same. Find room in your lives for each other. There is joy in knowing that the other person is there, always attentive to you and your needs. Try to constrain your annoying habits. Remind your spouse that a vice indulged at home is always better than one unseen. Clean up after yourself – every time and without exception. But most of all, tolerate imperfection. Cigars smell. Men stink. And, I’ve never really liked the aroma of strong perfume. It makes me sneeze. So, what? If my bride loves the fragrance, I love it, too. I carry my own very pronounced imperfections. Those in my life who love and accommodate me have come to understand that truth and value my happiness, as do I theirs. In this there is no horse trading, scorekeeping, snarky comment or resentment. And, why should there be? Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

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Lack of transit poses a problem Editor, I was glad to see the mayors of Fishers and Indianapolis join in the effort to attract the Amazon second headquarters. We face huge competition from not only tech giants like Boston on the East Coast but also thriving tech places like Austin and Columbus in the South and Midwest. However, if we don’t get it, the main reason may be the abysmal lack of mass transit in the suburbs. One of Amazon’s criteria is public transit. Although Indy has a public transportation system, many of the 50,000 workers Amazon would bring would have to find housing in the suburbs, where

there is none! The lack of public transit will already be a problem in Fishers with getting workers from Indy for the 18 new eating places planned and begun there. Many may not be able to afford private auto, Uber, or cab to and from work. The concept of rebuilding the railroad along with a bike trail connecting with Indy’s bus system would solve this problem, at least in regard to one suburb. If we hope to gain big, good things, we need to think a little bigger. We don’t have to choose between trails and public mass transit. We can have both. Mike Boland Fishers

I had to go to the Apple Store. Again. Actually, the visit marked my third in 10 days because the original humor repair to my daughter’s phone lasted until we got home, and the second time I didn’t have four hours to wait for a Genius Bar opening. As I sat on a wooden cube resisting the siren call of Solitaire on my Samsung (yes, Chez Wilson is pro-Android, except for our one rebel child), I took a moment to observe my surroundings. For starters, the millennials who work at Apple are enviably cool. They come in all shapes, sizes, races, ethnicities and represent a full spectrum of wardrobe preferences. From the detail-minded, shirt tuckedin, headphone-wearing floor manager to the laid-back, ripped jeans, hipster glassessporting tech gurus, I found myself wanting to be 20 years younger and childless. Then you have customers, who make the sport of people watching truly entertaining. I saw baby boomers struggling through a clinic on simply “How to work your iPad” and a heavily bearded man wearing a T-shirt that didn’t quite cover his substantial gut ordering his toddler grandson to “Git over here!” The woman next to me had triple ear piercings and a nose ring, and across the room sat a fellow dance mom (hi, SL!). Not surprsinginly, there were scores of angsty teens and young professionals trying out the latest gadgets, but I also spotted a Colts player and several people, besides myself, on Samsungs. It’s still too soon to share my opinion of the gentleman behind me with a noticeable GI issue. I definitely prefer my Samsung but it’s always intriguing to visit the Apple Store. Peace out. Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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Mary Ellen passed along some comments she had heard about me at her book club. “Kathy says your newspaper humor column makes her laugh, and Cara, our hostess, told me she thinks you’re quite amusing on TV.” “Wow, thanks for sharing that!” “But Dick, I have to ask you this: How come you’re not so funny at home? People keep telling me how humorous you are and how much fun it must be to live with you, but I don’t see it. Maybe you leave it all in the basement where you write your column, or at the remote locations where you do your TV segments?” “I’m that dull, huh?” “Oh, don’t get me wrong. We’ve had a great marriage for 38 years and I’ve been perfectly happy. It’s just not been the laugh riot everyone else assumes it is.” It was a startling observation — and not an unfair one. When we are out with other couples we all laugh. Waiters love to trade jabs with me. The UPS guy and I always yuck it up on my porch. I never leave the dry cleaners without exchanging a few jokes with the clerk. But apparently, I save

nothing for my relationship with my wife. I only have so much to give, and maybe I give it all at the office. “Mary Ellen, this is your fault. I can’t kid about your cooking: it’s outstanding. You dress impeccably, you have perfect hair and you are very intelligent. I need some material to work with.” “I must admit, Dick, you are making a convincing argument.” I was determined to make things right. We sat across from each other at the dinner table that evening. “Dick, you are trying way too hard. The red foam clown nose is not original. And you keep kicking me with those giant shoes.” When a slight grin appeared on my wife’s face, I knew I was making progress. “I could try some snappy repartee at dinner every night. I know I could be as funny at home as I am at work.” “Oh, please,” Mary Ellen said, “don’t make me laugh.”

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Dispatches Jury duty scam – Once again, a scam involving the threat of arrest for missing jury duty is hitting central Indiana. A victim answers the telephone and the caller says a warrant is being issued for not appearing for jury duty (or paying taxes or another offense). The caller may give the name of a courthouse employee, a deput, or a name similar to an employee. The victim is then told to pay money to avoid arrest. These calls are fake – arrest warrants in Hamilton County are never served by telephone. New Advisory Council forming – The Indiana Department of Revenue invites tax professionals, attorneys, business stakeholders, advocates and scholars statewide to be considered for appointment to the first-ever Commissioner’s Advisory Council to provide valuable input on tax administration for the state. Twelve members will be selected for two-year appointments. The council will meet quarterly beginning in late January. Applications are available at in.gov/dor/5739.htm and are due by Dec. 1. Newcomers Club – The Fishers Newcomers Club meets every second Thursday of the month at the Delaware Township Building, 9090 E. 131st St., Fishers. All are welcome to become a member.

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‘Broadway and Beyond’ set for CAT Theatre By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Ashton Wolf is ready to share some of his other talents with area audiences. Wolf, who co-founded the theater company theater Nickel Plate Players with his wife Sandy Thorne in 2014, is presenting “Broadway and Beyond” at The Cat Theatre in Carmel, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 and 18. The performances feature Wolf and Jessica Hawkins, both Fishers residents. Wolf said he agreed to partner with Will Wood of The Cat Theatre for certain productions. “There are several productions that have large casts of performers, which is too big for Hawkins that space,” Wolf said. “So, we started with ‘Dueling Pianos,’ and then I decided I wanted to create a smaller cabaret-type show and one in which I could come out from behind my piano. The (Indianapolis-area) theater community sees me in one light. They don’t know I performed on stage as an actor. I do a little dancing, so I thought it would be a good time to show the community what I do.” Wolf then thought who would be the best person to share the stage with for this show. Hawkins was in one of Nickel Plate’s original productions, “Beehive,” in 2014. “I immediately noticed not only her ability and talent, but her professionalism,” Wolf said. In addition, Wolf was a fan of Hawkins’ appearance as Mexican painter Frida Kahlo in Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s “La Casa Azul” in 2015. Wolf received permission from Hancock for Hawkins to perform some songs for this show. “He even offered up some of the tracks for us to use,” said Wolf, adding the tracks feature a full orchestra. “He’s been so supportive and so gracious.” In addition, Wolf said there will be classics, duets and solos from Broadway and classics from famous Piano Men. Hawkins is excited about the variety of the performances. “This is really fun because I get to sing songs that are not part of a specific character,” Hawkins said. “There are a lot of songs I’ll never get to sing in a show. Some are more romantic. Some are ridiculous and funny. Gregory’s songs are a little more dramatic, definitely deeper.” Wolf will perform songs from his play, “Ten Pin Alli,” which he co-wrote and directed. “It’s really nice to be able to do songs from different shows,” Wolf said. “You can’t pop into Sondheim (music) in the middle of a Rodgers and Hammerstein show. We get to mix it up and present a lot of different writers and materials.” Wolf serves as artistic director of Nickel Plate Players, which operates under the parent company of The Indiana Theatre Company. Among the shows he created was “Indiana The Musical” as part of the bicentennial celebration in 2016. “I’m going to have three pianos on stage in various posi-

McNair to appear at St. Luke’s Christmas concert editorial@youarecurrent.com Two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Sylvia McNair will make a guest appearance at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church’s Christmas concert. There will be free performances at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 and 4 p.m. Dec. 2 at the church, 100 W. 86th St, Indianapolis. “We host this concert as a gift to the community,” Rob Fuquay, senior pastor at St. Luke’s, stated in a news release. “Our choirs, ensembles and musicians work extremely hard preparing for this concert. They offer it as a gift not just to our church but the entire community.” Although it is free, attendees are invited to make a freewill offering during the concert, which will benefit a local immigration resettling support agency: the Immigrant Welcome Center. Funds received at the 2016 performances resulted in a $19,000 donation to a local food pantry. The candlelight concert is called “Welcome Christmas! Sing a song of hope,” and includes several holiday classics.

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tions,” Wolf said. Wolf had been an actor much of his career, with a few favorite roles being Rooster Hannigan in “Annie” and Captain Von Trapp in “The Sound of Music.” Hawkins began performing in community theater approximately six years ago after not having performed since high school. “My mom (JoAnn Crum) did a show and I thought that looks like fun,” she said. She had performed with Footlite Musicals, Civic Theatre and Theatre on the Square. Thorne and Aaron Henze are co-producers of the show. Adam Allen is the associate producer and Anne Chesser Martin is the choreographer.

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Westfield — The winter farmers market will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at the Lions Club clubhouse, 120 Jersey St. Carmel — Gregory Porter, declared “America’s Next Great Jazz Singer” by Esquire and NPR Music, will appear at 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at The Palladium. Zionsville – Artists who stop by SullivanMunce, 225 W. Hawthorne St., between 10 a.m. and noon Nov. 18 will be automatically accepted into the First Come, First Hung exhibit, which runs Dec. 3 to 16. For more, call 317-873-4900. Fishers — Local shops, boutiques, restaurants and more will participate in Shop Fishers, the city’s version of Small Business Saturday Nov. 25. Geist — Arts for Lawrence will present “The Old Man and the Sea” Nov. 18-19 and Nov. 24-25 at the Theater at the Fort. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, 24 and 25 and 2: 30 p.m Nov. 19. For more, visit artsforlawrence.org.

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ATI presents ‘Frog and Toad’ By Zach Dunkin zach.dunkin@youarecurrent.com If you think “A Year with Frog and Toad” is kids’ stuff, think again. Don Farrell, who will theater reprise his role as Toad in the musical presented by Actors Theatre of Indiana at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Nov. 25 and Nov. 26, said it appeals to adults “even if they don’t have children.” “The characters of Frog and Toad define our contemporary storytelling selves, not just for children but for parents and any adult who later in life re-learn the critical importance of children’s tales,” said Farrell, ATI co-founder and artistic director. “The show does not talk down to the children, and the entertaining messages are not lost on the adults, especially today.” The acclaimed musical is based on the award-winning children’s books by Arnold Lobel and spins the tale of two good friends and their friendship through the four seasons of the year. The show was nominated for Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score during its run on Broadway in 2003. For some youngsters, the musical will be

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their introduction to live theater. “I really love seeing the sense of wonder and joy in the children’s eyes,” Farrell said. “Being able to share and perform stories about the value and importance of friendship, the lessons of patience, kindness, and acceptance of each other and our differences, looking out for one another ... sharing these important lessons and messages to an audience comprised of our children and our future is something I never get tired of. For tickets and information, visit atistage.org.

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Commentary by Mark Johnson Where to go: Copper Still Kitchen & Bar Where it is: 917 Conner St., Noblesville When it’s open: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Sunday, noon to 1 a.m. Mark’s take: Everyone has heard of that very cool corner pub with a laid-back vibe, great food, great great drinks, televisions for the big games and live music. Copper Still is the perfect place to go with family, friends or just to enjoy the game and relax with a craft beer. What to get: Copper Still offers a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and sides. For me, though, nothing compares to the half-pound cheeseburger. Instead of chips or fries, how about tater

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Anna Vinnetskaya, Garrick Ohlsson, Alon Goldstein perform three of the performance’s five pieces as the unparalleled keyboard virtuosity of Sergei Prokofiev comes to life. Krzysztof Urbanski will conduct.

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The night pays homage to the remarkable works of Rodgers and Hammerstein. This innovative musical revue features songs such as “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair,” “Honey Bun” and “Kansas City,” to name a few.

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Declared “America’s Next Great Jazz Singer” by Esquire and NPR Music, Gregory Porter won the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album with his 2013 Blue Note debut “Liquid Spirit” and again for his 2016 release, “Take Me To The Alley.”

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Carmel’s Andrea Laxton closes her six-week run costarring as Molly Jensen in the musical adapted from the hit film “Ghost.” A young couple’s connection takes a shocking turn after Sam Wheat’s untimely death, and trapped between two worlds, Sam tries to protect Molly from danger. Cost: $42.50-$67.50 (includes buffet dinner).

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Grammar goofs to avoid Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt Did you know most prospective employers check your social media account as an unofficial grammar guy step in the job interview process? Yikes. That means he or she probably scrolled through to see your late-night, all-caps rant about whichever political party you oppose, as well as your “Bachelorette” finale live-tweeting session (I can’t believe she picked him, either). The same goes for basic grammar and spelling. Today I’m tackling five Facebook foibles and Twitter trip-ups that very well may prevent you from getting hired for the job you want. If you’re looking for a great job, you need to know your grammar. Did you catch what I did there? Too often I see people use “your” when they should use “you’re.” Your is something you own or possess; you’re is the contraction (or mash up, as I like to call it) of “you” and “are.” When you write “I hope the Colts don’t lose again,” you likely hope they score more points than the Patriots. When you

write “I hope the Colts don’t loose again,” you’re suggesting they remember to put on their belts so their pants don’t fall down. See the difference? “There” names a place, thing or the existence of something: I think I left my chapstick over there. To check if you’re using “there” correctly, see if you can replace “there” with “here.” “Their” shows possession: I can’t believe those chowder-eating cheaters the Patriots deflated their footballs. To check if you’re using “their” correctly, see if you can replace “their” with “our.” “They’re” is a mash up of “they” and “are:” Huzzah, they’re having a sale on Burt’s Bees chapstick at Target! To check if you’re using “they’re” correctly, see if you can replace “they’re” with “they are.” Yes, in addition to the topics of your social media posts, employers also look at the content of your characters. Curtis Honeycutt is a freelance humor writer. Have a grammar question? Connect with him on Twitter @curtishoneycutt or at curtishoneycutt.com.

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