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FHS Dance Marathon earns national award By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The news of Fishers High School Dance Marathon winning the Children’s Miracle Network national ACHIEVEMENT award for Best High School Dance Marathon came as a huge surprise to club co-sponsor Danielle Ontiveros. “The group found out via social media that we had won national recognition for our Dance Marathon,” said Ontiveros, who is co-club sponsor with Caitlin Crecelius. “We work hard each and every year, but (2021) felt completely different and brand new as we were navigating a global pandemic. Everything from fundraising, social gatherings, morale and committee size were different. I am so proud that with our smaller than ever executive board of three that we were able to make such an impact. “Prior to receiving this award, I can honestly say that Caitlin and myself did not know that this was something that the foundation did.” The club has raised more than $600,000 for Riley Hospital for Children since the first marathon in 2008. Award recipients are selected each year based on a combination of fundraising success, year-round programming and event execution. “Fishers was an excellent candidate as they demonstrated success in each of these areas,” said Kaity Lynch, Central Region Cause Partnerships manager for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. “In their award application, they shared their focus on adjusting key event traditions to be more inclusive, that they safely hosted an event that abided by all local, state and CDC guidelines, all while showing a commitment to fundraising by raising over $21,000 in the two weeks prior to their marathon after having fundraising restrictions lifted. “This was a 252 percent increase over that time frame compared to the previous year.” The Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board of Trustees recognized the honor Oct. 26. Ontiveros, in her 10th year teaching in the art department at FHS, has been involved in some capacity with the Dance Marathon. In the last three to four years, she has taken on the lead role of club co-sponsor. Chrissie Sturgill and Abbey Horst have been previous co-sponsors. Crecelius is in her second year as co-sponsor. Crecelius is a teacher in the exceptional

The Fishers Dance Marathon raised $38,816.95 in 2021. (Photo courtesy of the Fishers Dance Marathon)

learners’ department. “We were able to be so successful with an online marathon because of the passion and drive that these kids have for Riley Children’s Hospital,” Ontiveros said. “The Fishers Dance Marathon has become an integral part to the cultural here at FHS. Due to the lack of in-person fundraising and events, it was fairly slow and steady until the executive members decided to propose the idea of an in-person marathon. “Once approved by the administration and the Fishers Health Dept., we were in business to start planning an in-person

marathon. The two weeks leading up to the marathon we raised $21,775, topping our 2020 total when we were strictly all virtual.” The Fishers Dance Marathon raised slightly more than $102,000 in 2020 and more than $38,800 in 2021. The 2022 FHS Dance Marathon is scheduled for March 25. Crecelius said the goals for the future include enhancing the connections with the Fishers community, expanding involvement across all clubs/sports at FHS and continuing to raise money for Riley Hospital for Children.

STUDENTS LEAD THE WAY Fishers High School Dance Marathon club co-sponsor Danielle Ontiveros said students are the driving force in the fundraising success. “The club is truly student run,” Ontiveros said. “Although there is a lot of guidance and behind-the-scenes work from the sponsors, this club would not be what it is without the students’ leadership. There are several events throughout the year where many other clubs and sports teams contribute their time and energy to help the overall good of the club. Fishers Dance Marathon is the heart of FHS. I truly believe it gives students a purpose bigger than their own. “It teaches philanthropic values, and it instills hope and awareness to finding a cure for cancer.” Shea Koley, a 2021 FHS graduate, served

as co-president with Jessie Guler and Alex Craig. “We worked together to plan all the events leading up to the marathon, the event itself, and fundraising efforts throughout the entire year,” Koley said. “I was super excited to hear we received the national award, and it was amazing recognition because our program has grown so much and we managed to raise a good amount of money and hold an event even with COVID-19. Dance Marathon was truly life changing for me at Fishers. “It inspired my career aspiration, and I am now involved in Muskiethon at Xavier University that raises money for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.” Koley’s sister, Alaina, is a FHS junior and is on this year’s Dance Marathon executive board.

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Town mascot needs funds for medical bills By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The Town of McCordsville mascot is in need of help from the community. Oscar, a black cat FUNDRAISER that lives in and around Town Hall in McCordsville, recently went to the vet after he began to lose weight. Town Manager Tonya Galbraith said the vet discovered he likely has irritable bowel syndrome. Galbraith is asking community members to donate to Oscar’s medical fund to cover expenses. “The vet said he either had lymphoma or IBS, but after an ultrasound, they are leaning toward IBS,” Galbraith said. “We are going to change his food and try to keep him inside because he is still a critter catcher. We are trying to do some things to make him feel better.” Galbraith estimates Oscar is 13 years old or older. The new food the vet prescribed is more expensive than his previous food. “We have now depleted his fund because

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we’ve taken him to the vet a couple times now,” Galbraith said. “So, we are kind of looking to get some more contributions into his fund. We call it his HSA.” Galbraith said community members can send checks or cash to Town Hall. “He really is the Town Hall mascot,” Galbraith said. “He goes from office to office to make sure everybody’s OK. Everyone is really fond of him and he’s part of our Town Hall family, and we just want to keep him healthy.”

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during the pandemic,” the foundation stated. “I’m very honored to receive the award, Tim Campbell, a Carmel resident whose but the bulk of the credit and recognition Currentoon panel appears weekly in Current for this should go to Cindy Baney, Dr. CrysPublishing tal Thorpe and the students at FishACHIEVEMENT editions, has ers Junior High School for allowing been voted the me to share their experiences,” he national runner-up for the Clifford said. “Without them, this project K. and James T. Berryman Award for would never have happened.” Editorial Cartoons from the National Campbell’s works also are distribPress Foundation. uted by the Washington Post News Campbell’s entry and honor was Service & Syndicate. Campbell for a “hilarious and heartbreaking Ruben Bolling, author of the “Tom illustrated series based on comments the the Dancing Bug” satirical weekly cartoon artist collected from middle school students strip, won the top prize.

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Cridge’s balance approach leads to state cross country title By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Bishop Chatard High School junior Lily Cridge made sure to pace herself this cross country season. That made all the difference. Cridge captured the individual state title in 17:32.7 in the 5,000-meter race in muddy conditions Oct. 30 at the IHSAA girls cross country state meet at Terre Haute. Cridge won in dominating fashion, finishing 30.9 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher. The state title was Cridge’s second. She set a state record in winning the 3,200 meters in 10:03.16 at the girls track and field state meet in Bloomington in June. “It was a huge blessing to get another state title,” said Cridge, a Geist resident. “I’ve just worked so hard from not being able to race (at last year’s state meet) and not getting to run much of a season last year.” Cridge, who placed eighth as a freshman in the state cross country meet, didn’t run in the postseason last year because of injuries.

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was making sure my life was balanced with everything, nutritionally, mentally, physically, happiness,” Cridge said. “That played a huge role. Being able to train with the boys team really helped push me. I trusted my coach and we took it slow, and that worked in my favor as I peaked at the right time when I needed to.” Bishop Chatard coach Dan Kinghorn said Cridge is a special runner.

“She has an incredible inner drive to be the best and she is not just willing to work hard towards her goals, but she thoroughly enjoys the hard work, and the harder, the better,” Kinghorn said. “It is very satisfying to see all of her hard work paying off for her as it has this season.” Cridge won sectional, regional and semistate titles. “I think the farther, the better for me,” Cridge said. “I’m really an endurance/ strength athlete. A lot of time, distance running is 90 percent mental. I think with that it can get me further. I have the speed in distance rather than in sprints.” Cridge started running in second grade in the Saint Simon the Apostle school program, “I plan on running in college,” Cridge said. “I don’t know where yet. I think just focusing on what is ahead will be key in that factor. I will love to run professionally one day.” Cridge said she is considering marathons in the future. Cridge will compete in the Nov. 14 Nike Midwest Cross Regional in Terre Haute. “After that, I’ll take some time off and prepare for track season,” she said.

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Hoosiers 5 to 11 now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine news@geistcurrent.com The Indiana State Dept. of Health recently announced that Hoosiers ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for a free PANDEMIC COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s authorization of Pfizer’s vaccine on Nov. 2. The Pfizer vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine that is authorized for use in individuals under age 18. Beginning at 8 a.m. Nov. 4, parents who want to schedule an appointment for their child to receive the vaccine can do so at ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211 or 866-2119966 for assistance. The pediatric dose of Pfizer is lower than the dosage for ages 12 and older, so parents should ensure they visit a site that carries the pediatric dosage. To find a clinic, visit ourshot.in.gov and look for a pin designating sites with pediatric vaccine. Supplies might be limited initially as shipments arrive on a staggered basis, the ISDH stated in a press release, so individuals are encouraged to make an appointment or call ahead to ensure a site has the vaccine. A parent or guardian must provide consent, and children under 16 must be accompanied to the vaccination appointment by an adult. As of Nov. 3, a total of 7,133,806 doses have been administered in Indiana, according to the ISDH. The figure includes 3,344,763 first doses and 414,620 boosters. A total of 3,374,423 Hoosiers are fully vaccinated.

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Arts & Culture Commission names Partnership Program members By Chris Bavender news@currentinfishers.com The Fishers Arts & Culture Commission has selected seven local organizations as part of its inaugural Partnership ART Program for the 2021-22 season. The program recognizes local businesses, nonprofit organizations or individuals identified by the commission for going above and beyond in supporting, showcasing and advocating for public art or art

programming in the Fishers community. Sanchez said the goal of the program is “The Partnership Program idea to widen the vision of the Fishers came about as we were thinking of Arts & Culture Commission. ways to recognize the commitment “It also serves as a mechanism and efforts of those going above to create more awareness of how and beyond to promote arts and arts and culture forms an integral culture in Fishers,” Fishers Arts & part of placemaking and connectCulture Commissioner Marisol Sanedness,” Sanchez said. “The hope chez said. “We wanted to celebrate is that this program can serve as a Sanchez and showcase those efforts and vehicle in bringing our community the people, businesses and organizations together and creating more engagement that were a part of it.” in the arts, which in turn enriches our

culture. We want people to be able to experience Fishers in different and unique ways, and arts have a special way of doing just that.” The seven partners were selected based on their intentional efforts in promoting the arts and adding to the cultural richness of the community. They are Fishers Arts Council; Four Day Ray Brewing; High Frequency Arts; Hub & Spoke; Ignite Studio; Meyer Najem; and Nickel Plate Arts.

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A Warm Welcome The Hamilton Southeastern High School boys cross country team pauses with its state runner-up trophy. (Photo courtesy of IHSAA)

HSE places 2nd in boys state cross country meet By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The goal for Hamilton Southeastern High School senior Nolan Satterfield and his cross country teammates ACHIEVEMENT was to win a state championship. “But by no means are we disappointed with a second-place finish,” Satterfield said. “After a subpar performance last year, we worked very hard all year to come back and make this happen. To get up there and receive the state runner-up trophy was an incredible feeling for all of us, especially us seniors leaving the program on a high note.” The Royals finished second to Brebeuf Jesuit in the Oct. 30 IHSAA boys state finals in Terre Haute. “They have an incredible team that was clearly incredibly coached,” Satterfield said of Brebeuf. Satterfield finished 11th, followed by teammates Garrett Hicks in 17th, Bennett Dubois in 21st and Will Marquardt in 33rd. “We had as good of a top four as anyone else in the state, and we knew we would by the way we pushed each other in workouts and practice every day,” Satterfield said. “I’m so proud of the other three seniors who showed up big time. Garrett Hicks stepped up big time to get on the podium, Bennett Dubois had a terrific race and earned allstate as well, and Will Marquardt raced exactly how we needed him to, picking off a lot of guys at the finish to secure that runner-up finish. “And, of course, we cannot forget our fifth guy, Ash Caylor, as a junior to show up with

that pressure meant a lot to us seniors.” Hamilton Southeastern coach Joe Golden said it was a strong senior group with five of the six top runners being seniors. The No. 6 runner was senior Connor Sarkovics. “In addition, there were a few seniors just outside this group,” Golden said. “Obviously, they will be missed, and it will be an entirely different varsity team next year. Their confidence and leadership will be hard to replace.” The Royals finished sixth in the state meet in 2020. “In 2020, we were a pretty solid team and were shooting for a podium finish, but state meet-level inexperience caught up with us,” Golden said. “But it was that 2020 state meet experience that fueled a dramatic improvement in training, commitment and leadership. “To have the top five guys run right near the potential on a specific day, with the pressure of the state meet, was exceptional,” Golden said. Satterfield said his time of 16:00.8 was not as fast as some of his other races this year because the course was muddy. “I think what was most important for me was that it was one of the toughest races I’ve had in my high school career,” he said. “Last year’s state meet I felt great the whole time and I felt comfortable getting my ninthplace finish. This year, in a more loaded field, I was sitting in about 13th hurting, but I was able to really push myself and have a very strong kick to be just outside the top 10 again.” Fishers finished fourth in the state meet. Junior Tate Meaux was the top finisher for Fishers in 24th place.

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Geist Waterfront Park expected to open in February 2023 By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com Construction has been under way at Geist Waterfront Park for several months, but Fishers Parks Director Sarah Sandquist said all the “fun stuff” will begin in the next 12 months. Upcoming projects include the construction of trails, playgrounds and a beach. Geist Waterfront Park Sandquist encompasses 70 acres near Olio Road and 111th Street and will provide public access to Geist Reservoir in Fishers. Phase 1A, which finalized most of the groundwork, was recently completed. “We did a ton of earth work, moving dirt around to prep the site for all of the amenities to come in Phase 1B,” Sandquist said. “We installed almost all underground utilities. We put in fence posts for exterior fencing. The main features of Phase 1A were the two walls at the entrance point. The construction of the limestone wall (at the entrance) has Geist Waterfront Park lettering and logos on it that’ll be backlit to give it that state park-feel when the park is completed. Then on the other side, there’s a cobblestone wall.” Both walls were built using boulders and rocks from the site, with the exception of the limestone veneer on the Geist Waterfront Park wall. “We sourced those all from the site and then found the right shapes and sizes to fit like a puzzle to construct those walls. That saved us a significant portion of money because rocks are not very cheap and it’s a really cool sustainability story about the site,” Sandquist said. Browning Day is the project’s architect, and Associate Project Manager Tom Green said it’s important for the company to implement existing materials into a project’s design. “As landscape architects, we begin each new project by walking the site, taking inventory and looking for design opportunities. With the site being an old IMI (Irving Materials Inc.) plant, which was used to store aggregate and concrete materials, at first glance there wasn’t much that could easily be reused in the design of a park,” Green

A rendering of Geist Waterfront Park, which will provide the only public access to Geist Reservoir in Fishers. (Rendering courtesy of Browning Day)

said. “But if there’s one thing aggregate plants are in no shortage of, it’s rocks. We discovered several large granite boulders and hundreds of rounded river stones scattered through the site. Through careful design and construction, we were able to reuse and prominently display these stones in the entry walls and columns. Reusing material like this not only saves the owner costs and is good for the environment, but it’s a subtle way to continue the story of the land and carry a piece of its history forward.” The $25 million park is expected to open in February 2023. “Phase 1B is all the fun stuff,” Sandquist said. “We are draining the cove and will start filling it in for the beach and swimming area. We will put the restroom building out there and paving for some of the trails, landscaping and lighting, (which are) the finishing touches.” Phase 1B also will include trail construction, an event lawn and playground construction. Phase 1B construction began Oct. 1. There will be two more phases following Phase 1. When the park opens, visitors will be able

to enjoy nonmotorized water activities like canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. Indy Surviveoars, a dragon boat racing team that consists of breast cancer survivors, might relocate to the park. Trails will be open throughout the property, which also will have wetlands. “In future phases, we want to provide access to those through boardwalks,” Sandquist said. Fishing also will be available, as will a large-events lawn for multi-sport events. There also will be three playgrounds. One will be nature themed, one will be beach themed and one will be Ninja Warrior themed. Park admission will be free for Fishers residents. A fee will be charged for nonresidents. Sandquist said the fee hasn’t been determined but will be similar to Saxony Beach in Fishers, which charges $5 per person. “There will be a kiosk system at the gate where residents will be able to show a barcode to enter, and nonresidents can purchase tickets,” Sandquist said. “We will have a campaign later next year to get that (barcode) in the hands of Fishers residents.”

SERVICES AT THE PARK Fishers Parks Director Sarah Sandquist said the city plans to issue a request for proposals next year to find a vendor to rent canoes and kayaks and other nonmotorized equipment at the park. The vendor also will provide lifeguard services. “Right now, (Geist Reservoir access) is really limited to either those living on the water or accessing it through the marina,” Sandquist said. “We feel like Geist Reservoir is such a great amenity for the residents and nonresidents, we wanted to provide an opportunity for public access.” For more, visit playfishers.com/219/ Geist-Waterfront-Park. ON THE COVER: A rendering of Geist Waterfront Park, which will provide the only public access to Geist Reservoir in Fishers. (Rendering courtesy of Browning Day)

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Among the many new words that are added to our burgeoning lexicon each year, a recent one, humblebrag, is especially salient in a time when “influencers” on social media paint an unrealistic and overly curated self-portrait of their lives. Where each photo or comment is intended to elicit some manipulated response, it only stands to reason that we adaptable humans would adjust our language to reflect the phenomena, in this case of purporting humility while hoping to draw attention to something of which we are not-so-secretly very proud. Humblebragging is likely intentional but not necessarily so. Are we only stating what we think to be fact while tone deaf to how others might hear us? Or are we repeating that which we’ve heard without much consideration as to what it might mean? Around the table at a fashionable brunch, the conversation of those gathered turned to the state of their now adult children. “Well,” one hoping-soonto-retire patriarch asserted, “our kids will never have to worry about money.” It seemed that the estate they’d created might be expected to ensure some ongoing income to the offspring. He was probably bragging, just a little, about the capacity he asserted in “loving” his children more from the grave than some others might. Or it could be that he was disposing of wealth like some might their old clothing through donation. Still, one wonders how to predict the future. Can the benefactor know the coming spend rate, need, or circumstance of investment? What is it to never worry? And is the absence of any such concern necessarily a good thing? Is a safety net better than a hammock if we didn’t earn the lifestyle someone else is giving us? Can our progenitors’ generosity be a curse?

OK, fine. I’ll admit it. Sometimes, I am a terrible wife. Take last week, for example. My husband Doo came down with either a nasty cold or, more likely, an early bird flu. Fever, aches, cough, fatigue, the whole nine non-COVID-19-which-wasconfirmed-by-two-separate-tests yards. As I’m typing, I can hear him still hacking up lung parts, a full 10 days after he first succumbed. And I am purposely using the word “succumbed” for all its dramatic implications, because whether Doo was actually behaving like he was on his death bed or not, that’s how I perceived it. Which brings me back to my point of being an awful spouse. Other than making a one-time separate Meijer run for NyQuil, Canada Dry and generic chicken noodle soup, I carried on per usual. I went to work. I drove to Louisville for an overnight and I generally ignored his sniffles and sneezes and superfluous sighs of sickness. By Day 4 of his convalescence, I was blatantly rolling my eyes and contorting my face in disgust whenever he’d clear his chest or hawk a loogie. Nights were the bane of my existence, and I found myself plotting his demise as he hacked and wheezed and kept me from my most sacred ritual of sleep. How dare he! Seriously, I showed so little compassion and empathy that I surprised myself. Not that it stopped me from putting in earbuds to mute his moans or anything. Poor guy. He felt miserable, and instead of me offering some much-needed “there, there’s,” I basically bullied him. So, yeah, I’m a terrible wife. At least I can admit it. Peace out.

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Please forget to remember that Commentary by Dick Wolfsie Last year, I commented in a column how strange it was that an over-the-counter medication touted to enhance memory was produced with ingredients from jellyfish — ironically the only animal on the planet with no brain. They have since scrapped that commercial. You’re welcome. Now, in every TV ad for Prevagen, you see an elderly couple walking through the woods. Then we see them sitting on their deck talking about their improved memory and boasting about how much they hike every day. And apparently, they always find their way back home. The Prevagen people might be on to something, after all. Mary Ellen has been concerned about my increasing forgetfulness, so she decided it was worth a try. “How about you, Mary Ellen?” I asked. “Aren’t you going to take it? Remember, last month we got pizza delivered four times, brought in Chinese food three times and had TV dinners seven times.” “What does that have to do with my memory?” “I thought maybe you forgot how to cook.”

For a long time, every time I went to CVS, she told me to buy Prevagen. It kept slipping my mind when I was at the store, which is a real conundrum for the Prevagen people — the kind of marketing concern that Mr. Wonderful on “Shark Tank” would have been quick to point out: “What good is a memory product if consumers keep forgetting to buy it? I’m out.” “What good is a memory product if consumers keep forgetting to buy it? I’m out.” – DICK WOLFSIE I wish I had not asked my wife to take the drug. A month later, she was annoyed at something, and I asked her what was bothering her. “About six months after we got married, you told me I looked like I had gained weight. Now that I think about it, I’m still angry at you for saying that.” “That was 39 years ago. What made you remember it now?” “I don’t know. It just came back to me.” “Well, Mary Ellen, I just remembered when

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Diabetes is a family affair Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan Diabetes Awareness Month this November serves as an excellent reminder that diabetes is a “family disease” PODIATRY and all family members should take active roles to help their loved ones with diabetes stay healthy and protect their feet. Here are some ways the whole family can participate in and encourage your loved one with healthy choices and actions: • Managing blood sugar levels is one way to maintain a healthy glucose level and help prevent diabetic foot complications. Everyone can benefit from the healthful-eating guidelines that your diabetic family member needs to follow. Select fresh and healthy options. • Make fitness a part of your day. Taking a walk together is a great way to help the entire family stay in shape, and to help your diabetic family member. • Encourage your loved one to inspect their feet daily and to check for cuts, blisters, redness, swelling or nail problems. • Have your loved one visit a podiatrist

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Close friends share role of Sugar Plum in IBC’s production of ‘The Nutcracker’ By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com As a 16-year-old, Abigail Kimball is making her 14th appearance in Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s production of DANCE “The Nutcracker.” “I’ve been here my whole life,” Kimball said. “I know these teachers so well. Kimball, a Fishers resident, is making her second appearance as Sugar Plum, having performed Ausserer in a taped 2020 production. She is sharing the role with Aurora Ausserer. “I’m super excited to perform ‘Nutcracker’ with Aurora because she’s my best friend,” Kimball said. “I really like being able to share this role with her and planning all our ‘Nutcracker’ events.” Both students are seniors and take online classes. The Carmel-based Indiana Ballet Conservatory will present “The Nutcracker” Nov. 27-28 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The performances are at 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 27 and 1 and 6 p.m. Nov. 28. “It’s such a beautiful theater,” Kimball said. “We appeared there with the Indianapolis Children’s Choir two years ago. It’s really big and we have a ton of room to move.” IBC is presenting the “The Nutcracker” for the second time at the Palladium. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the performance was recorded for families in IBC’s studio. “It was different because we had to socially distance,” Kimball said. “It was a different experience trying to partner but not touch. We had to do everything without touching. It was really crazy.” Ausserer, 16, will appear in the opening and closing shows as Sugar Plum, and Kimball will perform the role in the shows in between. The dancers perform Arabian soloist and waltz roles when not doing

CARMEL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Carmel Symphony Orchestra will present “Masterworks 2” at 7:30 p.m. at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel BEEF & BOARDS Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “Phantom” through Nov. 21. For more, visit beefandboards.com. CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS The Live at the Center series will present “Strangebirds” featuring Jake Schlegel at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at The Tarkington in Carmel. Ben Folds will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Palladium. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ACTORS THEATRE OF INDIANA ATI’s production of “Lombardi” runs through Nov. 21 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts. ATI Lab Series will present a reading of “The Family Line” at 2 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Studio Theater. For more, visit atistage.org.

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Sugar Plum. Ausserer, who is in her second year at IBC, moved from Seattle to the north side of Indianapolis with her family to dance at IBC. “I’m really excited because this will be my first one on a stage with IBC,” Ausserer said. “When I was just studying ballet, I always wanted to do Sugar Plum. I’m especially excited to do it at IBC with all my friends. I’m thankful because Abigail and I are so close. We had so many seniors leave this year, but we got to be together another year. I think we are even closer.” There are only seven dancers in the elite level classes that Ausserer and Kimball take. There were 15 last year but eight graduated. “We have more 1-on-1 time and (IBC founding Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva-Randall) can help us grow ever more,” Kimball said. Yakovleva-Randall, a Carmel resident, said the staff has been working hard on

creating a set. And guest artist Sebastian Vinet is part of the show. “It’s the first time we’ve collaborated with Sebastian, and we are very excited,” Yakovleva-Randall said. Vinet is a traveling international artist from Chile. Yakovleva-Randall’s IBC presentation is based on the original choreographed version from Russia. “I always adjust from the student numbers and talent level,” she said. “It’s always adjusting. It’s never the same performance. It’s always different performers. I know all the parts because I’ve danced in it from A to Z.” IBC members will perform selected choreography from “The Nutcracker” on the Carmel Christkindlmarkt stage from 4:10 to 4:35 p.m. Nov. 20; 3 to 3:45 p.m. Nov. 24; 2 to 2:45 p.m. Dec. 10; and 4 to 4:45 p.m. Dec. 16. For more, visit indianaballetconservatory.org or thecenterpresents.org. .

CCP launches campaign for new playhouse editorial@youarecurrent.com After 28 years and more than 150 live performances at different venues around town, Carmel Community Players officials announced the group is embarking on a capital campaign to raise funds for its own Playhouse. The new facility will offer 133 theater-style seats for each performance, a state-of-the-art sound system, modern energy-efficient ventilation and plenty of parking. Additionally, the CCP Playhouse will be available to other performing arts organizations. As a result, CCP will be able to expand a rehearsal space and programs into the community. There will be a patron special open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 11 at Bier Brewery, 13720 Meridian St., with information about the new playhouse, which is nearby at 13750 N. Meridian St. For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

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Jewell nearly 90 years ago. “Fred Jewell was one of the top march composers of the early 20th century, and As the Indiana Wind Symphony celebrates recently we were presented a collection of more than two decades of enchanting about 40 manuscripts by Jewell and a few local audiences, “A other composers,” Conrad said. “We CONCERT Time for Reflection” will introduce these works to the seemed a fitting title band world over the next several for its upcoming performance at the years. This one is a terrific march Palladium. that does not yet have a title, and “For the ensemble, it is a time to we will accept suggestions from reflect on a few highlights of our 23 the audience for a possible title.” years of performing in Carmel and Other selections for “A Time for Conrad central Indiana,” said Charles ConReflection” are Stephenson’s “Fanrad, the IWS’s founder and music director. “I fare for Democracy” and “Luther: In Canon”; always look forward, especially coming out Holst’s “Suite No. 2 in F”; Reed’s “Symphonic of the pandemic, to seeing the audience and Prelude on Black is the Color”; and Barnes’ sharing great music with them.” “Third Symphony.” “A Time for Reflection” will be presented at “We hope the audience takes away the 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Palladium at the Censway of emotions that a live concert in a ter for the Performing Arts in Carmel, 1 Carter wonderful facility such as the Palladium Green. The show will feature the works of can present,” Conrad said. “It’s been a tough concert band composers James Stephenson, road for all of us, and it feels great to be Gustav Holst, Alfred Reed, James Barnes and able to present music again to an audience Indiana native Fred Jewell. in a beautiful performing space.” As one of the evening’s highlights, the For more or for tickets, visit indianawIWS will debut an untitled piece written by indsymphony.org.

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Finn has just lost his mother to the disease and is sent to live with his estranged faActors Theatre of Indiana will feature pro- ther. Jonah is assigned to drive Finn across lific film and TV series character actor Richthe U.S. As they spend 24 hours together in ard Riehle in ATI’s the car, the story examines whether THEATER Theatre LAB Series they will find common ground and reading of Lee Blessdiscover a family bond. ing’s “A Family Line” at 2 p.m. Nov. 13 Riehle will be joined by Carmel at the Studio Theater at the Center High School graduate Jake Letts as for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Finn. Letts graduated from Ball State Riehle’s career has spanned more University with a Bachelor of Fine four decades. His is one of the most Arts degree in musical theater. Letts Riehle recognizable faces in the industry started as an instrumentalist and as he has appeared in more than 397 films branched into classical voice and theater in and has made multiple television appearhigh school. He recently appeared as Rosenances. Some of his most notable movies crantz in “Hamlet” (Discovering Broadway). include “Casino,” “Office Space,” “Fried Green Letts’ favorite past roles include The DocTomatoes,” “Lethal Weapon 4,” “Transformtor in “Matilda” (Weathervane Playhouse in ers: Age of Extinction” and “The Fugitive.” Newark, Ohio) and Jack Kelly in “Newsies” Riehle’s television credits include being (Civic Theatre in Carmel). a regular in “Grounded for Life” and “The Jane Unger will direct “The Family Line.” Young and the Restless.” She also is directing “Lombardi,” which runs In “A Family Life,” Jonah, played by Riehle, through Nov. 21. is the white grandfather of Finn, a mixedTickets are available at atistage.org or by race 15-year-old whom he has just met. calling the box office at the Center for the Taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic, Performing Arts at 317-843-3800.

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Besides the video induction, the foundation will unveil new opportunities at theLegendary lyricist Sammy Cahn, singer/ songbook.org for viewers to learn about the songwriter Melissa Manchester and commusical legacies of this year’s Hall of Fame poser/ inductees. Videos and interactive GREAT AMERICAN arranger learning opportunities will include Billy Straybassist/composer Marlon Martinez’s SONGBOOK horn will Strayhorn Sundays; Songbook Acadbe honored in an upcoming online emy master class moments with event as the 2021 inductees to the Manchester; a peek at the Emmy Great American Songbook Hall of Award won by Cahn and frequent Fame. collaborator Jimmy Van Heusen for Manchester Premiering at 8 p.m. Nov. 13 on “Love and Marriage,” courtesy of the Great American Songbook Foundation’s Van Heusen’s great nephew Brook Babcock; Facebook and YouTube channels, the 2021 music playlists and more. Songbook Hall of Fame Virtual Induction The program is free to view. For event also will present video testimonials, interreminders and viewing links, register at bit. views and tribute performances by Songly/2021SongbookHOF. book Foundation founder Michael Feinstein; The Songbook Hall of Fame celebrates Manchester; Alyce Claerbaut, niece of the composers, lyricists and performers who late Strayhorn and president of Billy Strayhave “created the soundtrack of our lives” horn Songs Inc.; Galen Demus, nephew of with their contributions to American popStrayhorn and board member of Billy Strayular music. Hall of Fame inductees are horn Songs Inc.; Tita Cahn, widow of Sammy selected based on factors including musical Cahn; and rising NYC-based jazz singer influence on other artists, length and depth Anaïs Reno, an alumna of the foundation’s of career and body of work, innovation and annual Songbook Academy summer intensuperiority in style and technique, and oversive for high school performers. all musical excellence.

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A visit to Crown Hill Cemetery Commentary by Don Knebel Crown Hill Cemetery, the nation’s third-largest nongovernmental cemetery, provides an opportunity to TRAVEL enjoy the most picturesque site in Indianapolis while remembering many who helped make the city what it is today. In 1863, 30 Indianapolis civic leaders formed a nonprofit association to establish a nondenominational “rural cemetery” of the type popular in Europe. They purchased 236 acres of rolling farmland about 3 1/2 miles northwest of the city, including Mount McCormick, the highest point in Marion County also known as “Strawberry Hill” or “Crown Hill.” The association engaged a Pittsburgh architect to design the cemetery, which was dedicated on June 1, 1864. In 1866, the United States government purchased land from the association as a cemetery for Union Civil War dead and later purchased the Confederate Mound for 1,616 soldiers who died while Union prisoners. An ornate vault, built in 1875 to hold bodies until ground thawed, is now Gothic Chapel. Today, Crown Hill Cemetery includes 555 acres along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, between 32nd and 42nd streets. Its beautiful grounds, including 110 species of tagged trees, attract about 50,000 visitors a year. Many follow a white line to the tomb of Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley (for whom Riley Hospital for Children was named) atop Crown Hill that offers a panoramic view of downtown Indianapolis. The tombs of President Benjamin Harrison and author Booth Tarkington are just below. One area honors Indiana law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and another, above a yard of bricks, remembers legends

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