Experience the arts in Hamilton County. View a wide variety of creative and free public art throughout the county. Immerse your inner artist in art classes, u-paint shops and festivals. Plus, sing along to your favorite songs with live music—from free to famous. With three recognized state cultural districts, no matter where you go in Hamilton County, experience the arts.
Start exploring at VisitHamiltonCounty.com/Art.
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City leaders in Noblesville have approved a tax abatement for the planned development of Bastian Solutions’ corporate campus near 146th Street and Promise Road.
Noblesville officials granted the company a 10-year tax abatement for real property at 70 percent and also received a 10-year tax abatement for personal property at 100 percent. The company is estimated to save $6.6 million through the real property abatement, while the personal property savings is estimated to be around $800,000, said Chuck Haberman, city assistant director for economic development.
Bastian Solutions, a supply chain integration partner, announced in January that it was planning a corporate campus in Noblesville on 162 acres near 146th Street and Promise Road. The site will serve as the future home to the company’s corporate headquarters and advanced manufacturing facilities, which will produce industry-leading supply chain automation technologies.
The $130 million capital investment will create 250 new jobs with average salaries of $67,000 over the next five years, while 400 retained and relocated jobs are expected as a result of the move, company
officials said. The city has granted Bastian Solutions $9.5 million in bonds for upfront development costs tied to the project.
The company has its corporate headquarters on North Meridian Street in Carmel and filed a request with the city to rezone about 113 acres last month, which was unanimously granted by the city’s Plan Commission. Residents living near the proposed site raised issues such as traffic, sound and light at the plan commission’s March 20 meeting if the project were developed.
The rezoning request will be considered by the Noblesville Common Council during its 7
p.m. April 11 meeting at Noblesville City Hall.
Travis Hudak, chief financial officer of Bastian Solutions, told members of the plan commission during the panel’s March 20 meeting that the conceptual design of the project will be implemented over three phases. Specifically, Hudak said it will likely be five years before the first phase is completed, while it will be 20 years until the third phase is finished.
Company officials previously said a groundbreaking for the Bastian Solutions project isn’t expected to occur for another 24 to 36 months.
• April 24-29 from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• May 1 from 8 a.m. to noon
Westfield
Early voting begins April 4 in Noblesville at two different locations in advance of the May 2 primary election. Six other locations in Hamilton County will open April 19.
Dates, times and locations are below: Judicial Center, One Hamilton County Square, Noblesville
• April 4-6 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• April 10-14 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• April 17-21 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• April 22 from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• April 24-28 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• April 29 from 9 to 4:00 p.m.
• May 1 from 8 a.m. to noon Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville
• April 4-6 from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• April 10-14 from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• April 17 from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Other locations, dates and times are as follows that will open April 19:
Carmel
Wilfong Pavilion, 11675 Hazel Dell Parkway, Building A, Carmel Jill Perelman Pavilion, 3000 W. 116th St., Carmel
• April 19-20 from 2 to 7 p.m.
• April 21-22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• April 26-27 from 2 to 7 p.m.
• April 28-29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fishers
Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building, 1 Park Drive, Fishers
Billericay Park Building, 12690 Promise Road, Fishers
• April 19-20 from 2 to 7 p.m.
• April 21-22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• April 26-27 from 2 to 7p.m.
• April 28-29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Westfield City Hall, 130 Penn St., Westfield Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 E. 151st St., Carmel
• April 19-20 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• April 21-22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• April 26-27 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• April 28-29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The deadline to request an absentee ballot is also approaching. Individuals wishing to vote absentee must submit an application by midnight April 20. The form can be submitted electronically at indianavoters. com. Individuals can also call 317-776-8476 and make a request for an application over the phone.
Once individuals have received their ballot and completed it as directed, they can submit their ballot by mail or return it in person. All mailed-in and dropped-off ballots must be received by the Elections Office in Noblesville on or before 6 p.m. on Election Day.
Indiana American Water has filed a rate increase request with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. If the proposed rates are approved, the bill for a residential customer using 4,000 gallons a month would increase about $14 a month when rates are fully implemented in 2025. Indiana American Water last filed for new rates in September 2018 and last implemented new rates in 2019, officials said.
Indiana American Water officials said it is seeking to increase revenues in a threestep process through May 2025 that would result in $86.7 million of additional annual revenue when fully implemented. Officials said the request with the IURC reflects $875 million in water and wastewater system investments, as well as an increase in the cost of procuring chemicals, goods and services.
“Indiana American Water has made significant investments in aging infrastructure and its treatment and distribution facilities to ensure service reliability, water quality,
and fire protection capabilities that help protect customers and the communities we serve,” Indiana American Water President Matt Prine stated. “We also remain steadfastly committed to addressing the needs of our most vulnerable customers and have included components in our request to keep their rates affordable.”
The company said increases for residential wastewater customers will vary depending on the community served. Officials also said that it recognizes that affordability may still be an issue for some customers and that the company is proposing a new rate design that provides 1,500 gallons of water usage at no additional cost above the fixed monthly customer charge for all water customers.
The proposed change would provide relatively low-cost basic water service for customers on fixed incomes that use a lower volume of water than the typical residential customer, officials said.
Under the new rate structure, eligible households would receive monthly bill discounts of between 30 and 80 percent for water service, officials said.
When John Guilliam found out he had Parkinson’s disease, it was definitely a harsh blow.
times a week.
“We do stretching our legs and arms and everything and movement, and that’s two days a week,” he said. “Then we have a dance class two days a week where we do more movement and coordination.”
“It was like a punch in the throat,” he said.
But the Noblesville resident found a way to adjust with the help of Indiana Parkinson Foundation’s CLIMB exercise program.
“You just deal with it the best way you can, and you’ve got to have a positive attitude,” he said.
Guilliam, 71, will participate in the 1-mile walk April 29 in Indiana Parkinson Foundation’s 11th Annual Choose to Move Race to Beat Parkinson’s in Fishers. The fundraiser also is designed to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease.
Guilliam was diagnosed in December 2014. His neurologist suggested the CLIMB program would help him get through Parkinson’s disease by exercising right and stretching. He has been going ever since at LivRite Fitness in Fishers. Guilliam goes four
Guilliam said the exercise has definitely slowed down the progression of the disease.
“I know if I don’t go I’d get so tight that I couldn’t move,” he said.
Guilliam said he takes medication four times a day.
Before being diagnosed, Guilliam said he was moving slow and didn’t feel right.
“I just brushed it off,” Guilliam said. “I just thought I’m slowing down a bit.”
Then people noticed his gait was different and he was carrying his arm up around his chest.
“When I first went to a regular doctor, he thought I had tendinitis. I wish it was that,” Guilliam said. “Some friends suggested I go to a neurologist, and as soon as I walked in, he said, ‘You have Parkinson’s’”
In addition to the 1-mile walk, there is a 10K run and 5K run/walk. For more, visit indianaparkinson.org/choose-to-move-race/.
Duke Energy customers will see their electric bills drop starting this month after a rate decrease was approved by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
The utility company had filed a request to drop rates nearly 16 percent with the IURC in early March, which was approved by that agency March 29. For residential customers using 1,000 kilowatt hours per month, the decrease reflects a drop of $26 a month.
The latest rate decrease, which will continue through June, follows a 5 percent drop in rates that went into effect in January.
Duke Energy officials said customer electric bills were higher in 2022 primarily because of soaring fuel costs that affected the cost of power utilities produced as well as what they purchased on the energy markets.
In addition, officials pointed to volatility in the energy markets worldwide to labor shortages at railroads that delivered fuel that caused fuel costs to increase.
“Fuel and purchased power can account for as much as 25 to 45 percent of an average residential customer’s bill, so when the markets are volatile, it can have a big impact on energy bills,” Duke Energy Indiana President Stan Pinegar stated. “We’re starting to see costs stabilize, and the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has approved our request to pass those savings along to customers.”
Utilities adjust prices based on fluctuating fuel costs four times a year, which must be reviewed and approved by state utility regulators, officials said.
“Fuel rate adjustments are not permanent; fuel costs rise and fall, and utilities pass those costs to our customers with no profit, so customers pay what their utility provider pays,” Duke Energy said in a statement. “Duke Energy’s priority is to purchase fuel at the best possible price, through steps such as long-term contracts and using a diversity of suppliers.”
Mission Possible — Assistance League of Indianapolis will present its Mission Possible fundraiser on April 22 at the Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St. in Indianapolis. Learn more at alindy.org/mission-possible.html.
Nickel Plate Arts will celebrate the return of spring, creativity and youthful adventurers with its annual Welcome to Fairyville event throughout April.
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Welcome to Fairyville will feature crafts and activities for all ages and will be on the Nickel Plate Arts campus in Noblesville, 107 S. 8th St. Most events are free to attend or participate.
“Welcome to Fairyville is our most joyous celebration of the year, a time when we celebrate the return of spring, the endless creativity of our community, and the youthful adventurer inside our own hearts,” Nickel Plate Arts Director Ailithir McGill said. “The magic of Fairyville is that it brings out the kid in all of us and inspires wonder and curiosity that help us see beautiful downtown Noblesville in a whole new way.”
The event is centered on Earth Day and places a heavy emphasis on outdoor, na-
ture-themed activities, officials said. In addition to the scheduled events that will take place throughout downtown Noblesville, participants also can enjoy walk-in and take-home projects through local arts partners.
McGill said the event is a fun celebration that promotes the mission of Earth Day while also supporting local businesses and artists.
“My team looks forward to Fairyville every year because it gives us an extra outlet for all sorts of creativity. From identifying the best ways to include dozens of different artists and merchants, to figuring out how to build a giant salamander puppet, this program is a wonderful challenge,” McGill said. “We, along with the more than two dozen businesses and organizations who team up to bring Fairyville to the community, look forward to welcoming everyone to the Fairyville Trail.”
For more, visit nickelplatearts.org/ fairyville/.
Nickel Plate Arts, along with its partners and other local businesses, will host various events and activities for Welcome to Fairyville. The events are open to the public.
April 19 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Queen Titania’s Fairy Ball: Join the Queen of Fairyville at an enchanting ball for her beloved mortal friends at the Lacy Arts Building, 848 Logan St. (by invitation only, $100 per ticket).
April 19-April 22 – Fairy Home Show: The full collection of Fairy Houses made by local artists of all ages will be on display and open for voting on the Nickel Plate Arts campus, 107 S. 8th St., on April 19 and Thursday, April 20 from noon to 5 p.m.
and will move to the Fairyville Trail for Fairy Friday and Sprite Saturday. Visitors are encouraged to get a map on campus before beginning their tour of the Fairy Home Show (free).
April 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. and April 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Fairy vendors: Fairy-inspired wares will be sold on the Noblesville Courthouse Square (individual booth costs).
April 21 from 6 to 10 p.m. - Fairyville After Dark: Join Nickel Plate Arts at various locations around downtown Noblesville for an adult-oriented experience that will include face and body effects painting, acrobatics and fire performing, Celtic music and dancing, and more. (free).
1050 S. Pearl St., Cicero
• Cost: Free
CELEBRATION
The Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission will celebrate Jackson Township, located in the middle of the northern section of Hamilton County, during the month of April. It is home to the towns of Atlanta, Arcadia and Cicero. The commission will celebrate Jackson Township events from cemeteries, vintage sports, the train and more.
More details and other events can be found on the commission’s online calendar by visitinghamcoturns200.com/events.
Nickel Plate History Express
• April 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hobbs Station, 825 Forest Park Dr., Noblesville
• Cost: $20
Celebrate the history of the town stations along the Nickel Plate line! Get on board at Hobbs Station in Noblesville’s Forest Park, travel north through Cicero, Arcadia and Atlanta. Once in Atlanta, disembark for a break and refreshments, then travel back for a round-trip experience. Tickets can be found by visiting nickelplateexpress.com.
Jackson Township
Historical Tour Open House
• April 15, 2-5 p.m., Hamilton Heights student activity center, 420 W. North St., Arcadia
• Cost: Free
With a smartphone and QR codes, participants can unlock the past with this interactive self-guided driving tour. Students from Hamilton Heights Middle School have put together videos about historic buildings and places in Jackson Township. Signs installed in front of these buildings give participants the chance to see history, and on April 15, several of these buildings will be open to the public, including the mini-museum at the Student Activity Center in Arcadia!
• April 19, 5 to 8 p.m., Hamilton Heights High School, 25802 State Route 19, Arcadia
• Cost: Free
Learn about the evolution of girls sports at Hamilton Heights and their new Unified Sports initiative where students with all levels of intellectual and physical abilities play on the same teams. Watch softball, both track and Unified Track meets, tennis, and a throwback baseball game.
• April 21, 7 to 9 p.m., Red Bridge Park,
Festivities will include a showing of the Ball State PBS Special “Now Entering Cicero” as well as a Hoosier Hot Shots movie. Join them for local music and be sure to enjoy a meal at local restaurants offering historically inspired desserts at discounted prices. Scavenger hunt prizes will also be given out on this date. Open through April 17, find the instructions for the hunt here: ciceroin.org/ event/hamilton-county-bicentennial/ Atlanta’s History Showcase
• April 22 & 23 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Atlanta Town Hall, 105 E. Main St., Atlanta
• Cost: Free
The Town of Atlanta is taking a dive into its rich past by going back in time. Mail a historic postcard, and tour historic homes and businesses downtown. On Sunday at 9:30, attend a church service with the three Atlanta area churches. Afterwards, enjoy activities and ride the Caboose.
• April 22, 1 to 4 p.m., Bishop’s Park, 7661 E. 256th St., Arcadia
• Cost: Free
Hamilton County Parks will host a vintage-style baseball game. There will be displays on the history of the park, along with a kettle corn vendor and other activities. Bring a picnic lunch and get your “baseball cards” signed by the players.
Jackson Township Cemetery Lantern Walk
• April 22, 7 to 9 p.m. | Cicero Cemetery, 5 Morse Court, Cicero
• Cost: Free
Help honor those that have passed by remembering the impact they made on our community. Hamilton Heights High School theater students will showcase research on people buried in cemeteries around Jackson Township, and will portray these notable citizens as visitors walk through the cemetery. Lanterns at each headstone will light your way along the path.
• April 27, 7 p.m., Sheridan Elementary School, 24975 Hinesley Road, Sheridan
• Cost: Free
The 2nd and 4th grades will be joined by the First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir for a Bicentennial Celebration concert that showcases historical songs from throughout time.
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Hamilton County has partnered with LUNA Language Services to provide interpretation and professional translation services.
The subscription service will allow Hamilton County employees to contact a native linguist to help translate for individuals with limited English proficiency.
“Our community is changing and we’re serving more immigrants, refugees, and non-native speakers,” said Steven Rushforth, safety and risk manager for Hamilton County. “We want to ensure we can provide topnotch service to our entire community regardless of fluency in the English language.”
The service will also help the county meet requirements for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, officials said. Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin in any program or activity that receives Federal funds, which includes service to persons with limited English proficiency.
LUNA provides services in more than 200 languages, including American Sign Language. It estimates more than 100 different languages are spoken in different dialects in Indiana alone.
The on-demand service will provide county employees with an interpreter over video or phone as needed.
“LUNA even offers industry-specific language expertise in a wide range of professional topics,” Rushforth said. “For example, our nurses at the health department will now have access to a translator with medical knowledge to avoid confusing, and potentially harmful communication errors. The same goes for others dealing with legal documents.”
Ivy Tech to host Ivy Tech Day April 11 – Ivy Tech Community College will host Ivy Tech Day April 11 starting at midnight as part of its Day of Giving. The college hopes to secure 600 gifts to celebrate its 60th anniversary. To donate, visit ivytech.edu/giveday.
Fishers High School junior pitcher/ outfielder Jack Brown’s goal for the baseball season is single-minded.
“The goal for this season is to win as many games as we can,” Brown said. “Every person on this team wants to be celebrating on Victory Field at the end of the year.”
Fishers lost to Jasper in the 2021 IHSAA Class 4A state championship baseball game at Victory Field in Indianapolis.
“Losing in 2021 was definitely tough, but the loss in the sectional championship in ’22 was more motivating,” Brown said. “Last year’s loss left a very bad taste in our mouth.”
At the plate, Brown hit .429 with 29 runs batted in last season. On the mound, he had a 5-2 record with a 2.89 ERA.
Through the first five games this season, Brown was hitting .538 and had a 1-0 record
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with a 2.33 ERA.
Fishers coach Matthew Cherry said Brown gets better each year.
“He is obviously a very gifted and talented young man,” Cherry said. “He came in as a freshman already physically strong and ready to compete at a high level. Jack has a high baseball IQ and is very self-aware about his strengths and weaknesses and
about his own throwing and swing mechanics. Jack has really grown into a baseball player who can make adjustments to his swing and throwing mechanics at any point in the offseason, during the season, in the middle of a game, etc.
“He has always been a hitter who doesn’t
try to do too much. He stays true to himself and hits line drives all over the field and allows extra-base hits to just happen.”
Brown said his biggest improvement has been becoming a better all-around baseball player.
“I made time to be a better pitcher, better hitter and I’ve gotten faster,” Brown said. “I love being a two-way player because I’m on the field every day. I like having an impact on the game in multiple ways, every time we play.”
Cherry said Brown has also grown as a leader.
“He is very comfortable with who he is and has started to emerge as more of a vocal leader,” Cherry said. “His leadership is not so much of a ‘rah-rah’ kind of leadership as much as talking 1-on-1 with his teammates about their grips on their pitches or some tweaks guys could make in their swings. Jack does a good job of talking 1-on1 with his teammates, and together they’ve continued to learn and grow as players.”
Brown committed to the University of Louisville in the fall of 2021.
“Louisville checked all the boxes I was looking for in a place to go,” Brown said.
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Three times a week, it’s possible to see a group of Indianapolis-area cancer survivors paddling a boat on Geist Reservoir. Therapeutic? Sure. But it’s more than that.
The Indy SurviveOars, mostly breast cancer survivors — and all of them dragon boat paddlers — are getting ready for an April 10-16 competition in New Zealand.
“The International Breast Cancer Paddlers’ Commission is held every four years, similar to the Olympics,” team President Elizabeth Anderson said. “This year it will be held in Cambridge, New Zealand, at the Mighty River Domain.”
Eighty-one survivor teams and 24 supporter teams are expected to compete, with 2,275 athletes representing 30 countries.
“Our team will proudly represent the state of Indiana, along with other USA teams,” Anderson said.
Indy SurviveOars are Indiana’s first dragon boat team. It was organized as a way to help and support breast cancer survivors.
“Our mission, through the sport of dragon boat racing, offers hope, inspiration and camaraderie to breast cancer survivors while focusing on healthy and physical activity,” Anderson said.
Dragon boat paddling helps with the women’s physical recovery.
“It’s also therapeutic,” Anderson said. “It shows the women they have teammates who have been where they’ve been.”
Indy SurviveOars launched its first boats in 2007. Since then, hundreds of breast-cancer survivors and supporters
have paddled with them. Currently, the team has 70 paddlers, ranging in age from 33 to 76.
“The ladies are in various stages of treatment or else they’re longtime survivors, forming lifelong friendships,” Anderson said. “We are proud to represent the racing capital of the world as we race at home and overseas.”
A few team members are not survivers but supporters – or “SupporOars”—of the cause. Fishers resident Kristi Dickson, who eventually contracted breast cancer herself, started as a supporter.
“I Joined for my patients,” said Dickson, who is a primary care physician. “I’ve cared for many breast cancer survivors through the years, so I joined to support them. We practice three days a week on Geist Reservoir, with a goal of participating in three to four races each season.”
Althought the training is rigorous, team members say it’s rewarding. Anderson said many of her best memories have been from time spent with the team.
Anderson said the team’s race in Alexandria, Ky., in September of last year was especially memorable. The team entered two boats and placed first and second amongst the breast cancer teams
“My first race was one of my most memorable experiences,” Anderson said. “It was shortly after I was diagnosed with breast cancer. We were in Chicago. I still remember the feeling of adrenaline and excitement and camaraderie that we felt while paddling to the start line together.
“Any time you pass the finish line, you feel like a champion, like you can do anything.”
need to proceed with their complaint in an efficient manner,” Williams said.
During the 2022 general election, the Hamilton County Election Board received 15 complaints of alleged voting improprieties.
That’s far more than typical, said Kathy Kreag Williams, Hamilton County clerk and the secretary to the election board. Previous election cycles would see one or two complaints, she said, perhaps more in a presidential election year.
The county election board had been considering formalizing its complaints process before the uptick, which Williams attributed to interest in local school board races that included several first-time candidates. The increase in allegations prompted the board to act to create the form.
“This is just standardizing the process to make sure we get the information we
The Election Board Grievance Form is available at bit.ly/3GljBWp. The form also can be mailed or emailed upon request by contacting the clerk’s office at 317-776-9629.
The form asks for information about the complainant, including contact information, and includes space for details about the complaint, election rules and statutes that allegedly have been broken, names and addresses for those against whom the complaint is directed, and names and addresses of any witnesses who might support or dispute the allegations. The form must be signed and warns that false claims could result in penalties of perjury.
The form is aimed at ensuring that the information the election board receives is more uniform “rather than getting it in various forms, some less formal than others,” Williams said.
A mother-daughter duo from Carmel used quick thinking to win more than $50,000 as contestants on the seventh episode of “Lingo,” a word game show hosted by RuPaul.
Riley Compton, an officer in the U.S. Marines and member of the USA bobsled team, competed with her mother, Annmarie Tejcek, on the CBS show. They won the jackpot by correctly guessing the winning word, “talent.”
“It was exhilarating,” Compton said. “It was like we were watching the show, even though we were there.”
“Lingo” features four teams competing in matches where they are given one letter of a word and have five tries to guess the answer within 10 seconds. The top-two scoring teams compete for the jackpot. The show airs from 9 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays on CBS.
Compton said she was contacted by the show through social media. Producers believed she would be a good applicant.
“I couldn’t think of any better partner than my smart, beautiful mother who I got my brains from,” Compton said. “It was better than what we could have imagined.”
Tejcek said that as they went through the interview process, they realized they needed to train.
“This is not a ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ spin the wheel, buy your vowel sort of thing,” she said. “You have to really put some time into thinking about how you beat the clock and solve these word puzzles.”
Their hard work paid off. Compton and
Tejcek immediately took the lead in the first round. Tejcek swiftly solved the super lingo “construction” after seeing the first letter.
Compton said that after giving 10 percent of the winnings to charities, they plan to use the money to help with her dream of being an Olympian in 2026 and assist with the cost of bobsledding.
Compton said that being on the show has inspired her to potentially pursue opportunities on other TV programs.
“I really want to go on ‘Survivor’,” she said. “I’ve seen every season. I’m obsessed.”
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Heather Stephenson had always been close to her younger brother, Sam McNew, who has Down syndrome. She has been so close to her brother that in 1993, she organized a program so he could participate in sports, and it was so successful that six years later it grew to become Special Olympics Hamilton County.
After running the program for 20 years, she passed the baton to a new leader after becoming sick. The illness caused her to take time off from her job as a special education teacher, and being away made her realize how passionate she was about helping others. It drove her to find another way to make an impact.
“I just knew there was a need for bigger things for people with disabilities,” said Stephenson, a Carmel resident. “So, in August 2014, I started putting ideas on paper.”
That’s when she founded Sam’s Wish, a nonprofit committed to helping people in need and people with disabilities. Since then, the organization has vastly grown and helped many people.
Sam’s Wish has provided funding for those in need to purchase wheelchairs, communication devices and vans with wheelchair lifts for children with disabilities. It’s helped pay for funerals, augmentative devices to aid with communication and more.
“There will be times when there is something that we find out that we can help with, and then we’ll start saying, ‘Who wants to help with this initiative?’” said Stephenson, a special education teacher at Carmel Clay Schools. “A lot of times it’s just within our budget.”
Lisa Wilson received assistance from Sam’s Wish while employed as a teacher’s
aide in Nora and working on her master’s degree. She had left another job as a behavior technician because the teacher’s aide position gave her more time to be at home with her daughter, Yannis, who had become sick and had special needs. The reduced work hours presented financial challenges.
“Occasionally, if I had a light bill that was coming due, I had to choose between getting groceries and the light bill,” Wilson said. “That was the kind of place I was at during that time.”
Wilson initially hesitated to contact Sam’s Wish but reached out after her daughter needed a stroller to help with mobility. Sam’s Wish helped Wilson purchase food and paid the electricity bill when she needed help. At Christmastime, Wilson worried about not being able to get gifts for her children, but Sam’s Wish brought presents to her home.
“I think a lot of times when people are struggling, they think they have to do it by themselves,” Wilson said. Learn more at SamsWish.org.
500 Festival seeks volunteers — The 500 Festival is seeking volunteers for to assist with more than 100 areas of volunteer opportunities throughout the month of May. More than 7,000 positions are available. Volunteer positions include handing out participant packets at the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Expo; distributing snacks and beverages along the course and at runner services for the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K; hosting fourth-grade class study trips at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as part of the 500 Festival & Indianapolis 500 Education program; and escorting marching bands or greeting spectators and helping them find their seats as an usher for the AES 500 Festival Parade. Volunteers receive two tickets to Indy 500 qualifications, a volunteer T-shirt, a collector’s pin and an invitation to the 500 Festival’s Volunteer Appreciation Day hosted at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 23. For more, visit 500Festival.com/Volunteer.
J.R. Sandadi of Carmel left the corporate world several years ago to focus on volunteer service. His efforts have included running marathons to raise money for charity and serving as a board member of the Carmel Interfaith Alliance.
How do you motivate yourself to keep going on marathon training runs or races?
Having a meaningful purpose for each marathon. For example, running to support a particular cause or charity can provide extra motivation to train harder and perform better during the race. Whatever the cause, having a purpose beyond personal goals can provide a sense of fulfillment and help to stay committed to training and performing at one’s best.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Never stop learning. My dad always used to say, life is a journey of continuous learning and growth. Stay curious, explore new things and embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and improve.
What is your dream vacation?
Banff and Jasper National Parks with serene lakes, stunning trails and abundant wildlife is a favorite vacation of mine. A close second is Iceland, a place of magically haunting beauty that mesmerized
me with its stark landscapes and surreal natural wonders, with cascading waterfalls, vast glaciers and mesmerizing Northern Lights.
What food do you most dislike?
Cabbage. Enough said.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
Healing powers. The ability to heal others would be a valuable superpower for situations where people are suffering from physical or emotional pain. Do you have a hidden talent?
I have a passion for cooking, particularly when it comes to fusing Eastern and Western culinary traditions. I enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and techniques to create unique and flavorful dishes.
What do you do when you’re creatively stuck?
I find that going for a run is incredibly helpful when I’m experiencing a creative rut. The meditative and transformative nature of running allows me to clear my mind and approach problems with a fresh perspective.
Is there a book that you recommend to everyone?
As an enthusiastic reader, I enjoy exploring various
genres, but being a practicing Hindu, I find that the Bhagavad
Gita offers a comprehensive guide to life philosophy. Recently, I completed reading “Invisible Child” by Andrea Elliot. Through her poignant storytelling, Elliot sheds light on the struggles of homeless families and the shortcomings of the social welfare system. Do you have a favorite podcast? If so, what is it?
As a history enthusiast, I thoroughly enjoy tuning into “The Thread” podcast. One particular episode that captured my attention traces the origins of nonviolence (ahimsa) and its spread across continents, beginning with the life and work of Dr. (Marting Luther) King. The podcast traces back to how Dr. King was influenced by Gandhi and Bayard Rustin, who was King’s mentor and instrumental in organizing the march on Washington.
What is your favorite meal in town?
We enjoy dining at Divvy because of its fusion menu. Blue Sake Grill is a close second. Love their Sushi.
What is your go-to song to get pumped up?
One of my all-time favorite songs to get pumped up is “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor.
Visitors to the Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville can expect to see a new look once they step inside the front entrance doors leading to a lobby with enhanced lighting as part of more than $16 million in improvements that are still continuing.
The project at the Noblesville branch had been a focus for the library system for more than four years after officials did a facilities assessment of its branches in Noblesville and Fishers, which is also undergoing a major renovation, said Edra Waterman, library director.
“We looked at that with an eye toward, ‘What do we need to do to future-proof the buildings?,’” Waterman said. The assessment looked at every aspect of each building before a list was made prioritizing improvements that were sought, including infrastructure work, but also accessibility, according to Waterman. That also involved determining what was difficult about coming to the library and how officials could maximize outdoor spaces for patrons so they could be used more effectively, she added.
Construction on the project began in the summer of 2021. The new look should prove to be more welcoming for patrons, according to Waterman, who described the previous look as very dark. She added that the parking lot configuration was difficult to navigate for patrons leading to the front door.
“Not only have we made the front entrance more open and welcoming, we’ve also created paths from parking to the front entrance,” she said. “That was important to us.”
In Fishers, work is also continuing at that branch as part of a focus on accessibility as well that will also double the amount of parking spaces when completed.
The improvements being made at each branch will cost $16.1 million apiece. While the front entrance and parking lot improvements have been completed at the Noblesville branch, work will continue for the next year on the second floor of the building in a space described as the Crossroads Discovery Center.
“Our goal with the Crossroads Discovery Center is to bring together all the stakeholders in our community around local history and genealogy and really shine a light on all the wonderful history that we have here in Hamilton County (and) provide a component of experimental learning,” Waterman said.
Waterman said when the center is completed, she hopes the public will be able to see a visual timeline of the county in a hands-on way while continuing work such as genealogy that has been traditionally done in the library’s Indiana Room. Staff is still available for any resources tied to the Indiana Room that may be needed while the center is under construction, she added.
Although work forced the closure of the library’s front
doors, Waterman said library officials remained committed to being open for the public as the project progressed.
“We know how important the library is for people and we wanted to make sure we could provide resources and services, so with the new entrance, it’s getting a lot easier for
people to park and get into the library,” she said. “The thing that I find the most gratifying through this entire process is going to be the feeling that people will get when they walk in our front doors, and I think our new entrance reflects better the level of service and the type of library that we are.”
2021
Year that construction began at the Noblesville library branch
Total cost of renovation work at Noblesville branch
$32.2M
Total dollar amount for improvements being made at both locations
2
Number of branches within Hamilton East Public Library system
In this third (and final) column exploring pre-testing equipment at the optometrist’s office, we would like to uncover two more tests you may encounter. Both are significant in detecting early forms of macular degeneration and other ocular diseases.
Another flicker/clicker-type machine now exists, similar to the visual field I wrote about last week. It is called the macular pigment optical density tester, or MPOD. This flicker varies in intensity, is circular and is mostly in the center of your field of view. It is measuring the amount of protective pigment you have in your macula based on the sensitivity at which you can detect various wavelengths of light.
This is very important to know as we have learned that blue light coming from all our devices may also be damaging to our eyes. The sun is no longer the only offender! When this value starts decreasing, we must consider measures to boost up the good pigment that absorbs these harmful high energy short wavelengths of the light spectrum. Similar to sunscreen, the more
pigment and protection we have, the better. Here’s a fancy name for another pre-test: optical coherence tomography. This machine has been around for some time now but was mainly utilized by specialists during diagnosis and treatment of many eye diseases. It allows the retina, and other structures of the eye, to be viewed cross sectionally at a microscopic level.
It is now becoming standard of care, and OCT may even become part of the screening process in your pre-test room. Why shouldn’t it? It is the best anatomic map and pulls the puzzle pieces together when viewing all of the images of the surface of the eye.
We hope these brief intros to optical tech can give you a better understanding of all of the details and importance that go into your eye exam pre-testing instruments.
By Matthew Kent matthew@youarecurrent.com
Riverview Health has promoted its chief operating officer to serve as its new president and CEO.
The hospital announced the appointment of Dave Hyatt to the position March 31 after the Riverview Health Board of Trustees conducted a search for its next leader.
“We’re excited to name Dave Hyatt as our president and CEO,” stated Greg Murray, chairman of the Riverview Health Board of Trustees. “As Hamilton County continues to experience rapid growth, Riverview Health remains committed to providing high-quality health care to those we serve. We believe Dave has the experience and expertise needed to lead Riverview Health through this growth so we can positively impact the health of our communities.”
The hospital system named Keith Jewell as its interim president and CEO in January following the resignation of Seth Warren, who left the position in December 2022.
Warren had served in the top leadership position for Riverview Health since 2016. Hyatt joined Riverview Health in January of 2022 as chief operating officer and has previous health care experience. Prior to his arrival to Riverview Health, he spent nearly 15 years with Indiana University Health in various roles, officials said.
During his tenure with IU Health, he served as president of multiple hospitals, including Blackford Hospital and Jay Hospital, officials said. He also held other executive roles during his tenure with IU Health, including vice president of strategy and ambulatory services for IU Health La Porte Hospital and vice president of operations for IU Health Starke Hospital.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead Riverview Health,” Hyatt stated. “During my time as COO, I’ve learned what a special organization this is with so many outstanding physicians and staff providing care to our patients every day. We will continue that tradition of high-quality care amidst our growth and the rapidly changing environment we navigate in health care.”
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A national chain that combines a restaurant and sports bar with pickleball courts will be adding a facility at the Fishers District shopping area.
Chicken N Pickle announced the new venue March 22. The chain started in Kansas City in 2016 and has been expanding since then, according to the announcement. It now has multiple facilities in Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma, and is opening new venues in Missouri, Nevada and now Indiana.
“Our mission is to provide an atmosphere that fosters fun, friendship, and community and we are excited to bring that to Fishers,” stated Dave Johnson, founder of Chicken N Pickle. “We believe that bringing people together over a delicious, wood-fired rotisserie chicken, a cold beverage and some friendly competition can create unifying bonds that ripple throughout the community and beyond.”
The new restaurant is expected to add about 150 jobs.
“We’re excited to be able to bring a community-focused, family-oriented concept
like Chicken N Pickle to the City of Fishers,” stated Ryan Menard, vice president of Development at Thompson Thrift, developer of the Fishers District. “This will be a tremendous addition to what is being built at the District, and something unique to the region.”
According to the announcement, the Chicken N Pickle facility will have bars, multiple dining areas on the main floor and a rooftop dining experience, along with outdoor tables for guests. It will have indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, and other lawn games.
Rachel Santschi of Chicken N Pickle said the venue should open in late 2024.
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A Harvest Market grocery store has been proposed to fill the site of a former Marsh in Merchants’ Square.
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Illinois-based Nie mann Foods has filed documents with the City of Carmel to begin the process of renovating the 75,000-squarefoot space at 2140 E. 116th St. It is expected to employ more than 200 people.
“It’s a great location,” said Gerry Kettler, who handles consumer affairs for Niemann Foods. “Carmel just seemed to be a perfect fit for this type of store.”
Kettler described Harvest Market as a “mission-driven” store that will offer organic and traditional groceries in a transparent manner. It will provide signage for customers on where and how much of the food was made and offer frequent opportunities for customers to meet the farmers or producers behind the products and hear their stories.
“You’ll not just be able to buy the product, but at different points meet the maker,” Kettler said. “It’s very interactive.”
The store plans to take an active role in producing some of its products, such as using dairy products from local farmers to
churn its own butter. The end result will be sold on shelves as well as used at an onsite restaurant.
Kettler said renovations to the building will be substantial.
“It will be an entirely new experience, especially on the inside,” Kettler said. “It’s a gut rehab.”
Marsh anchored the shopping center until the grocery chain closed in the summer of 2017. The Carmel Clay Public Library used the site for two years, moving out in July 2022, while its main campus was renovated.
Niemann Foods, which was founded in 1917, is an associate-owned company that operates more than 130 stores throughout the Midwest.
The Harvest Market brand has stores in Champaign and Springfield, Ill., and the Carmel site will be its first in Indiana. Learn more at goharvestmarket.com.
By Mark LaFay news@currentnoblesville.com
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is expanding its store count in central Indiana with its latest opening in Noblesville.
RESTAURANT
The grand opening for the store, at 13020 Campus Pkwy, is set for 10 a.m. April 13. There will be a DJ and free giveaways. Anyone in line before 9:30 a.m. will be entered in a raffle for a chance to be among 20 winners of free Cane’s for a year.
Cane’s is a national chain founded in 1996 in Baton Rouge, La. Besides the U.S., the chain has stores in Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, among other Middle Eastern nations. In addition to Noblesville, its
other Indiana restaurants are in Avon and Bloomington.
Justin Lawson of Fishers, store leader for the Noblesville location, said the menu is simple.
“We only have four items,” he said. “Chicken tenders, french fries, toast and coleslaw.”
Lawson said Cane’s chicken tenders are wildly popular, the menu is wildly simple, and every team member, from corporate back office to local frontline, knows how to run the fryer and the register. He said the emphasis is on product consistency and quality customer service.
The Noblesville store will be open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to midnight, and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Gariy Ambartsumyan said he was thrilled when he learned an Armenian barbeque food truck was opening for business not far from his Noblesville home.
TAKEOUT
“It’s not like you can go just anywhere and get Armenian,” said Ambartsumyan, a 45-year-old truck driver of Armenian descent.
Ambartsumyan has become a regular at DavAni Armenian BBQ, open for takeout or delivery in a parking lot at 105 W. Carmel Dr. and laying claim to being the only takeout restaurant specializing in Armenian cuisine in the state. Armen Abrahamyan, a native of Armenia, opened the business in October 2022 and is the head chef. He operates the food truck, with a business model that more closely resembles a takeout restaurant, with help from his family, including his wife Seda Arzumanyan.
Customers have been receptive to DavAni’s distinctive offerings.
“So far, we’ve received a lot of positive feedback about our Armenian BBQ,” Arzumanyan said. “Many people are not familiar with Armenian cuisine and culture, but as they try our food, they fall in love with the flavors and unique tastes.”
Abrahamyan learned to prepare Armenian dishes at a young age. When he moved to Indiana six years ago, he noticed there was a scarcity of Armenian cuisine offered locally. He catered for small events and gather-
ings before opening DavAni — which offers hefty portions of pork, lamb, chicken and beef kebabs and wraps, along with sides including grilled vegetable salad, tahini sauce and hummus — in the fall.
“For Armen, cooking Armenian BBQ and kebab is more than just a job. It’s a passion that he loves to share with the people of Indiana,” Arzumanyan said.
Cuisine in Armenia, a nation of less than 3 million people in the mountainous Caucasus region between Asia and Europe, is defined by a blend of flavors and ingredients that reflect the country’s rich history and cultural influences.
The meat, often cut into large chunks, is marinated in a mixture of herbs and spices for several hours before Armen cooks it to just the right tenderness in the truck.
DavAni is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays.
IMCU donates to IWIN — Indiana Members
Credit Union members recently presented a check for $10,000 to the Indiana Women In Need Foundation as part of its Cancer Awareness Debit Card Program. IMCU members nominate a different local cancer-related organization to be the beneficiary each year. IWIN Foundation was the selected beneficiary for the past year, receiving a contribution for each signature-based transaction made with this card from March 2022-February 2023. Learn more at imcu. com.
Housing instability help — Hamilton County residents facing eviction or housing instability now have a free legal resource at their fingertips. A new desktop computer,
scanner, and printer with access to IndianaLegalHelp.org were installed in the court’s Legal Self-Help Center last week. Each kiosk provides legal forms, instructional videos, referrals to free and low-cost legal services and a statewide calendar of free legal advice clinics. Learn more at IndianaLegalHelp. org.
Bicentennial items for sale — The Hamilton County Bicentennial Commission has several items available for sale online to celebrate the county’s 200th anniversary. Alongside local partner Marketpro, Inc, the Bicentennial is selling apparel, drinkware and other items. Merchandise is available online at hamcoturns200.com/swag-merch.
“Earth Month” started as a movement to resist the abusive consumption of leaded gas the 1960s. Since its inception, each April is designated as an opportunity to be proactive and environmentally conscious. It seems fitting that with “Earth Month” upon us that we share some of the innovative and collaborative high school programs that are being afforded to students in the upcoming school year, which focus on the Earth, our environment and agriculture.
The Pursuit Institute has developed four programs in partnership with Conner Prairie Living History Museum that focus on exposing students to the natural world around us through hands-on educational opportunities. Each of these programs are designed to introduce students to environmental issues and interdisciplinary techniques for addressing environmental problems. Students will make new intellectual and emotional connections to the world around us as they explore current environmental challenges through scientific, social, economic, philosophical, ethical and political perspectives.
issues and viable solutions. Students will explore and engage with our local environment and learn more about the world of agriculture, horticulture, plant and animal science, and landscape and turf management. These programs are designed to give students hands-on opportunities to clarify and refine their career interests, as well as assisting in cultivating opportunities to define college majors, and future career options.
Carrie Lively, Executive Director, The Pursuit InstituteHands-on field experiences, such as investigating water samples and aquatic microorganisms, measuring and monitoring plant and animal growth and maturity, and testing and applying theories of plant sustainability, will open students’ eyes to a whole new view of the environment and develop understanding of the interconnected complexities of our society and the world at large.
Programs offered in conjunction wth Conner Prairie Living History Museum for 2023-24 include:
• AGRI-SCIENCE
• HORTICULTURE
• LANDSCAPING
• NATURAL RESOURCES
Most of us find our inboxes filled every day with offers, newsletters, promises and threats, nearly always unsolicited, from folks we’ve not heard of and don’t know. “The nation’s leading dietician recommends this tree bark to melt fat,” shouts the headline. Maybe, but probably not. Regardless, we find ourselves confronted with claims to be sorted. This week, a dear friend, unknown until now, named Hadley, urged reading of her recent study that discovered that 1 in 3 good Hoosier workers fear that artificial intelligence, or AI, will take their jobs. While Hadley insinuates that the closeness of our imagined friendship is all that is required to establish her expertise, a reasonable person might question the veracity of her findings.
Still, AI is worthy of further consideration. While it is likely premature to prepare “Terminator” movie-style for the coming hordes of occupying machines, we can see clearly that many of the mundane human tasks of a generation ago have already been supplanted by “smart” devices. Automobiles do
not require tuning, and long-distance telephone calls occur without the intervention of an operator. Good. Rather than lament the emerging technology as cataclysmic, is there a path to its use that benefits those of us who might be replaced? Could this column have been written by a smart bot? Probably, and some will assert that it would be better. Would it follow then that some AI “writer” might build a following and celebrity? Would we send letters of praise and criticism? Or would we recognize that arguing with an algorithm is unlikely to advance humankind?
If so, does the human element remain essential? Can AI, with all the data in the known universe, come to “feel”? Will it know fear, hope, longing, pride or envy? Will it teach us how to swim yet never touch the water?
Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.
Students will be immersed in an active, collaborative and transformational educational experience with a primary goal to engage students to help them understand the interdisciplinary nature of environmental
To learn more about these programs and others offered through The Pursuit Institute, scan our QR code. There is still time to register for these programs for the 2023-24 school year. Talk to your school counselor today!
To learn more about The Pursuit Institute, visit thepursuitinstitute.org
Friends, most of you know that I am not a night person, nor even really an evening one. My ideal dinner time is 5 p.m., with bed around 8 p.m. If I can’t adhere to this schedule, let’s just say I degrade rapidly. And if sleep deprivation is already in the house, well, god help you all.
Such was the case recently when I headed over to a fancy steak restaurant with my sisters-in-law to celebrate one of their milestone birthdays. I’d slept terribly and was running on cheese sticks and willpower when I showed up for the 6:30 reservation. We had to wait another 20 minutes to be seated before receiving notably slow service and didn’t place our orders until 7:30. Seven. Freaking. Thirty. Can you feel my pain? See preferred timeline above. I could sense myself becoming more withdrawn from the conversation, falling into a familiar flight or fight space where
I’m trying to calm my panic and figure out a polite way to bail. Should I tell the truth and leave? Is that rude? Should I suck it up and persevere? It’s her birthday! Ugh. Oh, lord, what if they want dessert?
Ultimately, I pulled it together and stayed to split the check. But the lateness of the meal and the day was simply too much. I stomped into the house at 9:30, growled at my husband, Doo, and grumpily hit the sack, wearing full-eye makeup and a cloak of bitterness.
Anyhoo, this is why I’d rather eat an afternoon frozen pizza on the couch and then make my way to bed before dark. Everyone’s happy, no one gets hurt. Peace out.
Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at info@youarecurrent.com.
I could sense myself becoming more withdrawn from the conversation, falling into a familiar flight or fight space where I’m trying to calm my panic and figure out a polite way to bail.
— DANIELLE WILSON
And now, a 100 percent true story of how I really did humiliate Brett some 30 years ago.
A British researcher has come up with a fascinating theory. His premise is that when fathers tell dumb jokes and lame puns, it prepares their kids to deal with awkward circumstances, giving them a little experience in life with embarrassing and demeaning situations. So, were the jokes I told my son bad, and if so, was that a good thing?
I called Brett, who is now an adult, to share the story I had just read.
“Brett, it’s Dad. I need to tell you something.”
“Geesh, Dad, I’m 35 years old. Not another juvenile joke!“
“That’s just what I was hoping you’d say. I read an article that claims my telling dumb jokes to you when you were a kid helped you grow into a well-adjusted adult.”
“It’s true, Dad. I never thought you were funny, but reacting to your lame puns really did help me deal with other awkward experiences down the road.”
“Brett, that is exactly what the British psychologist said. Are there any jokes that were particularly bad that might have really led you to a more productive and satisfying life?”
“Well, I remember one about the duck who walked into a pharmacy and said, ‘I need some lip balm, and you can put it on my bill.’ Now, Dad, that’s just a dreadful joke. I found it demeaning and insulting for both of us.”
“Thank you so much for saying that. How lucky you were to have such a humorless
Brett was in the fourth grade, and I was doing field reporting for WISH-TV. The Broadway show “Cats” was playing at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, and I thought it would be fun to have the makeup artist apply the same cosmetics on me as she did for the actors in the show. The process took quite a while. When I looked at myself in the mirror some two hours later, it was bizarre feeling like my normal self but staring at a cat in the reflection. That’s when I had an idea. I would go to my son’s class and surprise the kids with my new feline face. When I reached the school, I checked in to the main office, explained my plan and made my way to Brett’s room. After getting the teacher’s attention through the tiny side window and identifying myself, I slithered in through the door.
The kids went wild — screaming, laughing, meowing. “Who is it?” asked one kid in the front row. No one knew who I was, of course, with one notable exception.
From the back of the room came my son’s voice dripping in embarrassment, “Probably my father.”
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When I looked at myself in the mirror some two hours later, it was bizarre feeling like my normal self but staring at a cat in the reflection.
— DICK WOLFSIE
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Composer John Berners’ admiration for author William Faulkner inspired a piece called “In Rowan Oak.”
‘AN AMERICAN IN PARIS’
“An American in Paris” runs through May 14 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
‘THE SPITFIRE GRILL’
“I wanted to write a dramatic, new romantic-kind of Gothic-sounding piece,” said Berners, a Greenwood resident and music professor at the University of Indianapolis. “The title came after I was already working on music. But Faulkner is described as a Southern gothic writer, and his books are all set in Mississippi in the early 20th century. There’s lots of tension in that society, for sure. There is a tragic aura hanging over everything, and that does match the music. I named the piece after his home in Oxford, Mississippi.”
Berners wrote the original piece for a chamber orchestra.
“I reworked the whole thing for a full symphony orchestra,” Berners said. “I tore out half of it and replaced it, so all of it has been rewritten. It’s not really the same piece anymore, even though the title is the same and some of the themes are the same. It was pretty much comparable to writing a whole new piece.”
The world premiere of the composition will be included in Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s Masterworks 5 concert at 7:30 p.m. April 22 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
Berners is married to CSO principal flute player Tammy Thweat.
“I heard John’s music online and was immediately attracted to it,” CSO Artistic Director Janna Hymes said. “There is an angular, percussive sound to it with a compelling result.”
Berners wrote the original piece more than 12 years ago.
After talking with Hymes, Berners decided to expand the piece to include a full brass and percussion section.
“So that became my summer project of 2022,” he said. “The original piece had things that Janna liked and things I liked,
so I didn’t want to just discard it. I wanted to rejuvenate that material. We made it bigger, and we think it will have more drama to it with the full orchestra and the huge concert hall because it is gothic music.”
Hymes said she loves premiering new works.
“There is always an excitement about playing a world premiere, a piece that has never been played before as there are no expectations or comparisons to other performances,” Hymes said. “It’s always a treat to work with living composers.”
Cellist Sterling Elliott will be a special guest at the concert, performing on selections from Camille Saint-Saens and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
“Sterling is an amazing young man,” Hymes said. “At 23, he is mature, calm and has an extremely warm heart. His playing is spectacular with a depth and sophistication beyond his years. This will be our third time working together. I just performed with him in a concert in Arizona and he was brilliant.”
Hymes said Elliott possesses tremendous charisma.
“I know our audience is going to fall in love with this young musician and his extraordinary abilities,” she said.
Elliott learned to play the cello at age 3 and made his concerto debut at age 7. He is a student at New York’s Juilliard School of Music
For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.
Main Street Productions will present “The Spitfire Grill, a musical, will run from April 13 to 23 at the Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.
MARC COHN & SHAWN COLVIN
Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 13 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
ABILENE
Abilene will perform at 8 p.m. April 15 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
‘HOLLYWOOD MUSICAL MAGIC’
Indiana Wind Symphony’s “Hollywood Musical Magic” concert is set for 6:30 p.m. April 16 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
Celebrate Opera Day is set — Indianapolis Opera is encouraging fans to participate in Celebrate Opera Day April 19 to play opera, post about opera, talk about opera, and support opera. The Indianapolis Opera’s Facebook and Instagram will provide updates, feature short videos, opportunity to compete in contests and win prizes. Fans are encouraged to watch #CelebrateIndyOpera and share favorite operatic moments with the Indianapolis Opera For more, visit indyopera.org.
Son to discuss artist Nancy Noel documentary — Alex Noel Kosene will speak April 13 at The Bluffs of the Chinese House at Conner Prairie in Fishers. The speaker is a filmmaker whose forthcoming documentary is about his late mother, famed artist, Nancy Noel, whose studio was in Zionsville. The Contemporary Club of Indianapolis event begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails and viewing of N.A. Noel Gallery works.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Conner Prairie announced April 4 the 2023 season of Kroger Symphony on the Prairie starting June 23 at the Conner Prairie Amphitheatre in Fishers. Tickets to the general public will go on sale April 11 on the ISO website. Tickets can also be purchased at central Indiana Kroger stores, at the Hilbert Circle Theatre Box Office at 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, or by calling the box office at 317-639-4300. A new feature this year is those purchasing tickets to three or more concerts automatically receive a 10 percent discount, with no code needed. The discount is calculated at checkout.
The schedule is as follows (*denotes concerts featuring the ISO):
*June 23-24: The Music of Harry Potter with conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez.; *June 30-July 3: Star-Spangled Symphony, patriotic celebration, complete with fireworks. Featuring Conductor Alfred Savia and vocalist Vanessa Thomas;;*July 7-8: “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” in concert featuring the ISO led by former ISO Assis-
tant Conductor Jacob Joyce. The original film will be shown on the large screens as the orchestra performs the soundtrack. Program starts at 8:30 p.m.; *July 14-15: Arrival from Sweden: Music of ABBA with Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly leading the ISO; *July 21-22: Broadway under the Stars. Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly leads a performance of Broadway favorites featuring vocalists Victor Robertson, Katie Swaney, AshLee Baskin, and Jim Hogan; July 28-29: Face2Face: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel; Aug. 4: Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston (not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston); Aug. 5: Tusk: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band; Aug. 11: The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute; Aug. 12: Here Come the Mummies with Rock E Bassoon (featuring musicians of the ISO); Aug. 18: Marshall Tucker Band.; Aug. 19: Unforgettable Fire: U2 Tribute Show; Aug. 25-26: One Night of Queen with Gary Mullen and the Works; Sept. 1: Aeromyth: The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute Experience; Sept. 2: Pyromania: The Def Leppard Experience; Sept. 3: Voyage – The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band.
For more, visit IndianapolisSymphony.org.
“Air” is a great American sports story about the unconventional team behind the rise of the Air Jordan brand.
It was 1984. “The A-Team” was a hit with TV audiences, Cyndi Lauper and Run DMC occupied the airwaves, Cabbage Patch Dolls made every girl’s Christmas list, and Larry Bird, Moses Malone and Magic Johnson dominated the NBA. Adidas and Converse captured most of the sports shoe market, while Nike had only 7 percent of the industry’s sales.
Directed and produced by Ben Affleck, “Air” is an inspiring story about the pressures of risking it all. Matt Damon, who also serves as a producer on the film, plays Sonny Vaccaro and is tasked with delivering a much-needed boost to Nike’s floundering basketball division. Relying on instincts, he decides to bet everything on then-rookie Michael Jordan, the third-overall pick in the 1984 NBA Draft.
In competing for Jordan’s attention, Vaccaro builds a relationship with Deloris, played by EGOT winner Viola Davis, the
mother who negotiated the unprecedented deal that changed the world of sports marketing forever. The casting of Davis, the story’s central character, was Michael Jordan’s idea.
“Air” breaks all the rules in an entertaining and heartwarming story for sports and movie fans alike.
During the past 14 years, Julieanna Childs has worked as a film studio representative, contracting for all the major Hollywood studios. Her film reviews can be found at TheJujuReview.com. She is a Hamilton County resident.
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The Indiana Wind Symphony is going back to the movies for its next concert.
Earlier this year, the IWS performed a tribute to film composer John Williams.
The “Hollywood Musical Magic” concert set for 6:30 p.m. April 16 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel and will feature Williams along with other famous composers such as Max Steiner, Meredith Willson, Bernard Herrmann and Ennio Morricone.
phony’s principal oboe player, will be the featured soloist on Morricone’s “Gabriel’s Oboe” from “The Mission.”
The concert’s guest conductor Todd McCready had served as the director of concert bands at Fishers High School for eight years, and 14 years overall in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district. He is now a project management consultant with BCforward in Indianapolis.
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“It’s going to be a wide range,” IWS musical director Charles Conrad said. “We’re going to hit some big early film scores like ‘Gone with The Wind,’ ‘Citizen Kane’ and “The Wizard of Oz.’”
Conrad said the concert will include a piece from “Lawrence of Arabia,” a 1962 film.
“Then we’ll do some more recent ones like ‘The Mission,’ ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ ‘Cowboys’ and ‘Titanic,’”
Fishers resident Ellen Huckabee, the sym-
“All the film scores on this concert are fun, but I am probably looking forward to the ‘Suite from Titanic’ by Jari Villanueva,” McCready said. “It’s a 15-minute, four-movement suite that includes a whole range of memorable music from the movie, and of course it ends with ‘My Heart Will Go On.’ The band sounds great, and I’m honored to get to work with them on this concert.”
McCready also is conducting a piece from “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.”
Conrad said he is intrigued by Hermann’s “Citizen Kane” overture, which he didn’t remember.
For more, visit Indianawindsymphony.org.
Vocalist Morgan James’ recent albums have featured a classic soul sound. But she said as a 1990s kid, she wanted to return to her rhythm and blues roots.
James released the album “Nobody’s Fool” March 31 and has embarked on a tour in support of it. James is set to perform at Feinstein’s at 7:30 p.m. April 14-15 at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel.
James’ first studio album, “Hunter,” featured R&B music.
“We’re returning a little bit to the R&B sound after making two back-to-back classic soul records,” James said. “We brought in more of those ‘90s flavors. The songwriting, the singing and the background vocals and all that is still what my fans know and love, but we’ve brought in more of the R&B flavors. It’s been amazing to sing some of the songs from ‘Hunter’ and some of the songs from my other albums on this tour as well because they go really well together. So, it’s nice to integrate all the albums.”
James said she is excited to make her debut at Feinstein’s in Carmel. She has performed in Feinstein’s clubs in New York and San Francisco.
James said the set will be varied.
“We do a couple of fan favorites as well as covers people know and love,” James said. “We’re going to do a couple of songs from each of my albums. I think there is something for everybody.”
James co-wrote most of the songs with husband Doug Wamble, who also produced and arranged the album. The sole cover on the album is Jeff Buckley’s “Everybody Here Wants You.” Wamble also accompanies James on guitar on tour.
James said the two-month tour is the longest headlining tour she has ever done.
James said she enjoys playing in listening rooms such as Feinstein’s.
“I definitely like to tell people what some of the songs are about or why we wrote them,” James said. “I think that is the benefit of playing listening rooms is that people want to hear personal stories. I definitely tell several of those.”
For more, visit feinsteinshc.com
Brenna Whitaker has a lasting connection to “The Spitfire Grill.”
“I love the show,” Whitaker said. “I was in it (as Shelby) and vocally directed it 10 years ago (at the Belfry Theatre). It has stayed in my head the last decade, so I was thrilled to be a part of it again.”
Whitaker will direct Main Street Productions’ presentation of “The Spitfire Grill,” a musical, April 13-23 at Basile Westfield Playhouse.
Whitaker was originally slated to be the vocal director, but when the director had to withdraw, she took on both duties. This is the first time the Noblesville resident has directed with Main Street Productions.
“There aren’t any songs that you want to skip because it’s just lovely music,” Whitaker said. “I always love a small-cast musical. There are seven members in the cast. You bond in a way that is really remarkable with a smaller cast. I think that every character has such an interesting arc that they go through. For me, it’s just such a lovely story of redemption and second chances. It has stuck with me, and when I saw that it was on the schedule, I wanted to be a part of it.”
The musical is based on the 1996 movie. Westfield resident Chrissy Crawley plays the role of Percy Talbott, who was just released after serving five years for manslaughter. She sees a photo of Gilead, Wis., in and old travel book in prison and decides that would be a good place for a fresh start.
“Every character is trying to take a step forward and figure out who they are, change and continue to grow,” Whitaker said. “It’s the story of rebirth and starting over for everyone, not just Percy.”
Crawley said Percy shows up and thinks she might have made a mistake because people aren’t nice to her and gossip a lot.
“She thinks, ‘Did I make a mistake? Was this really a good place to start again?’”
Crawley said. “Then over time, they warm to her, and she grows a tight-knit little family and decides to stay long term.”
Crawley said she had never heard of the musical or the movie it was based on.
“I’ve never done a show with audio tracks before. I’ve always either had a pianist or a small string orchestra,” she said. “So it’s kind of a learning curve for me. We have
songs and then there’s dialogue and then there’s more songs and there’s more dialogue, so the timing has to be so precise. That’s been the biggest challenge for me. I think the (lines) memorization kind of comes back to you like riding the bike.”
Crawley said she took time off because her son turned 2 in January.
“I thought I wanted to get back into (acting) now that we have things under control,” she said.
Crawley said the show is her first serious musical.
“I love all the songs in the show. They are really catchy,” she said.
This is Crawley’s first show since moving to Westfield. Her most recent performance was in “Mamma Mia!” at Civic Theatre of Lafayette in February 2020, just before the COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020.
Crawley, who started singing in her school choir in third or fourth grade, performed in musicals and choir at Crown Point High School. She performed in a choir at Purdue University, where she met her husband, who also is a singer.
Georgie Teipen, Greenfield, plays Hannah, who owns the restaurant where Percy works. Like Crawley, Teipen hadn’t seen the musical before.
“I think audiences are going to be moved by it,” Teipen said. “It’s funny. It’s heart-touching. It’s about issues that face all of us and coming to a place of forgiveness. There’s lots of very meaningful songs.”
For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.
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Don’t you love when linguistics and geography collide? No, I’m not talking about the town of Noun, Alaska, where people, places, things and ideas live in harmony; I’m talking about different names for different places. Different pen strokes for different kin folks, I suppose. And, just so you know, Noun, Alaska, is not real (although it should be).
Based on my one semester as an English major and my finalist status in the fourth-grade geography bee, I am completely qualified to cover the intersection of the two topics.
We should start with the world’s tallest mountain, although it will be all downhill from here. Famously, Mount Everest was named after 19th-century Surveyor General of India George Everest. Although I can confirm Everest never climbed his eponymous mountain, legend has it that he never even set eyes on it. Mount Everest is the mountain’s exonym, while its Tibetan endonym is Chomolungma, and the Nepali endonym is Sagarmatha.
Regarding some of the world’s largest capital, their inhabitants and fellow countrymen have local names (endonyms) for them, while in the U.S. and elsewhere, we have other names (exonyms). For instance, Rome (exonym) is known locally as Roma (endonym). Russia’s capital city of Moscow (exonym) is known internally as Moskva (endonym).
Today, in our continuing tour of Israel and the Palestinian Territories, we come to Jericho, a city with biblical significance and many historic firsts.
Jericho, with a population of about 20,000, is in the Palestinian Territories just west of the Jordan River and about 20 miles east of Jerusalem. Although located within the Judean Desert, Jericho has long been known as the City of Palms because of its lush tropical landscape, watered by underground springs. Nomads attracted by those springs founded Jericho in about 10,000 B.C., creating what many believe is the world’s first permanent settlement. In about 9,400 B.C., Jericho residents erected the world’s first city walls. A cylindrical stone tower in Jericho, built in about 8,000 B.C., was the tallest man-made structure in the world until about 2,650 B.C., when it was surpassed by the stepped pyramid of Djoser in Egypt. At 846 feet below sea level, Jericho is the lowest city in the world.
Jericho is the site of the biblical story where Joshua “fought the battle” and the “walls came tumbling down.” Most archaeologists today believe that the walls of Jericho were destroyed by an earthquake hundreds of years before the presumed time of Joshua and that Jericho was not occupied at that time. Jericho is near where the Bible says Jesus was tempted by Satan for 40 days and 40 nights before he began his ministry. The Greek Orthodox Monastery of the Temptation in the hills above Jericho, a popular tourist destination reachable by cable car, remembers that story. Jericho is
the eastern terminus of the treacherous Jericho Road leading to Jerusalem that was the setting for Jesus’ parable about the Good Samaritan. Jericho is also the site of the story of Jesus healing the blind beggar and dining with Zacchaeus while on his way to Jerusalem for the last time.
Today, we’re delving into the world of endonyms and exonyms. If that sounds Greek to you, that’s because it is! Endonyms and exonyms are both toponyms, or “place names.” The suffix “-nym” translates to “name,” while “endo-” and “exo-” respectively mean “in” and “out.”
This means endonyms are place names used by people inside a place, while exonyms are those used by people outside a place. How about some examples?
40. Woolly mama
41. Gaucho’s lasso
43. Kind of cord
45. Barrel maker in an I-69 city?
48. Lip-puckering
49. ___ and downs
50. Mideast land
53. Analogy words
55. Sports grp. with an office on the Downtown Canal
Walk
59. Scoundrel
60. Toilets in a Dubois County city?
63. “Evita” role
64. Those opposed
65. IRT or PU, e.g.
66. Rep. rival
67. “It ___ me!”
68. French impressionist
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1. Genie’s home
2. Trendy berry
3. Silent assents
4. Indianapolis Opera highlight
5. ___ and outs
6. Call off
7. “Fernando” foursome
8. Mercy from a Hamilton County Court judge
9. “___ Haw”
10. Blunder
11. Cookie with the same colors as a crossword
12. Metric weight
13. Spiral shape
18. Japan’s third largest city
22. “Evita” role
23. Albuquerque college (Abbr.)
25. Suitable
26. Spy org.
27. Sent by jet
28. Competed in the Mini-Marathon
29. ___ Wednesday
30. Out-of-town fan at the Big Ten Tournament, maybe 31. Geneva’s river
32. Nicky Blaine’s smoke producer
33. Footnote abbr. 34. “Not guilty,” for one
creators
waiting
3 Broad Ripple Restaurants
buddy
5 IUPUI Math Classes
2 U.S. Neighbors
1 Indiana City Known As “Athens on the Prairie”
“bone” or “breaker”
61. “Wheel of Fortune” buy
62. US Rep. Banks
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