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Facility upgrades planned at NHS, NEMS
By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com
The Noblesville Schools board of trustees on June 18 voted 5-1 in favor of advancing a $17.3 million general obligation bond proposal to fund upgrades throughout the district. A final vote on the bonds is expected to take place at the school board’s Aug. 20 meeting.
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District CFO David Hortemiller said the bonds are set to fund new air handling units at Noblesville High School, a new athletic and storage building at Noblesville East Middle School, a new girls softball locker room and an iPad replacement plan for all students.
“With it being a multi-purpose bond, unlike the last two bonds, this bond will have multiple projects incorporated into the bond,” Hortemiller said. “The largest and the most complex of those projects is going to be the air handler unit replacement at the high school.”
The estimated cost for the HVAC project at the high school is $17.5 million. Only part of the project will be funded through the
bond discussed at the meeting.
Kelley Bieghler, president and CEO of KBSO consulting, presented her firm’s plans to replace the 23 air handlers at NHS, which would span three summers beginning in 2025. She noted health concerns with the existing units, including standing water and outdated energy controls still using floppy disk technology.
“The two big packages in 2025 are $6.7 (million) and $1.7 (million). The first package is more expensive because of the controls upgrade, which is global, which will impact all of the units over the course of the coming years,” Bieghler said.
At NEMS, Hortemiller said the current building used for ticketing and storage is “the gateway to East Middle School” and needs to be updated to provide more adequate restroom facilities for athletic events. If approved, construction on the project is expected to begin in 2025 at an estimated maximum cost of $2.7 million.
Another proposed project is a new girls softball locker room with an HVAC system so the facility can be used year-round, as well as adding public restrooms facilities. Construction would take place in summer
Noblesville swimmer to compete in 800M freestyle at Paris Olympics
By Conrad Otto conrad@youarecurrent.com
Luke Whitlock of Noblesville earned a spot on the 2024 U.S. Olympic swimming team by finishing second in the 800-meter freestyle June 18 at the Olympic swimming trials in Indianapolis.
The 18-year-old finished with a time of 7:45:19, approximately three seconds behind Bobby Finke, who won an Olympic gold medal in the event in 2021. Whitlock is the youngest male swimmer to make the U.S. team since Michael Phelps in 2000.
Whitlock was set to compete in the 1,500-meter freestyle eventbefore the trials ended June 23. The 2024 Olympic games will be held this summer in Paris.
2025 at an estimated cost of $1.8 million.
District paving projects totaling $2 million were discussed as part of the bond, including at Stony Creek Elementary School, Hazel Dell Elementary School and the district transportation center. Each of these projects would be completed in summer 2025.
The bond proposal also included funding for a multi-year iPad replacement plan to provide each student with a new iPad starting with the 3,400 NHS students in the 2025-26 school year at a cost of $2.3 million.
Board secretary Laura Alerding voted against the bond, requesting more information about costs, particularly for the softball facility.
The board unanimously approved a new Indiana College Core partnership with Indiana University Kokomo. This will provide students with more options for college credit classes and the opportunity to take classes on the campus in Kokomo for a reduced rate of $125 per credit hour. A Food2School purchasing cooperative was also unanimously approved.
The next regular meeting of the Noblesville School Board is set for 6 p.m. July 15.
DISPATCHES
CPR Webinar — The Hamilton County Health Department, along with Hamilton County Public Safety Communications, will host a free webinar on Children’s CPR at 6 p.m. June 25. The webinar is designed to equip parents and caregivers with essential skills needed to perform CPR on children effectively. The webinar will cover crucial aspects of children’s CPR, including how it differs from adult CPR. Register at tinyurl.com/cpr-for-children.
Support for seniors and caregivers — Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County, a nonprofit organization that provides support to Hamilton County residents 55 and older, hosts a free caregiver support group and an aging well discussion group at the Westfield Washington Township office, 17400 Westfield Blvd. The caregiver support group meets from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. July 18, Aug. 8, Aug. 22, Sept. 5 and Sept. 19. The aging well discussion group meets from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 27, July 11, July 25, Aug. 15, Aug. 29, Sept. 12 and Sept. 26. Register for programs by contacting Angie Anderson at Shepherd’s Center at 463-238-1703.
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NOBLESVILLE JULY CALENDAR
FOURTH OF JULY
The Noblesville Fourth of July parade, festival and fireworks display are the longest continuously running celebration in Central Indiana and an annual tradition in Noblesville since 1997. The day will begin with the annual Stars & Stripes Forever Fourth of July Parade at 4 p.m. The free Fireworks Festival will take place at Forest Park, 701 Cicero Rd., from 6 to 10 p.m. Live music will be on the main stage from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The day will end with the annual fireworks show, which will begin at 10 p.m.
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The community can get a view of Hamilton County fireworks from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 4 from the top floor at the new Hamilton County Judicial Parking Garage, 225 N. 9th St. and support the Good Samaritan Network, a Hamilton County nonprofit. This is a private parking event with limited ticket purchases available. Ticket donations are made to the Good Samaritan Network. For more, visit gsnlive.org/event-details/ up-on-the-roof-2024.
ROCK ON MAPLE
Musicologie will collaborate with Noblesville Creates and the Indiana Arts Commission from 6 to 9 p.m. July 5 for new exhibits, food and drinks, and outdoor music from local artists near Maple Avenue at Noblesville Creates on 8th.
HAMILTON COUNTY 4-H FAIR
The Hamilton County 4-H Fair will be from July 18 to 22 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds in Noblesville, 2003 Pleasant St., with contests, special events, public activities, animals, displays and food. For a full schedule of events, visit getcurrent. link/3hoj.
STREET DANCE
Noblesville Main Street will present the Noblesville Street Dance, a family-friendly community event in downtown Noblesville, beginning at 6 p.m. July 20 at 839 Conner St. The event will feature a free kids zone, live music, food vendors and more. Admission to the event is free. For more, visit noblesvillemainstreet.org.
VETERAN RESOURCE FAIR
The free Hamilton County Military and Veteran Resource Fair will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 20 at the Noblesville Schools Community Center, 1775 Field Dr. The resource fair, presented by the Hamilton County Veterans Corp., is for every active military, guard, reserve, veteran and their families to find resources. Residents are also welcome to attend. The fair will feature more than 60 resource tables with local, regional and national information.
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The first student day for Noblesville Schools is July 31.
Road closure — Road closures will soon begin as part of the Reimagine Pleasant Street project. The closure schedule was recently updated to help improve traffic flow with other active construction projects nearby. The Reimagine Pleasant Street closure schedules will be adjusted in coordination with INDOT’s Ind. 32 Project closures at 8th Street, 9th Street and 10th Street. After Ind. 32 and 8th Street are open to traffic, anticipated to be mid-July, Pleasant Street will be closed between 8th Street and 12th Street. The 8th Street and 12th Street intersections with Pleasant Street will remain open. 10th Street will also be closed between Vine Street and Washington Street. Residents will have access to their property at all times throughout construction. For more, visit reimaginepleasantst.com.
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Forest Park Aquatic Center banners to honor top athletes
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The Forest Park Aquatic Center, 1077 Cicero Rd. in Noblesville, will dedicate 40 banners honoring 78 accomplished swimmers, divers, coaches and volunteers with ties to the facility at a ceremony set for 10:30 a.m. June 25.
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Share the Love Initiative: Celebrating Our Hometown Charity, Miracle Place!
Tom Wood Subaru is thrilled to announce that through your generous support during our Share the Love initiative, we were able to present Miracle Place with a check for $42,000 last week! This brings our total contributions to over $200,000!
Your choice to donate to Miracle Place during our Share the Love initiative has truly made a difference. This year, thanks to your support, Miracle Place is launching an incredible new program!
The original Miracle Place home is being transformed into a learning center, led by the amazing Therese Reckley. This initiative, called The Learning League, is a free after-school program for kindergarten and first-grade children, focusing on improving their reading skills.
The Learning League will take place two days a week, starting on September 9th. To learn more about this wonderful program and all the great things Miracle Place is doing, visit their website at: amiracleplace.org.
Thank you again for helping Miracle Place grow and for blessing these children with the gift of education and support. Together, we are making a real impact!
The 60-by-40 inch banners recognizing athletes who competed in Olympic trials will be placed on 20 light poles at the facility. All 78 names will be listed on one banner, with 23 of the athletes who competed in Olympic games also represented on individual banners. The light pole banners include a QR code linking to the biography of the individual.
“When we started working on this project we figured there might be a couple dozen individuals who had come through the facility and gone on to participate at trials,” stated Greg Conner, president of The Friends of Central Pool, a nonprofit that has operated the facility since 1997.
“However, we had no idea the list would be so large. To think that the Forest Park Aquatic Center has been part of the journeys of so many accomplished athletes is extremely humbling and a huge source of pride for this community.”
The new banners were financed through private contributions.
“I can’t say enough about the support we have received from the community to make this project happen,” Conner stated. “We’ve received many extremely generous gifts from both corporations as well as individuals and families.”
The list of 78 is led by Noblesville native David Boudia, whose diving career started at the Forest Park Aquatic Center when he was 11 years old.
“The Forest Park Aquatic Center is where it all started for me,” stated Boudia, who won a gold medal in the 10-meter platform competition at the 2012 Olympics. “It’s where I overcame my fear of the 10-meter platform and gained the confidence to truly believe I could compete at the highest level.”
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NHS student set for Miss Indiana’s Teen contest
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Kingsley Southard was eager to share her passion.
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Southard, who will be a sophomore at Noblesville High School, will compete in the Miss Indiana’s Teen competition June 26 to 29 at STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville. She qualified by winning the Miss Three Rivers Festival’s Teen in November 2023. The winner advances to the Miss America’s Teen competition.
She also had an initiative for domestic violence called SARA for safety, awareness, respect and action.
“My two cousins and my great aunt lost their lives to domestic violence (in Maryland in November 2022),” she said. “I saw how much impact I had with the initiative, so I started VIP Status.”
Southard volunteers with the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Alternative Inc.
Southard, 15, already had a community service initiative and said she wanted an outlet to reach a bigger audience.
“I found this pageant system and really fell in love with the opportunities within it,” she said.
Southard’s initiative is called VIP Status, standing for voice, influence and purpose.
“I hold leadership workshops for girls ages 8-14 to use your voice and inner voice, having an influence on the world and getting involved in your community and building community leaders,” Southard said. “Then finding your purpose through community service or volunteering or starting your own business.”
“I work on raising money for domestic violence research and shelter homes for people who have experienced domestic violence,” she said. “I help educate teens throughout Indiana about domestic violence on how to be safe and safe relationships.”
Southard said her talent will be “Her Story,” a speech Southard wrote about how she overcame challenges to find her purpose and what she wants to do in life.”
Southard said she is looking forward to making more connections through the competition.
“There are a lot of scholarship opportunities that will help me get through college,” she said.
Her plan is to major in business and get a master’s of business administration and law degree.
Putt putt course to fill historic district July 5
By Conrad Otto conrad@youarecurrent.com
The inaugural Noblesville Main Street Open, an 18-hole putt putt course set in the historic district of Noblesville, is set to debut from 4 to 8 p.m. July 5. The event is part of the First-Friday Series, a monthly event on the first Friday of each month from February through December designed to connect the community to the downtown historic district.
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“I’m super excited to see this happen for
the first time,” NMS Executive Director Kate Baker said. “The goal is to bring fun for the people and to bring engagement to the historic district of Noblesville.”
Each hole will be sponsored by a different company in Noblesville. The holes will be customized and may be placed in shops, alley-ways or along streets.
The idea came from Josh Cecil, a board member for NMS.
“The idea came from a neighbor of mine, who set up putt-putt courses on the sidewalks near their house,” Cecil said.
For more, visit NoblesvilleMainStreet.org.
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Noblesville Schools receives national recognition for STEM
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Noblesville Schools recently announced it has been nationally recognized as a 2024 Project Lead the Way Distinguished District for providing broad access to transformative science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, learning opportunities for students.
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According to Noblesville Schools Executive Director of Marketing and Communications Marnie Cooke, Noblesville is one of only 20 school districts in the nation to receive the honor.
Cooke said all 10 of the district’s schools also were recognized as Distinguished Schools, with Noblesville High School and Noblesville East Middle School receiving the top national honor for the seventh year.
“In addition to dozens of traditional math and science courses, Noblesville Schools offers 17 different Project Lead the Way courses across all grade levels with students exploring robotics, biomedical, cybersecurity, aerospace engineering, construction, energy, weather and much more,” Cooke stated.
According to Cooke, the distinguished recognition honors schools committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW STEM programs.
“To be eligible for the designation, schools had to offer a variety of PLTW STEM courses and have a significant portion of students participating in them, while students had to demonstrate mastery in the content and continuation in the programming,” Cooke stated.
MU Prep expands curriculum
By Tirzah Rowland tirzah@youarecurrent.com
Marian University Preparatory School will expand to offer K-12 curriculum, adding grades 9-12, for the 2024-25 school year. Enrollment is underway for the third year of MU Prep. The Indianapolis-based institution offers online courses available to students across the U.S.
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said. “The curriculum is very well developed, very well vetted and utilized.”
The independent school within the Indianapolis Archdiocese is staffed by licensed Indiana Department of Education teachers with access to Marian University facilities.
“We are very pleased to offer education that focuses not only on the traditional subject matter skill set from science, mathematics, English, language arts, etc., but also in the individual development of the students from the spiritual side as well as developing leaders for the future,” said Joseph Heidt, executive director of MU Prep.
Developed with the goal to provide a quality, faith-based education to students beyond the traditional school setting, MU Prep offers online instruction and in-person opportunities to support families.
Sponsored by Marian University, the school teaches values of dignity, peace and justice, reconciliation and responsible stewardship.
“We partner with a program called Stride K-12, which is a national program,” Heidt
“This is a setting where you can support your child by being a learning coach,” Heidt said. “But you have the opportunity for your child to learn from an expert in that subject matter — a very well-educated and well-practiced teacher.”
With online, hybrid and single-course options, families can customize plans, and students are given opportunities to participate in school-based clubs and activities both online and in person. Online assemblies, clubs and activities are available to virtual-only students. Students enrolled in the hybrid program attend classes on the Marian University campus as opportunities arise.
The school serves students of all faiths and financial means. Tuition ranges from $400 per semester course to $7,500 for a full year of hybrid instruction. Financial aid is available and the school accepts Indiana Choice Scholarships.
Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year was 160.
For more, visit muprep.k12.com
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TURNING THE PAGE
New library director seeks to make an impact
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
In May, the Hamilton East Public Library Board of Trustees announced that Melissa Loiselle had been unanimously appointed as the new library director. Loiselle is gearing up to implement her vision for the library, which has branches in Fishers and Noblesville.
According to Kelsey Sweet, HEPL’s director of marketing and communications, the board began looking for a new library director in January. HEPL Board of Trustees President Craig Siebe said he was confident about putting Loiselle in the role.
“After the board of trustees’ director search and selection process, I am confident that Melissa is the right person to lead HEPL into its next chapter,” Siebe said. “The board of trustees looks forward to working with Melissa to achieve HEPL’s strategic priorities.”
Former HEPL Director Edra Waterman, who had been in the position for 12 years, announced her resignation in December 2023.
“Melissa was one of our deputy directors at that time and served as co-interim director until she was officially named our library director recently,” Sweet said. “Her strategic vision and proven track record in libraries make her the ideal candidate to lead HEPL into the future.”
In her new role, Sweet said Loiselle will oversee the executive administration of the library and work closely with the HEPL Board of Trustees and Leadership Team to drive innovation, discovery, equity and access within the growing community.
Loiselle said she has three primary goals for the library.
“One is getting our Library Foundation launched,” Loiselle said. “We hope that will help support the library financially and allow us to stretch our dollars further. Second, completing a feasibility study for the third branch is important and using it to move in the direction of being able to add a third branch. And the third one is just
having a strong working relationship with other community partners and making sure that our services and programs meet the needs of what the community wants.”
Another housekeeping item Loiselle wants to address is soothing any hard feelings that might linger in the community that arose in 2022 after a controversial book review policy was implemented and rescinded.
“We are actively working to make sure we have good working relationships with our appointing authorities and the leadership in both cities,” Loiselle said. “We are also making sure the public knows we’re available to answer questions or talk through things with them and that we want to be a true partner in our planning. We’re working to improve our library offerings to meet the community’s needs better. I think that that will help.”
HEPL also recently opened the Crossroads Discovery Center at its Noblesville branch, which has new interactive exhibits on local history. Loiselle said she is excited about the latest addition.
“We have all of the old collections that were in the Indiana room, but then we also have this newly added experiential part that is more of a museum experience,” Loiselle said. “We are hoping the public
will come up and enjoy it, but we’re also hoping we can get a lot of field trips and classes to learn about genealogy and local history as well.”
Loiselle said her goal with both branches is to encourage more people to visit the libraries.
“We always want to see our circulation numbers going up and our cardholders going up, so I think my goal is fairly similar across both buildings,” Loiselle said. “We want to see what people respond to and if our programs and services meet the needs of the public at both locations.”
Loiselle has a Master of Library Science degree from Indiana University and has 14 years of experience in the library field. Previously, she was the Youth Services manager of the Fishers Library before becoming the director of the Vernon Township Public Library. She rejoined HEPL as a deputy director in November 2023.
“I live in Fishers and have strong ties to the community,” Loiselle said. “I love having the ability to work at my hometown library, where I started my career. I love this library system. The deputy director position that was open fit with my background. Then, when Edra left and the director position opened, it seemed to be a perfect fit, being able to take over the directorship at
my hometown library.”
Loiselle initially planned to teach for a living but found that path less ideal.
“I worked in schools for a long time before I became a librarian,” Loiselle said. “I taught briefly and realized I was not good at it, and teaching is tough. I was sort of flailing about, and somebody said, ‘What about libraries?’ It sort of clicked and seemed like an obvious career path.”
Loiselle wanted to work as a school media specialist, but there were no open positions when she earned her degree.
“There was a job opening in the services department at the Hamilton East Public Library, and I took that job, and I just loved it,” Loielle said. “I loved working at the public library. I loved the freedom that it has that schools don’t have. I just loved it once I was there.”
Loiselle is excited about leading the library and becoming a strong partner with both communities.
“We want to be good partners with other organizations and political entities and also offer the things that the people want,” Loiselle said.” We very much want the library to reflect the community’s needs.”
For more, visit hamiltoneastpl.org.
ON THE COVER: Melissa Loiselle speaks at a recent ribbon cutting at the HEPL Fishers location. (Photo courtesy of Kelsey Sweet)
IF YOU GO
NOBLESVILLE:
1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, IN 46060 317-773-1384
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m.
FISHERS:
5 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038 317-579-0300
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m.
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The Hamilton East Public Library’s Noblesville branch. (Photo courtesy of Kelsey Sweet)
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Carmel High School student passionate about creating music
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Tege Holt fell in love with music the first time he picked up a guitar.
Holt, who will be a Carmel High School junior in August, started playing when he was around 4 years old.
“I just picked up a guitar. I was on the driveway with my dad and he played the song ‘Pink Houses’ by John Mellencamp, and I fell in love with that song,” Holt said. “Everybody, when we went to reunions on my mom’s side of the family, they would all pick up guitars and we played around in a circle. I picked it up and just started singing shortly after that. That was about 12 years ago. Now, we have about 55 shows this year.”
Holt, 17, was nominated for two honors for the Josie Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. He is nominated for Artist of the Year in the Young Adult Male and Fans Choice Male categories. Josie is the largest music award show in the independent music industry. The show will be Oct. 27 at Grand Ole Opry House.
“I’m excited to go to Nashville and walk the red carpet,” Holt said.
Holt performed live on South Bend TV station WNDU-TV with his song “Irish Found” about Notre Dame. He said the song is about taking a trip north on U.S. 31 and meeting a girl at one of the Notre Dame games. U93, a South Bend radio station, debuted the song the day before it was officially released. It was released — appropriately — on St. Patrick’s Day.
“It’s about having the Notre Dame spirit,” Holt said.
Among the places Holt has performed are the Fishers Farmers Market, Noblesville Farmers Market, Bier Brewery North in Carmel, Urban Vines and Grand Junction Brewery in Westfield. He also has performed twice at Carmel’s PorchFest.
Holt plays his original songs and covers.
“First, I was starting to do a lot of
covers, but we are starting to get more original songs worked into my live (performances),” he said.
Holt has 10 songs out on streaming platforms. Four of his songs are on an 2021 EP called “Let Me Go,” and the rest are singles. His first song, “Reason to Believe,” came out in March 2020. He has some other songs written that have not been produced yet, but he plans to release another EP or album later this year.
was 14 years old.
“I love entertaining people, so playing live is a lot of fun,” he said. “As far as creating my own music, I think there’s a lot of times I’m just sitting in my basement until very early in the morning or late at night. I’m sitting down there playing guitar and just kind of creating stuff. I think both are a lot of fun.”
Holt said some of his favorite current country artists are Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen and Bailey Zimmerman. Older favorites include Johnny Cash, Tom Petty and Mellencamp.
“I think a lot of artists are doing this, you’re not as specifically bound to a genre anymore,” he said. “I’m seeing what kind of music I like to write. It’s more about creating the music and then seeing what genre fits, instead of picking a genre and putting my music there.”
Holt started performing live when he
Holt said his goal is to make a career in music. He did band for two years in middle school but stopped to pursue his own music. He played football from second grade through his freshman year before giving it up. At CHS, he does social media posts for the school’s sports teams. He said it helps him with marketing skills.
“He works hard,” said Karen Holt, his mother. “From the time he was 4, he was the one begging to take lessons. He wants to do it. I say he was born with a song in him because he always wanted to do it.”
For more, visit tegeholt.com.
‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” runs through July 7 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
“Deception: An Evening of Magic & Lies” is set for 7:30 p.m. June 27; “A Tribute to Nat King Cole: Bryan An Album Release” is set for 7:30 p.m. June 28; and “Drag Showcase” is at 1 and 4 p.m. June 30 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael at Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘FINDING NEMO JR.’
Junior Civic’s production of ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ will conclude June 25-26 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.
‘THE LONE STAR LOVE PORTION’
Red Barn Summer Theatre presents “The Lone Star Love Portion” June 27 to July 7 at the Frankfort venue. For more, visit redbarntheatre.net.
BAND OF HORSES
Band of Horses with Carriers is set for 7 p.m. June 30 at Rock the Ruins at Holliday Park in Indianapolis. For more, visit rocktheruins.com.
‘ANNE OF GREEN GABLES’
The Carmel Community Players’ Rising Star Production of “Anne of Green Gables” runs June 28 to July 7 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more visit carmelplayers.org.
DISPATCH
Fest passes on sale for Indy Shorts — Fest passes are available for the 7th Annual Academy Award-Qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival, which is set for July 23-28. Members get an additional 20 percent off. All pass options are good for both in-person and virtual screenings The officially selected selected short films, schedule and individual program tickets will be available June 27. For more, visit heartlandfilm.org.
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Tege Holt has released 10 original songs. (Photo courtesy of Tege Holt)
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Red Barn presents ‘Love Potion’
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SAT, OCT 19 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
SPACE ODDITY: THE QUINTESSENTIAL
DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE
SAT, OCT 26 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
DANA & GREG NEWKIRK’S
HAUNTED OBJECTS LIVE SUN, OCT 27 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON
VITAMIN STRING QUARTET: THE MUSIC OF TAYLOR SWIFT, BRIDGERTON AND BEYOND SUN, OCT 27 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
ZAKIR HUSSAIN & RAHUL SHARMA
FRI, NOV 1 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
BONEY JAMES
SAT, NOV 2 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
THE MAGIC OF MICHAEL GRANDINETTI–EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC
SAT, NOV 2 AT 2PM & 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
GRUPO NICHE
FRI, NOV 8 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
THE PIANO GUYS
SAT, NOV 9 AT 4PM & 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
JON MCLAUGHLIN & FRIENDS
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
SAT, DEC 14 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
MAC MCANALLY
FRI, JAN 10 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
YESTERDAY AND TODAY: THE INTERACTIVE BEATLES EXPERIENCE
SAT, JAN 18 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
THE EVOLUTION OF JONI MITCHELL STARRING LAUREN FOX
FRI, JAN 24 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
HEART OF AFGHANISTAN
FEATURING THE FANOOS ENSEMBLE SAT, JAN 25 AT 8PM || THE TARKINGTON
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS SUN, JAN 26 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
THE KINGS OF QUEEN SAT, FEB 1 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
PETER SAGAL: HOST OF NPR’S WAIT WAIT...DON’T TELL ME! FRI, FEB 7 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
FOLSOM PRISON EXPERIENCE: LEGENDARY 1968 JOHNNY CASH
CONCERT
SAT, FEB 15 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH STEVE WARINER FRI, FEB 21 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
KALANI PE’A: GRAMMY-WINNING SINGER, SONGWRITER SAT, FEB 22 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
DON WAS & THE PAN DETROIT
ENSEMBLE FRI, FEB 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
BROOKLYN CHARMERS:
A STEELY DAN TRIBUTE FRI, MAR 7 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
WELCOME BACK: THE RETURN OF EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER FRI, MAR 21 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
DUSTBOWL REVIVAL: A LAUREL CANYON RETROSPECTIVE FRI, MAR 21 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
THE RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS SUN, MAR 23 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON
GRIMMZ FAIRY TALES
SUN, MAR 23 AT 5PM | THE PALLADIUM
LANG LANG FRI, MAR 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE
SAT, APR 5 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND & SOLDIERS’ CHORUS WEDS, APR 9 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN SAT, APR 12 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
BACHELORS OF BROADWAY: GENTLEMEN OF THE THEATRE SUN, APR 13 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
ITZHAK PERLMAN IN RECITAL THURS, APR 17 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
MICKY DOLENZ OF THE MONKEES: AN EVENING OF SONGS & STORIES FRI, APR 25 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
BLACK VIOLIN SAT, APR 26 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
OUR PLANET LIVE: A NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY SERIES WITH DAN TAPSTER TUES, APR 29 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
MARTY STUART AND HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES THURS, MAY 1 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
CELEBRATE THE SONGBOOK: MICHAEL FEINSTEIN WITH THE INDIANAPOLIS CHAMBER
ORCHESTRA SAT, MAY 10 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
iLUMINATE SUN, MAY 11 AT 4PM | THE PALLADIUM
COMEDY
Michael Taylor and Luke McLaughlin have not been on stage together in several years at Red Barn Summer Theatre.
Taylor is Red Barn’s artistic director and McLaughlin is its associate artistic director. This is their eighth year in those positions, and they haven’t been on stage since their second year.
“It’s hard for us to be in a show because one of us is running things while the other is on stage,” said Taylor, who also directs the play.
Red Barn regular Kiara Wood will take control if there are any issues while they are both on stage.
McLaughlin Taylor
“We’ve been looking for a show where the two of us can get on stage together and interact with each other,” Taylor said. “It doesn’t really focus on our characters or relationship with each other, but (it’s) one where we can have fun with each other in the moments we do have.”
The two will appear in “The Lone Star Love Potion,” a farce by Michael Parker, set for June 26 to July 7 at the Frankfort venue.
Taylor said the dialogue is fast paced like the action. Taylor said the plot centers on a love potion that may or may not work.
“Everyone is trying to convince the others it does work whether they believe it or not,” Taylor said. “This show is just a lot of fun, it’s your typical farce — in and out of doors, mistaken identities. It’s like most Michael Parker shows. We call it theater in the extreme at an elevated level, as far as heightened energy, heightened characters and heightened story. It’s one we ask the audience to sit back, turn their minds off and just enjoy the ride.” For more, visit redbarntheatre.net.
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PETER SAGAL
LESLIE ODOM JR.
MICKY DOLENZ
LANG LANG
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FREE EVENT SPARK! FISHERS CAR + ART SHOW
Feeling strapped for cash but still want to have some fun? Each week, Current helps you find awesome things to do without breaking the bank. Here’s what’s on tap this week:
The Spark!Fishers Car and Art show starts at 6 p.m June 27 on the Central Green in front of City Hall. This free event will feature classic and muscle cars along with booths featuring art from local artisians. Learn more at playfishers.com/630/ Car-Art-Show
OTHER FREE AREA EVENTS
MOVIES AT MIDTOWN: Head out to Carmel’s Midtown Plaza at 6 p.m. June 27 for a free screening of “Elemental.” Learn more at midtownplazacarmel.com
JAI BAKER 3: This free concert will be at 7 p.m. June 27 at Dillon Park in Noblesville. Learn more at noblesvilleparks.org.
SPONSORED BY: ENCOMPASS CREDIT UNION
This hilarious musical version of the classic Mel Brooks movie is sure to be the “monster” hit of the summer!
and 17-21
37. Arm bone
38. “Stardust” composer from Bloomington
43. Mideast ruler
44. Butler professor, at times
45. Rhythm instrument
48. Arp’s art
49. Fla. neighbor
52. ___ and outs
53. Toronto’s prov.
55. Snake venom, e.g.
57. Current US Secretary of Transportation from South Bend
62. “Hamilton” highlight 64. Molten rock
65. Pacers defeat
66. Small bills
67. Less well
68. Radiate
69. Part of WWW
70. Skirt style
71. Indiana tax IDs
1. Yearned (for)
2. Change over time
3. Succumbed
4. Tilt a bit
5. A ways away
6. Programming command
7. Saudi native
8. 2006 Winter Olympics host
9. “8 Mile” rapper 10. Bushy ‘do 11. Hoosier Park bet
12. “Born in the ___”
13. Indiana School for the Deaf communication, briefly
21. Full of the latest info
Sault ___ Marie
Unmatched
32. Challenged 34. German industrial region
35. Taj Mahal city
36. Ft. Ben workout spot
38. Prefix for sphere
39. Mideast land
40. Cockpit reading
41. “___ be an honor”
42. Raccoon kin
46. Bunk bed
47. Iron-poor blood condition
49. Truisms
50. ___ wait (prepares an ambush)
51. Feelings of anxiety
54. Zionsville Little League game with no pitching (Var.)
56. Gawks at
58. End of an ultimatum
59. Hybrid citrus fruit 60. Fed. agents
Commentary by Larry Greene
Built in 2000 in Carmel’s Fairgreen Trace subdivision, this home recently underwent a stunning kitchen transformation. The owner’s desire to update and upgrade led to a chic, modern redesign, showcasing how a black and white palette can be anything but basic.
THE BLUEPRINT
• A reworked appliance layout improved both form and function. Moving the range to a central location and relocating the sink to an adjacent wall enhanced the room’s sight lines and created a more efficient workflow.
• The dark backsplash in a chevron pattern creates a crisp contrast to the sleek white cabinets, while brass hardware and natural wood accents add warmth.
• Decorative columns were replaced with a cabinet wall, increasing storage space and overall square footage.
• A new, larger island provides additional prep, serving and gathering space, making it ideal for both daily use and for entertaining.
• Extending the cabinets to the ceiling adds visual height, making the ceiling feel higher and the room more spacious.
Larry Greene is the owner of Worthington Design & Remodeling (formerly Case). You may email him at lgreene@worthingtonindy.com or visit worthingtonindy.com for more remodeling inspiration and advice.
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