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Student journalists host Noblesville school board candidate forum
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Six candidates running for three at-large seats on the Noblesville Schools Board of Trustees answered questions from three Noblesville High School student journalists at a candidate forum Oct. 2 at NHS.
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Candidates David Dawson, Christi Crosser, Bret Richardson, Stephanie Lambert, Alison Hanley and Brad Helvey introduced themselves before seniors Caidey Swart and Maddie Smith and junior Grant Alexander asked questions about political agendas, referendums and school safety.
POLITICAL AGENDAS
Swart, a broadcast editor for NHS news, noted that school boards nationwide have become targets of political agendas and asked the candidates how they plan to prevent politics from negatively impacting students.
Lambert, the board’s vice president, said she has dealt with several political issues in the last four years, and her goal has always been to remain unbiased in decisions.
Dawson, a first-time board candidate, said political, social and personal agendas have been in schools for years.
“The reason you have recently seen that people are now involved is that parents found that ideologies and agendas were in the state curriculums, school board systems and some classrooms,” Dawson said. “When both sides agree that they will let the children be children and leave their ideologies and agendas at home, then maybe our children can learn what they need to be successful.”
Hanley, a first-time candidate, said transparency about third-party vendors, curriculum and teacher materials is important.
“There have been instances of political agendas making it into Noblesville Schools, and I’m assuming it was through the supplementary materials,” Hanley said. “These issues were raised with the school board, and we were told it wasn’t happening. So, the current school board was not (receptive of) the reports.”
REFERENDUMS
Smith, editor in chief of the NHS newspaper, The Millstream, asked the candidates
if they support referendums and, if not, what programs, staff or services would they eliminate. The current referendum is in place until 2026. Lambert said it will be up to whoever is on the board and administration at that time to determine if a new referendum should appear before voters.
Hanley and Dawson said they would need to know more about what a referendum entails before saying whether they would support it. Hanley said she would look closer at the school’s budget to see if there are ways to avoid one.
“We need to remember there are people in this community struggling financially and on fixed incomes,” Hanley said. “We’re already paying the highest property taxes of all the towns in Hamilton County, and our schools are doing four out of six in terms of performance.”
Richardson, a first-time candidate, said he would support a referendum and that they are voted on by the public and are detailed on the school district’s website for public viewing. Crosser agreed, saying the current referendum pays for staff, safety and mental health resources.
“All we’re saying is, as a school district, we need this money to run our schools, so we put it out there for the community and the public to vote in the fall,” said Crosser, the board’s president. “So, when you look at it that way, we’re just putting (the referendum) out there, and our community is the one that’s been supporting (our current referendum).”
Helvey, a first-time candidate, said without the current referendum, which totals between $20 million and $25 million, there would be an almost 20 percent cut in staffing. He said he would support a detailed
and specific referendum that does not increase tax rates for the community.
SCHOOL SAFETY
Alexander, managing editor of the NHS Shadow yearbook, asked candidates what they’d like to see done to ensure the school district maintains a safe learning environment.
Several candidates referenced the 2018 incident at Noblesville West Middle School, where a 13-year-old student shot and injured a teacher and a student in a classroom.
“After that incident happened, some neighbors and I started a group to talk to state and local officials to make sure that school safety was a priority of theirs,” Lambert said. “Our referendum is something that supports the safety of our students.”
Dawson said he would like to see the expansion of Project Truth, a curriculum that starts in kindergarten at Noblesville Schools that teaches elementary students about the role of police officers, being safe online, bullying and more safety issues.
Helvey said he would want to ensure budgetary line items that support school resource officers and mental health resources.
“One thing I’d like to mention is the $2.8 million grant that (Noblesville Schools) were awarded for the mental health area and how important it is to expand that programming,” Helvey said. “As a board member, I would work with (Executive Director of Student Services) Julie Thacker to (ensure) funding continues and mental health in general is bolstered in the schools.”
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INDEX Corp., a machining manufacturer, welcomed more than 400 high school students to its North American headquarters in Noblesville Oct. 4 for MFG Day.
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MFG Day is a national day to educate middle and high school students about manufacturing careers. It takes place on the first Friday of October, and hundreds of events are held across the U.S.
Students from Noblesville High School and Carmel High School attended the event, and INDEX unveiled its new apprenticeship program, which INDEX officials say is the latest in a line of initiatives designed to bring talented young people into manufacturing careers.
for high school seniors, and Taylor said the point of beginning to provide apprenticeships next year for those 18 and older is to get them working on shop floors.
President and CEO Jim May of Facthouse, a marketing agency, used to run the marketing department for INDEX. He said this year’s MFG Day was the most significant expansion since INDEX in Noblesville began participating in the event in 2019.
“Each year, INDEX has gotten the routine down better and learned how to make it efficient and get more kids through,” May said. “Last year, we had just under 300 students, and in the beginning, we started with 150 or so.”
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen began the day by delivering comments on the importance of manufacturing jobs to the first group of students from NHS. Throughout the day, students rotated through the event, learning about advanced manufacturing technologies and the wide range of careers available within the field.
INDEX President and CEO Cris Taylor shared his personal story with each group of students. Taylor credits the program with launching his career, which has included serving as president of nation-specific subsidiaries of multiple multinational providers of advanced manufacturing technology.
Taylor said the event is important for students because it shows them how manufacturing has changed over the years and how it can be a viable career option.
“It is not the dirty and smelly old manufacturing that it was 20 to 30 years ago,” Taylor said. “It is highly technical and coming back to the U.S. We need to get young people involved. It is important for us to get the word out to them.”
INDEX in Noblesville offers internships
“We have three interns from Noblesville High School who are mostly doing office work at the moment,” Taylor said. “We want to get them on the shop floor so they can truly experience what manufacturing can do.”
High school seniors can apply to the program, which will launch in the summer of 2025. The three-year program includes a mix of practical experience and academic instruction that culminates in the participant receiving an internationally recognized associate’s degree, according to May.
Taylor said the apprenticeship is a paid position and INDEX covers the full cost of tuition for the academic portion. In return, participants are asked for a twoyear commitment working as an application engineer upon completion of their apprenticeship.
“These types of apprenticeship programs benefit everyone involved,” Taylor said. “Companies get access to smart, dedicated employees. The young people participating get to start on an excellent career path without taking on enormous debt. The local community sees job and wage growth. We are very excited to be moving forward with this program, as we have been working toward it for several years now.”
Students interested in learning more about INDEX’s apprenticeship program can request additional information at info-us. index-traub.com/apprenticeship. For more, visit index-group.com/en_us/.
Students observe an INDEX machine. (Photo by Jessica Todd)
Hamilton County Parks receives donation — White River Rescue Inc. has donated $52,000 to Hamilton County Parks and Recreation for the refurbishment of a fishing pier at the White River Campground, 11299 E. 234th St., Cicero. The project will enhance the pier’s accessibility to allow fishing and nature viewing to visitors of all ages and abilities.
Best place to work — The 2024 list of Indiana’s Best Places to Work in Manufacturing, which is presented by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, features winning companies from several Indiana cities, including Nexxt Spine from Noblesville. The company rankings will be unveiled at the 2024 Best IN Manufacturing Awards Luncheon Dec. 11.
Legacy of Hope breakfast – Indianapolis-based Brooke’s Place, a nonprofit organization that provides support to children suffering with grief, will host its 12th annual Legacy of Hope breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Nov. 14 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. Guests will enjoy a complimentary breakfast and hear from speakers and Brooke’s Place representatives. November is Children’s Grief Awareness Month, which spotlights children’s grief and honors families experiencing grief during the holiday season. Founded in 1999, Brooke’s Place provides support groups, therapy services and community education to empower children, teens, young adults and their families to thrive amid grief. To register, visit brookesplace.org/events/2024loh.
Donation — On Oct. 3, Marian University’s Ancilla College hosted the 2024 Changing Lives Scholarship Dinner, raising more than $300,000 for student scholarships. During this year’s annual dinner, MUAC announced a donation of $500,000 from Marian University alumnus and Noblesville native Terry Irving who was inspired by the need for skilled, compassionate nurses in rural communities. Nursing was a second career for Mr. Irving who currently lives in Southwest Florida.
Store opening — Nordstrom Rack at Hamilton Town Center will open to the public at 9 a.m. Oct. 17. at 14139 Town Center Blvd., Suite 800, in Noblesville. There will be a celebration featuring food, gift card giveaways, beauty activations and more.
Logan Street building demolished
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Hamilton County recently demolished a building Oct. 8 at 694 Logan St. The building had become
“increasingly dilapidated” and “(posed) health and safety risks” because of environmental issues, according to Hamilton County Communications Director Tammy Sander.
The Noblesville Common Council unanimously approved Hamilton County’s application for the demolition permit for the vacant 1,516-square-foot building — a former law office — during its Aug. 27 meeting.
“The building was hit by lightning several years ago, and the repairs made to shore up the building started to fail, leaving the building’s facade unstable. That instability means we’ll have to remove the brick by hand,” the county’s superintendent of Buildings and Grounds stated. “The building is also not ADA compliant. Costs to make it compliant would have been prohibitive. We have a responsibility to our employees and the public to address these safety issues.”
DEMOLITION EVENT
Sander said there have been several
reports of pedestrians being struck at the intersection of Logan Street and 8th Street in recent months, and county officials hope demolition of the building and better lighting will increase the line of sight for cars turning west from 8th Street.
Hamilton County plans to use the space to mobilize construction crews for the southward expansion of the Judicial Building in the coming year. Commissioners said Aug. 27 that the county’s goal is for the staging area to be there for at most three years.
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The Noblesville Parks and Recreation Department will host a night of fun at Frights at Forest from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 25 at Forest Park in Noblesville, 701 Cicero Rd.
“The theme is spooky, not scary, and Forest Park will be transformed into a memorable Halloween experience for families,” Recreation Program Coordinator Parker Irwin stated.
Frights at Forest will include a trick-ortreat trail, hayrides, inflatables, live entertainment and food trucks. Admission and all activities are free.
The Parks Department is looking for area businesses to participate in the trickor-treat trail with a Halloween-decorated booth with candy or giveaways. Businesses interested in participating must register online at forms.office.com/g/Ly4m1rkXyP. The cost is $25 to participate. Prizes will be awarded to the business voted as the crowd favorite at the event.
“Participating is a great way for your office to show off your Halloween spirit and help provide a safe and fun trick-or-treat
opportunity for residents,” Irwin stated.
Frights at Forest will include three judged costume contests: Best Family Costume, Scariest Costume and Most Creative Costume. Those interested in participating can sign up at the event stage. The costume contest winners will receive a prize. The official trick-or-treat hours in the City of Noblesville will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.
For more, visit noblesvilleparks.org or call 317-776-6350.
The building at 694 Logan St. in Noblesville before demolition. (Photo courtesy of Tammy Sander)
Map for the Frights at Forest Halloween party. (Map courtesy of Lexie Rock)
Special Olympics EKS State Fall Games took place Sept. 29. The state fall games are named in honor of Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver. The weekend is a partnership with Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, with their student-athletes hosting four different sports competitions for Special Olympics athletes and partner teams. (Top Right) Hamilton County Bulldogs finished the Special Olympics EKS State Games in second place, winning silver for flag football in the Blue Division. Front from left are Zachary Mendel, coach Doug Williams, Samuel Williams and Melinda Williams. Back from left are Patrisha Parker, David Scott, Cade Agnelli and Luke Williams. (Bottom Right) Hamilton County Dee’s Bears finished the Special Olympics EKS State Games in second place, winning silver for flag football in Division 2, Yellow Division. Front from left are Broden Buckner, Cashius Parker, Maddie Cardamone, Brooke Easterhaus and Christian Vittorio. Back from left are coach Abron Buckner, Blake Buckner, Noah Morris, Brycen Buckner, Mitch Bonar, Brayleigh Buckner and coach Mike Morris. (Photos by Danyele Easterhaus)
Millers runners-up in state meet
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
The Noblesville High School girls golf team flirted with a state title before falling just short.
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The Millers, who led the opening round by five strokes, finished second to Zionsville Oct. 5 in the IHSAA girls golf state finals at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel. Noblesville totaled 632 strokes, five more than Zionsville.
With their top three golfers returning next season, Millers coach Justin Werkley is optimistic about the future.
“We have a very deep and great group of girls returning next year,” Werkley said. “They will all learn from this experience and be better because of it.”
The Millers carded a 310 in the first round and 322 in the second of the twoday finals.
“We played both days with the same approach and game plan,” Werkley said. “The girls were patient and confident and gave it all they had. All credit to Zionsville for playing some great golf in the second round.”
Noblesville won the sectional Sept. 23 at Noblesville’s Harbour Trees Golf Club. Noblesville then captured the regional Sept. 28 at Edgewood Golf Club in Anderson. In the state finals, Millers junior Olivia Fowler was tied for 20th with a 159. Other Noblesville scores were senior Karis Shields, 161; junior Presley White, 165; and senior Olivia Anderson, 175.
“Our senior leadership from Karis Shields and Olivia Anderson was a steadying influence throughout the season,” Werkley said, “They will be missed.”
Shields and Anderson earned Academic All-State honors.
Noblesville junior Josie Kelley with the state runner-up trophy. (Photo courtesy of Justin Werkley)
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County news — S&P Global Ratings has assigned Hamilton County an ‘AAA’ long-term rating to its existing general obligation bonds and its lease debt not subject to annual appropriation. At the same time, S&P Global Ratings assigned its ‘AAA’ long-term rating to the county’s 2024 general obligation refunding and project bonds, with a preliminary par amount of $55 million. “The savings on the refunded bonds will allow the county to finance improvements to the county’s Judicial Center by extending the current tax rate for four years,” stated Amy Massillamany, president of the Hamilton County Council. “That ensures the project can be completed with no tax increase.”
Award — The Association of Indiana Counties named Hamilton County Surveyor Kenton Ward Outstanding County Surveyor at its 66th Annual Conference in Switzerland County last week. Ward has served as the Hamilton County Surveyor since 1977. He will retire at the end of this year. This is the third time Ward has been selected for the AIC’s Outstanding County Surveyor Award.
Ivy Tech forms presidential search committee – Ivy Tech Community College recently announced the formation of a presidential search committee to oversee the selection of the college’s next president. The committee, composed of representatives from the State Board of Trustees and a faculty member, will identify a leader to guide the institution. President Sue Ellspermann recently announced she will step down at the end of her contract in June 2025. The committee will seek input from stakeholders during listening sessions this month to ensure the process reflects the needs and aspirations of the college. National executive search firm Isaacson, Miller will conduct a thorough search for candidates who demonstrate the leadership, experience and vision needed to advance the mission of Ivy Tech. The search is expected to be completed by spring 2025. Updates will be shared at IvyTech. com/President-Search.
Salvation Army volunteers sought – The Salvation Army of Central Indiana is looking for volunteers for several upcoming Christmas season programs and events. Interested volunteers can sign up at centralusa.salvationarmy.org/centralindiana/ volunteer.
Westfield High School golfer’s confidence boost spurs success
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Westfield High School junior golfer
Kelsey Haverluck sees one major reason for her success this season.
“I feel like my confidence over this past year has gone up a lot, not just with (scoring) but the way I approach going into my rounds,”
Haverluck said. “I just feel a lot more confidence in my abilities.”
Haverluck finished tied for ninth Oct. 5 at the IHSAA girls golf state finals with a pair of 76s for a 152 two-day total at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel. Senior teammate Addi Kooi tied for third with a 72-76 for 150 total. The Shamrocks, who were state runners-up in 2023, placed fourth in the team standings.
Haverluck was the medalist with a 2-under par 68 at the Sept. 23 sectional at Pebble Brook Golf Club in Noblesville. She was second in the regional with a 73 Sept. 28 at Battle Ground Golf Club near Lafay-
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ette. Kooi was the regional champion.
Westfield girls golf coach Josh Bryant said Haverluck had a great season.
“She had a really good summer and it carried over (into) the season,” Bryant said. “Her biggest part of her game that has improved is her consistency and ball
striking. She is really strong off the tee. She added some distance and the overall
consistency that allows for these good scores.”
Haverluck, who averaged 73 strokes this season, started playing golf when she was 10 when her father, Curt, introduced her to the game.
“I was big on tennis, too, but I felt I loved golf more and it’s really something I wanted to work hard for,” she said. “I gave tennis up after middle school and focused on golf.”
Haverluck said she and Kooi, who has committed to play at Butler University, are good friends.
“We push each other all the time to do our very best and we are always there for each other and support, whether it’s happy tears or sad tears,” Haverluck said. “We both hit off the tee the same distance. We both have pretty good short games. It just comes down to whoever has the better day. Addi is definitely an amazing player. I’ve always looked up to her through my three years being on the team.”
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County seeks $309M for 2025
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The Hamilton County Council held a public hearing Oct. 2 at the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center in Noblesville regarding the countywide budget for 2025, the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District 2025 budget and the Hamilton County Airport Authority 2025 budget.
GOVERNMENT
The countywide budget is $309 million. Highlights include:
• General fund — $152 million
• Debt service — $2.6 million
• Debt payment — $18 million
• Emergency telephone system — $13 million
• Parks & Recreation — $9 million
• Cumulative capital development — $22 million
• Hamilton County convention and tourism capital fund — $4 million
The Hamilton County Airport Authority budget for 2025 totals $1.2 million, including $725,212 for operations, $446,000 for airport lease/rentals and $90,000 for capi-
The Hamilton County Council held a budget hearing Oct. 2 for the 2025 county budget, solid waste management district budget and airport authority budget. (File photo) tal projects.
The Hamilton Solid Waste Management budget for 2025 totals $1.8 million, with an estimated max levy of $950,000. There were no comments during the hearing. The budget was expected to be adopted Oct. 14.
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New arena quickly filling dates with diverse lineup, including hockey, wrestling, and cirque du soleil
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Fishers Event Center General Manager Mitch List figures the new arena is off to a solid start.
The 7,500-seat facility already has announced concerts by Alabama Dec. 9; country superstar Blake Shelton March 29, 2025; and rising country star Megan Moroney April 24.
“We feel like we have a great lineup to open with six touring concerts and two hockey games in the first 18 days,” List said. “We feel good with the touring shows we have. We feel it’s a well-rounded grouping of events, something for everybody to open the venue. We’re really focused on having a variety. We have some other exciting announcements in the next few weeks”.
Fishers Event Center also will be home to the Fishers Freight, whose season begins in March 2025 in the Indoor Football League. The Freight play eight regular-season home games.
“We’re fortunate to have the three tenants in the building,” List said. “Between those three, it’s 60 sporting events a year, and add to that with touring shows, community events and private events. It’s nice the Fuel has been a successful team in the marketplace for the last decade and they got their built-in fan base that follows them up to Fishers.”
The Fuel had previously played home games at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis.
List said the venue's capacity will depend on stage size and reserve seating on the floor. He said the center will hopefully present some events with the stage in the middle.
Rivalry high school varsity basketball game between Hamilton Southeastern and Fishers.
“It will be pretty special for those student-athletes to play in their hometown arena,” said List who said the public is excited to have an arena in the area.
List said the Fishers Event Center should be able to draw visitors from the entire Indianapolis metropolitan area.
“We expect to have year-round programming with the flexibility of the building to do a variety of different events, whether it’s sporting events, concerts, comedy or theatrical-type, like Cirque Du Soleil,” he said. “It’s our goal to have a well-rounded grouping of events with all different kinds of genres of music. A lot of it will be dictated by ticket sales and what is supported in the market as well.”
Violinist Lindsey Stirling will perform Nov. 29, followed by comedian Leanne Morgan Nov. 30, Nitro Circus Dec. 1 and the All Elite Wrestling show Dec. 4. The Indy Fuel opens with hockey games Dec. 6-7.
From Jan. 23-25, 2025, Cirque Du Soleil: Crystal will be held. In mid-January, the Indy Ignite will start play in the Pro Volleyball Federation.
List said he is a big fan of Turnpike Troubadours, which plays Nov. 22.
“I had the opportunity to see them in another venue I was working at previously,” List said. “It was a great show, just hilarious. I’ve seen Alabama before, a great band. Cirque Du Soleil is one of my favorite shows I’ve ever worked.”
List said he also is excited the venue will host the Mudsock
List worked for seven years at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum in Knoxville, Tenn., for ASM Global, the same company that operates Fishers Event Center. He started working for Fishers Event Center in July 2023 and resides in Fishers.
“The interest from promoters and agents has been really strong and the ticket sales are strong, so it’s a good story for us to tell agents and promoters and let them know Fishers is the place to play,” List said.
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Blake Shelton will perform March 29 at Fishers Event Center. (Photo courtesy of Fishers Event Center)
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Finding the the right programming puzzle pieces
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
As vice president of programming for the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, Dan Kemer views his job as always finding the right pieces to a puzzle.
“We look to book 50 to 60 shows to put into our season,” Kemer said. “It’s just a function of looking for the best artists, acts and performers that fit into our various series.”
The Center Presents, sponsored by Allied Solutions, includes the genres of classical, jazz, songbook, holiday, family, pop/rock and passport.
“We try to find four to six acts per category and the pop/ rock is a little heavier with eight to 10 shows,” Kemer said. “We try to find nice possibilities for all the opportunities that
present themselves.”
Kemer has been in his position for three years. Previously, he booked the Center’s contemporary acts for four years on a part-time basis
“The interesting piece on our side is with the six resident companies, we typically get their calendar 18 to 20 months in advance,” Kemer said. “Once they are in place, it’s a jigsaw puzzle to work around those dates to plug in the different variety of shows that we do. This year, we were able to get 60-plus shows for our press conference in May and roll out the subscription series. It’s about finding the right artist for the right mix for our venue.”
Kemer said his daily duties include checking with agents and managers to find out who is touring.
There are a variety of industry events. He attended the
Midwest Arts Xpo in Indianapolis in September and the IEBA in Nashville earlier this month. IEBA is the leading nonprofit trade organization for entertainment industry professionals. Kemer said there is another industry event in New York in January.
Kemer said he is already working on the 2025-26 season, with 10 to 12 shows already scheduled.
“After we came out with the season, we added Home Free and Emmylou Harris,” Kemer said. “It comes down to artists and how far out they want to go ahead and work. A lot of the classical and songbook performers you see work really far out in advance because of balancing with European tours, and with Songbook (series) there is a lot of Broadway.”
Kemer said the Nov. 22 Leslie Odom Jr. show came together late because the Center had to work around his Broadway schedule.
Kemer said there might be a conversation about adjusting a date with a resident company.
“If I get a call from Sting, I’m going to do everything I can to make it work,” Kemer said.
Sting appeared at the Palladium in May 2022 and the seats sold out quickly.
Kemer said there might be one or two more tribute shows on the 2024-25 calendar, but some are different, like Folsom Prison Experience, which is scheduled for Feb. 15, 2025.
“It’s a Johnny Cash tribute but it’s also about his legendary performance at the prison,” Kemer said. “I don’t want to call it a musical, but it’s a bit of a play. The Vitamin String Quartet is doing the music of Taylor Swift (Oct. 27), but it’s also the music of ‘Bridgerton.’ But we have our fair share (of tribute shows). The marketplace likes its tribute shows, but it’s just a piece of the mix we have with all our other shows.”
Kemer said the country genre has broadened to Americana to Triple A, or adult album alternative.
“We have some nice representation with Emmylou Harris (April 3), Marty Stuart (May 1) and Mac McAnally (Jan. 10),” Kemer said. “I wouldn’t call (McAnally) country, but I wouldn’t call him rock. There are so many different subdivisions of country music that we have a nice mix of that.”
Kemer said his job is to bring 150 to 200 show possibilities to the programming board.
“We sit down as a group and run through it and decide what is best for our season,” he said. “It could be a function of (who’s available), it could be a function of do we want to explore a different series a little differently? It’s really a group decision. We sit down and see what the best opportunity is to serve our community, serve our mission and that works with our budget and the calendar where we can fit it in.”
Kemer said there are some decisions that can be made quickly.
“If I get a call about Sting, John Legend or The Piano Guys, I know those (board members) are going to agree with me,” he said. “I still have a conversation. I never want to go into a show without input from others. When there is something that needs to be done quickly, we move fast.”
Stewart Copeland, formerly of The Police, performed at the Palladium in October 2023. (Photo courtesy of Mark Shelton)
MORE STAGES, MORE CHOICES
Indy area increases entertainment venue options
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Dan Kemer views new entertainment venues being built as a positive.
“The more venues there are, there are more opportunities for artists to find the right venue that fit their needs,” said Kemer, vice president of Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. “We’re not just competing with other venues in the market, we are competing to get Indianapolis into a routing. If other venues bring Indianapolis to the attention of managers and agents, that’s a win for everyone. It’s a win for the fans in central Indiana.”
The Allied Solutions Center has three venues — the 1,600seat Palladium, The Tarkington with 500 seats and Studio Theater with 200.
“No one can offer what we have,” Kemer said. “Is there going to be at some point a saturation? Sure, but look at other markets and how many venues they have. I don’t see Fishers Event Center as competition. It’s a different situation they have with an arena compared to a theater. We are competing with other markets to get traffic through Indiana. If it brings attention to the market with the industry, it’s all good.”
Fishers Event Center opens in November with a 7,500-seat capacity.
“I think it’s a competitive market, but I feel good with the varying venues in the market and the mix of indoor and outdoor events,” Fishers Event Center General Manager Mitch List said. “I feel like we’re in a good position here in Fishers.”
The Noblesville Event Center is scheduled to open in 2025 and will be home to the Indiana Pacers’ NBA G League development team. The 3,400-seat arena is slated to host concerts along with community events, trade shows and conferences.
Noblesville is home to Ruoff Music Center, which has a capacity of 24,790, including 6,000 pavilion seats and more than 18,000 lawn seats.
Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park in Indianapolis has a capacity of 6,000, with 2,500 seats under a covered canopy. In addition, Hendricks Live! opened earlier this year in Plainfield with a capacity of 600.
Indiana Farmers Colisuem is a 6,500-seat mulitiuse venue at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
The Old National Centre’s Murat Theatre has a capacity of 2,675. The Egyptian Room inside the Old National Centre has 900 seats.
There are plans for an upscale Shinola hotel and a 4,000-seat entertainment arena at 230 St. Pennsylvania St., across from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The target for opening is late 2027. Live Nation will operate that entertainment venue. Live Nation already operates Ruoff Music Center, Everwise Amphitheater and Old National Centre.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse has a capacity of 18,000. Lucas Oil Stadium also hosts several concerts each year. Coming up are three nights of Taylor Swift in November and the Sting and Billy
concert in February 2025.
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The Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. (File photo)
Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville is a 24,790-seat outdoor venue. (File photo)
The Noblesville Event Center is scheduled to open in fall of 2025. (File rendering)
The Indiana Farmers Colisuem at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. (File photo)
A new 4,000-seat venue is planned for downtown Indianapolis as part of an upscale Shinola hotel near Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
(Rendering courtesy of Shinola)
McLaughlin enjoys variety of ways of entertaining BALANCING ACT
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin has found another pursuit to keep him busy.
McLaughlin has hosted a weekly podcast with musician Dave Barnes called “Dadville” for the past four years.
“The podcast is so fun. Dave and I have known each other for 20-plus years,” McLaughlin said. “I still do some writing for other artists. For the most part, I’m touring, making my records and doing podcasts.”
McLaughlin, who grew up in Anderson, will perform his holiday show at 8 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. This is the second year McLaughlin has brought his show to the Palladium.
“Typically, it’s all original stuff,” he said of his material. “I
might throw in a cover every now and then. With Christmas shows, it’s half well-known Christmas songs. I have three Christmas albums, so I have original songs.”
McLaughlin’s most recent album is “All The Things I Say To Myself,” released in November 2021. He is working on a new pop album that will be released in 2025. He will have a Christmas album out this year with classical piano pieces.
McLaughlin moved to Nashville, Tenn., 10 years ago after the first of his two daughters was born. McLaughlin and his wife, Amy, lived in Carmel for two years after they got married. The couple moved to California for a few years and then returned to live in Broad Ripple for five years.
McLaughlin, an Anderson Highland High School graduate, said if he was just touring, he could live in the Indianapolis area
“But when we had kids, I didn’t want to tour as much as I
did then, so I started writing for other artists,” he said.
As a songwriter, McLaughlin said it was important to be in Nashville. He also has produced a couple of records for other artists but doesn’t consider himself a record producer.
McLaughlin estimates he performs approximately 45 shows annually.
“Compared to most touring artists in Nashville, it’s pretty low,” he said. “There are a lot of artists doing 100-plus shows a year. Forty-five for me is great because I love playing shows.”
McLaughlin said when he could travel with his wife before having children, it was easier to do more shows.
“Now when I leave, I’m going to be missing a soccer game or something,” McLaughlin said. “I’ve got to find that balance.”
In January 2025, McLaughlin will have a stretch of performing nine shows in 10 days.
McLaughlin’s brother, Jeffrey, is a music teacher at Westfield High School and joins his brother on drums at some concerts.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Fishers resident Ryan Ahlwardt left the a cappella group Straight No Chaser in 2012 to avoid all the travel. His fellow Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate Mike Luginbill, who joined Straight No Chaser at the same time, lives in Nashville. Ahlwardt, who still regularly performs, is the co-host of Indy Now on Fox59.
Ahlwardt and Luginbill form a duo called Small Town City.
“My roots have been planted proudly in Indiana since my family moved to Fishers in 1992,” Ahlwardt said. “The majority of my creative community, relational network and core audience are based here in Indy. I’ve developed a strong and loyal audience in the Midwest over time and enjoyed our lower cost of living than what my creative peers in New York City, LA and Nashville are incurring.”
Ahlwardt said technology allows him to create easily with artists, songwriters and recording musicians in Indy and Nashville, and even in Australia.
“Furthermore, my community on Patreon is made up of generous fans from across the world who financially support the creation of my music every month,” said Ahlwardt, who often performs with friends at Feinstein’s cabaret at Carmel’s Hotel Carmichael. “I have patrons who live just up the road in Pendleton and Noblesville and others in places like London, Buenos Aires and Belfast who discovered my songs online or know me from my time touring with Straight No Chaser.”
Performers from the Indianapolis area are often used for projects by Discovering Broadway founder Joel Kirk, a 2012 Carmel High School graduate.
“Eric Wiegand (‘Plaza Suite’) and Jordan Donica (‘Phantom of the Opera,’ ‘My Fair Lady’ and ‘Camelot’) are just a few of Discovering Broadway’s alumni who grew up in Indiana,” Kirk said.
Wiegand is a Carmel High School graduate and Donica is a Roncalli High School graduate.
Singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin performs about 45 shows annually. (Photo courtesy of Jon McLaughlin)
Ahlwardt
Sunday, September 29 ~ 4 pm
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church*
6050 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis
Monday, September 30 ~ 7 pm
Chistel DeHaan Fine Arts Center
University of Indianapolis
1230 Greyhound Lane, Indianapolis
Outdoor Music
Sunday, March 23 ~ 4pm
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 5333 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis
Monday, March 24 ~ 7:30pm
Basile Theater, Indiana History Center 450 W. Ohio Street, Indianapolis
Season Finale
As the weather begins to turn colder, Ronen invites you to imagine yourself in balmier days… Australian composer Ben Hoadley‘s Porch Music , written for Ronen and featuring the ensemble’s four music directors, shares the first half of the program with Beethoven’s first string quartet, a seminal work in the same key as his Pastoral Symphony. Felix Mendelssohn’s masterful first piano trio balances the program in the rarely heard version for flute, cello, and piano, an arrangement sanctioned by the composer for his adoring British public.
As the weather begins to turn colder, Ronen invites you to imagine yourself in balmier days... Including a premiere by a composer from sunny Australia!
Sunday, November 10 ~ 4pm
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
5333 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis
Monday, November 11 ~ 7:30pm
Basile Theater, Indiana History Center
450 W. Ohio Street, Indianapolis
The season wraps up with some Ronen firsts and a piece by an old friend. Kurashikku by Michael Schelle, for flute/bass flute, clarinet/bass clarinet, and piano opens the program, after which are featured two rarely heard works by English composers, Ralph Vaughan Williams’s Suite de Ballet for flute and piano and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s unusually scored Nonet.
Sunday, May 11 ~ 4pm
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church* 6050 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis
Monday, May 12 ~ 7:30pm
Basile Theater, Indiana History Center 450 W. Ohio Street, Indianapolis
2024 - 2025 CONCERT SEASON TICKET ORDERING
EVENTS CALENDER
KINKY BOOTS
Through Oct. 19
Presented by Civic Theatre at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit civictheatre. org.
'FIDDLER ON THE ROOF'
Through Nov. 24
Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre presents this timeless classic is filled with humor, warmth, honesty and tradition.
For tickets and showtimes visit beefandboards.com.
FREEFORM:
RYAN M. BREWER BAND
Oct. 16
Featuring Zach Pietrini & Lynzi Stringer at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael.
For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC
Oct. 17
An ABBA Party with Don Farrell at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael. For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
CHILD & ADULT MUSIC CLASS
Oct. 18 to Nov. 22
Old MacDonald’s Farm at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit civictheatre. org.
SWEET CAROLINE
Oct. 18
The Life and Music of Neil Diamond at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael. For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
GRAND FUNK RAILROAD
Oct. 19
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
INDIANA WIND SYMPHONY
Oct. 19
"Old Wine" in New Bottles at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit indianawindsymphony.org
ROBBIE FULKS & JASON EADY
Oct. 19
Country singer-songwriters at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael.
For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
ESPRESSIVO!
Oct. 22
In this co-presentation with Ensemble Music Society, the ESPRESSIVO! piano quartet performs works by Mozart, Brahms and American composer Nokuthula Ngwenyama. Comprised of IVCI Artistic Director Jaime Laredo, violist Milena Pájaro-van de Stadt, cellist Sharon Robinson and pianist Anna Polonsky, the quartet performs its first-ever commission by Ngwenyama, “Joy Stepping,” co-commissioned by the IVCI. For more visit violin.org.
DRAG ME TO BRUNCH
Oct. 20
Hosted by Pat Yo’ Weave at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael.
For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
FALL BREAK CAMP 2024
Oct. 21-24
Make music and make friends in a comprehensive music education experience filled with fall fun! For children currently in grades 1-7 at Indianapolis Children’s Choir
Performing Arts Center
For more, visit icchoir.org.
FREEFORM: JD EICHER
Oct. 23
Featuring Neon Birdhouse & Sean Cunninghamat Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael.
For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
DECEPTION
Oct. 24
An Evening of Magic & Lies with David Ranalli at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael. For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
DUELING PIANOS
Oct. 25
Live Jukebox Experience Presented by Brittany Brumfield at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael.
For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
AUTUMN NIGHTS
Oct. 25-26
Presented by Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.
For tickets and showtimes visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.
YOUNG EXCEPTIONAL SINGERS – YES!
Oct. 26
Experience the ICC’s artistry through our Young Exceptional Singers (YES!). A one-day musical event where Cornerstone Lutheran Church in Carmel.
For more, visit icchoir.org.
SPACE ODDITY
Oct. 26
The Quintessential David Bowie Tribute Experience at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
THE AHLWARDTS PRESENTS: HUMAN
JUKEBOX EXPERIENCE
Oct. 26
You Pick, We Play! at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael.
For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
VITAMIN STRING QUARTET
Oct. 27
The music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton and Beyond at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
DANA & GREG NEWKIRK’S HAUNTED OBJECTS LIVE
Oct. 27
At the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
LIVE AT THE CENTER
Oct. 30
Chad Mills Band at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
PRINCESS TEA
Oct. 27
Magical Luncheon with Fairy Tales Brought to Life at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael. For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
ZAKIR HUSSAIN & RAHUL SHARMA
Nov. 1
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
THE MAGIC OF MICHAEL GRANDINETTI:
Nov. 2
Experience the magic at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
DINNER WITH DIVAS
Nov. 2
Elevated Drag Dinner Featuring Veranda L’Ni at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael. For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
BONEY JAMES: SLOW BURN TOUR
Nov. 2
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
FOUNDATIONS BOOST CAMP
Nov. 2
Get a one-day glimpse into Indianapolis Children’s Choir for kindergarteners. For more, visit icchoir.org.
SHE LOVES ME
Nov. 1-17
She Loves Me is a euphoric holidaythemed romantic comedy with a soaring score that shares its source material with the classic movies. Presented by Actors Theatre of Indiana at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets and showtimes visit atistage. org.
NEIGHBORHOOD CHOIR ACADEMY
Nov. 4
Join Indianapolis Children’s Choir at Winding Ridge Elementary School. For more, visit icchoir.org.
CARMEL ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS DUELING PIANOS
Nov. 6
At Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael.
For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
NEW WORKS
Nov. 7-10
Join Indianapolis Ballet for this edgy, innovative repertoire. For more, visit indyballet.org.
GRUPO NICHE
Nov. 8
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
NOVEMBER 16 | 7:30 PM AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
ICC
GALA
– A VINTAGE HOLIDAY
November 8
Celebrate with Indianapolis Children’s Choir in vintage holiday style for their annual Gala at The Ritz Charles in Carmel. For more, visit icchoir.org.
THE PIANO GUYS
Nov. 9
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
INDIANA WIND SYMPHONY
Nov. 10
The Call: A Concert for Veterans at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
JAZZ BRUNCH
Nov. 10
Presented by Blair Clark Featuring Katherine Nagy at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael. For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
DECEMBER 15 | 2:00 PM FAMILY POPS: A VIENNESE CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 15 | 7:00 PM A HOLIDAY IN VIENNA
JANUARY 25 | 7:30 PM BREAKIN’ CLASSICAL
FEBRUARY 8 | 7:30 PM MOONLIGHT & LANTERNS
FEBRUARY 23 | 4:00 PM ARTIST SHOWCASE
MARCH 16 | 7:00 PM APPALACHIAN SPRING
APRIL 19 | 4:00 PM EASTER PARADE
TICKETS NOW ON SALE! For more information and to purchase tickets, please scan the QR code or visit CarmelSymphony.org
TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS
Nov. 22
American county band Turnpike Troubadors brings its act to the Fishers Event Center. For tickets and showtime visit fisherseventcenter.com.
FREEFORM
Nov. 13
The Rebel E Ves with Bryan Ruby & Cory Williams at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael. For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
TEN BRANCHES
Nov. 14
Presented by Don Farrell & Crossroads Entertainment at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael.
For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS
Nov. 14
Former members of the Temptations, Miracles and Contours will perform at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts For tickets and showtimes visit mowtownchristmas.net
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
Nov. 15 & 16
One of the greatest comic operas of all time: Rossini’s The Barber of Seville is performed by the Indianapolis Opera at The Booth Tarkington Theater
For tickets and showtimes visit www. indyopera.org.
FRANK SINATRA: THE TRIBUTE
Nov. 15
Hosted by Don Farrell at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael.
For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
Nov. 16
Presented by Carmel Symphony Orchestra
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit carmelsymphony.org.
INDY NIGHTS WITH RYAN AHLWARDT & FRIENDS
Nov. 16
Straight No Chaser Alumni at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael.
For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
BUCKETS N BOARDS COMEDY PERCUSSION SHOW
Nov. 17
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
DRAG
ME TO BRUNCH
Nov. 17
Hosted by Pat Yo’ Weave at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael. For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
A CHRISTMAS STORY
Nov. 19- Jan. 4, 2025
Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre presents this classic based on the movie set in fictional 1940s Hohman, Indina.
For tickets and showtimes visit beefandboards.com.
FREEFORM: MIKE MAINS & YOUNG MISTER
Nov. 20
Featuring Cool Woodruff at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael.
For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
DECEPTION
Nov. 21
An Evening of Magic & Lies with David Ranalli at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael. For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
AN EVENING WITH LESLIE ODOM JR.
Nov. 22
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
2006 IVCI GOLD MEDALIST AUGUSTIN HADELICH IN RECITAL WITH CHIH-YI CHEN
Nov. 22
In collaboration with the Violin Society of America, which celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year, the IVCI presents 2006 Gold Medalist Augustin Hadelich in recital with Official IVCI Pianist Chih-Yi Chen in the Grand Hall of the Indiana Landmarks Center.
For more visit violin.org.
DUELING PIANOS
Nov. 22
Live Jukebox Experience Presented by Brittany Brumfield at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael.
For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
CENTER PRESENTS PEANUT BUTTER & JAM
Nov. 23
Mariachi Sol Jalisciense de Indianapolis: Mariachi Music & Dance at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
CANADIAN BRASS
Nov. 23
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.org.
PRINCESS TEA
Nov. 24
Magical Luncheon with Fairy Tales Brought to Life at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael. For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
CENTER PRESENTS LUMINARIES
Nov 26
Gregory Glade Hancock: A Life of Art at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS
Nov. 29 to Dec. 24
Presented by Civic Theatre at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit civictheatre. org.
LINDSEY STIRLING- THE SNOW WALTZ TOUR
Nov. 29
At the Fishers Event Center. For tickets and showtime visit fisherseventcenter.com.
LEANNE MORGAN: JUST GETTING STARTED
Nov. 30
At the Fishers Event Center. For tickets and showtime visit fisherseventcenter.com.
THE NUTCRACKER 2024
Nov. 30 & Dec. 1
Presented by the Indiana Ballet Conservatory at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For more, visit indianaballetconservatory.org/ productions
DIONNE WARWICK
7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24
Dionne Warwick is a six-time Grammywinning music legend who has charted more than 75 hit songs and sold over 100 million records. She bring her global hits to the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
CATHY MORRIS
Dec. 1
Electric Violinist at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael.
For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
NITRO CIRCUS
Dec. 1
At the Fishers Event Center.
For tickets and showtime visit fisherseventcenter.com.
VOICES OF CHRISTMAS: A CELEBRATION IN SONG
Dec. 22
Join Indianapolis Opera for a festive Christmas concert at the Basile Opera Center. For tickets and showtime visit indyopera.org.
HOME FREE: “ANY KIND OF CHRISTMAS”
Dec. 3
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
AEW PRESENTS DYNAMITE & RAMPAGE
Dec. 4
At the Fishers Event Center. For tickets and showtime visit fisherseventcenter.com.
CHERRY POPPIN’ DADDIES: WWII TIKI
XMAS CANTEEN
Dec. 5
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
THE FOUR PHANTOMS: HOLIDAY SHOW
Dec. 6
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Dec. 6-23
Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre presents this 1-hour show a musical adaptation of the Dickens story. For tickets and showtimes visit beefandboards.com.
ALABAMA- ROLL ON II NORTH AMERICA TOUR
Dec. 9
At the Fishers Event Center. For tickets and showtime visit fisherseventcenter.com.
INDIANA CHRISTMAS WITH THE AHLWARDTS
Dec. 7
At Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael. For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
JANE LYNCH’S A SWINGIN’ LITTLE CHRISTMAS
Dec. 7
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
JAZZ BRUNCH HOSTED BY BLAIR CLARK
Dec. 8
At Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael. For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
INDIANA WIND SYMPHONY
Dec. 8
Enjoy the Holly Days at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts For tickets and showtimes visitindianawindsymphony.org.
MATTEO BOCELLI: A NIGHT WITH MATTEO
Dec. 12
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
ICC SEASON CONCERTS | A VINTAGE HOLIDAY
Dec. 13 - 15
Indianapolis Children’s Choir will present four shows this year. Singers from across the city will share songs that bring you back to wonderful holiday vignettes from years past. For more, visit icchoir.org
DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR 2024
Dec. 13
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
THE NUTCRACKER
Dec. 13-15
Presented by Central Indiana Dance
Ensemble at the STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville.
For more, visit cidedance.org.
CENTER PRESENTS PEANUT BUTTER & JAM
Dec. 14
Melchior Marionettes: Holiday Cabaret on Strings at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
JON
MCLAUGHLIN
& FRIENDS: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Dec. 14
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
HUMAN JUKEBOX WITH THE AHLWARDTS
Dec. 14
Holiday Edition at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael.
For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
DRAG ME TO BRUNCH
Dec. 15
Hosted by Pat Yo’ Weave at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael.
For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
CARMEL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Dec. 15
Family Pops: A Viennese Christmas at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit carmelsymphony.org.
CARMEL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Dec. 15
A Holiday in Old Vienna At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts For tickets and showtimes visit carmelsymphony.org.
A SINATRA CHRISTMAS
Dec. 18 & 23
At Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael. For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
DECEPTION
Dec. 19
An Evening of Magic & Lies with David Ranalli at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael. For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
THE NUTCRACKER
Dec. 19-22
Presented by Indianapolis Ballet at the Murat Theatre
For more, visit indyballet.org.
DUELING PIANOS
Dec. 20
Live Jukebox Experience Presented by Brittany Brumfield at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael.
For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
FRANC D’AMBROSIO
Dec. 21 & 22
Christmas in Carmel at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael.
For tickets and showtimes visit feinsteinshc. com/events.
THE NUTCRACKER
Dec. 20-22
Presented by the Metropolitan Youth Ballet at the STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville.
For more, visit my-ballet.org/nutcracker FAMILY SERIES: NUTCRACKER SWEETS
Dec. 27-30
Presented by Indianapolis Ballet at Tobia Theater at Newfields
For more, visit indyballet.org.
CENTER PRESENTS PEANUT BUTTER & JAM
Jan. 4, 2025
Singing, Rhythm and Movement with Sarah Scharbrough at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
Jan. 9 - Feb. 9, 2025
All aboard for this fast-paced ride inspired by Agatha Christie’s classic novel at Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre.
For tickets and showtimes visit beefandboards.com.
MAC MCANALLY
Jan. 10, 2025
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
METROPOLITAN OPERA LAFFONT COMPETITION
Jan. 11, 2025
The Indiana District Competition will take place at the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center on the University of Indianapolis campus.
For more visit indyopera.com
YESTERDAY AND TODAY
Jan. 18, 2025
The Interactive Beatles Experience at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
Center Presents
SONGWRITING: MELODY AND LYRICS
Jan. 21 to Feb. 18, 2025
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: CRYSTAL
Jan. 23-26, 2025, 2025
At the Fishers Event Center. For tickets and showtime visit fisherseventcenter.com.
LET’S SING TAYLOR
Jan. 11
A live band experience celebrating Taylor Swift at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. Calling all Swifties to sing your hearts out and sport your Taylor-inspired attire. You can show up at our party any time. For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
THE EVOLUTION OF JONI MITCHELL
STARRING LAUREN FOX
Jan. 24, 2025
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
HEART OF AFGHANISTAN FEATURING THE FANOOS ENSEMBLE
Jan. 25, 2025
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS
Jan. 26, 2025
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
CENTER PRESENTS LUMINARIES
Jan. 28, 2025
Trevor Conerly: The Music and Lives of African American Classical Composers At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
JENNIE DEVOE
Jan. 29, 2025
At Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
For tickets and showtimes visit thecenterpresents.com.
WHODUNIT
Jan. 31 to Feb. 16, 2025
Presented by Actors Theatre of Indiana at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets and showtimes visit atistage.org.
LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Feb. 14 and 15, 2025
Presented by the Indiana Ballet Conservatory at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts. This event is 21 and over.
For more, visit https://www. indianaballetconservatory.org/productions
BE OUR VALENTINE
Feb. 14-16, 2025
Join Indianapolis Ballet for Balanchine's Who Cares? & a world premiere
For more, visit indyballet.org.
TOM SEGURA
Feb. 28, 2025
At the Fishers Event Center. For tickets and showtime visit fisherseventcenter.com.
NEIGHBORHOOD CHOIR ACADEMY WITH ANTHONY TRECEK-KING
Feb. 22, 2025
Join Indianapolis Children’s Choir directors and special guest clinician Dr. Anthony Trecek-King for a fun day of singing and learning to prepare to perform for a live audience.
For more, visit icchoir.org.
ICC SEASON CONCERT | NOW IS THE TIME
March 9, 2025
Join Indianapolis Children’s Choir as singers present new music composed just for their young voices, with featured pieces from the ICC Publishing House.
For more, visit icchoir.org.
BLAKE SHELTON
March 29, 2025
At the Fishers Event Center.
For tickets and showtime visit fisherseventcenter.com.
GRAND FUNK RAILROAD
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:
SLOW BURN TOUR
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
BUCKETS N BOARDS
SUN NOV 17 AT 5PM | THE PALLADIUM
AN EVENING WITH LESLIE ODOM JR.
FRI NOV 22 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
CANADIAN BRASS SAT NOV 23 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
DIONNE WARWICK SUN NOV 24 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
HOME FREE: ANY KIND OF CHRISTMAS TOUR TUE DEC 3 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
CHERRY POPPIN’ DADDIES: WWII TIKI XMAS CANTEEN THU DEC 5 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
THE FOUR PHANTOMS: HOLIDAY SHOW FRI DEC 6 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
JANE LYNCH’S A SWINGIN’ LITTLE CHRISTMAS SAT DEC 7 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
MATTEO BOCELLI: A NIGHT WITH MATTEO THU DEC 12 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR 2024 FRI DEC 13 AT 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
LET’S SING TAYLOR: A LIVE BAND EXPERIENCE CELEBRATING TAYLOR SWIFT SAT JAN 11 AT 2PM & 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: GRAMMYWINNING SINGER, SONGWRITER
SAT FEB 22 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
DON WAS & THE PAN DETROIT ENSEMBLE FRI FEB 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
THE STEPCREW FRI MAR 7 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
EMMYLOU HARRIS THU APR 3 AT 7:30PM | 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 THU 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 THU 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
Creates,
BONEY JAMES
LESLIE ODOM JR. LANG LANG EMMYLOU HARRIS
GRUPO NICHE
ZAKIR HUSSAIN
ANNUAL FALL FEST BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER
Database compares Indiana health care costs
A new state website is available for Hoosiers to compare health care prices and quality.
WELLNESS
The Indiana All Payer Claims Database, which is overseen by the Indiana Department of Insurance, helps increase transparency in health care costs. The website collects insurance claims data from public and private health care payers to track the cost, utilization and quality of health care across the state.
The APCD lets Hoosiers search for costs of common procedures across regions, providers and insurance plans. The database includes a list of health care providers that perform services within certain distances from a ZIP code, the average out-of-pocket costs for a service and the quality rating for that facility.
The database was established by the state legislature in 2020 and launched this fall. The goals of the database are to identify state health care needs, support health care policy and improve the quality and affordability of health care in the state.
Information collected by the APCD complies with the security standards outlined in the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the U.S. Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act.
For more, visit apcd.idoi.in.gov.
The Noblesville community lined the downtown square Oct. 4 for Noblesville Main Street’s First Friday Fall Fest event. The annual event showcased a local restaurant soup cook-off, and the streets and shops were filled with family-friendly activities such as trick-or-treating. There were also opportunities for attendees to participate in Haunted Jail tours, pumpkin painting, a s’mores station, a photo opportunity from Camino and Co. and spooky stories at the new Chapter Book Lounge. (Photo courtesy of Matthew Doudt Photography)
Out-of-state pair charged with near-fatal child neglect
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
An investigation is ongoing in Ohio and North Carolina on an Ohio couple that has been charged in Noblesville with the neglect of a dependent causing catastrophic injury after a young girl was hospitalized Sept. 24 with “near fatal” injuries allegedly inflicted by her mother and her mother’s fiancé, according to a probable cause affidavit.
INVESTIGATION
Hamilton County Sheriff Deputies assisted the Noblesville Fire Department in the parking lot of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. NFD was called for a medical emergency involving a 4-year-old girl, according to a probable cause affidavit.
The probable cause affidavit stated the child arrived at the HCSO with her mother, Elizabeth Guerrero, and her fiancé, Robert Bartley. Medics requested law enforcement assistance because they suspected child abuse, according to Nathan Biddle, a deputy with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.
Guerrero and Bartley are being held on a $1 million cash bond at the Hamilton County Jail.
Bartley’s pretrial conference is scheduled for Oct. 30
and a jury trial is set for Dec. 2. Guerrero has a pretrial conference scheduled for Dec. 11 and a jury trial set for Jan. 13, 2025.
Documents state that the child was taken to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital with multiple burns, injuries on her body and suffering from malnourishment. The affidavit states there was a pattern on the child’s back “consistent with being struck with a wire.”
The affidavit states that medical professionals asked the child if she had any “ouchies,” to which the victim pointed to her genitals, where they observed a “square, patterned red injury” on the child’s pubis and “circle scabbed injuries” on the child’s inner thigh.
The victim stated that Bartley “pushed her on the floor and hit her” and then asked if he would be taken to jail, according to court documents.
The couple has an 18-month-old and documents state she was medically cleared and placed in the care of others.
Court documents state that when interviewed by investigators, Guerrero changed her story multiple times, first saying the child’s burns happened at a fair, then stating the burns were self-inflicted and also saying the victim’s “imaginary friend” told her to burn herself.
At one point, court documents state Guerrero admitted
to burning the child with a cigarette but that “it was an accident.” She also told deputies about her cocaine and meth use, saying she burned the child’s hand “with a meth pipe” and eventually said the burns were intentional. She also admitted to putting makeup on the child’s bruises to avoid being questioned about them.
Guerrero confirmed she had seen the burns prior to Sept. 24 and did not seek medical treatment for the child. Bartley also confessed to seeing the burns and stated, “The victim was burning herself.” The probable cause affidavit states a burn specialist reported the burns happened within the last two months.
During a break in an interview Sept. 29, Guerrero told HCSO Detective Larry Bendzen “she is guilty of everything,” according to the probable cause affidavit.
Documents state the child’s father lives in North Carolina, and she was with him until the middle of July, when her mom, Guerrero, picked her up. Court documents do not give a reason why the couple was in Indiana.
According to the probable cause affidavit, medical records show that a doctor examined the child in May. At that time, she had no injuries and weighed 10 pounds more than she does now.
The victim was intubated Sept. 26 and as of Oct. 3 was sedated on a ventilator, according to the affidavit. Medical professionals stated they believe the victim will have “problems with her heart and kidneys for at least a year.”
Guerrero Bartley
Unseen Press to host ghost walks
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Unseen Press, which publishes books about paranormal activity and conducts ghost tours through historic parts of Indiana, is holding its Nefarious Noblesville Ghost Walk tours on the downtown square in Noblesville at 7 p.m. Oct. 19, Oct. 25 and Nov. 2.
TOURS
Unseen Press owners Michael and Nicole Kobrowski, a married Westfield couple, added Noblesville to its Ghost Walk tour locations in 2006. Nicole said they expanded tours to the city because it continues to grow and has a rich history.
“When we started giving our tours almost 25 years ago, we had already started doing them where we live in Westfield,” Nicole said. “We had also done them in Indianapolis, and then we were like, ‘Well, Noblesville is even bigger than Westfield, and it certainly does have a history of ghosts.’ So, we thought it was a perfect location, and it’s a beautiful place to walk.”
The tours, which cost $23 and last 1.5 to 2 hours, involve walking around the down-
town square and discussing historical buildings. Nicole said some stops include bars on the square, industrial buildings and residential buildings. She said the tours cover city and paranormal history.
Unseen Press also will hold its Old Jail & Sheriff’s Residence Ghost Hunt from 8 p.m. to midnight Nov. 23. Nicole said the event, which cost $40, allows attendees to experience a more in-depth paranormal experience.
Nicole does not recommend the tour for kids under 10. Registration is required. To register, visit unseenpress.com.
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A previous ghost walk on the downtown Noblesville square. (Photo courtesy of Michael and Nicole Kobrowski.)
EXPERIENCE RISING
Sisters look to expand bakery, floral business beyond Noblesville kitchen space
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
What started as a love for baking has become a business combining homemade baked goods and fresh local florals.
Annabelle’s, a small bakery and floral business owned and operated by sisters Annabelle Heaton and Kaylah Bolender, began as a small booth at a farmers market in 2022.
The siblings, who live in Carmel, are now looking to expand the business, which they operate in a rented commercial kitchen space in Noblesville. They also make flower arrangements in Bolender’s apartment.
Bolender, 24, said entrepreneurship runs in her family. She started her first business, a coffee shop called The Pink Spoon, when she was 16.
“Annabelle worked at the coffee shop, so that’s how she got started in baking and being in the kitchen,” Bolender said. “She liked talking to people and making those connections. And then when I went to college, it closed. Annabelle decided she wanted to continue baking, so she opened up a farmers market booth.”
When she graduated from Clinton Central High School in the spring, Heaton, 18, told Bolender she wanted to grow the business into more than a booth. Bolender said the next step is establishing a brick-and-mortar shop.
Bolender, who works full-time at Grace Church in Noblesville, helps run the business’ floral side. Annabelle’s sells flower subscriptions and sometimes makes arrangements for events.
“We’ve partnered with Sweet Peas Flower Farm in Noblesville,” Bolender said. “While they’re in season, we source everything from them locally. Customers can choose to do weekly, biweekly or monthly flower deliveries. We can also do everyday arrangements, and we’ve done some weddings. It is usually whatever fits our schedule and capacity for that month or week.”
Heaton, who has a full-time job at a butcher shop in Noblesville, handles the baked goods side of the business, making custom orders for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, cookies and pies. Seasonal options also are available.
“Her best seller is bread,” Bolender said. “People go nuts for those. At the markets, the first things to go would be our blueberry bread, apple cinnamon bread, etc.”
The business recently began offering a subscription service called The Homestead, where customers can have biweekly deliveries of homemade sandwich bread, butter and a half-dozen farm fresh eggs for $35.
Bolender said Annabelle’s sources all ingredients from local companies, mainly in Noblesville.
“I started a business when I was 16, and then she started a business when she was 16,” Bolender said. “I think it’s all been supported by local people and the community because we also like to support local people. We make
connections by giving back to local organizations, such as sending flower donations to the nursing home Heritage Woods of Noblesville. Giving back is another big piece that I think we would like to expand more because we feel like the only reason we’ve even been able to be where we are today is because of the community.”
Kaija Hutchison, a Carmel resident and regular Annabelle’s customer, said she purchases floral arrangements, fresh butter and bread through her subscription.
“Annabelle’s has been a no-brainer when it comes to adding it to our list of subscriptions,” Hutchison said. “The affordable price and from-the-couch convenience has been such a positive in our busy lives.”
Bolender and Heaton’s mother, Hanna Heaton, said watching her daughters combine their talents and seeing their vision take shape has been a “proud moment as a mom.”
“Raising two driven, creative entrepreneurs has certainly meant some long days, late nights and plenty of hard work, but honestly, the joy of watching them grow far
outweighs any challenges,” Hanna Heaton said. “The bond between Annabelle and Kaylah has only grown stronger as they pour their hearts into this business.”
At the moment, Bolender and Heaton are focused on finding a location for a permanent store, and said the goal is to be able to run it full time – preferably in Hamilton County.
“Hopefully, we’ll be able to host an event soon or find a location in the Carmel or Noblesville area to open up an establishment,” Bolender said. “That’s where we both really want to be, but we have to get to that point first.”
The sisters recently started taking pre-orders for Thanksgiving. Their Christmas menu will come out in the first week of November.
For more, visit createdbyannabelles.com.
Name: Kaylah Bolender Age: 24
Education: Indiana University
Kokomo
Favorite flower: Dahlias
Favorite Annabelle’s menu item: Classic chocolate chip cookies
Name: Annabelle Heaton Age: 18
Education: Graduated from Clinton Central High School in 2024
Favorite item to bake: “I like to bake anything with yeast! I love the challenge.”
Favorite Annabelle’s menu item: Cake
Pucks
ON THE COVER: Annabelle Heaton, left, and her sister Kaylah Bolender. (Photo courtesy of Kaylah Bolender)
Annabelle Heaton works to bake pie orders for customers. (Photos courtesy of Kaylah Bolender)
Kaylah Bolender, left, and her sister Annabelle Heaton finding their love for baking at a young age.
NIGHT
IWS chamber music concert set
The Indiana Wind Symphony’s chamber music concerts will have a new look this
PERFORMANCE
Bottles” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Studio Theater at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.
“This is a new format we are trying with our chamber music where I will be conducting ‘Old Wine in New Bottles’ and the members of the Wind Symphony have formed their own chamber groups that they have been rehearsing for the last several weeks on their own,” IWS Music Director Jay S. Gephart said. “The quality of the performances should be very good. Just the sheer fact that there is some significant buy-in on the part of the mu sicians makes it an even more compelling reason to pursue this format. I’m hopeful it will work and hope the audience will appreciate that.”
Gephart replaced IWS founder Charles Conrad, who retired following the 2023-24
ATI presents ‘Maltese Falcon’
Actors Theatre of Indiana’s Lab Series will put a farcical twist on a classic detec
READING
Maltese Falcon A Musical Night mare!” at 2 p.m. Oct. 19 at Carmel Clay Public Library. To register for tickets, visit atistage,org.
“Personally, I have always loved Dashiell Hammett’s Sam Spade stories and have a particular affinity for the Humphrey Bogart film version,” ATI Associate Artistic Direc tor Darrin Murrell said. “This version offers a farcical telling of the story as seen through Sam’s fever dream the night be fore his deposition, where he is accused of murdering his partner. This is similar to the farcical treatment given to the Broad way smash version of Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘The 39 Steps’ from 2007. I thought that show did a great job of bringing a story with little connection to contemporary life and making it relevant and entertaining
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Riverview Health announces new CFO
news@currentnoblesville.com
Riverview Health recently announced the hiring of Amy Crouch as its new chief financial officer.
NEW HIRE
Riverview Health officials stated Crouch’s track record of aligning physician leadership with hospital financial operations fits with Riverview Health’s strategic goals and vision for the future. Crouch previously worked for various health care organizations. Most recently, she served as a consultant with CBIZ Somerset, a leading health care financial advisory firm, according to Riverview Health officials.
utive officer of Allied Health Physicians; chief financial officer of Coldwater Hospital; and chief financial officer of DeKalb Health.
Dave Hyatt, CEO and president of Riverview Health, said Crouch brings a wealth of experience and will improve operations at Riverview Health and help ensure quality healthcare is affordable and accessible.
“I’m excited to join such a dynamic health system with so much potential for growth and I look forward to providing the financial guidance and structure in support of that growth,” Crouch stated.
Previously, Crouch was finance vice president for Parkview Health; chief exec-
“The financial health and sustainability of Riverview is a top priority for us, both to ensure we continue to serve our patients’ health care needs, as well as continue to be one of the largest employers in Hamilton County,” Hyatt stated. “In order to ensure we are meeting the needs of our growing communities, Riverview has shifted to a state of expansion. This growth is required to ensure we have the right people, processes and teams to provide excellent care to our patients.”
For more, visit riverview.org.
Grace Church initiative exceeds expectations
news@currentnoblesville.com
Grace Church at 5504 E. 146th St. in Noblesville recently announced the effectiveness of its campaign to provide hope through medical debt relief.
MEDICAL DEBT
The Grace Church congregation helped raise $25,860, which translates into the forgiveness of $2.5 million in medical debt for families in need, according to Grace Church Director of Digital Media Kaylah Bolender.
Grace Church partnered with Undue Medical Debt, a nonprofit committed to alleviating the financial burdens of those facing overwhelming medical expenses. Bolender said Grace Church’s contribution will help individuals in the community find relief from debt that has weighed them down.
Tyler Bender, pastor of digital experience at Grace Church, said the initiative was part of the church’s annual Hope Month, which focuses on healing different parts of the world.
“This year, our focus was on relieving pain, and this initiative was one way we could contribute tangible restoration, hope and healing for emotional and physical pain to people in our community,” Bender stated. “We are incredibly grateful to the people who responded with generosity toward relieving this debt. We set out to raise $10,000 and, within less than a week, raised over $25,500. That’s worth celebrating.”
The Grace Care Center serves hundreds of families weekly to provide food and resources.
For more, visit gracechurch.us or contact Tyler Bender at tylerb@gracechurch. us.
Crouch
Songbird Social House debuts
By Les Morris news@currentincarmel.com
The name of the new gathering spot in Carmel says it all — Songbird Social House. It’s designed as a comfortable, welcoming place to hang and enjoy community with some live music thrown in on the weekends.
NOW OPEN
“We didn’t want to be a restaurant,” said Traci Karns, who co-owns Songbird Social House with her husband, Brian, and will serve as general manager. “Restaurants turn tables quickly, and we want people to come in, have a nice meal, have a couple of drinks, mocktails or sodas. We want people just to relax and enjoy their time.”
Located at 7245 E. 146th St. on the Carmel-Noblesville border, Songbird’s opening weekend was Oct. 5 and 6 and featured musicians Aaron Bucks from Nashville and Adam Cartwright of Chicago.
Karns said Songbird will have live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 to 10 p.m., but her goal is to expand the musical offerings to more nights.
There are two floors at Songbird, a
3,000-square-foot dining area and bar downstairs and a 1,600-square-foot upper level with more of a speakeasy vibe. The second floor comes with a large, board-room table to host meetings with a capacity of 30.
Traci, 47, and Brian, 51, enjoy successful business careers. The couple has been seriously thinking about the Songbird concept for three years. This is their first endeavor in the hospitality space.
Songbird will employ 14 people. Business hours are 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Learn more at songbirdsocialhouse.com.
Cardinal Comedy Club launches in Noblesville
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Cardinal Comedy Club, a local group of comics and creatives, will begin presenting stand-up comedy, sketches, improv and other live entertainment during a soft launch at 8 p.m. Oct. 18.
ENTERTAINMENT
The group will transform the Birdie Gallery in Noblesville, 195 S. 5th St. into a performance venue.
The club’s Creative Director Mariah Davison said the group chose Noblesville because of the city’s thriving creative arts scene. It is partnering with Noblesville Creates and the Hamilton County Artist Association.
“We have had great times performing in Hamilton County as individual performers and a few times together,” Davison said. “What brought us here was a drive to perform in this community because we’ve had so much fun, but also the chance to
partner with another group of artists from a different genre and bring the art community closer together.”
Cardinal Comedy Club will hold events on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is $15. At the soft launch, Davison said there will be a preview of future entertainment, including a showcase of local comedians from the Indianapolis area.
A hard launch is set for 8 p.m. Oct. 19, featuring more of a traditional stand-up show structure.
“We’re going to have a couple of features, and then our headliner is Dyke Michaels. He is one of our incredible multihyphenates from the scene,” Davison said. “He’s not only a comedian but a chef and a podcaster.”
Shows will have wine and beer available for purchase, as well as nonalcoholic beverages and snacks. Proceeds go to maintaining the space and paying performers. For tickets, visit hcaa.square.site/thecardinal. For questions, email cardinalcomedyclub@gmail.com.
Songbird Social House owners Brian and Traci Karns. (Photo courtesy of Traci Karns)
Blueprint for Improvement: Warm and inviting Indy kitchen
Commentary by Larry Greene
Built in 1971 in Sylvan Ridge, this home’s kitchen had seen a few updates over the years but was due for a fresh, modern transformation. Our team reimagined the space, creating a light, bright and inviting kitchen that encourages family and guests to linger and enjoy.
THE BLUEPRINT
• Custom cabinetry in a warm white brightens the room, providing a perfect contrast to the black granite perimeter countertops and rich tones of the wood floors.
• The expanded island enhances both prep and gathering space while introducing a bold pop of indigo to the color palette.
• The glazed porcelain subway tile backsplash adds texture and shine, infusing the space with a touch of artisanal charm.
• Finishing touches like custom corbels on the island and crown molding on the cabinetry blend form and function, elevating the room’s overall aesthetic.
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.
After
Before
44. Capital of South Dakota
45. ___ culpa
46. Offers a quick greeting
48. Soft drinks
50. USN rank
52. Clark’s colleague
56. Local haunted house
62. Got up
63. Kick out
64. Torch type
65. Justice Kagan
66. Mexican money
67. Level 68. Bowling lane 69. Genesis garden 70. ___ Montana Grill Down
Length counterpart
Commotion
Dined at
5. Weak, as an excuse 6. Frozen treat 7. Actor Alda 8. Total 9. Powerful 10. Texter’s “I think...”
11. Biblical pronoun 12. Guided trip
13. Cardinals cap letters 21. Miss Indiana crown
22. Country music legend Merle
26. Items at the end of 68-Across 27. Bangkok native 28. Bank vaults
30. Hinkle Fieldhouse whistle blower
Former IU prez Herbert
Austen heroine
34. I-69 semis
35. Tolstoy’s Karenina
36. Aussie greeting
38. Roman emperor
41. Part of TGIF
42. Domain
47. Time of prosperity
49. Group of seven
51. Range of view
53. Relinquish
54. Irritated
55. Animal pelts
56. “___ cost you!”
57. Christmas carol
58. Finished
59. Regretted
60. Latin 101 verb
61. Oodles
62. Body of water
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