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Hometown pharmacist’s career comes full circle By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com The new CVS at the corner of Grand Park Boulevard and Ind. 32 held a ribbon cutting Oct. 8. Although the NEW BUSINESS building is new to Westfield, the pharmacy manager is not. Caitie Wood O’Dougherty lives just down the road from the new CVS on land her family has farmed for decades. In fact, the house where her father, Craig Wood, lived as a little boy was just across the street where a Speedway convenience store is now. Not only that, her mother, Sandy Wood, worked for 30 years as a pharmacy technician at the old Westfield Pharmacy on Union Street. “Watching my mom all those years 100 percent influenced my desire to become a pharmacist,” O’Dougherty said. A graduate of Westfield High School, O’Dougherty excelled in math and science. However, when she struggled more than she expected in organic chemistry at Butler University, she decided to change her major to psychology. She moved out of state and worked in the corporate world for several years after graduation. Eventually, she realized she still wanted to be a pharmacist. “I’m a planner to a fault,” O’Dougherty said. “The hardest part of the whole process was just deciding to take that leap.” In 2013, she quit her corporate job and went to work for CVS as a pharmacy tech. In 2018, O’Dougherty received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Butler University and accepted a position as the staff pharmacist at the CVS at 4721 E. 126th St. in Carmel. Within a couple of years, the pharmacy manager at that store retired, and O’Dougherty stepped into the managerial role. “I’ve always wanted to open a store,”

Westfield native Caitie Wood O’Dougherty serves as pharmacy manager at the new CVS. (Photos by Amy Adams)

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In honor of National Pharmacist Week, O’Dougherty painted her nails to match her favorite capsules such as fluoxetine, benadryl and cephalexin.

O’Dougherty said. “It’s a unique experience to be able to establish the environment.” Westfield has grown since the days when O’Dougherty would walk to Westfield Pharmacy from school and beg her mother for candy money. In 2003, when she graduated from WHS, she had 234 students in her class. Today, her son has more than 600 students in his eighth-grade class at Westfield Middle School. O’Dougherty also recognizes that the new Westfield store will serve a higher-traffic area than the CVS where she previously worked. Already since the store’s opening, she has filled multiple prescriptions for

people who are in town for tournaments at Grand Park and left a prescription at home. Still, her goal as a pharmacist is to provide accessible healthcare for people in the community. “I want to make this a community pharmacy,” O’Dougherty said. “As much as I can, I want to be someone who knows my patients.” The CVS at 730 E. Ind. 32 is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day, and the pharmacy is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For questions, call 317-399-3079.

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Westfield Welcome will host the second annual Dog Tag Dash 5K at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 4 at Grand Junction Brewing Co. Sponsored by Centier Bank, the dog-friendly run/walk celebrates National Veterans and Military Families Month and supports Pets Healing Vets, a local organization within the Humane Society for Hamilton County. To register, go to westfieldwelcome.com/dog-tag-dash.

Local Scout Troops 107 and 1070 will be coming to Westfield neighborhoods Nov. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to gather nonperishable food items to stock the critically low shelves of the local food pantry. To participate, have food items bagged, labeled “Scouts” or “Open Doors” and ready for pickup by your front door. You can also drop donations off in the parking lot west of Open Doors at 19360 Tomlinson Rd. until around 3 p.m. For a list of critically needed items, visit opendoorswestfield.org.

The City of Westfield will host a Veterans Day Ceremony from 8 to 9:30 Nov. 10 at The Bridgewater Club at 3535 E. 161st St. The public is invited to this free event to pay tribute to the sacrifice and dedication of local heroes. Breakfast will be served. Westfield Veterans are invited to be part of the presentation by filling out the form at westfieldwelcome.com/ veterans. to have them included in the presentation.

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City council passes budget, reconsiders second-class status Compiled by Amy Adams • amy@youarecurrent.com The Westfield City Council unanimously approved the 2024 budget during its Oct. 23 meeting. It also approved an updated traffic ordinance and is set to reconsider becoming a second-class city at its next meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at City Hall. What happened: The council approved the 2024 budget by a 7-0 vote. What it means: Introduced Aug. 28, the budget has been through multiple revisions as the current and incoming administrations worked to come to an agreement. A public hearing was held Oct. 9 for the proposed $83 million budget with no comments. However, Scott Willis, current council member and mayor-elect, said the actual budget will be less than figure. “The tax rate will not change, but the budgeted amount will decrease,” Willis told Current. At the meeting, he reported that the $6 million from the general obligation bond for multiple infrastructure projects that did not get approved at the last council meeting was not rolled into the budget. Instead, it will be included in the new administration’s 10-year infrastructure plan. Highlights include 4 percent increase for public safety; 3 percent increase for all other departments; hiring an in-house chief of legal; and hiring more firefighters and police officers. What happened: The council approved an updated traffic ordinance, 7-0. What it means: Jonathon Nail, Westfield director of public works, presented the annual update to the traffic ordinance, which is what makes city traffic laws enforceable by the police department. Among other items, the ordinance removed 20-minute parking from Park Street; reduced the speed limit on 203rd Street from 30 to 25 mph; and reduced speed on South Union Street and Westfield Boulevard from 45 to 35 mph. What happened: Consideration of a second-class city ordinance was introduced What it means: Councilmember Troy Patton presented the ordinance. Cities with populations between 35,000 and 599,999 can elect to become second-class cities. Fishers, Noblesville, and Carmel have approved second-class status. “I am personally for a second-class city knowing we will have a new administration,” Patton said. Mayor Andy Cook also expressed his support for passing the ordinance. “I am definitely in favor of it also,” Cook said. “I think it gives the new mayor the chance to have four years to put together

a very thoughtful plan process for making that change. It also gives the clerk-treasurer’s office a chance to participate in that change, I hope, realizing they will have changes into that position because of this new ordinance. I encourage both the new mayor and the new clerk to work together to make it as seamless and as beneficial a process as possible.” If approved, second-class city status would go into effect in 2008; the city council would increase from seven to nine seats; and the elected city treasurer office would be replaced by a mayor-appointed city controller.

What’s next: At the Nov. 13 meeting, items up for vote include a tabled ordinance setting elected officials’ salaries for 2024 and the second-class city proposal.

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WESTFIELD WELCOME’S PUMPKIN FUNKTION DRAWS A CROWD

Owen, Charlotte and Henry Runkel attend the Pumpkin Funktion. (Photos by Amy Adams)

Lee Saberson carves a pumpkin at the Westfield Welcome event at Grand Junction.

“Mr. Happy” is one of Saberson’s favorite designs.

Westfield Welcome’s second Pumpkin Funktion drew people of all ages to Grand Junction Plaza with pumpkin-themed games, fortune-telling and a Funky Fun House. Among various entertainers, “Pumpkin Lee” Saberson demonstrated his pumpkin-carving prowess. The Carmel resident began carving pumpkins more than 30 years ago in Whitefish Bay, near Milwaukee, Wis. Now each year, in addition to returning to Whitefish Bay for what has come to be called the Great Pumpkin Festival, Saberson attends fall events throughout central Indiana to share his love for carving. From “Mr. Happy” to the “Diva,” Saberson designs all his own creations, most of which include spray paint so that they are visible night and day.

Bennett Moody and Kellen Arrendale of Westfield admire Saberson’s carvings.

COMMUNITY CURRENT NOVEMBER WESTFIELD COMMUNITY CALENDAR CINDERELLA AND ENCHANTED TEA PARTY Westfield High School Theater will present its fall musical “Cinderella” at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 to 11, with a matinee at 2 p.m. Nov. 11, at the WHS Auditorium at 18250 N. Union St. In addition to performances, WHS Theater and Samantha’s Royal Celebrations are hosting two tea parties for Cinderella and her friends at WHS Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 to 4 p.m. Tickets for shows and tea parties are $15 per person at westfieldtheaterchoir.com/events. HOLIDAY SIP & SHOP Vino Mobile Bar is hosting a Holiday Sip & Shop Boutique from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Roundtripper Sports Academy at 16708 Southpark Drive in Westfield. The event will feature more than 80 local businesses and will give back to the Mustangs Foundation which allows the Indiana Mustangs Baseball and Softball to offer financial assistance to families in need. Tickets are free at facebook.com/vinomobilebar/events. LIONS POKER FOR SIGHT Twice a year, 400 to 500 players gather for the Westfield Lions Club Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament, the largest in central Indiana. Qualifying rounds for the next tournament begin at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 17 and 10 a.m. Nov. 18 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds at 2003 Pleasant St. in Noblesville. After three qualifying sessions, the top 15% will advance to the final championship round at 6 p.m. Nov. 18. The top 25 players get payouts, with the top winner receiving $10,000. Register at lionspoker.org. ROCKSGIVING Westfield Washington Schools and Westfield Education Foundation will host the first-ever, communitywide RocksGiving from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 20 at Westfield High School at 18250 N. Union St. The event will provide a free meal to everyone in the community and provide time for local residents to come together and build connections. Made possible by a grant from Duke Energy. SUBURBAN INDY HOLIDAY SHOW For the second year, the Suburban Indy Holiday Show brings Black Friday and Small Business Saturday to Grand Park Event Center at 19000 Grand Park Blvd in Westfield. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 25 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 26. Admission is $10, kids 12 and under are free. Discount tickets are available for $5 online at suburbanindyshows.ticketleap.com/ holiday-show-2023.

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ZCHS junior receiver Hilton drawing heavy college attention By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com When asked who his favorite athlete is, Zionsville Community High School junior receiver Eugene Hilton Jr. didn’t hesitate. “I’ve got to say my dad,” Hilton said. Makes sense or there might be an awkward moment at the dinner table. His father is Hilton Jr. former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton, whose given name is Eugene. Nicknamed “The Ghost,” he played 10 seasons with the Colts and one season with Dallas in 2022 and was selected to four Pro Bowls. Hilton, who has 20 scholarship offers so far, said his top six schools now are Missouri, Kentucky, Wisconsin, University of Mississippi, University of Miami and his father’s alma mater, Florida International University. “It’s nice knowing that hard work pays off and it’s started to finally take notice,” he said.

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Favorite subject: Math Favorite musicians: YoungBoy and Drake Favorite TV show: “Paradise PD” He said his father’s main advice about recruiting is to enjoy the process and take it day by day. Hilton caught 49 passes for 598 yards last season as a sophomore. Prior to the Class 6A sectional opener Oct. 27, Hilton had 40 catches for 757 yards and nine touchdowns. Hilton said his biggest improvement this season is definitely yards after the catch. “Last year, I could have had much bigger plays than what I had,” Hilton said. “My

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Enchanted Tea Parties at WHS support ‘Cinderella By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com

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In honor of Westfield High School’s upcoming production of “Cinderella,” Westfield Theater Choir BoostPERFORMANCE ers is hosting two Enchanted Tea Parties from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 4. The boosters have partnered with Samantha’s Royal Celebrations to ensure some familiar princess friends will be there, and they’re inviting all the princes and princesses of Westfield to come dressed in their favorite costumes. Several WHS seniors plan to volunteer their time at the tea parties to help raise money for the school’s productions. Cadence Schrock will attend the tea parties as the Glass Slipper Princess, while the role of Cinderella in the musical the following week will be played by Keegan Connor. The Arabian Princess, portrayed by Elianna Reynolds, will join fellow royalty from Samantha’s Royal Celebrations, the Ice Queen, the Ice Princess and the Beauty Princess. The stepsisters from the musical, played by Finley Hiple and Oliva Horner, might make an appearance, along with Prince Christopher, played by Collin Alber. “There are several of us that have been helping with the shows for years,” said Mandi Horner, mother of Olivia Horner and booster vice president. “(Westfield Theater Choir) Boosters started because the theater and choir departments were basing their budgets solely on ticket sales from the previous year.” The organization began just a little more than a year ago to provide the theater and choir directors with more funds. Already,

The Glass Slipper Princess, protrayed by Westfield High School student Cadence Schrock, will be at the Enchanted Tea Party to greet guests. (Photo courtesy of Samantha’s Royal Celebrations)

the boosters contribute to the fall musical and spring play as well as Comedy Sportz and the Thespian Society. They also supported the first-ever WHS film festival last spring. According to Horner, the boosters are trying to organize fundraisers and dine-todonate events in keeping with current show themes. She hopes to see some sort of murder mystery dinner for the spring play, “Clue.” Tickets for the Enchanted Tea Parties are $15 and are available by reservation only at westfieldtheaterchoir.com/events. The events will take place at WHS inside Door 44. “Cinderella” will be at 7 p.m. on Nov. 9, 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. on Nov. 11. Tickets for shows are also $15 and are available through the event website. For more, visit westfieldtheatrechoir.u.com.

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By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com On Oct. 23, more than 40 writing collaborators gathered at a party to celebrate a new book entitled “Westfield: A Period of Growth and Progress.” The contributing writers signed copies, cut cake and made toasts. “To Westfield’s next 25 years,” editor David Mueller said. Community sponsors covered the cost to print a limited edition run of 1,500 Mueller copies of a 10-inch-square coffee table book that includes more than 200 photos. That means that all proceeds from the $40 sale price will go to local charities: Heart and Soul Clinic, Open Doors, Student Impact and Westfield Youth Assistance Program. “Westfield is a kind and caring community,” Mueller said. “It’s much different than other towns in Hamilton County because of the culture. I think that culture actually began when the Quakers came here. You have people who are willing to do service. I think that giving is part of what goes back to the Quakers.” When Mueller and his family moved to Westfield in 1995, the town had a population of approximately 7,000. “When we arrived in Westfield, it felt like a one-stoplight Indiana agriculture and Quaker community,” Mueller said. “We found a place that we thought we wanted to spend the rest of our lives.” Mueller said that one of the biggest draws for his family was the school system. Besides other community involvement, Dave and his wife, Mary Beth, served on the Westfield Washington School Board — Dave for eight years and Mary Beth for four. All three of their children graduated from Westfield High School. Mueller retired five years ago. His sons, Pete and Tom, now manage local businesses their father began, Insects Limited, Inc., and FSS, Inc. In fact, Insects Limited has just expanded beyond Westfield Business Park to a second location at Grassy Branch Road and Ind. 38. Pete and Tom and their

Contributing writers gather for a book signing party. (Photos courtesy of Dave Mueller)

between 1989 and 2023. The nearly 170-page book includes chapters about Westfield becoming a city in 2008, how Grand Park got its start and what brought Colts Training Camp to town. Contributing writers include Mayor Andy Cook, Westfield Police Chief Joel Rush, Westfield Fire Chief Rob Gaylor and Westfield Washington Public Library Director Sheryl Sollars, among others. Although Mueller served as editor for the project, he credited his wife, a retired English teacher, with helping to “smooth it over.” Also listed as reviewers are Mueller’s daughter Francie Hinrichsen, a small business consultant in Morton, Ill., and Chris Proffitt, director of communications for the City of Westfield. “It was a big team effort,” Mueller said. “We are excited to capture the history of Westfield. If you don’t capture it, it just kind of blends into the future. This book is a spot on the map to capture that history.” Copies of the book are available for purchase at the Westfield Chamber of Commerce at 116 E. Main St., Westfield Washington Historical Society and Museum at 130 Penn St., Westfield Washington Public Library at 333 W. Hoover St. and Turn the Page Westfield at 149 N. Walnut St. There is no plan to print a second edition. ON THE COVER: Reading “Westfield: A Period of Growth and Progress” at Grand Park (Photo by Amy Adams)

WESTFIELD AT A GLANCE Contributing writers Jim Ake, Bruce Watson and Sheryl Sollars sign books.

families live within a mile-and-a-half of their parents. “A lot has happened in Westfield in the last 25 years,” Mueller said. That one-stoplight town is now a “growing and thriving city” of nearly 60,000 people. “I had the thought (for the book) for a while,” Mueller said. “I approached Mayor Andy Cook in January (2023) and said that we need to capture this history.” Mueller said Cook replied, “‘Well, that’s a great idea, Dave. Why don’t you do that?’” Mueller began putting together a list of

approximately 40 individuals who have been influential in Westfield in various ways. Of the people on the list, almost all of them agreed to write a chapter for the book. “It would be really easy to go back to the history of the Quakers, but I really wanted to focus on the time frame of the last 25 years,” Mueller said. One or two chapters go back further in time, such as the chapter entitled “Westfield History” by Jill Sweet Mead, owner of Acorn Farm Country Store. However, the book predominantly covers the time period

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Lessons from the news cycle Commentary by Terry Anker The arrival of the 24-hour news cycle delivered an abundance of bad, shocking and salacious information from ESSAY the four corners of our universe. Where we once had a troupe of editors at the local morning daily paper that would sift through, as Adolph S. Ochs said in 1896, “all the news that’s fit to print,” today we have unfettered access to virtually limitless bits of who-knows-what. Like the shelves of a modern grocery store, not all choices are equally healthy, affordable or necessary. Yet without the guiding hand of someone who is thinking about quality and nutrition, we can slide into some fairly bad habits, eating only what we’ve always eaten while not understanding why we are becoming obese. We live in an increasingly toxic internet age where thieves send us daily messages by every electronic medium manifesting all matter of deception. And when we seek the worst manifestations of human behavior each morning with our coffee, we come to believe that these abhorrent individuals are

more common than they actually are. Most people are good and decent. Most of us try to behave ourselves. And we do. But this so-called democratization of news has had a twisted effect. Even as we are horrified to watch in real time as missiles are fired and buildings burn, knowing that there must have been humans where now only flames are seen, others conspire about how terror, death and kidnapping might advance their agenda. Likewise, most read about drug arrests, corruption or even murder and wonder how it has become so commonplace while others find comfort that their own perversions might be perceived as mainstream. The middle school cliché, “Well, everyone is doing it” comes to mind. Does learning of the bad actions of our fellow humans motivate fear, action, disinterest or abject indifference?

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Guest conductor eager for CSO’s Masterworks concert celebrating veterans By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com David Commanday is finding his stint as a Carmel Symphony Orchestra guest conductor to be an enjoyable MUSIC experience. “The first concert was a great pleasure to prepare and perform with the musicians,” Commanday said. “I think we really hit it off. I love the (concert) hall and I’m really impressed with the town.” Commanday returns as guest conductor for the third time for Carmel Symphony Orchestra, which will present its Masterworks 2 concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Commanday first served as guest conductor Oct. 7 as Janna Hymes’ resignation as artistic director was announced that day. Hymes resigned to concentrate on her new position as leading the orchestra in Sonoma, Ariz. Commanday then returned Oct. 22 to conduct the Gershwin Kids concert. Commanday, based in Peoria, Ill., is the conductor of Heartland Festival Orchestra. He served as music director of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra from 1990 to 2009. “(Masterworks 2) is opening with a piece by Valerie Coleman, an African American composer and performing flutist of real distinction,” Commanday said. Coleman’s piece is “Umoja, Anthem of Unity,” which she wrote for the wind quintet she played in. “Later, she was asked by the Philadelphia Orchestra to orchestrate it for full orchestra,” Commanday said. “That’s the first time that orchestra played a piece by an African American woman composer. It’s brilliantly orchestrated and a very beautiful piece. The concert, in my opinion, is about diversity and unity.” This is the first time Commanday has conducted the piece but he is quite familiar with the other three pieces on the program. Maurice Ravel’s “Le Tombeau de Couper-

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BEEF & BOARDS Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” through Nov. 19 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com. FEINSTEIN’S CABARET Ari Axelrod: “A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway” is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Singer-songwriter Andie Case will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com. GRACE POTTER Grace Potter’s concert is set for 8 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. THE LITTLE MERMEN

in” is next in the concert. “At first, it’s not clear how it fits in with Veterans Day and the United States,” Commanday said. “Tombeau means memorial and Couperin was a French composer. The fact is, Ravel is a veteran who wanted to serve in the first World War and was disqualified on medical grounds. In order to serve, he became a medical assistant and drove an ambulance.” Commanday said Ravel wrote the piece on the piano between 1914 and 1917. When Ravel decided to orchestrate it, he dedicated each of the movements to a friend who died in World War I. “So, it is kind of a tribute to veterans and their sacrifices,” Commanday said. Charles Ives’ “Variations of America” is the third piece. Ives wrote it when he was 17. “He wrote a tough pedal part,” Commanday said. “Playing the pedal is almost as much fun as playing baseball.” Commanday said Ives was an insurance man with a refreshing personality. “He liked the idea of simultaneous things happening that are disconnected,” Commanday said. Commanday said there are a couple of moments where two different keys are happening at the same time in “Variations

of America.” “I consider it a patriotic and celebratory type of thing,” he said. The final piece is William Grant Still’s “Afro American Symphony No. 1.” It was the first symphony by a Black composer to be performed by a major orchestra. Commanday said in 1930 it became the most performed symphony. “This is a piece I’ve had the pleasure of performing a couple of times,” Commanday said. “William Grant Still was classically trained as a composer and musician. In this piece, he incorporates themes from jazz, specifically blues. He included that as a celebration of his roots. It’s a symphony that takes the audience on a journey through in four movements. He also includes the sound of the banjo, which is an American instrument.” Commanday said jazz itself is an infusion of West African influences and European classical music. “This is a fun symphony with a lot of heart in it,” he said. J’lan Stewart, from Kokomo, will be featured in the program as a guest soloist. Stewart was one of 40 national finalists in the Songbook Academy summer intensive program in July. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.

The Ultimate Disney Tribute Band will perform at 3 and 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG’ Carmel Apprentice Theatre will present “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” from Nov. 3-19 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz.

DISPATCH Heartland to present sneak preview of ‘KENNEDY’ — Heartland Film will partner with the History network to present a sneak preview of the network’s new docuseries “KENNEDY,” directed by Hoosier and Heartland Film award-winning alumnus and 23-year-old filmmaker Ashton Gleckman, from Carmel. A screening of Episode 7 from the series is set for 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at The Toby in Newfields in Indianapolis. It will be followed at 7:45 p.m. by a discussion and question-and-answer session with director and composer Gleckman and featured subject Lawrence J. Haas, former White House official and author, columnist, commentator and historian. “KENNEDY” premieres at 8 p.m. Nov. 18 with three backto-back episodes on The History Network and then continues Nov. 19-20. For sneak preview tickets, visit heartlandfilm.org.

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Actor takes on Don José again By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

its moments when it can be very taxing. That’s not always fun if you are having an off night. Don José has some redeemable Adam Diegel might be making his Indiaqualities but very few. He’s a pretty twisted napolis Opera debut, but he is no newcomer character.” to his role of Don José Don José leaves a woman who OPERA in “Carmen.” loves him for the fiery Carmen. “This will be my 80th“In my opinion, they are equally plus performance of Don José,” he at fault, maybe him a little more,” said. Diegel said. “Carmen” is set for Nov. 10-12 at Don José eventually kills Carmen. The Tarkington at the Center for the Diegel said Indy Opera will stay true Performing Arts in Carmel. Perforto Georges Bizet’s original opera. Diegel mances will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10-11 “I just did a production where I and 3 p.m. Nov. 12. was the one who was killed,” Diegel said. Diegel, who is based in the Orlando area, “They did it tactfully within the context of said there is a unique character arc to Don the storyline. Don José does admit at the José. end, ‘I did wrong and come arrest me and “It’s kind of fun to follow the betrayal and take me to my fate.’ But, unfortunately, he demise of the character,” Diegel said. “He had to kill Carmen to do that.” kind of devolves into madness.” Diegel has previously worked with Nina Diegel, a Korean American tenor, said Yoshida Nelsen, who plays Carmen, in a cou“Tosca” is probably the favorite opera in ple of productions. which he has performed because he plays a “She played my mother in ‘Cavalleria rusprotagonist. ticana,’” Diegel said. “Now she plays my love “But I’ve definitely performed in (‘Carinterest, so we’ve come full circle.” men’) the most,” Diegel said. “Don José has For more, visit indyopera.org.

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It’s just that far ahead of its time.” Conrad said IWS is playing another piece based on it, called “Fantastique,” by Tyler It might be five days after Halloween, Harrison. but Indiana Wind Symphony Music Director “It’s a spoof of the piece (the audience) Charles Conrad figwill hear right after ‘Dream of a CONCERT ures the audience Witches’ Sabbath,’” Conrad said. will still be in the IWS principal flute player Carl mood for some haunting music. Butler is the soloist in the concert, IWS will present “Echoes of Halperforming during the “Concerto in D loween” at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Major” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Palladium at the Center for the PerThe four members of the bassoon forming Arts in Carmel. section will be featured in the “FuButler It will open with a piece called neral March of a Marionette.” It was “Witch Hunt” by Aaron McMichael. written first as a piano piece in 1872 and The concert will close with “Dream of a orchestrated in 1979, but the IWS commisWitches’ Sabbath” by Hector Berlioz. sioned the arrangement, “More people will know it as the finale “People will recognize it because it’s the to ‘Symphonie Fantastique,’” Conrad said. theme from the old ‘Alfred Hitchcock Pres“It’s really a significant piece in the history ents’ TV show,” Conrad said. of music because it’s kind of the official Conrad said the concert will also include opening of the Romantic Period. It’s one “Symphony in Blue and Gold,” which was that shocked everybody in 1830 when it first part of a commission consortium. The compremiered. It’s one of those landmark move- poser is Erika Svanoe. ments in the history of music. It introduced “It’s a jazzy, very modern-sounding symso many new sounds that people had never phony with kind of a jazz rhythm section,” heard before. When you hear it, you think Conrad said. it was written in the 1880s instead of 1830. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

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Banjo star featured in quartet By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com For Béla Fleck, performing in an international all-star ensemble has several benefits. CONCERT “Playing with different people certainly brings out different qualities in a player,” Fleck said. “In this case, there’s an opportunity for some beauty, a connection to the Indian musical language and a lot of improv.” Fleck Fleck, Edgar Meyer and Zakir Hussain, along with Rakesh Chaurasia, will perform at the “As We Speak” concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. “As We Speak” is the name of the quartet’s album. Fleck, who has won 15 Grammy Awards, is a banjo legend. Hussain is a tabla player, Meyer is a double bassist and Chaurasia is a bansuri Indian flute player. “We knew right away that the band had a ton of potential, especially when Rakesh joined in,” Fleck said. “We can have so many more textures and colors now. It’s an interesting mix of soothing energy and very exciting hot playing. We try to be very balanced in how much each person does and how it all fits together. There is a lot of joy that we experience together playing music, and hopefully that puts warm energy into the crowd, which they can take home

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