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Noblesville leads regional charge of READI grant By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com The Town of Zionsville and several other communities are attempting to be named a Regional Economic AccelCOUNTY eration and Development Initiative Grant recipient and receive up to $50 million for the region. The initiative, also known as the READI Grant, was created by Gov. Eric Holcomb. The state has dedicated $500 million to promote strategic investments to make Indiana a magnet for talent and economic growth, with each winning region eligible for up to $50 million. The region includes Noblesville, Anderson, Fishers, Westfield, Carmel, Indianapolis, McCordsville, Zionsville, Boone County, Hamilton County and Madison County. If the region wins, the dollars will go toward the White River Regional Opportunity Initiative. “They’re asking us to select strategies to make positive developments in the following (areas) — quality of place and life, quality of opportunity, innovation, entrepreneurship and talent attraction and development,” City of Noblesville Development Director Sarah Reed said. When the grant was announced, the City of Noblesville engaged with a consultant and united a group of mayors from Fishers, Carmel and Indianapolis. “They all got together on the phone and decided to base the READI application around the White River Vision Plan,” Reed said. “I’m very thankful they did that, because doing the grant without some basis would be very hard.” Later, Zionsville, Boone County and other municipalities joined. The regional group aims to increase connectivity between participating counties and municipalities with supplemental focus areas possibly including trails; transportation; infrastructure; environmental and green economy jobs; workforce and employment centers; and water availability and quality. Reed said Noblesville is defining the region to include counties near the city that

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are contributing to or are affected by the White River watershed, labor shed and what the city is calling its “recreation shed.” “That basically means that people will travel up to a certain distance to use an amenity like the White River,” Reed said. The Town of Zionsville falls within the White River watershed, Zionsville Mayor Emily Styron said. “For years, under the leadership of Dept. of Public Waste Director Lance Lantz, Zionsville has been an active member on the White River Alliance Board of Directors,” Styron said. “This organization serves to promote effective watershed management and protection of the myriad tributaries and sub-watersheds that are within the White River watershed, including Zionsville’s Eagle Creek. “We also have a significant amount of property in the flood plain, which defines what we can and cannot do in terms of development opportunities. The regional initiative will focus on preserving our sense of place and attracting corporate investment and workforce opportunities.” Noblesville is asking for information from each municipality in the region to propose projects they feel fit the White River Regional Opportunity Initiative, and then a steering

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Styron appeals judge’s ruling By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com Zionsville Mayor Emily Styron has appealed a Boone County judge’s ruling that she needed LAWSUIT approval from the Zionsville Town Council to demote department heads. Styron filed the notice of appeal to the Indiana Court of Appeals on July 19. In a Styron June 4 ruling, Boone County Judge Matthew Kincaid determined Zionsville’s mayor does not have the authority to demote department heads without approval of the town council. In March, Styron requested the town council discharge Zionsville Fire Chief James VanGorder. The council denied the request, saying there wasn’t sufficient evidence to demote VanGorder. Styron, in response, placed VanGorder on a one-week paid administrative leave and assigned him to a managerial role reporting directly to her and the town’s deputy mayor when he returned. She also sued the council, asking a judge to determine whether the town’s mayor, under its 2014 reorganization resolution, has the authority to demote department heads without council approval. Kincaid ruled that the mayor does not have the authority. Styron stated VanGorder’s traditional duties as fire chief were restored after the ruling. Zionsville Town Council President Josh Garrett said he is “enormously disappointed” by Styron’s appeal. “I had really hoped the mayor could move past this and we could start working on things that would better the town and the community,” Garrett said July 19. “And now we have more legal action that she is continuing to only take up time and, more importantly, take up taxpayer dollars that could be better spent elsewhere. So, I’m

incredibly disappointed and disheartened to learn of this.” Garrett said bills for the lawsuit are still coming in. Through the end of June, expenses related to the lawsuit were $69,854 for Styron and $61,253 for the town council, totaling $131,107. On July 19, Styron issued the following statement: “Today Emily Styron, as Mayor of the Town of Zionsville, filed a Notice Garrett of Appeal to the Indiana Court of Appeals of the determination by the Boone County Superior Court that the Mayor does not have authority to demote the Fire Chief without the approval of the Zionsville Town Council, and other related matters. The Mayor retains the authority to supervise and direct the daily activities of department heads, such as the Fire Chief and the Chief of Police, who serve under appointment by the Mayor. The Mayor continues to assert that she also retains the authority to withdraw the mayoral appointment and return the Fire Chief or Chief of Police to the last rank held prior to appointment, without the approval of the Town Council, pursuant to Indiana law and the Town’s governance rules. Because the allocation of authority between the Mayor and the Town Council on this issue pursuant to the Town’s Reorganization Resolution has not yet been determined by a higher court, it is important to appeal this decision so that the Indiana Court of Appeals can make a determination that will provide clarity not only on the issues that exist now, but also those that may arise in the future. Mayor Styron remains committed to protecting the interests of the residents of the Town of Zionsville and to working on behalf of the best interest of the Fire Department. There will be no further comment at this time.”

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DISPATCH Art show and sale to honor Samantha Lee Seward — To honor the memory of Samantha Lee Seward (Oct. 22, 1971 – June 19, 2021), friends of the Seward family Sue Wickliff and Mary Ann Davis will host an art show and sale August 7 at the SullivanMunce Cultural Center, at 225 W. Hawthorne St. Sam was the wife of Indiana impressionist David M. Seward. The Indiana Plein Air Painters Association’s “Paint Out” is also taking place that day. Various artists donated the available-for-purchase paintings with 100 percent of proceeds being contributed to “The Samantha Seward Memorial Scholarship,” which will be awarded by the IU School of Nursing, where Seward received her nursing degree. Monetary donations will also be accepted for the scholarship fund. The works will be on display beginning at 10 a.m. and a reception will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. For more, contact Sue Wickliff at 317-443-6920 or Mary Ann Davis at 317-966-6538.

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DISPATCHES Kathryn Anderson of Zionsville Recognized for Research at Knox College — Kathryn Anderson, of Zionsville, was awarded the ASSET Research - Richter Scholarship Fund, which is a part of her participation in Knox’s ASSET Fellowship program. Anderson is a member of the class of 2022 and holds a major in psychology. Anderson was recognized for the award at the end of the 202021 academic year. Indiana residents invited to attend June Solarize ECI Indiana Zoom meeting — Indiana residents and business owners will learn how a 26 percent federal tax credit has been extended through 2021 and 2022 for installing solar panels on houses, farm structures and places of business during Solarize East Central Indiana’s next Zoom meeting, which is free to the public. The Zoom meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. July 28. The Zoom meeting will involve a 30-minute presentation followed by an hour for questions and answers. Registration is required. To register, visit facebook.com/ solarizeECI or email Carolyn Vann at cvann@ bsu.edu or John Vann at jvann@bsu.edu. Zionsville Fire Dept. to offer civilian classes — The Zionsville Fire Dept.’s Citizen’s Fire Academy is returning this fall. The academy is free and will meet September 14, 21 and 28 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. By the end of the academy, participants will not only become familiar with how firefighters approach their job from a mental standpoint, but they will also work with ZFD firefighters and get a chance to use the same tools that firefighters use — from putting out a small fire to using the Jaws of Life. Participants must be 18 years or older and reside or work within the boundaries of the ZFD’s service area. Spots are limited. To apply, visit zionsville-in.gov/636/Citizens-Fire-Academy Zionsville homes selling fast — The residential real estate seller’s market continued in Zionsville during the month of June. According to F.C. Tucker Co., Zionsville homes left the market 10 days, or 38.5 percent, faster than this time last year. Homes in Zionsville also increased in price compared to June 2020, up 13.8 percent to $531,256 – the highest average sale price in central Indiana. The average price per square foot for a home in Zionsville also increased, up 17.5 percent to $181.12.

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Zionsville couple opens music school By Jarred Meeks jarred@youarecurrent.com After opening schools in Carmel and Fishers, Zionsville residents Andy and Jennifer Flickner opened a Bach to Rock location in their own community this month at 10895 N. Michigan Rd., continuing their mission to connect people with music. For five years, the Flickners wanted to open a Bach to Rock in Zionsville, but they were waiting for the right location to become available. Meanwhile, they opened one in Carmel three years ago and one in Fishers in March. On July 17, Bach to Rock co-owners Andy and Jennifer celebrated the soft opening of their Zionsville location. A grand opening is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 31 at the school. Bach to Rock offers private music lessons and group classes to people of all ages and skill levels. Primary instruments, such as guitar, piano and bass, are taught, but additional options are offered, including DJing and string instruments. Jennifer said the schools’ goal is to “bring music to the people.” “It’s an opportunity for a lot of expression,” Jennifer said of music. “It’s something we can do together, and it’s very relational. It’s something we can share with other people.” Jennifer said prospective students often arrive not knowing how to play an instrument. “Over in Carmel, we have students walk in, and they’ve never played anything at all,” she said. “They’ve never touched the piano or an instrument. They’ve been with us for a couple of years, and their progress is amazing. They have found their thing. They may not be a sports kid, but they found their thing that they’re latching onto.” Many of the schools’ students often show interest in musicals and go on to perform in school shows or local theaters. Sarah Hund, the Zionsville school’s director who previously was a Beef & Boards dinner theater actress for 12 years before the COVID-19 pandemic, said Bach to Rock offers to group students by age and talent into

from our Level 1, are all on par with each other,” said Zach Higdon, a music teacher at the Zionsville location. “As an instructor, I believe it’s great that there’s this consistency across the board. It doesn’t matter which instructor you are getting. All of our students are getting the same level of education.” When a student graduates from Level 4, the schools have teachers who can continue to help them progress and refine their skills, Hund said. Following graduation from each level, students are able to record a song in one of the schools’ recording studios. “They’ll have that recording forever and will be able to say, ‘This is me at 6, playing the piano,’” Hund said. For more, visit zionsville.b2rmusic.com. ON THE COVER: Bach to Rock Music Teacher Zach Higdon explains techniques to Braylln Makins. (Photo by Jarred Meeks) Above, from left, Ally Crocker, Joseph Filipow, Sophia Schneider, David Vega, Evan Burton (with guitar) rock out at a Kids at a A Bach to Rock band camp. (Photo courtesy of Bach to Rock)

Bach to Rock plans to celebrate its third location, in Zionsville, with a grand opening July 31. (Photo by Jarred Meeks)

bands, if desired, allowing them to meet new people and form lasting friendships. “I think music can be a real, shared experience,” Hund said. “It can connect people to each other. We all feel emotions, and you can express that through music.”

The schools offer a curriculum that allows students to progress from one level to the next. In total, there are four levels. “We want all students across all three of these locations to have the same abilities, so all of our students, when they graduate

NAVIGATING THE PANDEMIC Jennifer Flickner, co-owner of Bach to Rock’s three locations, said the music schools continued to grow during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We switched to 100 percent virtual lessons via Zoom,” Flickner said. “Then we came out of that and did a hybrid of virtual lessons and in-person lessons.” Flickner said most of the schools’ lessons are in person now that mask mandates have lifted, but many still take virtual lessons because of convenience or because they now live further away. “Some of our families prefer to be virtual,” Flickner said. “Some families moved and continue to be virtual with us, so it has opened up our teaching window because we can teach people who don’t even live here anymore. Every month we grew, which is pretty amazing in the (COVID-19) pandemic.”

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On average Commentary by Terry Anker “So,” he queried, “on a scale of 1 to 10, where would you place your confidence in CNN?” Next, he asked those assembled their take on Fox News, the wouldbe yang to the Turner-spawned giant’s ying. Without hesitation, one claimed a stake in the ground, “I’d give one a zero and the other a 10!” As the conversation unfolded, each pronounced their own assessment of the relative surety in these two well-recognized examples of the Fourth Estate. At this luncheon, the disagreement, while significant, did not devolve. Fervent assertation of the superiority of one position over another was interrupted by gentle reminders of similar history and shared experience. As views diverged, some subtly redirected those most vehement that relationships are not measured by a single conversation, nor should they be. Isn’t this good and responsible thinking? Shouldn’t our views be tested in the expanse of time, learning and allowing each to mature and change to their own capacity? But as the gathering dispersed and the check was appropriately divided, one might wonder, how do we good-thinking citizens find our way to common ground when so many of us consider the opposition to be of zero value, even as we laud our own views as irrefutable, perfect dimes? Is it possible that we are absolutely, conclusively and undeniably perfect? Moreover, is it possible that they are entirely, without question, unequivocally flawed? As its central hook, the long-running television game show “Family Feud” polls our fellow citizens to garner an “average” American take on countless topics. It seems that we believe ourselves, in the majority, to be eights on a 10 scale as to how well-liked we deserve to be. But if half of us are tens and the others are zeros, don’t we all become fives?

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough -OPRAH WINFREY

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Blech. My summer is almost over, and I feel as though I’ve only now begun to recover from last school year. Alas, in one week, I’ll be back in the classroom preparing for your beautiful teenagers and all of their angsty glory. And while there is some excitement about returning — I am most definitely a creature of routine -- this is the first July in awhile where I am decidedly not ready. I require more time! Ask educators who taught through the pandemic craziness about their experiences, and you’ll probably hear similar horror stories. Having to teach kids online or in-person, or maybe both groups simultaneously, without shared materials and traditional resources — and always in masks and socially distanced — proved more exhausting than I think any of us realized until we were finished. I averaged 10 hours of sleep every night in June, as if healing from a long-suffering illness, and watched so many episodes of “Call the Midwife” I’m basically a certified OB/GYN who can manage her own bed sores. And my big plans to get a jump-start on returning to a normal schedule completely fell by the wayside, as just the notion of opening textbooks and calendars brought on stress headaches and the occasional gag reflex. Zoom only intensifies my recently acquired PTSD, triggering the need for a dark corner, aggressive thumb-sucking and passionate pleas for divine mercy. Hail Mary! Even vacationing failed to rejuvenate my spirit, thanks to an absurd amount of construction traffic and airline snafus. Can y’all say “jet leg?” How about “road rage?” Stupid travel! So, as my summer draws to a close, I’m muttering “blech.” Peace out.

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Fist symbol a political statement Editor, I am writing to express my concern about the raised fist symbol on the traffic box as one enters Zionsville on Sycamore Street. This is a political statement by private individuals, and the Town of Zionsville has no business choosing which political opinions are allowed on public property and which are not. If one individual is allowed to express his/her opinion on public property, then everyone must be allowed that same right. Choosing which opinions are allowed and which are not is the definition of discrimination, and the government of Zionsville

should not be in the discrimination business. It is not enough to claim that certain opinions are allowed because they are allegedly “good” or “just.” Everyone thinks their opinions are the right ones, including the opinions not on that traffic box. There are only two “just” choices here: Provide the forum for all Zionsville residents to express their political opinions or allow no one. Any other choice is discrimination of the kind that the proponents of this symbol claim to oppose. The solution to discrimination is not more discrimination. Jeff Running, Zionsville

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yellow designation on its color-coded coronavirus map, indicating an increased level of spread. Boone County was joined by numerous other counties with yellow designations. On July 20, the ISDH listed more counties in yellow than blue. On July 6, 74 counties had a blue designation — twice as many as on July 20, when the ISDH reported 37 blue counties. Another factor likely contributing to increasing case numbers is the stagnant number of unvaccinated residents. “Our vaccination rate isn’t nearly where we want it to be,” Haughton said. Few vaccinated residents have been infected in recent weeks, with the overwhelming majority of new cases being in unvaccinated residents, according to health officials. As of July 20, the ISDH had reported 2,720 breakthrough cases in vaccinated residents, representing 0.095 percent of the state’s nearly 3 million fully vaccinated individuals. In Boone County, a disparity in vaccination rates across the county remains. As of July 20, 93.2 percent of eligible Zionsville residents, 82.6 percent of Whitestown residents and 51.4 percent of residents in the rest of the county were fully vaccinated, according to the ISDH.

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particles as invaders and react with inflammatory responses. Source: BottomLineHealth.com Vaccinations offered at Colts camp — The Hamilton County Health Dept., along with Indiana University Health and the Indiana State Dept. of Health, will offer COVID-19 vaccinations at Colts Training Camp July 28th through Aug. 19th. The vaccine clinic will be located in Colts City and open during all practice sessions open to fans. Staff from the Hamilton County Health Dept. and Indiana University Health will provide the Pfizer vaccine, which is available to those 12 and older. The vaccine is free but proof of insurance must be shown. No appointments are necessary. Staff will be on hand to help schedule second vaccine doses for those who are receiving their first at camp. Those who receive their vaccine at Colts Training Camp prior to Aug. 15 will receive two preseason game tickets to the Colts/Panthers game on Aug. 15.

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The Zionsville Chamber of Commerce held its annual Zionsville Chamber Golf Outing July 22. “It is a great opportunity for our members to network within their organizations and with organizations that have chosen to help the chamber with one of our fundraising opportunities, so it is networking, and it is a way for us to further our programming,” ZCC Executive Director Allyson Gutwein said. Above, Dan Gourley, a market manager for State Bank, hits a ball while Collin Shipman, a lender at the bank, watches. (Photo by Jarred Meeks)

DISPATCHES Video game stock growth — The video game industry is booming. The global video game market is likely to double to $300 billion in revenue by 2025, according to tech research firm GlobalData, driven by the expansion of mobile-phone and online gaming. Also, there has been tremendous growth in games played by multiple players over the Internet, such as Fortnite, in which 100 players fight against one another for survival. And rather than buying individual games in stores such as GameStop, players are paying fees for monthly subscriptions to online services that allow them to stream or download games. Two subscription services, Apple Arcade and Google Stadia, were launched last year, but they’ve had lukewarm results, partly because of competition from free online video game providers such as Epic Games, the privately. Epic made more than a billion dollars in 2019 by selling optional virtual accessories such as character outfits. Investors should focus on third-party video game publishers with a history of churning out blockbuster games for consoles, PCs and mobile devices. Their stocks can benefit no matter what platform gamers choose to play on or what business model prevails. Two attractive video game publishers now are:

Activision Blizzard (ATVI) hits include World of Warcraft, which has had $9 billion in revenue since 2004. It partners with YouTube to stream live broadcasts of tournaments for games such as Overwatch and Call of Duty. Electronic Arts (EA) makes best-selling games such as the FIFA soccer series, Madden NFL and Battlefield Source: BottomLineInc.co Free smoke alarms and tests – The American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign is a multi-year effort to reduce the number of home fire deaths and injuries by 25 percent. People of all ages are vulnerable to home fires. The Red Cross encourages everyone to call 1-888-684-1441 to make an appointment to test existing smoke alarms and/or install free alarms in your home. Price checking app – To save some money during the holidays, try the free app ShopSavvy. Whether you’re shopping for groceries or preparing to make a bigger purchase, such as a TV or appliance, if you’ll be visiting a brick-and-mortar store during your search, this app will help you find the best price. While in a store, simply use your phone’s camera to scan an item’s barcode,

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Hamilton County sizzles with burger choice options By Anna Skinner anna@youarecurrent.com At times, it seems like a new burger joint opens in Hamilton County nearly every week. But local burger FOOD restaurant owners aren’t concerned with the competition. At Flight Burger in Carmel, owner Dallas Miller said the business model of offering half-sized burgers in sets of three, similar to flights of beer, is something no one else is doing. “The flights of burgers make us different,” Miller said. “They’re 3 ounces, and sliders are typically 1 to 2 ounces. So, they’re half the size of a full burger.” Every burger on Flight Burger’s menu can be ordered full- or flight-sized. A flight of three burgers, which adds up to 1 1/2 full burgers, is $11.99. Flight Burger previously was a Burgerim franchise but rebranded when Burgerim considered bankruptcy. Miller said the biggest mistake he sees restaurants make is not putting all of their money back into the food. “When we did our rebrand, we had US Foods, and all of our vendors come in and give us samples from the cheaper option to the most expensive option,” Miller said. “Everything from chicken, lamb, crispy grilled chicken and Wagyu, we went with the expensive option on everything. It was better. We weren’t planning on doing it that way, but quality is a bigger deal than price.” At Flight Burger, nearly all menu items are under $10. “(Full-sized) burgers are $8.49. We just think that’s a good price point,” Miller said. “We make it work when we do our cost-to-profit.” At Burgerhaus, pronounced “burger-house,’ in Carmel, executive chef Zachary Jeffries said it sets itself apart from the competition by giving burgers a twist. “We try to utilize different recipes from different areas of the world and styles, to give it a bit of a different twist

All of Flight Burger’s burgers are $8.49, or they can be served as a flight of three, 3 oz. burgers for $11.99. The Western features Wagyu beef, bacon, barbecue sauce, cheddar cheese and an onion ring. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

Burgerhaus features burger themes from around the world. The Cozumel is Mexican themed with guacamole, pickled jalapeños and grilled pineapple.

Big Hoffa’s Smokehouse owner Adam Hoffman said he’s come up with the perfect smash burger, which consists of thinly smashed patties, cheese, house-made burger sauce and a garlic-butter toasted bun.

than a normal burger joint,” Jeffries said. “We stand apart enough to where we bring in somewhat of a different clientele. A lot of burger joints, they’re really good, but they’re basic with bacon, egg and whatever type of burgers. It’s your classic. We are all about presentation and trying to make sure it looks pretty.” Some of Burgerhaus’ international-inspired burgers include the Monaco, with white cheddar, sautéed onions and mushrooms, and the Corinth, with roasted red peppers, pepperoncini, red onion and feta cheese. Big Hoffa’s Smokehouse in Westfield specializes in barbecue, not burgers. However, owner Adam Hoffman said he’s figured out the secret recipe for the best smash burger in town. Hoffman said he’s put the burger on the menu as a featured item three times, and people traveled to Westfield from more than an hour away to order it. He describes the burger as a “traditional smash burger” with a crispy underside to the bun, melty cheese, thin patties and a house-made special burger sauce. Hoffman said Big Hoffa’s uses a custom blend of short rib and brisket to create the burger. “It has a heavy beef flavor, and we season it ourselves, too, and it comes in fresh and not frozen,” he said. “I think it all comes from the quality of meat, but other things we do to make it great is, we toast the bun with garlic butter. We use an American, unprocessed, good-quality cheese, and the sauce we make in-house is similar to Thousand Island dressing.” Hoffman compares Big Hoffa’s smash burger to In N Out, which is his favorite burger joint. “I think people try to do too much,” he said about other burger restaurants. “I don’t think there’s anything wrong with putting mushrooms, bacon, lettuce and strawberry jam on a burger, but I think people do too much. People want to taste the meat and cheese and how the crusty part of bun interacts with that part of burger. I think that’s the most important part of the burger — not trying to hide the flavor.”

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opportunities to donate to the Center and participate in the online auction, with luxuFor the first time in its decade-plus ry vacations, collectible sports memorabilia history, the Center for the Performing Arts and other items available for bidding. will stream its In addition, the Center will host FUNDRAISER annual gala an in-person VIP Gala Experience live online for in the Palladium’s newly renovated free viewing across the nation and Founders Club. A limited number of beyond. on-site attendees will watch the “All Together Now!” is the theme main event via closed-circuit video for the Sept. 18 fundraiser presentand enjoy a 7 p.m. cocktail receped by Krieg DeVault, celebrating tion with small plates and an open McDermott the return of on-site audiences bar, as well as a 9 p.m. after-party for the Center’s 2021-22 season. Highlights with desserts and more music by Feinstein. will include inspirational stories and live Reservations for the upgraded experience entertainment streamed from the Palladium can be made at thecenterpresents.org/ stage, including Center Artistic Director gala or by calling 317-819-3534. The cost is Michael Feinstein and his piano trio, led tax-deductible. by New York-based musical director Tedd “We are so pleased to be welcoming our Firth; Broadway performer Melissa Schott; patrons and supporters back to campus a chorus choreographed by Kenny Shepard; after being preempted by the pandemic,” a gospel choir; and other special guests. said Jeffrey C. McDermott, president/CEO of Donations and auction proceeds will benefit the Center and the Great American Songthe Looking Forward Fund, which supports book Foundation. “This hybrid format allows the Center in securing a sustainable future. us to gather with our longtime friends while The free livestream event will air from reaching new and broader audiences online 8 to 9 p.m. through the Center’s website, with the Center’s mission to engage and thecenterpresents.org. Viewers will have inspire.”

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it reminded her so much of her childhood.” Now married to Tony Zabel, Kelli has passed down her love of “The Sound of MuAs she steps onto the Beef & Boards Dinsic” to the next generation. ner Theatre stage for the first time, 9-year“When we found out we were having a old Louisa Zabel is girl, I loved the name Louisa and the MUSICAL already at home, tie to both ‘The Sound of Music’ and bringing to life a stoher Swiss heritage,” Kelli said. ry she knows well. Louisa went to sleep each night In fact, the Pleasant View Elemento her mother singing “Edelweiss,” tary fourth-grader from Zionsville just like Kelli’s mother had done for seemed destined to perform in “The her. Sound of Music,” now on stage at “The first musical she ever saw Zabel Beef & Boards through Aug. 15. The was ‘The Sound of Music’ Broadway story of the von Trapp Family has always tour,” Kelli said. “Never did I ever think she been particularly meaningful to her mother, would someday perform in this show.” Kelli. But perhaps it’s not surprising, consid“My grandmother grew up on a farm in ering the influence of the story and the the mountains of Switzerland in the ‘30s music on Louisa’s young life. Although she’s and ‘40s,” Kelli said. “(She) actually came not yet old enough to play her namesake, over here after World War II, similar to the Louisa plays the role of the youngest von von Trapps, after meeting an American GI Trapp, Gretl. and following him here. When I was a child, She enjoys performing, having first she and my mom would play ‘The Sound of played a school child in “Matilda” at HenProduced in cooperation with the Boone County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Music’ movie and soundtrack for us because dricks Civic’s production in 2020. Louisa said she likes “meeting new people and getting better at singing.” Her favorite part of “The Sound of Music’ is during the thunderstorm, she said, “when they sing ‘Lonely Goatherd.’” “The Sound of Music” is the featured family show in Beef & Boards’ 2021 season, with $10 discounts off tickets for children ages 3-15. It runs through Aug. 15. For more, visit beefandboards.com. As we gear up for another school year, it is important to prepare for

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Historic New Harmony sites revisited to the allure of her adopted town. Among her contributions are the Roofless Church designed by famed architect Phillip Johnson, its gilded gates open for worship by individuals of all faiths, and the Sacred Garden, featuring the Cathedral Labyrinth, a replica of the 13th-century marble and limestone labyrinth in the Chartes Cathedral outside Paris.

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the Workingmen’s Institute in New Harmony as a library for the education of workers, and his bequest funded 143 more. In 1894, Maclure’s original institute occupied a new Romanesque building, which now houses Indiana’s oldest public library. The second floor is a museum, displaying a number of important geological items and the skeleton of Old Fly, a Civil War horse. The third phase of New Harmony’s progressive history began when Jane Blaffer married Kenneth Dale Owen, the great-great grandson of Robert Owen, and used her wealth and connections to restore and add

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