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Mayor vetoes town’s ARPA spending plan

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com The Zionsville Town Council met Nov. 20 and discussed Mayor Emily Styron’s veto of the town’s spending plan for American Rescue Plan Act funds GOVERNMENT on Nov. 16.

At its Nov. 6 meeting, the council approved a spending plan for ARPA funds. Councilor Josh Garrett said he and Councilor Alexander Choi worked with Deputy Mayor Andy Pickell on the 2024 budget and agreed that items cut from the budget would be moved to the ARPA plan.

“These are projects that were presented by the mayor in the budget workshop as the basis for the ARPA spending plan,” Garrett said. “There should have been zero surprises in this (plan).”

Garrett Styron explained her reason for the veto in a memo to the town council, stating that the creation of the ARPA spending plan should be a 2024 project, she and the town council did not jointly come to an agreement on the ARPA ordinance, and she does not agree that grants should be given to a select three nonprofits in the plan.

“The town council has not made community involvement a priority,” Styron stated.

“This year, there have not been any ARPA public forums related to the current ARPA plan.”

Garrett said the forums happened in the previous year, the last being Oct. 24.

“We were going through and trying to get community input on how they wanted to see the ARPA spending plan,” Garrett said.

“The feedback helped drive this plan.”

According to Garrett, the council discussed the ARPA plan at least four times at town council meetings. He said Styron did not attend any of the meetings.

Styron said Pickell attended meetings, and the administration has “consistently communicated to the town council the flaws in the ARPA spending plan.”

“This was communicated in the memo from my office to town council on Oct. 13, in the administration update during the Oct. 23 town council meeting, during an in-person meeting and through several emails,” Styron said.

Styron made a Facebook post on Nov. 16 stating that she has “consistently communicated to the town council the flaws in this ARPA spending plan.”

Garrett asked the council if the mayor had Styron communicated with any of them, and all members shook their heads no.

Garrett listed the projects that he said “the mayor no longer thinks are important to this community,” including: • $720,00 in Department of Public Works equipment replacement • $1.15 million in new pathway constructions for Cobblestone Lakes, Oak Street and Ford Road • $30,000 for the town hall parking lot • $150,000 for a transportation plan • $300,000 for a comprehensive plan • $510,000 in grants to zWORKS, the Zionsville Chamber of Commerce and the Cultural District for the Brick Street Market, Street Dance, Christmas in the Village and the summer concert series

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The last part of the vetoed plan was $366,000 for self-contained breathing apparatus for the fire department. Garrett said the gear for the fire department was cut from the budget and moved to the ARPA spending plan.

“Those expire next year,” Garrett said.

“These are things that keep our first responders safe. We’re not going to cut mission critical items for our first responders out of the budget. If we do not move forward with anything, we would not have all of those (items) and money that is federally funded will expire.”

Garrett presented an updated ARPA ordinance that would include changes per the department head’s requests and the items the mayor vetoed.

“As a quick refresher for the budget process, it starts with the mayor,” Garrett said.

“Everything in here she came up with and came to us with, with the exception of the summer concert series. The mayor in her veto is vetoing the very items she proposed in August and requested to be a part of the budget.”

Styron said she and the town council agreed on the infrastructure, pathways, equipment and planning projects that are in the ARPA ordinance, but the administration never agreed with the $510,000 in grants to the three organizations.

“That is why I vetoed the ARPA ordinance as presented,” Styron said. “(My) administration has advocated for, and continues to advocate, that nonprofits are funded through the food and beverage fund to ensure an equitable, transparent grant process. There should be no disparity of treatment of Zionsville’s many nonprofits.

The ARPA ordinance expressly states that it is ‘to be determined jointly by the mayor and the town council.’ This ordinance is not jointly agreed upon.”

The ordinance to amend the ARPA plan was passed on first reading by the town council’s 6-0 vote. Discussion of the updated plan will continue at the 7 p.m. meeting on Dec. 4.

If the ordinance passes, Styron will have 10 days to sign, veto it again or ignore it.

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A ribboncutting ceremony was held Nov. 14 for the new runway.

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Local airport extends runway news@currentzionsville.com Indianapolis Executive Airport, at 11329 Ind. 32 in Zionsville, recently announced the completion of a runway PROJECT extension from 5,500 feet to 7,001 feet, the most significant project in the airport’s history.

The project is a collaboration between the Hamilton County Airport Authority, Hamilton County Commissioners and Hamilton County Council, the Indiana Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration.

Corrie Bennett, vice president of marketing for aviation management company Jet Access, said the $15.2 million project supports the demand for general aviation in the northern Indianapolis metropolitan area, including the rapidly growing communities within Hamilton and Boone Counties.

The Federal Aviation Administration Traffic Flow Management System Counts stated that Indianapolis Executive Airport is the fourth-busiest non-towered general aviation airport for business traffic in the United

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“Our customers come from a diverse group of businesses and industries that provide essential services, products and jobs through agriculture, manufacturing and logistics, technology, retail, as well as financial services and real estate, just to name a few,” stated Sean White, executive vice president for Jet Access, the fixedbase operator at the Indianapolis Executive Airport.

Bennett stated the runway is now the longest general aviation runway in central Indiana. He said it will add a considerable level of safety for the more than 10,000 business flights that operate in and out of the airport annually.

“The runway extension allows those businesses and industries a safer, more consistent and reliable access point in the many varying weather conditions we experience here in Indiana,” White said. “The expanded infrastructure will continue to make Indy Executive Airport a vital tool in the growth and economic development of the many communities it serves.”

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Carol of Homes, a holiday tour of six Zionsville homes, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2. Admission is FUNDRAISER $20, and proceeds benefit the Zionsville Community High School show choirs.

The Choralaires and Royalaires show choirs will perform holiday songs inside the homes throughout the tour.

The first home on the tour belongs to the McDonald family at 10919 Holliday Farms Blvd.

“The holidays are a favorite time of year for us,” the family stated.”

The second home on the tour at 1124 Indian Pipe Lane belongs to the Hitchcock family.

“The Holiday Home Tour is our favorite way to start the season,” the family stated.

The Beardsley family own the third home on the tour at 920 S. 900 E. “Our family loves decorating for Christmas,” the family stated.

The fourth home on the tour, at 9991 Oak Ridge Dr., belongs to the Graves family.

“Christmas is our favorite holiday and

Zionsville show choirs will perform holiday songs during the tour. (Photo courtesy of Deana Broge)

time of year,” the family stated.

The fifth home, at 10276 Oak Ridge Dr., belongs to the Meenan family.

“Throughout December, we jot notes to Santa of the kind things others do for us or (how) they enrich our lives,” the family stated.

The final home on the tour is at 455 W. Oak St. The owners, the Snivelys, purchased the home in 2021.

“The home is a short-term rental property, and we love hosting guests from near and far,” the family stated.

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CURRENT DECEMBER ZIONSVILLE COMMUNITY CALENDAR WINTER READING PROGRAM Zionsville Public Library will hold a winter reading program from Dec. 1 to Jan. 31, 2024, for readers of all ages. Participants will receive a gift for signing up and a gift for completing the program. Readers who log each week are eligible to win a prize basket or book bundle. To sign-up, visit zionsvillelibrary.beanstack.org/reader365.

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Dec. 3 at 250 N. 5th St., Zionsville. Children will have the opportunity to purchase holiday gifts for the important people in their lives. Gifts are $5 each, including wrapping, and will be ready to give when the children leave the library. Children can make crafts and enjoy activities while waiting for their turn to shop. Donuts and beverages will also be available for cash-only purchase from the Friends of the Library throughout the weekend. To register, visit hmmpl.org.

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St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church will hold a gingerbread house and donuts with Santa event from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 9. A pre-assembled gingerbread house, icing and assorted festive candies will be provided.

The family-friendly event will also include donuts, milk, orange juice and a visit from Santa. Registration is required at bit. ly/3utry92.

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From 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 19, Ladies Night will return to Zionsville. The event allows women to spend time with friends shopping and enjoying beverages and treats around town.

Various restaurants and shops will participate, including Tipsy Mermaid, Vintage Charm and Black Dog Books.

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The Christmas Crawl will occur from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 21. The event is for those ages 21 and older. Shops and restaurants will offer holiday specials, and participating locations will hold an ugly sweater contest at 8 p.m.

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Christmas on the Farm returns

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Traders Point Creamery is hosting its 15th annual Christmas on the Farm event Dec. 2 at 9101 Moore Rd. in HOLIDAYS Zionsville.

Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the event includes hayrides, holiday lights, crafts, festive music by Steve Quinn, cookie decorating, visits with Santa and more.

Lisa Caress, executive general manager at the farm, said Christmas on the Farm started in the farm’s historic 1800s red barn with Santa and cookie decorating and has grown each year.

“We have had the same live music and Santa for 15 years,” Caress said.

The Jingle Bell Cafe will feature crafted holiday treats, including hot chocolate, adult beverages and house-made cinnamon rolls made by the farm’s pastry chef. Brunch is also offered in the farm’s restaurant, along with eggnog.

“Brunch is one of our biggest services in general, but that particular Saturday will be completely sold out,” Caress said. “We have

Visits with Santa and the opportunity to write him a letter will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 2 at Traders Point Creamery. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Caress)

guests that drive in from Chicago, Wisconsin and Ohio for the sake of the eggnog, and we sell it basically as fast as we can make it out of the crates. It’s probably the single most requested item.”

Tickets are $23 and are good for 90-minute time slots that provide access to all activities. Children 2 and under are admitted free. Food and drinks are an additional charge.

Registration for the event is required and only available at traderspointcreamery.com/ events/christmas-on-the-farm.

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Holiday workshops at Alice’s Garden

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com Alice’s Garden, a plant shop, gift store and garden center that opened south of Zionsville in May, is gearing up CRAFT for the holidays.

The business, at 3205 W. 71st St. in Indianapolis, is offering what it calls one-of-a-kind workshops throughout the holiday season.

Andrea Groner, an associate for Alice’s Garden, said the workshops are for people who want to give an experiential gift instead of a traditional gift.

“The workshops are a great way to not only grow through experience, but also something that you can do to have quality time with your family and then take home something beautiful that you guys have made together,” Groner said.

All proceeds from holiday workshops go toward the purchase of supplies to continue offering crafts and experiences at the garden center.

At 1 p.m. Dec. 2, the garden center will hold a holiday porch pot-making class for $60. Participants will learn how to create a

Alice’s Garden will hold a holiday porch pot making class Dec. 2. (Photo courtesy of Alice’s Garden)

patio pot full of fresh-cut evergreens with accents of winterberry, decorated pinecones and more.

Also on Dec. 2 at 3 p.m., there will be a kissing ball class for $40. The class will also be at 3 p.m. Dec. 9.

Another holiday workshop to create a holiday centerpiece will be at 1 p.m. Dec. 9.

The class is $40 and will teach the basics of creating decorative arrangements with festive accents.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Alice’s Garden from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 16 for a free meet-and-greet and pictures.

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Senior standout was key to HSE’s two state volleyball titles

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Senior volleyball player Breonna Goss received no break after Hamilton Southeastern High School won its second consecutive IHSAA Class 4A state title.

“The next day was tryouts, and we went right into club season,” said Goss, who plays for the Goss Munciana Volleyball Club. “I would have liked a little break, but it does help to not get off your game.”

The 6-foot middle blocker helped the No. 1 Class 4A Royals complete a 33-0 season by beating No. 5 Castle in four sets Nov. 4 at Muncie in the state championship match.

The Royals dropped only five sets all season. The team has a 67-match unbeaten streak as it won 34 straight after losing its 2022 season opener.

“It was amazing,” Goss said. “The beginning of my senior season it was our goal (as a team) to get back to the state championship match and win, so it was really

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The Duke University-bound Goss broke the school’s single-season hitting percentage record with a 0.476, breaking Hayden Huybers’ 2015 record of 0.470.

Goss, who didn’t start playing volleyball until seventh grade, became a starter during her sophomore year. She played basketball and competed in track and field.

Breonna Goss helped lead Hamilton Southeastern to two consecutive state titles.

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She competed in those three sports until her freshman year, when she chose to concentrate on volleyball.

“Her development has been exponential,” HSE coach Jason Young said.

After playing on the freshman team, Goss started out on the junior varsity team.

“But we ended up using her (on varsity) periodically throughout the year,” Young said. “It was her junior year where she made her biggest gains. She became a dominant force for us, and during our postseason run she was one of our best players. I believe it is on the big stage where Breonna shines the brightest. Her state final matches were spectacular both this year and in 2022.”

Young said Goss is a naturally gifted athlete.

“She is one of, if not the best, athlete I have ever had the pleasure of coaching,” Young said. “She is so fast and elevates so quickly it is hard to stop her. Breonna’s blocking has also been something we have been able to count on. Breonna is a quiet leader, but when she speaks, others listen.”

Goss said she made the most improvement in her transition scoring.

Goss chose Duke because of its combination of athletics and academics. She plans to major in biology and pursue a career in medicine, perhaps becoming a doctor, anesthesiologist or nurse.

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Luxury real estate firm renovates historic Zionsville site

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com A historic site in Zionsville is undergoing renovations as part of a real estate firm’s business plans for the property.

Many area residents know the two-story brick home at 3650 S. U.S. 421 as the Simpson-Breedlove House. Built just after the Civil War, the site is now home to The Agency, a global luxury real estate brokerage that was founded in Beverly Hills, Calif. The brokerage has expanded to 90 locations and launched in Zionsville May 9.

According to Traci Garontakos, a Zionsville resident and managing partner for The Agency in Indianapolis, the entire property, including the lot next to the house, is set to undergo changes.

“The house is part of the Holliday Farms development, and it is on the (National Garontakos Register of Historic Places), so we have to follow all of the guidelines set forth for renovating and restoring the home,” Garontakos said. “We have done so with a lot of caution and respect. We had a vision for what this house could be for both our employees and our clients.”

Garontakos said as the vision grew, it made sense to expand her plans to a second lot and redo the entire site. The Agency plans to add three buildings that resemble barns to serve as commercial real estate spaces. She said her vision is to make the site a village of barn-like structures with amenities for the town.

“We just submitted a proposal to the plan commission, and we are looking at building three additional buildings that look like barns,” Garontakos said. “There will be courtyards, and from the street, you’ll see the house and the barns. A Starbucks is set to go in a few lots down. The plans are incredible, and we expect exciting things for this area.”

For landscaping, Garontakos said the goal is for hedges to cover the planned courtyard for privacy.

“You won’t see the parking lots, you won’t see the courtyard, you’ll just see the house and then the barns,” Garontakos said.

Garontakos hopes that the restored site attracts tenants that complement The Agency and makes the area fun for the community. She said bringing The Agency to Zionsville allows clients to see the “old-world charm” of the town.

“This town has the overall small town, Hallmark feeling,” Garontakos said. “It is a sweet, sweet lifestyle here. That coupled with the development that has happened here recently with Holliday Farms and other communities in the works right now with the plan commission. Our passion for this community is why we chose (Zionsville).”

The idea to have the new buildings resemble barns was inspired by an old barn on the property that was built in 1995 as a workshop for former homeowners. It was torn down in late August, according to Garontakos.

“I loved the charm of (the barn), so when we bought (the

A barn on the property, built in 1995, was torn down in August because it was “structurally unsound.” (Photo by Kurt West Garner)

site,) we looked at keeping it and trying to potentially make it a commercial space and work out of there,” Garontakos said. “We thought we would find a tenant for (the house) and had some ideas, but I loved the house so much that it broke my heart to think of someone else being in it and not us.”

When making plans for the site, Garontakos noted that the barn was not designed to be a suitable residence, which she said was unfortunate. The barn was so “rotted” and “structurally unsound” that many windows had fallen out.

“We had to work with Indiana Landmarks, with the developer and with the town to get everybody’s blessing to take the barn down,” Garontakos said. “It took us six months to get approval to tear it down. We loved the idea of the barn.”

Garontakos said she is excited to restore the historic home and land for the town. She said it is a passion project.

“We love the idea of keeping it quaint and charming because that falls in line with what Zionsville is,” Garontakos said. “I have been in love with this house from the moment I saw it. Paying homage to what this site was is really important to us.

ON THE COVER: Traci Garontakos is renovating and restoring the home and land at 3650 S. U.S. 421 to bring the real estate company The Agency and additional amenities to the community. (Photo by Signature Estates)

INSIDE THE HOME

The Agency wants to renovate the home using old-world charm with modern touches. (Photo by Signature Estates)

The Simpson-Breedlove living room in 2014 before renovations.

(Photo by Kurt West Garner)

The home was built in 1865 by Zionsville lawyer Michael Simpson and his wife, Caroline. John McKenzie Breedlove and his wife, Mary Ellen, purchased the property from the Simpsons in 1870. Gary Essary purchased the home with his partner, Jerry Hamm, in 1996, and together they restored the house before Henke Development purchased the property in 2018 and had it rezoned from rural residential to a planned unit development district.

Garontakos, who has been in real estate for 14 years, said seeing the brokers work and function in the space makes the collaboration process unique and cozy.

“We worked with our designer to bring in old-world

elements with added modern touches,” Garontakos said.

“It was an original farmhouse and then at some point, it turned into a house for the farmhands.”

The upstairs of the house originally had three bedrooms, and since the renovations, there are now two rooms. Renovations included refinishing all the floors, redoing the bathrooms and the kitchen, and rebuilding the addition on the back of the house.

“We did a massive masonry project on the brick because it was in really bad shape,” Garontakos said. “We had phenomenal masons come in and replace a bunch of bricks. It’s so beautiful now, but it was a good four week process.”

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zWORKS, an entrepreneurial and co-working center in Zionsville, recently announced a second location, COMING SOON which will open in early December at 170 S. Main St., above Cobblestone and DUO Boutique.

According to zWORKS, the new location complements its space on Pine Street. It features open work areas, a large conference room overlooking Main Street, two private offices and a reservable room for meetings and calls. “zWORKS is a point of connectivity for Zionsville’s economic development community,” stated Molly Hanlon, zWORKS’ executive director. “With support from zWORKS members and town leaders, several local entrepreneurs have started, scaled and expanded their businesses into our community.”

The new 2,500-square-foot location will have open space for events, seminars and speakers for members and nonmembers. It will also have a kitchen/catering prep area and two bathrooms.

Board president of zWORKS Paul Dreier

The new zWorks location will be at 170 S. Main St. above Cobblestone and DUO Boutique. (Photo courtesy of Rae Hostetler)

said the expansion to Main Street will allow zWORKs to continue the economic impact it has championed in and around Zionsville.

The organization said the price of a zWORKS membership benefits entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses. The all-inclusive membership fee includes access to business services, reservable conference and meeting rooms, Wi-Fi, coffee, filtered water and snacks.

The Zionsville Chamber of Commerce will have a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. Dec. 6, with a reception to follow.

WorkSmart aims to simplify

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WorkSmart in 2013, and its business manager, Mike Hagan, said it was a “great decision” for the school.

WorkSmart Systems Inc., a Carmel-based “They (faculty and staff) love the medical professional employer organization foundplan options available and really like that ed in 1998, prides they can just call WorkSmart with SERVICES itself on helping any coverage issues instead of businesses work trying to deal with an insurance smarter. company,” Hagan said. “The relaWorkSmart regards itself as the tionship has also reduced the huge “leading Indiana-based professionyear-to-year premium fluctuations al employer organization,” helping that we used to see. small- to medium-sized businesses Thomas said the company’s Thomas navigate their comprehensive HR service model helps lower liability needs. and allows clients to focus on their core “WorkSmart takes on the role of a combusiness. plete outsourced HR solution, including “A detailed schedule of each step is payroll, employee benefits, HR compliance compiled, including data collection, meetand management, as well as providing ings with client employees to explain an HR technology platform that streamonboarding and employee benefit enrolllines all HR processes,” said Matt Thomas, ment, and thorough testing prior to any WorkSmart’s president and CEO. “None function going live,” Thomas said. “Our goal of the services that we provide are profis to ensure the transition work falls on it-generating business functions to our WorkSmart and not the client.” clients, but they are necessary and create WorkSmart has 55 internal employees significant liability for any organization.” serving more than 450 clients with 12,000 University High School in Carmel co-employees. is among the firm’s clients. It joined For more, visit worksmartpeo.com.

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Discerning quality brands Commentary by Terry Anker What is the greater value of an object branded with some logo or another? State governments spend countless ESSAY tax dollars urging us to “Wander Indiana” or “Say Yes to Michigan.”

Energy drink companies slap logos on stunt planes, racecars and speedboats to associate the product with “go-fast” activities. Handbag manufacturers are entitled to significantly jack up the price (and demand) for a conspicuously labeled purse. There are good reasons that many of us weigh branding heavily in our decision-making and some not so good.

Status, assumption of quality, nostalgia or celebrity association are often cited. Likewise, communities, social groups, universities and other distinctly human organizations rely upon branding to create cohesion and group identity.

We are Italian American, practitioners of faith, proud Cornhuskers and many others. We wear the jerseys, donate money and advocate for the well-being of the order. Mostly, we benefit from adhesion to the affiliation. Is it possible that we could be harmed by it, too?

If we attend, for example, an institution of

higher education that has made choices to drift from core teaching principles into other perhaps worthy but not directly related to the training-required topics, does that mean a certain percentage, no matter how small, of our meager instructional hours are devoted to imparting persuasive advocacy rather than technical knowledge? Would our education quality be reduced by a corresponding percentage?

If the professor spends any class time discussing the alphabet soup of common causes, UAW, NRA, ESG, what is not being covered? Is it possible that we have instructional opportunity to waste? Regardless, how would a recent graduate even criticize the gap? Once one has spent the $300,000 for the Ivy League degree, can they wisely say that they are undereducated? Are they trapped in a paradox wherein complaining about the product is akin to complaining about oneself?

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‘One’ is the happiest number Commentary by Danielle Wilson Friends, I am home alone. Not in a stressful “Kevin!” kind of way, but in a magical, beautiful one of quiet bliss. The fire is roaring, a Spotify Bridgerton HUMOR soundtrack is playing, and I am so content I might never leave the couch. Let’s explore this rare gift of solitude.

Many of you know that my dreams of empty nesting have been put on hold indefinitely to accommodate a daughter who is taking a gap year and a son who needed a few months to find his post-college graduation path. The boy child has now moved to New York, but the girl one is on a traveling hiatus making money to fund her next adventure. She generally sets up camp in the living room amid the debris of her young life. And then there’s my husband, Doo, who always seems to be around. If he’s not on a conference call in his home office (right off the kitchen) with the door open, then he’s demo-ing bathrooms or shop-vacuuming the garage, seemingly oblivious to anyone seeking solace in Netflix or a Sarah J. Maas novel. The point is the planets have to align

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during a full solar eclipse for me to have a single moment to myself.

And for once, they actually have! Doo is away hunting (presumably to ensure we have meat for the winter), and our youngadult roommate has picked up an extra a.m. shift. It’s just me, the dog and a lovely string-quartet rendition of Madonna’s “Material Girl.” I am quite literally in introvert heaven.

For I am home alone. And unlike Kevin, I couldn’t be more thrilled. “Finally!”

Peace out.

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One night at a Greek restaurant downtown, we had a few too many Corfu Lagers, Hanging from a rack in my office is a and while our cheese was flaming, we collection of neckties, each one emblazoned stood up in the middle of a packed room with a picture of comedy and performed “Who’s on First?” The paHUMOR greats: Chaplin, Keaton, Laurel trons gave us a standing ovation, as well as and Hardy, the Marx Brothers, another round of Greek beer. and my favorites, Abbott and Costello. In Before Peter moved here in 2015, I did recent months, that tie has acquired a new a one-man show at Fringe, a festival of significance. multi-talented people Peter Spellos was who perform during “One night at a Greek restaurant my student in the downtown, we had a few too many Corfu a three-week period early ‘70s when I Lagers, and while our cheese was flaming, along Mass Ave in taught high school Indy. My topic was we stood up in the middle of a packed English. He didn’t Jewish humor, a room and performed ‘Who’s on First?’” share my disdain for subject I knew well, – DICK WOLFSIE but the hour-long act dangling participles or misplaced modifiwas way out of my ers, but we did share a love of comedy. You comfort zone. The first evening of the show name it, we laughed at it and analyzed it.

I peeked around the curtain to see if anyone One evening, Peter and I watched the Mel had bought a ticket. There, in the front row, Brooks classic, “The Producers.” We talked was Peter. He was working in New York and about the brilliant performances by Zero made the trip here for that one night only.

Mostel and Gene Wilder. Peter’s persona Peter passed away quietly in hospice reminded me of Mostel. Both were bigger Nov. 19 surrounded by his students who rethan life, in more ways than one. vered him. He taught them all how to enjoy Peter enjoyed a career doing roles in the sound of laughter, to think creatively, films and voiceovers in several well-known and to make the world a brighter place. On a anime movies. He had a booth at Gen Con recent Sunday, I wore my Abbott and Costelin Indy where fans of his work lined up for lo tie to our Unitarian church, where I lit a autographs. Peter ultimately moved to Indy candle for Peter. I don a comedy tie to most and began teaching acting, comedy and occasions, but sometimes it’s difficult to deimprov to eager students who came to love cide which comedian to wear. For the near him and learn from him. future, it’s pretty obvious who’s on first.

So, what does this all have to do with Abbott and Costello? The legendary team is best known for what is considered the Dick Wolfsie is an author, greatest comedy sketch of all time, “Who’s columnist and speaker. Contact on First?” Peter and I had tried to learn the him at wolfsie@aol.com. routine in the past, but it wasn’t easy. It’s all about mastering the timing.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Gregory Hancock put a unique twist in casting for “The Nutcracker.”

Twins Vincent and Violet DANCE Kitchen are cast in key roles.

“The twins portray the homeless orphans not only separately, but also together in selected performances,” said Hancock, executive artistic director of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre.

“This unique casting may never happen again, with twins who are the correct age and skill level to accomplish the title role.

The role is usually reserved for a young female dancer, so it is wonderful to see a young male dancer in the (main) role and then adorable to see the twins perform the roles of Klara and Klarence together.”

The twins, who are Fishers Junior High School seventh-graders, perform in The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s production of “The Nutcracker” Dec. 1-10 at The Florence, 335 Gradle Dr., Carmel.

“Getting to dance alone and with Vincent is very exciting and fun,” Violet said.

“When Vincent and I dance together on stage, I can always count on him to calm my nerves. When we are on stage together, I feel I can connect to the emotions of the story because Vincent is not only my twin brother in the show, but in real life, too. Dancing alone, I know I have to push myself to own the stage and to portray the emotion of the hardship of homelessness. I love getting to dance with Vincent, and I also love having the chance to dance the lead alone.”

Vincent said he also enjoys having the opportunity to dance the lead solo and perform a duet with his sister.

“Dancing as the lead as a solo has been incredible, and I’m very honored to be the first male Klarence in Mr. Hancock’s production of ‘The Nutcracker,’” Vincent said.

“I have been working very hard and I hope my performance does not disappoint.”

Vincent said he and his sister work

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Fishers twins Vincent and Violet Kitchen perform in “The Nutcracker.”

From left, Hillary Riley, Audrey Springer and Audrey Holloway will share the role of Sugar Plum Fairy. (Photos courtesy of Lydia Moody)

well as a team.

“I’ve always loved dancing in Mr. Hancock’s productions, but this year will be special, sharing the lead with my sister,” Vincent said.

Hancock said his company’s contemporary production of “The Nutcracker” has always been a unique production in that it follows a similar storyline as the classic production but with an updated and contemporary twist, where Klara is an orphan child who is homeless and receives a broken nutcracker doll from a homeless person.

“Due to acts of kindness, her world is magically changed,” Hancock said.

Hancock said another unique feature of GHDT’s production is the inclusion of international music from Spain, Russia, Africa, China, Afghanistan and France in variations from Act II. Hancock said three graduating seniors, Audrey Holloway, Heritage Christian School; Hillary Riley, Carmel High School; and Audrey Springer, Noblesville High School, who are all students at The Academy of GHDT, share the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Nutcracker Prince and a soloist in one of the international variations of Act II Afghanistan.

“Dancing as all three characters is a lot

of fun and an exciting challenge,” Springer said. “Sugar Plum and Prince are roles that I have watched since I was a young fairy in my first performance of GHDT’S ‘The Nutcracker,’ and it’s hard to believe that I am now the ‘older girl’ inspiring the younger kids in these soloist roles.”

Holloway said it has been her dream to perform the lead roles in “The Nutcracker.”

“It is hard to believe that 14 years ago I performed in this show for the very first time. I started as a tiny unicorn and now have the unbelievable opportunity to dance as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Nutcracker Prince and Afghanistan soloist,” Holloway said. “It is interesting to see how each of us portrays the characters differently and are able to give the audience a unique experience at every show. It is a blessing to be able to share the roles with two strong dancers and get to know them on a deeper level.”

Riley said the opportunity has tested her skills and ability to adapt quickly.

“Through the process, I have discovered multiple sides of myself as a performer,” she said. “The best thing about triple casting is the ability to relate to your peers and help each other out.”

For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

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INDIANA WIND SYMPHONY The Indiana Wind Symphony will perform two Dec. 3 concerts, the first featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus at 2 p.m. and ‘A Christmas Festival’ at 7 p.m., at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

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Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The first show is shorter and designed for a younger audience with Santa These will be Charles Conrad’s final and Mrs. Claus. The evening performance is Christmas concerts as Indiana Wind Symcalled “A Christmas Festival.” phony’s music “I feel like I’ve grown up profesCONCERT director. sionally with this ensemble,” AnderConrad, who is reson said. “I’ve been on quite a windy tiring at the end of this 2023-24 searoad with music, but the IWS has son, hasn’t given it much thought been a consistent part of my story, because he has been so busy. and I’ve loved getting to know so However, guest soprano soloist many of the musicians throughout Jessamyn Anderson is feeling nosdifferent seasons of my life. I truly Anderson talgic. A 2011 Carmel High School treasure my time with the IWS.” graduate, Anderson was a student of ConAnderson will sing “Let it Go” from the rad’s wife, former CHS choir teacher Ann movie “Frozen” during the matinee.

Conrad.

Per tradition, she will sing “O Holy Night” “This will absolutely be a special perforin the evening performance. mance,” Anderson said. “Charlie was the “Singing ‘O Holy Night’ in the magnificent first conductor to offer me a professional Palladium is truly one of my favorite mogig when I was just 18. When he called and ments of the entire holiday season,” she asked if I’d like to sing at the Palladium, I said. “I get to proclaim words I wholehearthonestly thought he was joking. And now edly believe, sing soaring high notes and here we are, 12 years later. I am so grateful invite others to experience the hope and to Charlie for giving me this opportunity.” joy that Christmas offers us. I cannot truly Anderson, who is based in Nashville, express how much of an honor it is to sing Tenn., will perform at Indiana Wind Symphothat piece every year.” ny’s concerts at 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the For more, visit indianawindsymphony.org.

Alternatives to Christmas ham Commentary by Mark LaFay A favorite Christmas movie around our house is “Elf.” Early in the movie, as the narrator tells the story of how Buddy FOOD the Elf came to be at the North Pole, Santa is shown giving a pep talk to the elves about how great Christmas is, and now they get to start working on next year’s Christmas.

That is about how it feels this week after Thanksgiving.

Now, it is time to start planning Christmas! Much like I do not prefer roasted turkey for Thanksgiving, I do not prefer ham for Christmas. Call me a rebel, but it just doesn’t get me super excited, and so I would like to propose three center-of-the-plate proteins for Christmas that are not ham.

Standing rib roast — The standing rib roast is the ribeye with bones removed and then tied back on. This allows for bone flavoring, with easy removal for serving. I like to lightly season, vacuum seal and sous vide at 130 degrees for 18 hours, then rest, baste with egg whites, roll in cracked pepper and sea salt, sear off in a pan and rest for a few minutes before serving.

Whole roasted duck — You can’t go wrong with whole roasted duck. Maple Leaf and Culver Duck are two duck growers and processors in Indiana, and they produce superb duck products. Get a whole duck or two, score the breasts with your knife just enough to break the skin and get to the breast meat, dust with garlic powder, paprika, salt and black pepper. Don’t coat it, just dust it. Roast in the oven and finish by glazing with something fun. Orange goes great with duck.

Porchetta — This is skin-on pork belly.

The skin is separated from most of the belly, the rib side of the belly is heavily seasoned, sometimes stuffed, and then it is rolled. The skin is only used to wrap around the outside of the roll and then it is tied. Slowly roasted, then finished under the broiler, or basted with 380-degree frying oil until the skin puffs up like a pork rind. Slice and serve.

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his first appearance with the tour.

“He’s 16 years old and is a complete prodigy on piano and guitar,” Koz said. “He’s an Saxophonist Dave Koz figured the 25th internet sensation, hugely popular.” year would be the last for his annual ChristSaxophonist/flutist Marcus Robinson also mas concert tour. is making his debut with the tour.

CONCERT He was wrong.

“He is one of the most up-and“I guess people coming names in the world of would like us to come back, so contemporary jazz these days,” we’re keeping it going,” he said.

Koz said. “He’s been with us on our The 26th Dave Koz & Friends cruises, but he’s never been with us Christmas Tour will stop at 7:30 on a Christmas tour.” p.m. Dec. 5 at the Palladium at the Vocalist Rebecca Jade is returnKoz Center for the Performing Arts in ing for the third year.

Carmel.

“Since the last year she was with us, her “We love coming to the Palladium. It’s one own star has risen prominently in the world of our favorite tour stops,” Koz said. “It’s of contemporary jazz,” Koz said. such an incredibly beautiful venue. The idea Robinson and Schultz also sing. of taking this forward beyond the quarter of “I’m really the only one who doesn’t sing, a century mark was really to feature a lot of but that doesn’t stop me,” Koz said. new artists. There are so many new artists Koz and Schultz will perform “When You that are deserving of attention.”

Wish Upon A Star” from “Pinocchio.” An aniKoz will be joined on the jazz-based mated version featuring Koz and his rescue Christmas tour by longtime musical partner dog, Buddy Boy, was recently released.

Jonathan Butler, a guitarist/singer.

“We are going to use that opportunity Justin Lee Schultz, who was born in to talk about Disney and how much Disney South Africa but lives in the U.S., is making shaped us,” he said. “That song is so much

part of our life since it’s been around since 1940.”

There will be several familiar favorites.

“Christmas is about nostalgia and the creature comforts of the holidays, and music is such a large part of that,” Koz said.

“For me, getting a chance to play ‘White Christmas’ is always something I look forward to and the audience looks forward to. Jonathan Butler singing ‘O Holy Night’ is another must. People would riot in the lobby of the venue if he didn’t sing it if he is on the tour.”

Koz said the new guests bring a wealth of their own material.

There will be a Hanukkah segment as well.

“With all that is going on in the world, people’s emotions are close to the surface,” Koz said. “I think it will make for the potential of being one of our most special years on the road. Music has that way, more than any other media, if you ask me, of inspiring and calming people and healing people in ways other forms of entertainment can’t do.”

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Blueprint for Improvement: Meridian-Kessler basement bar Commentary by Larry Greene Built in 1928 in Indy’s Meridian-Kessler neighborhood, this historic home’s main living areas had undergone a full remodel, leaving a dark, unfinished basement in need of renovations. The homeowners wanted to create a multi-functional space for movie nights, entertaining and exercise.

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