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FPF forum features gubernatorial candidates

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com The five Republicans seeking to become Indiana’s next governor shared their views on education, the economy POLITICS and several other topics during a Jan. 25 forum presented by First Principles Forum at the Tarkington Theatre in Carmel.

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, former Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Fort Wayne businessman Eric Doden and former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill took turns answering questions from moderators Joy Pullman, executive editor of The Federalist, and Fanchon Stinger, a former Fox 59 news anchor.

The Republicans agreed on several things: a desire to eliminate the state’s equity, inclusion and opportunity office; a willingness to send National Guard troops to help secure the Texas border; and that the late Antonin Scalia is among their favorite Supreme Court justices of all time. But throughout the 90-minute event, they aimed to set themselves apart in other ways.

The primary election is May 7. The winner will run against Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater in the Nov. 5 general election.

BRAUN: NOT AFRAID TO ‘POKE THE BEAR’ Braun, a Jasper native nearing the end of his first term in the U.S. Senate, touted his experience as an entrepreneur and business owner.

“If you want to run the biggest business in our state, maybe you should have spent some time signing the front side of a paycheck,” he said.

Braun said he will continue to hold on to his core values and isn’t afraid to “poke the bear” when necessary to affect change.

Braun said he supports a bill in the state legislature that would limit the governor’s power to declare an emergency and pointed to his work in Congress to rein in federal government power during the pandemic.

He said restrictions in Indiana during the pandemic were more in line with policies in nearby blue states than others led by Republicans.

“It was shameful what (Indiana) did,” he said. “When you start doing things like, ‘You’re an essential business, and you’re not,’ that is government gone wild.”

CHAMBERS: ‘A GROWING ECONOMY’ BENEFITS ALL Chambers, Indiana’s former secretary of

posed to “axe the tax” by eliminating the state income tax.

“My opponents, special interest groups and big spending bureaucrats are screaming bloody murder and saying it can’t be done,” she said. “But that money is not theirs. It’s yours. And you will always spend more wisely than the government.”

DODEN: PREVENTING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OVERREACH From left, event emcee Devin Anderson addresses Indiana governor candidates U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, former Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers, Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Fort Wayne entrepreneur Eric Doden and former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill.

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commerce, said he believes the most important role of the governor is to grow the economy and thereby benefit all Hoosiers.

“A growing economy affords us the ability to do a few things: to fix education, to back our police and make sure our public safety is protecting us from increasing crime, to deal with mental health and health care,” he said. “A growing economy affords us the ability to fix things and shrink government and improve overall quality of life.”

He said a healthy economy begins with ensuring children receive an education that prepares them well for the workforce. He said Indiana has a “backwards-looking education system.”

“It needs to be forward-looking to embrace the economy of the future, (by) making education more individualized and really modernizing it as much as we can,” he said. “Performance-based outcomes work for business, and they should be able to be applied to education as well.”

CROUCH: FAUCI AND FEDS “LIED TO US” Crouch served as the state’s lieutenant governor throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but she said many of the state’s efforts to stop the spread of the virus — from mandates to lockdowns — were based on faulty information from national leaders. “(Former White House medical advisor Anthony) Fauci and the federal government lied to us, and as a result many actions that were taken at the federal and state level impacted our freedoms and caused harm to Hoosier families,” she said. “When I am governor, I will allow Hoosiers to make decisions regarding their health.”

She said she supports the bill in the state legislature that would limit the governor’s emergency powers to 30 days.

A former state auditor, Crouch has pro-

Doden, an entrepreneur from Fort Wayne, said he wants to take a closer look than his opponents at how state agencies are spending taxpayer dollars.

“How those agency heads spend that money really matters to how we serve Hoosiers,” he said. “I’m the only candidate on this dais that said every agency head has to reapply for their job. We’re going to bring in super-talented people that come in and serve.”

For Doden, a top priority if elected governor is to issue an executive order to ban closures of coal plants unless there is a plan to compensate for its loss with another form of reliable energy. He said a federal effort to take coal plants offline is set to lead to higher energy prices in Indiana.

“We’re going to keep the federal government from overreaching and causing us the problems that are in our power supply right now,” he said.

HILL: TEAR DOWN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM Hill, who served as attorney general from 2017 to 2021, said he supports the idea of school choice, but “federal entanglements” are harming the state’s school system.

“We need to do something about our school system. We need to tear it down and get back to basics,” he said. “It’s not enough to simply have choices. In my administration, we’re going to look for curriculum change. We’re going to bust down what’s going on — this has been years in the making — so we can develop a new solid system so that our kids can be as bright and as strong as they need to be moving forward.”

Hill voiced his opinion on several social issues and referenced an advisory opinion he issued in 2020 regarding the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

“I believe in the truth. And that’s why I was a little perplexed as attorney general when the BMV put an X on the driver’s license to create a third classification of gender,” he said. “I fought that, beat it back and they took it back. Why? Because the truth is, there are only two genders, male and female, and that’s worth fighting for.”

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The event will be the public’s first opportunity to see, explore and use the new building at 6310 E. Albert S. White Dr. The public is invited for guided building tours, technology demonstrations, activities and a Teddy Bear Symphony Concert presented by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

“This is a momentous occasion for our communities, and we are thrilled to open the doors at the Whitestown Branch,” HMMPL Executive Director Kristin Shelley stated. “Public libraries positively impact residents for generations, and I look forward to seeing the residents of Whitestown and Zionsville discover the uniqueness of this new, second location.”

HMMPL officials joined local government representatives and community members April 12, 2023, to break ground for construction of the new branch.

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The Whitestown Branch is on 11 acres donated by the Town of Whitestown, which includes an open lawn for outdoor programs and a wooded walking trail.

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DISPATCHES 180 Makeover Grant — The Boone County Economic Development Corp. recently announced the application opening for round 2 of the 180 Makeover Matching Grant Program. Interested parties who aim to breathe new life into downtown areas, increase economic development and preserve history are encouraged to submit potential projects before March 1. The 180 Makeover Matching Grant Program offers an opportunity for Boone County communities to revitalize their historic downtown areas. Eligible projects include a diverse range of improvements such as building renovations, blight elimination, public space enhancements and downtown revitalization initiatives. Submit applications at betterinboone.hubspotpagebuilder.com/180makeover.interest.form-1.

Nonprofit pitch contest — Applications are being accepted from nonprofits interested in winning funding by showcasing their innovative ideas at a pitch contest in April.

At Propel, human services organizations will pitch their ideas on how to reduce barriers for those from under-resourced communities or asset-limited backgrounds. The event is open to nonprofits serving residents in Hamilton, Boone, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan or Putnam counties. More than $100,000 in grants will be given out when finalists make their pitches live April 25 at High Alpha in Indianapolis. Interested nonprofits can apply through Feb. 12. For more or to apply, go to uwci.org/propel.

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National History Day judges sought — The Indiana Historical Society is looking for 300 volunteers around the state to serve as judges for the 2024 National History Day in Indiana contests. NHDI is a yearlong program dedicated to enhancing history education in Indiana’s schools. Students in grades four through 12 explore a historical subject that fits under the annual theme.

The Central Region contest will take place March 16 at Carmel High School. To learn more, visit indianahistory.org/historyday or call 317-232-1882.

Operation School Bell — The Assistance League of Indianapolis is seeking donations to support its Operation School Bell program, which provides apparel and shoes for thousands of underserved students in Indianapolis. Each student receives a duffel bag that includes a winter jacket, socks, shirts, pants, toothbrush and more.

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Commentary by Ward Degler One thing about living in Minnesota or Wisconsin, you can count on it being cold in winter.

PLAIN TALK Unlike Indiana, where overnight, the temperature went from 5-below zero to 55 degrees two weeks ago.

Also, up north, you have snow. It usually starts in late November or early December.

It stays and stays, usually until April rains wash the last gray vestiges of it away.

Here in the Midwest, we can be buried by inches of snow overnight, only to have it melt away by the next morning.

Up north, you bundle up in parkas and boots from November to May. In Indiana, you have to check the thermometer every morning to find out if you will wear mukluks (heavy boots) or flip-flops.

I do remember one winter in Minnesota that had meteorologists scratching their heads. It was late December when the temperature, which had been lazing around the 40s, rose to the 80s and stayed there for days on end.

One bank printed bookmarks that stated, “Welcome to Tropical Minnesota.” People shed their heavy coats and played football in their backyards. Tulips blossomed, and instead of snowing, it rained.

Of course, a false spring is not unusual in Indiana. Just a couple of years ago, it warmed early, and everything started blooming. Then it froze, and a lot of things died.

Up north, you can expect it to be cold and snowy all winter, but down here, you can expect it to surprise you. And it will.

Ward Degler lives in Zionsville with his wife. He is the author of “The Dark Ages of My Youth ... and Times More Recent.”

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CPR Training — The Zionsville Aquatic Center offers blended learning American Red Cross CPR/AED and choking emergency training classes monthly at Zionsville Community High School for $75. The next class is at 6 p.m. Feb. 20. The class is open to everyone over the age of 11 years old. Email Lbrown@ zcs.k12.in.us to obtain the online pre-course link prior to the in-person skills session.

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the hype mode,” Jackson said. “I’m thrilled to help raise awareness and excitement around the fact that Indy is hosting one of The NBA All-Star Game will return to Inthe NBA’s biggest events. It’s about to go dianapolis for the first time since down and it’s going to be fantastic 1985, and the for Indiana.”

BASKETBALL improvements in Other Carmel businesses include technology since Hino Oishi, Juler’s Row, and Cretia then have created a far different Cakes. Geist Barber Shop in Fishers atmosphere this time around. is among the other participants.

As part of the festivities, the “We started signing up businessNBA Rewards program is allowing es in August and launched it to the businesses in Hamilton County and public in October,” Lopez said. “This Lopez Zionsville to be involved as well as is the fourth time the NBA has held others across Indianapolis and the state. this, with the last time with Portland, which “It’s a program to expand the economic had 200 different businesses. We have 250 impact of NBA All-Stars to local small busibusinesses signed up and another 150 Indinesses,” said Danny Lopez, Indiana Pacers ana landmarks.” vice president of external relations and corSome of those landmarks are the Hoosier porate communications. “Businesses regisGym in Knightstown, the Indiana Basketball ter and the NBA sends them a packet that Hall of Fame in New Castle, and the John has marketing materials, such as a sign.

Wooden statue on Georgia Street in IndiaIndividuals on the NBA Events app check in.” napolis. Points can be earned by visiting the Lopez said customers can open the app landmarks. to earn points for confirming a visit to the Lopez said event information about the business.

All-Star festivities is on the app.

“We’ve already had two people earn 500 “We want people coming downtown,” points and they have tickets to the NBA AllLopez said. “There will be lots of music and Star Game (on Feb. 18),” Lopez said. “There activities. It will be a party. It’s almost like also are instant rewards, there is mera party with a basketball game attached to chandise, apparel, NBA Rising Stars Game it.” tickets. The goal is to try to get people to Dan and Nancy Hintz’s Million Meal Movepatronize these businesses, and it’s not ment will benefit from the 14th annual NBA just central Indiana, it’s statewide.”

Cares All-Star Day of Service. The Carmel Pure Green Juice and Smoothie Carmel couple founded the Million Meal Movement is one of the businesses taking part in in 2007. Lopez said the effort will run conthe promotion. Owner Alisa Jackson said tinuously from 4 p.m., Feb. 15 to 4 p.m. Feb. the store signage about the event creates 16. Approximately 6,000 volunteers will excitement. pack 1 million meals for Indiana residents “From my perspective, it’s been great experiencing hunger. The volunteers will do for us to be a Carmel business included in 90-minute shifts.

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Lawrence Central High School junior Jaylah Lampley couldn’t ask for a better coach or mother.

Lawrence Central’s head coach is, after all, her mother, Jannon Lampley.

“She played at Purdue and in the WNBA,” Jaylah said. “Everything I want to do in life, she has already had that experience. I’m very blessed she gets to teach me and give me advice along the way, so I become like her. Most of my life I’ve been modeling after her. I’ve followed in her footsteps. It’s amazing I get to succeed not only with my mother, but with my sister (Lola) as well.”

Jannon Lampley, whose maiden name is Roland, played for Purdue University from 1993-97, earning Big Ten Player of the Year honors in 1997. This is her second season as head coach after serving as associate head coach when Jaylah was a freshman.

Prior to the sectional opener Jan. 31, Jaylah, a 6-foot guard, was averaging 18.9 points and 6.0 rebounds per game for the Class 4A No. 1 Bears (23-1). She averaged 15.8 points as a sophomore and 16.2 points as a

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“To coach Jaylah and Lola has been a complete blessing,” Jannon said. “To help them achieve some of their goals and see them live out their on-court dreams has been nothing short of amazing. Sharing these moments with them has been an honor. None of us want the journey to end, but the joy from these moments and experienc-

Lawrence Central High School junior Jaylah Lampley with the trophy for winning the Marion County Tournament. (Photo by Black Rocket)

es are enough to last a lifetime.”

Jannon said Jaylah constantly works on her skill set and her body.

“She’s been a constant work in progress,” Jannon said. “However, I would say she has improved her leadership this season. She is well respected among her teammates and coaching staff from the standpoint of setting the expectations, which is essentially helping us build our culture and being held accountable and never getting complacent

with winning games. I would also say that her overall confidence and maturity has improved. She’s always been a defender, rebounder, slasher, shooter, but she’s coming off a great summer where she performed well during the EYBL top AAU circuit.

“Her summer performance and development has certainly transferred on court in high school.”

Jaylah said the team’s mindset has been stronger this season. The Bears won the Marion County title for the first time in the girls program’s history.

“Everyone wants to win, and everyone wants to succeed,” Jaylah said. “We made a lot of accomplishments along the way.

We have a great coaching staff. They were the ones to have the dream and mindset to pass down to the players.”

Jaylah, who is ranked No. 49 in the ESPN Class of 2025 recruiting rankings, has more than 20 NCAA Division I offers, including Purdue University, Indiana University, Ohio State University, University of Maryland, University of North Carolina, University of Louisville and West Virginia University.

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BIG-LEAGUE OPPORTUNITY Former ZCHS baseball player makes Reds’ spring training roster

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Jacob Hurtubise saw performing well in 2023 as a must.

“The year prior I got plagued with injury,” he said. “I had COVID at some point. I was just not seeing the field as often as I would like. This was kind of a make it or break it year for me.”

Looks like he made it, as the 2016 Zionsville Community High School graduate was promoted to the Cincinnati Reds’ 40-man roster following his best season in the minors. After batting .306 in 83 games for Chattanooga in Double-A, the outfielder hit .390 in 36 games for Louisville in Triple-A. “I think it was the mindset of survival,” he said of his success. “It was the first time I realized this could be it for you. Finish strong and the cards play how they’re played. I ended up having the year I did. I’m very thankful and very fortunate to be in the situation that I’m in.”

Hurtubise hit .283 with Dayton (Ohio) in Single-A in 2021. Then his average dipped to .250 in 63 games for Chattanooga in 2022.

Hurtubise attended Driveline, which is a swing design program in Seattle.

“They really helped me to build a mindset that helped me at the plate,” he said. “I think people will tell you 10 to 15 percent is physical and the rest of it is mental. I was able to tap into a lot of the mental focus that I hadn’t been using before. I was able to transform that into something that really helps me out on the baseball field.”

Hurtubise said his swing didn’t change too much.

“But it changed some things, and small things add up to big things,” he said. “The small things made all the difference for me.”

Hurtubise will report Feb. 11 to the Reds spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.

“Being named to the 40-man roster is a huge step in the career of a baseball player, which gives a great opportunity to make the big-league team,” he said. “I’ve been focused on being consistent, trying to stay in shape. It’s difficult doing that in the cold Indiana and Illinois weather. I’m doing everything I can to prepare heading into my first big league spring training. I think the big thing will be learning from the coaches and players.”

him playing professionally because of his lack of power. I’m so excited for him that he proved me wrong. In my 25 years of coaching, he is definitely one of my favorites.”

Hurtubise had only one homer in his first two seasons in the minors and seven last season.

As a senior, Hurtubise helped lead the Eagles to the IHSAA Class 4A state championship game before falling to Roncalli. Hurtubise was named the 4A Mental Attitude Award winner.

ON THE COVER: Jacob Hurtubise playing

for the Cincinnati Reds team in the Arizona Fall League in 2023. (Photo courtesy of Cincinnati Reds)

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Jacob Hurtubise helped lead Zionsville Community High School to the Class 4A state runner-up finish. (Photos courtesy of Jacob Hurtubise)

Jacob Hurtubise played in Zionsville youth baseball programs.

Hurtubise got married Dec. 2, 2023, in Urbana, Ill. He met his wife, Grace, a former Miss Illinois, while she was the host of a TV lifestyle show in Dayton.

Although Hurtubise is naturally right-handed, he bats left-handed and throws right-handed.

A graduate of U.S. Military Academy in

West Point, N.Y., in 2020, Hurtubise batted .375 as a junior in 2019. Army’s season was limited to five games in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hurtubise was drafted in the 39th round

by Seattle in the 2019 MLB Draft. Although college players are eligible to leave for professional ranks after their junior season, that isn’t possible for Army players.

“All the scouts knew I wouldn’t be able to sign a contract, but Seattle decided to honor my commitment to serve and honor the season I had,” said Hurtubise, who then signed a free agent contract with the Reds.

ZCHS baseball coach Jered Moore said it’s special to see Hurtubise have success at West Point and in the minors.

“He is such a fantastic kid and role model, and I am super proud of him,” Moore said.

“While playing for Zionsville, he was a great leader and teammate. He had such a positive attitude and worked very hard. On the field, he was so successful for us because he had so many strengths. He was a tremendous outfielder with a very strong arm. He was a weapon on the base paths because of his speed and instincts. At the plate, he could bunt and hit to all fields, but he didn’t hit for power. Although I felt he could be very successful as a college player, I didn’t anticipate

Jacob Hurtubise graduated from West Point in 2020.

Jacob Hurtubise’s Army service time is delayed to allow him to pursue a professional baseball career.

“I signed a policy in 2019 allowing me to come and play professional baseball,” he said. “The only thing I have to provide every year is proof of a current contract and provide positive media exposure to the military.”

When his career is over, he is required to do five years of active military service.

“I’m not sure what that active-duty service is going to look like, but I will be excited to serve in whatever capacity,” he said.

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Big Bites for the Big Game When it comes to Big Game watch parties this Sunday, most people fall into two categories. There will be a few people excited to watch the game, but most everyone else shows up for the commercials and the food. If you’re looking for the easy button to make everyone happy, consider these classic Indy favorites for this year’s Big Game.

CARRY-OUT PLATTERS Indianapolis restaurant group, Huse Culinary, is offering carry-out platters featuring several of their most iconic menu items including the famously spicy St. Elmo Steak House Shrimp Cocktail, grilled-to-perfection Filet Sliders, crowd-pleasing Tavern Club sandwich, and dry-rub Baby Back Ribs.

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Vegetable oil, for frying 2 large eggs, lightly beaten ¼ cup milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. St. Elmo Seasoning 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 cup coconut flakes 1 lb. large shrimp, uncooked (peeled and deveined, tail off) St. Elmo Cocktail Sauce, for dipping INSTRUCTIONS

3. Dredge shrimp in flour mixture, dip in eggs, and then roll in coconut mixture.

4. Place shrimp in oil and fry until golden. Flip shrimp after 1 ½ minutes then cook for additional 1 ½ minutes.

5. Transfer to a serving plate lined with paper towel.

6. Pour St. Elmo Cocktail Sauce in a 1. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a large small bowl for dipping and enjoy! skillet over medium heat until thermometer registers 350°

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Simple, tasty cocktails are taking the W this year! If you’ve dined at St. Elmo Steak House, you may have tried their signature cocktail, the Elmo Cola, AKA the Adult Cherry Coke.

It’s recommended to call and order platters 24-48 hours in advance.

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2. Mix eggs and milk in a shallow dish.

Whisk flour and St. Elmo Seasoning in a medium bowl. Combine breadcrumbs and coconut flakes in another bowl.

You can recreate their fan-favorite cocktail with just two ingredients, making it perfect to sip and share at the watch party this Sunday.

The Elmo Cola is made with two ounces of St. Elmo Cherry Vanilla Bourbon and your choice of regular or diet Coca-Cola. If you’re feeling fancy, add two Luxardo cherries as a garnish on top. You can find St. Elmo Cherry Vanilla Bourbon in local grocery and liquor stores. Fun fact: it’s the same boozy bottle that is poured in the legendary St. Elmo Steak House. Sip, sip, hooray!

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Market District in Carmel offers a range of grocery items, carryout and eat-in dining options. (Photos courtesy of Market District)

Market District a ‘foodie’s paradise’ Commentary by Mark LaFay Market District, at 1234 Illinois St. in Carmel, is a foodie’s paradise. The grocery store is massive and has quite a variety across every primary grocery category, and then some.

Besides grocery items, Market District has quite the catering department, with a hot-and-ready selection and — unbeknownst to many — it has a delightful Italian restaurant that bears the name of celebrity chef Fabio Viviani.

For some, the idea of grabbing dinner in the grocery store might seem like a foreign concept.

For the most part, it has been largely foreign, and now it is simply “new” to the U.S. In my travels abroad, I have had memorable meals in grocery store restaurants, the most memorable being a full English “brekky” in a Woolworth’s in Cape Town, South Africa.

Domestically, Hy-Vee, Whole Foods and Giant Eagle (Market District’s parent company) have launched in-store restaurant concepts nationwide, and the food is nothing to snub your nose at. Consider having a scratch kitchen with 24-7 access to premium fresh ingredients. A truly winning combination, and Osteria is no exception.

Osteria’s is turning out fantastic pan-Italian cuisine, scratch-made with fresh ingredients. Its wood-fired pizzas are wildly popular for in-restaurant as well as carryout. Pastas are scratch-made daily, along with all sauces, and the features and

specials change on the regular. The culinary teams have very little creative restriction given their access to ingredients readily available on the grocery side.

“One of my favorite pasta dishes they’ve made is an Italian onion soup pasta,” said the store’s general manager, Laurie Campbell. “Imagine a pasta dish that is a riff on French onion soup, but Italian — Caramelized cipolini onions, braised short rib, gruyere cheese and handmade pasta. Creativity and execution are clearly not in short supply.”

Osteria also has a lunch grab-and-go counter in the grocery store called Osteria2. Especially for the Super Bowl, customers are encouraged to check out Osteria 2 for its special hot and ready smoked and flash-fried wings tossed in your choice of five different sauces available from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. While you are there, check out the deli department for 3-foot subs. And, of course, the liquor department has quite the selection of beer, wine and spirits for Super Bowl festivities at home.

Osteria is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Market District is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Mark LaFay is a butcher, certified sommelier and founder of Old Major Market, 4201 Millersville Rd., Suite 19, Indianapolis

You don’t have to be a football fan to enjoy the Super Bowl. Call me crazy, but everything going on in the periphery may actually be more interesting than the game itself.

Don’t misunderstand me, I enjoy watching the big game, and every so often, I am surprised by the path to victory. Admittedly, I haven’t had a dog in the fight since the Peyton Manning era of the Colts. I will still use the big game as a reason to have family and friends over to hang out, eat party food and play euchre (we pause the card games for the commercials).

This year, I was hoping for an unlikely matchup, namely anyone vs. the Detroit Lions. Now, I’m pivoting my attention and enthusiasm to the food to be prepared for the second Sunday in February 2024!

Now that we have our lineup and we know who is performing at halftime, the last remaining question is: What are we going to eat?

The good (and potentially bad) news is that there are many options for ordering carryout or premium shopping for making premium snacks at home. I had a difficult time whittling this down, and although this isn’t going to be an exhaustive list, it will be an ‘A’ list of options. Kicking us off is the carryout list: Crafter’s Drafthouse — Family-owned, at 2430 E 146th St., in Carmel. Great pizza, great wings. The wings are meaty with several flavor options, including limited-time flavor combos. The pizza is also silly good and all very reasonably priced.

• Ale Emporium — A true staple of Indianapolis pub culture and cuisine. The original location is at 8617 Allisonville Rd., in Indianapolis. It has been there since 1982. It has Fishers and Greenwood locations, as well. The wings are where it’s at, especially its famous ‘Hermanaki’ wings.

Upland Brewery — Wings it is at Upland! Get an order of 16 wings and 12 beers for $40. Make sure you get Champagne Velvet, possibly my favorite beer. Upland has numerous area locations, including two in Carmel and one in Castleton.

• 317 Charcuterie — Located at 61 City Center Dr., Carmel, get your pre-made charcuterie platter to order. Just give them the size of your party and some suggestions on things you like and they will take it from there!

Are you planning to pick up some supplies to prep for your party instead of grabbing carryout? Well, here are some great options for you to consider: • Joe’s Butcher Shop — Located at 111 W. Main St, Suite 110 in Carmel, Joe’s is a great option for grabbing ground meats for meatballs, bacon for wrapping your jalapeños going onto the smoker, or an assortment of salamis and cheeses for a charcuterie board.

• Old Major Market — I have to give a plug to my shop. Grab a 3-pound bag of our smoked wings, pre-made Italian meatballs, charcuterie kits and more — pretty much anything you need for a party. Shop at oldmajormarket.com and we will deliver to the Saturday farmers’ markets or to your home the Thursday before the big game.

Regardless of who wins the big game, you are sure to win with family and friends if you shop from this list!

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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The first time Devan Mathias saw “Beautiful — The Carole King Musical,” it had an immediate impact on her.

MUSICAL “When the character I’m playing now, (songwriter) Cynthia Weil, entered the stage for the first time, I knew pretty instantly that I had to play this part,” the Fishers resident said.

“This woman walks into the office of music proMathias ducer Don Kirshner and asks for a job as a lyricist. She doesn’t really take no for an answer. She’s persistent and funny, and the second she started singing, I got goosebumps, like big ones. I only continued to fall in love with Cynthia as I watched her defy the social norms and expectations in the 1960s, all while navigating a working and romantic relationship with her songwriting partner, Barry Mann.”

At intermission, she turned to her husband and said she had to play the part of Weil.

“I don’t always get that feeling about a particular role, but I really try to listen to that intuition when it shows up,” Mathias said. “This one felt special.”

Mathias portrays Weil Feb. 8 to March 30 in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of the play.

“I love her strength and humor and internal fire,” Mathias said. “I love her tenacity and her immense heart, and as a writer and avid Shakespeare admirer, I love that she is also a wordsmith. So, this feels like such a dream.”

Mathias said she realized that she and Weil, who died at age 82 in June 2023, are alike in more ways than she realized.

“Growing up, I tried just about every sport and was good at, truthfully, none of them,” Mathias said. “Then I found musicals and discovered that I could forge a different path for myself. Once I got to college, where I majored in musical theater, it was

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET Christine Andreas’ “Two for the Road” performance is set for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9-10 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel.

For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

‘ROMEO & JULIET’ Civic Theatre’s production of “Romeo & Juliet” is set for Feb. 9-24 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

For more, visit civictheatre.org.

‘ROUTE 66’ Actors Theatre of Indiana’s production of “Route 66” runs through Feb. 18 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit atistatge.org.

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Devan Mathias has performed in a few Beef & Boards productions, including playing the Bird Woman in “Mary Poppins.” (Photo courtesy of Beef & Boards)

still all musicals, all the time. But since then, I fell in love with acting and plays. I’ve learned life is all about balance. I can run half marathons and redo my own kitchen and rewire light fixtures in my house and find joy in things that aren’t traditionally feminine and still fully embrace my identity and femininity and power as a woman. And similarly, I can love Shakespeare as much as (Stephen) Sondheim and make artistic homes for myself in both musicals and plays.

“Maybe that’s why I love Cynthia so much, because she also doesn’t feel obligated to comply with society’s expectations of women. She finds balance in what’s right for her, and I admire that so much.”

Mathias said the show is much more than a typical jukebox musical.

“It feels more like a play with music, where the songwriters are writing songs based on what’s happening in their lives, sometimes in as little as an afternoon, but the music is still so universal,” Mathias said. “The show is funny and genuine and is jam-packed with dozens of songs that audiences probably already know. Carole

King and Gerry Goffin, as well as Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, were best friends, insanely competitive and had prolific careers writing for everyone from Aretha Franklin to Dolly Parton, James Taylor, The Drifters and The Shirelles.”

Devon Perry, originally from Pickerington, Ohio, is making her Beef & Boards debut as Carole King.

Westfield resident Don Farrell plays late music producer Don Kirshner.

“I’m thrilled to play ‘The man with the golden ear,’” Farrell said. “His big thing was that it was a young person’s industry. It was the decade when the teenager was discovered as a demographic to market toward, and he got on to that more quickly than most. His discovery was letting young people write for young artists, and that’s where he discovered Carole King.”

The Brill Building was famous for being a corporate songwriting factory. Farrell said Kirshner was willing to take more risks.

“Young people could come along and say, ‘Would you listen to my song?’ and he would,” Farrell said. “He was a businessman and knew what sold.”

For more, visit beefandboards.com.

Carmel Apprentice Theatre’s production of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” is set for Feb. 9-19 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz.

‘ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS’ The Belfy Theatre will present “One Man, Two Guvnors” through Feb. 11 at The Switch Theatre at Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy in Fishers.

For more, visit thebelfrytheatre.com. ’STAR-CROSSED LOVERS’ The Carmel Symphony Orchestra performs “Star-Crossed Lovers” on Valentine’s Day weekend Feb. 10 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘THE WILD WILD WEST’ Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents “The Wild Wild West” from Feb. 10-25 at The Florence Theatre, 329 Gradle Dr., Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

DISPATCH Red Barn Summer Theatre schedule — The On-Stage Foundation Board of Directors and Red Barn Summer Theatre Artistic Director Michael Taylor recently announced their 2024 season. Starting off the summer will be “Keep The Change,” a comedy by Michael Clossin. The second show will be Michael Parker’s, “The Lone Star Love Potion.” The final production will be the Mel Brooks’ musical “Young Frankenstein.” For more, visit redbarntheatre.net.

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Director has ‘Yonkers’ connection

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

courage, endurance, strength, family alienation and eventual reconciliation — are all challenges that we all must face, grapple Jen Otterman has an affinity for “Lost in with and resolve. ‘Yonkers’ is a magnifying Yonkers.” glass that allows us to analyze our own “Neil Simon has (renowned) for his comlives through its lenses.” edies, but he has several shows Otterman has been involved with “Lost PLAY that are more dramedies, in Yonkers” twice before. She and this is one of them,” taught speech, theater and writing Otterman said. “‘Lost in Yonkers’ at Hamilton Southeastern High has many delightful moments that School for nearly 30 years, retiring are quite humorous. It also offers in 2015. Otterman, who was part of some deeply poignant and insightthe team that directed the school’s ful scenes that are heart-rending. I annual plays, produced “Yonkers” think that is why I love it.” in 2007 for the thespian show.

The Noblesville resident is “Coincidentally, Becca (Bartley), Otterman directing the Main Street Producwho is currently playing Bella in tions play Feb. 8-18 at Basile Westfield this show, also played Bella at HSE (in Playhouse.

2007),” Otterman said. “She is reprising “I have always loved plays and musicals the role a little older and wiser, but with that offer a realistic view of life, never all as much talent and energy as she did in glory and fun and never all sadness and her high school years. Then, 11 years later, despair,” she said. “(It’s) life, with all its in 2018, I played the role of Grandma at ups and downs, its triumphs and defeats. I the Red Barn Summer Theatre in Frankcan laugh with the best of them at a comfort. So, this is my third dance with this edy or a farce, but I most like the works show. To say I know it intimately might be that truly reflect the roller coaster of life accurate.” as we live it. The themes in this show —

Band to perform at Palladium

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The genre of Mexican mariachi music has evolved in the United States.

Mariachi Herencia de MéxMARIACHI ico started from a student music program in the Chicago Public Schools “Our show features of a lot of Mexican mariachi repertoire and give them a fresh arrangement,” said Marco Villela, the band’s music director. “We are revitalizing the music and bringing new things to the table to the genre of mariachi. (Attendees) can expect to hear a wide range of styles within the whole mariachi genre.”

Villela also plays the trumpet and sings.

Mariachi Herencia de México will make its first visit to Carmel with an 8 p.m. concert Feb. 9 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts. The 13-piece band consists of five violins, three trumpets, three guitars (including the Mexican vihuela), one bass and one harp, with the musicians doubling as singers.

“We have written music in English. Most notably, we have a medley of songs with a

Mariachi Herencia de México to perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Palladium in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of the Center for the Perfoming Arts)

tribute to the great Frank Sinatra written entirely for mariachi,” Villela said.

The medley consists of “Come Fly With Me,” “My Way” and “Fly Me to the Moon.”

“Half of the music is composed by one of the greatest composers of the whole mariachi genre by Rigoberto Alfaro, who is pretty much responsible for creating half of the mariachi genre,” Villela said. “The other half of the show is composed by myself. A lot of arrangements are true to the essence of the original song. We try to capture the essence, capture the melody and we harmonize a little here and there.”

The band’s most recent release was “Herederos” in 2022, which was nominated for a Latin Grammy for Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album.

For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org.

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The appearance is Fullana’s first with For Spanish violinist Francisco Fullana, CSO, but he has played with David ComFelix Mendelssohn’s violin concerto has manday, who became the CSO’s music long been one of his director in December.

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