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Brooke’s Place celebrates 25 years of support for bereaved youth

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

If you’re old enough to love, you’re old enough to grieve.

NONPROFIT

That is the message that Brooke’s Place of Indianapolis spreads as it counsels area youth who are navigating the loss of a loved one.

This year, Brooke’s Place celebrates 25 years as a nonprofit organization providing ongoing grief support programs, therapy services and community education for children, teens and young adults aged 3-29 and their caregivers in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, including Marion, Hamilton and Boone counties.

Brooke’s Place was named after Brooke Wright, a former Indianapolis resident who, as a child, lost her father. Family friend Pam Wright, no relation, realized that children in central Indiana had little to no support available to deal with grief. What started as a discussion to create a grieving center led to the creation of Brooke’s Place in 1999, when Brooke Wright agreed to lend her name to the organization.

Brooke’s Place Executive Director Theresa Brun said in Indiana, 1 in 10 children experience the death of a sibling or a parent by the time they are 18.

“Our flagship program is our ongoing support group,” Brun said. “We are the only organization (in the Indianapolis area) that provides this ongoing support group program for children who are grieving the death of a loved one.”

The support group has several sessions available per month, with meetings at the Brooke’s Place headquarters at 8935 N. Meridian St. in Indianapolis, as well one night per month at West Side Church of the Nazarene in Wayne Township and one night at the ROCK Community Center at Eastern Star Church in Warren Township.

The organization also offers a schoolbased program with an eight-week

curriculum.

“We’re trying to reach the kids where they are,” Brun said. “We have different topics that we go through, and it’s just really a chance for them to do different activities or to think about their grief in different ways. It might be honoring your loved one at the holidays, or different times or stages of your life where grief may be more impactful for you.”

Brun said the school program involves interactions with other youth who are also dealing with grief, so those children don’t feel alone in an environment where they are safe, supported and understood.

“It’s really just creating a space and an environment for them to express their grief in a way that is healthy and to learn healthy coping skills, to increase their self-esteem, decrease their anxiety and help them understand that grief is going to be with them throughout their lives,” Brun said.

As part of its 25th anniversary, Brooke’s Place launched a Wind Phone Project as a way to provide a unique way for bereaved families to process their grief.

The wind phone was installed at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church on 86th Street in Indianapolis this month. Central Indiana Woodworkers built the wind phone structure. Brun said the project was designed for anyone in the community to

access.

“People will often say, ‘After my loved one died, I find myself wanting to pick up the phone to tell them something.’ This is a phone that creates a place for them to dial that number that they haven’t dialed in a long time,” Brun said. “It’s to be able to physically dial that and share whatever you want to share in a private space.”

The wind phone is at the church’s Prism Labyrinth meditation area in the northwest corner of the property.

Besides its traditional services, Brooke’s Place will also host Camp Healing Tree this summer, a special camp for children with a grief-themed component.

Since 1999, Brooke’s Place has provided grief support services to more than 30,000 children, teens, young adults and caregivers who have experienced the death of a loved one.

“People have an innate ability to heal from grief, but it takes their own time, and there are resources available to be able to learn how to cope,” Brun said. “For kids that have experienced a really traumatic death of a loved one, for them it’s a complicated grief. We want to teach them healthy coping skills.”

To learn more about Brooke’s Place, donate or sign up for volunteer opportunities, visit Brookesplace.org.

A wind phone is a rotary phone that anyone can use to symbolically speak to a lost loved one. (Photo by Marney Simon)

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“The Art of John Lennon” coming to Zionsville

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CV Art & Frame in Zionsville will host a special exhibition of the art of the late legendary Beatles singer-songwriter-guitarist John Lennon June 7 through July 6 at its gallery on Zionville’s historic brick Main Street.

EXHIBIT

The newly curated exhibition “Give Peace a Chance: The Art of John Lennon” will be presented for a limited engagement at the gallery at 110 S. Main St.

“Give Peace a Chance: The Art of John Lennon’’ showcases the history of Lennon’s art from early childhood until his death in 1980. Lennon attended the Liverpool Art Institute between 1957 and 1960, during which time he developed a specific sketching style.

After The Beatles broke up in 1970, Lennon chronicled his life with wife Yoko Ono in sketch pads she had given him, and over the years he created hundreds of drawings and sketches.

In 1986, Yoko Ono began releasing limited editions of some of his artwork.

A special opening reception is planned

Artwork by John Lennon will be on display at CV Art & Frame in Zionsville June 7 through July 6. (Image courtesy of Yoko Ono)

from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. June 7. RSVPs are requested at 317-873-2976 or gallery@ cvartandframe.com.

Admission is complimentary and open to the public.

Collectors will also have the opportunity to acquire limited edition releases of Lennon’s handwritten compositions of some of his most famous songs. All limited-edition prints are hand signed by Yoko Ono and estate-plate signed with Lennon’s embossed signature.

For more, visit cvartandframe.com/event/ give-peace-a-chance-the-art-of-john-lennon.

Quenching the thirst of service members

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The Knights of Columbus at St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church in Zionsville is conducting a bottled water drive in June, part of a partnership with the United Services Organizations. The initiative will provide much-needed hydration and support to members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

The bottled water drive is June 15 through June 17 at the marked trailer in the church parking lot, 1870 W, Oak St. Individuals, businesses and community groups are encouraged to contribute cases of bottled water. Monetary donations can also be made online at uso.org/donate/ Indiana. Money raised will be used to purchase additional water and support USO programs.

“The Knights of Columbus at St. Alphon-

sus are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of our service members,” the Knights organization stated in a news release. “Through collective action, we can make a difference, one bottle of water at a time. Join us in supporting the bottled water drive for the USO and help us quench the thirst of our nation’s heroes. Together, we can show our appreciation for their dedication and sacrifice.”

By collecting cases of bottled water, the Knights want to demonstrate their gratitude for the sacrifices made by U.S. military personnel and ensure they stay hydrated during their demanding duties.

The USO has served troops and their families for more than 80 years by providing a wide range of services, including support during deployments, entertainment, and critical programs that improve the lives of service members.

For more, visit uso.org.

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Miracle League of Westfield hosts second season

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

In January 2023, fundraising efforts began in Westfield to create an adaptive baseball field for people with disabilities.

INCLUSION

More than a year later, the owners of Roundtripper Sports Academy are close to having a dedicated field at their sports complex at 16708 Southpark Dr. as Miracle League of Westfield athletes finish up their second season.

Miracle League is an international nonprofit that provides people with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball. Miracle League has more than 250 leagues across the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. But so far, there are no dedicated Miracle League baseball fields in the state of Indiana.

“Our goal is to be the first official Miracle League in the state of Indiana with a fully accessible baseball field,” said Jenna Hoffman, co-founder of Miracle League of Westfield. “The mission of Miracle League is to give every person, no matter their abilities, the opportunity to play baseball, ages 0 to 99.”

Hoffman and other volunteers partnered with Sue and Chris Estep, owners of Roundtripper, to help make that dream a reality.

“We’ll do a four-week league every spring and fall right now, and then we’ll adjust as the number of kids are added,” Sue Estep said. “As the league grows, we can do both a competitive and a noncompetitive. Our league is noncompetitive now, but there are definitely some kids that you can see would thrive in a little bit more of a competitive league. Our goal is to get to that point.”

Hoffman said players in Westfield’s league range in age from 3 to 19, but the plan is to establish leagues based on age group and abilities.

“Some kids want to play real baseball, but because of whatever their ability is, they’re not able to play in a typical recreation league,” Hoffman said. “But what we can offer is a competitive league for those kids as well as a league for adults and so on.”

Miracle League of Westfield held its inaugural season in fall 2023 with 25 participants. This spring, the league doubled

in size — from two teams initially to four — mostly thanks to word of mouth.

For Hoffman, the league is as much personal as it is a volunteer opportunity. Her daughter, 8-year-old Londyn Hoffman, was born with a disability and was diagnosed three years ago with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer of the soft tissue. In remission for nearly 18 months, Londyn is a 2024 Riley Champion, and baseball is an important part of her journey.

“My husband and I have deep roots in baseball. It’s just a big part of our family,” Hoffman said. “So, three or four years ago we came to Chris and Sue and just kind of had an idea … and here we are.”

In its first two seasons, Miracle League of Westfield played games on the indoor field at Roundtripper. But the goal of fundraising is to raise enough funds to convert the outdoor softball field to a multi-use surface that can be used by Miracle League players as well as softball players.

So far, Estep said they have raised $200,000 to put toward the new surface, which will be retrofitted onto the outdoor softball field to include removing the infield, compacting the dirt underneath, then adding a new hybrid turf field. Since Miracle League fields are smaller than standard youth diamonds, the accessible field will take up most of the infield of the softball field after the conversion.

Although most of the league is Westfield-based, participants also come from Noblesville and Zionsville. The league hopes that as the organization grows, it can attract players from across central Indiana.

The tentative dates for the fall season are Sept. 8, Sept. 15, Sept. 22 and Sept. 29. Parents will fill out a questionnaire at signup for the all-volunteer staff to understand their child’s needs.

For more, including registration information, visit miracleleagueofwestfield.com.

Participants and volunteers for Miracle League of Westfield held their second season this spring. (Photo courtesy of Miracle League of Westfield/Roundtripper Sports Academy)

HSE senior third baseman develops into a clutch leader

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

With 12 seniors, Hamilton Southeastern High School softball coach Emily Pusti told her players they don’t all have to be leaders.

But Pusti said Royals senior third baseman Reese Garland certainly has emerged.

“She works really hard to be a leader,” Pusti said. “She does that on and off the field, putting in the extra work.”

In games played through May 20, Garland had a .417 batting average with a team-high .507 on-base percentage. She had three home runs with a team-high 19 runs batted in. She hit .321 as a junior.

Pusti said the RBI total shows she has been a clutch leader.

“When girls have been on base, she is very (good) about putting the ball in play just enough to get them moving and that’s been a big positive for us,” Pusti said.

MEET REESE GARLAND

Favorite athlete: HSE senior

shortstop Lani Myrick

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite TV show: “Suits”

Favorite genre of music: Country

Garland started the season hitting in the No. 4 or 5 slot but has moved into the third slot.

“Reese is one of the strongest girls on the team. She puts in a lot of work in our strength and conditioning class,” Pusti said. “She puts in the work during school and we have our strength coach work with us in the offseason. She puts in a lot of work in the weight room.”

Garland, who can also play catcher

when needed, said the mental game has been her biggest improvement this season.

“In the past, it was easier to get down on myself, but this season I’ve worked on brushing off the mistakes and just stay-

ing positive out there,” Garland said. “We have 20 girls on the team and every single girl is strong and talented. I know we have what it takes to get far this year.”

Garland said she made the decision last year to not play softball in college. She will attend the University of Cincinnati this fall and then plans to enroll in law school.

“I definitely think softball will be a part of my life, hopefully, playing intramural or club in college,” Garland said. “I want to get back in it any way I can because I love it.”

Garland started playing softball in kindergarten.

“When I was little, I played everything but fell in love with softball,” said Garland, who played basketball until high school before concentrating on softball.

Garland, who played travel softball for Red Storm, said she met her best friends through softball.

“We have 12 seniors this year and I grew up playing with all of them,” she said. “Being able to have so much fun with all of them while playing a sport I love has kept me playing all these years.”

Hamilton Southeastern senior third baseman Reese Garland leads the Royals in runs batted in. (Photo courtesy of Southeastern Sports Network)

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Making lawnmower repairs

Commentary by Ward Degler

My lawnmower is a Wheelhorse. One built by Toro. I’m not sure when it was made, but Toro purchased Wheelhorse in 1986 for $8 million.

PLAIN TALK

At the time I bought the machine, the seller told me she had it serviced every year by X-company for a reasonable fee.

What I didn’t know was that the company had been purchased by another firm that I had never heard of, and after keeping my mower for months (“We’re waiting for parts” was the answer I got every time I called), they charged me an enormous fee.

When I asked why the high price, they gave me a preconceived response that included an oil change, a lube, new belts and major adjustments.

Fast forward to last week. I’m still recovering from surgery, so my son came over to mow the lawn. That’s when the belt broke. And the search for a new one commenced.

My son did all the research and bought at least three belts that didn’t fit. I asked him why he didn’t just order from the parts list for the mower.

“It no longer exists,” he said.

“Why?” I wanted to know.

“The mower is obsolete, too old. They no longer provide parts for it.”

I was incredulous. So was my son.

“I can get parts for a 1935 Ford, but I can’t get parts for a relatively new mower?” I marveled.

That’s when I remembered. Some marketing genius came up with the idea that if you stop providing parts for products, people will be forced to buy new ones.

I first saw this in practice for computers. The repair guy said, wistfully, that he couldn’t get parts for my eight-year-old computer. “But I’ve got a newer one that I can let you have for a good price.”

The good news is my son finally found a belt for my mower that works. And it is working fine.

At least for today.

Ward Degler lives in Zionsville with his wife. He is the author of “The Dark Ages of My Youth ... and Times More Recent.” Contact him at ward.degler@ gmail.com.

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ZIONSVILLE JUNE CALENDAR

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

The Zionsville Cultural District will host the 2024 summer concert series beginning in June at the Lions Park, 11053 Sycamore St. in Zionsville. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Artists featured in June include Damaged Goodz June 5; The Operators June 12; Teresa Reylonds and the Slicktones June 19; and the Sax Pistols June 26. Learn more at zvillecd.org.

GOLF OUTING

After a combined 46 years of service in Zionsville Community Schools, Jenni East, seventh-grade math teacher at Zionsville Middle School, and her husband Tim East, principal of Zionsville Community High School, will retire at the end of this school year. As their way of sharing their appreciation for the important role ZCS and the Zionsville community has played in their lives, the couple is hosting the Easts Give Back Golf Outing to raise funds for the academics, performing arts and athletic programs at ZCS. The outing is June 12 at the Golf Club of Indiana. To register a team or to become a sponsor, visit zchseagles.ludus.com/200451911.

SAILING CAMP

Registration is open for Eagle Creek Sailing Club of Indianapolis 2024 summer youth sailing camps, with openings for the following sessions: June 10-14 for ages 8-12; June 17-21 for ages 11-17; and June 24-28 for ages 8-12. Camps meet rain or shine. Camp is inclusive and provides an environment where all kids can experience sailing at their skill level. Eagle Creek Sailing Club is located at 8901 W. 46th St. in Indianapolis, on the western shore of Eagle Creek Reservoir. Learn more about camp and find registration links at ecsail.org/juniors/lessons.

STEM CAMP IN ZIONSVILLE

Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to Zionsville Community Schools June 10 through 13. Camp Invention challenges children in grades K-6 to tap into their natural curiosity and use their creativity to solve problems. The camp promotes STEM learning, builds confidence and leadership and encourages entrepreneurship. Camp Invention serves 122,000 students every year and partners with more than 2,500 schools and districts across the nation. For more information or to register, visit invent.org/camp.

Zionsville Community High School recently recognized the Top 20 students of the Class of 2024. The students were honored earlier this month during a luncheon presented by the Boone County Kiwanis and Rotary clubs. The ZCHS Class of 2024 Top 20 students are, front, from left, Marissa Roundtree, Sophia Larsen, Ava Jalaie, Audriana Varner, Lillian Berman, Madeline Wilson, Maria Simmons, Madison Schmidt and Rebecca Rockwell and back, from left, Julian Gray, Nicolas Haydar, Walker Mattice, Jonathan Liang, Sunay Konnur, William Cramer, Jack Petrocelli, Naitik Rambhia, Oscar Moosbrugger and Noah Almeida, Cooper Siegler. The Top 20 students from Western Boone High School and Lebanon High School also attended. (Photo courtesy of Zionsville Community Schools)

ZIONSVILLE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK STAFF HONORED

The Zionsville Community High School 2023-24 Aerie yearbook was the recipient of the Cardinal Award, the top honor given as part of Ball State University’s National Student Media contest. From left, ZCHS students Taylor Mimms, Kaylee Skillman, Macy Adams, Avery Krieble and Jaren Peters accept the award at Ball State’s Journalism Day April 26. Besides the award, 23 ZCHS media students were honored during the Ball State National Student Media awards for their individual work. (Photo courtesy of Zionsville Community Schools)

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CULTURAL IMPACT

Main Street mural is latest public art installation in Zionsville

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

Celebrating the arts through engaging public projects is part of the mission of the Zionsville Cultural District.

Thanks to funding from the ZCD, a mural featuring Zionsville’s signature dahlia flowers imploring visitors to “be the reason someone smiles today” is the latest art installation to complement the town’s famous downtown Village.

The mural was completed the first week of May on the north side of the Cripe Photography building, 45 N. Main St. Ann Cripe owns the building on Zionsville’s famous brick thoroughfare that houses the photography studio that bears her family name.

A former Zionsville educator and artist, Cripe said she had hoped to work on a mural on the building herself, but said the effort was too difficult. She said placing the mural on her building just makes sense for the Village. She said the artwork complements other public art projects in town.

“It’s all just to make people smile and be happy,” Cripe said.

The piece was completed by Megan Jefferson, an Indianapolis-based mural artist. The Broad Ripple resident was commissioned by the ZCD to create the mural, which is adorned with dahlias and zinnias, both flowers belonging to the Asteraceae family.

Jefferson said nature, specifically flowers, is one of her favorite things to paint.

“I just really like to work with colors and how they make people feel,” Jefferson said. “My favorite thing to paint is zinnias, so this has zinnias (and dahlias), which is the Zionsville flower.”

The mural marks the seventh public art project brought forward by the ZCD. The project was completed just in time for visitors to return to the weekly farmers market held downtown.

In 2019, the ZCD started the Dahlia Project, providing dahlia tubers to residents during the Zionsville Farmers’ Market. Over the past five years, dozens of dahlia tubers have been given away, and the recipients are encouraged to bring back clippings of their flowers at the end of the market season. An expansion of the project is planned this year.

In 2022, the ZCD sponsored a pop-up traveling art exhibit, “Elm Street Park Sunshine,” by Karen Stanley. The large canvas print folds up and is used around town for special events.

In 2023, the metal sculpture “Wingz” by artist Mark McGarvey was installed at Overleys-Worman Park. The Bender Building historical photo display was also installed in downtown Zionsville in 2023.

Previous art installations include the “Lincoln Mural” painted by artist (Ne)Koda Witsken and the “Dahlia City”

electrical box art painted by Cynthia Young.

The ZCD is also the sponsor of the sidewalk poetry project. Poems for permanent display are selected by the organization and stamped into concrete. Two poems are stamped into the concrete around Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. The ZCD is in the process of selecting additional poems to be stamped this year.

The ZCD is also in the process of selecting an artist to complete the town’s next mural, which will be placed on the Barnes Building at 295 S. Main St. That mural is expected to be painted by mid- to late-September.

The public arts projects were some of the items presented during an April 30 reception at SullivanMunce Cultural Center, where the ZCD also presented its first-ever impact report. The report noted that in 2023, the ZCD completed three public art projects, held 13 free concerts and gave away 176 dahlia tubers.

the Cripe Photography building painted by Indianapolis artist Megan Jefferson. (Photo by Marney Simon)

ABOUT THE ZIONSVILLE CULTURAL DISTRICT

The Zionsville Cultural District’s mission is to market initiatives that benefit the community as a whole. Comprised of a 12-member board, the district has specific goals, including:

• Promote Zionsville’s art and culture history and its community assets to enhance tourism and stimulate economic development.

• Coordinate artistic, history-based and cultural

experiences within the community in order to improve and enrich experiences for residents, local businesses and visitors.

• The district’s mission is “to enrich the lives of residents and visitors by promoting and elevating the Arts, our history and culture.”

Learn more about ZCD at zvillecd.org.

ON THE COVER: Zionsville’s latest art installation is a mural of zinnias and dahlias on

(Above) The Bender Building historical photo display was installed in downtown Zionsville in 2023. (Photos by Marney Simon)

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“Be the reason someone smiles today” is the message on Zionsville’s newest mural on Main Street.

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Foresight of doing better

Commentary by Terry Anker

We all have a little fun commenting on the actions of others, imagining ourselves to be in their shoes. Sometimes, we are quick to realize that we don’t have the talent, patience or capacity to make the play and are therefore inclined to give a nod to the one so doing. We slice the task into smaller pieces so that we might be able to get a bite of it for ourselves. For example, we might not attack the doctor for her ability as a surgeon, but we would claim moral superiority in holding that we’d have a better bedside manner than we saw her exhibit.

“It is a uniquely human quality to imagine our lives different than they are.”

– TERRY ANKER

outrage, pontificating over a tall macchiato about how we would run the country, if only we had time to get to it. Then, we forgot to vote because needed to pick up the dry cleaning before heading to the pickleball court. Maybe it doesn’t really matter. Those of us doing the work don’t pay that much attention to those talking about doing it. Is the quarterback or the barista contributing more?

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We are satisfied to spew our coffee-shop

It is a uniquely human quality to imagine our lives different than they are. It drives us to mature, seek degrees, begin families and invest in a fixer-upper. If we cannot see ourselves doing better, what would drive us to try?

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Three GHDT dancers take final bows in season finale

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s “Sagas and Superstitions” is not only the final production of the 202324 season, it also marks the farewell performances of three long-time GHDT dancers: Hannah Brown, Chloe Holzman and Camden Lancaster.

“It is very unusual to have three dancers retire at the end of a season. However, all three have battled injuries over the past few seasons and made the decision to leave dance on their terms instead of being forced to leave dance due to a debilitating injury,” GHDT Executive Artistic Director Gregory Hancock said. “We will miss their beautiful, poignant and powerful performances with GHDT, but we are excited to see where their next journeys take them. All three will still be involved with The Academy of GHDT.”

“Sagas and Superstitions” is set for 7 p.m. June 7-8 at The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. All three retiring dancers will perform a solo from some of their memorable past performances. Holzman will dance an excerpt from “1941,” a piece depicting a mother’s grief during the Holocaust. Lancaster will dance her solo of The Backyard Girl from “Under the Big Top,” and Brown will present Mary Magdalene’s solo from “Superhero: The Story of a Man Called Jesus.”

The Carmel resident has been with GHDT for 11 seasons.

“I will miss the feeling of being on stage,” Brown said. “I will miss wearing beautiful costumes, bringing characters to life and losing myself in the music and movement in front of an audience. GHDT has been my home for a third of my life. I will miss being able to come to the studio every day and do what I love with such amazing people. The stories we tell on

stage are so special and it’s something that makes GHDT unique. I feel lucky to have found this company and been able to spend my career here.”

Brown said she learned many life lessons during her time with the company.

“I have learned how to collaborate and work well within a group, stay calm and collected in a crisis and how to trust my own instincts,” Brown said. “I will continue to teach dance and I am looking forward to being able to enjoy GHDT shows from the audience for the first time.”

Holzman and Lancaster are finishing their sixth season with GHDT.

“One of the more unique aspects of GHDT is the type of works we present. I really love being able to tell a story as I dance, and not a lot of companies do that, especially modern dance companies,” said Holzman, a Lawrence resident. “I will miss being able to play different characters and embody different stories.”

Lancaster, a Fishers resident, said some of her most memorable moments with GHDT were getting to tell stories through dance.

“‘Exodus’ is one of my favorite performances I have done with GHDT,” Lancaster said. “I will always remember how pow-

erful ‘Exodus’ felt dancing. I also really enjoyed performing in ‘Under the Big Top,’ which was another show in which the costumes, choreography and story were so much fun to perform.”

Lancaster said she will miss performing on stage in front of an audience.

“I love telling stories through dance and feeding off the audience’s energy during the performance,” Lancaster said. “I will miss the rush I get from dancing. Dance will continue to be a part of my life in some form, so it will be a gift that I will always enjoy.”

“Don’t Sit at the Corner of the Table” opens the performance. Hancock said superstitions have always fascinated him.

“My mother talked about superstitions often, so when I started working on ‘Don’t Sit at the Corner of the Table,’ I drew inspiration from a few superstitions of Eastern Europe that have been adopted by many cultures,” Hancock said.

“In the piece, I reference knocking on wood three times or spitting three times, bringing an even number of flowers instead of an odd number, leaving a book open on a table, and sitting at the corner of the table.”

Other pieces include “Greek Mythology and “The Wedding.”

Hancock said “Greek Mythology” premiered in 2003 and tells stories, cautionary tales and superstitions through six stories from Greek Mythology — “Achilles,” “Eros and Psyche,” “Hermes,” “The Three Graces,” “Echo and Narcissus” and “Pandora.”

“The Wedding” premiered in 2007 and features Polish music and a tradition of jumping over a broom as part of a wedding ceremony.

In addition, Holzman will premiere her first choreography piece for GHDT, featuring music and stories of Brazil. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” runs through July 7 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

Anthony Smith will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 31 and June 1 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

LIVE AT THE CENTER

The Live at the Center will feature Nate Wolfe at 7:30 p.m. May 29 at the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $10 or register for the free livestream. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

DISPATCH

New Works Premiere Performances set — Three Indiana artists have been selected to receive cash awards and professionally produced performance opportunities through the Center for the Performing Arts’ New Works commission project. The 2024 New Works Premiere Performances are 8 p.m. June 1 at The Tarkington in Carmel. In-person tickets have all been distributed but a free livestream and recorded video of the performance will be available on the Center’s website and social media channels. The three works are “All of Us: An Anti-Asian-Hate Opera” by Hippocrates Cheng; “Pathways/Caminos” by Iris Rosa Santiago; and “Classical Scratch” by Jared Thompson. Cheng, from Hong Kong, completed his music composition doctorate and is pursuing a music theory doctorate at Indiana University in Bloomington. Santiago is a Puerto Rican-born choreographer, professor emerita at Indiana University and founder of Iris Rosa Dance Studio and Seda Negra/Black Silk Dance Co. in Indianapolis. Thompson is a saxophonist, composer, arranger and leader of the Indianapolis-based modern jazz quintet Premium Blend. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Camden Lancaster will dance in her final show for Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Lydia Moody)

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CENTER ANNOUNCES MORE THAN 60 ACTS FOR 2024-25 SEASON

Center for the Performing Arts President/CEO Jeffrey McDermott announced May 20 there will be more than 60 performances in the 2024-25 Center Presents season. McDermott, who made the announcement at The Tarkington in Carmel, said the Center sold out a record 23 performances in 2023-24 season, one more than the total in the 2022-23 season.

Director embraces zany play

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Although the play “You Can’t Take It With You” is nearly 90 years old, Nicole Amsler sees the comedic elements holding up.

COMEDY

“It’s a comedy with a lot of farce in it,” Amsler said. “It’s a lot of chaos. It’s very family friendly.”

Amsler is directing Main Street Productions’ presentation of Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s play from May 30 to June 9 at the Basile Westfield Playhouse. The play debuted in 1936 and was made into a movie in 1938.

Amsler said the plot centers on an eccentric family’s daughter hoping her family can pretend to be normal when her wealthy future in-laws visit for dinner. They come on the wrong night and havoc ensues.

“The daughter loves the fact they’re not normal but at the same time she wants to impress her future in-laws,” Amsler said.

A Noblesville resident, Amsler has seen the movie but not the stage version. She said the play is very different.

“I like the strangeness of it,” she said. “Everybody isn’t interested in working. They all have their own hobbies. One wants to be a ballerina, one wants to be a novelist. They make candies and make bombs out of fireworks. One collects snakes.”

The challenge is there are a lot of people on the stage and it’s very prop heavy, Amsler said. There are 18 characters with one performer playing two characters, so there are a lot of costumes as well.

“This is the only (area) theater I could imagine it happening at,” she said because of the large stage. “There is a lot of air traffic control needed.”

Fishers resident Hannah Partridge, 28, plays Alice, the daughter who is getting

married.

“My family watched older movies when I was growing up and I saw the movie with Jimmy Stewart and directed by Frank Capra,” Partridge said. “I was familiar with the story and thought it would be a lot of fun. I just came out to audition for any role. I was happy to get Alice because I connected with her. I also come from a big family that has its own quirks, so it’s been a fun part to play. It’s just such a fun cast of characters. My character is more of a straight man in the show. It’s fun to watch everyone up to their antics. My character is trying to hold everyone together desperately.”

Partridge, who grew up in Brown County and is a Ball State University graduate, acted when she was younger and returned to it after moving to Fishers.

“I usually do a couple of shows a year,” she said. “It’s nice to pick and choose what you want to do.”

Cara Olson plays Essie, Alice’s older sister.

“She is not supposed to be a good ballerina, which works out for me because I don’t do ballet very well,” Olson said.

The role is the one Olson wanted when she auditioned.

For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

From left, Meghan Cristeen Martin, Kristen Bales and Cam Melton perform at Center Presents season announcement party. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

The cast of “You Can’t Take It With You” on the Basile Westfield Playhouse stage. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi)

Red Barn to present 3 comedies

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Red Barn Summer Theatre Artistic Director Michael Taylor figures the 2024 season will be full of laughs.

SCHEDULE

“It’s a lighthearted season,” Taylor said. “It’s a lot of fun. We went for a season of just pure entertainment where you just sit back and enjoy the show.”

The season opens with the world premiere of “Keep The Change,” a comedy by Frankfort playwright Michael Clossin, set for June 12-16 and June 19-23.

mance. Taylor said Red Barn has staged several of Parker’s plays.

“His shows are very silly,” Taylor said. “You can’t overthink them. This is your typical farce.”

“I love that we are doing an original play,” he said. “It’s done a couple of readings but we are the first ones to stage it. I think it’s a great family show and I think it’s one that will connect with people of all ages. You can never go wrong with a show like that.”

Luke McLaughlin is directing the play at the Frankfort venue.

The second show will be Michael Parker’s “The Lone Star Love Potion” from June 26-30 and July 3-7, with no July 4 perfor-

Taylor will direct and act in “The Lone Star Love Potion.”

Taylor will direct “Young Frankenstein, The Musical,” which closes the season, July 11-14 and 17-21. Kiara Wood is the choreographer.

“I saw the original cast on Broadway when it first came out,” Taylor said. “It was very fun but a very big show. Then the West End (in London) did it and changed a few numbers and made it so a smaller theater such as the Barn could tackle it. I saw it at the Mercury Theater in Chicago and it was an outstanding production. It inspired me to realize we could do it at the Barn.”

The musical is based on the Mel Brooks movie.

Besides several out-of-town performers, there will be several Red Barn regulars performing.

“There are a lot of familiar faces that I think people enjoy,” Taylor said.

For more, visit redbarntheatre.net.

INDIANA WIND SYMPHONY BIDS FAREWELL TO FOUNDING MUSIC DIRECTOR

At the season-finale concert, Charles Conrad, the Indiana Wind Symphony’s founder and music director, conducted his final official concert with the IWS May 19 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The musicians presented Conrad with a commemorative plaque and a thank you speech delivered by flute chair, Carl Butler. Matthew Harrod, director of bands at Riverside Junior High School and Riverside Intermediate School, was presented the 2024 James B. Calvert Outstanding Music Educator Award. Taking the stage to conduct “Lord Tullamore.” Incoming IWS Music Director Jay Gephart said the City of Carmel should be proud to have Conrad as a citizen.

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New Indiana Wind Symphony Music Director Jay Gephart takes the stage, welcomed by retiring Music Director Charles Conrad. (Photo by Jennifer A. Haire)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CARMEL PLAN COMMISSION DOCKET NUMBER: PZ-2024-00062 DP/ADLS –EVERWISE CREDIT UNION

Notice is hereby given that the Carmel Plan Commission meeting on 18 June 2024 at 6:00pm ET in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1 Civic Square, 2nd Flr, Carmel Indiana 46032 will hold a Public Hearing upon a DP/ADLS in order to: Review requested site plan and design approval for a credit union on a 1.15 acre vacant parcel. The site is located at 10920 N. Michigan Road, which is the SW corner of Weston Pointe Blvd. and Michigan Rd./US421. It is zoned B-3/Business and is located in the US 421 Overlay Zone.

The application is identified as Docket No. PZ2024-00062 DP/ADLS

The real estate affected by said application is described as follows:

Part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 17 North, Range 3 East in Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana Tax Parcel ID No.: 17-13-06-00-00-031.102

The petition may be examined on the City’s website, through Public Documents – Laserfiche. All interested persons desiring to present their views on the above application, either in writing or verbally, will be given an opportunity to be heard at the above-mentioned time and place.

Petitioner: Everwise Credit Union 110 South Main Street South Bend, IN 46601

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