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Zionsville grad joins University of Cincinnati women’s lacrosse team
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
Reese Godby always aspired to play lacrosse in college.
SPORTS
A 2024 graduate of Zionsville Community High School, Godby, 18, played all four years on the varsity lacrosse team. But during her junior season, the college recruiting process proved to be a challenge.
Unhindered by that challenge, Godby pushed forward. In 2024-25, she will join the University of Cincinnati’s women’s lacrosse team as a walk-on.
“I did the recruiting process all throughout high school, and all the schools I looked at or that looked at me, either I didn’t like the campus or (the program) for my major was only OK,” she said. “There felt like there was an issue with every school. So, once I started applying to schools my senior year, I thought maybe the lacrosse thing just wouldn’t work out and I’d end up playing in club sports.”
Godby began regular application process and was attracted to NCAA Division I Cincinnati for its business management program. She toured the campus without considering lacrosse. But in January, at the start of her senior season at ZCHS, she began to consider trying out as a walk-on.
“I emailed the coaches and talked to them a little bit to tell them I was interested,” she said. “I sent some of my (information) and they said yes, they’d like to look at me this summer.”
In July, Godby attended Cincinnati’s lacrosse camp. When the two-day tryout was over, she was told she made the team.
“As a walk-on, you’re good enough to be on the team. They just didn’t recruit you throughout the process,” she said. “Maybe they found you too late or they had an opening or something like that, but it just basically means that at the last minute you’re able to be on the team. It differs for each sport.
Godby said there will be some differences for her and scholarship recruits, specifically how her travel is paid for. She won’t have the same benefits as scholarship athletes when the season starts, but that could change during the season depending on her performance and other factors.
Godby said she knows lacrosse isn’t a
high-profile sport in Indiana.
“My brother started playing when I was in elementary school, and I thought it was super interesting,” she said. “Lacrosse is huge on the East Coast. That’s their football- and basketball-type sport. But here in the Midwest, especially Indiana, everyone
wonders what it even is. I wasn’t familiar with it, and that’s what made me interested — this unfamiliar sport that is a mix of everything. It’s like soccer, it’s like field hockey, but it’s super-fast paced and fun and always on-the-go. I think that’s what kept me interested was how fast paced it was.”
Lacrosse has four positions — attack, midfield, defense and goalie. Godby plays attack, which is strictly offense/goal scoring. She brings with her experience from ZCHS, where lacrosse was a club sport during her high school career but one she said the school supported as a varsity sport. The 2024 Eagles made it to the final four of the club state tournament, falling to Carmel in the semistate game.
While the Bearcats are an NCAA Division 1 team in the Big 12, women’s lacrosse plays in the American Athletic Conference, and is ranked No. 69 out of 127.
Godby moves to campus Aug. 18 and will hit the ground running with practices while entering the business management program. She hopes to eventually start a career in sports administration or sports marketing.
The lacrosse season begins in late winter and runs through late spring. Learn more about the team at gobearcats.com/ sports/womens-lacrosse.
Reese Godby at University of Cincinnati’s Nippert Stadium. (Photos courtesy of Reese Godby)
Reese Godby with University of Cincinnati women’s lacrosse head coach Gina Thomas.
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South Village PUD pulled from town council agenda
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
Zionsville Mayor John Stehr has withdrawn the South Village planned unit development from Town Council consideration.
TOWN NEWS
The PUD, which passed the plan commission with a favorable recommendation July 15, was scheduled for a vote Aug. 5 before the full town council. Stehr said although the plans have been withdrawn, the town council is required by state law to give the proposal an up or down vote because it was approved by the plan commission.
State of the Town meeting in March. Since that time, the mayor has hosted 35 informal public meetings to discuss the plan with the community.
Stehr said landowners of properties in the proposed South Village PUD can now sell their land to developers who can work within the current zoning, which is different from what was proposed. On one parcel, for example, building height of up to 100 feet is permitted under the current zoning ordinances.
“It will be procedural,” he said. “The (state) statute says we have to wait a year before we can come back with the same thing, but we can modify it and come back sooner. We can suspend the rules if that’s what we decide to do. I don’t think any of that is in the plans right now (but) I do think that we have a foundation that we can work from. We all worked really hard on this plan, so I think there are elements of it that we can use.”
In a letter to the town council, Stehr said there is not an appropriate consensus to move forward, but added that the South Village area is “key to preserving the culture and aesthetic of our iconic brick street. We must get it right.”
Redeveloping the South Village was a major campaign issue for the Stehr, who announced the proposal during a
“The current zoning is not as restrictive as what we were trying to impose in the South Village PUD,” Stehr said. “(Property owners) can move forward under the current zoning, but there won’t be that extra layer of protection. All we wanted to do was take the current zoning that existed, tighten it down, add some more restrictions and put the town council in there as a buffer, as an extra layer that people would have to get through, particularly if they want to build apartments. That’s really all this was, it’s just a land use document.”
Stehr took responsibility for not being clear with people about potential developments of apartments, a key item opposed by those who spoke against the development.
“Part of communication is that people need to be willing to listen, too,” he said. “I think it was hard to make the case and I guess I didn’t do a very good job.”
Stehr added that positive change is possible in the South Village that can benefit everyone in Zionsville. He
urged stakeholders to not delay action that will support economic development in the community. He added that residential development is a key factor in development of a successful South Village, and that apartments will likely need to have a place in any future development.
“I don’t know that the economics work without having people there,” he said. “You can build new restaurants, build new shops, build office space, but if there aren’t people in proximity to use those things, it doesn’t work. I know people are focused on apartments, but I think the economics would dictate that has to be a part of it.”
The PUD was created to set parameters for development of 110 acres between the brick Main Street and Old 106th Street, including standards for building heights, standards for setbacks, architectural standards and a land use that sets aside land for preservation. The proposal aimed to add dining, retail and commercial options to the Village, increase assessed property values and add people to the district.
The project has been the subject of mixed reviews by residents, with those in opposition particularly vocal ever since the mayor announced the PUD plan in March.
Stehr said he is disappointed by the outcome, but said it was the right move at this time.
“People have worked really hard and our town council has worked really hard. There’s been a lot of good collaboration on this,” he said. “It just got to a point where there was not enough common ground to move forward.”
Fans descend on Colts camp
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
The Indianapolis Colts are back in action at Grand Park.
FOOTBALL
Colts Training Camp kicked off July 25, with three weeks of scrimmages and family-friendly activities.
Ken Pack of Carmel attended July 27 with his children, John Paul and Leo. Pack said having camp in Hamilton County provides an opportunity for local Colts fans to immerse themselves in the sport and get up close to the athletes.
“It’s a beautiful area up here,” Pack said. “It feels like you’re getting away from things even though we’re just down the road. It’s really nice to be able to make a day of it without having most of that day be traveling.”
Pack also said seeing the team in action is a positive experience all around, for himself and his kids.
“I’m high on them, and not just as a fan,” Pack said. “I actually think they have really good chances of some dramatic improvements on both sides of the ball.”
Tickets are required to enter training camp. Tickets for Primetime Practice days Aug. 14 and 15 are $5 for visitors 18 and older. Proceeds benefit the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis.
Parking at Grand Park is $5 in advance and $10 at the lot.
In addition to watching drills and scrimmages, fans can participate at the 85,000-square-foot Colts City interactive area, which includes a turf field, inflatables and appearances by Blue and the Colts Cheerleaders.
For tickets and parking passes, visit colts.com/events/trainingcamp.
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Indianapolis Colts cornerback JuJu Brents signs autographs at Colts Training Camp in Grand Park. (Photo by Marney Simon)
BOONE COUNTY 4-H FAIR PROVIDES ENTERTAINMENT, EDUCATION
The Boone County 4-H Fair wrapped up a week of family friendly events July 27 at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds in Lebanon. The fair included live entertainment, a livestock auction, carnival rides, vendors, a rodeo, demolition derby, wood carving demonstrations, a tractor show, the annual queen’s contest and more. The fair is sponsored by Purdue Extension-Boone County in partnership with county residents. Boone County 4-H has more than 950 active members who learn valuable life skills through the nearly projects and educational experiences offered through the program. The Boone County 4-H Fair is a community event where 4-H youth demonstrate the skills they have learned throughout the 4-H year. Learn more at extension.purdue.edu/county/ boone. (Photo by Marney Simon)
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Attendees at the Boone County 4-H fair visit the midway and carnival rides. (Photo by Marney Simon)
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Boone County parents, DOE discuss graduation requirements
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
More than 100 parents of Boone County students attended an informational session July 15 about the proposed diploma requirement changes in Indiana.
EDUCATION
Ron Sandlin, senior director of School Performance & Transformation with the Indiana Department of Education, provided parents with an overview of the plan in its draft form at the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library Whitestown branch before engaging in a question-and-answer session with those parents, most of whom expressed frustration over the proposal.
The DOE’s proposal to overhaul high school graduation requirements would begin with the class of 2029. Under the first draft, students would be afforded two diploma options — the GPS and GPS Plus — rather than the current general, Core 40, academic honors and technical honors options.
The changes would require students to focus on core classes during their first two years of high school, with a combination
of coursework and experiences, such as internships and other work-based learning, in their last two years. Currently, the proposed requirements include three diploma seals to signify that a student has met the requirements for college, military service or employment in a trade.
Sandlin told those in attendance that 54 percent of Hoosier graduates earn a Core 40 diploma but added that only about half of all students move on to college. He said the changes would expand programs, versus overhaul the entire system, by building two markets — careers and college. Sandlin
Ron Sandlin with the Indiana Department of Education speaks with Boone County parents on proposed diploma requirement changes. (Photo by Marney Simon)
also said changes would create avenues for success for those students who are not on a college track.
“We have kids for whom our system is not working,” Sandlin said.
Sandlin said with the new requirements, schools can provide those students with “a new foundation” and can create opportunities for “a recipe for individual success.”
Parents questioned employer engagement with the work-based learning program, asking how the state plans to encourage or entice those employers to participate and how students in rural areas
can reasonably expect to receive workbased opportunities. Sandlin said the state will create incentives for those employers to help create internships and other programs.
Another concern for those parents is that their students would pick the wrong track and end up behind should they change their minds.
Parents expressed a desire to allow individual districts to opt out of the new requirements. The requirements would apply to any accredited or nonaccredited school that issues an Indiana high school diploma.
Parents also expressed frustration with the speed of the proposal, noting that the new requirements were introduced just this past March and questioning why there hasn’t been a longer timeline proposed for further research and participation from families.
Comments on the first draft closed July 30. A second, refined draft of the diploma rule will be shared later this summer, which will begin a second round of public comment. The final draft is anticipated to be adopted in late 2024.
Learn more at in.gov/doe/diplomas.
COMMUNITY
DISPATCHES
Bicycles for Veterans — The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus at St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church in Zionsville will partner with St. Vincent de Paul in Indianapolis to provide bicycles to veterans and the homeless. Community members are encouraged to donate old or unwanted bicycles, regardless of condition. Bicycles are refurbished before being distributed to those in need. Drop off is noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 17, 18, 24 and 25 at the sports field parking lot at the church, 1870 W. Oak St.
Quilt exhibition — Talking in Circles, a quilt exhibition by the Charm Club, runs through Aug. 29 at SullivanMunce Cultural Center, 225 W. Hawthorne St. in Zionsville. The Talking in Circles exhibition will have quilts in two theme categories from The Charm Club — talking, which features quilts that use words or letters somewhere on the quilt; and circles, which features quilts that use anything that seems round or circular. SullivanMunce Cultural Center is open to the public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Learn more at sullivanmunce.org.
Suicide prevention training — St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church will host suicide prevention training session from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 24 at the parish hall. The training session will be conducted by the Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide and will include insights and practical strategies to identify warning signs of suicide as well as intervention strategies. The free event is open to all members of the community. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Learn more at indianaprevention.org.
Pharmaceutical collections — Boone County residents can dispose of unused or expired medications at special dropboxes. Locations include Zionsville Police Department, 1075 Parkway Dr. in Zionsville and Whitestown Police Department, 6210 Veterans Dr. in Whitestown. Acceptable items include prescription medications (including controlled and non-controlled pills, liquids and patches), OTC medications, vitamins, supplements and pet medications. Prohibited items include institutional, industrial or business waste, sharps, bloody or infectious waste and thermometers. Learn more at boonecountysolidwaste.com/special-collections.
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SullivanMunce Cultural Center in Zionsville is the recipient of $9,867 in funding from the Indiana Arts Commission’s Arts Project Support and Arts Organization Support grant programs. The funds will support the center’s efforts to serve as a local resource for art, history and genealogy.
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The center’s board of directors approved funding recommendations in June. Funding for the Indiana Arts Commission and its programs is provided by the Indiana General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
“I would like to thank the Indiana Arts Commission, Gov. Holcomb, (State Sen.) J. D. Ford and all our other Indiana legislators for their part in making this grant happen,” stated Cynthia Young, executive director of the SullivanMunce Cultural Center. “We will be using this grant as operating support so we can continue to provide art, art education, and cultural experiences to our community and beyond.”
SullivanMunce Cultural Center was one of 338 organizations in Indiana to receive funding.
“All across Indiana, we have seen the positive impact that investing in arts and creativity has on quality of life,” stated Anne Penny Valentine, chair of the Indiana Arts Commission. “Each of the projects and organizations selected to receive funding are doing exceptional creative work in and for Hoosier communities.”
SullivanMunce has an art center, a collecting history museum, a genealogy library and also serves as the Town of Zionsville’s Welcome Center. Learn more at sullivanmunce.org.
Grant funding from IAC will support SullivanMunce Cultural Center programs such as art camps for children. (Photo courtesy of SullivanMunce Cultural Center)
Trail projects completed in Zionsville
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
The Zionsville Parks and Recreation Department has cleared away overgrowth that posed a potential hazard to drivers.
RECREATION
Parks Superintendent Jarod Logsdon told the park board in July that the department’s natural resource management team completed a project to remove invasive species along the Mulberry tunnel of the Big-4 Rail Trail and established a native planting bed near the Ford/ Whitestown roundabout and Big-4 Pine Street entrance ramp.
“The goal is to cut back some of those invasive species that are causing blind spots near the roundabout,” Logsdon said. “So, first and foremost, improving safety and visibility sight lines for vehicular traffic, but also having that area serve a purpose for prairie and pollinator species along the tunnel.”
The team will complete a planting project for two additional native planting beds at the Mulberry tunnel this month. Crews also spent part of the summer planting
more than 200 trees within Turkeyfoot Park, Creekside Nature Preserve and other park properties.
Logsdon told the board that erosion control efforts between Town Hall and Bloor Road were completed in July by Morphey Construction of Indianapolis, which repaired and armored washed out portions of the trail shoulder.
Big-4 connector pathways were also completed along S. 875 E. to Trailside Elementary, and to the Hampshire subdivision internal pathway network.
“That was a partnership with (the
Zionsville Parks and Recreation completed an invasive species removal project near the Mulberry tunnel on the Big-4 Rail Trail in July. (Photo by Marney Simon)
department of public works) for the pathways that are now on 875 and 400,” Logsdon said. “We were glad to partner with DPW on that and now we have those school and neighborhood connections to our Big-4 Rail Trail.”
In his monthly report, Logsdon also noted that preliminary design and cost estimates are being calculated for the Turkeyfoot Bridge Rehab project. The project is expected to be ready for bid by November.
Follow Zionsville Parks and Recreation updates at zionsville-in.gov/726/ Parks-Recreation.
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A PATH TO THE FUTURE
Residents participate in community workshops on comprehensive planning
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
Suggesting ideas for shaping the future, voicing concerns about development and highlighting what already works: Those were just a few of the hands-on activities completed by about 40 residents of Zionsville during the first community workshop July 29 on the development of the town’s comprehensive plan.
The comprehensive plan is being created by HWC Engineering, with participation from elected and appointed town officials, residents, businesses owners, civic groups and other community stakeholders. It will replace the town’s current plan, which was developed in 2003 prior to the inclusion of Perry and Union townships within Zionsville’s borders.
Town officials said the document is crucial to planning for Zionsville’s growth.
“Our comprehensive plan is decades old, and it’s really a patchwork of other plans that incorporated our documents into the current comprehensive plan,” said Mike Dale, Zionsville’s director of planning and building. “What we’re doing (with these workshops) is getting into what the new comprehensive plan should look like.”
Adam Peeper, community planner and project manager with HWC Engineering, said workshops help the planning process by hearing straight from residents what they like, what they don’t like and what they see as necessary for growth.
“I think Zionsville is really unique,” Peeper said. “There are 20,000 more people who live in Zionsville right now than when the last comprehensive plan was created in 2003. This is just such a special and exciting opportunity for (residents).”
Participants at the workshop met in small groups to discuss existing conditions in the town, identify opportunities and challenges for Zionsville, highlight positive assets of the town and discuss desired outcomes.
A recurring theme among participants was keeping the character of Zionsville intact. Participants were especially firm that when it comes to residential development, one thing they want to see excluded is apartment buildings.
“What people don’t want to see is more and more apartments. That really changes the character over time,” one resident told his table.
Residents said apartment living, to them, represents residential turnover. The concerns over additional apartments were prompted by the South Village planned unit development, a proposal championed by Mayor John Stehr to develop 110 acres between downtown and Old 106th Street. Although apartments were included as part of the overall plan, the PUD was pulled from consideration July 30.
“People don’t stay in an apartment for 20 or 30 years,” another participant said. “Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but it’s just not what this community is. We are different. And we are unique. And we are happy with that.”
Other issues discussed included preservation of rural areas, recreation, pedestrian safety, commercial development, retail and hotel development and taking advantage of development opportunities around the Indianapolis Executive Airport.
Those at the workshop said they would like to see the plan include a measurable metric to show how it is being used and where it can be amended.
ZIONSVILLE’S
A comprehensive plan is a nonbinding long-term strategic plan that municipalities use to guide decisions on growth and planning, including business, transportation, utilities, residential, recreational, zoning and safety issues. Indiana law requires municipalities to adopt a comprehensive plan in order to have a zoning ordinance.
The process includes formation of a steering committee, data collection and analysis, development of branding and community participation.
Besides community workshops, the town launched a website — uniquelyzionsville.com — which includes a community survey and an interactive map.
The survey has 18 questions, including what resi-
Town officials said the public input is critical to the planning process.
“The Town of Zionsville is (its people),” Dale said. “It’s not so much the land, it’s not so much the property. All of those things are a reflection of who (the residents) are. So, when we are working on the comprehensive plan, think about this: This is your home. This is a reflection of you as the community of Zionsville. It’s not, as an employee of the Town of Zionsville, it’s not my vision. It’s not the consultant’s vision. And right now, there’s not a right or wrong about what that vision should be. We’re starting at the very beginning of this process to understand and capture what your value system is, what you consider the priorities for development, what should be saved and preserved in Zionsville and maybe things that shouldn’t be in Zionsville. It’s a blank slate.”
Dale said the plan will guide growth for future generations.
After the community engagement effort is complete, HWC will meet with the steering committee to develop initial recommendations for the comprehensive plan, as well as an economic plan and a transportation plan. A series of open houses will be held prior to the creation of a draft document.
The process is expected to take 18 months to complete. The next community workshop is Aug. 6 at Indianapolis Executive Airport, followed by a workshop Aug. 15 at the Perry Township Fire Station. Both workshops begin at 6 p.m. and are open to the public.
A virtual community workshop will take place via Zoom at 6 p.m. Aug. 21. The meeting ID will be uploaded to the comprehensive planning website, uniquelyzionsville.com, as the date gets closer.
dents love about the town, would like to change and what amenities, projects or initiatives would benefit Zionsville. The survey also includes questions on quality of life, land use, recreation opportunities, economic development and housing.
The interactive map allows residents to drop a pin to highlight community assets, areas of concern, development opportunities or traffic/pedestrian needs.
The town allocated $450,000 for the comprehensive plan study as well as a transportation study, which will be completed concurrently by HWC Engineering.
Zionsville’s current comprehensive plan was completed in 2003, with amendments and updates made in 2010 and 2023.
ON THE COVER: Zionsville residents participate in a comprehensive planning workshop July 29 at town hall. (Photo by Marney Simon)
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROCESS
Workshop participants made a vision board of what they like, dislike and want to see left alone. (Photos by Marney Simon)
Around 40 residents participated in the comprehensive planning workshop July 29.
Carmel Jazz Festival feature high school, college musicians
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Carmel High School senior Michael Clarke knows this is a special opportunity for his band.
Clarke is the keyboardist for Europa, which will play on the Carter Green stage at 9 p.m. Aug. 10 in the Carmel Jazz Festival, which starts Aug. 9.
“The whole point of this band is to get us out there and get experience with playing, especially jazz,” Clarke said. “Playing at Jazz Fest is the culmination of that. It started with us wanting to get our names out there and play music. The fact we’re able to play in front of so many skilled musicians, it’s exactly what we were aiming to do. Even if we don’t play, like, a perfect concert, we’ll be able to watch others. We’ll get feedback and we’ll show we really do care about this kind of art.”
Clarke recently was on a School of Rock All-Stars tour of the Midwest.
The group includes 2024 CHS graduate Sam Rubin on guitar, along with Clarke and fellow CHS seniors Ben Krowiak, drums, and Tarek Osman, saxophone. Zionsville Community High School junior Gus Brown plays bass guitar. Rubin, Clarke, Osman and Krowiak got together to play jazz tunes about two years ago.
“We were making slow progress for a year and we ended up playing at our school’s Jazz a la Mode concert in 2023, which was a lot of fun,” Clarke said. “It was fun, but it didn’t sound amazing.”
Clarke invited Brown to join the band about a year ago.
“Having a bassist helped us fill out some of our sounds,” he said.
Brown joined Europa for the Jazz a la Mode concert at CHS this spring. He also was selected for the School of Rock AllStar tour and recently returned from a tour of Florida.
Clarke said they plan to continue as Europa as Rubin is attending Purdue Uni-
versity and should be able to join them for performances.
“I’m going to Purdue next year and none of us are planning to go too far away to college, so we’re planning to keep this going,” Clarke said. “It’s been a lot of fun and it’s much more successful than we ever thought it would be.”
At the Carmel Jazz Festival, CHS junior Delilah Seal will join the band to sing Erroll Garner’s “Misty.” Clarke said it’s a 30-minute set, so Europa is planning to perform six songs.
“We’ve narrowed down to playing the best of the best songs we know how to play,” Clarke said.
The name Europa is derived from the name of one of Jupiter’s moons.
“It’s why our logo is an astronaut,” Clarke said.
The Aug. 10 program also will feature The Jazz Professors at 9:30 p.m. on the Carter Green stage.
The group includes college professors Mark Buselli, Ball State University; Tom Walsh, Indiana University; Mark O’Connor, University of Indianapolis; and Matt Pivec, Butler University.
“The four of us will be performing with an all-star student from one of our
student combos,” said Buselli, who is director of jazz studies at BSU and is a northside Indianapolis resident.
Buselli plays trumpet and the rest of the professors play saxophone. The students will play piano, guitar, drums and bass guitar.
Buselli said the same four professors played together last year in the inaugural Carmel Jazz Festival.
“The experience was wonderful, especially for the students,” Buselli said. “They played to packed houses. They were very excited that people were actually listening to them and clapping. The energy was really nice.”
The Indiana University and Ball State combos will play 90-minute sets Aug. 10 at the Studio Theater in the Center for the Performing Arts. The University of Indianapolis and Butler jazz combos play Aug. 9 at the Studio Theater.
“It’s great for the students because they have to (have) a rehearsal schedule, they have to figure out as a group what music to play and who is playing on what songs,” Buselli said. “It’s a learning experience.”
For the schedule, visit carmeljazzfest. org.
‘LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL’
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” runs through Aug. 25 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
Zach Day will perform Aug. 9, followed by The Cohen-Rutkowski Project featuring Sandy Lomaz Aug. 10 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com
SYMPHONY ON THE PRAIRIE
Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA concert is set for Aug. 9, followed by Yächtley Crëw with opening act Rock E Bassoon Aug. 10 at Symphony on the Prairie at Conner Prairie in Fishers. Both performances start at 8 p.m. For more, visit indianapolissymphony.org.
CAGE THE ELEPHANT
Cage The Elephant will perform on its “Neon Pill” tour at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. For more, visit livenation.com.
DISPATCH
Indy Shorts awards prizes — Indy Shorts International Film Festival presented more than $35,000 in prizes July 27. The three grand prize-winning films, “Crust” (Jens Kevin Georg, Germany), “Wouldn’t Make It Any Other Way” (Hao Zhou, United States) and “The Brown Dog” (Jamie-James Medina and Nadia Hallgren, United States) received their qualification for the 2025 Academy Awards and $5,000 in cash awards. The Indiana Spotlight Award and the $2,000 cash prize went to directors Adam Oppenheim and Samuel-Ali Mirpoorian for their film “Saving Superman.” The Audience Choice Award Winners were announced July 29. The Overall Audience Choice Award and $2,000 cash prize went to “Jane Austen’s Period Drama” by Julia Aks and Steve Pinder (United States). The Indiana Spotlight Audience Choice Award and $500 cash prize went to “The Ice Cream Man” by Robert Moniot.
From left, Europa members Sam Rubin, Michael Clarke, Gus Brown, Ben Krowiak and Tarek Osman will play at Carmel Jazz Fest. (Photo courtesy of Europa)
Prairie presents bassoon band
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Doug Spaniol knows his band has a unique approach to music.
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“For the audience to hear a band of electric bassoons is unusual, a novelty,” Spaniol said. “The amazing thing is how we can make it sound like a regular old rock band using bassoons.”
This is the third consecutive year Rock E Bassoon will perform at Symphony on the Prairie at Conner Prairie in Fishers. Rock E Bassoon will open for Yächtley Crëw at 8 p.m. Aug. 10.
“From our perspective, playing at Conner Prairie is great,” said Spaniol, a professor of bassoon at Butler University. “It’s a great venue, lovely audience, awesome sound system and the weather is nice. It’s a great evening for everyone. It’s my favorite gig of all the gigs that I do and Conner Prairie is my favorite venue.”
Matt Gutwein formed the band with Spaniol, Mark Ortwein and Diana Ortega to play a set of Beatles music at the Tonic Ball in 2016. They enjoyed it so much they
kept playing together. Eventually, Ortega moved from Indianapolis.
The other members are Mike Muszynski, Kelly Swensson, Kara Stolle and drummer Craig Hetrick. Swensson and Stolle live in Zionsville and the other members live in Indianapolis. Ortwein, Muszynski and Hetrick are full-time ISO members.
Carmel resident PJ Woolston will sub for Gutwein at Symphony on the Prairie.
Spaniol said “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Uptown Funk,” “Crazy Town” and “Toxic” are among the songs the band performs. For more, visit rockebassoon.com.
Pairing tips with craft brews
Commentary by Mark LaFay
As summer wanes, beer enthusiasts on the north side of Indianapolis have a wealth of options to enjoy locally brewed craft beer.
DRINKS
UPLAND BREWING CO.
(Bloomington and two Carmel locations)
Standout beer: Dragonfly IPA
Description: A well-balanced IPA with a mix of pine and citrus notes.
Pairing tip: Perfect with spicy grilled chicken or a hearty burger.
SUN KING BREWERY (Indianapolis)
Visit the Carmel tap room and chill on the green. There is a Fishers spot as well.
Standout beer: Sunlight Cream Ale
Description: This cream ale is light and refreshing with a smooth finish.
Pairing tip: Pair this cream ale with light summer salads or grilled fish.
BIG LUG CANTEEN
(Indianapolis) 86th Street and the Monon
Standout beer: Kings Jive
Description: A rich, full-bodied Märzen, Kings Jive has a perfect blend of malty sweetness and subtle hop bitterness.
Pairing tip: Enjoy with grilled sausages or a pretzel with mustard.
MOONTOWN BREWING CO. (Whitestown; new tap room opening in Carmel this fall)
Standout beer: King of Troy Dortmunder
Description: This Dortmunder-style lager is crisp and slightly malty.
Pairing tip: Great with seafood dishes like mussels or shrimp.
5. TAXMAN BREWING CO. (Bargersville; visit its location in Fortville for a lovely beer and vibe)
Standout beer: Deduction Dubbel
Description: A Belgian-style Dubbel with notes of caramel, dark fruit, and spice.
Pairing tip: Pair with rich, meaty dishes like roasted pork or beef stew.
Suite 119, Indianapolis
From left, Matt Gutwein, Doug Spaniol, Mark Ortwein, Craig Hetrick, Kelly Swensson, Mike Muszynski and Kara Stolle. (Photo courtesy of Rock E. Bassoon)
Mark LaFay is a butcher, certified sommelier and founder of Old Major Market, 4201 Millersville Rd.,
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Reunited Doobies continue tour
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
When Pat Simmons asked Michael McDonald if he wanted to rejoin The Doobie Brothers for a few shows for the band’s 50th anniversary tour, he had no idea how long it would last.
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“It turned out to be serendipitous,” said Simmons, the band’s guitarist and one of its founding members. “Mike joined us for a few shows. I think he was enjoying himself. It’s turned into more shows. He’s always been welcome to come and play with us. He’s been in and out through the years, singing on a few albums we’ve done and showing up at shows. It’s extended into years now. We’ll see how long he can stand us.”
McDonald will be part of The Doobie Brothers’ performance Aug. 17 at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville. Steve Winwood is the opening act at 7 p.m.
The 50th anniversary tour was supposed to start in 2020 but was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Doobie Brothers appeared with McDonald in 2021.
McDonald joined the band in 1975 as a temporary replacement for Tom Johnston, who became ill during a national tour. He fit in so well, he became a full-time member until the band took a four-year hiatus in 1982.
“For me, it brings together both eras of the band,” Simmons said. “When Mike’s not there, we might do one or two of his songs. It’s nothing like having the real guy there singing his stuff. For the audience, it’s a pretty special experience. Mike certainly has his own fan base. Some might not even like The Doobie Brothers but they like Mike. We kind of pick up his audience as well.”
Simmons said the band is rehearsing a new song, “Walk This Road,” that it hopes to debut this summer.
“I think we’re ready to perform it now,” he said. “It’s getting it right and where do you put a song that nobody knows. I guess that’s where everybody wants to take a bathroom break.”
Simmons, 75, said the band tries to stay prepared for long tours.
“We do the best we can,” he said. “We do try to take care of ourselves. We’re not the young kids we once were. Playing live keeps you in the game. We’re lucky to have a great repertoire. Everybody has been involved in writing. Everybody contributes and everybody sings.”
Simmons, who wrote and sings “Black Water,” wrote “Cannonball” from the 2021 album “Liberté,” a song about motorcycles
“It goes family, band and motorcycles,” he said of his three loves. “It’s about a cross-country ride that I’ve done a few times called the Motorcycle Cannonball.”
For tickets, visit livenation.com
FREE EVENT SUMMER FEST
Feeling strapped for cash but still want to have some fun? Each week, Current helps you find things to do without breaking the bank. Here’s what’s on tap this week:
Each year, Janus hosts a day of summer fun. This year’s Summer Fest begins at 8 a.m. Aug. 16 at 1555 Westfield Rd. in Noblesville. All Janus staff and program participants join in on the fun. For more, visit janus-inc.org/ events-2.
OTHER FREE AREA EVENTS
CARNIVAL — The free Sensory-Friendly Summer Send-Off Carnival at Bierman Autism Centers in Westfield is from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 10.
TRAINING — The Hamilton County Health Department will have a free training at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 at 18106 Cumberland Rd. in Noblesville to teach people to act with care and compassion if they come across a veteran in a crisis.
From left, Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and John McFee. (Photo courtesy of The Doobie Brothers)
JEROME COLLINS: REWIND–A JOURNEY TO MOTOWN & BEYOND
FRI, SEPT 13 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
VERONICA SWIFT
SAT, SEPT 14 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
CENTER CELEBRATION 2024 FEATURING CHRIS BOTTI
SAT, SEPT 21 AT 5PM | THE PALLADIUM
NICK CARTER: WHO I AM TOUR
THU, SEPT 26 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
LEONID & FRIENDS: HE MUSIC OF CHICAGO AND MORE FRI, SEPT 27 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
DAMIEN ESCOBAR: VICTORY LAP TOUR
SAT, SEPT 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
BEN FOLDS: PAPER AIRPLANE REQUEST TOUR
THU, OCT 10 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
#IMOMSOHARD: LADIES’ NIGHT! FRI, OCT 11 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY SAT, OCT 12 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
SUN, OCT 13 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
GRAND FUNK RAILROAD SAT, OCT 19 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
SPACE ODDITY: THE QUINTESSENTIAL DAVID BOWIE TRIBUTE EXPERIENCE SAT, OCT 26 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
DANA & GREG NEWKIRK’S HAUNTED OBJECTS LIVE SUN, OCT 27 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON
VITAMIN STRING QUARTET: THE MUSIC OF TAYLOR SWIFT, BRIDGERTON AND BEYOND SUN, OCT 27 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
ZAKIR HUSSAIN & RAHUL SHARMA FRI, NOV 1 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
BONEY JAMES: SLOW BURN TOUR
SAT, NOV 2 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
THE MAGIC OF MICHAEL GRANDINETTI–EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC
SAT, NOV 2 AT 2PM & 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
GRUPO NICHE
FRI, NOV 8 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
THE PIANO GUYS
SAT, NOV 9 AT 4PM & 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
BUCKETS N BOARDS
SUN, NOV 17 AT 5PM | THE PALLADIUM
AN EVENING WITH LESLIE ODOM JR. FRI, NOV 22 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
CANADIAN BRASS
SAT, NOV 23 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
DIONNE WARWICK
SUN, NOV 24 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
HOME FREE: ANY KIND OF CHRISTMAS TOUR
TUE DEC 3 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
CHERRY POPPIN’ DADDIES: WWII TIKI XMAS CANTEEN
THU, DEC 5 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
THE FOUR PHANTOMS: HOLIDAY SHOW FRI, DEC 6 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
JANE LYNCH’S A SWINGIN’ LITTLE CHRISTMAS SAT, DEC 7 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
MATTEO BOCELLI: A NIGHT WITH MATTEO THU DEC 12 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS
CHRISTMAS TOUR 2024 FRI, DEC 13 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
JON MCLAUGHLIN & FRIENDS
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS SAT, DEC 14 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
MAC MCANALLY FRI, JAN 10 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
YESTERDAY AND TODAY: THE INTERACTIVE BEATLES EXPERIENCE SAT, JAN 18 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
FRI, FEB 21 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
KALANI PE’A: GRAMMY-WINNING SINGER, SONGWRITER SAT, FEB 22 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
DON WAS & THE PAN DETROIT ENSEMBLE FRI, FEB 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
THE STEPCREW FRI, MAR 7 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
BROOKLYN CHARMERS: A STEELY DAN TRIBUTE FRI, MAR 7 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
THE EVOLUTION OF JONI MITCHELL STARRING LAUREN FOX FRI, JAN 24 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
HEART OF AFGHANISTAN
FEATURING THE FANOOS ENSEMBLE SAT, JAN 25 AT 8PM || THE TARKINGTON
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS SUN, JAN 26 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
THE KINGS OF QUEEN SAT, FEB 1 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
WELCOME BACK: THE RETURN OF EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER FRI, MAR 21 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
DUSTBOWL REVIVAL: A LAUREL CANYON RETROSPECTIVE FRI, MAR 21 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
THE RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS SUN, MAR 23 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON
GRIMMZ FAIRY TALES SUN, MAR 23 AT 5PM | THE PALLADIUM
LANG LANG FRI, MAR 28 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
BRITAIN SAT, APR 12 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
BACHELORS OF BROADWAY: GENTLEMEN OF THE THEATRE SUN, APR 13 AT 7PM | THE PALLADIUM
ITZHAK PERLMAN IN RECITAL THU, APR 17 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
MICKY DOLENZ OF THE MONKEES: AN EVENING OF SONGS & STORIES FRI, APR 25 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
BLACK VIOLIN SAT, APR 26 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
OUR PLANET LIVE: A NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY SERIES WITH DAN TAPSTER TUES, APR 29 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
MARTY STUART AND HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES THU, MAY 1 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM
CELEBRATE THE SONGBOOK: MICHAEL FEINSTEIN WITH THE INDIANAPOLIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SAT, MAY 10 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM
iLUMINATE SUN, MAY 11 AT 4PM | THE PALLADIUM
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BEN FOLDS
LESLIE ODOM JR.
LANG LANG
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Art of managing expectations
Commentary by Terry Anker
Big promises are made. We get our hopes up. Perhaps so much so that disappointment is inevitable. Will they overpromise and underdeliver? Is it possible that they could conjure up everything outlined and more? Commitments often have a lifecycle. They start with big aspirations and unchecked hubris about the resources required to accomplish the goal. Excitement of the potential can anesthetize us from critical thought. We imagine all manner of impossibilities to be not only possible but easily attained. Sometimes it is the spin of a good sell job, but often we are complicit in the ride. We want to catch what they are pitching.
ESSAY
Invariably, we soon find our ability to effect the grand changes promised to require more heavy lifting and compromise than expected. Persistence demands stamina and both take effort. So, we adjust and begin to dial down the rhetoric of our role in the change and aim the spotlight at those who would be potential scapegoats
in a failure. Ultimately, the dramatic and sweeping reform is scaled back or put on hold. The product was already sold, so we come to realize that we bought a longshot chance rather than efficacy. Blame flies and accountability is in short supply. Political, professional or late-night television infomercial, we are surrounded by those who promise big knowing that little is likely to be delivered.
Should we scold ourselves for not being critical enough of them for leading us down the primrose path or of them for taking advantage of our slumber? But if we are always thinking critically, how do we remain optimistic? Who is responsible for managing our expectations — the one making the promises or those of us naive enough to follow? If we invite them to do it, is it our fault that they lie to us?
Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent. com.
BUSINESS LOCAL Donation helps WPD reach K-9 fundraising goal
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Zionsville-based AES Restaurant Foundation has chipped in $25,000 to help the Westfield Police Department’s K-9 initiative.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
In July, the WPD, with assistance from Working Canine Foundation Inc., launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $30,000 to acquire a fourth K-9 for its team.
The new K-9 will be provided by Westfield-based Ultimate Canine LLC and will be specially trained in narcotics detection, tracking, criminal apprehension, evidence search and recovery. The anticipated cost of the animal, including training for both the K-9 and its handler, is $30,000.
According to the GoFundMe, the new dog will help enhance the safety and security of the community. K-9 units are used by law enforcement agencies to locate missing persons and criminals; keep schools drug free; as crime deterrence; for enhanced patrols; to increase safety for officers in
high-risk situations; and for community engagement.
Organizers with the AES Foundation saw the campaign on social media, which had collected $5,000 so far. The donation means the WPD will meet its fundraising goal.
The AES Restaurant Foundation’s mission is to strengthen, enhance and enrich the lives of people in the communities the group calls home.
The AES Restaurant Group owns and operates 187 Arby’s restaurants in 16 states. The group will open its first Westfield location in August, part of the inspiration to contribute to the WPD’s K-9 campaign.
In recognition of the donation, WPD Sgt. Dewey Abney, head of the K-9 program for Westfield, granted the donor the honor of naming the canine officer. The AES Foundation’s Board of Directors has chosen the name ‘RB’ for the officer.
For more on AES Foundation at AESFoundation.com.
Learn about Westfield’s K-9 division at westfield.in.gov under the departments/ police department tab.
Drone inspections underway
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Residents of Boone and Hamilton counties may notice drones inspecting power lines during the month of August. The inspections are part of a Duke Energy program to inspect overhead power lines and electrical equipment across the region to improve power reliability and strengthen the electric grid.
Drone inspections are underway in Zionsville, Westfield, Carmel, Cicero, Fishers and Noblesville and are scheduled to conclude by the end of this month.
According to a release issued by Duke Energy July 29, drones will assist crews in safely and efficiently inspecting substations and individual transformers that are difficult to access. The aerial vantage point allows the company to easily identify any equipment that needs repair or replacement and to get a clear view of vegetation growth around power lines.
The small craft are operated by licensed pilots who are trained to capture visual
and GPS data directly related to improving the safety and reliability of electric infrastructure. The technology allows crews to work more quickly and efficiently than traditional ground inspections.
Duke Energy began utilizing drone inspection in 2017. Learn more at duke-energy.com/GridInspections.
Brotherhood Designs utilizes their Retired Fire Hose Waste Reduction Program to create Patriotic art as well as to supply zoos and animal sanctuaries with material they upcycle for rehabilitation and enhancement of their habitat.
Duke Energy will use drones this month to inspect power lines in Boone and Hamilton counties. (Photo courtesy of Duke Energy)
Blueprint for Improvement: Transforming tradition in Indianapolis
Commentary by Larry Greene
We believe every home should be customized to its family’s unique personality and needs, which can mean reimagining traditional spaces. When our clients envisioned transforming their Fall Creek home’s underutilized formal dining room into a chic gathering space, we were ready! Our team revitalized the area, creating the perfect bar room for relaxing and entertaining, while ensuring the space remains versatile for future resale.
THE BLUEPRINT
• The material mix sets a layered and stylish tone. Ebony cabinetry and rich wood tones lend a touch of sophistication, while antiqued mirrored shelving, seeded glass cabinet fronts and a hammered sink add texture and shine.
• The beverage fridge and sink make entertaining or unwinding with a drink easy and effortless.
• Wood tones on the counter, molding and plantation shutters lend organic appeal and depth, balanced by neutral tones on the walls and upholstery.
• In contrast to the room’s clean lines, the conversation area features graceful curves in the club chairs, cocktail table and lighting fixture. This juxtaposition helps define the space and creates a striking focal point.
Larry Greene is the owner of Worthington Design & Remodeling (formerly Case). You may email him at lgreene@worthingtonindy.com or visit worthingtonindy.com for more remodeling inspiration and advice.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 TH , 2024 11AM to 3PM at Lucas Estate, Carmel, IN
LIFESTYLE
43. WFYI’s “___ Street”
44. The first H of HHH
47. Moist
48. Suitable
51. Old Roman 21
52. Tear
54. Cosmetician Lauder
56. Colts coach...and an anagram of 20- and 38-Across
61. Silently understood
63. British conservative 64. Prime seating spot at the Palladium
65. Unrefined
66. Lotion additive
67. Prayer’s end
68. Headquartered
69. “Shall we?” response
70. Carmel HS swim event Down
1. Unexpected wins for the Pacers
2. Steamy spots
3. Engraves 4. Recovery program, for short
5. PC alternative
6. Musical symbol
7. Nautical speed unit
8. Second-year students at ZCHS
9. California city
10. German auto
11. Advise against
12. Opposite of WSW 13. ISP option 21. Taboos
22. Have a burger at Wolfies
26. “Now hear ___!” 27. Fishers winter hrs. 30. Civic Theatre stage prompt 31. Crafts’ partner 32. Oohed and ___
34. Philosopher Descartes
35. Notoriety
36. Butte’s kin
38. Essence
39. Hawaiian state flower
40. ‘60s war zone
41. Architect of an Indy airport traffic control tower that was razed in 2006
42. Text of gratitude
45. Like “Joker” and “Oppenheimer”
46. “Cat on a Hot ___ Roof”
48. Where telecommuters work
49. Itsy-bitsy
50. Lease signer
53. Flower part
55. “Shoo!”
57. Conceal
58. Oceanaire menu choice
59. Hoosier Park race pace
60. Watches
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