November 26, 2024 — Zionsville

November 26, 2024

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SHAPING THE FUTURE

Zionsville hosts “Big Ideas” open house on comprehensive plan / P13

Developers tap brakes on new park proposal / P3

Bid accepted for Phase 1 at Carpenter Preserve / P5

Merit board approved for Zionsville Fire Department / P7

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Developers tap brakes on new park proposal

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

Plans for a new park as part of a subdivision proposal south of the Indianapolis Executive Airport have been paused. In September, Pittman Partners introduced a proposal to rezone 147 acres along E. 200 S., east of U.S. 421, into The Reserve at Union Woodlands, a mixed-used development of residential and commercial uses.

DEVELOPMENT

The proposal included plans for a sports complex, which would have ultimately been turned over to the Zionsville Department of Parks and Recreation.

Residents raised concerns over the proposal, particularly the creation of a park that would include four baseball diamonds, pickleball courts and trails on the east side of the development. Neighbors approached the park board to ask that the plan for that park be rejected.

“In our viewpoint, this is truly a political attempt, something similar to dangling a carrot to get something you want that’s not easy to get,” Michelle Gross-Stark, a resident near the proposed development, told the board Nov. 13. “Which is, in this case, a high-density housing area which has been historically denied in this area and is not meeting the guidelines and principles of our current comprehensive plan. In actuality, the density being proposed in this, which is tied into the parks requirement, is a density that’s higher than the Village and surrounding areas, which is causing us great concern. The developers working together in this agreement and joint plan should absolutely be ashamed with calling it Union Woodlands, because the plan not only eliminates the majority of woodlands in the areas, it also impacts the wetlands in the area.”

Five residents addressed the issue before the board. Their concerns were endangering wildlife and having a park so close to the airport runway.

But the developers said a misunderstanding regarding the runway protection

zone has forced them to rethink the park development.

Steve Pittman said the proposed park is outside of the protection zone. But should the airport ever extend the runway, that zone would move further south, intersecting with the proposed park. Pittman said discussions with the Hamilton County Airport Authority, which operates Indianapolis Executive Airport, showed they would prefer a passive preserve park.

In a letter to the plan commission, airport director Sam Sachs and Hamilton County Airport Authority President William Frye said the placement of the ball fields and parking area are incompatible with airport operations, citing placement of the proposed park directly below the approach used by mostly larger aircraft.

“Because of this, we’re going to go back and look at our entire site plan on our property,” Pittman said. “Part of our drive

was to generate enough park impact fees to be able to fund this park. But now we’re not going to do a park like that (but) we will work with (the park board) for more of a passive park.”

Pittman said the goal is still to try to support the local youth baseball and softball associations. He said Pittman Partners is looking at a different property on the north side of Ind. 32 west of the airport for a potential baseball complex. Pittman said that area offers potential to connect to the Midland Trace Trail in Westfield.

“I learned a lot. I feel bad that we’re not able to move forward,” he said. “We spent a lot of time and money on the design for Zionsville baseball. But I think there are still opportunities to do something else. We’ll go back to the drawing board.”

The Reserve at Union Woodlands PUD before the Zionsville Plan Commission has been continued until December.

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The Reserve at Union Woodlands is a 147-acre proposal at E. 200 S, east of U.S. 421. (Photo by Marney Simon)

Cash certified as Dist. 25 winner

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The race for the Indiana House of Representatives District 25 seat has been certified, with incumbent Republican Becky Cash defeating Democratic challenger Tiffany Stoner by 63 votes.

ELECTION

“I am grateful for the opportunity to represent Indiana’s House District 25 once again in the General Assembly,” Cash said. “I remain committed to advocating for special needs children and their families, lowering taxes and working to protect all of our citizens. Despite this being a contentious political season, I firmly believe that we can come together to do what is best for all Hoosiers. I look forward to continuing to engage with and listen to constituents throughout the district.”

ing vulnerable populations — specifically children, elderly, those with special needs and people with complex medical issues; property tax reform; and public safety.

Cash is an 18-year resident of Zionsville, where she lives with her husband and six children.

Responding to a Current Publishing candidate questionnaire recently, Cash said her top three priorities are protect-

The election came down to the wire, with Stoner receiving more than 400 votes more than Cash in Boone County, but Cash receiving 6,891 votes in Hendricks County compared to Stoner’s 6,408.

Stoner’s campaign acknowledged the certification in Cash’s favor, but stopped short of conceding the race. Stoner issued a statement Nov. 17 that read in part:

“I respect the election process but there are still very valid concerns specifically about the way the election was conducted in Hendricks County. In the coming days, the state and county party will make decisions about whether to pursue further actions on behalf of the voters.”

Carpenter Preserve bid accepted

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

The Zionsville Board of Parks and Recreation approved a bid Nov. 13 for Phase 1 of construction at Carpenter Preserve.

PARKS & RECREATION

Parks department superintendent Jarod Logsdon said the department received five bids, with the lowest from Mattcon General Contractors, Inc. of Indianapolis with a base bid of $4.7 million. The bid packet included the following alternate additions:

• Paved path, bridge and boardwalk — $278,000.00

• Rustic path — $63,000

• Rustic path — $88,000

• Rustic path and boardwalk

— $209,000.00

• Maintenance yard fence — $89,000.00 Logsdon said the bid is below the engineer’s estimate of $5.2 million.

Carpenter Nature Preserve will be constructed at the now-closed Wolf Run

Golf Course. Designated as a passive nature preserve, the 215-acre park just west of U.S. 421 and south of Ind. 32 is designed as a regional destination with a nature center, trails, boardwalks, a nature-inspired playground and outdoor classrooms.

A prairie pavilion, playground, amphitheater, overlook and lawn areas are the main features of Phase 1.

“The funds come from several different pots,” Logsdon said. “The largest contributor would be $3.5 million in grant receipts we’ll receive as part of the acquisition in the land-water conservation fund grant for the project. Additionally, there are (American Rescue Plan Act) funds and impact fees that we’ll utilize for this project.”

The bid will move to attorney review before final approval is considered by the board in December.

Once finalized, Phase 1 is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2025.

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Merit board approved for Zionsville Fire Department

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

The Zionsville Town Council unanimously approved the creation of a merit board Nov. 18. The board will hold the department accountable for keeping standards high in hiring and provides for fair and equitable treatment of members.

TOWN NEWS

A state law passed in 2023 requires municipalities with police and fire departments greater than 12 employees and serving a population greater than 20,000 to either create a merit system for each department or opt out by Jan. 1, 2025.

Boone County Professional Firefighters Association Local 5195 President Steve Hayes said the ZFD merit board has been something the union has wanted for some time. The board will consist of five members — two appointed by the mayor; two appointed by active members of the fire department; and one appointed by the town council.

Hayles said the opportunity for the members of the department to elect two merit board commissioners means the ZFD can seek out individuals with sufficient knowledge in fire service who can understand what members do on a daily basis.

“We feel (that) is a huge benefit for us,” Hayes said. “That’s the main benefit. It does give us buy-in as firefighters into that commission, and the oversight of processes to hire and appoint new firefighters to

the department is something that we’re proud to have some ownership in.”

The council also approved a measure Nov. 4 to suspend the rules and vote on first reading an ordinance to amend the safety board ordinance, removing duties of discipline — which will now shift to the merit board — and allowing the board only to address public safety needs of the community.

“It brings back the safety board the way it was four years ago, where it will oversee the fire department, it will have monthly meetings, it will also act as the appeals body for the fire protection ordinance that was passed in 2010,” Zionsville Fire Department Chief James VanGorder said. “For the last four years we have not had an appeals process for any developer or building owner who is wishing to seek relief from a fire prevention determination as to how you should develop a building in accordance with the codes and standards as they’ve been adopted or interpreted or have an annual inspection. So, this is another secondary point that’s vitally important to returning the safety board to its previous responsibilities.”

The five-member safety board is made up of three town councilors and two residents, each serving a one-year term.

State statute does not allow the police and fire merit boards to be merged, so municipalities must adopt one for each department. The council also approved the creation of a police merit board Nov. 18.

The Zionsville Fire Department will operate under a new merit system, approved by the town council Nov. 18. (Photo by Marney Simon)

Zionsville youth serves as Colts Coin Toss Kid

A Zionsville boy was recently honored as an Indianapolis Colts Coin Toss Kid.

HONOR

Colton Gist, 11, is a patient at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent. He took to the field at Lucas Oil Stadium during a recent home game just before kickoff for the coin toss, meeting players midfield.

Colton was 6 when he was diagnosed with his first brain tumor. The tumor returned two years later, and he completed six weeks of radiation to shrink the tumor. He has since defeated all odds — becoming a brain tumor warrior with an unmatched positive attitude and setting examples for everyone who meets him, according to his family and physicians.

“Our dedicated staff and professionals at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital work miracles for their patients every day,” Ascension St. Vincent CEO Kevin Speer stated. “We are pleased to be able to join the Colts in celebrating these kids who will always be a part of our extended family.”

Ascension St. Vincent and Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital announced a new long-term partnership with the Colts in September. As part of the partnership, two young patients from Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital serve as the Coin Toss Kid and Kick Off Kid at the start of each home game. The children are also featured in the game day program.

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Whitestown plans wastewater treatment plant expansion

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The Town of Whitestown announced recently the investment of $14 million from its capacity fund to expand its wastewater treatment plant, increasing its capacity from 1.7 million gallons per day to 2.3 million gallons per day.

INFRASTRUCTURE

The expansion is designed to ensure the wastewater infrastructure can accommodate the anticipated growth of the community over the next five to 10 years.

The expansion will be paid for via the capacity fund. The fund — currently at $14 million — collects capacity funds for each new connection to the system. The capacity fund enables Whitestown to enhance its infrastructure without imposing additional costs on current residents and utility customers, according to town officials.

“Whitestown is experiencing significant growth, and this expansion is important to support our residents and businesses,”

The Town of Whitestown will invest $14 million to expand its wastewater treatment plant. (Image courtesy of Town of Whitestown)

Whitestown Town Manager Katie Barr stated. “By utilizing our capacity fund, we are preparing for the future while upholding high service standards, all without using taxpayer dollars for the expansion.”

The expansion is expected to break ground by the end of 2024 and will take approximately two years to complete.

Learn more at whitestown.in.gov.

DISPATCHES

Gravy Chase – The Boys & Girls Club of Boone County will host Gravy Chase in Zionsville, to benefit the club, its initiatives and the children it serves. The race is at 8:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day — Nov. 28 — on Main Street. Day-of-race registration is $45.

Grants for garden projects – The Boone County Master Gardeners have grant funding available for individuals or groups engaging in gardening projects

within the county. Grant recipients in 2024 included Maplelawn Farmstead and Zionsville Community High School Agriculture Club. Three grants will be awarded in 2025 not to exceed $500 each. Grant applications must be submitted or postmarked by Nov. 30. Applications are available at mastergardenersboonecounty. org/grants or by contacting Cheryl Pleak Copeland at pleakcopeland@indy.rr.com. Grant recipients will be announced in January 2025.

HSE senior outside hitter develops all-around game

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Hamilton Southeastern High School senior volleyball player Lindsey Mangelson’s value to the team kept increasing during her three years as a starter.

“She has been a critical piece of the puzzle the last three years,” Royals coach Jason Young said. “She is obviously an outstanding offensive player. She turned herself into a really good defensive player the last several years through hard work. She started her career as a piece of the puzzle and then became a main piece this last year. We really depended on her to carry the load and she was able to do that for us. She’s an outstanding player and a really great kid.”

A 6-foot-2 outside hitter, Mangelson helped the Royals win IHSAA Class 4A state championships in 2022 and 2023. They finished 32-3 and reached the 4A semistate final Nov. 2 before losing to Fort Wayne Carroll in a 3-1 match.

“It’s a blessing. I would’ve never thought that I would be a part of such a special program,” Mangelson said. “Each team was

LINDSEY MANGELSON

Favorite TV show: “Gossip Girl”

Favorite athlete: Cristiano

Ronaldo

Favorite vacation spot: “Hilton Head, S.C.

Favorite type of music: Country

different, but I have loved being on all of them.”

Mangelson, who set a single-season team record for kills with 549, was named the 2024 Hoosier Crossroads Conference Athlete of the Year for volleyball. The previous school record was 532 by Hayden Huybers in 2015. Mangelson also set the sin-

Hamilton Southeastern High School senior volleyball player Lindsey Mangelson was named the Hoosier Crossroads Conference Athlete of the Year for volleyball. (Photo courtesy of Lindsey Mangelson)

gle-match record for kills with 36 against Zionsville, breaking Kierra Jones’ record of 29 set several years ago.

“My mental game is where I think I’ve improved the most,” Mangelson said. “I have been getting better at building up my confidence and the confidence of those around me. I’m still not where I want to be, but I’ve seen a huge difference in how I handle struggles.”

Young said she was counted on as one of the captains and leaders.

“The kids naturally gravitated toward her because of who she is,” Young said. “She went from (being) a three-rotation player for me as a junior and turned into a six-rotation player where she didn’t come off the floor. She was playing all the time. The work she put in (during) the offseason to get better defensively made significant improvements in her game and allowed us to use her more, which was a huge help. Anytime she was on the court, we were better.”

Mangelson, who has signed to play for Mississippi State University, said she will miss her teammates the most.

“All the many memories I have made with them, from our team dinners to the late-night bus rides, and the wins,” she said.

Mangelson said she chose Mississippi State because of the coaches and the players and because she loved the smalltown college feel.

“I also have always wanted to play in the SEC,” she said

To nominate a high school student for Athlete of the Week, contact mark@ youarecurrent.com.

Westfield veteran seeks additional support for property tax petition

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

A Westfield veteran who started a grassroots campaign to lobby for change to Indiana’s tax credit for those who have served is urging the public to continue the fight — and for lawmakers to listen.

SERVICE

Mike Madigan, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam, began circulating a petition in spring 2024 seeking reform on the state’s veteran tax credit. According to the Indiana statute on taxation, veterans with a disability of at least 10 percent that is service-related and who served during World War II or the Korean, Vietnam and the Gulf wars can receive a property tax deduction of up $24,960 from the assessed value of taxable, tangible property.

Veterans with total disability or who are 62 or older with a partial disability who served at least 90 days are eligible for a deduction of up to $14,000. Madigan said the credit, with a value

“This

is not a new request for veterans, but a necessary update to a benefit given to veterans due to the neglect of the credit over the past five decades.”

– MIKE MADIGAN, VETERAN

limit of assessed property of $240,000, does not represent true home values, especially in areas north of Indianapolis. Since summer, he has presented his petition to local veterans groups and municipalities seeking support, hoping to bring it to lawmakers. The petition calls for increasing the property tax abatement to 100 percent for disabled veterans and 25 percent for all other veterans, and raising the assessed value cap.

“I have contacted all Indiana state senators and representatives to outline the current tax credit and the reasons it needs to be updated,” Madigan said. “This is not a new request for veterans, but a necessary

update to a benefit given to veterans due to the neglect of the credit over the past five decades.”

Madigan said to date, he has collaborated with several veterans organizations on the petition, but he’s seeking additional support, especially as a new administration gets set to take office at the Indiana Statehouse.

“As veterans retire or transition out of the military, it’s essential for Indiana to welcome their skills and talents,” Madigan said. “With only 1 percent of our population serving in our military, we must show them the respect they deserve. I understand that our senators and representatives are likely to address the five decades of neglect regarding the Veterans Tax Credit, but this will likely happen only after the election. I sincerely hope they will do the right thing, and I look forward to a new beginning for veterans in 2025.”

People 18 and older interested in signing the petition can contact Madigan at santa. mike.52@hotmail.com.

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Fishers restaurant offers ‘Nutcracker’ cocktail experience

Ice rinks return for the holidays

Flaming German cocktail among new offerings at Christkindlmarkt

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Ice rinks return for the holidays

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

With the return of cold weather, business at ice-skating rinks throughout northern Indianapolis is warming up. Several ice rinks, such as the Federal Hill Ice Plaza and The Ice Rink at Holliday Farms, are now open or opening soon and will offer communities an outdoor activity for the entire family.

N OBLESVILLE

The City of Noblesville recently opened the seasonal Federal Hill Ice Plaza, presented by Noblesville Parks and Recreation. The temporary ice rink in the Federal Hill Apartments parking lot at 196 Westfield Rd. opened Nov. 23. It will close for the season Jan. 6, 2025.

Several other events also will be presented throughout December in Federal Hill Commons, according to Noblesville Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Charlie Elliott and Recreation Program Coordinator Sarah Oakley.

“From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 14, we will turn Federal Commons into the North Pole,” Oakley said. “So, we’ll have live reindeer and a craft station. We’re trying to get a toy shop in one of the coffee houses, and we’re going to have live elf actors and carolers. So, it’ll be a fun event and tie right in with the ice rink. We also have a Jingle Bell breakfast on the morning of the North Pole event.”

There also will be a chance to skate with the Noblesville Police Department Dec. 20.

“We’re definitely about having everybody down there,” Elliott said. “We’re excited to open full-time from Dec. 21 through Jan. 6. We’re hopeful it fills up for those days.”

Admission, including skate rental, is $11 for kids 12 and under and $13 for people 13 and older.

For more, visit noblesvilleparks.org/402/Ice-Skating.

N ORTH I NDY

The Ice Rink at Holliday Park will return for its third year Nov. 29 at 6363 Spring Mill Rd. and remain open until March 1, 2025.

“We are excited and look forward to welcoming skaters back for the third season of the Ice Rink,” stated Adam Barnes, executive director of the Holliday Park Foundation. “As this event becomes more sustainable every year, we are proud of the impact we can make by offering residents the ability to get out and relax in nature during the winter months, as well as expanding our educational and community programming to foster lifelong memories at Holliday Park.”

In its third season, the rink will offer familiar and expanded programming as well as new partnerships, including:

• Concessions: MASHCraft, a new food and beverage vendor, will offer classic concessions and elevated food options, including beer and wine.

Concessions will be available Friday through Sunday and during special events.

• Learn to Skate: Skating lessons for a variety of ages and skill levels on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m.

• Coffee Club: A skating lesson group for adults with complimentary coffee on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon.

• Learn to Play Hockey: Free, drop-in hockey lessons will be conducted by Our Hockey House on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m.

• 3-on-3 Pond Hockey: The Ice Rink can be rented for 3-on-3 hockey games on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m., with equipment provided by the renting party. Each session is limited to the first 20 players at $25 a person.

• School Programming: The Ice Rink will host a variety of opportunities for schools including field trips, half-price Fridays with any student ID, private rentals for PTO fundraisers, parties, sports groups and homeschool skate sessions on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Private Rink Rentals: The rink can be rented for $400 an hour.

Tickets are $14 online and at the door and include skate rental. Admission is free for children 4 and younger and students of any age receive a half-off entry on Fridays with their student ID. Season passes are available for $150. For more, visit hollidaypark.org/rink.

OTHER AREA ICE RINKS:

• Carmel:

The Ice at Carter Green: theiceatcartergreen.com Carmel Ice Skadium: carmeliceskadium.com

• Fishers: Indy Fuel Tank: indyfueltank.com

• Westfield: The Ice Ribbon: tinyurl.com/3k7hkf26

• Lawrence: Winterfest: visitlawrenceindiana.com/events/ winterfest/skate-rink

Holiday Events

CARMEL CHRISTKINDLMARKT

The Carmel Christkindlmarkt features German-inspired food, gifts and entertainment throughout the holiday season at Carter Green. The market is generally open from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 24. Attendees may also skate at the Ice at Carter Green within the market. For a full schedule of events and special hours, visit CarmelChristkindlmarkt.com.

WESTFIELD IN LIGHTS

Free winter-themed games, food vendors, retail merchants, live llamas and visits from Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer are just some of the activities sched uled for Westfield in Lights. The event returns from 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 7 at Grand Junction Plaza, 225 S. Union St. The event culminates with the traditional Tree Lighting Celebration beginning at 5:50 p.m. on the main stage. Mayor Scott Willis and special guests will officially light the tree at 6 p.m., which signifies the kickoff to the holiday season in Westfield. During the event, Mrs. Claus will be at Something Splendid, 217 Mill St. for a picture and cookies.

ZIONSVILLE’S CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE Registration is open for sponsors and parade participants for the family-friendly Christmas in the Village event from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30. The parade steps off at 5 p.m. at Eagle Elementary and concludes at Old National Bank. Santa and Mrs. Claus will light the tree on the corner of Pine and Main streets at the conclusion of the parade. Register as a sponsor or a parade entry at zionsvillechamber.org under the ‘events’ tab. Questions can be directed to info@zionsvillechamber.org.

The Federal Hill Ice Plaza at 196 Westfield Rd. (Photo courtesy of the City of Noblesville)

COOKIES WITH CHARACTERS

The City of Fishers Parks Department presents the annual Cookies with Characters Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at the Ambassador House, 10598 Eller Rd, Fishers. Activities include decorating cookies, a visit from the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who and other Whoville fun and games. All parents and children, regardless of age, must be registered to attend. Children 2 and under are free to attend with registration. No walk-ups will be permitted. Registration is non-transferrable. To register, visit playfishers.com/583/ Cookies-with-Characters.

NOBLESVILLE’S NORTH POLE

Experience Santa’s village at Noblesville’s North Pole at Federal Hill Commons, 175 Logan St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 14. Experience a visit with live reindeer, festive crafts, photo opportunities, elf training and more. Admission and activities are all free and vendors will have items for purchase. Attendees can also sign up for Breakfast with Santa at the Green Room. For more, contact Noblesville Parks & Recreation at 317-776-6350.

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Fishers restaurant offers

‘Nutcracker’ cocktail experience

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

The classic holiday ballet “The Nutcracker” has been a Christmastime staple for more than 100 years, inspiring numerous adaptations and — now — signature cocktails.

Every Saturday, Sunday and Monday Nov. 30 through Dec. 23, HC Tavern + Kitchen in Fishers, 9709 E. 116th St., will celebrate the holidays and honor the classic ballet with its “The Nutcracker Suite” holiday pop-up.

HC Tavern General Manager Aaron Hutchinson said this is the second year the restaurant has hosted a holiday pop-up. Last year’s event was based on The Grinch — a Dr. Seuss character — and Hutchinson said it was so popular, they were turning people away some nights.

This year, he said, the restaurant’s terrace will feature over-the-top decor, including life-sized displays of favorite “Nutcracker” characters along with themed cocktails.

“We’re really transforming our terrace on our second level into a kind of a whimsical world where guests can come, enjoy the holiday ambience, have some cocktails and then hopefully enjoy some dinner or something at the bar, either before or after,” Hutchinson said.

He said the holidays are a busy time for the restaurant and the pop-up experience is an added value they are offering to customers.

“You have businesses doing holiday parties, you have families traveling and getting together and then, hopefully, people will come either before or after their meal and enjoy the ambiance (and) take some holiday pictures,” he said.

No reservations are required to attend the pop-up, but people can get onto a list if the space fills up before they arrive. Hutchinson said that last year, the response from customers was almost overwhelming.

“The team here experienced guests arriving hours early to get their name on the list,” he said. “And on nights we closed at 10 — at 9, they had to just turn the wait list off, because we

“Nutcracker”-themed cocktails will be featured during HC Tavern + Kitchen’s holiday pop-up experience, starting Nov. 30 and running through Dec. 23. (Photo courtesy of Huse Culinary)

would (have) a 2-1/2-hour wait for it.”

Hutchinson said some of the specialty cocktails for “The Nutcracker” pop-up include a toasty Nutcracker, which is essentially a s’mores old fashioned; a Sugar Plum Fairy made with rosè gin; and the Mouse King’s revenge, which is a bananas foster martini.

“We’ve got some really neat drinks that are on-theme for the holiday season,” he said. “I think it’s going to be really special and really going to transform the ambience of our loft space.”

For more, visit atthehc.com/ happenings.

NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCES

Various “Nutcracker” performances are planned during the holiday season. They include:

• Indiana Ballet Conservatory, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, The Palladium, Carmel

• The Village Dance Studio, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 8 at the STAR Bank Performing Arts Center at Zionsville Community High School, 1000 Mulberry St.

• Central Indiana Dance Ensemble, Dec. 13-15, STAR Bank Performing Arts Center, Zionsville

• Indianapolis Ballet, Dec. 19-22, Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Indianapolis

• Ballet INitiative, Dec. 20-22, The Basile Theatre, Indianapolis

Presented by IU Health North Hospital

Holiday Events

CARMEL: HOLIDAY PORCHFEST

Holiday Porchfest will feature performers singing holiday classics beginning at 2 p.m. Dec. 7 in Midtown Plaza. Onsite vendors will offer warm beverages and snacks. Learn more at CarmelPorchfest.org.

NOBLESVILLE: REINDEER EXPRESS

The community can take an hour and fifteen-minute ride with Santa at the Nickel Plate Express in Noblesville this holiday season. The journey takes passengers on a round-trip ride from Noblesville to Arcadia, traveling through Cicero and over Morse Reservoir. The ride includes hot chocolate, a holiday cookie, holiday music and a chance to write a letter to the North Pole. For tickets, visit nickelplateexpress.com/winter-train-rides/ reindeer-express.

WESTFIELD: LETTERS TO SANTA

A Letters to Santa mailbox will be available with direct service to the North Pole at Grand Junction Plaza, 225 S. Union St. through Dec. 15. Mailboxes are also located outside Westfield City Services, 2728 E. 171st St.; Westfield Fire Department Headquarters/Station 81, 16901 Ditch Rd.; the Westfield Washington Public Library, 17400 Westfield Blvd. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope so Santa can reply promptly.

FISHERS: WINTER ART MARKETS

Fishers Arts Council’s Winter Art Markets at Sun King, 9713 District N. Dr., Suite 1220, return Dec. 5, 12 and 19, with markets running from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Each day is a different set of artists and artisans. and every evening includes fine art, books, toys, personal care items, jewelry and more.

CARMEL: SANTA SOIREE

Clay Terrace will present the Santa Soiree from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 7 in the Village Green in front of Dick’s Sporting Goods. Guests can meet Santa, enjoy holiday beverages, listen to live music performances and watch the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Carriage rides

will be available from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend the event. Learn more at clayterrace. com/events/santa-soiree-2.

ZIOSNVILLE: HOLIDAY HOME TOUR

The 13th Annual Carol of Homes — Holiday Home Tour will showcase six local homes festively decorated for the holidays Dec. 7 in Zionsville. The tour is tied together from home to home with Zionsville Community High School show choir performers singing traditional and modern holiday tunes. Tickets are $25 each. Learn more about the tour at holidayhometour.weebly.com

WHITESTOWN: WINTER MARKET

The Town of Whitestown hosts a monthly winter market at the Whitestown Community Recreation Center at the Whitestown Municipal Complex. The market is 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 14; Jan. 11, 2025; Feb. 8; and March 8. A variety of vendors will sell local products and foods. Learn more at whitestown.in.gov under the community tab.

NOBLESVILLE: COOKIE CRAWL

Explore the Downtown Square and gather cookies from local merchants during the annual Cookie Crawl charity event! Pre-order your cookie tin prior to Dec. 7 and pick it up Dec. 7th at Linden Tree. Walk around the downtown collecting cookies to fill your tin at participating businesses. A map will be given to you when you pick up the tin. Proceeds are donated to Fueled for School of Noblesville. For more, visit facebook.com/ events/486694984400003?_rdr.

WESTFIELD: HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

Westfield High School Performing Arts students including concert band, symphonic band, wind symphony, percussion ensemble, New Waves Choir, Signature Sound Choir and Limited Edition Choir are part of the holiday festival at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the WHS auditorium. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students. Purchase tickets at westfield.band/ concerts.

This Week’s Market Magic!

Special Events

Nov. 30, 7-8 p.m., Sankt Martinstag

Dec. 1, 12-8 p.m., Indianapolis Colts Fest

Werkstatt

Nov. 23-Dec. 1, Markus Wagner, Oberammergau Woodcarver

Kinderecke

Nov. 30, 4-7 p.m., Wooden Lantern Craft

Dec. 1, 12-8 p.m., Blue Horseshoe Ornament Craft

Spielhaus

Nov. 27, 12-3 p.m., Snow Sisters

Nov. 30, 12-5 p.m., Roz Puppets

Dec. 1, 12-6 p.m., Santa

Entertainment

Nov. 29, 7-9 p.m., Jennie DeVoe

Nov. 30, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Jay Fox & the Jammin’ Germans

Nov. 30, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Johnny Koenig

Dec. 1, 2-4 p.m., Johnny Koenig

November 23 - December 24

Feuerzangenbowle translates to “fire tongs punch.” (Photo by Roben Bellomo, Bellomo Studios, Carmel Christkindlmarkt)

Flaming German cocktail among new offerings at Carmel Christkindlmarkt

By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com

A flaming German cocktail traditionally served at festive social gatherings has debuted this year at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt.

To make Feuerzangenbowle, which translates to “fire tongs punch,” rum-soaked sugar is lit on fire and as it caramelizes it drips into a cup of Glühwein below.

Michael Nahmias, vice president of operations for the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, said Feuerzangenbowle tastes similar to Glühwein with a hint of rum.

“In general, though, the taste is sort of secondary to the experience,” Nahmias said. “This is the kind of drink that is often enjoyed at home with loved ones or maybe a group of friends that only gets together once a year.”

Feuerzangenbowle has been enjoyed in Europe since at least the 1700s but became more popular in Germany in 1944 after the film “Die Feuerzangenbowle” was released.

Carmel Christkindlmarkt CEO Maria Murphy traveled to Wörgl, Austria, to work with a coppersmith on the design of kettles that can be used to make Feuerzangenbowle on a large scale at the Carmel festival, which runs through Dec. 24 at Carter Green.

Nahmias said the drink is typically served in smaller settings than the Carmel Christkindlmarkt, but organizers are taking steps to replicate the traditional experience of enjoying Feuerzangenbowle as much as possible.

“Obviously it’s difficult to bring that intimate, cozy vibe into a bustling market, but we’re doing everything we can to make it special,” Nahmias said. “Our Feuerzangenbowle will be served out of giant 40-plus liter copper kettles; you’ll see these types of stands scattered across Germany, and as far as we know, we’re the first to do it this way in the U.S. That’s a point of pride for us. We want people to

come to Carmel and have an experience that they can’t get anywhere else in the country.”

The Christkindlmarkt will serve Feuerzangenbowle in a commemorative mug. An extra shot of rum can be added upon request.

Nahmias said he doesn’t know if Feuerzangenbowle will become as popular in the U.S. as some other German-inspired beverages, but he is eager for Christkindlmarkt visitors to give it a try.

“Feuerzangenbowle is more of a niche drink. It doesn’t have the cultural resonance in America the same way that German beer or even mulled wine does,” Nahmias said. “Hopefully, it becomes another fan favorite. In general, though, I want every one of our visitors to leave the market having learned or experienced something new. Maybe they learn how to ice skate, maybe they gain a newfound love of polka music, or maybe they try a new drink and learn about a German comedy from 80 years ago.”

Learn more at Carmel Christkindlmarkt.com.

NEW OFFERINGS

In addition to Feuerzangenbowle, other new offerings at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt this year include:

• Knödel & Champignons – A vegan hut offering dumplings and sauteed mushrooms covered in a creamy garlic sauce.

• Zinnstadt – A pewter booth offering a variety of hand-painted German pewter ornaments and steins.

• Werkstatt Souvenirs – A gift shop next to the Werkstatt dedicated to the sale of items made by visiting German artisans, including handcarved figures, glass creations and more.

• Custom Glass Ornaments – A limited-edition Carmel Christkindlmarkt collectible ornament, glass-blown the traditional Lauscha way and hand-painted specifically for the market.

Gift Ideas

LOCAL SPIRITS

Indulge in the local spirit scene. St. Elmo Steak House’s cherry-and-vanilla infused bourbon and Indianapolis-made Barkeep Vodka, crafted from Indiana corn, are readily available at local retailers.

SPORTS TICKETS

Give the gift of excitement with tickets to a professional sporting event. Hamilton County soon will feature several new teams. In addition to the Indy Fuel Hockey, the Indy Ignite Volleyball and Fishers Freight Football will call the new Fishers Event Center home. The Indy Mad Ants also will soon play in Noblesville. Find ticket options at:

• indyfuelhockey.com/tickets

• provolleyball.com/season-tickets

• fishersfreightfootball.com/tickets

• fortwayne.gleague.nba.com/ticket-central

GIFT CARDS

Give the gift of choice this holiday season with a gift card! Many local businesses are offering special deals. Consider a gift card to Indiana State Parks for outdoor adventures or to a local restaurant like Wine & Rind, Joe’s Butcher Shop, Bub’s Burgers, or Anthony’s Chophouse. For a culinary treat, check out Huse Culinary’s gift card offer: a 20 percent bonus on purchases of $125 or more.

Fest

CANADIAN BRASS

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DIONNE WARWICK

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HOME FREE: ANY KIND OF CHRISTMAS TOUR

TUE DEC 3 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

CHERRY POPPIN’ DADDIES: WWII TIKI XMAS CANTEEN

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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

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LET’S SING TAYLOR: A LIVE BAND EXPERIENCE CELEBRATING TAYLOR SWIFT SAT JAN 11 AT 2PM & 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

YESTERDAY AND TODAY: THE INTERACTIVE BEATLES EXPERIENCE SAT JAN 18 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

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

PETER SAGAL: HOST OF NPR’S WAIT WAIT...DON’T TELL ME! FRI FEB 7 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

FOLSOM PRISON EXPERIENCE: LEGENDARY 1968

JOHNNY CASH CONCERT SAT FEB 15 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH STEVE WARINER FRI FEB 21 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

SEASON PARTNER

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

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

EMMYLOU HARRIS THU APR 3 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE SAT APR 5 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

THECENTERPRESENTS.ORG

UNITED STATES ARMY FIELD BAND & SOLDIERS’ CHORUS WEDS APR 9 AT 7:30PM | THE PALLADIUM

UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT 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

JON MCLAUGHLIN

DON WAS LANG LANG EMMYLOU HARRIS

KALANI PE’A

MATTEO BOCELLI

SHAPING THE FUTURE

Zionsville hosts “Big Ideas” open house on comprehensive plan

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

The Town of Zionsville has moved to Phase 3 of a four-phase plan to address the future of the town as part of the comprehensive planning process.

Dozens of residents participated in the sixth public engagement session on the comprehensive planning process Nov. 7 at Zionsville Town Hall. The “Big Ideas” open house gave residents an opportunity to interact with planners on what they want to see — and what they want excluded — in the long-term planning process.

The town approved a contract with HWC Engineering in March 2024 to develop the plan. Zionsville’s current comprehensive plan was developed in 2003 prior to the inclusion of Perry and Union townships within the town’s borders.

A comprehensive plan is a nonbinding strategic plan that municipalities use to guide decisions on growth and planning, including business, residential, recreational, zoning and safety issues.

Planning officially kicked off in May. In the past six months, HWC and the Town of Zionsville created a steering committee; hosted three in-person and one online workshops; hosted an information booth at this year’s Zionsville Lions Club Fall Fest; and held this month’s “Big Ideas” open house.

Based on data collected thus far, HWC reported that there are multiple areas that still need fine tuning. According to the data, residents who have participated in the process see a need to balance individual property rights with broader community goals. During the Nov. 7 event, several participants expressed a desire for rural farmland on Zionsville’s northern-most border to remain open land. According to HWC, residents have expressed a desire to preserve rural character and farmland. However, property owners in those areas said they want flexibility in using and/or selling their properties. The data shows that growth in neighboring communities will likely create additional challenges for large-scale agriculture operations, making it difficult for farmers to continue farming.

Mayor John Stehr said one thing revealed by the planning process so far is that al-

though residents recognize that commercial development is necessary to support the town’s growing population, placement of that development — and exactly what type overall — is still in question. While some residents want little to no growth, others support low-density residential development. Still others believe new development should only be concentrated in key areas.

“I think there is a recognition that there has to be some economic development in town,” Stehr said. “It’s a matter of finding out where the best places for that would be and how we can best do that and keep Zionsville as charming as it is now. But I think people agree — even people who in their heart of hearts would like to see nothing change — I think there’s a general recognition that economic development needs to

occur.”

When it comes to residential development, the data shows varying opinions on what types of housing is appropriate for Zionsville, with some people vehemently opposed to multifamily or apartment units.

Other areas that HWC and the town hope to sort through and address include:

• Identifying which specific types of uses or businesses that would be supported by the community to support employment opportunities.

• Identifying transportation network improvements without expanding development pressures.

• Identifying differences between the urban and rural service districts, development standards, services and amenities provided and associated costs.

• Development along major corridors, including U.S. 421, Ind. 32 and Ind. 267, which are seen as an opportunity by some and a threat by others.

Of particular interest at the “Big Idea”s open house was the introduction of the planning framework map. The map identifies a potential 10-year planning area that must be addressed by the comprehensive plan, made up predominantly of areas with the least amount of development to-date.

The planning framework map identifies potential activity centers, key corridors and transportation connections, sensitive environmental features and other planning considerations centered between E 300 South and just north of E 200 North; and Perry Township.

“Before we can create the future land use, transportation, and other maps, we need to confirm we are looking at the correct areas,” HWC wrote in the report presented at the open house. “To do this, we must balance growth and preservation goals while also recognizing the infrastructure and service needs of new development. The plan must provide important guidance on these areas while not looking too far into the future.”

Land outside of the 10-year planning area is largely anticipated to remain as is for the foreseeable future, according to the data. Those areas would be reexamined in future plan updates.

The Town of Zionsville has experienced significant land and population growth since the completion of the last comprehensive plan in 2003. The town’s estimated population is 32,534, a 110 percent increase since the 2010 census.

The comprehensive plan acts as a long-range guide for development, redevelopment and community investment, and communicates expectations to developers and property owners by laying the foundation for updates to zoning, subdivision regulations, and other community ordinances.

The public survey remains open for

residents who want to participate in the process.

“We have been getting some decent engagement online, so we’re getting some different voices,” Mayor John Stehr said. “We’re in the information gathering stage, but the information is starting to coalesce and we’re beginning to understand where people are coming from. But there’s a way to go here. We’re still in the mode of hearing input and hearing what people have to say.”

Learn more and take the survey at uniquelyzionsville.com.

HWC representatives said the data shows several areas of agreement among residents within the process. According to HWC, overwhelming feedback indicates that participants believe that the Village and Zionsville’s brick Main Street are foundational to the town’s identity and must be protected.

HWC Engineering and town planners will take additional feedback received Nov. 7 and use it to help create a Use and Character Plan; Transportation Plan; and Economic Development Plan to be incorporated into the comprehensive plan. The town will host an additional open house prior to creating a rough draft plan. The draft is expected to be available for review by the Zionsville Town Council by May 2025.

ZIONSVILLE ON THE GROW

ON THE COVER: The Town of Zionsville held a comprehensive plan open house Nov. 7 at town hall. (Photo by Marney Simon)

Zionsville residents weigh in during the comprehensive planning process.

(Photo by Marney Simon)

Farrell returns in musical version of ‘A Christmas Story’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

For Don Farrell, “A Christmas Story: The Musical” is the perfect transition from movie version to musical.

Farrell is returning to play the Old Man, whose name is Frank Parker, in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Story: The Musical,” which runs Nov. 29 to Jan. 4 at the Indianapolis venue.

“It’s a great show. It’s just a beautiful, perfect show for the holidays,” the Westfield resident said. “Everyone knows the movie and I still watch it every single year. The way in which the creatives transferred the movie to stage, sometimes things work and sometimes things don’t work as well when that happens. I think with this production, they really hit it out of the park with how they transferred the movie and all of those iconic moments that people look forward to seeing in the movie. It’s all heightened in a magical sense with how the art form of musical theater and how the score is written and the lyrics. It’s a beautiful chestnut of a holiday show and you definitely feel great at the beginning of it, the middle of it and all the way to the end of it. You are walking out in the holiday spirit.”

Ethan Mobley, 14, an eighth-grader at Zionsville Middle School, plays Scut Farkus, the main bully.

“This is my kind of character, but I have never truly played the antagonist,” Mobley said. “It can be challenging to pretend to hurt my castmates and make it look real. The feedback I got last rehearsal was to be meaner, something I’m not used to being told. It is fun to play the person who everyone is afraid of. As the oldest of three kids, it isn’t far from a normal day. The scene where I get beat up is a new experience, but I try to embrace it.”

“All of the interactions I have with the other kids are fun and I love all of the dancing we get to do,” Cohen said. “I think everyone who sees it will think my character is funny, too, because of some of the words I have to say, and especially the scene with the triple-dog dare is hilarious.”

The iconic scene is when another friend, Flick, is dared to put his tongue on a frozen flagpole and it sticks to the pole.

This is Cohen’s fourth show at Beef & Boards.

Farrell enjoys the song “The Genius on Cleveland Street,” which he sings when he’s working on a crossword puzzle and dreaming of winning a prize. Another of his favorite songs is “A Major Award.”

“It a wonderful fantasy when he wins that lamp that everyone knows,” Farrell said. “It’s a hysterical number.”

Farrell said he loves the scene when his character’s kids open presents on Christmas.

“It’s very Norman Rockwell,” Farrell said. “It takes place in a fictional town in Indiana and I think there’s some Indiana pride about that, too.”

Mobley saw the musical for the first time at Civic Theatre in 2022.

“Benji Pasek and Justin Paul have composed and written some of my favorite musicals, and this one does not disappoint,” Mobley said. “Getting to perform at Beef & Boards feels like a huge accomplishment, like my hard work has paid off from the past four years of doing theater. I auditioned but didn’t get a role in the production of ‘A Christmas Story’ where I first saw the show, so making it into this one feels special.”

Evan Cohen, 12, a seventh-grader at Creekside Middle School, plays Ralphie’s good friend, Schwartz.

“But I have never had this many lines before, so it is fun to get to have a character with more personality,” he said.

Cohen played Young Charlie in the 2022 production of “Kinky Boots” and was in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”

Louisa Zabel of Zionsville plays Esther Jane, and Westfield resident Allie Stacy plays Mary Beth.

Teddy Wiegand, an 11-year-old from Brownsburg, is making his Beef & Boards debut as Ralphie. Oliver Barszcz, 9, Indianapolis, plays Randy. Alex Arickx, 13, Plainfield, plays Flick. Barszcz and Arickx were Munchkins in Beef & Boards’ production of “The Wizard of Oz.”

For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘THE NUTCRACKER’

Indiana Ballet Conservatory presents “The Nutcracker” at 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 30 and at 1 and 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianaballetconservatory.org.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

“Cathy Morris: An Electric Violin Christmas” is set for 3 p.m. Dec. 1 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.

‘WHITE CHRISTMAS’

Civic Theatre presents ‘White Christmas” from Nov. 29 to Dec. 24 at The Tarkington at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit civictheatre.org.

ANY KIND OF CHRISTMAS

Home Free’s Any Kind of Christmas tour is at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

DISPATCH

Songbook Academy to present free holiday concerts — The Great American Songbook Foundation is presenting two free holiday concerts in December featuring local and regional alumni from its annual Songbook Academy summer music intensive. “Songbook Academy Sings the Songs of the Season” is set for 1 and 4 p.m. Dec. 22 in the Studio Theater at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Registration for free tickets (limit four per household) is available at TheSongbook. org/SAHoliday24. The Songbook Academy, now entering its 16th season, selects 40 high school singers nationally each year to experience a week of mentoring from top university faculty and other arts and entertainment professionals. For the Dec. 22 performances, 27 singers, including seven from Carmel, four from Zionsville, two each from Westfield, Fishers and Noblesville, will perform holiday classics. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Don Farrell performing as the Old Man in the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Story: The Musical” in 2019. (Courtesy of Beef & Boards)

Cohen

Mobley

IBC presents ‘The Nutcracker’

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The Ritter family will be well represented in the Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s annual performance of “The Nutcracker.”

DANCE

Ritter sisters Miriam, Cecilia, Philomena and Emily, from Lebanon, are in the production

“It’s a lot more fun to dance with your siblings,” Emily said.

“I always wanted to be in the lead role,” Miriam said. “It’s my favorite role that I’ve ever gotten.”

Miriam said the acting part is the hardest part.

Cecilia, 9, plays Big Mouse, Nurse Mouse and Party Girl.

Emily, 16, plays the roles of Snow, a young lady, Waltz and Arabian.

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“The Nutcracker” will be performed at 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 30 and 1 and 6 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The Carmel Symphony Orchestra and the Indianapolis Children’s Choir are joining IBC in the performances.

Timoor Afshar, a former Fishers resident who trained at IBC, is the guest artist. He now performs with the Vienna State Ballet. Indianapolis resident Ashlie Rohan, who has studied at IBC since age 5, and Carmel resident Emily Geon share the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy in the four performances.

Miriam Ritter, 11, plays Masha.

“Arabian is probably my favorite role. It’s always been something I wanted to do,” she said. “The way we move in Arabian is different, but it’s fine to learn different movements.”

Philomena, 13, also performs.

Arisa Cayetano, a 13-year-old Geist-area resident, also plays the roles of Snow, a young lady, Waltz and Arabian.

“This is my ninth ‘Nutcracker’ with IBC,” she said. “Arabian is new for me. It’s fun to learn all the new characters.”

There will be four dogs that each appear in a performance who were chosen by judges.

For more, visit indianaballetconservatory.org.

McLaughlin offers holiday show

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin usually has a string of holiday shows, but this year he’s performing only two.

CONCERT

DEC 13 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM JON MCLAUGHLIN & FRIENDS

The Jon McLaughlin & Friends: Home for the Holidays concert is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. It’s the second consecutive year he has performed a holiday show at the Palladium. He did two shows at The Tarkington at the Center in 2022.

fore moving to Nashville, Tenn., 10 years ago.

Special guests include singer-songwriter Gabe Dixon and Austin Brown, a former longtime member of the country band Home Free, and singer David Davis.

“David sent me the arrangements of the classic song he is going to do and it’s going to be a killer,” McLaughlin said.

McLaughlin

‘Last year, I was doing a whole Christmas tour,” he said. “But this year I’m doing a show in Fort Wayne the night before and this show will literally be my last show of the year, so I may not want to get off the stage.”

McLaughlin said his two daughters have a lot of activities in December, including Christmas concerts, plays and soccer games. McLaughlin grew up in Anderson and lived in Carmel and Broad Ripple be-

McLaughlin said he will be joined by a band similar to last year’s.

“It will be a lot of the same songs because half the setlist were original songs,” McLaughlin said. “All the guest artists’ songs will be different. We’ll do some Christmas hits that everyone knows that we didn’t do last year.”

McLaughlin’s “Mood Christmas” album was released earlier this month.

“So, I’ll weave some of that into the night,” he said. “It’s a very chill album.”

McLaughlin released extended play Christmas recordings in 2014, 2017 and 2020.

For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

Afshar

A different holiday play

By Mark Ambrogi marK@youarecurrent.com

For Jeremy Tuterow, this is a different kind of holiday show.

PERFORMANCE

The Indianapolis resident is directing Main Street Productions’ version of “Greetings!” from Dec. 5 to 15 at Basile Westfield Playhouse.

“The mother and father have a special needs child who lives with them who is on the (autism) spectrum, and their older son comes to visit with his girlfriend (Randi),” Tuterow said.

The parents are devout Catholics and Randi is a Jewish atheist. While the son and girlfriend are fine with having different beliefs, the father is not.

“It’s about understanding each other’s differences, overcoming those and still being able to stay close with each other and not have something like that separate them, which is true for our current state,” Tuterow said. “There are some great comic places, but it’s very touching.

Fishers resident Megan Fridenmaker plays Randi.

“This role has a lot more bite than a lot

of the roles that I’ve performed before,” Fridenmaker said. “I tend to play more meek characters that become strong over the course of the show. Randi is strong from the start, so seeing her kind of grow from strong and prickly to maybe still strong but a little less prickly with the family is definitely challenging. She has been a blast to play.”

Nathaniel Taff of Noblesville plays the older son and Dylan Acquaviva of Zionsville plays the son with special needs. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse.org.

ICC holiday concerts set

By Ken Severson editorial@youarecurrent.com

The strains of Andy Williams singing “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” are filling the airwaves, and soon, the melodic, holiday season sounds of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir will again be heard.

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The Indianapolis Children’s Choir is preparing to perform its series of annual holiday concerts. The choir will perform four shows at the Second Presbyterian Church at 7700 N. Meridian St. in Indianapolis from December 13-15.

theme with some classic songs. Throughout the weekend of the event, audiences can expect to see approximately 350 choir members perform classic songs like “Winter Wonderland,” “Carol of the Bells” and “We Need a Little Christmas.”

Pedde said the choir will sing with an accompanying chamber orchestra.

“It’s really looking at classical holiday music and doing a twist on the classics,” Pedde said. “People will hear a lot of their favorites.

There’s a lot for everybody to enjoy.”

Indianapolis Children’s Choir’s Executive Artistic Director Joshua Pedde said the annual series is a great holiday tradition.

“I think there’s nothing like hearing children’s voices during the holiday, especially with the music,” said Pedde, a Carmel resident. “It’s very different than hearing a church choir. This can get people into the holiday spirit and it will be magical.”

The concerts will have a vintage holiday

Show dates are: “Angels Sing: A Vintage Holiday,” 7 p.m. Dec. 13; “Celebrate the Season,” 3 p.m. Dec. 14; “Angels Sing,” 7 p.m. Dec. 14; and “Sounds of the Season,” 4 p.m. Dec. 15.

Tickets for a single performance are $16 and can be purchased online at icchoir. org/tickets. Children 5 and under are admitted free but require a ticket. If the concerts do not sell out in advance, tickets will be available for purchase at the door an hour prior to the performance.

From left, Dylan Acquaviva, Jim LaMonte, Barb Weaver, Nathaniel Taff and Megan Fridenmaker. (Photo courtesy of Main Street Productions)

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SubDaze opens on Main Street in Zionsville

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A vacant sandwich shop on Main Street north of 106th Street in Zionsville got new life this month.

Donny and Kas Miller, owners of Fundae’s Ice Cream & Sweets in Zionsville, Carmel and Speedway, hosted a soft opening Nov. 18 at SubDaze, 640 S. Main St., previously occupied by Sub 16. SubDaze will feature freshly crafted sandwiches in a family-friendly environment, according to the Millers.

“When Sub 16 closed, we saw an opportunity to fill a gap,” Donny and Kas Miller stated in a news release. “As regular customers ourselves, we knew Zionsville needed a spot like SubDaze. Our vision is to make this a place for family, friends, coworkers, and everyone in between to come together and enjoy something as simple and delightful as a really great

SubDaze’s journey has been fueled by a partnership with Boone EDC, which

awarded the Millers a microloan for the venture. The Millers credit the Boone EDC with providing invaluable support for small businesses, stating in a release, “Boone EDC looks beyond what’s on paper to understand the real needs of the community. Their support for small business has been instrumental in our journey, dating back to the opening of Fundae’s. Without Boone EDC, we wouldn’t be where we are today.”

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REGO-FIX opens in Whitestown

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REGO-FIX USA in Whitestown recently opened its Center for Machining Excellence.

The Swiss-tooling manufacturer announced plans to expand its headquarters at 4420 Anson Blvd. in 2023. The $3.6 million 12,000-square-foot technology center provides training opportunities nationally and locally, working with universities and technical schools for unique opportunities for hands-on manufacturing

The facility houses a wide range of cutting-edge technology and serves as a hub for industry innovation for manufacturers and industry leaders worldwide.

Amenities in the training center include a 165-inch video wall with advanced audio-visual capabilities for presentations and recordings along with furnished private office spaces, showrooms with options for adjoining hospitality and live partner demonstrations areas.

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SubDaze will have a soft opening at 640

S. Main St. Nov. 18. (Photo courtesy of SubDaze)

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A case of arrested crime drama development

Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

Several years ago, I shared some clichés about police shows. Here are some new ones, along with a couple of my old favorites.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, especially, criminals were always home when the cops knocked on the door. Occasionally, they would go out for a quick heist, but they always wore masks. If someone is arrested early in the show, there’s no chance he did it. Here’s a scene I’d like to see in “Law & Order”:

COP: Put your hands up. You’re under arrest for murder.

SUSPECT: Well, you know it can’t be me.

COP: Why not?

SUSPECT: It’s only 10:10. What are you going to do for the rest of the show?

Police assume that if the dead victim still has cash in his wallet, the motive isn’t robbery. It was personal. Want to do away with your cheating lover? Take the cash. Otherwise, you will be the first suspect. Plus, you’ll have an extra $38 for dinner.

Cops always look in the victim’s eyes

and say, “Stay with me.” This person is not going anywhere — the guy is riddled with bullets. If this column is boring you, please stay with me (see, it doesn’t work here, either).

When a police captain is angry, he storms out of his office, points to a cop and says, “A word,” or “My office!”  Sometimes, he just says, “Now!”  Maybe it’s the English teacher in me, but all sentences should have a verb. Right?

Often, when a perp is escaping, he runs across the street and is hit by a bus. Why is it always a bus? Why not a MINI Cooper or a driverless Tesla? Elon could afford a little bad publicity.

Cops always identify themselves when they are still 100 yards away, resulting in immediate flight by the offender. Then, there’s a 95 percent chance that the pursuit will end up at a fence. This either deters the criminal or he escapes because the detective is too fat to climb the barrier.

A guy robs a bank. The police report says, “He is 5’10” and is wearing a red sweatshirt and a Chicago White Sox hat.” Committing murder is a crime, but

so is rooting for the White Sox (41 -121 this year).

When shown a photo, bartenders never recognize the person, so the detective threatens to submit a report to authorities that his beer glasses are dirty. Suddenly, a brainstorm, “Yeah, she was in here last Tuesday, wearing a yellow blouse and tight blue jean skirt. “Never underestimate the power of the Board of Health.

Finally, when a murderer throws someone out a window, the victim always

lands on a car hood — never on the street. In cities with alternate-side-of-the-street parking, you will hit the pavement half the time.

Gotta go. There’s a rerun of “Law & Order.” All night.

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Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Town of Zionsville Plan Commission on Monday, December 16th, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 West Oak Street Zionsville, Indiana 46077 to consider the following Petition:

Petition # 2024-80-DP, filed for Cornerstone Companies, requests PLAN COMMISSION APPROVAL for a Development Plan to allow for construction of a medical office building with associated parking lot, detention pond, pedestrian pathways, and utility infrastructure as part of Creekside Corporate Park PUD.

The property involved is commonly known as 10859 & 10867 Creek Way and is legally described as: Lots Numbered 3, 4 and 5 in Creekside Corporate Park, Secondary Plat, as per plat thereof, recorded December 22, 2017 in Plat Book 26 pages 5-8, as Instrument No. 2017012261, in the Office of the Recorder of Boone County, Indiana.

A copy of the Petition for Plan Commission Approval, and all plans pertaining thereto are on file and may be examined prior to the Public Hearing at Town Hall, 1100 West Oak Street, Zionsville, Indiana 46077 or at: http://www.zionsville-in.gov/231/Planning-Economic-Development. Written comments in support of or in opposition to the Petition for Plan Commission Approval are filed with the Secretary of the Town of Zionsville Plan Commission prior to the Public Hearing will be considered. The Public Hearing is open to the public. Oral comments to the Petition for Plan Commission Approval will be heard at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

Further, and as allowed by the laws of the State of Indiana, members of the public will be afforded the opportunity to attend the Plan Commission Public Meetings via a form(s) of electronic communication IF indicated in the Agenda (as amended from time to time) associated with the Plan Commission Meeting. Additionally, upon request, the Town of Zionsville will provide auxiliary aids and services in association with meetings and hearings occurring in-person. Please provide advance notification to Roger Kilmer, at rkilmer@zionsville-in.gov or 317-873-1574, to ensure the proper accommodations are made prior to the meeting.

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Mike Dale (Secretary)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE TOWN OF ZIONSVILLE PLAN COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Town of Zionsville Plan Commission on Monday, December 16th, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 West Oak Street Zionsville, Indiana 46077 to consider the following Petition:

Petition # 2024-82-RP, filed for Cornerstone Companies, requests PLAN COMMISSION APPROVAL for a Development Plan to allow for plan commission approval for the replat of lots 4 & 5 in Creekside Corporate Park.

The property involved is commonly known as 10859 & 10867 Creek Way and is legally described as: Lots Numbered 3, 4 and 5 in Creekside Corporate Park, Secondary Plat, as per plat thereof, recorded December 22, 2017 in Plat Book 26 pages 5-8, as Instrument No. 2017012261, in the Office of the Recorder of Boone County, Indiana.

A copy of the Petition for Plan Commission Approval, and all plans pertaining thereto are on file and may be examined prior to the Public Hearing at Town Hall, 1100 West Oak Street, Zionsville, Indiana 46077 or at: http://www.zionsville-in.gov/231/Planning-Economic-Development. Written comments in support of or in opposition to the Petition for Plan Commission Approval are filed with the Secretary of the Town of Zionsville Plan Commission prior to the Public Hearing will be considered. The Public Hearing is open to the public. Oral comments to the Petition for Plan Commission Approval will be heard at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.

Further, and as allowed by the laws of the State of Indiana, members of the public will be afforded the opportunity to attend the Plan Commission Public Meetings via a form(s) of electronic communication IF indicated in the Agenda (as amended from time to time) associated with the Plan Commission Meeting.

Additionally, upon request, the Town of Zionsville will provide auxiliary aids and services in association with meetings and hearings occurring in-person. Please provide advance notification to Roger Kilmer, at rkilmer@zionsville-in.gov or 317-873-1574, to ensure the proper accommodations are made prior to the meeting.

Dave Franz (President)

Mike Dale (Secretary)

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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