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Local resident to serve as Lt. Gov.-elect Micah Beckwith’s top staffer

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Noblesville resident Sherry Ellis was recently hired by Lt. Gov.-elect Micah Beckwith to serve as his chief of staff. A polarizing figure, Beckwith — also a Noblesville resident — will be sworn into office Jan. 13, 2025, alongside Gov.-elect Mike Braun.

POLITICS

As chief of staff, Ellis said her role is to support Beckwith in his role as president of the Indiana Senate; communicate with Hoosiers regarding various initiatives; and provide support to the Indiana Department of Agriculture and the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, among other responsibilities.

Ellis, 50, moved to Noblesville when her father died in 2021 after living in Westfield for 18 years. Prior to working with Beckwith, Ellis worked in higher education as a program mentor at Western Governors University and in project management and process improvement at One America in Indianapolis.

She said she was never involved in politics and did not plan to be until she met Beckwith 10 years ago at Northview Church in Noblesville, where he was a worship pastor.

“He had created an organization called ‘Sing Love Worship’ that offered music lessons,” Ellis said. “My kids both started taking lessons through his program. Naturally, I couldn’t help but point out ways he could do things better and offer to help facilitate some of the invoicing and structure.”

During Beckwith’s unsuccessful run for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District seat in 2020, he asked Ellis to join him as his treasurer and deputy campaign manager.

“It was more about getting to know Micah and wanting to help him on his journey versus my own aspirations and goals to get into politics,” Ellis said. “I learned a lot from listening to him discuss how the government works and functions. It’s a whole new industry than what I am used to.”

During Beckwith’s Republican convention campaign for lieutenant governor and the general election, Ellis served as his campaign manager, overseeing daily operations, paying invoices and scheduling events, among other tasks.

“The race was really birthed from edu-

cation, and the lieutenant governor is a position that people vote on,” Ellis said. “It’s not supposed to be appointed by the governor. You’re electing delegates to be a representative, and people just don’t know that. It became very obvious through the campaign that people had no idea how that process worked. They just assumed it’s like the president and vice president, and it’s not.”

Beckwith has been known to generate controversy. For example, in November, he responded to an issue of the Indiana Daily Student – the Indiana University student newspaper — that published an image of President-elect Donald Trump on its cover, accompanied by unflattering quotes made by people who have worked for Trump. Beckwith threatened to pull funding for the publication, stating, in part, “This is WOKE propaganda at its finest and why most of America looks at higher education indoctrination centers like IU as a complete joke and waste of money.”

Controversy arose again in November when Beckwith’s planned visit to Westfield High School’s agriculture classes was canceled by the school following complaints from parents. He went on the “Kendall & Casey” radio show on WIBC and said, “I think I’m going to use this story all over the state to try to get universal vouchers pushed through and try to strip away as much funding from schools like (WHS) as possible because of the woke crap you guys are doing right now.”

The school district later reissued the invitation.

Working with someone with strong opinions comes down to talking 1-on-1 with people and building relationships, according to Ellis. She said Beckwith is willing to talk with anybody at any time.

“I think because (politics) can be so confusing, people get lost and give up trying to understand,” Ellis said. “Though people may not like the way he says things, when you get down to the heart of the content, it’s kind of hard to argue. Once you break it down and let people know their voice can be heard and how, they’re more willing to get involved and speak up. We all have so much more in common than we do against each other. I think once you get past all the sound bites and forced strife people try to put out there, you get to the heart of the issues and can find that common ground.”

Beckwith said he chose Ellis to be his chief of staff because she is somebody he can trust.

“She is a woman of character,” Beckwith said. “She has a strong faith, which is important to me, and she’s also talented when it comes to leadership. I needed somebody who would be able to catch the vision that Mike Braun and I have, and I couldn’t think of a better person.”

Beckwith also said it is beneficial to have someone on his team who is an “outsider” in the world of politics.

“I think people across the political spectrum are fed up with politics as usual, the status quo,” Beckwith said. “One thing I’m trying to do, and I know that (Braun’s) trying to do it as well, is to look at people outside the typical political sphere. I think it’s important that we bring normal, everyday Hoosiers into the world of government to help lead. Sherry is not a lifelong government career politician. She is an outside-the-box-kind of leader, and I think it will bring a lot of great value to Indiana, to her constituents and the people we’re serving.”

Ellis said she wants to bring positive energy to the state capitol and plans to work closely with Braun’s team.

“We have a high level of excellence and standards for our team, but also, I jokingly say I want our office to be like the envy of the capital, where everybody wants to come visit our office,” Ellis said. “All possibilities of what can be done to improve our state is exciting.”

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Lt. Gov.-elect Micah Beckwith, left, and Sherry Ellis, who will serve as Beckwith’s chief of staff. (Photos by Jessica Todd)

More than 60 people were appointed to serve on Zionsville’s 29 boards and commissions in 2025. (File photo)

Zionsville approves board and commission appointees

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

The Town of Zionsville ended 2024 with the appointment of dozens of community members to the town’s various boards and commissions.

GOVERNMENT

The town maintains 29 boards and commissions, with appointments made by the mayor and the town council. By state law, some appointments must reflect specific political party affiliations or residential districts.

The appointments — approved last month by the Zionsville Town Council — represent new and returning members of each board. Mayor John Stehr said when it comes to getting people to step up to serve, there is no shortage of men and women who accept the challenge in Zionsville.

“We have men and women and Republicans and Democrats and people that really care about the community,” Stehr said. “I think that is Zionsville’s great strength — we have people who are engaged, people who are interested, people who are really talented and willing to give their time. People are willing to step up and, you know, do everything they can to help.”

Terms range from one to four years and began Jan. 1. The entire list of appointments is as follows:

• Plan Commission — Brad Johnson; Andrew Kossack; Kendrick Davis; Jim Hurst

• Board of Zoning Appeals — Amanda Miller; Jim Hurst; Kathi Postlethwait; Josh Martin

• Park Board — Doug Tischbein; Anna Shappaugh

• Park/Road Impact Fee Review Board

— John Demaree; Jim Longest; Tony Merlie

• Economic Redevelopment Commission — Ryan Vaughn; David Rosenberg;

Kent Esra; Evan Norris

• Economic Development Commission

— Wes Merkle; Bob Kuzman; Mark Plassman

• Redevelopment Authority — Violet Worth; Greg Turnbull; Chris Carriere

• Safety Board — Evan Norris; Sarah Esterline Sampson; Joe Stein; Valerie Swack; Jeff Papa

• Fire Merit Board — Ian Stewart; Erika Steuerwald; Jeff Wallenius

• Zionsville Municipal Building Corp. — Jason Plunkett; Aaron Walton; Paul Watson

• Zionsville Town Hall Building Corp. — Steven Lonn; Rob French; Joe Stein

• Union Township Building Corp. — Tim McElderry; Mike Rhinebold; Bryan Traylor

• Community Development Corp. — Denise Pierce; Jeff Wraley; Trent Haggerty; Adam Krupp

• Discover Boone County — Violet Worth; Kate Swanson; Amanda Cecil

• Pathways Committee — Kim Storen; Bethany Narkiewicz; Jody Miller; Emily Makinson; Dan Fowler; Brad Gressel; Craig Melton

• MPO Policy Committee — Lance Lantz

• MPO Technical Committee — George Lewis

• White River Alliance — Lance Lantz

• Water Advisory Board — Jason Plunkett

• Boone County Solid Waste Management District Board — Craig Melton; Evan Norris

• Zionsville Architectural Review Committee — Steve Betz; Tom Casalini; Dawn Lantz; Todd Rottman; Lisa Paul

• Zionsville Tree Board (formerly PZAZ) — Greta Sanderson; Dan Bradley; Pauline Coderre; Michal Owens; Michael Mindel; Michael Billing; Tim McElderry

• Town Prosecutor — Craig Olsinski

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Hussey-Mayfield library installs interactive light wall

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library’s Whitestown branch has a new youth activity area.

ACTIVITY

Last month, library officials and representatives from STAR Bank unveiled the library’s STAR Bank Everbright Wall — an innovative and interactive lighting feature for children.

Kristin Shelley, executive director of Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, said the activity wall might have hints of nostalgia for some patrons.

“It’s kind of a take on the old Lite-Brite, mounted on a wall in the children’s area,” she said. “There are dials that light up and kids can turn. It changes colors. It can make different designs. They can spell out words or put their names in lights. It’s just a fun, interactive activity.”

Shelly said fundraising for the wall was ongoing when the library branch opened in April 2024. A matching-gift campaign by STAR Bank paid for purchase and

installation.

“It was definitely a community effort,” Shelley said. “STAR Bank was incredibly generous, and it’s been a great collaboration with them and also having community members and other supporters come through and provide the matching funds to make it all happen.”

Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library has two branches. The Whitestown branch is at 6310 Albert S. White Dr. The main branch is at 250 N. Fifth St. in Zionsville.

Learn more at hmmpl.org.

Discover Boone County honored for service

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Discover Boone County was recently recognized as the 2024 Supplier of the Year by the Indiana Society of Association Executives.

RECOGNITION

The award celebrates service and commitment to supporting associations and meeting planners in achieving their goals. According to a news release, Discover Boone County stood out for its ability to position the Boone County region as a premier destination for meetings and conferences while simultaneously driving community engagement and growth.

The honor recognizes Discover Boone County’s contributions to the Hoosier state’s meetings and events industry as well as impactful initiatives within the local and national community.

“(Discover Boone County Executive Director) Allyson Gutwein and her team are doing an incredible job of making Boone

County a sought-after destination for associations to host meetings and conferences,” ISAE Executive Director Grant Carpenter stated. “They’ve also made a tremendous impact on the community locally, as well as nationally, through their Boone Hearts Boone project. ISAE is so fortunate to have members like Discover Boone County who give their all to assist association professionals and meeting planners across Indiana.”

Discover Boone County was recognized for dedication to fostering community pride and promoting local assets, underscoring the organization’s commitment to creating meaningful connections that benefit residents and visitors alike, according to the release.

Discover Boone County is Boone County’s tourism organization dedicated to showcasing the area’s unique charm and opportunities. Learn more at discoverboonecounty.com.

The STAR Bank Everbright Wall was installed at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library — Whitestown Branch in December. (Photo courtesy of Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library)

Westfield teenager draws attention on national cycling circuit

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Westfield High School junior Jackson Clary first rode in a gravel cyclinng race in the fall of 2019 in Zionsville.

“I fell in love with it from there,” Clary said.

Prior to that race, Clary had gone on cycling rides with his father, James Clary, earlier in 2019.

“My dad had raced years prior with a cycling club, so I’ve always been around bicycles and people who liked to ride bicycles,” Clary said. “That fueled my passion to ride.”

Clary, 16, said his favorite accomplishment was winning the Omnium National Championship in USA Cycling Junior Men 15-16 division in August 2024 in Redmond, Wash.

“It’s how well you do over four races and I was fortunate enough to win three of them,” said Clary, who won the scratch race, elimination and long scratch race.

Clary and a partner, Stephanie Lawrence, won the USA Cycling Elite Co-ed Madison National Championship in November 2024

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Westfield

High School junior Jackson Clary with his medals after winning the Omnium National Championship in USA Cycling Junior Men 1516 division in August 2024.

(Photo courtesy of James Clary) in Detroit.

“It’s basically a relay race,” Clary said. “You grab your partner’s arm and sling them into the race on the exchange.”

Lawrence, a Marian University cyclist, helps coach Clary. Jackson trains under the guidance of Marian assistant coach Matt Gittings from EuroPro Coaching.

Clary also captured the USA Cycling Junior American Criterium Cup series title in

“That was how well you placed over a series of races, and I went to four of the eight races,” he said. “I got three first places and one second place.”

Clary said he has three main goals for 2025.

“In late July, I want to bring home another title from Junior Track Nationals,” he said. “I want to win the 17-18 Omnium, and later on, I’ll be going to Elite Track National

Championships in Colorado Springs, Colo. I have no goal as far as a result, but my goal is to meet new people, find some new friends and make some connections. I just want to do as well as I can. Depending how I do in Junior Track Nationals and Elite Track Nationals, I can qualify for the Junior World Championships in the Netherlands.”

His ultimate goal is to qualify for the Summer Olympics in 2028 in Los Angeles.

“I like to stay with the group a long time because I have a lot of explosive power,” Clary said. “I’ll wait as long as I can and sprint toward the finish line. I have a big kick.”

Clary said Westfield High School strength and conditioning coach Tavio Henderson has helped him improve his strength.

Representing the Cleveland Cycling Academy U23 Cycling Team and the Midwest Development U19 Cycling Team, Clary has raced in 15 states and on five velodromes. He logged more than 6,000 miles in 2024 and competed in 84 races at 47 venues.

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Comcast recently donated 200 laptops to the Boys & Girls Club of Boone County. (Photo provided)

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Children in Zionsville and Whitestown who participate in programming at the Boys & Girls Club of Boone County’s Whitestown Unit were given laptops during the holiday break, thanks to a donation by Comcast.

Comcast donated 200 laptops to the organization, which were distributed last month to youth in Whitestown and Lebanon who spend time with the club for academic activities, after-school care and recreation.

The donation is part of Project UP, a 10year $1 billion commitment by Comcast to help make digital equity a reality across the county. The project commits funds for several programs to increase internet accessibility across the Hoosier state, including low-cost, high-speed broadband services, Wi-Fi hotspots and in-kind donations to local organizations like the Boys & Girls Club of Boone County.

“Partnerships with organizations like Comcast are essential to enabling young people — especially those who need us most — to continue to develop digital skills, complete homework outside of the classroom, and help us make sure students can reach their full potential,” Boys & Girls Club of Boone County CEO Eric Richards stated.

Comcast recently announced a $55 million joint investment with the state of Indiana to create Internet access to rural, unserved and underserved areas in seven Indiana counties, including expanding services in Boone County.

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By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

A group of high school athletes from across central Indiana are excelling in their sport — even if they don’t always get noticed.

Established in the early 1980s when the City of Indianapolis was engaged in an economic strategy to promote amateur sports, the nonprofit Indianapolis Rowing Center at Eagle Creek Park trains youth, collegiate and adult athletes.

IRC Director of Rowing and Junior Head Coach Mike Burroughs said the youth program draws about 100 teens from 19 high schools across central Indiana. He said the popularity of IRC for youth often is a result of word of mouth, as participants get their friends to give it a try.

“Rowing is a sport that everybody naturally starts later in their development just because the size of the equipment requires, you can’t start it as a 4-year-old,” he said. “It’s a great sport for either individuals that were kind of late physically developing, so they have that growth spurt or whatever as an eighth grader and are kind of behind the curve on some of the more traditional sports.”

Burroughs said as a noncontact and low-impact sport, rowing is attractive to youth who have struggled with injuries playing traditional high school sports.

“Rowing is a fitness sport more than anything,” Burroughs said. “It’s a sport that’s fairly easy to pick up. It’s difficult to master, but at the end of the day, very similar to long-distance running or something like that, ultimately it is a fitness sport. So, you can train.”

Although rowing is not an IHSAA-sponsored sport, participants compete under the auspices of the United States Rowing Association — commonly known as U.S. Rowing.

Zionsville Community High School junior C.J. Ulmer, 17, said competition and teamwork in rowing is unmatched by other sports.

“It really drives you to know that if you’re a runner or swimmer and you give up, you’re just letting yourself down,” he said. “If you give up in the boat, you’re letting down everybody else around you. And that

Indianapolis Rowing Center athletes excel on the water

really drives me another level further to push as hard as I can for everybody else. Because at the end of the day, it’s all of us together, not just me.”

ZCHS junior Teddy Quick said his mom signed up the whole family during the pandemic as a way to get them outside and exercising. Quick, 17, said while he wasn’t enthusiastic about the sport at first, once he gave it a chance it grew on him.

“I’m less chubby than I was before. I’m

definitely stronger, have a better work ethic, (am) more patient, (have) more friends. All the good stuff. All the basics,” he said.

Ada Mertes, 17, is a junior at Guerin Catholic High School in Noblesville. A former runner, Mertes said she switched to rowing following a leg injury.

“I think I just kind of fell in love with it,” she said. “It’s so beautiful. The sport’s beautiful and you get to be in so many beautiful places rowing on the water. The way that

COMPETITIVE SPIRIT

Rowing has two distinct seasons — spring and fall. The fall season is referred to as head racing and is typically a timed race on a river course roughly 5,000 meters in length.

Members of the IRC Junior Rowing Program participated in the Head of The Charles Regatta in October, one of the oldest and largest races in the nation.

“It’s raced on the Charles River through downtown Boston and pulls clubs from all over the world. It’s a fairly prestigious event,” said IRC Director of Rowing and Junior Head Coach Mike Burroughs said.

The IRC took two boats to the regatta, one with four members of the girls team and the other with four members of the boys team.

“The boys finished in the top half and the girls finished in the top 10,” Burroughs said.

Although rowing can be an expensive sport — each boat costs about $80,000 — the goal of IRC is to be accessible to all youth who are interested.

“IRC is a not-for-profit and part of our mission statement is to make the sport of rowing available to individuals with all socioeconomic backgrounds,” Burroughs said. “I think it is not a cheap sport, but when you compare it to other travel sports, it is no more expensive than travel soccer or travel baseball. I think the biggest thing that surprises people, if you want to start playing soccer, you start at the field down the street and your expense is the gas to get you the five blocks to your local soccer field. Because we do need a body of water, we are the only racecourse in the state of Indiana.”.

Learn more about IRC programs at indyrowing.org.

you have to work with your teammates and trust them is also just really beautiful.”

ZCHS sophomore Caroline Smith, 16, spent a lot of time swimming as a young child, but wanted to try something new.

“It’s definitely a great way to meet other people from across Indiana,” she said. “This sport has really taught me that I can keep going once I think I’m done, which has also helped in other aspects of my life. For school, if I think that I can’t study more or get a good grade on a test, now I know that I can do harder things. It pushes me to keep trying.”

Sophia Meier, 18, is a senior at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in Indianapolis. A former runner and soccer player, she was a sophomore when stress fractures made running no longer possible. A friend told her about rowing, which led her to a camp.

“I started last fall, and I’ve loved it ever since,” she said. “It’s like the endurance of cross-country, but you’re rowing with other people. You’re with other people in a boat and it’s this whole different idea of teamwork. You all have to be like the same person when you row, you have to row together as one. I’ve done a lot of sports. I’ve never had a community that’s as wholesome and uplifting as the rowing community. Everyone’s so kind and genuinely supports each other and wants each other to succeed. It’s really amazing.”

The youth said rowing drives them in a way other sports do not.

“The longer distance races are difficult, but it’s competitive and I think that’s what really drove me to stay,” said Cooper Wilding, 17, a junior at Brownsburg High School.

North Central High School senior Zoe Desserich, 18, has been rowing for five years.

“What keeps me is definitely the community of just the people,” she said. “With the community of people I found here, I’ve gained my confidence and even time management.”

“Everybody works together. It’s team oriented and I love that,” she said. “I love the hard work you have to put into the sport.”

ON THE COVER: Members of the Indianapolis Rowing Center youth teams participate in the Head of

the Charles Regatta in October in Boston. (Photo courtesy of Indianapolis Rowing Center)

Youth from the Indianapolis Rowing Center train at Eagle Creek. (Photo courtesy of Indianapolis Rowing Center)

The IRC junior boys rowing team placed in the top half at the Head of the Charles Regatta in October 2024 in Boston.

Blueprint for Improvement: Chic Fishers primary bath renovation

Commentary by Larry Greene

Built in 1995 in Fishers’ Lakeside Green neighborhood, this home’s primary bathroom was ready for a transformation. The new owners wanted to upgrade their builder-basic space into something bright and beautiful. By keeping the same layout but reimagining the design, our team created a room that feels entirely new.

THE BLUEPRINT

• Replacing the tub with a walk-in shower elevated the functionality of the room, bringing a spa-like serenity to the homeowners’ daily routine.

• The addition of a floating vanity keeps the compact space open and airy while offering ample storage.

• A tongue-and-groove ceiling treatment, stained to match the vanity, makes a statement by adding warm, organic charm and unique style.

• Marble tile combined with gold accents in the finishes introduces refined elegance and a touch of livable luxury.

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.

Vindys’ lead singer benefits from national tour

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The Vindys had planned to work on a new album in the summer of 2024.

Instead, the band got an offer it couldn’t refuse — joining Rock & Roll Hall of Famers

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo on a national tour over the summer, including a gig at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park in Indianapolis.

“Of all the cities we went to on that tour, Indianapolis was the most receptive to us,” said Jackie Popovec, the band’s lead singer and main songwriter. “I’m looking forward to coming back to the HI-FI to play a show.”

The Vindys will play at 8 p.m. Jan. 11 at the HI-FI Indy in Indianapolis. Jessie Phelps will be the opener.

“I gained quite a bit of confidence in what I’m doing,” Popovec said. “There’s not a ton of money in this game. For Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo to come out of nowhere and have their people call us, ‘Do you want to go on tour?’ It just gave me this boost that I needed in motivation in what I’m doing and confidence in what I’m doing in my writing.”

Popovec said she has long admired Benatar.

“I’m sure I have a tape somewhere of me singing karaoke to Pat Benatar as a toddler,” she said. “So, for one of the biggest voices to say you got something, it’s just completely wild to me. I don’t know if I can thank her enough for that.”

Popovec said the band has been working on new music since the summer tour, mostly playing in shows in the Ohio cities of Cleveland, Akron and Columbus along with Pittsburgh.

“As an independent band doing it all ourselves, I don’t have a booking agent or a label or anything. We’ve been trying to radius out more, and Indianapolis seems like a new place to start growing,” Popovec said.

The Vindys’ first album, “Bugs,” came out in 2021. They are releasing a second album this year.

“I’ve been sitting on a lot of new mate-

rial for three years now, so I’m excited to get it out there,” Popovec said.

The Vindys were founded in 2014 in Youngstown, Ohio. The band’s name is derived from the city’s newspaper, The Vindicator.

“Everyone says print is dying and everyone says rock ‘n’ roll is dying, but here we are still standing, The Vindys,” Popovic said. “It’s all about the grit and grind for us. As a band that makes its money off of shows and gigs, we love being from Youngstown. We can get to several major cities within a half-day drive. You can’t do that if you are from Los Angeles.”

Popovec said she is known throughout Youngstown. Her father is a food sales representative and she started playing at restaurants as a teenager.

“It’s definitely a ‘Cheers’-type of town that I live in. I always feel welcome everywhere I go,” said Popovec, referring to the 1980s TV sitcom set in a neighborhood bar.

Popovec said she is proud of what The

Vindys have accomplished.

“To make it nowadays, you have to work at it and put yourself out there in front of people,” she said. “That’s the most important thing to garner those relationships with your fan base. in person. That’s how we are able to create a small business for ourselves and something that is sustainable.”

Popovec, who has a powerful voice, said she grew up appreciating all kinds of music.

“When you are exposed to so many things, it’s going to seep in,” she said. “It makes you a well-rounded listener. My parents were listening to VH1, Top 40 and radio, which is how I cut my teeth on melodies and pop music. Then I discovered Etta James, Dinah Washington and Billie Holiday online. I was like, ‘Whoa, whoa, what is all this?’ So I deep dived into the jazz world through iTunes, which is crazy and cool that it was available to me.”

For more, visit thevindys.com. For tickets, visit hifiindy.com.

MAC MCANALLY

Singer-songwriter Mac McAnally, a member of the late Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, will perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

FEINSTEIN’S CABARET

Actor Don Farrell’s “Sweet Caroline — The Life and Music of Neil Diamond” is set for 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, feinsteinshc. com.

LET’S SING TAYLOR

Let’s Sing Taylor: A Live Band Experience Celebrating Taylor Swift will perform at 2 and 8 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.

‘MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS’

“Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express” runs Jan. 9 to Feb. 9 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.

‘Change of Heart’ set for debut

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“Change of Heart” is set to debut Jan. 1019 at the Switch Theatre in the Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy in Fishers. The play was written by Dr. Louis Janeira, a cardiologist who lives in Zionsville whose pen name is Dr. L. Jan Eira. “Change of Heart,” directed by Tejas Hairns, follows the journey of elderly couple Vijay and Anita, retired medical professionals turned vigilantes, who embark on a morally questionable mission to rid the world of wrongdoers while saving innocent lives. The play delves into the depths of human nature, questioning the boundaries of justice and the price of redemption.

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The Vindys will perform at the HI-FI Indy on Jan. 11. (Photo courtesy of The Vindys)

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