January / February 2012
Super Bowl XLVI is here. Look inside for dozens of opportunities for fun—on and off the field.
Kid Friendly: Deck Out Your Child’s Room | Romantic Indiana Getaways | Culture Council: Local Arts Regulars Sound Off
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Betsy Jones of Noblesville.
on the cover Stephanie O’Leary, a bartender at the Nickel Plate Bar & Grill in Fishers. Photo by Dario Impini.
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Features 42 Antoine Bethea Safety first
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Home Trends
48 Justin Snow
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Travel
52 Super Bowl
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Arts-Minded
From football to family fun
Let the game begin
Super Bowl XLVI is here. Look inside for dozens of opportunities for fun—on and off the field.
Kid Friendly: Deck Out Your Child’s Room | Romantic Indiana Getaways | Culture Council: Local Arts Regulars Sound Off
Kids’ rooms
Hoosier hideaways
Where to go for culture
64 Home & Family Steve and Kathy Koers
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Nursery decorating tips
Departments at the front
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Editor’s Note Sherri gets her game on
15 This & That
News and views around town
20 In Style Wine
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Rosie’s Place in Noblesville
taste
24 Quick Bites
Local food news
30 Cuisine
Bunches of oats
32 Wine, Dine & Find Three picks to enjoy
worth the trip
35 Restaurant Tallent health
39 Cancer out & about
100 Student Views
Students submit their creations
102 Just Married
Caitlin and Andrew Gordon Christina and Dave Hughes
106 Our Side of Town People and events
112 Calendar of Events Things to do
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We Got Game Most Sunday afternoons at my parents’ home have always been reserved for football. If my family needs to get together to celebrate a birthday … and it’s a Sunday … and there’s a football game on … that birthday celebration is going to be scheduled around the football game. Or it’s going to coincide with it, in which case we’re all going to sit and watch the game together. There are no questions asked about this routine—even if the Indianapolis Colts are losing … a lot. You see my mom is no fair-weather fan. She’s serious about her sports, and she’s even more serious about her hometown teams. When I recently asked her what she thought of the Colts’ losing streak this season, she quickly responded: “I feel just the same; I am a fan,” she said. “If they win, they win. If they don’t, they don’t.” Poor Mom. It isn’t just that her boys in blue are in the middle of one of their losingest seasons ever. What has probably been a bigger disappointment to my mother has been my utter lack of interest in following football. Though I played sports for most of my childhood, I hung up my jerseys and cleats around the age of 15 to pursue other, more pressing matters, like running around and giggling with my girlfriends at the mall. Yes, I have mostly left sports in the rearview mirror. But just like in real-life rearview mirrors, sports are often closer than they may appear. In fact, this February, we’re not going to be able to get away from football. And, really, why would we want to? This year marks a big year for the Circle City. We’ll have fans flocking to our fair city by the thousands. And the rest will tune into Indianapolis through their TVs, radios and Internet connections. It’s a great time to put our best face forward and to enjoy the short-lived glory. And so we shall. Inside this issue, you’ll find all you need to know about the Super Bowl-related happenings downtown in case you’re hoping to join the festivities. As a bonus, you’ll also have a chance to read about the lives and efforts of a couple of our own Indianapolis Colts (p. 42 and p. 48)—it turns out they’re doing great things outside the stadium, even when things aren’t so spectacular inside. If you, like me, aren’t so sports-minded, however, we have you covered, too. We’ve hit up several locals keyed into cultural events on the northside (p. 90), and we profiled several romantic spots around Indiana where couples might want to go to celebrate Valentine’s Day (or just to get away from the game-day hoopla). As for Mom and me, I think we’ll be OK . After I finished quizzing her on her feelings about the Colts, I asked her what she felt about her youngest daughter not being a football fan. She was again quick with her response: “You didn’t even go to the basketball games when you were a student at IU,” she countered. “I’m used to it!” So, without further ado, this issue is for you, Mom … and for all the northside’s football fans. I hope it will do you, and our wonderful city, proud.
CORRECTIONS In the November/December issue, Tom FitzGibbon’s name was misspelled in the special advertising section on schools (pages 92-105). Also, John Reichanadter (www.prestigestudios.com) was not given a photo credit for the photographs he took of the Fishers High School show choirs (pages 68-73). NORTH regrets the errors.
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January / February 2012 Volume 3, Issue 3 PUBLISHER Home News Enterprises Chuck Wells
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The Art Angels meet to have cupcakes with 4-year-old Maggie Mullin, who was injured in the Indiana State Fair stage collapse. Photos courtesy of Cari Hahn.
If charity begins at home, it looks like northside parents are teaching all the right lessons. Here’s a look at six children who are making a big difference —both close to home and across the seas. (Cont. on p.17)
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Sports of All Sorts
From swimming stars to rhythmic gymnasts, young Hamilton County athletes are racking up accolades across the nation. Here are just a few.
Gymnast Marina Cridge, 10, recently participated in the Future Star National Rhythmic Gymnastics Camp at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, N.Y. She was one of only 32 gymnasts nationwide to qualify for the camp, where she focused on dance skills, flexibility, conditioning and apparatus-handling techniques. Cridge trains with coach Julia Workman at Rhythmic Gymnastics of Indiana.
Top: Marina Cridge at the Olympic Training Center. Middle: Carmel High School’s 2010-11 state championship team. Photo by Lifetouch, courtesy of Carmel High School. Bottom: Grandmaster Lee’s Taekwondo School’s students with their medals. Photo courtesy of Buckaroo Marketing.
Last fall, Swimming World named Carmel High School the best girls swim team in the nation. The team, which shared the honor with Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tenn., has won 25 consecutive IHSAA state championships—and may vie for another one Feb. 10 and 11.
Students from Grandmaster Lee’s Taekwondo School in Fishers brought home 49 medals (including 19 golds) from the National Open Championship for the U.S. Taekwondo Committee. Top performers included Alexa Reckley (five medals) and Amanda Goldman, Alexei Liebrum and Alanna Reckley (four medals each).
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Keep those reusable tote bags handy. The harvest season is long over, but the new Carmel Winter Farmers Market lets you connect with your favorite growers year-round. Held on Saturday mornings at Carmel City Center, the market features about 20 vendors, such as Becker Farms, Chocolate for the Spirit, Lena’s Mediterranean Kitchen, Mission Coffee and Phelps Family Farms. Look for winter vegetables, jams and jellies, meats, baked goods, sweets, coffee and much more. “There’s a pretty good array of products,” says Ron Carter, market president. Even better: “It’s a place for neighbors to meet and talk about their week.” 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays through March 17 (except Dec. 24 and 31), Carmel City Center, 719 Hanover Place, www.carmelcitycenter.com
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The Art Angels They are only second-graders, but Carmel residents Grace and Carly Hahn, 8, knew they wanted to do something to support the Indiana State Fair Remembrance Fund. Last fall, they set up a stand at the end of their driveway and started drawing, exchanging their pictures for donations. They were soon joined by other girls from the neighborhood, including Emily and Abby Sheeks, 10, and Faith Stegemoller, 10. Together, the girls became known as the Art Angels, and so far they’ve raised more than $7,500 for victims of the state fair stage collapse.
The Art Angels display some of their work.
To get your own Art Angels picture, send your donation with a self-addressed stamped envelope to: AMS, 10100 Lantern Road, Suite 150A, Fishers, IN 46037, attn: Cari Hahn. Make checks payable to the Central Indiana Community Foundation, and write “Indiana State Fair Remembrance Fund” in the memo line.
Ken-Ya Help Us In 2008, Carmel resident Nate Osborne cofounded Ken-Ya Help Us, a nonprofit organization that provides tuition assistance and other financial support for vulnerable children in Kenya. “Education is their hope for a better life, and often schools provide the only meal they receive each day,” Osborne said. Now a senior at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Osborne has helped the organization grow from a small handful of volunteers to more than 200, with chapters at four local high schools. In its first three years, the project raised more than $65,000. Osborne’s efforts recently earned him the Power of Children Award from the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. For more information, visit www.kenyahelpus.org. NORTH | www.indynorthmag.com
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Retail Therapy Stuck in the winter doldrums? Bundle up and explore the northside’s newest retail options. Music-themed gifts abound at the Palladium’s Basile Gift Shop, the latest addition to the Center for the Performing Arts. Look for artisan crafts, books and CDs, jewelry, apparel and more. Proceeds benefit the center (355 City Center Drive, 317-843-3800, www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org). Dawn Fisher has opened a new photography studio and art gallery, called Galleria Studios, in the Carmel Arts & Design District (21 S. Rangeline Road, (317) 564-4877, www.galleriastudios.com). Fisher specializes in wedding, maternity and newborn, teen, family and corporate photography. Addendum Gallery and Brides of Carmel have new storefronts in Carmel City Center. Addendum (736 Hanover Place) offers artisan gifts and whimsical jewelry, while Brides of Carmel (731 Hanover Place) carries gowns from designers like Melissa Sweet, Nicole Miller and Vera Wang.
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DavidWasilewski You could say that Carmel resident David Wasilewski has dedicated his career to supporting others. In 2000, he co-founded Spanx, the popular line of body-shaping undergarments for men and women. He left the company in 2007, and these days he’s hard at work on a new venture, WhatNext.com, that offers a completely different kind of support—this time to cancer patients in need.
How did you get involved with Spanx? Co-founder Sara Blakely and I went to high school together and reconnected in Atlanta. I was doing health-care technology consulting and was ready to do something else, and Sara was selling fax machines door to door. … She developed the product, the name and the packaging, and I was the guy who made things happen. We ran it out of her apartment for a year, even after we were on “Oprah.” What inspired you to develop WhatNext.com? After Spanx, I took some time off and started a family, and at that time I had a lot of friends and family members who were dealing with cancer. I went to the Web and looked for information, but it was hard to find specific experiences and insights to help family members make decisions. I thought, if Amazon can make such good recommendations about books to read, why can’t we help people connect with others undergoing similar experiences? What does the website do? WhatNext.com is an online health support network that helps people make decisions by providing them with insights into what to expect along their cancer journey. We do that by matching them with peers—not just breast-cancer patient to breast-cancer patient, for example, but breast cancer, the same stage, a similar age, similar geography, similar experiences. … People who have gone through cancer were looking for ways to help others, but on message boards their experiences got lost. At WhatNext.com, it is archived and becomes part of a collection of experiences that can be viewed by others.
So, it’s like the “people you may know” feature on Facebook, but for fellow cancer patients? Basically, yes. We try to fast-track users to the best and most helpful folks. We also match them with more than 40,000 support organizations around the country that provide everything from wigs and transportation to support groups, as well as clinical data on their diagnosis. What’s next for WhatNext? Our goal for 2012 is to collect over 100,000 cancer journeys, so it increases the odds of us finding relevant matches for people, as well as giving them a tremendous collection of experiences from which to learn. We also have plans to expand beyond cancer into other disease states.
www.WhatNext.com
For more on surviving cancer, see our health story on p. 39.
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Fashion | Trends | Decor Compiled by Sherri Cullison | Photos by Andrew Laker
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DrinkUp Yes, soon there will be thousands upon thousands of people celebrating that little thing called a Super Bowl in downtown Indianapolis. And although our own Colts had no chance at competing in the big game this year (key words there: NO CHANCE), we still believe there are plenty of reasons to toast to the Super Bowl being hosted by our fine city. Here, must-have party gear for game day ‌ or any day.
Corkscrew, $34.99, Vine & Table, 313 E. Carmel Drive, Carmel, (317) 817-9473, www.vineandtable.com and Wine Breather Carafe by Menu, $49.95, Sur La Table, 14400 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel, (317) 575-0953, www.surlatable.com Opposite page:
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1. Wine Thermometer by Menu, $29.95, Sur La Table
4. Copper Napkin Lunch Box, $24, Gallery 116
2. Steel Ribbed Pitcher, $39, Gallery 116, 8597 E. 116th St., Fishers, (317) 577-9730, www.gallery116blog.com
5. Glacier Rocks, Six-rock Set, $15.99, Vine & Table
3. Key Bottle Opener, $7.95, Sur La Table
6. Shoe Lala Wine Bottle Holder by Giftcraft, $27.99, Vine & Table
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7. Chess Piece Wine Stoppers by Kikkerland, $19.95, Sur La Table
10. Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator for Red Wine, $39.99, Vine & Table
8. Riedel Crystal Vinum Martini Glasses, Set of Two, $59.99, Vine & Table
11. Wine Wipes, Set of 20 Wipes, $6.49, Vine & Table 12. Cork Cage Wine Bottle, $32.50, Gallery 116
9. Cocktail Strainer by Loft, $16.99, Vine & Table
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From the foreground: Farmhouse Eggs Benedict, Butternut Squash Soup and Wild Turkey Sandwich
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Quick Bites | Cuisine | Wine, Dine & Find Compiled by Caroline Mosey
A Place of Her Own Noblesville restaurant entices guests to make themselves at home Story by Caroline Mosey / Photos by Amanda Waltz
People crave more than just great food from a restaurant. They want an experience, one where the atmosphere is inviting, there are no dishes to wash and the service is genuine and friendly. Noblesville residents know of a place like that. They call it Rosie’s Place.
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68 N. Ninth St., Noblesville (317) 770-3322 www.rosiesplace.net
Located in the Carmel arts & design district European coffee for the morning, salads and panini for lunch, and a tapas-style dinner menu from American, Spanish, and Italian cuisines.
317.844. 5551
31 E. Main St. Carmel, IN 46032 www.sonatacafebarart.com Hours: Monday 7am-10pm Coffee Only Tues-Thurs. 7am - 9pm Friday 7am -11pm Saturday 8am - 11pm Sunday 8am - 5pm
1st St NW Rangeline Rd
Rosie’s Place
Sonata Cafe and Bar
1st Ave SW
Rosie’s owner, Debbi Bourgerie, is no stranger to the restaurant business. Her father owned a restaurant in her native St. Louis, and she saw firsthand what it took to run a business. And she thought someday she might like to try it herself. When Debbi and her husband, Michael Bourgerie, spotted the For Lease sign hanging on the Noblesville Square storefront in early 2010, she made the leap into restaurant ownership. “Rosie” was Bourgerie’s grandmother, and she now remains honored in a blackand-white photograph on the café’s wall. “She was a character and a half with bright red hair,” Bourgerie says. “She loved helping in my dad’s restaurant.” That same family vibe remains today. Bourgerie’s husband helps in the restaurant on the weekends, as well as her three children when they’re able. “It’s so nice to be able to work here as a family,” she explains. Warmth and energy radiate throughout the café. Smooth wood floors give way to exposed brick walls, dotted with understated art. Cheerful light floods from overhead, and an open kitchen in the back houses the culinary magic. Breakfast classics, like eggs Benedict, get a down-home makeover with the addition of biscuits and sausage gravy, and fluffy brown sugar-oatmeal pancakes pair perfectly with steaming hot coffee. Only fresh— never frozen—meat is delivered, and it gets roasted and smoked in-house before being added to salads and “sammies.” “We make practically everything here from scratch,” says Bourgerie. “We rotate our menu based on what’s in season and work with a lot of local farmers and vendors to get the best ingredients we can. There are very few cans in my kitchen.” Baked goods are also made fresh every morning. “We’re a bakery as well as a café,” Bourgerie explains. “One of our best sellers is the gooey butter cake. It’s wonderful.” And if you ask some of Rosie’s many regulars, they’ll quickly agree.
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KateBovaDrury The Flying Cupcake owner
Indianapolis native Kate Bova Drury learned to bake by watching her grandmother. She later put her kitchen skills to the sweetest use imaginable when she opened The Flying Cupcake Bakery at 56th and Illinois streets. Now with three locations and a growing list of decadent cupcake flavors (not to mention recognition from the Food Network), Drury continues to sweeten guests’ days, one cupcake at a time.
What led you to first open a cupcake shop? Did you have a background in baking? I have been an active and avid baker since very young. As I ventured out on my own as an adult, I opened my first business in Broad Ripple eight years ago called Girly Chic Boutique. While on frequent buying trips to L.A. and New York for the women’s clothing boutique, I would often frequent what I perceive to be the original cupcake bakery pioneers: Sprinkles in L.A. and Magnolia Bakery in New York, and I thought, ‘I can do this!’ While I certainly didn’t invent the cupcake bakery, I am proud to say The Flying Cupcake was the first cupcake bakery to open in Indiana when I began in 2007. What is it about cupcakes that makes people so happy? What makes getting a cupcake such a fun experience for guests? Cupcakes are nostalgic. Then there is the fact that it’s your own private cake, if you don’t share that is! No matter what your tastes are, we have a cupcake for that! We go the extra mile to decorate each one in such a pretty and appetizing way that customers who come in for their favorite leave with a dozen in an assortment of flavors based on how good they look. You sell individual cupcakes, mini cupcakes and large orders for parties and events. What seems to be the one flavor people request the most? Our Red Velvet Elvis cupcake is our best seller, followed by the Happy Birthday to Me (vanilla cake with pure vanilla butter cream icing) and the Salted Chocolate Caramel (rich dark chocolate cake filled with homemade caramel and topped with chocolate ganache and sea salt). Unlike other red velvet cupcakes, ours pushes the classic notion of red velvet cake by adding loads of chocolate chunks to the cake batter. We literally have lines out the door at all three locations (especially on the weekends) of people wanting this flavor by the dozen.
Photos by Amanda Waltz
In addition to your downtown and midtown locations, you recently expanded to Carmel. What drew you to the area? Pretty much as soon as we opened in 2007, we have been asked over and over again to expand to Carmel. I promised we would, although admittedly it took me a minute. But better late than never. I absolutely love our new location and space. It’s 4,000 square feet with loads of room for our customers and our kitchen, plus over 600 square feet of space filled with gifts, including cards, candles, cupcake stands and cupcake shirts. 831 S. Rangeline Road, Suite 300, Carmel, www.theflyingcupcakebakery.com
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You’ve gotta love a fish taco: California’s mouth-watering spin on a Mexican classic. Give the beef a break and try one of our favorite versions available on the northside.
Crispy Fish Tacos
Fish Tacos
Chef Ken’s Baja Fish Wrap
Fish Tacos
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Dive into these babies filled with cornmeal-dusted tilapia, lettuce, mango-serrano salsa and cilantro-lime sour cream. Mitchell’s Fish Market, 14311 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel, (317) 848-3474
Choose from sautéed or blackened tilapia here, tucked into flour tortillas and adorned with zesty pineapple salsa, avocado and cilantro sour cream. Noah Grant’s Grill House and Oyster Bar, 65 S. First St., Zionsville, (317) 732-2233
Strips of grilled tilapia are nestled inside a flour tortilla, along with heaps of lettuce, tomato, avocado, black beans, roasted corn, cilantro and sour cream. Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane, Suite 100, Noblesville, (317) 770-9020
Tear apart three tacos filled with grilled cod and topped with mango-cilantro salsa, coleslaw and cheese. The tacos come with a Caesar salad, to boot. Stacked Pickle, 12545 Old Meridian St., Suite 150, Carmel, (317) 844-4448
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Simple and humble—yet oh-so-delicious—oatmeal is the comforting breakfast we crave when temperatures dip. Compiled by Caroline Mosey
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Prep Tip: Stock Up All hail the oatmeal! Studies have shown it may help reduce the risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, and it can help you control your weight. (You feel full longer when you eat it.) Try one of these versions, both as sweet as they are nourishing. Uptown Cafe’s Healthy Oatmeal
Courtesy of Uptown Café, 809 Conner St., Noblesville, www.uptowncafenoblesville.com
Chicken stock adds wonderful depth of flavor in soups, stews, rice and couscous. To make your own stock, add 2 pounds chicken wings, 8 cups water, 1 diced onion, 1 diced carrot, 1 diced celery stalk, a bay leaf and a pinch of salt and pepper to your slow cooker. Cook on high for 6 hours, then strain out the solids and skim off any leftover fat. Stock will keep in your freezer for up to three months and in your refrigerator for three days.
2 cups oats (not quick-cooking oats) 1/3 cup light or dark brown sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 egg, beaten 2 cups milk (can use part cream or half-and-half, if desired) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup raisins 2 tablespoons toasted walnuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8-by-8 baking dish with nonstick spray. Combine all ingredients thoroughly in mixer. Pour into prepared baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees until lightly golden on top or about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm with additional warm milk.
Banana-Brown Sugar Oatmeal
Courtesy of Scotty’s Lakehouse, 10158 Brooks School Road, Fishers, www.scottyslakehouse.com 2 cups prepared instant oatmeal 1 medium banana, sliced into rounds ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar Splash of milk, if desired Add hot water to instant oatmeal and stir until moist. Add sliced banana, vanilla extract and brown sugar and mix well. Stir in a splash of milk, if desired.
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There’s a world of palate-pleasing finds out there. Get some. Compiled by Caroline Mosey
Wine Fight frigid temps with homemade mulled wine. Philip Van Deusen, wine consultant at 21st Amendment Wine and Spirits (15021 Greyhound Court, Carmel), recommends ringing in the New Year with this simple recipe: Add two bottles of your favorite red wine to a stockpot (He suggests the 2010 Casa Mateo Cabernet Sauvignon, $5.98.), along with one whole lemon, two whole oranges, 20 whole cloves and five cinnamon sticks. Heat on low for three hours without boiling and add ½ cup white sugar to dissolve just before serving. Strain out the fruit and spices and garnish with thin orange slices.
Find When Westfield’s Lori Shreve purchased an old-fashioned fudge case 16 years ago, she also received the former owner’s secrets on how to make smooth, creamy, mouthwatering fudge. After years perfecting her recipes, Shreve now makes dozens of unique fudge flavors like peanut butter and banana, red velvet and even bubblegum for her company, Boyd’s Fudge. Sold in 5-ounce ($5) and 8-ounce ($7.50) quantities, the sweet stuff can now be bought online at www.indianafudge.com. Photo courtesy of Boyd’s Fudge
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Dine Score one for the team! The northside’s new iCafe (2316 E. 116th St., Carmel) offers yet another lively spot where guests can access the Internet, take in live entertainment and nibble on sandwiches and pastries or sip delicious smoothies and gourmet coffees. iCafe offers a full breakfast and lunch menu, plus live music on Thursday nights. Photo courtesy of iCafe
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Stop by and see your friends from NORTH magazine!
Savor the tastes of the Carmel Chamber member restaurants and businesses.
Thursday, January 19, 2012 4:30 to 7 p.m. At the Ritz Charles (12156 North Meridian Street, Carmel)
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Chef David Tallent
Natural Tallent Hoosier chefs emphasize locally sourced food in their Bloomington restaurant Story by Caroline Mosey / Photos by Aaron Ferguson
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worth the trip When we think of Bloomington, we picture scenic landscapes, eclectic shopping and, of course, the legendary Indiana University. But these days, Bloomington is making a name for itself as a vibrant culinary destination, thanks in part to chefs like Dave and Kristen Tallent. Native Hoosiers, Dave and Kristen attended IU before journeying to New York to study at the Culinary Institute of America. After working in a slew of high-profile kitchens in New York and, later, Atlanta, the couple moved back to Bloomington, married and promptly began renovating a space with a shared dream to open a restaurant of their own. “Our families are here,” Dave says of the decision to return. “Bloomington is home.” Restaurant Tallent opened in 2003 with Dave masterminding the dinner menu and Kristen creating the innovative pastry and wine menu. With an emphasis on southern Indiana cuisine, dishes feature seasonal ingredients and change often throughout the year to reflect what the region has to offer. “We go out of our way to source and utilize as much local produce, meats, cheeses and grains as possible,” Dave explains. The restaurant works closely with area farmers in order to keep the
menu exciting and varied. “We try and work with our farmers in planning what they will plant for different seasons,” he adds. “This— along with travel and research—keeps us inspired and doing what we love.” In 2007, Restaurant Tallent moved to a new location just off the downtown square. The space formerly housed a butcher shop and grocery store. The interior has been updated, but not changed completely. “We’ve tried to keep with the historical integrity of the building while adding contemporary color, fabrics, furniture and lighting,” Dave explains. But the real prize is on the plate. Chef Dave continues to earn fans with dishes like the Indiana rib-eye with horseradish-creamed Swiss chard; lamb osso bucco, served with squash and wheatberry risotto; and the house-prepared foie gras. He has developed a niche with pork dishes, and the menu boasts expertly crafted pork belly, house-smoked bacon and even pork cheek cornbread. “My cooking is influenced by French technique and by watching my family cook Southern classics,” he says. Kristen, who also serves as the restaurant’s general manager, takes dessert to new levels through skill and seasonal cues. Gingerbread waffles with caramelized pears and butterscotch semi freddo
make for memorable endings to any meal. It’s this connection to the local food community—coupled with the vision and passion of two hometown chefs—that makes Restaurant Tallent so beloved in Bloomington and throughout the state. The best part for Dave and Kristen Tallent? Dave answers succinctly: “Being able to cook whatever we want and have full creative control over the experience that the guests have in our restaurant.” o
Restaurant Tallent 208 N. Walnut St., Bloomington (812) 330-9801 www.restauranttallent.com
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Survival Guide Sometimes it isn’t the cancer itself, but the “new normal” that comes after the battle that takes the biggest adjustment. Story by Sherri Cullison
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health When Neelima Katragadda learned she had breast cancer in late 2010 everything seemed a blur.
She shuffled in and out of doctor’s appointments with her husband, Sathya Katragadda, at her side. Just as soon as one doctor had finished with her, another needed to perform more tests. And everyone, she said, was very kind. The many St. Vincent doctors she met through the diagnosis process were thorough and compassionate in helping her understand her illness, she says, but, still, she “was freaking out.” Dr. G. Irene Minor, a radiation oncologist with the IU Health Central Indiana Cancer Centers, says stress, fear and confusion are common for patients like Katragadda
when they first learn of their disease. But new patients also slip quickly into survival mode, she says. “Everything happens very rapidly at diagnosis,” Minor explains. “All of this time, they’re having to put their noses to the grindstone and get it done. They’ve got to get through it.” After diagnosis, patients normally start a customized program that involves chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. The patients know to expect a continuing flurry of doctor’s appointments and tests, as well as changes in physical appearance and energy levels. Then “it all comes to a stop,” Minor says. The chemotherapy ends. The radiation is over. The surgeries have been performed. “It’s right at the end of the time that they stop their treatments that they have the worst depression and anxiety,” she explains. “They have the time to grieve because they have had their sense of security stripped from them. They feel they’ve lost control of their bodies. They have to deal with a new reality in their lives.” Dwayne Kniola, a survivorship program coordinator with St. Vincent Center for Cancer Care, agrees. “Many times people have to put their emotions on hold,” he says. “They go into the mode of warrior. They think, ‘I have to get this treatment done.’ They go through all their treatments, then they finish, and suddenly the emotions catch up with them.”
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Cancer center physicians commonly agree that patients need a great deal of support when they’re at the end of the treatment program, and both IU Health North and St. Vincent Center for Cancer Care have implemented survivorship programs to provide the help patients need. Kniola says a “survivor” isn’t defined as one might commonly guess—after their treatments have ended. A patient becomes a cancer survivor, he explains, “from the time of their diagnosis through the balance of their life.” St. Vincent’s survivorship program, therefore, works with patients all through their treatment program, as well as after their treatments have stopped. After attending an Oncology Nursing Society annual meeting in 2006, Julia Whiteker, a manager of breast care at IU Health North, helped to create a program to better provide the information and guidance cancer survivors need. Nurses thoroughly discuss the treatments and procedures with patients so they’re equipped to discuss their health with future caregivers. “We give patients an overview of their diagnosis and treatment that they can take with them in case they need the information in the future,” Whiteker says. “We explain 40
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the specific treatments they had and how frequently they need to be seen for follow-ups.” IU Health North also offers a wellness series for survivors, Whiteker adds, which meets once a week on Tuesday evenings. Each event offers something different, from cooking classes to yoga nights and guest speakers. It’s about tracking and following a patient’s needs, even after they’ve undergone their medical treatments, Whiteker says. “We’ve created a plan that raises the bar on their care.”
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Beyond offering patient navigators, who stay alongside patients through their cancer journeys, and regular support groups, St. Vincent also has created multiweek and one-off programs for survivors and their families. Cancer Transitions is a free, six-week workshop that helps patients become active and successful participants in their long-term survivorship. Care for the Caregiver offers free support and education to the caregivers of people with cancer, and Look Good, Feel Better is a free class that teaches beauty techniques to women who are undergoing chemotherapy, radiation or other treatments. A second transitions group, simply called Transitions, offers cancer survivors classes that promote gentle activity, stretching and strength, relaxation and breathing training.
“Many times people have to put their emotions on hold. They go into the mode of warrior ... then they finish, and suddenly the emotions catch up with them.” —Dwayne Kniola, St. Vincent Center for Cancer Care
After she finished her treatments for breast cancer, Neelima Katragadda went through the Transitions program at St. Vincent, and she now volunteers to help other patients. The mother of two says she spent four months in bed during her treatment program. “I never had that kind of time on my hands, and so I thought so much about what was going on,” she explains. “I realized I had so much to do still.” So Katragadda reached out to Kniola at St. Vincent and offered to volunteer for the programs in any way she could. “I thought I
could go to them (patients) beforehand,” she says. “I could explain to them what would happen. Each person is different, and knowing somebody who went through it can help. I really appreciate what the team did for me. I learned so much from them. Now I am able to help someone else.” Kniola sees the benefit in patients like Katragadda coming back to speak to other survivors. Beating cancer isn’t just about “surviving but thriving,” he says. “When you hear other people telling their stories, it’s very powerful.” o
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Antoine Bethea goes beyond the game to help children in need Story by Ashley Petry
Indianapolis Colts safety Antoine Bethea has always pursued his passion for football in the communities where he lived. Now, the Pro Bowl player’s Safe Coverage Foundation is finding ways to nurture needy kids in those same neighborhoods.
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Growing up in Newport News, Va., Bethea was surrounded with sports. His father was a former high school football player, and on Sundays the whole family got together to watch games. Bethea looked on as his older brother also excelled in a variety of sports. “You always want to do what your older brother is doing, so that inspired me to get into football,” says Bethea, who now lives in Carmel. In high school, he played both basketball and football. But when his height topped out just shy of 6 feet, his coaches told him it would be easier to get a college scholarship if he focused on football. They were right. For his freshman year, Bethea earned a partial scholarship to Howard University in Washington, D.C., and he played well enough to earn a full scholarship for the next three years. In 2006, the Indianapolis Colts called for Bethea in the sixth round of the National Football League draft. He was placed in the position of free safety, a defensive position
Bethea’s 2011 football camp. Photos courtesy of Profiles Public Relations
that requires agility and speed. “I was happy to get the opportunity to play and to play for a great organization,” Bethea says. “I figured that if I got a good opportunity, I could do a lot with it.” And he did. In his first five seasons with the Colts, Bethea averaged nearly 70 tackles per season and was twice invited to the Pro Bowl. In 2010, the team signed him to a fouryear, $27 million contract extension. Around the same time, Bethea began to look for ways to give back to the communities where he had lived. Two years ago he founded the Antoine Bethea Safe Coverage Foundation, which offers youth programs in Newport News, Washington, D.C., and Indianapolis. The foundation organizes college tours for inner-city youths each spring, and it awards laptops and iPads to needy students entering college. “Doing those four years at Howard University, I learned a lot about myself,” Bethea says. “I wanted to instill in kids to continue their education.”
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The Safe Coverage Foundation also donates Colts football tickets to needy families, and it sponsors football camps, with the next Indianapolis camp scheduled in June at Lucas Oil Stadium. Enrollment is limited, Bethea says, because he wants to make sure participants get one-on-one attention.
“Doing those four years at Howard University, I learned a lot about myself. I wanted to instill in kids to continue their education.” —Antoine Bethea
At 27, Bethea may have many years of professional football ahead of him, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t thinking about the next step. He and his former college roommate, Sam Buck, recently founded a record label called 288 Entertainment. At press time, the company was planning to release its first single, by new artist Karmella, by the end of 2011. Over time, Bethea says, he would like to build 288 Entertainment into one of the nation’s major music companies—although that might have to wait until his retirement from football. In the meantime, Bethea and longtime girlfriend Samantha Romantini are enjoying life in Carmel. “It’s just a nice area, and there’s a lot of things going on out this way,” he says. o
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This page: Justin Snow at a Snapperz event on Oct. 14. Opposite page: Snow signs an autograph.
Indianapolis Colts’ Justin Snow opens a family fun center
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Unless you’re an avid football fan, you probably can’t name the Indianapolis Colts long snapper. You might not even be able to define what a long snapper does. Not many people can. The role is notoriously anonymous among football positions, so much so that long snappers are almost never picked up during the NFL draft. But that anonymity suits Justin Snow just fine. The Colts long snapper—whose job, if you were wondering, is to snap the ball during punts, field goals and extra-point attempts—said he enjoys having a role that allows him to lead a quiet life with his family in Carmel. “To not be mentioned is fine, because if I’m mentioned it means I’m making mistakes,” Snow said. Snow joined the Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2000 and has since played more than 180 consecutive games, including two Super Bowls. His route to the Colts was an unusual one. Snow was a defensive end and long snapper at Baylor University, where he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in speech pathology, but he only long-snapped during his junior year. Warming up on the field before a game during his senior year, Snow snapped a few balls for fun—and caught the attention of Colts Vice Chairman Bill Polian, who was in town to visit his son, Brian, one of the team’s graduate assistants. Polian invited Snow to training camp, and he has been the team’s long snapper and back-up tight end ever since.
Despite the low profile of Snow’s position, he has been able to leverage his experience as a Colts player to support causes close to his heart. One of his older brothers had cerebral palsy, so Snow organizes football camps for Special Olympics athletes and volunteers with the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Indiana. Snow’s family has also influenced his new business venture, Snapperz, a family fun center with inflatables, bumper cars, laser tag, climbing towers and other activities. Snow and his wife, Heather, founded the business after searching for indoor play areas where their kids—ages 6, 5 and 5 months—could blow off steam in the winter. “I’m from Texas and my wife’s from Florida, so we’ve been used to warmer weather, and here in winter it is bitter cold,” he said. “For five or six months of the year, you really have to stay inside, so we were looking for something for our kids to do to exert energy and not climb the walls.” The new 34,000-square-foot Snapperz opened this past June in Clay Terrace. Snow said the business has been welcomed with open arms by Carmel families—yet another sign, for him, that this was the right place to settle his family. “We’ve been so happy with Carmel,” he said. “It’s a great place to raise a family, and we’ve met a lot of friends. I look forward to retiring in Indianapolis and spending our life here.” o
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Snow greets Carmel residents Mike and Jacob Grindstaff at a Snapperz event on Oct. 14.
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eorgia Street in Indianapolis will soon be bustling with sports fans from across the nation as they revel in the festivities for Super Bowl XLVI. The Super Bowl Host Committee is transforming the area into a week-long entertainment hub, which will include zip-line rides, a football-field replica and two concert stages featuring more than 80 live bands. The lineup of free events begins Jan. 27. The outdoor epicenter of the activities, known as Super Bowl Village, will claim a three-block stretch of Georgia Street between the Indiana Convention Center and Conseco Fieldhouse, and the party is going to get started well before game-day kickoff. “We are really encouraging residents to come the weekend before or throughout all of the week leading up to the Super Bowl,” says Morgan Greenlee, senior communications manager at the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association. Those looking for warm indoor fun can head to the NFL Experience ($25 for adults and $20 for children), a football theme park produced by the National Football League that will offer games, displays, football clinics, free autograph sessions and a memorabilia show. The theme park, which also opens Jan. 27, will be housed in the newly remodeled Indiana Convention Center, where it will take up the entire 500,000 square feet. And if that isn’t enough to fill your entire social schedule, there’s more.
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Super Bowl XLVI: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5 Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis
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For details on the Super Bowl Village schedule, as well as road restrictions and recommended travel routes, visit www.indianapolissuperbowl.com. To skip the traffic, hop on one of the shuttles leaving from select Super Celebration Sites in Fishers, Carmel and Noblesville—where you might also encounter a welcoming flash-mob performance. Visit www.8greattowns.com for more info.
Artist renderings of the Super Bowl Village courtesy of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee.
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Jan. 27 “Chaos is a Friend of Mine: Cultural Icons from the Jim Irsay Collection” Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay will showcase his eclectic artifacts throughout Super Bowl week at the Indiana State Museum (www.indianamuseum.org). Jan. 28 Near Eastside Legacy 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair The 5K run/walk, which starts at Arsenal Tech High School, will highlight Near Eastside Legacy Project revitalization efforts and raise funds for long-term projects. The event also includes a health fair with a variety of free screenings (www.indianapolissuperbowl.com/legacy-project-overview). Indy Super Cure—Komen Tissue Bank Donation Indy’s Super Cure invites the public to help in the fight against breast cancer by donating breast tissue at the IU Simon Cancer Center (www.indianapolissuperbowl.com/indy-super-cure). Jan. 31 Super Bowl Media Day More than 5,000 fans will get the opportunity to sit in the stands as media professionals interview members of the participating Super Bowl teams (www.indianapolissuperbowl.com).
NFL Network on air. Photo courtesy of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee.
Feb. 2 Z-Bowl Winterfest Zionsville kicks off its Super Celebration Site festivities with outdoor concerts, game-day specials and a city-wide exhibition of football-themed art from the permanent collection of the National Art Museum of Sport (www.zbowl2012.com).
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Left: Indianapolis Colts’ mascot, Blue, supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Below: Women hold the pink ribbon on the field before the start of the Colts vs. Chiefs game. Photos courtesy of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee.
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Get up-to-date information. Visit Know Before You Go online. It will assist local residents and out-of-town visitors in their travels to downtown Indianapolis for work purposes and Super Bowl events, according to Morgan Greenlee, senior communications manager for the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association. “It will provide detailed information about road restrictions, recommended travel routes, downloadable maps and realtime updates and to navigate downtown Indianapolis during Super Bowl XLVI,” she says. Visit the Know Before You Go tab at www.IndianapolisSuperBowl.com.
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A home rejuvenated as part of the Legacy project. Photos courtesy of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee.
Have transportation and lodging, but still want a coveted ticket?
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Feb. 3 Habitat for Humanity Super Build 46 Help build wall panels for the future homes of low-income families in the greater Indianapolis area (www.indianapolissuperbowl.com/super-build-46). Pro Football Hall of Fame—Merlin Olsen Luncheon The luncheon, to be held at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, will raise money for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinees Assistance Fund (www.profootballhof.com). 2012 NFL Alumni Player of the Year Awards Show For nearly three decades, NFL Alumni has honored its stars at an annual Player of the Year Awards Show, held this year at the Scottish Rite Cathedral (www.nflalumni.org). 13th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration The Gospel Celebration will bring NFL players and Grammy Award-winning gospel artists together on stage. The concert, at Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University, also serves as a fundraiser for national and local charities (www.superbowlgospel.com). Feb. 4 Super Bowl Breakfast The breakfast, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Expo Hall, features the Bart Starr Award, which recognizes a current NFL player for outstanding character and leadership. Past winners have included Drew Brees, Kurt Warner, LaDainian Tomlinson, Darren Woodson, Mike Singletary and Reggie White. Taste of the NFL This nonprofit organization, which is dedicated to stopping hunger in America, will bring its annual fundraiser to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana. The food and wine event, dubbed “The Party with a Purpose,” will feature more than 35 food stations where guests can sample fine cuisine, mingle with chefs and players, and participate in a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit food banks in 32 NFL markets (www.TasteoftheNFL.com). The Seventh Annual NFL Charities Super Bowl Celebrity Bowling Classic The NFL Charities Super Bowl Celebrity Bowling Classic will be held at Woodland Bowl. Attendees will range from Pro Football Hall of Fame members to celebrities, local philanthropists and business owners (www.nflcharities.org/fundraising/sb_funding).
Top: Knitters at a Skyline knit event. Middle: Completed scarves for the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl volunteers. Bottom: 100-year-old Florence Williams knits a scarf. Photos courtesy of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee.
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Sometimes it takes something like a Super Bowl to see the Circle City with new eyes—as a first-time visitor would see it. That’s why we checked in with the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association to get ideas on things to do this month that you might not have otherwise considered. Here, the ICVA’s ‘Must Do’ Indianapolis bucket list. It’s a Cold Weather Super Bowl: Embrace it with Hot Chocolate from Trader’s Point Creamery Head just 20 minutes north of downtown’s Super Bowl hysteria and visit Trader’s Point Creamery. This family-owned organic dairy farm produces the yogurt on Whole Foods’ shelves nationwide. Visit the milking parlor to watch the milking and bottling process and then get ready to taste the best hot chocolate in town. Eat at Harry & Izzy’s — co-owned by Peyton Manning This sister restaurant of St. Elmo’s Steakhouse boasts what Travel Channel calls “The World’s Spiciest Dish,” its famous shrimp cocktail that is created from freshly shaved horseradish daily. Manning is known to frequent the restaurants post-game for a perfect steak. Shop at Indy Boutiques Indianapolis was ranked the ‘Sixth Best Shopping City’ in America by Forbes, and the ICVA recommends eastside Irvington neighborhood’s Homespun, Mass Ave.’s Silver in the City and Fountain Square’s Indy Swank for goods with local flair. You might even find a handbag made from recycled material of the former RCA Dome. Zip-line in February in Indy? Why, Yes Indianapolis pulled out all the stops in the three-block downtown pedestrian promenade off Georgia Street. During the Super Bowl it will become a mecca for football fans. Free and open to the public, the area will offer street vendors, two stages of live music, big screen TVs, heaters and an enclave for each NFL team. Available for $10 a ride, glide over the fans on the street on a zip-line.
Indianapolis photos courtesy of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee.
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Climb to the top of Monument Circle’s Soldiers and Sailors Monument Indianapolis is second to Washington, D.C., in the number of monuments and memorials, so you’ll definitely want to check out at least one. Why not take in the breathtaking views of the city by heading up to the top of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, located at the epicenter of downtown.
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The House of Dior evening dress from the spring-summer of 1958, from the IMA’s “Material World” exhibit. Below: A view of the exhibit. Photo courtesy of the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Maybe you’re not a sports fan to begin with, or maybe you’re just sick of the incessant Super Bowl chatter. Need a timeout? Here are five ways to get away from the gridiron during Super Bowl weekend. For other ideas, check out our events calendar on page 112 or visit www.indynorthmag.com.
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Enjoy some peace and quiet with a Winter Night Hike through Central Park, organized by Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation (Feb. 3, www.carmelclayparks.com). Catch one of Carmel Community Players’ final performances of “Company,” a Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth. Songs include “What Would We Do Without You?” and “Side by Side by Side” (through Feb. 4, www.carmelplayers.org). Escape to the past with an interactive Hearthside Supper experience at Conner Prairie. You’ll help prepare a candlelit feast with recipes straight from a 19th-century cookbook—and there won’t be a TV or radio in sight (Feb. 2-5, www.connerprairie.org). Take advantage of this last chance to see Material World, an exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The ornamented textiles, from court dresses to modern couture, show how clothing can be used to display wealth, status and power (through Feb. 6, www.imamuseum.org). Get away from it all—literally—with a weekend jaunt to one of those little Hoosier towns you’ve been meaning to visit. Our travel story on page 82 highlights 10 of the most romantic getaways across the state. o — Ashley Petry NORTH | www.indynorthmag.com
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Sun King’s Steve and Kathy Koers’ Geist home provides a warm family retreat
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(From left) Kathy, Molly, Steve and Sam Koers
n its brief but glorious history, Sun King Brewing Co. has produced more than 75 types of beer. And those are just the ones we know about. Surely, then, the owners must be beer freaks who sample lagers and pilsners all day while dreaming up new grains or spices to add to their recipes, right? Yes, they are beer connoisseurs, as evidenced by the awards the brewery keeps piling up—including eight last fall at the Great American Beer Fest in Denver, thank you very much. But Steve Koers, one of the five Sun King owners, leads a more familiar and traditional kind of life at his Admiral’s Bay home in Geist. He and his wife, Kathy, offer a glimpse at life behind the brewery.
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Kitchen and dining room The kitchen corridor runs through a dining nook and straight into the family room, making it Kathy’s favorite part of the house. She can keep an eye on the children while cooking up a stir fry for dinner. Or she might enjoy a Sun King Baconator Doppelbock while helping Steve make a couple of batches of chili for a Super Bowl party. The Baconator Doppelbock seems particularly well-suited to a kitchen environment, given that it’s infused with bacon and made with chocolate from Best Chocolate in Town. The Koers’ kitchen offers plenty of space and a simple décor that emphasizes functionality over grandeur. Kathy is selective in her use of wall hangings and adornments. “Kathy likes the cleaner look to things—not cluttered,” Steve says. “We like wall décor that complements the rest of the room rather than overpowers it.” She also finds appeal and warmth in the home’s sturdy, dark wood trim. “That just kind of did it for me,” she explains. She enhanced the coziness factor by stripping the old wallpaper and repainting the kitchen—along with nearly every other room in the house. She chose an earth-tone palette, settling on a powdery green for the kitchen, which gets a regular workout for family get-togethers. And more changes are on the way. Kathy is angling for a tiled backsplash and—maybe—new appliances. But for now, the area serves as a functional hub for the busy family.
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The basement As an owner of Sun King, Steve always has a keg of beer on tap in his home. If you want to get technical about it, his keg fridge resides in a playroom in the basement. Before you report him to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, however, you should know that the keg is, of course, off limits to the children, who also have a separate playroom upstairs (that’s where the Legos and video games live). Plus, there’s a separate area in the basement just for the kids: The Koers built a playroom under the stairs, complete with its own door and doorbell. It’s an ideal hideaway for son Sam, 8, and daughter, Molly, 6. For the adults, the basement creates an atmosphere that calls out for a cold Sunlight Cream Ale, Sun King’s most popular summer beer. Or perhaps a seasonal Popcorn Pilsner, which is crafted with two pounds of Indiana-grown popcorn per keg. Both are solid crowd-pleasers, which is critical because with a sofa, bar, pool table and big-screen TV, the basement serves as party central.
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The space makes a natural backdrop for sportsoriented parties in particular. The purple sofa pays homage to Northwestern University, where Steve received his undergraduate degree. (Even the pool table sports a purple cloth lining.) But plenty of IU red (Kathy’s alma mater) balances the décor. The sports theme even extends to the bathroom, also known as Steve’s shrine to golf. “He had all this golf stuff,” Kathy says, “and I thought, what am I going to do with all this?” She gathered the trophies and collectibles, added a few accents of green, and suddenly they had a basement bathroom straight out of Augusta. And the keg fridge won’t stay in the storage room much longer. Steve plans to extend the current bar into the playroom, add some cabinetry, reposition the keg fridge and install hardwood floors. “That should make it more entertainment friendly, give the adults a little more room while the kids are running around.”
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Bedrooms What better way to prepare for bedtime than to enjoy a Golden Slumber, a Belgian ale with hints of apricots, peach and nutmeg. (The name Golden Slumber might owe a little something to the 9.25 percent alcohol by volume.) Or perhaps a Buffalo Slumber, which is the Golden Slumber aged for nine months in a Buffalo Trace bourbon barrel. Either is an ideal nightcap that Steve and Kathy might enjoy while unwinding in their spacious bedroom. While the vaulted ceiling in the master bedroom provides an open feel, Kathy was won over by the openness of the large walk-in closets in every bedroom. With enough space to store clothing and whatnot, their bedroom whispers simple relaxation. The dark tan walls transition to a nautical blue in the master bath. Accents of red tie the bedroom and bathroom together with the comforter. The colors are calming, Kathy notes. “Just warm, cozy colors,” ideal for unwinding in the Jacuzzi. Kathy did, however, unleash her inner 8-year-old in the children’s bedrooms. She painted her daughter’s room a 110-decibel shade of pink. The room also apparently took a direct hit from Hurricane Disney, as evidenced by all the princess debris scattered about. Meanwhile, son Sam’s room is done up in 8-year-old boy dreamscape: sports, sports and more sports.
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The home office These days, there’s always work to be done for the brewery: trademark issues, smartphone apps, employee matters. Sun King, in fact, became the first brewery in the country to use stickers on beer cans for specialty brews. This enabled them to sell specialty brews in cans without incurring the expense and hassle of getting each can reapproved every time. Among other activities, Steve is president of the Parish Council at St. Simon the Apostle, where Sam and Molly attend school. He also leads the Northwestern Alumni Club in Indianapolis. In his law practice he concentrates on real estate, insurance defense and business formation and litigation. He also handles wills and trusts. It was Steve’s knowledge of business formation that led him into the Sun King partnership in 2009. And there’s a certain symmetry to the fact that Steve is involved in a brewery. “I worked my way through law school working in bars,” he says, including the former Hilltop North at 56th Street and Emerson Avenue, which his father owned for many years. Were Steve to unwind in his home office after a hectic day as an attorney, what could be more appropriate than a pint of Cease & Desist? This Imperial ESB (extra special bitter) features an aroma of currants with flavors of caramel and toasted nut.
The back porch Kathy says when it’s nice outside, you’ll find her and Steve, along with neighbors, out on the porch. “We can see the entire cul-de-sac, so we watch the kids play while we relax. We love to invite the neighbors over and sit out and grill.” “I grill everything,” Steve adds, including pizza, potatoes and beer-can chicken. His egg-shaped grill also functions as a smoker, “so we’ve done ribs, shrimp, 700-degree steaks. I’m a big fan. My favorite—we did a 22-hour pork shoulder. Cooked all night long and it turned out great.” When grilling questions arise, Steve turns to J.J. Boston, proprietor of Chef JJ’s Back Yard in Broad Ripple. Chef JJ’s and Sun King have kind of grown up together. “I just call him up and ask, ‘How do you do this?’ He cooks everything on the grill. He’s even done desserts on it. I haven’t done that yet.” A sunny day and a hot grill call for an Osiris Pale Ale. Osiris showcases the hoppy flavor of pale ale without overpowering the taste buds. Or if the Indians are playing, an 1887 might be an appropriate choice. A German-style altbier, 1887 was concocted to celebrate the 125th anniversary of pro baseball in Indianapolis. At the Koers house, baseball might be on the menu with or without the Indians. The home’s large corner lot was a major selling point. “We loved the yard,” Kathy says. Both she and Steve grew up in cen-
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tral Indiana with large families. Kathy comes from a family of six and Steve from a family of five. Growing up, they both recall base paths worn into the yards where they played. “We both played outside a lot,” she says, “and we had that vision for our children as well.” If the party happens to be at someone else’s house, Steve never shows up emptyhanded. “There’s Sun King at every event,” Kathy says. “We go to a function or a party, and that’s what he’s known for.” “I enjoy sharing it,” Steve says. “So that’s fun for me.” They recently met new neighbors, one of whom mentioned in passing that Sun King Cream Ale was his favorite beer. To which Steve replied, “Oh, really ... ” o
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Decorating a nursery, toddler’s playroom or teenager’s bedroom doesn’t have to seem like rocket science
The nursery of Emily and Brad Rockwood’s daughter, Lorigrace, with wall designs by artist Gina Rosenow. Photo by Dan Brand, BRAND PHOTODESIGN
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As a parent, not only do you have to regularly purchase new clothes for your sprouting sons and daughters but you also have to outfit spaces they can call their own. Children’s rooms are different than any other space in the house because they have to be so transitional. You need a nursery at first, but once your child reaches his toddler years, he’s going to have different needs. Soon thereafter, teddy bears will give way to computers and video games, and the space you create must quickly and economically answer the call. These rooms, experts agree, must morph right alongside your little ones. Which makes for big business.
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Expecting moms and dads can often feel dazed and confused by big-box baby stores. Aisles upon aisles of gliders, cribs, changing stations and toys await them. And then there are safety concerns, style ideas, size restrictions and price barriers to consider. The trick? Keep it simple, plan for the future and—when they’re old enough—get the little one’s opinion.
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To start out, you want to keep everything uncomplicated. Your main goal is to have a nice, comfortable space where your child can play, sleep and grow. Bedrooms don’t have to be filled to the ceilings with bells and whistles. Instead, in most instances, less is more. Declutter the room by creating thoughtful cubbyholes and storage areas. Stick to only functional furniture, and remember those themed bedrooms and nurseries that were once all the rage? Well … forget them. Experts these days warn that themed furniture and décor won’t stay current and grow with your kids. Instead, you want to choose classic looks and play up color and comfort in your lighting and furniture, rather than subject matter. To make the room fun for the kids—without getting too specific with cartoon character walls and curtains—consider playing up the architecture and ambience with different textures and surfaces. Think about adding special paints to the walls, like dry-erase or chalkboard paints, and get your children involved in keeping everything organized. Fun storage compartments, like shelves, bins and trunks, can be labeled. (Have your kids help
you create the labels, so they’ll know where everything goes!) For small stuff, consider adding bulletin boards for loose papers and photos and hang peg hooks in out-of-theway spots inside the closet or behind the door to store hats, belts and jackets.
Back to the Future
When buying furniture, you absolutely need to think ahead. Ric Jones, owner of Décor 4 Kids in Noblesville, said when he and his wife, Shelly, opened their first store in Carmel 11 years ago, their entire stock of beds on the floor came only in twin size. Now? Their 10,000-square-foot space is filled with full-size models. Most people purchase fullsize beds to give their kids room to stretch out and grow. Another shift Jones has noticed in the industry: Youth furniture manufacturers are now in the crib business. Manufacturers like Creations, Munire, Baby’s Dream and Bonavita are creating cribs that convert to toddler beds and then to full-size beds for older children. The obvious benefit is in the cost: No longer do parents have to buy new sets of furniture every few years. Loft beds with tenting are also very popular and versatile, Jones says. They give ordinary bedrooms a little extra flair and offer kids cozy, hideaway spaces for
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play. And if your child insists on bringing his favorite cartoon character into the décor, oftentimes the interchangeable tents feature pop culture themes and personalities—so it’s easy to switch them out when your child’s tastes change. As far as the style of the furniture, the popular choices are pretty simple: You either pick furniture with straight lines or curvy lines, Jones says, and Décor 4 Kids has both. Where furniture finishes are concerned: “Espresso, a dark, coffee-color finish, is undoubtedly the strongest finish ever created,” Jones adds.
Think of the Children
Even if you’re not going to go all out in designing a themed room, you definitely want to consider your child’s hobbies, interests and favorite colors. Which means you need to get her involved in the process. Some experts even believe getting children in on the planning may encourage them to take better care of their spaces. (We think that might be wishful thinking.) Linda Mordoh, owner and designer at Savvy Décor in Carmel, says she always takes into account the tastes and desires of her littlest clients. But she designs rooms that can work for several years—even as their interests change. One way she does it is by working with local mural painter Gina Rosenow. “We’re doing a lot of artistic painting in kids’ rooms,” Mordoh says. “We let them pick their
hobby or interest, and we paint scenes on their walls that somehow incorporate their ideas. I just finished a room for this 12-yearold who picked his three favorite basketball players, and we did life-size paintings of them dribbling and shooting hoops. We go in and listen to what the kids want and really try to give them that. It isn’t juvenile; it’s something that’s artistic, something that they can grow with and still love in a few years.” If you’re thinking about creative comfortable spaces for your children outside of their bedrooms, Mordoh also has some suggestions. “People who are building houses are making a play area off of the kitchen where the mother can still be watching the kids but still be working,” Mordoh says. “It’s a great idea, because it’s a good way to keep your eye on them.” In fact, the kitchen still seems to be the most popular spot in the house, Mordoh says, when it comes to kids of all ages. “People are doing study areas in the kitchen again, where there will be a place for two or three kids to sit at a computer and still be within the range of supervision,” she explains. “People are not putting desks in kids’ rooms these days because everybody still studies at the kitchen table.” And without those desks, bedrooms now have more room for the important stuff: play space. “Making it all accessible is the big thing,” Mordoh says. And, as it turns out, it’s pretty simple to do. o
The Roberts family – Matt, Lori, Becca and Emily
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Orthodontics have come a long way since Becca and Emily Roberts’ parents wore braces. Back in those days, braces meant a mouth full of metal bands and wires. The orthodontist’s waiting room was a small, dark place, where you were lucky to find a six-year-old magazine. We figured our girls were in for a similar fate, until we visited the Carmel Orthodontics office. The bright, open space has a game room for patients and siblings, a coffee spot for parents and updated magazines in the racks. We soon discovered that today’s orthodontia requires less time and metal than the old version – and the patients can choose rubber band colors to suit their moods or show their school spirit. We feel fortunate to be working with Carmel Orthodontics, and our daughters always have something to smile about.
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Treat your special someone to an old-fashioned romantic weekend
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This is a quieter time of year. The holiday decorations are back in their boxes, and the chaos of summer vacations and neighborhood barbecues is still months away. Before the world starts buzzing again in the spring, take advantage of this lull to slip away with your sweetheart. With Valentine’s Day approaching, we’ve compiled five of the Hoosier state’s most romantic destinations.
A Hoosier Utopia
Harmonist Labyrinth in the snow. Photo courtesy of Historic New Harmony
New Harmony New Harmony was founded in 1814 and re-conceived in 1824 as a utopian community in the wilderness—the kind of place where money wasn’t necessary and equality was paramount. The Harmonist experiment was short-lived, but its legacy lives on in the architecture and culture of this peaceful town. “What makes New Harmony a romantic place to visit is the sense of seclusion that you have here, the sense of separateness from the pace of everyday life,” says Missy Parkison, community engagement manager for Historic New Harmony. “At the same time, you’re still in a place where you can have a fine dining experience.” Start your romantic getaway on a walking tour with Historic New Harmony (10 a.m. and 2 p.m., weekends, through March 1). Stops on the tour include the roofless church, an early Hoosier log cabin, a labyrinth and several restored Harmonist homes. Afterward, you and your sweetheart can explore the compact downtown, with boutiques and art galleries such as Harmony Pottery (310 Main St.), New Harmony Woodworks (609 Main St.), Firehouse Antiques (608 Main St.) and the Stephen Pace Gallery (500 Church St.). When you need to warm up, head to Sara’s Harmonie Way, which offers growlers of beer brewed with the original Harmonist recipe. For dinner, make a reservation at Red Geranium Restaurant, located within the New Harmony Inn. “The dining
room is beautiful, the service is very nice and it’s just an intimate dining experience,” Parkison says. “You immediately kick down a notch when you walk into the dining room.” Start your meal with platters of cheese and fruit, shrimp and butternut squash bisque, or Maryland-style crab cakes. For your entrée, try decadent but traditional preparations of fish, steak, pasta and chicken. Back in your room after dinner, you can take in a view of the lake from your balcony or curl up in front of your fireplace, perhaps with a nightcap from Sara’s Harmonie Way. The founders of New Harmony never realized their utopian vision, but perhaps you’ll find your own version here. Traveler Info: Historic New Harmony, 401 N. Arthur St., (812) 682-4474, www.usi.edu/hnh New Harmony Inn & Red Geranium Restaurant, 504 North St., (800) 782-8605, www.newharmonyinn.com Sara’s Harmonie Way, 610 E. Church St., (812) 682-3611
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A romantic wine tour
Madison Madison is known for its riverfront downtown, a 133-block historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. But if it’s too cold for a casual stroll, you can instead explore the six local wineries included on the Indiana Wine Trail. In downtown Madison, the highlight is Thomas Family Winery (208 E. Second St.), which offers a casual pub setting, cellar tours, complimentary wine tastings and live traditional music most Saturday nights. “It’s not like most wineries where you go and do a tasting and leave,” says Linda Lytle, director of Visit Madison. “People go in and hang out and stay.” Other wineries on the trail include the Lanthier Winery (123 Mill St.) and the Madison Vineyards Estate Winery; three others are located in nearby Vevay, Batesville and Commiskey. In 2005, Madison Vineyards Estate Winery opened its
own bed and breakfast, with guest rooms that look out over the vineyards. Guests at the inn enjoy private wine tastings and tours, as well as multi-course hot breakfasts. Ask for the Valentine’s Day package, and you’ll also receive a bottle of wine and appetizers upon arrival, chocolates and fresh flowers and a four-course dinner at the winery. Downtown, one option for a gourmet dinner is Bistro One, where the menu is influenced by the cuisines of Greece and France. “It’s fine dining, and people just love the food,” Lytle says. Another popular choice is Key West Shrimp House (117 Ferry St.), in business since 1950 and still serving traditional seafood favorites. Whatever restaurant you choose, be sure to enjoy it with a glass of your newfound favorite local wine.
Traveler Info: Bistro One, 122 E. Main St., (812) 273-9448 Indiana Wine Trail, www.indianawinetrail.com Madison Vineyards Estate Winery, 1456 E. 400 N., (888) 473-6500, ww.madisonvineyards.com
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A Cabin retreat
Brown County In warm weather, tourists flock to Brown County for hiking, cycling and some of the state’s best shopping for artisan crafts. In the fall, they come here for scenic views of the changing foliage. But in the winter, the community is quieter, and it’s the perfect time to tuck yourself away—with your sweetheart, of course—into one of the many private
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cabins in this area. “We have some great, cozy, two-person cabins, and some are closer to town and others are more secluded,” says Jamie Newton, communications director for the Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau. (The bureau’s website lists more than 30 cabin rentals.) In town, you’ll find one of the state’s highest concentrations of unique boutiques and artisan studios, including many members of the Indiana Artisan program. Look for Anne Ryan Miller Glass Studio (425 N. Jefferson), the Brown County Craft Gallery (58 E. Main St.), Bathology (58
W. Main St.) and Oak Grove Pottery (942 Oak Grove Road). If you can pull yourself away from your crackling fire in the evening, head to the memorable Story Inn, set on the border between the Hoosier National Forest and Brown County State Park. The menu here focuses on seasonal foods from Hoosier farms, such as pork chops from Gunthorp Farms and salads made from produce grown in the inn’s own backyard. For a truly special evening, check the restaurant’s schedule for live music and wine dinners. Photo courtesy of Story Inn
Traveler Info: Brown County Convention & Visitors Bureau, www.browncounty.com Story Inn, 6404 S. Indiana 135, Nashville; (812) 988-2273; www.storyinn.com
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A historic getaway
Wabash Paris may be the City of Light, but in 1880, the tiny town of Wabash became the world’s first electrically lighted city. That forward-thinking ambition is still evident today in projects like the Honeywell Center, a small performing arts venue that attracts some of the nation’s top talents. The center is just one of many attractions in downtown Wabash. You’ll also want to explore the restored Eagles Theatre (106 W. Market St.), the Dr. James Ford Historic Home (177 W. Hill St.) and the yearround Charley Creek Gardens (551 N. Miami St.). “It’s manageable for one day to stroll around and see the historic buildings,” says Debby Pyle, manager of the Charley Creek Inn. Located near the downtown attractions, Charley Creek Inn is a restored mansion from the 1920s. “The great thing about Charley Creek Inn is that when you step inside the doors, you feel like you’re somewhere else,” Pyle says. “It has an old-time Chicago feel, so it transports you to a different realm.” With a piano bar and separate boutiques for wine, cheese and chocolate, the inn offers a complete package for romantic getaways. The inn also houses Twenty, a gourmet restaurant. Try pork saltimbocca, slow-roasted prime rib or decadent lobster mac-and-cheese. For dessert, Pyle recommends the indulgent raspberry chocolate cheesecake.
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Traveler Info: Charley Creek Inn and Twenty restaurant, 111 W. Market St., (260) 563-0111, www.charleycreekinn.com Honeywell Center, 275 W. Market St., (260) 563-1102, www.honeywellcenter.org
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a his-and-hers adventure
South Bend This university town along Indiana’s northern border is the perfect destination for couples who don’t want to compromise. For him, the town offers the College Football Hall of Fame (111 S. Saint Joseph St.) and the Studebaker National Museum (201 S. Chapin St.). For her, there are tours of the South Bend Chocolate Co. factory (3300 W. Sample St.) and of Copshaholm, the restored 1895 home of industrialist J.D. Oliver (808 W. Washington St.). “It’s one of the most historically intact homes in the country,” says Alice Erlandson, owner of the nearby Oliver Inn. After a day of touring, you’ll both enjoy a visit to the Morris Performing Arts Center, where February events include the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, the Golden Dragon Acrobats and the Broadway hit “Blast.” The Oliver Inn, built in 1886, was originally the home of Oliver’s sister, Josephine. Now, Erlandson and her husband, Thomas, offer guests a range of romantic amenities, such as Jacuzzis, fireplaces and chocolates. Ask for the James Oliver room, a suite with a king-sized bed, fireplace and two-person jetted bathtub. In the morning, you’ll enjoy your gourmet breakfast to the tunes of live piano music. Next door in the palatial Studebaker mansion is Tippecanoe Place, one of South Bend’s top fine dining experiences. You’ll feel like a Victorian houseguest in the dining room, where the menu includes lobster cakes, pan-roasted scallops and the house specialty, prime rib. With your cozy bedroom waiting just next door, you might as well indulge in that extra glass of pinot noir.
Relaxing in the spa and hitting the blackjack table at West Baden Springs Hotel and French Lick Resort. www.frenchlick.com Shopping and dining at destination restaurant Joseph Decuis, in the tiny town of Roanoke. www.josephdecuis.com Exploring modern architecture and sampling 240Sweet artisan marshmallows in up-and-coming Columbus. www.240sweet.com
Tippecanoe Place. Photos courtesy of Tippecanoe Place
Traveler Info: Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan St., (574) 235-9190, www.morriscenter.org
Splurging on a room at the Indianapolis Conrad and going on a culinary tour of the city’s best new restaurants, such as Libertine, Black Market and Room 4. www.conradhotels. hilton.com/Indiana Noshing on a gourmet breakfast at the Sycamore Farm Inn near Terre Haute and exploring the local Clabber Girl Museum and Bakery. www.thesycamorefarm.com
Oliver Inn, 630 W. Washington St., (888) 697-4466, www.oliverinn.com Tippecanoe Place, 620 W. Washington St., (574) 234-9077, www.tippe.com
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Culture Club
Want your fill of the northside’s cultural scene, but have no idea where to go? We chatted with locals in the know.
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Betsy Jones N oblesville Working as the tourism director for the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Jones is constantly on the hunt for undiscovered local art. Thoughts on the Current Cultural Scene: “I think that, by having hometown artists such as George Brehm and Franklin Booth, Hamilton County has talent that goes back into history,” she says. “But if you visit any of the free local art exhibits at places like the Noblesville Visitors Center or the Hamilton County Artist Association, you’ll see that legacy continues.” Vision of the Future: “I see the arts and culture getting bigger and better, with communities coming into their own,” says Jones. “For example, Cicero received a grant and has begun an arts initiative, which will allow them to spread the word about the artist offerings they have there. Grants like this will allow each community to learn and explore what they have to showcase.” Don’t Miss: “First, take time to see the Renaissance Fine Art & Design gallery in Carmel. They represent over 50 artists who specialize in anything from fine art to photography to sculptures,” Jones says. “Second, I would spend a winter day in an art class at Gallery 116 in Fishers. Third, take a guided tour of the Historic Ambassador House & Heritage Gardens on January 29. Finally, weekends in February, see history come to life during a performance of ‘Titanic: The Musical’ at Noblesville’s Belfry Theatre.”
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Linda Mordoh carmel Linda Mordoh owns Savvy Décor, an interior design company in the Indiana Design Center. Always on the lookout for good finds for her clients, she regularly visits gallery openings. Thoughts on the Current Cultural Scene: “I think it is great,” she says. “There are so many new galleries, especially in the Carmel Arts & Design District. The ability to walk a short distance and see many kinds of art is just amazing.” Vision of the Future: Music lover Mordoh sees a bright future for the live-music scene. “I think it will only get better. As people are starting to realize that you don’t have to go to Chicago or New York to hear great jazz or rock, there are options to explore right here,” she explains. “From downtown places like the Slippery Noodle to small neighborhood places like Chappie’s in the Village of West Clay, good music is offered each weekend.” Don’t Miss: Even in the winter months, Mordoh enjoys the art walks hosted by the Arts & Design District, and she recommends a stop at one of her favorite galleries, The Evan Lurie Gallery. For low-key live music, she recommends Daddy Jack’s on 96th and Meridian or Mickey’s Irish Pub.
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Scott & April Willy carmel April Willy owns a fine art gallery in the Indiana Design Center, and her husband of 25 years, Scott, promotes local arts and entertainment through his work at the advertising agency 360 Group. Thoughts on the Current Cultural Scene: “It is very different than it was two years ago,” Scott says. “There are the obvious cultural offerings like the Palladium, but there are also galleries, unique shops and artistic restaurants.” Vision of the Future: “I see the scene melding, with communities growing in size and growing together,” he adds. “Noblesville Square is alive and well with new quaint eateries and shops popping up, and every year Symphony on the Prairie is attracting more and more top acts, proving that the entire central Indiana region has all these great things rising up.” Don’t Miss: “If you want to see any one of dozens of great live performances, visit the Center for the Performing Arts for its amazing lineup, especially ‘Willy Wonka’ at the Tarkington Civic Theater in January—it is a must-see for families. To buy local art, stroll in and out of galleries anywhere from Zionsville through Hamilton County.”
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Michelle Krcmery carmel Krcmery has a love for music and sings with a local vocal jazz group called “Carmel Voices.” She also works in Carmel and strives to take in as much culture as possible. Thoughts on the Current Cultural Scene: “I think the northside culture scene is really gaining momentum. It used to be that one had to drive to downtown Indy to take in arts and culture. That is not the case anymore,” she says. “In Carmel, between the Arts & Design District and the Center for the Performing Arts, there is never a shortage of cultural events to take in.” Vision of the Future: “I see a lot more people becoming involved firsthand. In addition to enjoying the arts as spectators, more and more local people are seeking out opportuni-
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ties to perform with community theater groups like Carmel Rep and Civic Theatre or at open mic nights at Soho Café. It’s great to see people sharing their talents,” she says. Don’t Miss: “First, I always love the Valentine’s Day Gallery Walk in the Arts & Design District. It’s fun to have dinner and drinks at one of the many district restaurants before or after perusing all the galleries. I’m also really excited about the lineup at the Center for the Performing Arts in February, particularly Chris Botti. In February, Civic Theatre will perform ‘Lend Me a Tenor’ and Actors Theatre of Indiana will present ‘Godspell’; both are incredible shows. It’s safe to say that you will probably find me at one of these venues every weekend that month.”
fishers As a mother to two preschool age boys, Smith is always trying to find quality activities for her family. Whether visiting the Children’s Museum or creating art at home, she takes every opportunity to get her children involved in the arts. Thoughts on the Current Cultural Scene: “Whether we are taking the kids to an art workshop at the Second Story Playhouse in Carmel or tasting culinary art somewhere delicious like Wild Ginger in Fishers, there is a lot for children, and parents, to enjoy on the northside,” she explains. Vision of the Future: Smith imagines the cultural scene will continue to grow in size and diversity. “There are activities in the warmer months like the Fishers Summer Concert Series or Fishers Art in the Park that offer easy opportunities for people to experience the arts,” she says. Don’t Miss: Smith has big plans this winter. “Everyone knows Conner Prairie Interactive History Park has great outside offerings, but inside you can stay warm and still have a great time. On February 1, they are hosting ‘Super Bowl Science,’ a fun program that teaches kids about the science behind football,” she says. “My kids love to create art. So, I am also planning a visit to Kiln Creations in Noblesville, a pottery studio where my kiddos can paint and create their own piece of artwork. I also look forward to a trip to Carter’s Toy Museum in Zionsville, where toys are the art.” o
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Featuring the art, writing, poetry and photography of talented northside students. If you know a young poet, writer, artist or photographer on the northside, please send in their creations for possible inclusion in our next issue. E-mail high-resolution photographs or word documents to northmail@indynorthmag.com. And don’t forget to include the student’s name, age and school.
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Juliet Martone, Grade 11, Carmel High School Statue of Liberty at sunset
Molly Anzalone, Grade 11, Carmel High School Exit Glacier, Seward, Alaska
*If you have submitted art, and haven’t seen it in Student Views, please stay tuned to future issues.
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3 Rachyl Menke, Grade 12, Hamilton Southeastern High School Chalk pastel drawing representing sound
4 Connor Lynch, recent graduate, Carmel High School Charcoal self-portrait
Paul Witcher, Grade 12, Hamilton Southeastern High School Nylon over wire with rope edging
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January/February 2012 Compiled by Amy Norman
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Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
Saturdays through March 17
Jan. 7
The Winter Market at Carmel City Center is from 9 a.m. to noon featuring 20 vendors from the Carmel Farmers Market. Location: 719 Hanover Place on the interior of Carmel City Center, located on the southwest corner of City Center Drive and Rangeline Road. Information: (317) 705-7985 or www.carmelcitycenter.com.
Fridays through Feb. 24
The Indianapolis Museum of Art presents its fourth annual Winter Nights film series. Films include: Jan. 6: “The Black Pirate;” Jan. 13: “Leave Her to Heaven;” Jan. 20: “A Matter of Life and Death;” Jan. 27: “The African Queen;” Feb. 3: “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes;” Feb. 10: “The Quiet Man;” Feb. 17: “The Charade;” Feb. 24: “The Godfather: Part II.” Time: 7 p.m. Feb. 24 show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets: $9. Location: The Toby at the IMA, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Information: www.imamuseum.org.
Jan. 6-March 31
Ever wondered what people ate for dinner in the early 19th century? Or how they cooked that meal? Discover those answers firsthand when you and your family join in preparing, serving and enjoying a candlelight feast straight from the pages of a 19th-century cookbook at Conner Prairie on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through March 31. Reservations required. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: $60 per person; $55 per member. Information: (317) 776-6006 or connerprairie.org.
JANUARY Through Jan. 7
Enjoy the Civic Theatre’s premiere of “Willy Wonka,” Roald Dahl’s classic tale of an eccentric chocolatier and his amazing chocolate factory. Time: Varies. Tickets: $39. Location: The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center
Create three-dimensional art during a “Touring Carmel ... the Artsy Way” course taught by local artist R. Carol Skinner. Teen and adult artists can use their talents and learn about the past of former businesses in downtown Carmel. Class takes place from 10 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by the Carmel Clay Historical Society. Cost: $5. Location: The Monon Depot Museum, 211 First St. SW. Information: (317) 846-3800.
Jan. 9-22
Don’t miss Devour Downtown Winterfest 2012. During the two-week period, more than 40 of Indianapolis’ best restaurants will offer a special menu for diners. Information: devourdowntown.org.
Jan. 10-11
“A Brown Bear, A Moon and A Caterpillar: Treasured Stories” by Eric Carle comes to life on the Clowes Memorial Hall stage. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is joined by a whimsical cast of adventurous animals drawn from the pages of “Brown Bear,” “Brown Bear What Do You See?” and a poignant story of a young girl’s unusual quest, “Papa Please Get the Moon for Me.” Times: 10 a.m. and noon. Tickets: $13 adults; $8 children. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org.
Jan. 12-Feb. 12
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre starts its 39th season with Southern charm as “Dixie Swim Club” takes the stage from Jan. 12 through Feb. 12. This touching show about friendship tells the story of five women who met several years ago on a college swim team and reunite each year at a beach cottage in North Carolina to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other’s lives. Tickets are available at the Beef & Boards box office, or by calling (317) 872-9664 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. Tickets range
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from $37 to $60 and include a dinner buffet. Discounts are available for groups and children ages 3 to 15. Visit www.beefandboards.com for a schedule of shows.
Jan. 13
Started by Ronald K. Brown in 1985 and based in Brooklyn, N.Y., Evidence Dance melds traditional African dance with contemporary choreography to create unforgettable programs that will astound you with their sheer virtuosity. For this engagement, Evidence will perform a new work set to the timeless music of Stevie Wonder. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $28 to $58. Location: Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 8433800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
Jan. 14
In “500 Clown: Frankenstein” three clowns embark on a madcap journey to construct Dr. Frankenstein’s laboratory. Stymied by elaborate and exaggerated period costumes, the clowns are propelled into acrobatic feats in an extended battle with an unruly table. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $38. Location: The Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
Jan. 15
Jack Everly, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and a full Broadway cast starring Sandi Patty as the eccentric matchmaker, Dolly Gallagher Levi, and Gary Beach as the stingy half-millionaire, Horace Vandergelder, present a semi-staged production of “Hello Dolly!” Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $40 to $85. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
Jan. 16
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters visit Indianapolis bringing the world’s tallest pro basketball player and the shortest Globetrotter ever. Time: 2 p.m. Tickets: $25 to $113. Location: Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Information: www.consecofieldhouse.com.
Jan. 17
“Virtually Me!” is a new musical encouraging students, teachers and parents to foster a new dialogue about cyber-bullying and technology abuse in a fun and entertaining way. This live musical production is filled with great characters, topical stories, cool songs and highenergy choreography. Taking place at Wi-Fi High, “Virtually Me!” is an original, new musical for today’s blogging, emailing, Facebooking and texting generation. Time: 10 a.m. Tickets: $13 adults; $8 children. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org.
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JAN. 14 Restless Heart returns to the stage with all of its original members, performing from a long list of hits that includes “I’ll Still Be Loving You,”“Tender Lie” and “Dancy’s Dream.” Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $48 to $58. Location: The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
JAN. 14 Enjoy “A Tribute to Ella & Basie” with Patti Austin and The Count Basie Orchestra. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $23 to $113. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenter fortheperformingarts.org. Photo by Albert Sanches, courtesy of Tom Estey Publicity & Promotions
JAN. 13 Pianist Yeol eum Son astonishes audiences with her vibrant, emotional and technically adept performances. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $38. Location: The Studio Theatre at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. Photo by Taeuk Kang/Vincero Co.
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JAN. 13 Grammy Award-winning vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Sam Bush is known as the “King of Newgrass� for the way he fuses traditional bluegrass music with jazz, rock, blues, funk and other styles. He has been honored by the Americana Music Association and is the co-founder of the genre-bending New Grass Revival. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $18 to $103. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
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that takes adventure to new lengths. The show features Princess Tiana and Cinderella, too. Time: Varies. Tickets: $12 to $68. Location: Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Information: www.consecofieldhouse.com.
perform two shows in Carmel. Times: 7:30 and 10 p.m. Tickets: $68. Location: The Studio Theatre at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
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Jan. 22
Hailed as one of the United Kingdom’s most prodigious orchestras, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra enjoys an international reputation for making music at the highest possible level across a diverse and exciting range of repertoire. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $48 to $113. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 8433800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
Jan. 20
Street Drum Corps presents “Bang!” The group combines thunderous percussion and visual stimuli. It blends tribal, rock, punk, dance and industrial. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org. For more than three decades, Spyro Gyra has maintained a strong position at the forefront of the modern jazz world. The Calypso-inspired title track from the band’s debut album, “Morning Dance,” was a Top 40 hit and launched the group into stardom. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $58. Location: The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
Jan. 21
Tony Award-winning actress and singer Christine Ebersole has enchanted audiences with her performances both on stage and on screen. She will
Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson bring Complexions Contemporary Ballet to Carmel. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: $28 to $58. Location: The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 8433800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
JAN. 16-17 Conner Prairie celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 776-6006 or www.connerprairie.org.
Jan. 28
The Nickel Plate Bar & Grill in Fishers is celebrating 20 years with food and drink specials all day and featuring live music by The Full Moon Dogs in the evening. Location: 8654 E. 116th St., Fishers. Information: (317) 841-2888 or www.nickelplatebarandgrill.com.
Jan. 28-May 6
Don’t miss The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head at the Children’s Museum in Indianapolis. Mr. Potato Head leads visitors on a series of interactive explorations undersea, in outer space, in the jungle and on an archaeological dig. Location: 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Information: www.childrensmuseum.org.
Jan. 29
Take a guided tour of the Historic Ambassador House & Heritage Gardens to view the refurbishment of the home and learn
JAN. 20-29 Find everything you need for your home at the Indianapolis Home Show. Times: Vary. Tickets: $13 adults at the door; $11 adults online; $3 children 6 to 12; children 5 and younger free. Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Information: www.indianapolishomeshow.com.
Left: Artist rendering of this year’s Centerpiece Home, built by Fischer Homes. Above: Kathy Ireland, who will appear on Jan. 21. Photos courtesy of Coles Marketing Communications.
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SUPER BOWL EXPERIENCES Jan. 27-Feb. 5
Celebrate football in the Super Bowl Village. Enjoy live music, entertainment, food and beverages in this outdoor festival. The village will feature four ziplines that will run tandem down Capitol Avenue. Cost: $10. Enjoy Tailgate Town, a football fan’s haven with tailgate competitions and football turf offering interactive game playing. Admission to Super Bowl Village: Free. Location: Georgia Street, downtown Indianapolis. Information: www.indianapolissuperbowl.com.
Jan. 27-Feb. 4
The NFL Experience is a pro football interactive theme park that offers entertainment attractions, kids football clinics, free autograph sessions and the largest football memorabilia show ever. Time: 3 to 10 p.m. Tickets: $25 adults; $20 children 12 and younger. Location: Indiana Convention Center. Information: www.indianapolissuperbowl.com.
a signature dish alongside a current or former NFL player. More than 35 food stations will allow guests to sample fine cuisine, meet and mingle with renowned chefs and NFL greats, and participate in a silent auction with unique sports memorabilia and other exciting items. All proceeds will benefit food banks such as Gleaners and those in the 32 NFL markets. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: $600. Information: TasteoftheNFL.com.
Feb. 5
The spotlight is on Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVI. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Lucas Oil Stadium. Information: www.indianapolissuperbowl.com.
about its legacy in the Fishers community. Tours begin at 1, 1:30, 2 and 2:30 p.m. Cost: Free; donations are welcomed. Location: 10595 Eller Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 845-4265 or www.ambassadorhouse.org.
Jan. 30
Bring your child to enjoy the sounds of Island Breeze Duo. The Winter Kids Koncert series is an enriching and engaging experience for young children, ages 2 to 5. Filled with classical hits and sing-along favorites, each show lasts one hour. The concerts are created to be entertaining and allow for the children to dance and sing. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Monon Community Center, 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel. Information: (317) 848-7275 or www.carmelclayparks.com.
Jan. 31
Calling all princesses to a royal celebration with crafts, games, stories, songs and a snack. Please come dressed in your royal attire. For ages 3 to 7. Register by Jan. 24. Time: 1:15 p.m. Cost: $12 for residents; $18 for non-residents. Location: Billericay Park Building, 12690 Promise Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 595-3150 or www.fishers.in.us/parks.
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Feb. 3
Electrifying, empowering and enlightening, the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration combines all the excitement of Super Bowl weekend with uplifting sounds to soothe the soul. From iconic singers to marquee NFL players sharing their testimonies and talents, the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration allows audiences to celebrate their love for football with the rich culture of gospel music. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www. cloweshall.org.
Feb. 1
Check out Super Bowl Science at Conner Prairie. Find out why a spiral throw is so important, how speed and weight affect how hard players get hit and how they keep their balance and direction while swerving through the air. Then it’s your turn to test your skills and learn about the forces behind every swing, kick and throw you make. Location: 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 776-6006 or www.connerprairie.org.
Feb. 4
The Taste of the NFL, a nonprofit organization dedicated to kicking in hunger in America, brings its annual fundraiser to Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana. The event features a chef from each NFL city serving
National gospel recording artist Lamar Campbell and group sing at Gospel Celebration press conference. A man attempts to score a field goal. Photos courtesy of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee.
Mothers bring your sons and celebrate the big game. Participate in football games and crafts and eat football party snacks during the Mother-Son Football Bash. For boys ages 5 to 12 and their moms. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $8 for residents; $12 for non-residents. Register by Jan. 25. Location: Roy G. Holland Memorial Park Building, 1 Park Drive, Fishers. Information: (317) 595-3150 or www.fishers.in.us/parks.com
Feb. 2
Come find out why the groundhog has its own holiday as we celebrate Groundhog Day. Learn cultural history and folklore as well as the natural history about this local furry friend. Due to hibernation, no actual groundhogs will be in attendance. Time: 3 p.m. Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 151st St., Carmel. Information: (317) 774-2500.
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FEB. 10 Enjoy the songs of the Grateful Dead with Dark Star Orchestra, a tribute band that re-creates Grateful Dead shows, song for song, live on stage. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www. livenation.com. Photo by Bob Minkin, www.darkstarorchestra.net
light hike through Central Park. Dress appropriately for all winter-related conditions. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Monon Trail, 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel. Information: (317) 848-7275 or www.carmelclayparks.com.
Feb. 4
The Indiana Coyote Rescue Center will discuss where coyotes came from, how they got into our neighborhoods, what hours they keep, how we relate to them and what we can do about them. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 151st St., Carmel. Information: (317) 774-2500.
Feb. 9-10
Dads, spend a quality night at the Cool Creek Nature Center with your little girl and dance the night away at the sixth annual Daddy-Daughter Dance. Snacks, refreshments, music and games will be on the agenda for a fun-filled night. Registration and pre-payment is required, and space is limited. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: $10 per father-daughter couple, $3 for each additional daughter. Registration closes Feb. 3. Information: (317) 770-4400.
Feb. 10-25
“Lend Me a Tenor,” the classic Broadway comedy, is back. The Cleveland Grand Opera Co. faces imminent catastrophe when its star is accidentally given an overdose of tranquilizers and is unable to perform. Enter an aspiring singer named Max in a tale of mistaken identities, romantic entanglements and fast-paced hilarity. Tickets: $15 to $35. Location: The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 8433800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
Feb. 10-26
Actors Theatre of Indiana will perform “Godspell” at The Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew and featuring a score by Stephen Schwartz, “Godspell” boasts a string of well-loved songs, led by the international hit, “Day By Day.” As the cast performs “Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “All For The Best,”“All Good Gifts,”“Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side,” the parables of Jesus come to life. Location: The Studio Theater, Center for the Performing Arts, 355 City Center Drive, Carmel. Info: (317) 669-7983, www.actorstheatreofindiana.org. The Belfry Theatre performs “Titanic: The Musical.” This haunting Broadway musical gives an intimate voice to both those who perished and those who survived the famous sinking. Information: (317) 773-1085 or www.thebelfrytheatre.com. Location: 10690 Greenfield Avenue, Noblesville.
Feb. 11
The 500 Festival Training Series, presented by OrthoIndy, is designed to provide participants a lowpressure opportunity to gauge their progression in preparation for the 2012 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. The series gradually increases in distance, coinciding with a typical training program’s schedule. Dates: 5K at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 11; 10K at 8 a.m. March 3; and 15K at 8 a.m. April 7. Information: (800) 223-3381 or www.orthoindy.com. Celebrate Valentine’s Day at a Valentine’s Day Tea at the Simply Sweet Shoppe and learn a little about
the history of this love-inspired holiday. Delicious tea fare will be served, and historic valentines will be on display from the Carmel Clay Historical Society’s collection. Location: 30 N. Rangeline Road, Carmel. Information: (317) 846-7117, www.simply sweetshoppe.com or www.carmelclayhistory.org.
Feb. 11-12
Treat your little sweethearts to “Valentine’s Day Show,” a high-spirited marionette performance. Ideal for children ages 2 to 10. Tickets: $10; children younger than 2 are free. Times: Vary. Location: Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio, 25 E. Henry St., Indianapolis. Information: www.peewinklespuppets.com.
Feb. 15
Tony Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters has dazzled audiences and critics through the years with her performances on stage and television, as well as in concert and on recordings. Enjoy a special evening with Peters and Michael Feinstein, artistic director for The Center for the Performing Arts. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $63. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. Fathers and daughters are invited to a special evening of fun and dancing at the Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance. A photographer will be on hand to take pictures for an additional cost. Prizes and refreshments will round out the evening. Attire is semi-formal. For girls 5 to 12 and their fathers. Cost: $8 for residents; $12 for non-residents. Location: The Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th St., Carmel. Information: (317) 595-3150 or www.fishers.in.us/parks. NORTH | www.indynorthmag.com
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Feb. 17
Bruce Hornsby, a 13-time Grammy nominee, brings his creative energy to the stage. His two-and-a-half decade recording career includes hits such as “The Way It Is,”“Mandolin Rain” and “Every Little Kiss.”Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $18 to $93. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 8433800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
Under the direction of music director and chief conductor Roman Leontiev, The Tschaikowski St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra is a grand orchestra renowned for its diverse repertoire, ranging from Baroque through 20th century music. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $48 to $113. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 8433800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
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Feb. 24
Join the Butler Ballet as it explores the repertoire of choreographic masterpieces from the 20th century and invests in an entirely new generation of masterworks for the 21st century. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $28.50 and $21.50 for adults; $23 and $17 for children younger than 18 and seniors 62 and older. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org.
Feb. 18
If you love dogs, plan to join Su and Fawn Wilson of Team Firehawk as they introduce the sport of dog sled racing. Team Firehawk will discuss how the dogs played a part in history and about their participation in the Iditarod. You’ll get to meet the dogs and stand on the sled. Time: 1 p.m. Location: Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 151st St., Carmel. Information: (317) 774-2500.
Feb. 19
Relive the magic of Motown with a tribute to the biggest movers and shakers of an unforgettable era. Featuring the vocal quartet Spectrum, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra takes you back to the 1960s with stirring renditions of the music that defined a generation. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $40 to $85. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
What began as a PBS documentary with the lofty goal of fostering hope and inspiration through music has now become a worldwide phenomenon. Inspired by the passion and energy of street musician Roger Ridley’s rendition of “Stand by Me,” Grammy award-winning producer Mark Johnson set out across the globe on one of the most incredible journeys in modern music: “Playing For Change.” Johnson traveled the world, recording and filming street musicians of different faiths, backgrounds and ethnicities, then blended their contributions into one unified and moving performance. A collection of musicians from the video came together as the Playing For Change Band. The group’s fervent delivery of blues, gospel, reggae and Afropop has been moving audiences worldwide and will be in Indianapolis. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $35. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org.
Feb. 25
Don’t miss Chris Botti, one of the top-selling American jazz instrumental artists. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $53 to $153. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
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Beef & Boards goes blonde in February with its premiere production of “Legally Blonde the Musical.” After being dumped by her boyfriend for someone “serious,” Elle Woods drops the credit cards and hits the books to win him back, by taking on Harvard Law. Tickets are available at the Beef & Boards box office, or by calling (317) 872-9664 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. Tickets range from $37 to $60 and include a dinner buffet. Discounts are available for groups and children 3 to 15. Children under 3 not admitted. Visit www.beefandboards.com for a schedule of shows.
Most widely known for his poetry, Simon Armitage also writes for radio, television, film and stage. He has received numerous awards for his poetry. He won the 2010 Keats-Shelley Poetry Prize for his poem inspired by a vain search for icicles in the warm winter of 2008-09. Tickets: Free. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org. Seat belts everyone! The Magic School Bus celebrates its 25th anniversary with an all-new musical adventure. Ms. Frizzle’s students are putting on a play about global warming, and they need some cold hard facts. The Friz and her reptilian sidekick, Liz, know just where to find them. This is no ordinary field trip, as a hop on the Magic School Bus takes the class and the audience on a whirlwind tour. From the arctic to the equator, they see telltale signs of climate change and see how recycling, conservation and alternative energy can make a difference. Time: 10 a.m. Tickets: $13 adults; $8 children. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org. 120 NORTH | www.indynorthmag.com
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Feb. 26
Race around the world with the Indiana Wind Symphony as it travels musically to various exotic and picturesque locales. Joining in the journey will be local piano virtuoso and rising star Kelleen Strutz. Time: 3 p.m. Tickets: $17.50 to $32.50. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
Feb. 27
Bring your child to enjoy the sounds of Ruditoonz. The Winter Kids Koncert series is an enriching and engaging experience for young children ages 2 to 5. Filled with classical hits and sing-along favorites, each show lasts one hour. The concerts are created to be entertaining and allow for the children to dance and sing. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Monon Community Center, 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel. Information: (317) 848-7275 or www.carmelclayparks.com.
Feb. 28
Freedom Train tells the remarkable story of Harriet Tubman, a woman who was born a slave and helped 300 other slaves, including her parents, escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad. An account of self-sacrifice, dedication and endurance, this amazing story told through drama and song celebrates the human spirit. Come see how themes of courage and survival create an uplifting tale of bravery in the face of tremendous adversity. Time: 10 a.m. Tickets: $13 adults; $8 children. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org. o
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At the Colors N Cups event, students will be provided with step-bystep instruction to create a 16-by-20 painting. Anyone can become an artist in this relaxed 2.5-hour painting class and leave with a masterpiece to hang in their home. Time: 1:30 p.m. Cost: $45, includes instruction and supplies. Location: Gallery 116, 8597 E. 116th St., Fishers. Information: (317) 577-9730 or www. gallery116blog.com.
FEB. 24-25 Cirque du Soleil will perform “Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour” in Indianapolis. In partnership with the estate of Michael Jackson, this production uses Cirque du Soleil creativity to give fans a unique view into the spirit, passion and heart of the artistic genius who transformed global pop culture. The show is a fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Jackson’s creative world and turns his signature moves upside down. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $60 to $200. Location: Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Information: www.consecofieldhouse.com. Photo courtesy of OSA Images
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Noblesville Street Fair, 1902 A tightrope walker performs for an audience at Conner and Eighth streets in front of the sheriff’s residence. According to the 1902 Noblesville Ledger, the fair opened on Monday, Aug. 11 and likely closed on Saturday, Aug. 16. Photo by Earl Brooks, courtesy of the Hamilton County Historical Society and the Hamilton East Public Library.
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