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contents on the cover WISH-TV news personalities (from left) Karen Hensel, Angela Buchman, Daniel Miller and Eric Halvorson. Photo by Dario Impini.
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Neighborhood Watch Get to know the northsiders who deliver our news
Features 52 Learn to Cook
80 Home & Family
64 Hoop-La
88 Travel
70 Local Media
96 Class Act
A guide for beginners
NCAA games
Northside newscasters
Fanchon Stinger and Kevin Kaczmarek
Regional casinos
Learn something new
Ballin’: March Madness is Here | In Good Taste: A Guide to Great Cooking | Go All In: Visit the Region’s Best Casinos
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38 Worth the Trip Eagle’s Nest
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44 Home Trends
Editor’s Note
Glass transformations
Sherri likes to eat
49 Health
Spine health
15 This & That
News and views around town
out & about
21 In Style
Local handmade goods
102 Student Views
Students submit their creations
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104 Just Married
29 Quick Bites
Sarah and Jonathan Lilly Tessa and Kristopher Abney
Local food news
34 Cuisine
108 Our Side of Town
36 Wine, Dine & Find
114 Calendar of Events
People and events
Spinach dip
Three picks to enjoy
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Meghan Barich
Ashley Petry
Jamie Owens
Dario Impini photographs many of the covers and feature articles for NORTH magazine. Transitioning from an engineering career into photography might seem like a drastic change, but Impini took the leap, and he says the rewards are worth any bumps he experienced along the way. His latest photography project involves capturing a rare solar eclipse in his classic artistic style. To learn more about the eclipse project, visit his page on www.darioinfini.com/eclipse.
After graduating from Carmel High School, Meghan Barich headed to Bloomington for Indiana University’s School of Journalism before venturing to the West Coast. A proud Hoosier, Barich eventually returned home to kick off a busy freelance career. Here, she contributes to NORTH, as well as ghost blogging, managing social media and developing online content for local businesses. When she’s not writing, Barich spends her time with her family and friends or walking her American Bulldog, Moose.
Ashley Petry is a freelance writer and lifelong Hoosier whose work has appeared in Midwest Living, AAA Home & Away, the Indianapolis Star and many other publications, including sister magazine, SOUTH. She has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and English from Indiana University and an MBA from Butler University, where she is also working toward an MFA in creative writing. She lives in Geist with her husband and three cats. Visit her online at www.ashleypetry.com.
Jamie Owens, a photographer with roots in the artisan colony town of Nashville, Ind., inherited his love for photography from his grandfather. He studied fine art photography at Ball State University, and now owns J.Scott Photography where he enjoys a varied schedule of shooting weddings, portraits, IU basketball, and freelance assignments. Owens enjoys spending time with his family, perfecting his no-bake cookie recipe and dreaming of the day the Cincinnati Reds finally ask him to be their official photographer.
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Food for Thought I was born to eat. No, I mean, really. Born. To. Eat. As I write this, Kelsey DeClue, editor for NORTH’s sister publication, SOUTH, is just weeks away from delivering her firstborn. And, as conversations with future mothers are wont to do, our office chatter has regularly ventured into the “how big will this baby be?” zone. We have even made an office competition out of guessing. And when the guessing gets going, I’m always quick to point out that however big Baby DeClue will be, he’s not going to beat my personal record. To this day, I’ve never spoken with someone who weighed more than I did as a newborn or who knew of a baby that weighed more than I did. I know there have been bigger newborns out there (and my guess is that, after writing this, I’ll hear from someone who knows of one), but thus far in my six-degrees-of-separation existence I’m still the heavy-hitter. When I came into this world, I weighed in at a very hungry 12 pounds and 3 ounces. “Born to eat,” I said. Clearly, I made a special bond with food while in the womb, and my love affair with tasty eats has never wavered. My joy of cooking, however, has been another story altogether. I was never much for home economics classes when I was a teenager; I opted for welding and shop classes more often than not. Because of that, I’m laughable at sewing buttons on clothes, and my culinary prowess has been, how shall we say, less than flavorful. Only recently have I begun to tread lightly around food processors and muffin tins and ingredient lists that include rosemary, sage and thyme. But I’m getting better, slowly. My interest in cooking has grown out of my love of gardening. Over the past few years, I unearthed a passion for growing my own food, and the inevitable consequence: I had to figure out something to do with all of it. Thankfully, there are a lot of folks on the northside who can help, as we’ve profiled in the story on page 52. The northside is also chock-full of spots to find great food if—unlike me—you don’t want to cook. We checked in with Craig Huse to find out what’s cooking at the new Harry & Izzy’s on East 82nd Street (p. 29), and—if you feel like driving—we stopped in the newly renovated Eagle’s Nest downtown (p. 38). The popular rotating restaurant high atop the Hyatt Regency hotel was due for a face-lift, it seems, along with a menu and chef change. Beyond food, there’s so much more to this issue of NORTH that I’d like to point out. We featured several crafty northside folks in our In Style section (p. 21-27), and we researched the northside’s class offerings (p. 96), so—if you’re inclined—you can be crafty, too. That’s not to mention the many media folks we met up with who live on the northside (p. 70 and p. 80) or the roundup of casinos in the region we featured on page 88. If I wanted to, I could tell you all about what’s in this issue of NORTH, but I don’t want to further spoil the surprise. And the truth of the matter is: There’s soup on the stove … and I’m hungry.
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March / April 2012 Volume 3, Issue 4 PUBLISHER Home News Enterprises Chuck Wells
Editorial EDITOR Sherri Cullison COPY EDITOR Katharine Smith CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Meghan Barich Caroline Mosey Amy Norman Ashley Petry
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Nominate your mom for NORTH’s 2nd Annual Most Outstanding Mom (M.O.M.) Award Tell us why your mom deserves a makeover, in 200 words or less, by Friday, April 27. Email your recommendation to northmail@indynorthmag.com. The winning letter and a photo of the winning mom will print in our May/June issue. Then watch our summer issues for the glamous “after” photo!
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Lip and brow wax, plus a 1 hr facial from The Naked Monkey Spa
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News | Views | Tidbits Compiled by Ashley Petry
Since 2003, Elizabeth Urbanski has run Etcetera, a successful Carmel clothing boutique—but you won’t find it in any storefront. The boutique pops up for just one week per season, often in Urbanski’s home, where customers can view more than 250 samples and place orders for later delivery. The clothes are available in defined color groups and meant to be mixed and matched with pieces from other groups and seasons. “I always say it’s like Garanimals for adults, because you can take a few pieces and create lots of different outfits,” Urbanski said. The line ranges from jeans to suits to cocktail dresses, with prices starting around $150. “It is investment clothing, but they
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are designed with the intent of the customer building on the pieces,” she said. “A customer who buys a suit one fall can find several pieces that coordinate with it the next fall. It’s not just something trendy that you’ll wear one season.” Even better, customers don’t have to remember what they already own, because Urbanski keeps a file of their previous purchases. Contact Urbanski now to schedule an appointment for the next show, April 11 to 19. (317) 446-4688, www.etcetera.com Items from the 2012 Etcetera clothing line are pictured above. Photos courtesy of Etcetera.
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Drink Up
Photos by Dana Mullin, courtesy of The French Seam
Sew Much Better Mom and daughter Linda Compton and Courtney Young were tired of the standard fabric selections at local big-box stores, so they took matters into their own hands. Last year, the Noblesville duo opened The French Seam, a high-end fabric shop near the Fashion Mall. The store stocks more than 1,200 bolts of fashion fabric, such as wools, silks and linens, from designers like Missoni and Chanel. Also on the shelves are modern quilt cottons, sewing patterns from independent designers, and fabric crafts by local artisans such as Bobaloo and Boris Loved Natasha. “People are really excited, because other than New York and L.A., which are big fashion centers, you can’t find fabric of this caliber,” Young said. The shop also offers a variety of sewing classes, from Sewing 101 to project-based classes taught by local artisans. 3909 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis; (317) 841-1810; www.thefrenchseam.com
The Final Frontier If you have $200,000 to spare, Carmel travel agent Kelly Shea can book you a vacation with universal appeal—a trip to space on the new Virgin Galactic spaceship. Flights will depart from Spaceport America in New Mexico and blast off to nearly 70 miles above the Earth. The round trip takes less than three hours, and amateur astronauts will have about five minutes to free float in zero gravity. Is it worth the price tag? “Everybody kind of has that fantasy about space travel,” said Shea, who is the state’s only accredited space travel agent. “I liked the idea of off-the-beaten-path places to travel.” About 100 tickets still remain for flight reservations in the first year of operation—which is probably still a few years away. Passengers who book later will have to wait an additional year or more for liftoff. 630 W. Carmel Drive, Suite 150, Carmel; (317) 846-9619; www.kellysheatravels.com Virgin Mobile founder Sir Richard Branson with a model of SpaceShipTwo. Photo courtesy of Virgin Galactic.
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When your friends offer to buy you a drink for your birthday this year, direct them instead to Birthday Drink, a Fishers-based nonprofit organization that funds the construction of wells in Africa. The birthday girl—or anyone else who wants to support the cause—can set up a fundraising team and ask her loved ones to donate on her behalf. The Birthday Drink organization launched last July 4 and has already funded three wells in Mali, at a cost of about $15,000 each. “We try to find remote areas where people have no access to water or they’re walking miles and miles to get it,” said cofounder Joanne Kouris, former owner of the Chaos boutique. She was inspired to create the organization after visiting Mali and seeing children walk hours every day to fetch water for their families. “It was sad that they lacked the basic necessities in life that we take for granted,” she said. Now, she and Birthday Drink have a 12/12/12 campaign goal— raising enough money for a dozen wells by Dec. 12 of this year. (866) 293-6731; www.birthdaydrink.org
There’s an App for That As the cost of developing smartphone applications drops, more local businesses are staking a claim alongside Angry Birds and Words with Friends. “Nowadays cellphones are almost like laptops, so people aren’t really using their laptops as much,” said Craig Baker, owner and chef at the Local Eatery and Pub, which launched its first mobile app last March. “We just wanted to create something more userfriendly.” Apparently, they’re not the only ones. Here’s a quick roundup of Hamilton County organizations with their very own apps (all free).
Butler Toyota Scion What you can do: • View vehicle images and videos. • Check the dealership’s inventory. • See available discounts and rebates. • Schedule a service appointment. Central Christian Church of Carmel What you can do: • Listen to the weekly sermon. • Read the newsletter. • Contact the church staff. • View upcoming events. The Local Eatery and Pub What you can do: • Check the menu and daily specials. • View upcoming events. • Get coupons and other deals. • Submit your favorite local photos. • Make reservations. Scotty’s Brewhouse What you can do: • Check the menu and daily specials. • Calculate a tip. • Place an online order. • Read the reviews—or write one yourself. • View upcoming events. • Get coupons and other discounts. • Quickly check into Foursquare. Town of Fishers What you can do: • Get contact information for elected officials and government services. • View photos and videos of community gatherings. • Instantly report problems like potholes, broken traffic signals, fallen tree limbs and damaged street signs. • Send a tip to the police. • Search upcoming community events. • Review meeting minutes and schedules. NORTH | www.indynorthmag.com
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this & that Where have we heard your voice before? For years I was the voice of Kittle’s, and I was the original voice of Cellular One [at which point she mimics the voicemail system so perfectly that for a moment we think we’ve accidently disconnected the call]. You were in the touring company of “Menopause the Musical” for four years. What is that like? We ran it here in town for a year and a half, and then I went on the road, and then we came back and did it another year here. It’s fun, because you’re driving around the country in a van that says “Menopause the Musical” on the side, and people are honking and waving, and the show is funny and crazy. How did you get involved with the Palladium? I have an office in Carmel where I do my voiceovers and event planning, and I noticed they were building this thing right down the street. I marched myself right in there and said, “You need to hire me. I don’t know what for, but you need to hire me.” They knew they needed someone to take care of what the artists needed, but they didn’t know what to call that, and I suggested “artist concierge.”
EllenKingston Artist concierge, the Center for the Performing Arts You may not know Ellen Kingston, but you probably know her voice. The Carmel actress has done voiceovers ranging from McDonald’s commercials to the Eli Lilly voicemail system. She has also worked as a professional costume designer, stylist, singer, talent agent, recordingstudio manager and event planner. In other words, she’s the perfect person to cater to the whims of the Palladium’s ongoing roster of big-name performing artists.
What’s the job description? I contact the artist’s manager and arrange their transportation to get here, and then I book a car service to pick them up and take them to a hotel, which I’ve also arranged, and then I go through the contract rider, which talks about what they need in their dressing rooms, and I make sure that if they’re asking for coconut water and ripe papayas, they have it. If they need anything while they’re here, a doctor, a massage, a hairdresser, I connect them to the right people. I make sure they’re comfortable and happy. Does having a background as a performer help with this job? Tremendously. I can tell when someone is a little hoarse and needs a throat spray or needs a towel because they’re sweaty. I know when artists want to be left alone and when they need a guide. Which performer were you most excited to meet? David Hyde Pierce from “Frasier.” He is so charming and so wickedly funny. He was just darling.
Who would you still like to meet? If they ever have James Taylor here, I’m just cooked, because he’s my absolute favorite. I would just die. Which performer surprised you the most? You have these relatively young performers who think they’re all that and a bag of chips and ask for everything in the world in their contracts, and then you have Tony Bennett, who wanted water. When I asked what kind, he said, “I don’t care, whatever you’ve got.” Now he’s my yardstick for these young people who think they’re fancy. What are some of the wackiest contract riders you’ve seen? Oxygen tanks backstage. Ripe papayas, and I’m talking 40 of them for one weekend for one person. Then we had one woman who wanted to do her own laundry. I’m talking, bring in her own machine, which she did. That’s what made her feel at home, and women understand that. Tell us about a time when something went wrong. Usually there are wardrobe malfunctions. I had a singer I was helping to change for a number, and the zipper completely went out of the dress. I raced down the back hallway to her dressing room, grabbed another gown off the rack, raced back and slammed her into it, zipped it up and shoved her onstage. What’s your favorite story about the job to tell at cocktail parties? My husband does some driving for the Palladium, and during those five-minute conversations, the artists really get to know what’s happening around here, because he’ll fill them in. Marvin Hamlisch asked him how Carmel was pronounced, and then he made up a song about Carmel. He finished with a big flourish down the keys, and the audience went crazy because it was about them. It’s those little connections that make it really special for the audience, and the performer remembers it, too. They go to so many places on their tours, and they may not remember the concert hall, but they will remember how they were treated. We want them to say, “That place was great; they really took care of us.”
For Ohio transplant Jeff Mast, Fishers seemed like the ideal family-friendly place for his new business venture: the first Indiana franchise of the indoor SkyZone trampoline park. Open since December, the $1.2 million facility has 16,000 square feet of walled trampoline surfaces on five different courts. Visitors can play trampoline dodgeball, hurl themselves into a pit of foam blocks, try SkySlam basketball, take a trampoline fitness class, or just bounce around to their heart’s content. Admission, including shoe rental, ranges from $9 for a 30-minute jump to $20 for two hours. Parties and other group rentals are priced separately. 10080 E. 121st St., Fishers; (317) 572-2999; www.skyzonesports.com/indy
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Earth Day Awareness
The Power of Pink
Fishers architect Heather Zeto picked up a passion for sustainable design and construction while assisting with the new Indianapolis International Airport terminal. In 2010, she founded Platinum Earth, a consulting firm focused on LEED certification and other sustainability issues for commercial buildings. She is also developing Seveneight, a project designed to teach the public how to make sustainable choices. “It’s not that we have to take massive steps, and everyone has to buy electric cars,” Zeto said. “It’s whatever you can do at home—turning the water off while you’re brushing your teeth.” Other easy steps include recycling, setting the programmable thermostat and switching to coldwater detergent. Before long, she said, taking small steps to preserve nature becomes, well, second nature. 11625 Suncatcher Drive, Fishers; (317) 432-9992; www.platinumearth.com
As a breast cancer survivor, Rhonda Kile was eager to support Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, but she wanted to find a fun way to do it. This year, she and her co-workers at Alpha Graphics formed team MAMMagRAPHICS, setting a fundraising goal of $15,000 and some fun benchmarks along the way. At $5,000, the team members colored their hair pink. At $7,500 (which the team was approaching at press time), Kile has promised to get a pink ribbon tattoo. At $10,000, team members will shave those pink heads; at $15,000, her husband, Michael Kile, will do the same. Donations can be made at race.komenindy.org through the race date, April 21. Or stop by one of the upcoming local fundraisers: March 7 – Mention Team MAMMagRAPHICS at any Orange Leaf Yogurt and 20 percent of your purchase price will be donated to the team. April 15 – Cooking Greek will offer an authentic Greek Easter dinner, with roast lamb and all the trimmings, along with a silent auction and raffle. Tickets are $30, with all profits going to the team. Call (317) 657-8084 for reservations.
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Fashion | Trends | Decor Compiled by Sherri Cullison | Photos courtesy of retailers
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In Good Hands The handmade generation is upon us. Artists, craftsmen and creators everywhere are selling their homegrown and custom-crafted wares on nearly every corner and all across the Web. Here, we showcase the offerings of several northside talents.Â
For more locally handmade goods, see our new Authentic Indiana Marketplace on p. 101.
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Previous page: Montana sapphire blue vintage glass teardrop earrings with sterling silver earwires, 1.125 inches long, $21.
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www.art2theextreme.etsy.com, art2theextreme.blogspot.com 1. Building block men rainbow crayons, set of eight, $8. 2. Large butterfly rainbow crayon, $6. 3. Egg rainbow crayons, set of five, $7. 4. Jumbo star rainbow crayons, set of three, $7. 5. Alphabet rainbow crayons, set of 26, $20.
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Everyone knows Dr. Miller is passionate about creating beautiful smiles but they may not be aware of his passion for the people of Nicaragua. For the past 8 years, he, along with family and friends, has participated in building projects, providing food for the needy and personally sponsoring 3 children through high school and 2 others through college. As he prepares for his annual trip to Central America, he would like to thank all of his patients who have shared in this mission with him through their generous donations to help feed the impoverished in Nicaragua. Look for more pictures in our office soon!
Erin Stewart Hill, Lois Pearl Designs www.etsy.com/shop/loispearl
1. Flutter sleeve dress in pretty pinks, $35. 2. Reversible pinafore top in fall owls, $25. 3. Flutter sleeve dress in tan, $35. 4. Ruffled twirl skirt, $25. 5. Cupcake peasant dress, $30.
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mamipajaro@hotmail.com, www.mamipajaro.etsy.com 1. Pallet shelf wine holder, $30. 2. “Normal Day” sign, $50. 3. “Be Your Own” sign, $15. 4. “Let It Go” sign, $30. 5. “You Are So Loved” sign, $40. 6. “Inspired” board, $25.
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www.lorimcdonough.com, www.whimsystudios.etsy.com 1. “I’m that Girl” print, $18. 2. “Home Town Carmel” (customizable with street name, family doodle and school/church preferences), $25. 3. “Indiana” print, $18. 4. Whimsical wood “Happy Houses,” $10 each. 5. “Artsy Fartsy” necklaces, $12 each.
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Quick Bites | Cuisine | Wine, Dine & Find Compiled by Caroline Mosey
A burger and St. Elmo’s shrimp cocktail. Photo courtesy of Harry & Izzy’s.
Harry + Izzy = Love Popular restaurant opens a spot on northside Harry & Izzy’s opened for business in downtown Indianapolis in 2007. Though the restaurant was ushered in as a younger sibling to St. Elmo Steak House, long considered the granddad of Indy steakhouses, Harry & Izzy’s has grown up and matured in its short existence. And it has expanded.
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Harry & Izzy’s 4050 E. 82nd St., (317) 915-8045 www.harryandizzys.com
Clockwise from top: Prime rib sandwich, Harry & Izzy’s new northside location, and the restaurant’s seven partners, including Peyton Manning. Photos courtesy of Harry & Izzy’s.
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Sonata Cafe and Bar 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 Coffee Only
Tues-Thurs. 7am - 9pm Saturday 8am - 11pm
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It’s impossible to talk about Harry & Izzy’s without first getting to know St. Elmo. Founded in 1902 by Joe Stahr, St. Elmo was taken to new heights under the leadership of Harry Roth and Isadore (Izzy) Rosen between 1947 and 1986. Harry and Izzy were business partners and friends, and together they built a long and loyal following for their restaurant. Even after handing over ownership to restaurateur Stephen Huse, who eventually partnered with his son, Craig, the pair’s influence remained embedded in the restaurant’s fabric. So much so, in fact, that when a sister restaurant to St. Elmo was planned, their names were invoked for its moniker. There are other family resemblances between the restaurants. Diners will find St. Elmo’s hugely popular (and unabashedly hot) shrimp cocktail among the menu offerings, as well as its signature steaks and chops. From there, though, the menu strays. “Much of Harry & Izzy’s menu includes items we’ve wanted to do at St. Elmo,” explains owner Craig Huse. What they came up with is a menu that covers a wide range of dishes, portions and price tags, making it an ideal spot for leisurely dinners and quick lunches at the bar. Individual sliders are stuffed with filet mignon, shrimp or fish at just $5 a pop, and the heavily hyped prime rib sandwich clocks in at just under $15. For hungrier guests, there’s still plenty to indulge in, like a succulent bone-in filet paired with South African lobster tail. Thanks to its flexible menu, Harry & Izzy’s met with quick success, and it wasn’t long before a second, smaller version of the restaurant was added to the dining lineup at Indianapolis International Airport. When that also showed signs of prospering, the owners set their sights on the northside. Enter Harry & Izzy’s newest spot on East 82nd Street in the Rivers Edge shopping center. “Many of our regular guests live and work on the northside, and we’ve been looking for a northside location for several years,” Huse explains. Opened late last year, Harry & Izzy’s boasts rich wood accents, crisp white tablecloths and an enormous circular bar, which give the restaurant an upscale air. It also offers a 2,700 bottle, two-story wine cellar and an outdoor patio with a bar and fire pit. So what is the secret behind the restaurant’s undeniable charm? The local element it infuses into all aspects, for starters, Huse explains. “We’re a locally owned, independent restaurant in a sea of national chains,” he says. And that’s not to mention the “great food and professional service.” o
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Beloved for its versatility and simplicity, quiche is a waiting canvas for endless ingredient possibilities. For breakfast or lunch, for carnivores or veggie lovers, we’ve tracked down a quiche for every palate and persuasion. Serenity Quiche
Quiche Lorraine
Five Cheese Quiche
$9.95 Treat yourself to a cup of steaming English tea and a slice of the Serenity Quiche in this 1868 hometurned-restaurant on Main Street. This fluffy, all-veggie version features spinach, tomato, feta and Parmesan cheeses, baked inside a flaky pastry shell.
$6.30 What better marriage in a quiche than bacon, sweet onion and Gruyere cheese? This French classic is sure to satisfy any time of the day, especially when served with fresh fruit and a petit croissant.
$12, available on a rotating basis One of Kelties’ best sellers, this individual round quiche contains mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, blue and cream cheeses. Add a green salad, fresh fruit and banana bread to all that cheese, and you have yourself a five-star breakfast.
Serenity, 135 S. Main St., Zionsville, www.occasionsdivine.com/serenity (pictured above) Photo courtesy of Occasions Divine
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La Mie Emilie, 15 W. Main St., Carmel, www.lamieemilie.com
Kelties, 110 S. Union St., Westfield, www.kelties.com
Chicken, Broccoli and Mushroom Quiche $8.25, available on a rotating basis The Cobblestone brunch menu changes daily, so we’re not sure what kind of quiche you’ll find when you arrive. Our top pick goes to the quiche with a hearty mix of chicken, broccoli and mushrooms, served with a homemade muffin and fruit on the side. Cobblestone Grill, 160 S. Main St., Zionsville, www.cobblestonegrill.com
We have developed direct relationships with family-owned coffee estates throughout the growing regions, and these strong relationships assure quality and consistency of product. We purchase and roast only the best Arabica beans; we’re very discriminating about the coffees we choose and buy right from the beginning. A good deal of our offerings is organic, Fair Trade- or Rainforest Alliance-certified. Can you tell us about your new concept set to open in Carmel? Will that location offer something different from the others? Our goal with this new concept was to take what we’ve done with coffee and apply all of those same principles to food, wine and craft beer. The goal is to offer the absolute finest that is available, presented and served in a simple way, allowing the quality of the product to speak for itself. We will be serving frittatas in the morning, along with a selection of baked goods and salads, artisan baguette sandwiches, flatbreads and desserts throughout the day. While the recipes are simple, the ingredients are the key. We’ve sourced them locally whenever possible, and they’re all the best quality available.
MarcieHubbard Rick and Marcie Hubbard, along with Jerry Cravens, first opened Hubbard and Cravens Coffee and Tea in 1991 with the goal of bringing the highest quality coffee to the Indianapolis area. Now, with several locations across Indy and a new café-style concept expected to open this spring in Carmel, Hubbard and Cravens proves that quality is king. Here, Marcie Hubbard spills the beans.
Which vendors will you be using? We will be working with Traders Point Creamery on the yogurt used in our smoothies and on some of our breakfast offerings. We are also collaborating with The Smoking Goose on some of the meats used on our flatbreads, salads and sandwiches. As for produce, since we sell at several different farmers markets around the city, we’ve been able to forge relationships with many small, family-operated farms, and we are in the process of working with them.
What’s the key to a perfect cup of coffee? Excellent coffee and filtered water at the right temperature. What makes you passionate about the work you do? Is it a love of coffee, or community, or a mix of both? It is definitely a mix of both. We started this company 20 years ago, based on a true passion for coffee and a desire to introduce it to Indianapolis and the surrounding communities. Since then, we have found that our most successful retail locations are those based in neighborhoods, where we can become a gathering place for those who reside there.
What do you think about Indy’s coffee shop scene, compared to other cities? It has taken Indy a long time to become a city accustomed to specialty coffee. I still think many only prefer the Starbucks chain and are missing out on the local coffeehouse experiences, which have unique offerings. We hope that we are helping to change this!
You place a big emphasis on the quality of your coffee and tea. What kind of standards do you have for the coffees and teas that you sell? The entire foundation of our business is based on the quality of the products that we serve.
A Lamb with a Plan Planning to make lamb this Easter season? We tapped into the culinary wisdom of Craig Baker, chef and co-owner of The Local Eatery and Pub in Westfield. For Baker, the magic is in the marinades. He suggests starting with a great cut, like a lamb sirloin or a boneless leg. “I like to infuse the meat with flavor using wet rubs and marinades,” he says. “I blend fresh herbs like rosemary, mint and parsley together with olive oil, garlic and salt, then completely coat the lamb before refrigerating it for several hours. I also like to use a marinade of whole grain mustard, balsamic vinegar and fresh rosemary that I’ll let the lamb absorb overnight.” Sear the meat on all sides to lock in flavor, then finish in the oven and serve alongside fresh, seasonal vegetables.
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When it comes to savory dips, spinach is still king. Dive into these recipes—both warm, creamy and loaded with healthy greens. Spinach and Artichoke Dip Courtesy of Some Guys Pizza, 12552 N. Gray Road, Carmel, www.someguyspizza.com 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, chopped 4 ounces fresh spinach, chopped 1¼ cups heavy cream ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, grated ¼ cup white cheddar, grated 1/8 cup Romano cheese, grated 1/8 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 ounce goat cheese 3 ounces cream cheese 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons minced garlic ¼ teaspoon dried basil ¼ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper dash of allspice Combine all ingredients in large pot and simmer over medium heat for 1 hour. Add salt and pepper to taste; transfer to heat-safe dish and serve with slices of crusty bread.
Spinach Dip Courtesy of Brockway Pub, 12525 Old Meridian St., Carmel, www.thebrockway.com 4 ounces fresh spinach, chopped ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated 12 ounces cream cheese 1½ cups heavy cream ¼ cup milk salt and pepper Combine all ingredients except spinach in large saucepan over medium heat. Melt ingredients together and stir to combine. Add chopped spinach and continue to heat for two minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve with tortilla chips for dipping. o
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There’s a world of palate-pleasing finds out there. Get some. Compiled by Caroline Mosey
Wine Visit Harmony Winery (7350 Village Square Lane, Suite 200, Fishers) to take part in its classes, including “U Make It” wine-making, Wine and Food Pairing or Cooking with Wine. If you want to head to the winery just to relax, take in a film on Old Movie Night, which takes place the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Movie night admission is $3 and includes free popcorn. www.harmonywinery.com Photos courtesy of Harmony Winery
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Dine The next time a pizza craving strikes, stop by Apezza (10122 Brooks School Road, Fishers). The local pizza shop recently expanded from delivery-only service to include in-house dining and offers combination lunch specials that include pizza by the slice, breadsticks, salads and wings. www.apezzapizza.com
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Find Schedule a trip to Holy Cow Cupcakes (61 W. City Center Drive, Carmel) during the month of March for a Guinness cupcake (dark chocolate Guinness cake with Jameson Irish Whiskey ganache) or—during the week of St. Patrick’s Day—try a cupcake loaded with mint chocolate and Bailey’s Irish Cream frosting. Both flavors are available in regular size ($2.50) and baby-cake size ($1), and taste even better alongside a latte mixed with—are you ready for this?—a shot of frosting. Holy cow! www.holycowcupcakes.com o Photo courtesy of Erin Hession
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For over three decades, the Eagle’s Nest restaurant has been making slow turns high atop the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Indianapolis. The popularity of revolving restaurants took off during the 1960s and 1970s, and the Eagle’s Nest, a part of the Hyatt’s original design, was built in 1977, says Jeff Stewart, food and beverage director. It was—and still is—the only revolving rooftop restaurant in the state. Change—not just by way of its 360-degree rotations—has been a part of the restaurant’s fabric since its inception. Shifts have regularly taken place within the circular walls to ensure its reputation remains as high as its elevation. Now recently remodeled again, the Eagle’s Nest proves it’s growing up right alongside Indianapolis’ fast-expanding culinary scene. The restaurant’s interior has been completely transformed by incorporating contemporary design and custom furnishings, Stewart says. Leather-upholstered seating, gold satin walls and throw pillows give the space a sophisticated, modern feel, and muted lighting creates dazzling evening views of the city’s skyline, the restaurant’s most prized asset.
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The menu has also experienced a facelift, with creative new dishes that showcase ingredients supplied by local businesses Capriole and Fischer Farms. Changes were largely ushered in by kitchen addition John Pivar, who recently took over executive chef duties. The author of two cookbooks, Pivar has more than 20 years of culinary experience, as well as numerous honors and awards.
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worth the trip With a focus on traditional American cuisine, the menu captures peak flavors through the use of seasonal ingredients. Crab-crusted cod is matched with fennel risotto and smoked tomato broth, while rack of elk is served with a root vegetable mash. Pivar also pulls off refreshing twists on classic dinner favorites. Consider the twin lobster tails, gently poached in vanilla bean butter, or the fettuccini tossed with cilantro and lime. A thick slice of ricotta cheesecake drenched in passion fruit syrup adds a fine finish to any meal. As for libations, the Eagle’s Nest offers plenty of signature cocktails, like the “Sky’s the Limit,” which features strawberry vodka, lemonade and cherry juice, or the “Eagle Eye,” which offers coffee lovers a rich combination of coffee, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua liqueur, whipped cream and chocolate. Despite the many menu changes, however, it’s still the slowly spinning venue that captivates guests the most. Awarded a spot in the Top 50 “Most Scenic Restaurants” by Open Table in 2011, the Eagle’s Nest makes a complete rotation in roughly an hour’s time. And with its 360-degree views, there’s never a bad seat in the house. o
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The Glass Menagerie Story by Meghan Barich
Most people look to traditional art and antiques to add stylish accents to their homes, but many artisans and experts say that something as simple as glass can totally transform a space. Stained, decorative and fused glass are all available to liven up your living quarters. You can drop in such minimal accents as small lamps or nightlights or, if you’d rather, go big with your ideas by adding fused or decorative glass panels to your kitchen cabinets and front doors. Regardless of what you choose, experts say, a little glass can go a long way.
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Want to Create Your Own? “I think stained glass helps to bring a natural, antiquey warmth to a home,” says Diane Cannon-Keltner, a Zionsville glass artist. Her creations, which she showcases at Art IN Hand Gallery (www.artinhandgallery.com) on Zionsville’s Main Street, feature muted color palettes with detailed metalworking. Early on in her career she says she took “a particular interest in how the solder could become a focal point as opposed to being overshadowed by the glass itself,” and so her one-of-a-kind pieces, which range from nightlights to larger window accents, include metal detailing as intricate as the hand-cut nature scenes that they frame. Fused glass, which incorporates chipped glass of any color between two plates of clear glass, is quickly becoming a go-to glass option for modern living spaces. “This is functional art,” says Michael Kilpatrick, owner of Kilpatrick Traditions (www.kilpatricktraditions. com) in Carmel. Fused glass can be incorporated into custom cabinetry and furniture, and matching pendant lighting can pull together a
room’s overall look. Kilpatrick works with local artist Laura Avery to provide custom cabinets, islands, bars and glass tile backsplashes to his customers. “Glass is very warm and gives a whole different look to a space,” Avery says. “It’s amazing how glass can change a room.” With demand for fused glass steadily increasing, Avery and Kilpatrick have begun dreaming up even more ways—with wall sconces, doorknobs and even wall hangings in the mix—to use fused glass in the home. For an even bigger change, head for the front door, says Tim Quigley, owner of 1HourDoor, which offers decorative glass for existing doors, sidelights, transoms and windows. “The most noticeable change you can make to your home is the front entry,” Quigley says, and with 1HourDoor (www.1hourdoor.com), the possibilities are numerous. Decorative glass—in any style—can be installed into existing wood, steel and fiberglass doors, he says, and into any shape or size of a window or cabinet. o
A full-service glass studio in Carmel, A Ribbon of Glass crafts custom pieces and offers restoration services to existing stained glass. For those who want to try their hand at creating custom pieces, however, A Ribbon of Glass hosts classes in working with copper foil, leaded glass, mosaics, fused glass and more. For more information, contact the studio. 10696 N. College Ave., Carmel, (317) 580-0299
Opposite page: Top and middle: Professional work by Kilpatrick Traditions, featuring fused glass work by artist Laura Avery. Photos courtesy of Kilpatrick Traditions. Bottom: A glass door by 1HourDoor. Photo courtesy of 1HourDoor.
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Spinal problems can seem like a real pain in the neck. But several northside physicians are here to help. Every nerve in the human body passes through the spinal cord, which means it’s serious business when something goes wrong. It can also mean serious pain. Patients are the most accurate at describing that pain, says Dr. Rick Sasso, a surgeon and founding member and president of the Indiana Spine Group. It is then his job, he explains, “to listen.”
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also mean serious pain. Patients are the most accurate at describing that pain, says Dr. Rick Sasso, a surgeon and founding member and president of the Indiana Spine Group. It is then his job, he explains, “to listen.”
health “Your body will tell you, especially the spine, if something is different than you are used to feeling,” adds Dr. Kevin Macadaeg, a spine specialist and founding member of Indiana Spine Group. And if your spine is trying to tell you something, you also need to listen. The northside now has several options for back support: Indiana Spine Group opened its dedicated spine center in Carmel in September; Indiana University Health recently opened IU Health Saxony Hospital in Fishers with a primary focus on surgical services for orthopedic and spine care; and the St. Vincent Spine Center ranks top for spine surgeries in the state. Here, local physicians talk to us about the most common spinal ailments.
Back and Neck Pain
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Back and neck pain are the number one reason people miss work and the second most common reason people see their family physicians, Sasso says. Most often, these aches and pains are benign symptoms that will go away within a few days.
Radiculopathy occurs when a spinal nerve is being pressed on by a herniated disk or spur, says Sasso, and patients can experience radiculopathy-related pain anywhere throughout the spine. This condition can also lead to debilitating pain in the legs or back or weakness in extremities, although—in some cases— radiculopathy can occur without pain.
Pressure on the spinal cord or spinal cord dysfunction is known as myelopathy and occurs as a result of stenosis, the narrowing of the spinal canal. Typically, myelopathy is not painful and is “very commonly missed,” Macadaeg says. Unfortunately, it can also “be the most damaging. Myelopathy is less forgiving and needs to be addressed immediately.” Noticeable symptoms of myelopathy include numbness, tingling in the hands or gait changes, like tripping when you walk. In cases with elders, Sasso says, family members often write off these symptoms as their loved ones “just getting old” and having “joint problems.” However, a much more severe condition could be present. “The changes are very slow,” he explains. “Often, patients just can’t put their finger on what’s wrong.”
Scoliosis, an abnormal curvature in the spine, presents the most common spinal deformity and most often affects teenage girls. Sasso says parents often notice something askew in the summer months when their daughters wear skirts and dresses and the hem hits their legs unevenly.
•Do not smoke. Cases of disk degeneration are four times higher in those who smoke. •Modify activity; avoid heavy lifting and strenuous physical work. However, “’bed rest can be detrimental,” according to Sasso. Studies have shown that bed rest increases the duration of the back pain episode. “Life is motion, and motion is life,” he explains. “Bed rest can cut off nutrition to disks.” •Take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication such as Advil or Aleve. •If the pain persists after a few days or if symptoms such as tingling or numbness in any extremity occur, an individual should seek a thorough examination by a physician.
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•Injections or steroids can calm down the nerves. “Often, the nerves recover with non-operable approaches,” Macadaeg says. •Surgery, such as an anterior cervical discectomy fusion for a disk herniation, may be required to relieve the pressure on the nerve if other treatments don’t work. These procedures are typically performed as outpatient services, getting the patient home the same day and back to work quickly.
•With a thorough physical exam, a spine-focused physician can quickly elicit the symptoms of myelopathy. A patient with myelopathy “needs to see a doctor who knows what to look for,” Sasso says. •To avoid a functional decline, pressure must be removed from the spine as quickly as possible through surgery.
•The key is early detection for scoliosis, prior to skeletal maturity. Nearly all schools used to screen preteens for scoliosis, but the practice has since become less common. Macadaeg says that most pediatricians proactively screen young girls for scoliosis by using the Adam’s Forward Bend Test, where the patient bends over so the physician can measure curvature of the spine. •With early detection, underarm bracing can correct the abnormal curvature. If detection is delayed, surgery may be required.
Spinal Tumors Spinal tumors are relatively uncommon, and a thorough exam is needed to diagnose the problem. “Unrelenting pain, pain that does not go away, no matter what position you put your body in is an indicator of a spinal tumor,” Sasso says. “Pain that gets worse at night is a classic presentation of tumor pain.” •Depending on the type of tumor and the location of the tumor, radiation alone may address the problem. Frequently, surgically removing the tumor will be required to relieve any pressure on the spine. o
MORE INFO: Indiana Spine Group 13225 N. Meridian St., Carmel, (317) 228-7000, www.indianaspinegroup.com Indiana University Health Saxony Hospital 13000 E. 136th St., Fishers, www.iuhealth.org/saxony St. Vincent Health Multiple northside locations, (317) 338-2345, www.stvincent.org
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We’ve combed the northside, turning up every tasty morsel and following every crumb we could to get the latest tips and tricks on eating—and cooking—well.
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A Cut Above Catering If you want the convenience of cooking lessons in your own home, A Cut Above Catering offers instructional cooking parties for you and your friends. Choose your party’s theme—like Cooking 101, Pizza Parties (for kids), Sushi Parties and more—and A Cut Above will arrive with fresh ingredients, cooking pans and supplies and the knowledge you need to get the job done. For more information, call (317) 575-9514 or go online to www.acutabovecatering.com. Clark Appliance Classes at Clark include a Flavors of the World series that offers students the chance to experience flavors and techniques from all over the globe, as well as a Baking 101 course, which demystifies the art and science of baking. Classes cost $35 per participant or $60 for two participants, unless otherwise noted. All paid cooking class participants receive a $25 store gift certificate valid on purchases of $100 or more, a copy of the class recipes and a meal. 5415 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis; (317) 863-0542; www.clarkappliance.com/gourmet-corner
Cooking Greek If you love the mousaka, dolmades and baklava at the Cooking Greek deli, sign up for a hands-on cooking class with owner Katherine Haidar. Options include desserts, vegan and vegetarian cooking, and Greek specialties like orzo salad and roasted lamb. Students make several portions of each dish, and Haidar provides take-out boxes for the leftovers. Need even more? Just pick up a tray of finikia or bake-at-home spanakopita on your way out. Class prices range from $80 to $125 per person. 12955 Old Meridian St., Carmel; (317) 657-8084; www.cookinggreekindy.com
Kiss Z Cook The March and April schedules at Kiss Z Cook were still to be announced at press time, but participants can find details on upcoming schedules and prices on the website at www. kisszcook.com. If you don’t want to take a themed course but instead need to start from scratch, so to speak, check into the Foundation Series, which offers basics such as knife skills and how to make sauces and stocks. Or learn in the privacy of your own home with Kiss Z Cook’s new online classes, which allow you to follow along (and ask plenty of questions) as the chef prepares a meal for four. 890 E. 116th St., Carmel; (317) 815-0681; www.kisszcook.com Reinventing Wellness Skip the chemicals and manmade starches and learn how to cook using fresh, whole foods at monthly cooking classes held at Reinventing Wellness. These $35-per-person courses include hands-on instruction, as well as the satisfaction of cooking a meal that’s not only good but that’s also good for you. 8725 Gordonshire Drive, Indianapolis; (317) 408-0110; www.reinventingwellness.com Whole Foods in Carmel Private cooking classes for special cooking needs (such as gluten-free cooking) are available sporadically at Whole Foods in Carmel. Information on upcoming classes can be found by calling or picking up one of Whole Foods’ monthly fliers at the store. 14598 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel; (317) 569-1517; http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/carmel Williams-Sonoma The northside retail location of Williams-Sonoma offers free in-store demonstrations as well as scheduled cooking classes. Demonstrations take place weekly on Sundays at noon and Mondays at 7 p.m. Cooking classes, which cost $45 per person, and cookbook classes, which cost $75 per person, are scheduled throughout the year. Details on class times and themes can be found on the website or by calling the store. 8702 Keystone Crossing Blvd., Indianapolis; (317) 8481431; www.williams-sonoma.com
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’m impatient. This isn’t a new revelation to me, but it’s one that’s resonating within me as I’m sitting in the kitchen with gourmet chef and nutritionist Sarah Stout and 12 fellow cooking class participants. For the past few weeks, as I’ve gathered information for this story, I’ve heard over and over again that I need to be patient when cooking well. And patient I’m not. And right now I’m not even the one doing the cooking. Instead, I’m sitting here hungry and wishing they’d let me at that soup. It smells really, really good. Tonight’s class, as part of Stout’s monthly cooking class offerings through her company, Reinventing Wellness, covers soups and salads. We’re going to be tasting healthy versions of split
pea and chicken pho soup. Because we’re talking about soup, I’m also thinking about the sage words of Chef de Cuisine Ryan Sunderland of Woodys Library Restaurant. I’d contacted Sunderland for advice for this story, and one thing he said stuck out to me. “The only rule I can suggest is to always be safe both with the food and with yourself,” he advised. “No one wants a finger in their soup.” Indeed.
No time to waste
This isn’t the first time my patience has been tested in the kitchen. In fact, most times I’m in the kitchen my patience is tested. One evening several months ago, I learned to cook a couple of (Cont. on p. 57)
Chef Dwight Simmons at a Kiss Z Cook cooking class
“Color! Maybe it’s just in our heads, but a plate of diverse colors is tastier than a plate of brown (probably healthier, too!)” — Chef de Cuisine Ryan Sunderland, Woodys Library Restaurant
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What is something you’ve learned that might be useful for new cooks? Buy at the farmers market or through a CSA program. Local foods are fresher by miles!
Todd&Kathleen Jameson Todd and Kathleen aren’t new to NORTH magazine. In August 2010, we got to know them for a feature we did on the couple’s Balanced Harvest Farm. In the years since, the farmers (and members of the local group, Slow Food Indy) have grown their business and branched out with FarmIndy, a farm collective that they co-own with farmer John Ferree. We checked in with the Jamesons for a few tips on eating—and cooking—fresh.
What do you look for in fresh produce? Whatever’s in season and locally grown. In-season produce tastes like vegetables should. It is harvested at the peak of flavor. You’ll also notice that the texture is superior to the factory-farmed products. What are some common cooking mistakes to avoid? Not reading through a recipe before starting to cook. For example, something may need to be at room temperature. You don’t want to get to that step and have your ingredient still be in the refrigerator. Tell us how people can get involved in Slow Food Indy. Go to SlowFoodIndy.com. Membership is not required to attend an event or meeting, so come on out and join us. You’ll learn things, meet interesting people and enjoy some really good eats! What restaurants do you love that use fresh, local ingredients? Café Patachou, Late Harvest Kitchen, Petite Chou, Napolese, R Bistro and Black Market Indy.
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ment. I’m instead feeling pretty hopeless. I’m taking notes as Sarah Stout knifes her way through a variety of vegetables for the fresh ginger and veggie salad, and I recall something Martha Sanders Hoover (of the renowned Patachou restaurants) said. “Invest in three really great knives,” she advised. “You need serrated, boning and paring knives and two cutting boards, one for vegetables and one for poultry/meat.” I have knives of every kind in my kitchen at home. Are they good? I don’t even know. My mom always tried to get me involved in cooking when I was younger. Unfortunately for her then—and for me now—I never had much interest.
Early training
“Don’t waste great produce! Use as much of each item as possible. Use beet greens, radish tops, chard stems, etc.” — Kathleen Jameson, FarmIndy
(Cont. from p. 55) Brazilian dishes at Kiss Z Cook. The food there smelled amazing, too. And I was hungry before we even began. Chef Dwight Simmons gets a workout during his weekly classes at Kiss Z Cook. There are several stations at the well-known northside cooking school, and with a dozen or two class participants all raising their spice-covered hands with questions, Simmons has a lot of ground to cover—and fast. After all, there’s food on every stove. But Simmons knows something about working fast. He grew up in the culinary scene by working at various Mexican restaurants around Indianapolis. From the restaurant business, Simmons went to cook for a local hotel, working his way through several line positions before taking a management position. But the rise wasn’t always easy. “In the food service industry, you will run into pitfalls and so did I,” he explains. One major pitfall to avoid is to not “assume that your way is the only way,” he adds. “You must always be coachable.” I’m not feeling very coachable at the mo-
Katherine Haidar, owner of Cooking Greek deli, took advantage of her surroundings to learn how to cook at an early age. Her father was a chef, and her family, she says, was always in the restaurant business. “I picked up a lot from my family and friends,” she explains. “I still have a lot of friends who will give me advice.” Haidar offers hands-on weekday and weekend classes to pass along the secrets of Mediterranean cooking she’s learned. During the classes, students will create appetizers, main dishes, side dishes and desserts typically found in Greek cuisine, and Haidar offers specialty vegetarian and vegan classes as well. “A lot of times I stress to my students to go by their own taste when it comes to recipes. I like to follow it once or twice as it’s written, but then you have to make it your own. It’s OK to change it.” During her classes, Haidar says she often changes “it up a bit. Greek cooking can be rich, a little heavy. We try to teach them how to make it a little lighter. If you prefer nonfat yogurt, or if you want to make it vegetarian or vegan, by all means change it.” And as for amateur cooks making mistakes? She’s seen them all. “A lot of times people think they know what they’re doing, and they’ll jump ahead before we start doing anything,” she says. That’s when mistakes happen, she explains. The key to success then? “You gotta wait.” Kiss Z Cook’s Simmons concurs when it comes to having patience in the kitchen. “Whether cooking on the stove, the grill or in the oven, most home cooks don’t let the heating medium reach the proper temperature before adding the product,” he says. “You must be patient. Let that heating medium do the work it’s meant to.” Simmons then launches into a laundry list of don’ts when it comes to seasoned cooking and practicing patience. “Don’t turn the product too soon, don’t peek into pots (and let the heat out), don’t stir constantly (which cools the pan) and don’t overcrowd the pan,” he advises. “Wait until the end to finish your seasoning,” he adds. “Cook to your taste, always practice your knife skills and have fun.” Have fun? That’s going to have to come a little later.
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GOURMET / HEALTH FOOD / GROCERY STORES Harvest Fresh Market & Delicatessen 12770 Horseferry Road, Carmel, (317) 660-7333, www.theharvestfreshmarket.com Joe’s Butcher Shop & Fish Market 111 W. Main St., Carmel, (317) 846-8877, Joesbutchershop.com Jonah’s Market 10106 Brooks School Road, Fishers, (317) 595-9282, www.jonahsmarket.com Marsh Supermarket 2140 E. 116th St., Carmel, (317) 575-3695 1960 E. Greyhound Pass, Carmel, (317) 571-4355 8766 E. 96th St., Fishers, (317) 576-1700 12520 E. 116th St., Fishers, (317) 594-1260 7400 E. Fishers Station Drive, Fishers, (317) 577-5325 www.marsh.net Meijer 1425 W. Carmel Drive, Carmel, (317) 573-8310 8375 E. 96th St., Indianapolis, (317) 585-2410 www.meijer.com Moody’s Butcher Shop 11145 N. Michigan Road, Zionsville, (317) 873-1800, www.moodymeats.com Nature’s Pharm of Castleton 5888 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis, (317) 849-3362, www.natures-pharm.com Target Super Store 11750 Commercial Drive, Fishers, (317) 845-4945, www.target.com Tasteful Times 11677 Olio Road, Fishers, (317) 436-8226, www.tasteful-times.com Trader Joe’s 5473 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis, (317) 595-8950, www.traderjoes.com (Cont. on p. 60)
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Christine Dunn assists Sarah Stout at a Reinventing Wellness cooking class.
“Taste your food as it progresses; it’s seldom too late to adjust flavors.” — Chef de Cuisine Ryan Sunderland, Woodys Library Restaurant
The Good Life If you haven’t been to one of Martha Sanders Hoover’s Patachou locations yet, you haven’t quite lived. Here, the restaurateur offers her quick to-do list for good cooking. We suggest you heed her advice in the kitchen, and if that doesn’t work, quickly make your way to one of her restaurants.
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Use the best ingredients possible—even the best cook cannot turn average ingredients into amazing food.
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Invest in three really great knives. You need serrated, boning and paring knives and two cutting boards, one for vegetables and one for poultry/meat. Keep your knives very sharp.
3. Start by learning the basics. Perhaps learn to make a perfectly roasted chicken before going onto a more complicated chicken recipe.
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Concentrate on your preparation—that is where the magic happens. Be organized in your preparation and clean as you go.
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Braised dishes are the easiest to make for company as most of the work is in the prep and they make the house smell so good.
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There is absolutely no reason to ever use a bottled salad dressing—none.
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At 71 years old, Iris Beechler knows a thing or two about cooking. And she knows even more about baking pies. A member of the Roaring 20s Homemakers club (roaring20shomemakers.weebly.com) in Hamilton County, Beechler, a regular pie contest winner at the Hamilton County 4-H Fair, is the go-to gal when it comes to baking—and teaching others to bake—great pies. In her own words, she offers her thoughts on the finer elements of pie. Anytime there are pies that have to be made for the club, I’m the one who makes them. Pie dough is something that you have to keep making until you get the hang of it. You get a feel for it, and you can tell how it’s going to be. I always use butter Crisco because it makes the pie crust more golden. It looks nicer. The main thing is to always use really cold—icecold—water. When you put the shortening and the flour and salt in, you can work the dough, but once you add that cold water, you don’t work it very much like you would a pizza dough. If you work it too much after you’ve added the water, it will be tough. I think most people are nervous when they’re learning how to cook. They don’t think they can do it. The time element is the biggest factor. People don’t want to take the time to really do things the right way.
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(Cont. from p. 58) Vine & Table 313 E. Carmel Drive, Carmel, (317) 817-9473, www.vineandtable.com Whole Foods Market 14598 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel, (317) 569-1517 1300 E. 86th St., Indianapolis, (317) 706-0900, www.wholefoodsmarket.com FARMS/COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE PROVIDERS Apple Family Farm Offers 100 percent natural grass-finished beef, lamb, veal, dairy, poultry and vegetables. Cooking and canning classes also available. www.applefamilyfarm.com Carley Elk Farm Atlanta-based operation that offers elk meat in a variety of cuts. www.carleyelkfarm.com Emerald Isle Organic Farm Atlanta-based farm that offers beef, eggs and chicken. (317) 984-9600 FarmIndy Produces and distributes fresh, quality produce using organic techniques while serving as an educational, sustainable and social network for its surrounding community. www.farmindy.com Gatewood Vegetable Farm and Greenhouses Fourth-generation farm offers locally grown produce as well as perennials, annuals and other gardening supplies. www.gatewoodvegetablefarm.com Goss Family Farm Arcadia farm that offers pastured chicken and eggs and 100 percent grass-fed lamb. (765) 552-1836 Green B.E.A.N. Delivery Locals rave about the goods that arrive at their door, thanks to Green B.E.A.N. Delivery, an organization that connects farmers with local communities through its year-round delivery service. Delivery schedules and sizes can be customized to fit your needs. www.greenbeandelivery.com (Cont. on p. 62)
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Cutting to the Chase
Chef Amy von Eiff developed a passion for cooking when, at a young age, she watched her grandmother and mother in the kitchen. With specializations in international and Southern cooking and years of cooking under her chef’s hat, von Eiff now hopes to instill that same passion in others. And if others don’t want to learn? She is happy to do the cooking for them. Through her business, A Cut Above Catering, von Eiff caters large and small events and offers private instructional cooking parties. Here, 10 tips straight from the chef.
• “When chopping herbs, toss a little salt onto the cutting board; it will keep the herbs from flying around.”
• “If you find you need more oil in the pan when sautéing, add it in a stream along the edges of the pan so that by the time the oil reaches the ingredient being cooked, it will be heated.”
• “For rich, creamy dressings made healthy, substitute half the mayo with Greek-style yogurt.” • “Anytime you are using raw onions in a salsa and you are not going to eat that salsa in the next 20 minutes or so, be sure to rinse the diced onions under cold running water first, then blot dry. This will rid them of sulfurous gas that can ruin fresh salsa. It’s really important in guacamole, too.”
• “Do not use oil in the water when boiling pasta. It will keep the sauce from sticking to the cooked pasta.”
• “When you’re browning meat, you should blot the surface dry with a paper towel so the meat
doesn’t release moisture when it hits the hot oil. Too much moisture makes the meat steam instead of sear, and you will lose that rich brown crust.”
• “Want to know if your oil is hot enough for frying? Stick a wooden skewer or spoon in the oil. If bubbles form around the wood, then you are good to go.”
• “For an easy weeknight meal, save and freeze leftover sauces from previous meals in ice cube trays. The cubes can be reheated in a sauté pan when you need a quick sauce.”
• “When you’re going to sauté garlic, slice it rather than mincing it—it’s less likely to burn that way.” • “Marinating meat with citrus can give it a mealy texture. If you like citrus, a little squeeze of lemon or lime is always a good way to finish the dish instead.”
• “Add cheese rinds to vegetable or meat broths for another dimension of flavor.” • “If you’re cooking for someone important—whether it’s your boss or a date—never try a new recipe and a new ingredient at the same time.”
“Don’t try the maiden voyage on a recipe when you’re having people over. It may or may not work. I’ll try recipes several times and tweak them just a bit here and there before preparing them for someone else.” — Steve Bart, Clark Appliance
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(Cont. from p. 60) Homestead Growers Provider of naturally grown produce without the use of chemical herbicides or pesticides. www.homesteadgrowers.com Nature’s Harvest Organics Formerly known as Center Valley Organic Farm, Nature’s Harvest has served the Indianapolis community as a CSA for more than 16 years. www.naturesharvestorganics.com Redwine Farms Westfield farm that offers free-range chicken and duck eggs and noncertified organic vegetables. (317) 867-3467 Spencer Farm Offers strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, fresh produce and more. www.spencerberryfarm.com/wb Stuckey Farm A working orchard and farm that offers 27 varieties of apples from 4,000 trees, as well as cider, in-season produce, honey, jellies and more. www.stuckeyfarm.com Traders Point Creamery Artisan dairy farm that produces organic cream, milks, yogurts, cheeses and more. www.tpforganics.com Valentine Hill Farm Grower of seasonal tomatoes, berries, peas, beets and more. www.valentinehillfarm.com FARMERS MARKETS Carmel Farmers Market www.carmelfarmersmarket.org Cicero Farmers Market www.cicerofarmersmarket.com Fishers Farmers Market www.fisherschamber.com Noblesville Farmers Market www.noblesville.biz/nmainstreet Westfield Farmers Market www.dwna.org/site/events/ farmers-market
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ing them when sautéing rather than just pouring into the pan.
3. Always have frozen vegetables, fruits and
grains on hand for quick, easy weeknight meals.
4. Focus your meals on vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and fresh herbs for fresh taste.
Other from the pros: “Don’t overcrowd your pan when you’re roasting or browning vegetables. Overcrowding causes items to steam.” “Separate tops from roots in root crops and store them separately. Use the tops as soon as possible.” — Kathleen Jameson, FarmIndy
“Ground spices only have a six-month shelf life. After six months they lose the oils, the flavors, the punch. Get a coffee grinder and grind fresh spices … and only use what you need.” — Steve Bart, Clark Appliance
“Don’t be afraid to make a mistake. Cooking dinner isn’t slaying dragons. Chances are you and the fam will live to tell the tale of a botched meatloaf.” “The most important tool to a chef is a good knife. It really takes getting different knives in your hand and finding what works best. A good chef just needs the basics: Tongs, a good spatula, a nice wire whisk, measuring tools ... and, in this case, fancy doesn’t always equal quality. Do a little research and find what is reliable.” — Chef de Cuisine Ryan Sunderland, Woodys Library Restaurant
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5. Use pre-chopped vegetables for ease and convenience when restricted for time.
8. Eat the colors of the rainbow in fruits and vegetables every day.
6. Use spices and herbs rather than salt and oil 9. Do not exceed 4 teaspoons of added sugar to season your foods.
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rice or other whole grains at a time and freeze the leftovers in individual containers for later use.
per day, which is equal to 16 grams of sugar on package labels.
10. Block time in your schedule for chopping
“A great chef in the kitchen is one who puts love into every dish he/she prepares and puts their own spin into dishes by adding an extra ingredient or changing a dish by using various spices. Food should smell, look and taste good, so use all of your senses in creating a dish that smells great, is visually appealing and uses simple ingredients. More is not always better.” — Sarah Stout, Reinventing Wellness
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It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad world—a March Madness world, that is, especially here in the basketball-crazy Hoosier state. The annual NCAA tournament tips off March 13, and we found the top five ways to celebrate Indiana’s favorite game.
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Why join the same old office bracket pool? Head to Scotty’s Lakehouse or Scotty’s Brewhouse, where the free online bracket tournament is a decade-old tradition—and comes with prizes like grills, bicycles, coolers and gift cards. You’ll also get coupons and other discounts just for entering. “The online tournament really builds excitement,” says owner Scott Wise. This year’s tournament is extra special, he adds, because the games overlap with a Saturday St. Patrick’s Day. Wise is planning a tent party, complete with live music, green beer and, of course, plenty of TVs to watch the games. “It’s Indiana, and basketball is the sport that’s in our blood,” Wise says. “You get these Cinderella teams, and everyone has a chance, so that makes it exciting to root for the underdogs.”
The venue on our list with the closest ties to the NCAA tournament is the NCAA Hall of Champions in White River State Park. On the first floor are exhibits about all 23 sanctioned NCAA sports, featuring video highlights, trivia challenges and donated artifacts. But the Hall of Champions is much more than a museum. The second floor is a wonderland of interactive exhibits and virtual games, including several simulators; there’s also a media room with eight television screens and a retro basketball gymnasium from the 1930s. When you’re feeling blue about your busted bracket, come here to put the tournament in perspective.
Hoosier basketball greats like John Wooden, Oscar Robertson and Larry Bird are honored at the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, just an hour’s drive away in New Castle. Highlights of a visit include the Hall of Fame enshrinement hall, trivia games, displays of photographs and memorabilia, basketball simulations and other interactive exhibits. On your way out, be sure to snap a quirky roadside attraction picture with the giant tennis shoe. (You’ll find a second one at the nearby Steve Alford All-American Inn.)
Scotty’s Lakehouse, 10158 Brooks School Road, Fishers; (317) 577-2900; www.scottys lakehouse.com; Scotty’s Brewhouse, 3905 E. 96th St., Indianapolis; (317) 574-0101; www.scottysbrewhouse.com.
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NCAA Tournament Veterans:
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Then and now: Head coach of the men’s basketball team at Butler University, which played in (and lost) the NCAA tournament championship games in 2010 and 2011. How it feels to guide a team to the championship game twice in two years: It can’t be put into words. It’s indescribable, not only the feeling but also what it does for your school. I think they estimated it was more than $1 billion in free advertising over the two years, so it benefits so many things in the long run. On the challenges of coaching: It’s a difficult thing, because it’s one of the few professions in the world where somebody’s on the other side trying to beat you. How a championship loss feels: It stinks. There’s no two ways around it. It stinks to lose any game, but I didn’t have any complaints. We played hard in both games, and we had a good understanding and perspective of what was going on. Getting to the championship game is a tough thing to do, let alone in back-to-back years, so we really focused on trying to enjoy being together. What he said to the players after the loss: “You don’t have anything to hang your heads about. You gave it all you had, and you move forward in life.” I don’t want that loss to be the lasting memory they have. They’re well-rounded guys who are going to get degrees and move on to bigger and better things. What surprised him about making the finals: The media attention is off the charts, and all you have to do to accommodate that makes your week a little different than other weeks. Why bulldog mascot Blue II is so popular: Our first tournament game in Washington, D.C., all I answered was questions about Blue, because he wasn’t allowed to come (inside the venue). I really don’t know what it is. He’s not around us much, but whenever they get a chance the players make sure to go give him a pat on the head. On looking young enough to be a player himself: I’ve been everything from chided by opposing fans to questioned by security guards, but I don’t mind it when people think I look young. On losing six players to graduation and another to the NBA draft last year: We’re a very young team, and it’s definitely a work in progress. It’s really like starting over, and that’s part of being in college sports. You expect to start over, sometimes sooner than you thought with the possibility of guys leaving to go to the pros. o
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Brad Stevens. Photo by John Fetcho, courtesy of Butler University.
4 The Professional Perspective At Bankers Life Fieldhouse (formerly Conseco Fieldhouse), you’ll find the top tier of Indiana basketball: the Indiana Pacers and the Indiana Fever. Attending a game here is a real bargain, with tickets selling for as little as $1 plus fees in the nosebleed sections. Make the visit extra special with a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility, which has housed the Pacers since 1999. (Ah, those good old Reggie Miller days.) Another bonus: Fever games are a great way to introduce girls to their possibilities in the pros—or just help them find healthy role models. 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis; (317) 917-2500; www.bankerslifefieldhouse.com.
The “Hoosiers” Legacy Milan High School basketball hero Bobby Plump was immortalized in the film “Hoosiers,” and his son’s restaurant—Plump’s Last Shot Restaurant and Bar—celebrates the legacy of Indiana high school basketball. Sure, it’s a bar, but your best bet is eating lunch here on a sunny day, when the patio is packed with other sports fans, at least a few of whom will probably be complaining about the “new” IHSAA class basketball system. Try the affordable burgers, fish and chips, and breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches, and then head inside for a peek at the basketball memorabilia lining the walls. It’s a trip through “Hoosiers” history without the 100-mile drive to Milan. 6416 Cornell Ave., Indianapolis; (317) 257-5897.
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Shawn Parrish
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Then: Member of the 1990 Sweet Sixteen team at Ball State University.
Then: Member of the 1987 NCAA championship team at Indiana University.
Now: Owner of an Allstate insurance agency in Avon.
Now: Attorney at Hastings Law Firm in Indianapolis.
How it felt to be knocked out of the tournament: We got beat by the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, who actually went on to win the national championship. We had the ball at the end with the opportunity to send it to overtime or win it, and it didn’t work out in our favor. It was heart-breaking, but we also felt good knowing we’d given the number one seed a great game.
On the emotional pressure of the tournament: It was a lot more pressure than the regular season and a lot more intensity. You lose and you’re done.
On his basketball career after college: I played in Asia for about a year and a half, and then I went into collegiate coaching for a while. I coached at the University of Utah and then Northwestern University. At Utah we made it to the Sweet Sixteen and once again got beat by UNLV. How the tournament is different as a coach: In the tournament you look at every basket and every possession as vital, and you try to prepare as much as you can. As a coach, you look at every game your opponent has played that year, 20 or 30 game tapes, trying to figure things out. There’s more preparation on the coach’s side, because you’re trying to prepare your players. On watching the tournament: I enjoy watching it, and I enjoy the fact that once one game is over, I don’t have to dwell on it. I can just start watching the other games. It’s the greatest collegiate tournament out there, because any given night someone can upset someone else. We were so close to having an opportunity to win the national championship, and we’ve seen Butler come that close, as well. One bounce of the ball and we could have been in a different position.
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What surprised him about the tournament: It’s a lot bigger now with the media coverage, but just the scope of going to our first round at what was then the Hoosier Dome—it seemed like the place was full. With the crowds and the atmosphere, it was a big event. On coping: We were a pretty tight-knit group of guys, so just being with each other and doing things together helped a lot with the pressure. On playing for legendary coach Bob Knight: Good times were great, and when things weren’t so good, he got on you, but that’s what coaches are supposed to do. If I were 17, I’d do it again. … Class was mandatory. It wasn’t something you could do on a whim. If you didn’t go to class, you ran laps, so you learned a certain work ethic. There was a lot of teaching to it beyond basketball. On leaving basketball behind: I had knee surgery as soon as I graduated, and at that point I’d had enough. I had a few calls about going overseas and playing, but I decided to do something else. … I took a couple of years and learned about having a job and working 9 to 5, and then I decided I needed something extra and decided to go to law school. On watching the tournament: Nowadays, my son, Sam, and I watch it together. He’s 14, so for the last several years he and I have made a point of watching games together. I have friends who get together and go to Vegas or the bars, but I’d rather sit and watch it with my son. We do a little bracket contest at the house, and usually he wins.
Then: Member of the 1976 NCAA championship team at Indiana University—still the most recent team to go undefeated in the regular season and also claim the championship title. Now: Owner, Indiana Basketball Academy. What the tournament was like in 1976: We had tough games to win it all. Everyone was trying to knock us off. We played Marquette, and they were number two, and we played them and had a tough game, then beat the defending champion UCLA in the Final Four, and then beat Michigan for the third time that year to win it all. What that first moment of victory felt like: A bit of it was relief, because the year before we were undefeated and then lost in the Elite Eight. We had worked so hard, and once it was over we could take a deep breath and just savor the moment. … It’s a great way to go out your senior year, being undefeated and winning the tournament.
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Left: Indiana's Tom Abernethy (No. 33) and UCLA's Andre McCarter scramble for a loose ball during a game on Nov. 30, 1975. Associated Press
On playing for coach Knight: It was an honor, really, because he was such an amazing coach. … One of his biggest things is to stay focused on what’s in front of you and not look too far ahead or behind. You have to be prepared for the task at hand. How they prepared for games: Coach Knight’s big thing was that being mentally prepared was four times more important than being physically prepared. We were prepared for opponents and knew what they were doing and knew what we needed to do against them.
2012 NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament Men’s Schedule March 11- Selection Sunday
Women’s Schedule March 11- Selection Sunday
March 13-14- First round games
March 17-20 First and second round games
March 15-18 Second and third round games March 22-25 Regional games (the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight) March 31 National semifinals (the Final Four) April 2- Championship game
March 24-27 Regional games (the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight) April 1 National semifinals (the Final Four) April 3 Championship game
On his NBA experience: I was drafted by the Lakers and played there for two years, then the Golden State Warriors for two years and the Pacers for a year. Why he opened the Indiana Basketball Academy: We’re here to teach kids and encourage kids of all abilities and ages. It’s not only about winning or being an NBA player. It’s about the character you can develop. On watching the tournament: I watch it with our family. The only funny thing is that our team was undefeated, and no team has done that since ours, so our kids will call me when it gets close to one or two undefeated teams left. It’s sort of cool to see how the record has stayed unbroken since then. o
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Dave O’Brien Host, Country 97.1 Hank FM Lives in Carmel Originally from the Washington, D.C., area
First news job: I did it at the University of Virginia, just for fun. We had student-run radio stations on campus, and I enjoyed it and thought I’d do it for a couple of years in school as a hobby. Then I started working for a radio station in Charlottesville, Va. I did anything and everything I could, overnights and weekends, to be seen and get my foot in every door I could. Most memorable moments: One is going to sound sappy as can be, and one’s not going to be that momentous. The first time I was driving in my car and heard a commercial that I had produced, the first time I ever heard my own voice coming out of the car speakers—that was pretty gratifying and surreal. It was affirmation that this was something I enjoyed doing. The sappy moment is that I met my wife through this job. I moved to a town sight unseen in Virginia, and the first day I was there I was invited to go to lunch with the other air staff, and one of the people at that lunch was the woman who would eventually become my wife.
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Dave O’Brien with country music singer Faith Hill.
Memorable goof: When we do a broadcast from a remote location, we use a little unit that actually broadcasts back to the radio station. It also broadcasts out into the open, and if you have a receiver, you can hear everything that’s going through the microphone. I happened to be doing one of those in front of a lecture hall at the University of Virginia, and apparently their speakers were on the same frequency. We thought we were off the air, and we were cracking jokes and being kind of crude, and it was going into the medical students’ lecture, and a very angry professor stormed out. What listeners don’t realize: I have a lot of other responsibilities aside from just being on the radio for four or five hours every morning. Most people think that when I unplug my headphones, I go to lunches or have a day at the golf course. I don’t think they understand the amount of preparation that goes into doing a show each day.
Karen Hensel WISH-TV, news anchor Lives in Carmel Originally from the Castleton area A typical day: I go in usually around 2:30 p.m., and I work until 11:30 unless I’m working on a special project. … I get home at midnight, and I try really hard to go to bed because I have three kids to get up with. I’m a little addicted to HBO shows and “Breaking Bad,” so I’ll watch one show and go to bed. First news job: When I first started as an intern at a TV station, the anchor said, “If you really want to be a good reporter, you should go into radio first because you’ll be responsible for more stories and go live at the drop of a hat.” My very first job was right out of college in Lafayette; I worked in radio and waited tables. Then I worked for a radio station in Fort Wayne, and then I started working at a TV station there. I had always wanted to work at WISH because I grew up watching it, so I knew I wanted to eventually get into TV. Most memorable assignment: That would be the bully stories and investigations. This started with one email from one parent who ended up not going on camera, but she brought to my attention that her child was being bullied. This was long before people were talking about that. … Now, what I love is, across the country it’s becoming a big issue. I love the fact that the schools are actually talking about it. Memorable on-air goof: A lot of times we’re laughing and cutting up in commercial breaks, and sometimes when we come back, I’m sure the viewers are wondering what we’re laughing about. Hardest part of the job: When there is a crime that involves a child, it gets really hard for me, because I immediately put myself in the mother’s grief. … I’m human and I’m a mom, so I don’t know if I always do a good job of separating things. Keeping up-to-date on current events: I kind of fought Twitter at first, but now I’m a little addicted. I’m constantly reading what other people are saying. It’s a great insight into people who are newsmakers, because it gives those one-liners about what they’re thinking and feeling. I know I’m supposed to say “60 Minutes” and the Wall Street Journal, but Twitter has become an incredible resource.
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Angela Buchman WISH-TV, meteorologist Lives in Fishers Originally from Fishers A typical day: I go in about 2 p.m., and we’re doing the local weather service at 4:30, so it takes an hour or two to put together the forecasts and graphics. We also work with radio stations and newspapers around town, and I’m done at 11:30 p.m. First news job: I was still in college at the time, studying atmospheric sciences at Purdue, and WLFI needed somebody to do Sunday night weather for $50 or something. I spent another year there after I graduated, and then we moved to Sacramento for four years, and then back home. Memorable on-air goof: I was at WLFI, and all of a sudden my computer graphics started moving without me pushing the buttons. I heard my producer saying in my ear, “There are kids in the weather center pushing the buttons,” so I had to repeat that, because nobody at home would believe me. It was our chief photographer’s children, so they knew their way around the building, and I’m sure they didn’t realize we were on the air. Most memorable weather event: Back in May 2011, we were on the air for more than eight hours straight covering the tornadoes. That was the longest I’d ever been on TV without taking a break. What viewers don’t realize: There’s actually a lot of work that goes into it, as far as predicting what the weather’s going to be. We actually go over maps and come up with our own forecasts.
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Handling the “weather girl” stereotype: I don’t get that very often. Especially in this city, people follow the weather, and it’s really the number one reason people watch local television, so I don’t think we could pull off the ditzy blond thing and still have viewers. Plus, the five semesters of calculus I took kind of take me out of that equation.
Kevin Rader WTHR, political reporter Lives in Carmel Originally from Nebraska A typical day: I’m probably in by about 8:30 or 8:40 a.m., and we have a 9 a.m. meeting. … Something you have to keep in mind is that your day may start then, but you don’t know when you’re going to be home or where you’re going to be, so it’s kind of hard to plan and do things. You might not be coming home at all, and that little bag that you pack in your trunk comes in handy. First news job: I actually started in radio when I was just 15 years old. I lived in a little town called Lexington, Nebraska, and nearby was an even smaller town called Cozad. They had a small thousand-watt radio station called KAMI, and they were looking for someone who would be willing to do anything on weekends—and they meant anything, from keeping the station on the air to cleaning the bathrooms. Most memorable assignment: I was working in Green Bay, and they sent me to do a story on a mom who had lost her son in a plane crash. It was a long way away, and in those days there were no cellphones. When we got to her house, she was just wonderful and had all these pictures and medals out on the kitchen table, and she gave a wonderful interview about her son and really honored him. When we got done, her phone rang, and oddly it was for me. It was my producer wanting to know if it was a good story. Who would want to say that in her living room? I just kept saying, “I’m going to make it. It’s going to be on time. It’s going to be fine.” As soon as I hung up the phone, it was all she could muster, and she started to cry. I can’t tell you how long I stood in that living room just holding her. All these years later, I still think about that. I’m glad I was man enough to know that I shouldn’t go through the door. I needed to be there.
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Favorite part of the job: I’m actually a history major, and I’ve been so fortunate that this business has given me the opportunity to truly touch history. When 9/11 hit, I was in New York City going live the next morning. When the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building was hit, I was live in Oklahoma City at 6 that night. … Instead of sitting and watching, I’m actually able to be there.
“When 9/11 hit, I was in New York City going live the next morning. When the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building was hit, I was live in Oklahoma City at 6 that night. … Instead of sitting and watching, I’m actually able to be there.” —Kevin Rader, WTHR
Memorable on-air goof: They had me reporting from a bakery downtown during the first Gulf War. War had just broken out, and they wanted to have people’s opinions at all hours. There was an older couple sitting there, and they were pretty much the only ones in the bakery. I asked the gentleman what he thought about the war, and he gave me a nice answer, and for some odd reason I said, “Okay, I’m going to sample your wife now.” And that’s bad enough, but off the air later I said, “I’m so sorry. I have no idea why I said it that way,” and he said, “No, that’s not the problem. The problem is that this isn’t my wife.”
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Eric Halvorson WISH-TV, news anchor Lives in Carmel Originally from Indianapolis
A typical day: The first thing I do after breakfast is get on the computer and start catching up on email and doing some reading. I’ll generally try to get out and do some running, and I walk in the door at work at 2:30 or 3 p.m. I might tape some promos in the studio, and by 4 o’clock I’d like to be looking over the scripts for the 5 and 6 p.m. shows. Between 6:30 and 10, I’m likely to be going out and doing a story, and I’m back in the newsroom at 9 and on the air at 10 and 11. I generally don’t get out of here until midnight. Keeping up-to-date on current events: When I’m out jogging with my headphones on, I’m listening to different podcasts. I don’t need music to pace myself because I’m so slow anyway. First news job: My first job was at WTTV, Channel 4, when it was still operating out of the southside of Indianapolis. It was a part-time job through my senior year at Butler, and I went full time after graduation. I was a reporter and photographer, and from there I moved to the anchor desk for a while and to Channel 8 in 1983.
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Most memorable assignment: Several years ago, when the tsunami hit in the Far East, we went to Sri Lanka to check out the damage and check on the recovery, because it was being guided in part by Jim Morris, who is now in charge of the Indiana Pacers but was head of the United Nations World Food Programme at the time. It was a whirlwind couple of days flying from here to Rome, meeting Jim in Rome, and then on to Dubai and Sri Lanka. It was amazing to think we were on the other side of the world in such a different culture and how quickly we can go from one side of the world to another. Memorable on-air goof: Once when I was anchoring the news with Patty Spitler, we had canceled the afternoon soaps for some reason, but we had to present a condensed version so people would know what they were missing. We decided to play that old-style organ music, and hearing the stories and deciding how ridiculous they sounded just made us laugh. It struck me as so funny, and Patty had to finish. Worst part of the job: Makeup. I know more about it than I care to. I’d like to wash it off before I go to a meeting or something, but I generally don’t have time.
Julia Moffitt WTHR, news anchor Lives in Carmel Originally from Lebanon, Ind. A typical day: I get up a little before 2 a.m., and I’m out the door by 2:30 and in the door at work at 3. That’s about an hour and a half before we air, which I never think is early enough. Our show ends at 7, and of course we’ll do cut-ins throughout “The Today Show.” I’m out of there no later than 11. I wouldn’t change it. I love what I do, and it’s a good schedule for young kids, because my husband is there in the morning and I’m there in the afternoon. First news job: After my husband and I got married, he went to Cornell. We lived in Ithaca, and I got my very first job in Elmira, New York, at WENY. I started out as a reporter and then literally within three weeks I was anchoring because of the size of the market. Most memorable assignment: I like to remember the fun ones, to hold onto those memories, and the one I’ll always remember is when I flew with the Blue Angels, mainly because I was part of it instead of just being a spectator. Being in a fighter jet and doing some of the flying, that’s something I never imagined. Staying up-do-date on current events: I just read everything. I read British newspapers every morning because they’re several hours ahead of us with what’s going to be a big morning story. Worst part of the job: I struggle with reading the hard stories, the ones that are probably affecting viewers the same way, like sex abuse or child abuse or people who are killed in car accidents. That’s really hard for me to read and try to stay emotionless. I always think of that song (“Dirty Laundry” by Don Henley), “the bubble-headed bleached blonde who comes on at five” who “can tell you ’bout the plane crash with a gleam in her eye.” I think people think we do it without caring, but that’s one of the hardest parts. Memorable on-air goof: We were covering the Indianapolis 500 in 2006, and they had changed the start time. I miscalculated getting there on time, and I got stuck in traffic, and they’d already started the show. It turned into a “Where’s Waldo.” I got on the phone, and they got the chopper up there and found me in the crowd, and it just became comic. My husband still says it’s the best race-day coverage he’s ever seen. I’ve never lived it down.
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Daniel Miller WISH-TV, reporter/news anchor Lives in Fishers Originally from North Carolina A typical day: My day consists of meeting with producers, making calls, going out and doing my story, and then coming back and presenting it on the air, and all of that happens in eight hours. I usually start around 2 p.m. and get out around 11:30. First news job: I was in college, and I was an assignment editor and associate producer, basically the one to get the news and send reporters out. I got that job by being persistent, asking a lot of questions and saying, “Hey, this is what I want to do.” Most memorable assignment: There were some ducklings that needed to be rescued from a storm drain on the southside, so I went down there and got them, and it made national news. … The stories I really like the most are the ones that make a difference in people’s lives. The ones I don’t like are the ones when you have to be in front of a family and their loved one has been killed. Hardest part of the job: Not getting information before deadline. We have to wait, wait, wait, but that’s part of the job sometimes because you have to get the information and it has to be correct. Photo by Shawn Pierce
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Anne Yeager WXIN, investigative reporter Lives in Carmel Originally from the Columbus, Ohio, area First news job: My first job right out of school was as an editor/producer in Greenville, North Carolina. I was constantly called a Yankee and made fun of for being from the North, although I never considered the Midwest to be the North. I knew I wanted to be on air, so it was seven days a week, doing my regular job Monday through Friday and on the weekends shooting and editing a tape. Most memorable assignment: There was a little girl who wanted to be the first girl to fly across the country by herself. She was 7 years old, and I was the last one who interviewed her before she took off. I asked her if she ever got nervous, and she said she always worried about crashing, and she did, and she died. That was the first experience I had of knowing how difficult it is to separate your job from being a human being. Memorable on-air goof: I was working an overnight shift in Las Vegas, and I called a Molotov cocktail a mazel tov cocktail. The phones were ringing off the hook, even though it was four in the morning. Favorite part of the job: Helping people and telling stories that make a difference and initiate change. To get that phone call from a person I featured in a story who says, “Thank you so much for doing this for me; I had no other outlet.” It’s the quiet moments and the personal connections that make it worth it. Keeping up-to-date on current events: I talk to people on the streets, wanting to know what’s on their minds, what they care about, what they’re scared about. There’s such a genuine heart in this community that blows me away, and people are very forthcoming and so honest and wanting to tell their stories. o
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“It’s the quiet moments and the personal connections that make it worth it.” —Anne Yeager, WXIN
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Fanchon Stinger and Kevin Kaczmarek, with their dog, Arie.
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Geist home is a sanctuary for Fox news anchor and her husband Story by Sherri Cullison Photos by Jamie Owens, J.Scott Photography Spend 10 minutes in the Geist home of Fanchon Stinger and Kevin Kaczmarek, and you’ll quickly realize that life for this ever-rising couple is a dizzying list of to-do’s, plus a little quiet time at home on the side—if they’re lucky. Stinger’s day often begins on the treadmill in the lower level of their four-bedroom, 3½-bath home. After a quick workout, she spends the morning catching up on emails and arrives at work at Fox 59 by 2 p.m. The rest of the afternoon is spent planning the evening’s newscasts. “As a leader in the newsroom, one thing I stress to our staff, especially our younger reporters, is maintaining our sense of service to people and the community,” says Stinger, the evening news co-anchor. (It’s about) “approaching every day, every person we come into contact with and every story with empathy and compassion.”
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In the end, she says, it’s all about responsibility. “We have a responsibility to use the power of the media in the most positive way we can,” she explains. “We need to extend the sense of community and foster the dedication to working together.” Stinger is nothing if not passionate when she talks. She quickly runs through the names of organizations with boards on which she serves (Peace Learning Center, Women Empowering Women Network, Indianapolis and the Focus 2020 Leadership Council), and she discusses speaking engagements, volunteer gigs and mentoring opportunities as though they are obligations, not options. She feels called to contribute to her community, she says, in as many ways as her time and faith allow. Meanwhile Kaczmarek runs his asset management firm, Capital Blueprints, which he recently moved from its Carmel location to a larger, Fishers-based space. He regularly entertains out-oftown investors by introducing them to Indianapolis through citywide tours—the tours have helped him really learn what Indianapolis has to offer, he says—and, in his off-hours, he also volunteers and is involved with Truth@Work, a Christian roundtable group for business owners. If they can swing it, Stinger and Kaczmarek have dinner together on weeknights, and they work on a few projects as a pair. The couple is
heavily involved in their church, Northview Christian Church in Carmel, and they have recently started a networking meet-up group for young business owners and professionals called Triple S. Even these networking meetings, Stinger explains, foster a spirit of giving. “Each meet-up we have has a guest host who … picks a charity, and we donate to that charity as a group,” she says.
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Stinger and Kaczmarek moved to Indianapolis from West Bloomfield, Michigan, in 2010 after she received a call from Fox 59’s news director. Though she admits she had never really considered living in the Circle City prior to making the move, now that they’re here, she can’t imagine life any other way. “It just felt right,” Stinger says of her first meeting at Fox. “Their philosophy on news and community and being an asset to the community was right. There were so many values and things that I believe in that were in line. So I came back home, and I said to Kevin, ‘I don’t know why this is happening, but sometimes God puts you on a path that you don’t question. You just go.’” And so they went. For Kaczmarek, moving to Indianapolis was “literally starting all over again.” He had to build a new Indy-based business from scratch, he explains. “The good thing about coming here was I was able to take 100 percent of my passion in what (Cont. on p. 86)
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(Cont. from p. 82) I was doing and turn it into Capital Blueprints.” The move has proved to be good for both of them. “When you talk about blessings, it’s unbelievable,” Kaczmarek says. “Little did I know all the great people we would meet and all the wonderful opportunities that would come.” Stinger agrees. “Some days, we sit back and say, ‘Wow, little did we know—had we not taken that step of faith or taken that leap—what was behind that door,” she adds. “That’s always my message. When I talk to young people, I say, ‘You may get nervous about what you’re supposed to do in life, what you are supposed to be, but if you don’t follow that innate compass then you will never know what’s in store and how you can affect people in a positive way.” The couple moved into their Geist home in August on the “hottest day of the year,” Kaczmarek says. The master bedroom is “what made us fall in love with the house,” Stinger explains, gesturing toward the wall of windows in the room that overlooks Geist Reservoir. “This is our serenity area. There are no TVs.” “In our last house, we had nine TVs,” Kaczmarek explains. As she passes from room to room upstairs, Stinger tells how she turned one upstairs bedroom into a super-sized closet. Now, “it’s my favorite room,” she says. The kitchen is another favorite because she loves to cook. And the family room, with more windows, also ranks high with the pair. “Originally, I was against it (moving to Geist) completely, moving this far away from the station,” she explains. “(Fox 59 is) on the northwest side.” But the water drew them in. “I’m a swimmer,” she says. “He loves the water. This is our way to really unwind and come down. The water is very therapeutic. It reminds him (Kevin) of his grandfather because he spent a lot of time on the water with his grandfather.” “When we decided on this house, two weeks before we even moved in, I went out and bought a boat,” Kaczmarek adds. Finding time to enjoy the home and its outdoor surroundings is still one of their biggest challenges, however. “Organization is the key to making my weeks and days work and to keeping my husband as my number one priority,” Stinger says. On the weekends, she says, they sleep in and reserve time for their family, friends and their pooch, Arie. And the house itself still offers its own list of to-do’s. The finished basement Stinger casts off with a shrug. “There’s not too much down here yet,” she says. “Not too much” includes the 11 Emmy awards, lining shelves of bookcases along two walls, that she has received thus far in her career. The main floor’s family room offers a fireplace they have yet to use. And there is a bedroom upstairs that remains half-empty and undecorated. Plans may one day include turning that room into a nursery, Kaczmarek explains. “We hope,” Stinger says softly. She looks at her husband, now sitting next to her on a couch in the living room, rests her hand on his knee and smiles. o
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On The Water: During the summer, Stinger and Kaczmarek can usually be found docked at Bella Vita. “They have boat service, and we love it,” Stinger says. “The best Ahi tuna sliders ever!” On Eating Out: During the colder months, Stinger and Kaczmarek frequent Scotty’s Lakehouse. “The best place in Geist to watch the games on Sunday, especially when there’s a big one,” Stinger says. “Kevin has searched the country for really hot wings. Theirs are his favorite.” On Giving: “We believe to whom much is given much is required, and that gives us the energy to serve people and do what we do,” Stinger explains. “That’s the one thing I love about what I do: connecting with people, telling their stories and hopefully touching someone else’s life in a positive way in the process.” On Helping Others: “I never want to get to the point where someone says you should have done more,” Stinger says. “That is one of my fears. I think that subconsciously motivates me. You can say one thing to someone who is barely hanging on, and you can totally change his or her life.” NORTH | www.indynorthmag.com
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Northwest Just outside Chicago is the state’s heaviest concentration of casinos, which offer many great views of Lake Michigan. If you’re hoping for a jackpot, head to the Horseshoe Casino (formerly Empress) in Hammond, which has the highest number of table-game positions—1,086—in the state and the most electronic gaming devices in the region. Even better, the casino has the highest winnings in the state, at $539 million in fiscal year 2011. At 5.7 million admissions a year, it’s also one of the state’s busiest casinos. In nearby Gary’s Buffington Harbor, you’ll get a two-for-one deal: Majestic Star Casino I and Majestic Star Casino II (formerly the Trump Casino). Casino I is the larger of the two, with more table-game positions and electronic gaming devices, but Casino II has all the hotel rooms. Also in the northwest region is Ameristar Casino Hotel in East Chicago. One highlight here is the baccarat room, complete with an Asian noodle bar and 12 ongoing games, where you can bet anything from $10 to $10,000. Farther east is the Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa in Michigan City. The casino’s Stardust Event Center brings in top-notch entertainers, and the new 10,000-square-foot Spa Blu offers everything from Hawaiian lomi lomi massages to cellulite-firming algae wraps. When your luck runs out, go searching for bargains at the Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets in Michigan City, where the 120 stores include Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Le Creuset and Burberry. (A new Michael Kors outlet is scheduled to open this spring.) For fresh air, head to the Indiana Dunes State Park or the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, both great spots for hiking, fishing, boating, horseback riding and other outdoor activities.
Majestic Star Casino and Hotel, Gary, www.majesticstarcasino.com Majestic Star Casino I Opened: 1996 Annual admissions: 1.5 million Hotel rooms: 0 Table game positions: 412 Electronic gaming devices: 1,010 Restaurants: 5 Winnings in 2011: $113 million
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Majestic Star Casino II Opened: 1996 Annual admissions: 1.5 million Hotel rooms: 300 Table game positions: 283 Electronic gaming devices: 935 Restaurants: 5 Winnings in 2011: $102 million
Below: Ameristar Casino Hotel’s baccarat room. Photo copyright 2012 Ameristar Casinos, Inc. Far left: The PUSH Bar at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond. Photo courtesy of Horseshoe Casino.
Ameristar Casino Hotel, East Chicago, www.ameristar.com/eastchicago
Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, www.horseshoehammond.com
Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa, Michigan City, www.bluechipcasino.com
Opened: 1997 Annual admissions: 3 million Hotel rooms: 290 Table game positions: 299 Electronic gaming devices: 1,930 Restaurants: 6 Winnings in 2011: $250 million
Opened: 1996 Annual admissions: 5.7 million Hotel rooms: 0 Table game positions: 1,086 Electronic gaming devices: 3,072 Restaurants: 5 Winnings in 2011: $539 million
Opened: 1997 Annual admissions: 2.5 million Hotel rooms: 486 Table game positions: 407 Electronic gaming devices: 1,965 Restaurants: 5 Winnings in 2011: $175 million
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Southwest In the southwestern portion of the state, you’ll find Indiana’s newest riverboat casino at the historic French Lick Resort. Its two hotels, French Lick Springs Hotel and West Baden Springs Hotel, are known for their world-class spas and healing mineral springs. Another of the resort’s claims to fame is West Baden’s domed 200-foot atrium, which has been called the eighth wonder of the world. In Evansville, Casino Aztar offers travel staples like daily live entertainment, on-site hotels, piano and karaoke bars and the all-you-can-eat Temptations Buffet. Or join the crowds at Horseshoe Southern Indiana in Elizabeth, which packs in 5.8 million people a year—the highest admission rate in the state. Need a break from the slot machines? Near French Lick, you can hike through the Hoosier National Forest or play a round at the Pete Dye Golf Course. In Evansville, take a detour to the Mesker Park Zoo or Angel Mounds State Historic Site. From Horseshoe, you’re just a 40-minute drive to Jeffersonville, where the fourth-generation Schimpff ’s Confectionery still makes old-fashioned chocolates and candies by hand.
Virtue or Vice? Even if you lose a bundle at an Indiana casino, you can take comfort in the fact that at least some of those dollars are funneled back to the community. Here are a few tidbits about the economic impact of Indiana casinos, from the Indiana Gaming Commission and the Casino Association of Indiana. The Build Indiana Fund—generated from casino admission taxes—contributed $76 million in fiscal year 2010 to infrastructure improvements and other community projects in all 92 counties. Over the life of the fund, the total contribution is more than $1.3 billion. In 2010, Indiana collected $787 million in wagering taxes from local casinos. Hoosier casinos are the fifth largest employer in the state, providing more than 15,000 jobs.
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Opposite page: The lobby at French Lick Springs Hotel. Left: The Spa at French Lick. Photos courtesy of French Lick Resort. Below: An aerial view of West Baden Springs Hotel. Photo courtesy of West Baden Springs Hotel.
Casino Aztar, Evansville, www.casinoaztar.com Opened: 1995 Annual admissions: 1.3 million Hotel rooms:Â 251 Table game positions: 303 Electronic gaming devices: 905 Restaurants: 7 Winnings in 2011: $117 million
Horseshoe Southern Indiana, Elizabeth, www.horseshoe-indiana.com (formerly Caesars Indiana) Opened: 1998 Annual admissions: 5.8 million Hotel rooms: 503 Table game positions: 803 Electronic gaming devices: 1,805 Restaurants: 7 Winnings in 2011: $265 million
French Lick Casino, French Lick, www.frenchlick.com/casino Opened: 2006 Annual admissions: 1 million Hotel rooms: 686 Table game positions: 288 Electronic gaming devices: 1,265 Restaurants: 14 Winnings in 2011: $83 million
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Southeast Along the scenic Ohio River is another cluster of three casinos. The busiest is the Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg, which welcomes 3.8 million people a year. With 641 table-game positions and 3,229 electronic gaming devices, it’s easily the largest casino in the region. But visitors also flock to Belterra Casino Resort, which is best known for the Aquarium Café, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse and a golf course designed by Tom Fazio. “We get a lot of people who come for spring break, and that’s right when the golf course is perfect, because the grass is still new,” said casino spokesman Matt Willinger. Also in the area is the Rising Star Casino Resort (formerly the Grand Victoria) in Rising Sun, which is known for The Theatre and several other popular entertainment venues. Beyond the casinos, southeast Indiana offers a wealth of tourist attractions. Spend a day exploring the sprawling historic district of downtown Madison or skip across the state border to Cincinnati. There, you can visit the historic Findlay Market, the Cincinnati Art Museum or the Newport Aquarium. If you haven’t filled up at the casino buffet, make dinner reservations at the Rookwood Bar and Restaurant, Local 127 or the trendy Lavomatic Cafe.
Top: A suite at Belterra. Photo courtesy of Belterra Casino Resort. Right: A performance at The Theatre at Rising Star Casino. Photo courtesy of Rising Star.
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Hollywood Casino, Lawrenceburg, www.hollywoodindiana.com
Belterra Casino Resort, Vevay, www.belterracasino.com
Rising Star Casino Resort, Rising Sun, www.risingstarcasino.com
Opened: 1996 Annual admissions: 3.8 million Hotel rooms: 300 Table game positions: 641 Electronic gaming devices: 3,229 Restaurants: 6 Winnings in 2011: $435 million
Opened: 2000 Annual admissions: 1.7 million Hotel rooms: 608 Table game positions: 302 Electronic gaming devices: 1,474 Restaurants: 7 Winnings in 2011: $142 million
Opened: 1996 Annual admissions: 1.3 million Hotel rooms: 201 Table game positions: 235 Electronic gaming devices: 1,299 Restaurants: 5 Winnings in 2011: $96 million
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Closer to Home If you’re craving a Las Vegas-style weekend but don’t have a whole weekend to spare, head to one of the two casinos right here in central Indiana: Hoosier Park Racing and Casino and Indiana Live! Casino. They don’t have luxury hotels or high-stakes table games, but they do have thousands of electronic games, and both doled out a combined $457 million in winnings last year. Here are the stats: Hoosier Park Racing and Casino, Anderson, www.hoosierpark.com Opened: 2008 Electronic gaming devices: 1,862 Restaurants: 8 Winnings in 2011: $217 million Indiana Live! Casino, Shelbyville, www.indianalivecasino.com Opened: 2008 Electronic gaming devices: 1,986 Restaurants: 3 Winnings in 2011: $240 million o
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Arts and Crafts Classes Artisan Masterpiece is Carmel’s answer to the Indianapolis Art Center, offering classes in pottery, painting, drawing, mosaics and jewelry design. For a simpler project, you can paint a piece of pre-made pottery or design your own T-shirt in the art studio. Children will love the summer art camp, and gals will adore the private ladies-night-out art parties, starting at just $20 per person. 19 E. Main St., Carmel; (317) 818-0774; www.artisanmasterpiece.com The Carmel Academy of the Arts focuses on long-term instruction for aspiring painters. It has three classes for adults, which are taught by Mary Johnston and owner Magdalena Segovia. Johnston’s class focuses on oils and encourages students to bring in their own projects. Segovia’s classes focus on acrylics, and beginning students start with set projects. “You’re basically trying to learn how the tools work,” Segovia said. “It’s like learning piano. It takes time. The people I’ve seen who really become artists, it takes two or three years.” 27 E. Main St., Carmel; (317) 844-0005; www.magdalenagallery.com Can’t commit to a serious painting class? Wine and Canvas is anything but. The nomadic painting program guides students through easy steps to create a basic painting, such as a vase of flowers, a serene landscape or a funky martini glass. (We can certify from experience that absolutely no painting skills are required.) Carmel resident Tamra Scott launched the business two years ago by holding classes in restaurants on slow weekday evenings. Since then, she’s opened her own Wine and Canvas studio near the Fashion Mall and expanded the franchise to Chicago, Las Vegas, San Francisco and several other cities. 3367 E. 86th St., Indianapolis; (317) 345-1567; www.wineandcanvas.com
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Knitting and crocheting are hip again. The Knit Stop in Keystone can get you back on-trend with beginning and intermediate classes in both skills. The “rookie orientation” in knitting, for example, is just $10 plus materials, and you’ll often get a one-on-one session with an expert knitter. Once you get the hang of the basics, you can sign up for project-based classes, such as knitting a pair of socks. 3941 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis; (317) 595-5648; www.knit-stop.com Whether you own a simple point-and-shoot camera or a Canon Rebel, Indy Photo Coach can help you make the most of your photography equipment. For beginners, there’s the four-week “Fundamentals of Photography” class, which covers topics such as shutter speeds, lenses and F-stops. At the next level, you’ll find classes like “Adobe Photoshop for Beginners” and “Lighting Basics.” Classes are small—generally 10 people or fewer—so you get plenty of personal attention. Look for course offerings at sites like Cool Creek Nature Park in Carmel and Holland Park in Fishers. (800) 634-3363; www.indyphotocoach.com Make a cherished family heirloom—or just keep yourself warm at night—with quilting classes at Quilts Plus. The Nora fabric shop offer a nine-class series called Quilts Plus University, which starts with the basics of choosing fabrics and cutting templates and advances to topics like appliqués and bindings. Instructors Connie Henderson and Julie Lancaster break down the process into easy steps, so even the most complicated projects seem attainable. Even if you never make your own quilt, you’ll finally understand what your grandmother was saying about nine-patches, stars, log cabins and pineapples. 1748 E. 86th St., Indianapolis; (317) 844-2446; www.quiltsplus.com Quilting isn’t the only way to make heirloom linens for your home. At Tabby Tree Weaver in Arcadia, you can weave everything from simple scarves and rag rugs to elaborate table runners—and even your own cloth. Teacher Linda Adamson is an Indiana Artisan and was named one of the top weaving teachers in the nation by Handwoven magazine. Start with the two-day “Beginning Weaving” class and then move up through “Weaving II” into classes on twills, double weaves and more. 107 E. Main St., Arcadia; (317) 984-5475; www.tabbytreeweaver.com
A fused glass pendant globe created by artist Laura Avery. Photo courtesy of Laura Avery
Fused glass is one of the hottest new crafting trends, and artist Laura Avery will teach you all about it in her new series of classes at the Simply Sweet Shoppe Studios. Projects include fused-glass plates and bowls, often with a seasonal twist, starting around $65. Classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and by appointment for corporate parties, bridal showers and other special events. “When I start a project I’m not sure how that piece will come out,” Avery said, “but when I open the kiln and see what I have made, it is really amazing how beautiful fused glass really is.” 30 N. Rangeline Road, Carmel; (317) 818-9866; www.simply sweetshoppe.com
Getting the Arts on Track Perhaps you’d like to build a ukulele or learn to decorate a cake. Perhaps you’d like to brush up on your painting skills with a world-class painter. Whatever art or craft you want to study, the new Nickel Plate Arts organization is making local experts more accessible to the public. This year is the inaugural season for the organization’s new two-county trail of art classes, which will be offered in Fishers, Noblesville, Cicero, Arcadia, Atlanta and Tipton. “There is a huge wealth of local art and talent in this county,” said Betsy Jones, interim director. “There’s a great opportunity to actually participate in art rather than be just an observer.”
Nickel Plate Arts, which will act as an umbrella organization for artists offering classes, is doing a soft launch this month. The full-scale grand opening will be held the first weekend in June, when Nickel Plate Arts will cut the ribbon at its new headquarters, the Judge Stone House in Noblesville. Artist Earl Tharp of Cicero, who crafts Native American-style flutes, has already signed on to teach, as well as Geoff Davis, of Noblesville’s Blue Stone Folk School, who will teach ukulele construction. Others include painters Pamela Newell and Lesley Haflich, potter Darlene Patterson and “Torch Queen” welder Bonnie Ramirez. Class prices will vary, but Jones estimates they will range from $30 to $300, depending on the artist, the venue, the length of the class and the materials. At first, most classes will cater to beginners. “Our primary audience is not artists. It’s people who want to try their hand at art,” Jones said. “Eventually there will be classes for all talent levels, but initially it will be for people saying, ‘I’d like to try that.’” Eventually, Jones said, Nickel Plate Arts hopes to offer dedicated studio space and class venues for artists. The organization also hopes to support local arts initiatives in each of the participating communities.
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Music Lessons Founded in 1988 by Richard Gigax, a former sales manager for Steinway & Sons, Meridian Music is known for its wide selection of pianos. But it’s also one of the largest music schools in the state, offering lessons to more than 1,300 students—including plenty of adults. You can take private or group lessons in piano; organ; stringed instruments, like banjo, guitar and harp; brass instruments like the trombone; or woodwind instruments, like the clarinet and saxophone. Meridian also offers voice lessons. As a bonus for adults with busy schedules, lessons are available on Saturdays and on weekdays as early as 7 a.m. or as late as 8:30 p.m. 12725 Old Meridian St., Carmel; (317) 575-9588; www.meridianmusic.com
After a few lessons at the Indianapolis Sailing Club, you’ll be all set to join the party on Geist Reservoir. Classes include both textbook work and hands-on sailing experience, where you’ll learn everything from boat rigging and basic maneuvers to knot-tying and right-of-way rules. Club members who complete the initial class can check out club boats for practice sessions at no charge, and they’re also encouraged to serve as crew for other members during races. Want to get the whole family involved? There’s a junior training program in the summer for children ages 8 to 15. 11325 Fall Creek Road, Indianapolis; (317) 5135126; www.indianapolissailing.org
If you’ve always dreamed of playing piano at Carnegie Hall, head to Irina Gorin’s Piano Studio in Carmel. The Ukrainian native and her staff of teachers offer both private and group lessons, and her students regularly take top honors at piano competitions (and, yes, several have played at Carnegie Hall). Gorin also offers classes in music theory and music history, and she’s written a piano textbook, “Tales of a Musical Journey,” geared toward young learners. (317) 432-8478; www.gorinspianostudio.com
Do you feel the need? The need for speed? Head to Tom Wood Aviation, where you can take the classes needed to earn a pilot’s license. You’ll start with ground school, which covers aerodynamics, flight planning and navigation, and aero-medical factors, and then head into the air to learn maneuvers. A typical course of training takes 40 to 70 hours and costs a whopping $7,045 to $11,540. If you’re unsure about the investment, though, the school offers 30-minute “discovery” flights for just $90. “We try to let the customer do as much of the flying as possible,” said flight instructor Eric Anderson. “We have to do the landing, obviously.” 9913 Willowview Road, Fishers; (317) 849-0021; www.tomwoodaviation.com
Guitar, piano, voice and violin are all taught in individual or group settings at Michele’s Studio in Fishers. With 20 years of experience as an Indiana public school vocal director, piano instructor and a choreographer, Michele Shetter-Mellinger decided to branch out by opening her own studio, and now her growing business offers a variety of music, dance and fitness classes for both kids and adults. 13578 E. 131 St., Fishers; (317) 288-4882; www.michelesstudio.com
The Wilder Side The Indy School of Gymnastics caters primarily to children, but once a week it opens its doors to adult learners. The class, at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, is divided by skill level, so you’ll feel right at home whether you’re a former Olympic contender or a complete newbie. “It runs the gamut,” said Gene Watson, president. “We have many people who just want to give it a try or who want to do gymnastics as a form of fitness.” New students typically start with stretches and floor exercises, but if your dream is to try the uneven bars or the balance beam, just ask. “Adults usually come in with something specific in mind, so the instructor can work to what their desires are,” Watson said. 9850 Mayflower Park Drive, Carmel; (317) 872-5948; www.indygym.com
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Schools for Adult Learners For everything from art classes to Zumba lessons, check out the class schedules of Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation and the Fishers Parks & Recreation Department. Both offer a wide range of fitness classes, as you’d expect, but you’ll also find classes on topics like fencing, swing dancing, photography, public speaking and investment strategies. For families, there are also fun one-time learning opportunities, such as this month’s maple syrup class at Ritchey Woods. www.carmelclay parks.com; www.fishers.in.us The IUPUI Community Learning Network offers classes at locations across central Indiana, including many on the northside. In addition to a wide range of professional development courses, IUPUI offers noncredit classes in art, interior design, floral design, cooking, photography, fitness, music and languages. This is also the best venue in town for offbeat topics such as “Native American and Pioneer Uses of Wild Plants,” “Donald Davidson’s Indy 500 History” and “Blues Harmonica.” www.cln.iupui.edu o
Guitar lessons at Michele’s Studio in Fishers
Laura Avery’s custom fused glass can be used as functional art, in kitchen cabinets, pendant lights, range hoods and much more.
Belle Lasi Glass Designs
Contemporary mosaic art and architectural commissions by Carmel Arts & Design Artisan.
Mosaics Garden by Nancy Keating
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Classes are also available to learn how to make your own pieces.
Design and create your own glass mosaic work of art.
Showroom at: Kilpatrick Traditions Custom Cabinetry & Design 301 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel
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Bold. Stylish. Unique. Shop Singing Bird Studios for fun and funky handmade jewelry by local artist Stephanie Dohnert.
Singing Bird Studios Stephanie Dohnert www.singingbirdstudios.com sdohnert510@gmail.com
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Kathleen O’Neil Stevens is an award-winning artist/designer from the heartland. Her works include oil paintings, hand-painted vintage furniture, murals, jewelry and pique assiette mosaic. Kathleen works from the studio within her gallery, where she meets with design clients, and represents over 45 artists.
Contemporary landscape painter working in oils. I specialize in large-scale custom work for both corporate settings and private residences. Studio gallery collection available for purchase.
Renaissance Fine Art & Design Gallery
Mary Johnston Studio Gallery
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Artist and Gallery owner Susan Mauck describes her portraits, landscapes, and figurative paintings as “impressionistic with a contemporary edge.”
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just married Tessa DeLong and Kristopher Abney Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 Ceremony and reception at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church Photos by Erin Hession, www.erinhessionphotography.com Flowers by Royal Creations, cake by Sweet Tooth Bakery, catering by California Connection, music by Sound Spectrum Entertainment, hair and makeup by Karen Hall & Company
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our side of town Carmel Taste of the Chamber Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 Carmel Ritz Charles Photos by Tim Biddle, Photo Memories by TK
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Art in Town Hall Grand Opening Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 Fishers Town Hall Photos courtesy of Town of Fishers and Fishers Arts Council
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March / April 2012 Compiled by Amy Norman
calendar of events
March 2 Ballet Memphis, a leading creative resource as a maker and interpreter of the South’s cultural legacy through dance, performs in Carmel. It includes “In Dreams,” set to a score of Roy Orbison love songs; the joyous “Being Here” set to Mozart’s Concerto in D Major; “Curtain of Green” set to music by Phillip Glass; and Robert Battle’s solo work “Takadame.” Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $28 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. Photo by Jeremy Cowart, courtesy of Ballet Memphis
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MARCH Ever wonder what people ate for dinner in the early 1800s? And how it was prepared? Discover those answers firsthand when you and your family join in the preparation of a candlelight feast served inside the historic Conner House. Recipes are straight from the pages of a 19th-century cookbook. Recommended for ages 10 and older. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday through March 25. Cost: $60 per person. Location: Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 776-6006 or www.connerprairie.org.
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See “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” the hilarious, fun musical based on the smash hit movie. When underestimated sorority star Elle Woods gets dumped, she puts down the credit card, hits the books and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law School. Time: Varies. Tickets: $37 to $60. Location: Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Information: (317) 8729664 or www.beefandboards.com.
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Check out the eclectic collection of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay in “Chaos is a Friend of Mine: Cultural Icons from the Jim Irsay Collection” at the Indiana State Museum. The collection ranges from instruments belonging to rock ’n’ roll icons like Jerry Garcia to an original Jack Kerouac manuscript. Location: 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 232-1637 or www.indianamuseum.org.
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Enjoy an evening with Kevin Eubanks. Before becoming a familiar name as “The Tonight Show” bandleader, Eubanks was a well-established jazz guitarist. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $68 to $78. Location: The Tarkington 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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The ninth annual Taste of Carmel event is from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Carmel Ritz Charles. It showcases 25 to 30 of the area’s finest restaurants, wineries and breweries, plus a silent auction with more than 100 items. Shane Rodimel will entertain. The adult-only event is attended by more than 400 Carmel community members each year. Tickets are available for $25 each at the Orchard Park Elementary office or by calling (317) 848-1918. Reserved tables for eight can be purchased for $175. All guests must be 21 years old. Information: Contact Ann Bernard at (317) 432-1930 or go online to www.ccs.k12.in.us/ope/pto.
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Six-time Grammy winners and the best-known Irish band in the world today, The Chieftains mark their 50th anniversary in 2012. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $18 to $103. Location: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenter fortheperformingarts.org.
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Don’t miss the 2012 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament. Times: Vary. Tickets: $50 for all sessions. Location: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Information: www. bankerslifefieldhouse.com. The Murat Shrine Circus comes to town. Time: Varies. Tickets: $10 to $20. Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds Pepsi Coliseum, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Information: (800) 745-3000.
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Discover the origins of maple syrup. Take a hike in search of the perfect tree, taste some sap, talk about the history of maple syrup and end at the campfire where the sap is being turned into syrup.
Throughout March Kids will enjoy Dora the Explorer in “Dora’s Pirate Adventure” on Fridays and Saturdays through March 31. Time: 10 a.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays. Tickets: $14, which includes juice and a snack. Location: Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Information: (317) 8729664 or www.beefandboards.com. Graphic courtesy of Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre NORTH | www.indynorthmag.com
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Cost: $4 for residents; $6 for nonresidents. Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Location: Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve Shelter, 10410 Hague Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 595-3150 or www.fishers.in.us.
March 4
Junior Brown delights audiences with his “guitsteel,” which he invented by combining a standard 6-string guitar with a steel guitar. Time: 7 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. During the Warren Miller Gallery Tour, Warren Miller, who was found to be deaf at 5 years old, speaks of the inspiration, nurturing and education he received to pursue his passion to paint. Time: 1:30 p.m. Tickets: Free. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444.
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March 8-11
Don’t miss the 2012 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament. Times: Vary. Tickets: $50 to $70. Location: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Information: www.bankerslifefieldhouse.com.
Guitarist Jim Curry and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra celebrate legendary singer/songwriter John Denver. The show features timeless hits such as “Rocky Mountain High,” “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Thank God I’m a Country Boy,” and “Annie’s Song.” Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $40 to $85. Location: The Palladium 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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The Carmel Repertory Theater presents “Moonlight and Magnolias.” In this play, legendary film producer David O. Selznick, Victor Fleming and Ben Hecht work to quickly create one of the most beloved screenplays of all time, “Gone with the Wind.” Time: Varies. Tickets: $20.50. Location: The Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 8433800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
March 9
Platinum-selling, Grammy Award winner Crystal Gayle takes the Carmel stage. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $58 to $68. Location: The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.the centerfortheperformingarts.org. The Soweto Gospel Choir, a 52-member choir from Africa, is styled with a contemporary feel that is stunning to those who hear them. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $18 to $93. Location: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
March 9-11
From “Moonstruck” to “Apocalypse Now,” Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters have brought to life some of the greatest operatic hits of the ages. Join the Indianapolis Opera for a multimedia experience that pairs these timeless movie moments with the magic of live operatic performance. Time: Varies. Tickets: $30 to $115. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444.
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March 10
“Celtic Pops!” features the world-champion McGing Irish Dancers, the Indianapolis Children’s Choir and a rousing sing-along in this concert that is an energetic celebration of the Celtic tradition. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $17.50 to $72.50. Location: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 8433800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. Enjoy the monthly tradition of the Second Saturday Gallery Walk in the Carmel Arts & Design District. Enjoy the merchant events and activities, entertainment, culture and shopping. Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Location: 111 W. Main St., Carmel. Information: www.carmelartsanddesign.com.
March 10-Aug. 5
The exhibit “Steel Ponies” will explore the art, history and cultures that have developed around the motorcycle. The exhibit features more than 25 motorcycles, each with a unique story. Location: Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 636-9378 or www.eiteljorg.org.
March 11
Mixed Rep is an exciting program that displays dance at its finest: innovative, energetic and entertaining. This repertoire performance combines classical and contemporary dance. Time: 4 p.m. Tickets: $20. Location: The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfor theperformingarts.org.
March 13-14
Shen Yun Performing Arts presents classical Chinese dance and music in colorful and exhilarating shows. Themes of kindness, compassion and courage are brought out through the songs and choreography. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: $50 to $110. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444.
March 14
There are few artists in the music industry who have had more influence on acoustic and electronic jazz and R&B than Herbie Hancock. He and his band perform hits from his illustrious career that has spanned five decades and 14 Grammy Awards, including the 2008 Album of the Year. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $23 to $113. Location: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. If you have young kids, you know the Fresh Beat Band rocks their world. See the band live at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre. Time: 6 p.m. Tickets: $8 to $23. Location: 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www.livenation.com. Heavy metal rockers Whitechapel roll into Indy. Time: 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $17.50. Location: Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www.livenation.com.
March 15-17
Concert halls across Indianapolis come alive with
the performances of the Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha. The performances feature outstanding high school and middle school ensembles selected through a national audition process. Time: Varies. Tickets: $18 for adults and $10 for students for single day tickets; $40 for adults and $25 for students for three-day passes. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444.
March 16
The festivities kick off early in downtown Indianapolis with the Greening of the Canal at 6 a.m. More than 100 parade units will take part in the 32nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 11:30 a.m. See bands and drill teams, floats, Irish organizations and family clans, schools, local dignitaries and entertainment for the whole family. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy a tent party with food, a beer garden and live Irish entertainment on Vermont Street. Information: www.indystpats.com. Enjoy a catered lunch and celebrate St. Patty’s Day with a friendly game of bingo and socializing. Bring friends, an appetite and win prizes. For ages 50 and older. Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $8 for residents; $12 for non-residents. Location: Billericay Park Building, 12690 Promise Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 595-3150 or www.fishers.in.us. With 40 number one hits, more than 35 million records sold, plus seven Grammy Awards and four Country Music Awards, Ronnie Milsap is the preeminent country soul singer of his generation. Time: 8 p.m. Ticket: $23 to $113. Location: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 8433800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. You won’t find African lions roaming wild in North America, but there are many plants and animals to discuss that have “lion” in their name at the Family Night Hike: In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb. Bring food and drinks and begin your evening at the fire. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Cost: $4 for residents; $6 non-residents. Location: Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve Shelter, 10410 Hague Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 595-3150 or www.fishers.in.us.
The Black Keys return to Indianapolis with special guests Arctic Monkeys. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $29 to $59. Location: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Information: www.bankerslifefieldhouse.com. Music for All’s Jazz Band of America is a national honor jazz band featuring high school musicians from across the country, performing as part of the Music for All National Festival. Time: 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $15. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444.
March 16-17
Challenge your skills at spotting energy foes, conduct water quality experiments, plant your own garbage garden and create masterpieces of recycled art during the Going Green Festival. Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Location: Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 232-1637 or www.indianamuseum.org.
March 17
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. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Indiana Wind Symphony as it performs “The Wearing of the Green.” It will be joined by the renowned Richens/ Timm Irish Dancers and tenor Ken Knowles. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $17.50 and $32.50. Location: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 8433800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
delicious tea pairings. Time: 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Location: 273 S. Eighth St., Noblesville. Information: (317) 770-9399 or www.rlwilsonhouse.net. Take part in the 21st Shamrock Run and Walk at 9 a.m. and then celebrate on Monument Circle. Information: www.indystpats.com. Music for All’s Honor Band of America is a prestigious ensemble featuring 100 of the most outstanding high school musicians from across the country. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 to $33. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444.
March 17-18
The second annual Springtime in Indiana: Art, Craft and Gift Showcase is a multi-class show that will blend a presentation of fine arts, crafts, collectibles, antiques, home and personal products, gifts and gourmet gift foods. More than 80 exhibits will be inside the temperature-controlled Exhibition Center at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Cost: $3. Location: 2003 E. Pleasant, Noblesville. Information: 419-436-1457 or www.cloudshows.biz.
March 18
The Pink Floyd Experience follows up “Dark Side of the Moon” with “Wish You Were Here,” which explores the idea of absence and takes a cynical view of the music business. It’s a spectacular light and video show, full sound and outstanding musicians dedicated to bring the most authentic Floyd experi-
R.L. Wilson House presents the second annual Mad Hatter Tea Party. Invite your friends to this comical and light-hearted unbirthday celebration. A five-course tea is prepared and served along with
March 17 The AMA Monster Energy Supercross roars into downtown Indy. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: $35 to $120. Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.w
March 17 The 14th International Wine Auction, which benefits the Indianapolis Zoo, is a black-tie optional event featuring live and silent auctions and also includes non-wine items such as original works of art, winery trips, private dinners, designer jewelry, behind-the-scenes tour at the zoo and more. Tickets: $150 to $300. Location: Conrad Hotel, 50 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Information: www.indyzoo.com. Photo courtesy of the Indianapolis Zoo
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March 23-24 The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra sets sail on a pirate adventure with the presentation of Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” live in concert. The ISO will perform the complete film score to accompany the film, which will be projected onto a large screen above the musicians. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $40 to $60. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org.
March 31 Carmel Clay Parks Department hosts a Children’s Egg Hunt at 10:30 a.m. at West Park. Cost: $1 per child. Then at 11 a.m., dogs may take part in the DogGone Egg Hunt for just $3 per dog. Information: www.carmelclayparks.com.
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ence possible. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $27.50 to $63. Location: Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www. thepinkfloydexperience.net.
Tickets: $23 to $113. Location: The Palladium 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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View and purchase basketry, fiber arts, ceramics, paintings and other works by regional female artists. The Women in Art Market is a celebration of creativity from a woman’s perspective. Location: Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 636-9378 or www.eiteljorg.org.
The Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre presents “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” The pop-culture phenomenon comes to the stage instructing a whole new generation about “Conjunction Junction.” Time: Varies. Tickets: $15. Location: The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
March 20
America Ferrera is best known for her role on “Ugly Betty,” but she also is a devoted humanitarian who dedicates her time, energy and star power to generating attention to the causes that are near to her heart, particularly those impacting children and their education. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Free, but required. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org.
March 21
For the past decade, From the Top has been the pre-eminent showcase for America’s best young musicians. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $23 to $63. Location: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfor theperformingarts.org.
March 24
Guitar Virtuosos with Al Di Meola and Lee Ritenour showcases the best in guitar. Time: 8 p.m.
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March 26
Carmel Clay Parks Department presents performer Bobbi Lancaster, as part of its Kids Koncert. This event is from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Monon Community Center and is free to the public. Information: www.carmelclayparks.com.
March 27
Join artists as they talk about their work in response to the theme “Courage and Hope” during the gallery opening for the fourth annual Spotlight Art Exhibition. All artists have agreed to donate a portion of their sales to the Indiana AIDS Fund and HIV/AIDS education and prevention. Time: 5:30 p.m. Tickets: Free; no ticket required. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 9406444 or www.cloweshall.org.
March 27-April 1
The Indiana State Museum and the Boy Scouts of America Crossroads of America Council invite you to race your derby cars on the tallest, longest and fastest Pinewood Derby track. The two-story, 126-foot Pinewood Derby track will be open to the public March 27 through April 1. The official race is
March 31. All participating cars must be registered by 1 p.m. The track will continue to be open for fun runs on April 1. Location: Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 232-1637 or www.indianamuseum.org.
March 30
At the age of 21, Ricky Skaggs was already a recognized master of bluegrass music. Years later, this 14time Grammy-winning mandolin player continues to strike a chord with audiences across the country. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $18 to $103. Location: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 8433800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. Founded and hosted by Grammy-nominated Christian music mainstay NewSong, the Winter Jam 2012 Tour Spectacular is headlined by Skillet this year. The tour also features Sanctus Real, Building 429 and more. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 at the door. Location: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Information: www.bankerslifefieldhouse.com. Groundbreaking banjoist/composer/bandleader Bela Fleck reconvenes with the original Bela Fleck & the Flecktones. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $30 to $40. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org
March 31
C.S. Lewis’ novel “The Screwtape Letters” reveals spiritual warfare from a demon’s point of view. This funny, provocative and witty theatrical adaptation starring Max McLean as Screwtape will change the way you think about how demons influence your
everyday life. Time: 4 and 8 p.m. Tickets: $29 to $89. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org.
APRIL “The Music Man” marches into Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre with fast-talking professor Harold Hill, a con man who convinces the people of River City, Iowa, to buy uniforms and instruments for the boys band he promises to create. Tickets for this show, which hits the stage April 12 through May 25, are available at the Beef & Boards box office, or by calling (317) 872-9664 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets range from $37 to $60 and include a dinner buffet. Discounts are available for groups and children ages 3 to 15. Visit www.beefand boards.com for a schedule of shows.
April 1
Bring your family out for the April Fools Family Fun Find at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve. On this hike you never know what you’ll find. Solve the riddles and your family may take the prize. Campfire opens at 5 p.m. Bring hot dogs to roast. Time: 2 to 7 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 10410 Hague Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 595-3150. Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty bring their high-octane rock concert to the stage during the Imagination Movers’ 2012 Rock-O-Matic Tour. With their danceable pop songs, the group will engage the littlest of children along with their older siblings, parents and grandparents. Time: 3 p.m. Tickets: $30.75 to $40.74. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org.
Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org.
April 7
The Fishers Station Kiwanis 30th annual Easter Egg Hunt is for second-graders and younger. Bring your own camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny beginning at noon. The egg hunt starts at 1 p.m. Event is rain or shine. Location: Roy G. Holland Memorial Park. Information: (317) 847-0061 or www.fishers.in.us. Legendary basketball coach Bob Knight highlights his coaching career, discussing life and career events, his mentors and students he has taught and coached. He is one of only three basketball coaches to win an NCAA title, NIT title and an Olympic gold medal. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $73 to $108. Location: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. Enjoy an evening of sailing beginning April 7 and recurring on Saturdays through April. Join Capt. Todd Bracken for a relaxing evening of “big boat” sailing on Geist Reservoir. This event provides a fun evening on the water with basic orientation to the principles of sailing. For ages 21 and older. Registration is required. Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Location: Geist Reservoir, 11695 Fall Creek Road, Indianapolis. Information: (317) 987-8241 or email Todd.bracken@comcast.net.
April 10-15
Cameron Mackintosh presents a new 25th anni-
versary production of Boublil & Schonberg’s legendary musical, “Les Miserables,” with new staging and scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. Based on his classic novel, “Les Miserables” is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. Time: Varies. Tickets: $20 to $79. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org.
April 12
Needtobreathe: The Reckoning 2012 Tour with special guest Ben Rector stops in Indianapolis. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $21.50. Location: Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www.livenation.com.
April 12-May 25
The all-American classic musical comedy “The Music Man” takes the stage at Beef and Boards dinner theater. Time: Varies. Tickets: $37 to $60. Location: 9301 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Information: (317) 872-9664 or www.beefandboards.com.
April 13
Enjoy a night of family fun while playing board games, doing puzzles and more. Snacks and games will be provided. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Fall Creek Intermediate School, 12001 Olio Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 595-3150 or www.fishers.in.us. The Indianapolis Indians battle the Toledo Mud Hens in the season home opener at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Time: 7:15 p.m. Tickets: $14 for box
April 5
For years, Ritchey Woods has been offering night hikes with a campfire, but at this night hike, the fire is the feature in this hands-on program. Due to the subject matter, time will be spent at the shelter, and there will be no hike unless families choose to hike on their own. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: $4 for residents; $6 for non-residents. Location: Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve Shelter, 10410 Hague Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 595-3150 or www.fishers.in.us.
April 6-7
The Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents “Superhero: The Story of a Man Called Jesus.” This full-length modern ballet follows the last week of the life of Jesus as told through the perspective of Jesus and the women surrounding him. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $38.50. Location: The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. “Upon This Rock: The Passion Play” is touted as the largest and longest-running African-American led passion play of its kind. This powerful musical production boasts a cast of more than 200. Time: 7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $27 to $40. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis.
April 13
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Rising country star Abigail Washburn pairs venerable folk elements with far-flung sounds. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $43. 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.
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seats; $10 for reserved seats; $9 for the lawn. Location: 501 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis. Information: www.indyindians.com.
April 13-15
“Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Super Heroes” lands in Indianapolis. Time: Varies. Tickets: $13 to $30. Location: Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www.livenation.com.
April 13-29
Stand witness as 12 men bring their life experiences into the jury room in the Belfry Theatre’s “Twelve Angry Men.” Time: Varies. Tickets: $15 for adults; $12 for children 12 and younger. Location: Belfry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville. Information: (317) 773-1085 or www.thebelfrytheatre.com.
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April 18
Pianist Haochen Zhang performs. He became one of the youngest participants and the first Chinese recipient to be awarded the prestigious Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Gold Medal at the Thirteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2009. Time: 7:30 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.thecenter fortheperformingarts.org.
April 19
Feel like a Hollywood star as the red carpet is rolled out for ladies night out during On the Red Carpet. Light refreshments will be served. Semiformal and formal dress. For girls ages 13 to 16 and their mothers. Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $12 residents; $18
non-residents. Location: Delaware Township Community Building, 9094 E. 131st St., Fishers. Information: (317) 595-3150 or www.fishers.in.us.
April 20
The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, one of the most in-demand orchestras, showcases its sound in an all-Beethoven program. Violinist Joshua Bell performs the stunning Beethoven Concerto while simultaneously leading the program. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $33 to $143. Location: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
April 20-22
“Coppelia” is one of the most revered and often imitated stories of ETA Hoffman. Come join in this family favorite set to the beautiful music of Leo Delibes, performed by The Butler Symphony Orchestra and the
The Parks Department is reducing its overstock inventory, reusing old ideas and recycling it all together to make some fun. Play games you can make out of things you may be throwing away. Turn off the TV, get outside and bring some hot dogs to cook over the fire for an environmentally friendly afternoon. Games, leftover crafts, roasting sticks and marshmallows supplied. Cost: $4 for residents; $6 for non-residents. Location: Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve Shelter, 10410 Hague Road, Fishers. (317) 595-3150 or www.fishers.in.us. Cameron Carpenter returns as a resident artist of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra to perform the U.S. premiere of his composition for organ and orchestra, “The Scandal,” plus a new arrangement of Irving Berlin songs. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $17.50 to $72.50. Location: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. Sara Juli’s “The Money Conversation” is an hourlong solo performance in which the artist confronts her troubled relationship with money. Through monologue, movement and audience interaction, she explores the way money permeates our thoughts and behavior and how it influences our culture. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $38. Location: The Studio at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. Enjoy the monthly tradition of the Second Saturday Gallery Walk in the Carmel Arts & Design District. Enjoy the merchant events and activities, entertainment, culture and shopping. Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Location: 111 W. Main St., Carmel. Information: www.carmelartsanddesign.com.
April 15
One of America’s most beloved comedians, Bill Cosby dazzles with his comedy that transcends age, gender and cultural barrier. Time: 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $73 to $129. Location: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 120 NORTH | www.indynorthmag.com
April 12 Bobby McFerrin’s diversity and range extend well beyond his unforgettable hit “Don’t Worry Be Happy.” Drawing on all genres, while demonstrating improvisational skills and an ability to create new musical vocabularies on the fly, there is simply no one else like him. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $28 to $133. Location: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. Photo by Carol Friedman, www.bobbymcferrin.com
Butler Ballet. Time: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $21.50 to $28.50. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org.
April 21
The story of jazz is ever evolving. Nowhere is this more apparent than at the piano. Check out “Generation Next: Piano with Hiromi and Eldar” to see what the future holds. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $23 to $113. Location: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. Earth Day is a day when we learn about caring for our great planet. To celebrate Earth Day, make an instant impact and volunteer at Ritchey Woods for the eighth annual Spring Service Day. Come ready to work by removing invasive plants. Rain or shine. Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: 10410 Hague Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 595-3150 or www.fishers.in.us. Don’t miss the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, which includes a Survivor Celebration, a 5K run/walk and one-mile Family Walk. Join in the fight to end breast cancer. Location: Military Park in downtown Indianapolis. Information: www.komenindy.org.
April 22
Snow Patrol brings its style of rock to the city. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $28.50. Location: Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www.livenation.com.
April 23 Dan Rather, one of the most recognized and renowned reporters of our time, will speak. He has reported on the civil rights movement, Watergate and every presidential campaign since 1952. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Free, but a ticket is required. Limit 2. Available at 10 a.m. March 9. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org.
Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. Come to Brooks School Park and plant a tree in celebration of Arbor Day. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: 11780 Brooks School Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 595-3150 or www.fishers.in.us.
April 27-May 12
Carmel Clay Parks Department presents performer Stacia Demos, as part of its Kids Koncert Series. This event is from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Monon Community Center and is free to the public. Information: www.carmelclayparks.com.
More than a half-century since its Broadway debut, “Guys and Dolls” continues to delight audiences of all ages. The Tony Award-winning production is filled with hilarious characters, thrilling dance numbers and timeless tunes. Time: Varies. Tickets: $39. Location: The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 8433800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
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more than 140 exhibits, live music, children’s crafts and entertainment, a display of alternative fuel vehicles and more. Time: 11 a.m. Cost: Free. Location: White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Information: www.earthdayindiana.org.
April 29
Kids are invited to sit among the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and hear Greatest Hits for Kids, excerpts of the world’s favorite classics. Following the interactive concert, everyone is invited to participate in an instrument petting zoo. Time: 3 p.m. Tickets: $22.50. Location: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org.
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. Sedaris will visit Indianapolis for one night only, featuring all-new readings of his work and a book signing. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $40 to $55. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org.
Actors Theatre of Indiana presents “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” a celebration of the mating game that takes on the truths and myths behind relationships. Time: Varies. Tickets: $40. 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.
Take a guided tour of the Historic Ambassador House and Heritage Gardens to view the refurbishment of the historic home and learn about its legacy in the Fishers community. Guests can visit the Ambassador House, take a free 30-minute tour of the house and stroll the gardens. Tours are free to the public, but donations are welcome. Time: 1 to 3 p.m. Information: 10595 Eller Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 845-4265 or www.fishers.in.us.
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In Mike Birbiglia’s My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend, Mike shares a lifetime of romantic blunders and miscues that most adults would try to forget. Discover more about Mike’s comedic storytelling by taking part in a pre-performance discussion with Dean Metcalf, producer of The Bob and Tom Show, at 7:15 p.m. The discussion is free with your paid ticket to the event. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 to $35. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org.
April 30
Wilbur is a pig with a problem. Thank goodness for his true friend, Charlotte, a little gray spider, who devises a solution that just might save him. Enjoy this dramatic adaptation of the treasured tale of “Charlotte’s Web.” Time: 10 a.m. Tickets: $13 for adults; $8 for children. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org.
April 27
Country legend Dwight Yoakam performs his catchy melodies and poignant lyrics. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $23 to $123. Location: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City
Don’t miss the Earth Day Indiana Festival, a free outdoor, family-oriented festival promoting environmental awareness, conservation of natural resources and sustainable living. The festival features
Yo-Yo Ma, the reigning superstar of the cello, and one of the world’s most beloved musicians, reunites with acclaimed pianist Kathryn Stott and The Assad Brothers for an evening of Latin American music. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org. Spend an evening with new age pianist Yanni. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $39.50 to $79.50. Location: Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www.livenation.com. o
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Clay Township School, 1902 Primary teacher Mabel Smith stands with her class at Clay Township’s Bethlehem School in 1902. The students ranged from Grades 1 through 4. Truant officer Andy (A.J.) Fryberger stands in the center behind the class. Photo by O. A. Harnish, courtesy of the Hamilton East Public Library.
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