The good life in Carmel and Fishers
October / November 2010
celebrates an anniversary... and we do, too!
Warm Food for Chilly Days | Explore Cincinnati’s Art Scene | Nancy Irsay is on the Road Again | Two Families Fight Cancer
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o c to b e r / n ov e m b e r 2010
8 Editor’s note
Sherri Cullison looks back on the year
15 this & That
News and views around town
21 in style
Top fashions for your head
26 personalities Nancy Irsay hits the road
35 home trends Kitchen remodeling 101
46 home & family Two families fight cancer
we like it hot Keep warm with these tasty eats
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66 wine, dine & find Three picks to enjoy
68 cuisine
‘Tis the season for apples
74 travel
Get your art fix in Cincinnati
84 worth the trip Cincinnati’s Rookwood restaurant
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90 community Fun activities for fall
96 to your health How to lose weight
98 health Sculpting a new you
104 arts & lifestyles Beef & Boards celebrates 30 years
110 arts & lifestyles
Piano, painting and more at Michele’s Studio
118 our side of town We combed Fishers and Carmel. Here’s what we saw.
124 calendar of events Things to do
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Elizabeth, Josh, Doug and Nick Stark at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Photo by Dario Impini
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editor’s note It was around late summer when it hit me: I felt ready to love a new four-legged friend. Earlier in the year, you see, I’d had to put my cat to sleep. The loss had knocked the wind out of me. In the 16 years I’d known her, she’d carved a place for herself squarely in my heart, as pets are wont to do, and she’d seen me through the turbulent air we refer to as “life.” When I had to make the decision to put her to rest, I wondered to myself how I’d make it without her. It still sometimes mystifies me that I do. You might say it has taken me some time to recover. Every time I unlocked my front door, I thought of her. When I walked through the kitchen, where her water bowl once was, I thought of her. I must have driven my boyfriend mad—I made it a point to casually mention at least once a day how much I missed that beautiful cat. Then one of those days, I changed my tune a little. “I think I’m ready,” I announced. He headed to The Humane Society for Hamilton County and, hours later, arrived back home with a brother and sister pair of kittens, about 3½ months old. Of course when I saw them I fell in love. I also quickly started recalling the crazy things kittens do. Evidence A: The housewarming plant I received six years ago when I moved back to Indianapolis began taking a turn for the worse. These kittens—filled with kittens-full of energy—were nose-diving into the 4-foot-tall plant on a daily basis. And when they weren’t doing that, they were scampering across our faces at 5 in the morning. Or making death-defying leaps in hopes of actually reaching and hanging off the 8-foothigh curtain rods. Or they were skidding through the dining room at top speeds. They were fearless, I tell you. And unpredictable. And full of joy. And as soon as I started realizing all the trouble they could cause, I also began thinking about how one day soon I’d miss these early days of their lives. Soon they’ll grow up. They’ll slow down. They’ll sleep a little more (and I will, too). And they’ll settle into adulthood. I imagine it’s a lot like having children. I’ll love them no less, but I’ll miss their babyish charms and their foolish ways. I’ll miss their refreshing spirits. It’s also kind of the way I feel about NORTH magazine—my “baby,” if you will. With this issue, we celebrate our first birthday, and it’s a milestone I can hardly believe is already here. We’ve brought six issues to print now, and in each publication, we’ve accomplished great things. In this issue, we meet up with Beef & Boards owner Doug Stark (on page 104), who also celebrates an anniversary this year. We also sat down with some very special northside ladies: Nancy Irsay (page 26) hosts annual getaways for women, and Jennifer Pickett and Robin Walsh (page 46) both lost loved ones to cancer but found a way to turn their losses into gains for future victims of the disease. We’ve also made some exciting changes here on the home front. We’re introducing two new staffers to our advertising team: Susie Love and Maribeth Wood bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the NORTH stable, and with this issue, we introduce Jason Chastain, who will contribute a health- and fitness-related column each month. In the first Editor’s Note I ever wrote for NORTH magazine I told you I was hungry—hungry for news, for information, for help from our readers. It was North’s inaugural issue, and I wanted to know everything I could about the northside. I needed your help to get our magazine off the ground, and you’ve come through for me in ways I could have never predicted. I have received phone calls and e-mails. I’ve been blessed with talented photographers and on-the-ball writers. I’ve even been so lucky as to sit down to lunch with a friend who handed me a list of amazing story ideas. It doesn’t get much better than that. As the editor, I’ve gotten to know every nook, cranny, cul-de-sac and roundabout of the northside, and it’s been a great adventure. And as for now? I’m still hungry. So, bring on the birthday cake, and let’s eat.
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They Like Us, They Really Like Us Hamilton County has been snagging lots of headlines lately, and it’s all good news. Fishers was named one of the nation’s best places to live in Money magazine’s August issue, ranking eighth on the top 100 list. (Carmel ranked 14th.) Meanwhile, MSN Money selected Noblesville as one of the nation’s top five “cheap places to retire,” and Family Circle magazine chose it as one of the 10 best towns in America for families. Why so much praise? Experts cite the area’s affordable housing, high-quality schools, low crime rates and vibrant economy—but then, we already knew that.
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Q&A: The New Head of High School Sports
Bobby Cox When the Indiana High School Athletic Association recently announced its new commissioner, Bobby Cox, the name was familiar to many Carmel residents. Cox graduated from Carmel High School in 1975, earned a bachelor’s degree at Butler University, and came straight back to Carmel, where he was a coach, teacher and athletic director at Carmel-Clay Junior High School until becoming the high school athletic director in 1997. He joined the IHSAA as an assistant commissioner in 2000, but he still lives right here in Carmel. What are your goals as IHSAA commissioner? We have to focus on moving the IHSAA from the regulatory side of the ledger to a service-oriented organization. We have 410 member schools, and those schools are facing challenges today that they’ve never faced before with regard to economics. It’s the association’s task to make sure we help our members deal with all of these issues.
Does the IHSAA still get flak for converting to a class-basketball system? We’re always going to have people who are never going to let that go. Singleclass sports is part of our history, and we have a great tradition, but we’re living in the present and looking toward the future. We’re about serving our members, and this is what our members want.
You’ve lived in Carmel since elementary school. What do you like about it? As I grew up, I really liked Carmel because there’s a sense of community here. That’s changed over the years … it’s a bigger community, but I still feel there’s a sense of community.
As IHSAA assistant commissioner, you’ve traveled all over the state. How does Carmel measure up in terms of its support for youth athletics? I think there’s tremendous support of youth athletics, and I think that’s evidenced by the Carmel Dads Club and their long commitment to the community. I’ve been to just about every county in the state, to over 300 of our member schools, and I would say—even though I live here and went to school here, and some people would say I’m biased—that it is a great place to live, a great place to raise a family and a great place to be.
On the Mend Carmel Farmers Market regular Kelly Funk, who runs Danville’s Seldom Seen Farm with husband John Ferree, is recovering in a long-term acute-care facility after being struck by lightning in early July. “This is going to be a long and sometimes slow recovery,” Ferree wrote on the farm’s blog. “There is no quick fix for the injuries she sustained.” Donations to the Kelly Funk Recovery Fund can be made at www.kellyfunkrecoveryfund.com or any Huntington bank location.
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I Wanna Be Like Miley OMG! At Gallery 116, the new line of MOGO charm bracelets is a hit with ’tweens and teens. The charm bands ($14) come in half a dozen seasonal colors, and the magnetic charms ($3) include animals, good-luck symbols, peace signs and letters. “They are a big hit with young celebrities like Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers,” says manager Paige Hunkin. Kids can mix and match the bands and charms and even trade MOGO charms with this week’s BFF.
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Have a Seat At its recent ice cream social, West Clay Elementary School unveiled three mosaic benches, created with tiles decorated by more than 800 children this past May. “The children were able to personalize their painted tiles so that all have a bit of ownership in the project,” says artist Mark Roger, owner of Art and Texture, who assembled the benches. Younger students stamped their tiles, while older students personalized tiles with their initials. The benches are functional additions to the school’s public areas, but the students may be too busy searching for their own tiles to actually sit down.
Photo courtesy of Art and Texture Finish Studio
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The 500-seat theater at Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts has been named The Tarkington, in honor of Hoosier writer Booth Tarkington.
Carmel resident Katherine Haidar, a transplant from Tallahassee, Fla., has launched Cooking Greek, a cooking school focused on cuisine that celebrates her parents’ Greek heritage.
This summer, the Indiana Design Center added a new tenant, the Trade Connection, a showroom of national and specialty furniture, upholstery, lighting and décor. Photo by Sherri Cullison
Photo courtesy of Katherine Haidar
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. recognized four Carmel businesses and one Fishers business as “companies to watch.” Among them are Heartland Sweeteners and ECO Lighting Solutions.
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• • • INstyle • • • Compiled by Sherri Cullison • Photos by Joel Philippsen
Top Hats are “huge” this season, says Michele Lauer of MJ Layne in Fishers. And we couldn’t be more pleased. Head to northside boutiques and malls and you’ll find military-style caps, European-inspired berets, old-school fedoras and everything in-between. Our hats go off to these fun—and sometimes lavish—lids.
Model Kelsey DeClue is wearing a Delux Knitwits Cherry Pilot Hat in marshmallow color, $30, Delaney’s Studio & Gifts, 11715 Fox Road, Indianapolis, (317) 823-8910, www.delaneysforwomen.com
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Perika cow hat with udders, $38, Delaney’s Studio & Gifts.
Women’s wool beret with a star-shaped grommet design, by Lola, $125, Saks Fifth Avenue. Women’s wool beret, red with a black stripe, by Lola, $98, Saks Fifth Avenue.
Colts-inspired horseshoe crystal-embossed military caps, $29.95, MJ Layne, 11760 Olio Road, Fishers, (317) 570-2400, www.mjlayne.com. Perika viking-inspired hat with pigtails, $38, Delaney’s Studio & Gifts.
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4) Artichoke Design | 10 South Rangeline Road (317) 587-7411 | www.artichokedesignsstudio.com 541 is a hair salon and gift/accessory store located in the heart of downtown Carmel. Bursting with character and charm, this little gem is a definite destination for people that enjoy a unique and relaxing experience. Stop in to see us we are always happy to see new faces.
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You Go Women find friendship and empowerment at Nancy Irsay’s annual luxury getaways Story by Brett A. Halbleib • Photos by Jamie Owens
When the editor of NORTH magazine asked me to write a story about November’s installment of Nancy’s Retreat, which provides women with a chance to refresh their spirits, learn new skills and connect with other women, I came up with an idea of unequaled brilliance. I suggested she send me to provide firsthand coverage of the seventh annual getaway. I could deliver real-time updates about the luxurious spa, the relaxing beaches, the inspirational speakers and the frozen cocktails while, you know, relaxing in Mexico. Alas, the shortsighted editor did not fully appreciate my brilliance. Instead, she mumbled something about “effective use of resources” (whatever that means) and instead suggested an interview with retreat founder and organizer Nancy Irsay in her Hamilton County home—and not in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, site of this year’s escape. Not that I’m bitter. The theme for this year’s retreat: Take a deep breath and discover a new you. Since I couldn’t go to Mexico, I decided to instead take a deep breath and discover a new Nancy Irsay. We all recognize her as a businesswoman and from her familial connection to the Indianapolis Colts (she’s the widow of Robert Irsay, who owned the franchise until his death in 1997). But look beyond her last name and you’ll discover a woman of many attributes.
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Participants from last year’s retreat. Photo courtesy of Nancy Irsay. Friendly: Ask Nancy Irsay what quality she possesses that might surprise people and she’ll reply, “Sometimes people think I’m very cold or something. I don’t know why. But I’m very approachable.” Libby Somerville, a Nancy’s Retreat regular, vouches for Irsay’s friendliness: “She’s very giving. She tries to help you with your future in handling just about anything. She’s very compassionate and warm.” Jill Willey, another veteran of Nancy’s Retreat, agrees, saying friendships are “the point of what Nancy really wants out of the retreat. When you get back, you’re like, ‘Wow, I’ve gained five new friends— and they’re friends you would call and do stuff with.” Empowered: Nancy’s Retreat rests on a foundation of empowering women. “Self-worth for women is very important,” she adds. “I don’t think we’re necessarily instilled with that—younger girls especially.” Irsay has learned the importance of empowerment firsthand. When her husband died, she realized she needed to make people aware that “I’m not just Bob’s widow,” she says. “There’s so much more to me. Most people don’t know I went to college in London, or that I’m interested in politics, or that I am an artist.” Indeed, she graduated from the Central School of Art and Design in London. “I want to empower women to give them an outlet. Some don’t have the best jobs, or the best marriages, or maybe they’re struggling with some other issues. Maybe they’re not appreciated,” Irsay says. The retreat gives them a place to talk and connect with other women. “By talking, they find out they’re not alone. They learn, ‘Hey, you know what? I can do this, or I can get involved with that.’ Ultimately, you can’t change anyone else, but you can change yourself.” Tenacious: “I don’t give up, ever. I was born that way. I’ve always kind of known what I wanted,” Irsay says. Her career path serves as a testament to that tenacity, which eventually landed her at the noted Chicago ad firm J. Walter Thompson. She also ascended to corporate positions with Sears Roebuck & Co. and Paul Harris. Somerville sees Irsay’s tenacity in other ways, too. Irsay hosts several events throughout the months leading up to the retreat. “She keeps you posted and engaged all throughout the year to encourage you to want to continue coming back,” Somerville explains. “There’s been a lot of return attendees to this event.”
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Decisive: “I can make some decisions quickly—I can pick out a handbag quickly,” Irsay quips. But the bigger decisions require more thought. “If a door opens, you have to make a decision. Do you go through the door or not go through the door? One obvious one for me was taking a job in Indianapolis (with Paul Harris) when I was in Chicago. I ended up going through that door. As a young, single woman, it was difficult to come to Indianapolis. But you have to pick the door you think is going to work. Willey describes Irsay as “decisive but unstructured. She makes decisions but lets the group be part of the decision.” Another example: Irsay tweaks the itinerary for the retreat each year based on feedback and ideas from women who attend. Yet she’s able to juggle and harmonize the differing perspectives and personalities. Irsay says planning your entire life out might be OK for some people, but at times it can be a mistake. “I kind of figure out what I want as I go through my life. As you change, your desires—the things you think are good for you—change as well.”
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8989 E. 116th St., Fishers 317.845.8700 Compassionate: Being compassionate, Irsay suggests, comes from family. In her case, it came from two key people: Her mother and her late husband. “I think you learn compassion as you grow up and get older,” she explains. “It also comes from experience, of course.” She recalls being a child and bringing home a mouse that was injured. Her mother helped her find small bottles to try to nurse the mouse back to health. “You achieve compassion sometimes because you see other people demonstrating it within your own home.” That compassion for animals continues today. She has four dogs: Zoey (springer spaniel); Sampson (airedale-poodle mix with 4-inch eyelashes); Boston Blackie (black Russian terrier); and Tina Turner (affenpinscher, a toy terrier breed). Irsay rescued Boston Blackie from a shelter in California. “I had all this property, and so many big dogs need a home,” she says. Then, she had to get Sampson because Boston Blackie needed a playmate that was closer to his size. Irsay credits her late husband, Bob, with nurturing her philanthropic side. “My parents gave money, but it wasn’t the same scope as Bob,” she explains. “He really loved Indy.” She carries on his legacy of giving back. “We’ve done some enormous fundraisers,” she says, mentioning Meals on Wheels as one recipient. Nancy’s Retreat also makes a contribution to a different charity each year.
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Irsay shows her amusing side in a photo with NORTH reporter Brett Halbleib.
Adventurous: “The retreat itself is kind of an adventure,” says Willey, who’s attended all six previous retreats. “Just by getting away from all the distractions of life. This is four days about women, relationships and life. The stuff everybody’s going through. And Nancy enjoys that we’re mentoring, being mentored, nurturing each other—you get that out of the retreat in a very unstructured way.” The unstructured mentoring is by design, Irsay notes. “A lot of women in prominent spots don’t really mentor other women,” she says. “And we need to. At the retreat, you find women across all different levels, and they’re accessible. You might be having lunch together, sitting by the pool together, and someone sits down and you just start talking.” Irsay is as physically adventurous as she is emotionally. She’s been riding horses on and off for most of her life, having taken her first lesson when she was 6 years old. She’s also been a sporting clays hobbyist (a form of clay pigeon shooting). Amusing: Hey, she might not keep you in stitches like Dane Cook can, but ask Irsay whether men are allowed on the retreat, and she’ll clarify that it’s for women only. Then she’ll toss in an off-the-cuff remark, such as, “We could take a few pool boys down,” and mumble something about having them wear Speedos. And she always says it in that lighten-the-atmosphere kind of way. Ask her how someone might feel after returning home from Nancy’s Retreat, and she’ll reply, “Refreshed, physically and emotionally. They’ll have a brighter spin on things. And they’ll feel valued … and tan.” Willey describes this as the “witty truth” side of Irsay. “A lot of times you want to tell somebody something, and if you smile or laugh or tease them a little, you can get away with it. That’s Nancy.” o
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Home Trends
Story by Julie Cope Saetre
Remodeling, renovating, home improvement… call it what you want, it can still seem like an overwhelming chore to do an about-face on your home décor. But compare the stresses (and costs) of remodeling against those of new construction, and you’ll quickly see the benefits of taking what’s old and making it new again. With that in mind, NORTH offers a six-part series, which covers some of the latest trends in remodeling your home— one room (or yard) at a time. Here, a look at kitchens.
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Nowhere is the remodeling trend more evident than in the kitchen. The traditional “heart of the home” is often targeted for attention, whether it’s a simple cabinet update or a full-blown makeover. One common denominator in today’s remodels, say the pros, is quality over quantity—and, in kitchens, that translates to “upgrading existing footprints to reduce costs, and not necessarily knocking down walls and expanding things,” says Eric Michael, president of RJ&E, a family-owned and -operated remodeling business in Fishers. The extent of that remodel, of course, begins and ends with your budget. So if the allure of a “new” kitchen is calling, you’ll want to set financial guidelines for the project upfront. Melissa Callahan of Reese Kitchens’ Michigan Road location says a modest remodel runs in the $10,000 to $12,000 range, while a “full-fledged” project can ring up $30,000 to $40,000 in charges. When determining the overall price tag, Michael suggests homeowners talk to their kitchen design/remodel team about their wish list so they can develop an estimate of labor costs. “If it’s basically just an upgrade in product, that’s a lot easier to get a budget in line,” he says. “Once we start moving things that involve plumbing or walls, then obviously that affects the budget on the higher end.” When you know how much to set aside for labor, you can then divvy up the remainder of your stash for the fun stuff: materials and appliances. What’s hot in Hamilton County kitchens? Styles and products that are durable, timeless and make a busy homeowner’s life easier, say the pros. And, of course, the wow factor—a result, says Callahan, where “your neighbor’s going to walk in and go, ‘Oooh, that’s cool.’”
Themes
A dressed-to-impress kitchen starts with a cohesive theme, says Grace Bradley, a designer at The KitchenWright in Carmel. Especially popular: designs tied to a certain time period, usually reflecting the architecture of the house itself. This not only ensures a cohesive flow with the rest of the home’s decor but also gives the remodel staying power. “People always ask me the question, ‘Is it going to be outdated five or 10 years from now?’ I can’t really answer that question for sure,” Bradley says. “But when you put in a kitchen that has an aged looked, it’s already aged, so in 10 years, it’s still going to look like a Victorian kitchen or an Arts and Crafts kitchen.” The KitchenWright designer Scott Perry agrees. “Stick with strong and established design ideas, not just your brown box kitchen,” he says. “It will be quite timeless.”
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of those heavily detailed corbels. They’re just streamlining it, because they don’t want to have to worry about dusting every crevice and every corbel.” And while oak cabinets used to be de rigueur, wood types now take a back seat to hue, Bradley says. Customers cluster at either end of the color spectrum, choosing white, off-white, cream or pale tan, or taking the other extreme with dark stains reflective of a bistro feel. “Your middle ground—your honey gold, maples and oaks— they’re just not as popular,” explains Callahan. Cost also makes a difference in the shifting trends. “(Customers often choose) either maple or cherry,” Bradley explains. “Maple is usually less expensive than cherry, so people are going to start doing mostly maple.” For those with deeper pockets, quarter sawn or rift oak—a costlier investment than traditional oaks—offers an alternative. They are especially appropriate in older homes that already feature them in the woodwork, Perry says. Whatever style you’re seeking, you’ll find a wider variety in stock cabinets than ever before. Manufacturers, responding to consumer demands in a tight economy, are enticing customers with fresh, original designs.
Countertops
Granite is a heavy hitter for kitchen countertops, taking the popularity crown from former star quartz. Why? Prices have dropped significantly in the last few years, Callahan says, to a manageable $50 to $55 per square foot on entry-level styles. (Quartz can run twice that amount.) Combine that with a variety of color combinations, and you have a viable option in a tight economy. “A lot of people have come in and asked about the reclaimed materials, the glass and things like that,” explains Perry. “But then when they hear that it’s twice as expensive as granite, they go, ‘Oh, granite will be fine.’” Still, those eco-friendly options have their fans, says RJ&E’s Michael. His company, a member of A Greener Indiana, offers both recycled glass and reclaimed wood countertops, as well as concrete versions, an increasingly popular choice. “We can do a lot of things with concrete (by) staining it. It’s very eco friendly. There’s no shipping involved—it’s manufactured and cast on site.” And, he adds, the cost is slightly less than that of granite.
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Anything goes underfoot. Budget-conscious consumers often opt for ceramic or porcelain tiles, with materials beginning as low as $1 per square foot. Lately, however, Michael has seen an increasing number of multicolored slate floors, desired for their unique appeal. “It’s a little bit more irregular, and it’s also become pretty affordable.” Natural stone tiles such as slate begin at around $2 a square foot, although special or custom orders can be considerably more. As with countertops, those searching for an
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eco-friendly choice should consider stained-toorder concrete or easily renewable bamboo; the latter starts around $1.50 per unfinished square foot and $2 for entry-level finished styles.
Lighting
Workspace views are vital in any active kitchen, so it’s no surprise that under-cabinet lighting is on homeowners’ must-have lists. “We’re pretty much doing under-cabinet lighting in every single kitchen that goes out the door,” Callahan says. Not so with former favorite upper rope lighting, thanks to today’s wall-spanning cabinets. “The majority of the cabinets these days aren’t staggered heights. They go all the way to the ceiling. So we don’t see lighting above cabinets,” she explains. Creative customers use kitchen lighting as a way to express their individuality, seeking out eclectic or quirky pendants or chandeliers to dangle over islands. Selections can be found everywhere from swanky lighting shops to antique stores and yard sales. “I had a lady actually find a couple of old pendant lights from the ’50s on Craig’s List,” Callahan recalls, “and that’s what she ended up using above her island, because she just thought they were awesome. She had them rewired, and they worked fine.”
Appliances
After a slow sales period, consumers are returning to the appliance showroom. “The market’s beginning to loosen up from what it was in the last year or so,” says Charlie Wendell, an associate at hhgregg on 96th Street. And what they’re buying is sleek stainless steel for a professional look—regardless of whether the homeowners actually cook. “I think it’s individual taste,” Wendell says. “Some people want the best, even though they may not cook. They want it to look like the best.” For cooks and non-cooks alike, French-door refrigerators are prized for their combination of style and functionality. “You don’t have the big, wide swinging door that you would have with a traditional refrigerator,” Perry says. “The doors are the width of a side-by-side refrigerator, but you have the interior storage width of an overunder refrigerator. So you can keep larger platters for serving.” Michael installs an increasing number of energy-efficient fridges, despite the higher price tags they often carry. “Sometimes, the green selections aren’t the most cost-effective (upfront),” he says, “but they end up paying themselves back over time.” Time-pressed families should consider the speed demon of the kitchen, the convection oven, which uses internal fans to uniformly circulate hot air. That means foods cook faster, more evenly and more quickly than in traditional ovens. Since convection ovens are more expensive than standard versions and many consumers aren’t familiar with the concept, they often don’t automatically pursue the appliance, Wendell says. “It’s hard to get some people to do convection ovens, but if you explain to them what they do and www.indynorthmag.com
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how they work, (customers like that) it takes some cooking time off, and it also gives you a better product in the end.” Convection ovens often are paired with a traditional range or with a microwave—itself a product that is consistently underused, Wendell adds. “Most people use them for defrosting, popcorn or reheating. They don’t really understand how to use a microwave to cook. I use mine extensively doing different things.” One caveat with the microwave, though: Today’s homeowners don’t want it to show. “Microwaves never go on countertops, ever,” Callahan says. Instead, the appliance is tucked away into a wall cabinet or placed below the countertop in a base cabinet. Induction cooktops, which use a magnetic field to heat the pot, pan or other cooking vessel, also are beginning to catch on with consumers. The actual cooking surface doesn’t get hot, so it is not a burn risk. “It’s the (cooking) speed of gas, and you don’t have to worry about a hot surface,” Wen-
dell says. “You can put a $5 bill between (the surface) and the pan, and you’d still have the $5 bill after you’re done.” Bradley points to another appliance trend: installing pieces that age gracefully with homeowners, making life easier in the senior years. Such tools include elevated dishwashers and microwaves that are loaded from the top, rather than the front—both ensure that those with mobility issues can avoid painful bending and stooping.
Accessories and Extras
Islands continue to be staples of kitchens large enough to accommodate them. “We’re still looking for them to be as big as possible,” Callahan says. “We are definitely seeing the dine-in kitchen with the table just disappear. People would rather not have that table and have a bigger island with four chairs around it.” Rather than choose the two-tiered styles of the past, however, consumers request one-level islands that resemble a large piece of furniture, Bradley says.
Perry adds that homeowners are split on island hues. Some want the piece to match the kitchen’s perimeter furnishings, while others want a contrast. And clutter is the enemy in the newly remodeled kitchen. Designers say that every client requests organizational tools such as double pull-out trash cans (one for waste, one for recycling), tray and flatware dividers, pot and pan storage units and separate drawers for lids. “They’ve had issues with Tupperware for far too many years,” Callahan says, laughing, “and they want some kind of way to store it better.” Architectural details add a finishing touch. Colorful backsplashes, faux wall finishes, ceiling beams, glass-tile accents and other well-placed additions all combine to create a one-of-a-kind kitchen. “When we go sit down to design, we’re not just putting boxes on the wall,” Bradley says. “We’re designing an entire room and trying to think of architectural elements that you can add to it that would enhance it. We’re not just kitchen designers. We’re space planners, too.” o
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Family time at the Pickett and Walsh residences often focuses on one important cause: fighting cancer. Story by Sherri Cullison • Photos by Dario Impini It was 1991 when Jennifer Pickett first heard the words to describe the condition that would eventually take her mother’s life. Joyce Fox Jordan, at that time 59 years old, had pancreatic cancer. Daughter Jennifer was just 24 years old. “She was only given three to six months to live,” Pickett recalls. “The diagnosis came pretty hard, pretty fast and out of the blue. It was awful. I walked out of the room. I went to the chapel. I didn’t know what to do. I was like, OK, I just got married. I hadn’t had any kids. I thought this is not right. You know?” Sixteen years later, in 2007, Robin Walsh knew something wasn’t right with her father. Robert Rieger had lost more than 50 pounds over the previous six months. He could no longer hold down food, and doctors had misdiagnosed his condition several times before finally figuring out the problem. Rieger had an inoperable tumor in his pancreas. He made it through 10 months of treatment before passing away at the age of 66. The diseases were the same: pancreatic cancer. The treatments were the same: Jordan was one of the first patients to try an experimental drug called gemcitabine. By 2007, when Rieger was diagnosed, gemcitabine was in regular use. And though the drug helped both live longer than they might have without it, the treatments weren’t enough to stop the spread of the disease. Pancreatic cancer has a “3 to 5 percent survival rate,” Pickett explains. “Most of the time it is a death sentence.” Pickett and Walsh met through their daughters; Pickett’s daughter, Claire, and Walsh’s daughter, Cassidy, were friends at Carmel Middle School when Rieger was diagnosed. As Walsh went through the horrors of watching her father’s illness progress, she regularly called upon Pickett for support. Through their conversations, the pair realized something more needed to be done to help future cancer patients. They were shocked to find treatment for this type of cancer had hardly changed in the almost two decades between their experiences. “Pancreatic cancer research is where breast cancer research was in the 1920s,” Pickett says. “That’s a little frightening. We’re way behind.” In 2008, Walsh and
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Pickett, along with their families, banded together to create the Jordan-Rieger Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Research, through which they host an annual fundraiser each November. Both of their Carmel homes now serve as the fund’s operation headquarters.
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The Pickett family home sees constant activity. With two dogs (Lilah, a poodle, and Raider, a havanese) and three kids (Claire, 15, Ethan, 13, and Andrew, 9), Jennifer and her husband, Kevin, are routinely working on some aspect of home improvement. “There’s always something you want to change,” she explains. She speaks loudly, so as to be heard over the construction that’s going on in the back office. A crew is finishing the family’s latest project—they’ve had hickory floors installed on both levels of the home. “We had wanted to do hardwoods for a long time,” Pickett says. “It’s hand-scraped hickory, an engineered hardwood. We should not have to do a thing to these for 25 years.” The family has lived in the Woodgate neighborhood for approximately 10 years, and they plan to stay put. “We’ve got plenty of space,” she says of the home’s 3,800 square feet. “We don’t need much more.” Eventually, Pickett hopes to renovate the bathrooms and finish the basement, among other things. But there are also aspects of the house, which she describes as “rustic traditional” in décor, that she already loves. “I bought the house because of the kitchen,” she says. “When my mother passed away, I took on the responsibility of hosting all the holidays. I had to have a good-sized kitchen. I love being able to do that.” Pickett also has much of her extended family as guests in the house each November, when she and Walsh hold the annual fundraiser. “We have about 25 people here for brunch the next morning,” she says. “At the fundraiser, I’m working. I don’t have a lot of time for visiting. So we wake up, and it’s so nice. We have lovely visits.” Pickett and Walsh set up the Jordan-Rieger Fund through Purdue University’s Center for Cancer Research. Since Purdue and Indiana University have combined efforts to create a Pancreatic Cancer Working Group, Pickett explains. “Purdue and IU researchers are coming together to work on pancreatic, breast and prostate cancer,” she says. “They’re sharing funds and information among those three cancers.” The Jordan-Rieger Fund, which garners most of its money from the annual fundraiser, now helps to support the group. Organizing the fundraiser is no simple task. Two French doors open up to an office in the back of the house, where Pickett works on her yearround mission. There, built-in bookshelves, lined with past fundraiser programs, house-printed materials, pancreatic cancer facts and more await her arrival each day. A photograph of her mother serves as a visual reminder of her purpose. Pickett spends the majority of her days sending requests for donations and auction items, printing receipts and writing program copy and informational materials about the fund. Walsh and Pickett divide many of the duties according to their talents, and they have a small
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committee of friends and family members who share in the workload. “My kids are so supportive,” she says. “They know this is so important to me. My daughter and Robin’s daughter, my niece from Chicago and my other niece who lives here in town all worked the fundraiser last year. They love seeing people. Our friends love seeing our kids, and we had people there who knew my parents before I was ever born. It’s very beautiful … and overwhelming.”
Finding comfort
Pancreatic cancer for Robin Walsh is truly a family matter, and though researchers have yet to officially agree on whether there is a genetic link for this cancer, her family history certainly points to one. Just over two years after her father passed away from the disease, his oldest brother, William Rieger, was taken by pancreatic cancer. Since, her father’s twin brother, Roger Rieger, has been tested; pre-cancerous cysts have been found throughout his pancreas. This led Robin Walsh to get tested for blood cancer markers. Her tests, so far, have come back normal. The Walsh family, which includes Robin, her husband, Brad, and their children (Courtney, 19, Cassidy, 15, Cameron, 11), lives in Carmel’s Ponds West neighborhood. They moved into their 3,500-square-foot home in 2006, when a job transfer took Brad and his family from Chicago to Indianapolis. Robin says they love the screened-in porch, where they regularly come together to have dinner and socialize. The area, which they call the
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“Man Cave,” was created for her husband, “so he could invite friends over to watch football in the fall,” she explains. “It has comfortable seating, a table for games and a television. But I enjoy being out there, too. I can sit with my husband, or enjoy a nice day while my son and his friends play baseball in the backyard.” Just inside, the kitchen attracts a great deal of
print off donor information all right there.” Robin decorated “to create a relaxing and welcoming home that could accommodate two teenagers and a boy that has some type of sports ball in his hand at all times,” she says. “The style of my house is very eclectic and casual, almost cottage style.” She tries to recycle and reuse items when she can, like the dining room table
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activity. “I love being in the kitchen,” she explains. “The kids do their homework at the kitchen table while I contact businesses for donations and sponsorship by making phone calls, sending e-mails and faxing from my kitchen desk area. I have letterhead and supplies in the cabinets above. I hold donation committee meetings at the kitchen table. We are able to meet, discuss, look up, copy and
that once was an old kitchen table, now refinished for its new purpose. “There are a number of items throughout the house I have painted or redone,” she explains. “The overall effect is charming and comfortable.” Comfortable enough that several family members stay at the Walsh home the weekend of the annual fundraiser. And on the morning after, ev-
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eryone finds their way back to the kitchen, where Robin’s husband has breakfast duty. “Brad makes the best homemade waffles,” Robin says. “He is like a short-order cook. Anything you would like for breakfast he can do.” Though they never forget why they come together each November, the Walsh and Pickett families use their shared experiences to celebrate both their present lives and their future dreams. Pancreatic cancer at one time only represented loss—the passing of Pickett’s mother in 1993 and of Walsh’s father in 2008. Now it symbolizes hope for their lives and for those of countless others. The initial goals Pickett and Walsh had when they created the Jordan-Rieger Fund have been met. Today, they reach even higher, hoping to someday go national with their local fund. o
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Saturday, Nov. 13 at Marian Inc., 1011 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis. Tickets cost $60 per person or $450 per table of eight. For more information on the event, e-mail jrfund@gmail.com or visit the website at www.cancerresearch.purdue.edu. A piano at the Walsh home
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It’s getting cold outside, but you can find lots of hot items on menus around the northside. Here, the stuff that warms our hearts ‌ and bellies.
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Amber Indian
Step foot into Amber Indian, an unassuming strip-mall eatery near Carmel Drive and Meridian Street, and you’re instantly overcome by the smell of curry. Sweet, delicious curry. Head back out approximately one hour later, and you’re going to smell like curry yourself. You might also need to loosen your belt. Which is to say the restaurant’s guests have their pick of dozens of authentic curry-spiced Indian dishes from the daily, all-you-can-eat buffets. Amber Indian offers an ever-changing array of fried appetizers, and fresh, to-your-table servings of warm naan, a leavened, ovenbaked flatbread offered in plain or garlic. (We suggest the garlic.) Supplement these with any number of vegetarian and meat-eater entrees, Coconut Beans, Tandoori Chicken and Lamb Curry, to name a few, and you’re on the fast track to a tasty, and heartwarming, affair. Amber Indian, 12510 N. Meridian St., Carmel, (317) 580-0828 —Sherri Cullison
Arni’s Restaurant
There’s nothing quite like melted cheese. Throw it on some dough, add sauce and a few extras (pepperoni, sausage, veggies … you choose), and you’ve found heaven on earth. At least we think we have when we bite into one of the popular thin-crust pizzas at Arni’s Restaurant. Choose from Killer Cajun, Fiery Fajita or Maui Zowie varieties of pizza, or head to the regular dinner portion of the menu for juicy Angus burgers (like the Chipotle Bacon Bleu Burger or Crazy Jake’s Famous BBQ Burger), warm pasta dishes (the New Orleans-style Voodoo Pasta or Cajun Shrimp Pasta comes to mind), or appetizers, such as wings or fiesta chicken nachos. Arni’s Restaurant, 4705 E. 96th St., Indianapolis, (317) 571-0077 —Sherri Cullison
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Bub’s Café
What’s the only thing better than a doughnut? A doughnut that’s still warm, just out of its deep-fried bath. At Bub’s Café, if it’s something hot you seek, try the Bub Holes. Order three or six, in your choice of glazed, cinnamon, chocolate or powdered sugar. You won’t be disappointed. And while Bub’s isn’t what you’d call a “hot” place in a SouthBeach-club-scene kind of way, it is hot in another way: The highly relaxed summery vibe. Step inside and summery colors splash through your field of vision: bright yellow walls in this room, orange walls in the next. Bub’s balances healthier café food with completely indulgent favorites. The healthy side? Try the yogurt and granola with fruit or, for lunch, maybe a dried cranberry Romaine salad. But if it’s a breakfast built upon some kind of warm, sweet bread you seek, well, you, my friend, have won the breakfast lottery. Opt for the cinnamon croissant French toast (as if French toast needed an assist from a croissant), or just sip some juice and pass those warm Bub Holes this way. Bub’s Café, 220 Second St. SW, (317) 844-2745 —Brett A. Halbleib
Jasmine Thai
Order your meal “Thai hot” at Jasmine Thai on 96th Street and chances are it’ll feel like a red dwarf star just went supernova, right there in your mouth. Beyond that palate-altering experience, you won’t find anything too exotic on the menu: Pad Thai. Red and yellow curry. Drunken noodles. Ginger fish. Pineapple rice. Garlic pork. Whatever you order (throw darts at the menu—everything’s tasty), you’ll be treated to a dish teeming with flavor. Jasmine Thai, 4825 E. 96th St., (317) 848-8950 —Brett A. Halbleib
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iSushi Café
Just how hot is wasabi? If you’d like to enjoy the sinus-clearing pleasures of it to find out, head to iSushi Café. There, the Crunchy Spicy Tuna Roll (artfully topped with spicy mayo, eel sauce and wasabi tobiko), the Beehive Roll (spicy salmon, cucumber and avocado topped with red and black tobiko) and the Winnie the Pooh Roll (crabstick and cucumber topped with baked smoked salmon, avocado and mustard) all compete for your attention on the menu. But if the names alone don’t catch your fancy, the wasabi will. As it turns out, the condiment is so hot that researchers have tried to use the vapors as a type of smoke alarm for the hearing impaired. That’s right, you don’t even have to eat it for it to rouse you from slumber. And how convenient that wasabi tastes so good with blue fin. iSushi Café, 820 E. 116th St., (317) 654-2745 —Brett A. Halbleib
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Red Habanero
The name of the restaurant is Red Habanero. Do we really need to explain the high likelihood of your finding spicy hot food inside? Rest assured, you will. And the offerings are flexible. Want rice with your nachos? Just ask. Prefer grilled veggies in that chicken burrito? Sure thing. You want your enchiladas spicier than usual? OK. And if you want both black beans and pinto beans? You’re as good as home. Red Habanero, 4825 E. 96th St., (317) 571-9642 —Brett A. Halbleib
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Nickel Plate
Situated next to the former Nickel Plate Railroad tracks in Fishers, Nickel Plate Bar & Grill is known for its tasty (and award-winning) pork tenderloin sandwiches, char-grilled or breaded and deep fried to a golden brown, its bison burgers (lower in fat, cholesterol and calories than beef, pork or chicken) or the signature hobo stew (slow-roasted beef with carrots, onions, green peppers, celery and tomatoes). Talk about comfort food. Take comfort in all that deliciousness and more (such as the mac and cheese wedges, nachos, wings and breaded mushrooms) in Nickel Plate’s renovated 1880s home, where—thanks to its full-service bar, private dining room, family area and all-season dining patio—there’s plenty of room for you to arrive with a large group or dine a la date. Nickel Plate, 8654 E. 116th St., Fishers, (317) 841-2888 —Sherri Cullison
Scotty’s Lakehouse
Start your meal at Scotty’s Lakehouse with the fantastic deep-fried dill pickle chips, served with ranch and horseradish dipping sauces. It’s one of many warm, comforting options on the Lakehouse’s grown-up burger-joint menu. And speaking of the menu, it might be small and focused, but you’ll never get bored. Devour burgers of every sort, including elk, bison and veggie, and pair them with french fries—although it’s hard to choose from among the salty house fries, decadent truffle fries and crispy vanilla sweet potato fries, all served with clever sauce trios. Tucked into a comfortable booth, sipping your microbrews and watching your little television, you might wonder: How could this restaurant possibly suit you better? It’s as if owner Scott Wise designed a restaurant just for you—except everyone else seems to like it, too. Scotty’s Lakehouse, 10158 Brooks School Road, Fishers, (317) 577-2900 —Ashley Petry
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Vine and Table Café
Yes, the weather outside is frightful. That’s why you need the satisfying soups at the Vine and Table Café. The daily selections, such as Monday’s Tuscan tomato-basil bisque and Saturday’s duck-sausage cassoulet, are a perfect complement to the café’s gourmet salads and hot and cold sandwiches. Tucked into a quiet corner of the store, the café is a pleasant spot for a working lunch, and afterward you can browse the shop’s hard-to-find gourmet products and stellar selection of artisan cheeses (and don’t leave without a container of the deli’s fantastic hummus). Vine and Table, 313 E. Carmel Dr., Carmel, (317) 817-9473 —Ashley Petry
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Shapiro’s Deli & Cafeteria
Step right up, grab your tray and get in line. You’ll find so many warm and inviting items behind the glass at Shapiro’s Deli & Cafeteria that you’ll know not what to choose. Television celebrity Marc Summers, of “The Best Thing I Ever Ate!” recently touted Shapiro’s tasty peppered beef sandwich on his popular Food Network show, and while we won’t disagree with his favorite, we prefer to warm up with the cafeteria-style deli’s unrivaled hot potato cakes. If you read the menu closely you’ll see the owner considers this crispy side dish the “real” deal. Because we wondered what was so “real” about them, we investigated. Made with matzo meal and minced onions, these deep-fried cakes are taken straight from a traditional recipe. Which, to us, translates to their not only being the “real” deal, but also being “real” good. Shapiro’s Deli & Cafeteria, 918 S. Rangeline Road, Carmel, (317) 573-3354 —Sherri Cullison
Yats
Nobody will ever mistake Yats’ down-home Cajun and Creole specialties for gourmet dishes, but there’s something to be said for locally made, fast, cheap food—especially piping-hot options like chili-cheese etouffee and jambalaya. A family of four can still eat here for less than $25, without contributing to the chain-restaurant juggernaut, which is why Yats keeps winning awards for the best cheap food in central Indiana. The daily chalkboard menu is heavy on rice, beans and rich sauces, and every meal comes with two thick slices of buttery bread. Can’t decide? Just pay a dollar extra for a half-and-half plate. Yats, 8352 E. 96th St., Fishers, (317) 585-1792 —Ashley Petry o
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Wine, Dine
& Find
There’s a world of palate-pleasing finds out there. Get some. Compiled by Brett A. Halbleib
The Prisoner, from Orin Swift Cellars. The Prisoner remains a fixture on “top wines of the year” lists, which only partly explains why Tasteful Times in Fishers carries the Prisoner and other Orin Swift varietals (including Saldo Zinfandel and Veladora Sauvignon Blanc). Tasteful Times targets small wineries with a good story and a good conscience—you’ll find a Carmenere from Chile, Malbec from Argentina and Vinaceous from Australia. While you’re selecting your wine (all under $50), pick up some goodies to go with it, like Capriole goat cheese or Joseph Decuis soups and sauces. Find it at Tasteful Times, a gourmet food store, 11677 Olio Road, Fishers. Photos courtesy of Orin Swift Cellars
Egg Panini. You’ll never look at a breakfast sandwich quite the same way. First, the bread: sourdough, marble rye or nine grain? Yes, you can have sausage or ham on it … or you can have corned beef or roast pork. And American cheese? C’mon, don’t be so provincial. Go for Swiss, havarti or pepper jack. Top it with your choice of lettuce, tomato, avocado, peppers, onions and giardiniera (a relish in vinegar or oil). And if you think the Egg Panini is impressive, wait till you see how Blu Moon Cafe elevates lunch and dessert (including seasonal salads and a homemade version of Twinkies). Find it at Blu Moon Café, 200 S. Range Line Road, Carmel.
Wychwood Hobgoblin draught beer. This dark English ale contrasts its mild bitterness with malt aromas and hints of coffee and sweet caramel. In short, it’s the ideal beer to drink in an English pub like Chatham Tap in Fishers (located in the space previously occupied by Fionn McCool’s). Granted, dark ales aren’t for everyone. Chatham Tap also can pour you Fuller’s London Pride, Boddington’s, Stella Artois and Hoegaarden, plus a selection of regional microbrews. Sip and enjoy while nibbling on fish and chips and watching the latest English Premier League or UEFA Champions League soccer matches. Find it at Chatham Tap, 8211 E. 116th St., Fishers. Logo courtesy of Eurobrew, Inc.
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Cuisine
As delicious as apples are straight from the tree, they also shine in a variety of dishes. We asked local culinary talents to share their favorite recipes. Compiled by Julie Cope Saetre
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Grape Inspirations, Carmel At Grape Inspirations Winery, owners Ron and Joyce Shoff offer a variety of white, red, fruit, dessert and specialty wines, but none says “fall” as much as the couple’s Savvy Green offering. This green-apple-tinged sauvignon blanc is a treat to sip all on its own, but it also takes a standard cake to a whole new level.
Apple Wine Cake
1 box yellow cake mix 1 box butterscotch instant pudding mix 4 eggs 1 cup oil dash of nutmeg 1 cup Savvy Green wine Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil and nutmeg. Add wine. Pour mixture into Bundt pan. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let set for 10 minutes to cool before inverting onto plate.
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The Apple Store, Fishers Conner Prairie in Fishers tempts autumn visitors with its annual Apple Store, run by the Conner Prairie Alliance, which raises funds to support the living history museum. Open every September and October, the Apple Store features fruit from local orchards, as well as pies, jams, jellies, slushies and other treats. Last year alone, alliance reps dipped more than 14,000 caramel apples. Here, the alliance offers its take on an apple butter coffee cake, as well as a green apple cake served with an oh-so-grown-up rum sauce.
Apple Butter Coffee Cake 2¼ cups biscuit baking mix 1 cup apple butter (or more for more intense flavor) 2 eggs 2 tablespoons sugar ½ cup chopped walnuts 3 tablespoons brown sugar ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, add baking mix, apple butter, eggs and sugar; beat vigorously 30 seconds. Spread in greased, round 8-inch pan (or 8-inch square pan). In separate bowl, mix walnuts, brown sugar, nutmeg and cloves. Sprinkle on surface of coffee cake batter. Bake for 25 minutes. Serve warm. Serves eight.
Green Apple Cake
1 cup sugar ¼ cup shortening 1 egg, beaten 3 cups finely chopped green apples 1 cup flour ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, cream together sugar and shortening until fluffy. Add egg; blend mixture with apples. In separate large bowl, mix all dry ingredients (flour through salt). Add to apple mixture. Turn into a greased, 9-inch square pan. Bake 45 minutes. Serve warm with rum sauce (recipe follows) or cold with whipped cream.
Rum Sauce
1 cup sugar ½ cup cream ½ cup butter 1 teaspoon rum extract or 2 tablespoons dark rum In top of double boiler, combine sugar, cream and butter. Cook over simmering water 10 minutes. Just before serving, stir in extract or rum. Pour hot sauce over cake and serve. Photo by Sherri Cullison PAGE 70
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Lisa’s Pie Shop, Atlanta, Ind.
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Photo by Sherri Cullison Lisa Sparks began catering from her home 18 years ago, selling her homemade pies to a diverse client list ranging from restaurants to beauty salons. She and her husband, Jim, opened their first pie shop in Kempton before relocating to the town of Atlanta seven years ago. Her pie offerings range from fruit to cream to pecan, with a few specialty creations (Hershey Bar pie, anyone?) mixed in. Here, she shares a recipe for an apple pie with a kick, just in time for fall gatherings.
Firehouse Apple Pie
1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon cinnamon candies, crushed 1/3 cup raw honey 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3½ Gravenstein or other baking apples, thinly sliced Unbaked 9-inch Classic Crisco Double Crust pie crust 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 teaspoon half and half
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. To make filling, heat lemon juice in small saucepan. Add candy; stir until dissolved. Stir in honey and cinnamon. Arrange apple slices in unbaked pie shell; drizzle with honey mixture. Dot apple filling with butter. Moisten pastry edge with water. Cover with top crust. Fold top edge under bottom crust. Flute edges with fingers or fork. Cut slits or designs in top pie crust or prick with fork for escape of steam. Brush with half and half. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake for one hour. Cool until barely warm or to room temperature before serving.
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Fire Station 41, Carmel Local Station 41 took home top honors in August at the 2010 Carmel Farmers Market Firehouse Cook-off with this savory recipe. The Firehouse Cook-off started in 2000, a year after the Farmers Market debuted, says Doug Dolen, planning coordinator. All six Carmel fire stations compete annually for the Golden Skillet award, determined by market goers’ votes. This year, the theme was apple desserts, and the votes poured in for this tasty apple crunch.
Apple Crunch
1½ cups sifted flour 1¼ cups oatmeal 1½ cups brown sugar ¾ cup melted butter 1½ teaspoons cinnamon 6 cups cut apples ½ cup dried cranberries 3 tablespoons cornstarch (rounded) 1½ cups water 1½ teaspoons vanilla 1 cup sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, mix together flour, oatmeal, brown sugar, melted butter and cinnamon. Press half the mixture into greased 11-by-13 baking dish. Cover with apple slices. In saucepan, combine remaining ingredients (cranberries through sugar). Cook over medium heat until clear. Pour over apples in baking dish. Cover with remaining half of first mixture. Bake one hour. o
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Travel
Cincinnati reigns supreme when it comes to cultural offerings
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For an arts-focused weekend getaway in the Midwest, Chicago is the obvious choice—but not necessarily the best one. Just over the Indiana border to the southeast, Cincinnati offers its own wealth of arts amenities, including more than 100 museums and galleries and a host of world-class performing arts organizations. Even better, Cincinnati is rapidly improving its artistic credentials, investing heavily in downtown revitalization and supporting many fledgling arts organizations. Several museums and galleries have completed renovation and expansion projects, creating even more ways for visitors to experience art. It’s the perfect place for an art jolt, without the hustle and bustle of the Windy City.
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Founded in 1788 as an agricultural settlement, Cincinnati thrived with the introduction of steam navigation on the Ohio River in 1811. Between 1800 and 1850, the population spiked from a few hundred to more than 115,000, and the city became known as the Queen City of the West, far outshining Chicago as the area’s cultural capital. It also became an important meat-packing center, especially for pork, earning the city another nickname: Porkopolis. To honor the city’s history, start your tour at the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, built as a train station in 1933 and now home to the Cincinnati History Museum, the Duke Energy Children’s Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science, and the Cincinnati Historical Society Library. Even if you’re not interested in the museums, the center is worth a stop for its soaring rotunda and colorful Art Deco mosaics. Your next stop is Findlay Market, Ohio’s oldest continuously operated public market, home to about two dozen indoor merchants selling meat, produce, flowers, cheese, and arts and crafts. On Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from April to November, you’ll also find a farmers market—a great place to have a snack, listen to live music and watch the street performers. While there, be sure to seek out the Market Carpet, a floor mosaic in the center tower that tells the story of Findlay Market’s first 150 years. The four quadrants of the mosaic present views of
the market from 1852 (when the area was an open field with tents and stalls), 1902, 1952 and 2002. Look closely for the smaller details, such as depictions of vintage clothing and cars and images of the row houses typical of the area. Next, visit the Queen City’s crown jewel, Fountain Square, a pedestrian-friendly area dominated by the Tyler Davidson Fountain. Dedicated in 1871, the fountain is now the epicenter of Cincinnati’s downtown revitalization project, which included a complete renovation of the square in 2006. If you didn’t pick up a snack at Findlay Market, you’ll find plenty of options here, but be sure to spend a few minutes people-watching in this bustling city hub. When you’re done, head just around the corner to the Contemporary Arts Center, which offers an ever-changing menu of contemporary art exhibitions. Even if you didn’t bring the kids, take a peek at CAC’s Unmuseum, an interactive art experience featuring giant marionettes, the Sensory Elephant, a camping trailer made of found objects, and much more. If you enjoy the occasional child-free romp at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, you’ll fit right in here. Not a fan of contemporary art? Try the Taft Museum of Art, offering “old master” European and American paintings, Chinese porcelains, decorative arts, sculptures and furniture. The permanent collection includes works by Rembrandt and Whistler, and the café and gift shop are good spots for a break.
Top left: Fountain Square. Photo courtesy of Comstock. Top center: The Sensory Elephant at CAC’s Unmuseum. Photo courtesy of Contemporary Arts Center. Top right: A sculpture at Taft Museum of Art. Photo courtesy of Taft. Opposite page: The Union Terminal general lobby rotunda. Photo courtesy of Cincinnati Museum Center.
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From there, it’s a short walk to Bicentennial Commons at Sawyer Point, a mile-long strand of parkland along the Ohio River with several picture-perfect scenic overlooks. Take a few photos with the historic steamboats in the background and then explore the Gateway Sculpture, which commemorates Cincinnati’s roots as a riverboat port. For a different perspective of the city, drive up to Mount Adams, a quiet residential neighborhood with sweeping views of the river and downtown Cincinnati. You’ll find the perfect overlook at Eden Park, which offers walking paths, a magnolia garden, the Krohn Conservatory, outdoor sculptures and a peaceful mirror lake. Also nestled within Eden Park is the Cincinnati Art Museum, whose 80 galleries display everything from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary art installations. Completed in 1886, the “Art Palace of the West” has undergone extensive renovations in recent decades, and it now includes an entire
wing for art with ties to Cincinnati. If you’re inspired to make your own art, try a one-day pottery workshop at Funke Fired Arts, which started its life in 1996 as Annie’s Mud Pie Shop and is now one of the largest public studios in the nation. Classes are offered at every level, from beginning to advanced, in techniques such as wheel-throwing, hand-building and clay sculpture. Sound like too much work? Settle down in Funke’s Atrium studio and paint a pre-made piece instead. Of course, no weekend getaway is complete without a bit of shopping. For that, head to Hyde Park, a hip shopping haven with more than 175 unique restaurants, galleries and boutiques. The 43rd annual Hyde Park Arts Show—a juried show with more than 200 artists—takes place the first Sunday in October, and the neighborhood also organizes regular gallery walks, a Sunday morning farmers market and other artsy events. Hyde Park is also a great place to grab an ice cream cone at Graeter’s, a Cincinnati favorite since 1870.
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Parker, Ross and Chase Catalano It has been a crazy few months for the Catalano family! Parker got his driver’s license and the streets of Carmel will never be the same. Chase got braces in August and Ross got his braces off in September. Between Parker’s driving, chasing Chase around with his travel baseball and keeping up with Ross’ Carmel High School football schedule, we have been on the move! And speaking of schedules, we want to take a minute to say THANK YOU to the friends we have made in the staff of Carmel Orthodontics for being so flexible with the kids school and sports schedules. At times they did as much juggling as I do to fit in their appointments. Thank you so much for their beautiful smiles!
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When the sun sets, Cincinnati offers a wide range of performing arts options, many of them at the historic Music Hall, which is home to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Opera. Another popular performance venue is the more contemporary Aronoff Center for the Arts, which presents Cincinnati Ballet and many touring Broadway productions. One of the best deals in town, however, is the
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, where adult tickets are just $28. Working with a small budget and a tiny theater, this troupe of professional actors produces eight shows a year, usually classic plays by William Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw and other well-known playwrights. At the theater, be sure to get a picture with Hamlet, a giant fiberglass pig created by CSC for the city’s Big Pig Gig public art exhibit in 2000.
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At the end of your artsy day, get your final art fix at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, a downtown gem with 1930s grandeur and jawdropping Art Deco dÊcor. The National Historic Landmark features Brazilian rosewood paneling and soaring ceiling murals, but it also has all the modern amenities, so you’re guaranteed to sleep well.
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Planning a Cincinnati arts weekend? Build your trip around one of these must-see events The 43rd annual Hyde Park Arts Show, a juried show with more than 200 artists, takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 3. The Cincinnati Art Museum presents “Wedded Perfection: Two Centuries of Wedding Gowns,” a special exhibit of more than 50 gowns, opening Oct. 9. The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company celebrates Halloween with a stage adaptation of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula,” running Oct. 15 to Nov. 7. The historic Music Hall welcomes Cincinnati Ballet’s production of the Tchaikovsky classic “The Sleeping Beauty,” for a one-weekend run Oct. 22 to 24. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra presents a two-week Mozart Festival, Nov. 12 to 21, featuring both choral and orchestral masterworks. o
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Worth the Trip
Rookwood Bar and Restaurant raises a glass to its past Story by Ashley Petry • Photos by Lauren DiFulvio, courtesy of DBD Photography
The Rookwood Pottery factory in Cincinnati’s historic Mount Adams district hasn’t produced a piece of pottery since 1967. Instead, after changing hands for several decades, the building is now home to the Rookwood Bar and Restaurant, where diners can sit at cozy, private tables placed inside the soaring brick kilns. The restaurant isn’t affiliated with Rookwood Pottery, which revived production in 2006 at a different Cincinnati location. But it does pay homage to its roots; the raw, brick industrial space features pieces of Rookwood pottery and the occasional stuffed rook (the black bird, not the chess piece).
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Rookwood Bar and Restaurant 1077 Celestial St., Cincinnati, Ohio (513) 421-5555 www.therookwood.com
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“The restaurant is old school. It hearkens back to the industrial age,” says general manager Chris Hart. The bar menu matches the décor, featuring old-fashioned recipes such as pre-Prohibition cocktails. Specialties include the Com Tollins, made with Absolut citron and juniper simple syrup, and the Corpse Reviver #2, containing gin, Lillet, lemon, Cointreau and absinthe rinse. Also on the menu: the Jack Rose, the Dark and Stormy, the Mother-in-Law and—of course—a gin and housemade tonic. In contrast, the food is decidedly modern, featuring local, seasonal ingredients you’re likely to see featured on the next episode of “Top Chef.” The dinner menu includes small plates, sandwiches, salads, pastas and a handful of large plates, such as an Angus reserve ribeye, roast chicken and pork chop saltimbocca. “It’s modern, American, seasonal cuisine with Mediterranean influences,” Hart says. “We use locally sourced, very fresh produce, and we have a smaller menu so we can focus on getting fresh products.”
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The best seller is the pork-belly sandwich, made with braised kurobuta pork belly, applewood-smoked bacon, fontina cheese, watercress, pickled red onions and a fried egg. But the pastas—which reflect the restaurant’s Mediterranean influence—are also popular. Many diners skip the main courses, however, and choose a selection of small plates, such as deviled eggs, olives, crunchy Italian-style breadsticks and fried bacon. Other popular options are the cheese board, served with four varieties of cheese, and the “little board,” a selection of cured meats and anchovies. For out-of-towners, a few items on the menu are unfamiliar—especially the hanky panky. The open-faced sandwich features goetta, a blend of ground meat and oats, a German peasant food that has remained popular in this pocket of southwestern Ohio. It’s served on Jewish rye with jalapeño cheese sauce and giardiniera, an Italian pickled vegetable relish. Another unfamiliar item for out-of-towners: Grippo’s fries. Grippo’s is a Cincinnati snack-food company, in business since 1919 and best known for its barbecue potato chips. A Rookwood sous chef came across the Grippo’s barbecue seasoning at a quickie mart, and he soon discovered that it was a great accompaniment to french fries. Because the menu focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients, it is always changing. And the restaurant has recently hired a new chef, Billy Grise, who will no doubt put his own stamp on the menu. But the true Cincinnati touches—the Rookwood Pottery kilns, the hanky panky and the Grippo’s fries—are here to stay. o
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Teak Thai Cuisine 1049-1051 St. Gregory St., Cincinnati (513) 665-9800, www.teakthaicuisine.com Thai, sushi and sashimi deliciously coexist in a three-floor facility each with a slightly different atmosphere. The menu amazes in its length and breadth. Along with typical Thai offerings, you’ll find everything from avocado rolls to zombie rolls along with a few curiosities such as spicy mung bean noodle salad and Japanese bagels.
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If you want to:
Find a family-friendly scare Try:
The Headless Horseman event at Conner Prairie
The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow rides again this October in Prairietown, where the whole family can experience a haunted hayride and ghost stories around the campfire. Younger children will appreciate the puppet show, petting zoo and spooky sing-along, while older kids will rave about the glow-in-the-dark tent and special presentations about movie makeup, paranormal investigation and scary science. The Headless Horseman event is open 6-9 p.m., Oct. 15-17, 21-24 and 28-30. Tickets are $10 for Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday or $14 for Friday and Saturday, but you can save $2 each with pre-sale tickets available at participating Marsh stores. 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers (317) 776-6006 www.connerprairie.org
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If you want to:
Pick your own basket of farm-fresh apples Try:
Stuckey Farm With 27 varieties of apples and more than 4,000 trees, this 40-acre farm is the perfect place for a leisurely day of apple picking. In late fall, look for varieties such as honey crisp, red delicious, golden delicious and Rome. Afterward, watch the giant cider press at work, take a hayride to the pumpkin patch or just browse the indoor farm market, where you’ll find fresh produce, jams and jellies, baked goods and more. 19975 Hamilton-Boone County Road, Sheridan (317) 769-4172 www.stuckeyfarm.com
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Forget Tootsie Rolls, Bit-O-Honey and other mass-produced nibbles. This year, wow trick-or-treaters in your neighborhood with these sweet local Halloween treats.
Chocolate-dipped and decorated Halloween-themed Rice Krispies, also available at Simply Sweet Shoppe. $4.99 each.
For the spookiest chocolates in town, head to the Simply Sweet Shoppe in Carmel, the only local seller of handmade Moonstruck Chocolatier truffles. Special Halloween shapes include Frankenstein heads, eyeballs and pumpkins, which will please even the most discriminating trick-ortreater. Of course, at $3 per truffle, you might just want to treat yourself. The Simply Sweet Shoppe also has cute and spooky cookies in Halloween shapes, such as pumpkins and jack-o’-lanterns. The cookies, handmade by local bakery Sweet Express, cost $3.50 each. Looking for a corny alternative? The Sweet Treat Boutique in Geist mixes custom popcorn
blends, such as house-made caramel corn mixed with pieces of candy corn. Another popular option: a black-and-orange popcorn blend to celebrate the colors of the season. (The black popcorn is grape flavored.) The price varies based on size, so you can choose a treat bag—and even custom labels—to fit your budget. At the Sugar Pixie Bakery in Carmel, take your pick of velvety chocolate fudge or “double trouble” peppermint bark, a blend of white and dark chocolates and peppermint candies. At $2 each, the seasonal treat bags are customizable, and all the goodies are handmade by owner—and passionate baker—Laura Malament.
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Where to Buy Simply Sweet Shoppe 30 N. Rangeline Road, Carmel (317) 818-9866, www.30northrangeline.com
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Sweet Treat Boutique 8150 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis (317) 723-3402, www.thesweettreatboutique.com
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Ride the rails into the past Try:
The Pumpkin Train at the Indiana Transportation Museum Combine a day at the pumpkin patch with a historic train ride, thanks to a partnership among the Indiana Transportation Museum, Beck’s Hybrids and the Future Farmers of America chapter at Hamilton Heights High School. Hop into one of the stainless steel coaches, built in the 1930s, and watch the black and gold “426” locomotive at work. At the pumpkin patch, you’ll find a petting zoo, pumpkin painting and a straw-bale maze, but in this case the journey is more important than the destination. The train departs from the Forest Park museum at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 24. Tickets are $14 for adults and $8 for children 12 and younger; reservations are recommended. 701 Cicero Road, Noblesville (317) 773-6000, www.itm.org o
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By Jason Chastain
I hate to say it, but I have to say it: Chances are good your current diet is going to fail. I know this because my diets failed me, too. When I tried to eat well, I failed. When I ate horribly, I failed. There was no happy medium for me. At my worst, I weighed 235 pounds … and it wasn’t muscle weight I had gained.
I was fat. I ate late at night because I couldn’t fit my meals in during normal hours. I overate because I was overly hungry by the time I finally got a chance to eat. I didn’t exercise, and I certainly didn’t watch my calorie intake. It was time to make a change. I had tried fad diets before. As soon as you quit them, you usually regain that weight. I had searched the Internet and libraries for weight loss information and talked with a friend of mine who was a bodybuilder. Everything I read and everyone I spoke to said the same things. The key to losing weight—and keeping it off—was to increase my metabolism. Only once my metabolism started running at a higher level would I be able to burn fat while exercising. I had to do three things to increase my metabolism. I started lifting weights. I increased my cardio workouts. I chose my food wisely. It seems like such a simple plan, but so many people find it so difficult to do all three. That’s why they fail. That’s why I failed, even when I had good intentions. When I finally decided I’d had enough and I put all three of those components in place, I lost weight—75 pounds, to be exact. Then I did something previously thought impossible. I got my mom, my dad and my sister to change their PAGE 96
eating and exercise habits, too. They’ve lost more than 100 pounds between them. Now, I’m here— with the help of local experts—to help you, too. I’ll be using this column to discuss different health trends, products, workouts and routines to keep you healthy. That involves the great weight loss puzzle, but it goes deeper into general health and wellness news and information. And about this losing weight thing: The hard part for most people is making the proper changes to their diets. To increase your metabolism you have to eat more frequently. Yes, more frequently. In order to keep your metabolism running high and burning calories efficiently, you must eat small-portion meals every three hours. You want to make sure to have a protein, a complex carbohydrate and a source of fiber for each meal if you can. Your portion size for each should be about the size of your palm. For example, eat a small grilled chicken breast, a cup of broccoli and a cup of brown rice. Nutritionist Karen Marshall at Health and Wellness of Carmel agrees that “grazing”—or eating smaller meals more frequently—is better, but she admits it’s not always possible due to people’s busy schedules. If you don’t have time to cook, find a variety of healthy snacks that provide the
protein, carbohydrates and fiber you need—in small portions and without the sugar. “If you eat right and healthy, your body weight will go where it is supposed to,” Marshall says. It really is as simple as that. Next, you’ll need to get moving. Cardiovascular exercise is any movement that gets your heart rate up and increases blood circulation throughout the body. It makes your heart stronger and more efficient as it pumps blood through your body; it also increases your metabolism by allowing you to burn more calories, which in turn decreases your body fat. Getting cardiovascular exercise doesn’t need to be difficult. You can walk, jog, cycle, swim or join an aerobics class. The key is to increase your energy expenditure and burn calories. When our bodies are calorie deficient, they will begin to use fat for energy and weight loss occurs. Get moving for at least 30 to 45 minutes, three to five times a week. Finding time is most often the No. 1 excuse people have for not participating in cardiovascular activities, but you’d be surprised what you can fit into your day if you make losing weight a priority. It’s a commitment you have to make if you want to succeed. Make the time to do it. The last ingredient necessary for healthy
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weight loss is a resistance-training program. This is where many people go wrong—they don’t understand they have to build muscle in order to get their bodies to work more efficiently and lose weight. To achieve a toned body, you must start a strength-training program that adds lean muscle. I’m not saying you have to be a professional bodybuilder; you just have to lift weights enough to
work out your chest, triceps and shoulders; on Wednesdays, work out your legs and abdominals; on Fridays, find exercises that work your back and biceps. This gives you plenty of time to recover each area and allows you to do cardiovascular training on your days off. Sounds like a lot to fit in, doesn’t it? It isn’t, I promise you. If you want to lose weight, you have
style workouts to help clients quickly fit in the cardio and resistance training they need—all in an hour or less. Instead of relaxing on the couch in front of the television each day, spend that hour on a treadmill or walking in the park. Join a class or invest in a set of free weights, and you’ll be investing in yourself, your health and your future. If you start paying at-
develop your muscles. Toned muscles burn more calories and help to reshape your body. You should use a weight that is heavy enough to fatigue you after lifting it 10 to 12 times. You’ll want to do about three sets of 10 repetitions for each exercise, and it is recommended that you lift for at least 30 minutes three times a week. You should give each set of muscles time to fully recover, repair and rebuild before working them out again. For example, structure your workouts like this: On Mondays,
to commit yourself to the extra time and effort it’ll take to plan for more meals and fit in your weightlifting and cardio routines. “You can get up an hour earlier or you can stay up an hour later to fit the exercise time in, but what I notice is a lot of people spend their time on the computer or watching TV,” says Josh Kuklak, owner and head trainer of Survival Fitness in Clay Terrace. “Most people do have the time; they just don’t want to make the time.” Survival Fitness offers boot-camp
tention to what you’re eating, it’ll become routine. Cut your calories, increase your cardio, lift weights … and you’ll lose weight.
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Starting with this issue of North, contributing writer Jason Chastain will write a column that covers the latest information, topics and trends regarding health and fitness today. Feel free to e-mail health@indynorthmag.com with topics, questions and suggestions you’d like Chastain to discuss.
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Story by Julie Cope Saetre
Three local experts give us the skinny on reshaping our bodies Today’s body sculpting procedures—achieved through efforts such as tummy tucks and liposuction—offer ways to contour many problem areas, from a pouchy tummy to flabby underarms, but the key, local physicians say, is knowing which procedure is right for you—and what you can realistically expect from the results.
Creatas Images The first thing to understand, they explain: If you’re looking to drop excess fat pounds, body sculpting is not your solution. “The person who’s going to have the best outcome and the best result is the person that came to you who’s already done their homework,” says Dr. Janet Turkle of Turkle & Associates, a Carmel-based plastic and cosmetic surgery practice. “They’re at their ideal weight. They’re maintaining a good level of fitness. They’re maintaining a good dietary habit. I don’t think you ever are going to create a thin person out of a heavy person with one of these procedures. That’s not what the procedure is really for.” At Beautopia Spa Medica in Fishers, Dr. Tammy Polit offers services ranging from lower eyelid (blepharoplasty) procedures to tummy tucks. The medical director’s patients have ranged in age from 20 to 76, but most of them had one thing in common. “Typically, people are of a normal body weight, and those people are going to see the best results,” she says. “The heavier you are, it’s going to be more of a subtle change in reducing the fat-pad PAGE 100
size. So they’re not going to see as dramatic a result as a normal-weight person would.”
Trouble Shooting
What body sculpting procedures will do is help you fine-tune trouble spots. And one of the areas most targeted by patients—no surprise in our sixpack-obsessed society—is the stomach. In such situations, the solution of choice is often a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty. Turkle performs an average of five to seven tummy tucks a week, often on mothers who have finished their families and are seeking a “mommy makeover.” Pregnancy and childbirth can take their toll on abdominal muscles, causing them to weaken and separate. During a tummy tuck, the surgeon removes stubborn excess fat and skin and tightens the underlying muscles in the abdominal wall. While many tummy tuck patients are moms in their late 20s or early 30s, they definitely don’t represent everyone requesting the procedure. “A
lot of the folks who have delayed child bearing, sometimes they’re in their 60s and 70s by the time they’ve gotten that last child out of school,” Turkle points out. “And so it’s not uncommon to see people do things once they’ve gotten to a point either financially or socially where they feel like they can afford to take off the time and spend the money.” Polit’s oldest tummy tuck patient was 76. “She’d had that tummy pouch since she was in grade school and wanted it gone. And it came out quite nice. She was very happy with it.” It’s not someone’s age that determines whether a body sculpting procedure is appropriate, the surgeons add. It’s the person’s overall physical health that counts. “A lot of times, folks come in, and they’re like, ‘Am I too old?’ Turkle says. “As long as their health is good and their fitness is to a point where they can recuperate nicely, the answer is no.” Tummy tucks are also particularly popular among patients who, either through diet and exercise, bariatric surgery or a combination of all three,
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have lost massive amounts of weight. The fat may be gone, but left behind is lax, sagging skin. “It can be very dramatic, the amount of extra skin they have,” says Dr. John Aker of Sando Jones Aker in Carmel. “The most amount of skin that we’ve removed from the tummy area was about 60 pounds. It’s not a weight loss procedure, per se. It’s a contour procedure. We need to remove the extra skin and tighten the deeper structures within the rest of their body proportion.” Because massive-weight-loss patients all carry their weight differently before dropping the pounds, individual approaches to removing that skin will vary. “Three different people could lose the exact same amount of weight, and they all have issues in different parts of their body,” Turkle explains. In some cases, a tummy tuck is not sufficient. An extended tummy tuck targets not only the abdomen but the sides (including dreaded “love handles”) and back. The more extensive lower body lift focuses on the abdomen, thighs, buttocks and back. “It’s very similar to an extended tummy tuck,” Aker says, “except … we’re introducing an incision down the outer thighs, which helps free them up, and the outer thigh (area) is pulled up like a pair of pants. That’s usual for the folks that carried a little bit more weight at their sides.” Ultimately, the solution might include multiple procedures. Some women, for example, lose volume in their breasts when they lose weight overall. For such patients, Aker removes redundant tissue from the sagging lower breast area
while adding an implant to restore volume and shape in the upper breast. “The main thing is just what’s a reasonable amount (of surgery) for them to handle at one time as far as recovery and healing,” says Aker. “It’s really common for folks that have lost a dramatic amount of weight to have several stages. The first stage most commonly is the tummy or the breast area, and the second stage is either the thighs or the arms.” Another point to keep in mind: Tummy tucks provide dramatic results but also are performed as in-patient procedures, requiring an overnight hospital stay and a one- to two-week recovery period, Aker says. “You use your core muscles for everything. So those core muscles are pretty sore because of that tightening.”
Trimming the Fat
For patients who prefer a less-invasive procedure, especially those with good (read: not lax) skin tone, liposuction techniques offer an alternative. In liposuction, a long, slender tube or cannula extracts fat from targeted areas using suction. If the patient has good skin tone, the skin will “snap back” into place after the fat is removed. Patients often choose liposuction for stubborn fat deposits that refuse to budge no matter how many miles they log on the elliptical. And it’s not just for larger areas, such as the thighs. Chin, jaw, neck, arms—all can come into play depending on a patient’s concerns. Several “add-on” elements have joined the tra-
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ditional liposuction lineup. In tumescent liposuction, a fluid containing saline, epinephrine and a mild anesthetic is inserted into the fatty area prior to suctioning, to reduce pain and bleeding and ease fat removal. Ultrasonic liposuction brings microwave energy into the mix to break up fat. Traditional, tumescent and ultrasonic liposuction procedures are usually performed under general anesthesia, and recovery times vary depending on the number and type of procedures done. Turkle’s office suggests a general rule of three to five days off work, with cardio exercise reinstated after two weeks. At Beautopia, Polit performs liposuction with the assistance of a diode laser, which she said allows for deep “debulking” of fat along with skin tightening benefits. In what Beautopia bills as “awake tumescent techniques,” the patient forgoes general anesthesia for a numbing type administered through IV fluid. “This is done while the client is awake,” she explains. “They can drive within 12 hours of the surgery, and they don’t have the cost of the anesthesia or the anesthesiologist.” At two to four hours, the “awake” procedure is longer than traditional lipo types. “(When) the patient is asleep, (surgeons) can definitely move a lot faster with the liposuction,” she says. “But (because) our patient is awake, if they need to get up or we need to check with gravity to make sure that each side is equal and their contouring is quite pretty, we can actually have them stand up, and I can sculpt while they’re standing up.” For any form of liposuction, bruising may
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occur afterward. Surgeons recommend compression bandages to reduce swelling; Polit starts patients on a vitamin K regimen to address bruising issues. Total results may take months to fully surface. “The collagen formation takes about six months to tighten up,” Polit says. “But generally speaking, most people notice significant improvement in much less than six months. In fact, we’re posting (patient) photos anywhere from five weeks to three months.”
“A big part of what we do is actually trying to figure out if a person’s goal is reasonable and if the procedure can, in fact, accomplish their goal.”
Keeping It Real
With the wide array of options available, it is crucial for potential patients to complete a thoughtful consultation with a physician. “A big part of what we do is actually trying to figure out if a person’s goal is reasonable and if the procedure can, in fact, accomplish their goal,” Aker says. You’ll need to prioritize what you want to treat, have your current physical health evaluated and view before and after photos of patients with similar body types who underwent your procedure(s) of choice. “Although (patient expectations) may be high, we want to be realistic about this,” Polit says. “We would expect at least 50 percent improvement of the debulking of the fat area that they’re looking at. And we’re really trying to get a lot better than that. … But if they’re looking for 95 percent improvement— that’s close to perfection—then we worry that maybe the expectations aren’t going to be very consistent with what we’re going through.” Sometimes, Turkle says, a little work goes a long way. “For a lot of our patients, they just have one area that bothers them. And once that’s fixed, they’re good to go.” o
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—Dr. John Aker, Sando Jones Aker in Carmel
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Arts & Lifestyles
For one Carmel resident, the theater life is the only life Story by Julie Cope Saetre • Photos by Dario Impini
Doug Stark knew he wanted to be in theater from the time he made his stage debut in the first grade—as part of a gingerbread fence. “We were supposed to hold hands and stand still,” he recalls. He got the holding hands part down pat, but the standing still? Well, he lost his balance and ended up pulling the whole “fence” down. The audience laughed—and Stark was hooked. Today, he continues to hook audiences, but in a much wider capacity. The Fort Wayne native and current Carmel resident owns the venerable Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary under his leadership. It’s a venue for which he also serves as artistic director and, on occasion, performer. (He’s currently appearing as King Arthur in Camelot through Oct. 10.)
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Doug Stark with his children: (from left) Nick, Elizabeth and Josh Stark.
Doug Stark with his children: (from left) Nick, Elizabeth and Josh Stark.
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Doug Stark currently appears as King Arthur in “Camelot” through Oct. 10. For more information on performances at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, visit its website at www.beefandboards.com. Photo courtesy of Julie Curry Photography
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In The Studio
Feeling frazzled? Michele’s Studio offers art, music, yoga … and peace of mind. Story & Photos by Sherri Cullison
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With a bachelor’s degree in music education from Indiana State University, Michele Shetter taught in public schools as a vocal director, piano instructor and choreographer for 15 years. As a teacher, her show choirs won national titles and her vocal groups came away with grand champion awards. As for the woman behind the award-winning groups? She was worn out. By 2006, the rigorous teaching, rehearsal and competition schedules “had kind of taken a toll on me,” she says. “It was time I made a change to take care of my own kids.”
Shetter has two sons, Nathan, 15, and 13-year-old Joshua. Approximately three years ago, she took one of her regular visits to New York City—she often travels there to take in live theater and music performances. As she wandered the streets, Shetter considered how she might solve her problem: She had too little time to do everything. It wasn’t a question of whether she would still teach—she had to teach. “I always knew I was going to be a teacher,” she explains. “My father was a band director at Indiana State (University). I didn’t know there was something else to be.” The problem, then, was how to manage her career and still be a devoted mother. Walking around New York that day, “I saw this small little music studio, and it had a little brochure that I could take,” she says. “I thought I could do that; I could have my own studio. I came back and took my entire savings, and I didn’t even think about it. I was like OK, now I’ll be in charge of my life and my schedule, and I can be a mom when I want to be and own my own business.” Little did Shetter know that owning her own business would take over so much of her life. In the beginning she had few plans for the growth of her studio. “When I started it was just me,” she says. “I was just going to teach voice lessons and piano lessons, and I thought it was just going to be me forever at my little studio teaching little music lessons.”
Expanding possibilities
Michele’s Studio now employs 17 instructors, who teach everything from painting and piano to Pilates and yoga, and three front-desk staffers. The studio offers a host of classes each week—some arts- and music-related, others, fitness-inspired. There is a constant flow of teachers coming in and out of the studio’s new location in the Bonn Building, just off Olio Road. And students of all ages—from infants and toddlers enrolled in the Kindermusik program, designed to stimulate and strength-
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“People are not only expressing themselves through music, but they’re keeping themselves together.” —Michele Shetter
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en children’s development in music and movement, to one of Shetter’s oldest clients, a 79-year-old piano student—arrive at the approximately 3,700-square-foot space eager to learn. Shetter moved her business into the new location in June because “we were pretty much maxed out in our little 1,000-square-foot space,” she explains. “We had over 200 families at that time.” Her studio now sees approximately 250 students coming through its doors each week. The studio is divided into two halves: One side offers a computer lab, where students can test their musical capabilities through online games (and parents can access the results through the Internet), two piano rooms, a guitar room, two rehearsal classrooms and three private studios; the other half offers a 1,000-square-foot dance floor, where Zumba, yoga, and Pilates classes can meet. Shetter says she added the fitness aspect to her studio’s offerings because “having that whole music peace and inner peace through fitness always went hand in hand with me. That was something that I always thought was really important. People are not only expressing themselves through music, but they’re keeping themselves together.”
Hitting the right notes
Admittedly, Shetter says she could barely keep herself together when she first opened her studio three years ago. “I couldn’t keep up with it,” she says. “It just happened overnight. Then I woke up one day, and I had 11 teachers. I used to know every single kid who came in. I still make it a point that I try to talk to every parent and meet them. My name is on it for a reason.” Despite the hectic schedule—Shetter says the school season is her busiest—the business owner and mom has made time to add more performing arts-related courses, like acting classes and summer theater camps, to the studio’s offerings, while still making it out to support her sons’ athletic endeavors. (Nathan plays football, and Joshua is on the tennis team.)
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When she can’t be at the studio herself, she puts her trust in her teachers. “This place wouldn’t be what it is without the fantastic instructors,” she says. “My biggest thing is that everyone is kid-centered and does the right thing for kids or adults or whoever they’re teaching.” Michele’s Studio also wouldn’t be what it is today without Shetter’s undying love of music. “Music is everything,” she says. “There’s a saying that’s on my brochure: ‘Music washes away the dirt of the soul.’ That’s just perfect. It can be that one moment of freedom from any stress or worries you have, and you can have music forever.” Thanks to Michele’s Studio, Sheri Miller’s four kids (Bryce, 13, Keeley, 12, Anna, 10, and Sydney, 8), each of whom has taken classes there, have now all “discovered the joy of music,” Miller says. “It is part of who they have become. And I consider Michele’s Studio a part of our family.” For more information, visit www.micheles-studio.com. o
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Flavor of Fishers July 31, 2010 USA Parkway Circle 1. Paul and Alison Riccio enjoy nachos from Moe’s Southwest Grill. 2. An entertainer in the “Family Fun Zone.” 3. Fruit kabobs displayed on a table for Baboo Cafe. 4. With help from his mom, Lisa, 3-year-old Griffin Hundt pets a lizard, held by “Coyote Chris.” 5. Michael Cloncs participates in the Qdoba Grill bean bag toss. 6. Cooks prepare food at the Cheeseburger in Paradise tent. 7. Paul Peterson, 8, sits with an umbrella. 8. Free live music was provided in the center lawn area. 9. Dan and Mandy Field spent the day with daughters Abigail (left) and Hannah. 10. Char Jessup enjoys cake with her daughter, 3-year-old Caroline. 11. Periodic rain showers did not dampen the spirit of those in attendance.
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Palladium Preview Gala August 19, 2010 Indiana Design Center 1. Christi Thompson, Rosemary Waters, Micki Stirsman and Jaime Pollom stop for a quick picture at the gala preview. 2. The preview dinner was held to offer invitation-only guests a sneak peek at the coming gala scheduled for January. The gala will be one of several events to mark the grand opening of the Center for the Performing Arts. 3. The menu for the opening week gala will be a variation of the preview event’s menu, which offered guests filet of beef and marinated sea bass. Kahn’s Catering is providing the food for the gala. 4. Jeremy Hatch and Jennifer Dennis posed for a snapshot. 5. Carol Killworth, executive assistant for the center’s executive director, Steven B. Libman, smiles for the camera alongside John Hughey, the center’s public relations manager. 6. Tim Kelley of Palmer-Kelley Designs, which will provide flowers for the gala in January, created the floral arrangements. 7. The Blue Dorian Jazz Combo provided entertainment. 8. Frank and Katrina Basile (left) pose with David Jackson. Jackson’s event management company, Premier Events, is handling the arrangements for the opening week gala.
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Reds, Whites & Blues Gala August 29, 2010 Carmel Ritz Charles 1. Michael J. Browder pauses for a picture at the annual Reds, Whites & Blues Gala. 2. The event, which took place at the Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St., benefited Prevail, Inc., an awareness, advocacy and support program for victims of crime and abuse in Hamilton County. 3. Molly Herner and John Bellmore were on hand to serve guests tasty offerings from Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano in Noblesville. 4. The evening featured live music and a live and silent auction of items donated by local businesses and organizations. Event proceeds went to Prevail’s services with a special focus on adolescent programs. 5. Gary and Jacque Bilbrey pose for a photo after looking over the tables of auction items. 6. Two cakes were on display by Noblesville cake company Heavenly Sweets. The evening offered local vendors a chance to show off their products and services. 7. Andres and Rachel Bueker stop to have their photo taken while browsing the auction items. 8. Troy and Stacia Reinberger are all smiles for the camera.
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Fishers High School vs. Hamilton Southeastern High School August 27, 2010 | 7 p.m. Reynolds Royal’s Stadium 1. Fishers quarterback Koby Orris sets up a pass for the first score in the game. 2. Hamilton Southeastern fans supported their team in blue attire. There were more than 10,000 in total attendance, the largest crowd the schools see all year. 3. (from left) Hamilton Southeastern players Brady Dearing (36), Trevor Reece (79), Aaron Hall (2) and Steven Cremer (42) accept the “Mudsock Trophy” from Dr. Milleman, their principal, who hosted this year’s game. 4. Aaron Hall rests on the bench after his interception in the third quarter. 5. Mandy Madden shows off one of last year’s “Head to Head” T-shirts that supported both schools. 6. The first play for Fishers after Hamilton Southeastern fumbled on the opening series after kickoff. Fishers scored on this possession.
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Calendar of Events
October & November 2010 • Compiled by Garrett Kelly
THROUGHOUT OCTOBER There is plenty to learn about growing your own food. The Indiana State Museum showcases the work of the Indiana farmer during its “From Tractor to Table” exhibit. Included in regular museum admission, the exhibit runs throughout October. Location: Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Information: www.indianamuseum.org.
OCTOBER FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 1-3
The magic of Mary Poppins comes to the Murat when the classic children’s tale is presented in the live stage format. Show times and ticket prices vary for each day. Location: Old National Centre (formerly Murat Centre), 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www.livenation.com.
SATURDAY, OCT. 2
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra kicks off its new season with an “Opening Night Gala,” during which selections of Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Dvorak will be performed by violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman. Tickets range from $235 to $450 per person; multiple ticket arrangements are available. Location: Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. Information: www.indianapolissymphony.org. The town of Fishers holds a three-on-three basketball tournament for boys, girls and coed divisions. Teams must have a minimum of three players and can have a maximum of six players. Players must be between 14 and 18 years old. Registration is required. Location: Roy G. Holland Memorial Park, 1 Park Drive, Fishers. Information: www.fishers.in.us. www.indynorthmag.com
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Moms and their 2- to 5-year-old daughters can spend a special day together at Carmel Clay Parks’ “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” which features games, crafts and music. The program lasts from 10 to 11 a.m. Cost is $10. Location: Monon Community Center, 1195 Central Park Drive W., Carmel. Information: www.carmelclayparks.com. This is the last day for the Carmel Farmers Market this year. Search nearly 50 vendors for anything from fresh fruits to herb-flavored candies. The farmers market takes place from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Admission is free. Location: One Civic Square, Carmel. Information: www.carmelfarmersmarket.org.
SUNDAY, OCT. 3
The Butler Symphony Orchestra hosts a free show that starts at 3 p.m. Presented by the Jordan College of Fine Arts School of Music, the performance features the works of Schumann and Brahms. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: www.cloweshall.org.
FRIDAY, OCT. 8
Carmel Clay Parks hosts a “Family Bingo & Pizza” night. Bingo winners receive prizes; a door prize will also be awarded. Registration is required for the event, which lasts from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $35 per family. Location: Monon Community Center, 1195 Central Park Drive W., Carmel. Information: www.carmelclayparks.com.
SUNDAY, OCT. 10
The Merchant’s Oktoberfest celebration takes place in Carmel from noon to 9 p.m., and it offers food booths, beer tasting, a petting zoo, pony rides and much more. Live entertainment by Polka Boy takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Location: 116th Street and Keystone Parkway, Carmel. Information: www.carmellink.org. Ritchey Woods hold its annual “Family Pumpkin Festival” for guests to come out and play games and carve pumpkins. Pumpkins will be provided, but guests should bring their own carving tools.
The event is free and lasts from 2 to 5 p.m. Location: Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, 10410 Hague Road, Fishers. Information: www.fishers.in.us.
TUESDAY, OCT. 12
Classic rock legends The Eagles perform at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $45 to $222. Location: Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Information: www.consecofieldhouse.com.
TUESDAY, OCT. 5
Help your young one become more independent by participating in the town of Fishers “PJ Party.” Drop children, ages 3 to 6, off from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for games, songs and crafts. Registration is required. Cost is $16 for residents, $24 for non-residents. Location: Billericay Park Building, 12690 Promise Road, Fishers. Information: www.fishers.in.us.
FRIDAY, OCT. 15
Carmel Clay Parks presents a “Teen Night Out,” during which teens 13 to 17 years old can enjoy swimming, gym games and board games. Pizza and snacks will be provided, and the event is free. Location: Monon Community Center, 1195 Central Park Drive W., Carmel. Information: www. carmelclayparks.com.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 15-17
Wayne Brady comes to the Hilbert Circle Theatre, home of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, for three performances. The comedian and television star will perform original compositions and tributes to Sammy Davis Jr. and Sam Cooke. Shows are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Ticket prices range from $20 to $75. Location: Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. Information: www.indianapolissymphony.org.
SATURDAY, OCT. 16
The Fishers Chamber of Commerce educates the public about obesity with a free seminar, “Obesity: Weight Loss Demystified,” from 10 to 11 a.m. Dr. Stephen P. Elliott discusses the root of diseases and how to cure them naturally. Location: 8495 Fishers Centre Drive, Fishers. Information: www.fisherschamber.com.
TUESDAY, OCT. 19
Ritchey Woods hosts its “Going Nuts” program for children ages 3 to 6 to learn about nature through books, crafts, hiking and hands-on activities. The first session takes place from 9:30 to 11 a.m.; the second session lasts from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registra-
tion is required, and the cost is $4 for residents and $6 for non-residents. Location: Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, 10410 Hague Road, Fishers. Information: www.fishers.in.us.
THURSDAY, OCT. 21
It’s just too good to be true! Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons play at the Old National Centre at 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $82.75 to $105. Lo-
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 13
Join the party during “Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! There’s a Party In My City!” at Old National Centre. Shows take place at 3 and 6 p.m. Ticket prices range from $32.50 to $52. Location: Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www.livenation.com.
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cation: Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www.livenation.com.
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FRIDAY, OCT. 22
The Fishers Chamber of Commerce hosts “Driving Sales Through An Online Presence” at Wolfies. The program, which lasts from 8 to 9:30 a.m., shows how networking can be used to grow your business. Cost is $10 pre-paid; reservations are required. Location: Wolfies, 7679 Cross Point Commons, Fishers. Information: www.fisherschamber.com.
Conner Prairie hosts its “Raggedy Scarecrows” program where children get to build their own miniature scarecrows. The first session takes place from 9:30 to 11 a.m.; the second lasts from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Cost is $9 for members; $10 for non-members. Registration is required, and an adult must accompany children. Location: 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Information: www.connerprairie.org. Clowes Memorial Hall plays host to “America’s Got Talent Live,” which will feature a stage version of the popular television show. Hosted by Jerry Springer, the show starts at 8 p.m. and features a performance by Season Five’s winner. Tickets range from $51.50 to $99.50. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: www.cloweshall.org.
SATURDAY, OCT. 23
Carmel Clay Parks puts on its “Spooky Social,” where activities, crafts and a costume contest will entertain guests. The social is capped off with a walk through the park. The free event lasts from noon to 4 p.m. Location: West Park, 2700 W. 116th St., Carmel. Information: www.carmelclayparks.com. Comedian Brian Regan brings his sense of humor to the Indianapolis stage at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50. Location: Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www.livenation.com.
FRIDAY, OCT. 29
Carmel Clay Parks asks you to put on your best costume for its “Masquerade Ball,” which takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. The event features dancing, snacks and refreshments. Cost is $10. Location: Monon Community Center, 1195 Central Park Drive W., Carmel. Information: www.carmelclayparks.com.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 29-30
Spend the night at the Indiana State Museum for the “Odd Indiana Overnight.” Patrons will see an
Photo courtesy of Creatas IMAX movie, hunt through the museum to solve a mystery and sleep in the gallery. Call for pricing and reservations. Location: Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Information: www.indianamuseum.org or (317) 232-1637.
SATURDAY, OCT. 30
Carmel High School hosts “Ghosts & Goblins 5K & 2K” events. Registration takes place between 7 and 8:30 a.m. The 5K begins at 9 a.m., and the 2K starts at 9:05 a.m. Stop by the wellness fair from 9 to 11 a.m. for the latest information on health and fitness. Location: Carmel High School, 520 East Main St., Carmel. Information: www.ci.carmel.in.us.
SUNDAY, OCT. 31
Tyler Perry comes to Conseco Fieldhouse for “Madea’s Big Happy Family” show, which starts at 3 p.m. Tickets range from $57 to $67. Location: Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Information:www.consecofieldhouse.com.
NOVEMBER TUESDAY, NOV. 2
The town of Fishers presents “Young Theatre,” children ages 4 to 6 learn basic acting terms and skills. Registration is required. Cost is $40 for residents and $60 for non-residents. Location: Billericay Park Building, 12690 Promise Road, Fishers. Information: www.fishers.in.us.
TUESDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 2-7
The award winning broadway musical “Dreamgirls” makes its stop in Indianapolis with eight performances. Experience the tale of a group of female singers, trying to make it big in the 1960s. Ticket prices vary. Location: Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www.livenation.com
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Known for their theatrical shows, Blue Man Group combines comedy, music and technology to produce a unique form of entertainment. Check website for show times. Ticket prices vary. Information: www.cloweshall.org. Submitted Photo
FRIDAY, NOV. 5
At the Indiana State Museum, learn how Irish immigrants played a key role in the American Civil War. The 35th Indiana/1st Irish Re-enactors will share how these immigrants helped to preserve the Union. Location: Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Information: www.indianamuseum.org.
SATURDAY, NOV. 6
tion: Carmel Arts & Design District, Carmel. Information: www.carmelartsanddesign.com.
Location: Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www.livenation.com.
SUNDAY, NOV. 7
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 10
Conseco Fieldhouse plays host to “Disney Live! Mickey’s Magic Show.” Shows start at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $60. Location: Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Information: www.consecofieldhouse.com.
The town of Fishers hosts a cornhole tournament where the top three teams receive prizes. Participants can sign up in teams of two or as a single to be teamed up with another person. Must be at least 16 years old to play. Registration required. Cost is $4 for residents and $6 for non-residents. Location: Roy G. Holland Memorial Park, 1 Park Drive, Fishers. Information: www.fishers.in.us.
MONDAY, NOV. 8
Head over to Carmel for a gallery walk at the Carmel Arts & Design District; explore eight galleries within walking distance of each other and enjoy sculptures, photography, art glass and more. Loca-
TUESDAY, NOV. 9
FRIDAY, NOV. 12
Indiana’s own John Mellencamp plays Clowes Memorial Hall; doors open at 6:30 p.m. and a screening of the documentary “It’s About You” starts shortly after. Mellencamp hits the stage at 8:30 p.m. Tickets range from $44.50 to $125. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: www.cloweshall.org.
Comedian Daniel Tosh, from Comedy Central’s “Tosh.0,” will be in Indianapolis for two shows, one at 7:30 p.m. and a second at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $42.90.
Carmel Clay Parks invites you to rock out at its “Karaoke Night,” where participants can sing solo or with a group. You must be 13 years old to attend. The event lasts from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $6. Location: Monon Community Center, 1195 Central Park Drive W., Carmel. Information: www.carmelclayparks.com. PAGE 128
Head to Ritchey Woods for “The Hole Story,” an exploration of a nature-related topic through books, a craft, a hike and hands-on experiences. Two sessions take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Registration is required, and the cost is $4 for residents and $6 for non-residents. Location: Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, 10410 Hague Road, Fishers. Information: www.fishers.in.us. Join the Indiana State Museum for its “War Vessels” exhibit, during which Dave Richey of the Indy Admirals will share his model boats and stories. The lesson focuses on the ships of the U.S. Navy in the Spanish American War and the ships of the British Royal Navy used in World War I. The program lasts from 10 a.m. to noon. Location: Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Information: www.indianamuseum.org.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 12-14
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra puts on “Bugs Bunny at the Symphony” for three performances. Bugs, Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck and other characters will be accompanied by the symphony. Shows are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets range from $10 to $78. Location: Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. Information: www.indianapolissymphony.org.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, NOV. 12-13
Make the trip to Jungle Jim’s for its “International
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Wine Festival,” where more than 400 wines representing more than 20 countries of origin will be available. Location: Jungle Jim’s International Market, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, Ohio. Information: www.junglejims.com.
ond lasts from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Cost is $9 for members and $10 for non-members. Registration is required, and an adult must accompany children. Location: 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Information: www.connerprairie.org.
SATURDAY, NOV. 13
SATURDAY, NOV. 20
Chelsea Handler, of the E Channel’s “Chelsea Lately,” performs her comedy routine at the Old National Centre. The show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $62.45 to $96. Location: Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www.livenation.com. The Fishers Chamber of Commerce aims to educate the public on health matters with a free seminar, “The ABC’s of Toxins and Detox.” Dr. Stephen P. Elliott discusses the root of diseases and how to cure them as naturally as possible. The seminar lasts from 10 to 11 a.m. Location: 8495 Fishers Centre Drive, Fishers. Information: www. fisherschamber.com.
MONDAY, NOV. 15
Learn to navigate the World Wide Web at Carmel Clay Parks’ “Internet Basics” course, which will cover simple searches, e-mail and how to store photos on your computer. The program is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $35. Location: Monon Community Center, 1195 Central Park Drive W., Carmel. Information: www.carmelclayparks.com.
FRIDAY, NOV. 19
Join Conner Prairie for a harvest-time celebration at “Happy Harvest,” where kids can grind corn, eat cornbread and learn about pioneer food. One session takes place from 9:30 to 11 a.m.; the sec-
Carmel Clay Parks hosts a “Daddy/Daughter Dance,” with punch and snacks. The dance lasts from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $15. Location: Monon Community Center, 1195 Central Park Drive W., Carmel. Information: www.carmelclayparks.com.
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MONDAY, NOV. 22
The town of Fishers kicks off “Santa’s Mailbox.” Letters to Santa can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Dec. 13. Location: Fishers Parks & Recreation Offices, 11565 Brooks School Road, Fishers. Information: www.fishers.in.us.
TUESDAY, NOV. 23
Seniors, 50 and older, can enjoy a Thanksgiving luncheon, socializing and card games, hosted by the town of Fishers and catered by Bob Evans. The lunch lasts from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $8 for residents and $12 for non-residents. Location: Billericay Park Building, 12690 Promise Road, Fishers. Information: www.fishers.in.us. The always popular Trans-Siberian Orchestra comes to Conseco Fieldhouse for its “Winter Tour 2010.” Shows will be at 3 and 8 p.m. Ticket prices have yet to be set, so check the Conseco Fieldhouse website for updates. Location: Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Information: www.consecofieldhouse.com. o
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Get into the Christmas spirit early by watching “Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker.” The ballet starts at 2 p.m. Tickets prices range from $39.50 to $82.25. Location: Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www.livenation.com.
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