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Jennifer Pope Baker teaches her children the power of giving

In the Lead: Pacers Coach Frank Vogel | Circle the City: Holiday Shopping all over Town | Authentic Indiana: A New Section Featuring Hoosier Creators

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Jennifer Pope Baker teaches her children the power of giving

In the Lead: Pacers Coach Frank Vogel | Circle the City: Holiday Shopping all over Town | Authentic Indiana: A New Section Featuring Hoosier Creators

on the cover Charlie and Catherine Baker. Photo by Jamie Owens, J. Scott Photography

WINTER 2012-13

Features 50

Gift Shopping

Travel

Frank and Jenifer Vogel

Community

Loren Schmierer

Our favorite holiday spots to shop

At home with the coach of the Indiana Pacers

Winter at Indiana Dunes

Jennifer Pope Baker

It's tree time at Stonycreek Farm

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Departments at the front

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Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note Heavyweight writer

This & That

News and views around town

In Style

Aromatherapy

taste

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quick bites

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worth the trip

Local food news

Wine, dine & find

Three picks to enjoy

cuisine

Holiday drinks

Martinsville Candy Kitchen

authentic indiana Hoosier-made, Hoosier-owned

health

Breathe right

home trends Going green

out and about

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student views

Creations of the younger generation

just married

Lauren and Constantine Linos Stephanie and Brent Dicus Mackenzie and Jud Williford

102 our side of town 110 event calendar People and events

Things to do

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Heavyweight Writer “Geez. We’re grown-ups, Sherri. When did this happen?” A good friend texted me that very tough question the other day, and I didn’t have a great answer for her. “I’m not sure, really. I think it’s a process,” I typed. I really wanted to tell her that I wasn’t grown up at all. Yes, I am 40 years old. Yes, I had spent every free moment of the previous week looking for another property to purchase (to no avail) with my husband. And, yes, my girlfriend and I had just spent the better part of an hour discussing whether now was the right time for her and her husband to have a baby. I admit those are all tough, grown-up topics, but, still, I don’t feel very grown up. We’d discussed all of this while another friend of ours sat in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at IU North with her little guy, Henry Dalton Janicijevic. Born into this world on Sept. 22, 2012, Henry weighed in at only 3 pounds and 14 ounces. He came a little early— seven weeks early to be exact—and so he had to stay at IU North several weeks longer than most new arrivals do. It took Henry over two weeks just to gain one pound, his mom reported to me recently, but he’s a champ, she says, growing ounce over ounce with each new day. Which of course makes me think of our little magazine. I envision NORTH as a prizefighter. In 2009, we didn’t have much, but we came out swinging anyway. We fought to sell ads, to cook up content and to build relationships with the many northsiders we were hoping to reach. We stayed up late, we worked weekends, we got smarter and—ever so slowly—we grew. And as we have aged, we have tried to make tough decisions—as any grown-up would—that would keep us healthy and strong. It may not have always been easy, but it has always been worth it. As everything in life is. With that, I’ll close this note by saying, “Welcome to the world, Henry Dalton Janicijevic.” Your arrival was anxiously awaited by your mom and dad, and—maybe I’m feeling a little sentimental today— it makes me a little teary to think about how happy they are with you finally here. Welcome to this unexpected, imperfect and weighty little world. I hope it’s everything you’ll ever want it to be. But, Henry, one tip to heed: Don’t grow up too fast.

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The flawlessness of my smile has opened countless doors. AFTER

BEFORE

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Publisher Home News Enterprises Chuck Wells Editorial Editor Sherri Lynn Dugger Copy Editor Katharine Smith

Drs. Miller and Barbour and the Carmel Orthodontics team are responsible for the beautiful smile I have today. Being cursed with a smile I was ashamed of was all that I knew up until the age of fourteen. After years of thumb sucking as a child, dentists predicted I would be subjected to braces for three to five years, however, with the help of Carmel Orthodontics, my teeth and bite were perfected in a little over a year. Along with myself, my two sisters also received the five star treatments Carmel Orthodontics has to offer; our parents couldn’t be happier with our successes. The flawlessness of my smile opens countless doors in my personal and professional life, making me forever grateful. With the help of Drs. Miller and Barbour, I am able to now seize countless opportunities with the help of my smile. —Erin Edelstein

Contributing Writers: Caroline Mosey Amy Norman Ashley Petry Laura Schroeder Art Senior Graphic Artist Amanda Waltz Contributing Advertising Design Margo Wininger Photography: Tim Biddle Jamie Owens Andrew Laker Image Technicians Bob Kunzman, Matt Quebe Stock images provided by ©Thinkstock

Advertising Advertising Director Christina Cosner Account Executive Julie Swango

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CORRECTIONS NORTH magazine received inaccurate information from a local photographer regarding one of its featured weddings in the Fall 2012 issue and therefore published the date and details of the wedding of Martin and Christina Zivitz incorrectly. The couple was actually married on April 3, 2004, in St. Petersburg, Fla. NORTH regrets the errors.

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News | Views | Tidbits Compiled by Ashley Petry

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we’re number one! We already knew Carmel was an amazing place to call home, and now Money magazine agrees. In its recent “Best Places to Live” issue, the CNN-owned magazine named Carmel the best small city in the nation. (Fishers also made the list at No. 12.) “The team from Money magazine took into account the opinions expressed by the families they interviewed, who told them how much they enjoy living in Carmel,” said Mayor Jim Brainard in a statement. Money magazine editors considered such quality-oflife factors as job growth, home affordability, safety, school quality and health care, but it was Carmel’s investment in projects like City Center and the Arts and Design District that pushed the city to the top of the list.

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Home

Holidays Looking for family-friendly activities to keep the kids occupied during winter break? Try one—or all—of these local favorites.

Head to the Carmel Arts and Design District for the festive annual Holiday in the District, held this year on Dec. 8. Attend the Central Indiana Dance Ensemble’s production of “The Nutcracker,” offered Dec. 7 to 9 at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center (1000 Mulberry St.). Little girls will love the Sugar Plum Fairy Dessert Parties held before the matinee performances, complete with photo opportunities, dessert and crafts. Write a letter to Santa Claus and drop it off at Santa’s Mailbox, set up by Fishers Parks and Recreation at 1 Municipal Drive. The box is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 10. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for a reply.

Book a ride on the Polar Bear Express Train, running from the Fishers Train Station (11601 Municipal Drive) to Noblesville through Dec. 15. During the day, Santa rides the train to visit with children. In the evening, passengers disembark at the “North Pole” at the Indiana Transportation Museum, and Santa boards the train for the ride back. Reservations are essential. Head to the Palladium for “A Brenda Lee Christmas” at 3 p.m., Dec. 16 (1 Center Green, Carmel).

Your favorite classic films are now showing at an unexpected venue—the Palladium. The Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative has teamed up with Heartland Truly Moving Pictures to present awardwinning films on a giant screen in the Palladium concert hall. The Great American Songbook Movie Series includes “Mary Poppins” (Dec. 14), “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” (Jan. 11), “Kiss Me Kate” (Feb. 1) and “Singin’ in the Rain” (March 29). Films start at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $7.50. Purchase at www.The CenterPresents.org or call (317) 843-3800.

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Cut down your own pine tree at the Country Christmas festival at Stonycreek Farm, which runs through Dec. 19 (11366 E. State Road 38, Noblesville). For more on Stonycreek, see our profile on page 76. For even more holiday events and family activities, see our events calendar on page 110.

By the Numbers Conner Prairie by Candlelight

A closer look at one of the Northside’s most cherished holiday celebrations.

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Visitors who toured Conner Prairie by Candlelight last year. Conner Prairie by Candlelight is 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8, 14 and 15 and 21 and 22. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for children ages 2 to 12. Reservations recommended. 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers; (317) 7766006; www.connerprairie.org.

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Carrie

Petty

As a former director of Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County and current board chairwoman at Gleaners Food Bank, Carrie Petty knows a few things about serving the needy. Now, the vice president and coowner of Petty Custom Homes has been elected to a three-year term on the national board of directors for Rebuilding Together, a nonprofit organization that provides critical home repairs for low-income homeowners. With 200,000 volunteers at 200 affiliates nationwide, the organization completes about 10,000 repair projects each year.

Tell us more about Rebuilding Together.

Rebuilding Together is all about safe and healthy housing—rebuilding homes and revitalizing communities. Our belief is that community starts at home, so our work here at Rebuilding Together provides critical home repairs for lowincome homeowners, so we can help stabilize and rehabilitate not only their homes but the communities they live in.

Why do you think this is important work?

As chairman of the board for Gleaners Food Bank in Indianapolis, no one needs to tell people in Indianapolis that people are hurting. … Healthy housing equates to healthy life, and housing and hunger are where God has really placed me.

What motivates you to do this kind of work?

The human component—that’s why I do it. Since the recession, there’s been a tremendous amount of pressure on the organizations that are meeting the needs out there. You just go to a mobile pantry or go to one of these builds, and you see the eyes of the 16

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children who are in need, and that tells the whole story right there. You want to do everything you possibly can to help them.

Do you ever do the hands-on repair work?

Oh, yeah. That’s my favorite thing to do, absolutely. And more important to me than the physical work is working side by side with a family. It’s a real handson ministry.

As co-owner of Petty Custom Homes, what’s your outlook for the construction industry?

The national numbers are looking good, and we’re starting to be very busy. The banks are releasing loans again, and we have blueprints on the drawing table, so it’s a wonderful time to be a custom homebuilder again.

On a personal note, how did you meet your husband, Chris Petty?

A good friend of ours introduced us, and one summer we did everything together, a big group of us, and he was my best friend. And then he kissed me, and that was all she wrote.

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sale pending This February, RE/MAX Ability Plus will open a 3,500-squarefoot office in the Indiana Design Center. It will be home to more than 30 agents specializing in Carmel real estate.

Photos courtesy of Simon Property Group and Earth Fare

Fashion Forward Following its massive renovation, the Fashion Mall at Keystone is welcoming a slew of new tenants, including West Elm, Free People, Sperry Top-Sider and Vera Bradley.

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Fashion | Trends | Decor Compiled by Sherri Lynn Dugger | Photography by Andrew Laker & Amanda Waltz

Aromatherapy

in style

Scents can trigger memory. Scents can help you relax. Some say scents can even help you heal. We followed our noses across the northside to find a few purveyors of all that can smell you well.

1. Aromas for Healing Runners Relief Lotion, with lavender, rosemary, chamomile, marjoram, peppermint essential oils, $16, Nature’s Karma, 711 Veteran’s Way, Suite 136, Carmel, (317) 843-9999, natureskarma.org 2. Aromas for Healing Colds & Flu Oil Blend, $15, Nature’s Karma 3. Lavender Orange Essential Oils Homemade Soap, $4.50, North Star, 8619 E. 116th St., Fishers, (317) 841-7345, northstar4health.com

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in style Chocolate Espresso Bubble Bath Cupcake Fizzy, $8, Herbal Art, 11650 Lantern Road, Suite 205, Fishers, (317) 418-8227, herbalartonline.com

Lavender Essential Oil, $7, North Star

Pamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Lavender Calendula Flower Cream, $11.50, North Star

Scent Gear Bracelet infused with essential oils, $19, North Star

8 Custom-Scented Soap Petals, set of 30, $9, Herbal Art

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Solay Salt Lamp, bio-energetic crystal salt lamp, $46, Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Karma

Immerse Female Fragrance, $35.95, Herbal Art

Timeless Male Fragrance, $35.95, Herbal Art

Lavender Buds, 1 ounce, $2.75, North Star

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Quick Bites | Cuisine | Wine, Dine & Find Compiled by Caroline Mosey

taste

Fort Billings Stromboli Photo courtesy of Jersey's Café

You don’t have to travel far to find flavorful New Jersey fare. Blair Laing makes sure of it.

While plenty of restaurants are embracing a local mind-set when it comes to their menus, Blair Laing is doing just the opposite. Rather than stocking his kitchen with items from nearby producers, he’s built a business celebrating authentic New Jersey fare, and that means most of his ingredients are sourced from (you guessed it) the greater New Jersey area. The reaction? His café sees lines out the door most weekends. Laing grew up in Basking Ridge, N.J., a town that positioned him within about an hour’s journey to both New York City and the Jersey shore. “When I was growing up, there weren’t a lot of chain restaurants in my area,” he recalls. “It was mostly family-owned places.” Laing attended college at Indiana State University and went on to marry a native Hoosier. Armed with a serious passion for Jersey-style eats and high hopes that his Carmel neighbors would follow suit, he

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quick bites opened his first restaurant, the Chequered Flag, in 1998. It was there that Laing began giving Carmel a hefty dose of his hometown flavor: sizzling cheesesteaks, specialty hoagies and loaded hot dogs. Ten years later, he moved into his current space in a Carmel strip mall and reopened under a new name, Jersey’s Café, in early 2009. That’s when things started heating up. For Jersey’s, Laing envisioned a place where

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“transplants” from the Northeast, hungry for the foods they were used to eating back home, could come to find the flavors and smells of the Garden State. The dining room (a former Mexican restaurant) showcases memorabilia of East Coast sports teams and skylines. All tables come equipped with their own deck of playing cards, which customers appreciate to help pass the time until food hits the table. The staff is very upfront

about the fact that Jersey’s is no fast-food joint; all items are cooked to order, and peak dinner hours can see a wait time of around 45 minutes for food to arrive at the table. Piggybacking off his old menu and concept at the Chequered Flag, Laing fashioned a menu for Jersey’s Café as long as it is authentic. Divided into categories like cold hoagies, steak sandwiches, Philly “dirty water” hot dogs and classics like meatloaf and stromboli, there’s enough here to sate the biggest of appetites. Laing holds that local isn’t always better, particularly when it comes to his niche. Hoagie rolls are baked fresh in Queens; deli meats (including Taylor pork rolls) are trucked from Jersey-based Thumann’s Inc. Laing offers Pennsylvania Dutch birch beer, New Jersey Shore saltwater taffy and the list goes on. Laing’s personal favorite? “The Eli No. 10,” he answers, referring to a larger-than-life creation of Italian steak, provolone, red peppers, fried potatoes, an egg and hot sauce. (And no,

there was never an edible “Peyton” or “Luck.”) Closing in on its fourth year, Jersey’s Café has earned a loyal cheering section that just keeps growing. In fact, the Food Network featured the restaurant on its hit show, “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” which Laing says has been pulling in curious customers from all over the country. To keep up with demand, he has his sights on a second location in the future to continue feeding his following. “This is my passion,” he says. “It’s my love. I like getting to share what I love about my home state with the people here.” o

Jersey’s Café 13710 N. Meridian St., Carmel, (317) 846-7760, www.jerseyscafe.com

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quick bites

Goat Cheese Ravioli

Baby, it’s cold outside! And what better weapon against freezing temps than piping-hot pillows of pasta filled with irresistible flavors? For ravioli that has us raving, read on. Ravioli di Asiago y Sole Secco Pomodoro $16 Tender pockets of pasta are stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes, asiago, ricotta and pecorino Romano cheese, then topped with a simple but hearty sauce of olive oil, garlic, basil and tomato.

Mangia Italian Restaurant, 751 Hanover Place, Carmel, (317) 581-1910, www.mangiaitalian.com

Goat Cheese Ravioli

$11 If you’re a goat cheese lover, you’re in luck. Here, Sonoma goat cheese is mixed with garlic, egg and fresh basil, then cooked inside sheets of hand-rolled pasta. Ravioli are tossed in a white wine sauce with shiitake mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes before receiving a final sprinkling of goat cheese and basil.

Ocean Prime, 8555 N. River Road, Indianapolis, (317) 569-0975, www. oceanprimeindy.com

Ravenous? Try ravioli from these northside favorites Compiled by Caroline Mosey

Ravioli Maria Rosa

$13.25 A mixture of ricotta cheese and spinach is tucked into pasta and finished with a creamy pomodoro sauce. Now that’s amore.

Matteo’s Italian Restaurant, 40 N. Ninth St., Noblesville, (317) 774-9771, www.matteosindy.com

Toasted Ravioli

$9 These bite-sized ravioli are filled with a blend of five different cheeses, then hand-breaded and panseared until golden brown. Served with a hearty Bolognese sauce, parsley and Caesar blend cheese, this dish is sure to chase away the winter chill.

Harry and Izzy’s, 4050 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis, (317) 915-8045, www.harryandizzys.com

Photos courtesy of Ocean Prime

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There’s a world of palate-pleasing finds out there. Get some.

WINE

DINE

FIND

Searching for the perfect gift for that wine lover on your Christmas list? Stop in to Tasteful Times (11677 Olio Road, Fishers) to see the Schott Swiesel crystal collection. Not only are stemware and decanters stylish and elegant, they’re durable to boot. “The crystal is titanium-based,” owner Jon Sadler explains, making it scratchresistant and stronger than many of its counterparts. Schott Swiesel Rouge Decanter, $69.99; Schott Swiesel Pure Glassware, $10.99/ ea; www.tasteful-times.com, (317) 436-8226

Michigan-based Jet’s Pizza (11785 Commercial Drive) has arrived in Fishers, serving pizzas, subs, wings and salads to the neighborhood. “Our Fishers store is an old-fashioned style carryout and delivery pizzeria,” says Frank Colagiovanni, owner. Jet’s offers three styles of pizza: thin crust, hand-tossed and deep dish. So which one to try first? “The signature menu item is our Detroitstyle deep dish square pan pizza,” Colagiovanni says. www.jetspizza. com, (317) 595-9900

We all know our home state is blessed with extraordinary individuals who make our food culture innovative, competitive and downright delicious. “Food for Thought: An Indiana Harvest” is a book commissioned by Indiana Humanities that beautifully portrays the stories of more than 80 people throughout the state—farmers, chefs, food artisans—who are changing the way we eat in Indiana. From tales of generational farming to accidental success, this is one you’ll have a hard time putting down. $24.95, www.indianaharvest.com

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taste

Photo courtesy of Epic Hospitality

Compiled by Caroline Mosey

SENSE OF PLACE As president of Epic Hospitality Group and owner of Mo’s A Place for Steaks (as well as Sensu and Detour American Grille), Jeremiah Hamman is a major player in the city’s restaurant scene. Just as he was poised to open a second Mo’s location in Carmel’s Clay Terrace, we caught up with him to find out his ingredients for restaurant success.

Mo’s has earned a reputation as one of the best steakhouses in Indy. In your opinion, what sets it apart from the pack? I feel as though we work every day to better serve our guests. When making day-to-day decisions, we always ask ourselves, “How does this improve service and the overall guest experience?” A new Mo’s location in Clay Terrace is scheduled to open in the fall. What drew you to the area? Carmel has exploded over the past few years with Mayor Brainard’s vision and the execution of that vision by all of the city planners and rede-

velopment commission. It seemed like a great fit. What can guests expect to find at the new location? It will be very similar as far as furniture selections, finishes, tabletops and menus. We do have a few wrinkles in the design to add some interesting features, but you will have to wait and see. As the owner of several successful area restaurants, what’s the secret ingredient that makes each place work so well within the community? The key is the people. There is no way to do it

without being surrounded by amazing people. Our team, our guests, the vendors, our advertising partners, friends of friends, et cetera. We are in a people business, and you only have one reputation in this life, so it is critical to each member of our team to drive that reputation forward in a positive fashion each day. It is also important to us to make sure that we are treating customers like old friends and not just a credit card number, [and] to get to know your guests, treat them like part of the family and not take their business for granted. In your opinion, what’s the perfect meal to sit down to? Wow, that is a tough question. I love all food! I am much less picky nowadays than I used to be. I love to grill out, and my kids love rib-eye (steaks) so we typically sit down to a ribeye with some type of fresh sautéed mushrooms and grilled asparagus. They drink Sprite, and my wife and I are discovering some amazing pinot noirs. More simply, anytime I get to eat with my kids is a treat.

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Holiday Spirits Chef Ryan Nelson of Late Harvest Kitchen (8605 River Crossing, Indianapolis, 317663-8063) infuses his signature flavor into everything he touches, including many of the spirits he stocks behind the bar. Infusing vodkas with your favorite flavors is a great way to create bases for unique cocktails, and Nelson likes to take advantage of the seasons (yes, even winter) when he chooses infusions. “Winter is a great time of year for citrus,” he says. Start with a high-quality vodka, then pour into a glass container and add fruits like blood oranges, Meyer lemons, limes and grapefruit in ¼-inch slices. Cover the mixture and let it sit at room temperature for 10 to 14 days. “I like to use a large glass container and leave it out in a visible place in the bar. It’s nice to look at, and you could even use it as a nontraditional centerpiece.”

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cuisine

Forget the hassles of cooking for a crowd this season; festive drinks are easy to prepare and just as memorable. We’ve uncovered two delicious—and drinkable!—recipes to help you pour on the holiday cheer this year.

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White Hot Chocolate Courtesy of Mansion at Oak Hill

Ingredients: 12 ounces white chocolate, roughly chopped 8 cups milk 1 1/3 cups strong brewed coffee 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Directions: In a large saucepan or pot, melt white chocolate and 1 cup milk over medium heat. Add remaining milk, coffee and vanilla, stir to combine and continue heating. Ladle into mugs and garnish with whipped cream, if desired. Yields 8 servings.

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Story and photos by Sherri Lynn Dugger

Martinsville Candy Kitchen 46 N. Main St., Martinsville (765) 342-6390

What started as a misunderstanding turned out to be a sweet deal for the town of Martinsville

worth the trip

Top: John and Pam Badger. Above: The Badgers pour a molten candy mixture onto a marble slab to begin the process of making canes. Right: Blue food coloring is added to the candy in the making of blue and white horseshoes.

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John and Pam Badger purchased the Martinsville Candy Kitchen in 2004, saving it from closure when the store’s former owners were ready to retire. But the Badgers admit they went into the purchase mistakenly thinking each was doing it because the other wanted it. “She wanted it; she got it,” John still says of the purchase. “No, I didn’t,” Pam quickly and teasingly corrects him. “It’s way more work than I ever wanted.” John says he wasn’t even a big fan of candy canes when they borrowed against his retirement account to buy the business. “I’m more of a cookie man,” he said. And as for Pam? She was diagnosed with diabetes when she was 13. Candy, up until 2011 when she had a pancreas transplant operation that erased the problem, was not really an option. Nonetheless, the couple spent a slow summer month in 2004 learning the tricks of the trade from the shop’s previous owners and then introduced themselves as Martinsville’s newest candy makers by July of that same year. Both John and Pam have day jobs (he delivers fuel for Martinsville’s Co-Alliance; she works in the county clerk’s office), but they spend their evenings and weekends keeping alive the traditions (and original recipes) that Greek immigrant Jimmy Zapapas began when he first opened the shop in 1919. The purchase has become a family affair. During the week, John’s mom and sister, as well as the couple’s son, John, and their nephews, along with other family members and friends, help to run the store. Making 17 flavors of candy canes, along with other confections like dark chocolate peanut butter cups, white chocolate truffles and their homemade Tiger Butter (white chocolate, milk chocolate and peanut butter fudge), they use the same

tools (a copper pot, a marble slab and a metal hook) that Zapapas originally used. Each year, the Badgers make approximately 30,000 candy canes (in 2011, they estimate they made upward of 35,000), the majority of their business falling during the fall and winter holidays, with seasonal orders coming in as early as July. During the busy season, “we can’t make canes fast enough,” John says. “People get angry if we run out.” Guests are serious about getting their sugar fixes … and with good reason. The shop, blanketed out front with an appropriately striped red-and-white awning, offers glass-enclosed rows of goodness … in the form of truffles, mints, cookies and flavored fudges. During the summer months, the 20 or so flavors of ice cream housed along the shop’s west wall become the stars of the show, but it’s the front case, which features candy canes and candy cane pieces in flavors like peppermint, wintergreen, cinnamon, cappuccino, lemon and cherry, that remains busy all year. The same molten sugar recipes used to create candy canes also go into the striped lollipops, swizzle sticks and ribbon candy, as well as the seasonal hearts, shamrocks, Easter baskets and Indianapolis Colts-inspired horseshoes the couple creates. In 2007, the Badgers bought and renovated the former Bertelsen’s Jewelry Store in Martinsville’s courthouse square and moved the Candy Kitchen there, just a few doors down from its original location. The move gave them more space. Now, near the back of the store, tables await customers who wish to be seated to enjoy their sweet treats, and an adjacent wall of windows showcases the back room, which allows curious visitors to see the candy-cane–making process, a task John usually tackles on Saturday mornings. The sweet scent of peppermint quickly fills the air when he spreads the flavoring over the molten sugar and corn syrup mixture on the marble table. He has to work quickly, adding food coloring to separated sections of the approximately 12-pound mass while it’s still pliable. John does much of his work next to a hooded flame to keep each batch, which produces approximately 200 6-inch canes, from cooling too quickly. He twists the mass of bi-colored candy into rope, and then Pam, his helper on this particular Saturday, cuts and handcrafts each piece into its final shape. The result is a cane that they swear tastes nothing like the boxed varieties you can find in most big-box stores—especially when the canes are still warm. Lucky guests to the shop when they’re making the canes can ask questions and judge the difference in taste themselves. When asked about the learning curve of running a candy store, Pam says the couple have had to teach themselves the ways of business ownership every step of the way. “We learn something new every day,” Pam said. As for whether owning a candy store is a dream job, Pam isn’t quite sure. But John does have hopes of retiring into the business by working there full-time one day. “That’s the plan,” he says. “It’s going to be 10 years. I’ll be an old man before I can do that.” o

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Local producers, merchants and entrepreneurs

Photos courtesy of Clabber Girl Corp.

Story by Sherri Lynn Dugger

Authentic Indiana With new breweries, wineries, farmers markets and craft festivals around every corner, Indiana is abuzz with opportunities to shop local. Northâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s section, Authentic Indiana, celebrates the offerings and tells the stories of the many local producers, merchants and entrepreneurs our state has to offer.

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You Go, Girl

Known for its baking powder line, the Clabber Girl Corp. got its start under the Hulman & Co. name, a wholesale grocery business that was opened in 1850 in Terre Haute. With the addition of a storeroom and spice mill behind the store in 1869, the business branched out into manufacturing a variety of products, including spices, coffees and baking powder under many brand names. In 1893, the company expanded again and moved into its current location at the corner of Ninth and Main streets in Terre Haute. By 1899, Clabber brand baking powder was introduced to the cooking scene, and the Clabber Girl brand, as it was renamed in 1923, is now distributed all over the world. The company sold items ranging from peanut butter to coffee, but â&#x20AC;&#x153;as the world changed, as the business evolved, baking powder became a very big part of our makeup,â&#x20AC;? says Teresa Shaffer, executive director of public relations.

winter farmers markets, the headquarters is now busy year-round. Beyond all the in-house activities, the company’s focus remains fixed on its origins: providing for the food industry by manufacturing and distributing cookie and dessert mixes, gelatins, cheesecakes and baking powder all over the world. “We export to about 40 different countries,” Shaffer says. For more information, go to www.clabbergirl.com.

Photos courtesy of Eric Phagan

The grocery business eventually closed in the late 1990s, and its space in the red brick headquarters remained an “empty warehouse,” Shaffer says, until around the early 2000s, when Gary Morris came on board as the company’s new president. Thanks to the new leader’s vision, the building is now also a thriving tourist destination. Morris felt the headquarters should be a showplace, Shaffer says, and so renovation was begun on the entire first floor. “It is now a museum dedicated to the history of the Hulman family, the history of baking powder and the history of our community in Terre Haute,” she says. The building has a mock grocery, circa 1940, a gallery space available to local artists to display their artwork and a Clabber Girl bakeshop, where breakfast and lunch are served. Cooking demonstrations and private classes are available in the building’s culinary classroom, and it also now houses the Rex Roasting Co., where small-batch artisan coffee is made. The coffee, Shaffer says, is “roasted in an exhibition-style setting. People can watch coffee being roasted” during coffee tour packages. In-house catering is available for private events. “We have a lot of people who come here for special occasions, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, baby showers, and people can rent out space in the building to have business meetings,” Shaffer says. Home to the Clabber Girl Country Christmas, where kids are invited to spend the day with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a barbecue fest in the summer and summer and

The Art of Business

Eric Phagan’s art comes easily. The Indianapolis Herron School of Art and Design graduate and Madison-based artist has won awards and garnered attention for his 3-D sculptures and landscape paintings for years. Eric’s interest in art dates all the way back to his kindergarten years, he says, when he completed a drawing of Bugs Bunny to the delight of his teachers and classmates. But managing a family business, which includes an art gallery, a café and overnight guest suites, has been a little less than easy. Which isn’t to say Eric, along with his parents, Jeff and Peggy Phagan, his sister, Sarah, and his wife, Jessica, has made mistakes along the way. In fact, they’ve made plenty of good decisions, like buying and remodeling the downtown Madison building, home to the former Dusty Miller Antiques store, in October 2011, and putting every square foot of it to good use. In April 2012, the Phagan family opened Gallery 115, which houses the Gallery Café, Eric Phagan Art Studio/Gallery, plus overnight guest suites and a conference room, all available for rent. But being a business owner and marketing himself as an artist, as well as remaining a dedicated husband to Jessica and father to his toddler son, Vinson, has amounted to months of long days, long nights and a large learning curve for the 33-year-old. A learning curve that’s definitely been worth the wait. For years, Eric says, fans of his work regularly asked him where his studio was located, when—in fact—the artist was working out of his one-car garage at home. “There was no space,” he said. “It wasn’t very professional.” Eric’s art sales were taking off about the same time the building at 115 E. Main St., which was constructed in 1840, came up for sale. He says his mom had often expressed an interest in one day opening her own restaurant, and when he heard the building went on the market, an idea quickly formed. “Having a gallery and a café meant you were hitting all angles,” Eric said. “People could come and see my work and hang out. It’s a gathering place. That’s what Madison needed.” And what Madison needed, Madison received. Thanks to the artist’s vision and six “long months” of combined efforts of his family, the building now features an early-20thcentury ambience. “I love the 1920s through the ’40s,” he said. Because of that, the building has a strictly antique feel, with vintage-inspired colors and lighting and Big Band music playing in the background. “I feel like that’s a really romantic, sweet time in our history.” It’s a sweet time in the history of the Phagan family, too. The building’s transformation has brought them all into the fold of a common goal. Eric’s father maintains the building. His mother runs the café. Eric’s wife handles the bookkeeping, while he stays involved with every aspect of the business. “There have been a lot of positives for opening this business with my family,” Eric said. “It has brought us closer, and, of course, we are all getting to do something that we love. “Of course there are days that are slow and times that something we do does not work, but that is when we collaborate and figure out what we can change to make it better. A business is what you make of it. We are going to just go for it, and if it doesn’t work out, then we know we did our best.” Gallery 115, 115 E. Main St., Madison, (812) 274-4371, www.gallery115madison.com. o NORTH | www.indynorthmag.com

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541 Salon

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Nestled in the heart of Carmel, 28 Star Studio is a full service hair salon specializing in the latest techniques in all aspects of hair cutting, coloring, styling and texture.

541 is a charming boutique salon with a team of talented hair designers, located in a historic setting. Stop in!

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Artichoke Designs

Carmel Clay Public Library

Christian Science Reading Room

Beyond our door lies the start of a beautiful room! Come and see our fine interior design and furnishings.

YOUR public library. Inspiring lifelong discovery, creating a positive impact in the community, and connecting people with resources.

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Circle City Tuxedos

Computer Troubleshooters

Current Publishing, LLC

Located above Simply Sweet Shoppe; specializing in delivering a personalized experience to each customer while guiding them through the decision process of menswear.

Locally owned and operated computer franchise center specializing in business and residential computer repair, sales and consulting. We service PCs and Apple products.

Proving newspapers work for, by and about the communities we serve.

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Indiana Design Center

Integrity Automotive

Kilpatrick Traditions

Discover retail and trade showrooms, design professionals, artists and extensive resources for your home. Open to the public.

Founded in 1994, Integrity Automotive offers complete domestic and foreign auto repair service to Carmel and surrounding areas.

Kilpatrick Traditions specializes in custom cabinetry and furniture, handcrafted of solid hardwoods by Amish craftsmen. Custom designed to reflect your unique style.

200 S. Rangeline Road, Carmel 317-569-5975 | www.indianadesigncenter.com

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L’Evento

Midwest School of Voice

Mudbugs Cajun Cafe

L’Evento connects people planning events to the professionals, services, and supplies they need. Best of all, our services are free!

Midwest School of Voice is committed to offering high-quality voice and performance education for students of all ages and musical disciplines.

Serving authentic award-winning Cajun dishes, beignets, mouthwatering po-boys, as well as Sun King and Abita beer!

20 North Rangeline Road, Carmel 317-706-0533 | www.leventoboutique.com

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Museum of Miniature Houses

Rangeline Chiropractic

Platinum Realty Group

The Museum of Miniature Houses is truly the place to explore fine art in miniature!

Dr. Hillary Hushower is committed to providing quality chiropractic care to people of all ages.

Platinum Realty Group is a BOUTIQUE style real estate brokerage providing CUSTOM real estate services designed to exceed YOUR expectations.

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Simply Sweet Shoppe

Woodys Library Restaurant

Wyant Photography

Keeping Carmel sweet since 2008! Retro candy, truffles, gelato, coffee, lattes, mochas and more! Now serving light lunch Monday-Friday.

Woodys serves Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner with a wide selection of pub-fare favorites, comfort dishes and chef inspired creations.

Wyant Photography specializes in fun high school senior pictures, unique family portraits, timeless children’s photos and business PR digital files. Details at: wyantphoto.com.

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health

Story by Laura Schroeder

Just Breathe

Breathing. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vital to life, but it's so easy to take for granted. Several lung conditions can affect our ability to breathe. Some are genetic, but most are preventable. Here, a look at common conditions seen by northside doctors.

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health Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder Asthma

In people affected by asthma, the airways narrow, often causing shortness of breath and breathing difficulty. This condition is largely genetic, and it affects people of all ages, especially people with allergies. According to Dr. Gabriel Bosslet, who specializes in pulmonary care at Spring Mill Medicine, a clinic through Indiana University Medical Group in Carmel, this year was particularly problematic for asthmatics. Hot, humid weather conditions caused an increase of ozone in the air, a trigger for asthma symptoms. Within the past couple of decades, the quality of inhalers, which release fixed amounts of medication into the lungs during asthma attacks, has increased significantly with advances in medicine. Today, patients are often prescribed daily maintenance inhalers, even if they are not experiencing any symptoms. These inhalers serve as alternatives to rescue inhalers, used when patients experience more severe breathing-related difficulties.

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, or COPD, is the term used to identify a pair of lung diseases, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The airways narrow in a person with COPD, causing difficulty breathing, as well as coughing and wheezing. Both chronic bronchitis and emphysema are almost exclusively a byproduct of smoking. “Far and away, the best solution for people to prevent COPD is not to smoke,” Bosslet explains. Though, like asthma, COPD cannot be cured, Bosslet does say that quitting smoking, exercising to build up the strength of the lungs and healthy eating can drastically improve the health of someone with COPD. Some patients with COPD may need to use inhalers, take anti-inflammatory medicine for the lungs or even use breathing machines to ease their symptoms.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, fungi or viruses and is usually accompanied by coughing; fever; shortness of breath; irregular, fast or painful breathing; and chills. As with asthma, anyone can get pneumonia, though Bosslet says it “happens to people with known lung diseases, especially those with COPD, more than others.” The disease, which occurs when the lungs become inflamed, is highly treatable with antibiotics in most patients of overall good health.

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Cancer

Eighty-five percent to 90 percent of cases of lung cancer occur in smokers. Dr. Homer Twigg III, chief of pulmonary, allergy, critical care and occupational medicine at the Indiana University Medical Center on the campus of IUPUI, says Indiana was â&#x20AC;&#x153;tied for the eighth highest prevalence of smoking among its population.â&#x20AC;? Twenty-five percent of Hoosiers smoke. Causes of lung cancer, besides smoking, may include exposure to cancer-causing chemicals, asbestos, radon, secondhand smoke or a family history of the disease. Early symptoms of lung cancer may not be present, but some symptoms include coughing up blood, a constant cough, chest pain and shortness of breath. Late symptoms may include hoarseness or changing of voice, swallowing difficulty and weakness. Options for treatment, Bosslet says, can include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. o

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home trends

Story by Laura Schroeder

The Carmel home of Andy Castleman and Stephanie Leonhard Straiger was designed by Castalia Homes with green technology. Photo by Dario Impini.

Green

from the ground up

Builders and decorators are increasingly turning to recycled materials and energy-efficient methods.

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home trends

Northside interior designer Julie O’Brien of the Julie O’Brien Design Group says the numbers of customers asking for environmentally friendly materials for use in their homes are increasing dramatically with each new year. The movement to “go green” surrounds us each day, and homebuilding and interior design are no exceptions to that trend.

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Homebuilders, architects and designers have recognized that building and designing in an environmentally friendly fashion are more important now than ever. “People are very conscious of it now, and they are really trying to do their part,” O’Brien says. There’s also a cost benefit associated with building green. Custom homebuilder Frank Redavide and his company, Castalia Homes, promote environmentally friendly and energy-saving building practices to every client with whom they come into contact. While Redavide did not initially push green building to clients, he soon realized the pros far outweighed the cons, and he saw that simple adjustments within a home could yield significant savings. The payback for the addition of energyefficient appliances and lighting often occurs within 18 months of a home’s construction. In addition, a home built with efficiency in mind generates a monthly utility bill that is 30 percent to 80 percent less than that of a comparable home. It has traditionally been the case for utility bills over the lifetime of an appliance to be greater than the initial cost of the appliance. However, this is not the case with green building; the comprehensive sum of all utility bills over the appliance’s lifetime will likely not be greater than the initial cost. The benefits don’t stop there. “[When] you are building smart, you are making a highperformance home,” Redavide says. “With that, there’s less maintenance. On top of that, you save money.” In addition, air quality of a home improves, resulting in fewer problems with conditions such as allergies and asthma for many people. Redavide feels a personal conviction to reduce, reuse and recycle, and environmental stewardship has become part of his mission as a homebuilder. He works with Habitat for Humanity, by allowing the organization’s members to come in and strip homes for anything they can use prior to his rebuild and remodel projects. Redavide has also taken the initiative to reclaim used building supplies and utilize them in homes during construction. During one of his projects, his team reclaimed 100-year-old wood from a barn and turned it into wood floors. In another project, Castalia Homes installed a floor made of leather taken from car seats originally manufactured in Indiana. Redavide says he tries to recycle anything he can when doing remodeling projects. He recycles about 60 percent of what he strips out of each home.

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Factory carts are great for media centers, bookcases or buffets and can be found in salvage stores.

Old windows are fun as sides of a bookcase using wood shelves to hold them together. They can also be used as whimsical art hung on the wall.

Rugs can be hung on the wall as art or can be used to cover a chair or ottoman, giving it an exotic look.

Wooden spools, originally used to hold electrical or copper wire, can be repurposed into rustic bookshelves, coffee tables or patio tables.

Old framed mirrors or large art pieces can be used as headboards. If large enough, one may do or you can cluster several to make the headboard. This also works with inexpensive uniform mirrors clustered together that can create a more contemporary look.

Old quilts are great as upholstery or window shades.

With help from Julie O’Brien of the Julie O’Brien Design Group, we compiled a list of unusual or unexpected items you can reuse to decorate your home.

Tree branches are great used as drapery rods for simple funky fabric treatments and can be painted or left natural.

Wood taken from skids (found on construction sites or warehouses) can be fashioned into shelving or rustic wine bottle holders, or take two old doors to create a garden pergola.

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Umbrellas or colorful parasols can be hung upside down. Suspend with a cord and light bulb to make pendant lights.

Old grates from homes can be used as tabletops and can be found in salvage shops.

home trends

“[When] you are building smart, you are making a high-performance home.” —Frank Redavide, Castalia Homes

The federal government, through the United States Green Building Council, has developed a framework for classification of green homes. This initiative, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), has conceptualized a set of fairly rigorous standards homes have to meet in order to become LEED-certified. These standards relate to the sustainability of the build site to water and energy efficiency in the home to materials

and resources used during construction, among other criteria as well. An independent verifier completes an analysis of the home to determine if it meets LEED qualifications. Redavide says that when he starts to list the benefits of green construction to consumers, most people start to wonder why they didn’t think of those ideas themselves or why nobody else told them the information sooner. o

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seek and

ye shall

find

Compiled by Ashley Petry

This holiday season, skip the crowded shopping malls. The gifts you really want to give are awaiting you at small boutiques all over the Northside and along Indyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cultural Trail. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a closer look at some of our favorites.

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Shopping Close to Home

Hamilton County has a wealth of locally owned shops, from eclectic fashion boutiques to highend art galleries. We’ve broken down the list by neighborhood to help you organize your shopping extravaganza. Here’s a selection of our best-loved spots.

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1 Named for the 18th-century division of neighborhoods in Rome, 14 Districts promises its customers “classic, feminine pieces with a twist.” The boutique carries clothing and accessories for every woman on your holiday shopping list, with items from Lilly Pulitzer, Repeat Cashmere, Before + Again and many others. Want to avoid the hustle and bustle? Make an appointment for a private beforehours or after-hours shopping experience.

110 W. Main St., Carmel; shop14districts.com Photo courtesy of 14 Districts

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To make a big impression on Christmas morning, splurge on one-of-a-kind artwork at the Evan Lurie Fine Art Gallery. Some of our favorites include bold typographical paintings by Jason Poteet, haphazard paintings of circles by Rusty Wolfe, unexpected X-ray photographs by Nick Veasey and kinetic sculptures by Brad Howe.

30 W. Main St., Carmel; (317) 8448400; evanluriegallery.com

Photos courtesy of Simply Sweet Shoppe Photo by Dauss Miller, courtesy of Pillowtalk

Satisfy your loved one’s sweet tooth with a surprise from the Simply Sweet Shoppe, which stocks gourmet chocolates and nostalgic candies. Need something larger than a stocking stuffer? Create a customized gift basket with your favorite sweet treats, or choose a pre-made basket. Options include the “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” basket, stuffed with chocolate treats, sugar-cookie bites and hard candies; the hostess-gift-worthy “Holiday Happiness” package, with chocolate-covered almonds and a serving dish; and the “Indiana Artisan” basket, featuring Hoosier-made goodies like 240Sweet marshmallows.

30 N. Rangeline Road, Carmel; (317) 818-9866; simplysweetshoppe.com

Alongside its racks of silky sleepwear, the PillowTalk boutique now carries PACT Apparel organic-cotton underwear and socks for both men and women. “It’s probably the least sexy stuff in the store, but it’s far and away my favorite brand,” said owner Rachel Davidson, who recommends PACT socks as eco-friendly stocking stuffers. Other top holiday gifts include hand-poured candles and sleepwear from Eberjey, Betsey Johnson, Parfait and Blush.

23 E. Main St., Carmel; (317) 574-8990; pillowtalkboutique.com

Head to Mary and Martha’s Exceedingly Chic Boutique, a local favorite since 2005, for top-selling gift items like Pandora jewelry, Tolani scarves, Brighton accessories and Danica Aromatics fragrances. Along the way, you can spruce up your holiday wardrobe: The boutique’s clothing lines include versatile Butter by Nadia wrap dresses, Not Your Daughter’s Jeans denim and Michael Stars “casual couture.”

111 W. Main St, Carmel; (317) 848-2624; maryandmarthas.com

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With its eclectic selection of artwork and home accessories, Addendum is a sure bet for a memorable gift. Look for serving pieces from Michael Aram, Laura Zindel and Julia Knight, housewares from Jonathan Adler, candles from Nest, picture frames from Diane Markin, and one-of-a-kind artwork by Robert Held, Grace Gunning and Jeff Diamond.

736 Hanover Place, Carmel; (317) 564-5979; addendumgallery.com; 908 E. Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis; (317) 253-3400

2 The Basile Gift Shop at the Palladium carries unique pieces from 10 artists, including several local residents. “Jewelry is our best seller, and our custom pieces continue to do well,” said shop manager Sharon Holyoak. The store also stocks holiday ornaments shaped like instruments, as well as other fun music-themed gifts. Also on sale this season: artistic director Michael Feinstein’s new book, “The Gershwins and Me: A Personal History in 12 Songs.”

355 City Center Drive, Carmel; (317) 819-3524; thecenterfor theperformingarts.org

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Nature’s Karma is the eco-friendly source for recycled and fair-trade gift items, including soy candles, stationery, housewares and eclectic pieces from local artists. Also look for Harvey’s Seatbelt Bags, Ambre Blends products and Zhi organic loose-leaf teas. Need a bag to carry that pile of gifts? Pick up a reusable Nature’s Karma tote; the proceeds benefit the Carmel Green Initiative.

711 Veteran’s Way, Carmel; (317) 843-9999; natureskarma.org

Pick up an array of body scrubs, bath crystals and lotions from Bath Junkie. The shop carries hundreds of fragrances and tints that are blended to your specifications, and most items are just the right size for Christmas stockings. Bonus: Stopping by the spa-like store is a perfect mini-break from the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping.

741 Hanover Place, Carmel; (317) 805-1850; bathjunkie.com

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Local favorite Uber (formerly Haus) offers a timeless mix of women’s clothing and accessories, housewares and gift items, with a blend of vintage, reproduction and modern pieces. This season’s top gift items—think holiday-party hostess gifts—include Linnea’s Lights candles; Bella Cucina gourmet foods, such as pestos, spreads and crackers; and Cake disposable placemats, coasters and serving papers.

31 W. City Center Drive, Carmel; (317) 5645638; shopuber.com; 5910 N. College Ave., Indianapolis; (317) 722-0710

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1 In addition to the expected sun bonnets, pottery and paper dolls, the Conner Prairie Store carries a wide range of jewelry, knitted items and other gifts, many created by members of the Indiana Artisan program. Stocking stuffers abound, from oldfashioned stick candies and wooden toys to commemorative ornaments and recipe booklets.

13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers; (317) 776-6006; connerprairie.org

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2 Delaney’s has three Northside locations offering high-end fashions and eclectic gifts, but each shop has its own personality, ranging from urban chic in Fishers to upscale country cottage in Geist. You’ll find a bit of everything here: stationery, serving pieces, jewelry, holiday décor and much more.

8989 E. 116th St., Fishers; (317) 8458700; delaneysshop.com; 11715 Fox Road, Indianapolis; (317) 823-8910; 14753 Hazel Dell Crossing, Noblesville; (317) 818-9250

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At MJ Layne, you’ll find a boutique stocked with the owner’s favorite things, including jewelry, bath products, clothing, shoes and housewares. Check out jewelry by Mariana and Sorrelli, candles by Trapp and home décor by Uttermost and Midwest CBK.

11760 Olio Road, Fishers; (317) 570-2400; mjlayne.com

Gallery 116 is known for unique jewelry, housewares and other fun gifts. This holiday season, look for the new Lenney and Eva line of “salvaged sentiments” interchangeable jewelry, plus games like Hook ’Em. Owner Tracy Gritter’s favorite holiday item is a white ceramic reindeer head. Instead of antlers, the Kalalou piece has holes for backyard branches and twigs.

8597 E. 116th St., Fishers; (317) 577-9730; gallery116.com Photo courtesy of Gallery 116

Head to Herbal Art, hidden away on the second floor of the yellow office building near Target, for all-natural skincare and hair-care items, such as peach-sangria soap, citrus shampoo and lavender bath bombs. The shop also offers soy candles in pretty frosted-glass jars with wooden wicks. The menu of cleverly named holiday scents includes Reindeer Poop. (Don’t worry—it smells like pine.)

11650 N. Lantern Road, Suite 205, Fishers; (317) 418-8227; herbalartonline.com

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Shopping on Indy’s Cultural Trail

The neighborhoods along Indy’s new Cultural Trail offer quirky boutiques galore, which stock items ranging from vintage radios to gourmet chocolates.

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1 Search for new and used books—including a wide selection of children’s titles and books by local authors—at the new Indy Reads bookstore. The décor alone is worth a stop, with columns constructed of books and walls papered in book pages. Karma bonus: Proceeds from the bookstore support the Indy Reads literacy program.

911 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis; (317) 384-1496; indyreadsbooks.org

2 Mass Ave Toys is a wonderland of playthings both old-fashioned and modern, for everyone on your gift list from newborns to tweens. We love the giant coloring books, cute stuffed animals, architectural wooden blocks and hard-to-find board games. Wrap it all up in a selection of wrapping papers so pretty you’ll want to frame them instead.

409 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis; (317) 955-8697; massavetoys.com

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3 Bacon-flavored bubble gum, silver jewelry, funky furniture: Mass Ave’s Silver in the City/At Home in the City is a memorable mash-up of gift-giving styles, with “a million things that will make everyone around the tree laugh out loud,” said manager Kristofer Bowman. The shop carries Crimson Tate’s popular Harriet headbands and “I Heart Indiana” pillows, and its People for Urban Progress line includes “317” T-shirts and bags made from recycled RCA Dome roof canvas and Super Bowl banners. Also check out the quirky holiday ornaments and jewelry from local designers, such as Evan Knox Designs and Amber Bryce.

434 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis; (317) 955-9925; silverinthecity.com

Mass Ave Musts

Arts a Poppin (artsapoppin.com) Best Chocolate in Town (bestchocolateintown.com) Chatham Home (chathamhomeinteriors.com) J. Benzal Menswear Boutique (jbenzal.com) Sage Boutique (sagemassave.com)

For fun items both “newfangled and timeworn,” head to White Dog, where you’ll always find something unexpected. Top-selling items include funky art prints, jewelry, nature-inspired tea towels, Spartina scarves and old-school T-shirts. Wrap it all up with vintage-inspired wrapping paper and cheeky greeting cards.

835 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis; (317) 384-1494; whitedoghome.com

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5 Eco-friendly Nurture specializes in children’s clothing, gifts and accessories—many made by local artisans. The boutique’s earthy house brand, Elms and Cedars, includes hand-knit and upcycled sweaters, booties and onesies. Other best sellers include cute diaper bags, children’s dinnerware, toys, books and home décor.

433 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis; (317) 423-1234; nurtureonline.com

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A Broad Ripple favorite for more than 25 years, Chelsea’s carries an eclectic selection of home décor items, journals, accessories and jewelry. It’s also a good place to seek offbeat holiday greeting cards. Bonus: The 900 block of East Westfield Boulevard is packed with other worthwhile shops, such as Addendum (908), Frankey’s (912) and Bungalow (924), so you can get a lot of shopping done quickly.

902 E. Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis; (317) 251-0600

Also in the 900 block of East Westfield Boulevard, the Girly Chic Boutique has an upscale vintage feel, with decorative touches like a crystal chandelier, shabby-chic shelves and pink curtains. The shop carries clothing from a variety of independent designers, so you’re likely to find just the right stunning dress for the office holiday party.

922 E. Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis; (317) 217-1525; girlychicboutique. blogspot.com

4 Bebe Gate is known for its “infant couture” selection of children’s clothing, accessories and toys. Shoppers scoop up Posh Kids toys and Christmas-themed Mud Pie teddy bears. “Mud Pie is one of our top-selling lines, and Melissa & Doug is another top line here,” said sales associate Yolanda Ball. Also popular: Cute-as-a-button clothing from Lemon Loves Lime.

920 Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis; (317) 255-2323; bebegateindy.com Photo courtesy of Bebe Gate

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For the canine on your gift list, head to Three Dog Bakery, where you’ll find a “dogalog” of all-natural food and treats, rawhide chews, toys and doggie bath products. For equal-opportunity pet lovers, the shop also stocks cat-friendly items like We Pity the Kitties treats.

844 Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis; (317) 466-1646; threedogbakery. com; 444 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis; (317) 238-0000; 13904 Town Center Blvd., Suite 200, Noblesville; (317) 776-6699

5 One of the few independent bookstores in the city, big hat books is small but mighty, with a carefully curated selection of classics and contemprary best sellers. Don't see what you want? Just ask, and owner Elizabeth Barden will order if for you.

6510 Cornell Ave., Indianapolis; (317) 202-0203; bighatbooks.com

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One of our favorite shops in Irvington, Homespun: Modern Handmade is packed with unique, hand-made gifts, many from Indiana Artisan members. Look for edible gifts like Frittle candy and 240Sweet artisan marshmallows, as well as quirky jewelry, sun catchers and wooden cutting boards inspired by vintage video games. The back of the shop has a wide rack of frameready posters and prints.

5624 E. Washington St., Indianapolis; (317) 351-0280; homespunindy.com

Handmade Gifts To give your holiday gifts the ultimate personal touch, try making them by hand—even if you’re not artsy by nature. Here’s a round-up of great places to make that perfect one-of-a-kind gift. At Homespun: Modern Handmade’s new Irvington art studio, you can learn to knit, create your own lip-balm flavors, or make goodies like felt flowers, appliquéd Tshirts, dolls and jewelry. The studio also offers iPhone photography classes, making it that much easier to surprise family members with frame-worthy photos. homespunindy.com Channel your inner seamstress at sewing classes offered by

Crimson Tate, a funky fabric store at the far end of Mass Ave. Even beginners can handle gift-worthy sewing projects like iPad cases, tote bags and basic quilts (yes, really). crimsontate.com Sure, you can make customized pottery at Half Baked Pottery and Gifts in Broad Ripple—but that’s not all. The studio also helps customers create easy fused-glass artwork, mosaics, and silver

jewelry made from precious-metal clay. halfbakedpottery.com Head to the Indianapolis Art Center for its handson Pop Up classes. In just a few hours, you can make a blown-glass ornament, painting or collage. indplsartcenter. org/popups Awaken your artistic flair—and produce a memorable gift—at single-session painting classes with Wine and Canvas. An instructor

walks you step-by-step through the project, making it as easy as those paint-by-number sets (and requiring roughly the same amount of artistic talent). Wine and Canvas also offers “Cookies and Canvas” classes for children, who just might produce the perfect gift for Grandma. www. wineandcanvas.com Try your hand at knitting with introductory classes at Mass Ave Knit Shop. Soon you’ll be

stuffing stockings with hand-knit scarves and mittens—or maybe even making the stockings. www.massaveknitshop online.com At Artisan Masterpiece in Carmel, you can paint a piece of pottery, make jewelry or mosaics, or even design a hand-painted T-shirt. Want more guidance? Sign up for one of the boutique’s art classes, in genres like painting and jewelry design. artisanmasterpiece.com o

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for indiana pacers coach frank vogel and his wife, jenifer, life in carmel is a ball Story by Sherri Dugger Photos by Jamie Owens, J. Scott Photography

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The Vogel family

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When Jenifer Vogel first met her future husband, Frank, “she wouldn’t date me for three weeks,” Frank recalls. “I was a bar guy.” “Your friends always tell you,” Jenifer explains, “‘Watch out, you met him in a bar,’ you know?” It was November of 1998, and it took a second meeting, when they ran into each other at a popular lunch spot in Boston, where they both lived and worked, for Frank to finally get Jenifer to agree to a date. That date served as the official start of their relationship, but it wasn’t until a few weeks later when Frank really won her heart. “He was very romantic,” Jenifer says. “I was going home to visit my family (in Connecticut) for Christmas. He sent a card to where my parents lived, but he didn’t know my address there. He had had to find their address to send it. That pretty much won me over.’” “Easy, huh?” Frank asks, with a small, accomplished smile. Frank knows a little something about winning over hearts. He was successful with his wife some 14 years ago, and two years ago, he began the process of winning back fans for the once-maligned Indiana Pacers. Vogel took on the position as interim head coach midway through the 2010-11 season, and almost immediately, he injected new energy into a lackluster team.

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Home & Family: Vogel

By July of 2011, Vogel had been named the official head coach of the team, and that’s when fans really started to take notice of this virtually unknown—and young, at only 39—NBA coach. By last season, he led his guys to a 4224 record and a second-round playoff series, where the Pacers went up against the world champion Miami Heat. The accomplishments came much to the shock of, well, everyone. Except for maybe Frank. Frank has always shot high. “From the day I met him, he told me, ‘I want to be a head coach in the NBA,’” Jenifer says. “That was his dream. It’s so nice to see him have his dream realized.” But Frank is humble about those early aspirations. “It was more like, ‘What’s your goal?’ and I said, ‘I’d love to be a head coach in the NBA, but that’s very unlikely,’” he explains. “Being a non-former player, the odds are very, very slim (to become an NBA coach). (Former Pacers head coach) Jim O’Brien really helped bring my career along.” Vogel had previously served as a scout for the Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards, and was an assistant coach to O’Brien in Philadelphia and Boston before coming to Indiana. He had been working on a three-year contract in Philadelphia when O’Brien was offered a job with the Pacers. Story continues on p.72

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Things Most Readers Don’t Know about

Frank Vogel “I’m a pizzaholic. Boombozz. Bazbeaux. Tony Sacco’s. I’m not opposed to Papa John’s,” he says. “I like all pizza.” Jenifer concurs: “He could eat it every meal.”

And speaking of which, Frank says, “I used to deliver pizza.” During his summers off from attending Juniata College in Pennsylvania, Frank would return to his hometown of Wildwood, N.J., and deliver pizzas to make extra money.

A typical weekend for Frank and Jenifer involves family dinner night on Fridays with their girls. “On Saturdays, we have dinner with friends, and we like to go to wine-tasting events,” he says. “That usually spills over into hanging out in someone’s backyard.” Frank’s adapting to his Midwestern life with ease. “I love sitting out on the front porch and having coffee in the morning,” he says. “I love watching the rain when it’s coming down hard.”

Vogel may be in charge, but that doesn’t mean his new role hasn’t also taught him a thing or two along the way. “The Pacers have taught me really just how an organization can work together as a team, from top to bottom,” he says. “(The Pacers) embodies an organization-wide togetherness that I haven’t seen in some of the other teams I’ve been with. We’ve always preached that (togetherness) within our locker room.”

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“We met so many friends who are like us and who have kids the same age as our children.” —Frank Vogel

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“Coach O’Brien got hired by the Pacers the final day that my last contract was up,” Vogel says. “He had been talking to Larry Bird, and the Pacers were going to hire us.” And so Frank started discussing with Jenifer, by this time his wife of six years, the possibility of moving to the Midwest. “I was hesitant at first because I didn’t know much about Indiana,” Jenifer says. And now? She loves it. “She (Jenifer) was apprehensive about moving to a different part of the country, about not knowing anyone and not having any family around,” Frank says. “That changed very quickly when we moved into this neighborhood. We met so many friends who are like us and who have kids the same age as our children." Frank and Jenifer chose their approximately 6,000-square-foot home in Carmel’s Village of West Clay with their daughters, Alexa, now 8, and Arianna, now 6, in mind. “One of the things that attracted us to this house was the swing set in this backyard, the swing set in that backyard, the swing set in that backyard and the swing set in that backyard,” he says, pointing toward other homes. “Eight houses back up to each other, and six of them have swing sets. Everybody has kids in this neighborhood.”

Frank and Jenifer Vogel with their daughters, Alexa, 8, and Arianna, 6

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The move has brought Alexa, once a shy little girl, out of her shell, Frank says. And for Arianna, who arrived in Indianapolis when she was only 1, the Carmel neighborhood is all she’s ever really known. As for their home, both Frank and Jenifer agree. “It’s perfect,” he says. “It’s very open,” Jenifer adds. “It’s comfy. This is, to me, the size of what we need.” “It has the right size yard,” Frank finishes. “We like our corner lot. We like our basketball court. (During the summer), we love our back patio.” The Vogels now consider their neighbors, with whom they spend much of their time, their family. You could say Frank is also enjoying a familial bond with his team and its new and returning fans. “At the end of last season, fans really started falling in love with this team,” he says. “The progression was: ‘We don’t like this team because they’re thugs and because of the arrests.’ Then we had a period where we got rid of all the bad guys. Now the talent pool has come back around, and it’s filled with high-character guys. We’re one of the most talented teams in the league. Winning puts people in seats.” And the winningest coach Pacers fans have seen in years remains humble about his courtside accomplishments. “To me, I always thought I was a throw-in for this thing,” Frank says. “I was the interim guy (when the Pacers relieved O’Brien of his position). The fans have embraced me at a level that I couldn’t possibly have imagined prior to taking over. I’m just very fortunate.” o

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Farm life is Stonycreek’s Loren Schmierer’s first love

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Story by Ashley Petry Photos by Jamie Owens, J. Scott Photography

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Loren Schmierer, 77, grew up on a farm

—not a Midwestern one with corn and soybeans marching in neat rows, but a California one with grapevines twisting across the vineyards. Now he owns Stonycreek Farm Nursery and Landscaping in Noblesville, where decorative grape arbors stand as a testament to his California roots. The farm welcomes more than 50,000 visitors per year, including thousands who come in December to seek the perfect Christmas tree. Schmierer, who holds a bachelor’s degree in animal husbandry, spent most of his first career with Elanco, including three years as a country manager in Colombia and two years as a marketing director in Mexico. But he missed farm life, and he wanted to share those experiences with his four children. He also knew that he didn’t want to run a traditional corn-and-soybeans farm. Schmierer applied his professional know-how to market research, identifying a niche opportunity for an agritourism destination in central Indiana long before agritourism became a buzzword. “We did surveys in the area, and we found out that people don’t have Grandpa’s farm to go to on weekends, so this was our marketing niche,” Schmierer said. “This was a way to get back into farming again with a different slant.” He started the farm in 1972 on 47 acres of land dotted with tumbled-down buildings. He restored three main structures: the farmhouse, the buggy barn and the bank barn, which has a rare attached wooden silo. The buggy barn now serves as the main office and gift shop, and the bank barn—built between 1830 and 1860—is rented out for private events.

Earth-Friendly Holidays

Feeling guilty about chopping down a tree this Christmas? Don’t. Stonycreek Farm plants two trees for every one that is cut down. “Even a tree hugger can embrace a cut Christmas tree,” Schmierer said.

Loren Schmierer

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Stonycreek Farm has three annual events of its own. In the spring, it creates a major display at the Flower and Patio Show in Indianapolis to showcase the landscaping portion of its business. In October, it organizes the Pumpkin Harvest Festival, which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. And in December, Stonycreek Farm welcomes families to Country Christmas. “Loren’s vision for Stonycreek Farm has always been about the family experience, and he has held true to that mission,” said Brenda Myers, executive director of the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Generations of kids, parents and grandparents have made the pilgrimage to the farm as a result of that commitment.” Story continues on p.81 NORTH | www.indynorthmag.com

“Loren’s vision for Stonycreek Farm has always been about the family experience, and he has held true to that mission.”

—Brenda Myers, executive director of the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau

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Caring for your Christmas tree

The secret to caring for a natural Christmas tree is that there isn’t a secret. “You don’t have to put anything special in the water,” Schmierer said, “but the key thing is to put the tree in water within an hour of cutting it.” Can’t get the tree into water that quickly? Make a fresh cut, about half an inch from the bottom, before putting the tree in water. Then, keep the tree watered at all times. “If it runs out of water for even an hour or so, it will seal off and won’t take water again,” he said.

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(T)RE(E)CYCLING TIPS

In Carmel, Republic Services, which already offers trash and curbside recycling services, will pick up your used Christmas trees at no additional cost. In Fishers, Christmas tree recycling will be offered at three parks: Roy G. Holland Memorial Park, 1 Park Drive, Cumberland Park, 10580 Cumberland Road, and Brooks School Park, 11780 Brooks School Road.

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Stonycreek Farm has about 15 acres of trees, including Canadian fir, white pine, Scotch pine and Norway spruce. That’s about 15,000 trees. Families armed with yardsticks and saws can take hayrides—sometimes driven by Santa himself—to choose the perfect tree for their home. The farm also ships in Frasier firs from North Carolina, since the popular trees don’t grow well in Indiana. Schmierer said this summer’s drought won’t affect tree availability this year. Many of the newly planted saplings died, but the more established trees survived. Instead, the shortage will occur a few years from now, when those

saplings should have been harvested—if the shortage occurs at all. Schmierer said he plans to plant extra trees next year. In the farm’s early years, Schmierer was an agritourism pioneer. Now, the business faces more competition than ever—especially when pumpkins and Christmas trees are sold on seemingly every street corner. The secrets to ongoing success, he said, are to keep offering new things and to appreciate long-term customers. “It makes you feel good to see the same people every year,” he said. “We have a third generation coming out now, which is the most satisfying thing to me. That’s why I enjoy it.” o

Stonycreek Farm Nursery and Landscaping 11366 E. State Road 38, Noblesville (317) 773-3344 www.stonycreekfarm.net

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At Indiana Dunes, snow offers as many chances for diversion as sand Story by Ashley Petry Photos by Christine Livingston, courtesy of Indiana Dunes Tourism

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At the southern tip of Lake Michigan, winter winds rush in from the north and west, freezing the shallow waters along the coastline. Waves push the ice toward shore, where it piles on top of itself, breaks, melts and piles up again —finally solidifying into the strange and beautiful formations known as shelf ice. “If we have a cold winter, the shelf ice starts accumulating on the shore, and it creates an Arctic landscape that is just beautiful,” said Brandt Baughman, property manager for Indiana Dunes State Park. Because it is known primarily for its beaches, the Indiana Dunes region is considered a summer destination. But winter in Dunes Country offers its own kind of beauty, from the hush of wooded crosscountry skiing trails to the shrieks and giggles of the region’s tallest sledding hill. “Compared to a July weekend, it’s just a drop in the bucket, but people are still surprised when they see how busy we are in the winter,” Baughman said. “I think there’s a prevailing thought that it’s a ghost town here in the winter, and that’s not the case at all.” The Indiana Dunes region includes 15 miles of Lake Michigan coastline, running from Gary to Michigan City. Communities along the way include Portage, Porter, Chesterton and Beverly Shores, with Valparaiso just a short drive south. One of the main winter attractions in the area is Devil’s Slide, a designated sledding and tubing dune within Indiana Dunes State Park. It is more than 100 feet high, with a top-to-bottom run of at least 600 feet. But the biggest draw by far is cross-country skiing. Both Indiana Dunes State Park and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore have award-winning hiking trails, such as the 6.4-mile Ly-co-ki-we Trail, which are ideal for skiers when the snow accumulates. Combined with other parks, such as the Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve, Dunes Country has more than 70 miles of cross-country trails. “We have phenomenal cross-country skiing, and on a weekend day, if we have a lot of snow on the ground, people come from all over to utilize our trails,” Baughman said. Other outdoor activities, such as snowshoeing and geocaching, are also gaining in popularity. The

state park started an annual geocaching event in January 2009, which now draws big crowds even in terrible weather. The park is also planning to offer guided snowshoe hikes this season. Even without snow, though, the Indiana Dunes area is ideal for quiet getaways. Winter hikers can find solitude on even the most popular trails, where the dunes shelter hikers from lake-effect winds. Likewise, children don’t need snow to enjoy the

Five More Finds

Have a few more hours to spend in Dunes Country? Try one of these memorable outings. • Lace up your skates and head to Hebron, where the outdoor Hebron Ice Rink stays open from dawn to dusk, weather permitting. 199 Professional Court, Hebron; (219) 996-4641; www.visithebron.org • Call ahead to book a tour at the Hoosier Bat Co., where you can see how bats are made for Major League Baseball professionals. 4511 E. Evans Ave., Valparaiso; (219) 531-1006; www.hoosierbat.com • Check an item off your holiday to-do list by choosing a Christmas tree at Guse Christmas Trees (14685 S. Road 600W, Wanatah; (219) 733-9346; www. gusechristmastrees.com) or Santa’s Holiday Forest (95 E. Road 700N, Valparaiso; (219) 462-1068; www. santasholidayforest.info). • Peek into the studio and gallery of Chesterton painter Holly Jackson, who is known for her abstract landscapes of the dunes. Other galleries, such as the Chesterton Art Center, are within a few blocks. 103 S. Second St., Chesterton; (219) 926-8290; www.hollyjacksonart.com • Visit Sunset Hill Farm County Park, where a holiday lights festival runs on weekends from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. 775 Meridian Road, Valparaiso; (219) 465-3586; www.porterco.org

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Bartlettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gourmet Grill and Tavern 131 E. Dunes Highway 12, Beverly Shores, (219) 879-3081 www.eatatbartletts.com Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve 219 S. Calumet Road, Chesterton, (219) 926-1842 DunesWalk Inn 1491 N. Furnleigh Lane, Chesterton, (219) 728-6393 www.duneswalkinn.com Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore 1215 N. State Road 49, Porter, (219) 395-8914 www.nps.gov/indu Indiana Dunes State Park 1600 N. Road 25E, Chesterton, (219) 926-1952 www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2980.htm Indiana Dunes Tourism 1215 N. State Road 49, Porter, (800) 283-8687 www.indianadunes.com Strongbow Inn 2405 E. U.S. 30, Valparaiso, (219) 462-5121 www.strongbowinn.com Tonyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Patisserie 321 Broadway, Chesterton, (219) 929-1415

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thrill of zipping downhill. “If there’s no snow, there’s nothing more fun than climbing up a dune and running down it,” said Ken Kosky, promotions director for Indiana Dunes Tourism. After spending a day outside in the cold, area visitors often warm up with cozy comfort foods. One option is Bartlett’s Gourmet Grill and Tavern, an upscale but casual roadhouse in Beverly Shores. The eatery serves up home-style favorites like roasted chicken, Low Country shrimp and grits and signature fivehour pot roast. The Strongbow Inn, 20 miles south in Valparaiso, is also a popular choice. “People come from all across the Midwest for the turkey at Strongbow Inn,” Kosky said. “It’s a place that’s been around for generations.” Its signature meal is the Strongbow Turkey Dinner, with carved slices of turkey, potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls and apple pie. Also on the menu: turkey pie, the Gobbler’s Delight (a whole tom-turkey drumstick), turkey schnitzel and Swiss turkey Marsala, just to name a few. Chesterton—a tiny community known for its arts scene—has a surprising selection of locally owned restaurants, including Tonya’s Patisserie. The café, which is famous for its baked goods, also serves quiches, soups and other light meals. At bedtime, winter visitors often head to the DunesWalk Inn. The fiveroom boutique hotel, in the restored Furness Mansion, is located near the Ly-co-ki-we trailhead. A cozy chair pulled up to the fireplace in the guest lounge is the perfect place to end a fun-filled winter day. “Everything that makes the Indiana Dunes great during the summer makes them great during the winter,” Kosky said. “A lot of people enjoy fall in Brown County, and you hear of winter skiing in Michigan, but really I think Indiana Dunes Country is a nature destination year-round.” o

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Jennifer Pope Baker leads endowment dedicated to helping women One Christmas Eve when Jennifer Pope Baker was in middle school, thieves broke into her family’s Ohio home, stealing all the gifts and vandalizing the house. She was scared, confused and disappointed, but her parents’ reaction to the break-in became a transformational moment in her life. “We spent Christmas Day serving meals to people who otherwise wouldn’t have had a meal on the holiday,” she said. “It really helped me think, it’s not what’s under your Christmas tree that’s important. It’s all the other things you have in your life, like your family and your health.” As the mother of two children, Baker now realizes how difficult that day must have been for her parents. Then again, it was just one of many ways they modeled the importance of community service. Baker, a Carmel resident, now serves as executive director of the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, an endowment that helps create options and opportunities for women and girls. Since its founding in 1996, the organization has given more than 300 grants to 101 organizations, totaling about $4.5 million. “We do three things. We raise money, we give it away and we do philanthropy education programs,” Baker said. “That money is used to create opportunities for more women to have affordable, quality child care; to help women and children be free from domestic violence; and to help women move from poverty to economic security.”

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It is the only central Indiana endowment fund that focuses exclusively on the needs of women and girls. “Women in general are donors who like to be personally involved in their giving, and the Women’s Fund gives women an outlet to do that,” said Angela Dabney, senior vice president of resource development for United Way of Central Indiana. “It’s very focused on a specific need around women and girls, and … it gives (donors) that wonderful sense of immediate impact.” Since graduating from DePauw University with a communications degree, Baker has always worked in the nonprofit sector. She spent four campaign seasons with United Way of Cleveland before transferring to United Way of Central Indiana in 1990. She joined the Women’s Fund in 1998, the same year she married her husband, Christopher Baker. In addition to her Women’s Fund work, Baker serves on the board of directors of the Children’s Museum Guild, the board of visitors for DePauw University and the development committee for the International School of

can join the alumni program, which requires a minimum annual donation of $250. “We want to make sure that it’s really accessible to women,” Baker said. “We have alumni members who continue to contribute at that level, and we have alumni who are giving five-figure gifts.” Now in its 12th year, the Options program is so popular that it has a waiting list. The Women’s Fund also runs a philanthropy education program for children, called Go: Give Back. Parents create earmarked funds within the Women’s Fund and agree to contribute $10,000 by their child’s 18th birthday. After years of age-appropriate lessons about caring and sharing, the children take control of the fund when they reach adulthood, preserving the principle but donating the interest income to organizations of their choice. “The idea is that by participating in our philanthropy education programming, they will have a really good sense of what their interests are, what their priorities are, and they’ll know what it means to be a thoughtful philanthropist,” Baker said.

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discover joy in giving and help people figure out how they want to make a difference in the world.” —Jennifer Pope Baker

Indiana, which her children attend. She recently joined the Indianapolis advisory board for Grameen America, a nonprofit organization that provides micro-loans to impoverished women. Baker has also renewed her ties with United Way recently, serving as moderator for the organization’s Executive Women’s Leadership Series. “Her leadership style is very inclusive,” Dabney said. “She includes others in the process of decision-making, and she is very personable in her delivery and communication style.” As executive director of the Women’s Fund for 14 of its 16 years, Baker is largely responsible for the development of its innovative philanthropy education programs, for which it has received national recognition. “I feel like it’s a great privilege to help people discover joy in giving and help people figure out how they want to make a difference in the world,” Baker said. One of the philanthropy education programs is Options, for women ages 25 to 45. Each year, the Women’s Fund selects 20 women, who meet monthly for one year to learn about grant-making, philanthropy planning and board leadership. They also research organizations that serve women and girls. At the end of the year, Options participants

Both of her children participate in the program. Charlie, 7, mostly gets excited about the snacks and story time at Go meetings. But Catherine, 12, said she enjoys the opportunity to learn more about charitable organizations in the community. “We learn how important it is to give back to the community, especially to women and girls who don’t have the most privileges that we have,” Catherine said. “We help them move on to a more stable situation in their lives so they can go on helping other people.” Baker encourages her children to participate in other community service activities, such as the annual “community night” at the Children’s Museum Guild’s haunted house. She also chats with her children about the worthy causes to which the Women’s Fund contributes, and she lets her children decide how to distribute the money in the family’s “blessings jar” of spare change. Often, she said, the children choose school fundraisers or special church collections. “It’s important for me to show my children that I’m helping to make a difference in the community,” Baker said. “They need to know why they’re giving back. It’s not good enough to just do it without understanding why." o

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Featuring the art, writing, poetry and photography of talented northside students. If you know a young poet, writer, artist or photographer on the northside, please send in their creations for possible inclusion in our next issue. Email high-resolution photographs or word documents to northmail@indynorthmag.com. And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to include the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, age and school. Sam Garrison, Grade 12 Hamilton Southeastern High School

Emma Adams, Grade 12 Hamilton Southeastern High School

Vera Benschop, Grade 12 Hamilton Southeastern High School

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Brittany Greenwalt, Grade 12 Fishers High School

Emily McAvoy, Grade 12 Fishers High School

Natalie Linton, Grade 11 Hamilton Southeastern High School

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just married Lauren (Book) and Constantine Linos June 2, 2012 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and The Bridgewater Club Photography by Erin Hession, erinhessionphotography.com Wedding planning by A Touch of Elegance, Flowers by Bokay, Hair by Mango Bay Spa, Makeup by DL Lowry, Transportation by Five Star, Videography by Jet Kaiser, Cake by Classic Cakes

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just married Stephanie (Reinking) and Brent Dicus May 26, 2012 Ritz Charles Chapel and Garden Pavilion Photography by Nathaniel Edmunds Photography, nathanieledmunds.com Catering and cake by The Ritz Charles, Flowers by Beck Ruby, Lilly Lane Flowers, Dress by Paloma Blanca, Master of Ceremonies: Jim Cerone, Music by IU Drumline, Invitations and printed materials by Emley Holcombe, Emley Designs

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just married Mackenzie (Kyle) and Jud Williford June 2, 2012 Kyle Home in Fishers Photography by Olry Photography LLC, olryphotography.com. Wedding planner and floral design by Casey Scott, Et Cetera, Outdoor flowers and wedding platform by Countryside Landscape Solutions, Hair and makeup by Fab Hair Design, Catering by Kahn's catering, Cupcakes by The Flying Cupcake Bakery, Music by Micheal McNeil, Food Truck: Taco Lassi

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Carmel International Arts Festival Sept. 22 and 23 Main Street and Rangeline Road Photos by Tim Biddle, Photo Memories by TK

1. Ryan Rathje shows jewelry to Karen Klein. 2. Several food vendors were on hand, with a variety of treats for customers. 3. Jeanette Fluharty with her daughters, Grace and Gabrielle, and Shirley Rapp. 4. Jesse Jacobse serves Sun King ale to thirsty patrons. 5. Diedre Nabors from Polymer Clay Studio. 6. The event took place in the Carmel Arts & Design District.

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12 7. Vendor booths lined both sides of the street. 8. Nicole and Ryan Bell, with their son, Rob, and daughter, Porter. 9. Brock and Holly Moreau with Jenna Johnson and children. 10. Lori Wilson waits for her husband to return with champagne. 11. Brady Gleeson from Bub's Burgers and Ice Cream prepares burgers. 12. Emily Ann Thompson performs with her band.

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Fishers Amphitheatre Grand Opening Oct. 13 Fishers Amphitheatre Photos by Tim Biddle, Photo Memories by TK

1. Karen and Jack Pittman, back, with Erica Jones and her daughter, Emmy. 2. Fishers artist Jeremy Mallow stands with his art, displayed in the Fishers Town Hall. 3. The grand opening ceremony. 4. Eric Hannon and his son, Noah, show caricatures drawn by Richard Morris. 5. Jason Aaron Coons performs for the crowd on the lawn. 6. A juggler from Family Time Entertainment.

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13 7. Tina Riddle paints Lindsay Peterman's face. 8. Tim Marsh with his daughters Rylie, right, and Ryan. 9. Mary Spiehler and her daughter, Anastasia. 10. Forever the Tribute, a Beatles tribute band, performs. 11. Matt the Magician entertains with card tricks. 12. Wilbur, Marsha, and Ellen Sutton. 13. The ribbon cutting ceremony officially opened the Fishers Amphitheatre.

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Prevail’s “Once Upon a Time” Gala Aug. 25 Renaissance Hotel Photos by Kelli Wilson Photography, courtesy of Maverick Public Relations

1. Gala auctioneer Gary Deakyne. 2. Prevail board member Jo Biggers with Ken Kreiger. 3. Scott and Jana Faultless, left, with Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear and his wife, Teri. 4. Lisa Bartley, Odell Lakes, Esther Lakes, Elizabeth Elliot, Emily Silveuis, Erika Pearson and Ashley Hammond. 5. Sharon Smith and Brian Pompos. 6. Trish Christ, Lynda Laudermilk and Teri Ditslear. 7. Chad Griffin, Chris Corrao, Mike Rodgers and Chris Bock. 8. Hamilton County Sheriff Mark Bowen and Jackie Bowen.

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Savion Glover Oct. 20 The Palladium Photos by Nancy McKee-West, courtesy of The Center for the Performing Arts

5 1. Kelvin and Latasha Wade. 2. (from left) Munjot Sahu, Ronnie Saunders II, Melany Stark, Mari Yamaguchi and Anne O'Brien. 3. John Robbins, Sally Scarbrough and Dan O'Brien. 4. DJ Iron Lion with Savion Glover. 5. (from left) Krystle Marshall, Robert Marshall, Savion Glover, Phil Lovison and Emily Lovison.

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Author Luncheon

Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation Guild

Oct. 25 Carmel Ritz Charles Photos by Tim Biddle, Photo Memories by TK

1. Author James Rollins explains how veterinary medicine relates to being an author. 2. (from left) Andy Murphy, emcee, with Melisa Keiser and Ruth Nisenshal. 3. The Carmel Ritz Charles. 4. Guests check in for the event. 5. Kayleigh George and Nathaniel Drake. 6. Author Alafair Burke speaks.

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7. All proceeds from book sales went to the Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation Guild 8. Author Heather Graham. 9. Author Alafair Burke, left, and Violet White. 10. Each guest received a gift from title sponsor Vera Bradley. 11. Author Madeline Miller signs a book for Karen Kohlmann. 12. Author Michael Perry shares the story of how he became an author. 13. Place settings at the luncheon.

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Through Dec. 30 As the temperatures drop, let holiday traditions at the Indianapolis Zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas at the Zoo warm your heart. Sip a hot beverage, visit the animals and enjoy exhibits and special activities throughout the zoo. Runs Wednesday to Sundays only. Location: Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Information: www.indyzoo.com Photo by Jason Wright, courtesy of the Indianapolis Zoo

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December 2012, January & February 2013 Compiled by Amy Norman

calendar of events “A Beef & Boards Christmas”

Photo courtesy of Beef & Boards

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ONGOING EVENTS

Heartland Truly Moving Pictures and the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative are partnering for a new film series that will bring classic movies to the big screen on the stage of the Palladium concert hall. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $7.50. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts. org. The upcoming schedule includes “Mary Poppins” (Dec. 14), “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” (Jan. 11) and “Kiss Me Kate” (Feb. 1). THROUGH DEC. 2 A holiday family tradition, Butler Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” dazzles and delights with spectacular dancing and magical moments. Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s score performed by the Butler Ballet

Orchestra and the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. Times: 2 and 8 p.m. Dec. 1; 2 p.m. Dec. 2. Tickets: $28.50 and $21.50 for adults; $23 and $17 for children. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents “Dragons,” an event celebrating the Year of the Dragon. This show brings together mystic dragon lore with authentic circus feats. Tickets: $26 to $87.50. Location: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Information: www.bankerslifefieldhouse.com THROUGH DEC. 8 The Belfry Theatre presents the comedy “My Three Angels” about three paroled

convicts who use any means necessary to ensure that one hapless family of colonists enjoys the Christmas holiday. Time: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15 adults; $12 ages 12 and younger. Location: The Belfry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville. Information: (317) 773-1085 or www.thebelfrytheatre.com THROUGH DEC. 10 Drop your letters to Santa in a special mailbox to receive a reply from St. Nick. All letters must include a self-addressed stamped envelope so Santa can get back to you without delay. For fourth-grade children and younger. All letters must be received by 4 p.m. Dec. 10. Locations: Fishers Parks & Recreation, 11565 Brooks School Road, and Fishers Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive. Information: (317) 595-3150

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THROUGH DEC. 16 The 18th annual Polar Bear Express is a holiday tradition for many. Enjoy story time, a train ride with refreshments, a visit with Santa and a special gift for each child. Reservations are required. Location: Departing from the Fishers Train Station, 11601 Municipal Drive, Fishers. Information: (317) 773-6000 or www.itm.org THROUGH DEC. 19 Stonycreek Farm Country Christmas runs through Dec. 19. Continue the tradition of choosing and cutting your own Christmas tree by taking a family hayride to the tree field at Stonycreek Farm. Or stay warm by sipping hot cider and browsing through the gift shop, which features custom-made wreaths and other unique items. Location: 11366 E. State Road 38, Noblesville. Information: (317) 773-3344 or www. StonycreekFarm.net THROUGH DEC. 23 Beef & Boards annual holiday production, “A Beef & Boards Christmas” makes the most of the 2012 season with beautiful music, energetic dance numbers, colorful costumes and stirring voices. Gather with friends and family for this original production, which starts Nov. 29. Tickets for this show are available at the Beef & Boards box office, or by calling (317) 872-9664 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. Tickets range from $37 to $60 and include a dinner buffet.

Discounts are available for groups and children ages 3 to 15. Visit www.beefandboards.com for a schedule of shows. THROUGH JAN. 8 Enjoy favorites such as the Yule Slide and Jingles the Jolly Bear and visit with Santa. Location: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis. Information: www.childrensmuseum.org THROUGH JAN. 26 The community is invited to attend this weekly public event featuring 17 to 20 vendors from the Carmel Farmers Market. Conducted in a storefront at 719 Hanover Place on the interior of Carmel City Center, located on the southwest corner of Rangeline Road and City Center Drive. Time: 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays (excluding Dec. 22 and 29). Information: (317) 705-7985 or www.carmelcitycenter.com

DECEMBER DEC. 1 Enjoy a day of shopping in the Windy City on Dec. 1. The bus stops near Water Tower Place. See Chicago decorated for the holidays and be ready to “shop ’til you drop!” Bus starts loading at 6:30 a.m. and leaves at 7 a.m. Time in Chicago 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Trip fee: $44 for Fishers residents and $66 for non-residents. Information: (317) 595-3150 or www.fishers.in.us

Tour four beautifully decorated homes in Carmel on the 16th annual Holiday Home Tour, sponsored by the Carmel Clay Historical Society. All homes on the tour will be decorated for the holidays, and many will feature beautiful antiques. A tour and hors d’oeuvres will be offered for $40 at 6 p.m. Tours without food are offered for $20 at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Buses will carry visitors to the destinations; tours will depart from Carmel Christian Church, 463 E. Main St., Carmel. Information: (317) 8467117 or www.carmelclayhistory.org Spend a relaxing evening taking a walk through the winter wonderland at Central Park in Carmel. Enjoy carolers and hot chocolate as you take in the ambience of more than 1,000 luminaries lighting the path through the wetlands, floating over the lagoon and spanning across the boardwalk. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 1235 Central Park Drive E, Carmel. Information: (317) 573-5243 or www. carmelclayparks.com Don’t miss the 2012 Big Ten Football Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Tickets: $50 to $125. Game tickets include admission to Big Ten Fan Fest. Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. Information: www. lucasoilstadium.com Shop the season’s best regional art market with handmade art from more than 40 art-

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Tempt your taste buds as you stroll through a wonderland of gingerbread creations in all shapes and sizes created by both amateurs and professionals. Stop by Discovery Station or Craft Corner to create a holiday craft of your own. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Location: Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 776-6006 or connerprairie.org

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ists at the Eiteljorg Museum at the Winter Market. Location: Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 636-9378 or www.eiteljorg.org

12; free for members and youths younger than 2. Location: Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 776-6006 or www.connerprairie.org

DEC. 1-22 Experience a daytime winter romp through 1836 Prairietown as you enjoy the holidays the 1830s way at Conner Prairie. Find out what holiday treats, games and gifts were offered and even what pranks were played 175 years ago. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride or help the residents prepare for their own holiday celebrations. Treat yourself to lunch or a fun hands-on, historic homemade craft. (Some activities may include an additional fee.) Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays in December. Cost: $12 adults; $9 ages 2 to

Santa Claus is coming to The Mansion at Oak Hill. Enjoy breakfast with Santa every Saturday morning in December. Breakfast begins at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $18.50 per person and include a full buffet, a special meeting with Santa for each child and a picture with Santa. Reservations are required. Location: The Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th St., Carmel. Information: (317) 843-9850 or www.oakhillmansion.com

the “Nutcracker Suite 2012.” Time: Noon and 3:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 to $30. Location: Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www.livenation. com DEC. 5-6 Your children can have their pictures taken free with Santa Claus, while they share their Christmas list for the year. This event is for all ages. Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Location: Fishers Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive, Fishers. Information: (317) 595-3150 or www.fishers. in.us DEC. 6 Moody Blues performs at Old National Centre. Tickets: $39.50 to $79.50. Location: 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www.livenation.com

DEC. 2 Plan to take the kids to see Max & Ruby in

DEC. 7 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy brings its bigband style to the northside. After first gaining mainstream popularity with its breakthrough performance in Swingers, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has gone on to become one of the most popular touring bands on the road today. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $18 to $93. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfor theperformingarts.org The Anderson University Chorale returns for a joyous evening of traditional Christmas favorites with the Noblesville Symphony. They will highlight Dec. 5 music from the movie “Home Alone” and present TLC’s The Cake Boss Buddy Valastro a journey through the “12 comes to Old National Centre. Days of Christmas.” Don’t Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $24.75 to $85. miss the annual audience sing-along. Time: Location: Old National Centre, 502 N. New 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $5 to Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: $25. Location: Noblesville www.livenation.com High School auditorium, 18111 Cumberland, Noblesville. Information: (765) 444-2111 or noblesvillesymphony.org

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Join the holiday fun for Christmas on the Square in downtown Noblesville. The evening features visits with Santa in the Santa House, strolling carolers and children’s choirs, free hot chocolate, horse-drawn carriage rides, chestnuts roasted on an open fire and special deals in many of the quaint shops throughout the downtown area. Time: Starts at 5 p.m. Information: (317) 7760205 or www.noblesvillemainstreet.org DEC. 7-8 Butler’s annual gift to the community, “Rejoice!” continues in its 26th year. Hosted by the Butler Chorale and University Choir, this year’s concerts also feature the musicians of the Butler Symphony Orchestra. The combined forces perform Puccini’s exuberant NORTH | www.indynorthmag.com

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DEC. 7-22 ’Twas the night before Christmas more than 175 years ago and you and your family are in Prairietown helping prepare for the holidays. Visit different homes in Prairietown on this familyfriendly, 60-minute guided tour. Join the Ullman’s Hanukkah celebration and meet the German Pennsylvania Santa Claus. Chat and joke with the Rowdies around the bonfire and join in the dancing, singing and good conversation at the Campbell family holiday party. Time: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Cost: $13 members; $15 non-members. Location: Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 776-6006 or www.connerprairie.org DEC. 7-23 The Carmel Repertory Theatre presents “Scrooge: The Musical.” Like the film, the musical closely follows the plot of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” in which the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night. Time: Varies. Cost: $22. Location: The Studio Theater at the Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org The Carmel Community Players presents “Joseph and Mary,” which focuses on the destiny of Joseph and Mary as a couple. The award-winning musical brings light to the Christmas story in song and word. Time: Varies. Tickets: $15. Location: Clay Terrace Lifestyle Center, Carmel. Information: (317) 815-9387 or www.carmelplayers.org DEC. 8 The 24th annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis, presented by OrthoIndy, will start at 9:15 a.m. at Bankers Life Fieldhouse and run up Massachusetts Avenue and around Monument Circle. New this year, runners may choose a competitive 10K run, starting

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Dec. 7-8 Bloomington’s own Straight No Chaser brings its a cappella sound to Indianapolis. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 to $50. Location: Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www.livenation.com

Dec. 9 Empire Brass with Elisabeth von Trapp performs “The Sounds of Christmas.” Elisabeth is the granddaughter of Maria and Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired “The South of Music.” Empire Brass enjoys an international reputation as a brass quintet, renowned for its virtuosity and the diversity of its repertoire. The highlight will be a medley from “The Sound of Music.” Time: 3 p.m. Cost: $18 to $93. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.the centerfortheperformingarts.org

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DEC. 7-9 Celebrate the holiday season by experiencing the 13th annual “The Nutcracker” ballet with Central Indiana Dance Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Zionsville Performing Arts Center. Join the Sugar Plum Fairy Dessert Parties before each matinee and get a picture with a cast member, dessert and a craft. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit cidedance. org or call (317) 844-7453.

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“Gloria” and other festive musical fare. Time: 8 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8. Tickets: Free but are required. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org

"The Lost Christmas Eve" by Trans-Syberian Orchestra Dec. 9

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at 8:50 a.m. A Santa Chase for kids will start at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $30 per adult and $20 per child until Dec. 5. Race day registration is $35 per adult and $25 per child. Each person will receive a long-sleeve T-shirt and jingle bells for their shoelaces. Arthritis is the nation’s leading cause of disability, and nearly 1.4 million adults and 6,400 children in Indiana live with it. There is no known cure, and the Jingle Bell Run/ Walk raises funds for research, education and advocacy to improve the lives of those affected. Register by calling the Arthritis Foundation at (317) 879-0321, ext. 207, or online at www.indyjinglebellrun.com. Enjoy the holiday season with fan-favorite Sylvia McNair and a program of traditional and contemporary holiday songs. Times: 3 and 7:30 p.m. Cost: $10 to $63. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org The Museum of Miniature Houses will host its annual Candlelight Evening Tour from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the beauty of miniature houses and other displays lit by candlelight. Refreshments will be served. Admission is $3 per person.

Greet Mr. and Mrs. Claus as they arrive on an antique fire truck at Holidays in the District. They will be at a hand-decorated Santa House from 3 to 6 p.m. in the PNC parking lot at Rangeline Road and Main Street. There will be Silly Safari reindeer, carriage rides and entertainment by local choirs, including the Midwest School of Voice. For more information, visit www. carmelartsanddesign.com/events. DEC. 8-18 Drop your letters off at Santa’s mailbox, sponsored by ArtSplash Gallery. Each child who posts a letter will receive a personalized, hand-written letter from Santa. DEC. 8-22 The fourth annual Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt returns to the Carmel Arts and Design District. Arts district merchants will decorate houses that can be seen in shop windows. Pick up a clue sheet at Tea Buds Brewing Co. and find the answers to each clue on the festive houses. When finished, turn in your answers to be entered to win wonderful baskets filled with gingerbread treats. Each participating child can also receive a goody bag at Simply Sweet Shoppe. For more information, visit www.carmelartsanddesign.com/events.

Enjoy a delicious dinner followed by a visit with Santa. Reservations required. Location: Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 776-6006 or www.connerprairie.org DEC. 9 The Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents the live debut of the band’s multi-platinum rock opera, “The Lost Christmas Eve.” Times: 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $44.45 to $82.90. Location: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Information: www.bankerslifefieldhouse.com DEC. 13 Despite his busy winter schedule, it is rumored Santa is going to hide hundreds of candy canes around Holland Park. Search for them from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Afterward, warm up with hot cocoa while completing a craft. For ages 6 to 10, $2 for residents and $4 for nonresidents. Please register by Dec. 8. Dec. 14-Jan. 5 “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical adaptation of the well-known biblical tale, returns. The trials and triumphs of Jacob’s favorite son is

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told entirely in song, blending 1950s rock ‘n’ roll, country, calypso, pop and more. Time: Varies. Cost: $44. Location: The Tarkington at The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfor theperformingarts.org DEC. 15 The Indiana Wind Symphony presents “Home for the Holidays,” with vocalist Michael Deane. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 to $35. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Experience the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Indianapolis Symphonic Choir in Handel’s holiday masterpiece, “The Messiah.” Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $23 to $56 for adults; $12 to $29 for children 12 and younger. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org Basketball fans will enjoy the Crossroads Classic. In Game 1, IU takes on Butler. Purdue will battle Notre Dame in Game 2. Game times: 2 and 4:30 p.m. Tickets: $30 to $80. Location: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Information: www.bankerslifefieldhouse.com

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DEC. 16 Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” has been a holiday standard for more than 50 years. Time: 3 p.m. Cost: $18 to $103. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Come be merry and welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus during the Holly Jolly Jamboree. The couple will be available for pictures throughout the program. Jingle John of Silly Safaris will be presenting his Animals of the North Pole program, which will include several animals that like the cold weather, including a reindeer. Crafts and cookies will be available. Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Cool Creek Park & Nature Center, 2000 E. 151st St., Carmel. Information: (317) 774-2500 or www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov DEC. 19-22 Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas family evening at The Mansion at Oak Hill. Begin in the evening with roaming carolers, pictures with Santa and enjoy a traditional holiday dinner of ham, turkey and other holiday favorites. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: $45. Location: 5801 E. 116th St., Carmel. Information: (317) 843-9850 or www.oakhillmansion.com

Winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical, “Jersey Boys” tells the story of how Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons went from being unknown New Jersey kids to international pop superstars. Time: Varies. Tickets: $39 to $97.50. Location: Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www.livenation.com

DEC. 22 The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir presents “Festival of Carols,” featuring your favorite Christmas carols. Don’t miss this holiday tradition, which features the 150-voice Indianapolis Symphonic Choir with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and the Circle City Ringers. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $20 to $38. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Have lunch with Santa at The Mansion at Oak Hill. Lunch includes a full buffet, a special meeting with Santa for each child and a picture with Santa. Time: 1 p.m. Cost: $18.50. Location: 5801 E. 116th St., Carmel. Information: (317) 843-9850 or www.oakhillmansion.com

DEC. 26-27 Now you have the opportunity to tell Santa “thanks” and say goodbye to the jolly old elf until next year. Ride Santa’s Train Home from the Fishers train station to the North Pole at ITM in Noblesville’s Forest Park. Time: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Cost: $12 round-trip. Location: Fishers Train Station, 11601 Municipal Drive, Fishers. Information: (317) 773-6000 or www.itm.org DEC. 26-JAN. 6 Don’t let the post-holiday blues get you down. Come to Conner Prairie and enjoy some wintertime fun. Explore the science of baking and participate in a chocolate-making demo. Test your winter frontier survival skills, enjoy a story by the fire and find out what our animals do in the winter. Location: 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 776-6006 or www.connerprairie.org

Through Dec. 23 Indy's own Angela Brown along with Broadway star Ben Crawford join Jack Everly, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and an extraordinary cast of singers and dancers during the ISO's Yuletide Celebration. Don't miss the flying reindeer, tap dancing Santas, magical toy shop, and amazing music that makes this one of Indiana's greatest holiday traditions! Location: Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. Information: indianapolissymphony.org

DEC. 29 Start your New Year’s resolution to get in shape early with the Race to the New Year, the fourth annual 5K run/walk. Hamilton County Parks and Recreation is partnering with Washington Township Parks and Recreation and Westfield Parks and Recreation for this year’s run/walk. Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $15 by Dec. 17; $20 thereafter. Location: Cool Creek Park, 2000 E. 151st St., Carmel. Information: (317) 5741074 or washingtontownship-hc.us

JANUARY JAN. 3-MARCH 31 The Discovery Station, Science Lab and indoor exhibit areas will be open Thursday through Sunday. Location: Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 776-6006 or www.connerprairie.org

JAN. 4-27 Ever wondered what people ate for dinner in the early 1800s? And how it was prepared? See firsthand when you and your family join in the preparation of a candlelight feast served inside the historic Conner House. Recommended for ages 10 and older. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday to Sunday through Jan. 27. Cost: $60 per person. Location: Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 776-6006 or www.connerprairie.org JAN. 5 The Stars of the Russian Ballet features dancers performing excerpts from the world’s greatest ballets, including “The Sleeping Beauty,” “Le Corsaire” and “Paquita.” Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $38 to $83. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org JAN. 10 John Pizzarelli uses his incomparable guitar licks to infuse the Great American Songbook with cool jazz flavor. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $58 to $68. Location: The Tarkington at the Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org JAN. 12-13 Mummenschanz has been creating an original and captivating universe of whimsy, wonder and ingenuity for 40 years. Mummenschanz, who revolutionized mime art with a new vocabulary of body language, are back with a new show that keeps the best and most significant acts of previous shows. Perfect for ages 5 and older. Time: 8 p.m. Jan. 12 and 3 p.m. Jan. 13. Cost: $38 to $48. Location: The Tarkington at the Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org JAN. 13 From sock-hops to do-wops, Jack Everly, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and an all-star Broadway cast present a concert production celebrating the music of eight-time Tony Award-winner “Hairspray.” Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $42.50 to $87.50. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org JAN. 18 Recognized for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style and daring repertory choices, the Grammy Award-winning Pacifica Quartet is one of the most highly praised classical ensembles performing today. The evening will include selections from Boccherini, Bartok and Beethoven. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $28 to $73. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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Jan. 26 The dazzling Lucie Arnaz is a master of melody and lyric and has thrilled audiences with her energized singing and engaging stage presence for more than 45 years. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $23 to $133. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

activities. Guests are encouraged to bring a canned food item for donation to help support Third Phase, Hamilton County’s largest shelter, food and clothing pantry. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 776-6006 or www.connerprairie.org The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters visit Indianapolis bringing the world’s tallest pro basketball player who is 7-feet-8-inches and the shortest Globetrotter ever at 5-feet-2-inches. Time: 2 p.m. Tickets: $25 to $117. Location: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Information: www.bankerslifefieldhouse.com Walk the Moon perform. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15. Information: Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www.livenation.com JAN. 22 Join Doktor Kaboom for a sidesplitting, interactive journey that creatively blends theater arts with the wonders of scientific exploration. Time: 10 a.m. Tickets: $15. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 9406444 or www.cloweshall.org JAN. 23-27 Rev up for nonstop fun when Disney on Ice presents “Worlds of Fantasy.” Get excited about high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew from “Cars” race across the ice. Dive into the Little Mermaid’s enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell. The toys are back in town when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the “Toy Story” gang escape from Sunnyside Daycare. Tickets: $10 opening night; $12 to $70. Location: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Information: www.bankerslifefieldhouse.com

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JAN. 18-19 Dance Kaleidoscope presents “Old Blue Eyes: Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack.” The show combines humor, sleek jazz dancing and choreography from Cynthia Pratt and artistic director David Hochoy. Time: Varies. Cost: $25 to $45. Location: The Tarkington at the Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Leave your parents at home, gather your friends and pack your overnight bag for the Winter Blast Lock-In at the Monon Community Center. Activities include team games, group challenges, crafts and more. Dinner on Friday, breakfast on Saturday and snacks throughout the event will be provided. Each participant needs to bring a sleeping bag, pillow and overnight items. Participants need to register by Jan. 13. Time: 6 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday.

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Cost: $25. Location: 1235 Central Park Drive E, Carmel. Information: (317) 573-5243 JAN. 19 The Fab Faux, the authoritative Beatles cover band, performs superior reproductions throwing you back to the heart of Beatlemania. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $23 to $123. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfor theperformingarts.org JAN. 21 In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Conner Prairie will be open to the public free of charge. Guests can hear stories about race and culture in Indiana’s past, spark their curiosity in the Science Lab, take a tour of the historic Conner Homestead, create a card for soldiers overseas and play games and other fun

JAN. 24 Common, hailed as one of hip-hop’s most poetic and respected lyricists, delivers messages of self-respect, love and activism in music and speeches that inspire. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Free but are required. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org Tiempo Libre and its seven members are heirs to the musical traditions from their native Cuba. The performers have found a way to bring their Cuban roots to the forefront of their music, making them a hit abroad and in the United States. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $35. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org JAN. 28 Get out of the house and join other parents and kids for the Winter Kids Koncerts.

Each hour-long show is an enriching and engaging experience for young children ages 2 to 5. Ruditoonz will perform. Time: 10 to 11 a.m. Location: Monon Community Center, 1235 Central Park Drive E, Carmel. Information: (317) 573-5243 JAN. 30 If you’re a fan of Eric Carle, then you’ll love Mermaid Theatre’s adaptation of “Guess How Much I Love” and “I Love My Little Storybook.” Told with an assortment of innovative puppetry styles and imaginative lighting, these stories will delight young children. Time: 10 a.m. Tickets: $15. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 9406444 or www.cloweshall.org

FEBRUARY FEB. 1-17 The Belfry Theatre presents “They Came From Mars and Landed Outside the Farndale Avenue Church Hall in time for the Townswoman’s Guild’s Coffee Morning,” a hilarious farce featuring the Farndale ladies. The ladies are attempting to present a play about Martians and naturally everything goes awry. Time: Varies. Tickets: $15 for adults; $12 for children. Location: The Belfry Theatre, 10690 Greenfield Ave., Noblesville. Information: (317) 773-1085 or www.thebelfrytheatre.com FEB. 1-24 Actors Theatre of Indiana presents “The Musical of Musicals,” a comic OffBroadway satire of musical genres. The same story, “You Must Pay the Rent,” is told five different ways, each in the distinctive style of a different master of the form. Time: Varies. Cost: $40. Loca-

tion: The Studio Theater at The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org FEB. 1-28 Conner Prairie is celebrating Black History Month in February. Test your knowledge about African-American business leaders, politicians, civil rights activists and more in the historical challenge. Hear stories of the underground railroad and the Roberts Settlement, a free black community in Hamilton County in the 1800s. Location: 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 776-6006 or www.connerprairie.org FEB. 1 Blues at the Crossroads celebrates two blues legends, Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. The Fabulous Thunderbirds join Blues at the Crossroads as the core band backing greats JJ Grey, James Cotton, Bob Margolin and Jody Williams. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 to $35. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org FEB. 2 The BBC Orchestra performs a distinctive range of music from across the centuries with a focus on 20th-century and contemporary works. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $18 to $93. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org FEB. 2-May 15 They can run up walls and scurry across ceilings. They can bark, hiss and sing. They’re geckos, superstars of the lizard world. Now 15 species of live geckos will strut their stuff and take you on an incredible gecko eco-adventure. Location: The

Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis. Information: www. childrensmuseum.org FEB. 3 Watch the children’s amazement and delight as they are invited to sit among the orchestra and hear excerpts of the world’s great classics. Following the interactive concert, you will have the chance to participate in the instrument petting zoo. Time: 2 p.m. Cost: $10 to $65. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org FEB. 5 The East Coast Chamber Orchestra combines the strength and power of a great orchestral ensemble with the personal involvement and sensitivity of superb chamber music. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $30 to $50. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org FEB. 7-8 Dads, spend a quality night at the Cool Creek Nature Center with your little girl and dance the night away at the eighth annual Daddy-Daughter Dance. Snacks, refreshments, music and games are on the agenda for a fun-filled night. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: $10 per father-daughter couple; $3 for each additional daughter. Registration ends Feb. 4. Location: 2000 E. 151st St., Carmel. Information: (317) 770-4400 FEB. 8-23 Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre presents “The Fox on the Fairway,” a madcap adventure about love and golf. You won’t want to miss this charming adventure

Feb. 9 Celebrate Valentine’s Day early this year with your little valentine. Enjoy Valentine crafts, play themed games and a Valentine dessert. For children, ages 4 to 7, and their mothers. Location: Billericay Park, 12690 Promise Road, Fishers. Time: 10 to 11 a.m. Cost: $20 for residents; $30 for non-residents. Information: (317) 595-3150 or www.fishers.in.us

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Feb. 24 One of the most celebrated musical ambassadors of our time, soprano Renee Fleming captivates audiences with her voice, artistry and stage presence. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $33 to $143. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

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about love, life and man’s eternal love affair with golf. (Contains sexual situations and may not be suitable for children.) Time: Varies. Cost: $39. Location: The Tarkington at The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org FEB. 9 Formerly known as the Daddy-Daughter Dance, the Princess Ball adds a level of elegance and enchantment to your typical dance. Bring your princess to the Monon Community Center ballroom for an evening of dancing and fun. Cuddle together on a horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park, enjoy a variety of hot hors d’oeuvres, serve yourself a bubbly refreshment from the punch fountain and dance the night away. This event is not exclusive to daddies and daughters. Uncles, grandpas and older male role models are more than welcome to attend with their little princess. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: $40 per couple; $10 for each additional daughter. Location: 1235 Central Park Drive E, Carmel. Information: (317) 5735243 or www.carmelclayparks.com FEB. 9-10 A sweet cabaret of puppets designed especially for grandparents and parents who want to bring their little sweethearts to Valentine’s Day Cabaret. Tickets: $10; free for children younger than 2. Location: Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio, 25 Henry St., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 917-9454 or www.peewinklespuppets.com FEB. 10 Fly away with celebrated conductor Steven Reineke and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in a salute to romantic crooners in “The Best is Yet to Come: Music of Frank Sinatra.” Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $42.50 to $87.50. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org FEB. 13 Experience a performance of pomp and grandeur with the sights and sounds of The Black Watch, a more than 200-yearold regiment still serving as a fully operational battalion in the modern British Army. The Band of the Scots Guards joins The Black Watch for this brilliant blend of stirring music and colorful ceremony. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $18 to $103. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org Fathers and daughters are invited to the Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance, a special evening of fun and dancing. A photographer will be on hand to take pictures for an additional cost. Prizes and refreshments will round out the evening. Semi-formal dress. For girls 5 to 12 years old and their fathers. Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $8 for residents; $12 for non-resi-

dents. Location: The Mansion at Oak Hill, 5801 E. 116th St., Carmel. Information: (317) 595-3150 or www.fishers.in.us FEB. 15-16 Join the Butler Ballet as it explores the repertoire of choreographic masterpieces from the 20th century and invests in an entirely new generation of masterworks for the 21st century created by its faculty of resident choreographers during The Annual Midwinter Dance Festival. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $21.50 to $28.50. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org FEB. 15-17 A smorgasbord of pottery, jewelry and artwork to suit every taste will kick off the art fair season at the Indiana State Museum’s 10th annual Indiana Art Fair. The juried show is a great place to see art by more than 70 Indiana artists. Location: Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 232-1637 or www.indianamuseum.org FEB. 17 “Drumline Live,” a show-stopping attraction created by the music team behind the hit movie “Drumline,” brings show-style marching bands to the theatrical stage. This versatile group of musicians and dancers brings an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds. Time: 4 p.m. Cost: $38 to $83. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterforthe performingarts.org FEB. 18 In celebration of Presidents Day, Conner Prairie will be open to the public free of charge. Come for a day full of excitement as we celebrate our founding fathers. Location: 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Information: (317) 776-6006 or www.connerprairie.org FEB. 19 Enjoy a performance of “Frindle.” Nick, the “idea man” in his fifth grade class, loves to think up subjects that throw his teacher, Mrs. Granger, off track. Mrs. Granger turns the tables and gives Nick one of his questions as a research assignment. In the end, Nick learns not only about the importance of words, but about the courage to stand up for himself. Time: 10 a.m. Tickets: $15. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org FEB. 21 The Boxley Lecture Series features Johnny Appleseed. Appleseed, performed by Hank Fincken, highlights the life of a Pennsylvania-born man who has been long attributed as America’s orchard maker. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Sheridan Elementary School. Information: (317) 758-5845

FEB. 22 A combination of artistry, world-class musicians and unmatched professionalism make the China National Symphony Orchestra a favorite of music enthusiasts worldwide. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $28 to $93. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org FEB. 23 Voca People is a new international vocal theater performance that combines amazing vocal sounds and a cappella singing with the art of modern beat box. All of this is done without using any musical instruments on stage, performed in a humorous way and with audience participation. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $48 to $83. Location: The Palladium, 335 W. City Center Drive, Carmel. Information: (317) 843-3800 or www. thecenterfortheperformingarts.org “Masters of Illusion—Live!” is a stage phenomenon born from the multi-award– winning television series “Master of Illusion” and from the World Magic Awards. No camera tricks, no computer gimmicks—just amazing illusions in real time in front of a live audience. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 to $35. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 940-6444 or www.cloweshall.org FEB. 25 Get out of the house and join other parents and kids for the Winter Kids Koncerts. Each hour-long show is an enriching and engaging experience for young children ages 2 to 5. Island Breeze will perform. Time: 10 to 11 a.m. Location: Monon Community Center, 1235 Central Park Drive E, Carmel. Information: (317) 573-5243 FEB. 26-MARCH 3 “Sister Act” is a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship. Time: Varies. Location: Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Information: www.livenation.com FEB. 28 A defining moment in American history, the Civil War burned away the scourge of slavery and, in time, melded the separate states into a true nation. You will experience the stories of four soldiers, including Zak, a runaway slave who demands the right to fight his own fight; Will, his former best friend and “master”; Johnny, an Irish immigrant who volunteers to defend his new home; and Jackie, a girl who becomes a drummer boy. “Civil War” features traditional songs of the era while sensitively illustrating this tumultuous chapter of American history. Time: 10 a.m. Tickets: $15. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: (317) 9406444 or www.cloweshall.org o

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Little Cicero Creek in Winter Little Cicero Creek, as photographed by John C. “Jack” Householder. A member of the Indianapolis Amateur Archaeological Association, Householder conducted and photographed excavations for the Indiana Historical Society’s archaeology program. Photo couresy of Indiana Historical Society, P0010.

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