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22 In Style Garden finds
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36 Indiana Made Grape Growers
42 Community Book Clubs
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62 Worth the Trip Wabash Foodie Tours
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I have memories, a little hazy around the edges, of a springtime elementary school assembly. I remember a third-grader standing before the audience to read a poem, a slight sing-song lilt to her recitation. “Spring, spring, a wonderful thing! Spring, spring, it makes me sing!” Shakespeare, it ain’t, but one can appreciate the concise cadence and general sentiment. Spring is indeed a wonderful thing. The season does make me want to sing. I moved to Indianapolis mid-summer, well after the season had boiled into that startling heat that surprises even the folks who have moved to the area from southwest Florida (me), and it wasn’t until the next year that I got a reminder of just how beautiful an Indiana spring can be. The season begins with a tentative green that spreads over the landscape; flowers bloom and tulip trees open into gentle, pinky-purple blossoms that pop against azure skies. Spring is southern Indiana’s time to shine. After 10 years and after what was admittedly a non-winter for the area, I’m still taken aback by the vernal season here. I know other people are, too. It is, after all, the season of innovation and exploration. I hope that this issue of South provides plenty of inspiration for trying something new, such as our Vertical Pear Salad, featured on page 31. Spring is the time of year to produce something different; check out our feature on basketball star Katie Douglas-Poe’s soon-to-open gym, page 89. It’s a lean, green season, a time to pare your possessions and keep it simple. I’m sure Jan Wilson’s sleek-and-chic modern home, page 80, will inspire you as you tackle spring cleaning projects. And after a few months of cold days and the ensuing cabin fever, spring is the best season to take an adventure, such as the Wabash Foodie Tour, which we feature on page 62. Spring can be an unpredictable season, but one thing is certain: It is full of opportunities. I hope you take a moment to revel in “what a wonderful thing” spring is.
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Eight months ago, just as 2012 Roncalli High School graduate Jordan Donica was gearing up for the second semester of his senior year at Otterbein University in Ohio, he was tapped for an experience that many dream of but never get to experience. The football player/actor/ basketball player/musical theater whiz won the role of Raoul in the Broadway production of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera.” Recently, he snagged another coveted role or rather, two roles, in the touring company of the Broadway smash hit “Hamilton,” a rap musical penned by Lin-Manuel Miranda. When Donica hits the stage in San Francisco in August, he will portray both the Marquis de Lafayette (in Act 1) and Thomas Jefferson (in Act 2). What led you from football into musical theater?
Sports are something that has always been part of my life. My grandfather was athletic director for Bloomington North. He also listened to musicals. I grew up in a family that listened to musicals, and I grew up playing sports.
How did Roncalli help support your interests?
That’s part of why I chose to go where I went for high school. You can be on the football team. You can play basketball; I played in rec leagues. You can do whatever you want to do. They will work with you to figure out how to balance that kind of schedule. Most of my days I was in class from 7:30 until 3:15, then I would go to do technical theater for the play. As well as being an actor, I was also in show choir. You go home and then
you do your homework. You’re doing everything you want to do in life.
Set the scene for us. How did it feel when the curtain went up on you for the opening night of “Phantom”?
It was surreal. The way I describe it to people is it was both surreal and real at the same time. I can’t believe I’m doing this show on Broadway, but at the same time it felt so right. I felt so ready. I was just so in it.
You’re playing two roles in Hamilton — how do you make them distinct?
A lot of us use our natural hair, so all that I’m really doing is changing clothes. I have to physically differentiate them by how they move. There are a lot of similarities between the characters: how they view the government versus the rights of a huge government power. But the audience
is meeting each character at a different time in their lives. You meet Lafayette when he’s just arriving in New York. When you meet Jefferson, he’s older. He’s lauded, already. Marquis was the fighter, Jefferson was the diplomat.
How are you researching these roles?
I have two other books I’m in the process of reading now: one about Lafayette, another called “Founding Brothers.” Those two books came from Erin Bohn, a history teacher at Roncalli. I just have to thank her.
What would you say to any fellow southsiders who have similar aspirations?
Find the people that support you and that are like-minded who will lift you up and who will also challenge you to always become better at what you want to do. Surround yourself with
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Two Johnson County librarians are featured in a book tribute to American librarians. Titled “This Is What a Librarian Looks Like: A Celebration of Libraries, Communities, and Access to Information,” the book by Kyle Cassidy is sure to buck long-held stereotypes on how the average librarian looks and acts. Erin Cataldi, a librarian at the Johnson County Public Library’s Clark Pleasant branch and also an alumna of Franklin College, and Heather Myers, formerly a circulation coordinator at Franklin College, were both surprised when they recently saw their photos among the 45 headshots on the cover of the soon-to-be released coffee table book, “This Is What a Librarian Looks Like.” The hardcover book is scheduled to hit stores on May 16. The nearly 220 subjects featured in the book are men and women of all ages, backgrounds and personal style, from pink hair and leather jackets to button-downs and blazers. “I’m covered in tattoos,” says Cataldi, who appears second from the left in the top row of photos. “I am not what you think of as a librarian.” The book was born as an expansion of a 2014 photo essay on librarians in Slate magazine. Featured librarians were interviewed for their thoughts on what it means to be a librarian and had their photos taken, and that was the last they heard until this year. “I got one email about it a week after the book was put up on Amazon for advance sale and thought, ‘Oh, my gosh, is that my picture on the cover?’” Cataldi says. “It was definitely a surreal moment.” “This is What a Librarian Looks Like” also includes original essays by famous writers, journalists and commentators, including Neil Gaiman, George R.R. Martin and Paula Poundstone. It can be purchased locally at Wild Geese Bookshop, 107 S. Water St., Franklin. — Jason Hathaway
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this & that And then an IndyCar followed. I decided to build the roadster that Parnelli drove from 1961 to 1964. The original’s in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. It was a Watson roadster. (A.J.) Watson built many of the Indy 500 winners from about 1955 to 1965. His cars dominated. This is one of three replicas. Parnelli has one, the (original car owner) Agajanian family has one, and then I built this one. It’s an exact replica. We got the original oil tank to make the mold off of, and we were able to go to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum and do all the measurements (of the original) and take pictures of all the decals. After I had it built, the first person to endorse it was A.J. Watson. He signed the control panel. (An Agajanian son and Jones would also add their signatures.)
Hitting the bricks To say Dr. Robert Dicks of Greenwood loves the Indianapolis 500 is a bit of an understatement. The racing aficionado saw his first 500 at the Yard of Bricks in 1950 and has returned ever since. He’s also familiar with the view from inside a racing cockpit; Dicks owns two replicas of classic cars that raced in the 1960s with Rufus Parnell “Parnelli” Jones behind the wheel, including the 1963 Indy 500 champion, known as the Agajanian Willard Battery Special.
Why did you focus on cars driven by Parnelli Jones? I always had this idea to build some replicas. There are several replicas of A.J. Foyt’s cars. Parnelli would be in the same class as A.J., except that he quit racing earlier because there were a lot of fatalities back in those days
How does this roadster compare to modern IndyCars? It’s entirely different than the cars they drive today. There are no aerodynamics. These cars had no downforce, no wings. They look like race cars ought to look, I think. They’re front engine. This was the first car to run a one- and four-lap average of 150 mph at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which was quite a feat back then. Have you gotten the replica up to that speed? The fastest I’ve run this car out at the Speedway is 110 mph down the straightaway. At that time, I was following the original car. Parnelli was the grand marshal of the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association’s (2014) Brickyard Invitational, and I followed him around the track. He had a helmet on, and my helmet is designed like the original helmet. There were several photographers there, and several magazines printed a picture of me and had mistaken me for Parnelli.
The first replica you commissioned was of a USAC Sprint car, not an IndyCar. How did you choose that model? Dr. Robert Dicks You were one of I wanted to build a replica of 120 cars invited the Fike Plumbing Special, to race at IMS as part of the the car that Parnelli made famous. At the Indy 500’s 100th anniversary time success in sprint car racing was the celebration. What was that like? pathway to the Indianapolis 500. Parnelli It was a thrill even to attend the 100th. won the USAC Sprint Car National So to be invited with my car, that was a Championships in 1960, 1961 and 1962, real thrill. You vicariously relive some edging out A.J. Foyt and forging his successes of your heroes and champions. at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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In the digital age, when the latest fiction sensation or celebrity tell-all is just a click away on a Kindle, launching a brick-and-mortar bookshop might seem counterintuitive. Not so, says Tiffany Phillips, who opened Wild Geese Bookshop in Franklin in November. “Independent bookshops and their sales are on the rise nationally,” she says. “There’s definitely a resurgence and human need for the experiences that a bookshop offers. You can spend the afternoon in your phone, but at the end of it, there’s a limit to what that can add to your life experience.
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Being in a bookshop, you can let books find you, interact with people, feel warmly welcomed. There is simply no substitute.” Phillips isn’t just speaking as an owner. She often seeks out a bookshop when traveling, relaxing into the immediate home-awayfrom-home sense she feels upon stepping inside. And her first date with the man who is now her husband took place at the Shakespeare and Company bookshop in Paris. Inspired by her personal connections with beloved shops, she created her own to be comfortable, clean and welcoming, with plenty of hometown touches.
Light fixtures originally hung in the former Franklin High School and are gift selections, many were restored by Madison chosen with the idea of Street Salvage. The latter giving back to the global provided other furnishings community. In the winas well, as did Vintage ter months, a shopper Whimsy, Salvage Sisters’ could select mittens from Antique Market, The RugCherryT Knit & Co., which ged Roost and The Marshwould in turn donate a pair mallow Monkey. Area to a child in need. A Hand resident Shari King built in Hand soap purchase the bookshelves, guided by helps provide clean water photos of The Shop around in Haiti. And Phillips’ The Corner, the setting for “sunshine the 1990s Meg gift boxes” Ryan/Tom Wild Geese Bookshop offer a way to Hanks rom107 S. Water St., Franklin custom-decom “You’ve (317) 494-6545, sign finds wildgeesebookshop.com Got Mail.” for a friend Hours: “I wanted 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday in need. to feel like to Saturday, closed Sunday As a child, Franklin’s and Monday. she explains, bookshop has she was conalways been fined to bed for two weeks here. This is definitely my after a bicycle accident, and love letter to the town that her grandmother sent her can make this kind of place small presents to open, all possible.” Inside the shop, tucked into a box wrapped guests find an eclectic mix in yellow construction paof titles: award winners, per. Wild Geese’s sunshine biographies, fiction, nonficboxes and yellow shopping tion, history, social sciencbags honor her grandes, cooking, poetry, young mother’s loving gesture. adult novels and more. “All we can do is love the “We are interested in person in front of us at any good stories, whatever given time,” Phillips says. “I form they might take,” hope that is what the bookPhillips says. “We carry shop feels like for our cusa curated collection of tomers and gift recipients.” conversation starters.” — Julie Cope Saetre Paired with those books Photos by Haley Neale
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Roncalli High School was one of five local schools honored by The Indianapolis Urban League at their Second Annual Salute to Educational Excellence Luncheon and Forum on Thursday, November 3. Roncalli was honored for its outstanding Special Education programs (STARS and Life Academy) and for the school’s long history of serving students with special needs in a Catholic educational setting.
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“A Life in Parts” By Bryan Cranston Best known for his roles as Walter White on “Breaking Bad” and Hal on “Malcolm in the Middle,” Bryan Cranston’s life has been anything but dull. Before he wore his Heisenberg hat, the talented actor dabbled with many other careers, was briefly wanted for murder and considered becoming a police officer. The memoir is written in a non-linear fashion, focusing on all the different “parts” — actor, father, son, husband — Cranston has played over the course of his 60-year life. A riveting and honest book that’s sure to intrigue both fans and non-fans alike. — Reviewed by Kelly Staten, reference librarian, Johnson County Public Library
“Chancers: Addiction, Prison, Recovery, Love: One Couple’s Memoir” By Susan Stellin and Graham MacIndoe This is easily one of the most powerful memoirs about addiction published in the past decade or two. Raw, gripping and emotional, it is told from two perspectives: that of the addict and that of the concerned girlfriend. Addiction has such a debilitating stigma; it’s the elephant in the room that no one ever wants to discuss. Authors Stellin and MacIndoe do a powerful job of bringing their hard journey to life and don’t cut any corners. Their story is laid bare, and it’s not always easy to read. Trying to help a loved one through addiction takes more willpower and love than most people can handle. Reviewed by Erin Cataldi, reference librarian, Johnson County Public Library
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“Trip through Your Wires” By Sarah Layden Indianapolis author Sarah Layden’s first novel is a comingof-age mystery set in Indianapolis and Mexico. Carey follows her secret crush, Ben, on a student exchange program to Mexico and experiences her first love and devastating loss. Seven years later, the feelings come rushing back when Carey starts work at a restaurant staffed by immigrants from a town nearby to where her host family lived. This novel is gorgeously written and perfectly depicts that time of life when Carey is first on her own, navigating a new place and filled with those obsessive and overwhelming (and sometimes contrary) feelings that being independent and newly in love can bring. Reviewed by Amy Dalton, reference librarian, Johnson County Public Library
“I’ll See You in Paris”
“Norse Mythology”
By Michelle Gable
By Neil Gaiman
Author Michelle Gable threads together the lives of three women born generations apart but who face similar challenges of love, secrets and broken promises plus one mysterious older blue book. The story focuses on Mrs. Spencer; a young woman, Pru; and Annie, a recent college graduate. The action begins when Annie finds an older blue book called “The Missing Duchess” among her mother’s boxes and wonders if it holds the secret of her father’s identity. She travels to England with her mother to sell some property and while reading the book at a nearby pub, meets an older gentleman who knows about Mrs. Spencer and “The Missing Duchess.” Rich characters with a lot of mystery, romance, art, literature and, of course, Paris.
Many people have been introduced to the Norse gods through the Thor comics and movies, and Neil Gaiman admits he’s no different. In his newest work, Gaiman introduces readers to the classic Norse myths, including tales not only about Thor and his infamous half-brother, Loki, but also stories about the creation of the world, the children of the Gods, and the fall of the Gods. Gaiman has built a reputation as an exceptional storyteller, and this collection of myths is yet another example of his skill as a writer. Highly recommended not only for Thor fans, but any fans of mythology.
— Reviewed by Sheila Harmon, reference librarian, Greenwood Public Library
— Reviewed by Valerie Moore, reference librarian, Greenwood Public Library
“Jane Steele” By Lyndsay Faye “Jane Steele” by Lyndsay Faye is a gothic retelling of Charlotte Bronte’s classic, “Jane Eyre.” As much as I love Jane Eyre, the character was always a little too nice for me. In contrast to her, Jane Steele is a little more proactive in her own defense. In “Jane Eyre,” when Jane’s cousin, John, pushes her and she attempts to fight back, she is locked in a room and eventually sent away to boarding school. In “Jane Steele,” when her cousin, Edward, attacks her, she pushes him down a ravine, paralyzing and eventually killing him. Jane eventually becomes a governess in the same home where she grew up, the same estate that she should have inherited. Unlike many retellings in which the inspiration is never mentioned, “Jane Steele” takes place in a world where the book “Jane Eyre” exists. Steele mentions it many times and sees the parallels and differences in her own life. Each chapter begins with a quote from “Jane Eyre.” The story is a deliciously gothic tale of murder and vengeance. — Reviewed by Aubrey Watson, reference librarian, Greenwood Public Library
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dishes of the South with fun twists on old classics, like deviled eggs topped with hickory smoked bacon, a green bean salad with boiled peanuts, and plenty of seafood options besides shrimp and grits. That Southern tradish (with barbecued shrimp) is on the menu; so is NOLA-inspired Cajun shrimp, tossed in fettuccine Alfredo or sauteed in a brown butter sauce and plated with two sides, like the Brussels sprouts cooked in duck fat (yes, please). But if Teresa had to choose a favorite, she’d pick the
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Mussels at Taxman Brewing Co.
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» Ever since the craft beer darling of the southside opened two years ago, plenty of north-siders have made the trek down I-465 to fill their growlers at the award-winning brewery, and their devotion is about to be rewarded. A second location is set to open in Fortville before summer. And like the Bargersville location, Taxman President Nate Huelsebusch has utilized what was already in place, choosing to restore three vacant buildings on Fortville’s Main Street. Taxman No. 2 will also feature the modern-industrial style of its southside counterpart, the grinning, bowtied skull (in a reference Huelsebusch’s former career and Ben Franklin’s famous quote about death and taxes) and the farm-to-table gastropub menu that local foodies have come to enjoy as much as the Belgian-style beer. Entrees change seasonally, but one constant is the “mussels or mac,” which offers diners a choice of adding buffalo sauce, chorizo or a seasonal edge to their dish. (The most recent offering included braised short rib with barbecue sauce and fried sweet potatoes.) Sous chef Ryan Kernodle says it’s a toss-up as to which style is more popular with the mac, but the mussels are usually split between the two standby additions of spicy chorizo with black beans, jalapeno and corn, or the housemade buffalo sauce with blue cheese and celery. In either case, all bowls include three to four cups of prime Prince Edward Island mussels, cooked in a housemade chicken stock with a generous amount of butter and garlic. If your favorite take on seafood looks more fish-like and is less tricky to eat, Taxman also keeps a rotation of salmon on the menu, as well as regular seafood specials, like locally farmed white trout from Seymour.
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Fish and chips at Tried & True Alehouse
2800 S. State Road 135, Greenwood, triedandtruealehouse.com » This southside newcomer prides itself on “scratch food, cool sounds and cold beer,” and the catchphrase rings true so far. Tried & True opened Jan. 9, but before that, owner John Gladish gave the building a bar-to-backroom makeover that reads industrial cool with smoky blue and mustard-colored walls and artwork detailing the patents for different instruments, like the treble cleft/guitar that stands in for the restaurant’s ampersand. The expanded bar area features a garage door window that opens to the 21-and-over patio, and per the alehouse moniker, you’ll find more than 20 draft beers on tap, including those from
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local breweries like Taxman, Mashcraft and Sun King. The all-American menu features a smart and not too overwhelming selection of starters (thumbs up to the take on chicken and waffles), salads, sandwiches, burgers and dinner entrees, including a silver tray of cod fried in a stout beer batter. Of course, it’s a hard sell not to opt for the fried version of anything — firm white fish included — but if you’re trying to stick to seafood’s good-for-you au naturel state, go for the cod sandwich. It’s also available seared. Just don’t pass up the side of seasoned crinkle cut fries; they’re some of the best we’ve found on the southside.
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The Salad Days We didn’t have much of a white winter, but here’s to a green spring Photography by Haley Neale
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Avocado Strawberry Spinach Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing 6 cups fresh baby spinach 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 avocado, diced 4 ounces crumbled gorgonzola or blue cheese ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted Half a small red onion, thinly sliced Poppy seed dressing (recipe below) Toss all ingredients together with your desired amount of dressing until combined. Serve immediately.
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½ cup avocado oil (or any oil, such as olive oil) 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Pinch of ground dry mustard (optional) Salt and pepper To make dressing, whisk all ingredients together until combined.
Vertical Pear Salad 4 smooth-skinned pears 2-3 cups watercress ½ cup toasted pecans ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese Poppy seed dressing (from previous recipe) Honey for drizzling Lemon juice Slice pears horizontally; you should get 3 or 4 slices, depending on the size of your pears, and cut out the cores. Leave the stem on the top piece and brush pear slices with lemon. Toss watercress, pecans and blue cheese with dressing until coated. Reassemble the pear, vertically, with the watercress salad in between each slice.
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On a Roll
Spots for sushi on the southside On the go
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Sushi and the words “carry out” don’t usually go hand-in-hand, but after putting Red Sun Hibachi & Sushi through a to-go trial, we’re forever ruined for grocery store time-stamped spicy tuna rolls. Coowner Mike Huang and his family opened the small Meridian Parke shopping center space in 2014 with a large menu of Japanese and Chinese staples, including more than 30 sushi rolls and a generous selection of lunch specials, complete with rice and soup. You won’t find sushi on the $5.35 lunch menu, but the eight-piece rolls are already priced on par with (and often below) southside competitors. Huang says the younger crowd favors the crispy crab roll, a simple concoction of imitation crab and cream cheese, and Red Sun fans on social media swoon over the tiger roll, as well as the lava roll with salmon, avocado and cream cheese topped with spicy mayo sauce and crunchy tempura flakes. You’re certainly welcome to take a seat and enjoy your deluxe bento box — a five-compartment melange of tempura shrimp, veggies, rice, salad, a California roll and chicken, beef or shrimp — but don’t feel singled out if you have to eat on the run: At least 40 percent of Huang’s customers ask for their chopsticks and soy sauce packets to go. 3100 Meridian Parke Drive, Greenwood, (317) 893-3678.
Seating at Ichiban Sushi Bar & Asian Cuisine tripled in 2010, all the better to get seated quickly on your lunch hour at one of the three cozy tatami tables or a roomy booth at this southside favorite. In addition to the large menu, diners are presented with a pencil and a two-sided list of sashimi and sushi rolls, each sounding better than the previous one. Indecisive diners would be wise to order the rolls combo lunch special, which includes any two rolls from 15 offered for $9 (three for $12), plus miso soup and a house salad. (Extra hungry? Split an order of the gyoza pork dumplings with your co-workers.) The lunch special rolls aren’t the most interesting on the menu — a California roll, tuna roll and the like — but even the simplest avocado roll makes for a substantial meal, with thick slices of bright green avocado and a portion that barely leaves room for a dab of wasabi and fresh ginger in a carry-out container. But if you’re one of the fortunate with an extended lunch, order one of the more sizable, show-stopping 36 special rolls, particularly the dragon roll, which is arranged like a fire-breathing beast (peeled lemon wedge horns and all) with slices of avocado and tobiko topping rolls of toasted eel and cucumber. Ask, and one of the three sushi chefs will even top your meal with an orchid blossom and show off their skills with a blow torch at the bar. 8265 S. U.S. 31, Indianapolis, (317) 883-1888.
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Six years ago, Scott Bennett thought retirement was on the menu, but his wife, Debbie, had other ideas. She’d just heard that downtown Greenwood’s Yokohama Japanese Cuisine and Sushi was about to close, and she wanted to buy the house with its bright green trim and striped awnings. Today, she and her five sushi chefs — four of them women, a welcome sight in the male-heavy restaurant biz — serve some of the prettiest sushi in the whole Indy metro area, as evidenced by the photos the couple proudly pull up on their iPhones. The large menu includes 15 starters and more than 20 kinds of nigiri, including sea bass and the traditional salmon (which Debbie single-handedly processes down to the last silvery scale), plus plenty of cooked rolls and noodle dishes for diners who’d rather not go the raw route. But sushi aficionados looking for something inventive go straight to the house signature menu, which includes Debbie’s own creations, like the Indiana, the Speedway and the Fat House, a deep-fried roll of spicy salmon and avocado topped with crab meat salad. There’s even a Debbie roll — spicy tuna with cilantro and special sauce — and more than a few “off-menu” items like the BMW and Crazy-Crunchy Goben, named after regular customers. Yokohama is open for lunch, but the ambience is decidedly worthy of a special evening out, with cozy tables, straw lanterns and an impressive collection of Japanese tchotchkes. Scott swears the downstairs fits 48, but just in case you’re looking for a bit more room — or have a crowd of sushi-loving friends — there’s a party room upstairs, complete with big-screen TVs and karaoke, Japan’s second-most popular gift to Americans. 67 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood, (317) 859-1888.
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Indiana Made
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Thriving on the vine Independent growers help make Indiana grape again By CJ Woodring
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Wine’s history is believed to date to at least 6,000 B.C. Its Indiana presence, however, dates only to 1810, when Swiss emigrant John James Dufour abandoned his decimated Kentucky vineyard and established the Hoosier state’s first commercial vineyard and winery in Vevay (at that time called New Switzerland). Wineries dotted the Hoosier landscape into the early 1900s, eventually making Indiana the 10th-largest grape-producing state, until after Prohibition. At that time, the industry died on the vine, nearly disappearing until the Small Winery Act of 1971 was enacted. The following year, Bloomington-based Oliver Winery was founded, the oldest in the state.
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Hoosiers continue to value their regional vino. Indiana currently boasts 87 wineries, according to Katie Barnett, Purdue University wine grape marketing extension specialist. The newest popped its cork in December. Although most wineries, including Bargersville’s Mallow Run Winery, boast their own vineyards, less than 10 percent of wine produced in the state is from Indiana fruit. The lion’s share of the grapes used in Indiana wines come from California, Michigan, New York and Washington. Thus, a majority of vintners look to independent growers, both within the state and beyond, to meet their needs. The following are among independent Hoosier growers who produce for Indiana’s wineries.
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Maryland native Bruce England’s interest in wine is rooted in France, where he worked in a vineyard during the 1973 harvest. Moving to California, England earned a bachelor’s degree in winemaking and a Ph.D. in biochemistry. He served as an assistant winemaker for four years, then changed careers to work in the biotech pharmaceutical industry from 1984 to 2005. “I had a small backyard vineyard and garage winery from 1997 to 2005, so when my wife and I decided to take early retirement and move back to Auburn, her hometown, I researched the possibilities for viticulture here and decided to Bruce England give it a go,” he says. England has been growing grapes commercially since 2007. About three acres of his 18-acre Butler property, 14 miles from their Auburn home, are planted DulciusCorot Vineyards in Noiret, Noir, Traminette, De Chaunac, Cayuga White, Aromella and Marquette grapes. In 2016 the crop output was 12 tons, all earmarked for Angola-based Satek Winery. “Originally, I’d planned to start a winery, but decided early on that the vineyard was plenty enough work by itself,” he says. “I’d met Larry Satek and asked him if he wanted to buy my first crop in 2009. He did and was happy with the quality, so I’ve continued to sell exclusively to him.” England says he has no plans to expand. “There’s room for another three or four acres, and that’s about all the size I can manage on my own.” Varietals to know
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Living and working on his family’s former DeKalb County homestead, high school sweethearts Tim and Cheri Wolfe manage Pine Hill Vineyard. The couple, retired schoolteachers, always enjoyed visiting wineries, where Cheri tempted her palate in the tasting room, and Tim “nosed around” in the vineyard, he says. Tim has been associated with Satek Winery for 10 years, initially working there during the summertime and, since retirement, as vineyard manager. His 5-acre vineyard produces eight varieties of grapes for Satek. “I’ve always been fascinated by grapes, and when Larry [Satek] asked me if I’d grow for him, that sparked an interest. I began with 1,200 vines and am now up to 3,000,” he says. Wolfe notes industry changes within those 10 years, influenced by an influx of Indiana wineries and a fickle weather pattern, specifically the polar vortex. “At first, I was probably one of the only growers, and Larry the only winery in northeast Indiana,” Wolfe says. “I think it’s going to get a little more competitive. Growers are going to have to grow exceptional grapes because wineries can be more selective.” To withstand colder weather trends, he recommends to growers he mentors a Minnesota variety that’s more winter hardy. Wolfe cites the Purdue Wine Grape Team, whose members support growers and vineyards throughout the state. “They’ve been fantastic, and I can’t say enough good about them. They’re very supportive,” he says. Varietals to know
Easiest to grow: Steuben Most popular: Noiret, Marquette, Traminette, Chambourcin
Somermeyer Farms Danvi lle
Steve and Kim Somermeyer met at Eli Lilly and Co. But while the couple’s shared backgrounds may have been a catalyst for founding Somermeyer Farms, its roots were anchored in Steve’s youth. “My dad made wine at home from grapes shipped from California to Iowa in a refrigerated rail car. From the time I was 5 or 6 years old, we always had a glass of wine as part of the meal,” he recalls. “When I moved to Indy and had money to buy better wine, [we] joined several wine enthusiasts’ groups and got involved with competing.” When Dr. Charles Thomas, founder of Chateau Thomas Winery, called for assistance when his winemaker was laid up, Somermeyer took over duties. It’s a position he still maintains two to three days a week, also working daily during harvesting. Varietals to know
“I’ve been one of two winemakers there for 14 years,” he says. “I’ve judged wine across the country for many, many years and have judged the Indy International Wine Competition for 42 consecutive years.” Following retirement, the couple purchased land outside Danville and in 2015 planted a 2.2-acre vineyard. They grow varietals the Purdue Grape Team recommended, Somermeyer says: Chambourcin, Traminette, Noiret and Vidal Blanc. The Purdue team was “very supportive,” he says, as was Oliver Winery. “Oliver will help anyone with whatever they need and have really been an asset to the industry.” The Somermeyers look forward to their first commercial crop this year, with plans to sell to Chateau Thomas or another local winery.
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Varietals to know
Easiest to grow: Catawba Most popular: Catawba
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About 25 percent of the medals Oliver Winery won over the past five to six years were won with grapes produced at Creekbend Vineyard in Ellettsville, on land leased to the winery by Joe Oliver, says Bernie Parker, Creekbend’s vineyard manager. “Creekbend is our estate label,” Parker says. “Nearly all grapes grown here go to Oliver Winery, but we do sell some of our excess — maybe 5 percent — to other local wineries.” Parker’s foray into the wine industry began in 1997, when he assisted during Oliver Winery’s harvesting. Following discharge from the Navy two years later, he continued harvesting and in 2000, at the request of Bill and Kathleen OliBernie Parker ver, took on his current position. Oliver Winery’s nearly 50 acres are planted in 10 varietals, including two that are fairly new, Parker says: Crimson Cabernet and Cabernet Doré. The Creekbend Collection includes rare varietals, such as Catawba and Chambourcin. Parker notes that Oliver Winery won the Governor’s Cup in 2016, an honor generally awarded to the winery that has won the most medals overall. “One of the things that Oliver Winery does is try to make wines soft and refreshing, with sun-ripened sweet flavors,” he says. “They’re always very popular.”
Dulcius Vineyards N o b le Co u nt y
It’s all in the family at Dulcius Vineyards, owned and operated by Austin and Nancy Fergusson and their son, Scott. But it wasn’t always grapes that drew the Columbia City residents to their southeast Noble County acreage: It was corn and soybeans. “In 1971, soon after I received my Ph.D. in plant physiology from Purdue, I bought a 100-acre farm, which we farmed ourselves,” Austin says. “After I retired, I wanted to do something a little more hands-on and to grow something that stays alive rather than having to cut it down every year. So in 2012 we founded the vineyard.” Dulcius grows more than a half-dozen varieties of cold-hardy grapes. Along with other varietals, the Fergussons are experimenting with Itasca, which is
grown from tissue culture. Now the largest vineyard in northern Indiana and third-largest (in acreage) in the state, the 19-acre operation in 2016 employed more than 60 individuals who assisted at various times. The output? More than 30 tons of grapes, all sold to Briali Vineyards and to Byler Lane, Hartland and Two EE’s wineries. “There are 10,000 plants out there, and each is handled at least five times during the season. So while it’s a lot of work, it’s very satisfying to be out in the vineyards,” Fergusson says. As with other growers interviewed, he lauded the Purdue Wine Grape Team for assistance and support. “They’re fantastic in all aspects, very knowledgeable and helpful.”
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Easiest to grow: Marquette, Steuben Best for wine: Marquette, Steuben Most popular: Marquette
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Speaking Volumes Southside book clubs find novel approaches to reaching new audiences By Jason Hathaway
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Ever since the first books were published, readers have gathered with friends and colleagues to discuss them. In 17th century France, Paris socialites hosted salons, lavish parties where men and women would share gossip and discuss politics, philosophy, literature and other cultural topics. Around the same time in England and colonial America, book clubs evolved out of women’s Bible study groups. One of the most notable was led by Puritan woman Anne Hutchinson in the Massachusetts Bay Colony during the 1630s. The popularity of Hutchinson’s group, which thrived on deeper analytical discussion of weekly church sermons, eventually raised the ire of the colony’s clerical leaders, who ultimately banished her to Rhode Island in 1638. The most prominent source of the modern-day book club boom, however, is Oprah’s Book Club, started by talk show host and media magnate Oprah Winfrey in 1996. Oprah’s Book Club provided a list of reading selections each month, inspiring thousands of women across the country to read more or even start their own book clubs. “When Oprah started her book club, book lovers said, ‘Oh, wait. This is a thing now. Here’s an excuse to have a party once
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a month, and we’ll already have something to talk about while we’re there,’” says Amy Dalton, adult services librarian at the Johnson County Public Library White River Branch, host of the Monday Night Book Club. Book clubs offer readers a chance to experience books both solo and as a group. “You get to see the story through that many different eyes,” says Center Grove resident Karen Lunsford, a member of the Monday Night Book Club. “It just makes the story more meaningful and the characters richer.”
Growing the audience There are plenty of options today for book lovers who want to meet with like-minded people and discuss what they’ve been reading, but sometimes one of the big challenges is attracting a broader range of ages and genders to meetings. For example, since book clubs have long carried the stereotype of being a social outlet for middle-age women, turnout from male readers is often low. Last year, “BookBrowse,” an online magazine for book lovers, surveyed its readers about their reading activity, including book clubs. Of the more than 3,600 responses, 80 percent were older than 45, and 93 percent were women. To dig deeper, the magazine conducted a follow-up survey of 130 male readers. One-third of the men surveyed had negative opinions about book clubs, such as a dislike of the books that women’s groups were reading. The bulk of the men said they had never considered joining a book club and that if they did join a book club, they would like it to have a mix of men and women and read from a wide variety of genres. About half of the respondents wanted to meet in a public place, such as a library, instead of someone’s home. Dalton and other Johnson County librarians took note. Book club hosts said they are working to create new book clubs that have a broader appeal. “We have been trying to draw more male readers by building on the social aspect of our book clubs and offering new meeting places, such as microbreweries 44
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and wineries,” Dalton says. “It’s always important to pick out a book that more people can relate to.” One of JCPL’s book club success stories of late has been the Stout Stories club, which meets the first Monday of every month at rotating Johnson County microbreweries, such as Greenwood’s Mashcraft Brewing Co. and Bargersville’s Taxman Brewing Co. Attendance averages around 18 people and is more balanced between the genders, says host Erin Cataldi, adult and teen services librarian for JCPL’s Clark Pleasant branch.
in fine food and drink. Beyond the Book, an independent club organized through online event site Meetup.com, meets the third Monday of each month at Craft & Cork, a Greenwood DIY art studio that serves craft beer and wine. Greenwood Public Library this year introduced Well Red, a club that meets the second Wednesday of the month at Vino Villa. “There are several public libraries across the United States that are now hosting book clubs in brewpubs and wineries, so it really is a hot trend right now,” says Well Red host Susan Jerger, a reference librarian
Book clubs abound on the southside Ready to join your first book club? Southside book lovers have an advantage with three public library systems within driving distance. Johnson County Public Library offers 12 book clubs between its four branches and library services center; Greenwood Public Library hosts five book clubs. The Southport and Franklin Road branches of Indianapolis Public Library host a book club or two each month. And each of the libraries offers monthly bags of popular paperback books for independent book club discussion. In addition to having multiple copies of popular club books available for loan, the Johnson County, Greenwood and Indianapolis public libraries offer a variety of book clubs, hosted on and off site. Broaden your book club search even more on Meetup.com, where you’ll find book clubs not associated with any libraries, such as the popular Beyond the Book club, hosted on the third Monday evenings of the month at Craft & Cork in Greenwood.
“We actually have quite a few men show up at our meetings, which contrasts the stereotype of book clubs being a women’s thing, but I think the lure of the beer, wine and other drinks helps,” Cataldi says. “We’ve had guys in their 20s and 30s and even some senior citizens, so it’s a mixed bag.” Other southside book clubs have also had success using venues that specialize
at Greenwood Public Library. “I’m looking forward to seeing how our attendance averages out. It would be great to have 10 to 15 people regularly. You don’t want to have too many people show up, though, as it could be hard to include everyone in the discussion. It’s easier for the shy people to hide when the club gets too big.” At the JCPL’s Novel and Film Discussion, which Dalton and Cataldi host
at Franklin’s Historic Artcraft Theatre, participants discuss movies that are based on best-selling books, toggling between text and movie clips. Seeing both the literal and visual interpretations often gives people a greater understanding and appreciation of the story. “For those who have only seen the movie, it’s good to read and discuss the book that it’s based on,” Cataldi says. “Or they’ll see the movie after reading the book and say, ‘Wow, it makes so much more sense after you see it on screen.’” If readers have a specific genre that makes their hearts quiver, southside libraries offer plenty of book club options for readers who prefer to focus on specific genres. Greenwood Public Library, for example, has the Mystery Book Club for mystery lovers and I Heart Ya, an age 16-and-up club for fans of young adult literature. JCPL provides an even larger
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Left, Johnson County Public Library hosts Stout Stories. Above, Stout Stories leaders Keeley Payne, left, and Erin Cataldi.
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Johnson County Public Library variety, with clubs like Rockin’ Reads (music-themed books), Pizza & Pages (young adult literature) at the Clark Pleasant Branch, Selected Shorts (short stories) at the Trafalgar Branch and Military Reads, a military-themed book club set to debut at the Franklin Branch in April.
Beyond the page Book club regulars often build lasting friendships with each other and enjoy the opportunity to discuss books and current events with like-minded individuals. Many regulars load their calendars with several book club meetings each month. Readers are only limited by their availability and how many books they can read in a month’s time. Greenwood resident Kelley Cope is a regular at the JCPL Monday Night Book Club and a book club held the last Monday of the month at the Indianapolis Public Library’s Southport branch. She says book clubs have helped broaden her reading list. “I like how the clubs get me to read books I normally wouldn’t read and come out of the discussion enjoying those books even more after hearing everyone’s opinions,” Cope says. “You really do come away with a great appreciation of the book after discussing it.” For Karen Lunsford, book clubs have long provided camaraderie and a pleasant release from the more technical text she reads as a tax preparer. “I started participating in book clubs to branch out,” she says. “It’s been an easy commitment because a lot of the people here are so nice.” The book clubs are rewarding for the hosts. “I just love the interactions, sitting back and watching people who don’t really know each other talking about a book,” Cataldi says. “It just builds a good sense of community.” For those looking to join their first book club, organizers recommend going in with an open mind on the material and showing up, whether you have read the book or not. “Just come on over,” Jerger says. “Even if you haven’t read the book, you might enjoy the atmosphere of the venue and make some new friends.” 46
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Each branch hosts at least one book club. For specific details and up-to-date book titles, go to pageafterpage.org/join-a-book-club. Adult Learning Center Book Discussion, for English language learners, meets at 49 E. Monroe St., Franklin. Information: (317) 738-4677. Clark Pleasant Branch Rockin’ Reads, focusing on music-themed books, 5:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. 530 Tracy Road, Suite 250, New Whiteland. Information: (317) 535-6206. Clark Pleasant Branch Pizza & Pages, a teen book club, 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month. 530 Tracy Road, Suite 250, New Whiteland. Information: (317) 535-6206. Franklin Page Turners Book Discussion, focusing on fiction, 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday of the month. 401 State St., Franklin. Information: (317) 738-9711. Franklin Branch Military Reads (military fiction and nonfiction), 2 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of the month, beginning April 22. 401 State St., Franklin. Information: (317) 738-2833. Novel and Movie Discussion at the Historic Artcraft Theatre, 6 p.m. April 21 and 28 at 57 N. Main St., Franklin. Come to The Artcraft Cottage (49 E. Madison St., directly behind The Willard) to discuss the book and receive early access to theater seating for the movie, which begins at 7:30 p.m. Directly after the film, join a book-to-film comparison at The Willard. The group will discuss “The Notebook,” by Nicholas Sparks, on April 21 and “To Kill a Mockingbird,” by Harper Lee, on April 28. Tickets are $3 and $5. Information: pageafterpage.org. Stout Stories, a book club meeting at southside brewpubs, 6:30 p.m., the first Monday of the month. Ages 21 and older. Information and registration: (317) 535-6206. Trafalgar Novels & Nosh, 6 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month. 424 S. Tower St., Trafalgar. Information: (317) 878-9560. Trafalgar Selected Shorts, noon on the second Friday of the month. 424 S. Tower St., Trafalgar. Information: (317) 878-9560.
White River Branch Daytime Book Discussion, 1:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood. Information: (317) 885-1330. White River Branch Monday Night Book Club, 7 p.m. on the third Monday of the month. 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood. Information: (317) 885-1330.
Greenwood Public Library
Greenwood Public Library hosts five monthly book clubs. For more details and up-to-date lists of book titles, visit greenwoodlibrary.us/book-club. Book Lovers Book Club, 10 a.m. on the third Thursday of the month, 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Information: Sheila Harmon at (317) 885-5036, ext. 1205. Primetime Book Club, 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month. Information: Group leader Cheryl Dobbs at cdobbs@ greenwoodlibrary.us or (317) 885-5036. Mystery Book Club, 1 p.m. on the first Monday of the month. Information: (317) 885-5036. I Heart YA focuses on young adult literature and meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. Information: (317) 885-5036 or email group leader Aubrey Watson at awatson@greenwoodlibrary.us. Well Red, 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at Vino Villa, 200 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood. Information: Group leader Susan Jerger at (317) 885-5036.
Indianapolis Public Library Southport Branch Off the Cuff Teen Book Club, 4:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month, 2630 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis. Information: (317) 275-4510. Southport Branch Evening Book Discussion, 6:30 p.m. on the last Monday of the month. Information: (317) 275-4510. Franklin Road Branch Book Discussion, 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of the month, 5550 S. Franklin Road, Indianapolis. Information: (317) 275-4380.
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Indiana once welcomed big studio films, including “Eight Men Out” and “A League of Their Own,” with budget-helping tax breaks as incentives. Some may say that the end of those tax credits has canceled any reasons for filmmakers to head to the Hoosier state. When you think “filmmaking hotbed,” the southside of Indy and Johnson County might not be the first place to pop into your head, but rest assured, the area does boast its own filmmaking community. Franklin-based filmmaker Bill Dever scoffs at the idea that Indiana’s only cinematic resources are tax breaks. “It’s just an amazing environment just to innovate and to create,” he says. “People don’t realize the resources that exist in Indiana. It’s an amazing, vital, beautiful place. We don’t do enough to celebrate the beauty of our state and the ability of our state to provide a backdrop for good stories.” Amy Howell is the director of Film Indiana, an organization that serves as a key resource for film and video production in the Hoosier state. Film Indiana provides location scouting, community/government liaison and other support services. For Howell, Indiana is a “production friendly” state, with an abundance of natural resources from rolling hills to shoreline to rural and urban environments, all of which appeal to filmmakers. Photos submitted
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Behind-the-scenes on a “Dunkirk!” production, Bill Dever, pictured in far left photo, takes on a variety of roles.
Howell says showcasing homegrown talent and locations to filmmakers around the country can be a boon to the economy. A major film production can “attract businesses and show off the talents and locations we have to offer,” she says. Though the resources to support filmmakers are here, the state has a dearth of filmmakers. “We need to hone our homegrown talent, from college students and independent filmmakers,” Howell says. “We want to keep them here.” That’s not to say that there aren’t talents making movies in Indiana. The two filmmakers profiled below have found success with lights, cameras and plenty of action, right in Johnson County.
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Bill Dever’s Internet Movie Database biography makes no bones about his specialty: low-budget B movies. “A lifelong movie fan, William Dever has been involved in lower budget feature
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Gordon Strain, far right, with some crew members on “The Good Catholic.”
filmmaking since 1988. He has fulfilled the role of director, writer and producer and if the budget is particularly tight, even acted (he works cheap).” The founder of The B Movie Celebration and editor of bmovienation.com, a site dedicated to shining a light on genre filmmaking, Dever’s films follow his passion. He’s the auteur behind schlocky opuses “Gila!” “Camel Spiders” and “Sharkansas Women’s Prison Massacre.” They are movies full of giant lizards, killer spiders and assorted monsters you wouldn’t want to encounter in real life. Dever pulls off this moviemaking magic from the comfort of his home base in Franklin. A Canadian by birth, he moved to Franklin in the ’80s. His wife was from the area and wanted to move back to be close to family. “I’ve never regretted it,” he says. Dever arrived at filmmaking early. He was 12 when he stumbled upon a Brownie movie camera in his father’s closet. He bought a roll of regular-8 film 52
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and made his first movie, a one-off “The powerful filmmaking, but at the same Six Million Dollar Man.” He also paid time commercial filmmaking.” homage to “Un Chien Andalou,” director As for what people might perceive of the Luis Buñuel’s savage collaboration with quality of his films, Dever says they retain surrealist Salvador Dali. some of the sensibilities of “I filmed a flower, then movies made in the 1980s. ran it over with a lawn “There’s a sense of mower,” Dever recalls. whimsy and a sense of “It’s just an amazing His first commercial innocence and a sense of environment just work was co-writing and wonder about those movto innovate and producing “Personal ies,” he says. “It’s hard to to create. People Exemptions,” the 1989 make films, and it’s really comedy about a woman hard to make good films. don’t realize the about to retire from her I think that I go back to resources that job as an IRS agent, only the time where people still exist in Indiana.” to find her family coming thought movies were neat, —Bill Dever apart at the seams. they were special.” Dever found his niche It’s the equivalent of sitin B movies. “I’ve always ting around the campfire found B movies to be listening to stories. powerful stories with powerful messages,” In true guerilla fashion, on set Dever he says. “I was really affected by the ability has worn many hats. He’s served as writer, and the freedom that the real low-budget director, producer (or executive producer) filmmakers had for evocative filmmaking, and cinematographer, and has even apPhotos submitted
peared in two films as an actor. In recent years he has taken to making movies in Indiana, calling the state “probably the best place in the country to do business.” As one of Johnson County’s biggest boosters, Dever targets locations in the area. Johnson County Park is a favorite spot when his movie needs isolated roads, woods, cabins and water, and he’s also used quarries in the area. He’s shot in Franklin (“I don’t know how many scenes I’ve shot at the Artcraft Theatre,” he says), used Edinburgh to double as northern France in one film, and other parts of Johnson County, through Dever’s lens, stood in for Norway. “Johnson County is an amazingly beautiful place,” Dever said. “It’s a matter of knowing what you have in your own backyard.” In recent years he has collaborated with The Asylum, a like-minded group of filmmakers who create schlocky science fiction and horror films, most famously the “Sharknado” films. They also create “mockbusters,” films that, depending on your perspective, parody, pay homage or rip off established films. Dever’s most recent Asylum collaboration is “Dunkirk!” a mockbuster of Christopher Nolan’s upcoming war film. “I know that no one is going to give me $40 [million] or $100 million to make a big film,” he says. “But I can work with the Asylum and widen Indiana’s crew base, provide people with much-needed experience and also contribute in my own small way to the body of cinematic art.”
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For Gordon Strain, filmmaking is all about art. An associate professor of theater at Franklin College, Strain has long been immersed in his town’s art scene, working in assorted creative mediums. A group of his old college friends, including writer and director Paul Schulberg, were thinking about making a
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movie in Indiana. Schulberg, who helmed “Walter” (which was filmed in the Hoosier state and starred William H. Macy and Andrew J. West), wanted to film in Bloomington. They approached Strain to be the production designer. Strain, who had been involved with theater, had never worked on a film. That didn’t stop him. “The big thing I’ve learned in my career is to not say ‘no,’” he says. “When people ask me to do something, I say ‘yes,” then I can figure it out. Had I done a huge movie? Nope. But could I figure it out? Sure.” The movie he signed on for was “The Good Catholic,” a 2017 release starring veteran actors Danny Glover and John C. McGinley. Although the actors tied to “The Good Catholic” were relatively big names, the film was an independent production
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that didn’t have the budget for a large production help from area businesses crew. That means the people at the top, and churches, who consulted on the finer including Strain, had to fill in doing points of Catholic ritual. less-than-glamorous New to the filmmakgrunt work. ing experience, Strain “I helped setting learned that there are “The big thing I’ve up locations, buildsome stark differences learned in my career ing scenery,” he says. between putting on is to not say ‘no.’ “Essentially (I was) just a play and making a When people ask me getting everything ready movie. “In a play, the to do something, I and looking the way the audience can look where director and director of they want,” he says. say ‘yes,’ then I can photography wanted.” “With a film, the camera figure it out.” Much of making a is going to choose where —Gordon Strain movie is preparation, the focus is, and the which means a lot of loaudience is being told cation scouting, asking people for help and where they have to look.” finding leads on good places to shoot with Strain also saw what’s behind the a focus on Bloomington; the filmmakers curtain, so to speak. “Movie magic” found hospitality in Franklin, including blends the two pieces so that the audience
can’t tell the actors were in two different locations. “It’s more of a real experience in terms of what the audience can take away from it, but the creation of it is a different kind of fake than the theater.” “The Good Catholic” premiered to California audiences on Feb. 3. Strain has another production in the works with the same group later this year, once the publicity blitz for “Catholic” is complete. Until the next film shooting commences, he will stay busy with his day job at Franklin College, as well as his art gallery, named the Franklin Department of Public Art, and his theater work. “I just want to keep building a community of creative people who are willing to try things,” he says. “It’s having the presence to sort of put a different lens on your community and the way it is perceived.”
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A Hand with Health Johnson Memorial Hospital Foundation has a wide reach in the community By Greg Seiter
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With an obvious focus on the enhancement of health-related services and initiatives, the Johnson Memorial Hospital Foundation has strived to raise charitable funds in support of the hospital’s community-based efforts since its inception in 1985. But in recent times, foundation board members realized they needed to narrow their focus, thanks in part to recommendations from physicians themselves. “Sometimes, with a lot of foundations, the focus is too broad,” says Doug Stewart, second-year president of the Johnson Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Board of Directors and senior vice president of investments with Raymond James and Associates in Greenwood. “We had a strategic meeting some 18 months ago, and some physicians on the board helped us realize there isn’t necessarily a good means
by which to get patients to the right areas for behavioral health services when they come to us.” Board secretary and treasurer Larry Heydon, who is also the president and CEO of Johnson Memorial Hospital, agrees. “When it comes to addressing depression and other issues, the pipeline just isn’t strong in relation to the number of providers out there,” he says. “But we’re not alone. This is a national issue. “Mental issues are the root cause of a lot of medical issues. By addressing these issues early on, we can potentially help prevent some medical ones.” According to Heydon, the foundation recognized the fact that Johnson Memorial couldn’t create an infrastructure to address specific needs in the behavioral health services arena on its own, so board members committed to raising targeted Photos submitted
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funds and collaborating with existing providers to help expand opportunities within existing groups. In recognition of this newly identified focus area, the foundation coordinated an inaugural gala fundraising event that was held Feb. 25 at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. The event included an evening reception, silent auction, dinner, program and entertainment. Sponsorships were also sold, with the focus on increasing the awareness of and putting dollars toward behavioral awareness. “One of every five children in America experiences some type of mental illness,” Stewart says. “It’s not just suicide. It’s depression, drug problems and other addictions, too.” 58
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A new direction Another recent change brought about by the Johnson Memorial Hospital Foundation board was to narrow the focus of the foundation’s executive director. As such, Jennifer Tennell was hired approximately one year ago to serve full time in that capacity. “The person who previously worked in this position oversaw the foundation, handled marketing and worked with the Partnership for a Healthier Johnson County,” Tennell says. “My only focus is the foundation. The marketing role is filled by a different person, and the Healthier Johnson County partnership is handled by a different group.” The move has already proved to be a beneficial one.
“The person who previously worked in that position wore many different hats,” Stewart says. “Being able to have one person with the sole focus on the foundation and its mission statement has been wonderful. Jennifer has years of experience in the county, and she knows a lot of people. Her contacts and her passion have been great for us.” Of course, the foundation continues to raise charitable funds for other health care-related services at Johnson Memorial and throughout the county as well, while supporting hospital departments with essential resources for programs and equipment, too. For example, the “To Touch a Life” capital campaign raised more than $1.5 million for the establishment of the
JMH Cancer Care Center, which provides Johnson County residents with a close-tohome treatment option. A broad reach “Sometimes people don’t realize how many things we’re involved in and how a lot of what we do passes right through to the community,” Stewart says. “They just don’t understand how broad our efforts are.” The foundation is also known for generating scholarships geared toward assisting county residents in the pursuit of health care-based careers. In fact, the Katie Robards Memorial Fund, Montgomery Registered Nursing Scholarships, JMH Employee Guild Scholarships and JMH Foundation Scholarship have collectively awarded nearly $334,000 to hundreds of students during the last 15 years, according to the Johnson
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Dr. Sean Beeson, recipient of the Katie Robards Memorial Fund, is now a physician at Johnson Memorial.
2016 scholarship winners from top, Alexis Hash, Jeffery Wagerman, Page Hendershot
Memorial Hospital Foundation website, johnsonmemorialfoundation.org. Dr. Sean Beeson, a recent multiyear recipient of the Katie Robards Memorial Fund, is now a physician at Johnson Memorial. “The Robards scholarship was very important to me,” he says. “Going through school, it certainly helped reduce my debt, but more importantly, it helped me realize and appreciate the support being shown to me by the foundation.” Now Beeson has an even more complete understanding of and appreciation for the foundation and the work it does. “The foundation is important because it gives back to the needs of Johnson County, especially as the area continues to grow. It helps professionals and the community at large,” he adds. “There’s really nothing more rewarding than the feeling associ-
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ated with being able to give back to those who helped you.” The Johnson Memorial Hospital Foundation Professional Development Award is intended to provide financial assistance to Johnson Memorial Hospital employees as they pursue educational and professional development opportunities within their areas of health care work. The Johnson Memorial Hospital Foundation BSN Completion Scholarship assists registered nurses employed at the hospital as they study for a bachelor of science degree in nursing from an accredited and approved program. Ultimately, the foundation relies on fundraising efforts to support its goals and programming. In fact, as scholarships go, the foundation has awarded more than $64,000 during the last year, and a primary contributor in that area, specifically for
the Robards scholarship, has been the traditional Loving Lights holiday initiative. Through Loving Lights, those wishing to honor a loved one are encouraged to add a light to a ceremonial tree at the hospital. Funds are also generated through the annual Robards family golf outing and the foundation golf tournament. “We also have investments that help with different scholarships,” Stewart says. According to Heydon, the fundraising process can be challenging but very rewarding. “Raising funds is really a two-phase process. It’s a long-term journey,” he says. “It takes patience and understanding that you have to build a system for monies to be collected. “We’ll continue to maximize our fundraising events, but as we evolve, we want to understand opportunities with longterm estate planning as well,” Heydon
says. “Basically, we want the community to know we’re here, so as people work on their respective wills, we ask that they not forget about the foundation and the work we do. We receive strong donations and gifts from the community, but we certainly have an opportunity to become more involved in estate planning.” Heydon acknowledges the foundation has an almost endless list of goals and target areas to address but is proud of previous accomplishments and excited for future endeavors. “The list is long, but we keep plugging away,” he says. “We know we will never have a situation in which there’s nothing to address. But we have a very strong board, a ‘Who’s Who’ in Johnson County. We’re very lucky to have the board we have.” Information: johnsonmemorialfoundation.org.
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O Once the hunting grounds of Potawatomi and Miami Indians, Wabash is the namesake of Indiana’s official state river, on which it’s located. Although the waterway serves as a setting for outdoor activities, the northeast Indiana city is much more than a river town. The city’s vibrant downtown showcases the Honeywell Center for performing arts, historic structures and a host of attractions, eateries and retail establishments. In addition, within the past four years Visit Wabash County team members have enhanced visitor experiences by introducing foodie and trolley tours, along with First Friday, a popular downtown gathering. The result is a destination of choice for guests from throughout the Hoosier state and beyond, who visit to eat, play and stay. “Because of the range of destinations, we have a diverse mix of guest experiences that appeal to everyone,” says Christine Flohr, executive director of tourism for Visit Wabash County. “We see fishermen, athletes, archery enthusiasts, history hunters, girlfriends and families on weekend getaways, and foodies in their 30s and 40s seeking farm-to-fresh and organic. In addition, Honeywell Center’s cultural programming attracts people of all ages.” 64
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In fact, Wabash, with a small-butmighty population of just about 11,000, could be considered an overachiever for a city its size. The locale has been making headlines since 1880, when it gained fame as the world’s first electrically lighted city. It was also spotlighted in 1927, when local entrepreneur Mark C. Honeywell merged his company, Honeywell Heating Specialties, with competitor Minneapolis Heat Regulator Co. to become Minneapolis-Honeywell Regulator Co., now Honeywell Inc., a global enterprise. In 2014 Wabash earned a Stellar Communities Designation, and in 2016 as winner of the Small Business Revolution on Main Street, the city was selected from among 10,000 communities nationwide to receive $500,000 for marketing assistance and historic downtown refurbishment. Most recently, Ford Meter Box Co., founded
in Wabash in 1898, was among the companies honored in 2016 as inductees into the Indiana Manufacturers Association’s Inaugural Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed on fewer than 20 Hoosier companies.
Wok this way: Taste of Wabash Foodie Tour
Jennifer Long-Dillon, tourism manager for VWC and a Wabash native, serves as guide for the foodie tour. “I’m very familiar with the town and its history, and with local businesses. So it just seemed to fit pretty well,” she says. Long-Dillon introduced the foodie tour concept after a visit to Portland, Maine. “I went on a chocolate tour in Portland’s Old Port,” she says. “It was so nicely designed and gave us a sense of direction on where to go, what to do. The guide was not just entertaining, but knowledgeable.” Photos submitted
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The Taste of Wabash Foodie Tour, she says, was created as another attraction for the historic downtown district. It was a chance to showcase, for outsiders, what Wabash is really about. “We tell them about our unique and colorful history and invite them to take a behindthe-scenes look at our culinary side, things they probably never would hear about or learn anywhere else,” Long-Dillon says. Since the program’s launch in 2014, about two dozen tours have been held from May through October each year. The downtown event currently averages three to three-and-a-half hours. A minimum six participants is needed, with a maximum of 15, Long-Dillon says. Tours are booked by appointment only; three to four weeks’ lead time is requested. Although Saturday is preferred, private groups of about six to 10 can be accommodated any day of the week except Sunday. The public must sign up to join a pre-exist-
Taste of Wabash Foodie Tour Participants
Before you head off for your taste tour of Wabash, meet the participants:
» For coffee and espresso with a heart, it’s Modoc’s Market, located in a historic building damaged in 1942 by a peanut-loving pachyderm that escaped from a visiting circus, making national headlines. » T he Curb, a retro-feel eatery where guests can’t restrain their love for the famous Curb burger. » Stuff yourself with stuffed breadsticks and personalized pizza at Wabash Pizza King, a locally owned franchise. » W ho says you can’t teach old cooks new tricks? Gallery 64 offers culinary lessons at all levels in a historic building.
» Locally sourced fare and casual, upscale dining are hallmarks of 1920s-themed Twenty in the Charley Creek Inn. »C harley Creek Inn Wine and Cheese Shoppe and Charley Creek Inn Ice Cream and Candy Shoppe offer two more reasons to visit the luxury boutique hotel in downtown Wabash. » Eugenia’s Restaurant at Honeywell Center features brunch, lunch or show night; Eugenia’s is described as dining at its finest. » Worth a stay: Herrold on Hill bed-and-breakfast, where classic comfort meets creative cuisine.
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Above, 22-seat trolley. Inset photos, First Friday at Charley Creek Inn Wine and Cheese Shoppe.
ing Saturday tour by contacting Long-Dillon. Participants such as Sandy and Alan Jachinski, innkeepers at Herrold on Hill Bed-and-Breakfast, offer unique and diverse cuisine that has established the city as one of the region’s distinctive culinary destinations. Alan Jachinski says the inn is licensed as a restaurant and offers both a gourmet breakfast and dinner. Guests are wowed by dishes that range from duck to guinea hen; breakfast may include quail eggs. Food is sourced from Wabash County Amish growers, he says. Because both Jachinski and his wife cook — she serves as pastry chef; his role is rotisseur — the inn is a stop on the foodie tour. “We get a lot of guests from Chicago and even St. Louis, who come for concerts, 66
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“I think Wabash County is the most charming in all of Indiana. The trolley and natural attractions have a lot to do with that, but it’s also the people. They’re very friendly and welcoming.” — Jennifer Long-Dillon
because we’re just four houses from the Honeywell Center,” Jachinski says. Other foodie tour participants include Modoc’s Market, The Curb, Wabash Pizza King, Gallery 64, Charley Creek Inn Wine and Cheese Shoppe, Charley Creek Inn Ice Cream and Candy Shoppe and Twenty in the Charley Creek Inn, and Eugenia’s Restaurant at Honeywell Center (see sidebar for more details).
Clang, clang, clang goes the trolley
In 2015, Wabash County added a 27-foot, 22-seat trolley to its roster of attractions. Boasting mahogany benches, leather hanging strips and brass trim, and with a top speed of 50 mph, No. 85 (alphabetically speaking, the county is 85th on
the list of Indiana counties) has traveled throughout Wabash County. And while chances are “The Trolley Song” won’t soon replace “On the Banks of the Wabash Far Away” as Indiana’s state song, enthusiastic visitors of all ages are climbing onboard. Themed tours accommodate 18 to 20 guests and are quickly sold out. Visit Wabash County hopes to present a tour every other month except January/February, Long-Dillon says. A St. Patrick’s Day event was scheduled for March, and “Historic Tales of North Manchester” will be held May 6 in that city. Tickets are $23. Each tour is different — and may be a one-hit wonder — which adds to the program’s allure. “We like to keep tours nice and fresh, and attract a different audience each time,” Long-Dillon says. “We’ve used a local historian and presented “Street Scenes of Old Wabash” and for Halloween “The Haunts of Wabash.” And we finished last year with a themed Christmas tour named for local residents who hosted a dinner at their home. These specific tours may never take place again, which is why they’re so popular.” The 2017 Christmas season is apt to include a premiere tour for children, who delight in seeing a real-life version of the popular trolley featured in “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” an animated children’s series aired on PBS. “Kids just love it, so the trolley really appeals to all age levels,” Long-Dillon says. “I think Wabash County is the most charming in all of Indiana. The trolley and natural attractions have a lot to do with that, but it’s also the people. They’re very friendly and welcoming.” “It’s thrilling to have people visit Wabash County and see how quickly they fall in love with all that there is to see and do,” Flohr says. “Guests from throughout the tri-state area — and beyond — share a deep appreciation for our ability to entertain, no matter what their interests might be. That’s a big reason why I love what I do.” To book one of the Visit Wabash County tours, call (260) 563-7171 or email jennifer@visitwabashcounty.com for reservations or information.
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The comfort of down-on-the-farm living is expanding beyond the boundaries of farmhouses in rural America. It is now an interior design movement that’s increasing in popularity among homeowners in all spheres from suburbanites to city dwellers. Brian Haggard, an interior designer and owner of Windsor House Interiors in Southport, says the true farmhouse motif in interior design stands for a cozy and relaxed feel, a lived-in and much-loved location that has a homey glow. To create
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the look, traditional furniture is used with the added flair of antique furniture or antique implements from around the farm or from the farm kitchen, including displaying old wood paddles, using an antique colander as a lampshade, incorporating chicken wire into cabinetry doors, hanging 1930s or ’40s prints, and using old linens for draperies. A genuine farmhouse design theme features a soft, unruffled appearance, Haggard says. Rustic farmhouse design themes are centered on the austere, creating a stark-
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er, less fussy atmosphere, Haggard says. Implements from the shed or barn are used in a rustic farmhouse look. Almost any rusted or metal item from the farm can be used for décor: rusted gears, pulleys, chains and galvanized metal pails. Pails can be transformed into lights and hung from a pulley system, or an old box spring can be bolted to the wall with early 1900s photos or other ephemera paper clipped to the springs with old-fashioned wooden clothespins. Haggard seeks local retailers to create his rustic rooms. “When I truly want to recreate the farmhouse look in my designs, my favorite local haunts to collect items are The Marshmallow Monkey and Salvage Sisters in Franklin,” he says. The rustic aesthetic, explains The Marshmallow Monkey co-owner Nicole Nicoloff, is a juxtaposition of the old 70
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and new. “Farmhouse ous décor styles with the farmhouse look décor is a re-creation of and generalize it as farmhouse décor.” the heartland, including bringing the outdoors Mix and match indoors by decorating with Julie Stewart, owner of Salvage Sisters natural elements and items Antique Market in Franklin, has had a you would see on the booming business in farmhouse décor farm,” Nicoloff says. “(It items and antiques since 2009 when she features) design details and 10 other vendors formed Salvage that exemplify simple Sisters. The market has burgeoned to living, like a display of 29 vendors selling a plethora of farmartichokes in a bowl or house-trendy items, including repura farm table made from posed furniture, painted furniture, dishreclaimed barn wood.” ware, items straight from the farm and Nicoloff has witnessed more. “The trend I notice among our cusfirsthand the emergence tomers is that nobody wants to purchase of farm to home trends in anything that matches. The beauty of the décor through the growth farmhouse look is that nothing needs to of her business. Four years match. No one wants a full dining room ago, she and her husband, set or bedroom set or even a dishware set. Brandon, took over her They enjoy a unique assortment of items parents’ wholesale busifor their homes,” Stewart says. ness as a supplier of goods To get the right look, you want to nail for interior designers, as it down to the finest points. Farmhouse well as Nicole’s mother’s savvy interior design is often achieved floral design business. The in the details, says Jo Levine, owner of couple started working Exclusive Interior Design in Indianapofrom their garage and lis. “Right down to the finials on lamps,” found that, to keep up Levine says. You can find finials, or the with demand within that ornaments that top lampshades, in the four-year period, they had to expand shape of pigs or cows, a subtle nod to the their retail space twice, farmhouse theme. finally settling into Large Mason jars and “Farmhouse décor is 3,400 square feet of old glass milk jugs can retail space in Frankmake unique lamp a re-creation of the lin’s town square in the stands, and colorful heartland, including old Richard Bennett vintage, braided rugs bringing the outdoors Furniture store. can add splashes of indoors by decorating They dubbed the color. “It’s often the with natural elements retail store The Marshlittle details that make and items you would mallow Monkey and a difference,” she says. see on the farm” filled the space with —Nicole Nicoloff an interesting and Farm fresh ideas eclectic mix of fixSome rustic rooms er-upper items, reclaimed vintage relics bear design elements transplanted directand antique furniture they have brought ly from farms. Shiplap is best explained back to life. “All of our retail items have a as the wooden board used commonly very funky, vintage European, farmhouse as exterior siding in the construction of modern vibe, with a sprinkle of indusresidences, barns, sheds and outbuildtrial, French country, or shabby chic,” ings. You’ll see these horizontal, roughNicoloff says. “People will often mix varisawn wood planks on the walls of older
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farmhouses; some homeowners can chip away the drywall to reveal the wood. The slats create a warm paneling effect on the walls, Nicoloff says. If you don’t want to expose existing shiplap, you can recreate the look with new or salvaged planks, often available for purchase at any hardware store or antique market. “It’s so trendy now that builders are buying the wood planks and recreating shiplap walls in new construction,” Nicoloff says. “Painting the slats white adds an old world, farmhouse charm to any room.” Rustic looks also call for incorporated metallic touches, the rustier the better, says Stewart. The texture and color of rusted metal add a farmhouse flair to décor. Consider adding a metallic, yet weathered, texture to walls with galvanized sheets of metal from an old barn roof. Or, adds Levine, repurpose an old lightning rod into a curtain rod for a farmhouse twist. In urban farmhouse design themes, integrating industrial and reclaimed materials like piping and reclaimed barn wood for shelving units and furniture frames is common, explains Stewart. Farm-found objects like an old iron basket turned upside down and converted into a light fixture above a farm table are a popular way to blend metallic influences into décor. Barn doors and burlap can add even more texture. “People are migrating to smaller houses and the quaint, simplistic décor of a farmer’s home, yet large barn and stall doors are making a resurgence in popularity as homeowners strive for authentic looks,” Nicoloff says. Space-saving features are worth a second look in a smaller home, and often, adds Stewart, replacing a traditional hinged door with an old barn door within the home involves adding a track so that the door can slide open along it rather than swing open. The use of burlap and feed sacks adds a farmhouse flavor to interior design as well. “Burlap has versatile uses from pillow covers and window coverings to furniture upholstery,” Stewart says.
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Mike Combs and his wife, Lynn, make their home in Johnson County with their two dogs, Bruce and Cooper.
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here might not be any immediately noticeable associations between golfing and the banking business, but for Greenwood resident and lifelong southsider Mike Combs, they will always have a special connection. In 2004, after more than 15 years as a golf instructor at Orchard Golf Center on State Road 135, Combs was approached about a marketing development position at The National Bank of Indianapolis, which was about to break ground on a new location in Greenwood. Initially hesitant, he soon realized he had been unknowingly laying the groundwork for the position since first taking on duties as a golf teacher in the late 1980s. “When I graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 1987, the owner of Orchard Golf (who is also) my old coach, Joe
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Singleton, asked me if I wanted to work in the golf shop, and after a while people would come in and ask if I would give some lessons,” says Combs, who served as captain of his golf team at Perry Meridian High School and as a non-scholarship player at IU while pursuing a degree in communications management. It wasn’t long before Combs found himself working 50 to 60 hours every week doling out golf knowledge to students of all ages. “That was back when golf was in one of its heyday periods, in the late ’80s and early ’90s.” The work, although exhausting, became a means of forging relationships with many southside residents. “Because
Johnson County is somewhat of a small community, we’re all pretty attached down here, and you’ll find who you can trust and who you can’t trust,” Combs says. “It gave me an opportunity to meet a lot of people.” Along the way he played in several local and state competitions, and even competed in an annual tournament at Pebble Beach in Monterey County, California, alongside former Professional Golfers Association Championship winner John Daly. “They arrange teams of three people and then pair each team with a PGA professional,” Combs says. “Daly hits it further than anybody you’ll ever see. People were coming out of the houses on the course to get his autograph.” Singleton, who operated Orchard Golf Center from 1980 until 2005, recalls Combs’ uncommon dedication to his craft. “Mike was always extremely motivated and would give three times as many lessons as some of the other instructors,” Singleton says. “A lot of people wouldn’t actually believe that he would give 10 lessons a day, but I would show them his lesson book, and they’d be amazed.” One of Combs’ students at the golf shop was Andrea Conner, bank controller for NBI, who in mid-2004 suggested to her colleagues that he might be just the person to inject some much-needed life into the bank’s then-struggling Greenwood branch. “They realized I didn’t know much about banking, but I knew everyone around here, and basically banking is a relationship-based business,” Combs says. “I don’t know what the average is for interviews now, but I bet I had eight or 10 different interviews over a six-month period. They’d call me out of the blue, and we’d go to lunch.” On New Year’s Eve in 2004 he officially embarked on a new career path and 13 years later serves as vice president of the NBI’s Greenwood location. NBI has accumulated an extensive cli-
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Combs worked his way from the golf course to a position as vice president of NBI’s Greenwood location. Opposite page, Combs’ golfing trophies are proudly on display in his home
“The next hundred years of how Johnson County is going to be will be decided in the next five to 10 years. In those years we’re going to have the ability to do a lot with the money that’s going to be coming in here.” —Mike Combs
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ent base as the only local bank in the area, in no small part due to Combs’ community presence. “I really don’t do anything better or more special than anybody else; it’s just that I have great relationships with people who have taken a chance on me over the years,” he says. “NBI allows us to be an old-school-type bank that people want. They want us to always have our phone, be engaged in the community and have the highest level of service for people.” Bank duties aren’t the only thing propelling Combs into the community regularly. As current chairman of
the Franciscan Health Foundation (the fundraising arm of Franciscan Health Indianapolis), a member of Leadership Johnson County, a member of the Sertoma Club of Greenwood and a board member with the Greater Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, Combs has continued shaping the kinds of local relationships he began to develop back in the late 1980s. “Mike is somebody that always comes through. If he says he’s going to help you out, he will do that,” says Christian Maslowski, president and CEO of the chamber and president of the Sertoma Club of Greenwood. “And that is unique. A lot of people have great intentions, but they’re busy or they let things fall behind. He consistently puts other people and other organizations first.” When he’s not serving in various community capacities or hosting bank clients at events like Indiana Pacers games regularly, Combs spends as much time as possible with his wife, Lynn, a nurse at My Ortho Team in Indianapolis, and their energetic dogs: a Leonberger named Bruce and a Bernese mountain dog named Cooper, each weighing in at 150 pounds. Their daughter Alex, 22, is a senior at Hanover College, and son Matt, 20, attends Ivy Tech and will transition to IU Bloomington this fall. One might assume Combs has gradually set aside a time-consuming hobby like golf given his daily professional, community and familial responsibilities, but he cannot abandon a passion of more than three-and-a-half decades lightly. “There’s not a day that goes by in the summer that I don’t try to play or just get out and hit balls,” he says. “It’s very much still in me. My father is 78 years old and still plays a lot. He’s probably the only person I know who has more passion for golf than me, and that’s an inspiration.” Combs also feels inspired when contemplating Johnson County’s potential for growth and development in the near
future and the prospect of contributing to that growth through his banking and philanthropic roles. “The next hundred years of how Johnson County is going to be will be decided in the next five to 10 years,” Combs says. “In those years we’re going to have the ability to do a lot with the money that’s going to be coming in here. With the purchase of the old Greenwood Middle School property by the city of Greenwood, the baseball fields that Bargersville is building and things such as that, there’s a lot happening. Who’s to say we can’t do something big like build a trail that runs all the way from Franklin to Greenwood or from Center Grove to Bargersville? There’s a lot of possibility.”
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Keeping it Simple Jan Wilson uses blended styles and a streamlined design scheme for her Johnson County home
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f you ask Jan Wilson to characterize the approach she takes in professional endeavors, artistic projects and even the design of her custom-built Johnson County house, she’ll likely answer with three words that, in their very brevity, reflect the essence of the philosophy itself: Keep it simple. In April 2015 Wilson broke ground on a 2,200-square-foot home she felt would unify the various aesthetic styles she prefers while avoiding any unneeded space or visual convolution. “I didn’t want anything really extravagant or elaborate,” she says. “I have a very busy lifestyle even though my children are on their own now. I’ve always tried to keep things as simple as possible, which has carried over into the home’s design. I like simple lines and a blend of contemporary and traditional.” Wilson had been living in a condominium for the previous four years and began longing for a residence that would be less constrictive yet space-efficient at the same time. She enlisted her cousin, Rick Campbell, a Greenwood-based residential builder with whom she had worked on a previous home, to bring her ideas to fruition during a six-month construction process. “The style of the home is very much her own, and she brought so many of her own ideas that would fit her lifestyle needs,” Campbell says. “It has both a transitional and a little bit of a contemporary feel, and her decoration selections are really magnificent.” Guests entering through the front door immediately get a sense of Wilson’s sleek design approach in the form of a great room with a stacked-stone fireplace, hardwood hickory flooring, plantation shutters and leather furniture. “It has a contemporary feel, and I went with these great handcrafted light fixtures in the entryway and dining area from a company in Vermont,” Wilson says. “They hand make every light fixture that they sell.” Wilson’s open floor plan allows her central living space to blend with the kitchen’s modern look, which includes stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinetry with molasses staining, a mosaic tile backsplash and Caesarstone quartz counters. “When I’m entertaining, the open space is nice because guests like to congregate in the great room and also tend to gather in the kitchen as well,” Wilson says. A few simple construction touches add utility while contributing to the home’s visual aesthetic, including a galley-style
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laundry room with granite counters and weathered porcelain flooring, a storage space with a sitting area just inside the garage entryway, and an enclosed space in the garage itself for the home’s water heater and furnace. “Since there’s no basement and those utility things are in the garage, I had Rick create a closet space to clean it up,” Wilson says. “There’s also a full staircase to the attic for easier access to storage up there for Christmas decorations and so forth.” Campbell says Wilson’s choices for surface materials and fixtures helped to stylistically enhance the natural layout. “She was able to use a lot of different textures, from granite and stone to the hardwoods,” he says. “All the colors she selected really brought the home alive. A lot of people are starting to go for the new-style tub that she went with in the master, which is a standalone tub that’s a bit more modern than the bear claw style. There are a lot of nice touches like that.” The great room and kitchen areas are flanked by two full baths and three bedrooms, one of which Wilson plans to convert to an art studio to further facilitate her passion for photography, art and music. “Whenever the time is right for retirement, photography is something I’d like to explore more,” she says. “Right now that third bedroom is more of a den with a pullout sofa for guests, but my vision is to transform it and put a piano keyboard in there.” Born and raised on the southside of Indianapolis, Wilson attended Southport High School and obtained a business degree from the University of Indianapolis. She secured a full-time position at Eli Lilly and Co., where she has spent 25 years in various departments, including communication, marketing, legal and global conference planning. The work has taken her to London, Paris, Barcelona, Dublin, Prague, Geneva and a host of other locations around the world, which she says has
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enriched her artistic tastes. “In designing and decorating I think a lot of my influences have come from seeing some of the countries throughout Europe and how the Old World and the New World are woven together to create a harmonious landscape,” Wilson says. “I like to cross boundaries, and I’ve found that because my brain is in a constant state of discovery, my tastes have evolved and transformed over time. So that’s fun for
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me to create things based on where I am at a certain time.” With a part-time position at the Greenwood Kittle’s Furniture store in finance and administrative roles, Wilson spends as much of her rare free time as she can with friends and her children, Kelly, a guidance counselor at Center Grove Middle School; Elizabeth, who serves in a human resources role at Lilly; and Christopher, a musician who recently returned to Indiana
from a two-and-a-half-year missionary stint in Northern Ireland. “I don’t have a ton of free time and I’m very busy with both jobs, but I really love designing and creating, whether it’s my home or helping someone else decorate their home,” Wilson says. “I do floral design, and I’ve done that for weddings. I appreciate art from all different perspectives, and I’m always trying to broaden that whenever I can.”
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Goal Katie Douglas-Poe brings a new type of workout to the southside By Jenny Elig
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Well before she was in the WNBA, Katie Douglas-Poe was pushing herself beyond expectations on the basketball court. Post-retirement, she continues to push herself. This time around, she’s not Katie Douglas the basketball star but Katie Douglas-Poe, the gym owner. The gym is a franchise of Orangetheory Fitness, a gym named for the heart rate zone exercisers strive to hit. The Florida-based company, which boasts locations in 44 states, offers guided workouts, with a high-intensity, interval training approach. To date, the metro Indy area boasts two Orangetheory Fitness locations: one on the northside (in the Ironworks building) and one in Fishers. In April, Douglas-Poe will open an OTF location in her hometown, Greenwood. “I thought of no more fitting a place than Greenwood, of coming back home and being able to bring this to my community and to give the people of the southside an opportunity to have some of the north-side luxuries,” she says. Bringing these luxuries to southside audiences has been a year-long process, one that required a healthy “Most people associate exercise investment of money, time and efat about 73 to 84 percent of their fort. Douglas-Poe became OTF-certified, and in recent months she’s maximum heart rate. The orange spent countless 14-hour days at zone is 84 percent or more of the gym, overseeing the build-out, your maximum heart rate. The staffing and membership registrared zone is 92 percent or more of tion. She thinks of the gym, which your maximum heart rate.” is planted squarely in the Centre at Smith Valley, 1675 W. Smith Valley —Katie Douglas-Poe Road, as her contribution to the southside. “The southside is where I was born and raised, and I love the people,” she says. “They’re real people. They have been so supportive of my career and my journey. I’ve had a long career, and the people are so loyal.”
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Mike Armstrong serves as Perry Meridian High School’s physical education teacher, head girls basketball and girls cross-country coach. “I knew she was a very good basketball player,” Armstrong says. “First of all, she’s physically gifted. She has good size and good height; she is long-limbed and has really good characteristics that good basketball players have.” 88
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Not only was young Douglas-Poe physically gifted, she had an extra drive that launched her to great heights. “I think the thing that went unnoticed in the younger part of her career is that Katie’s work ethic is amazing,” Armstrong says. “I’ve always been fortunate enough to coach a lot of good kids. I would say Katie’s work ethnic was a step above those. She worked on her game continually. She always continued to practice, and she wants to be able to do something next year that she didn’t do before.” That work ethic would help shape Douglas-Poe into something else: a professional. After high school, she headed to Purdue University, majoring in communications, where she helped lead the university’s basketball team to an NCAA Women’s Division I Basketball Championship in 1999; that same year, she played on the team representing the USA at the 1999 World University Games in Spain. Upon her graduation in 2001, Douglas-Poe would be the 10th overall pick by the Orlando Miracle in the 2001 WNBA Draft. The Miracle moved to Connecticut, and Douglas-Poe stayed with them until she was traded to the Indiana Fever in 2008. There, she would play with WNBA stars — including Tamika Catchings — and would become a star herself. In 2009, Douglas-Poe was voted into the WNBA All-Star Game. In 2012, she averaged more than 16 points per game. That same year, the Indiana Fever won the WNBA Championship. A lower-back injury put her on the sidelines for most of 2013; she had back surgery later that same year in Los Angeles and signed a free-agent contract with the Connecticut Sun, the team she would retire from in 2015.
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Douglas-Poe can’t remember the exact date when she walked into the Orangetheory Fitness location in Fort Myers, Florida, (where she and her husband, Fred Poe, have a second home), but she does remember the impact the workouts have had on her. Prior to her back and ankle
injuries, she would stay in shape off-season by heading overseas to play basketball in foreign lands. The injuries ended that, and the elite athlete needed a new way to stay in shape. “I heard about Orangetheory through other WNBA players,” Douglas-Poe says. “As players, we’re always trying new things, trying different workouts in order to maintain a high level of fitness.” With its high intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts, Orangetheory, she says, offered a chance for her to train off-court and bounce back to the WNBA season without missing a beat. In layman’s terms, a HIIT workout will make the exerciser uncomfortable. “It’s short intervals that you’re going to be out of breath,” she says. “Most people associate exercise at about 73 to 84 percent of their maximum heart rate. The orange zone is 84 percent or more of your maximum heart rate. The red zone is 92 percent or more of your maximum heart rate.” Using treadmills, water rowers and weights, Orangetheory workouts get the exerciser into the orange and red zones for 12 to 20 minutes cumulatively over the course of an hour-long workout, and, she says, it’s a workout that garners longer calorie burns. “You come, you work out, the next day you rest,” she says. “You’ll burn calories for 24 to 36 hours after that class.” The workout routines change every day, says Orangetheory Iron Works head trainer Kim Norris, with templates coming in from Orangetheory corporate offices. There are some consistencies in the workouts, Norris says. For example, in each class exercisers will hit the treadmill, the rowers and the weights. The guided setting brought Norris, who
has a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and community health, out of quasi-retirement. “It was group fitness but with a new twist,” she says. “This is that group atmosphere where you’re naturally motivated. (Orangetheory) makes me do things that I will not do on my own.” When members check into an Orangetheory gym — and members can go to any Orangetheory gym around the country — they head to one of 14 treadmills, water
things you naturally gravitate toward,” Norris says. “I could spend all day on a treadmill, but that’s not going to progress me forward. But if I see that rower, let’s be honest, I’m not going to get on that rower.” Like Norris, Douglas-Poe also has to psyche herself up to face the water rowing machines. The Orangetheory approach of pushing people out of their comfort zones is critical, Douglas-Poe says, because all workouts, when done over a long enough period of time, will stop being as effective. “You can only do something for a certain amount of time and then you plateau,’ she says. “But the cool thing about Orangetheory is there’s no workout that’s the same. Every day there’s a completely different workout.”
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rower machines or weight stations. They don’t need headphones or their cellphones, but they do need a good attitude. After a two- to three-minute warmup, the trainer helps dictate the template they will follow for the rest of the hour-long workout. It’s a chance for people to push themselves beyond their previous limits. “I enjoy exercise, but you have those
In recent days, it has been all business for Douglas-Poe, who sees her husband in the evenings after their busy days (Poe owns K&K Fence Co., an Indianapolis-based fencing and entry-gate system company). After a 14-hour day serving as an Orange Ambassador for her gym, Douglas-Poe unwinds at home, sleeping like a rock. It’s effort that’s well spent for Douglas-Poe, who hopes to use her new station as a southside business owner to contribute to causes that work to fight cancer (she lost her mother to breast cancer and her father to pancreatic cancer), as well as causes that prioritize healthy lifestyles. “We have an obesity epidemic here in the United States. We have to start prioritizing other things and put our health and fitness somewhere near the top,” she says. “I don’t think we do a good job of taking care of ourselves. It’s not a phase, and it’s not a diet; it’s a lifestyle. If it’s not at Orangetheory, if that’s not your thing, so be it. Just be active.” SOU T H
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Try a new kind of cruise By CJ Woodring
Blount Small Ship Adventures’ The Grand Mariner docked in Chicago during the Magical Lake Michigan tour.
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Riverboat cruises are picking up speed as travelers opt for smaller, slower, less-crowded vessels; more amenities and personal service; a casual, onboard atmosphere; and a range of independent, optional shore excursions. Making river boat cruises even more appealing? When selecting a domestic cruise, they don’t have to book a daylong flight to access it. If your only acquaintance with America’s magnificent waterways is crooning “Moon River” in the shower, it’s time to get in touch with your inner Huckleberry Finn and travel the great rivers that run throughout our country. It’s time to explore the locales that sprouted up along these great rivers, too. Follow early settlers’ routes down the Mighty Mississippi, explore the Great Lakes and classic New England ports, or seek western waterways in Lewis and Clark territory. Plan well in advance, considering the pros and cons of booking early or late. Learn about attractions in each port through resources that include cruise line, tourism bureau and destination websites. Then make your reservation and pack your bags. And, just like ol’ man river, you’ll soon be rollin’ along.
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Magical Lake Michigan Blount Small Ship Adventures has planned the perfect itinerary for 2017: Magical Lake Michigan. Three cruises are planned for August. Traverse the fifth-largest lake in the world through a seven-night cruise on Grande Mariner, beginning and ending at Chicago’s Burnham Harbor on the Museum Campus, within walking distance of downtown. Along the way, you’ll see large cityscapes and charming coastal towns set on the shores of the only Great Lake located entirely within the United States. Most optional excursions are add-ons, says Kayla Setters, marketing coordinator for the cruise line, noting three new excursions were added this year. “Passengers are able to pick and choose which excursions are of interest to them,” she says. “If they choose not to participate in our organized excursions, they have the opportunity to explore a port on their own and at their leisure.”
Holland, Michigan Your tour starts in Holland (holland. org), a small town big on European charm. Visit the DeKlomp Wooden Shoe and Delft Factory (veldheer. com; 12755 Quincy Ave.; 616399-1900) for Dutch pottery and wooden gardening shoes, and Big Red Lighthouse (bigredlighthouse. com; Lakeside Road), a regional landmark. Find great beer and delicious food at New Holland Brewing Company Restaurant & Pub (newhollandbrew.com; 66 E. Eighth St.; 616-355-6422) and fine dining at Serafina’s Italian Bar & Grille (on Facebook at Serafina’s Holland; 13 W. Seventh St.; 616-3941313). Shuttle service is included to New Holland Brewing and Windmill Island Gardens (cityofholland.com/ windmillislandgardens; Seventh Street and Lincoln Avenue; 616-3551030) home of the only authentic Dutch windmill in the United States; museum admission $9 extra. Beaver Island, Michigan Beaver Island (beaverisland.org),
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Lake Michigan’s largest island, is a beach paradise steeped in history. Kick back and enjoy free time; visit the Old Mormon Print Shop Museum (beaverisland.net/beaverisland-history/Museums/; 26275 Main St.; 231-448-2254), where northern Michigan’s first newspaper was published. Or explore scenic beaches and the George and Althea Petritz Nature Preserve (michigan. org; 231-347-0991), within walking distance of St. James Bay and town. Enjoy lunch and a stunning beach view at Beaver Island Lodge (beaverislandlodge.com; 3820 Beaver Lodge Drive; 231448-2396). Or select Dalwhinnie Bakery & Deli (mcdonoughsmarket. com/dalwhinnie/; 38240 Michigan Ave.; 231-448-2736), located in a stunning two-story historic home with New Orleans flavor. Daddy Franks (beaverisland.org/daddyfranks/; 231-448-2570), located behind the museum, is an island tradition. Optional add-on excursion is an island tour, focusing on the northern end, the village of St. James
A cabin on the Magical Lake Michigan tour.
and its Whiskey Point lighthouse (beaverisland.net) and Donegal Bay. Mackinac Island, Michigan Step onto Mackinac Island (mackinacisland.org) and into the past. The 4-square-mile island offers carriage and walking tours, historic sites and museums, water sports and golf. Visit the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum (mackinacparks.com; 7070 Main St.; 906-847-3328); Fort Mackinac (906-847-3328) or Mackinac Island State Park (mackinacparks.com; 231-436-4100), a great place for biking excursions. Trot to the Pink Pony (pinkponymackinac; 7221 Main St.; 800-241-3341) for a casual drink or outdoor dining and grab a frosted glass in the gift shop. For mid-day wine or upscale evening dinner overlooking the lake it’s The Carriage House at the Iroquois Hotel (Iroqoishotel.com; 7485 Main St.; 844-246-0650). Optional excursions include a carriage ride tour of the island or traditional afternoon tea at the Grand Hotel. Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Sturgeon Bay (sturgeonbay.net) is the county seat of Door County, which showcases historic lighthouses and luxury yachts. Noted for water sports, parks, specialty shops, galleries and three museums, it’s an educational and fun destination for children. Visit award-winning Renard’s Cheese (renardscheese.com; 2189 County Road DK; 920-825-7272) for a daily cheese and wine tasting; tour Dairy View (dairyview.com; 5169 County I; 920-743-9779), a working
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dairy that makes its own ice cream. Grab lunch at the Bluefront Café (thebluefrontcafe.com; 86 W. Maple St.; 920-743-9218); Sonny’s Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria (sonnyspizzeria. com; 129 N. Madison Ave.; 920-7432300) on the waterfront; or Kitty O’Reillys Irish Pub (kittyoreillys. com; 59 Oak St.; 920-743-7441). A visit to the Door County Maritime Museum is an included option (with exception of tug admission); optional Door County by trolley not included. Manitowoc, Wisconsin Have a brief, overnight stop at “Wisconsin’s maritime capital,” Manitowoc. Dinner on board is generally followed by a presentation on Wisconsin maritime history and Manitowoc history by a representative of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Milwaukee, Wisconsin Whether a city tour, river walk, museum visit, brewery tour or a visit to the county zoo, Milwaukee (visitmilwaukee.org) has it all. The Historic Third Ward (historicthirdward.org) is a 44-acre center for arts, fashion, restaurants and unique boutiques. Take a river walk and a selfie with a statue of The Fonz (117 E. Wells St.) and view the eclectic and eccentric at the Chudnow Museum of Yesteryear (chudnowmuseum.org; 839 N. 11th St.; 414-273-1680). Grab brunch or lunch comfort food at the Comet Café (cometcafe.com; 1947 N. Farwell Ave.; 414-273-7677) or great seafood with a lakefront view at Harbor House (harborhousemke.com; 550 N. Harbor Drive; 414-395-4900). Two optional add-on excursions: a narrated bus city tour followed by cheese and wine tasting at a brewery, or a visit to the Harley-Davidson Museum. Chicago Begin your afternoon and evening in Chicago (choosechicago.com) at Chicago’s Museum Campus (1400 S. Lakeshore Drive), home to The Field Museum of Natural History, John G. Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium. Museum Campus
Columbia and Snake river cruises The great Pacific Northwest is a wonderland of natural beauty and history awaiting exploration. Follow the path of Lewis and Clark, wending your way through the Cascade Mountains, past Multnomah Falls and into the heart of Washington’s wine country. American Queen Steamboat Co. (americanqueensteamboatcompany.com) has your ticket for this nine-day voyage on the Columbia and Snake rivers via American Empress, the largest steamboat ever built. “Guests have the option of exploring ports on their own or through ‘hop-on/hop-off’ shore excursions via deluxe motor coaches, which allow them to select their chosen tour in each city,” says Arden Hare, a representative for the American Queen steamboat. Optional capacity-controlled Premium Shore Excursions are offered at each stop except The Dalles and are priced separately.
South (visitmuseumcampussouth. com) showcases Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House and the Museum of Science and Industry, the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Michigan Avenue, aka the Magnificent Mile (themagnificentmile.com), is the mecca for shopping and dining. Tour downtown by trolley, bus or boat, and view more than 50 landmark structures. Don’t miss: the Art Institute of Chicago (arti. edu; 111 S. Michigan St.; 312-4433600), one of the nation’s oldest and largest art museums. For fine dining, explore multicourse tasting menus at Grace (grace-restaurant.com; 652 W. Randolph St.; 312-234-9494) and select from among three experiences at award-winning Alinea (alinearestaurant.com; 1723 N. Halsted; 312-867-0110). Try Cite (citechicago.com; 505 N. Lakeshore Drive; 312-644-4050) for seafood, steak and 70th-floor panoramic city and lakefront view.
Spokane, Washington Downtown Spokane (visitspokane. org) features awe-inspiring riverfront attractions at the spectacular 90-acre Waterfront Park (my.spokanecity.org; 509-625-6601). River Park Square (riverparksquare.com; 808 W. Main St.; 509-363-0304) is a premier destination for antiques, boutiques, art and apparel. See adaptive repurposing at its best at Steam Plant Square (steamplantspokane. com; 159 S. Lincoln; 509-777-3900), where history, industrial architecture, boutiques and an award-winning restaurant/brewery create a don’tmiss experience. For upscale dining, try Wild Sage American Bistro (wildsagebistro.com; 916 W. Second Ave.; 509-456-7575). Clinkerdagger (clinkerdagger.com; 621 W. Mallon St.; 509-328-5965) offers fantastic food and a stunning riverfront view. The stained-glass ceiling in the Peacock Room Lounge (Davenport Hotel; 10 S. Post St.; 509-789-6848) is as stunning as the setting. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars SOU T H
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(arborcrest.com; 4705 N. Fruit Hill Road; 509-927-9463), one of the city’s 20 wineries, is a consistent favorite for award-winning wines and tours of the 1924 Cliff House Estate. Clarkston, Washington As “The Gateway to Hells Canyon,” North America’s deepest gorge, Clarkston (clarkston-wa.org) is a scenic port and namesake of Lewis and Clark, who trod the area in 1805. A five- or 11-hour jet-boat tour through Hell’s Canyon via Snake Dancer Excursions (snakedancerexcursions. com; 1550 Port Drive, Suite B; 509758-8927) offers an exciting and educational outing. Minutes away, Lewiston, Idaho, is home to the LewisClark State College Center for Arts & History (lcsc.edu; 415 Main St..; 208792-2243). Take a ghost/walking tour or trolley tour of historic downtown Lewiston through Idaho History Tours (idahohistorytours.com; 208-7901257). Clarkston’s Riverport Brewing Co. (riverportbrewing.com; 150 Ninth St.; 509-758-8889) is the stop-in for craft beers and barbecue. For fine dining, try Jollymore’s (adiningexperience. jollymores.com; 1516 Main St.; 208743-9448) in Lewiston. A foodie’s delight in a brick-walled historic building, Mystic Café (themysticafe. com; 1303 Main St.; 208-743-1811) is also in Lewiston. (Tri-Cities) Richland, Washington Located at the confluence of the Yakima and Columbia rivers, Richland (ci.richland.wa.us) offers fishing, water sports, cultural events and festivals. Rent a pedal kayak at Greenies (greenielife.com; 701 George Washington Way; 509-9463787) for a hands-free Columbia River experience. Take a romantic dinner cruise on the Columbia River through Water2Wine Cruises
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(water2winecruises.com; 458C Columbia Point Drive; 509-263-1965). Or visit award-winning Barnard Griffin Winery (barnardgriffin.com; 878 Tulip Lane; 509-627-0266), Washington’s premier family-owned winery in “The Heart of Washington’s Wine Country.” Don’t miss: Shrub Steppe Smokehouse Brewery (shrubsteppesmokehousebrewery. com; 2000 Logston Blvd; 509-3759092; ), the go-to for handcrafted ales, wine and southern-style barbecue; Fiction @ J. Bookwalter Winery (bookwalterwines.com; 894 Tulip Lane; 509-627-5000), which offers a tasting room and farm-to-table experience; and Frost Me Sweet Bakery & Bistro (frostmesweetbakeryandbistro; 710 The Parkway; 509-420-4704), a neighborhood bistro that offers lunch, dinner and more than 350 flavors of cupcakes, a dozen featured daily. The Dalles, Oregon Defined as the end of the Oregon Trail, The Dalles (ci.the-dalles. or.us) is awash with local history. The pedestrian-friendly city on the Columbia River showcases 16 murals (thedallesmuralsociety. com) downtown, which is home to Klindt’s Booksellers & Stationers (klindtsbooks.com; 315 E. Second St.; 514-296-3355), the state’s oldest bookstore. Also visit Fort Dalles Museum & Anderson Homestead (fortdallesmuseum.
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org; 500 W. 15th St. and Garrison; 541-296-4547), the sole remaining officers quarters of the 1856 Fort Dalles military complex, and the Sunshine Mill Artisan Plaza & Winery (sunshinemill.com; 901 E. Second St.; 541-298-8900, ext. 1), operating in Sunshine Biscuits’ former flour mill. Baldwin Saloon (baldwinsaloon.com; 205 Court St.; 541-296-5666) offers regional wines paired with madefrom-scratch cuisine; belly up to the early 1900s 18-foot mahogany bar. Also try Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie (provencepdx.com; 408 E. Second St.; 541-506-0037) and Cousins’ Restaurant & Lounge (cousinsthedalles.com; 2114 W. Sixth St.; 541-298-2771). Stevenson, Washington Historic waterfront Stevenson (cityofstevenson.com), located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, excels in presenting outdoor adventures. Stroll along the Rock Cove pathway and admire modern kinetic art. Visit the waterfront, which divides Washington and Oregon. Enjoy Stevenson’s Landing (portofskamania.org/ StevensonLanding.htm), a cruise ship pier. Wind surf at Bob’s Beach, visit one of the city’s numerous parks (ci. stevenson.wa.us) or fly with the eagles on Zip Skamania’s (zipnskamania. com; 1131 Skamania Lodge Way; 509427-02002) canopy zip line tour. Join the fun at award-winning
Walking Man Beer (walkingmanbeer. com; 240 S.W. First St.; 509-4275520), a local brew pub. Familyowned Red Bluff Taphouse (redblufftaphouse; 256 Second St.; 509-427-4979) offers locally sourced cuisine and brews, along with cocktails, cider and wine. Fine dining and a breathtaking view of the Columbia River are features of the Cascade Dining Room at Skamania Lodge (1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way; 844-432-4748.) Try the lodge’s River Rock for more casual dining. Astoria, Oregon As the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains, Astoria (astoria.or.us) showcases festivals and museums celebrating its history. Visit the Columbia River Maritime Museum (crmm.org; 1792 Marine Drive; 503325-2323), where Lightship Columbia is open for daily tours; Hanthorn Cannery Museum (canneryworker. org; 100 39th St., Pier 39; 503-3252502), the oldest fish processing plant on the lower Columbia River; and Uppertown Firefighters Museum (2968 Marine Drive; 503-325-0920), which exhibits equipment from 1873 to 1963. Or shop at Commercial Street’s unique boutiques. Visit Fort George Brewery + Public House (fortgeorgebrewerey.com; 1483 Duane St.; 503-325-7468), a complex located in the original brewery’s 1924 building. Dine at T. Paul’s Supper Club (tpaulssupper club.com; 360 12th St; 503-3252545) for eclectic Northwest cuisine; Bridgewater Bistro (bridgewaterbistro.com; 20 Basin St.; 503-325-6777) for casual and fine dining on two levels of a remodeled waterfront cannery; and Silver Salmon Grille (silversalmongrille.com; 1105 Commercial St.; 503-338-6640) for a cozy, intimate dining experience. Vancouver, Washington The state’s fourth-largest city, Vancouver (cityofvancouver.us) is home to a vibrant arts community that blends the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (Skyview Concert Hall, 1300 N.W. 139th St.; (vancouvershyphony.org; 360-7357278) with cinemas, performing art theaters and a host of galleries. Enjoy Art on the Boulevard
Antebellum South Cruise Heed the siren call of the Mississippi Delta. It’s a song you might already know; after all, the area is the birthplace of the blues. Think moss-covered trees; Southern charm; historic mansions, homes and churches; a profusion of museums; and a smorgasbord of epicurean delights. Then think about a nine-day Memphis to New Orleans excursion aboard USA River Cruises’ (usarivercruises.com) “American Queen.” Cruise experiences are fully customizable, says Katharine Otis, American Cruise Lines public relations and marketing specialist. “Guests should speak with their hotel managers about any other must-see attractions, including local restaurants or night spots,” she says. “The amount of time we spend in port varies by itinerary and location, but we make sure guests are able to experience local night life at our ports of call.”
(artontheboulevard.org; 210 W. Evergreen Blvd.; 360-7504499) and unique downtown specialty shops. Tour Officers Row (fortvan.org; 1301 Officers Row; 360-992-1810), 22 restored 19th-century homes listed on the National Register of Historic Places; several are open to the public. Completed in 1885, The Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater (protocathedral.org; 218 W. 12th St.; 360-693-3052) is a downtown centerpiece. Pair pinot blanc with classic tarte flambée, a house specialty, at Niche Wine Bar (nichewinebar; 1013 Main St.; 360-980-8352); enjoy upscale, rustic cuisine at Willem’s on Main (willemsonmain.com; 907 Main St.; 360-258; 0989), a neighborhood restaurant in a historic building; and dine al fresco at McMenamins on the Columbia (mcmenamins.com; 1801 S.E. Columbia River Drive; 360-699-1521).
Greenville, Mississippi The tour starts in Greenville, home of Muppet creator Jim Henson (visitgreenville.org), which has produced more published writers than any U.S. city of its size. Trek the Delta’s Museum Mile and immerse yourself in the city’s colorful, sometimes tragic, history. Eight miles from Greenville, the Highway 61 Blues Museum (highway61blues. com; 307 N. Broad St., Leland; 662686-7646) pays homage to regional legends who pioneered the uniquely American music genre. Located a half hour from Greenville, Indianola is home to the The Blue Biscuit (thebluebiscuit. com; 501 Second St.; 662-6450258). Try Southern soul food or award-winning barbecue. Visit the B.B. King Museum (bbkingmuseum. org; 400 Second St.; 662-887-9539) across the street, and Club Ebony (Hanna Avenue; 662-887-9915), which showcased King, Ray Charles, Count Basie and other legendary performers, and still presents live jams. SOU T H
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Vicksburg, Mississippi Considered “The Key to the South,” Vicksburg (wunderground.com/us/ la/Vicksburg) offers entertainment, attractions and a plethora of restaurants in its downtown district. Five museums include the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum (biedenharncoca-colamuseum.com; 1107 Washington St.; 601-638-6514), where the bubbly beverage was first bottled. Don’t miss the city’s riverfront murals and Catfish Row Children’s Art Park (Levee Street; 601-634-4514). It’s 10 South Rooftop Bar & Grill (10southrooftop.com; 1301 Washington St., 10th floor; 601501-4600) for Southern cooking and a great view in a relaxed environment. Award-winning Walnut Hills Restaurant (walnuthillsms. com; 1214 Adams St.; 601-638-4910) features steaks, seafood, Po-boys and mouth-watering desserts. Combine lunch or dinner with an upscale wine bar at The Wine House (winehousevicksburg; 1408
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Washington St.; 601-642-7151) in the city’s historic downtown. Natchez, Mississippi As “Biscuit Capital of the World” and the oldest settlement on the Mississippi River, Natchez (natchitoches.net) is home to dozens of antebellum homes and plantations, along with 21st-century eateries, galleries and unique shops. Tour downtown or tour the wilderness. Enjoy the Natchez Museum of African Art and Heritage (301 Main St.; 601-445-0728); Old South Winery (oldsouthwinery. com; 65 S. Concord Ave.; 601-4459924); and Magnolia Bluffs Casino (magnoliabluffscasinos.com; 7 Roth Hill Road; 601-235-0045). Eateries include Biscuits & Blues (biscuitsblues.com; 315 Main St.; 601-446-9922) and Roux 61 (roux61. com; 453 Highway 61S; 601-4450004), where shrimp and alligator cheesecake rock the menu. The restored J.N. Stone House (804 Washington St.; 601-897-0315) offers
haute cuisine and classical music, followed by a four-course dinner across the street at The Elms (801 Washington St.; 310-387-7230), an antebellum mansion. Reserve at Natchez Soirée Musicale et Grand Diner (natchezantebellumtours.com). St. Francisville, Louisiana “Soothing to the Soul” St. Francisville (stfrancisville.net) features an array of restaurants, shops and boutiques, while boasting seven plantation homes. Attractions include Afton Villa Gardens (aftonvilla.com; 9347 U.S. 61; 225-635-6773), cited among the most picturesque in Louisiana, and The Myrtles Plantation (myrtlesplantation.com; 7747 U.S. 61; 225-635-6277), one of America’s most haunted homes. The infamous Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum (Angola; 225-655-2592) draws global visitors, both for its history as a slave plantation and as host of a biannual rodeo. Al Aqaba Lebanese (5712
Commerce St.; 225-635-4035) offers lamb chops, baba, humus and moussaka. Entrées at The Francis Southern Table and Bar (thefrancissoutherntable.com; 6747 U.S. 61; 225-635-0033) include barbecue shrimp and sweet corn grit cake. Hamburger steak and country fried ribeye are also menu features. Baton Rouge, Louisiana Swamp tours, museums and plantations are just a few of Baton Rouge’s (visitbatonrouge.com) attractions. Toss in galleries, day spas, the Baton Rouge Zoo (brzoo. com; 3601 Thomas Road; 225775-3877) and Hollywood Casino (hollywoodbr.com; 1717 River Road North; 225-709-7777), located downtown on the Mississippi River. Enjoy handcrafted beer and live music at Tin Roof Brewery (tinroofbeer.com; 1624 Wyoming St.; 225-377-7022), and visit the Perkins Rowe Mall (perkinsrowe.com; 10202 Perkins Rowe 225-767-2001) for an upscale shopping excursion. Located 25 miles from Baton Rouge, Nottoway Plantation and Resort (nottoway.com; 31025 Highway 1, White Castle; 225-5452730) is the South’s largest remaining antebellum mansion. Tour the three-floor, 64-bedroom mansion and dine in the Mansion Restaurant or Le Café. Cited as a Best Foodie City, “Red
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Stick” is a city you can eat your way through: Begin at award-winning Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant (louisianalagniapperestaurant.com; 9990 Perkins Road; 225-767-9991) for seafood or Cajun/Creole dishes. New Orleans New Orleans (neworleansonline.com) delivers fun in spades: cultural arts, festivals, more than 45 museums
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and the renowned French Quarter’s restaurants, shopping, music clubs and attractions. Iconic landmarks include the French Market (frenchmarket.org; 2 French Market Place; 504-5222621), the country’s oldest public market; The Old New Orleans Rum Distillery (oldneworleansrum.com; 2815 Frenchmen St.; 504-945-9400), the oldest premium rum distillery in the United States; and the Garden District. Take in a jazz festival at the Old U.S. Mint (louisianastatemuseum. org; 400 Esplanade Ave.; 504589-2265), and don’t bypass the renowned House of Blues (houseofblues.com/neworleans; 225 Decatur St.; 504-529-2583). Dine at Commander’s Place (commanderspalace.com; 1403 Washington Ave.; 504-899-8221), an 1893 landmark where Louisiana and Creole cuisine are paired with jazz brunches, and awardwinning Pêche Seafood Grill (pecherestaurant.com; 800 Magazine St.; 504-522-1744). For a gastro-style pub try Sylvain (sylvainnola.com; 625 Chartres St.; 504-265-8123).
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Lindsey Atkinson and Christopher Conover Sept. 24, 2016 Wedding ceremony at St. Roch Catholic Church; reception at Skyline Club, Indianapolis Southsiders born and raised, Lindsey Atkinson and Chris Conover lived five minutes away from each other but met in Fort Myers during a spring break trip to Florida in 2010. Introduced by a mutual friend, they could have been merely two ships passing in the night. “The way our spring breaks fell, Chris’ last night was my first night in Fort Myers,” Lindsey says. But Chris was persistent. “He called me every day after he returned home, and we saw each other as soon as I got back from Florida,” she says. Lindsey and Chris attended Purdue University; Chris graduated with a bachelor’s degree in construction management. Lindsey received a doctorate in pharmacy. Chris proposed during a weekend getaway to a cabin in Brown County in April 2015. “I never woke up so happy for the months following that day,” Lindsey says. They were married by Father Wilmoth at St. Roch Catholic Church, with a reception at the Skyline Club on the 36th floor of the One America Building in downtown Indianapolis. The wedding aesthetic was romantic, with hydrangeas as the main flower, and dusty blue and soft ivory as the wedding colors. “We wanted a romantic feeling by adding lots of candles in the windows and including floating candles in our centerpieces with flower petals sprinkled on the tabletops,” Lindsey says. The wedding was followed by a honeymoon in Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Photography by Amanda DeBusk.
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Emily Thompson and Luke Snyder Nov. 19, 2016 Community Congregational Church, Franklin. Reception at The Sycamore at Mallow Run, Bargersville Emily Thompson and Luke Snyder were reintroduced after Emily transferred to Franklin College in February 2012. Both were born and raised in Franklin and attended Franklin Community High School. Emily and Luke had a few classes together, but hardly talked to one another. Then Emily headed to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, for her freshman year, only to realize that southwestern Ohio was nothing like her hometown. She returned to Indiana. When Emily and Luke met again, they talked the entire night. Luke had to psyche himself up to ask Emily out in March. “The next three and a half years at Franklin College brought us closer together,” she says. Luke proposed on April 10, 2016, at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Emily was headed to a birthday picnic for her sister. When she got to Robert Indiana’s “Love” sculpture on the IMA grounds, she saw Luke waiting for her, flowers in hand. “He got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I was incredibly surprised and immediately said ‘Yes,’” Emily says. “Our family and close friends ran from behind the bushes to congratulate us.” The couple chose peach, navy and gold for wedding colors, planning the event with an eye for classic elegance. The day after the wedding, Luke and Emily left for their honeymoon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Photography by Gretchen Robards
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Calendar of Events
march, april, may
By Joe Shearer
Location: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Information: bankerslifefieldhouse.com.
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Collect your Legos and head to the Indiana State Fairgrounds for Brickworld Indy 2017. Enjoy interactive activities and shop for new Lego sets and accessories. Time: 10 a.m. both days. Price: $12; kids 3 and under free. Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds, Elements Financial Blue Ribbon Pavilion, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Information: brickworld.com/brickworld-indianapolis.
March 21
The Indiana University Cinema’s Jorgensen Guest Filmmaker Lecture Series presents filmmaker David Gatten, who will be on hand to discuss his films. He’ll detail the way he mixes film and literature to create films that
Head to Mallow Run Winery each weekend through the end of March for the winery’s “Winter Warm-Up Weekend.” Fresh soups, breads and sweet treats are accompanied by live music and a selection of wines, with a complimentary tasting on the patio. Time: 12 p.m. Price: $8 for meal of soup and baked bread. Location: Mallow Run Winery, 6964 W. Whiteland Road, Bargersville. Information: mallowrun.com.
March 28-April 2
Strawberries on the Square in Franklin.
combine philosophy, biography and poetry with narrative structure. Time: 3 p.m. No ticket required. Location: IU Cinema, 1213 E. Seventh St., Bloomington. Information: cinema.indiana.edu.
March 22
Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson is a renowned scientist, a New York Times best-selling author and the host of the TV series “Cosmos.” Now he’s headed to the IU Auditorium. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: $68.50 to $128.50. Location: IU Auditorium, 1211 E. Seventh St., Bloomington. Information: iuauditorium.com.
March 25
March is the month for basketball, and no one does it like Indiana high schools. The 2017 IHSAA Boys Basketball State Finals arrives.
The Indiana State Museum hosts its annual Pinewood Derby Fun Runs, during which participants can race their derby cars down the museum’s two-story, 125-foot race track. Times: Fun run, March 28-31, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Official race: April 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Price: $5 per person. Location: Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Information: indianamuseum.org.
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“*M*A*S*H*” started off as a book, which was adapted into an Oscarwinning movie, which morphed into one of the most beloved TV series of all time. Now it’s a stage play, presented by The Buck Creek Players. Times: Vary. Tickets: $18 adults, $16 children, students and seniors. Location: 11150 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. Information: buckcreekplayers.com.
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The Garfield Park Conservatory wants you to cultivate your green thumb with their Bonsai 101 club. Instructors from the Indianapolis Bonsai Club will show you the basics of owning and caring for a bonsai, along with a workshop. Trees and supplies will be on hand for you to purchase. Time: 6 p.m. Price: $20. Location: Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis. SOU T H
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At the Artcraft Theatre Classic movies are shown on the big screen at the Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin. All movies start at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays unless otherwise indicated. Location: 57 N. Main St., Franklin. Information: (317) 736-6823 orhistoricartcrafttheatre.org. March 24-25: “The Philadelphia Story”
to gather in celebration of Easter, complete with a visit from the Easter Bunny himself. Location: Greenwood Community Center, 100 Surina Way, Greenwood. Information: greenwood.in.gov.
April 7-8: Tim Burton Film Festival (“The
April 22 The Historic Artcraft Theatre wants to help stock local food pantries; you can help by watching cartoons. Come to its “Cartoons for Cans” event for two different hourlong programs of classic Warner Bros. cartoons. Laugh along for the cost of a canned item (or you can help out more by donating additional cans). Time: 7:30 p.m. Price: One canned good item per person. Location: Artcraft Theater, 57 N. Main St., Franklin. Information: historicartcrafttheatre.org.
Nightmare Before Christmas,” “Batman,” “The Corpse Bride,” “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure,” “Beetlejuice,” “Mars Attacks!”) April 14-15: “Showboat” April 28-29: “To Kill a Mockingbird” May 12-13: “The Wizard of Oz” May 26-27: “The Goonies”
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The Indianapolis Indians kick off another year of baseball, starting with a series against the Toledo Mud Hens. Many Indians players go on to be in the Major League, meaning a trip to Victory Field to see them is a chance to see big-time players before they are stars. Time: 7 p.m. Price: $11 to $38. Information: indyindians.com.
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One of the more popular one-day events in Franklin, the Johnson County Antique Market features a large selection of antiques and vintage collectibles, including jewelry, glass, linens, tools, toys and furniture. The market is held on the second Saturday of each month throughout the year. Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairground St., Franklin. Cost: $2. Information: jcantiquemarket.com.
April 9
Hop over to the Greenwood Community Center for the annual “Breakfast with the Bunny,” a chance for families
April 28-29
Looking for romance? The Royal Off-theSquare Theatre’s production of “Romeo and Juliet” might just be your ticket. Enjoy dinner and a play at the Pines Restaurant in Seymour, with one of the classics. Time: 6 p.m. for dinner; 7:30 p.m. the show begins. Price: $30. Location: The Pines Restaurant, 121 W. Walnut St., Brownstown. Information: jcct.org.
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While no one will accuse Indiana of being a filmmaking hotbed like Los Angeles, there are some notable films being made here. The Spring Student Films Showcase presents some of the best work by student filmmakers at IU. Time: 6:30 p.m. both days. Price:
Free but requires tickets. Location: IU Cinema, 1213 E. Seventh St., Bloomington. Information: cinema.indiana.edu.
May 3
Food is serious business for Alton Brown, and if you give him the chance, he’ll tell you about it during “Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science.” This stage show incorporates science into the art of cooking, wrapped into a package of music, multimedia presentations and food demonstrations that include audience participation segments. Time: 7:30 pm. Price: $45 to $60. Location: Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis. Information: butlerartscenter.org/events.
May 11
A pioneer of the art of blues guitar, Buddy Guy’s style has influenced guitarists from Jimmy Page to Eric Clapton to John Mayer. Whether you’re a fan of the blues or just music in general, his show should be on your list. Time: 7:30 p.m. Price: $43.50 to $73.50. Location: IU Auditorium, 1211 E. Seventh St., Bloomington. Information: iuauditorium.com.
May 20
With more than 450 vendor spaces, the Hoosier Vintage Wheels Swap Meet and Car Show will have something that car enthusiasts will want and love. Cars, trucks, RVs, campers and more will be on display, with plenty of goods for sale for those looking to create their own vintage vehicles. Time: 8 a.m. Price: $5 adults. Location: Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairground St., Franklin. Information: johnsoncountyfair.com.
May 26 If you’re in downtown Franklin, you might want to stop by the square for the town’s annual “Strawberries on the Square” event. Enjoy some fresh strawberry shortcake and stay for the live music, garage sale and classic cars. Time: 11 a.m. Price: $5 for strawberry shortcake and water. Location: Franklin Town Square, 70 E. Monroe St. Information: franklin.in.gov. SOU T H
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May Flowers Fred Ross in his garden. The photo was part of a 1938 series called “People at Work” in the Greenwood News.
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