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VOL. 22 ISSUE 10 ISSUE #1037

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WHEELED REVOLUTION We herald National Bike Month, May, with a trio of stories about local bicycle advocates: IndyCog, Freewheelin’ and the NUVO Cycling team. B Y A N G EL A HER RM ANN, LAURA M CPH EE AND ANNA TURNE R On the cover, Brad Schaeffer of the NUVO Cycling team, Jesse Houser of Freewheelin’ Community Bikes and Molly Trueblood of IndyCog.

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DEMOCRATIC CONTENDERS

Party frontrunners Melina Kennedy, Sam Carson and Ron Gibson will face off in the primary election coming up on Tuesday, May 3. One of them will go on to challenge incumbent Greg Ballard, unopposed by local Republicans, for the mayoral throne. BY MICHAEL DABNEY

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THE LEGACY OF RAY BRADBURY

The Center for Ray Bradbury Studies, a branch of the Institute for American Thought at IUPUI, is the brainchild of William Touponce and Jon Eller. Their latest project, The Collected Stories of Ray Bradbury: Volume 1: 1938-1943 , is the first critical edition of the writer’s stories. BY DAVID HOPPE

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GOOD AND GOOD FOR YOU

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A&E CLASSIFIEDS COVER STORY FOOD FREE WILL ASTROLOGY HAMMER HOPPE LETTERS MUSIC MOVIES NEWS WEIRD NEWS

Seasons 52’s fresh and organic ingredients are pleasing to taste buds, waistlines, and Mother Nature alike. BY DAVID HOPPE

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WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

Set against the backdrop of a 1930s circus, Francis Lawrence’s film revolves around a love triangle that lacks the spark and practicality needed to make an on-screen romance convincing. BY ED JOHNSON-OTT

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IMN TURNS 10

IndianapolisMusic.net has made quite an impact on the city’s music scene over the past decade, providing a pre-Facebook hub for people to socialize about music online. Join IMN at Birdy’s on Saturday, April 30, for the 10-year reunion show. BY PAUL F. P. POGUE

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LETTERS Like-minded bibliophile

I just finished reading your column about Borders (“Farewell to another Borders,” Hoppe, April 13-20) and I felt compelled to email you. I thoroughly enjoyed it, as I do with all of your columns. Borders has meant a great deal to me over the years, as it has been my number one hangout spot everywhere I’ve lived. So I was naturally drawn to your column. Your descriptions of the store’s joys and pleasures are spot on. I, too, find bookstore browsing to be a soothing diversion. When I’m on Amazon.com, I’m only reminded of all the emails and work awaiting me. Borders, and bookstores like it, are a refuge from all of that. Plus, there is nothing like holding a book, or any piece of writing, in your hands. I’m not saying anything new here, but... the smell and weight of the paper, the style of the typeface — those are essential elements of a reading experience that people take for granted these days.

Sam Watermeier CARMEL

Mistaken Midtown identity What a treat your article about Magnificent Midtown was (“Magnificent Midtown,” Cover, April 13-20). The cover artwork by Wayne Bertsch was a delight. There’s no mistaking the cover guy with the big black glasses was Joe Vuskovich of Yats shown strolling down the street with a big red City Dog. I just want to say, Joe can walk my dog any day. He has to be just about the nicest guy in Midtown! What a nice illustration job Bertsch did on this feature article. It showed the fun and diversity of Midtown.

Susan Smith, Owner, City Dogs Grocery INDIANAPOLIS

Dear Susan,

We agree that Joe is just about the nicest guy in Midtown, but that cover illustration isn’t of Joe, but of our illustrator, Wayne Bertsch, in his Barfly persona (see pg. 26 for this week’s Barfly). We’ll check and see if Wayne is available to walk your dog. Thanks for writing.

The Editors

Wacky tobacky wordplay

Dude, this assignment was made for you; you’ve reached a new high (“High and Hungry,” Food, April 20-27)! But you’re a little hazy on the details of how you weeded out all of the other fast-food joints to get to your favorites. I imagine that you had to hash it out with a few buds.

Playing Daniels’ advocate

Steve, I do not expect you to be a Mitch supporter because after all, he is a Republican (“Obama’s 2012 landslide,” Hammer, April 20-27). But let’s look at reality: two major red states in the Midwest, Illinois and Michigan, have massive deficits, record unemployment, and no economic hope for the foreseeable future. What does Indiana have? A balanced budget, which was very unbalanced (by tens of millions) when Mitch assumed the governor’s office from the Dems. In the last election, Mitch trounced Democratic challenger Jill Long Thompson who stood for, let’s see... oh that’s right, stop world hunger and global warming. Can you honestly say Indiana would be in better shape if she was elected? Come on.

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A true Dylan fan

Bravo is all I can say about this article (“Liberals and misguided ire,” Hammer, April 13-20). I have been astounded and horrified at the level of vitriol that has been streaming from columnists and bloggers about Bob Dylan’s concerts in China and Vietnam. As you so well said, Bob Dylan has been a songwriter and performer, never a politician or a protester. If you look back in time, about the only protest situations with which he was ever involved were the 1963 March on Washington with Martin Luther King where he sang from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He also went with Pete Seeger in the ‘60s to a small assemblage of African-American workers in the South. He never was a public protester. If people would check their facts, they would find out that in 1966, Dylan had a motorcycle accident and disappeared from public view until 1974. I am very glad to have read at least this one sensible and accurate column.

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Water wake-up call

Infrastructure is never a politically popular thing to invest in (“Indy’s water: Better, but still not good,” News, April 13–20). It costs money now and pols want to put that off no matter how bad it is. Glad to see some folks are taking the time to at least wake up the public to the problem even if we go back to sleep rather than deal with it.

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HAMMER City observations

Strangers, servers and slumming reporters BY STEVE HAMMER SHAMMER@NUVO.NET

Streetwalker dilemma

I was standing on the sidewalk smoking a cigarette around 9 p.m. the other night. This guy walks up to me and says, “Can I ask you a question?” “It depends on what it is,” I say. I’ve been hit up by just about every kind of beggar over the past few years, so I’m always on guard. But this guy doesn’t fit the profile of the homeless, crack-fiend beggar that I usually see. He’s in his mid-20s, well-dressed and clean-shaven. “Go ahead and ask,” I say. “I’m drunk,” he says. “I’m not going to lie to you. I’m drunk. I’ve been walking from 22nd to 70th Street to see a friend.” “OK,” I say. “What’s the question?” “I guess I want to know, is it worth it or should I turn around and go home? I’ve been walking for a long time and I’m having second thoughts.” I say, “You’re halfway there already. If you go home, you’ll have walked all that

way for nothing — you’ll be just as tired and won’t have anything to show for it.” He considers this for a moment and then asks me again if it’s worth it. By now, I know he’s not going to ask me for money or cigarettes so I’m genuinely trying to help him. “Your friend — male or female?” I ask. “Male,” he says. “If the answer had been female,” I say, “that would influence my decision. So I guess I can’t help you, buddy. I just can’t make that call for you.” “Damn,” he says. “I was hoping you could. I just don’t know what to do.” “Well, I guess it would depend upon why I was going there,” I say. “Sex,” he says, looking away from me. “I’m going there for sex.” I take another pull off my cigarette, exhale and say, “Eh, I guess I’d walk three miles for sex. Most people would. I say you should go.” He says thanks, and keeps walking north.

PlayStation 3 controller, eager to catch up on Call of Duty: Black Ops and the murderous rampages I’d been missing for a week. Sony had taken down its online servers after a hacking attack, keeping 75 million gamers from getting online. As of late Sunday, the server was still down with no repair time in sight. My guess is that this is the kind of thing we’re all going to have to get used to, especially as businesses move away from onsite servers to cloud computing, in which data and applications are stored on faraway — Hammer Internet servers. This underscores the need for a comprehensive national broadband plan, which would guarantee access to high-speed Internet for millions of underserved customers. The plan would also increase security for huge networks and give consumers official channels for the redress of grievances. Of course, conservatives and their friends in big business are trying to undermine the president’s directives to make this happen. It’s not a big deal, the fact that I can’t make Prestige Level 3 on Black Ops, but the

“Eh, I guess I’d walk three miles for sex. Most people would.”

PlayStation blues

I arrived home from a business trip late Thursday night. After unpacking and relaxing for a moment, I got out my

Sony server crash and others should force lawmakers to look at alternative plans.

Mass-transit tourism

Just a quick note about our city’s masstransit problem. Local media are doing a great job covering the budget battles and other issues surrounding our broken public-transit system. WTHR reporter Mary Milz is a first-rate journalist. But why did her bosses force her to ride an IndyGo bus for a week to work for a story? I’ve seen dozens of these stories over the past few years and they’re all the same. Ms. Milz’s insights were no different than The Star’s reporters’ were last year: Buses are sometimes late. They are often crowded during rush hour. Fellow passengers have varying degrees of hygiene. Sometimes you have to transfer buses to reach your destination. You’re not allowed to eat or drink on the bus. It takes longer than driving your own car. I’ve ridden the bus to work five days a week for the last 39 months, an estimated 1,600 bus rides, and I figured all this out by my third ride. Surely there are better uses of award-winning reporters than to write blog posts about how smelly fellow bus passengers can be. Ms. Milz did a great job; however, the assignment itself was like sending a camera crew to watch someone buy groceries.

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BY DAVID HOPPE DHOPPE@NUVO.NET

don’t know who calls the shots at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but whoever thought of asking Donald Trump to drive the pace car at this year’s 500 needs a new set of spark plugs. Here we are in the centennial year (sort of) of the greatest spectacle in racing. The protracted feud between the Indy Racing League and CART is (practically) a thing of the past. Tony George has even returned from family exile (or so it seems). But the brain trust out there on 16th Street can’t stand all that prosperity. In case the folks at the IMS haven’t noticed, the Donald isn’t a feel-good guy. In fact, Trump is an increasingly polarizing media hog with an almost Tourettes-like penchant for making ludicrously clueless public statements as a way, he says, of trying to determine whether he wants to run for president. And thanks to a rather dowdy Republican field, he appears to be competitive. That Trump is even talking about potential candidacy should have disqualified him from driving the pace car out of hand. Like most sporting events, the 500 has always tried to distance itself from politics — and for good reason. Fans go to the track to cheer drivers, not boo candidates. That’s why, over the years, the people chosen to take that ritualistic drive have tended to be automotive icons like Barney Oldfield and Parnelli Jones, or bona fide celebrity gearheads like James Garner and Jay Leno. What we get with Trump is a loudmouth who takes a brat’s pleasure in questioning Barack Obama’s citizenship — a cynical ploy to rile dyspeptic white people who still can’t get over having an African-American president. This is a tactic that’s been disavowed by other Republican presidential hopefuls, but never mind — the Donald has rushed in where his fellow elephants fear to tread. Trump has unaccountably reversed himself on a number of other positions he’s taken over the years. He used to be for universal health care. Now he wants to repeal health care reform legislation. He used to be pro-choice. Not any more. He’s also for guns and against same-sex marriage. I have no idea where Barney Oldfield stood on any of these issues, or whether or not he favored our entering World War I for that matter. That’s fine with me.

Like a lot of people, I feel as if I grew up with the Indianapolis 500. I remember listening to the radio broadcasts on Memorial Day afternoons, the crackly growl of engines mixing with the aromas of backyard barbeque. When my family and I moved to Indy, I got a kick out of seeing the checkered banners in peoples’ yards. I liked the way people said they were “going racing” when they talked about heading out to the track. And on particularly still afternoons, being able to hear the distant sound of engines in the air during time trials made the race seem more like a force of nature than any sport I knew. This was all reinforced during my first visit to the track. Time trials had begun and I was on my way into the stadium. Just then I heard something that sounded like the sky being cracked open. In a split second, a streaming smear of color crossed my eyes. I’d just glimpsed my first Indy car. I’m not sure why, but hearing and seeing this made me want to hurry up and find a seat as fast as I could. I wasn’t disappointed. To this day I find going to the track, pardon the expression, a gas. It’s like rock and roll. The volume and the speed make for a thrilling fullbody experience. I once interviewed Tony George. I knew lots of people thought he wrecked the 500 but I was impressed with his vision, how he saw the race contributing to cutting-edge automotive research and development. He thought it could be a proving ground for better, more efficient fuels, and hoped to refurbish the neighborhood around the Speedway in order to make it more of a year-round destination. After we were done talking, George took me down to the track to take some photographs. I got to stand on the band of bricks that serves as the 500’s starting point and finish line. People had done amazing things here — traveled at incredible speeds, broken records, even died. It felt like hallowed ground. So I want to root for the Indianapolis 500. I think it’s a vital part of this city’s culture — a big, loud, profane and dashing piece of what makes this place unique. I realize these same words — save the last one — might also describe Donald Trump. But I think giving him the race to use as a platform for his cynical ambition is not just tone-deaf public relations — it’s the heedless besmirching of a community trust. Donald Trump has no business being in the pace car at this year’s race. Besides, he’ll probably need a chauffeur.

That Trump is even talking about potential candidacy should have disqualified him from driving the pace car out of hand.

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GADFLY

by Wayne Bertsch

HAIKU NEWS by Jim Poyser

apparently we’ll vote for whatever pres will keep gas prices low why not allow an oil rich country dictator to be our head dick Mississippi and Arkansas rely on cells most – just like third world! 1918 World Series thrown by Cubs? That would explain karmic curse WTHR wastes entire hour warning us ‘bout catastrophic storm cops resign as they have no more respect for gov’s mansion than does Mitch NFL players and owners prove they’re pros at procrastination tornado tears through an airport awakening its air controller given privacy complications Wi-Fi will now be called Spi-Fi gold surges to a record high, leaving planet earth falling fast

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THUMBSUP THUMBSDOWN STATEHOUSE SCRAMBLE

The Indiana General Assembly is required to adjourn by midnight this Friday, but it’s looking less and less likely that legislators will have a budget for the next two years hammered out by then. And considering the proposals they’ve offered so far in restrictive social “reform,” we’re not even sure we want them to hurry up and get it in on time. It’s a tough choice — pay extra for an extended session or suffer the consequences of reckless legislation? Either way, our lawmakers have turned the democratic process into quite the Thumbs Down.

CIVIC FITNESS

The National Conference on Citizenship launched a study last week of Indiana residents’ “civic health.” The nonprofit will statistically measure factors that dictate how politically engaged a population is. These include things like volunteerism and voter turnout — of special interest considering the primary elections coming up on Tuesday. Numbers from the Indiana Civic Health Index won’t be in until after the five month-long study period. Based on the paltry 21 percent for voter turnout reported by the Indiana Election Commission in last year’s primary, we shudder to think what our score will be. This might be just the wake-up call apathetic Hoosiers need.

HIGHWAY TO NOWHERE

Construction is expected to begin soon on the $3 billion extension of I-69, but economic factors may throw a wrench in Gov. Daniels’ plans. Though officials have largely ignored objections from activists, the Hoosier Environmental Council filed a request last week to overturn the construction permit on behalf of landowners along the route. It’s estimated that roadwork will raise floodwaters by up to a foot on roughly 6,000 acres of farmland in the area. This seems like a no-brainer, but how often does the little guy win these days? We’re not feeling optimistic.

SCOUTS’ MOTTO

National and local leaders are meeting in Indianapolis this week at the Central Indiana MetaLeadership Summit for Preparedness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation has invited representatives from area businesses, government and nonprofit organizations to foster collaboration and cooperation in times of crisis. As apocalyptic storms continue to pound the state — 14 tornadoes confirmed in last Tuesday’s squall — we’re thrilled to see any efforts to prepare for future disaster.

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news Democratic contenders

Party frontrunners gear up for the mayoral primary BY MICHAEL DABNEY EDITORS@NUVO.NET

s Indianapolis prepares for the May 3 primary and a possible regime change come November, NUVO offers a rundown of the leading Democrats, all posed to challenge incumbent mayor Greg Ballard should they win their party’s nomination. Coasting through unopposed by local Republicans, Ballard may find his throne threatened from across the aisle, thanks to elements ranging from family legacy, to solid fundraising efforts and ambitious community agendas.

Hard-racing underdog: Melina Kennedy

The former deputy mayor under Bart Peterson, Melina Kennedy has been the presumptive Democratic candidate to challenge Mayor Greg Ballard for more than a year. And while she SUBMITTED PHOTO has raised the most in campaign funds and garnered the most prominent political endorsements in comparison to her fellow Democratic candidates, Kennedy isn’t taking anything for granted, having witnessed firsthand how easy it is for the ‘presumptive’ candidate to fail on election day as Peterson did when he lost to Ballard in 2007. Over the past several months, Kennedy has focused on face time with the public, getting her message out to voters and listening to their concerns. “I’m spending every day in the community, talking to people,” she says. “And what I’m hearing is about jobs. It’s an essential issue.” And it’s one she plans to address should she take office next year. “We have lost 35,000 jobs in the last three years,” she said “We cannot put our head in the sand and pretend (the problem) isn’t there. We really need to focus on the successful efforts we have had.” As deputy mayor for economic development, Kennedy helped to forge the BioCrossroads initiative, which provides venture capital for life sciences opportunities in the area, and was responsible for bringing a new company to the United hub at the Indianapolis International Airport.

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Kennedy, who holds both a law degree and a master’s in environmental science from Indiana University, has said most new jobs come from small businesses. Her administration would work with small and medium-sized businesses to streamline city regulations that hamper economic growth. “Not eliminate regulations,” she explained, adding, “We have to step back and see how the city can be less of a hindrance. I plan to have a point person for small businesses to work on that.” Kennedy brings personal experience in small business with her approach to economic development. She and husband Bob, whom she met during their collegiate track and field days, are co-owners of BlueMile, a specialty retailer for runners and walkers. “I plan to provide training for city workers to better understand the needs of small businesses,” she said. Also among her campaign promises are plans to advocate for stronger pre-K and kindergarten education, and carefully study charter school applications that come across her desk. “The mayor needs to provide responsible monitoring for charter schools,” she said. Kennedy wants a bipartisan initiative across the country to fix the background check system for handguns, an effort she has said Ballard opposes. She supports a citywide smoking ban, but stands against the Ballard-backed 50-year parking meter deal. “We need to be more thoughtful about long-term decisions that impact economic development,” she said. Clearly, she’s thinking in terms of the long haul, beyond Tuesday’s election.

Embracing the future: Ron Gibson

From Ron Gibson’s perspective, the race for Indianapolis mayor comes down to three Ts: training, transportation and technology. The former two-term, atlarge member of SUBMITTED PHOTO the IndianapolisMarion County City-County Council doesn’t seem deterred by opponent Melina Kennedy’s well-funded campaign, or any of her political endorsements. “I’m doing what I envisioned,” he said. “I had to do things differently. I’m focused on the ordinary, everyday people.” According to Gibson, those people need employment training for the jobs of the future, along with reliable public transportation and easy access to technology at home and at work. A single parent, Gibson is a product of the Indianapolis Public Schools system and a Navy veteran. He lives on the eastside with his 16-year-old foster son, Martez. He’s maintained that the city’s future depends on the success of Martez’s generation — they’ll need jobs, and not just

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the manufacturing and small construction opportunities of the past. “The government can create a climate that can attract and retain jobs,” said Gibson, who holds a master’s degree in management from Indiana Wesleyan University. “As mayor, I will come up with policies to retain the jobs of tomorrow.” Gibson has identified bioengineering and environmental science as two areas of potential growth, stating that his administration would partner with industries and universities to encourage employment in these developing fields. But this will take a commitment to better education for all students, starting early with those in grades K-12. “As mayor, I would like to come alongside teachers and students, particularly those (students) who have dropped out or been expelled, and advocate for stronger education and training for jobs in growth areas,” he said. In order to get these children into the classroom, Gibson, who is president of the Devington Communities Association, has suggested one solution that would also develop the IndyGo transit system: allow public and charter school children to use mass transit. Ideally, this would expand ridership, ease the budgetary strain on school districts that currently fund school transportation, reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. Covering his bases, Gibson has proposed allocating money generated by the sale of the city’s water company to IndyGo. Gibson also highlighted greater access to technology as a priority for his administration, explaining that he would work with Internet providers to make services more affordable and more widely available.

huge advantage over fellow candidates Ron Gibson and Melina Kennedy — the name Carson. It tends to open doors in Indianapolis, and has for decades. Samuel Carson, 54, is the son of the late and widely venerated congresswoman Julia Carson (D-Indiana), who spent nearly 20 years in the state’s general assembly and her final 10 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. She died in 2007. Her eldest surprised political pundits in February when he announced his intent to run, just a week before the filing deadline. At that point, the Democratic field wasn’t terribly crowded, but Melina Kennedy had already locked up virtually all the local money and political endorsements — including that of Sam Carson’s nephew, U.S. Rep. Andre Carson (D-Indiana), the late congresswoman’s grandson and successor. That hasn’t changed. But Sam Carson, who did not respond to interview requests for this article, has persevered in his efforts. During a February interview with The Indianapolis Recorder, Carson noted, “I don’t believe that a lot of things going on in this city are really in the best interest of the people who live here.” He said he would conduct a grassroots campaign to serve all citizens, including the disadvantaged. His career record of late has reflected such priorities — Carson is founder and CEO of the nonprofit Julia Carson Legacy of Love Foundation, which provides assistance to low-income families. Last year, he left his job as an inspector in the Indianapolis Department of Public Works, a position he held for eight years. If elected, Carson has said he’ll focus on job and employment issues, streamline some city government functions and reexamine the merger between city police and the sheriff’s department. Campaign promises made, it’ll come down to the people’s voice on Tuesday whether Gibson, Kennedy or Carson will get to champion their stated goals against Ballard this fall.

Candidate selection for Indianapolis mayor falls into voter hands on May 3.

It’s all in the name: Sam Carson, Sr.

[Editor’s note: Sam Carson’s campaign did not respond to requests for a publicity image.] From the outset, Sam Carson, Sr.’s campaign Photo unavailable has lacked in several crucial aspects. Among its deficits: funding, approval by Marion County’s Democratic Party, and publicity. Carson’s website is “under construction” and offers no information, contact or otherwise; calls to two provided telephone numbers go unanswered without opportunity to leave messages. But in the upcoming Democratic mayoral primary, Carson’s campaign has one

The final countdown by Catherine Green NUVO cleans up at SPJ Awards by Catherine Green

PRIMARY ELECTION DAY Tuesday, May 3 Polls open from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Early voting in the Clerk’s Office: April 27 – 29, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. April 30 – May 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. May 2, 8 a.m. – noon Find your polling place; visit maps.indy.gov/VIP.

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Indiana Cannabis Awards by Mark Lee

with special guest Coyote Grace

SATURDAY, MAY 7TH show starts at 8pm

Presented by: Segment of Society Tickets: $14 advance, $16 at door. Advance tickets available at: www.segmentofsociety.com

The Irving Theater 5505 East Washington Street www.attheirving.com

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Brad Schaeffer of the NUVO Cycling team, Jesse Houser of Freewheelin’ Community Bikes and Molly Trueblood of IndyCog, represent three very different bicycle subcultures — subcultures united by a love for bicycles.

May is all about bicycles.

t is officially of course, in the form of May being nationally recognized as Bike Month. And the ever popular Bike to Work Day is also held in May (Friday, May 20), and it’s also when pretty much everyone who likes to bike has finally dusted off the unit, blown up the tires and gotten their butts on the seats, because the weather is so nice. Add the fact that the bicycle community just keeps expanding, from cycling events to flat-out shindigs, and we are well on the way to leaving our destructive car culture behind. Okay, almost on the way. So in this package, you’ll find three features on folks we think are helping the bicycle cause move forward. First, there’s IndyCog, a local bicycle advocacy group who’s making riding fun and comfortable for all. Then there are the fine folks at Freewheelin’, who are not only providing a vital community service, they’re creating refurbished bicycles for you to purchase. Finally, if you take to the recreation so much it becomes a sport, we humbly present our own team as exemplary athletes in bicycle racing.

But they aren’t the only heroes in this cycling saga. We couldn’t get to everyone, but we will, eventually. For example, keep an eye out for NUVO’s story in June about Bicycle Garage Indiana, an organization we are honoring with a Cultural Vision Award. Also, there are plenty of Green Guides from our CityGuides series hanging around. In there we featured Pedal & Park, CICS (Central Indiana Commuter Service), City Market’s new bicycle hub and Indy’s growing number of bicycle lanes — in May, our bicycle lanes will grow from 30 to 60 miles. All of them — all of us — are united by one idea: Bicycles are good for us. They reduce the need for cars, they’re great exercise and they are communityfriendly vehicles. When you ride, you look at people. You stop and talk to people. You smell the proverbial roses. You enjoy your town. So enjoy these stories, then get on your bike. Because the only thing missing from the wheeled revolution, is you.

IndyCog: Fueling the bicycle revolution Local bicycle advocacy group makes bikes friendly for all BY AN N A TUR NER EDITO RS@ N UVO.NET

t’s late afternoon, and the last bits of sunlight are gracing the back patio of Chatham Tap, a local pub on Mass Ave that sits alongside the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. The whirring of gears, cranking of pedals and grinding of chains of passing bikes is a perfect backdrop for my round of pints with Kevin Whited, Jamison Hutchins, Benjamin Hunt and Molly Trueblood, all IndyCog board members and bicycle enthusiasts. It isn’t hard to tell that they prefer two wheels to four: Jamison’s right pant leg is tucked into his sock. Kevin’s face is freckled and weathered, a rugged look he’s gotten from miles of open road bicycling. Benjamin’s curly hair is still in the shape of a helmet. And Molly’s cross-strap backpack and casual attire suggest an active lifestyle. These four individuals are poster children for IndyCog and, more importantly, the transformative effect this nonprofit

organization is having on Indianapolis’ bicycle revolution.

FROM BLOG TO COG IndyCog started out as a blog in the fall of 2009, written by a few local bicycle riders who wanted to keep fellow Indy bikers updated on the scene. By February 2010, IndyCog had gone from a blog to an advocacy group for bicycle users and bike safety. Hutchins aimed to set up a Tweed Ride last June: i.e., a bike ride in which everyone wore tweed. Kind of like a Sherlock Holmes theme party on wheels. Not wanting to take on too much too soon, they pushed the tweed idea aside in favor of having a general ride. “We wanted to do two things with the ride,” Hutchins said. “Let people know what IndyCog is, and show people how to get around using a bike — break down that barrier of thinking that in order to ride a bicycle you have to be all geared up in spandex.”

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IndyCog’s first ride was a success. An estimated 120 people showed up, a far cry from the 40 they expected, and the group started their ride at Earth House, ending at Union Jack’s Pub in Broad Ripple. They stopped by local businesses, including Joe’s Cycles in Fountain Square, Luna Music at 52nd and College, and also went to the bike rodeo at The Project School, an event where old and used bicycles were recycled to make refurbished bikes. IndyCog continued to grow, and in September 2010 hosted Two Wheels One City. With help from local businesses like Sun King Brewery (who donated all the event’s beer) and City Market (who offered to host the event in their outdoor plaza), Two Wheels One City was a successful celebration of bicycles in Indianapolis. Following the success of Two Wheels One City was the long-awaited Tweed Ride. It was the highlight of October 2010 for IndyCog, who was inching more and more into the public spotlight with each event they held. “We had a meeting where we sat down and asked ourselves, ‘What have we actually done?’” Hunt said. “We realized we actually had done a lot of things, and we were making an impact.” This realization inspired IndyCog to establish a solid mission statement and articulate their vision. The members knew what their vision was, but they had never formally put it to paper. According to IndyCog’s website, “INDYCOG envisions bicycling as a preferred mode of transportation and recreation in the City of Indianapolis. Our collaborations with local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and local government create a network of bicycle infrastructure that is safe, convenient and enjoyable for the whole community.” Whited put it into layman’s terms, saying, “Our goal is to educate and advocate for bicycle education and transportation.” IndyCog puts their words into action not only by being active bike riders, but through community involvement at various levels.

MAKING INDY COGNIZANT OF INDYCOG IndyCog members are all volunteers, not just with IndyCog, but with other organizations as well. “We all work as volunteers,” Whited said. “We’re hoping to serve as an example for other bicycle organizations. Hopefully they’ll start popping up and doing stuff themselves.” Hunt already sees this kind of copycatting on the individual level. “I’ve been riding my bike for years now,” Hunt said. “And every year I see more and more people on their bikes. It shows that, as a city,

KEY BICYCLE EVENTS IN MAY Two Wheels One City IndyCog and Sun King Brewing Indianapolis City Market 222 E. Market St. May 7, 3 –6 p.m. Activities: Bicycle competitions, food, beer, vendors For more: theindycog.com

awareness comes an increased demand for education. “As more people are getting out and riding, I see a need for education,” Trueblood said. “Education is needed both for riders and also for the motorists.” As we drain the last drops from our Chatham pints, the IndyCog members start chatting about mutual friends and shared memories I know nothing about. I gather my things, thank them for the interview, and walk back to my car, thinking it would have been so much more appropriate for me to ride a bike to this interview.

BIKE EVENTS BIKE POLO

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IndyCog-ers Benjamin Hunt, Molly Trueblood, Kevin Whited and Jamison Hutchins enjoy Indy’s Cultural Trail.

“We wanted to … show people how to get around using a bike — break down that barrier of thinking that in order to ride a bicycle, you have to be all geared up in spandex.” — Jamison Hutchins

we’re making progress.” This progress is a good start, but it takes more than just a few civilians strapping on a helmet to bring bicycle transportation to the forefront of a city’s infrastructure. “Once we have a stronger infrastructure with more facilities, more trail networks more bike racks, etc., people are going to feel more comfortable riding their bikes,” Hunt said. “And people have to realize that riding your bike is enjoyable — it’s not just a practical way to get places.” Hutchins agreed, adding that people forget how fun riding a bike is. The bicycle movement is so focused on the financial, environmental, social, and health benefits of bicycles that they forget to mention it’s really, really fun. “Remember why you rode a bicycle when you were young? Because it was freedom. It was fun, and it still is fun,” Hutchins said. “I look forward to riding my bike every day.” IndyCog has a huge opportunity to spread this sentiment of bicycle enjoyment with May being national Bike Month. This is the first year IndyCog will officially participate in the Nationwide bicycle recognition event, as this is the first year they have funding to host and/or help with events Bike to Work Day IndyCog, Bicycle Indiana and City of Indianapolis Friday, May 20, Monument Circle 7-9 a.m. Breakfast, giveaways, info, bicycle love, talk by the mayor. Noon: various lunch rides 3:30: Bike to Work Day Happy Hour at Tomlinson Tap (in City Market) Note: Bike to Work Week starts on May 16 and culminates on May 20.

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like National Bike to Work Day, Courteous Mass Critical Manners, NeXT Ride, the second Two Wheels One City, and more. (See infobox for event information.) This source of funding comes from the current mayoral administration’s probike agenda. With the upcoming election looming, IndyCog members have been working to codify a draft of a bike plan for Indianapolis. “The political reality is that if Mayor Ballard loses the next election, the push behind the bike movement could be lost,” Hutchins said. “We want to have a codified plan in place to set a path for us.” Indianapolis has a long way to go before bicycles become a preferred method of transportation, but IndyCog has a lot of good ideas and good energy to make that long way easier, more enjoyable, and less daunting. “People have to realize that Indianapolis is a perfect city for bicycling: it’s flat, it’s on a grid, it’s easy to get places…” Hutchins said. “We really need to focus on getting more and more people out there riding, because the more bicycles we have out there, that not only raises a demand, but it also builds that awareness.” IndyCog knows that with an increased

BGI’S CORPORATE CHALLENGE In order to encourage commuting via two wheels, BGI will again be hosting the Corporate Challenge on Friday, May 20. The challenge is based on the number of miles biked by employees to their place of employment. Companies are separated by size divisions of small (under 100), medium (100-500) and large (500

A game of Polo…on bikes. Confined to an indoor gym and using homemade clubs, Bike Polo players put those in Ralph Lauren apparel to shame. Every Monday, 6:30-11 p.m. and Thursday, 7-11 p.m. Fall Creek and 16th Park tennis courts, corner of Fall Creek Parkway and 16th Street

MONDAY NIGHT TACO RIDES

A bike ride for people who love bikes and tacos. The ride begins at Joe’s Cycles and ends at a taco stand. Every Monday, 6:30– 8 p.m. Joe’s Cycles, 1060 Virginia Ave.

NEXT RIDE

The Neighborhood Exploration Tour is a fun ride intended for families. It starts at The Children’s Museum and offers riders the chance to explore fifteen miles of Indianapolis neighborhoods. Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St.

CRITICAL MASS

A chance for bicycles to make their presence known, proving to motorists that the road belongs to everyone, and road rules apply to anyone and everyone on the road. Friday, May 27, 6-7 p.m. American Legion Mall, Obelisk Square, 700 N. Pennsylvania St. For more info, please visit www. theindycog.com or contact indycogevents@gmail.com.

and over). There are two ways to win by the points system or simply by the number of participants from your company. Sometimes riding the entire way isn’t an option so public transportation can be combined with bike miles, but you only get one point per mile for taking a bus while you are awarded two points for every bike mile. Additional points are awarded for offices that have amenities for their employees that

bike to work. For example, Angie’s List, 2009 winner in their division, have indoor bike parking (10 points), and showers (20 points). Getting your president or CEO to participate will get you 50 extra points. Every participant is required to register beforehand and every group needs a team leader responsible for deciding the team name and counting up the points at the end.

Freewheelin’ Community Bikes Bike shop volunteers mentor kids, educate about alternative transportation.

Jesse Houser, volunteer director of operations.

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t’s 1:26 p.m. on a Saturday afternoon, near the end of a chaotic day at Freewheelin’ Community Bikes. Since opening its doors in June 2007, the bike shop has evolved into a full-fledged community enterprise. Stop in and you’ll find the mechanics truing wheels, repairing bicycle frames, inflating tires, adjusting cranks, tightening brakes, selling bicycles — and mentoring neighborhood kids who want to earn a new set of wheels. “Four minutes to rolling bikes,” announces Jesse Houser, an electrical engineer who serves as the volunteer director of operations. “Rolling bikes” has become a ritual at Freewheelin’s 34th and Central home base inside Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. At the beginning and end of every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, shift volunteers roll bikes out and back in to the shop space — when closed, the shop doubles as storage for some 70 bikes, some of which are to be sold, the rest in line for tune-ups and repairs. Anyone who’s around the shop is recruited to help, neatly layering bikes, row after row. Large bikes are rolled in first, followed by smaller bikes. The process continues until every last bike has been moved out of or returned to the shop. Under Houser’s leadership, and with the help of many volunteers, Freewheelin’s shop has become a finely tuned machine. Volunteers return weekly, managing the day-to-day business of operating a bike shop that also teaches kids about repairs. It’s a mentoring initiative that allows them to learn discipline and gain confidence, and earn bikes of their own. Freewheelin’s program targets Mapleton-Fall Creek youth, ages 10 to 15. Since 2007, 65 inner-city kids have earned bicycles, having spent 16 hours in twohour shifts, working and learning. A total of 200 kids have participated in some way. And now some of those youth are returning to give back. “After earning a bike, we have incentives to encourage our kids to help new kids, forming a peer relationship,” says Houser. After working an additional four to six hours, kids can earn multi-tools or other cycling accessories.

ALTRUISM ON WHEELS One of Freewheelin’s indisputable strengths is its dedicated volunteer base. Until last June, volunteers numbered around a dozen, working primarily inshop. Already this year, organizing director Nancy Stimson can count 35 to 40 people on the roster who have wracked up an astonishing 542 hours so far, “of which 343

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Freewheelin’s Lateef Achebe works with kids at their shop at Tab.

are in the shop and 199 are other volunteer time — when we remember to count it,” she says. In carrying out the community bikes vision, these volunteers run the show. But Stimson is instrumental in maintaining the human relations critical to the organization’s success, perhaps tapping her prior experience as a Methodist minister. Described as the “powerhouse behind Freewheelin’ Community Bikes,” Stimson takes time to interview every interested volunteer. “If there’s anything I’ve done right [since the beginning], it’s that interview, and then giving people as much responsibility as they will take,” she says. “I have coffee with each of our volunteers. I’ve found out all sorts of wonderful things about these people, and I was able to put them into places where they could give significant gifts to this organization.” Volunteers tend to fall into three categories: a core group of those who work in the shop, mentoring youth and repairing bikes; ad hoc volunteers who work fundraising events and lead group rides; and the 6 board members. While they donate their time for any number of reasons, volunteers say they’re drawn in by bicycles as the vehicle to bring out the best in everyone. That vision comes alive every time a customer rolls away on a “new” refurbished bicycle that in many cases is older than the rider, and every time a kid graduates from the earn-a-bike program. Ask volunteers how they learned about Freewheelin’ and you’ll hear about friends who were already volunteering, or cycling events in town, such as the Indy Criterium (a cycling race through downtown Indianapolis) and the Neighborhood Exploration Tour (a community bike ride promoting city health and alternative transportation). Or they wandered in to Freewheelin’ to donate a bicycle and ended up giving their time too. Often, they’re lured by Stimson’s enthusiasm in helping to create cycling opportunities for youth. “If you fall into her orbit, she will invite you to do something,” said

former board member Scott Semester at a friend-raiser in November 2010. You can’t help but say yes.

BUSINESS IS BOOMING As Freewheelin’ expands, so do the growing pains. It’s clear during the laborious process of rolling bikes that the organization could benefit from a larger, permanent location. Tab church has been more than accommodating as a temporary home, considering that Freewheelin’ originally arranged to be there only three or four months — nearly four years ago. The organization could also use a separate teaching space, and more paid staff is needed. “We’d like to hire three key positions: operational director, educational director, and executive director, as well as employ another part-time mentor/instructor and have paid youth mentors,” says Lenny Dintenfass, a board member and volunteer since the beginning. “Obviously, this would require a greatly increased budget.” He estimates they’ll need to at least double or triple their budget to take on the planned expansion. Stimson doesn’t seem discouraged by that goal. She’s already looking for new resources for the organization, which just achieved 501(c)(3) charitable status in 2010. And she has other big plans to further develop their youth programming — namely the supervised ride program. She’d like to see Freewheelin’ offer a multiday ride for interested kids along part of the Ohio section of the Underground Railroad Bicycle Route. If the group’s success up to this point is any indication, that amount of expansion is within reach. Kevin O’Connell, Freewheelin’s treasurer and current board chair, notes that Freewheelin’ has managed to grow despite the economic downturn. The organization, beginning in 2007 with nothing, now boasts a $40,000 annual budget. Stimson credits the Central Indiana Bicycling Association with provid-

Freewheelin’s Nancy Stimson and Lateef Achebe.

FREEWHEELIN’ COMMUNITY BIKES

Tabernacle Presbyterian Church 418 E. 34th St. Indianapolis, IN 46205 317-429-7973; www.freewheelinbikes.org. Shop/Program hours: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays ing the first seed money, a $2,000 challenge grant that two individual donors matched. O’Connell takes pride in the fact that nearly 40 percent of that has come from individual donations. Those gifts continue to support the organization in its focus on increasing outreach and education, and serving a wider portion of the community. Freewheelin’ is in the process of putting together an event that would introduce new participants to the city’s cycling routes and the new Indianapolis Cultural Trail. “We’re going to build our own marquee event for families later this year,” says O’Connell. Like any community programming, this is the kind of organization that O’Connell says visitors use to gauge a city. The League of American Bicyclists, a national advocacy and education group which met this past March, awarded Freewheelin’ Community Bikes a Silver designation as a Bicycle Friendly Business, one of seven such distinctions for Indianapolis businesses in 2011. It’s a high honor for a group that started out with nothing. But even in reflecting on their progress, Stimson can’t help but think in terms of further potential impact. “Having grown in tiny increments, watching every penny, and living on a shoestring for three and a half years, we are at a point where things are blossoming,” she said at last fall’s friend-raiser. But, she added, “there’s so much more we can be doing.”

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Cycling TKO weekend

In the words of NUVO Cycling cocaptain Aaron Hubbell, “It is one of the premier road races in the Midwest, maybe even THE premier Midwest road race.” And while the NUVO team trained hard for the 90-mile race along brick village streets, flat open back roads, challenging climbs and twisty descents, the results weren’t what the team had hoped for. Road captains Jon Jacob and Jeff Schroetlin had the support they needed at Hillsboro, with teammates Brad Schaeffer, Drew Otte, Brett Stewart, Neal Forbes and Declan Doyle. But the group miscalculated the strength and stamina of an early break that the peloton was never able to rein in. “Hillsboro didn’t go as planned. We missed the early move. A group of seven formed in the first 5-10 miles and was never seen again,” according to Doyle. Despite the disappointment of not making the break, he felt the Hillsboro race was still a good one for the team. “It was great to see three NUVO riders sprinting for a top 10 finish with a very select group of riders after 90 hard, hilly miles. This was a huge improvement from last year’s race. We learn from it and move on.”

NUVO elite riders ready to race BY L A U RA M CP H E E LM CP H E E @N U V O . N E T

ndianapolis and the surrounding area hosts three big cycling races this weekend in a series known as the TKO: Tri Klassic Omnium, and riders on the NUVO Cycling team are ready to race to victory in each. Bike races were all the rage in Indianapolis more than a century ago. When Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor won his first significant road race in 1895 at the age of 16, thousands of spectators cheered the riders along the 75-mile course, though few were happy to see a man of color beat the white competitors. Taylor left Indianapolis soon after that victory and would go on to win local, national and international races so frequently and decidedly that he was — undisputed — the fastest cyclist in the world until his retirement in 1910. A century later, competitive cycling in Indianapolis is once again garnering attention for the quality and consistency of wins by local riders. And while it might sound like we’re bragging on our own when we refer to the NUVO Cycling team as one of the best in the country, the truth is both the International Cycling Union and USA Cycling agree. This year, team NUVO was one of 22 men’s teams invited to join the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar and compete as a ‘Domestic Elite’ squad alongside the 15 professional American squads that vie internationally in USA Cycling’s National Racing Calendar (NRC). In addition to racing at a much higher level of competition and having a higher national profile, the purpose of the Domestic Elite Teams (DETs), according to USA Cycling, is to “create a stepping stone to the professional level” for riders who want to transition from collegiate or hobby racing. Recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and the Union Cycliste Internationale, USA Cycling is the official governing body for all disciplines of competitive cycling in the United States, including road, track, mountain bike, BMX and cyclo cross. The National Racing Calendar (NRC) is the premier seasonlong domestic road cycling series sanctioned and owned by USA Cycling. With an overall ranking system that determines the best individual male and female cyclists, as well as the best teams in the U.S., the NRC features the nation’s top Pro-Am road race events, boasts a total prize purse of more than one million dollars and is open to both professional and amateur cyclists.

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The 2011 NUVO Cycling team

The NUVO Cycling Domestic Elite Team has nine riders competing at the Category 1 level this season: Eric Anderson, Declan Doyle, Aaron Hubbell, Jonathan Jacob, Joe Kukolla, Weston Luzadder, Andrew Otte, Brad Schaeffer, Jeff Schroetlin and Ben Weaver. Seven additional riders compete at Masters or Category 2. Many of the riders on the NUVO Cycling team are also collegiate riders and have had a good deal of success riding with their respective teams this spring. In addition to riding for NUVO, Ludzadder and Kukolla have been leading the Marian University cycling team to victories across the Midwest over the past few months, with Ludzadder topping the collegiate rankings consistently. With a win at the conference finals in St. Louis two weeks ago, Ludzadder and his Marian teammates head to the national collegiate championships in Wisconsin, May 5–8, along with Drew Otte and his Purdue squad. Outside of the collegiate races, NUVO riders have had mixed success so far this season. Brad Schaeffer took a big win at the end of March at the Schababerle race in Kentucky under horrible weather conditions. Arguably one of the toughest race courses in region, Schababerle saw nearly 150 riders start the race — less than half finished. Along with Schaeffer’s win, Otte came in fourth.

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GRAND RACE WEEKEND Cycling enthusiasts will have three chances to see local teams compete this weekend in what’s known as the Tri Klassic Omnium (TKO), beginning with a Friday night race in Lawrence, followed by a Saturday race in Carmel and a Sunday race in Broad Ripple. While each event will host racing at all levels of competition, the NUVO riders will be competing in the CAT 1/2/3 races for USA Cycling points and over $3,000 in prize money.

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NUVO Cycling rider Brad Schaeffer took a big win at the end of March at the Schababerle race in Kentucky.

Closer to home, a smaller race in Mooresville, Ind., earlier this month was a good opportunity for the team to work out some early strategy. Early in the race, they held to their strategy. “We worked pretty well together and ended up lapping the field,” said Jacob, “but the early lead didn’t last.” In the end, victory went to Texas Roadhouse rider John Puffer while Erik Hamilton took second place with the help of teammates Jon Jacob (who finished fourth), Neal Forbes and Brett Stewart. The biggest race for the team so far this season was the HillsboroRoubaix road race in southern Illinois at the beginning of April.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29

Lawrence Village at the Fort, 9120 Otis Ave. Flat, fast ‘L-shaped’ course with six turns. 8 p.m. Cat 1/2/3

SATURDAY, APRIL 30

Carmel Village of West Clay, 12801 Chapel Square St. Flat, fast course on pavement through Village of West Clay 3:15 p.m. Cat 1/2/3

SUNDAY, MAY 1

Broad Ripple Broad Ripple Village 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. CAT 1/2/3 race

For more information on the races or to register to compete, visit www.planetadventure.com or www.truesport.com.

LOOKING AHEAD: Mayor’s Bike Ride Saturday, June 4 Registration: 9 a.m.; ride: 10 a.m. Fishback Creek Public Academy 8301 W. 86th Street This year’s ride will feature the newest bikelanes on Lafayette Road NITE Ride Saturday, June 25 Registration: 4-10 p.m.; ride: 11 p.m. IUPUI’s Carroll Stadium Nearly 20 mile bikeride through the streets of Indianapolis Mass Ave Criterium August 13 NUVO’s giant, day-long bicycle race downtown, wherein entire streets are shut down for the city’s biggest bicycle party.

LOCAL BIKE SHOPS Note: All shops sell bike parts and offer repair services, and most of these shops sell used and/or refurbished bicycles. Bicycle Garage Indy North 4130 E. 82nd St. 842-4140 • bgindy.com Bike Line 6520 Cornel Ave. 253-2611 • thebikeline.com Bicycle Outfitters Indy 1031 Country Club Rd. 209-9550 bicycleoutfittersindy.com Carmel Cyclery 260 W. Carmel Dr. 575-8588 carmelcyclery.com Plus: used bikes for all ages. Circle City Bicycles 5506 Madison Ave. 786-9244 • circlecitybicycles.com DG Bicycles 1407 E. 86th St. 257-2453 • dgbicycles.com Indy Cycle Specialists 5804 E Washington St. 356-4585 www.facebook.com/pages/IndyCycle-Specialist/308885775458 Joe’s Cycles 1060 Virginia Ave. 602-3911 Matthews Bicycle Mart Inc 7272 Pendelton Pike 547-3456 • matthewsbikes.com

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Bicycle Hospital 3702 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Note: Bicycle Hospital sells new bikes, and also repairs bikes.

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Dining out for the Damien Center

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Spotlight 2011 You just can’t beat all of your favorite Indy performing arts organizations raising money to benefit HIV education and prevention in Indiana. The extravaganza features 20 organizations, including The Nicholas Owens Dance Company presenting “Weather the Storm,” the Actors’ Theatre of Indy performing “Cell Block Tango” and the Children’s Choir tackling Les Miserables. VIP tickets run $120 and include a Patron’s Reception before the 5:30 p.m. show, plus a ticket to the Afterglow Party. A silent auction will take place beforehand and the “Spotlight Art: Courage and Hope” exhibit will be open for viewing. All proceeds go to programs supported by the Indiana AIDS Fund. The show is one night only on May 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, $45 or $120. Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., 940-6444, www.cloweshall.org.

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William Fisher, new head of Butler University Theatre Department.

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‘Small Lives/Big Dreams’

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Above: Asia LaBouche of the Ladies of Legend of Talbott Street; below: Dance Kaleidoscope; two of the 20 organizations featured in “Spotlight 2011.”

Say Anton Chekov and we’re in. The Butler University Theatre Department is putting on Small Lives/Big Dreams, an Anne Bogart play about five characters after an “unspecified disaster.” Even better, the five characters’ dialogue — and names — is taken from Chekhov’s five major plays. Don’t worry, non-Chekhov fans, you won’t need to know his work to follow the performance. The play marks the new theater department chair William Fisher’s directorial debut. The show runs April 27-30 at 8 p.m. and April 30 and May 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Lilly Hall Studio Theatre 168, 4600 Sunset Ave., 940-9247, www.butler.edu/theatre.

If you only go out to eat one time this month, this is the day to do it. In an effort to provide assistance to the hundreds of men, women and children in Indiana living with HIV and AIDS, Indy restaurants are teaming up with the Damien Center in the largest restaurant event in the Indianapolis area. Participating locations will donate 25 to 50 percent of your bill to pay for local services in the fight against AIDS. What a marvelous combination- delicious food and good karma all in one. www.diningoutforlife. com/indianapolis.

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Food like this — from Mesh — is featured in the fundraiser.

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One of the ladies of White Rabbit Cabaret’s Hasenpfeffer.

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CABARET

Hasenpfeffer: The Year of the Rabbit The wonderful ladies of Hasenpfeffer, White Rabbit Cabaret’s in-house per-

formance group — precious Lilly Lou, mysterious Aaminah and sassy Alabaster

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Betty, just to name a few — are performing with the Muncie Brothers this Friday in their newly-styled show to celebrate their one-year mark at White Rabbit. The Cabaret promises a fabulous night of dancing and delicious debauchery. The show starts at 10 p.m., but doors open at 8 p.m. so you can start a warm little buzz before the performance. Tickets are $7 at the door, performance is for those 21 and older. The White Rabbit Cabaret, 1116 Prospect St., 686-9550, www.whiterabbitcabaret.com.

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Indy’s 22nd annual

Orchard in Bloom Garden Show allows garden enthu-

siasts to experience green living, firsthand. Featuring SUBMITTED PHOTO the Discovery Network’s enviLearn how to live a healthier, greener lifestyle at Orchard in Bloom. ronmental guru Sara Snow, the exhibition showcases landscape displays and helpful hints to help attendees move toward a greener, healthier lifestyle. The garden show runs from 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, 9-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 12 p.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Ticket prices range between $10-$15. Thursday’s preview party tickets are $45. Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Road, 920-2660, www.orchardinbloom.org.

Your A&E best best, April 27-May 4 by Jim Poyser 2011 Creative Renewal Arts Fellows announced by Dan Grossman

Review of History Channel’s “How the States Got Their Shapes” by Marc Allan Earth Day Festival by Lora Olive

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Stutz Artist Open House The annual Stutz Artists Open House is one of our favorite events of the entire year — and we know you love it, too. This year, a record-breaking number of artists, over 70, will open their studios for you to see their art and how that art is created. Pieces will be available for purchase. Live acoustic music and food from Bearcats Restaurant and Roll With It Bakery will be provided. The open house is April 29 from 5:30-10:30 p.m. and April 30 from 2-7 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the gate or $10 in advance. Children under 12 get in for free on Saturday. Stutz Business Center, 1060 N. Capitol Ave, 503-6420, www.stutzartists.com.

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Work like this — by JanettMarie — will be on display at Stutz Artist Open House.

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Deborah Asante is one of the divas in this year’s Divafest.

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Calling all divas. Come celebrate your sassy soul at IndyFringe’s Divafest, a weekend-long jubilee of women playwrights. Last year’s Divafest was a huge hit for both audiences and critics. This group of plays includes The Wedding Belles, a one-act musical about a bride who cancels her wedding; Seeing the Universe’s Magic Through the Eyes of an In-Betweener, a play examining the new age of human culture; and a last-minute entry is Deep in Love, by one of our favorite playwright/performers, Deborah Asante. Times differ for each of the shows and tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors. IndyFringe 719 E. St. Clair Street, 522-8099, www.indyfringe.org.

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Butler Ballet: ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Curses and princes and magical kisses, oh my. Butler Ballet’s spring performance this year is Sleeping Beauty, the most enchanting of fairy tales about a beautiful princess who is cursed by an evil fairy, forcing her entire kingdom to fall into a sleep for a hundred years until — spoiler alert — her prince charming comes, awakening her with a kiss. Guest appearances by the Bluebird, Puss-inBoots, the White Cat, Red Riding Hood and the Wolf. The ballet runs April 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. and May 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets for adults are $21.50 or $28.50 and tickets for students, Child/senior tickets are $17 or $23. Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., 940-6444, www.cloweshall.org.

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Butler’s Sleeping Beauty performs this weekend.

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The Vagina Monologues Empowered Living Inc., in conjunction with Copeland Chapel C.M.E. Church, is participating in the 2011 V-Day Campaign. Luckily for all of Indy, they have been granted the rights to perform Eve Ensler’s award-winning play, The Vagina Monologues. Along with the play, the event boasts a silent auction and vendor fair starting at 4 p.m. The show itself begins at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the night go towards local organizations that work to stop violence against women and girls. Tickets for the event are $12 for the general public or $8 for students and seniors. Wheeler Arts Community , 1035 Sanders Street, empoweredlivinginc.org.

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Mutt Strut

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No dog-lover will miss the 8th annual Mutt Strut. Not only does the 2.5 mile walk provide the opportunity to show off your favorite canine, all proceeds from the event go to support the Humane Society of Indianapolis. The event is sponsored by the Harrison College School of Veterinary Technology and St. Vincent Health and runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Be ready to strut rain or shine. Mutt Strut is an inclusive event, all are welcome whether or not they bring a pet. Registration is $30 for 16 and older, $20 for 8-15, free for 7 & younger. Indianapolis Motor Speedway , 4790 W. 16th Street, 872-5650 x106, indymuttstrut.org.

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Art for Beds Who doesn’t like to party for a cause? Join

Gennesaret Free Clinics in supporting

health services to the homeless and working poor throughout the city. This year’s Art for Beds fundraiser boasts a variety of entertainment, includARTWORK BY?? ing the musical stylings Work by Walter Knabe (above) of jazz saxophonist Gregg and Constance Scopelitis (right) Bacon and a silent aucare part of the Art for Beds fundtion packed with goodies raiser event at the Murat. like sports memorabilia, art work and restaurant gift certificates. For sneak peek at the items up for bid, check out www.artforbeds.org. The event runs from 4-7:30 p.m., but make sure reserve your tickets by Saturday, April 30. Tickets for the event are $90 a pop ($60 of that is tax deductible), or $1,500 for a corporate table of 10; or $900 for a non-corporate table. Murat Theatre at Old National Centre , 502 N. New Jersey Street, 639-5645, www.artforbeds.org. 100% RECYCLED PAPER // NUVO // 04.27.11-05.04.11 // go&do

A&E FEATURE Something wondrous this way comes IUPUI sponsors new Ray Bradbury Center

BY DA V I D H O P P E DHOPPE@NUVO.NET

ome artists become so embedded in our culture that they’re easy to take for granted. The writer Ray Bradbury is like that. Now in his 90s, Bradbury’s stories, novels, plays and screenplays, not to mention adaptations of his work crossing a range of other media, are part of our cultural DNA. At one time or another, almost everyone has encountered Bradbury’s work. Maybe it was through stories like “The Illustrated Man,” “There Will Come Soft Rains,” or “And the Rock Cried Out.” Or, perhaps, through novels like Fahrenheit 451 and Something Wicked This Way Comes. Have you seen John Huston’s movie, Moby Dick? Bradbury wrote the screenplay. Indeed, the more you think about him, the more apparent it seems that Bradbury’s contribution actually transcends a particular book or two, or three. Taken whole, it can be argued the body of Ray Bradbury’s work has had a profoundly formative effect on our collective American imagination. That’s because Bradbury, like Kurt Vonnegut, is a writer people actually read. Bradbury was at the height of his powers during a time in our cultural history when books that were both entertaining and artful could reach a mass audience. But Bradbury’s popularity has also worked against him in certain ways. His books have not cracked the academic literary canon to any great extent. He is not much taught in universities. At least not yet. Together, William Touponce and Jon Eller comprise the brainpower behind The Center for Ray Bradbury Studies, a branch of the Institute for American Thought, on the campus of IUPUI. Located in a sub-basement, the institute is a kind of creative root cellar wherein scholars and editors work at preparing definitive editions of texts by the likes of philosophers Charles Sanders Peirce and George Santayana, as well as the great social justice activist Frederick Douglass. For the past four years, Touponce and Eller have been working to give Ray Bradbury the level of scholarship they think his work deserves. In 2004, they co-authored the first major university press study of Bradbury’s career, Ray Bradbury: The Life of Fiction. Since then, Touponce has served as editor of an annual journal, The New Ray Bradbury Review, and a print version of Bradbury’s screenplay for Moby Dick, published by Subterranean Press. This month sees the publication of their latest project, the first critical edition of Ray Bradbury’s stories, The Collected Stories of Ray Bradbury: Volume 1: 1938-1943, which

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Jon Eller (left) and William Touponce comprise the brainpower behind The Center for Ray Bradbury Studies at IUPUI.

“I think that everybody who’s read him has felt this sense of uplift and exhilaration to his writing.” — William Touponce

presents Bradbury’s first stories, written for pulp magazines, in the order in which they were written, along with textual commentaries that document the ways the stories evolved over time. At 63, William Touponce has spent a large part of his professional life reading Ray Bradbury and thinking about how Bradbury’s work has affected readers. But before he was a scholar, Touponce was a 12 year-old haunting the Carnegie Library in his hometown of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. It was 1954, and Bradbury’s collection of stories, The Golden Apples of the Sun was in the library’s new arrivals section. “I opened it up and I saw this picture of a hand reaching down from a space ship and scraping out some of the sun to bring it back as a power source,” Touponce said, his eyes sparkling over a white, trimmed beard. “It was a Promethean act of the imagination, although I couldn’t articulate that. I took the book home and read every one of those stories.” Touponce wrote his graduate dissertation in comparative literature on Bradbury in 1981. It was, he said, “like giving the gift back that he gave me.” At that time, literary scholars were paying more attention to what they called “reader response.” Touponce’s thesis was not about Bradbury as author, but peoples’ response to him. “I think that everybody who’s read him has felt this sense of uplift and exhilaration to his writing,” Touponce said. “It’s deeply human in the way it looks at the contradictions of human life.” Touponce finds that Bradbury is part of a long literary tradition going back at least to the French Romantic, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and including the surrealists, which reflects on and seeks to trigger emotional reverie. “There are these leaps of imagination that combine both the unconscious mind and the conscious

mind,” Touponce said. A combination, he adds, that went well with the science fiction genre, “because that’s what science fiction is supposed to do.” While Bradbury began his career publishing genre fiction in pulp magazines, Touponce believes Bradbury has resisted categorizing his work. “He was very self-consciously building in literary references, so that by the time he gets to Golden Apples of the Sun, the reviewer in Time magazine called Bradbury ‘poet of the pulps.’ He was someone who was doing something unique and magical, because he was transforming pulp material into literature. That’s in 1954, but I think this intention goes back to his very first story.” This is why Touponce and Eller’s critical edition of Bradbury’s first stories is revelatory. “Although he says that he never thought of market when he was writing a story,” Touponce said of Bradbury’s career, “we know that he wrote things pulpy to sell them to certain venues and then later rewrote them.” Referring to stories that would eventually find their way into Bradbury’s first landmark collection, The Martian Chronicles, Touponce said: “It’s amazing how much transformation went into that book in making it into a literary work. That is the hidden stuff that our research is bringing out.” For Touponce, Bradbury’s ability to straddle the worlds of genre and literary fiction made him a kindred spirit with the French surrealists. “The surrealists didn’t like these distinctions between literary and nonliterary. They wanted to make art something anyone could do. Anyone could take a stroll through the city at night and find marvelous and wonderful things. I think Bradbury’s the same way. He’s not wanting to be an elite, literary writer. He wants to be an artist with a popular audience.” Bradbury and Touponce have corresponded at length over the years since Touponce

wrote his Bradbury-inspired dissertation. “I have a letter from him where he says he wants people to take his stories like apples and oranges, like fruit from a tree, and have them enjoyed,” Touponce said. “He really tries to break down that distinction between high art and entertainment.” Where Touponce’s collaborator, Jon Eller, engages with Bradbury’s work from textual and historical perspectives, Touponce is a literary critic, focusing on Bradbury’s themes. “I think that’s something that’s unique here,” Touponce said about The Center for Ray Bradbury Studies, “you see a textual editor and a literary interpretive critic working together.” The center was approved as part of IUPUI’s School of Liberal Arts in 2007. In addition to producing the first critical edition of Bradbury’s stories, its annual Bradbury journal and editing and arranging for publication of the Moby Dick screenplay, the center has also created a database of Bradbury’s voluminous correspondence. “We’ve really come a long way in three years,” Touponce said. Bradbury, though in ill health, has been a steadfast supporter of the center’s work. “We call him Dad,” Touponce said, smiling. “And he looks at us as sons. That’s okay, as long as it’s a metaphor, it doesn’t get too uncomfortable. He’s always been supportive of people, as long as they don’t over-intellectualize his work. He wants people to respond first in an emotional way.” Eller is now putting finishing touches on the first volume of his biography, Becoming Ray Bradbury, due this November. For his part, Touponce is working on a collection of Bradbury notes, sketches and fragments, derived from 50 years of writing and 10,000 pages of material that he calls “a commonplace book.” Seven hundred of these shards, “little poetic descriptions of objects, and people and things,” will be arranged thematically. They are, Touponce said, the source of Bradbury’s reveries. “That’s going to be something no one has seen outside of Bradbury.” The manuscript should be done by the end of this year. There’s more to do. The center’s funding will run out in another year, so Touponce and Eller are looking for additional support to complete two more volumes of The Collected Stories, as well as a descriptive bibliography and a volume of letters. “We really are getting to the point where we’re talking about a legacy here,” Touponce said. “Not that Bradbury didn’t do that on his own. But in terms of thinking about his work critically, keeping his ideas alive through the journal and these other projects; his creativity and having people celebrate that – I think we are carrying on a legacy, and I think he understands it that way too.” For Touponce, Ray Bradbury’s work is a self-renewing source of energy. “I can read him when I’m 12 years old,” he said,” and I can still read him and be refreshed.”

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Nick has made appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and the Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn. Last year Nick taped his own Comedy Central Presents, which is airing this Spring. He is now a regular guest on nationally syndicated radio’s The Bob and Tom Show.

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“Newsworthy,” by J. Ivcevich on view at Garvey|Simon

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new, making it strange. But the mediums he uses vary from painting to painting. In Street Semiotic #4, he covers a photographic C-print with resin. He then paints on this surface with acrylic, using a syringe as his “brush” to squeeze out the paint and create bold outlines. Then he repeats the process with another layer of resin and acrylic and achieves a three-dimensional effect. His subjects here are multiple graffiti tags painted one-on-top-of another — the kind of thing you might see in any urban alleyway. But in this painting, the multiple layers of graffiti seem to lift off the canvas. Opening reception for this show, which is currently on view, is May 14 to coincide with Carmel Gallery Walk. 27 East Main Street, Carmel, 844-7278, www. gsartaccess.com. —DAN GROSSMAN

THE 39 STEPS t Indiana Repertory Theatre; directed by Peter Amster; through May 14. IRT describes its adaptation of Hitchcock’s thriller as “a confectionary treat” that will melt from your memory on the drive home. And yet, this cream puff is half an hour longer than the movie, loaded with spoofy gags and references to Hitchcock film titles, “hidden” in the dialogue. What gets cut in this send-up is style and suspense. Playwright Patrick Barlow replaces Hitchcock’s quick-on-his-feet hero with a dashing but dumb pawn. Rather than escaping danger by his wits, Hannay hops from joke to joke about his pencil-thin mustache. Director Peter Amster struck a better balance between adaptation and spoof two seasons ago with Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure, when IRT audiences both admired the detective’s intellect and winked knowingly at his foibles. Broadway audiences ate up The 39 Steps and its burlesque energy for three years, spurring this regional theater run. The four-person cast is admirable, shoving trunk-and-ladder scenery with gusto and performing high-speed costume changes to re-create the story’s numerous locales and characters. Matthew Brumlow takes the lead with Sarah Nealis as all three of his love interests. The terrific duo, Tom Aulino and IRT regular Rob Johansen, play everyone else from plucky news boys to dumb thugs. On my drive home, I thought about how fetching Aulino looked in drag and what a pleasure such clowning can be. After all, The 39 Steps is more homage to highjinx than to Hitchcock. 140 West Washington Street, 635-5252, www.irtlive.com. —JOSEFA BEYER

VISUAL ART SAMPLING: J. IVCEVICH w Garvey|Simon Art Access; Through May 31. J. Ivcevich’s subjects in his acrylic on canvas painting “Newsworthy” are a common row of newspaper dispensers lining a sidewalk. These differently colored dispensers form a horizon line bordering a flat plane of deep blue sky in which birds are flying. Ivcevich, a Brebeuf alum, is playing with perspective here by placing the horizon so close. That is to say, if you step off this particular sidewalk you might find yourself falling off the edge of the world. Throughout this mini-retrospective, you see this artist taking common street imagery and making it

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Sarah Nealis stars in The 39 Steps

MATERIAL WORLD e Indianapolis Museum of Art; through Feb. 5, 2012. The fervor for fashions in the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton proves that the ability of textiles to communicate cultural significance is thriving. IMA’s Material World exhibition of over fifty garments and fabric furnishings from various cultures, all from the museum’s permanent collection, echo the message that adornment conveys beauty, power and rank. A 1980s orange, silk crepe and beaded “Evening ensemble” dress with belt and billowy “batwing sleeves” jacket by American designer Halston is made with exquisite craftsmanship – like all the exhibition’s objects – and speaks of upscale sophistication as it glitters with hexagonal patterned bugle and pearl beads. Fascinating objects include a crown ornamented with three eyes and five skulls, part of the nine-piece “Regalia for a Buddhist Oracle,” the Cameroon “Ceremonial dance tunic” embellished with tufts of men’s hair, and the “Imperial Russian court dress” with an emerald green, silk velvet, 12-foot train decorated with glass crystals and sequence. Throughout the exhibition, the positioning of textiles used for similar purposes, but from different cultures and/or timeframes, leads to discovering human commonalities as well as differences. Altar frontals from England (1750-1799) and Japan (1850-1899) both utilize silk and metallic threads plus floral motifs, but the English example is larger and naturalist compared to Japan’s Buddhist frontal in gold with stitched, sacred lotus flowers. Garments were brought to life when paired with photos of people in the attire. I longed for additional energizing imagery and for videos that captured the sway, lift or other movements of the materials. 4000 Michigan Road, 923-1331, www. imamuseum.org —SUSAN WATT GRADE

FOOD Good for you – and good

Seasons 52 lets food speak for itself BY DA V I D H O P P E D H O P P E @N U V O . N E T

easons 52, a rapidly growing Orlandobased chain, prides itself on its fresh, organic ingredients and sensible portion sizes. Seasons 52 promises that nothing on the menu is over 475 calories; if you visit their website, you’ll even find a downloadable nutrition chart listing the fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbs and sugars for every item you might choose to order. Seasons 52 claims to offer a sophisticated dining experience that’s good for you. That’s fine as far as it goes, but how does it taste? The answer: good. The Seasons 52 folks have made over the southwest corner of Keystone Crossing, creating a space that feels like it’s equal parts ski chalet and desert spa. The Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired interior design is high-ceilinged, woody and warm, with plenty of indirect lighting. Even at 5 p.m. on a weekday, the place

the needle on my personal spice’o’meter. was doing a brisk business. We took a My vegetarian companion ordered the booth in the bar, which was pleasantly Farmers Market Vegetable Plate entrée cozy while also affording views of the main ($12.95), a simple but truly elegant servdining area, as well as the open, bistroing consisting of grilled squash and Bosc style kitchen. pear, a grilled ponzu tofu steak with pico We started with an order of Rosemary and de gallo, plus toasted almond tabbouleh Parmesan Crispbread ($4.10). This arrived with dried cranberries in the form of a vertical and an assortment of sleeve containing four other grilled delights, long tongues of flatbread including snow peas, coated with parmesan 8650 Keystone Crossing broccoli, red pepper, cheese and fresh herbs. 846-5252 carrots, mushrooms The bread itself was www.seasons52.com and yellow beets. At cracker thin and butmany restaurants, a tery, which made it both HOURS dish like this would crisp and agreeably SUNDAY-THURSDAY: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. come bedecked with chewy – a nice way to FRIDAY: 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. a sauce of some kind. start the meal. SATURDAY: 11:00 a.m.-11 p.m. The ultimate strength Seasons 52 offers (dinner starts at 4 Monday - Sunday) of Seasons 52 is its a full service bar, but talent for figuring wine is this establishFOOD: e out ways to let the ment’s forte; there are SERVICE: t ingredients speak for over 60 to choose from ATMOSPHERE: e themselves. This dish that can be ordered turned out to be a by the glass. My comchorus of bright and panion selected a vivid flavors. The tabbouleh was particularly Brampton Sauvignon Blanc from South good – if only there’d been a little more of it. Africa ($7.50); I chose a smooth Spanish I tucked into the Cedar Plank Salmon white, Paso Verdejo ($7.25). with sweet red bliss potatoes, whole-roastI ordered a Spicy Chicken Chile Relleno ed sweet carrots and asparagus ($17.95). ($8.95), a blend of tender chicken, sun-dried This, too, was an essentially unadorned but tomatoes, goat cheese and spinach served expertly prepared dish that put the food’s amidst a festive orange and red spray of essential flavors first. pico de gallo. This was a tasty dish, with a In keeping with its policy of sensible servclean, citrusy afterglow, but it barely budged

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LOCAL FOOD POTLUCK — WEDNESDAY It’s time again for one of those delightful Local Food Potlucks, Wednesday, April 27, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Tomlinson Tap Room in the City Market (222 E. Market Street). Admission is free, just simply bring a potluck/ pitch-in dish (along with your own plates and utensils) to share — made with locally grown or produced food. Bring your recipe, too, because the Indianapolis Food, Farm and Family Coalition will post your recipes on their blog. http://indyfoodsecurity.blogspot.com

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The Indianapolis Propylaeum (1410 N. Delaware Street) presents “Once In A Lifetime” on April 27, from 4 p.m. to midnight. They, somehow, someway, managed to get their hands on the authentic recipes for all 28 courses being served to the royal family and its guests for a certain, ahem, wedding. The ticket price is a hefty $200, but the event is tax deductable as a charitable contribution and the price not only pays for the feast but also for beverages and entertainment, like croquet, musicians and more. For more call 756-8566, or follow the event action on twitter at: KarenSanderson@TheRoyalFeast. If you have an item for the Culinary Picks, send an e-mail at least two weeks in advance to culinary@nuvo.net.

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ing sizes, Seasons 52 offers what they call Mini Indulgences ($2.50). These consist of a variety of classic desserts served in what amount to double-shot glass portions. We had the Key Lime Pie and the Mocha Macchiato, both of which did a brilliant job of hitting our respective sweet spots, but without making us feel like a couple of blimps. We departed Seasons 52 feeling nourished, our senses refreshed and our appetites satisfied. Sometimes what’s good for you is really good.

CULINARY PICKS On April 27 @ 6p.m. in Broad Ripple (823 E. Westfield Blvd.), or April 28 @ 6p.m. at Clay Terrace (14390 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel), you can enlist in Petite Chou’s Cheese Boot Camp. They’ll train you in cheese and wine pairings with tastings galore. Sounds Gouda to us. Brie sure to reserve your spot; last time they sold out. Each session, respectively, is $75 per person, tax and tip included. To reserve: 259-0765 for Broad Ripple or 566-0765 for Clay Terrace, or e-mail cheese@cafepatachou.com.

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The Farmers Market Vegetable Plate entrée ($12.95).

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Mad Anthony for their 13th anniversary Bill Tilt, Lafayette, RAM Small Ale Competition Winner for his Ordinary Bitter, appropriately named “Bettor Bitter” Jerry Sutherlin, Rock Bottom Downtown brewmaster, earned the People’s Choice Trophy for his “Hop Bomb IPA” at the first Indiana Brew Bracket event on April 17. Proceeds donated to Girls and Boys Clubs of Indianapolis. More at http://www. brewbracket.com/event-result/

EVENTS: April 28 The Ram Downtown in the Hoosier Room 7 p.m.; Fishers, 6:30 p.m., tapping Spring Fever, a light ale brewed with jasmine and lemon peel. Sun King Tasting Room, 6-8 p.m., Project Endure Event, food from Duos, music from Jack Davies, www.projectendure.org Thr3e Wise Men, 6-9 p.m., book signing, authors John Holl and Nate Schweber, Indiana Breweries. May 3 Oakley’s Bistro, “He Said Beer, She Said Wine” beer and wine dinner presented by World Class Beverages; call 317.612.3300, ext. 4620 or gcurlow@worldclassbeverages.com Beer Sellar, 6466 East 82nd St., 46250, week of Indiana Craft tappings at 8 p.m., free admission, $5 pints, limited free samples. Beers on tap range from 4 to 10 ptions at each tapping.

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MOVIES y (PG-13) BY E D JO H N S O N - O TT E JO H N S O N O T T @ N U V O . N E T Attention college leaders: If you learn that the parents of one of your students have been killed in an automobile accident and the kid is taking his final exam, show some common sense – wait until he has turned in his test before breaking the news. I mean, come on! Based on Sara Gruen’s 2006 best-selling novel, Water for Elephants is a melodrama set in 1931, focusing on a romantic triangle in the making involving the colorful, sadistic head of a traveling circus, his glamorous wife, and a former Cornell veterinary student wandering the country after losing his parents (and the hour or so necessary to finish earning his degree, thank you very much Professor Dumb-Ass). Director Francis Lawrence offers a Hollywood look at life on a train for the performers and crew of a one-ring circus scraping its way from town to town. He creates a compelling atmosphere. Oh sure, the grittiness is glossy – lots of perfect teeth and too many

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The charismatic but dangerous boss August (Christoph Waltz, left) hosts an intimate gathering attended by his wife Marlena (Reese Witherspoon) and newcomer Jacob (Robert Pattinson).

including Marlena, knows this – yet Marlena insists on doing her flirting with Jacob right in front of her husband. What’s up with that? Did the decision-makers at Cornell contact her, inform her they hadn’t spoiled Jacob’s life enough and ask her to finish the job? Which brings up to Robert Pattinson as Jacob. Bashing the pallid Mr. Pattinson is very popular among reviewers right now. I’ve never considered myself a joiner, but I’ve got to tell you, he really doesn’t do much here except look pretty and pained. He’s too wispy to be a convincing leading man in this setting. There’s no spark between him and Witherspoon, who doesn’t generate much heat either, by the way.

When Cameron Crowe’s Elizabethtown came out in 2005, I argued that it would have been a much better (or at least less embarrassing) film had leading man Orlando Bloom and supporting player Paul Schneider simply traded roles. I’ll say the same thing here, Schneider has as much charisma as Pattinson, coupled with a regular-Joe earthiness the Jacob character sorely lacks. With the excesses of August and the apparent self-destructive tendencies of Marlena, Water for Elephants needs someone of substance to ground the romantic triangle. But we don’t get that, leaving us with a character dynamic that just doesn’t hold water.

FILM CLIPS The following are reviews of films currently playing in Indianapolis area theaters. Reviews are written by Ed Johnson-Ott (EJO) unless otherwise noted.

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picturesque images of smoke billowing from the train at night that are clearly computergenerated. But what the heck – when a movie is working, that sort of thing doesn’t matter. Unfortunately ... Water for Elephants begins with an old man lingering after a circus closes for the day. He ends up sitting down with the circus owner and sharing the tale of his days with the circus during the Great Depression. It’s a fine opening scene, with the legendary Hal Holbrook (Mark Twain Tonight, Wild in the Streets) playing the old man and Paul Schneider (Bright Star, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford), one of my favorite actors, playing the circus owner. Alas, Holbrook and Schneider are just part of the film’s framing device. When the elderly gent starts reminiscing he turns into – holy smokes! - young Robert Pattinson, on leave from the Twilight series but still looking awfully pale. Pattinson plays Jacob, who ends up serving as vet for the Benzini Brothers Circus, working for ringleader, owner and nut case August (Christoph Waltz, the scenestealing Nazi from Inglourious Basterds). August’s platinum-blond wife Marlena (Reese Witherspoon) is the star performer with the circus’ popular animal act, which puts her and Jacob together. Fiction being fiction, you know what that means. The thing is this: the triangle doesn’t work and the triangle is the core of the movie. August is a psychopath – he kills people that anger him and everyone on the circus train,

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An abundance of short films touching on matters of great importance. Many of the films address violence and war, while others focus on the mental or psychological: prejudice and personal morals and values. The first screening contains some grittier topics like WW II and environmental issues, but wraps up with some light humor and inspiration. The second screenings will feature Texas Rangers, exploration of the soul and a rogue Jesus. The final screening is filled with inspirational films of selfdiscovery, creativity and current global issues but takes a step into the weird when a girl is stuck house sitting on Halloween. Run time for films average at about 5-15 minutes but there are a few that will go over 25 minutes. The festival takes place on Saturday, April 30, beginning at 1 p.m. For more information, go to nuvo.net.

ONE FAMILY IN GAZA (NR)

Just months after the Israeli assault that killed 1,390 Palestinians, filmmaker Jen Marlowe visited Gaza, spending several days with Kamal and Wafaa Awajah, playing with their children, sleeping in the tent they were living in, and filming their story. Palestinians in Gaza are depicted either as violent terrorists or as helpless victims. The Awajah family challenges both portrayals. Through one family’s story, the larger tragedy of Gaza is exposed, and the courage and resilience of its people shines through. Presented by the American Association for Palestinian Equal Rights as part of the Palestine Film Festival. Premieres April 30 at 4:30 p.m., at the Islamic Society of North America (6555 S. Cty Rd 750 E., Plainfield). Admission is free to the public. 23 min.

PRIVATE (NR)

Mohammad, his wife and their five children live in a large, isolated house midway between a Palestinian village and an Israeli settlement. Viewed as a strategic lookout point, the house is forcefully taken over by Israeli soldiers, who confine Mohammad and his family to a few downstairs rooms in daytime and a single room at night. Against his wife’s wishes, Mohammad decides to keep the family together in the house until the soldiers move on, creating division among his kin and a precarious relationship with the soldiers. Part of the Palestine Film Festival, presented by the American Association for Palestinian Equal Rights. Premieres April 28 at 6:30 p.m., at the IUPUI Campus Center, room 405. Admission is free to the public. 90 min.

SOMETHING TO PROVE (NR)

15 girls and 15 boys from the Gaza Strip travel to the United States. For many of them, it is the first time leaving Gaza in their entire lives. Something to Prove: From Gaza to USA chronicles their journey, following the kids as they see the sights, interact with the people, and steep themselves in American history and culture. Presented by the American Association for Palestinian Equal Rights as part of the Palestine Film Festival. Premieres April 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Islamic Society of North America (6555 S. Cty Rd 750 E., Plainfield). Admission is free to the public. 39 min.

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Old-timers come out of the woodwork

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do with that.) Good times. It’s hard to describe exactly the weird feeling of community that spun out of it, the lifelong friendships and camaraderie. “People who might or might not have met are now best friends, spouses, and parents of children because of contact that was somehow initially forged on IMN,” Hayes says.

A perfect storm

t began inauspiciously enough, with I don’t want to oversell this bit of nosthis post: “Welcome! On these message talgia; IMN wasn’t exactly Club 54, to be boards, one can discuss bands, other mythologized decades later. (As Hayes put people’s bands, shows, instruments, playit, Fecher’s attempts to pick up the ladies ers, the scene, and engage in senseless acts with “I run IMN” would more often than of self-promotion. Enjoy!” not be met with “What’s IMN?”) But in Matt Fecher founded its way it was the anti-54. IMN wasn’t so IndianapolisMusic.net April 1, 2001, much a mover and shaker as it was a place and activated the forums, where the where movers and shakers hung out and above message appeared, May 28. And passed through, everyone on a more-orthus was a completely accidental legend less equal footing with each other. born. Fecher stuck around for several It’s an artifact of a years, leaving in different time, some2005 for Colorado. thing that happened Longtime coat exactly the right conspirators Ryan crossroads of culture McWilliams and and Internet, back Steve Hayes then in the pre-Facebook took over the helm. dark ages when mes“The whole thing sage boards were evolved in a weird, the local pub where organic way that everyone could get owed to consistent, together. rabid communica“People on the IMN tion,” McWilliams boards walked the says today. “The walk, it wasn’t just rest just stumbled —IMN co-conspirator idle internet chaton from there, ter or complaints,” a crazy kind of Ryan McWilliams Fecher says now. drunken swagger.” “People were actuAnd here we ally taking action and are at the 10-year interested in making things better.” mark, to be celebrated Saturday at “IMN was definitely part of a ‘perfect Birdy’s. Some of us here at NUVO hold storm’ as far as Indy music went,” Hayes soft spot for the IMN gang, despite their adds. “All the things that were kind of hapoccasional affiliation with, er, a different pening at the same time — Punk Rock weekly publication, and the regrettable Night had just launched, the Melody Inn fact that they might have accidentally set ownership that would convert it into the a copy of this esteemed publication on live music dive we’ve come to love had just fire on stage, possibly more than once. taken over the place, Birdy’s was a relativeIt all came to a head in the early ly new venue, etc. You can see how things 2000s, through countless events, showcombined to start something new.” cases, and a few things best left forgotIMN isn’t as prominent as it once was, but ten except for the fact we have photoneither is it idle. They still publish a weekly graphic evidence, like hype-rock band top 10 and run a podcast on the site and No*Star, featuring Fecher, McWilliams WFYI (“Public radio — I never thought we’d and Hayes, or the time a bunch of IMN be that respectable,” McWilliams muses). types did a horror-rock opera as the There’s still chatter on the boards, even if it Danny Rollings Band and ended up doesn’t match up to those heady days past. beaning Indy Star music writer Dave “I think we filled a distinct place in the city’s Lindquist in the head with a bloody timeline in which we provided culture, comrubber nipple. The city’s first burlesque munity, and a sense of belonging to a good troupe was born of IMN chats. (Full disnumber of people,” Hayes says. closure: I might have had something to

“The whole thing evolved in a weird, organic way that owed to consistent, rabid communication,”

It wasn’t all sunshine, of course. The music biz, large and small, can be a nasty place, and IMN was no exception. “Overall I feel like I’m a lot more cynical about music than I was going in,” Hayes says. “It’s kind of like the old saying about how if you like sausage you should never watch it being made.”

Everybody in the pool I don’t think it’s a coincidence that Punk Rock Night and IMN and the Battles of the Bands shot to prominence at the same time; they were all very different (and sometimes mutually combative), but they all drew from a similar pool. A lot of bands from that era are gone. Some exist in new incarnations. Others have gone on to bigger things (hello, Rev. Peyton and We Are Hex.) And some of them are emerging from the electronic ether and reuniting for the show, many for the first time in close to a decade. I have no idea how Hayes pulled that off. The set list for Saturday’s reunion show reads like the final couple of rounds of a particularly hard-fought Battle of the Bands. And just to complete the whole 2003 style, it’s all at longtime IMN unofficial base of operations, Birdy’s. And as for the next IMN or its closest equivalent? You know what they say – time will tell. It always does. “It’s probably happening right under our noses right now,” Hayes says. “Music scenes work best when there’s a lot of churn and turnover and new blood to do exciting things. We’re planning to reminisce for one night, then get the hell out of the way and encourage people to do it better than we did.” “Great music scenes happen all the time,” McWilliams says. “Ours just included a website for a bit.”

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Marmoset frontman’s solo project comes to fruition BY S CO T T H A L L M U S I C@N U V O . N E T It seems odd to launch a debut album with a series of reunion/farewell shows, but in the case of the band called Jorma & Movie Bare, that’s just how it worked out. The three-year story behind their new record, Lollipop Gold , is as twisted as the spookedelic minimalist guitar pop it contains. But the end result is satisfying to the artists involved, even if the long birthing process was sometimes painful — “a labor of love and strife,” as one band member put it. “It sounds like people enjoy it, and that makes me really happy,” says frontman Jorma Whittaker, fresh from performances in Bloomington and Chicago and looking ahead to Fountain Square’s White Rabbit Cabaret on Saturday. “Since I took such a hands-off approach, it’s like somebody else’s record that I can really enjoy.” Whittaker is best known as vocalist, bassist and chief songwriter for Marmoset, the Hoosier band that since the late ‘90s has developed a broad cult following with four albums on the independent Secretly Canadian and Joyful Noise labels. He assembled Movie Bare several years ago as a vehicle for his solo songs and other nonMarmoset material. (The name, originally spelled “Movie Bear,” stems from a childhood joke about unconvincing cinematic depictions of wildlife.) Once the co-ed quartet felt ready to take their repertoire to the studio, they tapped a friend to produce the recordings: Marmoset guitarist and all-around musician and studio hand LonPaul Ellrich, known to some as “LP.” His untimely death in May 2008 was a blow not only to this nascent project, but also to the broader music scene he had served for many years.

Several months passed before Movie Bare decided to forge ahead, working at Indy’s Queensize Studios with equally ubiquitous recording engineer Vess Ruhtenberg, who cofounded the facility with Ellrich. “LP was about creating music, so after a reasonable amount of time grieving, we got on with it,” says Movie Bare drummer Mitch Harris, who took on the role of production manager and chief cheerleader for the album after the band fell into disarray. “We joked about his presence in the studio. It was so heavy to think about, I think it had to be made light of, so we could flow with the work. Sometimes we would get an exciting and strange sound onto the tape machine and not entirely understand how we did it and say, “Thanks, LP!” Recorded in eight tracks on one-inch analog tape, Lollipop Gold offers 17 cuts, with only one passing the three-minute mark. Loads of reverb and echo create an intentionally creepy atmosphere, lightened by the underlying whimsy apparent in such titles as “Potato Nurse” and “Raspberry Daiquiri Day.” Whittaker’s unconventional and seemingly unhinged vocal persona ranges from deadpan slacker to manic banshee. But recording the songs was only half the battle. Harris and guitarist Erica Siegel were married when the project began but divorced in the process, and that wasn’t the only personal strife going on in the band. Then Harris moved to Chicago, as did keyboardist Dana Cooper. Given the circumstances, Whittaker didn’t feel much urgency to complete the venture. “Just like with any record I’ve done, you get to a point where you’re kind of unsure whether it’s any good or not,” he says. “I just didn’t know what to do with it, and that’s where Mitch stepped in and really saw it through.” Eventually, Harris, who bankrolled much of the project with Siegel, took the tapes to Bloomington and mastered the album with Indiana indie-rock godfather Paul Mahern. Then Harris sent a copy to Secretly Canadian’s vinyl-only boutique branch, St. Ives Records, which gave the project a boost by agreeing to a special release of 250 copies. Thus, limited-edition vinyl is the only physical format for the album, which also is available digitally *Continued on page 28

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through the St. Ives website and Secretly Canadian’s distribution arm. The release date slipped a few more months, again, as Harris lined up friends to help meet St. Ives’ requirements: All releases must be packaged in recycled album covers, with the original artwork completely obscured by new artwork that is unique to each individual copy. The Movie Bare release carries a silk-screened abstract image on various hand-painted backgrounds. And finally, to officially commemorate the release, the band had to be reassem-

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Delhi 2 Dublin: Universal dance music BY WADE CO GGESHALL M USIC@ N UVO.NET It was supposed to be a one-time gig. But Delhi 2 Dublin’s surprisingly seamless mix of Indian and Celtic music over biting electronic beats proved too irresistible. It started off in 2006, as a one-off event organized by a group of musicians from Vancouver. There was Tarun Nayar, a DJ to incorporate Irish music into his beats for a performance at a Celtic festival. Bhangra, a form of Indian music that has made its way west, entered the confection with the addition of Sanjay Seran, whom Nayar asked to contribute vocals. “Bhangra music is super-high energy, and so is Celtic music,” Seran said during a recent phone interview. “They’re quite different separately, but they both make you want to get up and drink and dance. So putting them together was meant to be.” Indeed, Delhi to Dublin was so wellreceived that the two started getting booked for other local festival. It was a year later at a performance, when they sold out of 100 copies of a homemade EP in 5 minutes, that they decided to change their name to Delhi 2 Dublin and continue full time. The lineup consolidated without much forethought. Seran invited Ravi Binning from his former band to play dhol and tabla. Andrew Kim, an old friend of Nayar’s, came on to contribute guitar and electric sitar. Sara Fitzpatrick adds the Celtic ingredient with fiddle.

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bled, with guitarist Nate Hammond filling in for Siegel. “We had to rehearse in two different states to get this together,” Harris says. Meanwhile, Marmoset – original members Whittaker, guitarist Dave Jablonski and drummer Jason Cavan, joined by Pravada drummer Casey Tennis on guitar – continues to develop songs for a new album, hoping to record soon. “We just rehearsed new material last night, and I’m really into it, so I’m looking forward to getting this new record together, finally,” Whittaker says.

“The original five all had diverse backgrounds – what they play and what they’re into,” Seran said. “It somehow just worked.” Delhi 2 Dublin accurately reflects the makeup of Vancouver, which has a large Indian community and an easygoing, West Coast feel. “The acceptance of (our backgrounds) in certain scenes is huge,” Seran said. “When we played out east, when people hadn’t heard of us, we had to prove ourselves to them. Out here there’s that West Coast vibe, and people just immediately took to it — that laidback, smoking kind of vibe. We have a big following in California. The minute we get on stage, people are ready to go. Out east it’s not always like that; it takes a little more time.” Aside from a handful of shows in Chicago and one each in Milwaukee and Minneapolis, Middle America is still uncharted territory for Delhi 2 Dublin. They’re making their debut in Indianapolis and Madison, Wis., on this tour. They’re also making their European debut later this year. Seran figures his band has a broad-based appeal, across age and ethnicity, regardless of where they’re playing for the night. “It’s weird because some of our music hits pretty hard, like drum-and-bass,” Seran said. “But the melodies on top are pretty sweet. People can take what they want from each track and connect to that.” The musical foundation that originally brought Delhi 2 Dublin together is still present, but dub reggae, African rhythms, even metal and rock power chords have seeped in over time. “There’s not anything stopping us from doing anything else,” Seran said. “It kind of depends on where the beat is coming from.”

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Last week, Indy Jazz Fest became a nonprofit entity, taking on a new name in the process: the Indy Jazz Fest Foundation. The co-owners of the Foundation — CEO and president of Owl Studios J. Allan Hall and Jazz Kitchen owner David Allee — gave me candid reasons for becoming a non-profit entity. Hall made no bones about the fact that the decision was primarily based on economics: “When you’re chasing foundation money it makes sense to have a non-profit arm of whatever you are doing. It’s important for individuals because they need the tax deductions. It seems to be important for foundations to go foundation to foundations, so it just made sense to do that.” Allee was very upbeat about the change: “We wanted to be in that position when we first acquired the festival, but things moved so fast that we had to go with what we had. Putting on a festival of this size, a lot of times it boils down to funding. People want you to make an impact, people want to make a difference; they want to hear great music, that’s a huge part of it. So we try to explore every avenue of developing funds, and grants are a great part of it.” Allee said the Festival is working to expand its footprint by adding two additional stages at this year’s Fest. The extra space will allow more local artists and music education students to perform.

Women in Jazz Jazz Appreciation Month may be winding down, but the month’s recognition of “Women In Jazz” will continue with aggressive new programming by Isis of Indiana, a group founded by local musicians Monika Herzig and Heather Ramsey and dedicated to, in part, mentoring future generations of young girls. ISIS and the Civic Theatre have joined together for the first “Girls Create Music” summer songwriting camp, to be held June 27 to July 2 at the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, 3200 Cold Spring Road. Ramsey: “Girls 9-16 will be educated by professional performers and songwriters. They will also receive instruction in music theory, self-image, singing, guitar, bass,

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Sure, there’s technically no cover, but figure on bringing what you can for this benefit for the people of Japan, who continue to be rattled by aftershocks — or, in some cases, are prohibited from going back to their home for something like a year. Kudos to all those involved, and we will name them all: Sphie, Scott Kline, Jascha, The Perennials, John Rambo & the Vietnam Wars and DJ B-Qwyatt on the indoor stage; the A-Squared DJs, John Nicholson, Kyle Hodges, Liar Mouth, Jackola and 25 Lighters on the turntables outside. Butler Toyota Scion, the headline sponsor, will make their own donation (in addition to whatever they invested to make this free). 10 percent from the bar tab and raf fle proceeds will also make their way across the seas. Look for the clever poster: it shows the Rising Sun hovering above a cracked faultline, with a couple red bandages slapped over the top to try to heal the wound. INDIE ROCK THE WHIGS, COMPANY OF THIEVES, MARAVICH Radio Radio, 1119 E. Prospect St. 8 p.m., $10 advance, $12 door, 21+

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ELECTRONIC EOTO, DJ KODAMA

The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave. 8 p.m. doors, $18 (advance at eoto.eoto@gmail.com), 21+

A live electronic duo featuring a couple percussionists from the now mostly-disbanded String Cheese Incident, Michael Travis and Jason Hann. Travis, who handled the set for String Cheese, works melodies for EOTO, playing keyboard, bass and guitar, while Hann sticks to the drums. It’s all performed live, with help from looping pedals and a mixing console.

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INDIE POP JUKEBOX THE GHOST, WAKEY WAKEY, PRETTY & NICE

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A Washington, D.C.-based piano-pop trio in the realm of Ben Folds and OK Go, Jukebox the Ghost offers solid melodies, effectively arranged. Lyrics tend to be a little darker than the music itself, which makes for a nice contrast and takes the edge of f the sweetness.

JAZZ CELEBRATING MILES

Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, 355 City Center Dr. 8 p.m., $35 (plus applicable fees), all ages

Two bands play work from Davis’ acoustic and electric eras. Trumpeter Wallace Roney will kick off the night, leading a band playing Davis’ s post-bop work. Roney has played the role before, first on a 1992 memorial tour with Davis alumni Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter and Tony Williams that resulted in the Grammywinning A Tribute to Miles . Then bassist Marcus Miller, who composed music for Davis’s Tutu album, plays the Davis electric. ROCK JORMA AND MOVIE BARE, JOHN RAMBO & THE VIETNAM WARS, VACATION CLUB, THE KEMPS

White Rabbit Cabaret, 1116 Prospect St. 9 p.m., $6 (includes download code for new Jorma and Movie Bare album, “ Lollipop Gold”), 21+

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Jukebox the Ghost COUNTRY THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND

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8 p.m., SOLD OUT, all ages The wizened fiddler returns to town, bringing with him mirth, good cheer and conservative talking points. You may know him from “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”

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ROCK INDIANAPOLISMUSIC.NET 10 YEAR REUNION SHOW Birdy’s Bar and Grill, 2131 E. 71st St. 7:30 p.m., $5, 21+

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INDUSTRIAL MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT, 16 VOLT, TWITCH THE RIPPER, XITING THE SYSTEM, JIN-XS, KRAZY KAROLINE TRU Nightclub, 6235 Guilford Ave. 9 p.m., $15 advance (wantickets.com), $20 door, 21+

An industrial showcase headlined by pioneering Chicago-based outfit My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult, touring behind a comp celebrating its early stuff, Sinister Whisperz: The Wax Trax! Years, released when Wax Trax was the center of the industrial universe and home to a who’s-who of bands (Meat Beat Manifesto, KMFDM, Front 242). Thrill Kill Kult was something of a latecomer to that scene — its lead singer, Groovie Mann, was a lighting tech for Ministry before he formed his band — but they’ve also survived many similar bands, incorporating psych, lounge and go-go sounds in the meantime.

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• From the September 2010 issue of the journal Endoscopy, reported by three physicians at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia: A 52-year-old woman undergoing a routine colonoscopy was shown on the screen to have a cockroach in her traverse colon. A literature review revealed no previous cases of cockroaches (but, e.g., ants, wasps, bees). Though the cockroach was not welcome, the doctors acknowledged that in some other countries, they are delicacies. • Scientists Just Wanna Have Fun: A team of whimsical researchers at the University of Osaka (Japan) Graduate School of “Frontier Biosciences” has produced a strain of mice prone to “miscopying” DNA — making them susceptible to developing sometimes-unexpected mutations, such as their recently born mouse that tweets like a bird. Lead researcher Arikuni Uchimura told London’s Daily Mail that he had expected to produce, instead, a mouse with an odd shape, but the “singing mouse” emerged. Previously, the team produced a mouse with dachshund-like short limbs.

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• From a March Discovery.com report: “Forty million years ago, a female mite met an attractive partner, grabbed him with her clingy rear end, and began to mate — just before a blob of tree resin fell on the couple, preserving the moment for eternity.” The resin-encrusted mites were discovered recently by researchers from the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology (who noted that, in those days, the female dominated mating, but that evolution has reversed that role). • Medical Marvels: (1) Supatra Sasuphan, 11, of Bangkok, was recently noted as the world’s hairiest girl by the Guinness Book of World Records for her wolf-like facial hair as one of only 50 people in history to be recorded with hypertrichosis. Though she has of course been teased and taunted at school, she told a reporter in February that the Guinness Book recognition has actually increased her popularity at Ratchabophit school. (2) According to a team of University of Montreal psychologists, a 23-year-old man, “Mathieu,” is the first documented case of a person wholly unable to feel a musical beat or to move in time with it. The scientists report for an upcoming journal article that Mathieu sings in tune but merely flails with his body, bouncing up and down much more randomly than do people who are merely poor dancers.

• People With Too Much Money: (1) During New York City’s Fashion Week in February, “fanny packs” made a comeback (though certainly not under that name), according to a Wall Street Journal report, ranging in price from a $325 Diane von Furstenberg to an Hermes “Kelly Bandeau” model, expected to sell for $4,675. (2) An unidentified “coal baron” in northern China purchased an 11-month-old, 180pound red Tibetan mastiff recently from a breeder in Qingdao for the equivalent of about $1.52 million. “The price is justified,” said breeder Lu Liang. “We have spent a lot of money raising this dog, and we have the salaries of plenty of staff to pay.” • What Federal Cutbacks? In March, DailyCaller.com, combing federal government job announcements, found more than 1,000 in Washington, D.C., including a Facebook manager for the Interior Department ($115,000 annually), a student internship at the Housing Finance Agency ($48,000) (the same salary as being offered by the Pentagon for mailroom clerks), and managers of equal-opportunity employment programs at the Peace Corps ($155,000) and the Transportation Department (almost $180,000).

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): To convey my vision of how best to proceed in the coming week, I’ll offer the following metaphorical scenario: Imagine that you are not a professional chef, but you do have a modicum of cooking skills. Your task is to create a hearty, tasty soup from scratch without the benefit of a recipe. You will need a variety of ingredients, but on the other hand you don’t want to just throw in a welter of mismatched ingredients without regard for how they will all work together. To some degree you will have to use a trial-and-error approach, sampling the concoction as it brews. You will also want to keep an open mind about the possibility of adding new ingredients in the latter stages of the process. One more thing: The final product must not just appeal to you. You should keep in mind what others would like, too.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): I know how secretive you Cancerians can be because I’m one of your tribe. Sometimes the secrecy is a bit neurotic, but more often it serves the purpose of sheltering your vulnerable areas. I’m also aware of how important it is for you to be self-protective. No one is better than you at guarding your goodies, ensuring your safety, and taking care of your wellbeing. I would never shame you for expressing these talents and I would never ask you to downplay them. Having said that, though, I want to make sure that in the coming weeks they don’t interfere with you getting the blessings you deserve. It’s crucial that you allow yourself to be loved to the hilt. You simply must let people in far enough so they can do that. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): With a fortune of $27 billion, business tycoon Larry Ellison is the sixth richest person in the world. His monumental sense of self-importance is legendary. One of his colleagues says, “The difference between God and Larry is that God does not believe he is Larry.” Ellison seems to be what astrologers call an unevolved Leo — an immature soul whose ego is a greedy, monstrous thing. Evolved Leos, on the other hand, are very different. Are you one? If so, you do a lot of hard work on your ego. You make sure that in addition to it being strong, it’s beautiful and elegant. It’s not just forceful; it’s warm and generous. It gets things done, but in ways that bless those who come in contact with it. For you evolved Leos, this is Celebrate Your Ego Week. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Seventy-five percent of all adults confess they would like to have sex in the woods at least once in their lives, and yet only 16 percent say they have actually enjoyed that thrill. If you’re one of the 59 percent who would like to but haven’t, the coming weeks will be an excellent time to make it happen. Your capacity for pleasure in wild places will be at a peak, as will your courage for exotic adventures. In fact, I suggest that between now and May 21 you consider carrying out three fantasies that have been marinating in your imagination for many moons.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It’s time for the Big Squeeze. All the contradictions in your life are coming up for review. You will be asked to deal more forthrightly with enigmas you’ve been avoiding, and you will be invited to try, try again to unravel riddles you’ve been unable to solve. Does all that sound a bit daunting? It could be. But the end result should be evocative, highly educational, and maybe even exhilarating. The scintillating play of opposites may caress you with such intensity that you’ll experience what we could refer to as a metaphysical orgasm. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the coming weeks, I would love to see you get excited about many different people, places, animals, and experiences. And I hope you will shower them with your smartest, most interesting blessings. Do you think you can handle that big an outpouring of wellcrafted passion? Are you up for the possibility that you might blow your cover, lose your dignity, and show how much you care? In my opinion, the answer is yes. You are definitely ready to go further than ever before in plumbing the depths of your adoration for the privilege of being alive. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Here’s poet James Schuyler: “It’s time again. Tear up the violets and plant something more difficult to grow.” In my opinion, that’s almost the right advice for you these days. I’d prefer it if you didn’t actually rip out the violets to make room for the harder-to-grow blooms. Would it be possible to find a new planting area that will allow you to keep what you already have in the original planting area? One way or another, I think you really should give yourself a challenging new assignment. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Dear Dr. Brezsny: For five years my wife and I have been married but still have made no children. We have consulted uncountable physicians with no satisfying result. Please predict a happy outcome for our troubles. When will the stars align with her womb and my manhood? She: born December 31, 1983 in Chakdaha, India. Me: born January 7, 1984 in Mathabhanga, India. - Desperate for Babies.” Dear Desperate: I’m happy to report that you Capricorns have entered a highly fertile period. It’s already going strong, and will culminate between May 16 to May 23. I suggest you jump on this sexy opportunity. You couldn’t ask for a better time to germinate, burgeon, and multiply. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Welcome home, beautiful!” I hope you hear those words or at least experience those feelings very soon. In my astrological opinion, you need to intensify your sense of belonging to a special place or community. You’ve got to grow deeper roots or build a stronger foundation or surround yourself with more nurturing — or all of the above. And that’s not all. As you bask and thrive in your enhanced support system, you also deserve to feel better appreciated for the wonderful qualities you’re working so hard to develop in yourself. Ask and you shall receive. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Whatever you have been trying to say, it’s time to say it stronger and clearer. You can no longer afford to hope people will read your mind or guess what you mean. Your communications must be impeccable and irresistible. A similar principle holds true for the connections and alliances you’ve been working to ripen. It’s time to raise your intensity level — to do everything you can to activate their full potentials. Starting today, you’d be crazy to tolerate shaky commitments, either from yourself or others. Be sharp and focused and unswerving, Pisces — keen and candid and to the point.

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