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What is a couple to do when they want to have a child but can’t? The choices and decisions are overwhelming and expensive, which is why one Hoosier thinks infertility should be included in healthcare insurance. Plus, a look back on the presidential primary race in Indiana.
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Indy arts legend Philip Campbell will be showing new work at the Harrison Center for First Friday. Carmel resident Eldar Aliev has been named Ballet Master-in-Chief of The Mariinsky in St. Petersburg, so we spoke with him about the longest commute ever. The Vonnegut Library is hoping to move to Mass Ave and be closer to the family’s architecture legacy.
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he was strangled and threatened with a knife while holding her 1-year-old child. And then a judge put her in jail. Judge Jerri Collins of Seminole County, Florida made headlines in October 2015 for sentencing a domestic violence victim to three days in jail for refusing to appear in court to testify against her abuser. The man accused of strangling her, Myles Maynard Brennan, was sentenced to only 16 days in jail, despite a prior domestic violence conviction and overwhelming evidence that strangulation is a significant risk factor for homicide by an intimate partner, increasing the odds of attempted homicide sevenfold. So why did Judge Collins send the victim to jail? People who have not been personally affected by domestic abuse, and even many who have, do not understand the dynamics of abuse, why it happens, who perpetrates it and who suffers from it. The first shelter for female victims of domestic violence opened in 1973, and it was not until 1984 that Congress passed the Family Violence Prevention Services Act. Public awareness of the problem is relatively new, so it is understandable that our society is still somewhat in the dark about domestic abuse. Unfortunately, judges, whose decisions can have literally life-or-death consequences for victims, are no exception. In Connecticut in July 2015, 7-monthold Aaden Moreno was thrown to his death from a bridge by his father, Tony Moreno, against whom the boy’s mother, Adrianne Oyola, had petitioned a court for a restraining order less than a month before. Judge Barry C. Pinkus had denied the request, stating, “I’m just not convinced that there’s a continuous threat of present physical pain or physical injury.” Baby Aaden’s tragic death could have been prevented. When Oyola said her abuser called her names, broke a temporary restraining order, shoved her and was possibly stalking her, Judge Pinkus
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should have listened. When Oyola said she feared for her son’s safety and worried that Moreno might hurt the baby, Judge Pinkus should have responded by making sure the child would be safe. Instead, Judge Pinkus denied Oyola’s request for a restraining order and announced, “I think the two of you don’t have a good relationship.” When judges fail to understand the dynamics of domestic abuse, they can inadvertently assist abusers in continuing to abuse their current or former partners and their children.
There is no excuse for judges to remain ignorant. With one in four women in the U.S. becoming a victim of domestic abuse in her lifetime, it is vitally important that judges and those aspiring to become judges get educated about abuse. Trainings on domestic abuse issues are offered by most domestic violence centers and shelters either on a regular basis or by request. There is no excuse for judges to remain ignorant. In almost every Indiana county, circuit court and superior court judges are elected by the people. It is in our power to make sure judges are in touch with community needs. Indiana judges grant or deny protective orders, make custody decisions and affect the lives of abuse victims in countless other ways. The people we vote onto the bench can either protect victims or put them at risk. By making informed choices at the voting booth, holding judges accountable for their decisions and demanding that judges become educated on community issues such as domestic abuse, each of us has the power to help make our communities better, safer places for everyone. n
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The process isn’t easy on the mind or the wallet. The in vitro fertilization alone is $15,000, which is a one-time session hen walking up to the front door that isn’t even a guaranteed success. to the home of Cher Kimbrough However, for an added precaution and and her domestic partner, an additional $5,000, couples are able to Samuel, the character of the home is purchase the insurance, which provides immediately noted. There’s a modest an additional three chances to try and garden the two created together and fertilize the egg. even a rooster named Dexter who What’s worse? According to doesn’t hesitate to make his presence Kimbrough, Indiana is one of 35 known. According to Kimbrough, the states that doesn’t offer a mandate for house was built in 1910 and remained infertility insurance coverage, meaning the only home on the block for 20 the procedures are being paid for in years. It’s a home, housing the two in full by the couples. Kimbrough also addition to their longing for a child, added that the procedure is actually which the couple has been trying for considered “cosmetic.” since November of 2011. The lack of support from the state “I’ve been invited into this club that I has only prompted another mission for never asked to be in,” Kimbrough said. Create My Family in addition to help “And I’m telling you, the roller coaster raising funds for families. Kimbrough is a mess.” has created a petition and has been Having been trying for a child for speaking with state representatives to so long, the two decided it was time help make Indiana the 16th state to to dig deeper and have tests done to mandate companies to cover adoption determine why it wasn’t working. and fertility treatments. “We were sent to a fertility specialist “If we have this state mandate in and nobody wants to hear that at all place it would be, ‘You don’t have because all you hear is dollar signs,” an option. You have to cover these Kimbrough said. treatments for these couples,’” Kimbrough said. According to Kimbrough, one in eight struggles with “It’s the loss of an assumed future.” couples infertility. “It’s the loss of an — CHER KIMBROUGH assumed future,” FOUNDER OF CREATE MY FAMILY Kimbrough said. It’s the emotional roller coaster of assuming the option to have children And what began as a way to raise the is always there and then realizing that funds needed to help start Kimbrough’s nature isn’t in your favor. family, quickly turned into the creation “I’m newly starting this conversation of Create My Family, a nonprofit that in Indiana,” Kimbrough said. “Nobody recognizes the many ways that a family is talking about it right now. It’s very can be created in both heterosexual and personal. It’s very private. So people same-sex couples. don’t really want to speak of it. So the “My vision for it is that it will be a women that are going through this are nonprofit organization that helps grant going through it very privately.” wishes for some of these struggling The couples that are struggling with couples, like us,” Kimbrough said. infertility are likely doing so alone Though the couple will be the first and Kimbrough is working to start the benefactors of Create My Family, conversation to weave a supportive web Kimbrough’s vision is to be able to help for this community. Kimbrough admits raise money for four couples a year to help it’s an uncomfortable position to be in. get them pregnant and start their family. However, she realized the necessity in
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coming out of her “infertility closet,” as she refers to it, in order to help raise the funds for the in vitro. She sees value in gaining awareness so people are able to be more conscious about what they say around other people. Kimbrough said that you could be working with someone who’s struggling with infertility and not even realize it. And to help kick start those conversations, Kimbrough and Create My Family have been holding events to help spread the word and to continue to fundraise. On May 8, Create My Family and its sponsors will be hosting A Mother’s
Waiting Heart 5K walk beginning at the Runner’s Forum in Broad Ripple. Interested participants can sign up at eventbrite.com. There is a $25 registration fee, as well as open donation opportunities. Kimbrough said that she purposely chose Mother’s Day to host the walk because it’s a tough day for the women who are struggling with infertility. She said that they’re hurting and want to be mothers but aren’t able to through no choice of their own. n
Costly family-building alternatives • Fertility medicines • Intrauterine insemination • In vitro fertilization/assisted reproductive technology • Donor options • Surrogacy • Adoption
Get involved Create My Family has a Facebook page for people to stay in touch with upcoming events. You can also visit change.org to sign the petition for Indiana to become the 16th state to mandate infertility insurance coverage. The National Infertility Association has more information at its website, resolve.org.
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wo weeks ago the political storm that is the 2016 presidential primary blew into the Hoosier state. Business mogul Donald Trump tried to appeal to the masses with big gatherings at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) ate his way across the state meeting voters in eateries and popular establishments. Each candidate pleaded his case as to why he deserved Indiana’s 57 delegates. n
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NO BURNT BRIDGES The People’s 500 - Jesse Sugarmann May 6, 6-11 p.m., Jesse Sugarmann is known for his large scale work with cars. When Shauta Marsh saw his work, she knew that he would bring something new and fresh to Big Car’s newest southside arm — the Tube art space. The People’s 500 is a representation of the personal connection between Indy 500 fans and the sacred track. Sugarmann chose 100 residents of the Indianapolis community to drive two laps in a pace car, combined the car ran a full race between all 100 drivers. Sugarmann then photographed and interviewed each driver for a video installation and the large scale photos. Tube Factory artspace, 1125 Cruft St. Check NUVO Arts next week for more on this exhibit. Between: Photos by Stacy Kagiwada May 6, 6-9 p.m., Alright we confess, Stacy Kagiwada is one of our favorite NUVO freelance photographers, but we like to think that’s because we have good taste. Her solo show will be kicking of this Friday. According to Kagiwada the show focuses on appreciating each moment. She adds: “Do we slow down to “be” in the moment rather than rushing through them? Each image in this exhibit presents a different moment of “between” for you to explore.” Heartland Gallery, 1028 N. Capitol Ave. #B100 1-UP at Primary Colour Gallery May 6, 6-9 p.m., It’s a one night show that’s entirely about arcade and video games. Yup, 17 midwest artists will show off their work. Artists include: Aerosoul, Carlos Cazares Torres, Dan Cents, Mike Graves, Mallory Hodgkin, Martin Kuntz, Jake Lee, Jeremy Price, Ronlewhorn, AJ Rebecchi, Jason Rowland, Dominic Senibaldi, Bruce Snow, They, Tristan Thompson, Corey Zeigert, and William Denton Ray. Primary Colours Gallery, 1043 Virginia Ave. #217 She’s Beautiful, She’s Edible May 6, 6 p.m., Danielle Graves will show off new work at the Indy Artist Colony for First Friday. Indy Indie Artist Colony, 26 E. 14th St.
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ou might say, figuratively speaking, that Philip Campbell’s days as an arts entrepreneur are in the rear view mirror now. After all, he stepped down from his last position, that of gallery manager at Indy Indie Artist Colony, in 2013. That was just one of his roles over 20 years spent in support of the arts in Indianapolis. It so happens that one of the works in his upcoming solo exhibition at the Harrison Center for the Arts, entitled The Dubious Lives of Ordinary Men features a depiction of a rear view mirror. There’s also a windshield view from a driver’s perspective. This painted wood block carving, entitled P.O.V., also shows a Hawaiian dancer figurine on the SUBMITTED PHOTO dashboard, and an exploding flower of a “At The Bottom Of Shasta Dam In The Murky Water sunset on the horizon. But it’s the rearGiant Catfish Lie” by Philip Campbell. Acrylic on view mirror that grabs your attention: In hand carved African mahogany. it you see a burning bridge and assorted apocalyptic desolation. outside its borders. “I set the bridge on fire, set the boats So, considering this history, you can on fire, and now I’m taking off into the see why Campbell says that his February sunset,” says Campbell about this work. 2015 exhibition at iMOCA at the Murphy But Campbell, 50, hasn’t burnt his — entitled Your Catfish Friend — was bridges to the Indianapolis arts com“kind of a homecoming.” (After all it’s munity. Far from it. Campbell is still very hard to imagine that iMOCA would’ve much part of the Indianapolis arts scene. located there without Campbell having The difference is now he’s working as paved the way for it.) a full time artist. His vast studio space, The pièce de résistance of that exhibiwhich he shares with his fiancée Autumn tion was his wall-sized work — carved Keller, is located in the Stutz II Building. from a solid block of African mahogany In the ’90s Campbell worked as gallery owner and arts promoter at the Faris Building. He also created the Masterpiece in a Day compe“I set the bridge on fire, set tition (in 1994). From that time onward, Campbell has been a huge the boats on fire, and now I’m influence on the Indy art scene. taking off into the sunset.” Probably Campbell’s most extraordinary move as an arts entre— PHILIP CAMPBELL preneur was his purchase — with the late Ed Funk as a partner — of Fountain Square’s Murphy Building in 1999. He subsequently transand then painted — portraying a huge formed that former department store catfish. A sister work, also carved from into a space for working artists. (Funk mahogany but on a much smaller and Campbell sold the Murphy in 2009.) scale (16" x 20"), will be featured in the This transformation spurred the activity upcoming Harrison Center Show. It’s a of arts nonprofits and businesses both work both connected with “Your Catfish inside and outside the Murphy. And this Friend”— and to a childhood memory. activity has both revitalized Indy’s FounIt’s entitled “At the Bottom of Shasta Dam, tain Square neighborhood and spilled
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ne of the most renowned dancers in the world, the new master choreographer of The Mariinsky in Russia, and an internationally revered ballet judge, just so happens to live in Carmel. Eldar Aliev and his family have lived in Carmel since the early ’90s, when Aliev was asked to be the principal dancer for the former Indianapolis Ballet Theatre. Shortly after he was promoted to artistic director until the company’s closure in 2005. Though Aliev now spends most of his time back in Russia, he still considers Indianapolis his home. “Our house is there, our dogs are there, our son is there,” says Aliev. “Everything is there.” Aliev’s career as a dancer began at age 9, one year before most children start at the Professional Ballet Academy in the former Soviet Union. He was with a neighbor dropping off her daughter for an audition there and one of the teachers pulled him aside and said he should consider dance. He tried out and made the cut. He had never even seen ballet before he dedicated his studies to it. At age 18 he graduated, winning a Russian national competition and joined Mariinsky as a dancer. Shortly after he was promoted to the role of soloist, and eventually given the title of principal dancer. Aliev has performed in over 40 countries on some of the most well known stages in the world (Covent Garden, the Paris Opera, the MET, the Kennedy Center, La Scala and the Sydney Opera House for example). Aliev has literally danced in every major role found in the classical repertoire. He also has worked hand in hand with choreographers like Yuri Grigorovich, Roland Petit and Maurice Béjart. By 1991 he was on his fourth tour of the United States. Being 33 at this point he knew his days in ballet shoes were numbered; he needed a plan for retirement. Clive Barnes, a famous critic with
the New York Post, was a close friend. Barnes’ wife called Aliev and told him that the Indianapolis ballet was searching for a principal dancer. When he traveled to Indy, he quickly fell in love with the city — and most importantly the company. The group was 20 years old when he arrived. “I was actually running the company and learning English at the same time,” says Aliev. He was able to take the company on international tours and get its shows broadcast across North America. According to Aliev, the board unexpectedly decided to shut down the company, saying they would bring it back in two years. Aliev says he knew that wouldn’t be the case. “It’s not an easy thing to do,” says Aliev. “You don’t go to the store and buy a ballet company … “I miss that company so much.” He referred to it as the removal of a jewel in Indianapolis’ cultural crown. After the demise of the Indy ballet, Aliev was asked to come back to The Mariinsky, where he focuses on preserving the classics. “Those steps I know the best, because
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I know that inside out,” says Aliev, referring to productions like Giselle and Swan Lake. “I know classical ballet inside out. I know every production. I know every role in every production.” The repertoire in Russia is significantly different than those in the West. Here, a company will put on one show at a time, combining several in a season. There, a series of roughly 10 are chosen and maintained year-round with shows every week. “It’s a completely different approach to the development of ballet theater,” says Aliev. He also notes that audiences in Russia are far more critical. “In the United States the audience is more sincere, where in Russia the audience is more knowledgeable,” says Aliev. The difference means that on opening night in Russia, he is siting next to his wife, leaning over to ask what she liked and didn’t like with each production. Just last year he created five shows for The Mariinsky and two international pieces, in addition to judging competitions around the globe, hosting a summer international program in Russia, and holding his footing as an artistic director. Throughout it all the backbone of his work will always be the classics — something Aliev handles with care. “I have to be responsible for every step I am putting on stage,” says Aliev. “I think the classics are immortal.” Aliev is doing his part to keep those jewels polished. n
I said it before in 2002 when Bat Boy: The Musical had its round in Indianapolis at the Phoenix Theatre, and I am going to say it again: Any show that includes a stuffed-animal orgy has got to get all kinds of props. Nothing is quite like watching interspecies animal hand puppets banging on each other while the god Pan encourages them in song. (Interesting side note: Not only was Pan renowned for his sexual prowess, but he was also considered the god of theatrical criticism by the Greeks.) Theatre on the Square is presenting this campy musical for its third Indianapolis staging, this time under the direction of Zach Neiditch. While the above-mentioned scene is perhaps the funniest, there is more. The show is filled with astonishing mullets, melodramatic secrets, outrageous songs, a glowing cross, and British pantomime-inspired characters (as in cross-dressing). Most people are familiar with the 1992 Weekly World News series, and the musical aims to shed some light on Bat Boy’s origins in a dust speck of a hick town in West Virginia. Of course, the star of the show is Bat Boy, who is soon renamed Edgar, portrayed by Justin Klein. Klein does a spectacular job of transitioning from a cave-dwelling, grunting wild child to an eloquent, proper young man, complete with a British accent. Not only is his transformation remarkable, but he occasionally lets the Bat Boy’s mannerisms slip out when he is scared or confused. This nuanced piece of theatricality reminds the audience of Bat Boy’s duel with his new persona. Bat Boy is flanked by the town veterinarian Thomas (Dave Ruark, who was also in the 2002 production but in a different role), his wife Meredith (Mindy Morton), and their PHOTO BY ZACH ROSING teenage daughter Shelley (Devan Mathias). Ruark captures Thomas’ gradual decent into murderous mayhem while enabling Bat Boy’s thirst for blood. His vocals were a bit sharp Saturday night, but I’ve seen Ruark in scores of productions, and I’m betting that he just had an off night. Morton is perfect as the longsuffering wife, and Mathias’ mixture of angst and idealism reflects a teen to a T. My only nitpicks are the small areas the cast had to work with and the mics being turned on and off for songs and dialogue respectively. The stage felt cramped during large numbers, and while the mics picked up the actors’ voices beautifully, I was too aware of the switch. However, that could easily just be me being a nag. If you can’t get enough of Bat Boy, you are in luck: The Weekly World News reported on a new Bat Boy film back in March. Check it out at weeklyworldnews.com. — LISA GAUTHIER MITCHISON Through May 21, $15-20, tots.org
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BookMamas One of the best hidden gems in Indy, this new and used bookstore is in Irvington. The used selection has everything from weathered copies of James Whitcomb Riley to classic novels.
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9 Johnson Ave. Indy Reads Books Located on the northern end of Mass Ave. Indy Reads not only has one of the bigger selections (and gives shelf space to a slew of Hoosier authors) but contributes profits to the Indy Reads programs and tutoring for illiterate and semi-literate adults. It also brings in some great authors and partners with organizations around the city, for example the overflowing talk last year about transgender journeys in Indiana. 911 Massachusetts Ave. Kids Ink Children’s Bookstores Locally owned in midtown Kids Inc. has the bright colored shelves and an array of children’s and preteen books that you likely can’t find elsewhere. They also make a point to have Hoosier children’s authors and even host readings. 5619 N Illinois St. Books & Brews Books in the front and beer in the back. The warehouse style interior in the back hosts a killer trivia night and has a proper board game selection. 9402 Uptown Drive Books Unlimited Tucked away in Garfield Park, Books Unlimited has the overstocked shelves that are just damn nostalgic. Talk to the owner if you have a free minute. All of the employees go above and beyond to chat and help. 2629 Shelby St.
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The big dreams go to New York City. The little dreams stay home. The biggest dreams in fact stay home. They build cities like this one, with its hospitals and universities and libraries and theaters and concert halls, and supremely civilized gathering places like the Athenaeum.” “We are happy to be in the neighborhood with these two significant Vonnegut connected locations,” says Whitehead. Much of the library’s book and visual art collection resides in the Indiana History Center. With the new space they will be able to move parts of it into the library for display, including portions of Vonnegut’s several hundred pieces of art. They plan to host temporary exhibits with the work. The education center will also allow
t was two years ago that the Kurt Vonnegut Library knew that D-Day was coming. Soon they would have to move; the building where they have offered countless programs, talks and exhibits is about to be sold. The current building, located at 340 N. Senate Ave., doesn’t have any connection to the Vonnegut family, but then again nor does the space that they hope to acquire. The Vonnegut Library has its sights set on a 54,000 square foot space across the street from Theatre on the Square. The space is nearly five times what they currently have and will allow for more ambitious programing, an education center, and other amenities. In July 2015 the relocation committee was very close to signing a lease for a building on the grounds of the IMA. After that fell through they began ambi“Kurt Vonnegut brings good tiously looking elsewhere. A week after the Vonnegut Fest, will, and I think it’s important to Kurt’s son, Mark Vonnegut; came to visit. He and the highlight him as a native son.” committee went and looked at four possible buildings. — JULIA WHITEHEAD “We walked in [to the building at 646 Mass Ave.] and immediately knew it was the right space for our permanent home,” for a new phase in programming just in says Julia Whitehead, the founder and time for 2017, which has been marked CEO of the library. as the “year of Vonnegut” marking 10 The new space also positions them years after his death. Every month they just down the road from the 38-foot-tall will have programing with commumural of Vonnegut (painted by Pamela nity partners like Indy Reads and Indy Bliss, and often mistaken for the enFilm Fest. They also plan to bring in a trance to the library) and The Athenaespeaker through the Medical Museum um — a building that was designed by and develop programing with Eli Lilly Kurt’s grandfather. According to Vonnefocused on veterans, ethics, science and gut’s children he loved the area around technology. Mass Ave and spent significant time in One of the more noteworthy programs the Athenaeum when he was young. In will be a partnership with Indy Eleven 1996, Kurt Vonnegut returned to Indiaand IPS focused on suicide prevention. napolis to speak at a dinner intended to Vonnegut’s mother committed suiraise funds for the rehabilitation of the cide and it’s one of the major motifs in Athenaeum. He noted his love for the Slaughterhouse-Five. Vonnegut himself building in a speech: also attempted suicide. According to “There is a snide saying to this effect: Whitehead, Indiana is number two in
the country for suicide attempts among teenagers. “That’s the kind of programing that matters to me, really getting to the students and the teachers and sharing Vonnegut in the ways that he has been helpful to me in my lifetime,” says Whitehead. The library needs to raise $750,000 by July 1 for the board to sign the lease, covering at least three years of building funds. They also plan to add in an elevator to the new space (a significant cost). One of their goals is to be accredited with the American Museum Association, allowing them to have visiting collections like the Vonnegut papers that reside in Bloomington. “I am very excited about where the Vonnegut Library is positioned right now,” says Whitehead. People around the country have been hosting fundraising events for them, everywhere from Baltimore to Louisville. Comedian Gary Goldman even created a video tour of the new building. “Kurt Vonnegut brings good will, and I think it’s important to highlight him as a native son,” says Whitehead. Bernard Vonnegut’s son, who carries on the family tradition of architecture, will be helping design the new space as a donation. The new space will allow for a representation of the designs brought to Indy by the Vonnegut family and poise the library to leave a permanent mark on Indianapolis. n
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hen the big battle between two SHOWING: IN WIDE RELEASE feuding factions of the Avengers R A T E D : P G - 1 3, e finally happens, it’s a doozy. Set at an airport, away from the general public, it’s got all the spectacular action you ing an impressed “Geez!” afterward. It’s could possibly ask for, along with quips funny and it’s human. galore from the more chatty of the Marvel With so much going on, the prospect superheroes. It’s exciting, fun and invenof writing a plot summary is daunting. A tive, drawing cheers for some characters prologue set in 1991 shows Cap’s esthat don’t typically get the spotlight. tranged best pal James “Bucky” Buchanan Prepare yourself, however, the movie (Sebastian Shaw), who was turning into is nearly two and a half hours long and it a killing machine by some baddies, on a is stuffed with storylines. It’s also stuffed mission that ends in murder. Significant. with “enhanced humans,” and you’re goCut to today, where Captain America, ing to have to pay close attention to keep track of all the heroes and their various dramas. About the title: while Captain As for the action, there’s as much America is definitely the key figure in the production, this as anyone could hope for. is an Avengers movie. With the notable exceptions of Thor and the Hulk, everybody is here, Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), including some welcome new faces. Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) and Sibling directors Joe and Anthony Falcon (Anthony Mackie) see a battle Russo keep the proceedings hopping, in Lagos turn tragic. They get called on but I was more impressed with how they the carpet by the U.S. secretary of state handle the little moments. For example, (William Hurt), who reminds them of all when Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) first meets the civilian deaths and mass destruction Captain America (Chris Evans), he gushthat have followed the exploits of the es like a fan. After shaking Cap’s hand Avengers. too long (and stating, “I’m shaking your A lot of people are sick of enhanced hand too long.”), he glances down, sees humans running wild. The proposed his idol’s meaty pecs, then impulsively solution would put the team under the reaches out and feels them, exclaimjurisdiction of the United Nations. Cap
thinks it’s a terrible idea, but wait … Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), fresh from a conversation with the mother of one of the casualties, agrees with the proposal. He is supported by Black Widow, War Machine (Don Cheadle) and the Vision (Paul Bettany). More characters appear and take sides: in addition to Ant-Man and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), we meet Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman), who will soon get a movie of his own, and a new, younger than ever version of Spider-Man (Tom Holland, a real scene stealer). The story, which jumps all over the globe, is stuffed to the gills with heated discussions, near-boiling resentments, fiery accusations, and explosive behavior. Keeping track of the characters, debates and feuds gets tiresome at times, especially early in the film when there’s set-ups stacked on set-ups stacked on set-ups, like blocks in a Jenga tower. But the filmmakers are careful to include lots of quips – some forced, but most organic – and plenty of humanizing moments for the various Avengers. As for the action, there’s as much as anyone could hope for, presented as natural looking (borderline drab in a couple of instances) as is possible. Despite its weightiness, Captain America: Civil War is entertaining and fun, a solid kick-off to the summer blockbuster season. I’m looking forward to seeing it again. NOTE: Don’t race to the parking lot at the end. After all of the looong credits there is a bonus scene. n
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Keanu is silly and stupid … but it’s also hilarious. The film marks Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele’s jump to the big screen. Of course, the duo is known for the Comedy Central sketch comedy show, Key and Peele. Whether they are serving as President Obama’s “anger translators” or geeking out over Liam Neeson’s action movies, these guys are a joy to watch. Those are the best kinds of comedians — the ones who can put a smile on your face in any situation. Like your best friends, they send a tingle of comfort up your spine as soon as you see them. Keanu finds them as two best friends on polar opposite ends of the spectrum. Clarence (Key) is a square, constantly hiding behind the toothy smile that his corporate job trains him to maintain. Rell (Peele) hides his insecurity behind a bohemian lifestyle, lounging around a house littered with movie posters and marijuana. When Rell’s girlfriend dumps him, he finds solace in the paws of the cutest kitten on Earth. Of course, he names him Keanu. “It means ‘cool breeze’ in Hawaiian or something,” he says. (We all know what it really means — KEANU REEVES!) Naturally, Keanu is kidnapped by drug dealers. Rather than just moving on with their lives, Rell and Clarence decide to infiltrate the Los Angeles underworld in search of the kitty. It’s a classic comedic premise — sensitive guys forced to feign macho confidence. Rell and Clarence pretend to be “gangstas,” naming themselves Tectonic and Shark Tank. The humor lies in how their innocence seeps through this façade. Key and Peele take what could be considered offensive and make it oddly endearing. For example, much of the film revolves around their racial identities and whether they “fit in.” “You sound like Richard Pryor’s impression of a white man,” Rell tells Clarence, urging him to adopt a more stereotypical appearance of Black masculinity as they search the seedy streets of Los Angeles. Yes, Keanu gets a little tiresome, especially as the two main characters plumb deeper and deeper into depravity to find the titular cat. But the film is ultimately about more than a kitty. It’s about the lengths people are willing to go for friends. It’s the best kind of comedy — humor with heart. — SAM WATERMEIER SUBMITTED PHOTO
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DAY IN THE LIFE BREWING: A BLEND OF SCIENCE AND CREATIVITY
It’s a rarity for me to walk into a situation and feel completely and utterly lost. I have a decent knowledge base and anywhere, from sports, to cooking, to writing, to playing an instrument or even wiring a house I can figure it out quite quickly. But here I am, sitting at home, drinking a beer, thinking back over today and I barely have an inkling of what it takes to be a brewer. I just finished a 9-to-5 shift at Metazoa Brewing Company. I didn’t really know what to expect, I’ve spoken with plenty of brewers, been on brewery tours, and drank probably too much of the finished product, but I didn’t understand how it all happened. When I walked in, head brewer Aaron Koerner was already busy prepping for the day. Soon after I walked in, the two assistant brewers, Zack Holzknecht and Tori Luksha made their way in. Throughout the day I spent some time stirring the gigantic vat of mash (it’s more tiring than it looks), running grains through the mill (both on their industrial sized and also with a drill on their modified hand-crank mill), adding early and lateaddition hops, attaching tri-clamps, weighing out grains for recipes and using instruments to test for gravity (a refractometer [looks like a lightsaber] and a hydrometer). But, the activity that seems to be the most prevalent, you may be happy to hear, is cleaning. Between each step of the brewing process (which take between an hour all the way to 8 days), the brewers are sanitizing, disinfecting, acid-washing, every surface of the place. What’s the old saying, cleanliness is next to godliness? From chatting with the brewers, I found that they all have scientific thought processes and interests, but those are blended with a need to creatively express themselves. I, on the other hand, don’t have a knack for the scientific aspects of the process. To me, watching them use the hydrometers and using chemicals to balance out the pH in the water and explaining how the yeast eats off all of the sugars was like being back in high school chemistry (my lowest grade in my entire academic career). I felt lost, and yet, more so, I was amazed by their knowledge and abilities, and just how much goes into getting me tipsy. So, what did a day in the life of a brewer do for me? It made me appreciate every single sip just that much more. The mindset of blending these three different grains with these two hops and dropping them in at this time instead of that time, it takes a mind that is creatively scientific, and also a refined palate that catches the nuances and subtleties of flavor. So, next time you’re drinking your favorite local beer, be thankful for all of the hard work and knowledge that went into that single drink. — CAVAN MCGINSIE
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COME TOGETHER, RIGHT NOW, OVER FOOD The new Garfield Park Farmer’s Market is a testament to community
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he farm-to-table movement has made major strides in the past decade. After decades of caring about the easiest and fastest meals, the American public has finally begun to understand the detrimental effects that style of food wreaks on our bodies. We are slowly reverting to the concepts of the past, cuisine concepts that have been the norm in other countries for time immemorial, the idea that what is local and what is in season is the food we should be eating. It makes sense. It’s as basic as cooking meat with the herbs and plants that it would’ve eaten while it was living. Venison and a berry sauce, yes please. The easiest way to dine in this way, outside of eating at a locally-sourced restaurant every meal, (if only money wasn’t an object) is to buy from your local farmers. Enter farmer’s markets. “If you spend $100 at a farmers’ market, $62 goes back into the local economy, and $99 out of $100 stays in the state.” To put that in perspective, if you shop at a grocery store, that number drops to $25 staying in state. Plus, have you ever eaten a fresh vegetable from a farmer’s market? The difference is unbelievable. You’ve never tasted asparagus until you’ve had it from a local farm, merely days after it has been picked. While Indianapolis has an abundance of farmer’s markets, one area is getting its first on May 7 and a group of local Hoosiers are bringing fresh produce to one of our state’s many food deserts. Garfield Park Farmer’s Market is the brainchild of Julia Woody and Ashley Brooks. Both women are residents of
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Garfield Park, which was one of the many catalysts to their starting the market. “We had been hearing from neighbors about poor food access in the area, and with our connection to growers and the food community we decided a farmer’s market would be a feasible and welcome addition to the Southeast side,” says Woody. “We settled on Garfield Park because it’s an underutilized treasure in our city, as well as a beautiful and welcoming setting for a market. This market also fills a geographic gap in Saturday markets in the city, as there’s no others
“Every dollar spent at a farmers market goes directly back into the local economy. Without the support vendors get at the farmers market, many of them would not be able to continue producing.” — JULIA WOODY
between Broad Ripple and Greenwood.” The two women behind the market are the perfect pair to spearhead such a project in the neighborhood. Besides residing there, they both have major ties to the food community. Both women have been on the Slow Food Indy board (“a not for profit promoting the values of ‘Good, Clean, and Fair Food for All.’”) Brooks, along with her husband Jonathan, owns the popular Fletcher Place eatery Milktooth and Woody managed a hydroponic farm as well as participating multiple local farmers markets. Woody continues, “We both share a passion for local food because it helps the local food economy, has positive environmental impacts, and it’s fresher and tastes so much better.” For more than a year they have been working to get the market ready to go. From assembling an “advisory board consisting of neighbors, farmers, food producers, and local food advocates,” to getting an impressive list of twenty vendors including Amelia’s, Bee Coffee Roasters, and Wildflower Ridge Honey. They are one of the few “producer only” markets — meaning “every single one of our vendors is growing or producing the products they sell themselves” — and they went through an exhaustive system of where, “each vendor has gone through a fairly extensive approval process, and [they] are so proud to offer some of the best local foods available in the city right now.” This market is just as important for vendors as it is for the community. As Woody points out, “[Nearly] every dollar spent at a farmers market goes directly back into the local economy. Without the support vendors get at the farmers market, many of them would not be able >>> to continue producing. It is vital
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<<< that we all support farmer’s markets for the future of our food system.” She also, references how this market will positively affect the community by creating “a direct connection between farmers and consumers. This is so important in an era when people have lost touch with where their food comes from. People can come to this farmer’s
food has never been at a higher point. Not only are they accepting SNAP, but they have taken it a few steps further. “The most exciting part of this is that we are also participating in the Fresh Bucks program, which is a local initiative that doubles an individual’s SNAP dollars (up to $20 per week) to buy fresh produce at the market. We are also working with a local food pantry to use some gleaned products and potentially offer cooking classes.” “We both share a passion for This market is an incredibly positive step local food because it helps the for Garfield Park, an area local food economy, has positive the USDA considers a moderate food desert, but environmental impacts, and it’s one that is surrounded by major food deserts. It fresher and tastes so much better.” is in line with the recent — JULIA WOODY steps taken by another group based in the neighborhood, Big Car. Big Car is also helping in a few ways with the market including market and ask farmers questions about with marketing and they will be how their food was raised, and get present at a few of the markets with the straight answers back.” Wagon of Wonders. The collaboration An added aspect, to help out the with Big Car is just one facet of the community members of Garfield Park and the surrounding areas who are food neighborhood coming together to make this market happen, and I think insecure, is this market will be acceptthis is the most important aspect of ing SNAP. Julia, Ashley, and the rest of this venture and a lesson for similar the board see it as an important step neighborhoods to take away. for the market to “help income eligible This isn’t just the work of two women. families have fresh local foods to eat.” Yes, their knowledge, connections, I couldn’t agree more. In an era where, and drive have facilitated in bringing for the first time in history, people are this dream to fruition, but it has been obese and also malnourished (due to a neighborhood effort. In Julia’s own eating fattening, processed foods with words, “The neighborhood has been no nutritional value), the importance of hugely supportive of this market! We all Americans to have access to healthy have had hundreds of people respond with their excitement and eagerness to help. This market is really a community effort, and we couldn’t do it without the support of the Garfield Park Neighbors Association.” From volunteering and helping sell out their fundraiser at Milktooth (which raised nearly half of their operating budget for the season), to simply backing them up through encouragement, the neighborhood has come together to see the importance of this project. This isn’t the first neighborhood farmers market in the city, it surely won’t be the last, but it definitely is a testament to what can happen when the people of a neighborhood come together to work on something necessary, something good. It’s a story we can all learn from and use in our own lives, in our own neighborhoods. It shows us how we can all take steps to make Indianapolis a better, SUBMITTED PHOTO more communal and collaborative city, One of the many farm fresh dishes served at the one neighborhood at a time. n Milktooth fundraiser on April 12.
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ndianapolis has a catchy little nickname, the Crossroads of America. This stems from the fact that a vast array of interstates converge in our city and connect us to the rest of the United States. That’s right. We are mere hours away from a multitude of amazing cities. Two hours to Cincinnati. Two hours to Louisville. Three hours to Chicago. Not to mention all of the small Indiana towns full of unique activities and delicious meals. So, instead of sitting at home and watching the entire series of Breaking Bad for the third time in a row, get in your car, hop on one of our many thoroughfares and take a one-of-a-kind one tank trip.
A word of warning before we begin. I’m calling this “one tank” with the thought that the average vehicle will travel somewhere between 300 and 400 miles on a single fill-up. If yours doesn’t, I’m sorry that some of these will be more than one tank. You shouldn’t be driving a Hummer anyway — think about the environment you asshole, it’s the only one we have. So, we’ll start with the near to home and move further and further away. All mileage will be measured from the beacon of our city, Monument Circle. First up, clocking in at a mere 44 mile one-way trip... >>>
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Take 65-South straight down until you see the red bridge, you know the one, it looks like a miniature and less picturesque Golden Gate Bridge. Exit the highway and head east. What’s Columbus known for? Well, The New York Times, NPR, and National Geographic Traveler all have written about the architecture of Columbus. NPR called it an “ARCHITECTURAL MECCA” and Nat Geo named #11 in a list of the top worldwide historic destinations. Crazy, right? Don’t give a shit about buildin’s and all that? Don’t worry Columbus is also home to one of Indiana’s best kept secrets, ZWANZIGZ PIZZA. Yes, their pizza is good, I like the Say Cheese. But the crowning achievement here lies in their house-brewed beers. Try the spicy Ghost Pepper Imperial Stout. Just do it. Okay, I guess if you don’t like spicy you can go for PHOTO
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the delicious, chocolatey Golden Ticket. It’s a chocolate golden ale and let me tell you, Grandpa Joe would have hopped out of bed and danced the night away with one taste of this beer. If you’re looking for a daytime treat, stop in THE SAVORY SWINE for a quick lunch. This part butcher, part sandwich shop serves up fresh cuts of local beef, pork, lamb, and more, as well as personalized and affordable sandwiches. Looking for something lighter? Get one of their cheese plates — God, I love cheese — and pair it with a glass of wine. You could eat in-house, or get the sandwiches to go and have a picnic at the picturesque MILL RACE PARK. Mill Race is the perfect place to spend a day outdoors on a leisurely walk checking out the modern architectural sites, the covered bridge, or in my case, splitting a bottle of wine you bought from The Savory Swine and just enjoying a beautiful sunny day. After a few hours in the sun, the perfect way to cool off is to head to the most stunning ice cream parlor you’ve ever stepped into, ZAHARAKOS. A historical landmark, this ice cream shoppe has been in operation since 1900 and not much has changed. The place is also a museum, so some pieces aren’t original (like the authentic Tiffany’s lamp and the Welte Orchestrion), but you can still get old-fashioned sodas, including the famous Green River Float (which is an eerily-green lemon-lime concoction originating in 1919 Chicago). Order one
and sit down and play some jacks, or whatever they did in 1900. If you feel like one day isn’t enough time in Columbus (I’d agree), you can always get a room at the CLARION HOTEL (formerly the Holidome). The place is a little worn and has seen its better days, but its fun to buy into the chintzy-ness of the place. It looks like it was modeled after the Atlantic City Boardwalk and it offers up a few bars to grab a nightcap, a game room, large pool, and indoor mini-golf for the kids. Plus, last time I was there we got a room for $45 for the night, which isn’t too shabby. The next stop is a popular destination and home to one of Indiana’s most wellknown universities, at 50 miles south, straight down IN-37 you can be to this cultural center in just over an hour.
Bloomington
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It’s a college town, but it has so much more to offer than college bars and drunk frat guys, not that college bars are a bad thing (drunk frat guys on the other hand … ). For anyone new to Bloomington the best thing to do is find a parking spot near KIRKWOOD AVENUE (good luck) and just venture down the street, whether you’re sinking the biz at NICK’S ENGLISH HUT, having a farm-to-table meal at FARMBLOOMINGTON, or picking up some vinyl at TRACKS, you will get a small idea of the town. If you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary take a quick walk two blocks south to 4th street where you can find Turkish, Burmese, and even Tibetan food at ANYETSANG LITTLE TIBET (order the Shogo Balay). Fun little fact, at one point the Dalai Lama’s nephew owned a Tibetan restaurant in Bloomington. My personal favorite place in the city is a Bloomington institution, the IRISH LION. Stepping through the doors is like stepping in a time portal, from the potstill on the bar, to the mahogany woodwork, the Lion is full of history. The place S E E , ONE TA NK, O N PA GE T4
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opened originally as a restaurant and inn in the 1880’s (back then you could order a beer and some more risqué options) the building hasn’t changed much since then, but now it’s just a place for good food, good beer, and good conversation. Even if you’ve never been to Bloomington, there is a good chance you’ve seen the interior of the Irish Lion in the opening credits for Cheers. Sidle up to the bar, order a beer and a shot of whiskey (preferably both Irish) and a cup of coddle and soon you’ll be where everybody knows your name. If you’re planning a weekend getaway to Btown the perfect time to do it is when one of your favorite musical acts is making their way to the famed BLUEBIRD. The quaint music venue is the perfect spot to have an intimate concert going experience and despite its size. Before heading to the Bluebird stop by PLAN NINE FILM EMPORIUM. Plan Nine is maybe the last of its kind in the state, it’s a video rental store (remember those) and it offers a wide selection of films that are nearly impossible to find. Anyone want to watch Return From the Ashes? Bloomington is nestled into a highly forested area of Indiana and this means there are plenty of options for heading into the great outdoors. GRIFFY LAKE is the perfect place for spending a day hiking and kayaking. If you are more into boats with horsepower, LAKE MONROE is a large lake with plenty of room to take speedboats, pontoon boats, or for a day of fishing. If you don’t have a personal boat, you can always rent one from FOURWINDS LAKESIDE INN AND MARINA. Head over to Party Cove and party the day away, making new friends over a beer or two and some Mellencamp tunes, then dock your boat as the sun goes down and end the evening on the resorts beach, or their bar and restaurant the WINDJAMMER. Pull back onto IN-37 and head further south to get to the next destination. 105 miles from Monument Circle is a destination that was world-renowned in its heyday.
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Home of Larry Bird and Pluto Water, French Lick is a well-known destination for gamblers and history buffs. The crowning glory of this little town is the recently restored WEST BADEN SPRINGS HOTEL, at one-point in time it was known as the Eighth Wonder of the World. The moment you walk into the atrium of the hotel you will quickly understand why. The grandeur of the room is breathtaking from the sprawling mosaic, marble floors to the balconied rooms and the centerpiece of the building the suspended dome ceiling. Spend the day making your way around the grounds, and trying not to think of those twins in The Shining. I suggest taking a guided tour, it’s more informative and will keep you feeling less creeped out by those long halls. If you’re in the sporting mood, three of the nicest golf courses in the state are all located in French Lick. The legendary golf-course architects PETE DYE and DONALD ROSS both created courses used by the PGA over the years and there is also a 9-hole golf course modeled after the famous TOM BENDELOW VALLEY LINKS. Gunga Galunga. If you happen to be in the area in the winter and golfing is unavailable, make the quick drive to Paoli for a day of skiing at PAOLI PEAKS.
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While you’re in Paoli, stop in the inviting GERMAN CAFE for an inexpensive and hearty meal of Jaegerschnitzel, spaetzle, and a cold Wiehenstephan. If German food isn’t up your alley, head back to West Baden for a steak dinner at SINCLAIR’S or, if you have the dough, you and your friends can have a one-of-a-kind meal at the chef’s private table, TABLE ONE. Once you’re done with dinner it’s time to take a shuttle to the other hotel, the FRENCH LICK SPRINGS RESORT. The first thing everyone should do is to just walk around the place, it’s massive and has tons of history on the walls. Then stop in the POWER PLANT BAR for some local live music and to grab a drink. Once you’re feeling nice and lucky, hit up the casino to end the trip by hitting it big, “I’m in the money.” Though it’s slightly closer than French Lick, it also lays to the East, which puts it in a different category. Just 90 miles Southeast of the Soldiers & Sailors Monument lies the quaint, quiet town of Madison.
with scenic views of the Ohio River. It is easy to spend an entire weekend hiking and biking through this beautiful state park during the day and sitting by a fire cooking marshmallows and sipping on whiskey at night. But, it is well worth it to take a quick day trip out of the park and into the city. Though there are a few other attractions, the easiest to spend the day at is the HISTORIC DISTRICT. It is nice take a jaunt down the old main street and to take in the unchanged architecture and to stop in the array of stores lining the streets. Though there are plenty of places to eat and drink, no trip to Madison is complete without a stop in HINKLE’S SANDWICH SHOP. The place is a quintessential greasy spoon, serving up burgers and home fries at a decent price. It’s open until midnight, but I suggest grabbing a stool at the diner’s bar for lunch. Order a couple sliders, home fries and a Coke and head back out into the town for some antiquing. There are plenty of shops to stop in while you’re in Madison, you’ll see them as you make your way through the town, but the store for bibliophiles, like myself, is the VILLAGE LIGHTS BOOKSTORE. You can spend an hour searching through the array of novels, biographies, poetry collections, and more. You’ll find me in the corner making my way through the a short story or two by Fitzgerald, drinking a latté from the ATTIC COFFEE MILL CAFE before walking out with the newest Kazuo Ishiguro.
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The majority of visitors to this town are staying in the lusciously wooded and hilly CLIFTY FALLS STATE PARK. The park offers camping options for most anyone and even a great lodge
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PRESENTS After a day of shopping or hiking, finish your trip with a final meal at CRYSTAL & JULES for one of the nicest and tastiest meals you’ll get in Madison. If you ain’t highfalutin, or you just aren’t in the mood to get dressed up, stop in the hole-in-the-wall HONEY JUG for a cold beer and some of the best bar food in the state. Small town life can be nice, but sometimes you need a trip to the big city. Our next stop is the first one out of the state and it just so happens to be the first stop across the Ohio from Clarksville. A mere 114 miles from Monument Circle you’ll find Louisville.
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How do you say the name of the capital of Kentucky, is it Loo-iss or Loo-ee-ville? It’s Frankfort, ya goof. Oh, and just so you know, it’s Loo-a-vul. In the past few years this city has quickly become one of my favorite cities in the Midwest. I’ll tell ya, if hipsters know how to do one thing, it’s creating a worthwhile food and drink culture. Oh and mustaches, they’ve got those on lock. They’ve grown both in Louisville. Once you make your way across the bridge into the city, you’ve got a few choices on your first stop, but it should be to start the day with breakfast. There are a hundred places that serve a perfectly fine breakfast, but you’d be doing yourself a disservice if you didn’t make it to either WILD EGGS for brunch or for farm-to-table goodness at HARVEST. Once you’re stuffed to the brim, your next best move is to take a walk around and do some shopping on BARDSTOWN ROAD. Niche shops, antique markets, and one-of-a-kind clothing stores line the street. While the popular ear X-tacy has moved on (R.I.P.), there are still plenty of places to get your music kicks, my personal favorite, mainly because I
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purchased my first turn-table there, is the BOOK AND MUSIC EXCHANGE. You can spend hours looking through their vintage records, books, films, and even videogames. I happily purchased a used copy of Goldeneye there when I was in college (House rules, I’m always Oddjob). If sports are more enticing than shopping, one of the most important parts of America’s passtime is located Downtown Louisville. Drive until you see the gigantic baseball bat and then park, you’ve found the LOUISVILLE SLUGGER MUSEUM. It’s a definite stop for anyone that loves baseball, its history, and one of the sports most notable bat-makers. Kentucky is known for a few things, two of those are bourbon and the derby, and one place in the city blends these better than the others. Nestled in the GALT HOUSE, the hotel you should be staying in (unless you’re rich and stay in THE SEELBACH), is JOCKEY SILKS. Yes, it’s a hotel bar, which has a stigma, but it is a place for any bourbon lover to stop in. If you’re staying in the hotel, the comfortable mahogany room is the perfect spot for a nightcap. Before you take that nightcap, you’re going to have to have dinner and there are unlimited numbers of restaurants, but the places to go are either the SILVER DOLLAR for chicken & waffles (and one of the best bourbon and beer selections in the city) or for a little higher-end meal RYE may be the best restaurant in the city. Once you’re done eating, unless you’re going to a concert at the PALACE THEATRE or at WATERFRONT PARK, I sure hope you didn’t drive because you’re bouts’ta get drunk. S E E , ON E TA N K, O N P A GE T 8
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HAYMARKET WHISKEY BAR is a hipster paradise, but it also has an insane amount of bourbons — and other alcohol choices. Plus, if you did see a concert, there is a good chance you’ll get to meet the band after the show at Haymarket. Just like the time a friend and I spent the night getting shit-faced with Portugal the Man, climbing up on the building’s roof, and then getting White Castle before making our way back to the Galt House. Louisville’s a fun city. Now let’s set our wagons east. We’ll start with a quick, easy trip. Just point them, there oxen toward I-69 and stop in 39 miles when you reach Perkinsville.
Perkinsville
INDIANA
Why the hell am I sending you to Perkinsville? For one reason, BONGE’S TAVERN. It’s in the middle of nowhere, but it’s the best little place you’ve never heard of. Get a DD to drive you and your friends and bring plenty of local beer, the waiting line is actually a tailgate party in the parking lot. There ain’t no party like a tailgate party, especially when it’s over and you get to go into the tavern for an unforgettable meal. The place has been there since 1934 and it has a one-ofa-kind ambience of high class food in a down home setting. The menu continually changes, but there are some solid fixtures on the menu, including a mouthwatering NY Strip with bleu cheese, but seasonal items like skatewing, quail and duck are always just as delicious. If you forgot to bring booze, or aren’t much of a tailgater, don’t worry they have an impressive wine list, as well. This is more than a meal, it’s an experience. Just a little further along I-69, our next stop is another college town. So grab some ramen noodles and a brick of Keystone and let’s hit the road for a 63-mile trek to Muncie.
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Muncie
INDIANA
A town full of chain restaurants and communications majors, Muncie may not seem like the ideal stop. However, there are a few hidden gems in this town and the best place to start is with a nice, easy bike ride along the CARDINAL GREENWAY. The bike trail is 60 miles long, and runs from Richmond to Marion, but there are plenty of stops in Muncie and it is just nice to start the day outdoors. Once you’re ready for a break, make your way to the MINNETRISTA CENTER. The Minnetrista Center is pretty much a Leslie Knope dreamscape, where 40-acres of outdoor gardens surround a 10,000 square foot building that is dedicated to preserving historical artifacts of Central Indiana. It is the perfect place to relax outside, walk through the gardens or nature area, and take in a little local history. I’d suggest bringing a picnic, but what do I know. If you don’t have the forethought to bring a lunch, stop in AMAZING JOE’S. Order pickle chips, I repeat, order pickle chips, followed by a Ba-da-Bing basket of Fugedaboudit wings. Oh, you’ll want a beer with that, and don’t worry they’ve got plenty. Now it’s either time for art or music, the choice is yours. You could be there to see a Cardinals football game, but unless your an alum (you already know all of these places) or your kid’s on the
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team, it’s doubtful. So you can either journey through the centuries at one of the state’s nicest art museums, the DAVID OWSLEY MUSEUM OF ART. Or, you could go support a local band at BE HERE NOW. If you choose the latter, make a quick stop by one of the most original bars and a bar that may have the best beer selection in the state, HEOROT. The name is a reference to Beowulf and can be as fun as the stories told of Hrothgar’s mead hall. Oh, and there is a dragon here too. If you can’t find a beer in this place you don’t love, well then dammit, you don’t like beer. If it’s night and you’ve had your fill of beer and local music, the best remedy is a — maybe world famous — CARTER’S HOT DOG. To find it, stumble down the street to the long line of drunk people standing by a cart and you’re there. Then find a house party to crash or something. Further East, 67 miles straight out I-74, you’ll find the perfect place for a nice outdoor day of kayaking and taking a step back in time.
RESERVOIR. I always go the river route with a kayak, but you can canoe, or the seemingly most popular choice, go by tube and make it a real, wild, lazy river. Choose your adventure and get the necessary gear from WHITEWATER CANOE RENTAL, they will pick you up at designated spots and bring you back to your car at the end of your trip. A day spent floating slowly down the river is one of my absolute favorite activities. Laying back in the kayak, listening to the birds and the water flowing beneath me while the sun keeps me warm is the best feeling in the world. Don’t forget to pack a little lunch and maybe a pint of rum or tequila to enjoy on your stops along the river. Once you’re back to your car, it is worth making the quick drive over to METAMORA. It touts itself as an authentic 1838 Canal Town, and though it’s definitely seen its better days, it is nice to saunter around the town stopping in the eclectic shops and ordering an old-fashioned soda at MR. FUDGE’S CONFECTIONERY. 112 miles east of Indy is our next city, and it’s the second out-of-stater on the list.
Cincinnati
OHIO
This city was at one point in time a bustling, industrial city. Over the years it has lost much of its industry, but there are still quite a few exciting places to visit while you’re in the area. The best time to pull into Cincy is when the Reds are playing at the GREAT AMERICAN
Brookville,/ Metamora INDIANA
There’s not much to do in Brookville except spending the day out on the WHITEWATER RIVER or the BROOKVILLE
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BALL PARK. The Reds are the closest MLB team to Indy and the ball park is stunning. It’s always nice to spend the day in the sun with some peanuts and Cracker Jack. If a beer and a hot dog slip in there, I won’t cry foul. Before or after the game, depending on the time, it’s always nice to stop in Newport, Kentucky for a trip through the NEWPORT AQUARIUM, or you can always make a day of spending time with our animal friends at the CINCINNATI ZOO. If you’re feeling more like eating some local grub instead of ballpark food, there is no better place to go than the OVER-THE-RHINE neighborhood. Get to Vine Street and pick a place to eat, they all have worthwhile offerings. My go to is QUAN HAPA for some Tiger Beer and a savory bowl of tonkotsu ramen. While you’re there don’t miss out on the chance to get some of the best macarons in this country at MACARON BAR. Another option for the night is to see a show at BOGART’S, a great little music venue that pulls in middle of the road artists. Grab a pre-show beer down the road at DIVE BAR and don’t miss out on the chance to stop in the hole-in-the-wall BBQ place, ALABAMA-QUE for some turkey tips. Just outside of the city is a place many of us have made annual summer trips to, KING’S ISLAND. It’s an amusement park, you can ride rides and stuff. But, in my opinion there is one real reason to go to the park and that is for a cone or two of their blue ice cream. It’s like icy (insert addictive substance). Oh, and there’s an IKEA. That’s about as east as you can go on one tank, so let us set our eyes to the north, land of the Stark’s and The Night’s Watch. Wait, wrong world. Let us go 63 miles up to the realm of the Boilermakers.
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An easy start to a day in Lafayette is a walk around the PURDUE CAMPUS, but don’t spend too much time, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Your first destination is the beautiful HAAN MANSION MUSEUM. The museum is an original building created for the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. The mansion itself is an attraction and could stand alone as a destination, but it is also home to an array of local Indiana art. If you would rather spend your day outdoors, there is plenty of that to go ‘round in Lafayette. History buffs can spend some time at the first European settlement in the state, FORT OUIATENON. While the building we see today is a 1930s replica of the original 1717 fort, it is still exciting to be in the place where our state was birthed. Sometimes you just want to be outside, enjoying a beautiful day, so take a walk through the JERRY E. CLEGG BOTANICAL GARDEN. The mile-long trail weaves its way along WILD CAT CREEK and is the perfect place to enjoy the summer sun. After a day out and about with no sustenance, you’re going to need to fill up. If it’s lunch time and you’re in Lafayette, there is one place to go and that is SOUTH STREET SMOKE HOUSE. It’s not the nicest looking place in the world, but the best BBQ places never are, just ask Frank Underwood. Order some brisket and onion rings and don’t be frugal with the sauce, it’s all about the sauce. S E E , ON E TA N K, O N P A GE T 1 0 NUVO // 100% RECYCLED PAPER // 05.04.16 - 05.11.16 // ONE TANK TRIPS T9
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If it’s a bit later in the day by the time you’re looking to eat, and you’re not tailgating for a Purdue football game, there’s no better bet than MOUNTAIN JACK’S. This old-school steakhouse, complete with fireplaces and more meat options than any one restaurant needs, but the dish to get is the prime rib. It’s a glorious thing to dip a big slice of prime rib in port au jus with a bit of creamed horseradish sauce to kick up the heat. Pair it with a bottle of Cabernet and you’ve got a meal fit for royalty. The late night scene in Lafayette has a vast number of bars to choose from, it is a college town, but if you’re in a city with the oldest bar in the state, that should be the place to go. THE KNICKERBOCKER SALOON holds that title for the state of Indiana, this place has been going since 1835 and it’s no replica. It’s a perfect place to dive into nostalgia and listen to a local band over a glass of whiskey or a bottled beer. If you’re looking for a more hip bar to end the night, the BLACK SPARROW is an awesome little bar that has maintained the old architectural character of the building and the cocktails are good and the beer selection is great. Chat with the locals (mostly college students) over a shot or two and enjoy the night. We’re going to jump from one college town to another, after 149 miles of driving you will be pulling into the home of the Hunchback’s, I think that is the team name.
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Okay, okay, it’s home of the Fighting Irish of NOTRE DAME and also the most stunning church in the state, the BASILICA OF THE SACRED HEART. Stand in awe of the incredible craftsmanship that went into the construction of this breathtaking building, if you’ve ever read or watched Pillars of the Earth, you will truly have an understanding of the creation of such a structure. Pay close attention to the exquisite artwork throughout the church, it is truly some of the best in the state. Once you’re done inside the basilica, exit through the rear doors and stay to the left for your next stop. THE GROTTO OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES is a wonderful, serene sanctuary to sit and reflect. It is an exact replica of the grotto in Lourdes (in France) and even has a stone from the original. Whether you’re Catholic or not, it is worth it to
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pay the two dollars to light a candle, even if it’s just to add to the beauty. Before making your way to the next spot, it might be the perfect time to grab a quick lunch. CAFE NAVARRE serves the best lunch in the city and maybe the best restaurant. It is a bit pricey, but the cafe makes a delicious bowl of wild mushroom soup and their ham and cheese is absolutely incredible. If you’re looking for a cheaper, heartier option, the FIDDLER’S HEARTH has an extensive menu of Celtic cuisine and they do it justice. The Steak & Guinness Pie is out of this world good and surprisingly it goes down perfectly with a Guinness. The after-meal spot to go to is THE HISTORY MUSEUM, you’ll want a meal in you because you will be here for quite a while. The museum is actually multiple museums in one, it is a tour of the magnanimous OLIVER MANSION, which gives you a glimpse of the lives of the millionaires of the late 1800s.
You also get to see how disparate the lives of the working class was in the 30s at the WORKER’S HOUSE. Car lovers and history buffs alike, will enjoy the STUDEBAKER NATIONAL MUSEUM, which tells the company’s history, from making wagons in the 1800s to closing down in 1964 when they were making Studebaker automobiles. It even includes the final Studebaker ever produced. Any sports fan knows Notre Dame is always an exciting team to watch, no matter the sport. THE NOTRE DAME STADIUM is one of the most electric stadiums to watch a football game in the country. Play Like A Champion Today! Time to spend the day at the beach, yes there are beach towns in the Midwest, with a quick 157-mile drive to New Buffalo, Michigan.
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The first exit off I-94 as you enter Michigan is New Buffalo. This little beach town is about as quaint and enjoyable as it gets and the little shops and restaurants up and down WHITTAKER STREET are just as chintzy and cute as you can imagine. A trip here is relaxing and reinvigorating, you really don’t need to do much. Park your car and spend the day lazily walking the street, and maybe stopping for a quick ice cream from OINK’S DUTCH TREATS, popping into this store and that until you make it to the beach.
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Chicago
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I could write for days about this city. If you can’t find something to do in Chicago, then you shouldn’t be traveling. But, since I’m feeling generous, here is a quick rundown. If you’re a tourist and want to do touristy things go to the MAGNIFICENT MILE for (shopping, museums, landmarks, an aquarium and planetarium, Soldier Field, the Sears Tower [it’s always going to be the Sears to me], Navy Pier, and all that jazz). If you’re a hipster or a self-proclaimed foodie, hit up WICKER PARK, LINCOLN PARK, OR LOGAN SQUARE. There are too many restaurants and bars in this city to even come close to picking the best or top, but here are a few to checkout (Longman & Eagle, The Violet
Hour, Lost Lake, The Aviary, Girl & The Goat, Alinea, Fat Rice, The Angry Crab, Pequod’s (best Chicago pizza, IMHO), Lula Cafe, and no trip to Chicago should go without a combo with hot peppers and a side of gravy from Portillo’s). Go to Chicago, and then go back, there is so much to see and do.
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Our final stop of the trip takes us to the wild, wild West. 69 miles out I-74, and a few backroads, you will find Marshall and there is just about one thing to do there.
Turkey Run STATE PARK
Offering some of the best scenic hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and canoeing in the state is this wonderful little gem. It is easy to spend an entire weekend completely outdoors and immersed with nature. The hiking trails are beautiful and cut through sandstone cliffs, which will leave you feeling like you’ve left the state of Indiana. Kayaking and canoeing through the park is fun and easy, the best place to rent is from SUGAR VALLEY CANOE TRIPS, they bus you to and from the launch and ending spots and offer equipment at a reasonable price. While camping is an option, there is a beautiful little lodge inside the park aptly named the TURKEY RUN INN. It’s a simple trip where all you’ll do is enjoy the great outdoors! n
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Now it’s time to relax on the beach, soak in the sun, and pretend you’re sitting along the Atlantic coastline. If you get hungry there is a perfect place for some grub and a drink. Sitting on the rooftop lounge at THE STRAY DOG, drinking a daiquiri or a beer with a lime in it, while munching on some fish tacos is about as perfect as it gets, especially if the sun is setting over LAKE MICHIGAN. Once night falls, there are two things to do in New Buffalo. You can either try your luck at the FOUR WINDS CASINO, or if you’re like me, you pack up into your car and drive over to Munster, Ind. for the best beer in the world (it literally won this award) at THREE FLOYD’S. Surprisingly, the food may be better than the beer and the hotels in Merrillville are cheaper than in New Buffalo. Our final stop of the tour of the North is a popular destination for tourists around the world. It’s a place Kanye met when he was three years old, it goes by the name of Windy and sits 183 miles north of Monument Circle. Welcome to Chi-city.
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Compost this! Q: Who (if anyone) picks up compost? And, who (if anyone) sells it? — MICHAEL A: I’ve got answers for whoever (if anyone) wants to compost, use compost or get involved with the movement toward diverting food waste from the garbage. Earth Mama Compost (earthmamacompost.com/) is an Indy-area curbside compost service provider. For a small fee, Earth Mama picks up compost on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for residential or commercial customers. GreenCycle (greencycleindy.com) is on a mission to keep as much waste as they can out of Indiana’s
landfills and to provide homeowners with quality landscaping products. They offer pick-up or delivery of locally produced compost from four locations (Indianapolis, Zionsville, Noblesville or Avon). You can also buy small batches of compost from vermicomposter Castaway Compost and from a few other farmer’s market vendors. Or, of course, you can find the bagged stuff at any garden center. If you’d like to be part of a new multi-stakeholder initiative to address Indiana’s food scrap challenge, be sure to follow the Indiana Food Scrap Initiative at indianarecycling.org. They’re exploring how to perform a waste audit and discuss the measurement tools, models and opportunities for more food to be diverted from disposal. — PIECE OUT, RENEE
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of my neighbors, have enjoyed walking to the local grocery store (Marsh Marketplace on New Jersey St.) to recycle using the community collection bin. Unfortunately, the new owners of the property have decided to do away with the collection bin — probably because it is many times overflowing from tremendous use! Now, we have to drive our recyclables to another inconvenient location in another part of the city, which doesn’t make any sense at all from a conservation perspective! I’m afraid that many of my neighbors will simply stop recycling, and that’s not good! How do you recommend
going about getting our recycling bin back — if not in the same location, somewhere else in close proximity? With so many more people moving downtown, it just makes sense to have a downtown collection location. Don’t you think? — MARY
A: Just a few hours after I received your email, a little birdie told me about a new recycling drop-off location in downtown Indianapolis. Sustain Indy (twitter.com/SustainIndy) tweeted: “Great news: #indyrecycling is returning to downtown! Dropoff will be located in the lot just north of 202 N. Alabama.” They also posted an interactive map of the other Recycle Indianapolis Drop-Off containers. If you do find yourself in a situation where the containers are overflowing, please DO NOT leave recyclables outside of the container. In fact, that is the main reason property owners, like Marsh, choose not to host a container. Don’t forget RecycleForce (recycleforce.org) which is very close to downtown, accepts all recyclables, and serves a double purpose for our city! — PIECE OUT, RENEE
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TINY CHATS AMONG THE COMPROMISED DEBUT IS BOLD
You’d be forgiven for believing Among the Compromised arrived fully formed at Birdy’s last spring, surprising many with three performances that suggested the band had been in SUBMITTED PHOTO the works for years rather than a fistful of shows. And now, with debut album in hand, released last week at the Monkey’s Tale in Broad Ripple, the band looks to move beyond just being the best Indianapolis band you’ve yet to discover. Tackling weighty political topics through alternative rock has never been a rarity, but the way Eleadah Kemp rises to the occasion on these recordings, melding the immediacy of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Goin’ On” with the hooks of Alabama Shakes, it is impossible not to be swept up in her, and the band’s, enthusiasm. “When you’re singing live in venues, sometimes it’s difficult to hear the words,” Kemp explains. “And when you sit down, especially with this album, you’re gonna hear the words when you sit down with it. You’re going to realize just how politically charged we are as a group.” On the new album, which the band recorded and produced with Ryan Michael Gibbons at Elixir Records, they manage to accomplish what might have seemed impossible, making a studio album that sounds as though it was recorded entirely live. But if you thought you’ve felt these songs’ raw power live, that experience is nothing compared to how Kemp’s powerhouse vocals are pulled to the forefront on the recordings, singing lyrics which advocate social change on an elemental level. Add to that the exceptionally confident grooves laid down by her bandmates — Guitarist AJ Noblitt in particular embraces that swamp-rock groove on standout track “Hint’s Barn” — and this becomes a debut you’ll have to hear to believe. “To me that’s one of the songs on our album that pertains so much to what’s going on right now and the fact that we are the ones whose voices often get compromised,” Kemp says of the album’s emotional centerpiece “We All Fall Down”. “The people in power are the ones that get the votes and the control. I think a lot of people end up shutting down when they’re in a situation where there are people who disagree with them. Now people are starting to get a backbone, if you ask me. There’s a lot more coming out where people are speaking up.” — JONATHAN SANDERS See show listing on page 33 and an expanded version of this piece on NUVO.net
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ometimes you have to judge your accomplishments by the people who don’t like you.’ That's Chris Charles, explaining a recent email interaction from a “friend of a friend” who had chosen to delve into the music of Bizarre Noir. Expecting a band that was weird for weirdness’ sake, she came out the other side realizing that in this case ‘you’re just plain weird, and I can’t dig that.’ “My first reaction was just ‘fuck you!’” he laughs. “But I do get it. That first year we were up for Best of NUVO it was mortifying because we didn’t expect to win. We thought there were so many better bands on the list, let alone in the city. And when we got that award we felt like we should say ‘Oh my God, we were joking. We were just having fun with it, like, wouldn’t it be cool?’ Then we won and the hate mail started rolling in.” For Charles, who started Bizarre Noir with longtime friend Craig Smoot, who plays guitar and keyboards with the band, the draw was a shared obsession with old movies. They hoped to find a way to build stories as the centerpiece that music could gel around. From an intial EP that focused on a single concept to their album Bedtime Stories which delved more thoroughly on the idea of fear, the focus has always been words first, music second. So it isn’t surprising they’ve centered most intently on developing their stage performance into a rotating commune of arts, music and circus performance, something they’ll highlight this week as they put on their Third Annual Magical Sexy Circus and Arts Extravaganza at the 5th Quarter Lounge. “My wife and I are both artistic people; I’ve made music my whole life, while she’s painted her whole life,” says Charles. “This is just something we’re passionate about. And when you start meeting these people who struggle like we do as musicians, it becomes an obvious choice to help each other out. Because these circus people come to town all the time and play in front of nobody. If you think it’s bad for bands, you can’t imagine how bad it is for a touring circus act. And it was like pulling teeth
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initially to get them to come here.” That first year Charles actually paid the traveling circus performers up front out of his own pocket, committing wholly to his theory that a live performance could be a feast for all senses. That in turn has helped them attract top-notch performers from our arts community and beyond. “I love Bizarre Noir’s willingness to embrace the theatrical side of music,” says Katie Angel, founder and CEO at Angel Burlesque. “The atmosphere of a Bizarre Noir show feels like a carnival. The audiences is involved, you’re never quite sure what is next and you’re excited to find out. The audience knows the band will
feed their eyes as well as their ears.” Charles says the band is intent on ensuring that all performers who work with them maintain their ability to create independently from the band. “It becomes so organic because I don’t want to control them and what they do in their act,” he explains of his work with Angel Burlesque in the past. “I want them to have the songs, picture in their head what they want to do, and then we communicate about a rough idea. Because the music tells a story, we’re all able to share the mentality of ‘we know where this is going.’ And we trust each other. There’s a complete trust that runs both ways.” Through it all they’ve built a loyal base of listeners who come to see their shows, ready to embrace the band’s unique artistic vision from all sides. “It comes down to the visual aspect — when you hear it on the internet or a CD it doesn’t translate the actual circus that is our show. We are telling stories and they’re meant to be played out in front of people.” n
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or the last few months, Hanna Benn has lived underground, in a small studio bisected by gauzy curtains, living and working in the basement of Central State, the former Westside psychiatric hospital. The historic hospital – now reclaimed, remodeled, and re-used as a co-living space by Reverie Estates, hosted Benn in its first-ever artist residency this spring. As winter thawed and dripped into spring, Benn composed and wrote pieces that will be presented for the first time Saturday. The Indy-born composer and singer moved back to Indy last year after a decade in Seattle, where she attended Cornish College of the Arts, wrote and toured with her band Pollens, and created commissioned pieces for a variety of symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles. She spent a bit of last year on tour with eclectic R&B producer and performer Boots, pingponging the States at festivals. When she returned, she moved into Central State. “I committed myself,” she says, laughing, “to focus.” But Benn describes her time working as scattered. “It’s been fluid [process] of what comes,” she says. “My mind’s kind of scattered, so I have to work scattered.” Part of that process has involved digging through bits and pieces of her past 10 years. “[I’m] going through my backlog,” she says, gathering up a collection of shattered iPhones and laptops in her arms and laying them across the floor of her studio. “Three computers, three iPhones that don’t work – but I have voice memos. I’ve been going through all of my voice memos, drawing inspiration from my old selves. I haven’t had this much time to focus on myself. This intentional residency to focus on that. ... I’ve been listening to my old
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ghosts. The ghosts are my past selves. I’ve been collecting those, [and] paying attention to my present for this show. She says through this process, she’s written a series of mantras and bits of poetry that guide her composing. “I continually hoard old feelings, and I hoard recordings. This process,” she says, gesturing to all of the shattered technology neatly laid across the ground, “has been such a labor. When I listen to these things — these ideas, the ones that I love — I’ve already remembered and retained them. So it’s partly about letting go, being present. As for instrumentation for the piece, she says, “At the heart of it, it’s really just going to be my voice, and air phones – aerated instruments. Woodwinds, pipe organ, and my voice. [It includes] sampling a lot of acoustic recordings of pipe organ and flute, and rearranging them for me to use at a midi controller.” She’s continued to work with sonic and visual artist Jordan Munson, citing his technological prowess as key to bringing her visions to life. The space she’ll perform in Saturday, the 1899 building, sits 20 yards from the Central State Mansion, a gorgeous, tiled expanse with glittering globe lights and intricately etched ceilings. All artists exhibiting and performing at The Future Past play with the theme of memory. This event serves as opening night for a monthlong exhibit in the space featuring work and contributions by a variety of artists. The opening night also serves as a fundraiser for NoExit. n
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CLINTON: I just heard about it. I heard t age 74, there's very little the livthey have it in some kind of museum? ing legend of funk George Clinton hasn't seen, done, or lived through in NUVO: Yes, it's called the Museum of music. During the 1970s under the dual Psychphonics, which is in the Fountain banners of Parliament and Funkadelic, Square neighborhood of Indianapolis. Clinton and company cemented their It's my understudying that the baby position in music history by creating Mothership was used in the '70s during both apocalyptic, feedback-drenched, the P-Funk Earth Tour to introduce the consciousness-expanding, psychedelic larger Mothership as it made its drarock epics and unrelentingly funky, matic appearance onstage. burning hot, disco dancefloor R&B burners. Clinton's take on music and lanCLINTON: Yeah, that's the one that flew guage laid the groundwork for the emerover the crowd's heads in the coliseums. gence of hip-hop and a myriad of other Then it would disappear and the big one important contemporary musical genres. would descend. They worked in conBut Clinton has never been content junction. But I got scared about using to rest upon his musical laurels. He the little one because it was flying over continues to tour relentlessly and record people's heads and I didn't want it to important new work like his current fall on anybody. single, the effortlessly grooving "Ain't NUVO: I understand there were also That Funkin' Kinda Hard on You?" with fireworks shooting out of the baby Kendrick Lamar and Ice Cube. Mothership as it flew over the audiAttending a P-Funk show is one of ence. It does seem like that could've those must-do musical experiences, a rite of passage for every hardcore music been a huge liability for you if something went wrong. head. If you've never been initiated into the world of P-Funk you'll have a golden opportunity to do so this Friday, May 6 at The We tore the joint up, but the Vogue. Clinton promised teachers were out there dancing me the show will be "a three ring circus" that "evjust like the kids. erybody can enjoy,” adding that all attendees will dance — GEORGE CLINTON, so hard they'll need "to ON HIS SHOW AT BROAD RIPPLE HIGH SCHOOL bring two booties." NUVO: Mr. Clinton, if you don't mind I want to start off by asking you a few questions about the Mothership, the iconic flying saucer stage prop you created in 1976 for the P-Funk Earth Tour. According to a 2011 Washington Post article the original 1976 Mothership was sold for scrap during the early '80s. But a few years ago a reconstructed model of the Mothership was acquired for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. GEORGE CLINTON: We had the Mothership remade for a tour in the late '90s and that's the one they have in the Smithsonian. But there's a smaller version right there in Indianapolis. NUVO: That's exactly what I was leading into. The baby Mothership is on display now here in Indianapolis. Have you heard about this? 32 MUSIC // 05.04.16 - 05.11.16 // 100% RECYCLED PAPER // NUVO
CLINTON: Right, it was a liability and I got paranoid so we stopped using it. NUVO: How do you feel about seeing these stage props you conceptualized being enshrined in museums? In the U.S. it doesn't get more prestigious than the Smithsonian. CLINTON: [laughs] Right, I know! I was glad they did that. Those props are getting more important as a part of the history of the music because the music is getting so big now. You know, with all the people sampling it. It's becoming such a big thing. It's going to be like classical music. NUVO: You've likely played well over two dozen shows in Indianapolis throughout your career, and I know you play hundreds of concerts all over the
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world year after year after year. But I did want to ask you about a couple specific gigs you played here in Indianapolis. The first show I want to ask you about happened in March of 1978. ParliamentFunkadelic was headlining a tour for Jesse Jackson's Operation PUSH (People United to Save Humanity). You had a date at Market Square Arena with Cameo and The Bar-Kays — but as part of that tour there was also a contest where Parliament-Funkadelic offered to play a gig at a local Indianapolis high school. And you did indeed play a gig in the gymnasium of Broad Ripple High School for the kids right in the middle of the school day! Do you have any memories of that gig in the Broad Ripple school gym? CLINTON: Yeah I remember that. We did a lot of touring through Indianapolis when we were on Casablanca Records. We used to call it Naptown. Like you said at that particular show we played in the school gym! There was a big echoey sound. [laughs] NUVO: The kids must have gone crazy, right? CLINTON: Oh yeah, that was right when Parliament-Funkadelic was in the heat of it. NUVO: Do you think the teachers and the principal at Broad Ripple High School had any reservations about having one of the wildest groups in music playing for the kids during school? CLINTON: No! We tore the joint up, but the teachers were out there dancing just like the kids. n
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LEGENDS George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic May 6, 9 p.m. It’s fucking George Clinton, man. See our interview on page 31. The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., prices vary, 21+ HIP-HOP B.o.B. 7:30 p.m. Things to know about B.o.B.: 1) He stirred minor controversy earlier this year by claiming the Earth is actually flat. 2) That track “Airplanes” with Hayley Williams is definitely still a banger. Emerson Theater, 4630 E. 10th St., $25 advance, $30 doors, all-ages JAZZ Charlie Ballantine Album Release 7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Providence, Charlie Ballantine’s second album in two years, will be released May 6 at the
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Jazz Kitchen. Providence takes a step forward from Ballantine’s extraordinary first album, Green. As a guitarist, Ballantine commands with quiet certainty, as a composer he invites close attention. In preparation for the release of Providence I asked Charlie to talk about his compositional and performance approach and direction. “What I really wanted to expand on with Providence was exploring more of my influences outside of the traditional jazz world. When I released my first album Green I was fresh out of music school so there were all these walls built up around me as far as songwriting and improvising went. I had a lot of uncertainty regarding things like ‘Is this song too simple?’ and ‘Does this solo have enough of the jazz language in it?’ Then I realized that all these amazing concepts I learned in school and all the great solos I transcribed were just guidelines to help in the process of finding my own voice and the way in which I used this information is up to me. “ Ballantine’s musical interests as a guitar player “span everywhere from Jerry Garcia to Wes Montgomery to more contemporary guitarists like Bill Frisell.” He adds, “I think this is very common in most guitar players as well as most listeners. So, one of my goals as a musician is to create a sound that embodies a wide variety of styles while still having a sense of singularity. I think every musician who really goes after this has a sound that they hear in their head and never quite reach because
as we listen to more music and experience different things it is ever evolving. That’s what keeps it all going.” Ballantine was Bloomingtonbased as a student at the IU Jacobs School of Music studying under Corey Christiansen and the late David Baker. He was making the rounds of venues in Bloomington as a player earning a following. I asked how the move affected him. “I feel like the biggest change in moving from Bloomington to Indianapolis has been the opportunity to play with so many different kinds of musicians. Whether it be a folk singer at a coffee shop or a fusion band at the Jazz Kitchen I’ve loved all of them. It’s easy to look at music as having some sort of hierarchy but the more I do this and the more I play with different people it becomes more and more apparent that that simply does not exist. We are all just different players. Indianapolis has opened me up to a lot.” “This album embodies every kind of music I have grown to love from blues, jazz, country and folk music,” Ballantine says of the May 6 show. “The band — once again including Alto saxophonist Amanda Gardier, and introducing organist, Josh Espinoza; bassist Conner Green and on drums Josh Roberts — truly put their hearts into it and I couldn’t be more proud of the work we’ve done. I wanted to create music that touches people in the way that so many songs and artists have touched me over the years. In a way this is an attempt to give that feeling back.” Listening to an advance copy of Providence, I am struck by its interlacing of boldness and
sensitivity. It is simultaneously atmospheric and personal, opening with “Old Hammer,” a tone poem taking you on a cityscape walk with a personality of immediate consequence. You meet the neighbors and strangers, all your senses engaged. Guitar doodling opens “Providence” with a hint of bossa nova sliding into a ballad with a pas de deus between guitar and alto sax, growing into a melding and blending of organ, drums and bass. “Eyes Closed” is dreaminess growing into ecstasy — it is shape-shifting, tempo change driven. “Gentle Lena Clare” is pure poetry — a sound-bite Ken Burns would snatch up for a documentary. Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” continues the anthem mode and is a lovely bridge into “Roads” with its feel of marching along a landscape both familiar and challenging. The feel of Beethoven underlies the guitar taking a role as commentator and the organ lending steadiness, but ultimately it’s everyone on their own to meet up at the desired destination. The band embraces Tom Waits’Temptation with its driving force as a segue to the set up for Conundrum opening with alto sax and drums leading into guitar with everyone having a go at improvisational riffs until consensus prevails. The expansive, cinematic Hopeful Mind is a perfect closing, pushing me to suggest that this composition is a perfect companion to the Grand Canyon exhibit currently up at the Eiteljorg Museum. How lovely, I conjecture, to have Charlie Ballantine and his Providence cohorts playing on-site.
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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): According to author Vladimir Nabokov, the Russian word toska means “a dull ache of the soul, a longing with nothing to long for, a sick pining, a vague restlessness.” Linguist Anna Wierzbicka says it conveys an emotion that blends melancholy, boredom, and yearning. Journalist Nick Ashdown suggests that for someone experiencing toska, the thing that’s yearned for may be “intangible and impossible to actually obtain.” How are doing with your own toska, Gemini? Is it conceivable that you could escape it — maybe even heal it? I think you can. I think you will. Before you do, though, I hope you’ll take time to explore it further. Toska has more to teach you about the previously hidden meaning of your life. Gemini
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these thoughts to serve as your words of wisdom in the coming weeks, Virgo. From an astrological perspective, you are in a phase when luxuriant growth is possible. To harvest the fullness of the lush opportunities, you should be willing to shed outworn stuff that might interfere. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): On Cracked.com, Auntie Meme tells us that many commonly-held ideas about history are wrong. There were no such things as chastity belts in the Middle Ages, for example. Napoleon’s soldiers didn’t shoot off the nose of the Sphinx when they were stationed in Egypt. In regards to starving peasants, Marie Antoinette never derisively said, “Let them eat cake.” And no Christians ever became meals for lions in ancient Rome’s Colosseum. (More: tinyurl.com/historicaljive.) In the spirit of Auntie Meme’s exposé, and in alignment with the astrological omens, I invite you to uncover and correct at least three fabrications, fables, and lies about your own past. Libra
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Poet Charles Wright marvels at the hummingbird, “who has to eat sixty times his own weight a day just to stay alive. Now that’s a life on the edge.” In the coming weeks, Scorpio, your modus operandi may have resemblances to the hummingbird’s approach. I don’t mean to suggest that you will be in a manic survival mode. Rather, I expect you’ll feel called to nourish your soul with more intensity than usual. You’ll need to continuously fill yourself up with experiences that inspire, teach, and transform you. Scorpio
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Anybody can become angry,” said Greek philosopher Aristotle. “That is easy; but to be angry with the right person, and to the right degree, and at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way, that is not within everybody’s power and is not easy.” I’m pleased to inform you, Sagittarius, that now is a time when you have an exceptional capacity for meeting Aristotle’s high standards. In fact, I encourage you to honor and learn all you can from your finely-honed and well-expressed anger. Make it work wonders for you. Use it so constructively that no one can complain. Sagittarius
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): To celebrate your arrival at the height of your sex appeal, I’m resurrecting the old-fashioned word “vavoom.” Feel free to use it as your nickname. Pepper it into your conversations in place of terms like “awesome,” “wow,” or “yikes.” Use a felt-tip marker to make a temporary VAVOOM tattoo on your beautiful body. Here are other enchanted words you should take charge of and make an intimate part of your daily presentation: verve, vim, vivid, vitality, vigor, voracious, vivacious, visceral, valor, victory, and VIVA! Capricorn
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): When he was a boy, Mayan poet Humberto Ak’ab’al asked his mother, “What are those things that shine in the sky?” “Bees,” she answered mischievously. “Every night since then,” Humberto writes, “my eyes eat honey.” In response to this lyrical play, the logical part of our brains might rise up and say, “What a load of nonsense!” But I will ask you to set aside the logical part of your brain for now, Aquarius. According to my understanding of the astrological omens, the coming days will be a time when you need a big dose of sweet fantasies, dreamy stories, and maybe even beautiful nonsense. What are your equivalents of seeing bees making honey in the night sky’s pinpoints of light? Aquarius
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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Sometimes, a seemingly insignificant detail reveals a whole world,” says artist Pierre Cordier. “Like the messages hidden by spies in the dot of an i.” These are precisely the minutiae that you should be extra alert for in the coming days, Pisces. Major revelations may emerge from what at first seems trivial. Generous insights could ignite in response to small acts of beauty and subtle shifts of tone. Do you want glimpses of the big picture and the long-range future? Then be reverent toward the fine points and modest specifics. Pisces
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