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INDY FILM FEST Fans of independent film making can choose from hundreds of short films, documentaries and features, in addition to panel discussions and parties. We offer a lay of the land and review some of the best selections. BY SAM WATERMEIER A ND LA U R A M C P H E E COVER PHOTO: BRIT MARLING, STAR OF THE SCI-FI DRAMA ‘ANOTHER EARTH.’ SUBMITTED PHOTO.

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EXIT INTERVIEW: GRANT SMITH LEAVES CITIZENS ACTION COALITION

Grant Smith leaves Citizens Action Coalition, but his worries remain about money’s growing influence over politics. BY STEVEN HIGGS

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THE OTHER SUPER BOWL

Two super bowls in one year? Warm up for February’s NFL bout with the 2011 ComedySportz World Championship, July 20-23. The four-day event will be held at the Athenaeum, and is a first for Indianapolis. Teams from more than 20 cities, including a team from Manchester, UK., and one from Berlin, Germany will be represented in the tournament. BY MICAH LING

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SELF SACRIFICE: A SON, A SOLDIER, A SUICIDE

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Gregg and Jannett Keesling’s son Chancellor committed suicide in Iraq on June 19, 2009. Between the stress of his second tour of duty and something that happened at home in Indiana, the young man they called Chancey apparently snapped. How the family dealt with the news and heartbreak is captured in a touching, unsettling and occasionally frustrating documentary, airing on WFYI on Thursday. BY MARC D. ALLAN

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AN OLD-SCHOOL WEEKEND

When it comes to booking music for Indiana Black Expo, Amp Harris tries to cover all the bases, bringing in contemporary artists for his celebrity basketball game aimed towards youth, as well as more seasoned acts for the Expo’s big-top shows at American Legion Mall and Conseco Fieldhouse. BY SCOTT SHOGER

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LETTERS gether. I love the suggestion of Woody Guthrie’s “This Land is Your Land,” a great and patriotic song which has many verses nobody knows because they are more radical than the familiar verses. Another idea, perhaps with more widespread appeal, would be “America the Beautiful.” Our national anthem, as Hammer notes, should not glorify war but rather what we cherish--”freedom, democracy, and equality.”

We did have lots of local diners that imported food. The marginal organic movement started in the late ‘60s and is more popular today. Hammer commits the fallacy of rearview mirror history, aka the “good old days.” Bet he thinks there was there a recycle and green movement back then too. The dangers are not in the Twilight Zone, but Hammer’s columns.

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Pondering patriotism Debriefing the nude

I’m really tired of nudity being such a problem when violence is so accepted in this country. Parents allow their kids to play very violent video games, such as Grand Theft Auto etc., or watch violent movies such as gunshots, beheadings, bloody gory zombies, etc. But as soon as a naked body comes across the screen the TV is shut off. People want to make a big deal out of the nude picture in your magazine (“Naked Indiana,” Rebecca Townsend, July 6-13) when they need to start concentrating on the violence…how a 11 year-old boy can murder his 6 year-old brother and other tragedies such as this involving children in violence.

John Miles INDIANAPOLIS

Embracing the minimalist approach

Nudism is a fun, healthy, freeing and wholesome way for all to socialize and live without clothes.

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Editors note: In addition to these comments in support of our “Sex” package, we received three comments from readers upset about the nudity. These people asked that we not share their comments with the public.

Metromix in memoriam

Slamming and making fun of a great publication going out of business was disgraceful and very un-professional (“RIP Metromix,” Editors, June 22-29). The loss of any publication is a sad matter (except if it was NUVO) and should not be made fun of as NUVO did. I feel NUVO should make an apology to Metromix on their front cover for their very un-professional display of journalism. I will make this statement short and just say: Steve Hammer should get another day job and that I will never read a NUVO again. I will, however, pick up a few copies of NUVO now and then, and throw them in the trash (or a recycle bin) for that is where it belongs.

Larry Goshen INDIANAPOLIS

Trilling a different tune

Thank you for the wonderful article about the peace witness of the Mennonites and the use of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before all sporting events (“Scrap the National Anthem,” Hammer, June 15-22). For many years my husband and I have been dismayed to have to deal with this whenever we go to a baseball or basketball game, whether school, professional, or our son’s many sports over the years. Hammer’s proposal that it be limited to being sung at international competitions makes total sense, even though I wish we had a different national anthem alto-

It was not a song when it was written by Francis Scott Key (“Scrap the National Anthem,” Hammer, June 15-22). It has four stanzas, each ending with a refrain about the land of the free and the home of the brave. It is not fair to judge this important piece of literature by the 1st verse only, which is the part that was put to music. The 4th verse is actually the most important: “O! Thus be it ever when free men shall stand between their loved homes and the foe’s desolation. Bless’d with victory and peace, may our Heaven-rescued land praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation. Then conquer we must, for our cause it is just, and this be our motto – ‘In God is our trust!’ And the Starspangled Banner in triumph shall wave o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.”

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Carmel arts touchdown

What is left unsaid (“Anti-elitism,” Hoppe,

Ballard hasn’t been a puppet for the GOP organization, but rather for all the insiders who have been pocketing taxpayer money for 3 1/2 years (“Here comes the mayor’s race,” Hoppe, July13-20). It’s a shame that a publication like NUVO can’t bring itself to criticize corporate welfare schemes that make politically connected insiders wealthy at the expense of taxpayers and schools, libraries, etc. You remain silent while the City hands out $33.5 million for the Pacers, $100 million for the North of South project, a Broad Ripple Parking garage for which the contract was handed out to the Mayor’s largest financial contributor, Keystone Construction, which also hired the Deputy Mayor. And what about all the TIF money diverted to insider projects...which decimates the tax base, taking money away from libraries and the schools. This administration has been one insider deal after another.

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June 1-8) is “Why does the city of Indianapolis give such little support to the arts?” The simple answer is that decades ago it hitched its wagons to sports… What could have been a poster child of a burnt-out Rust Belt city instead is one that is more important and vibrant than any other time in its history… Carmel stepping forward brings new light and resources that were lacking [for arts] in Indianapolis. The arts — like sports — will add and make a big difference in moving the region forward in attracting jobs and employees for the future.

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Time warp

This was a good reminiscence for me, as I first moved to Indy in 1961 (“Is Indy in the Twilight Zone,” Hammer, July 6-13). But you made one obvious mistake, which would have affirmed an even greater differentiation from today: There were THREE daily newspapers then, not two; they were the Star and News, of course, but also the Scripps-Howard-owned Indianapolis Times, a second afternoon paper which offered a more liberal view than Pulliam’s press.

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Editor’s note: True, indeed. The Indianapolis Times, which won a Pulitzer Prize in 1928 for its coverage of the pervasive influence of the local Ku Klux Klan, ceased publishing in 1965.

Rose-colored retrospective

Flash: Communities have always existed and we still have local merchants (“Is Indy in the Twilight Zone,” Hammer, July 6-13). We didn’t have locally, grown organic food then, but were on the wave of fast and convenient food. 100% RECYCLED PAPER // NUVO // 07.13.11-07.20.11 // letters

HAMMER Downtown crime unchecked

City can’t afford return to ‘70s

BY STEVE HAMMER SHAMMER@NUVO.NET

here’s been a debate in the editorial pages of the Indianapolis Star lately about the future of downtown Indianapolis and how recent crimes there are negatively affecting our city’s reputation for cleanliness, safety and hospitality. Anyone who’s followed the news lately has heard about a tourist being robbed on Monument Circle, problems with rowdy teenagers at Circle Centre Mall and reports of overaggressive panhandlers demanding money from visitors, among other things. The debate in the newspaper has been roughly divided into “Downtown is relatively safe” versus “No, it’s not,” with each side having ample anecdotal evidence to back its argument. What both sides seem to agree upon is that something needs to be done about crime if Indianapolis is going to maintain its image as a non-threatening place to shop, dine and do business. As someone who spends more than onethird of my life in the heart of downtown, I see merit in both sides of the debate. Yes, downtown Indianapolis is clean and mostly crime-free. And, yes, there’s also plenty of lawlessness and violence too, possibly enough to keep conventioneers and suburbanites too frightened to visit. This weekend’s Indiana Black Expo celebration will inevitably bring some sort of violent incident as hundreds of thousands of visitors walk among crowded streets on what will likely be one of the hottest weekends of the year. And, in turn, the debate about the safety of downtown again will rage on in newspaper editorials, blogs and in the minds of city residents. There will be no shortage of police manpower downtown this weekend. Local police are deployed in massive numbers to the city streets to maintain public safety and order. More criminal activity would unfold if not for the law enforcement’s efforts. Local officers’ show of force is impressive with patrols on every corner, cops on horses and undercover officers trying to prevent trouble before it happens. And, considering the large number of people downtown, the actual rate of crime will be relatively low. But once Expo is over, the downtown streets will return to normal levels of polic-

ing and crime will once again flourish in large enough numbers to scare away visitors and victimize those of us who have to be downtown every day. Part of the problem, as I see it, is that local police rehearse and prepare very well for big events such as Black Expo and next year’s Super Bowl but are too shorthanded to act as deterrence on a regular, everyday basis. One can walk for blocks downtown on any given evening and not see a single police officer. So the things that damage the city’s reputation, such as strong-arm robberies on the Circle, crowd control issues at Circle Centre Mall and violence at downtown bus stops occur because there isn’t enough of a police presence. Many of the causes for the perceived increase in crime downtown are beyond the control of city officials. We’re in the midst of the biggest economic depression in 80 years, which means there are more hungry, desperate, drug-addicted people around to beg for money. Jobs are scarce. And taxpayer reluctance to adequately fund city services means our police department will continue to be understaffed and our public transportation will continue to be lacking. This is serious business. A return to the downtown of the 1970s, when crime was at its peak, would be devastating to the city. All of the dreams of a vibrant, lively downtown that spurs economic development and growth will vanish if the city can’t control crime effectively. City leaders need to go into crisis mode to stem this problem before it’s too late. Let’s start small, with fulltime police presence at the bus stops on Ohio Street. I see drug sales, fistfights and harassment of law-abiding citizens there every day. The laws against public intoxication are apparently nonexistent there. If I were a young, attractive female instead of an old, wizened man, I’d be too frightened to ride the bus to work every day. The downtown bus stops are hubs not only for transportation but also for alcohol, drugs and lawlessness. We also need to improve the social safety nets that leave too many people homeless and desperate for money and lead to aggressive panhandling. Reducing that problem would go a long way towards lowering the crime rate. But, most of all, we need strong leadership from the city in committing the necessary manpower for law enforcement. Our police department has taken a lot of criticism in the past few years, some of it deserved, some not. This is their chance to redeem themselves in the eyes of the public. We need more police downtown, no matter what the short-term financial cost. Failure to do so will guarantee Indianapolis the death of its dreams to be a world-class city. We need action now.

City leaders need to go into crisis mode to stem this problem before it’s too late.

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HOPPE Here comes the mayor’s race

Style over substance

BY DAVID HOPPE DHOPPE@NUVO.NET

t’s July. The Summer Solstice has come and gone. The baseball season is at its halfway point. In Indianapolis, we’re getting ready for a mayoral race. The candidates, incumbent Greg Ballard and challenger Melina Kennedy are doing what amount to political stretching exercises. For Ballard, this means standing beside handsome architectural drawings of new or proposed building projects — a parking facility in Broad Ripple, the reclamation of Bush Stadium, and the potential transformation of the former GM plant. Kennedy, meanwhile, fills her days by holding get acquainted meetings with potential constituents and firing off a countless string of emails and press releases critical of Ballard’s handling of various incidents, ranging from muggings along the Monon Trail and recent downtown shootings to his deal with an out-of-state contractor to upgrade the city’s parking meters. So far this race looks to be a close one. Ballard, you’ll recall, came out of nowhere to beat the heavily favored Bart Peterson in the last election. A former Marine with no political experience to speak of, Ballard ran as a kind of everyman who was disgruntled by the city’s inability to thwart violent criminals. More than this, his campaign was buoyed by what amounted to a tax revolt by citizens smarting from property tax increases, who saw Peterson’s call for a public safety tax as piling on. Many observers feared that Ballard’s upset would result in a kind of civic paralysis. They worried that the political neophyte would be little more than a puppet for the county’s Republican organization. Given these dire predictions, Ballard has, on balance, been a pleasant surprise. The mayor comes across as a truly decent guy who has done a good job of attending to many of the city’s nuts-and-bolts issues, like street repair and snow removal — items that somehow managed to slip under his predecessor’s lofty radar. Ballard has also been an enthusiastic backer of such relatively low-cost, green initiatives as bike trails. Last but not least, Ballard deserves kudos for having gotten the city through a dreadful national economic downturn. But while Indianapolis hasn’t capsized under Ballard’s stewardship, questions have dogged him about whether he has the

vision required to get this city to the next level. Ballard is not a great communicator and often fails to project the kind of ambition necessary to win the confidence necessary to undertake big picture projects. This is where Kennedy comes in. Kennedy, who served as an assistant mayor for economic development under Bart Peterson, is an appealing candidate. She’s articulate, experienced in business and politics, and a woman. If and when she has occasion to debate Ballard, the odds are that she’ll probably have to take care not to make him look too foolish. Kennedy presents a thoughtful, sophisticated veneer that has proven to be catnip to the city’s Democrat-leaning intelligentsia. But she’s also been gummy when it comes to the specifics of what she actually wants to do. To her credit, Kennedy has said she wants to get illegal guns off the streets — a seeming no-brainer that passes for political bravery in these gun-crazy times — but on education, the environment, public transit and cultural affairs, she’s toothlessly platitudinous. If all of this suggests that the mayor’s race could come down to a referendum on style, well, that could be because the winner of the next mayoral election will have limited room to maneuver. Whoever the next mayor is will have to deal with Indiana’s virulently anti-urban state legislature. The same sick crew that tried to skewer Planned Parenthood, wants to stuff gays back in the closet, and says that carrying firearms into city halls is a great idea, has a lot of say-so regarding what a mayor can and cannot accomplish. They determine how a city raises money and can even say whether or not we’re permitted to hold a regional referendum to gauge support for public transit. Neither Ballard nor Kennedy will have much leverage in this arena. Whatever either candidate does will be accomplished in spite of the so-called “peoples’ house.” There is also no doubt but that Ballard’s upset of Peterson has instilled a residual fear of taxes in anyone seeking office in these parts. When it’s considered political suicide to so much as attempt an adult discussion about how we’re to pay for urban needs, it’s no wonder that candidates resort to glittering generalities about enhancing our quality of life. But big dreams are just that — dreams — if no one can talk about how to pay for them. Finally, Indianapolis still needs to come to grips with its identity. Is this really a big city, a suburb with a downtown designed for special events and conventions, or could we be some emerging hybrid that has yet to be named? The answers to these questions should inform policy decisions on everything from architectural design to neighborhood development. But they will also require a level of seriousness about zoning and regulations that have heretofore been all too mushy. So get ready. Another campaign season is about to get in gear. Here come the candidates.

Whoever the next mayor is will have to deal with Indiana’s virulently antiurban state legislature.

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HAIKU NEWS by Jim Poyser

welcome South Sudan to a planet replete with countries self-obsessed! IMF gives Greece enough dough to place lid o’er its fiery debt Panetta’s remark about al-Qaeda sounds like mission accomplished security holes found in iPhones and iPads make me iFrightened! GOP’s Johnson vies for pot to be legal I should change parties! News of the World ends ongoing assault against the planet’s forests Hoosier state the first to drug test unemployed — start drinking your brains out! if ocean garbage is killing whales, let’s invent edible plastic CBS snaps of Boston fireworks turns out to be smoke and mirrors IMPD gaff tells Victoria’s secrets of female police

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THUMBSUP THUMBSDOWN THE HEAT IS ON

Local emergency room staffers are standing prepared for what can be fatal effects of extreme heat. Indy averages about three heat-related deaths per year, a figure experts assume is underreported because heat can exacerbate other cardiac events. More deadly to Hoosiers, on average, than tornados, brutal heat reaches it highest level in the concrete jungle of the urban core where temperatures can range 10-15 degrees hotter than the surrounding countryside where the greenery outstrips asphalt. As summer heats up, considerate Hoosiers can look out for the needs of our most vulnerable by helping to ensure access to air conditioning and hydration. Beware: Box fans alone can accelerate dehydration. Ice water with lemon, anyone?

BETTER LIVING BY BIKE

Karma strikes Freewheelin’ Community Bikes. The group uses bicycles “to build out the best in people and in our community” in part by allowing kids who complete a five-part basic bike mechanics course to earn their own bike, lock, bottle and helmet. Now a case study in how personal growth springs from serving others, Freewheelin’ has outgrown its home of four years at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. And the karma spreads. Tab’s long-time commitment to growing vibrant community around 34th and Central will take root in another offshoot as Freewheelin’ moves to a much larger space in a storefront catty corner from the church. More room for classes, donations and the group’s bike sales bodes well for the city’s burgeoning bike culture.

EASY RIDER

Breathe a sigh of relief for the 14 Plainfield residents vanpooling to their jobs in Indy. The group marks the 6th local vanpool nurtured by Central Indiana Commuter Services. Groups from Anderson, Cloverdale, Greenfield, Bloomington and Fishers are already in gear. In addition, CICS oversees 936 carpools and 1,648 people committed to riding the bus to work at least three times a week. Organizers say many people get started in ride-share programs to save money, but often find themselves more productive and less stressed when they relinquish driving duty. Inline with its goal to reduce congestion and pollution, CICS connects interested groups with vans, and sometimes with additional subsidies to offset the cost of gas. With air quality and asthma problems still of central concern, Indy can use all the help it can get.

THOUGHT BITE By Andy Jacobs Jr. To the Cynics: Better to trust all people and be disappointed in a few than to distrust all people and have your creator disappointed in you.

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Money’s non-partisan nature

Smith compared today’s political environment to the early 1990s, when the state legislature passed a bill he wrote creating the Clean Manufacturing Technology Institute at Purdue University to help Indiana manufacturers reduce toxic pollution from their facilities. By the time the bill came to a vote in 1990, it had support from the Chamber of Commerce and the Indiana Manufacturers Association. “At that time in the General Assembly —which is very different now — if it was a reasonable idea, people would actually listen to you,” he said. With support from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, CMTI and others, targeted BY S T E V E N H IG G S industries — like recreational vehicles in the north and wood finishing in the south E D I T O RS @N U V O . N E T — not only reduced their toxic releases into the air, water and land, they improved their t wasn’t often that Grant Smith strugoperational efficiencies and saved money. gled for words during a 70-minute “These guys were making lots of money, interview on the screened-in porch of hand over fist, by substituting materials his bungalow a mile south of Broad Ripple and using them more efficiently,” he said. Village. To the contrary, he recalled his 29 “The results were quite fantastic.” years with the Citizens Action Coalition of Smith recites a long, bipartisan list of legisIndiana — as canvasser, researcher, lobbylators who, throughout his time at CAC, cared ist, crafter of legislation, program director about and acted in the public’s interest on and, for the past seven, executive director issues like clean manufacturing. He attributed — with astonishing clarity and articulation. their attitudes to two interconnected factors. But when the subject turned to the The first was public involvement. influence money has acquired over the They weren’t accustomed to grassroots public interest at the state and federal levorganizers generating thousands of calls els, Smith momentarily stammered. Only from citizens on issues of public intermomentarily, and even then just barely. “I est. “Legislators weren’t used to CAC,” he said. The second was mindset. “I think the attitude was different then,” he said. “The attitude at that point was you had people who wanted to do – Grant Smith, former executive director, the right thing, Citizens Action Coalition and they needed a reason to do the right thing. And one of the reasons was, ‘Hey, I’m getting a lot of calls from my don’t know,” he concluded, “it’s just like constituents.’” the constituents don’t exist.” Today, Smith said, public interest or supSmith, a 54-year-old Baltimore native port is irrelevant. “Now they don’t listen to whose family moved to Chesterton when you unless you bring a check along,” he said. he was in junior high school, left CAC By his account, bills in the public interest June 17 to accept a position with the Civil seldom get hearings today in the General Society Institute in Boston, which he Assembly. And hearings on bad bills are describes as a progressive think tank that superficial, by design, geared to push leghas and will continue to support CAC. The islation friendly to campaign contributors. CAC board named policy director Kerwin Smith recalls watching legislators either Olson as interim director. praise presented bills or sit mute, asking no Mike Mullett, a public interest attorney questions at all. who has been involved with CAC since it “The hearings are dog-and-pony shows,” was formed as the Citizens Energy Coalition he said. “The leadership puts a lot of presin 1974, reflected upon Smith’s service. His sure on people when it comes to campaign “unusual intelligence, extraordinary commitcontributions and voting against these horment and incredible work ethic” made him “a rible bills, or even raising criticism against human dynamo for the organization over his them or attempting to.” 30 years of service,” Mullett said in an email. While Smith named Republicans more often than Democrats in his assessment,

Long-time activist Grant Smith leaving Citizens Action Coalition

“Now they don’t listen to you unless you bring a check along.”

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Manic Panic: Your enviro-PaniQuiz for the week by Jim Poyser

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As he reflects on a career of grassroots activism after leaving Citizens Action Coalition, Grant Smith worries about anemic watchdogging at a new-generation power plant project in Edwardsport beset by cost overruns, allegations of cronyism and questions over how to the proper risk balance between shareholders and consumers.

he emphasized that the corrupting influence of money in politics is not a partisan phenomenon. “Look at the Democrats,” he said, referring to their 2011 walkout over labor issues. “They walked out. Who did they walk out for? Their biggest contributors. What about the rest of us? How many bad bills were down there?”

The waning power of the press

Another contributor to the devolution of public interest politics is the decline of the American press, Smith said. “The press was on top of these things,” he said. “If this were the mid-‘80s, early ‘90s, Edwardsport would have been dead a long time ago. And half those people would be in jail, including half the commissioners on the commission, plus part of Daniels cadre. It would have been dead already.” Edwardsport is a power plant under construction on the White River in Knox County that would use unproven coal-gasification and carbon-capture technologies to generate electricity. Despite the venture’s economically risky nature, legislation pushed by Daniels and House and Senate leadership burdens Duke Energy ratepayers with all of the risk, while the company would reap all the profits. Two key players at the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, through which approval for the plant must be obtained, lost their jobs last year after their cozy relationships with Duke officials were exposed when one — the commission’s chief legal officer — went to work for Duke. The other was David Lott Hardy, former IURC chair, whom Daniels fired when the scandal broke. Duke’s original $1.2 billion estimate of plant’s cost has more than doubled and now sits at more than $3 billion. Yet, Smith said, the press has shown no interest. “Right now, on Edwardsport, we have one reporter writing about it consistently,” he said. The reporter is John Russell at the Indianapolis Star, which is outside the Duke service territory. Papers that serve Duke customers, like the Kokomo Tribune, the Columbus Republic and Terre Haute Tribune-Star, ignore the issue, he said. When CAC asked

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to meet with editors in Columbus, they asked why would Edwardsport be of local interest. They wouldn’t even commit to publishing an op-ed, Smith recalled. “I don’t know,” he said. “It’s just pathetic.”

Hopeful signs for the future

Smith began his career at the now40,000-member CAC in 1982 after returning to Indiana from three years in Germany. He had majored in German at IU-Bloomington and was back in grad school and teaching when he saw an ad for canvassers. CAC, he laughed, has been his “only” professional job. He was appointed executive director in May 2004, when then-director Chris Williams returned to his native New England to work on nuclear energy issues after more than three decades in Indiana. Among Smith’s missions as director was overseeing a “generational transition.” “There was a huge gap between the older staff and anybody in between, really,” he said. “So, one of the issues was, we have to get the right people in the right places.” Smith said he left CAC feeling satisfied in that regard, calling Interim Executive Director Olson a “superb lobbyist,” Phone Canvass Director Laura Sucec “very good, very task-oriented,” and Statewide Organizer Zac Elliott “brilliant.” And despite the economy, CAC is holding its own financially, due in large part to its endowment and support from members, who according to a recent survey, the majority of CAC members identify themselves as conservative to moderate. Mullett said Smith’s leadership at CAC over the years reflected his ability to recruit, train, motivate, and coordinate the work of others “Grant proved to be most adept in that respect; in part this was because he set such a high standard by his own example,” he wrote. “But, it was also because he listened to the other people on his team so that organizational decisions reflected their input and insight as well as his own.” Steven Higgs is a freelance writer in Bloomington and editor of The Bloomington Alternative.

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ANOTHER EARTH

It’s time for our favorite summer film festiv al. Whether you’re looking to see great cinema or just beat the heat, head over to the Indianapolis Museum of Art as often as possible over the next ten days and travel the globe via this year’ s Indianapolis International Film Festival, July 14-24. Each year, organizers select some of the best independent films available, many fresh from successes at Sundance, SXSW and other festivals, and bring them to Indy for a truly great series . We never fail to find a film or two that we can’t stop raving about, and this year is no exception.

With hundreds of short films, documentaries and features to choose from, as well as informative workshops and panel discussions, plus all those after parties, we’re sure there is something here for everyone. Thanks to our good friends at the Indy F ilm Fest, we had the opportunity to screen a few of the feature films in advance and here’s a list of ten we highly recommend. But don’t miss all the other great options. Head over to indyfilmfest.org and view all the scheduled films and their synopses to plan your ten-day cinematic adventure.

The mirror planet of Earth in this film is far more than an eyecatching sci-fi element. It is a symbol of hope and redemption. For Rhoda (co-writer Brit Marling), it embodies a chance for another life, a chance to possibly find the family she killed in a car accident. Marling delivers a deeply-felt performance as does William Mapother as widower of the family. Co-written and directed by Mike Cahill, the film is starkly beautiful and tantalizingly alive — like the parallel Earth itself (which, as a spectacle, never distracts from the human drama unfolding below it). (Opening Night Event, Toby Theatre, Thursday, July 14, 7 p.m.).

APART A big hit at SXSW this year, Apart is a visually beautiful film chronicling the dark and tragic love story of Noah and Emily, both of whom suffer from the rare psychological disorder known as ICD-10 F24. Aaron Rottinghaus and Josh Danziger provide a thrilling screenplay, as well as fine turns as director and star, respectively. While the film uses innovation and pushes the craft beyond traditional storytelling techniques, the use of real case histories and research ground this otherwise mysterious tale in a haunting reality that is hard to shake. Also starring Olesya Rulin, Joey Lauren Adams and Bruce McGill. (Toby Theatre, Tuesday, July 19, 8 p.m.; DeBoest Lecture Hall, Sunday, July 24, 2:30 p.m.).

CINEMA KOMUNISTO In 1947, the new nation of Yugoslavia was under the rule of the now legendary Communist hero Marshal Josep Broz Tito who, among other things, wanted to create world-class cinema in his homeland that could rival the glamour of Hollywood. Combining all types of film footage — from lost newsreels to Hollywood blockbusters, government propaganda and home movies — Cinema Komunisto weaves together a history of Yugoslavia that is at once dark and disturbing and visually arresting. The filmmakers have masterfully assembled a story that should be of interest to anyone aware of how images in media shape our personal and national identities. (DeBoest Lecture Hall; Saturday, July 16, 4:30 p.m.; Friday, July 22 at 7:15 p.m.).

MONTREAL GIRL Based on the question, what happens when a woman must move from the apartment and neighborhood she has called home for 25+ years, Montreal Girl is a multi-dimensional love story about friendship, community and human experience that never gets bogged down in sentimentality or excess. Combining urban documentary with dramatic fiction, writer director Jeanne Crépeau tells the story of 46-year old Ariane as she packs up her memories and evaluates the relationships and community that have come to define her. (In French with English subtitles). (Toby Theatre; Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m.; Sunday, July 24, 12 p.m.).

PRAIRIE LOVE In an unlikely landscape, among unlikely candidates, love finds its way to North Dakota and into the lives of a newly-released prison inmate, her awkward pen pal and a wandering vagrant with tender, awkward, funny and ultimately beautiful results. Director Dusty Bias makes a whole lot of something where many others would see nothing, and the performances of the cast are spot-on. A ‘quirky’ film in the best sense, Prairie Love is laugh out loud funny and one of the most enjoyable of the festival. (DeBoest Lecture Hall, Sunday, July 17, 2:30 p.m.; Toby Theatre, Monday, July 18, 8 p.m.). SUBMITTED PHOTO

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BEST OF SHOW Don’t miss the screenings of the festival’s award winning films on Sunday, July 24 in the Toby Theatre.

In 1987, Eddie Lee Sausage and Mitchell D. recorded their neighbors’ drunken arguments. You can’t blame them for eavesdropping because when their neighbors went at it, they were like the Odd Couple on steroids, a microcosm of the country’s fractious society. When their fights leaked out into the public, a phenomenon was born. This documentary, directed with exuberance and panache by Matthew Bate, creates the same visceral feeling of discovery as the audio phenomenon it chronicles. It’s fascinating to watch the history of this pre-YouTube sensation unfold — and a relief to know that voyeurism isn’t a modern, Internet-age invention. (Toby Theatre; Wednesday, July 20, 4:15 p.m.; Friday, July 22, 5:30 p.m.).

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Workshops In addition to screening great films, Indy Film Festival also provides multiple opportunities for budding filmmakers and general enthusiasts to learn more abut the craft of making movies, as well as practical lessons in advancing your film (or yourself) towards cinematic success. All of the Indy Film Fest panels and workshop sessions take place in the multi-purpose room of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Workshops are free, and seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

THESE AMAZING SHADOWS Established by Congress in the late ‘80s at the behest of filmmakers and advocates concerned about colorization, the National Film Registry now lists 550 films (with 25 added per year) deemed “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant,” with each singled out for preservation by the Library of Congress. This well-appointed documentary about the Registry is most interesting when it covers unfamiliar territory, particularly the industrial, avant-garde and home movies that feature alongside Citizen Kane on the Registry. Less essential are talking-head montages about the greatness of well-known Registry titles ( Star Wars, It’s a Wonderful Life ). (Closing Night Event, Toby Theatre, Saturday, July 23, 7:30 p.m.).

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From Vapor to Paper: Constructing Your Screenplay (Kate Chaplin)

The Art of the Art House

Local filmmaker and author Kate Chaplin leads an informative session for writers of all levels interested in learning more about the screenwriting craft. With experience in just about every aspect of film and digital media, the Noblesville resident is the force behind Karmic Courage, her production company, and a good number of interesting film and book projects. www.katechaplin.com.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 20

The Role of the Director

WAY OF THE MORRIS As quintessentially English as fish and chips, but in danger of extinction, the Morris dance is the subject of this rich, tender documentary. Writer-director Tim Plester traces the folk dance’s roots and, in turn, his own. The inclusion of his family history with Morris dancing lends the film a personal, heartfelt quality that sets it apart from most documentaries. Plester even steps in front of the camera during interviews. His charisma and way with words makes him excellent company with which to tag along. All in all, this doc is as graceful and rousing as the Morris dance itself. (Toby Theatre; Saturday, July 16, 12:15 p.m.; Monday, July 18, 10 p.m.).

Directing a film is much more than working with actors and a crew. Taking a story from page to screen requires the talents of a filmmaker who can direct everything from the makeup to the music, the performances to the publicity. Session facilitator Dan Hall has a resume that spans from producing, directing, writing, cinematography and editing to major motion picture productions and cable, public and network television.

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THURSDAY, JULY 21

Spielberg’s Got Nothing on You: The Ins & Outs of Producing

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Bridging the gap between business and art, it’s a producer’s role to shepherd a film from idea to reality with an eye on practicality. From obtaining film rights for a story to hiring a crew, the producer is responsible for keeping things on time and under budget, without stifling creativity. Sound impossible? Local filmmaker Gary Wood has survived the production process and shares his experience in this workshop.

WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE An innovative and emotional film that never feels heavy-handed or gimmicky, writer-director Hannah Fidell’s film debut is a testament to narrative form as much as it is human spirit. The film follows the journey of 20-something Catherine, returning home to Bloomington, Ind., after financial realities and hardships make it impossible for her to continue pursing her post-college dreams in New York. Genuinely innovative and authentically original, We’re Glad You’re Here is one of the festival’s best offerings. Screens with Type A, a short about artists Adam Ames and Andrew Bordwin and their project developed for the IMA’s 100 Acres Art & Nature Park. (Toby Theatre; Wednesday, July 20, 8 p.m., Saturday, July 23, 4:30 p.m.).

Jon Vickers, director of the new Indiana University Cinema, leads this panel discussion on the art of making critically successful films and making those films accessible to audiences. Vickers will be joined by other panelists in talking about their experiences, struggles and successes in bringing arthouse and under-represented cinema to a niche audience in a world where media is so accessible and often overwhelming.

Hollywood at Home: Filming in Indiana Recruiting and accommodating filmmakers who choose Indiana as the location for their movies is the job of Erin Newell Schneider of Film Indiana, the state’s initiative to develop the local business of filmmaking. Film Indiana hopes job creation and an emerging new media industry helps make Indiana a more popular location for new films.

Hits, Likes and The Really Cool Show (Ryan Andrew Balas) Following screenings of several The Really Cool Show episodes, series creator Ryan Balas will join the festival via a live internet feed from New York and speak about his experience creating a web series, followed by a Q&A session. Filmmakers, content creators and film enthusiasts in general should find the session informative and entertaining. www.ryanbalas.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 17 1:00 P.M. Meet the Filmmakers While the lineup of participants is still being determined, each year local and national filmmakers whose work is featured in the festival join organizers and audience members to discuss their work and filmmaking, in general. Typically one of the most popular sessions, those interested in meeting the men and women behind the camera are encouraged to arrive early for a seat.

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Viewing Films with a Critical Eye Anyone who watches a movie will usually have an opinion about it, so what makes some opinions more valuable than others? This panel of local film critics will offer insight and practical tips for viewing film for more than just pleasure. What elements of a film are important for a “good” review? And why do some popular movies get such “bad” reviews from critics? Here’s your chance to find out.

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The Influence of Ray Bradbury on Scientific Imagination @ Center for Inquiry

FREE

SATURDAY

FESTIVAL

Indiana Microbrewers Festival @ Opti Park

Calling all craft beer enthusiasts! The 16th annual Indiana Microbrewers festival celebrates the buy local movement featuring brewers from across Indiana and the Midwest. Head out to Broad Ripple Village to experience the festivities for those of 21 years and older. Regular tickets cost $40. VIP tickets cost $55 and include early entrance to the festival. Event begins at 3 p.m. 820 E. 67th St., www.brewersofindianaguild.com/events.

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In any conversation about the greatest science fiction and fantasy writers, Ray Bradbury is surely to be mentioned with greats like Asimov and Heinlein. In an event that further discusses his influence, the Center for Inquiry presents guest speaker Dr. Jonathan Eller in their on-going monthly series Café Inquiry. Eller, Professor of English at IUPUI, recently completed Becoming Ray Bradbury, a biography on Bradbury’s early life and will give a comprehensive speech on Bradbury’s influence on scientific imagination. 350 Canal Walk, Suite A, 423-0710, www.centerforinquiry.net/indy.

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SPORTS

Hardcourt Bike Polo @ Fall Creek Park

SPECIAL EVENT

UniverSoul Circus @ Lafayette Square Mall Looking for a unique, wildly entertaining and fun for all summer event? Look no further; the UniverSoul Circus is here. UniverSoul circus prides itself on being a SUBMITTED PHOTO highly interactive combo of circus arts, theUniverSoul Circus will be held on the grounds of ater, and music that covers genres includLafayette Square Mall. ing Pop, Classic R&B, Latin, Hip Hop, Jazz and Gospel. It celebrates pop culture on a global level by bringing together international performers. UniverSoul Circus is rated as one of the top 3 circuses in America with front-runners Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey and Cirque du Soleil! You can see this spectacular show Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 12:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets range from $12 to $27 and children under 1 are FREE. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. 3919 Lafayette Rd., for tickets: 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com, www.universoulcircus.com.

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Polo + bikes = some eco-friendly fun. Featuring home-made mallets and other DIY aspects, these pick-up games take place Mondays and Thursdays at the Fall Creek tennis courts. New players are invited to take part, as equipment is shared, but it also makes for a great spectator sport for the faint of heart. The friendly games offer another way to get some exercise without realizing it. Mondays, 6 p.m., Thursdays, 7 p.m. W. 16th St and Fall Creek Parkway E Dr, www. bikesofindy.com.

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Alonzo Bodden @ Morty’s

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Comedian Alonzo Bodden is headlining at Morty’s this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. After winning the grand prize in the 3rd season of Last Comic Standing, Bodden’s career started to explode. As a result, he began a furious regular tour of the late night talk show circuit. With brutally honest humor, Bodden is sure to have you rolling with laughter all night long. You do not want to miss this show! Thursday’s show starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $12. If you can’t make it Thursday, you can see Bodden Friday or Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. for $15. 3625 E. 96th St., 848-5500, www.mortyscomedy.com.

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Lisa Ermel, Matthew Van Oss and Gregory Howard star in Pete McElligott’s With A Bang.

THURSDAY

PERFORMANCE ART

With a Bang @ Phoenix Theatre

Phoenix Theatre presents the Midwest Premiere of postmodern superhero tale, With a Bang by Pete McElligott. It is a dark, comedic tale about a looming apocalypse and a heroine who must save the world by finishing a mythological book started by her father. Actor Matthew Van Oss (previously in Speech & Debate, End Days) describes what drew him to the script, “…It’s so fun, dirty and hilarious. Plus the fight scenes, I love fight scenes!” All seating is general admission. Thursday night tickets are $15 and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. It will also run Friday, Saturday and Sunday with tickets at $25. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. 749 N. Park Ave., 635-7529, www.phoenixtheatre.org.

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Tarkington Theater @ Center for Performing Arts

Tarkington Theater at the Center for Performing Arts in Carmel is featuring free July previews. Shows begin July 15 and run through August 6. Free previews include Dance Kaleidoscope, Anita Hall & Everett Greene, Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, Heartland Truly Moving Pictures film screening and International Violin Competition of Indianapolis. Although free, tickets must be reserved by calling the box office. Seating is limited. 1 Center Green, Carmel, IN 46032, 843-3800, www. TheCenterForThePerformingArts.org

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Middle Eastern Festival of Indianapolis @ St. George Orthodox Church

Craving traditional Middle Eastern food like the falafel or interested in learning about the Eastern Orthodox Christian church? Come out to this event SUBMITTED PHOTO that showcases Middle Eastern culture. In Goodies like this can be had at the Middle addition to the plethora of traditional cuisine, you Eastern Festival. can shop for Middle Eastern groceries, jewelry, icons, cookbooks, CDs and more. July 15, 4:00-11:00p.m.; July 16, noon-11:00 p.m. July 17, noon-5:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 and children 12 and under are free. 4020 North Sherman Dr., 547-9356, www.mefestival.org.

FRIDAY

SPORTS

Indiana Fever v. Minnesota Lynx @ Conseco Fieldhouse

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It’s Family Night at the game this Friday as the Fever take on the Minnesota Lynx. Buy four tickets to Lucas Oil Family Night presented by The Indianapolis Star and you’ll receive four vouchers for free hot dogs, chips and drinks, four free t-shirts and the chance to shoot free throws on the court after the game. It’s the perfect Friday night for Hoosier families to check out our WNBA Fever! 7:00 p.m. $20-$49 per ticket. Buy tickets here: 125 South Pennsylvania Street, 917-2500, www.wnba.com/fever.

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SATURDAY

SPECIAL EVENT

Emmy-nominated actor Rob Schneider recently completed production on Happy Madison’s “Grown Ups.” Earlier this year Schneider made his directorial debut in “Big Stan.” He is well known for his four year run with NBC’s Saturday Night Live and can be seen in an over 40 ﬁlms, including Deuce Bigelow: Male Gigolo, The Hot Chick, and The Waterboy.

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George R. R. Martin @ Barnes & Noble – Carmel

The New York Times bestselling author will be visiting the Circle City this Saturday as a part of his US Book Tour. George R.R. Martin is a screenwriter, a writer, producer of the TV series Beauty and the Beast and a story editor for “The Twilight Zone.” His acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire, adapted to the hit HBO series “Game of Thrones,” is considered by some to be among the best fantasy writing of all time. Most-recently he has finished his long-awaited book, A Dance with Dragon . See Martin at Barnes & Noble- Carmel at 2:00 p.m., 14709 U.S. Highway 31 North, Carmel, 8442501, www.georgerrmartin.com 

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MONDAY

SPECIAL EVENT

Dogzplot Literature Party @ Big Car

Dogzplot Online Fiction Magazine brings its unique brand of flash fiction to Big Car’s Lafayette Community Space July 18. Featuring 14 emerging Indy authors, the free event is aimed to raise funds for Second Story Indy, an organization devoted to connecting youth with literature, as well as raise awareness of Vouched Books, a small press bookstore that sponsors the event. Food and refreshments will be available from the Scratch Food Truck and Fat Sammies Ciao Wagon. Food and drinks begin at 6 p.m. Readings begin at 6:30. 3919 Lafayette Rd, 518-3832, www.bigcar.org 

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Indianapolis Indians Game @ Victory Field

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Indianapolis Indians outfielder Gorkys Hernandez.

The sunny confines of Victory Field will host the Indianapolis Indians as they take on the Charlotte Knights in a stretch of home games from July 18-21. Both Matt Hague and Alex Presley will bring their lethal bats against Charlotte’s league-worst team ERA. Since the Indians are a few games above .500, this series is crucial for them in their attempt to make the playoffs, with the Knights close behind in the wild card standings. 501 West Maryland St., 2693545, Indianapolis.indians.milb.com  100% RECYCLED PAPER // NUVO // 07.13.11-07.20.11 // go&do

FEATURE The other super bowl

experience embarrassing, put-on-the-spot comedic ridicule, the improvisational routines hinge on ideas and requests from the crowd. Plus, the audience votes for the winners and a referee keeps things clean and fun. Trout notes: “In support of Indianapolis’ own ComedySportz Executive Director, Mia Lee Bauman, a portion of the ticket sales will be donated to the Indiana State Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.”

ComedySportz hosts world championship

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wo super bowls in one year? Warm up for February’s NFL bout with the 2011 ComedySportz World Championship, July 20-23. According to Ed Trout and Lynn Burger, founding members/owners of ComedySportz on Mass Avenue, if you’ve never attended an evening at ComedySportz in Indianapolis, now is your chance to see what it’s all about. And if you’re a regular, you know what a big deal this is. The four-day event will be held at the Athenaeum; this isn’t to confuse regular patrons of the Mass Ave. club. Burger says, “We’re having it ‘at the A,’ in order to accommodate all of the fun.” In the vein of Whose Line Is It Anyway? (A TV comedy “game show” — the U.S. version was hosted by Drew Carey and starred Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie), ComedySportz is competitive improvisational comedy. Trout says, “We get a lot of calls from people asking who the headliner is, but we’re not like most comedy clubs: there is no headliner. Teams compete.” And not all teams work the same way. In fact, Trout claims that they’re all very different. “Some rely heavily on physical comedy, others use music; they all work together.” The fact that the World Championship is in Indianapolis this year is a big deal for everyone involved. Trout and Burger listed the names of other cities where the championship has been held in previous years, (Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Austin, Portland, and L.A.), and they’re proud to have Indianapolis on the list. “It may be a once in a long-time experience to have it all right here,” says Burger. Trout makes it clear this event is entertainment for all ages. “There is audience participation, but we’re never laughing at you, we’re laughing with you.” Burger adds, “They might ask you what your favorite color is, but that’s about as intrusive as it gets.” In fact, teams earn fouls and are penalized if they say or do something that would qualify as less than family-friendly. The audience doesn’t

Teams from more than 20 cities, including a team from Manchester, UK., and one from Berlin, Germany will be represented in the tournament. The tournament will feature four nights of competition, each show leading up to the championship match will feature four different teams. The two teams that emerge from the competition as winners will compete in the late show on Saturday, July 23, for the World Championship. Burger says, “If people are trying to decide which night to start with, you can’t lose: each night will be different, for sure.” There’s really no way of knowing which teams will make it to the final round until the final night. Trout mentions that this isn’t a members-only kind of event, “Don’t feel left out if you’ve never been to a match; people get into it right away.” Each match is original and the ref keeps things going at a fast pace. Even though all of the action for the World Championship is at the Athenaeum Theater, if you like what you see, Trout and Burger encourage people to stop by Mass Avenue and check the regular schedule. Tickets and more information are available by calling The ComedySportz Theatre at (317) 951-8499, or by visiting the website: www. indycomedysportz.com/tournament. Tickets for matches range from $15 to $20, with nightly ticket packages available for $25 (two matches). Or, if you’d like to see all of the action, a Super Fan Pass allows you admission to each match for $99. Food and drinks will be available throughout the show.

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WEDNESDAY, 7/20:

7:00 p.m. Manchester vs. Indianapolis Chicago vs. Milwaukee THURSDAY, 7/21:

7:00 p.m. DC vs. Austin Portland vs. Philly

THURSDAY, 7/21:

9:30 p.m. Richmond vs. New Orleans San Jose vs. Indianapolis FRIDAY, 7/22:

FRIDAY, 7/22:

9:30 p.m. NYC vs. Portland LA vs. Indianapolis SATURDAY, 7/23:

4:00 p.m. Manchester vs. Buffalo Sacramento vs. Indianapolis 7:00 P.M.

NYC vs. San Antonio Chicago vs. LA 10:00 P.M.

Championship Match Teams TBA on 7/23

7:00 p.m. Houston vs. Provo Quad Cities vs. Minneapolis

A FEW NOTABLE COMPETITORS STEPH DEWAEGENEER (Houston, TX)

Steph has worked with ComedySportz since 1991, at first in Houston, then in Chicago, then back in Houston once more. On her improv platform of “Yes, and!!” Steph was crowned 2009 Ms. Plus America, even though it meant she had to miss the Tournament in Milwaukee that year to compete.

JAMES BAILEY (Los Angeles, CA)

James is the current President of the World Comedy League, the organization which binds together all of the ComedySportz cities worldwide. In addition, James is the Producer and Artistic Director of ComedySportz LA, where his ComedySportz High School League has become the largest, most successful improv training program for high school students in the country.

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DICK CHUDNOW (Milwaukee, WI)

Dick, one of the founders of the Kentucky Fried Theater, is the comedic genius behind the original ComedySportz format. The whole ComedySportz World Championship is only taking place because this man had a vision back in 1984 of what ComedySportz could be.

COMEDYSPORTZ MANCHESTER, UK TEAM

Since 2003 (in Washington, DC) ComedySportz Manchester has sent a team to represent the only UK city. ComedySportz Manchester started life as ComedySportz Chorley back in 2001. Once the move to the big city happened in 2007, there was no looking back, and CSzMan is thriving more than ever. Now in their 10th year they are organising (notice the British spelling) their 10 Year Anniversary Show this November back in their original home in Chorley, and even Dick Chudnow (ComedySportz Founder) will be flying in for the occasion. For the record, the last time they were in Indianapolis everyone had a ball.

REVIEWS entitled Viva Vivaldi, we heard the complete works for lute and strings by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741). Gratefully there are not that many, considering the hundreds of concertos he wrote for various other instruments. Plus our forces had room to insert a few pieces not quite fitting the genre. Though not usually on stage at once, a total of 11 players shared their individual and collective talents, a mix of Indy Baroque musicians and various guests. Chief among these was lutenist Ronn McFarlane, returning from appearing with the Baltimore consort of two days earlier, but this time occupying center stage for those “complete works” mentioned above. Violinist Allison Guest Edberg also dominated the proceedings when she appeared. Both performers acquitted themselves excellently. Two very large instruments were heard for the first time this summer: the theorbo, played by William Simms (he having appeared Friday also) — a full-bodied, long necked lute five to six feet in length and the violone, featuring Phillip Spray — an early version of a double bass, at least as tall and perhaps bigger bodied. Besides Vivaldi, Francesco Corbetta, Filippo Azzaiola and Alessandro Piccinini from the 16th and 17th centuries were represented with three trifles. Indy Baroque director Thomas Gerber played the harpsichord, displaying his talents the most in a Bach rearrangement of a Vivaldi concerto, BWV 973, easily the best piece on the program. — TOM ALDRIDGE

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Torso of a king, from IMA’s ‘Dynasty and Divinity’ exhibit.

MUSIC EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL – BALTIMORE CONSORT e Festival Music Society; Indiana History Center; July 8. Late in the 16th century, England, under its great Tudor queen, Elizabeth I, produced a flowering in the arts, one in which Shakespeare appeared and which clearly included music — not then considered a “true” art form. Such period composers as John Dowland and Thomas Morley were represented, along with lesser knowns, in the third FMS sponsored Indianapolis Early Music Festival on Friday. The large-scale musical profundity of later centuries was herein replaced by short musical delights, mostly played, a few sung. The five-player Baltimore Consort, established in 1980, returned to their musical roots with this program and were joined by Hoosier soprano Danielle Svonavec and lutenist/bandora player William Simms. Mark Cudek (SOO-dek), a cittern player and founding Consort member, also happens to be our festival’s artistic director and proved himself at home in both worlds. We heard 26 selections, mostly featured in sets of

three. Mindy Rosenfeld-Hedges provided outstanding treble flute work in several pieces, most notably in the concluding number, “Howell’s Delight” wherein she switched to recorder and back to flute without losing a beat. The entire program ranged from “The Earl of Essex Gaillard” by Dowland (1563-1626) for solo lute, played by Ronn McFarlane, to “Allison’s Knell” (1599) by Richard Allison, with all six instrumentalists. Svonavec provided stylish vocalism in her five songs, her projection just a bit tentative. The remaining two players: treble violist Mary Anne Ballard and recorder player/bass violist Larry Lipkis sustained the group with yeoman’s work throughout. —TOM ALDRIDGE

EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL – INDIANAPOLIS BAROQUE ORCHESTRA t Festival Music Society; Indiana History Center; July 10. From touring ensembles to the first local early-music performing group under FMS auspices, the Early Music Festival turned to members of the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra for its fourth summer presentation on Sunday. In a program

Indianapolis Museum of Art; through Jan. 15, 2012. The first work of art you encounter upon entering this exhibition of historic works by Yoruba people in what is now Nigeria and the Republic of Benin is, perhaps, the most memorable: a seated figure with one leg propped up, the other folded under, projecting a serene dignity reminiscent of the Buddhist divinity Kwan Yin. What makes this figure extraordinary is its creator’s mastery of copper alloy and the way the metal has been modeled to create the soft illusion of flesh. You want to touch this piece, but there’s also a temptation to sit and try to get on its contemplative wavelength. Dynasty and Divinity consists of over 100 pieces of sculpture done in copper alloy, terra-cotta and stone that, for the most part, were created in the West African Kingdom of Ife (pronounced EE-fay) between the 12th and 15th centuries. Those seeking the full historic-anthropological experience will find plenty to read here. But others, whose bent is more sensual than scholarly, can delight in the wonderfully finished, elegant heads of royal personages, most often done in copper alloy; the terra-cotta models of animals and monsters, and primordial forms carved from granite. The show will be a revelation for anyone who thinks that people like the Yoruba somehow lacked the intention or taste for a sophisticated art of self-aggrandizement. In 1910, a German explorer discovered a copper sculpture of a Yoruba head and was so amazed by its craft that he convinced himself he was looking at a bust of the Greek god Poseidon and that he’d discovered an artifact from the lost civilization of Atlantis. Makes you wonder what the world would be like with a little less imperial imagination and more respect for the real lives of people on the ground. 4000 N. Michigan Road, 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org. — DAVID HOPPE

GALLERY ANNEX GROUP PAINTING SHOW e The Harrison Center for the Arts; through July 30. The painting in this show that engaged me most was Jeannine Allen’s “Red Surroundings.” There was nothing particularly subtle about this engagement, but Allen likes to work “in subtle ways, in values of the same hue,” she says. In this oil on Masonite board painting, you can see what she means. It’s a composition totally in red, but the reds of the brightest values are in the center of the composition and the darkest are towards the edges. You might think here of a sunset in a reddening sky. You might also be reminded of the work of Mark Rothko, who Allen admits is an influence. Another painter speaking in the abstract idiom is Chicago-based Bobby Gilbreath, whose thickly layered, striated mixed media paintings might remind you of topographic maps. But the surface of “You’re the Icing on the Cake,” looks just the surface of a freshly-opened container of cake-icing ice cream. (For those who want to see more of Gilbreath’s work, check out Hank & Dolly’s Gallery at the Harrison Center where new work entitled “I was a Lover Before this War” is on display.) Lon Hall’s paintings seem like the most gestural of the bunch. His composition entitled “02/20/11,” seems to spell out, in graffitiesque bubble letters (that don’t spell out any specific words) the creative peaks and valleys of one particular day. 1505 N. Delaware St; 317-396-3886, www.harrisoncenter.org. — DAN GROSSMAN

OVERLOOKS: PHOTOS BY JIM WALKER r Wug Laku’s Studio and Garage: through July 30. Jim Walker is a founding member of the nonprofit Big Car, which is all about “bringing people to art and art to people,” to quote their website. In that spirit, Big Car recently opened the Service Center for Culture and Community adjacent to Lafayette Square Mall. You often see in Walker’s iPhone photography an affinity for economically-challenged parts of Indy like Lafayette Square. His photo of the abandoned Clearwater Movie Theater on the Far North Side, however, demonstrates that economic blight isn’t limited to any one area of the city. And yet, Walker’s photography is less about social commentary and more about the overlooked places that surround us as we go about our lives. These places are filled with things that appear, from a certain angle, strange and fascinating. In his photo “Shaved Ice,” you see a blue structure rising to the sky like a plastic pyramid. But you don’t see any people around enjoying the shaved ice. In fact, you don’t see any human figures in any of his work in this show at all. As a result, certain photographs, like the interior shot “Blue Curtain,” seem to resonate with melancholy. In this photo, you see a curtain in a window, glowing with sunlight, against a wood-paneled wall. Everything else in the room is cast in shadow. If you found yourself in such a room, would you be drawn to the light or would you cower away from it? Don’t miss the second chance reception and reading at Wug’s on July 20 at 7 p.m.1125 Brookside Ave; www.wlsandg.com. — DAN GROSSMAN

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French-style café beckons, disappoints BY N E I L CH A R LE S E D I T O RS @N U V O . N E T Let me state straight off, just so there’s no confusion: I would really like to have given this cozy little restaurant a higher score, and would have preferred to have written this review with few or no negative comments. It’s the sort of place that, if you’re a Francophile like myself, you fervently want to fire on all cylinders. I mean, how great is it to be perambulating through Carmel’s unabashedly twee Arts and Design District, looking for something other than a pizza or burger to munch upon when, lo and behold, here’s a great little French-style café beckoning you in? Much as I was looking forward to eating here, though, a recent visit failed to live up to expectations. Three of us therefore went for a second time, to give it another try in the hope that the first visit was merely unfortunate. Sadly, this wasn’t to be, although we had some good French toast, and the coffee was great.

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GOING FAST! Microbrewer’s Festival, July 16, 3-7 p.m., Opti Park and Arts Center, Broad Ripple. Tickets: $40; $10 designated driver; only online at: http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/venueSearch. jsp?venue_id=4144 Pay special attention to ReplicAle. Every Indiana brewery/ brewpub is following the same American pale ale recipe, but each is brewing with one specific hop only to experience the difference a single hop makes to the same water, malt, yeast recipe for a true palate test.

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Binkley’s, 6:30 p.m., 7-course Indiana Beer Dinner featuring Three Floyd’s, Sun King and New Albanian. $50.00. Reserve at 317-722-8888.

Operated by the mother and daughter team behind Zionsville’s Pie Safe, La Mie Emilie occupies a simply but elegantly appointed space on Carmel’s newly refurbished Main Street. The breakfast and lunch menu is lengthy, focusing on a wide assortment of delicious pies and classic French sweet and savory dishes. There are crèpes aplenty, traditional salads, quiches and sandwiches. On paper it’s mouthwatering, and there’s a bit of something for just about everybody. Eager to dive in to a piece of France, we ordered the croque madame, a quintessentially French ham and cheese sandwich, baked to a golden brown, served with a soft fried egg on top. Sounds simple, but my soft fried egg arrived already broken and congealing on the sandwich, a gooey mess. Nitpicking? Maybe, but for $9.05 I want to break my own egg. In spite of this, the flavors were sound. My wife’s mostly good buckwheat galette came with gruyere cheese, ham and, this time, a hard-cooked fried egg. For $6.30, very good, apart from the not-so-runny egg. Unaware that an eggy pattern was forming, we had also ordered the classic Quiche Lorraine. While the flavor was excellent, the texture was way over-cooked, like a rubbery omelette. Not good. If eggs constitute such a large part of your menu, they should be cooked properly. A fourth dish, the one we thought would redeem the others, was a “deca-

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The quintessentially French ham and cheese sandwich ($9.05).

dent” sweet crepe, stuffed with chocolate ganache and bananas. Sounded great, but the crepe had a dry texture and required a knife to cut it. These are all simple dishes; for them to work, they have to be done perfectly. I honestly believe that, with a bit of work and attention to detail, La Mie Emilie could turn out some really excellent food. All the components are in place, and I definitely plan a return visit in time.

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Beer tasting; free. Also featuring specials on Stuart Hobson’s Indiana Vodka: the original 80 Proof and infusions including Chai Tea, Cherry Vanilla, Chocolate Expresso, Double Vanilla, Honey Lemon, Orange Cream and Raspberry Citrus. Chef JJs Backyard, 6:30 p.m. Make it local paired beer dinner; $75, 317-602-3828 Binkley’s, 7 p.m. Flat12 Night. Chumley’s, all evening, special beer tappings

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Tomlinson Tap Room, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Beer and Food Pairing; $25, 317-423-2337

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Flat 12: On July 1 especially enjoyed Tangerine Porter, Nunmoere American Black Ale and Half Cycle IPA with Byrne’s Pizza. Newly released Karousel Kolsch, refreshing German Kolsch style ale with qualities of a lager.

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Fountain Square Brewing shared brews and artwork at Harrison Center’s July First Friday. Construction continues at 1301 Barth Ave. Basile Café at The Palladium , Carmel, offers six Indiana craft brews: Sun King Wee Mac Scottish Ale and Sunlight Cream Ale; Upland Wheat Ale and Dragonfly IPA; Mad Anthony India Pale Ale and Blond Lager; Oaken Barrel Alabaster, all pair well with lunch and pre-performance menus.

JULY 14

Sinking Ship, 4923 North College Ave., 7p.m. Flat12 Night; 317-920-9777; www.thesinkingship.com

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Kahn’s, 5341 N. Keystone, 4-6 p.m., Indiana Craft

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TELEVISION Self Sacrifice: A Son, A Soldier, A Suicide BY M A RC D. A L L A N M A L L A N @N U VO . N E T

r (R) Gregg and Jannett Keesling’s son Chancellor committed suicide in Iraq on June 19, 2009. Between the stress of his second tour of duty and something that happened at home in Indiana, the young man they called Chancey apparently snapped. How the family dealt with the news and heartbreak is captured in Self Sacrifice: A Son, A Soldier, A Suicide , a touching, unsettling and occasionally frustrating half hour. Producer Gary Harrison took the unusual step of letting Gregg Keesling tell the story and, for the most part, that was an excellent decision. Keesling, who runs an electronics recycling firm that helps ex-offenders reenter the workforce, is likeable and genuine. And although the show follows a lot of tangents, it’s forgivable because it reflects how conflicted and scat-

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tered Keesling must feel. Chancey Keesling went to Iraq because, as he told his parents, “We have a military, and somebody has to serve.” His family didn’t understand; they’re pacifists. On his first tour, Chancey had his gun taken away and put on suicide watch.

Why he was allowed to go back for another tour isn’t fully explained, but we do learn that soldiers’ mental-health records aren’t transferred when they are. The commander on his second deployment was unaware of what happened on Chancey’s first tour of duty.

A military spokesman should have been included in the show explaining why that was. On his second tour, the night before his death, Chancey received some upsetting news from home. What, we’re not told. His father explains cryptically: “He knew in real time that things were happening back home that he desperately didn’t want to happen.” Now, part of me thinks it’s none of our business, but another part thinks it should be included to provide better context. After Chancey died, the Keeslings waited for a letter of sympathy from the president. They were surprised when they didn’t receive one. They found out that for some unknown reason, it has been a longstanding U.S. government policy not to acknowledge soldiers who commit suicide — even though, in Iraq and Afghanistan, more soldiers die by suicide than in combat. (Happily and correctly, the Obama administration reversed that policy last week.) And we also learn that the military is working harder to recognize warning signs when soldiers are suicide risks. Too late for Chancey, but as his optimistic dad tells us, maybe something positive can come from this tragedy. By the end of Self Sacrifice, you’ll feel a mix of emotions, which, I imagine, is what the Keeslings feel every day. The film premieres Thursday, July 14 at 7:30 p.m. on WFYI (Channel 20).

FILM CLIPS OPENING

The following are reviews of films currently playing in Indianapolis area theaters. Reviews are written by Ed Johnson-Ott (EJO) unless otherwise noted. A BETTER LIFE (PG-13)

From the director of About a Boy comes a multi-generational story about a father’s love and the lengths he will go to in order to give his child the opportunities he never had. Demain Bichir plays an illegal immigrant from Mexico who borrows $12,000 to buy a truck so he can start his own upscale gardening business in L.A. After the vehicle is stolen, he and his resentful son (Jose Julian) search for it across the city’s Latino neighborhoods. 98 minutes. At Landmark’s Keystone Art Cinema.

BOOGIE NIGHTS

In this great film, writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson uses the adult film industry as a microcosm of 1970s America, symbolizing all the excesses of the period. Fortunately, he doesn’t indulge in excess himself or glamorize the subject matter, but rather demystifies sex, drugs, and show biz. Told through the eyes of an aspiring film star (tenderly portrayed by Mark Wahlberg), Boogie Nights is a captivating look at the dark side of the American Dream. 152 minutes. At Landmark’s Keystone Art Cinema, Friday and Saturday only at midnight. — Sam Watermeier

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CLERKS

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Sharp, irreverent, and funny as all get out, Clerks is arguably Kevin Smith’s best film. It’s also his first and smallest, following two convenience store clerks during a typical workday. The humor stems from their witty banter and the claustrophobic tension of the store. 92 minutes. The film is playing at the IMA Amphitheater on Friday at 9 p.m., but don’t bring the kids to this one — it’s pretty raunchy. And a special guest related to the film will be there for the screening, so don’t leave early. — Sam Watermeier

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART II (PG-13)

The final adventure in the Harry Potter film series. The much-anticipated feature is the second of two full-length parts. In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lo rd Voldemort. 130 minutes. Read Ed’s review Friday on www.nuvo.net.

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Walt Disney Animation Studios reunites Winnie the Pooh and friends Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo and last, but not least, Eeyore, who has lost his tail. Inspired by three stories from A.A. Milne’s books and presented in Disney’s classic, hand-drawn art style. 63 minutes.

HORRIBLE BOSSES

Commercials for this flick promise an extremely inappropriate comedy about three men (Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, and Charlie Day) who set out to kill their wretched bosses (Kevin Spacey, Colin Farrell, and Jennifer Aniston). Horrible Bosses is like my car. It ain’t pretty, it sputters when it starts, and it takes a while before it reaches a smooth running speed. When the movie finally kicked into gear, I stopped judging and just enjoyed the jittery near-hysteria of the guys as they put their schemes into action. It’s no comedy classic, but if you’re patient, it pays off.

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music An old-school weekend Indiana Black Expo brings in classic R&B, hip-hop and soul

BY S CO T T S H O G E R S S H O G E R@N U VO . N E T

hen it comes to booking music for Indiana Black Expo, Amp Harris tries to cover all the bases, bringing in contemporary artists for his celebrity basketball game aimed towards youth, as well as more seasoned acts for the Expo’s big-top shows at American Legion Mall and Conseco Fieldhouse. But in the end, according to Harris, the go-to concert promoter for Indiana Black Expo, the entertainment is necessarily aimed towards an older crowd. “The Expo itself is a fundraiser, so even though we concentrate on youth from an education standpoint, when it comes to entertainment, the adults are really going to spearhead the finances of the event,” he said. “We try to keep it clean and fun, so most of the artists we bring in are userfriendly artists.” User-friendly artists like those headlining Sunday night’s Legends of Hip-Hop and R&B concert, including New Edition offshoot Bel Biv Devoe, R&B vocal group Force MDS, party rapper Biz Markie and groundbreaking female emcee MC Lyte. Or those playing Friday night’s outdoor Music Heritage Concert: Atlanta disco outfit SOS Band, soul vocalist Stephanie Mills (whom Harris is “really excited to see”) and another New Edition offshoot, the vocal trio Heads of State, comprised of three former vocalists from the group — Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant. Even the contemporary artists Harris is bringing in to perform following his celebrity basketball game are accessible to all comers, including local emcee Dro Man, Houston rapper Kirko Bangz and Inglewood rap duo Cali Swag District, best known for their single “Teach Me How To Dougie.” Ah, but wait, is Heads of State such an uncontroversial choice, given that Bobby Brown had a rough couple decades of it after establishing himself as one of the leading figures in New Jack Swing? Did Harris and Indiana Black Expo have any concerns when booking the group? “None whatever,” Harris answered. “Trust when I tell you, we did our research, we’ve gone through every possible link, connection. In fact, as crazy as this may sound, for me, they have been the easiest to work with at the level that they are at.” The Expo’s entertainment is user-friendly in another way: it’s quite reasonably priced,

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with tickets ranging from free (Friday’s outdoor show) to $25 for a ground-floor seat (Sunday’s Conseco show). That’s not by accident, according to Harris. “What we do is so much communityoriented. We build our budget, not to go into it as if a promoter was doing the concert because we are a not-for-profit organization. We build our financial line based on capacity of room. When we build it out, it’s designed to make money, but it’s not designed to break the community to get a good-quality event.”

Bobby Brown: Readying his Masterpiece Bobby Brown is very much alive, despite rumors to the contrary that spread like Ebola on Twitter last year, to the point that his management was forced to issue a statement proclaiming his continued viability as a human being. Not that such an idea is so unbelievable. The vocalist, who made his name first with the teen vocal group New Edition, then as a leader in the New Jack Swing movement in the late ‘80s, went through a tough patch during the last two decades, when he became better known as Whitney Houston’s substance-abusing husband than as a musician. But it’s all about work these days, including music, movies and a reality show or two. Brown is set to release a new album this September, the first single from which, “Get Out the Way,” was released earlier this year. His work with two former New Edition vocalists in the group Heads of State is getting largely positive reviews. And he’s been, as he told NUVO in a recent interview, seven years sober. Here are excerpts from that interview, conducted ahead of his free Friday night performance with Heads of State at the Music Heritage Festival Outdoor Concert. NUVO: How’d Heads of State first

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come together? BROWN: Well, it was a dare. Bel Biv Devoe dared us to put a group together, like a battle type of thing. But we weren’t on tour with New Edition and we still wanted to work, so we just felt we should put the group together at that time. We’re glad we did because for the past four years, doing spot dates here and there and playing Japan and London, we’ve just been been having a lot of fun with it. NUVO: Let’s talk about your new solo record, The Masterpiece. How long has been in the works? BROWN: The Masterpiece has been in the works for a while now. I keep recording. The loss of Mom really set me straight on what I wanted to do with The Masterpiece. I just felt that I wanted to bring it together, put it out finally. She would be proud. We’re just about done with it. I can’t wait to release it sometime in September. NUVO: How has your music changed over the years? How is this different from, say, the first solo record you did? BROWN: Well, I have a lot more to talk about. I’ve been through a lot of things... But I really enjoy working with the producers that I’m working with, the writers that I’m working with. NUVO: What kind of tracks are you working on with those producers? BROWN: It’s going to be the same pieces of Bobby Brown, with a little bit more funk, a couple ballads. I did a country song. There’s a variety of music on the album. NUVO: And has life settled down for you? Have you found a good space at this point? BROWN: I’m in a perfect space. I’m engaged again. I have a brand-new who’s two years

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old, Cassius, with my fiance Alicia. I’m just looking forward to the wedding day and just celebrating, celebrating life. NUVO: You talked about finishing The Masterpiece for your mom. I wonder what role she’s played in your life, especially in encouraging your growth at a musician? BROWN: My mom played the biggest role in my life. As you know, in my beginning days, she was my manager. And she’s just always been there, always knew what to say to me when I didn’t feel right. And she’s the one person that could pick a hit, without even hearing the whole song. NUVO: So, what’s in the future for Bobby Brown? Brown: Movies, I’m looking forward to shooting movies. A new television series. And, of course, going on tour with the boys. Just trying to maintain my success in a positive way.

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Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. 7:30 p.m., $23 advance, $25 door (plus fees), all-ages Not surprisingly, Matisyahu, the Hasidic Jewish reggae-inspired emcee, hasn’t inspired a legion of imitators. More surprising, maybe, is that he’s outlived many a novelty act. Chalk it up to the passion of his convictions — he’s unafraid to rap about his faith, even in Hebrew. Or to the broad-based appeal of reggae-pop, which proved a successful sound for bands like Sublime and Fishbone, members of which have collaborated with Matisyahu in the past. But, in the end, it’s hard to discount his talents, and his intensity as a live performer has made him a fixture on the jam scene since his 2004 debut.

Friday ROCK STEELY DAN

Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. 7:30 p.m., SOLD OUT, all-ages Not much to say about Steely Dan that hasn’t been said before, although the band did make a surprising return to the studio about a decade back, putting out two albums (2000’s Two Against Nature, 2003’s Everything Must Go) that were more than up to the snuff of their previous work, if not necessarily bound for the same radio airplay or sales. For a time there, a Steely Dan concert was also a rare thing; bandleaders Donald Fagan and Walter Becker took the ‘80s off, and while a reunion tour in 1993 took them around the globe, it’s only been in the past few years that the band has become a regular fixture at summer festivals and the like.

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Those Darlins Indiana-based musicians, all perched on the Locals Only stage, all patiently waiting their turn unless compelled to chime in with backing vocals or cello accompaniment. The eight performers are Cara Jean Wahlers and Grover Parido, Kriss Luckett-Ziesemer and Greg Ziesemer, Danny Flanigan and Jon Martin, and Bill Price and Michael Clark.

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Radio Radio, 1119 E. Prospect St. 9 p.m., $8 advance, $10 door, 21+ Local darlins of sorts, Those Darlins arrive with a new album in tow, March 2011’s Screws Get Loose , which happens to be a hell of a lot louder, punkier and less countrified than their previous, self-titled effort. Gone are the Carter Family tunes, with lots of reverb in their wake, though there’s still a little acoustic guitar to be found, even if it’s nowhere near as twangy. The group acted out its transition on the Radio Radio stage, dropping by every year or so.

DJ TRIBUTE TO CELIA CRUZ

Urban Element, 901 N. Pennsylvania St. 10 p.m., all-ages A tribute to the Queen of Salsa, Cuban singer Celia Cruz, presented by Cultural Cannibals at the recently-revived Urban Element. As usual, DJ Kyle Long will draw on his substantial library, this time playing salsa, boogaloo, Latin funk — as well as, of course, plenty of stuff by Celia Cruz, whose work spanned several generations, including mid-‘60s work with Tito Puente and prominent film appearances during the ‘90s in The Mambo Kings and Something Wild . The tribute falls a day before the anniversary of her 2003 death.

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Earth House, 237 N. East St. 8 p.m., all-ages Earth House’s monthly experimental music night features some talent from Brooklyn (Cloud Becomes Your Hand, a light-heartedly drone-y and trippy outfit comprised of members of the Dan Deacon Ensemble), a couple projects from Bloomington (Thee Open Sex, whose “Doing It Forever” appeared on the very hip cassette label Magnetic South; and Bad Magick, a project by one of the guys from Learner Dancer) and a local cat named Debbie.

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Verizon Wireless Music Center, 12880 E. 146th St. 7 p.m., $20-$115 (plus fees), all-ages To be sure, if you see one prog rock concert this week, make it Steely Dan. But if you’re into the bombastic, arena-friendly side of prog rock — or you simply appreciate “Mr. Roboto” and “Come Sail Away” for their camp value — then nobody’s stopping you from checking out this rather weary double bill.

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It’s a Saturday night at The Dojo, and it’s pretty much packed for a show headlined by Minneapolis punk band Dear Landlord. Not that it takes more than 30 sweaty, moshing punks to fill the intimate, strip-mall space, located on a somewhatdepressed drag of College Avenue. “It smells like a fish tank in here!” one guy screams before launching his body into the fray. The small building doesn’t have air conditioning (hence the fish tank smell), and there really isn’t much space to move without running into someone else watching the show or the band itself. But no one seems to mind. Even Pat M., who’s been collecting the cover charge at the door, takes a break to jump around and sing along with the rest of the crowd. And it all started with a pleasant little drive. One day on his way to work last summer, local hardcore veteran Jon Suiters drove by a vacant building on College Avenue. Suiters had been booking shows at his house, which was known as 1511, for about three years but was getting burnt out running the operation himself. Meanwhile, a near-Eastside venue called The Dojo had just been shut down due to noise complaints. At the time, Suiters figured that what Indy really needed was a venue that booked house shows but that wasn’t an actual house. He decided to reopen The Dojo with this idea in mind, relocating the venue from its defunct location near the Emerson Theatre to its current home. “We’ve had basement venues come and go,” Suiters said. “People live in a house for a year, and they have basement shows. It’s always rentals. They have basement shows and trash the place. And then they move out, and we’re without a venue for a while. So my idea with The Dojo is kind of to have a basement-show environment specifically for that. I don’t have to worry about people sneaking into my room and stealing my cassette tapes or whatever.”

Suiters then had a callout among his friends to try to get some Indy punk and hardcore vets involved. He found about 10 people interested in volunteering and it took off from there. “The previous iteration of [the Dojo] was all kind of on the backs of like one or two people,” said Ian Phillips, a Dojo volunteer and member of hardcore band Chaotic Neutral. “Going to all these shows all the time makes it so you can’t have a personal life. After a certain amount of time, you just get totally burnt out. So we try to incorporate enough new people into it and keep the volunteer pool big enough.” Suiters said he doesn’t know why the previous owners named the venue The Dojo or what it means, but he decided to stick with it because of name recognition. He was hoping that it would save him some hassle with paperwork and licenses, and a website (www.diydojo.com) and Facebook account under that name were already in existence. “I think I could’ve called it ‘Jon’s Wacky Clubhouse of Fun,’ and it would be doing about the same because we kind of started over,” Suiters said.

Mostly punk and hardcore Although Suiters claims that The Dojo is open to just about any band, the venue usually hosts bands that fall under the punk and hardcore umbrellas. “We’re not going to book like a cover band or like bar rock bands,” Suiters said. “We keep it independent: punk, hardcore, indie, folk. We’ve had Christian bands, we’ve had satanic bands; none of that really matters to us as long as it’s independent music and people are doing it their own way.” But they do draw a line in a few cases. “We do have a semi-strict band policy that if a band’s homophobic or if a band’s overly racist or if you say really sexist and demeaning stuff, we’re probably not going to let you play,” Phillips said. “Or we’re not going to let you play again.” Beyond this policy, Phillips said they try to keep politics out of The Dojo as much as possible. They do, however, host the occasional benefit show for local charities. Last November, the guys at The Dojo raised money and collected materials during a month-long donation drive for Coburn Place, an apartment building that houses domestic abuse victims and their children. They capped off the fundraiser with

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a final benefit show at the beginning of December and in all raised a total of about $300 and another $400-$500 in materials. Suiters said they plan to do the same this coming holiday season. “That’s probably the most memorable show,” Suiters said. “It wasn’t just some shitty band from Ohio playing for their girlfriends or something; it actually meant something.” There are a few differences between the punk venue and a house. For starters, The Dojo is a private venue, and patrons must purchase an annual, one-dollar membership card to attend shows. “There’s something about being a private club that affords us certain niceties that doesn’t come with being a public club,” said Pat Mitchell, resident pop-punk promoter and former proprietor of the house venue Halloween House. And unlike most house venues, The Dojo has a strict no-drugs-or-alcohol policy. “It’s different for sure,” Mitchell said. “I feel like the Dojo is more of definitively just a music venue where people go to watch bands. Whereas at the Halloween House specifically, it was more like a place where people went to party and then happened to enjoy bands as a byproduct of them coming over.” But the guys agree that maintaining a noalcohol policy at the venue has been worthwhile because it allows The Dojo to be all-ages. “I remember when I was 15, I was in a punk band, and if it weren’t for DIY, all-ages spaces that allowed kind of goofy, 15-yearold punk bands to play, then I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing now,” Phillips said. In addition to the all-ages benefit, Suiters said he thinks this policy promotes his idea that music and alcohol don’t have to go together. “I’d like to say it keeps people away from drugs and alcohol and stuff,” Suiters said. “We don’t allow that in our venue. However, I mean, punks drink and punks do drugs, just like the normal teenager. But I still think it’s good for these people to have a place to go. For there to be somewhere to see new bands and discover independent music so we don’t have a generation of people listening to Disturbed and all that X-103, ‘Down With the Sickness’ bullshit.” The Dojo consists of two rooms; the front room being the larger of the two, where the stage itself takes up more than half of the area. The back room is reserved for a merch table, and it’s where the bathroom can be found if you have the guts to brave it.

“[Bands] could go play at the Emerson Theater, which holds 400 people, and if there’s nobody there, it’s awful,” Phillips said. “Or you could come play at The Dojo, and we’re a lot cheaper to rent, and if there’s 20 people there, it feels kind of full.” Although The Dojo generally runs pretty smoothly, the guys have had their fair share of weird experiences. Between a local (and seemingly homeless) artist who wanted to draw a picture of some of the volunteers (Suiters said the picture doesn’t really resemble anyone, but they gave him $10 for his effort) and the lead singer of a punk band tap dancing on stage for extra credit in his class, the DIY venue is anything but boring. Even the tight-knit volunteers have their share of conflict and have no problem calling each other out on being an “asshole” at times. But when it comes down to it, The Dojo has is a very laid-back environment, and volunteer Micah Jenkins, another member of Chaotic Neutral, said that they have their regulars to thank for that. “I think most of our typical crowd knows what we’re about and what we’re trying to do, and they don’t want to see the place shut down either,” Jenkins said. “And I think they’re typically pretty smart about what they do here.”

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• Perhaps a kindergartner needs to have his dad wait with him and wave bye-bye as he steps onto the school bus in the morning, but Rain Price is a 10th-grader (in American Fork, Utah), and his dad, Dale Price, nevertheless waves from the bus stop every morning, right in front of Rain’s friends. Furthermore, according to a June report by KSL-TV in Salt Lake City, Dale makes it a point to be wearing a different, “crazy” costume every morning (170 in all for the school year, including, once, a wedding dress). • Alleged gang members Barbara Lee, 45, and Marco Ibanez, 19, were arrested in Hallandale Beach, Fla., in April and charged in the assault and stabbing of four deaf people. Lee was at the Ocean’s Eleven Lounge one evening when she saw several people in a group make hand signs that she interpreted as disrespecting her own gang’s signs, and, according to police, left to recruit Ibanez to come administer retribution. Unknown to Lee or Ibanez, the group were deaf people using sign language and had no idea they were making “gang” signs.

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• Rescues: (1) A 93-year-old woman was rescued by medics in Philadelphia in April after spending several days stuck in her own toilet. (According to KYW-TV, she had to be carried out with a portion of the toilet still stuck tightly to her body.) (2) In Tooting, England, in May, an unnamed senior was rescued by firefighters after he got his testicles caught in a shower seat in which he was sitting while bathing.

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‘What perfume are you wearing?’ should never arise.” • Blow Against the Empire: Bank of America (BA) had the tables turned on it in June after the company wrongfully harassed an alleged mortgage scofflaw in Naples, Fla. BA had attempted to foreclose on homeowners Warren and Maureen Nyerges last year even though the couple had bought their house with cash — paid directly to BA. It took BA a year and a half to understand its mistake — that is, until the Nyergeses sued and won a judgment for expenses of $2,534, which BA promptly ignored. The Nyergeses’ attorney obtained a seizure order, and two sheriff’s deputies, with a moving truck, arrived at the local BA branch on June 3 to load $2,534 worth of furniture and computer equipment from the bank’s offices. After about an hour on the phone with higher-ups, the local BA manager issue a check for $2,534. • Police in Doncaster, England, were on the lookout in June for an organized group of four female and two male shoplifters who hit a liquor store on Bentley Road in May but left an interesting crime-scene story on the surveillance video. While five of the crew distracted employees, one woman, wearing pants, walked to the back but emerged minutes later wearing a large wraparound skirt and waddling slowly toward the front door. After the unsuspecting employees bid farewell to the six, they discovered that the office safe was missing and concluded that the waddling woman was holding it between her legs.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “The most important thing in acting is honesty,” said Hollywood actor George Burns. “If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.” The same thing is true about life itself in the coming weeks, Gemini. The more you dispense the raw truth — even if you have to push yourself to do it — the more successful you’ll be. Being a fount of radical authenticity might feel like a performance at first, but it’ll eventually get easier, more natural.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the coming days you have permission from the universe to dwell less on what needs to be resisted, protested, flushed out, and overcome. Instead you have license to concentrate on what deserves to be fostered, encouraged, bolstered, and invited in. Sound like fun? It will be if you can do it, but it may not be as easy to accomplish as it sounds. There are many influences around you that are tempting you to draw your energy from knee-jerk oppositionalism and cynical naysaying. So in order to take full advantage of what life is offering you, you will have to figure out how to rebel in a spirit of joy and celebration. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Dreams are today’s answers to tomorrow’s questions,” said the seer Edgar Cayce. That’s your thought for the week, Taurus. Not just in dreams, but in your waking life as well, you will be experiencing insights, hearing stories, and getting messages that provide useful information for the crucial questions you have not yet framed, let alone posed. I hope that by telling you this, I will expedite your work on formulating those pertinent questions.

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PREGNANT? ADOPTION CAN BE YOUR FRESH START! Let Amanda, Kate or Abbie meet you for lunch and talk about your options. Their Broad Ripple agency offers free support, living expenses and a friendly voice 24 hrs/ day. YOU choose the family from happy, carefully-screened couples. Pictures, letters, visits & open adoptions available. Listen to our birth mothers’ stories at www .adoptionsupportcenter.com 317-255-5916 The Adoption Support Center

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The greatgrandson of a slave, Cancerian Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993) was America’s first African-American Supreme Court Justice. According to Thurgood, a play about his life that appeared on HBO, his unruly behavior as a school kid played a role in launching him toward his vocation. As punishment for his bad behavior, his teacher exiled him to a storage room where he was instructed to study the U.S. Constitution — a document he would later be called on to interpret during his service on the high court. I foresee a version of this scenario playing out in your immediate future, Cancerian. Mischief could lead to opportunity. Blessings might evolve out of shenanigans. Bending the rules may bring rewards. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do you mind if I call you “The Original Liontamer”? I know it sounds a bit extravagant, maybe even pretentious, but it really fits you right now. More than any other sign of the zodiac, you have the power to control the wild, ferocious forces of the unconscious. You’re the fluid flowmaster in charge of making the beastly energy behave itself; you’re the crafty coordinator of the splashy, flashy kundalini; you’re the dazzling wizard of the dizzy whirling whooshes. Here’s a tip to help you soothe the savage rhythms with maximum aplomb: Mix a dash of harmonious trickery in with your charismatic bravado. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have maybe ten more days left to locate the healthiest possible gamble for the second half of 2011. I’m referring to a smart risk that will bring out the best in you, expand the hell out of your mind, and inspire you to shed at least 10 percent of your narcissism and 15 percent of your pessimism. Trust your gut as much as your brain, Virgo. It will be important to have them both fully engaged as you make your foray all the way out there to the edge of your understanding. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “He got a big ego, such a huge ego,” sings Beyonce in her song “Ego.” “It’s too big, it’s too wide / It’s too strong, it won’t fit / It’s too much, it’s too tough / He talk like this ‘cause he can back it up.” I would love to be able to address that same message to you in the coming days, Libra. I’m serious. I’d love to admire and marvel at your big, strong ego. This is one of those rare times when the cosmic powers-that-be are giving you clearance to display your beautiful, glorious self in its full radiance. Extra bragging is most definitely allowed, especially if it’s done with humor and wit. A bit of preening, mugging, and swaggering is permissible as well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Dear Rob Brezsny: Please, sir, if you could do me a cost-free favor and tell me something special about my upcoming future, I would be amazingly glad and would spread good will about you everywhere. My age is 34 and I am sharply eager to know in detail about my next five years at least — any big good or bad predictions. Kindly be very specific, no cloudy generalizations. - Fayyaz Umair Aziz, FirstDegree Scorpio.” Dear Fayyaz: I’m happy to inform you that your future is not set in stone; you have the power to carve out the destiny you prefer. And it so happens that the next four weeks will be prime time for you Scorpios to formulate a clear master plan (or reformulate your existing one) and take a vow to carry it out with impeccability. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): One of my readers sent me an interesting tale. He said the teacher Rudolf Steiner “once had a devotee who complained that after years of meditating and studying sacred texts he had not yet had a spiritual experience. Steiner asked him if he’d noticed the face of the conductor on the train on which they were riding. The man said no. Steiner replied, ‘Then you just missed a spiritual experience.’” This is a good tip for you to keep in mind in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. It’ll be a time when you could dramatically expedite and intensify your education about spiritual matters by noticing the beauty and holiness in the most mundane things. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I’ve got two bits of information for you late bloomers out there; two inspirational messages to quell your worry about how long everything seems to be taking to unfold for you. First comes this fact: While some oak trees begin growing acorns after two decades, many don’t produce a single acorn until they’re 40 or even 50 years old. Your second message is from poet Robert Bly: “I know a lot of men who ar e healthier at age 50 than they’ve ever been before, because a lot of their fear is gone.” Keep the faith, Capricorn — and continue your persistent efforts. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Russia has more psychic healers than medical doctors. Research done by the World Health Organization says so. While licensed physicians number around 640,000, there are 800,000 witches and wizards who use occult means to perform their cures. Personally, I prefer a more balanced ratio. I feel most comfortable when there are equal amounts of officially sanctioned practitioners and supernaturally inspired mavericks. In fact, that’s my guiding principle in pretty much every situation. I want as many unorthodox rebels who mess with the proven formulas as serious professionals who are highly skilled at playing by the rules. That helps keep both sides honest and allows me to avoid being led astray by th e excesses and distortions of each. May I recommend a similar approach for you in the coming week? PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “The most frequently leveled criticism of Jimmy Fallon is that he laughs too much.” So begins a New York magazine profile of the late-night talk show host. “He laughs before jokes, after jokes, during jokes.” He is “TV’s most inveterate cracker-upper.” Cynics point to this as proof that he’s suffering from a profound character defect. But there is another possibility, says New York: “Fallon laughs so much because he’s just having a really good time.” According to my reading of the astrological omens, Pisces, you’re primed to have a Fallon-like week — a period when the fun is so liberating and the play is so cathartic and the good times are so abundant that you’ll be in a chronic state of amusement. In response, people addicted to their gloom and doom might try to shame you. I say: Don’t you dare let them inhibit your rightful relief and release.

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