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HEALTH

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Summer 2015 | June 20, 2015 Volume 4, Issue 2

Publisher Home News Enterprises Chuck Wells Editorial Editor Jenny Elig Copy Editor Katharine Smith Contributing Writers: Alisa Advani, Katherine Coplen, David Hoppe, Teresa Nicodemus, Amy Norman, Nick Rassi, Jon Shoulders, Samantha Stutsman, Clint Smith, CJ Woodring. Art Art Director Amanda Waltz Advertising Design Emma Ault, Tonya Cassidy, Julie Daiker, Ben Hill, Phil Manning, Josh Meyer, Desiree Poteete Photography Carla Clark, April Knox, Andrew Laker Image Technicians Dillon Howard, Matt Quebe Stock images provided by ©Thinkstock

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A Cure for the Summertime Blues When I was a kid, I hated summer, just despised it. For one thing, the end of school spelled the beginning of day camp. Ingrate that I was, I hated being shuffled off to the rec center to hang out with kids I had either known for years or didn’t know at all. There was the forced fun in the thick-as-mud Cincinnati air, the afternoons spent playing kickball under a sun that burned with the passion of a thousand furies. Odd alliances and hatreds would spring up over the course of a summer, and I can’t think of a year when I wasn’t happy to get back to school, to my regular friends, to wearing clothes and not swimsuits. Back to a happy routine. There were so many things to dislike about summer: the heat and the children who are crazy from it. The athletic challenges (most Eligs, I’ve finally come to accept, are not at all athletically inclined). The dull summer reading lists. Summertime living never seemed easy; it seemed full of sweat, straining at the harsh noon sunlight. My thoughts on summer changed at some point. I think the pendulum swung in the other direction when I lived in the D.C. metro area. Summertime in that swampland of a tidal basin buzzed with purpose, as do summers in Columbus. I’m entering my second summer in Columbus. I love the greenery and the massive planters on Washington Street, lovingly groomed by master gardener Becky Church. I love the events that crop up weekly, monthly or annually. They are designed to thrill residents and visitors as well as take advantage of the good outdoor weather. It’s easy to stay entertained within city limits. Though I now own my utter lack of athletic prowess, I have discovered just how much I love getting out and enjoying the hot, hot heat. You’ll find loads of suggestions for getting exercise outdoors in this issue’s health story (p. 34). If you choose to head out of town for a quick road trip (See our Worth the Trip section, p. 24) or a couple of days (see our article on old cities of the South, p. 72), we have suggestions for that as well. However you choose to spend the beautiful days of summer, I hope you approach them with a sense of gladness, one that I didn’t have as a child but am grateful to have now. No summer will be exactly the same, so let’s all enjoy each of them as they come. Best, SUMMER 2015

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Columbus Colorflow:

Yoga in the Park Join the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department, 5th Street Yoga, Columbus Wellness, Tipton Lakes Athletic Club and Yoga for All for an evening filled with yoga. Head to Mill Race Park June 27 for Columbus Colorflow: Yoga in the Park for a celebration of this ancient exercise. During the four-hour event, you’ll find a wide variety of workshops offered by yoga instructors from all around town, providing instruction for folks of all ages and genders. The event will also feature live entertainment, food vendors selling “clean” food and educational workshops, making this a great opportunity to learn everything you ever wanted to know about the art of yoga.

Columbus Colorflow: Yoga in the Park When: 5 to 9 p.m. June 27 Location: Mill Race Park Admission: $25 per person, $50 per family (up to five people) Information: columbusparkfoundation. org/events/colorflow-yoga-in-the-park/

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Mill Race Players’ ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ The cast list is up, and the rehearsals have begun; the next big thing is the curtain call. Join the Mill Race Players for its production of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” Directed by Caleb Blackerby, this musical features music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. It was adapted for the stage from the Roald Dahl novel by Timothy Allen McDonald and Leslie Bricusse. The local production will feature fresh faces and community theater veterans. “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” When: June 25-27 | Where: Columbus North High School auditorium, 1400 25th St. Information: millraceplayers.org 10

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She started in her new role as the executive director of the Columbus Area Visitors Center in April, but Fairmount native Karen Niverson quickly found herself falling in love with Columbus. In coming from her hometown, where she lived and worked her entire life, to the slightly larger but still small Columbus, Niverson was surprised by how welcoming the residents are in the Athens of the Prairie.

What drew you to Columbus? I think people around the state look to Columbus. We see that Columbus is a leader, not only in tourism but in a lot of community development and economic development. When the opportunity to come here and be a part of Columbus became available, I thought, what a wonderful community to come and live in and make a home in. I’ve worked around the state, but I’ve always been based in the Fairmount/Grant County area. My husband and I are recent empty-nesters. It was time for us to say, “What’s our next chapter? What adventure can we take?” What’s your family like? It’s my husband, Charles, and I. I also have two daughters, twins. They’re 23 years old and named Audrey and Marlo. All of our family wanted us to name them rhyming names, but we decided against that. I have a little cat; he’s kind of leftover from the kids. Charles worked for almost 30 years for Gannett, and they sold the newspaper in Marion a few years back. He’s a press operator at heart. This will be an opportunity for him to find something new. We’re bringing my parents with us as well. Right now Charles is still up there tying up some loose ends. What about Columbus, and Bartholomew County as a whole, make it special? The quality of life here is wonderful. You have the recreational opportunities, the cultural opportunities. It’s got a small-town feel, with the city amenities available: the great restaurants, good shopping. Columbus has all of the pieces that make a very livable community. Since you’ve come here and been immersed working, what’s been something surprising you’ve learned about Columbus? What’s been surprising is that, given the size of the community, it is such a tight-knit group of people. Everyone seems to be well-acquainted with everyone and recognize family and friends when they’re in shops. I hadn’t expected that it would be quite as intimate as the small town that I came from, but it feels very much the same. So that’s surprising to me. If extraterrestrials landed in Columbus tomorrow, and they were going to go touring around, where would you take them in Columbus? From what I’ve seen so far — and I’ve taken the architecture tour and I’ve toured the Miller House and I’m making it my job to try out every restaurant downtown — I would say I’d take them on the People Trails. I’ve walked along there, and I’m just amazed at how you can be here in town and feel like you’re a million miles from civilization when you’re walking along that river. And, of course, I would take them to the Miller House.

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There’s just something about warm temperatures that makes one’s mind turn to … antiquing? Well, yes, summertime makes hunting for hidden treasures that much more exciting. Luckily, Bartholomew County has plenty of places that are just perfect for treasure hunting.

Exit 76 Antique Mall 12595 N. Executive Drive, Edinburgh. (812) 526-7676, exit76antiques.com.

Picker’s Paradise Trader Mall 1810 25th St. (812) 378-2121, facebook.com/PickersParadise

Mattie’s Mercantile 2521 25th St. (812) 375-9511, facebook.com/matties mercantileantiquesand collectibles

Good Used Furniture 921 23rd St, Columbus, IN (812) 376-0733

Out of the Blue Finds 1600 Central Ave. (812) 371-3032

Brown’s Antiques and Furniture 1230 Union St., (812) 375-6797

Vic’s Antiques and Uniques 11490 N. U.S 31, Edinburgh. (812) 526-2000, facebook.com/ VicsAntiquesAndUniques

Farmers Markets As summer kicks into high gear, there’s no better way to spend a morning than at one of our local farmers markets. This summer, the two existing markets – Columbus Downtown Farmers Market and Columbus City Farmers Market – are joined by a returning market, Artisan Foodworks Market, and a new market, the Farmers Market of Hope. Full of fresh produce, buy-andeat foods, community interaction and more, the farmers markets are a great way to start off your weekend, whichever markets you choose to attend. Fridays through Sept. 25

Farmers Market of Hope

The town of Hope kicks off its inaugural farmers market with more than 10 vendors. When: 3 to 6 p.m. Location: Hope Town Square along North State Road 9 and Jackson Street. Information: townofhope.com Saturdays through Sept. 19

Columbus Downtown Farmers Market

This weekly market features 80-plus vendors selling fresh produce and ready-made food. You’ll also find live entertainment. When: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Cummins Inc. corporate parking lot on Brown Street. Information: columbusfarmersmarket.org

Columbus City Farmers Market Featuring approximately 20 vendors, this market caters to the north side of town. Times: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Fair Oaks Mall parking lot, 2380 25th St. Information: (812) 378-0539, Columbus City Farmers Market Facebook page June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20

Artisan Foodworks Market

Spearheaded by 240Sweet marshmallow makers Samantha Aulick and Alexa Lemley, this market will feature an assortment of themes, entertainment and vendors. Time: Noon to 3 p.m. June, August and September dates; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 19. Location: 240sweet parking lot, 9600 N. U.S. 31, Columbus. Cost: Free. Information: artisanfoodworks.com Columbus Magazine

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For those of you who loved “All the Light We Cannot See,” “The Nightingale” is sure to be a favorite. Again, the setting is World War II, and the novel revolves around two sisters involved in the French resistance. The role of women in the resistance has been a little-told story, and the courage of the central characters in this heartbreaking story will stay with you for a long time.

Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he’s sure he’ll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm forces his crew to leave the planet, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive. And even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he won’t have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment or plain-old human error is much more likely to kill him first. But Mark isn’t ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit, he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?

The author of “Still Alice” and “Left Neglected” looks at the effects of Huntington’s disease on a fictional Massachusetts family in this powerful novel. Joe O’Brien is a 44-year-old police officer from the Irish Catholic neighborhood of Charlestown. A devoted husband, proud father of four children in their 20s and respected member of his police force, Joe experiences bouts of disorganized thinking, uncharacteristic temper outbursts and strange, involuntary movements. He initially attributes these episodes to the stress of his job, but as these symptoms worsen, he agrees to see a neurologist and is handed a diagnosis that will change his and his family’s lives forever: Huntington’s disease. Huntington’s is a lethal neurodegenerative disease with no treatment and no cure. Each of Joe’s four children has a 50 percent chance of inheriting the disease, and a simple blood test can reveal their genetic fate. While watching her potential future unfold in her father’s escalating symptoms, 21-year-old daughter Katie struggles with the questions this test imposes on her young adult life.

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n the summer of 2014, Indiana Smokehouse opened its restaurant in the space formerly occupied by The Patio. The venue quickly drew local attention with the savory scents of low-andslow-cooked meats that lingered in the air over the 2825 Middle Road spot. Indiana Smokehouse specializes in fresh meats â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ranging from the popular beef brisket, to pulled pork as well as chicken and turkey â&#x20AC;&#x201D; cooked in a massive, on-premises smoker. Of course, sometimes you just want to take a DIY approach. Matt Gatesy, co-owner of Indiana Smokehouse, gives us his essential tips for the home griller.

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Let’s start with marinating meat, which is no mean feat. Marinate in a zipper storage bag. Gatesy points out that this will make the dreaded clean-up session so much easier. Use any kind of fat and acid. The former can be basic oil, sure, but can also include melted butter and even bacon fat, he says. Acid can be vinegar, wine or citrus (lemon, lime, orange) or a combination. Don’t be afraid of salt. Don’t worry, it won’t make the meat too tough.

Ready to turn up the grill? Here’s the best way to proceed:

PREP TIP How to peel fresh ginger Second Act Farms owner Mary Johnston graciously provides a cooking tip for this summer: how to peel fresh ginger. “I have always used a paring knife to peel ginger,” she says, “not only is it a waste of my time, it is a waste of ginger. You take a regular spoon, turn it over and then just scrape the skin off.” Give it a shot. Johnston says, “It works like magic.”

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Some like it hot: Matt Gatesy and Smokehouse co-owner Gloria Sanchez opened the Indiana Smokehouse in 2014.

Get it hot. Preheating your grill 15 to 20 minutes before cooking will kill any unwanted bacteria and will reduce the meat sticking to the grill, Gatesy says. Bring your meat to room temperature. When cooking, it will be easier to reach that coveted rare to medium-rare temperature. Let it rest. Think about how you feel after a long day in the heat; you want to rest. So does your meat. “After grilling, let your meat rest three to four minutes per pound under tented [aluminum] foil before slicing,” Gatesy says.

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The most important meal of the day:

Chef Bianca Snider breaks stride to talk breakfast She makes her omelets under Saturday morning skies, in full view of the Columbus Downtown Farmers Market patrons, but even Bianca Snider will admit that omelets have secrets. The owner/operator of the Chefs2Daughter/Bianca’s Omelette’s tent can tell you that the egg dish can be tricky to master. Here, she supplies her top tips for making successful omelets.

The proper pan: Opt for a nonstick pan that is 7 or 8 inches wide. The right temperature: You’ll want to cook your omelet on medium-high heat with equal parts butter and oil, Snider says, using about a tablespoon of fat. Mix it up: “I mix my eggs with a stick blender,” she says. “Just eggs, salt, pepper and garlic powder.” Grab the right tool: After adding the eggs to the pan, use your spatula to move the eggs for even cooking.

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Be gentle: “Try not to overcook your eggs. Your center should be creamy.” Be creative: Snider says she always enjoys devising her weekly omelet special for the market and is just as surprised by her concoctions as her customers are. “I never know what it might be.” Also, be resourceful: “Omelets are a great vehicle for leftovers,” she says. Stick with the right herbs: Snider says that the chives, thyme, basil, parsley and mint are grown by her friends and family.

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Of course, as the daughter of two chefs (after all, her Chefs2Daughter farmers market name was inspired by her well-known parents, Jim Gregory and Claire Gregory), Snider knows that omelets are not the alpha and omega of breakfast. Here, she shares her father’s recipe for crumbly, fruity scones.

Chef Gregory’s Dried Fruit Scones 2 cups flour (preferably King Arthur unbleached, all-purpose) ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 large egg Serves 1¾ cups heavy cream 3 to 4 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces (depending on size) 1 tablespoon baking powder Zest of 1 orange or lemon 1 cup dried fruit (currants, golden raisins, cranberries or combination) Mix all dry ingredients and cut in butter with a pastry blender (or forks); add cream and fruit and let rest in refrigerator for 30 minutes to overnight. Pat mixture out on a floured work surface to about ½-inch thick; cut dough with a biscuit cutter (any size you like) and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until puffed and baked through (depending on size and oven intensity about 8 to 20 minutes). Remove and allow to cool. Brush with an egg wash and dust with a sprinkle of sugar (optional).

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Hibiscus Flower Beer Powerhouse Brewing Co. would be remiss if it didn’t yield a summer beer from one of its two brewing locations. This summer, expect to see the craft brewer’s Pink Houses Hibiscus Wheat at the Columbus Bar, 322 Fourth St. “It’s an American style wheat beer brewed with dried hibiscus flowers,” says Cory Parker, business operations manager. “This rosy pink colored ale is slightly tart up front and has a light fruitiness in the body.” At 4.1 percent, this low-alcohol brew offers a dry, clean finish. In short, it’s the perfect accompaniment to a summer day, Parker says. You’ll find it on tap for $5 a pint. powerhousebrewingco.com

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Some Americans may cringe at the thought of eating tongue, but the tacos de lengua (aka tongue tacos) at Sabor de la Vida, 2436 Cottage Ave., are savory small plate gems that tastefully represent the nose-to-tail eating trend. For those who curl up their noses at tongues, let us start by saying that the texture is that of a tender pot roast, and, indeed, that’s how the meat is prepared; beef tongue is braised for approximately four hours before the skin is removed and the meat is diced. “It’s just the flavor,” says Esther Mendiola, front-of-the-house associate, of tacos de lengua’s popularity. Many guests are drawn to the tacos’ taste of aromatic onion and fresh-ground cumin; some patrons, Mendiola notes, say the tacos remind them of their childhoods. You’ll find tacos de lengua under the Antojitos (small plate/small taste) section of Sabor de La Vida’s menu along with other nose-to-tail scores such as beef tripe (tripa) and beef head (cabeza de res) at $2.50 each. Facebook.com/pages/Sabor-De-La-Vida

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With the noise of bustling college students gone, summer is the perfect time for visitors to experience the Bloomington dining scene By Samantha Stutsman Food photos provided by restaurants / inset photo by SpectrumStudio

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When the warm weather rolls in, Bloomington dining becomes an experience no longer limited by four walls. Outside seating is dusted off, and menus change to include seasonal dishes. Taste your way through town with this list of Hoosier hot spots for brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks.

Runcible Spoon 412 E. Sixth St., Bloomington, (812) 334-3997, runciblespoonrestaurant.com

You’ll find The Spoon nestled in downtown Bloomington, and like many other shops and eateries, the restaurant was originally a residential home. “It’s like dining in your home,” manager Bob Johnson says. “It’s eclectic.” Pictures, art and knickknacks throughout the home offer an archival air to the restaurant, which opened to the public in 1976. Or try Chef Matt O’Neill, an Irishman from Dublin, purchased The Spoon Uptown Café in 2001. O’Neill’s handy work in the 102 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, kitchen landed the restaurant on (812) 339-0900, the-uptown.com Esquire magazine’s 2014 list of Best Home of chef Michael Cassady’s Breakfast Places in America. Now the highly touted home fries, Uptown Café breakfast and brunch spot is known also dishes out crème brulee French for its eggs Benedict, homemade pantoast and Michael’s potato omelets. Cassady gives new meaning to cakes, corned beef hash and plate-size Saturday and Sunday brunch with omelets. Even better than the delicious his home-cooked recipes and dishes? “We have large portions and creative twists in the kitchen. prices are cheap,” Johnson says.

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Lunch

Nick’s English Hut 423 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, (812) 332-4040, nicksenglishhut.com

Open since 1924, Nick’s has gone through many transformations. Gregg Rago, better known as “Rags,” and his wife, Susan Bright, are the current owners. Rago, who has worked at Nick’s since he was 19 years old, says owning the restaurant is a dream come true. “It’s not all beer and strombolis all the time, but it’s a challenge I accept,” he says. “I have a lot of people I can’t let down.” For lunch, try Nick’s Traditional Stromboli, Nick’s burgers or the fish tacos. Pair your food with something from the eatery’s large beer or smallbatch spirits selection. It’s a tradition to eat and drink here while watching a game or reminiscing over the good ol’ days. “For IU alums they come here and feel 21 again,” Rago says. “It’s a great experience on Kirkwood, and people feel at home here.” Or try

FARMBloomington 108 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, (812) 323-0002, farm-bloomington.com Here, chef Daniel Orr focuses on providing an ever-changing menu that gives customers the chance to eat fresh, local produce and meats. The Lugar Burger, a 7-ounce bison burger with a Columbus Cowboy espresso chili rub, is a lunch favorite.

1795 E. 10th St., Bloomington, (812) 323-2112, lenniesgourmetpizza.com

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Enjoy a date night or quiet evening with the family at Lennie’s, known to regulars as being “casual and cozy,” owner Jeff Mease says. On the menu, try The Lennie’s Original, the bacon turkey melt or the meatball sandwiches, all house favorites. Adjacent to the dining room, you’ll find The Bloomington Brewing Co., often referred to as Lennie’s Brewpub, which opened in 1994. Have a pint of the brewing company’s Rooftop IPA, which won a gold medal at the Indiana State Fair in 2013, or the Ruby Bloom Amber and Ten Speed Hoppy wheat beers, which remain customer favorites.

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David and Kristen Tallent opened their restaurant in 2003 and have since garnered national attention for their fare. In 2007, they moved Restaurant Tallent downtown to its current location, where the décor is modern with brushed nickel seating, white tablecloths and natural wood-colored accents. “Our service is not super stuffy and formal,” David Tallent says. It’s a fine dining experience that offers tasting menus and a wait staff with an extensive wine knowledge, but carries a relaxed vibe. The restaurant was founded upon the idea of using local ingredients. “I think customers like the food and the atmosphere, but they also like supporting local businesses,” Tallent says. The menu changes frequently, and in the summer you will find tomatoes, corn, blueberries, peppers and eggplant used often.

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Good, clean fun Regional soap makers have good scents Story by Nick Rassi

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Health and beauty may not be skin deep, but it’s a good place to start. In early America, people crafted soap by hand using lye from fire cinders, fat from farm animals and wildflowers or wild herbs. The process was messy and imprecise. These recipes were traditionally passed through generations. Today, soap making has advanced, but one thing remains: Hoosier ingenuity. Some regionally based artisans have embraced the timeless craft and advanced its classic processes, giving Indiana a standout market for handmade soaps.

Daniels Creek Farm Rose Brown happened into the business of soap making while seeking a remedy for her son’s illness. Her oldest child, Curtis, had been struggling to digest cow’s milk and barely growing. Worried, the Amboy, Indiana, based mom sought a solution. Another woman in the Peru area suggested using goat’s milk as a substitute for cow’s milk. Brown and her husband, John, third-generation farmers, adopted goats and started milking nine years ago. Soon the family amassed a cadre of 27 goats. The goat’s milk eased her son’s health issues, and Curtis began putting on weight. The Brown family, who were drawing five gallons of milk each session, soon found themselves with too much goats’ milk on their hands. Brown opted to get creative with the extra and began making soap. Over the years, she’s perfected her soaps and her essential oil combinations and now has a collection of many popular scents, like Ocean Breeze, Lavender and Orchard Rose. The soap artisan has nabbed a spot on the Indiana Artisan list, a designation bestowed to craftspeople who create high-quality, Indiana-based goods. You’ll find Daniels Creek Farms soaps in assorted points in Indiana, including Bear Hollow Wood Carvers in French Lick; Amboy Market in Amboy; Harvest Moon Foods in Rochester; The Herb Shop in Wabash; and the state parks, including Turkey Run, Brown County and the Potawatomi Inn.

Sudsy selections Brown’s soaps start with a base of goat’s milk and vegetable oils. Naturally smooth and simple, her unscented bars often sell out first. Another popular scent, which sells well at any market, is lavender.

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Herbal Art When he moved to Indiana from North Carolina, Brian Paffen had trouble adapting to the Midwest’s harsh winters and hard water. He also didn’t know of anyone else making organic soaps in the state, so nearly 10 years ago, the Southern gentleman embarked on a mission to create superior body care products. Since then, Paffen has developed his own process of crafting soap, working in a hybrid of the two existing techniques, that is, hot and cold press, and creating a shea butter and honey-base formula for his soaps. Paffen describes both his soap base and all of his projects as “mellowly uplifting” that provide a mix of “relaxation and invigoration.” For years, Paffen manned his own shop at its Fishers location; soon, the soap maker will move into LA City Tan Salon, also in Fishers. The tanning salon is a fitting match as he is working to develop a natural spray tan and a line of tanning accessories to help skin exposed to UV light.

Sudsy selections The scents of Paffen’s Wine-n-Thyme collection are extracted from various wine grapes to give the bars real wine fragrances. They’re non-alcoholic and feature merlot, Champagne, chardonnay and mimosa fragrances. He has also begun production on a lemon poppy bar with lemon essential oils and exfoliating poppy seeds.

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Indianapolis-based soap maker Jess Walton began singing the body electric, or rather, Body Eclectic, at a young age. Always interested in plants and herbs, she recalls that, as a girl, she picked weeds from the side of the road at a young age to identify and categorize. In the late ’80s and early ’90s, she apprenticed with an herbalist. She began collecting books and encyclopedias about different plant and herb species soon after. She sees her craft as a marriage of art, science and magic, all combined in her double milled soaps. Walton says she wants her soaps to inspire a “return to your own divine temple,” and she lovingly describes her soaps as a practice of “celebrating your inside, your outside (and) emotionally, spiritually, physically, mentally taking care of yourself.” Building on her love for plants and the body, Walton plans to take this celebration further by opening an apothecary in Indianapolis. For now, though, she is entirely mobile, hitting farmers markets, including the Noblesville and Irvington farmers markets, throughout the week and weekends. Her appearances and her soaps are listed on her website, bodyeclecticskincare.com.

Sudsy selections Check out Body Eclectic’s line of soaps dedicated to healing. One, Ganesh, is dedicated to Indian herbs: holy basil and Indian lilac. Maia, another healing soap, is designed to help eliminate acne problems and treat sensitive skin.

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Soapy Soap Co. Soapy Soap Co. founders Mohammed Mahdi and Anthony Duncan created their first product out of a simple necessity: They were out of soap. The Bloomington-based pair looked up a process and made a batch of it. They enjoyed the process and ended up with an excess, which they sent to their friends. Encouraged by the positive feedback, they began designing recipes. “When we take on a project, we dive in and submerge ourselves in all the available information: online resources, YouTube videos, rented books,” Mahdi says. Looking for a path less traveled in the soap world, the pair ditched the animal products in their soaps, opting instead for sunflower oil. Duncan, an Indiana University graduate with a degree in linguistics, named their soap line Sabun, an internationalism that means “soap” in many languages. They researched and tailored their Sabun line to accommodate a variety of skin types and needs. The line’s popularity grew quickly, and the young entrepreneurs found a home for their products on the shelves of central Indiana’s Fresh Thyme Markets and Whole Foods in Indianapolis. They also sell their products at the Columbus, Bloomington, Smithfield and Irvington farmers markets. Duncan and Mahdi invite community members to come to their workshops to learn to make soap for themselves. They host tutorials on the first Sunday of every month; to sign up or for more information, visit their website: soapysoapcompany.com.

Sudsy selections The Power Bubble, a rosemary mint bar, is a favorite of both its creators and their customers that, Mahdi says, lathers “beautifully.” The Soapy Soap creators recently developed a lip balm line that accompanies their soaps, also based in sunflower seed oil wax.

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Get Lathered Indy-based Pharmacist Rhonda Frye started making soap as a hobby to keep her mind engaged. Once she understood the scientific processes behind soap making, she began exploring the artistic aspect of soap crafting. She experiments with various techniques, looking for the most aesthetically appealing results. She enjoys the challenge and complications of the delicate balance of oils and chemicals. “A large part of the draw [to soap making] is finding the right combination of oils to give the soaps the creamy texture that doesn’t dry out the skin,” she says. With her products’ rising popularity, Frye has had trouble keeping up with the production demands, but she gets by with a little help from her friends, who assist her when the balance is too difficult, and she plans to keep her production on a small scale. She currently sells her products on Etsy, at Homespun and Twisted Sisters in Indianapolis, Gather in Bloomington and The Sterling Butterfly in Martinsville. You’ll find her online shop at etsy.com/shop/GetLathered.

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Sudsy selections Frye’s solid shampoos and conditioners have a loyal Etsy following. Her five star bars come in a variety of vibrant colors and scents, such as Thai Coconut, Grapefruit Lemongrass and Patchouli Lovers.

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Curat Romania handcrafted soaps started as a dream — a literal dream. Deep in the throes of REM sleep, Indianapolis-based makeup artist and hairstylist Misty Al-Eryani found herself in the kitchen of her late aunt, a soap maker from Tennessee. In the dream, Al-Eryani’s aunt told her to make soap to get through a difficult financial time. Not one to ignore the advice of the dead, Al-Eryani founded her soap company, Curat Romania, in 2010. Inspired by her Romanian friends’ aura of independence, Al-Eryani gave her fledgling company the Romanian name (“curat” is soap in the Romanian language) and endeavored to design her soaps for people with independent spirits. She sold her soaps at First Friday events in Indianapolis; they were well-received. “Every soap would sell out quickly,” Al-Eryani says. As her finances were aligning and the soaps sold out, she was featured on local news channels. As her popularity grew, she began creating new lines. One of her favorite collections is Vodka Star, products based entirely on vodka, using the alcohol instead of water. “Nobody else in the world makes soap with no water — just vodka,” says Al-Eryani. –C–

Sudsy selections Shifting her focus to the south, Al-Eryani has concocted “The Big Chief,”“an ode to the Mardi Gras Indianans,” she says, that’s made with bourbon and scents of tobacco, wood and smoke. “Voodoo Queen,” another from the line, uses red wine, blackberries, rose and vanilla. The third, “4 p.m. at Café Du Monde” is made with coffee liqueur and smells of coffee and pastries.

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oo often, physical exercise can seem like a chore, a simple checklist item that gets lumped together begrudgingly with weekly trips to the grocery store, bank and dry cleaner. Trudging into the local gym a few times per week can become a tedious task that feels like traveling from one office to another and going carelessly through the motions. Reinvigorate your fitness resolve with one simple step — a step outside your front door. “Changing your routine, seeing new faces and taking in the scenic beauty of the outdoors all help overcome the monotony of indoor exercise,” says April Williams, project and resource development

director for Columbus Parks and Recreation Department. “Exercising outside also creates greater feelings of energy and positive thinking than working out indoors.” Outdoor fitness options abound around town, so grab the sunscreen and note the following tips and reminders from some local experts.

The benefits

Beth Morris, director of community health partnerships for Columbus Regional Hospital, says the benefits of outdoor exercise far surpass simply strengthening our muscles and improving our cardiovascular systems. “One of the reasons it is helpful to spend time outdoors is because being in sunlight is the best way to get vitamin D. Many of us need more vitamin D than we routinely get,” she says. “Being outdoors also helps us develop an appreciation for our natural environment and the importance of being good stewards for our world.” Those are but a few of the benefits; but what about the options? Keep in mind that the phrase “everything under the sun” really does mean all possible options. Outdoor fitness options can be overwhelming compared to the finite options available at an indoor gym. Stepping outside can leave us guessing where to go and what to do for a physical challenge that will ward off boredom.

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Matt Battin, co-owner of the Bicycle Station on Washington Street, says the Columbus People Trails can help cure treadmill tedium by offering a dash of city sightseeing for those hitting the trail to walk, run, bike, Rollerblade or even just take pets out for a brief stroll. “There’s also a little section for off-road biking near Marr and Rocky Ford (roads) to try some off-road trails pretty easily as you’re going along the trail,” Battin says. “It’s a good

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>> health opportunity to work your legs trying some light off-road stuff that’s not too extreme.” Battin adds that Brown County State Park, located approximately 20 minutes from downtown Columbus, now features mountain bike trails for all skill levels, making for an ideal exercise-filled day trip destination for the whole family. “I take my kids, who are 8 and 11, there, and they have fun with it,” he says. “There are trails there wide enough for people to ride side by side.” Because biking incurs minimal joint impact, it can be a great fitness choice for the older population and those with nagging injuries, Battin says. “As long as you test ride several bikes when you buy, or take your existing bike to a shop if something doesn’t seem right, riding can be almost stress-free for the joints,” he says. “Even with road bikes, since you’re leaning over on those, people might think it causes back soreness, but you’re putting more weight on your arms and actually less weight on your back.”

The buddy system

For those who are inclined toward walking or running, Brandi Legge of White River Running Co. (WRRC) on Fifth Street says sharing the experience helps in multiple ways. “It’s more fun, and it can push you more by having someone there with you,” she says, adding that WRRC currently hosts Run, Sweat & Beers, a biweekly running event happening every other Thursday through the end of October. At the end of the run, the group stops in at a local pub for glasses of refreshment and some well-earned, post-run socializing. “It’s good to keep it fun with things like that; it keeps you coming out,” she adds. “If you want to exercise more but get bored easily, then it helps to get creative and do something like this biweekly run.” Legge, who cites Mill Race Park as one of her personal favorite running spots in Columbus, says spending time finding the proper shoes based on body type and gait is more important than many people realize. “At the store we observe people and find the right shoe

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based on how they move,” she explains. “Many people tend to over-pronate, and we look out for things like that that are unique to each person.” Legge adds that opting for synthetic socks is preferable to cotton, which she says can lead more easily to blisters.

Timing is everything

Whatever your activity of choice, and whether you venture out alone, with a friend or as part of an organized group, Morris recommends at least 150 minutes of activity per week for adults and 60 minutes of physical activity per day for children. “That 150 minutes can be broken down in segments as short as 10 minutes at a time and still be effective,” she says. “Walking is a cheap, effective way to get exercise, and with the People Trails and with many, although not all, neighborhoods having sidewalks, walking is always a good choice.” –C–

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Think your fitness efforts should include some together time? Try any of the following outdoor events, group gatherings and destinations for a workout experience that’s powered by people.

Centra Foundation Smart Money Family Fun Ride Date: 8:30 a.m. June 20 Location: The Columbus Learning Center, 4555 Central Ave. Details: A 14-mile bike ride with stops along the route that will feature educational activities related to finance and the importance of saving. A second route of four miles will be offered for younger riders and walkers. Proceeds will benefit the Centra Foundation’s literacy programs. Information: centrafoundation.org Colorflow: Yoga in the Park Time and date: 5 to 9 p.m. June 27 Location: Mill Race Park Details: Interactive workshops and seminars for all ages on yoga, healthy eating, meditation and more. Yoga mats will be available for rent or purchase. Information: columbusparkfoundation. org/events/colorflow-yoga-in-the-park Eagle Creek Trail Marathon Time and date: 7:30 a.m. Aug. 1 Location: Eagle Creek Park, 7840 W. 56th St., Indianapolis Details: Featuring urban, trail-based marathons offered at full, half and quarter distances. Information: eaglecreektrail marathon.com Mill Race Marathon Date: Sept. 26 Location: Columbus Details: Event includes full and half marathon and 5K run. Proceeds will benefit the Columbus Park Foundation and Reach Healthy Communities. Information: millracemarathon.com Columbus Cycling & Fitness’ Monday Evening Weekly Bike Ride Time: 6 p.m. Location: Columbus Cycling & Fitness, 833 16th St.

Details: Ride is typically between 20 and 22 miles with an average speed of 15 mph. Information: (812) 372-7486, or columbus-cycling.com, for more information. Columbus Women’s Ride Time: 6 p.m. Tuesdays Location: Meets near the “Eos” statue at Fifth and Lindsey streets Details: Weekly bike ride open to all ages and genders. Typically consists of a one-hour loop around the city. Information: facebook.com/ ColumbusWomensRide The Bicycle Station’s Thursday Evening Weekly Road Ride Start Time & Location: 6:15 p.m. at the Bicycle Station, 1201 Washington St. Details: Ride typically covers 25 miles with an average bike speed of 14 to 16 mph, and route varies each week. Information: (812) 379-9005 or thebicyclestation.com. Columbus Running Club Time: 7 a.m. every Saturday Location: Meets across from White River Running Co., 325 Fifth St. Details: A year-round (that’s right, even through the winter) running group open to all skill levels. Information: runcolumbus.org Run, Sweat & Beers Time: 6 p.m. every other Thursday through Oct. 29 Location: Meets at White River Running Co. Details: A biweekly running event for all skill levels, typically between two and three miles, ending at a predetermined Columbus pub. Participants are responsible for buying their own drinks and food, and no RSVP is required. Information: (812) 418-8121, whiteriverrunningcompany.com /events.html

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Ceraland Location: 3989 S. Road 525E in Columbus Details: Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, including sand volleyball and slowpitch softball leagues in warmer months. Camping, canoeing and paddle boating are also available. Information: (812) 377-5849, ceraland.org

Blue’s Canoe Livery Location: 4220 W. Road 700N in Edinburgh Details: Canoe, kayak and raft trips on the Driftwood River, with trip lengths of seven or nine miles to choose from. Overnight camping is also available. Information: bluescanoelivery.com

Anderson Falls Nature Preserve Location: Approximately 16 miles east of Columbus via State Road 46 Details: Featuring a 44-acre park with hiking paths and a waterfall spanning 100 feet in width. Information: columbus.in.us/ see-do/anderson-falls

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sked to describe himself in three words, Tim Emmert hesitates but briefly: motivated, outgoing, overachiever. Each modifier appears to fit. As co-owner of Studio Shag, a full-service hair salon and makeup bar in Columbus, the high-profile, high-energy entrepreneur is always on the go. If not commuting between Columbus and Atlanta, he might be en route to Chicago or New York City for assorted fashion gigs. Then there are local community endeavors, to which he devotes many hours. A decided extrovert, Emmert’s spirit appears to thrive on the action, recharging with each new person he meets. Unlike many youngsters who dream about what they will be when they grow up, Emmert knew at a young age: He was going to do hair. He loved hair. “I was an odd child. I always wanted to know about hair, to touch it and comb it,” he says. “When I was about 6 years old, I would put a paper bag on my sisters’ heads, cut the paper into strips from the bottom, and then roll them up, pretending it was hair.” No one and nothing was safe from his shears. On Christmas mornings, as Emmert and his siblings opened their gifts, he would scope out his sister’s dolls. “My sister will tell you that on Christmas, we’d all be getting our toys, and I’d be more interested in seeing what kind of doll she got and how I could cut its hair when she got tired of playing with it,” he recalls. When Emmert was 14, the family, which had lived in Danville, Zanesville, Ohio, and points in Virginia, moved to Florida. As a teen, he would practice on his classmates, talking them into lopping off their tresses and, later, fielding calls from irate parents. His mother was a compliant subject, allowing her precocious son to comb and style her hair in spit curls as she watched TV. Despite her support, she was adamant that her son grow up to get a real job, like his father and brothers. “When I went to cosmetology school in St. Petersburg, Florida, I didn’t tell her. And when she found out, she wasn’t happy,” he recalls. “But I was convinced that this is what I was going to do.” In recounting, he switches to present tense. “This is my passion.” Emmert got his official start in the hair business in 1978, working in and eventually owning a salon in Clearwater. In the early 1990s Emmert and Gwen, his then-wife, moved to Atlanta from Florida. During a visit, they’d fallen in love with the shining Southern metropolis, bringing their children, Ashlee and Myles, to their new home on a farm in the greater Atlanta area. Emmert became a member of the L’Oreal Education Team. They remained in the area for more than 20 years. Emmert opened a Studio Shag in Atlanta in 2010. He’s earned the status of celebrity hairstylist, with stars such as fashion designer Nicole Miller, R&B singer Usher, actress Kathy Bates and CNN reporter Wolf Blitzer among his clientele. His work has been featured in People and Time magazines and on the cover of Forbes. Before the Columbus incarnation of Studio Shag demanded more of his attention, he traveled frequently to the Big Apple with Sara Blakey, inventor of Spanx body-shaping hosiery, to style the fellow entrepreneur for photo shoots. Studio Shag But home — his real home — was beckoning. 3780 Jonathan Moore Pike, Suite 130, Columbus, IN 47201 812-799-1389 www.studioshag.com

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Getting back to his roots

He’d purchased a house at White Oak Lake. It became home base in 2013, and he initially alternated two weeks each in Columbus and in Atlanta. “Then my Columbus shop got really busy, so now every four weeks I go back to Atlanta for five days. But Columbus is really my full-time home. Columbus has always been my home.” Although he grew up in Ohio and Florida, Emmert considers himself a native Hoosier, with firm roots in Hope. Childhood summers were spent with extended family in Columbus, including his cousin, Kerry Emmert Stahl, Studio Shag’s co-owner and makeup artist. “Kerry and I were always the fashion mavens of the family. We always had a love for makeup and hair and thought we’d be a great team,” he says. “About two or three years ago, she and her husband moved to Nashville, and I was thinking of moving to Columbus, so she said we should open a hair salon.” After nursing school and a stint working for Estée Lauder, Stahl apprenticed with a master makeup artist from Barcelona, Spain, learning body painting and special effects. After years of making up brides for their special day, she began working professionally in 2002. It was Stahl who suggested the Columbus salon. Emmert initially nixed the idea. But after returning for a family reunion, he envisioned opening a salon west of town, just minutes from his White Oak Lake neighborhood. She describes her cousin as “outgoing and outrageous,” adding he’s always ready to have a good time and make people feel special. “He’s very charismatic. I’m more business-oriented and handle that end of the partnership. It’s yin and yang: We balance each other.” The duo opened the British-themed Studio Shag in December 2013. “When we opened, I tried to bring the Atlanta feel to Columbus,” he says. “It’s a beautiful salon, very laid-back but fashion forward.” Art featuring The Beatles peppers the walls; a model Mini Cooper, painted with a Union Jack, sits on the front counter. The salon takes its name from the shag haircut, a style that originated in England in the 1970s. Personalities such as Jane Fonda, Rod Stewart and Indiana’s own Florence Henderson, among others, embraced the unisex hairstyle.

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“I’d grown up seeing either long hair or a short bob,” Emmert recalls. “During the British Invasion, British rock band members had shags. “One summer, when I was about 12 or 13, I visited Columbus, and my cousin, Bev Williams, had cut off her hair for this shag.” The shag changed his perspective on styling, he says.

A big heart

The rebellious spirit of the shag haircut has influenced Emmert’s personal presentation. His look is edgy, with healthy sideburns and black-rimmed hipster glasses or, in the sunlight, his ubiquitous aviator shades. Tattoos run up and down his torso; an open set of shears is inked on his left hand. Standing at 6-foot-4, the lanky stylist towers over much of the Columbus population, and his clothes, influenced by his

decades in Atlanta, are chic, fitted and current. Taken piece by piece, Emmert could be menacing. Then he envelops friends and clients (and, truth be told, all of his clients quickly become friends) in mammoth hugs. His banter is loud, fast-paced and always positive. “Sometimes he’ll be at the salon at 9 or 10 o’clock at night because that’s when a client needs to schedule,” says Columbus native Victoria Griffin. “I love going to the salon because he’s so much fun. You might be having a bad day, and he can tell a story, make you laugh. I’ve never seen him in a bad mood. Never.” In the salon, Emmert attacks large hair projects, turning ashen hair into sparkling hair, adding highlights and ombre and capturing all of the moments in his before and after photos, which are featured on the Studio Shag Facebook page. He has turned the “delfies”

(duo selfies) that he snaps with clients into a trademark, gleefully capturing moments as he garners fans. “He has a passion for what he does,” Griffin says. “That passion oozes out of him, and it’s very contagious.”

Give a little bit

Talents aside, Emmert is a community activist, volunteering countless hours to local causes. His big passion, he says, is the not-for-profit Foundation for Youth. “Studio Shag has also donated a lot of services to auctions, complimentary gift certificates and the like,” he says. “For Girls on the Run Columbus, we spent hours fixing girls’ hair. That was fun.” He’s participated in Christmas toy drives for Turning Point Domestic Violence Services and is hoping to offer summer apprenticeships at the salon for Columbus teenagers. The objective is to help young people figure out where they want to go and what they want to do in life. And, he adds, there’s more volunteer work in which he wants to become involved. Returning after nearly 30 years spent in other cities, Griffin immersed herself in volunteerism. In addition to being his hair client, she often found herself working alongside Emmert. They are involved in the Child Abuse Prevention Prom, an adult prom that raises money to help prevent child abuse. “Tim is a sweetheart,” she says. He gives back to the community, and that’s what I love about him.”

Things are gelling

Most recently, Emmert merged brands with Dawn Andrews, founder of Garb2Art, a makeup line that she produces locally. “We grew up in the same situation, almost poverty-stricken, and have this big love for young people, so we speak to groups,” he says. Envisioning where he’d like to be in 10 years, Emmert speaks of expanding Studio Shag and opening, with Andrews, a series of beauty bars all around the state. “Not full-service salons,” he says. “Just places where clients can get made up and get their hair blown out for special events.” Atlanta, where he retains high-end clients and has regular celebrity encounters, continues to pull him back. But it’s worth noting that each time he packs up his Jeep to head back to the big city, the lion’s share of his heart stays in Columbus. It’s here, he says, where clients, family and good friends have contributed to making Studio Shag a success. “The big picture is to have a Columbus salon with 40 chairs, 40 hairdressers and a chain of beauty bars with Garb2Arts cosmetics,” he says. “We’re here to stay and are not going anywhere,” he emphasizes, cradling his chin in his right hand, the blades of his tattooed shears on either side of his face. “Trust me.” –C–

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A space for all Quazi Fawad and Nazish Saba help foster innovation

iving in America, specifically in Columbus, suits Quazi Fawad and his wife Nazish Saba. “People need to recognize how good of a place, how strong of a country America is,” Fawad says. “Yes, it’s good to want something better, but also it’s good to recognize how good you have it.” Before moving to the United States in 2000 and eventually settling in Columbus in 2008, Fawad lived a life that many Americans might find unimaginable. He and his wife are originally from Karachi, Pakistan, the most heavily populated city in the country with 23.5 million people. They describe living in Pakistan as unpredictable. “It is a pretty lawless society,” Fawad says. “It’s very superstitious.” Conditioned to the violence of Pakistan, he talks about being robbed at gunpoint and witnessing a co-worker’s kidnapping with a certain degree of fearlessness. “People here would call it traumatic, but over there it was normal,” he says. He was the first of his family to become a permanent resident and then citizen of the United States; having achieved that, it was time to share the wealth with a special someone. He traveled back to Pakistan in 2008 to marry Saba.

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Her permanent resident papers were processed after a grueling two-and-a-halfyear wait. The process, Saba notes, now only takes six months; she expects to be granted citizenship in November. Saba says the first two weeks in Columbus were a blur. She arrived as the cold was doing the same, and she remembers her first winter as fun and frustrating. “I do not like the cold, but I love the snow,” she says. The couple is grateful for the small things, like reliable electricity, fewer traffic jams and kind neighbors. “It’s great to live here,” she says. “It’s safe here. There are a lot of open spaces and greenery. But sometimes I miss my family.” Saba kept her given last name, a decision her husband wholly supports. When asked about their different last names, Fawad says simply, “She’s a feminist.” He also supports her artistic endeavors; Saba designs and sells t-shirts, mousepads and calendars on Zazzle.com. She is also pursuing an MBA from IUPUC. “I am planning to expand my business and work as a full-time designer and seller,” Saba says. “I’ve found a few more platforms, and I plan to include Web design and app development in the near future.” Fawad earned an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University in 2014. He also has a master’s degree in engineering from Wayne State University in Detroit. He has worked in the field for 12 years. Currently, he is the tech strategy and innovation project leader at Cummins. “My new role is to champion innovation,” he says. “So we take new ideas that would normally get lost in our day-to-day business, and we run them through a process to evaluate their potential. Then we take them up to the highest level of management.”

Making change

At work, he champions innovation; he hopes to foster this same spirit in the greater Columbus community. For two years an idea has been brewing, one that he feels will change the Columbus community: a “makerspace.” A makerspace can take many forms but is broadly defined as a place for community creation through education. Columbus’ makerspace, Fawad explains,

“People need to recognize how good of a place, how strong of a country America is. Yes, it’s good to want something better, but also it’s good to recognize how good you have it.” — Quazi Fawad

would function as a skills lab for a variety of fields. It would be open to anyone. “Our community needs to provide a venue for young people and members of the community to be able to develop their skills and to take an idea to an actual business,” Fawad says. He knows that school-based training in physical skills, such as woodworking or metal working, is becoming a thing of the past. “By the time I graduated, I knew I was comfortable around tools. There are skills that you cannot really develop without understanding how to make things,” Fawad says. “When people have ideas, sometimes the only thing you need to define them is to make a working prototype.” The makerspace is not a new concept, but one that he wants to tailor to the needs

of the Columbus area. To do so, he brought the idea to Cindy Frey at the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce. They met in 2014 at Spark, a Columbus networking event for entrepreneurs. “People were already talking about a need for a makerspace,” Frey says. “We as a community are desperately in need of people who have technical skills. It’s the number one thing I hear that our businesses need.” Right now it’s just a conversation that, as the president of the chamber, Frey is facilitating. She is bringing together educators, artists, manufacturers, librarians, designers and developers to try to create a succinct vision for the makerspace. “Essentially for this space to really work, it has to be neutral and open to people,”

Fawad says. “It will be a place where, with the required amount of training, people are able to work on equipment or at least work with people who already know how to.”

A community investment

Both Frey and Fawad are confident that once a proposal is drawn up, the funds will come rolling in. They believe it’s an investment that will pour itself back into the community. The makerspace has the potential to retrain adults, attract workers and most importantly grow younger generations. “The main reason that I care about this is I want to foster innovation and have this be a place where things are made and invented,” Frey says. “I want to showcase people who have those skills and hold them up for other people to identify as ways to make a living.” Fawad is anxious to get the ball rolling, but there is no time frame for the project as of now. “We are lucky to have Quazi in our community,” Frey says. “He represents one of many creative, forward-thinking young people that we can leverage and benefit from if we allow them to get involved.” –C–

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Columbus Youth Camp alumna and former counselor Martha Newsom sits in front of a painting of the camp’s Reeves Center.

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large painting hangs in Martha May Newsom’s Columbus apartment. It depicts a large white house, framed by pine trees and illuminated by the blue sky overhead. The house in Newsom’s painting is known familiarly as the Big House, properly as Reeves Center, at Columbus Youth Camp, and the painting is a fitting tribute to the camp where, Newsom says, she grew up. “I would have grown up anyway, but I think it enhanced any of us who attended at our early ages,” she says. “It made you aware you could be away from your parents and family.” She was among the first group of children to attend Columbus Youth Camp when it opened in

1937. At the time, the camp consisted of the Big House, six cabins, a tennis court and the lake. “You had to go up the hill for three meals a day,” Newsom recalls. “And you went down to the lake a couple times a day, in the morning and afternoon. That was a lot of exercise going straight uphill and straight downhill.” As a teen, Newsom became a camp counselor for the girls, until she left Columbus in 1954 to work as director for the Girls Club in Wilmington, Delaware. “I remember, on the last night of camp, before you were supposed to go home the next day, the staff came around after dark about 9 p.m. or so and sang nostalgic camp songs,” she says. She says the best part about camp was the lifelong friendships she made that she’s maintained to this day.

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Change is certain Since Newsom’s time at the camp, CYC has experienced tremendous growth. The camp’s origins lie in a 1935 donation by local builder and philanthropist Quintin G. Noblitt. The Big House, which at 3,000 square feet is indeed quite big, was constructed in 1867 and later named for local philanthropist Millie Reeves. The home was a residence for nearly 70 years before it was purchased by Noblitt, who gave it to the Foundation for Youth. Additional structures have been added, including five cabins, a 150-seat amphitheater, boathouse, the Noblitt shelter and the dining hall. Open year-round, the camp’s facilities are also available for rent for weddings, receptions and business retreats. Some things have remained consistent in the midst of the camp’s physical change, in particular its motivating theme. Development of character and leadership skills has remained the camp’s message for nearly 80 years, says Director Todd Harris. “If you awaken a child’s desire to explore, learn and grow, it’s far more powerful than just giving him knowledge,” he says. “When he gains that knowledge on his own because he’s passionate

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about what that can do for him, not only does he direct it in the areas that are going to be effective for him, but he’s going to have a better understanding of how to obtain that knowledge and what to do with it.” A strong focus remains on traditional camp activities, such as archery, canoeing, fishing and swimming, but the camp has added more diverse programming, such as a high ropes course, a zip line and gardening. However, the heart of the camp’s activities remains an exploration of nature exemplified by the launch of its Summer of Exploration programming in 2008.

Sense of wonder One key to building a child’s curiosity is to give him questions that guide him to exploring and thinking about why the activities matter, not just what he’s doing, but why he’s doing it, Harris says. Each week programming is themebased, for instance, Native American week, Wacky Water week and sports themes. CYC’s programming is evolving with the times, Harris says. Last year’s introduction of the BMX pilot program incorporates the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) emphasis used by area schools. “The kids help build the bike,” he says. “They do different races where they have to do timing and learn about turns and angles.” On average, 75 children attend day camp each week during the summer. Campers are

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divided into two groups: Acorns, which is for children ages 5 to 8, and Oaks, for ages 9 to 12. Each group is paired with a counselor, and activities are coordinated depending on the age group. “We’re going to add more teen programming, assistant counselors and more overnight possibilities,” he says. “This summer we are reopening our counselor-in-training program for junior and high school students.” Columbus resident Austin Hudson attended CYC for more

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than 10 years; he also worked as a counselor. The greatest challenge he faced was learning new things, he says. As someone who likes hands-on activities, he says Survival Week was his favorite time, because he learned how to make fires and shelters in primitive ways. The former counselor says team building and working with others are the most valuable lessons campers learn at CYC. If he has one piece of advice for campers, it is to embrace the opportunities the camp offers. “Be open-minded about it,” he says. “Don’t close off because you don’t like something.”

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A place of fun It was former CYC Director Ben Wagner who gave the camp its tagline: “A place of fun, laughter and learning since 1935.” He also concocted a living history character named Outdoor Ed who wore black overalls, a black hat and ran around barefoot. Outdoor Ed taught the children the basics of survival skills, such as finding water, building a shelter and foraging for wild edibles. “I think the essence of the camp experience is to get outdoors and spend an extended period of time there,” Wagner says. “Be comfortable with it and you’ll appreciate it the rest of your life.” Former Director Chuck Kime describes CYC as his “stake in the ground.” “It’s been a part of me for so long,” he says. “When I walk the grounds, at times I will just see flashes of night hikes with kids and the wonder in their eyes when they experience something new.” Kime believes that Noblitt would be proud of the camp and its many changes. “We try to reach those lofty goals our ancestors put forth,” he says. “What we’ve done is, you can’t just put kids in nature; you have to help them see what they’re learning. The facility does what Noblitt would have wanted it to. I think he would value that.” –C–

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Room for a View

The great outdoors has become the modern family’s great room Consider your backyard. As you look at the land, think of it as a treasure trove of additional square footage for your home. An outdoor room is an open-air extension of your home where the sky can be your ceiling, explains Annette Geis, president of Vinyl Solutions Unlimited in Greensburg. A grassy knoll might be your flooring, an elaborate pergola shades a perfect reading nook and

ornamental grasses sway in the breeze, serving as a foyer to your outdoor room. “Living in Indiana, we appreciate those days when we can once again enjoy the nice summer weather and breathe fresh air,” Geis says. “Having an outdoor area where you can relax in the shade with family and friends is becoming more and more popular among homeowners.” The options for outdoor rooms can be endless.

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“Many families are having ‘staycations’ and making compromises in how they are spending their money, choosing to invest their money in making the outdoors surrounding their home into a permanent space to enjoy,” says Alicia Barbour, landscape coordinator for The Yard Barbours in Elizabethtown. “Families are deciding to put money toward the equity of their home.” Jean Donica, broker and owner of RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals in Columbus, has seen an assortment of outdoor rooms and notes that it can add to a home’s resale value. Though creating an expansive outdoor oasis is not a dollarfor-dollar tradeoff, outdoor living space does make your home more desirable for the next owner and makes it more enjoyable for your use and for entertaining. “Homes become outdated quickly. If you aren’t working to update your home, including your outdoor landscape, you may be losing value in your home,” explains Donica. “Potential buyers may pay more for your home with an elaborate outdoor living area than one with equal square footage and room count, but ultimately that is a question for your appraiser.”

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“Outdoor rooms can be designed as luxurious retreats with complete kitchens featuring all the latest amenities of an indoor kitchen... (or) as simple as a seating area sheltered by a pergola.” —Alicia Barbour, landscape coordinator for The Yard Barbours

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Before designing an outdoor space, Geis recommends considering several important points. “Ask yourself: What are the long-term goals for your outdoor room?” she says. If you’re considering adding on to your living space with an outdoor room, she says to consider the following: Who will enjoy the room (children, grandchildren or even your pets)? Do you need privacy and shade? How can you personalize it? “Be sure to make this space your own and add a touch of your style,” Geis says. Cameron Stone, owner of Benchmark Landscape & Design in Columbus, says it’s not only the “who” to consider when planning an outdoor hardscape but also the “how many,” that is, how many people you plan to entertain in your outdoor oasis. “Other essential concerns include your budget, blending the outdoor atmosphere with the look and colors of your home’s exterior, and subdivision covenants,” he says. “Be sure to consult your neighborhood association. They may have guidelines on tree size, square feet limitations and more.”

Getting that definition

Once you have identified the goals for your outdoor rooms, you can begin picturing how specific areas of your landscape can be transformed. Create a blueprint in your mind of how your outdoor space will be arranged. Landscape professionals can help you define space with a broad range of materials from brick, natural stone and concrete pavers to strategically placed flower beds and foliage. “Outdoor rooms can be designed as luxurious retreats with complete kitchens featuring all the latest amenities of an indoor kitchen. Or outdoor rooms can be as simple as a seating area sheltered by a pergola,” Barbour says. “Typically, we install outdoor rooms right outside the back door. The homeowner can immediately step into the outdoor room from the house. We have also designed pathways from the back door that lead to the outdoor room area.”

Accessorize your space

Creating a user-friendly outdoor space has become the homeowner’s design dream. If you can dream it, you can build it outside seems to be the mantra for the modern-day homeowner. Anything is possible from outdoor laundry areas for families with many children, who are washing towels and swimsuits from the day at the pool, to playscapes bordered with decorative edging, covered in child-safe mulch and decorated with large rock formations for climbing. Outdoor game rooms are also trending now with homeowners. “Outdoor activities like the old-fashioned corn hole and bocce ball games are coming back, and areas for playing games are now being integrated into the landscape. A senior couple, who were customers of mine, had their patio poured specifically in the design of a shuffle board,” Donica says. The real estate agent has also witnessed the growing trend toward outdoor luxury and relaxation, with outdoor living permeated with water features including ponds, fountains and waterfalls. And don’t overlook the gourmand experience. “Elaborate outdoor kitchens with expansive fireplaces that have cooking capabilities, pizza ovens, refrigerators and large wine coolers are popular,” Donica says. “I have seen bar areas with kegerators, or refrigerated kegs, built into the cabinetry. These built-in beer taps allow guests to pull a lever and fill their glasses just like at a restaurant.” With proper planning and thoughtful Columbus Magazine

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execution, an outdoor room might become, in the warmer months, the best room in the house, Geis says. “When your yard is an extension of you with some rays of sunshine mixed in,” she says, “who wouldn’t want to be outside?” –C–

Segmenting Space “So many unique features can define space in the outdoors,” says Alicia Barbour, landscape coordinator for The Yard Barbours. “It’s never cookie cutter; everyone’s yard is different. Strive to add artistic elements to outdoor space,” she says. Landscaping: The land and foliage can highlight and also divide space around an open-air room. “Landscaping within the area sets the mood in an outdoor space,” Barbour says. “Ornamental grasses and arborvitae, an evergreen that adds color to your outdoor-scape year-round, can offer a privacy screen surrounding a particular outdoor area.” Encircle your outdoor room with hardy roses to add bursts of color. To attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your outdoor room, plant lilac bushes, cone flowers and butterfly weed. Garden paths: Pathways can help transition to an outdoor room from the home, Barbour says. Natural stone, pavers and pebble pathways can lead to your outdoor getaway. Pebble paths are often lined with metal or plastic edging, and narrow concrete edging can outline paver paths. Natural stones inlaid in the grass can serve as a rustic garden path and can easily be mowed over, keeping the path crisp and clear. Columns: Elegant columns flanking each side of an entry into an outdoor kitchen or a small, terraced retaining wall landscaped with brilliant blooms and leafy plants can help introduce an outdoor patio. Outdoor lighting: Lighting can serve as an accent to outdoor space. Seating walls can glow in the evening hours with down lighting installed under the lip of the seat. One of the biggest concerns in any outdoor area is foot traffic, Barbour says. Lighted pavers can be custom fit and installed within the pattern of walkways. Cap lighting on columns at the entry or exit of outdoor areas or at the end of a wall or in a corner illuminates space and offers dramatic accents. Outdoor chandeliers complement a pergola or outdoor dining table.

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An Investment for their Future The Steinmetzes turn their Riverside Drive house into a home

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When the Steinmetzes moved from Carmel to Columbus in October 2010, they packed their family of four into a Jackson Place condo downtown. Matt, Julie, Samuel (Sam) and Josephine (Josie) spent a year in the condo, which, Julie says, was not bad. It was just a little cramped. But Julie, who moved to Columbus to open her pediatric dental office, and Matt, a pharmacist who works at Community Hospitals on the south side of Indianapolis, had bigger fish to catch. They wanted one of the homes on Riverside Drive. “We said, ‘We know we want to live on Riverside. We can wait,’” Julie recalls. “I usually don’t have that much patience. But I said, ‘I don’t want to move somewhere that we can afford now and then move again in five or 10 years.” Firmly rooted in the Hoosier state, the couple opted to move closer to Julie’s home region, Commiskey in Jennings County. Matt hails from Huntington, near Fort Wayne. They attended colleges in Indiana — Matt at Butler, Julie at Hanover and IUPUI. Both attended Indiana University.

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They invested the money from the sale of their Carmel home into Julie’s practice at 411 Plaza Drive, biding their time until they found a house on Riverside Drive. The Steinmetzes caught a whopper of a house. The 6,000-square-foot, 17-room (not counting foyers and hallways) house they purchased in 2011 is still something of a work in progress, but through carefully planned renovations, the family has made the house their own. Were they to sell the house, Matt notes, they would not recoup the cost of renovations. The changes in the home, he says, are for the family’s benefit. That’s all right, he says. “There are no plans to move.”

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The Steinmetz home is surrounded by lovingly manicured landscaping, including the property across the street that runs to the river. The expanse of land is one of the things that drew the family to the area. From the outside, the house looks like an overgrown cottage with additions angling off to the side. The original part of the house was built in 1937; two additions went up before the Steinmetzes moved in. “Our challenge has

The guest bathroom features a claw-footed tub, left, and the blue vanity is offset by warm walls. ABOVE: Matt and Julie Steinmetz with their children, Josie and Sam. OPPOSITE PAGE: The family room was the first project the Steinmetzes tackled in their renovations.

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The renovations included addition of a pool house and outdoor kitchen/bar. They enjoy dinners at their large wooden patio table. OPPOSITE PAGE: Sam saw his new bedroom in a big reveal. It includes built-in storage space and blue-and-brown accents.

been to make the whole property have one theme,” Julie says. “We want everything to feel like it was original.” She started with a room in the second addition, a family room with pitched ceilings executed in wood. Julie immediately began infusing the home with her aesthetic, which she describes as something of a mixture. “It’s kind of eclectic, I think, but I don’t necessarily feel that I’m an eclectic person,” she says. “I really like clean lines, but I like what you would see in the early 1900s.” She approached the initial room with vigor. As the movers were pulling up to the house, Julie and her mother were pulling up carpet and painting the ceilings a dark blue, going over the wooden beams five or six times. A soft shag carpet went down. “I wanted my kids to feel like they could come in here and lay on the floor and watch TV,” she says. Contractor Tom Stamper installed a wrap-around window that looks out onto the in-ground pool in the generous backyard. A custom-made curtain rod sports a floral fabric. The dark blue walls are lined with prints of biological specimens. The room is a mélange of contemporary features (a flat-screen TV on one wall) and nods to a turn-of-the-20th-century aesthetic. It was largely conceived and carried out by Julie, with some contributions by Columbus-based interior designer Susan Brooks, who has, Julie says, become a family friend.

Upstairs, downstairs

Work on the Steinmetz home is going in phases. The next will be in the kitchen, now two areas. Julie hopes to knit the areas together, uniting the separate looks with new cabinets and a new layout, all the while maintaining the fireplace and the bay windows. “We need to do the kitchen,” she says. “This is where we are most. This is where we are all the time. When we do this project, it’s going to be huge. I think if we start the project in spring, we’ll be good. We have built an outdoor kitchen.” The kitchen winds into a separate formal dining room, followed by a living room that features a massive fireplace. Both rooms are usable, already with new windows, and will undergo major changes in the future, Julie says. New lighting fixtures will go in, floors will be redone, an antique baby grand piano will find a home, and the family will take advantage of the excellent views the rooms afford. The house has a formal staircase and a back staircase. The formal staircase, which was raised to fit local code, leads to the bedrooms and the children’s rooms, both of which are

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BELOW: Zoological charts line the walls of assorted rooms. RIGHT: Josie's room features comfortable resting spots. Bottom: Her canopy bed is the envy of her extended family.

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BELOW: The children's playroom features a stylized sun light fixture. BOTTOM: A vintage sewing machine serves as an accent piece and reminder of Julie's family members.

tailored to their tastes and one of which is fit for a princess. Upstairs renovations included rerouting a bathroom entrance. At the top of the stairs is a loveseat, set against a window. A playroom with a wool carpet leads off the staircase; it’s illuminated by a stylized sun light fixture. The children play on a refinished floor. On the wall are framed plaques featuring Sam and Josie’s infant footprints and vital stats. Sam’s blue-hued bedroom and connecting bathroom are very “boyish,” Julie says. Trains, stripes and sea animals make appearances throughout the bedroom, which features ample storage space. Next door, in Josie’s room, a child-size table is set for tea. The centerpiece is a massive canopy bed, and the room, with its walk-in California Closet, built-in shelves and Scottie dog and apple motif, is surely the most coveted little girl’s room in the Steinmetzes’ extended family. “I wanted a canopy in her room. I just didn’t know how we would put it together. It turned out so wonderfully,” Julie says. “All of my nieces want to stay with their Aunt Julie and sleep in Josie’s bed.” A guest bathroom features a claw-foot tub across from a wide marble shower; on a mustard yellow wall hangs a snippet of sheet music for “You Are My Sunshine.” The bathroom leads into a peaceful guest bedroom, a tranquil spot for visiting relatives.

Heading outside

Off the informal entryway is a prim mudroom that leads to one of the family’s most important spaces: the outdoor room. A pool house and outdoor kitchen surround the pool. Sam and Josie happily dive in on a warm summer’s day and then recline in their personalized deck chairs. The Steinmetzes and their guests can belly up to the bar or sit down for a meal served at the large outdoor table, which is placed to the side of the striking outdoor fireplace. At this table have come experiences that encapsulate Julie’s sense of belonging in Columbus. She describes a spring evening when her neighbors walked over and the families grilled dinner and gathered around the table to eat. “I thought, we’re finally here,” she says. “We spent so many years in school. I just feel like we’ve been preparing for so long to get somewhere. We never thought we could love anything as much as we loved what we left in Carmel. But we love Columbus more.” –C–

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Tyler Bowers presents his Lego model of a Columbus landmark, Eliel Saarinen's First Christian Church.

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Local landmarks get a Lego sendup Story by CJ Woodring Photos by Andrew Laker and courtesy of the Indianapolis Museum of Art

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s children, many of us owned a toy, a game or a collection that we never quite outgrew. Through the years, it became a hobby and then a passion that continues to thrill and inspire decades beyond its original intent. For Tyler Bowers and Scott Stulen, whose childhood years were spent in Fort Wayne and Minneapolis, respectively, Lego bricks were the most desirable toy. “I have an older brother. At every birthday and at Christmas from age 4 onward, we’d get a set or two and end up having mountains and mountains of Lego pile up,” Bowers recalls. “Dad and my brother and I would sit and play with them by the hour, and they became kind of a lifelong hobby.” Stulen, 40, has similar memories of growing up with Lego. “As a kid, Lego was my favorite toy, and I’d build different models and vehicles,” Stulen says. “Later, I got my degrees in sculpture and painting. (Lego) was an early creative tool.” Stulen, a father of two boys, is passing along that Lego love to his children. Though 4-month-old Oliver is a little young for Legos, Stulen happily shares his Lego bricks with his 4-year-old Erlend and, in the process, found himself undertaking his own Lego projects. Most recently, and independently of one another, Bowers and Stulen decided

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to construct Lego replicas of iconic Columbus buildings. Bowers selected First Christian Church, the Fifth Street icon designed by architect Eliel Saarinen. Stulen chose the J. Irwin Miller House, the Eero Saarinen-designed mid-century marvel hidden behind thick hedges on Washington Street. These Lego versions of the cherished landmarks will be displayed this summer in a Bartholomew County Public Library exhibit titled, “Columbus: Everything is Awesome!” The title references the peppy theme song of “The Lego Movie,” an earworm of a song that parents and friends of children will immediately recognize. Interlocking pieces of art and history Bowers began his work at the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives, which is nestled in a small basement room in the Bartholomew County Public Library’s building on Fifth Street. “When Tyler came down and asked for drawings for the First Christian Church, we’d been thinking about doing a Lego project as part of our exhibit on Columbus City Hall. So the timing was perfect,” says Tricia Gilson, CIAA archivist and curator. She got in touch with Scott Stulen, who’d also been talking about a Lego model for Columbus. She put Bowers and Stulen in touch. “I think there’ll be interest from a lot of folks, especially younger ones, in seeing what can be done with Lego,” Gilson says.

LEGO HISTORY In 1932, Ole Kirk Kristiansen, a carpenter in Billund, Denmark, founded the Lego company, its name a portmanteau of the Danish words “leg” and “godt,” meaning “play well.” The company began by producing wooden and then plastic toys, and in 1949 offered plastic Automatic Binding Bricks, which were sold exclusively in Denmark. In 1958, the company launched the plastic Lego brick, as it now appears, entrancing generations for decades to come with the iconic interlocking pieces. Twice named “Toy of the Century,” Lego pieces are available in an array of colors and shapes. In addition, the company has launched a line of children’s clothing, retail stores, theme parks and Legoland Discovery Centers. Lego Expositions have become legendary in many cities, including Indianapolis, where earlier this year the Indiana State Fairgrounds hosted the Brickworld Indy 2015 Lego Exposition (brickworld.us/indy). It was the sixth consecutive year for the event. In a mark of the company’s continuing global reach, 2014 saw the release of “The Lego Movie,” a trippy, peppy, animated film featuring unicorn-cat hybrids and superheroes such as Batman.

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Scott Stulen works on his Lego version of Eero Saarinenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Miller House. Below: The beginnings of the house.

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It’s a chance to celebrate adult feats of architecture in a child-centric medium. Organized by the CIAA and held in the library’s ground-floor exhibition space, with proposed run dates of July through mid-August, the Lego exhibit will run concurrently with “Reframe Columbus,” a project that will challenge people to recreate historical photographs of significant Columbus buildings and share them through social media. Also planned are library-produced video tie-ins highlighting the project. “Columbus: Everything is Awesome!” falls in line with the CIAA’s mission, to collect, preserve and promote the documentation of Bartholomew County’s architecture, landscape architecture, planning and public art. And Gilson is hoping the Lego buildings will engage the community with its design heritage in a way it has never before been engaged. “Let’s face it: Building anything with Lego is fun,” she says. “Making a model of a building allows you to understand the building’s design in ways you cannot understand it by visiting the building or studying drawings. We hope this small exhibit encourages others to build a Lego model of their favorite Columbus building.”

models, including buildings and landmarks from around the world; model builders can erect small-scale versions of Fallingwater, the White House and Villa Savoye, but no sites from the Athens of the Prairie. A Columbus building or two, Gilson says, would fit right in. “With seven National Historic Landmarks and buildings by some of the most accomplished architects of the 20th century, Columbus should be part of that series,” she says. Bowers and Stulen each harbor aspirations of submitting a design to The Lego Group for global distribution. “Anyone can submit a project they’d like to see the company produce,” Bowers says. “If they can generate interest and get 10,000 people to support it, the company will officially review it and decide

if they’d like to mass produce it. Stulen, who purchased the Guggenheim and Farnsworth House from the architecture series, says he’d be thrilled if Lego actually produced his creation. The thriller that is Miller The Miller House and Garden is owned and maintained by the Indianapolis Museum of Art, where Stulen works as curator of audience experiences and performances. Stulen’s role is to program presentations, events and related engagements as a means of drawing visitors to Columbus. In a sense, his choice to build the Miller House, an International Style house commissioned by beloved Columbus industrialist J. Irwin Miller, was a no-brainer. “I knew about the Miller House prior to living here,” Stulen says.

Lego longings Another motive behind these locally influenced Lego undertakings, Gilson says, is to have a local building accepted as a kit for the Lego Architecture series. The series occupies a somber corner of the otherwise brightly colored, buoyant Lego website. It has a roster of 21

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“Plus, I have a passion for modernist architecture, and this particular home, and it’s tied in with my job. So a lot of different things in my world are intersecting in a really nice way.” Stulen’s Lego project won accolades from Ben Wever, site administrator for the Miller Home and Garden. “This project is a great way to get Columbus and its fantastic architecture more exposure,” he says. “It isn’t often that a town the size of Columbus can have so many good examples of modern architecture. Having two Lego models will put the city on display globally and is a good way to reach a new audience.” The Miller House in Lego is roughly half done; as Stulen waits for the company to send him additional pieces, he estimates that the entire project (including research, design and building) will take approximately 50 hours and incorporate about 1,600 Lego pieces. “The standard Lego base is about a foot or 18 inches square, and I’m trying to work in a similar scale of other Lego structures.” A true blockhead As a relative newcomer to Columbus, Bowers, manager of allied and ancillary services at SIHO Insurance Services, was impressed by the city’s vibrancy and obvious reverence for its landmarks. The 22-year-old attends First Christian Church, and in looking for other ways to get involved in the community, he started taking the Columbus Area Visitors Center’s tour guide classes. Soon he was seeking a way to capture that sense of local pride. “Seeing how beautiful (First Christian Church) is makes you want to go back home and recreate that,” Bowers says. “Since it was built in 1942, it’s had

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“Seeing how beautiful (First Christian Church) is makes you want to go back home and recreate that. ... It’s been fun learning about the building’s history.” —Tyler Bowers

some changes and restorations, so I’ve had to look at old photos and blueprints. It’s been fun learning about the building’s history.” First Christian Church, Bowers says, is nearly completed. Thus far, he’s invested about 25 hours into his artwork and estimates the Lego piece count at about 75,000. The base is 2-and-a-half square feet, and its tallest point — the tower — about 1-and-a-quarter feet off the ground. “It’s a decent size,” Bowers says, “But not massive.”

Next on his Lego list is the Skidmore Owings and Merrill-designed City Hall. “It looks simple enough and is iconic in Columbus,” he says. “North Christian Church is another iconic one. So slowly, over time, I’d like to start building some of those.” Everything is awesome In an effort to introduce viewers to the Lego world and inspire creativity, Stulen plans to post stage-by-stage photos of the Miller House on his website (scottstulen.com) when the project is completed.

“Hopefully, some young kids will be inspired and branch out and do something on their own looking at Columbus, in particular,” he said. “It might inspire them to make their own creation, or at least just appreciate what they live with on a daily basis. I just hope it doesn’t end with the two of us.” Bowers says working on the First Christian project has reminded him of just how tied he is to Lego. “It’s kind of fun going back and remembering my mom yelling at me to pick up my Lego pieces,” he says. “Later, when I’d

spent about 15 years spending money on them, she’d just roll her eyes. As an adult, I’ve found a different use, and now they’ll be on display as a public piece of art.” Nonetheless, it’s more about putting the building blocks into perspective than in picking them up. Despite many hours and dollars invested, Bowers says his undertaking was just for fun. “If I want to make something else, I can just take it apart,” he says. “Nothing’s permanent with Lego.” Except, perhaps, for the passion. –C–

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PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE

Head to one of these three Southern cities, which boast both historical charm and modern flair

Story by David Hoppe

e’re a country that’s crazy about what’s new. Take a walk downtown in most American cities, and the sights most likely to impress are spiffy condo blocks and glass and steel towers. These places can often feel like they’re made from capital letters and exclamation points. But not all cities are built this way. In America’s South, you’ll find urban centers that have forged identities fusing an abiding appreciation for history with contemporary flair. Charleston, South Carolina, Savannah, Georgia, and Louisiana’s New Orleans have earned reputations as destinations where the seamless juxtapositions of past and present have a way of casting spells on even the most seasoned travelers. They not only make what’s old new again, these towns will have you experiencing what’s new in a richer, more romantic light. All three of these cities are harbor towns, with stories that go back to before the American Revolution. Each one rewards the curious walker with enchanting historical architecture, other-worldly atmosphere and, of course, some of the most amazing cuisine on the continent.

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Charleston, South Carolina Founded in 1670, Charleston is the oldest city in South Carolina. Its name was inspired by King Charles II of England. Charleston Harbor, located at the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper rivers, looks onto a broad inlet that gives way to the Atlantic Ocean. The pirate Blackbeard blocked entry to the port and besieged the city in 1718; the British attacked the city from the ocean side during the Revolutionary War; and the Confederate shelling of Fort Sumter, located in Charleston Harbor, signaled the beginning of the American Civil War in 1861. In the meantime, Charleston established itself as a major economic center of the Antebellum South, with cotton serving as its top commodity. Today, Charleston is a city of more than 100,000 people. The downtown is peninsula-shaped and can be easily traversed in the course of a day. As with Savannah and New Orleans, the first thing a visitor to Charleston is liable to think is, “Where am I?” The stately preponderance of Old World, human-scale architecture — storefronts, numerous churches, public buildings and narrow streets — can make it seem as if you’ve arrived in a semi-tropical version of someplace European. The main thoroughfare, King Street, takes you down to the Battery, with views looking out toward the Atlantic. Besides being loaded with antique shops and design and art galleries, King Street is a shopper’s delight. You’ll find all the big name mall brands, but the real finds are in such stylish boutiques as Billy Reid, designer of James Bond’s “Skyfall” peacoat, or Troubadour, featuring fashions by Lindsey Carter, whose clothes have found their way into Anthropologie and Neiman Marcus. Berlin’s, with its groovy retro neon sign, has been in business since 1883, offering great clothes for men and women.

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Turn around in Charleston and odds are you’ll be looking at an inn of some kind, located in a marvelouslooking historic building. There are so many to choose from, a first-time visitor might be hard-pressed to make up his mind. Never fear. A stay at the Francis Marion Hotel (387 King St.; francismarionhotel.com; 843-7220600), a 1924-vintage establishment that’s hosted the likes of Elvis and Ike Turner, and received a National Trust Award, is a fine way to split the difference. Its location on King Street means you’re in the thick of things as soon as you walk out the door. On weekends, you’ll want to check out the open-air market across the street in Marion Square. But about those inns …. Depending on your taste and budget, options range from the luxe to the merely colorful. That said, an inn is a great way to immerse yourself in Charleston’s timeless ambience. The John Rutledge House Inn (116 Broad St., JohnRutledgeHouseInn. com; 800-476-9741) is named for one of the city’s early leaders, a drafter of the U.S. Constitution. The bedand-breakfast has been beautifully restored and features a secluded courtyard and piazza in the heart of the historic district. The Elliot House Inn (78 Queen St.; ElliotHouseInn.com; 877-727-0369) offers guestrooms that open on to a courtyard with, yes, a hot tub. The rooms are comfortable (streetside can be a tad noisy at night) and reasonable, and the location, next door to Husk restaurant, is terrific.

Where to Eat

Southern cuisine is having a renaissance, and Charleston is one of the movement’s most creative hot spots. The combination of fresh seafood, local produce and sustainably raised meats, not to mention a keen embrace of mixology and cocktail culture, makes Charleston a foodie feast. Chef Sean Brock’s Husk (76 Queen St.; huskrestaurant.com; 843-5772500) is a celebration of Southern food in all its incarnations. “If it doesn’t come from the South, it’s not coming through the door,” says Brock. The menu, which changes daily, emphasizes fresh combinations of ingredients and lively flavors. People travel for miles to eat here; make sure to reserve a table in advance. But if a full meal isn’t your thing, try the Bar at Husk next door for some inventive cocktails and artisanal spirits, as well as Husk’s unique take on pub grub. The Ordinary (544 King St.; eattheordinary.com; 843-414-7060) is anything but. Housed in what used to be a bank, the Ordinary calls itself a “seafood hall and oyster bar.” The restaurant supports local and regional fishermen and is, at once, festive (a platter of fresh oysters with an ice cold Prosecco at a table high above the old bank’s main floor is a great way to tee up your evening) and elegant. But if seafood’s not your thing, try FIG (232 Meeting St.; eatatfig. com; 843-805-5900). The letters stand for Food Is Good; FIG is the brainchild of the same team behind The Ordinary, chef Mike Lata, Adam Nemirov and Jason Stanhope, and calls itself “one part retro diner, one part neighborhood café and one part elegant bistro.” Butcher and Bee (654 King St.; butcherandbee.com; 843-619-0202) is a local fave, known for its fresh and local sandwich creations and small plates. Great for lunch, brunch or late night noshing.

What to See

Charleston is made for walking, and there are plenty of ways for roving pedestrians to experience the city. Charleston Footprints (tours@charlestonfootprints.com) is the creation of Michael Trouche, a journalist and author who will be your guide for an exploration of Charleston’s history, architecture, graveyards and natural landscape. Other tours are available dealing with Charleston’s history, food, architecture, ghosts and Civil War background. Freetoursbyfoot.com can be booked online with a licensed professional with no upfront cost, and you name your own price. If you prefer to go it alone, self-guided walking tours can be found at Explorecharleston.net. Those wanting a closer look at Charleston’s history can visit the gardens and house museum at Middleton Place (4300 Ashley River Road; middletonplace.org; 843556-6020). A historic plantation, in the same family for 320 years, this site claims to offer America’s oldest landscaped gardens, with blooms in every season. Costumed interpreters demonstrate period skills, and livestock like cashmere goats, guinea hogs and river water buffalo are on view. The Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens (1235 Long Point Road; Mount Pleasant, SC; boonehallplantation.com; 843-8844371) is a working, living farm, eight miles from Charleston that grows a variety of fresh produce and operates a farm market and café. Nine slave cabins have been preserved to depict the daily life, struggles and historical progression of African-American history. Culture vultures may want to plan their trips to Charleston during the annual Spoleto Festival. For 17 days and nights between the end of May and beginning of June, the city opens itself up to live performances of opera, dance, physical theater, theater and music ranging from Emmy Lou Harris to Yo Yo Ma in historic theaters, churches and outdoor spaces.

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Savannah, Georgia Take a southerly turn on Interstate 95 outside Charleston, and before you know it, you’ll be on the outskirts of another storied city: Savannah, Georgia. Founded by British colonists in 1733, it is still possible, at times, for a visitor to this riverfront city to feel as if she’s stepped through a time-slip into the 18th century. Indeed, Savannah’s downtown is one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the United States. In addition to its wonderfully genteel architecture, Savannah’s historic district is best known for its sequence of 22 town squares. These atmospheric public spaces, often featuring oak trees festooned with Spanish moss and, in some cases, monuments and fountains, are like contented sighs, places for rest, reflection and socializing that speak to an extraordinary understanding of what it means to be truly “civilized.” The downtown presence of highly regarded Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) lends an unabashedly hip vibe to this venerable setting, as does the party scene along the city’s busy riverfront.

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The Planter’s Inn on Reynolds Square (29 Abercorn St.; plantersinnsavannah.com; 800-5541187; plantersinnsavannah.com) is an ideal base from which to explore Savannah’s historic district. Stately, but not stuffy, this boutique-style hotel provides small, but comfortable, rooms at reasonable rates, with an attentive and helpful staff. Broughton Street is the shopping district’s mainline, replete with stores, cafes, pubs and restaurants. It is also where you’ll find Marshall House (123 E. Broughton St.; marshallhouse.com; 800-589-6304; marshallhouse.com), a historic hotel dating back to 1851, with a splendid wrought-iron balcony running the length of the place, providing views of the passing parade on the street below. Located along the city’s colorful riverfront, the Olde Harbour Inn (508 E. Factors Walk; oldeharbourinn. com; 855-707-3610) is a bed-andbreakfast with 24 rooms in what was once a warehouse space. It is pet- and family-friendly.

Where to Eat

Savannah takes justifiable pride in its local cuisine. A meal at the Olde Pink House (23 Abercorn St.; plantersinnsavannah.com; 912232-4286), a Georgian mansion (managed by the Planter’s Inn) on Reynolds Square, provides a superb introduction. Try the blackened oysters with watermelon relish to see just how cosmopolitan local food can be. Reservations recommended. Vic’s On the River (15 E. River St.; vicsontheriver.com; 912-721-1000) provides an elegant room overlooking the river, cocktails and a menu offering topnotch takes on seafood, duck, pork and beef. Outdoor dining available when weather permits. Burger lovers should try the Crystal Beer Parlor (301 W. Jones St.; crystalbeerparlour.com; 912349-1000), a refurbished 1933 room with a lavish woodworked bar and a diverting collection of local memorabilia.

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Savannah’s historic district rewards walking in many ways, but if you prefer taking a load off your feet, try the Plantation Carriage Co.’s horse-drawn tour (888-290-4405; plantationcarriagecompany.com). Belgian and Percheron horses pull fringed carriages for guided tours that cover 25 to 30 blocks and 200 years of history in about an hour. But if you want a look at something more up-to-date, the SCAD Museum of Art (601 Turner Blvd.; 912-5257191) is a first-rate contemporary art museum, hosting about 20 exhibitions a year in an award-winning building combining historic preservation with state-of-the-art adaptive reuse. The Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum (460 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; 912-777-6099) presents exhibits dealing with the history of race relations in Savannah, from emancipation through the Civil Rights era. Savannah was Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman’s ultimate objective during his Civil War “March to the Sea.” But unlike Atlanta, Savannah was spared. The Wormsloe Historic Site (7601 Skidaway Road; gastateparks.org/Wormsloe), part of the Georgia State Parks system, dates back to colonial times; it features tabby ruins (tabby was an original low-country building material), marsh walks, historic tours, costumed interpreters and special events. Wormsloe is located eight miles from the historic district.

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New Orleans, Louisiana Gumbo is a kind of stew that, in Louisiana, dates back to at least the 18th century. It’s a mélange of ingredients derived from a cultural rainbow: West African, Choctaw, French, Spanish, German, and it pretty much describes the uniquely cosmopolitan character of New Orleans. Located on the Mississippi River, looking toward the Gulf of Mexico, New Orleans was founded by the French in 1718. Then it was taken by the Spanish, who lost it to the French again, who finally sold it to the United States, as part of the Louisiana Purchase, in 1803. Haitians, both whites and free blacks, fleeing a revolution in their homeland, began arriving in significant numbers in 1804. And the British tried to capture the city in 1815, only to be stopped by Gen. Andrew Jackson with the help of the pirate Jean Lafitte. Today the city is world-famous for its distinctive cuisine, jazz (it is the birthplace of this most American of art forms), and Mardi Gras, the annual public party celebrating Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent.

Where to Stay

New Orleans is a tourist magnet. This means that booking a place to stay is relatively easy, but that finding one that splits the difference between being in a good location and being a good deal can be tricky. Here are three places to start: The Whitney Hotel (610 Polydras St.; whitneyhotel.com; 844-581-4222) is in a converted bank building, a National Historic Landmark with plenty of granite and brass that is within easy walking distance of the French Quarter. Le Richelieu (1234 Chartres St.; lerichelieuhotel.com; 800-535-9653) is a boutique hotel that feels more like a guesthouse or inn. It has the added advantage of being located in what is considered the “quiet end” of the French Quarter; try for an upper room with a small balcony. Also in the French Quarter, the Hotel Monteleone (214 Royal St., hotelmonteleone.com; 866-3384684) has been family-owned and operated since 1886. Its Carousel Bar, complete with a 25-seat circus-style merry-go-round, was named one of the Top 20 Bars in the World by Vogue Living.

Where to Eat

If America has a restaurant capital, New Orleans may be it. Food isn’t just a pastime here; it’s a passion. One of the city’s hottest chefs, John Besh, is making a delicious point of creating dishes that combine the latest, cutting edge approach to fresh flavors with an articulate respect for Louisiana food culture. Besh has opened several restaurants; you might begin by trying Luke (333 St. Charles St.; lukeneworleans. com; 504-378-2840), his take on a Franco-German brasserie. Or how about Cochon (930 Tchoupitoulas St.; cochonrestaurant. com; 504-588-2123)? Here you’ll find locally sourced pork and seafood prepared using traditional Cajun methods. Dooky Chase’s (2301 Orleans Ave.; dookychasesrestaurant.com; 504-821-0600), with its Creole cuisine, has been a stopping place for African-American movers and shakers, from Quincy Jones to Barack Obama, since 1941. And for a taste of the timeless, you simply cannot do better than Galatoire’s (209 Bourbon St.; galatoires.com; 504-525-2021). Founded by a Frenchman, Jean Galatoire, in 1905, this classic room, with its tile floor, high ceiling, bentwood chairs and mirrored walls, is a culinary treasure.

What to See

William Faulkner called New Orleans, “the city where imagination takes precedence over fact.” Historic New Orleans Tours (504-947-2120; tourneworleans.com) provides ways to experience this marvelous place from a number of angles, with Swamp, Plantation, Creole Mourning, Literary, Music, Treme and Hurricane tours. The Steamboat Natchez (steamboatnatchez.com; 800365-2628) will show you the city and its famous port from a Mississippi River perspective, with daytime and dinner jazz cruises. Dating back to 1791, the French Market (2 French Market Place; 504-522-2621) provides five blocks of shopping, food and music. And after you’re done browsing, you can stop by the Café Du Monde (800 Decatur St.; cafedumonde. com; 504-525-4544), by Jackson Square, for coffee and beignets. Jazz lovers seeking a blast of the real thing will want to visit Preservation Hall (726 St. Peter St.; preservationhall.com; 504-522-2841), a converted art gallery that offers all-ages concerts over 350 nights a year. There are some reserved seats, but be prepared to stand. Finally, take the St. Charles Avenue streetcar to the Garden District. This historic NOLA neighborhood provides great shopping on Magazine and Canal streets, the oldest cemetery in the city (Lafayette Cemetery No. 1) and an architectural buffet, featuring mansions in Greek Revival, Italianate and French styles. –C–

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Courtney Schooler and Kyle Gatesy Sept. 27, 2014 Wedding and reception at the Inn at Irwin Gardens Photos by Lowry Dismore Photography

Courtney Schooler and Kyle Gatesy met when they were in the eighth grade at Northside Middle School. They also both attended Columbus North High School but ran in different circles. “We didn’t talk very often,” Courtney says. They both attended Purdue University, and after a few classes together, they became friends. After years of acquaintanceship and friendship, Kyle asked Courtney on a date during their senior year of college. “After that date we were pretty much inseparable,” she says. The couple dated for four years before Kyle proposed in May 2013 at Purdue University, after he obtained Courtney’s father’s permission on a golf outing. Surrounded by their friends at the top of the stairs at Purdue Stadium, Kyle dropped to one knee and asked Courtney to be his bride. The couple set a date in the fall of 2014 and picked the Inn at Irwin Gardens as their location. “The gardens are gorgeous, and there was a perfect spot for us to hold the reception,” Courtney says. The bride wore an ivory-hued lace wedding gown with a V-neckline, cap sleeves and plunging, illusion-back neckline with buttons down the middle. After the wedding, the couple rode off in her grandfather’s 1937 Ford pickup, which required a push to get going. “Overall, the day was absolutely perfect, and I got to marry my best friend,” Courtney says.

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Crooners for CASA April 11 | The Commons

2 1. Todd and Casey Boilanger 2. Proceeds from the night benefited Advocates for Children. 3. Russell and Carrie Davies, Tracy Day, Joy King, and Karen Baechle 4. Pam and Mike Rossetti 5. Molly Sigler, Emily Schumm, Abby Selby, DJ Sigler, Adam Schumm and Josh Selby

6. “The Blues Brothers” Chuck Wells and Tony Gambaiani perform. 7. “CASAwesome!” 8. Lara Hodson with Cindy and Eric Frey 9. Peggy Clarence, Nea and Buck Ritz, Suzanne Wells and Brian Clark 10. Bill and Victoria Glick, Victoria Griffin and Christopher Raskob 11. Apollo, Steve Harvey, was the DJ. 12. Sarah Stotts and Jasmine O’Conner

13. “50 Shades of Win” 14. “The Disco Divas” 15. Lisa King and Matthew Miller 16. Mike and Jamie Champlin 17. Adam and Lauren Cline, Shalah and Matt Noblitt, Donnie Ritzline and Don E. Bruns 18. Music-themed decorations sit on a table. Photos by Carla Clark

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Mill Race Players: “Speakeasy” April 17 | Fair Oaks Mall

1. Scott Heise 2. Donna and John Sasse, Shanda Sasse and Jerred Stephenson 3. Delaney Lego and Clarissa Cook 4. Lesley Ulrich 5. John and Rose Ann Dunlap 6. Props from the production 7. Stephanie Fields 8. Alycyn Pratt and Jenna Yarnell 9. Wayne Blackerby, LeAnn Eberts and Meredith Morrow 10. Allison Lindhorst and Hillary Apple 11. Rachel and Tim Staggs 12. Lisa and Kevin Earnest 13. Kristen Bell and Scott Copenhaver 14. Daniel Padilla with Catilin Smith, who played Mama. 15. Stephanie Strothmann (Violet) performs “Let’s Do It, Let’s Fall In Love.” 16. Jessica Gin-Hsien Sung, Sharon Andrews and Jung-Min Sung 17. Chanda and Kevin Welsh 18. Larry and Toni Smith

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CAP Adult Prom April 18 | The Commons

1. Jessica and Richard Bostic 2. Dancers begin filling the dance floor.

3. John Pickett, Julie Aton and Jeff Baker 4. Jessica and Kevin Smith and Keith Henry and Christine Paunicka walk the red carpet. 5. Doug Wentworth, Laura Moses, Leslie Phillips and Justin Detarnowski

6. Amanda Ackles, Ashley Darney, Brittany Brown and Kelby Scrougham 7. Erin Meadors, Tim Green, Wesley Webb and Richard Meadors 8. John and Julie Snyder, Scott and Dawn Andrews, Tim Emmert with Deb Turrel and Brad and Tricia Helton 9. Couples (from left), Seth and Kelsey Sage, Paul and Toski Covey, Danny and Christy Willhite, Brian and Nita Whaley, and Alan Trisler 10. Ciera State 11. Christi Brown and Jobeth Johson in the photo booth.

12. Casey and Todd Boilanger 13. Victoria Griffin, Christopher Raskob, Erin and Bryan Kendall 14. Sweet treats at the dessert table. 15. Courtney and Nicole McCoy 16. Robin Webb Photos by Carla Clark

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The Philâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maine Event: Lobsterfest May 16 | Old National Bank

1. Mary McCorkle, Lauren Wedding, John Poole, Jordan Wise, Ashley Warrum, Rebecca Reutell, Sam Burnett, Alex Juerling, Erica Rose, Tyler Bowers, and Rachael Forster 2. Jeff Brown, Betty Welch and Carolyn Neth 3. Michele and John Freed, Alice and Rich Gold, Andrea and John Davis 4. Leo and Miriam Portaluppi with Fred and Kathi Armstrong 5. Greg and Julia Marshall, Terie and Frank McDonald with Debbie Divan 6. Lobsters are prepared. 7. Will, Kendra and Shirley Wagner 8. Philharmonic board members: David Kromphardt, John Sasse, Wayne Nyffeler and Terry Trautman 9. Melissa and John Fairbanks 10. A welcome sign greets guests. 11. Kayla Gordon, Sharon Andrews and Molly Yedinak 12. Linda and Dan Mustard, with Tom Lego, perform. 13. Donald and Claudia Jackson, Patricio and Whitney Amuchaslegui, Elise and Chad Foster 14. Dick and Susie Johnson 15. Dinner included New England clam chowder, steamed clams and mussels, and fresh lobster. 16. Sherry Stark 17. Warren Ward with Debbie and Harold Force

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Salute! May 22 | Bartholomew County Courthouse Lawn

1. Mark Bays, with his son, Andy 2. Lade and Babalola Abiodun, with their children, Fola, Ore and Dieko. Lade is in the U.S. Army Reserves. 3. Jamie Farris, Ann and Joe Kinderman, and Karen Thompson 4. Roger and Ann DeVore

5. (Back row, from left) Terry McInerney, Tim Nierman, Clayton and Franchesca Westerfeld. (Front row, from left) Crys McInerney, Norma King, Margy Nierman, Ross and Theresa Westerfeld, Isabella Westerfeld, Ema Westerfeld and Lorren Westerfeld. 6. Flags are waved as Greg Rolph sings â&#x20AC;&#x153;God Bless America.â&#x20AC;? 7. MacKenzie, Corrie, Destiny, Michael and Sabrina Long 8. Jim Porter, who served as an Air Force engine mechanic during the Vietnam War. 9. Savannah and Vergil Fellows 10. Braden Miller

11. Miru Wang and Xinjun Zhou 12. Columbus Police Officer James Scott waits to perform honor guard duties. 13. Rolph with Columbus Indiana Philharmonic conductor David Bowden 14. Individual tables featured appetizers. 15. Miyu Ball, Molly Little, Hanna Little, Mayu Ball, and Joseph Little 16. Larry and Kay Michael with James Stribling and Anne Courtney Photos by Carla Clark

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Calendar of Events MUSIC | ARTS | ENTERTAINMENT | OUTDOORS | SPECIAL INTERESTS

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Don’t miss Chaotic Tuesdays, taking place the third Tuesday of the month. During this monthly event, the “Chaos I” sculpture will be fully running. Enthusiasts of Jean Tinguely’s sculpture will be on hand to answer your questions, and a few of Tinguely’s belongings will be on display. Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Location: The Commons, 300 Washington St. Information: thecommonscolumbus.com. Every Saturday through Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Columbus Farmers Market offers fresh produce grown by local farmers and gardeners, flowers, home-baked goods, art and jewelry, and local music. Location: Cummins parking lot, between Brown and Lindsey streets, downtown Columbus. Information: (812) 371-3780 or columbusfarmersmarket.org. The Artisan Foodworks Market is set for noon to 3 p.m. June 21, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 19, in the 240sweet parking lot, 9600 N. U.S. 31. You’ll find fresh produce, handcrafted jewelry, pizza, baked goods and more. Information: artisanfoodworks.com. The Columbus City Farmers Market will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Sept. 19, in the Fair Oaks Mall parking lot, 2380 25th St. Food, fresh produce, flowers and more. Information: (812) 378-0539. The Farmers Market of Hope has opened for its inaugural season, featuring baked goods, handmade jewelry, crafts, fresh produce and more. 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 25, Hope Town Square at State Road 9 and Jackson Street. Information: townofhope.com. Donner Aquatic Center is open for summer through Aug. 16. Time: 1 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Location: Donner Park Aquatic Center, 22nd and Sycamore streets. Information: columbus.in.gov Don’t miss the Donner Park Variety Shows on July 18 and Aug. 8. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Donner

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JUNE 20: Battle of the Bands

Shelter House, 22nd and Sycamore streets. Information: (812) 376-2539 or artsincolumbus.org. Artz Daze provides no-cost, hands-on learning opportunities for people of all ages on July 10, Aug. 7 and Sept. 4 in the heart of the Columbus Arts District. No experience necessary. All activities are outdoors. Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: The Commons, 300 Washington St. Information: (812) 376-2539 or artsincolumbus.org. Enjoy Fun Days with the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department. Schedule includes on June 26, “Animals, Animals, Animals with Indiana Wild” and July 17, “Carnival Time.” Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Donner Center, 22nd and Sycamore streets. Information: columbus.in.gov.

June 20

Grab your dancing shoes for the third annual Summer Swing Chaos, a non-competitive dance party. Tickets: $80 for a weekend pass. Location: The Commons, 300 Washington St. Information: (812) 371-1462 or thecommonscolumbus.com or summerswingchaos.com. The Smart Money Family Fun Ride, sponsored by the Centra Foundation, is a family-focused bike ride where riders will have fun learning about money and the importance of using it wisely. The ride features activities and questions related to money and the fun and importance of saving. The ride begins and ends at the Learning Center. Two routes, a 14-mile and a 5-mile, are offered. Proceeds support financial literacy programs within area schools. Time: 8:30 a.m. Cost: $35 adults; $10 children 4 to 13. Location: Columbus Learning Center, 4555 Central Ave., Suite 2100. Information: (812) 314-0285 or centrafoundation.org. Enjoy the annual Battle of the Bands concert as bands vie for the chance to open for the Charlie Daniels Band at this year’s Rock the Park. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Mill Race Park. Information: columbus.in.gov.

June 22

Learn where to find games on the Internet and how to set the computer up to play them

during “Internet Gaming.” Many games require downloading software, and you will learn what is necessary to play them. Ages: Grades 1 to 6. Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

June 22-26

Campers will be challenged to build projects and apply motors during Lego Engineering. The camp introduces the component parts and how they can be used to construct simple motorized machines. Lego Building Basics is a prerequisite course for this camp. Time: 9 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Ages: 7-12. Cost: $105 members, $120 non-members. Location: Kidscommons, 309 Washington St. Information: (812) 378-3046 or kidscommons.org.

June 25

The Noon Kids Concert features Marc and Max the Moose. Marc Thomas and his puppet buddy Max the Moose bring their “moosical fun” to town. Thomas entertains in a show that gets the whole audience involved. It’s a mix of music, humor and harmony for the whole family. Time: Noon. Cost: Free. Location: Donner Shelter House, 22nd and Sycamore streets. Information: (812) 376-2539 or artsincolumbus.org. Learn why construction is important to the community and construct your own building during “Construction Crafts.” Ages: Grades 3 to 6. Time: 2 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

June 27

The BBQ, Blues and Brews festival is an outdoor festival featuring live blues music, great barbecue from local pit masters, and local and regional craft brews. Time: 3 to 10 p.m. Cost: Free admission; food and beverage for purchase. Location: 400 Fourth St. Information: (812) 379-2022.

June 29

Learn the basic steps of typing using the home row keys. Ages: Grades 1 to 6. Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

June 29-July 2 During “Girl Mania — Girls Only,” make superhero crafts to go along with the theme of the Summer Reading Club. Ages: Grades 4 to 6. Time: 4 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

June 24

Movie Night will feature “Planes: Fire and Rescue.” Time: 6 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Information: (812) 3791266 or mybcpl.org.

Can’t decide which camp you like best? Jr. Camp Experience focuses on a new theme every day. From Lego to art to science and more, this is a great way to introduce children to the day camp experience. Activities focus on teamwork, cooperation and self-expression. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Ages: 4-7. Cost: $95 members; $110 non-members. Location: Kidscommons, 309 Washington St. Information: (812) 378-3046 or kidscommons.org. “Artistic Expressions: Super-Comic” will explore

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the art behind comics with a variety of 2- and 3-dimensional projects. Campers will develop storylines, try out various illustrative techniques and practice costume creation. Each day campers will visit the Digital UnderGround at the Bartholomew County Public Library to refine their work. Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Ages: 8-12. Cost: $105 members; $120 non-members. Location: Kidscommons, 309 Washington St. Information: (812) 378-3046 or kidscommons.org.

June 30

The U.S. Small Business Administration, USDA – Rural Development and the Indiana Small Business Development Center are sponsoring “Resources for Rural America” to discuss how their programs can help start or grow your business. Information about free business counseling and training will be provided. Time: 10 a.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

July 2

The Tides perform as part of JCB Neighborfest. Get swept away with music from the 1960s to modern day, served with a twist. A blending of unusual instruments, along with great vocals and creative arrangements of songs you know, make this group something special. Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 300 block of Washington Street in front of The Commons. Information: (812) 376-2539 or artsincolumbus.org.

July 6-10

There is a world full of problems, and we need Science Superheroes to help solve them. Join the Kidscommons staff in our quest to find answers to questions using science super powers. Each day campers experiment with chemistry, physics, meteorology, geology and other sciences through hands-on activities and experiments. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Ages: 5-7. Cost: $105 members; $120 non-members. Location: Kidscommons, 309 Washington St. Information: (812) 378-3046 or kidscommons.org. Discover the science behind things that go “boom” during BOOM Science. Experiments with chemistry, physics and geosciences will have campers practicing the scientific method. Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Ages: 8-12. Cost: $110 members; $125 non-members. Location: Kidscommons, 309 Washington St. Information: (812) 378-3046 or kidscommons.org.

July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1

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Caregiver Support Group. Meetings are confidential. Time: 4:30 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10

Meet with other writers in the county, share ideas and learn during the Bartholomew County Writers Group. Time: 6 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

July 10, , Aug. 7, Sept. 4

Artz Daze provides no-cost, hands-on learning opportunities for people of all ages in the heart of the Columbus Arts District. No experience necessary. All activities are outdoors. Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: The Commons, 300 Washington St. Information: (812) 376-2539 or artsincolumbus.org.

JULY 10-18: Bartholomew County 4-H Fair

July 10-18

Don’t miss the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair. The fair’s run includes tractor pulls, demolition derbies and so much more. Events daily. Times vary. Information: bartholomewcountyfair.com.

July 13-17

Students construct robots using Lego parts and then learn how to program their robot to perform specific tasks during Jr. Lego Robotics. This educational class includes topics such as math, science, computer and design technology, sensors, special mechanical parts, and computer programming. Lego Building Basics is a prerequisite course. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Ages: 7-9. Cost: $105 members; $120 non-members. Location: Kidscommons, 309 Washington St. Information: (812) 378-3046 or kidscommons.org.

Aug. 14

Are you a Lego Mindstorms fanatic? Sr. Lego Robotics is for you. Students construct advanced robots using Lego parts and then learn how to program their robot to perform specific tasks. This class includes topics such as math, science, computer and design technology, sensors, special mechanical parts, and computer programming. Lego Building Basics and Lego Engineering are prerequisite courses. Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Ages: 10-12. Cost: $105 members; $120 non-members. Location: Kidscommons, 309 Washington St. Information: (812) 378-3046 or kidscommons.org.

July 16

The Civil War Book Discussion Group will discuss “Short History of Reconstruction, Updated Edition” by Eric Foner. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.

July 20-24

What would you do if your family were stranded in a deserted location? Survivorkid camp is designed to teach basic survival skills, including water collection and purification, hunting for wild edibles, friction fire and fire building. Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Ages: 8-12. Cost: $105 members; $120 non-members. Location: Kidscommons, 309 Washington St. Information: (812) 378-3046 or kidscommons.org. Art is so much fun when you can use your senses to make your masterpiece. See, hear, smell and taste art like never before during Art for the Senses. Each day campers explore one of the five senses through a variety of activities that include music, crafts, experiments and stories. Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Ages: 3-5. Cost: $90 members; $105 non-members. Location: Kidscommons, 309 Washington St. Information: (812) 378-3046 or kidscommons.org. Calling all problem solvers. Join Jack and Jill as they look for ways to solve real-world problems during Lego Problem Solvers. Campers will be encouraged to use their imaginations and knowledge of Lego structures to build awesome contraptions. Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Ages: 6-8. Cost: $105 members; $120 non-members. Location: Kidscommons, 309 Washington St. Information: (812) 378-3046 or kidscommons.org.

July 23

Enjoy a new twist on “Art Attack Day” as Robin and David from Adzooks Puppets visit with an iPad puppet workshop and learn how to make your own puppet animation along with creating puppets out of found objects. Time: 9 a.m. Cost: $15 per person. Location: Donner Center, 22nd and

The Columbus Area Arts Council welcomes the Charlie Daniels Band to this year’s Rock the Park. Charlie Daniels was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2008 and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009. The Battle of the Bands winner will open the concert. Time: 6 p.m. Tickets: $18 in advance; $20 at the gate. Location: Mill Race Park. Information: (812) 376-2539 or artsincolumbus.org.

Sycamore streets. Information: columbus.in.gov.

July 25

The Johnson-Witkemper Insurance Biggest Block Party Ever is the party of the year, featuring local and regional bands, including The Woomblies, Punkin’ Holler Boys, Too Hot to Handle and more. Great food from downtown restaurants, beer and wine, and kids’ activities round out the fun. All proceeds benefit the Columbus Area Arts Council. Time: 5:30 p.m. to midnight. Cost: $8 adults; children 12 and younger free. Location: Downtown Columbus. Information: (812) 376-2534 or artsincolumbus.org.

July 27-31

Are you fascinated by the adventures of Indiana Jones? Do you wonder what archaeologists really do? Then Amazing Archaeologists is for you. Campers will discover a wide array of material culture content and methods. Time: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Ages: 8-12. Cost: $105 members; $120 non-members. Location: Kidscommons, 309 Washington St. Information: (812) 378-3046 or kidscommons.org. If you are curious and live to learn new things, then the All the “Ologies” camp is for you. Each day campers will try a different “ology” or “study of” to discover the fascinating world of anthropology, ecology and more. Time: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Ages: 6-8. Cost: $105 members; $120 non-members. Location: Kidscommons, 309 Washington St. Information: (812) 378-3046 or kidscommons.org.

Aug. 6

Alan Kaye & The Toons perform as part of JCB Neighborfest. This rock-and-roll show features songs from the Beatles, Tom Petty, Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Dave Matthews and Bruno Mars. Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 300 block of Washington Street in front of The Commons. Information: (812) 376-2539 or artsincolumbus.org.

Aug. 16

Bark in the Park: End of Summer Doggie Swim is specifically designed for man’s best friend. Vendors will be present with information for dogs and their owners. The Indy Dog & Disc Club will entertain in the field east of the pool at 6 and 7 p.m. Doggie Swim is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All dogs must be sociable, accompanied by an owner/handler, and on a leash, except while swimming. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: $5 per dog. Location: Donner Park Aquatic Center, 22nd and Sycamore streets. Information: (812) 376-2680 or columbus.in.us.

happiness and our consumer culture during “Finding Wholesale Happiness in a Retail World.” Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Information: (812) 3791266 or mybcpl.org.

Sept. 3

Carson Diersing Band performs as part of JCB Neighborfest. The band combines a deep feel for old-style blues harmonica with a sense of younger modern musical sounds that have no boundaries. Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: 300 block of Washington Street in front of The Commons. Information: (812) 376-2539 or artsincolumbus.org.

Sept. 5

Don’t miss the 29th annual Our Hospice Concert. Proceeds benefit Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Dennis DeYoung performs at the 2014 Our Hospice Concert

Aug. 27

Author, public speaker and media personality Jeff Yeager delivers practical advice about money,

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Time: 6 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Mill Race Park, Fifth and Lindsey streets. Information: (812) 314-8053.

Sept. 11-12

Dave Miller performs at The Appleworks, 8157 S. Road 250W, Trafalgar. Information: (317) 878-9317 or apple-works.com.

Glass artist Lisa Pelo will conduct glass-making workshops offering community members the opportunity to create glass paperweights. Time: 8 a.m. Friday; 5 p.m. Saturday. Location: Washington Street between Third and Fourth streets. Information: artsincolumbus.org.

Sept. 9

Sept. 12-13

Sept. 5-6, 12-13, 26-27

Receive guidance to help you meet monthly household expenses, organize your finances and put together a budget that really works during â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basic Budgeting.â&#x20AC;? Participants will learn valuable information such as how to communicate with your spouse about money and discuss financial goals and how a written plan gives a single person empowerment, self-accountability and control. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Information: (812) 3791266 or mybcpl.org.

Sept. 11

Sneakers at Starlight is a sneakers-required event at Mill Race Park with live music and great food. All proceeds benefit the Columbus Park Foundation. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning July 1. Information: (812) 376-2680 or columbusparkfoundation.org.

SEPT. 12-13: Scottish Festival

Take in all things Scottish at the Scottish Festival. Enjoy highland dancers, clan tents, athletics, sheepdogs, European cars, bagpipes, re-enactors, Scottish country dancing, food and more. The Columbus Scottish Festival is the home of the annual Midwest Highland Games Championship. The athletic competitions include amateur and professional athletes. Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Location: Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds. Information: (812) 546-6060 or scottishfestival.org.

Sept. 19-20

Highland Reign + Clan Desdin perform at The Appleworks, 8157 S. Road 250W, Trafalgar. Information: (317) 878-9317 or apple-works.com.

Sept. 26

Get ready for the Mill Race Marathon in Columbus. The event will include a full marathon, half-marathon and 5K. The marathon will be sanctioned by United States of America Track and Field and will be a certified Boston Marathon qualification course. Information: millracemarathon.com. SEPT. 26: Mill Race Marathon

SEPT. 11: Sneakers at Starlight

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Featuring the art, writing, poetry and photography of talented local students. If you know a young Columbus area poet, writer, artist or photographer, please send in their creations for possible inclusion in our next issue. Email high-resolution photographs or word documents to awaltz@hne-media.com. Don’t forget to include the student’s name, age and school.

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