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OCTOBER WRITERS

ARE YOU GAME? ONE UP ARCADE BAR BRINGS UNIQUE CONCEPT TO BROAD RIPPLE

Jon Shoulders / Julie Young Josh Brown / Carrie Petty Lynda Hedberg Thies

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13 Business Spotlight: The Academy

17 Back To School Photo Winners 18 Autumn Months Bring the Harvest! 21 Dig In: Fat Dan's Deli Has Been A

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Are You Game? One Up Arcade Bar Brings Unique Concept to Broad Ripple Volleyball Club Theatre

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One Up Arcade Bar Brings Unique Concept to Broad Ripple

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Those going down the Broad Ripple Avenue strip will be able to take a stroll down memory lane just by walking through the doors of One Up Arcade Bar, which features a variety of classic 1980s and 1990s arcade games along with locally-produced beverages and a food menu. One Up, open in October, is Broad Ripple’s only combination bar and arcade gaming establishment, and owners Michael Martinez and Matt Smith feel the area was in need of such a concept.

Both Broad Ripple fans, Martinez and Smith eventually began searching for the right spot to bring their idea to fruition and in late June secured a space on Broad Ripple Avenue previously occupied by Wild Beaver Saloon.

The two met and became friends while “We love Broad Ripple, and go to HopCat working at Bru Burger in Carmel, and, last year, began discussing an arcade bar concept and Broad Ripple Brewpub a lot,” Smith says. “We love the area and the demographic during Xbox gaming sessions. and thought it would be a perfect spot to be on the strip.” “We’ve both always been big video game nerds,” says Martinez, a Ball State grad. “I’ve been to arcades and arcade bars all over the Renovations were well under way by July, and the owners recruited a local artist and state of Indiana and around the country designer to apply some distinct 1980s and and have always been a fan of the idea of 1990s-themed flourishes to the interior. arcades and old-school gaming. I met Matt who always wanted to open a bar, so the two The games themselves will bring many ideas collided.” 7 / BROAD RIPPLE MAGAZINE / OCTOBER 2018 / atBRip.com

patrons right back to childhood - you’ll find 80s and early 90s classics like Frogger, Mortal Kombat, BurgerTime, Street Fighter, Pac-Man, NBA Jam (the Tournament Edition, mind you) and others lining the interior. And don’t worry about stuffing your pockets with quarters - they’re all free. “We really wanted to have all original arcade cabinets,” Martinez says. “They’ve gotten rare as they get older and they can be hard to find, but we’ve worked with a couple different vendors - one in Greenwood who has been amazing. We’ve tried to keep everything local, from working with that local vendor, to Gavin, to having local beer on tap.” Smith and Martinez installed an

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eight-tap beer system featuring mostly Indiana craft beers and also offer a wine and liquor selection. “We drink a lot of Indiana craft beer and there’s so much great stuff there - that’s something we wanted to highlight from the beginning,” Smith says, adding that one of his mentors and sources of inspiration for opening his own bar is his former employer at Fire by the Monon, owner Joe Cominsky. “We want to rotate and keep getting new, fresh things in.” Smith adds that One Up’s food menu is perfect for those looking for slightly healthier fare than the typical burgers-and-wings bar food. “It’s a small menu, we have sandwiches and some healthy options,” he says. “We want to be the spot that people hit before hitting some of the other bars and clubs, to get a drink and a small plate and just relax.” Both owners hope to flourish in the long term at their new home on the strip, and Martinez feels having a fresh, off-beat concept is the key to long-term success in the industry. They plan to feature special events regularly, including trivia nights and multi-player tournaments using a projector and classic gaming consoles like Nintendo 64. “There’s not much in the way of arcades in Indiana - there’s Tappers Arcade Bar south of Indy, which we both love, but nothing on the northside,” he says. “So we think it’s an exciting time to bring something like this here.” One Up Arcade Bar is located at 723 Broad Ripple Avenue. Call 317-997-7240 or visit oneuparcadebar.com for more info. 9 / BROAD RIPPLE MAGAZINE / OCTOBER 2018 / atBRip.com

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THE ACADEMY VOLLEYBALL CLUB 6635 E 30th St. Suite B Indianapolis IN, 46219 theacademyvolleyball.com 317-545-3880 Writer / Julie Young

If your child is looking to learn a new sport or is eager to take their skills to the next level, The Academy Volleyball Club is ready to serve you. Founded in 2014 by a group of parents and coaches passionate about volleyball and possessing a desire to share the sport with others, The Academy Volleyball Club is a place where athletes of all ages learn to play, train and love volleyball. Headquartered in a 70,000 square-foot facility on the near eastside of Indianapolis, The Academy has additional locations at Grand Park in Westfield and Legacy Courts in Lafayette. “We offer opportunities to every player regardless of their experience or skill level,” says Executive Director Emily Hawthorne. “We know that every athlete is coming to us with a different story and background with the sport, so we provide several different ways for them to get involved, whether that be through one of our club teams, summer camps, beach program, little spikers or even private lessons." A quality experience is at the heart of every program at The Academy. Players ages 4 through 9 can take part in a Little Spikers clinic to learn the fundamentals of the game, while boys and girls ages 6-18 can take part in a variety of training opportunities offered year-round that will continue to build on their skills. The fall youth league is one of the club’s top youth programs, with more than 500 young athletes training each week in the fall, between the three locations. While building youth players is a focus at The Academy, their success in advancing their top players into the collegiate ranks is also a priority. Club teams allow athletes with several months of focused training, strong competition and ongoing development.

Each year, more than a dozen upperclassmen commit to continue their playing careers at the college level, a dream come true for many of them. This past season, Freshman Raven Colvin committed to Purdue University, marking the first Big Ten commitment for the young club. “We are not a one-size-fits-all organization,” Hawthorne adds. “We pride ourselves on our personalized service, welcoming atmosphere, caring staff and knowledgeable coaches who care about player development both on and off the court." Although they are one of the largest volleyball clubs in the state, they maintain the feel of a smaller, intimate club. The Academy cares about keeping costs affordable for families. while providing an exceptional experience. With its extensive fundraising programs, non-travel teams and extended payment plans, The Academy is one of the most budget-friendly clubs in Indiana and committed to making every dollar go as far as possible. “The Academy has been a home away from home for my daughter and family these past few years,” says Robin Snyder, mother of Jill, a club player. Not only have her skills improved, but her confidence, knowledge and love of the game have increased as well. We can really tell that the coaches care about their athletes and the gyms have such a welcoming atmosphere. Being a part of The Academy family has been such a positive thing for us.” For those wanting to become a part of a club team at The Academy, your opportunity is quickly approaching. Club tryouts for 2nd to 8th graders begin in mid-October at all locations. Tryouts for 9th– 12th graders begin in early November. All locations also provide free pre-tryout open gyms this fall, to encourage athletes and their families to visit the facilities, meet coaches and train with some of their top youth and club coaches. The Academy Volleyball Club is located at 6635 E 30th St. Suite B, Indianapolis. Information on all three locations can be found online at theacademyvolleyball.com or by giving them a call at 317-545-3880.

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CANDLELIGHT THEATRE at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site 1230 N. Delaware Indianapolis, IN 46202 317-631-1888 candlelighttheatre.org

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CHANGING THE WAY PEOPLE EXPERIENCE HISTORY AND THE THEATRE When you visit Candlelight Theatre at a stunning Italianate mansion in historic downtown Indianapolis, you experience a piece of history that will likely stick with you forever. As a guest, you get to sit in the same room former U.S. president Benjamin Harrison sat in when he lived in the home.

More than 15 years ago, Creative Director Donna Wing performed at the Harrison’s national historic landmark residence for a Halloween event. She had dreamt of starting her own theatre company, and she had been looking for a distinctive venue. Wing, a former dancer, actor and model in New York and Tulsa, had an epiphany walking through the home. “This would be an awesome place to perform theatre,” she realized.

It is a unique partnership between the theatre company and the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. Candlelight Theatre is the only program in the country performing staged theatre in a former U.S. President’s home.

Instantly Wing began to visualize an audience immersed in the rooms and what it would look like to perform there. It all came together in her mind. Her dreams were further validated when she later realized that President Harrison’s wife, Caroline, actually

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hosted theatre performances in the home. “Caroline had a wagon placed in the library and they were performing by candlelight,” says Wing in regards to the inspiration for the theatre’s name. After a 90-minute meeting with the former Presidential Site CEO Phyllis Geeslin, Candlelight Theatre opened its curtains a year later in 2004. Since that time, the partnership has continued to flourish and grow. In 2014, Wing and new CEO Charles Hyde discussed how to further increase Candlelight Theatre’s impact. That conversation resulted in doubling annual productions.

Wing is proud of the partnership and the success that the Candlelight Theatre has experienced in the last 15 years. “As a national landmark, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site attracts people from all over the globe,” she says. “This venue is unlike any other in the world.” For more information about the Candlelight Theatre and where you can purchase tickets, visit CandlelightTheatre.org or call 317-631-1888 and make plans to attend a performance during the 2018-2019 season. All proceeds go right back to the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.

Wing, joined by Playwright in Residence James Trofatter, along with seasoned actors, now produce four plays a year at the Candlelight Theatre. They offer a combination of distinctive mysteries, comedies and historically-inspired plays brought together with ambient candlelight. It all comes together to create a one of a kind experience that keeps patrons coming back. These high quality productions are unique in style and theme, and almost always sell out. Fall performances have a ghostly, Halloween theme where audiences experience the entire mansion. Winter features favorite holiday traditions and folklore. The spring production includes a full evening of theatre with three short-act mysteries performed intimately, each using a room in salon style. Summer is hosted either at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site or a specially selected satellite location where guests are seated in a traditional theatre setting for a full-length play. With a nationally-significant collection of over 10,000 artifacts, and 75-80% of the furnishings in the home original to the Harrison family, this accredited museum exudes special authenticity as a theatre venue. The original furniture in the home has been maintained and is kept in the rooms for guests to see during the performances. The furnishings serve as a stage unlike any other, and add a deep layer of history to the overall experience. The combination of venue and unique theatre offerings have built a strong local following. Season ticket holder Marian Haerle is one of many who keep coming back. “I enjoy theater as well as history,” Haerle says. “Candlelight Theatre allows me to combine great acting in a historical setting. I am always excited to share the experience with family and friends. I have gone so far as to become a member of the Benjamin Harrison [Presidential Site] and a season ticket holder for the theatre. The theatre is not only entertaining but gives me a chance to learn as well.”

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With the hot summer days comes a slight tendency to desire her to come to an end. Fall brings such a welcome relief to Indiana gardeners. It is the most glorious season for Hoosiers, what with the fall color and fun autumn weekends with tailgates and bonfires. If autumn were a family member, she would most certainly be your mom. She is beautiful, full of activity, brings a wonderful harvest to the family dinner table and swift to teach us to prepare for the

Autumn rains and chilly nights bring on a quick shift in the amount of time left to complete our many outdoor tasks before the hustle of the holiday season begins. This is the time to pack it up, folks! Putting the garden to ‘bed’ for a long winter’s nap is important to her health and important to the abundance of success for the following spring growing season. Remove any plant foliage that has gone to INDY METRO / OCTOBER 2018 / TownePost.com

seed and died back, if left in the garden it will create disease and fungus. No one likes fungus among us! Mulch over any tender perennials so that the winter’s freezing and thawing won’t make the root balls of the plants heave up close to the surface, which then allows them to freeze and die. One of my favorite tasks is planting an abundance of spring flowering bulbs, do you know why? Because I constantly forget what I have planted and where, then when spring comes it is a wonderful surprise.

Croms, however, I make sure I lift and sort out the old from the new croms, let them dry a bit and store them in a box of sawdust indoors, away from varmints. This allows the flowers, like your gladioli and begonias, to stay healthy for the spring planting season to come. Now, a quick word on chemicals, not all are terrible and some are utterly necessary if you want to grow flowers, like roses. But find organic types if you can. And please note that using last year’s chemicals only creates a stronger infestation, due to the fact that a weakened, older chemical is easier to survive as a beetle and strengthens the insect’s resolve, manifesting in a resistant strain of insect that can beat the system. Water features, ponds and fountains need to be cleaned out of autumn falling leaves, drained and covered. I keep our pond running with a heater for the winter, it is always so beautiful when the ground is covered in snow. I use nice hunter green tarps with elastic cords to cover our fountains for the winter, this way it is not too unsightly. Cuttings from the plants you love are a wonderful way to keep the garden growing indoors during the long winter months. I bring indoors some tender annuals and make cutting of my Coleus, Salvia and Hydrangeas. I place the cutting in a terra cotta pot and place in a sunny window. Keeping everything well watered. You will have new garden family members in no time. Enjoy these glorious months ahead, get outdoors and get busy. Wash windows to let in the abundant sunshine and fill your family harvest table with delicious meals of soups and stews. Keep visiting the farmer’s markets as they come to a close and mostly give thanks. Be proud to be a Hoosier, because we truly live in one of the most beautiful spots on the planet. Just all a part of helping you all, “Grow a More Beautiful Life!”

FALL GARDEN CHECK LIST • Compost your annuals • Plant a multitude of spring flowering bulbs • Save seeds from flower heads, dry on newspaper and store airtight • Journal the year’s successes, failures and needed changes • Keep up with leaf removal • Fall application of lawn weed and feed • Empty gardening containers, disinfect well and store • Cut dried Hydrangeas and bring indoors for fall arrangements • Service outdoor equipment • Sharpen, oil and store gardening tools • Add good compost to the garden beds & turn under • Wash windows to let as much sunshine in for winter months • Drain hoses and turn off spigots to prevent freeze • Make any outdoor repairs now • Roast some marshmallows

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FAT DAN’S DELI HAS BEEN A SOBRO FAVORITE FOR NEARLY 10 YEARS

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It might be hard to believe Fat Dan’s Deli in South Broad Ripple was originally intended to be a small-scale, carry-out-only deli.

at 54th Street and College Avenue and discovered that Indy was eating up his modestly-scaled concept - literally.

“Initially Dan never expected to have servers, bartenders and tables - it was only supposed to be a small deli where you After all, the Chicago-style eatery has took your Chicago dog or Italian beef away become a favorite destination for Indy food with you,” says Mara Segerson, director and beer enthusiasts and Chi-town sports of operations. “It was a natural growth fans alike since its humble beginnings nine since the demand became so much bigger, years ago. particularly after the relocation.” After growing up in the Chicago area and having developed a love for deli-style, counter-service food culture, Dan Jarman opened up Fat Dan’s next to Old Pro’s Table on Broad Ripple Avenue in 2009 and soon found himself nearly overwhelmed with a constant flow of patrons. By 2013 he’d relocated to a slightly bigger spot

Segerson says the menu, which stays true to Jarman’s Chicago-style deli roots, is to blame for Fat Dan’s success and continued popularity. The wings, brisket, Italian beef, Chicago dogs and dirty tots (the latter is a shareable Fat Dan’s original that features tater tots with smoked pork, scallions, cheese and house hot sauce) have brought 21 / BROAD RIPPLE MAGAZINE / OCTOBER 2018 / atBRip.com

many a customer back for multiple visits. "Anything out of the smoker tends to be a menu favorite,” she says. “We smoke everything in-house. People love our smoked brisket and smoked pork, and we do smoked ribs on Fridays and Saturdays. We also do a smoked meatloaf on Wednesdays that sells out at every location every week.” The beverage menu features a rotating selection of local craft beers and wines, and Fat Dan’s also offers catering for private events, holidays, weddings and birthday parties. Segerson says die-hard Chicago sports fans bring the interior atmosphere to rousing life during game days, particularly in summer months when the Cubs baseball

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season is in full swing. “When the Cubs won the World Series in 2016, that whole week was absolutely upside down,” she recalls with a laugh. “There are so many Cubs fans here in Indianapolis, and it was an outpouring of love at Fat Dan’s. There’s nothing better than to be there during Cubs season.” A few years ago the yogurt shop next door to the establishment closed permanently, and Jarman knew the time was right for an expansion to accommodate a still-increasing customer base. The Fat Dan’s concept has steadily grown to also include a location on East Michigan Street, and Jarman recently acquired a space in Carmel formerly taken by Crust Pizzeria for a third store, which opened last month. Jarman and company are also currently working toward a mid-June opening of Geraldine’s, a supper club-style steakhouse at the former Ironworks Corner Bar space in the Fletcher Place district of Indy, which Segerson says will be a nod to steakhouses from the 1940s and 1950s. “We’re trying to kick it back to what a steakhouse used to be, with a Dean Martin, Rat Pack vibe,” she says. “Just a relaxed, chill kind of restaurant with a classic look and feel.” Segerson adds that each step of the Fat Dan’s journey, from humble beginnings on Broad Ripple Avenue to multiple locations and a devoted following from folks all over the city, has been a result of simply giving the people what they want. “Every time something happens it’s unexpected, and we just roll with it,” she says. “We’re just following the customer demand and what’s being thrown at us and things are going very well.” Fat Dan’s Deli is located at 5410 North College Avenue in Indianapolis. For more info, call 317-600-3333 and visit fatdansdeli.com.

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John Gliva Talks The Ride With JMV, Family, Music & More Writer / Josh Brown Photographer / Brian Brosmer

It has been quite the ride for John Gliva. You may know Gliva by another name, the one his daily listeners know him as — JMV. Believe it or not, The Ride With JMV 107.5/1070 The Fan sports radio host actually started out doing the weather. Though Gliva eventually graduated from Indiana State in 1993, he started out at Vincennes University in their journalism program. He had a passion for sports, but he got his feet wet with the weather first. “Vincennes University has a good broadcasting program,” Gliva says. “They threw me right in. My first year there, they thought I was pretty good at geography so they made me do the weather. So, I was on their PBS affiliate doing the weather with magnetic clouds and rain.” Gliva’s rainy days calling the weather wouldn’t last for long. He initially wanted to be on the music side of radio. After finishing his college career at Indiana State, Gliva worked several years on the night show at B97, a contemporary hits station in Bloomington. As he got older, he got a bit burnt out on the night show gig. “It was great for a while,” Gliva says. “But then you hit 28 years

“It is one of those things where you have a choice,” Gliva says. “You either say, ‘Man, I really don’t like you calling me that.’ And you have people call you by your real name and kind of be a chump about it, or you just roll with it. I rolled with it because it was Mark Patrick. Having Mark mentioning you really helped. He is so good and so established.”

old and you think, ‘Oh man, I need to do something else.’” After leaving B97 and moving away from Bloomington, Gliva was out of radio for a year working odd jobs in sales including, of all things, mortgage loans. He got his first break doing weekend shows for WNDE in 1999 before starting full time in 2000. Not long after, Gliva got the afternoon show to himself in 2004.

“It is fun. I really don’t take a lot of this seriously,” Gliva says. “I don’t want to be so thin-skinned and get bent out of shape every time somebody says something about me. This Gliva’s career shifted when he made the jump was used as kind of a diffuser. I think the shirts are funny. The guys at The Shop in Broad to 107.5/1070 The Fan in May of 2010, and “The Ride With JMV” was born. Today, Gliva Ripple do a great job at coming up with ideas for those. It is more fun than anything. People hosts The Ride weekdays from 3 to 7 p.m. have fun with it and so do I. My kids thought mixing sports with pop culture and music references and enjoying a career that he says is it was a little weird at first, especially when we would be at the mall and someone would yell, a dream job. ‘JMV Sucks!’ But they get it now. My son even has his own shirt, too. People seem to like it, Those who have listened to his show over and I’m glad.” the years have likely heard the “JMV SUX” mantra. A phrase that started out as a jab to Today, Gliva lives in Bargersville with his Gliva is just a punch that he has rolled with. wife Christy and children Lainey and Blake. Christy is the assistant principal at Jeremiah Now, there are JMV SUX t-shirts, and, each Gray-Edison Elementary. Gliva says he’s year, Gliva hosts the “JMV SUX But His fortunate to have a career with his work hours Larceny Bourbon Golf Outing Doesn’t.” This

It was during his five years at WNDE that Gliva got the moniker — JMV. As Gliva tells it, he always went by John Michael Gliva. It was colleague and friend, Conrad Brunner — formerly a sports writer with 107.5/1070 The Fan, now owner of a sports collectibles store in Noblesville — who first called Gliva, John Michael Vincent. The name started out as a joke in reference to then-famous actor Jan-Michael Vincent. Fellow radio host, Mark Patrick, shortened the nickname and tagged Gliva as JMV.

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because it allows him to take his children to school each day — a role he enjoys as a father. That simple role has even turned into a small morning show with his 8-year old daughter Lainey. After being nudged to do a bit more digitally and in the realm of social media, Gliva decided to start posting Facebook Live videos while in the car with Lainey before dropping her off to school. “Last year, we had a buffer of about an hour before she had to be in school after I dropped Blake off,” Gliva says. “So, we sat in the parking lot always listening to music together but were kind of bored. One day I just decided to do some Facebook Live and see what happened. That turned into Drop Off Line Sports. Basically, it is me and my daughter sitting in the cab of my truck. She has fun playing games and talking. We even got a sponsor for it.

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“This is really the absolute best job and the best timing ever,” Gliva adds. “As my kids grow, I get the opportunity to be there with them and see them. The only time I’m not with them is when I’m on the air here, and sometimes they even come here. It is pretty awesome. It would be tough if I couldn’t be around them as much.” Gliva grew up in the small, rural town of Owensburg, south of Bloomington. He has lived in Bargersville since 2004 and enjoys life on the southside. “We’ve got some acreage, which I like,” Gliva says. “Country wise, it is how I grew up. I love the area.” As he looks back on his career, Gliva is grateful for where he is today. He is fortunate to be in a career that doesn’t feel like work each day. “I always wanted to have a job that didn't feel like a job and is always fun,” he says. “It didn’t happen instantaneously. I’ve been fortunate to be in the right place at the right time and be surrounded by great people. This has been perfect. I’m having fun and doing exactly what I wanted to do.” For more information and to listen to the latest shows, visit 1070thefan.com/ theridewithjmv.

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