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TABLE FOR TWO: ANTHONY’S CHOPHOUSE BRINGS AN UPSCALE STEAKHOUSE EXPERIENCE TO CARMEL

Anthony Lazzara has been dreaming of opening his own restaurant in Carmel since 2008. More than a decade later, his dream is becoming a reality.

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FLAVORS OF MEXICO VERDE EXPANDS INTO CARMEL WITH SECOND LOCATION Writer / Matt Keating Photographer / Mark Bell

our meals are prepared in the kitchen daily so they are as fresh as they can be.”

each day to take pride in what we do, so we can stand out.”

Paul Arechiga, co-owner/operator of the new Verde, Flavors of Mexico, 1111 W. Main Street, Carmel, goes the extra mile to make sure his guests have the freshest ingredients when they dine at his restaurant.

Manager Hugo Sanchez says the trip to Mexico to research different types of Mexican cuisine was well worth it.

Arechiga also co-owns the highly successful Verde, Flavors of Mexico, in Fishers at 11680 Commercial Drive. The restaurant, originally opened as Friacos, but Arechiga wanted to rebrand both his Fishers restaurant and his new Carmel location.

“In order for us to be the best Mexican restaurant in the state, we needed to start Arechiga and members of his Verde staff from scratch,” Sanchez says. “We went to went to Mexico last year to look for different Mexico for a few weeks, spent some time in kinds of authentic meats and food items. small towns enjoying different types of food and bring them back to Indiana.” “The word ‘Verde’ means green, which means that everything is fresh,” Arechiga Sanchez says he and the Verde staff love says. “We only choose the best local going out of their way for their customers. products, and that is what our guests love. We make authentic Mexican food that is “We believe that our guests deserve the absolutely delicious with each bite. We have best and freshest ingredients, each and family recipes that are also very popular. every day,” Sanchez says. “That’s why we Everything is handmade, and we make sure choose local vendors. We will continue 6 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / SEPTEMBER 2018 / atCarmel.com

“We wanted to really focus on the amount of time and energy we put into making sure everyone enjoys their meals, and the rebranding with the emphasis on freshness was a big part of that,” Arechiga says. “We are still a family-owned restaurant, and people have told us they like that. We have loved the positive response we have received from both the Carmel and Fishers communities. The restaurants have been a dream come true for me.”

Arechiga, who originally hails from Jalisco, Mexico, has been with the Fishers Verde for seven years. He and his wife, Deborah, and their daughter, Paulina, live in Fishers. He enjoys working at both restaurants. He says his staff also enjoys the positive reception from guests. “We are beyond delighted to now be part of the Carmel community too,” Sanchez says. “Our new restaurant features two dining rooms, a private room and a fresh upscale atmosphere. We cannot wait to have warm weather for guests to enjoy our patio. We also want people to come and join us for a fresh hand-shaken Margarita or for our well- known Mexican street tacos.” Verde customers at the new Carmel location should also check out the handmade water fountain and unique glassware, while they enjoy Spanish music, comfortable handmade furniture and the exquisite horse sculptures above the bar. Sanchez noted that the restaurant tables are hand-carved and were imported from Mexico. Verde has also partnered with Patron Spirits, to make a special blend of reposado tequila, specially for the restaurant. “It is the base of our ‘Verde select Barrell Margarita,” Sanchez says. Executive Chef Luis Aguilar says popular lunch specials include the Lunch Fajitas with a choice of steak or chicken, with sautéed onions and bell peppers. They are served which refuted beans, Mexican rice, lettuce, sour cream, tomato, guacamole, pico de gallo and a choice of corn or flour tortillas. Other selections include fajitas, chimichangas, burritos, etc. The lunch and dinner selections are numerous. “We have 102 unique meals to choose from,” Aguilar says. “The Molcajete Mar y Tierra is very popular.” It has marinated steak, shrimp,

chicken breast, chorizo, Cotija cheese, they feel as if they are visiting family and cilantro and Mexican red sauce in a molcajete friends. (authentic rock bowl). It is served with rice, refried beans and flour tortillas.” “We want you to relax and feel like you are at home having great food and conversation Aguilar noted that Verde also has a catering with the people you love,” he says. service that includes a Fajita Bar and a Fiesta Taco Bar. Arechiga agrees. “We will go as far as Kokomo and Bloomington. We will even go to Ohio,” he says. “We are very popular for corporate lunches, weddings from 20 to 550 guests, private parties, special events and more. We have been very big in Fishers and Carmel for business lunches.” Aguilar added that when people visit Verde atCarmel.com / SEPTEMBER 2018 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 7

“After you come here for the first time, we make sure your food and experiences are so wonderful, you can’t wait to come back,” Arechiga says. Verde in Carmel is located at 1111 W. Main St. The Fishers location can be found at 11680 Commercial Drive. Visit them online at verdeflavorsofmexico.com.

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FINDINGS UNEARTHED DURING MONON BOULEVARD CONSTRUCTION NOW BEING RESTORED AT CARMEL CLAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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Monon Boulevard construction is an exciting project. Many Carmel residents are looking forward to the future road. However, the project is not only helping Carmel’s future but also its past. During their work, White Construction has discovered that with any city as old as Carmel, you are sure to find a treasure trove of artifacts with enough digging. Throughout construction, workers found artifacts ranging from pioneer times to the

1920s. Most of these artifacts have been delivered to Carmel Clay Historical Society for study and preservation.

Many relics are from the railroad that used to run through Carmel. Construction workers have dug up train spikes, pieces of railroad and even parts of trains. Perhaps the most interesting remnant of the railroad is two pieces of glass from a railroad sign. The glass is so reflective that, without any electricity, they reflected light from old trains, allowing conductors to see the sign. 8 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / SEPTEMBER 2018 / atCarmel.com

These remnants of the old railroad help show how crucial the railroad was to Carmel’s development. As Emily Ehrgott, executive director of the Carmel Clay Historical Society, says, “the train brought a lot of possibilities here.”

Construction also unearthed lots of jugs and containers. Most containers are pottery, but there are also many unbroken glass bottles. One is even labeled “alcohol.” Who’s to say if that particular bottle was for medicine or something else? Both the clay and glass bottles reveal the everyday life of Carmel’s previous generations.

Some of the historical society’s favorite artifacts from the construction are two metal signs. One is an advertisement for American Express and the other promotes Atlas Cement. While the signs are obviously old and faded, they are still easily readable and well preserved. Both signs are good indicators of how industrialized and prosperous early Carmel was. The historical society has expressed thankfulness for White Construction’s eagerness to donate the artifacts they have been finding. Ehrgott says “they’ve been really good about bringing this stuff to me.”

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Due to the construction site’s proximity to the historical society, the donations have been convenient for both parties. Construction workers often leave what they find outside the historical society’s door. This led to a strange collection of items on the society’s lawn. Recently, there were railroad bars, broken pottery and even a frying pan outside Carmel Clay Historical Society’s headquarters. Currently, Carmel Clay Historical Society plans to showcase the White Construction artifacts in an exhibit next April. By then, all the artifacts should be dated, restored and ready to show off. The society plans to pair the artifacts with pictures from Carmel Clay’s archives to show what the items looked like brand new.

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The event is sure to be the perfect event for anyone interested in Carmel and its roots. Until then, keep an eye out for interesting pieces of history around you. As Ehrgott says, “you never know what’s down below the dirt.” The Carmel Clay Historical Society is located at 211 1st St. S.W. You can visit them online at carmelclayhistory.org or give them a call at 317-846-7117.

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Made-to-Order Donut Shop Opens In Carmel Writer / Matt Keating Photography provided by Michael Durr & Donut Refinery

Stephany Steiner, owner of Donut Refinery, 12525 Old Meridian Street, Carmel, says the inspiration for her new donut shop came from a favorite vacation spot. “The idea for Donut Refinery came from a little donut truck that my family and I visit in Florida,” Steiner says. “We have been going to Rosemary, Seacrest Beach for the past seven years. We go there several times a year, and there is a donut truck called Charlie’s Donut Truck in Alys Beach. Each morning my kiddos and I wake up early

(because they sell out of the good donuts fast), hop on our bikes and peddle the half mile to the truck.” Steiner, a Zionsville resident, says that it became a favorite part of the vacation. “My kiddos look forward to this each day on vacation,” Steiner says. “My husband, Eric, and I love taking the kids on vacation and making memories. I loved the idea, the memories it gave us, and we thought Indy needed this.” Steiner put her own spin on the donut shop with both a unique design and a different concept. 10 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / SEPTEMBER 2018 / atCarmel.com

“My best friend, Sara Weinschrott, is an amazing interior designer with Sara Rose Designs,” Steiner says. “She took all of the ideas in my head, put them on paper and organized them for me, so our contractor had something to work with.” Steiner has done her homework. “I wanted to offer the warm, fresh made-toorder donut to customers,” she says. “After doing my four years of research of the perfect donut, I learned there is nothing much better than a warm, fresh donut. The biggest test is if my kids liked a particular donut from all the places I did research on. If they didn’t like the taste, I knew there was a problem.”

Steiner looked at several potential locations for about a year before deciding on Carmel. “We had lots of criteria that had to be met in a location,” Steiner says. “It was difficult finding one location that checked all of my boxes. In the end, Carmel checked all the boxes. We love the area, the new infrastructure and the amount of growth happening here is incredible.” Donut Refinery had its grand opening May 5 and has received a warm welcome from the community. “The community has been amazing,” Steiner says. “I have to say I am blown away by all the positive feedback. I never could have imagined the response. I get emails, Facebook and Instagram messages daily telling us how good and fresh our donuts are. I would not expect for a single person to reach out and tell me that. It blows me away every time I log into one of my accounts and read things like that.”

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Steiner says the “build your own donut” concept has been such a big hit with guests, she is already planning two future locations. “We wanted each customer to feel special and feel like each donut is his or her own creation,” Steiner says. “I see so many kids who are so excited and wide-eyed the first time they come in.”

Refinery space for private events on Sundays, “and we added weekdays as well to Donut Refinery’s most popular donut is The keep up with the demand.” Maple Bacon. Steiner adds that she has been pleased with “The next most popular is The Chocolate how The Donut Refinery has been received Sprinkles, followed by The Blueberry because it was a long road from concept to Glaze (which is a special item not on the success. menu),” Steiner says. “I announce it on our Instagram page when we make them.” “I have been a stay-at-home mom for the past eight years, raising three little ones,” Steiner’s favorite donut is glaze with Steiner says. “I worked on this concept for cinnamon powder and blueberry glazed. four, long years before I took the plunge. Steiner says guests can also rent the Donut

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adds. I wanted to open four years ago. He had me do the research required to succeed in this business. It seems so fun to open a donut shop, but it is so much more than that. On a side note, my husband doesn’t eat any sugar. So he has only eaten about three donuts so far — mostly because I forced him. He admitted to me the blueberry glaze was amazing. That’s a lot coming from him.” Donut Refinery is located at 12525 Old Meridian Street in Carmel. You can give them a call at 317-669-2996 or visit them online at facebook.com/ TheDonutRefinery.

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In 2012, Matt Tanner, a former web & graphic designer and avid cyclist, was ready to switch gears professionally so he, along with his wife Christine, created an organization called Rollfast. Originally conceived as a clothing company that made cycling t-shirts, it evolved into a group of cycling organizations. Eager to introduce younger riders to the sport, he began mentoring young kids, showing them the ropes of riding.

People loved it, so the next year they amped it up by bringing in two former Tour de France retired pro cyclists, teammates of Lance Armstrong. “It was incredible to have novice cyclists riding beside cyclists of that caliber,” Matt says. “For those who aren’t into cycling, it would be comparable to basketball enthusiasts getting to play a game of pick-up ball with LeBron James.”

Rollfast also introduced the Sub-4 Challenge where riders complete 100 miles in under four hours. Proceeds for “I wanted to teach them how to be safe all these events go towards the Rollfast riders and good citizens,” Matt says. In 2013, Foundation. When the Tanners assembled Rollfast had their first Gran Fondo — the the foundation, they realized that only one in Indiana. every board member shared a common connection. In 2009, Christine’s husband “We wanted to do something different so had died from suicide, and the other board we did an all-inclusive ride, and 350 people members also had been affected, in some showed up,” Matt says. way, by suicide — either having endured 16 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / SEPTEMBER 2018 / atCarmel.com

the loss of a loved one to it or having made an attempt themselves. Since lack of socialization is one of the reasons people feel hopeless enough to consider taking their own lives, the Tanners wanted to do something to address that. “We’re not clinicians or doctors, but we understand the importance of physical activity in improving mental and physical health,” Christine says. “We want to make the subject less clinical and more conversational — especially for men who really have a hard time opening up.” Sadly, Hamilton County has witnessed a 30 percent spike in suicide in the past year — particularly white males aged 35-64. So that’s the demographic the Tanners want to target. Those who participate in the Gran Fondo are primarily males, aged 45-65 so the demographics definitely overlap.

Thanks to a recent partnership with RemedyLIVE, the Rollfast Foundation now has the ability to run a call center that has 60 SoulMedic listeners on staff 24/7. Anyone feeling suicidal can text ROLL to 494949 and anonymously be connected to someone who will offer a compassionate ear and glimmer of hope. Rollfast has plans to print and distribute 309,000 life-saving Action Cards all around Hamilton County. The cards have questions printed on them such as, “Are you okay? Do you need to talk?” as well as the number to text. “We’re excited about it, but we need to continue our fundraising to be sure there’s enough capital there to sustain this effort,” Christine says.

who survived jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge in 2000, will share his story, WISH-TV’s Drew Blair will emcee and RemedyLIVE will provide a live survey session where attendees are invited to text in responses to questions like, “Who here owns a business and feels a big burden on your shoulders?” or “Who has gone through a divorce or is having marital difficulties?”

One way they plan to do so is through their first Roll Out of Darkness Banquet to be held on October 11. Kevin Hines,

Responses are anonymous, so people can answer honestly. Then the survey results are shared on the screen for everyone to see.

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Anthony Lazzara has been dreaming of opening his own restaurant in Carmel since 2008. More than a decade later, his dream is becoming a reality. Anthony’s Chophouse has arrived, bringing an innovative steakhouse and modern take on fine dining to Carmel. But the restaurant wasn’t developed overnight. The project has taken several years of development before opening. “I went to Ball State where I studied their entrepreneurship program and grew my business plan for the restaurant,” Lazzara says. “I realized it takes a bit more time in the real world to develop something like this.”

Lazzara learned the ropes of the restaurant business at a young age, thanks to his family. If the Lazzara name doesn’t ring a bell, it probably should. The Lazzaras have long left an impact on the city of Carmel. Anthony’s father, Chuck, co-owns the Ritz Charles, while his uncle Joe runs the popular Joe’s Butcher Shop and Joe’s Next Door restaurant. Anthony says he is excited to take on his own venture as his experiences in the family business have now come full circle. The opportunity certainly isn’t something he is taking for granted. “It is very humbling to me because I am following in my uncles’ and my dad’s footsteps of the food industry,” Anthony says. “I’m embracing it and enjoying it, but there is a lot to live up to. People are atCarmel.com / SEPTEMBER 2018 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 19

expecting the quality and service that they’ve always received at [my family’s businesses]. I’m very excited about it.” Anthony grew up in Carmel helping out whenever he got the chance with the family businesses. He is a Carmel High School alum and a Greyhound through and through. As he dreamed of his own restaurant, the idea of bringing it to Carmel was a no-brainer. “I’ve lived here my whole life,” Anthony says. “Most of my family is here, which has been a good support system. We’ve always been passionate about this city and what the mayor is doing. Carmel has been evolving over the years, and the demographic here is perfect for a steakhouse. We are excited to bring this concept to the north side.”

Anthony’s Chophouse is in an impressive three-story building on W. Main St. The first two floors are reserved for the dining experience, with the second floor included as a mezzanine level that overlooks the first floor. That area will be used for private dining events as well as normal, dining room seating. Anthony says the second floor will serve as a “winter area” when the summer patio is closed. The second level also features a unique chimney bar that Lazzara saved from the previous Glass Chimney restaurant that occupied the space. The mahogany bar was put back together and redone for a nostalgic feel. White cloth tables, high ceilings and beautiful brick are just a few of the many modern aesthetics that customers will see when they walk in. The menu will include upscale food, wine and cocktail options for patrons to enjoy. Anthony is excited for guests to experience the restaurant for the first time. “People have an expectation of how amazing it is going to be, and I think we will wow them even more than their expectations,” Anthony says. “The finishes, the looks and the views you are going to have, it is breathtaking.” The third floor will be reserved for a separate restaurant and bar — 3UP. Lazzara’s rooftop bar will have a completely separate entrance and feature a “chef ’s playground” menu with smaller plates. The rooftop bar is a concept that Anthony kept coming across in his travels, and, with the layout of the building, it worked out in the development process to add one. “I traveled around the country in Europe for a while after college to study wine and see different restaurant concepts,” he says. “It is really an area

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where a young, up-and-coming chef can show his flavor profiles and play with things up there that might be implemented later in the Chophouse as a dinner, side or appetizer item. “The rooftop bar will be a totally openair feel, lounge seating and a great place for people to hang out,” he adds. “In the winter, we will have heaters up there to keep it running.” The 3UP Rooftop Bar was not fully completed at the time of press but will be opening soon. The rooftop bar will provide a great spot for those looking to simply grab a drink with friends or those waiting to be seated at Anthony’s Chophouse to hang out and enjoy cocktails. The rooftop will be walk-in, no reservations needed and will be open dinner only 4:30 to 11:00 p.m. Anthony’s Chophouse is open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and will include walk-ins and reservations. “I want people to mainly know that this is a family restaurant,” Anthony says. “We simply wanted to bring a high-end restaurant, service and a rooftop bar that I feel Carmel has always wanted. For me, it is about giving back to the city that I grew up in. I want to keep that legacy going that my family created in the early 80s of being a part of the Carmel community.” Anthony’s Chophouse is located at 201 W. Main St. You can visit them online at anthonyschophouse.com for more information.

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have been rewarded with multiple medals at the Indiana Brewers Cup, the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup competitions, and the brewery donates to hundreds of community organizations throughout Indiana. Sun King has three locations: A downtown Indianapolis brewery and tasting room, a small batch brewery and tasting room in Fishers and Sun King Spirits, a distillery in Carmel that opened in July 2018. Tickets are on sale now and available at all Sun King locations (135 N. College Ave., downtown Indianapolis; 7848 E. 96th St., Fishers; 351 Monon Blvd, Carmel) or at canvitational.com. A sampling glass and event tasting notebook will be provided to each ticket holder.

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From September 8 through 15, Central Indiana and surrounding residents will have the chance to view and purchase original art from a newly curated collection by Peter Max, a world-renowned American artist whose work spans 60 years. Known for his use of bold, vibrant colors and incorporation of iconic American imagery, Max’s body of work crosses multiple mediums including painting, drawing, etching and digital media, and includes portraits of seven U.S. Presidents, album cover designs for Aretha Franklin and the music group Yes, and the design of

a ten-cent postage stamp for the U.S. Postal Service to commemorate the 1974 World’s Fair in Spokane, Washington. “I love all mediums,” says Max, who has appeared multiple times on “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson and was featured on the cover of LIFE magazine in 1969. “Not only painting canvases, but also printing posters and making graphic editions, drawing with pen or black or colored pencils, painting with watercolors, etchings - I love them all. These mediums feel personal when I create them, and they are intimate, creating a bond with my fans and collectors.” CV Art and Frame Fine Art Gallery at 110 atCarmel.com / SEPTEMBER 2018 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 23

South Main Street in Zionsville will host the event, which is free to the public and is part of a U.S. exhibition tour showcasing Max’s work including stops in Texas and Virginia. The exhibit kicks off with a reception and uncrating party on September 7. CV Gallery hosted a similar, three-day exhibit of Max’s work two years ago, which Owner and Executive Director Barbara Jennings says between 700 and 800 people attended, including locals and visitors from Ohio and Illinois. “Because of the success of the event in 2016, the folks who handle the roadshow reached out to me to discuss doing it again,” Jennings says. “People here locally have

been asking if we’re doing another one since that first exhibit. We’re excited to be showcasing Peter’s original artwork again.” Born in Germany in 1937, Max was raised in China and Israel before his family eventually settled in New York in the mid-1950s. He studied formally at the Art Students League of New York in Manhattan, developing the skills in oil painting, light and shadow and anatomy that he says provided a classical foundation that underlies the expressionistic style for which he later became known. Max has served as the official artist for the 1994 World Cup, the NFL Super Bowl, the Indy 500, the 2006 Olympics and the Grammy Awards. The upcoming exhibit features works from all phases of Max’s six-decades-and-counting career, such as his “Cosmic Runner” and “Love” pieces from the 1960s and several patriotic works including “Liberty Head” and “Flag with Heart.” Those attending will see works specific to Central Indiana as well, including a hand-painted Colts helmet, a painted racing helmet that serves as an homage to Dale Earnhardt and a state-of-Indiana piece Max painted specially for the exhibition. “The people I’ve met in Indiana are so kind and bighearted, and I painted their big heart boldly right on their state,” Max says. “I really love honoring great cities like Indianapolis and Zionsville and their people in my work.” Jennings says all of the artwork on display will be available for acquisition. Complimentary gallery receptions will be held on September 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on the 15th from 4 p.m to 8 p.m. RSVPs are encouraged. “Peter’s work really strikes a chord with people, especially in that generation that was younger back in the ‘60s and ‘70s because that was the first artist they started to identify with,” Jennings says, adding that Max, 80, will be unable to attend the event. “His colors just hit you - they’re so bold. He really came to prominence during the Beatlemania era of love and peace, so it takes people back a few decades, and that excitement and nostalgia is really fun to see.” For more on the works of Peter Max, including exhibition updates, visit petermax.com. Visit cvartandframe.com for more info, preview images and exhibit updates.

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President & CEO of Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. Brenda Myers (left) and Emily Mack, director of the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development.

CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS, HAMILTON COUNTY TOURISM TEAM UP FOR $1.5M VISION PLAN Writer / Jon Shoulders Photos provided by Ron Wise & City of Indianapolis

Indianapolis certainly has its claims to fame — the Indy 500, Kurt Vonnegut and the Colts come to mind. But famous for its bodies of water? Not so much. However, Hamilton and Marion County leaders are taking steps to change that with the White River Vision Plan, a strategic initiative to enhance and beautify 58 miles of the White River that runs through both counties.

“We don’t have mountains and we don’t have an ocean, but we have this incredible waterway that runs right through the center of our county,” says Emily Mack, director of the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development. “We’ve done a really good job for decades of turning our back on this incredible asset, and now it’s time to embrace it.” The 12-month planning project, which is a joint venture of the City of Indianapolis and Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. in collaboration with Visit Indy, kicked off in April. The goal, according to Mack, is atCarmel.com / SEPTEMBER 2018 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 27

to beautify and improve the ecological condition of the White River while better connecting residents to a feature of Central Indiana she feels hasn’t gotten its due. Potential enhancements could range from concerts along the river to pontoon boating and dinner cruises to the development of nature preserves, as well as improved access to hiking and biking trails. “Some people may want active destinations like kayaking or even a beach on the White River,” Mack says. “Others might want

nature parks, wetlands and opportunities to observe the bald eagles at Southwestway Park. Right now we are assessing the best options for all portions of the river throughout the 58 miles.” During the first of the plan’s three phases, which ran from April through July, project leaders from both counties researched existing plans along the river, demographic and economic trends, as well as ecological and hydrological conditions. Mack says conversations about implementing a strategic regional river plan started happening between Indianapolis and Hamilton County leaders and elected officials in 2016, through which the current Vision Plan county partnership emerged. “We realized so many places — Conner Prairie, Noblesville, Carmel and others — have a vested interest in engaging the river,” she says.

The groundwork for the Vision Plan was being laid well before 2016, however. Twenty years ago the White River Alliance, a non-profit consortium created to improve water quality in the region and connect locals to the river, was founded, and in 2015 Visit Indy created a Tourism Master Plan that called for the transformation of the White River into a key attraction for the city. “With all of these things put together you see some real momentum that was building for the river,” Mack says. “We started having very in-depth and detailed discussions about forming a team to help us and what the scope of work would look like.” The design team for the Vision Plan project is being led by Massachusetts-based consultancy Agency Landscape + Planning. Principals and co-founders Brie Hensold and Gina Ford have previous experience with riverfront site design in Cedar Rapids

and Chicago, and Ford contributed to the design process for White River State Park in her capacity as a landscape architect. “We’re in the discovery phase right now, to understand the hydrology of the river and what’s possible in terms of recreation as well as restoration projects,” says Hensold, whose background is in urban planning. “We’re trying to understand the ecology and what the historic frame of the river was from an ecological perspective and where there are places that we can think about restoration along the whole 58 miles.” The total budget for the Vision Plan is $1.5M shared between Marion and Hamilton counties, and Mack says costs are allocated toward hydrological and ecological impact studies, destination development, outreach and programming. “Fishers has parks plans right now, Carmel

is updating its parks plans, Hamilton County has a master parks plan — so it’s taking all of these projects together and looking for ways where we don’t replicate each other but complement each other,” says Brenda Myers, president and CEO of Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. The first rounds of public meetings for resident input on the project were held in July, and Myers says project leaders will be engaging the community in a variety of ways through the fall and winter. “We’ll be at farmers markets, concerts and hopefully do events actually on the river,” she says. “We want to reach out to the communities, particularly the six or seven ones that cluster around the river. We want to hear everybody’s thoughts on what they’d like to see or not see and change or not change.” Improvement and maintenance of water quality and surrounding natural habitats is a key component of the Vision Plan, according to Mack, and she says the Citizen’s Energy Group DigIndy project, a $2 billion, 28mile tunnel network that has kept millions of pounds of sewage from spilling into the White River, was a precursor of sorts to the plan. Project leaders will assess the river’s ecological condition and research potential areas for development where the least environmental impact would occur. “We’ll be looking at water quality, existing flood control measures, wildlife protection, what can and can’t be modified along the river and other factors along those lines,” Mack says. “Part of this project is making sure the recreational and environmental pieces are compatible.” Visit mywhiteriver.com for additional information on the White River Vision Plan, for details on volunteer opportunities and to sign up to receive updates. atCarmel.com / SEPTEMBER 2018 / CARMEL MAGAZINE / 29

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We’ll donate $1 from each pint of Preservation Pilsner sold to support Indiana Landmarks as they work to preserve the 10 most endangered landmarks throughout Indiana. Indiana Landmarks work to save communities by preserving buildings that they love, have gathered in and are a part of how they define themselves. Upland Carmel 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Few groups can top the U.K.’s Queen for musical virtuosity, operatic grandeur and singalong pop appeal. Now you can catch the official tribute show, created by original band members Roger Taylor and Brian May and packed with hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Under Pressure,” “Killer Queen” and “Another One Bites the Dust.” Fronting the band is Brazilian-born singer and actor Alirio Netto, one of his nation’s best-known rock voices. The Center For the Performing Arts 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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Join us each Second Saturday for the IU Health North Hospital Second Saturday Gallery Walk from 5 - 9 p.m. Each month we will showcase special shows and exhibits at local art galleries, a fun interactive element for you and your family and a free scavenger hunt with prizes! Carmel Arts & Design District 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Admission is free as always and last year was a record-breaking crowd over two days of 30,000. Both days have wonderful entertainment. Along with the tempting food vendors, festival-goers can sample the Arts and Design District’s outstanding restaurants and visit all the local shops. Carmel International Arts Festival

Mark your calendars! Our Fifth Annual Early Literacy Fair is coming up! We’ll have music with JIM GILL at 10:30 and noon BISCUIT and SPLAT THE CAT costume characters (in one discrete room only). Talk, sing, read, write and play activity stations, hands-on science tech, petting zoo, face painting and more! Carmel Clay Public Library 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Carmel Clay Historical Society is partnering with the Carmel Education Foundation in a fundraising event that will celebrate the legacy of Dale Graham with a multi-media presentation on his life as a youngster, a college student, a young educator and a respected principal of CHS. Several former colleagues, students and friends including Dick Nyers, Lee Lonzo, Ann Conrad, Jim Garretson, Stephanie McDonald and Chuck Koeppen will reminisce about Dale. Auditorium doors open at 6:30pm. Carmel High School Dale E. Graham Auditorium 7:00 p.m.

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Save the Date! Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event. Dust off your lawn chairs and join us for a fun afternoon going door to door listening to awesome local musicians. Carmel Arts & Design District 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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