UNITE INDIANAPOLIS OCT-NOV 2014 by Joey Amato

INDIANAPOLIS October/November 2014

The Arts Issue

OPENS NOvEmbEr 2, 2014

Organized by Joseph S. Czestochowski, Produced by International Arts®. Curated by Charles C. Eldredge.

This exhibition is presented by The Alliance of the IMA, with additional support provided by Barnes & Thornburg LLP.

4000 Michigan Rd Indianapolis, IN 46208 317-923-1331 imamuseum.org Georgia O’Keeffe (1887–1986). Yellow Cactus, 1929. Oil on canvas, 30 x 42 in. Dallas Museum of Art, Texas. Patsy Lucy Griffith Collection, Bequest of Patsy Lucy Griffith. 1998.217. (O’Keeffe 675) © Copyright 2014 Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Image courtesy International Arts®

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR Joey Amato creative director Blake Kniffin MANAGING EDITOR Joseph Brownell Publisher

Tom Alvarez, Estella Pan, Jesse Walker Book Reviewer Sebastian Fortino Business CorrespondentS Norman R. Brandenstein, Michael Burcham, PhD, Dan Groover Business Writers Stan Kimer, Mark A. Lee, Adam Sandel Food & Wine Editors Karen Kennedy, Joshua Simpson HEALTH EDITORs Matthew Grant PsyD, HSPP, Brian Hooper, MDiv, PsyD Life & Style Writer Angela Giampolo Political Editor Josh Peters Arts & entertainment editors

When Joey and I first decided to launch Unite in Indianapolis, we were both impressed by the level of dedication we found in those working to preserve the welfare and prosperity of the arts. It’s hard not to be inspired by that level of dedication, so we dedicate this issue to those hardworking individuals, the artists – and the philanthropists that support them – that have helped put Indianapolis on the map as a destination city. From the canvas to the chorus, this issue celebrates Indianapolis’ diverse talent pool, which ultimately made our job of deciding who and what to cover that much harder. Indianapolis’ worldclass museums and spectacular venues make it home to some of the most talented artists in the Midwest and most certainly help contribute to a landscape full of color and expression. With difficult decisions looming, we created a collage of culture with this issue meant to inspire readers to wake up and appreciate what Indianapolis has to offer. With features on dance, music, and visual arts, we show a glimpse into the many facets of the Indy arts community. For instance, to see what’s happening in the world of dance, be sure to check out On the Aisle by Tom Alvarez, our Arts and Entertainment Editor. Tom provides a great schedule of events that you will not want to miss. We also take a look behind the scenes of the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) in an exclusive interview with Dr. Charles L. Venable. This interview provides great insight into the decisions that influence what you see at the IMA. As you flip through the pages of this issue, we challenge you to shift your paradigm and appreciate something new. Get out and buy a ticket to a show you’ve never seen, or go to a gallery and admire the work of a local Indy artist. Expose yourself to new ideas and reinvent the old. You never know what might inspire you! -Blake

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Guests at last year’s Grande Masquerade

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DAMIEN CENTER PREPARES FOR GRANDE MASQUERADE 2014 by Joey Amato

Something wicked is coming on October 18 as The Damien Center hosts its annual Grande Masquerade Gala and celebrates 27 years of service and fundraising to support HIV care and prevention in Central Indiana. The 2014 Grande Masquerade theme, The Wicked Event, will allow supporters to indulge their dark sides when the long-running service organization turns the Indianapolis Marriot Downtown into a wicked affair complete with ghostly forests and haunted castles.

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The Wicked Event will kick off with a VIP Reception, cocktails for all tastes, and a silent auction packed with items and packages for one and all. The auction will feature getaways, staycation packages, adventure experiences, massages, gift baskets, original artwork, dining certificates, and more. The evening will also feature dinner, a live auction, live

entertainment, and of course, dancing. Masks and costumes are optional but highly encouraged. In 2013, The Damien Center’s Grande Masquerade helped raise more than $174,000 –funds which allowed the Center to continue offering its services completely free of charge and lowering its community’s HIV viral load. With more than 10,000 people living with HIV in Indiana alone, and more than half of that population right here in Central Indiana, Indiana’s oldest and largest HIV/AIDS service organization is working harder than ever. In 2013, The Damien Center served more than 1,100 individuals with HIV Care Coordination services, provided 2,352 free HIV tests, and saw a more than 92% drop in HIV viral load on average for patients enrolled in innovative new programs like an on-site medical clinic and Linkage to Care. Grande Masquerade 2014 is expected to raise $180,000 to support the Center’s mission to lead the fight in preventing the spread of HIV and to empower persons in Central Indiana affected by HIV/ AIDS to move forward each day with dignity. Tickets to the 2014 Grande Masquerade are $135 for single general admission tickets and $175 for single VIP tickets. Guests may also purchase general admission tables of 10 for $1350 or VIP tables of 10 for $1750. Tickets are on sale now at damien.org/tix.

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Crushes and Mountains Comes to Indy Reads media to adopt the trans pronoun ‘they,’ and I’ll be reading from my new graphic novel, 100 Crushes, which was released by Koyama Press earlier this year.”

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On October 26, from 2 – 4 p.m., Indy Reads will host a book tour entitled Crushes and Mountains. Elisha Lim, one of the featured authors talks about the upcoming event, “We’re a queer people of color reading tour, and we are excited to be presenting

at Indy Reads.” The afternoon will feature two readers: Lim and Vivek Shraya. Lim is an award-winning transgender filmmaker and graphic novelist. “I’m very proud to have successfully advocated for Canadian

Her tour mate is award-winning singer Vivek Shraya, who in addition to touring with Tegan and Sara, is a two-time Lambda Award-nominated author. He will be reading from his novel She of the Mountains. “We will each be reading from our new novels, as well as screening short films and singing songs,” Shaya said. “Guests are in for a great performance.” The duo will tour seven cities, being hosted by schools and groups like Yale University, Barnard College and the Leeway Foundation of Philadelphia.

Warhol Exhibit Comes to Downtown Indy

This exhibition will include over a dozen of Warhol’s early ink drawings. These fresh-to-the-market drawings, many of which have never been seen by the public, come directly from Warhol’s estate. In the early to mid-

1950s, Warhol drew image after image of winged beings. Some, angels. Some, cherubs. Others, fairies. More than sixty years later, British artist Warren saw one of Warhol’s drawings for the first time in Long-Sharp Gallery’s exhibition space at Masterpiece London. Warren was working on a series of works at the time, and acquired one of Warhol’s drawings for his studio as inspiration. Upon seeing Warren’s subsequent works, Long-Sharp Gallery promptly decided to make Warren the first UK-based artist to be exhibited by the gallery. Warhol’s works will be showcased alongside Warren’s wings, among other works, that will be shipped to Indianapolis from the United Kingdom. Wings (c) Wayne Warren

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“Wings, from Warhol to Warren” will open on October 4, 2014 at the Long-Sharp Gallery inside the Conrad Indianapolis. The exhibition will explore the inspiration behind each artist’s depiction of wings. For Andy Warhol, raised devoutly Catholic, the wings may have been created in homage to his religious beliefs. For Wayne Warren, wings represent that which frees us from the human condition – they represent desires, aspirations and dreams.

Such Good People

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Lights, Camera, Action! Not many cities can boast about an LGBT film festival celebrating its 14th year in existence, but Indianapolis can! The 14th annual Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival will be held November 7-9, 2014 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art with proceeds benefiting the Indiana Youth Group (IYG). IYG offers support and services for LGBTQ youth in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival is a community event organized by a committed team of volunteers as a program for Indy Pride, Inc. “Dedicated to celebrating diversity through cinema, the Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival has played a key role in our city’s cultural and artistic identity for the past 14 years,” Festival Director Kevin Kelly states.

This year’s opening night feature will be Such Good People starring Michael Urie (Ugly Betty) and Randy Harrison (Queer As Folk). In addition to Urie and Harrison, the film also features Scott Wolf (Party of Five), Ana Ortiz (Ugly Betty), Lance Bass (of pop group NSYNC), Alec Mapa (Ugly Betty), and Drew Droege (star of the Chloe web shorts). Such Good People is a contemporary screwball comedy about a gay couple finding a million dollars in a secret room while housesitting. Saturday night’s main feature will be a showing of the cult classic Valley of the Dolls, featuring appearances by members of the popular Indianapolis organization, The Bag Ladies. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.indylgbtfilmfest.com

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Dance Kaleidoscope (DK), Indiana’s longest dancing professional contemporary dance company, will present their 20th anniversary production of Carmina Burana at Indiana Repertory Theatre October 23-26.

abeth Shea Dance, and Rondo Capriccioso, choreographed by Victoria Lyas and danced by students from the Indianapolis School of Ballet. Harris will also perform the solo “Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye.”

Composed in the 1930s by Carl Off, Carmina Burana combines vibrant orchestrations with Latin, German and medieval French choruses. The accompanying dance piece – featuring stunning lighting by Laura E. Glover, artistic costumes by Barry Doss and athletic choreography by Artistic Director David Hochoy – was first created for DK’s 1994-95 season. An orchestral oddity that’s been danced by many dancers over the years, Carmina Burana will serve as dancer Liberty Harris’ final professional dance performances.

The company, founded in 1972, consistently brings the finest quality dance performances to diverse audiences of all ages with a strong emphasis on arts education. Since 1991, DK has seen substantial artistic growth under Hochoy’s leadership. Born in Trinidad, West Indies, Hochoy brings a truly international perspective to the company and experience that includes the Martha Graham Dance Company where he became soloist and later rehearsal director and toured the world with the company.

“Carmina Burana is like the repertory backbone of the company,” Hochoy said. “It defines who we are. We must perform it every five years so that it remains in the bodies and souls of the current company, and thus lives.”

Under Hochoy’s direction, Carmina Burana serves as only one of the highlights of DK’s 43rd season. The company will also present Broadway Meets Motown in December and celebrate the music of Ray Charles and Ella Fitzgerald in March 2015. DK will also give you a taste of what’s new in dance in May 2015 with their The Next Wave performances.

The concert will also include Minor Bodies, a duet choreographed by Bloomington’s Eliz-

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Join Dance Kaleidoscope and Sun King Brewing Company for complementary tastings at a special opening reception taking place on Thursday, October 23. For more information, including online ticket purchases and showtimes for any of their 43rd season shows, visit dancekal.org or contact Marketing Director Paul Hansen at (317) 940-8463.

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conjoint performances with other GALA choruses have been experienced in Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, Chicago, Minneapolis and Washington, DC. IMC has also performed in the quadrennial GALA-sponsored international choral festivals in Denver, Tampa, San Jose, and Montreal, as well as an appearance at the Charleston Spoleto Festival.

IMC Artistic Director, Greg Sanders (left) and IMC founder, Jim Luce (right)

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INDIANAPOLIS MEN'S CHORUS

25 YEARS OF BUILDING BRIDGES by Norman R. Brandenstein The Indianapolis Men’s Chorus (IMC) established itself as a significant agent for change through the power of music when they took the stage at the 1991 Indianapolis Pride event on Monument Circle and sang the national anthem in response to the appearance of demonstrators. “It was an amazing day,” IMC Founder Jim Luce, recalls. “Having people march who clearly hated us was wildly empowering, and I am sure that was not their intent.” As they enter their 25th Anniversary Season, the IMC will build on this dynamic heritage of inspiring diversity, equality, justice and a spirit of pride by bringing gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered persons and their allies together and instilling the energy of personal and community transformation through music.

Having served for seven years as the accompanist for the IMC, Greg Sanders shifted into the role of Artistic Director in 2010 and has created a renaissance of musical energy, vision and direction for the men and the organization. “I know there was a strong sense of community when the chorus first came together to sing,” Sander said. “In these current times, we are not as ghettoized as a GLBT community, so our intention is to learn to both honor the past and to be present to the reality of 2014 in the ways that it is different than 25 years ago.”

Since the founding of the organization in 1990, the IMC has developed a quality product by presenting a range of choral music performances to the local community, while also representing Central Indiana throughout the state, region and country as one of 170 men’s, women’s and mixed-member choruses of the North American Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA). “I am amazed and very happy that the IMC has continued to be an organization that creates beautiful music in addition to beautiful community,” Luce said.

The 25th Anniversary IMC season begins with a fun-filled holiday production entitled Silver Bells, December 19 & 20, 2014. The spring concert, Inspired, will be presented March 20 & 21, 2015, and the festive 25th Anniversary Concert will be celebrated with a single performance on June 27.

Over the course of the last 25 years, the IMC has broadened its impact by fostering social, business and cultural partnerships and by taking the stage with organizations including the Indianapolis Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras, Dance Kaleidoscope, Indianapolis Opera, and other local performing arts groups in the Damien Center’s annual SPOTLIGHT event. Likewise,

For more information about the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus, visit their web site at www.indianapolismenschorus.org.

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Artist Spotlight

photo courtesy of Casey Russell

Amy Ward Amy Ward is a self-taught artist from a small town in Indiana, just outside of Indianapolis. She produces innovative paintings that demonstrate an unrivaled sense of color and form as her work has been considered controlled chaos. “Within any painting you can appreciate dozens of layers of activity,” she states. “The sum total is balanced and thoughtful, bringing not only a sense of peace, but also a compulsion.” Her directive is to spend more time with each image, to get into it and find something that no one else has ever seen before. “We are hardwired with the desire to find familiar shapes and objects even when there are no literal characters,” Ward mentions. “We are intrigued and attracted to the composition of color forms, but in the end we will inevitably be reminded of something tangible. The magic is that this reminiscence will be different for every individual. This is the spiritual connection that you make with the painting on a very personal level. You may like a particular piece very much and never know what the attraction really is.”

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Ward states that collectors find new and interesting things in the composition that they hadn’t noticed or connected to the first time they saw it. “These are paintings to interact with. The artwork created is not simple, in fact, there is no end of discoveries to be found in any one painting. It takes time to grow to love every nuance of every stroke, yet there is an immediate infatuation that will compel a collector to take it home and begin to fall in love.” Ward is the founder of RAW: Indianapolis and served as the Director for a year and a half. Today, you can find her still working hard in the art community cultivating emerging artists of all different types of backgrounds. In 2014 alone, she produced six independent First Friday events and has supported and mentored over 50 artists and musicians. Amy was also recently appointed as the Gallery Assistant at the new 5547 Project Gallery, in the historic Irvington area, and not long ago was chosen as the current host for the Art Beat segment on City360tv. She continues to thrive as a visual artist, personally hoping to continue to grow outside the Indiana walls.

Jenna Mishelow went to Herron School of Art and Design majoring in painting and art education with a minor in art history. She works and resides in Indianapolis and is active within her community as a member of the Arts Council of Indianapolis having exhibited throughout the city in a number of festivals and shows including the Visual Fringe, Broad Ripple Art Center Student Show, Artists as Educators Show, Clowes Hall, Herron Junior Painting Show, Artists as Educators Show, Indianapolis City Market and others.

Her series involves things from her everyday life, which happens to be downtown Indianapolis, human figures, and nature. “The city is beautiful in its contrasts. People in business suits, homeless people, bars, fancy restaurants, fast food drive-thrus, trash on the street, recycling bins, tall skyscrapers, quiet neighborhoods, and highways all inspire me.” Mishelow is fascinated by finding the beauty in found objects that other people have discarded such as newspaper clippings, sand, soil, foil, twine, and earth to uniquely individualize the oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings. Striving to paint intuitively by listening to the subconscious thoughts is also a main focus. Contrasts are created in her paintings, such as bright, abstract, organic shapes vs. thin,

photo courtesy of Jenna Mishelow

Mishelow works on whole series at a time to keep the similarity and thought process of the pieces at the same level. “I look for inspiration in everyday objects, trying to find a correlation between the found object and the art concept,” Mishelow states. “A series of work is ideal, to strive for a unity of all the pieces at all times.”

Jenna Mishelow

gesture lines, and glossy vs. matte finish by creating layers and textures with mixed media. “A distinct characteristic in most of my mixed media paintings is the application of thick layers to build up the canvas creating a somewhat sculptural feel. Some paintings are very conceptual

and personally relevant, but the meaning is purposefully left open to interpretation of the viewer.”

Mishelow has a list of credentials earned over the past few years, such as the Broad Ripple Art Center Best of Show Award,

Chatard Student Show Second Place Award, Dean’s List, Art Education Club Treasurer, Saturday School Painting Instructor, RAW 2012 Indianapolis Visual Arts winner, featured in an international contemporary art book and has shown paintings in London, England.

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Artist Spotlight

Jessie Phelps

photo courtesy of Jessie Phelps

Jessie Phelps grew up in southern Indiana with a family background of artists and musicians. Since grade school, she was writing songs and creating music. Starting with simple poems and a piano, she branched out into cello and percussion at 13 and then began her journey playing drums for a punk rock band in high school, where she also first learned to play guitar. “I played in bands throughout the years ranging from the sounds of classic rock, punk, ska, bluegrass, garage grunge, and even metal,” Phelps mentions. “After relocating to Indianapolis, I started to get more serious into songwriting and live performance and started the female duo, Jessie and Amy, which made a debut in 2008 in the Indianapolis music scene.” The band played around the Indianapolis area and also made it all the way to New Orleans to play at the Voodoo Music Festival in 2009 alongside groups such as Florence and the Machine, Muse, Ozzy Osbourne, and Cage the Elephant. Phelps has lent her drumming talents to the all-girl power rock band, The Clams. Her latest, most notable role is now as the other half of the blues rock duo, Ghosts of Kin. The band has recently made some waves with their performance as opener for G. Love and Special Sauce at The Vogue this summer. Playing together for just a year now, they have already broken into the scene as one of the bands you should get out and see live in Indianapolis.

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The band has received rave reviews from the media. Zen Wild, a local journalist with Jams Plus Media writes: “Jessie’s vocals have more than enough magnitude on their own to fill that lead role. She can be deep and sultry, or hit those high notes that send chills down your spine. If you happen to live in Indiana, I would suggest catching Ghosts of Kin while you can.” Phelps continues to work hard and promote her band(s) like it is her second job. She believes that following the path of what you love is the only way to be truly happy, regardless of the profits you make. “To me, happiness has no price tag, it just has memories and moments; those of which she would like to spend mostly on stage.”

“Yeah, that’s my real name, Paul D. Best,” he proudly proclaims. “My parents set me up for greatness.” Best, a native of what he calls “Garyville” (Gary and Merrillville, IN), is on a mission. As a traveling photographer, storyteller, and community maven in Indianapolis, he believes his entire life is an art form. “I’m always telling a story, whether it is through my voice, things I have collected, or my eye through a lens.” Capturing the ‘Human Experience’ is seen on every page of his website and that’s the credo he lives and runs his photography studio in downtown Indianapolis by. “You couldn’t tell me that I would be doing this ten years ago,” Best says. As a Ball State University Alum, his plan was to be a teacher but classroom politics gave him a quick change of heart. Doing service in AmeriCorps *VISTA and volunteering with Kiwanis International, he realized that his true passion was for people. “I thrived on connecting with people and hearing their stories,” Best shared. Being raised by older parents, and the youngest of seven, Best has seen it all and tells all. Just when you think you have him figured out, he steps up to the mic and shares an experience that has you thinking, “How did he get tied up in that?”

photos courtesy of Paul D. Best

His stories aren’t just all humor and wit. He often tells of his struggle of coming to terms with his sexuality while growing up in the Pentecostal church. “I suppressed

myself and felt, ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,’” he admitted. He realized how broken he was when his only sister, Adrienne, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 27. “It made me wonder who I was and what I was doing with my life.” Best was then working in the nonprofit sector and a layoff allowed him to “turn opposition into opportunities.” “I won’t tell you this PBS-type mushy story of how I got here, just know it took much sacrifice, and that I’m still here. No regrets!” He calls to everyone: “There are trails yet to blaze, legacies to continue, communities to rebuild, and promises to be kept. Illuminate paths others have feared. Let the world know of your presence!” If you want to hear his story, or experience his amazing photography, he welcomes all to his studio located inside the Circle City Industrial Complex.

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Bringing the to Life

by Joey Amato

Dr. Venable and the rest of the staff at IMA will open four exhibitions in October and November including the Onya La Tour Collection: Modernism in Indiana (October 17), a larger series chronicling the Rise of American Modernism (October 24), Georgia O’Keeffe and the Southwestern Still Life (November 2) and Christmas at the Lily House (November 15).

Like the meticulous brush strokes of any masterpiece, the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) carefully curates its exhibitions and events to reflect a growing interest in artistic diversity. The man behind those decisions, Melvin & Bren Simon Director and IMA CEO Dr. Charles L. Venable, makes no qualms about the trickiness of both satisfying the public’s need for comfort and expanding their knowledge. “Exhibitions are a tricky business. One philosophically wants to have a wide range of exhibitions at a museum like the IMA, but in the end most of the public only wants to attend certain types of exhibitions, mainly ones with very famous artists like Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, etc. So a director tries to build a schedule that is balanced between shows that will be very popular and ones that will expand our audience’s knowledge of the field by exposing them to new things.”

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photo by Tyler Hromadka of 505 Photo Studio

Dr. Charles Venable(left) and partner Martin Webb (right)

Unite Indianapolis spoke with Dr. Venable about what makes an exhibit successful, the Roy Lichenstein’s Five Brushstrokes acquisition and what 2015 is brining to the IMA.

What makes an exhibition successful in your opinion? Do you look at attendance, media coverage, etc. to determine success? The metrics of success are determined by the goals of the project. For example, we want to grow visitation and membership at the IMA and one way to do that is to have exhibitions that attract a broad public. Our recent Matisse exhibition and upcoming fall exhibit, Georgia O’Keeffe and the Southwestern Still Life, are meant to help us achieve those visitation goals while delivering wonderful experiences to the public. The most recent exhibition, Face to Face: The Neo-Impressionist Portrait, 1886-1904, is different. Our curator, Ellen Lee, is a well-known

specialist in Neo-Impressionist European painting and developed with a co-curator this show over 7 years. Neo-Impressionism is not well known by the public in comparison to Impressionism and thus we never expected that it would draw a huge number of people. However, the show expanded knowledge in the field of art history, is accompanied by a wonderful catalogue, supports the scholarship of an IMA curator, and gave our audience an in-depth look at this specific group of artists from a new point of view—all important things.

What are you most excited about in 2015? The new strategic plan we are working on is very exciting to me. We are a great art museum, but so much more than that. I am very excited about elevating the nexus of art and nature at the IMA. Our gardens and The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres are exceptional assets that we currently tell the public very little about. We seldom have used marketing effectively to communicate the variety of things one can do at the IMA, and our current branding neglects our nature and garden programs. We will be unveiling new programs in 2015 that will make it clear that the IMA is a destination campus where visitors will want to stay all day to experience all that we have to offer.

Can you talk about the Lichtenstein acquisition and how/why that came about? I had been in conversation with Jack Cowart, executive director of the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, regarding sculptures that the Foundation owned for a year or so before coming to the IMA. When I came to Indianapolis two years ago, we agreed that

the IMA’s grounds were perfect for Lichtenstein’s monumental work, Five Brushstrokes, from the early 1980s. Over the course of a year, everything fell in place: the Foundation would donate most of the work, the Mann Fund at the IMA would cover our part of the acquisition, Ersal and Izabela Ozdemir agreed to fund the installation, and our exceptional staff expertly installed the work on our beautiful Dudley and Mary Louise Sutphin Mall. Such things do not happen often in a career.

It seems like a lot of fine art institutions have been exhibiting Georgia O’Keeffe recently. How will the exhibition at the IMA be different? O’Keeffe is a superstar of American art and her reputation is growing quickly worldwide. That is why an exhibition on her work is being planned in France and another in Poland right now. The IMA’s exhibition will be different from past exhibitions in that it puts her avant-garde work in context with other, mainly male, painters who were also working in the American Southwest during the same time period. Seeing O’Keeffe’s paintings in isolation is wonderful, but experiencing how incredibly different they truly are is a revelation.

If you could own one piece of art for your private collection, what would it be and why? While traveling in Scandinavia we fell in love with the moody images of Stockholm by Eugene Janssen, one of Sweden’s greatest painters. In general, we are drawn to interesting, fun, or quirky contemporary art and 19th-century paintings by lesser-known European masters.

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INDY’S 2014-2015 PERFORMING ARTS CALENDAR BusinessInsider.com recently reported that Indianapolis was selected number two on a list of the 20 Best U.S. Cities for Culture by Property Shark, a property research website. That recognition validates what local arts lovers have always known – that the local cultural scene is not only diverse, but also flourishing. Contributing to Central Indiana’s performing arts vitality is its local dance scene, which features a quality assortment of dance companies and schools. They include Butler Ballet, Dance Kaleidoscope, Gregory Hancock Dance Company, Indianapolis City Ballet, Indy Dance Academy, Kenyatta Dance Company, Motus Dance Company and Nick Owens Dance Company.

because they come up and talk to me or I know them. And a lot of them tell me that when I do gay-themed pieces that it means so much to them, such as Les Noces, the piece about same-sex marriage that I choreographed and that DK presented last season. As for me—I am true to myself. Everyone knows I’m gay. Everybody knows that I do gay subject matter.

Is there a connection between the dancing that you see in pop performances and those seen in ballet or contemporary dance concerts?

Unite Magazine reached out to David Hochoy, the artistic director of Dance Kaleidoscope, Indianapolis’ premier professional contemporary dance company, to talk about Indianapolis’ vibrant dance scene and a preview of some of this season’s hottest tickets.

Yes, there is always crossover in the living art forms of today. Many of the pop and hip-hop choreographers use contemporary dance moves and vice versa. Plus, we all listen to the same music.

What would you say to those who have never seen a dance concert?

Why should people support local dance companies?

You should definitely give it a try, just like you would a new type of cuisine or a trip to somewhere you have never been. It will stimulate and excite you in ways you can’t even begin to fathom.

Martha Graham said, “Dance is the secret language of the soul. Dance satisfies you in ways that no other live performances do.”

Is there a dress codes or protocol you have to be aware of in order to attend a dance concert? No, actually it is just the opposite. Dance audiences are made up of a mixture of many kinds of people. They hoot and holler for the dancers and scream when they get excited and are moved. The atmosphere in the audience is very casual.

How significant is the LGBT audience in terms of attendance at dance concerts? We distribute survey forms at our performances but it does not ask about sexual orientation. I do know, however, that we have quite a few gay and lesbian people in the audience, mostly

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If you would like to see live dance performances throughout the 2014-15 season, Unite recommends that you attend these concerts presented by the following dance organizations. Butler Ballet

photo by Brent Smith

Gregory Hancock Dance Company

photo by Joe Phillips

Dance Kaleidoscope • Oct. 23-26: Carmina Burana—OneAmerica Stage at Indiana Repertory Theatre • Dec. 4-14: Broadway Meets Motown—Indiana Repertory Theatre Upperstage • March 26-29: Ray & Ella: DK Celebrates the Music of Ray Charles and Ella Fitzgerald—OneAmerica Stage at Indiana Repertory Theatre • May 14-17: The Next Wave—OneAmerica Stage at Indiana Repertory Theatre

Gregory Hancock Dance Company • Dec. 5-7: The Nutcracker—Pike Performing Arts Center • Feb. 6-22: That’s Amore—The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre • April 3-4: Fate–Karma–Destiny—The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts • May 8-17: G2—The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Company • May 25-28: La Casa Azul–The World Premier Musical—The Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts

Indianapolis City Ballet Indianapolis City Ballet

photo by Gene Schiavone

• Nov. 22: Evening With the Stars: Some of the world’s greatest ballet dancers, representing renowned dance companies from all over the world, convene on stage to perform their signature works from classical to cutting-edge contemporary.—Clowes Memorial Hall

Motus Dance Company • Nov. 8–15: Cultivate—White Rabbit Cabaret • 2015 Season TBA

Indianapolis School of Ballet

• Oct. 23–26: Rondo Capriccioso—opening Dance Kaleidoscope’s program of Carmina Burana—One America Stage at Indiana Repertory Theatre • Dec. 19-22: The Nutcracker—Scottish Rite Cathedral Theatre • May 10: May We Dance—Scottish Rite Cathedral Theatre • May 16-17: From Swans to Splendor—Scottish Rite Cathedral Theatre

Butler Ballet • Dec. 4-7: The Nutcracker—Clowes Memorial Hall • Feb. 11-15: Midwest Dance Festival—Clowes Memorial Hall • April 17-19: The Sleeping Beauty—Clowes Memorial Hall photo by Sonja Clark of Moonbug Photography

For tickets and further information regarding all of the aforementioned dance organizations, visit their websites.

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Dining Review

Chef Joseph's:

BY KAREN KENNEDY

THE PASSWORD IS SWANKY You could drive past the unassuming brick building with the green awnings on Ohio Street a million times and never notice Chef Joseph’s at the Connoisseur Room. If this is true for you, you have missed out on one of the most fabulous gems our city has to offer, and you must remedy that tragic situation at your earliest opportunity. The first thing you will see when you walk in the door of Chef Joseph’s is the million-watt smile of John Mays. Oozing hospitality and looking handsome in a swanky suit, Mays welcomes you like a long-lost friend, even if it’s the first time you’ve come. And swanky is really the only word one can use to describe Chef Joseph’s; it’s like stepping back in time to the heyday of glamorous supper clubs, complete with red carpeting, curving, tufted red

velvet booths, heavy draperies, mahogany walls, a glorious old, mirrored bar, dim lights, candles, and, of course, a chanteuse crooning into a microphone next to a baby grand. And while all of that might seem reason enough to put on your best party frock and make a foray to this less-than-hopping stretch of downtown, there’s one more factor to consider—the food is divine. Chef Joseph Heidenreich is a force to be reckoned with. Much like the omnipresent live jazz music playing in the background, the menu is at once sophisticated but unassuming, with unexpected twists and pairings riffing against comfortable old standards.

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On a recent visit, so many stand-out items vied for our attention that it’s nearly impossible to choose favorites, but here’s a medley of some of the finest. Starters included the lamb confit tacos, which are made from Viking leg of lamb, spice-rubbed and slow-roasted in duck fat for eight hours. The lamb is tender and flavorful, nicely complemented by feta cheese, cilantro and a piquant tomatillo sauce. The baked goat cheese with roasted red pepper and tomato sauce is also lovely – fragrant with oregano and fresh basil, accompanied by grilled, homemade bread and finished with a surprise of crunchy, slivered almonds. And in a world where so often calamari is soggy, tough or otherwise disappointing, Chef Joseph’s calamari is flawless. He uses only calamari steak cut lengthwise (no rings or tentacles) and it’s perfectly tender and crunchy, with a cornmeal crust, accompanied by a bracing cocktail sauce of wasabi, Sriracha and fresh horseradish. Entrées included a fantastic sautéed shrimp on polenta, accompanied by zucchini, peppers and onions and finished with a delicate sundried tomato cream. The braised short rib is also excellent but rich, finished with a red wine demi-glace and nestled on a bed of local green beans and Peruvian purple potatoes sautéed with Applewood-smoked bacon. Desserts are standard fare—we sampled crème brulee and cheesecake, both serviceable but perhaps not up to the same level of creativity as the rest of the menu, and the raspberry sauce on the cheesecake was overwhelmingly sweet. The coffee was perfect, piping hot and strong. The wine list is first-rate; very reasonably priced, with diverse selections falling mostly in the $30 range (including many bottles that would be priced in the $50 range elsewhere.) And those in the know will ask for Chef Joseph’s private list, which is a single, hand-written sheet of limited availability bottles that Joseph keeps track of himself, crossing them off the list as they sell out. Cocktails are created by head mixologist Sara Yager, whose Sriracha Martini won the 2014 Devour Downtown cocktail contest, and the rest of the service staff are as warm, gracious and charming as John is. Chef Joseph’s is co-owned by John Mays and his husband Tom Forman, long-time business and life partners. And wedding bells recently rang for Chef Joseph himself, as he and long-time partner Juan DeLeon (who works as a server there) left their posts and raced to the courthouse to get married on that historic day in June. Special events abound at Chef Joseph’s. There are monthly tapas dinners, invitation-only wine collector’s dinners, Broadway singalong nights and a stunning line-up of live music. And if you haven’t made your plans for New Year’s Eve yet, it’s one of the best parties in town. Chef Joseph’s serves lunch Tuesday through Friday, and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. They also have a beautifully appointed Boardroom for private parties of up to 40 people.

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Depression and Suicide: ITS RELATIONSHIP TO THE LGBT COMMUNITY by Matthew Grant Psy.D., HSPP 13.3 minutes. What’s the significance of this number? Depressing, but in 2011, an individual in the United States died by suicide every 13.3 minutes, This equated to 39, 518 individuals, making it the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. I’ll bet these numbers are actually higher.

About the author: Dr. Grant, Psy.D., HSPP is a clinical psychologist and sole proprietor of NorthStar Psychological + Consultation Services, LLC, located in the heart of downtown, Indianapolis. He is a psychotherapist, entrepreneur, consultant, educator, mentor, blogger, and public speaker.

Whatever the case, we know that mental illness, particularly depression, is responsible for over 90 percent of deaths by suicide each year. But, what’s important to know, is that depression and other forms of mental illness are treatable and recovery from many is possible. Knowing the factors that place someone at risk for suicide can literally mean life and death for you or a loved one, so arm yourself with the following risk factors that place one at risk for suicide. These include: • Someone with depression or a mood disorder (i.e. a bipolar disorder) • Someone with a substance use disorder (i.e. Alcohol and drugs) • Someone with schizophrenia or any psychiat-

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ric disorder with psychotic symptoms • Someone who suffers from disorders of anxiety • Someone who suffers from borderline or antisocial personality disorders • Someone who demonstrates impulsivity and/ or aggression • Someone who has attempted suicide previously • Someone who has a family history of suicide attempts or a completed suicide • Someone with a serious medical condition and/or chronic pain problems • Someone who identifies LGBT The risk factor highlighted in red is one that I would like to add to this list. I want to be clear that identifying as a sexual minority person doesn’t ‘cause’ one to die by suicide, at least from what we know; however, identifying as a sexual minority can and does create a great deal of distress, I’ll bet even for individuals who have a loving and caring supportive network. Partly what’s responsible for the increase in distress in this community is the stigma associated

with being a sexual minority. This association has ramifications politically, socially, institutionally, sexually, spiritually, and medically. Thus, despite one’s supportive network, albeit a buffer, identifying as a sexual minority makes one vulnerable to oppression via prejudice and discrimination, to stress, depression and anxiety, and also to addictions of alcohol and/or other drugs of abuse and dependence; hence, impacting the rates of suicide in the LGBT community. Although limied, we are aware through research that individuals who identify as LGBT are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and drug and alcohol-related disorders than their heterosexual counterparts. However, it’s not entirely clear why some LGBT individuals die by suicide that don’t have a mental illness (Haas et al., 2011). Nonetheless, because of mental illness and the vulnerabilities associated with it, LGBT persons are also more likely when compared to the heterosexual population, to die or attempt to die by suicide. So, you’re probably wondering what this all means. It means we’re in a crisis, and as a society, we have a lot more to do to provide support and encouragement to the LGBT community. Although there are many places we can start, one way is to use your business to communicate to the LGBT community that while they’re in your space they’re welcome. For the LGBT community, creating safety is the utmost importance. So, how might you do this? • You can do this by having a sticker, specifically a rainbow sticker of any shape or size, placed visibly upon or when

entering your place of business • You can have policies that indicate that your place of business doesn’t discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity • You can have paperwork that is sexual orientation and gender friendly • You can list your business on websites that cater to the LGBT community (e.g. Indy Rainbow Chamber of Commerce) • And one that many don’t think of is labeling restrooms as “Water Closets” (i.e. gender neutral bathrooms). This way, we’re not categorizing others into either men/women, male/ female, or masculine/feminine • Importantly, always ask how someone would like to be addressed/greeted Remember that depression is a serious condition and if you or a loved one is experiencing a depressed mood and/or a loss of interest for two weeks or longer, consult a licensed mental health practitioner. Again, identifying as a sexual minority already places one at risk for suicide, especially for those suffering from depression, anxiety, and/ or alcohol and other drugs of abuse and dependence. So know the risk factors that make one vulnerable to suicide, and in the meantime, do your part in communicating to the LGBT community that you care and support them. To do this, I challenge you to make one change to how your business functions that creates safety for the LGBT community.

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FROM A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW by Angela D. Giampolo

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Rooftop Lounge at the Thompson Hotel

There is always something happening in Toronto. While so many cities are affected by the depressed economy and increasing unemployment rates, new restaurants and stores seem to open constantly. The cultural diversity and urbanity seem limitless but it’s hardly an urban jungle. Toronto is filled with lush, insistent greenery and an abundance of parks so it’s hard to imagine exploring it any other way than from one of the most majestic rooftop bars and lounges in Canada. Featuring unparalleled, stunning 360-degree views of Toronto’s skyline and Lake Ontario, the Thompson Toronto’s rooftop lounge is a chic and exclusive retreat (www.thompsonhotels.com/ hotels/thompson-toronto). Guests can dip in the infinity pool by day and lounge in the poolside cabanas by night, enjoying creative cocktails and beautiful people. The view is truly impressive and it is best enjoyed with a sophisticated drink. Personally, I recommend the Strawberry Fields (1 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Maraschino Liqueur, 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, top with Champagne, mix in a chilled shaker, pour into a champagne glass flute, and garnish with strawberries). The energy of Thompson Toronto’s rooftop lounge is electric and the million dollar view will entice you indulge in some of their yummy menu items. The crowd is full of young and trendy professionals and the décor is extremely visually appealing; modern, posh and very chic, with a terrace that wraps around the entire lounge. If you absolutely have to leave Thompson Toronto’s rooftop lounge and actually explore

Toronto like a commoner – from the street – I recommend you start with the Double Decker Bus Tour (www. citysightseeingtoronto.com). I know, I know - it sounds cheesy and tacky but believe me; you will adopt this as part of your ritual when visiting new cities. The tour is a great way to see the whole city in 1.5 hours comprising of 21 stops. Toronto is full of food havens, but the food market everyone talks about is Kensington; a series of cool coffeehouses, organic fruit stands and bars on the edge of Chinatown, a bustling sea of shops filled with Mandarin and Cantonese speakers. Start there, and make your way to the market soaking up the scenery, unique gift shops and colorful décor along the way. If you’re in the mood to go out in Toronto’s “gayborhood”, also known as ‘The Village’, I suggest you start at Church on Church for a drink (www.churchonchurch.com) The concept of a churchthemed gay bar is a unique and inspired idea which was well-executed both from an aesthetic perspective as well as gastronomically. Church on Church has a cocktail list with “church” inspired drinks; anything on the Holy Water list is great but I opted for the Eucharist – go hard or go home, right? Once you’ve had your fill of confessions and sacraments, skedaddle to Crews and Tangos (www.crewsandtangos.com) to dance your heart out. The club is a nightlife staple in the Village, set up in an old two-story Victorian house that’s been gutted to make room for all the dancing queens. Despite

its grungy décor, sticky hardwood floors and peeling paint everywhere, the place has a certain appeal. What it lacks in pizzazz, it certainly makes up for with drag shows every night and energetic DJs. I’m not sure how it happened but Toronto became a bourgeoning foodie town overnight. One of the most unique aspects of its “food culture” is Little Portugal’s main thoroughfare, Dundas Street West. It has remained authentically Portuguese to this day. If you’re in Toronto for a few nights, drag yourself out of bed for brunch at least once. First, start out the day with a nice brew (espresso brew that is) from Ella’s Uncle (www.ellasuncle.com), a tiny Little Portugal spot with superb espressos. Or, hit up the Bulldog Café in the Village. The seating is pretty limited but the small patio area is cute. More of a social cafe than a place to read/study and my favorite is that it’s cozy and unpretentious. When you’re appetite builds up, try the Beaver (www.beavertoronto.ca), if only for the French 75 cocktails (cucumber, lemon, gin and Prosecco, 6.75 dollars), the Bloody Caesar (the Canadian version of a Bloody Mary, but with clam juice) and the mustachioed waiter out of “Portlandia.” Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, check out Lady Marmalade (http://ladymarmalade. ca). The menu is made up of mostly local, fresh and healthyish Mexican inspired takes on traditional breakfast fare. Being French Canadian, my standout dish is their version of a Poutine - hash browns with aged white cheddar, topped with miso gravy or Hollandaise. If, after the drinking and eating you feel as though you should actually exercise before leaving Toronto, there is plenty of green space to accommodate you from the beaches in the east to High Park in the west. Take a stroll, go for fun or even hop on the ferry and take in the Toronto skyline – whatever you decide to do along the waterfront, you’ll enjoy a peaceful and relaxing experience that will leave you bewildered that you’re actually in the middle of a city populated with 2.5 million people. Visiting a city from its perches is the most efficient and visually appealing way to take in a new city. Rooftop bars and lounges is the newest and trendiest way to soak up the views and get a sense of the urban layout that sits before you.

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Kimer meeting with a group of business people in Rwanda

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Business Leadership, Travel & Communications IN THE NEW GLOBAL ECONOMY by Stan C. Kimer The geographic framework for business interaction has changed drastically over the past 20 years and requires a whole new level of cultural competence. With the global enabling of world-wide web based applications, now companies of all sizes, including small, LGBT-owned enterprises, can find customers, employees, business partners and suppliers from anywhere in the world. Changes over the past 20 years include: • Work teams with all employees co-located together in a single location to virtual global work teams which could include people from several different countries • US-centric sales strategy to now growth coming from fast growing economies in Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and South America. The US economy is now in the bottom half of all nations in year to year growth • From a white male American workforce to a workforce that includes more women, people of color and people from various countries • The internet has enabled global sales to anyone anywhere, and web based supply chain applications have opened up global procurement possibilities

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So what kind of leadership is needed to succeed in this new environment, whether it be traveling overseas in person, interacting by phone or Skype, or via e-mail? About a year ago, I was invited to an all-day Diversity and Inclusion conference and was asked to prepare a new presentation on leadership competencies needed in today’s competitive diverse global economy. I was excited to mesh together two areas I am very passionate about – diversity and inclusion; and leadership development. Leadership is a fascinating area to follow since there are dozens of leadership models and it seems that a new “leadership model du jour” pops onto the scene almost daily. I felt that I could get the best view by studying different leadership competency models across the business, non-profit, religious and educational worlds to find the common intersections. The next step was to evaluate their leadership methods in this new diverse global economy.” In studying six different leadership competency models, I have identified eight competencies that appeared in four or more models. A competency is a skill that can be learned and devel-

oped. Of those eight competencies, six have a strong global / diversity component: 1. Being able to work across boundaries and to embrace multiple dimensions of diversity 2. Being able to partner, collaborate and team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with diverse, global people 3. Empowering, leading, and mentoring others â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and that includes diverse people and people outside the U.S. that are now in your enterprise. 4. Taking strategic risks, stepping out of your comfort zone to engage with the diverse global world. 5. Embracing change and being adaptable since you need to be flexible and able to adjust management styles when dealing with a wide diversity of people. 6. Being a life-long learner, curiosity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; since you need to be willing to learn, stretch and grow as you travel and interact globally. To now successfully compete in this new reality of global cultural diversity, all levels of employees need to be trained to be culturally competent, and senior leaders need to totally understand this dynamic and invest in training themselves and their teams. So next time you and your team are evaluating business strategy and growth, consider the importance of global diversity and cultural competence.

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entrepreneur Serial entrepreneur Cheryl Traverse has been the president of four companies and as CEO, has overseen the funding and acquisition of five companies. Yet she never officially came out until she retired in 2010. “When you’re raising hundreds of millions of dollars, you need to be very subtle at the end. You don’t want anything to blow the deal,” she says. “But it’s painful not to be out. You can’t talk about the most important person in your life, or what you did over the weekend.” Now that she’s retired, Traverse is free to include her domestic partner of 20 years, renowned photographer Terry Turrentine, in all aspects of her life. “We’re making great progress with gay marriage, but we need to do a lot more so people can be out at work,” she says, directing me to a recent Wall Street Journal article which cites HRC’s findings that while 32% of 35-44 year-olds are out at work, only 7% of 18-24 year-olds are out at work. Since retiring, Traverse has been supporting LGBT and women’s causes with a vengeance, on the

Cheryl Traverse

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CHERYL TRAVERSE by Adam Sandel

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Board of Openhouse (openhouse-sf.org), which provides housing and services for LGBT seniors; mentoring women for Astia.org, and StartOut’s Lesbian Entrepreneur Mentoring Program. “Being an entrepreneur takes a lot of self-confidence,” she says. “My advice to entrepreneurs is to always attach yourself to a revenue responsibility. Women don’t always gravitate towards sales, but if you want to succeed as an entrepreneur, you’ve got to know how to sell it. They don’t care who you are, as long as you can deliver the numbers.” Born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Traverse got her BA in English at Wilkes College, “At the time there were two choices for women: schoolteacher or nurse.” She taught 5th grade for 10 years, then a friend encouraged her to move to New York and sell radio ads. “For a woman, there was no career path, you took what you could get. It was an opportunity so I took it. I didn’t know a thing about the business, but I picked it up.” From radio sales, she moved to cable TV sales, and then her sales expertise led her to the world of enterprise software, startups and turnarounds. “I had a knack for taking small companies, figuring out their revenue, and then selling them,” she says. “I was the chief sales person in all of my companies.” As CEO or EVP, she oversaw the sales of CAE Systems to Math Soft; Iband to Macromedia; Brightifo to Peoplesoft; Covigo to Symbol; and Immunix to Novell. She also served as President and CEO of Taviz Technology and Xceedium before retiring in 2010. Having mentored some 50 companies and entrepreneurs since then, Traverse is now busy giving back to the community. “Mentoring is really important, especially for women and LGBT entrepreneurs,” she says. “It would have saved me a lot of trouble back then.” Traverse mentors entrepreneurs through StartOut, a national non-profit organization dedicated to inspring, educating and empowering LGBT entrepreneurs. StartOut’s network is over 12,000 strong with chapters in Austin, Boston, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco, with Seattle, Denver, and more on the way. Through mentorships, education, and access to capital StartOut is leveling the playing field of business and ensuring equality of opportunity for the LGBT community nationwide.

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In the Kitchen

D dining

WITH CHEF JOSHUA SIMPSON

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Roasted Brie & Peppered Goat Cheese Ingredients: • • • •

4 -6 oz. triple cream Brie (room temp) 2-3 oz. goat cheese Fresh cracked black pepper 3 tablespoons Trū Bee Barrel-Aged Honey (trubeehoney.com) • 1 tablespoon fig mustard jam • Arugula (Garnish) • Charred Naan bread

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. On a piece of parchment paper, crack a fair amount of black pepper. Roll your goat cheese into a disc and press it into the pepper to coat. If you’re a lover of black pepper, then the more the better. Place your room temp Brie in an oven safe baking dish and add the goat cheese on top. Place in the oven and heat 12-15 minutes until it’s melted and bubbling and the goat cheese is slightly browned in spots.

This is a great summer and fall treat when friends are coming over or great snack for lounging on the patio with an awesome pinot.

Pull the dish out and drizzle with the (amazing) honey and place back in the oven for 3-5 minutes. After the dish is nice and hot, add a tablespoon of fig mustard to the top to finish it off.

Chef Notes: some don’t like the rind on the Brie, if that’s you just trim it off before roasting it. A veg peeler works great or a small knife

I love fresh Naan with this dish. Throw it on the grill for a second or heat it in the oven, drizzle it with olive oil and add a pinch of salt. Serve warm.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Broadway in Indianapolis (317) 632-7469 www.indianapolis.broadway.com

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BUSINESS CONSULTING GEI, Inc. (317) 885-7811 www.geilean.com

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LEGAL SERVICES Barbara Baird (317) 637-2345 www.lgbtindylaw.com

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CANCER PREVENTION FOR BOYS AND MEN by Joey Amato Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection. Most sexually active people in the United States will have HPV at some time in their lives. There are more than 40 types of HPV that are passed on through sexual contact. These types can infect the genital areas of men, including the skin on and around the penis or anus. They can also infect the mouth and throat. In addition, most cervical cancers in women are caused by HPV. HPV is passed on through skin to skin contact – most often during vaginal and anal sex. HPV may also be passed on during oral sex. Since HPV usually causes no symptoms, most men and women can get HPV – and pass it on – without realizing it. People can have HPV even if years have passed since they had sex. Even men or women with only one lifetime sex partner can get HPV. Most men who get HPV (of any type) never develop any symptoms or health problems. But some types of HPV can cause genital warts. Other types can cause cancers of the penis, anus, or oropharynx (back of the throat, including base of the tongue and tonsils). Some men are more likely to develop HPV- associated health problems than others: • Gay and bisexual men (who have sex with other men) are about photos courtesy of Vaccinate Indiana

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17 times more likely to develop anal cancer than men who only have sex with women. • Men with weakened immune systems, including those who have HIV, are more likely than other men to develop anal cancer. • Men with HIV are also more likely to get severe cases of genital warts that are harder to treat.

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Currently, there is no screening test to detect HPV infection in men, and there is no “cure” for HPV infection. One can reduce his chances of becoming infected by using condoms with each sexual encounter; however, HPV can infect areas that are not covered with a condom, making the condom ineffective in reducing the spread of HPV. The best way to prevent HPV infection is to receive the HPV vaccine (Gardasil), which helps protect against the types of HPV that most commonly cause problems in men. The vaccine is given in 3 doses over a six month period. It works by preventing four common HPV types, two that cause most genital warts and two that cause cancers, including anal cancer. It protects against new HPV infections; it does not cure existing HPV infections or disease (like genital warts). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the HPV vaccine for all boys ages 11 or 12. The vaccine is most effective when given in the pre-teen years, before the onset of sexual activity. However, males who did not receive the vaccine at age 11 or 12 can receive it up to age 21. It is also recommended for gay and bisexual men (or any man who has sex with men), and men with compromised immune systems (including HIV) through age 26, if they did not get fully vaccinated when they were younger. The vaccine has been available since 2006, with nearly 60 million doses administered in the United States. Years of extensive testing and monitoring indicates that the vaccine is both safe and effective. Side effects are similar to other vaccines including redness, pain, and swelling at the site of the injection.

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If you have not received the HPV vaccine, ask your doctor about receiving it. Most insurance plans will cover the cost. If you do not have health insurance or coverage for immunizations, please visit the local health department in your county to receive the vaccine for a reduced fee. For more information, visit www.vaccinateindiana.org or contact Lisa Robertson at 317-628-7116

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Kitchen Library FOUR COOKBOOKS TO LOVE by Sebastian Fortino

I’ll admit it: I’m the first one to look up a recipe online, even a standard occasionally to brush up. However, I also keep four essential cookbooks at home to guide with meal preparation. While three of the titles in my collection are standard – one is fairly new – they each provide a different style when it comes to composing breakfasts, lunches, dinners and everything in between. So whether you’re a master chef or an amateur foodie, pick these titles up and get cooking today. Or, as Julia Child would say, bon appétit! 1. Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volumes One & Two by Julia Child & Simone Beck Perhaps, I didn’t have to put both volumes on the list because everyone should have this collection of French cuisine in their kitchen. You may scoff and say her classic Boeuf Bourguignon is all over the Internet, however, no one reproduces the recipe exactly the way it was passed into culinary scripture. I feel you really need to recreate her Boeuf Bourguignon (and its nearly 30 steps) at least four times before you can put the book aside and create your own much-lauded, special occasion dish. As intended, Mastering the Art of French Cooking gives you the confidence to become your own chef de cuisine. 2. The Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen Largely responsible for introducing vegetarian cooking to American homes, Mollie Katzen’s The Moosewood Cookbook has earned its place in kitchen libraries. First published in 1977, the history of the cookbook – and the base of its inspiration – has an undeniably sexy ‘70s vibe. It celebrates an era in which hummus was not yet commonplace in American diets and inspired readers to proudly serve Stuffed Eggplant “Hippie Style” to most likely disapproving, clean-shaven, visiting parents. And just in time for holiday foodie gifts, a 40th Anniversary Edition is coming out in October. 3. The Essential James Beard Cookbook by James Beard Often called the Dean of American Cookery, James Beard was a man who lived, ate and wrote big. His style is informed by a variety of influences namely his English mother, an early foodie who ran a boarding house in Portland, Ore., and her Chinese chef, who was also his godfather. Spending time in France post-World War II, Beard had a revolutionary idea that America had its own cuisine that was marked with a sense of fun yet elegant simplicity. His meatloaf alone truly glamorizes a mundane standard. Beard was also openly gay and after his death in 1985, his New York home was turned into a foundation partially realized by his great friend Julia Child. 4. The Complete Cooking For Two Cookbook by America’s Test Kitchens Many of you know cooking for two can be burdensome, if not, even a waste. This is especially true if half of your household doesn’t care for leftovers. This fairly recent cookbook offers a guide to cooking for two, complete with over 650 recipes. The variety is astounding and features versatile chapters such as “Vegetarian Mains,” “Slow-Cooker Favorites” and “Asian Noodle Dishes.” Within its pages, you’ll also find fun variations to shake things up in the second-most important room in the house – the kitchen. There’s even a helpful time, money and food-saving opening chapter simply entitled, “The Basics of Cooking for Two.” Linguine with Fresh Clam Sauce is a delicious, light and easy example of how America’s Test Kitchen can turn a favorite dish into a weeknight staple that’s perfect for you and your partner.

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