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Fashion, family and health have always been passions for Shelly Petrowski, owner of Green Apple Active Lifestyle Boutique. Known in the Zionsville community simply as Green Apple Boutique, it has been located at 222 North Main Street since November 2017. Specializing in active and workout-wear apparel, the shop also offers spray tans as an additional wellness benefit. “The name was created as a collaboration of what the root of the store signifies,” Petrowski says. “‘Green Apple’ represents health and wellness, ’Active Lifestyle’ represents how we live – that mentality of go-go-go to taking care of kids, to the gym or studio, to work, to grocery shopping, to date night, and ‘Boutique’ because we

represent small quantities of several lines. The tanning was added as another wellness benefit. It’s nice to be tan and not worry about the health risks of damaging the skin.” In addition to active attire at price points that vary from $30 to $100 with labels such as Alo, KiraGrace, and Noli, the shop also carries one-of-a-kind wearable items from local artists. Popular items are the Leather Feather Stone handbags, all hand-stitched by Brooke Lindemann. Local yoga teacher Tammy Bothwell is the creator behind Mala bead necklaces and wraps by Sundara Jewelry. Stackable necklaces and bracelets from J.Nicole Jewelry, all hand-beaded and strung by the artist, are also available. Another facet of Green Apple is the Core Box, a shipped package of customized apparel for each client. The boxes can ship 6 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2019 / atZionsville.com

monthly, every other month or quarterly. No two boxes will ever be the same since customers fill out a profile identifying their lifestyle and apparel preferences. Prices start at $150 plus a $20 stylist fee and must have at least two pieces. Approximately $10 of the stylist fee can be applied to the cost of items purchased. “We have a large variety of brands,” Petrowski says. “We carry a small quantity of each item, so the item remains unique to the client. We’re a small town, it’s nice not to always dress the same as your neighbor.” Petrowski speaks from experience since she is originally from the small town of Sawyer, Michigan. Her husband’s previous career as a professional football player brought the couple to the area when he signed with the Indianapolis Colts. These days, he works for

Owner Shelly Petrowski

The Kenney Corporation in Zionsville. “We loved the area and the people so much, we planted our roots and decided to stay,” she says. “We have a beautiful, healthy four-year-old daughter, Lyla, and a second little girl on the way due in September. We are very family-oriented people, so this area has allowed us to be within driving distance to my family in Michigan and his family in Terre Haute.”

Besides growing the boutique’s business both locally and online, Petrowski teaches fitness classes at IM=X in the Village of West Clay where she has a small pop-up store. She also has other satellite locations in StudioRE above the Carmel racquet club and Altered Physique off of Michigan Road. “My clients are truly amazing,” she says. “Not only have they allowed me to follow my dream by their constant support, but

I’ve gained so many friends and have created a family here. I care deeply about my Green Apple Ladies. The support of this community is far more than I ever dreamed I would find in life. We are truly blessed.” Green Apple Boutique is located at 70 N Main Street in Zionsville. You can give them a call at 317-586-8727 or visit them online at thegreenappleboutique.com for more information.

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Owner Natasha Hovyadinova

ZIONSVILLE’S NEWEST CHOCOLATE SHOP EXPERIENCING SUCCESS IN FORMER GANACHE CHOCOLATIER LOCATION After discussions with Ganache owner Lisa Lueck, the existing shop was purchased and last fall they were on their “It just happened!” says Natasha way to opening their own establishment Hovyadinova, as she explains how she and in the very same location. While her her husband Sergei became the owners of husband was handling the financial aspects Truffles & Creams Chocolatier located at 55 of the business, Hovyadinova was busy East Pine Street in Zionsville. learning how to make exquisite bite-sized confections. Originally from Ukraine, the couple and their two sons lived in England, Russia “I didn’t know a lot about chocolate, but and California before settling in Zionsville now I do,” Hovyadinova says. “Lisa trained two years ago. One of the things the family loved about the area was that the village had a shop selling fine chocolates. When they learned Ganache Chocolatier was shutting its doors, they felt it would be a huge loss. Writer / Julie Yates Photographer / Ryan Woodall

“Our thought was, ’No! it can’t be closing down!’” Hovyadinova says. 8 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2019 / atZionsville.com

me to make truffles and I read books as well as watching video tutorials.” A truffle consists of a chocolate shell filled with velvety ganache, a mixture of chocolate and heavy cream. They are flavored with fruits like bananas, strawberries or raspberries as well as liquors such as bourbon, whiskey or Chambord. Hovyadinova is proud of the superior components that go into making the goods she sells.

“Many of the ingredients are organic,” she says. “Real raspberries are used in the ganache so it gives the truffle more flavor and it tastes natural. The chocolate itself is of very good quality. “But there are people who don’t like truffles, so they can go for the creams. The heart of a cream is a cream-based filling that can be made of fruit or flavored with espresso, vanilla or chocolate hazelnut.” The only thing that makes the experience of biting into the glossy outside covering and savoring the rich smooth center of one of Hovyadinova’s creations even better, is sipping a cup of good coffee or tea along with it. The beverages are brewed to order and there is a dedicated area to enjoy them in, complete with a comfortable couch, tea table and a bookcase full of books on chocolate. The store also offers several other sweet treats. There are varieties of barks, toffees and peanut butter cups available. Very popular are the inclusion bars made with Maranon chocolate topped with freeze-dried pieces of fruit such as mango, banana or berries. For those who need a hostess gift in a hurry, pre-boxed assortments of both round and square truffles are available with prices ranging from $9 to $48. Some products, such as the new chocolate hazelnut spread, can be ordered through Market Wagon, an online delivery surface specializing in local foods. Hovyadinova will also ship by request. “We chose Zionsville because it looked like a nice place to raise a family,” Hovyadinova says. “We never thought we would own a chocolate shop but people have been very receptive. Old customers that came to Ganache have come back to our store, and we have new customers too.” Truffles & Creams Chocolatiwer is located at 55 East Pine Street in Zionsville. You can visit them at trufflesandcreams.com or give them a call at 317-560-6355 for more information.

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BRAD RIG LER HA S BO ONE COUNTY L AUGHING IT UP WITH MONT HLY Z IONSVIL L E COME DY NIGHT Writer / Josh Brown Photographer / Michael Durr

Brad Rigler has always been drawn to the comedy scene. Rigler, a Baltimore, Maryland native, always had a knack for theater and performing arts in high school. But the itch to perform stand-up comedy never went away.

After finishing college in Virginia, he actually spent time as a sports journalist briefly before continuing to travel and even perform small stand-up gigs in New York. His journey ultimately led him to Indy. He and his family lived for many years in Columbus, Ohio. A few years ago, Rigler traveled to Indianapolis for work and stumbled across Crackers Comedy Club.

quickly realized there wasn’t much of an outlet for stand-up shows or audiences in Zionsville to experience comedy. So, Rigler came up with the idea for the Zionsville Comedy Night.

“There seemed to be comedy shows all around Indy, but there were none in Zionsville,” he says. “That is something No matter the job he’s held throughout his I thought we could correct in a hurry. It life, be it acting, reporting or working in sales, “Crackers is actually the reason why I is something I wanted to share with the he’s always been the funny guy in the office. realized I had to do comedy,” Rigler says. “I community. I love this community. We were saw the big sign and realized, ‘That is where drawn to Zionsville because it is wonderful “Stand-up comedy has always been for the kids, and the community has just I belong.’ I started to go around to all the something I’ve admired and wanted to Indy comedy shows and meet more comics.” about everything that you want and hardly do,” Rigler says. “In high school, I had an anything of what you don’t want.” outlet of theater and acting. In acting, you About a year ago, Rigler took the leap are performing someone else’s material, The idea for a monthly comedy show came and moved to Indiana. Believing that the though. In stand-up comedy, it is all on you. comedy scene around Indy was stronger easily enough, but finding a location and I went to Actors Conservatory training in comics to fill the shows each month is than any he’d experienced in other places, Manhattan a month out of high school. I what took the most legwork. Rigler got to he wanted to get plugged in as much as even went out to L.A. for a bit. Much of possible. After finding a house in Zionsville work, and continues so today, exploring comedy is experiencing life.” that they knew would be a home, the Rigler comedy clubs and finding comics family settled in. Rigler continued to explore interested in performing at his Zionsville And Rigler has had his share of experiences. the comedy scene around Indianapolis and show each month. atZionsville.com / JUNE 2019 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / 11

Brad Rigler hosts Zionsville Comedy Night on the second Wednesday of each month.

“I recruit new comics, with talent, that come up to Zionsville and perform,” he says. “And we decided to do it for free and allow people in the Zionsville area to experience the Indy comedy scene close to home.” After searching for a good location for the comedy nights, Rigler landed on the Village Station. The Zionsville pizza pub is a local favorite, and Rigler knew it was a spot that people in Boone County are familiar with. He brought his idea to the Village Station owners, who were more than receptive. “The owners have been absolutely fantastic,” Rigler says. “When I came to them with the idea, they were enthusiastic about it and said that it sounded fun. The venue has been perfect at the Village Station. The layout is suited well for stand-up performances. The venue makes or breaks the show. Everyone feels comfortable at the Village Station.” Zionsville Comedy Night is hosted on the second Wednesday each month. The first show back in March was a big hit, and Rigler has continued to promote and build up the shows each month with new lineups. Overall, he says, the community support for the shows has been “tremendous.” “The turnout for the shows has been really good so far,” he says. “We have close to a packed house just about every show. I really wanted to bring a variety of comics, so that every show people could see something different.” Rigler hosts each comedy night. He is the first one to get on the stage, do his own 10-minute stand-up bit and introduce the other comics throughout the evening. For his material, he draws inspiration from his own life, including being a husband and father to two kids ages four and five. The aspiring stand-up comedian says it’s an honor to host the event each month and be up on stage with other great comedians.

“I love to express myself both in writing and performance,” he says. “I love telling stories and making people laugh. I feel at ease in front of an audience. I’ve been acting and performing since I was 15 years old, so I’ve had bad nights. At the end of the day, I realize it is not the end of the world. I am comfortable in front of an audience, and that is a huge hurdle to overcome.”

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For Rigler, who works full-time in real estate, the Zionsville Comedy Night is more of a passion than a hobby. All the effort put into planning the nights, getting fresh lineups of new comics and preparing his material to host is done entirely on his own time. He hopes the monthly shows in Zionsville continue to grow and more people experience the comedy scene in the surrounding Indianapolis areas. “The goal is to build an audience for comedy, whether you live in Zionsville or not, we want everyone to come,” he says. “If someone has never seen stand-up comedy before, we definitely want them to come out. Perhaps, over time, we can bring in even larger acts. I just hope to build a tradition and some pride in the comedy scene around Indy and in Zionsville.” The Village Station is located at 10615 Zionsville Rd. Zionsville Comedy Night is hosted on the second Wednesday each month with shows starting at 8 p.m. and finishing before 10 p.m. The next Zionsville Comedy Night is June 12. The event will feature six comics and is free to the public for those 21 and older.

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THE THREE-SECOND IMPRESSION Writer / Karin Glass

s you start college or job search, around when you could have been moving the three-second impression is key forward with your conversation. to potential success. It is easy to go about life and never meet face to face. Text, computer screens and all Time to start the clock and count one… the modern devices tend to keep us isolated. two…three! Easy, well that is the time it They also tend to cause stress. Without takes to make an impression on a person firsthand experience, that conversation, you are greeting, meeting, passing in the hall impersonal communication can be misread or with whom you are interviewing. and the parties are not informed of the value Not enough time. About 95 percent of the of a potential relationship. observing party will have formed some opinion of you. A great impression, easy So let’s start from the beginning. to keep the positive ball rolling. A bad first look, lots of time and energy to turn it Look the best that you can. Dress 14 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2019 / atZionsville.com

appropriately, no slouching, no controversial t-shirts, hats or other items. In this day and age, basic is better. I call it by the anachronism BIB (Basic is Better). Do you like seeing an infant with food all over his mouth and bib? Nope, then clean up your act. When greeting someone, use a two-pump handshake with a moderate grip. Overenthusiasm is a turn-off. Fist pumping and other “trending” ways of greeting are risky when making a first impression. Look your host, or the person you are

greeting, straight in the eye and respond or initiate a greeting and a thank you for the invitation. In this case, a moderate case of aggressive welcoming makes everyone feel comfortable. Follow the host’s lead and start pleasant conversation. It is important to continue to initiate eye contact. In all cases mute, hide and do not engage a phone or other electronic device. Listen to your host and then engage in conversation. If you do not know how to respond to a question, redirect the question back to continue the engagement. For example, your host asks you if you have lived in Miami. You have not. But instead of just saying, “No” you keep the conversation going by questioning them back. “I am unfamiliar with the living conditions in Miami, have you had any experience visiting there?” Look at the greeting, interviewing and conversation as a game of tennis and you want to make it enjoyable for all. Three Seconds… Time to be engaging. Personable. Start a conversation. Put everyone in a relaxing light. Think of the people you observe every day — at school, on the, on television. What is their three-second impression? Not only is it big business, it is your business to make your first impression a great one. Next month we will look at “A Review of the Lost Art of Table Manners.”

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Co-owners Mike Exl & Chris Snodgrass

GO WITH THE FLOW ZIONSVILLE’S MOVING WATER OUTFITTERS IS A NEW GO-TO FOR LOCAL OUTDOORSMEN Writer / Matt Keating Photographer / Ryan Woodall

Moving Water Outfitters, a fishing, kayaking & outdoorsman shop in Zionsville, has a strong customer base thanks to its friendly and knowledgeable staff.

“The staff at Moving Water Outfitters has more than 40 years of experience with fly fishing and kayak fishing,” says Mike Exl, store manager & owner. “Most of us have had a rod in our hands as far back as we can remember.” That vast wealth of fishing

experience has paid off since the shop opened nearly a year ago. “People enjoy coming into the shop for our depth of knowledge, and our willingness to help each customer find the right gear,” Exl says. “We offer educational opportunities

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to help hone skills that are important to be a well-rounded outdoorsman. We also have social gatherings, such as fly tying, at the shop to spend time with people who have the same passions and interests.” Exl says that kayak fishing allows people to access waters

that are unavailable by boat or wading. “Floating a river in a kayak provides an adventure aspect and a level of interaction with the fish that’s hard to find in other avenues,” he says. “Fly fishing and kayak fishing are very active and involved processes. There is not a lot of sitting still. This creates a great combination of being active while pursuing a hobby.” Exl believes fishing is a sport that is accessible to everyone, people of all ages and skill levels.

“Whether it be sitting on a dock, wading in a stream or floating a river in a kayak, there is a type of fishing for anyone,” he says. “Once you have the basic equipment, there is little to no additional investment to fish.”

fly fishing, but also for the outdoors,” Exl says.

Exl adds that the whole Moving Water Outfitters staff loves being in nature and enjoying the beauty and adventure that the outdoors provides.

“Chasing trophy fish in rivers and streams is his main passion, whether it be by boat, wading or from a kayak,” Exl says.

own guide service. He says he and Snodgrass both think Zionsville is an ideal location for their business. “Zionsville has an established fly-fishing community, and we wanted to support and build up that community,” he says. “The local residents are very involved in outdoor activities, and we felt we could help in those pursuits.”

Exl started fishing at a young age, and fly fishing quickly became his only method of fishing. As well as owning the fly shop, Exl also runs his

Exl adds that, from Zionsville, there is access to many natural resources with a wide variety of places to fish and enjoy the outdoors.

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For Romanian artist Alexandra Nechita, the inspiration for her newest exhibition came from an age of transition and learning to accept moments of tenderness. After having her first exhibition at 8 years old, her newest collection, “Alexandra Nechita: Reimagined,” will have its United States debut at CV Art & Frame in Zionsville, June 21 through June 30.

Petite Picasso Nechita says her journey into the art world was a “crazy whirlwind of a story,” and one that is truly unique. Her story began when she immigrated from Romania to California at age 2, the same

year she began working with a pen and ink. Nechita’s parents would often bring her home extra computer paper and highlighters from their respective office jobs. “I was encouraged at school and at home,” Nechita says about her early artwork. “In that perspective, I don’t think I stood out too much, to be quite honest. I think what kept me distinct was this insane passion I had for it.” From an early age, all she wanted to do was color and paint. Soon, her parents realized that her passion for art wasn’t just some hobby. When she was five, she started using watercolors. By seven, she’d transitioned to a more advanced medium — oil and canvases. She soon accumulated a large body of work, monopolizing her family’s townhouse along the way. After her third-grade teacher atZionsville.com / JUNE 2019 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / 19

saw her sizeable collection of work, she suggested that Nechita display her canvases at a local library in Los Angeles. If anything, her teacher believed her hard work merited some applause and attention. “My parents didn’t know what it meant,” Nechita says. “To me, it translated into a party.” Her first solo exhibition, at age 8, consisted of about 70 canvases snaking through the entire library. She started having art shows at various local coffee houses, and a year later, she became the youngest person to sign with International Art Publishers. Soon, she became known as the “Petite Picasso” in the media and art community. By 19, she had paintings in the private collections of Calvin Klein and Ellen DeGeneres.

“I couldn’t tell you a sequence of how things happened,” Nechita says. “Things just began connecting with each other.”

An Age of Transition Since her early success, Nechita says she’s never really taken a break from art. Rather, she just stopped traveling after welcoming her daughter four years ago. This exhibition will be her first since becoming a mom. She says that the pieces in her new collection were largely inspired by her daughter, adding that the pieces came from a transformative period of her life. She’s found a newfound femininity in her work, introducing iridescent and pearly colors to her pieces. “I’ve never been the pink-loving, bowloving, kinda person,” she says. “I grew up playing sports, wearing Levi’s and a white T-shirt my whole life. Through my daughter, I’ve found a tenderness and this gentleness that I never really allowed myself to experience.”

After having her daughter, Nechita started making a lot of her artwork at home. Her dining room table became her new studio, providing her a place to work that was also close to her newborn. Initially, it was difficult for her to not have her studio to retreat to when she wanted to get ideas out, describing herself as a “big canvas kinda girl” and “someone who liked to be monumental.” “I wanted to be in the studio, splashing paint all over the place,” Nechita says. “It taught me a sense of intimacy and control that I didn’t know I had. I’d never really exercised that.” Nevertheless, she was open to welcoming new mediums as she transitioned into a new period of life. She began keeping a notebook, where she’d draw and jot down ideas when she’d get up for a feeding or if she couldn’t sleep. This was new for her, considering she’d never really worked on paper. Her newest exhibition features a lot of mixed media, such as combinations of 20 / ZIONSVILLE MAGAZINE / JUNE 2019 / atZionsville.com

digital elements, collage work, drawings and paintings. She says this collection is about the recognition of transitions she’s gone through. A lot of her pieces in the past were stronger or more forceful, making use of darker edges and angles. “These pieces have an underlying feeling of softness,” Nechita says. “This body of work is very clearly more tender. It doesn’t belong to the fact that I’m a parent. It belongs to the transition of age for a lot of people in our generation.” “Alexandra Nechita: Reimagined” will be on exhibition and available for acquisition June 21 through June 30. RSVPs are requested for all of the in-gallery events at 317-8732976 or gallery@cvartandframe.com. For more information about the exhibition, visit cvartandframe.com. CV Art & Frame is located at 110 S Main St in Zionsville.

ZIONSVILLE HOCKEY CLUB ALUM MASON JOBST SIGNS WITH NEW YORK ISLANDERS Writer / Jon Shoulders Photography Provided by Nicholas Hudak, The Lantern

As Mason Jobst prepares to embark on an athletic career as a signee with the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League, he can’t help but chuckle when reflecting that his journey began with a rather random gift from his aunt when he was only three years old. “None of my family really played hockey at all,” says Jobst, a native of Speedway, where he graduated high school. “My aunt just happened to give me a little plastic stick from Target for my birthday. I carried it around with me for a full year, and the next year my parents got me a pair of ice skates.” Before long Jobst was learning to skate at his grandfather’s pond in Illinois and during trips to Pan Am Plaza in downtown Indy, eventually enrolling in organized hockey leagues by age five.

eventually in the NHL. “It’s absolutely always been my dream,” he says. “I always told myself that it was going to happen no matter what.” During his years at Speedway High School, which currently has no hockey program, Jobst was districted to play with the Zionsville Hockey Club and further developed his skills by taking part in USA Hockey’s annual player development camp in Rochester, New York, alongside some of the best young talent in the nation. Jobst led the camp in scoring during his second year there. The journey continued when Jobst was drafted by the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the United States Hockey League during his senior year, further developing his craft for the next three years while battling a shoulder injury — he tore the labrum in both his left and right shoulder, eventually requiring surgery.

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always rehabbing and didn’t have time to work out and get bigger and stronger. I’m small to begin with, and I only weighed 140 pounds in that league.” Success — with healthy shoulders to boot — followed at Ohio State University, where Jobst earned a scholarship and became the school’s highest scorer in 30 years, earned All-Big Ten status twice and received AllAmerican honors during his sophomore year. “The NHL is really opening up to a lot of smaller players, but you have to be able to score,” Jobst explains. “I told myself in college that if I want a shot at the NHL I have to throw up just unbelievable numbers that people can’t turn their back on. So the summer before college started I worked out like a maniac shooting pucks and gaining confidence.” Jobst finished up his senior season this year as a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, which is given to the top collegiate player in the nation, and earned a degree in real estate within Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business.

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In April, his long-time dream became a reality. Jobst signed a two-year, two-way contract with the New York Islanders beginning in the upcoming 2019-2020 NHL season. “It was an incredible feeling,” he says. “The process of talking to teams and negotiating is very exciting but very stressful. You’re in the dark at times and your agent is handling a lot of things. Once we finally got the paper in hand it was a relief and a dream come true for a team to take a chance on me. I know that with the chance I can make it.” Jobst recently began workouts with the Islanders, and rookie training camp starts in September.

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