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Vol. 11 No. 19
Including the Cultural Districts and Midtown: Meridian-Kessler, Butler-Tarkington, and Meridian St.
Sep 19 - Oct 2, 2014
BRMHS HOMECOMING PARADE 2014
photo by Jason L
Scenes from last year’s festival
Principal Mike Akers (driving) leads the 2014 parade down Broad Ripple Avenue.
Rocky Ripple Festival Preview By Mario Morone
mario@broadripplegazette.com
More pictures on page 11 and www.broadripplegazette.com
Banner Artist of the issue The artist for this banner is Justin Vining, a Broad Ripple resident with a studio in the Harrison Center for the Arts. The banner is a painting of Broad Ripple Avenue. Justin grew up on a small family farm in Northern Indiana, working the land of three generations of Vinings. He frequently draws inspiration from rural America and has become fascinated with the disappearance of small family farms that once dominated the American Landscape. Further inspiration comes from his time in law school. In the fall of 2007, Justin left his job as an elementary art teacher to attend law school with his younger brother. His return to school transformed his passion for art into something bigger. Needing an escape as finals approached his first semester, he picked up a paint brush and subsequently painted a series of work that was stronger than anything before. After graduating and passing the bar, he shifted his focus to art – pursuing his once hobby as a full-time, flourishing business. www.justinvining.com facebook.com/justinvining 574-551-4025
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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Broad Ripple Gazette we are featuring a year of local artists by allowing them to interpret our banner, while incorporating the words “The Broad Ripple Gazette”. Contact us at info@broadripplegazette.com to inquire if any open issues remain. Still looking for cartoonist, tattoo artist, pen and ink, etc. 1 Banner Justin Vining
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1 Rocky Ripple Fest preview
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Considered the “The Best Little Event west of the Canal Towpath,” the 15th annual Rocky Ripple Festival is September 27, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Hohlt Park at 840 W. 53rd Street. There is free admission and free parking available. Dhyana Raynor is a Rocky Ripple Festival Steering Committee volunteer. “Upon moving to Rocky Ripple in the fall of 2001, I knew that I wanted to be a part of the Rocky Ripple Festival. I loved its grass roots heritage: local bands, neighborhood artists, food and beverages provided by RRCA volunteers. All of the ingredients were there for creating a unique festival that could grow and become an annual destination, beginning with Hohlt Park, a jewel in the center of the community. Over the years, I’ve heard from many artists, musicians (who play for free, by the way) and festival patrons who say that it’s their favorite festival of the year. It’s been an honor and a delight to help bring this vision to fruition. Did I mention fun? It’s fun! It’s a festival for all generations,” Ms. September 27 Raynor noted. www.rockyripple.org A line-up of bands for the festival is: Kenneth Yerian and David Linder (acoustic, 11:05 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.), Kendall/Purdy Project (acoustic, 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.), vdejetrose (country 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.), Sax Pistols (rock cover, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.), Hell Yes Authority (original rock 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.) and HyRyder (jam rock 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.). The festival stage is sponsored by The TechStop. Other entertainment includes Judy Hannah and the Midwest BellyDancing Superstars, who will be dancing throughout the festival crowd in the afternoon. Mathew Stephens, a stand-up comedian, an emerging local talent in the Indy scene, will debut as master of ceremonies. An Artist Area will feature an eclectic mix of original art and unique artisan items for sale from over 70 individuals. A children’s activity area, sponsored by The Great Frame-Up, will feature a sand sculpture event at 2 p.m. in the volley ball court (with a new sand pile), sponsored by Gardens of Growth. Mad Science returns with hooping, a bubble bonanza, an art station, face painting and hair spray color by Sandy Kurker. Friends of the White River return this year, presenting ways to enjoy the waterways here in the city and offering picture taking with a “fish.” In the afternoon, at the west end of the park, there will be an open, free drum circle. Bring your own drum or use a djembe provided by the facilitator, Helger Oompkes. The Festival Store, located at the Rocky Ripple Community Association, will offer some new items this year: colorful cozies, tie-dye bandanas with the festival logo and tie-dye shirts with the Festival logo (special orders). Also available are 16 ounce stadium cups (for beer refills) with Rocky Ripple Festival logo. A limited number of bat houses are back by popular demand. Raffle tickets are $2 each or three for $5. Local merchants and sports organizations have been wonderfully generous in helping the RRCA raise funds by donating gift certificates ranging in value from $50 to $200. Festival organizers encourage people to ride their bicycles to the event in Hohlt Park. Pedal & Park will provide secure bicycle parking for free. FreeWheelin’ Bikes will have a bicycle
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