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Noblesville Sister Cities, a nonprofit committed to fostering global friendship, multicultural understanding and economic growth, recently hosted students, chaperones and delegates from Nova Prata, Brazil, and Cittadella, Italy, for 10 days in Noblesville.
The nations take turns hosting each summer, and this year, students camped at Indiana Dunes National Park; visited downtown Chicago; attended the Noblesville Farmers Market; toured Noblesville High School; volunteered at Teter Retreat and Organic Farm; went to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum; and celebrated the unveiling of the Sister Cities mural.
Next year, students and chaperones from Noblesville and Cittadella will have the opportunity to travel to Nova Prata.
Noblesville Sister Cities President Michelle Busalacchi said watching friendships develop was one of the most rewarding parts of the youth exchange.
“(The eight visiting students) arrived here as strangers, but they left as family,” Busalacchi said.
Noblesville Sister Cities Youth Coordinator Aubrey Griffin, a 2024 Noblesville High School graduate, spent the week as a liaison between the adults and students. She said she enjoyed participating in activities with the Brazilians and Italians.
“One thing that was incredible for me to see is how easily we all became good friends and family, even with the language barriers,” Griffin said. “I was so impressed by how genuine, loving and welcoming the Italians and Brazilians were to us. It was incredible to see how happy they were and how grateful they were for anything we did.”
Laura Fiamengo, 18, from Italy, said she enjoyed camping at Indiana Dunes, visiting Chicago and tubing on Morse Reservoir in Noblesville.
“My favorite part of Noblesville is the people, but I also enjoyed exploring the neighborhoods,” Fiamengo said. “I love to see all the houses in the neighborhoods, because everything is different from Italy. It looks like I’m in a different world.”
Fiamengo said she expected to be shocked by cultural differences, but nothing was complicated.
“I’m just happy I had the opportunity to participate in this exchange, and I’m
grateful for all the friendships that I made,” Fiamengo said.
Ana Martini, 16, from Brazil, said her biggest culture shock was the food in America. She enjoyed visiting a Brazilian steakhouse to show Americans the differences in cuisine.
“The food here is very fatty, like hamburgers and French fries,” Martini said. “We went to Terra Gaucha so they could try our barbecue, and it was so fun to see their reactions.”
Martini, who had never traveled outside of Brazil, said although she struggles speaking English, she felt comfortable during the trip.
“My host family helped, and they were my favorite part of the trip,” Martini said. “They are my family now, and I think that’s
the best part of the exchange.”
Julia Santerre, a 2025 NHS graduate whose family hosted Martini, was honored to serve as a host and encourages Noblesville students and families to serve as host families in future years.
“It was fun to find friends from different countries and see their reactions to American things,” Santerre said. “I enjoyed making connections with all the Brazilians and Italians and doing all the activities with them. You get the best friendships, gain experience and form connections across the entire world, which is special and important.”
Anyone interested in volunteering or joining the organization can visit noblesvillesistercities.my.canva.site.
At the Noblesville Sister Cities farewell dinner July 24 at Mustard Seed Gardens in Noblesville, Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen announced that the city’s economic development department will spearhead a business exchange visit Oct. 27-31 in Noblesville with business leaders from Nova Prata, Brazil.
Business leaders from Cittadella, Italy, are invited but have not confirmed attendance.
Noblesville Sister Cities President Michelle Busalacchi said this is the first business exchange for Noblesville Sister Cities.
“The mayor will host a welcome reception at the new Arena at Innovation Mile,” Busalacchi said. “They’re going to explore
Hamilton Town Center, talk to the fire station about public safety and participate in tours at Ruoff Music Center and Riverview Hospital. This is still a work in progress, and we’re working to identify good companies for them to chat with.” Noblesville Economic Development Coordinator Sarah Davis said as the world becomes more connectied, now is the perfect time for the business exchange.
“Communities benefit from international cooperation more than ever,” Davis said. “With increased interest from local businesses and a global emphasis on innovation and partnership, this exchange presents a unique opportunity to enhance further partnerships that can have a lasting impact.”
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
The Hamilton County Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously voted against a land use variance for 70 acres at 215th Street and Overdorf Road in Noblesville for a lithium battery storage facility during its July 23 meeting after dozens of residents spoke against it.
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The facility, Kingfisher Reserve Battery Energy Storage System, was proposed by Aypa Power, which develops, owns and operates utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects.
Battery energy storage facilities house large-scale battery systems designed to store electrical energy for later use.
“Indiana has done a great job of bringing in residents, businesses and manufacturing,” said Brandon Gahman, senior development manager for Aypa Power. “The issue is that we need infrastructure to grow at the same rate. We need grid reliability, grid resiliency and we need to shave those peaks in the demand curve. Battery energy storage systems are the perfect key for that.”
Some residents disagreed, citing concerns about wildlife, fires, the lack of time
to understand the project, property values and surrounding waterways, such as the White River, among other issues.
“This is a massive facility, and it would introduce industrial-scale infrastructure into a peaceful farming and residential community,” said Carmen Clift, who lives on Overdorf Road. “That’s not just a small change — it’s a dramatic shift that would directly contradict the values and policies of the Hamilton County comprehensive plan. Industrial facilities belong in industrial zones. This land should not be sacrificed for a private company’s convenience.”
C.J. Taylor, director of the Hamilton County Plan Commission, said BZA members are required to answer affirmatively to five criteria as specified by Indiana Code. If they cannot respond affirmatively to all requirements, they must deny the petition.
Taylor said the petitioner has the option to appeal to the local circuit court within 30 days. If the petitioner appeals, a judge would review the BZA’s decision and either uphold the board’s decision or remand it back to the board for another hearing. The judge also may overturn the board’s decision and grant the variance.
The next BZA meeting is at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center.
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
An arrest warrant was issued July 22 by Hamilton County Courts for an 18-yearold Indianapolis woman who allegedly spearheaded a pickpocket scheme targeting shoppers in Fishers, Noblesville, Greenwood and Indianapolis.
Shanya Tawan Smith faces two felony charges of organized theft and three misdemeanor theft charges, according to online court records.
A probable cause statement filed in court by Fishers Police Department Officer Ross Yoder summarized the investigation into the organized pickpocket scheme, which included several incidents at the Fishers Walmart, 8300 E 96th St.
The incidents followed a similar pattern. Older women were approached and engaged in conversation as a distraction while a third person came from behind and
took wallets out of purses sitting in the victims’ shopping carts.
Smith was detained by Noblesville police following a similar case in late March at that community’s Meijer store, according to Yoder’s statement. She was charged at that time with operating a vehicle without a license, possession of marijuana and theft.
Smith was released on $5,000 bail in that pending case, which is separate from the new charges related to the FPD investigation.
Yoder states that he interviewed Smith while she was detained for the Noblesville arrest. Smith allegedly admitted to driving accomplices to the stores and taking wallets in order to find and remove credit cards, and targeting women with purses sitting on their carts.
Smith allegedly admitted to committing the crimes in Fishers, Noblesville, Greenwood and Indianapolis, and that they had taken about 30 wallets in total. They used stolen cards to buy clothes and fast food.
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Hamilton County chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored 15 Revolutionary War veterans who are buried at sites throughout the county with a plaque dedication ceremony July 26 at the Veterans Memorial in Noblesville.
The Daughters of the American Revolution is a lineage-based membership service organization for women who are directly descended from a patriot of the American Revolutionary War. The organization promotes historical preservation, education and patriotism.
Indiana State DAR Regent Elaine Sholty said the dedication pays tribute to the early citizens who made sacrifices for future generations of Americans.
“Patriots like these 15 men illuminated the path of freedom for us and all Americans,” Sholty said. “They created the evolving story of Indiana’s legacy of history and our American culture. As descendants of these American founding patriots, we share the responsibility of ensuring America and the world knows and remembers the purpose and sacrifice of these men and women who have defended freedom since that time. The life they began will continue as we pass the torch of freedom to the next generation.”
The 15 veterans honored were George Abney; John Burk; John Burris; Eli Coverdale; Saul Cary; William Cutts; George Dale; Micah French; John Hair; Isaac Hamman; Levi Holloway; Justus Scott; Samuel Torrons; Davis Whelchel, Sr.; and Lawrence Willison.
The plaque dedication was in collaboration with the Hamilton County Commissioners. Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt said he is thankful that county organizations and residents care about honoring the patriots.
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
A bill directing the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP codes to 66 communities across the nation, including in Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville and Zionsville, was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
House Bill 3095, sponsored by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado), was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives July 21. It was received in the Senate and read twice July 22 and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Carmel has six ZIP codes; Westfield has seven; and Noblesville has three. Although Zionsville has one ZIP code, some parcels in rural areas have a different ZIP code from the rest of the town. Zionsville Mayor John Stehr said the bill makes sense.
“We have people who live in Zionsville but they have a Brownsburg address, or they have a Lebanon or Whitestown address, so that’s what this would elimi-
nate,” Stehr said. “It will simplify services and could make emergency response more efficient by eliminating confusion over who has jurisdiction for a particular address.”
According to a news release from Boebert’s team, Boebert stated ZIP code reform is needed for municipalities that have dealt with public safety issues, mail delivery problems for seniors and veterans, business permitting challenges and the loss of revenue that leads to cutting public services.
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen said clear boundaries will ensure tax collections are accurately divided among communities.
“This legislation will eliminate longstanding address confusion for businesses, residents and newcomers by saving time, reducing errors and improving local services,” Jensen said.
Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam also supports the effort, saying having multiple ZIP codes in Carmel creates confusion for residents and homebuyers.
“People purchase homes with Carmel addresses, assuming they are within the Carmel city limits and school district, only to later learn that’s not the case,” Finkam said.
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
A public hearing was held for the Hamilton County Community Development Block Grant program’s one-year action plan, which outlines program activities beginning Oct. 1 and running through Sept. 30, 2026, at the July 28 Hamilton County Com-
missioners meeting.
The commissioners also endorsed the 2025 Water Availability Project, which will involve gathering data from the countywide monitoring network for groundwater levels.
The next commissioners’ meeting is at 1:45 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center.
What happened: Hamilton County Community Development Program Manager Michelle Westermeier gave a presentation regarding the program’s annual one-year action plan.
What it means: CDBG funds are used for housing, economic development, public infrastructure and public services. Programs and projects benefit low- to moderate-income households, individuals or neighborhoods with a high percentage of low- to moderate-income residents. The 2025 action plan focuses on creating affordable housing, improving neighborhood infrastructure and facilities and providing fair housing and administration using grant allocations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The program has $1,146,153 to allocate, which will be divided among affordable housing initiatives, such as the acquisition of land and existing housing to increase the number of affordable rental housing units throughout the county, a minor home repair program, municipal infrastructure and public facilities, and planning, administration and capacity building.
What’s next: No members of the public spoke. There will be a final presentation regarding the one-year action plan at the Aug. 11 Hamilton County Commissioners meeting, at which time the commissioners will vote whether to approve the plan.
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
During its July 29 meeting, the Noblesville Common Council unanimously approved an ordinance for an additional appropriation in the downtown development fund for Embrace Downtown, a multiphase project that will include critical infrastructure, pedestrian safety and beautification upgrades to the downtown area.
The appropriation also includes engineering services and enhanced visibility crosswalks from Federal Hill Commons to the Forest Park trail.
The design of Phase 1 of Embrace Downtown is set to be finished by the end of the year, and construction is scheduled to be completed in 2026. Councilmember Aaron Smith said the downtown district and parks committee met July 25 to discuss the allocation of the funds.
City of Noblesville Deputy Financial Officer Tom McDonald said the approval authorizes the city to use part of its cash balances in the downtown development fund
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
The Noblesville Front Porch Music Festival returns to Logan Street in Old Town Noblesville from 1 to 7 p.m. Aug. 23.
The free community event features local musicians performing on front porches on Logan Street, and local food and drink vendors like The Nesst, BeeFree and Primeval Brewing will have items for purchase. All money raised through merchandise sales and sponsorships pays the musicians and covers event expenses.
Event co-creator Jason Pearson said he and his wife came across a similar event during a trip to Evansville in 2019.
“We walked around and saw about 16 bands spread across a historic neighborhood with people wandering around, and we had a great time,” Pearson said. “On our three-hour drive home, I told my wife I wanted to do a porch fest in Noblesville, because we didn’t have one, and I thought we needed it.”
Pearson said the inaugural Front Porch
for two one-time purposes: To support the contract for the final design development of Embrace Downtown and two enhanced crosswalks near Federal Hill.
“There’s revenue in the downtown development fund to support these expenses, and this action provides the appropriation authority needed to spend it,” McDonald said.
Smith said the appropriation allows the city to update crosswalks on Logan Street.
“It’ll be a signalized crosswalk where people can press a button, and it’ll have flashers,” Smith said. “It will make it a lot safer for people going to the farmers market to cross.”
Anyone interested in learning more about the Embrace Downtown project can attend the Aug. 22 Main Street Business Summit from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Mill Top Banquet and Conference Center in Noblesville, 802 Mulberry St.
Project leaders with the City of Noblesville, Crossroad Engineers and Ratio Architects will provide details about the project.
The next council meeting is at 6 p.m. Aug. 12 at 16 S. 10th St.
Music Festival was held in 2021 and featured 13 bands playing on 12 porches. This year, 26 bands will play on 16 porches throughout the day.
Pearson said the event features more musical genres each year,
“We were a middle-aged white event the first year,” Pearson said. “That told us that we needed to shift our focus and bring diversity to our event. We worked hard to bring in more musicians while also promoting genre and cultural diversity. We’ve added a New Orleans-style jazz brass band, a soul band and a high school jazz band. This year, we have added a country band and a blues band.”
The event’s primary goal, according to Pearson, is to connect the community through music.
“Noblesville has done a great job of promoting the arts, and there are a lot of music opportunities in and around Noblesville every week,” Pearson said. “We’ve gone from 20,000 people in Noblesville to more than 70,000 people, but events like this celebrate how quaint Noblesville still is.”
For more, visit noblesvilleporchfest.com/ home.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the National Shooting Sports Foundation recently announced they are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for a July 4 burglary at Hoosier Armory in Noblesville, 98 N. 10th St. At approximately 4:46 a.m. July 4, officers from the Noblesville Police Department responded to a business alarm at
Hoosier Armory. NPD Lt. Bruce Barnes said upon arrival, officers confirmed that a burglary had occurred.
It has been confirmed that five suspects entered the business. ATF officials said suspects stole a firearm and other merchandise before fleeing the scene. The case is being investigated by ATF’s Indianapolis field office and the NPD. Anyone with information should contact ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (888-2838477). Individuals may also email ATFTips@atf.gov, or contact ATF through its website at atf.gov/contact/atf-tips.
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By Ann Marie Shambaugh AnnMarie@youarecurrent.com
What began as a partnership to address a lack of affordable housing in the area has evolved into two Hamilton County entities working to launch their own versions of a community land trust.
The Hamilton County Housing Collaborative has been pursuing the idea for several years and initially received financial and other support from the Hamilton County government. But now, the county wants to create its own land trust, which came as a surprise to HCHC leaders.
A CLT is a nonprofit that acquires properties — through purchasing or development — to sell to qualifying buyers at a discounted price. Homeowners are required to sell the home back to the CLT or another qualifying buyer when they are ready to move, and the CLT and seller share the equity if the home’s value rises.
Then, the CLT sells property at a subsidized rate to another qualified buyer under the same conditions, ensuring it remains affordable for perpetuity.
Andrea Davis has been looking to bring the concept to Hamilton County for years. As executive director of nonprofit Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development, she’s seen firsthand how rising home costs have made homeownership unattainable for many people who want to live in the area. She believes a CLT could help change that.
“I think it’s going to make the community more accessible to the people who make our community great,” she said. “There’s a benefit to having a community where the seniors who built this community are still here and can give us perspective. And for the teachers who make our schools so wonderful, I don’t think they should have to drive 45 minutes to get home.”
In the last year or so, HAND — on behalf of the collaborative — has been researching the feasibility of creating a local CLT. It hired consultant Michael Osborne to introduce the idea to community stakeholders and decided to move forward after finding much support for the idea — including from Hamilton County officials.
“We have a huge housing shortage in Hamilton County, and until we fix that problem, we’re going to (have) stymied growth, and growth is the key to maintaining a strong, healthy community,”
Hamilton County Commissioner Christine Altman said.
CLTs can be finely tuned to address the unique needs of the areas they serve, but all work by removing land from the dynamics of the private market.
“The core concept is dedicating land permanently to (a
The chart below shows an example home cost of $350,000
An 80% area median income CLT buyer (household income of $65,280) would pay $195,840. A onetime down payment assistance of $154,160 would be required to make home attainable for this buyer and all future buyers. An unrestricted buyer, regardless of income, would pay $350,000
Both owners own their home for 10 years and then decide to sell.
In both examples, the home appraises for $560,000 at the time of the sale, resulting in a net value increase of $210,000
Both homeowners stand to gain equity from the ownership and sale of their home.
The CLT has preserved attainability while the unrestricted unit has become even less attainable to more people.
The CLT buyer is required to sell at a reduced market value to ensure long-term affordability.
The CLT’s shared equity model allows them to realize 25% equity They are able to sell for $248,340 to another CLT-approved buyer.
After paying off their remaining mortgage ($130,000) the CLT owner’s total equity in the property is $118,340
The CLT property is still affordable to a 101% AMI buyer.
At the time of sale, no price restrictions would be placed on the unrestricted property.
The unrestricted owner sells their home for the full appraised value, $560,000
After paying off their remaining mortgage ($265,000), the unrestricted owner’s total equity in the property is $295,000
The unrestricted property now requires an income of 229% AMI or $186,667
Source: Greenstreet’s “Housing For All: Leveraging Housing for Economic Well-Being” 2022 report
specific use), and not saying, ‘Whatever the market gives us is what we’ll take,’” Osborne said.
Each CLT sets its own standards to determine who is eligible to apply for a protected home, how much assistance they will receive and how the equity is split.
Both entities want to ensure affordable homes are available locally, but they have different ideas about how to run the organization that could help make that happen.
‘A paycheck away from disaster’
The HCHC formed after the COVID-19 pandemic revealed that many area residents were living “a paycheck away from disaster,” Davis said. It began exploring long-term solutions to address the lack of attainable housing.
The coalition commissioned the research firm Greenstreet to study the issue. Its report, released in 2022, found that an attainable home value for a family earning the area median income is $244,800, but only 6 percent of homes on the market fell at or below that price. It concluded that acquiring attainable housing in the county is nearly impossible for many types of essential workers.
The study confirmed a CLT could be a leading option to spur long-term change. So, HCHC began raising funds to launch one. It has received $55,000 in grants so far, but Davis said it still needs approximately $100,000.
Davis initially hoped to receive much of the remainder needed through a Community Development Block Grant, which is distributed by the county. But that changed in July when she was “stunned” to see a request for proposals to assist the county in launching its own land trust.
“We were under the impression (Hamilton County was a member) of the collaborative and were walking alongside
us,” Davis said. “They never had a direct conversation with us to say, ‘We’re going to do our own thing.’”
Altman confirmed CDBG funds will not be given to HCHC to launch a CLT, as the county has already done much of the legwork to create its own version to develop affordable housing prioritized for county employees. Officials originally eyed Baker’s Corner in Adams Township for the project but put the plan on hold after receiving pushback.
Altman said she didn’t know HCHC planned to request the funds until it appeared on the commissioners’ May agenda. She concluded “there was certainly a miscommunication somewhere in the mix.”
“The county has always anticipated building a land trust that met its specific project and that was broad and inclusive enough to welcome other community projects,” Altman said. “While we did not anticipate that any entity other than the county would be forming a land trust, the housing needs of the county are significant and welcome those willing to help with the solution.”
Altman said the county wants to have autonomy in managing its land trust to ensure it remains a county asset that can meet future housing needs.
HCHC plans for its land trust to be formed and governed by the community. Typically, a CLT board consists of CLT homeowners, experts and community stakeholders.
Davis said she does not believe the county’s effort would technically be a CLT, since it would be managed by the government and not the community.
But she said the collaborative would welcome the county to rejoin its efforts at any time.
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Lions club members volunteer at mobile food pantry — Members of the Noblesville Lions Club partner with members of the Westfield Lions Clubs to assist the Feeding Team and Gleaners mobile food pantry in serving more than 150 families at the Harbour Shores Church in Cicero July 22. Gleaners provides the mobile pantry at Hamilton Heights High School on the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon to assist residents in northeastern Hamilton County.
White River clean up — The City of Carmel, City of Noblesville, White River Alliance, Conner Prairie, White River Canoe Company and Hamilton County Household Hazardous Waste are collaborating to host a White River clean up event from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 14. The White River provides fishing, tubing and boating opportunities, a wildlife habitat and a source for drinking water in Hamilton County. A $15 deposit is required per registrant. The deposit will be refunded with confirmed attendance at the event. To register, visit whiterivercleanup.com.
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Remodeling seminars set — Worthington Design & Remodeling will host a free remodeling seminar from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at its Carmel showroom, 99 E. Carmel Dr. Suite 100. The 90-minute session covers how to prep a home, set a budget, plan a realistic timeline and more. A second seminar is set for Aug. 21. Admission is free but space is limited. To reserve a spot, call 317-846-2600.
Modern Homemaker Conference — The inaugural Modern Homemaker Conference, play hosted by Noblesville resident Stacey Heiny, is coming to Noblesville Sept. 6 through 7 at Teter Retreat and Organic Farm in Noblesville, 10980 E. 221st St. Tickets are $349, and Heiny said sales go to cover the cost to put the event together. For more, visit theherbanfarmacy.mykajabi. com/modernhomemakerconference.
By Kiersten Riedford news@currentnoblesville.com
Noblesville Schools officials are preparing for how Senate Bill 1, an effort to lower property tax bills through tax credits and limit how much communities can raise through property taxes, will impact funding for the district.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed the bill into law April 15. Public schools receive property tax revenue as part of their overall budgets, and less property tax revenue will come into Noblesville Schools as a result of the law.
Noblesville Schools Executive Director of Marketing and Communications Marnie Cooke said because of the loss of traditional property tax revenue, the district will be more reliant on local support from referendum funding to run operations.
“Referendums are voted on locally by Noblesville Schools residents,” Cooke said. “The public is given the choice to decide whether or not to pay additional funds to support their schools. So, when I say local support, I mean the local community supporting referendum funding.”
The district currently has an operating referendum, additional money for the schools, that the public approved in 2018. It expires next year, and the Noblesville Schools Board of Trustees will decide in the next year whether to ask the community to vote to renew it.
Additionally, in regard to the district’s debt service fund rate, which is the property tax rate specifically designated to repay the principal and interest on bonds issued to fund school projects, Noblesville Schools Chief Financial Officer David Hortemiller said the General Assembly made a recent change that requires school districts to seek capital referendum approval from the community if they have a debt rate of 70 cents or more and want to take on additional debt. The threshold rate was previously 80 cents.
The next school board meeting is at 6 p.m. Aug. 19, at which time the board will give an update on the budget process and property tax impacts.
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
The Arena at Innovation Mile, a multipurpose sports venue that will be home to the Noblesville Boom — the Indiana Pacers’ G League team — will open Aug. 8 for Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen’s State of the City address, at which time city officials will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The facility is part of Innovation Mile, a 600-acre business and technology hub in Noblesville.
The first public music event at The Arena at Innovation Mile will be a free concert Aug. 23 featuring Signs of Life: The American Pink Floyd. The group is a Pink Floyd tribute band.
Jensen said The Arena at Innovation Mile at 14157 CJ Way will create a $2 billion revenue stream for Indiana over the next 30 years.
“We were incredibly confident that we had the data we needed to make the necessary investment, and that’s again going to be essential as we make further decisions,” Jensen said.
Jensen said the venue is a “symbolic game-changer” for the east side of the city.
“For a long time, Noblesville has been known for its historic downtown square with 100 percent capacity in our businesses, but this is really the front door to Noblesville for a lot of people,” Jensen said. “They’re coming here to Ruoff Music Center, which is the No. 1-running outdoor amphitheater in the world based on ticket sales, and now they’re coming here to see NBA-quality basketball right in their backyard.”
The city commissioned a study that showed that arenas the size of The Arena at Innovation Mile were a need in Hamilton County.
“This represents a concerted effort amongst all the communities in the county to fit (that) need,” Jensen said.
The downstairs hallway pays tribute to several notable basketball players.(Right) The Noblesville Boom locker room.
“The new arena in Fishers is about double the capacity, and you’re going to see a whole different subset of events down in Fishers than you’re going to see here in Noblesville. It is done in an effort to be coordinated to attract as much population growth (and) quantum visitors as possible to Hamilton County.”
The Arena at Innovation Mile, which has 3,400 fixed seats and 100 suite seats, took 2 1/2 years to complete from conception. The Boom has been playing at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis in anticipation of the facility’s opening.
“With scheduling around the Pacers, a noon game on a Tuesday is hard to draw a big crowd to,” Jensen said. “We’re excited to have a premier location for them.”
Todd Taylor, president of business operations for Pacers Sports & Entertainment, said the organization is “blown away” by the 123,000-square-foot facility.
“When we started this entire project with Noblesville, it was to create the best building in the G League, and I think it far exceeded our expectations,” Taylor said. “It’s
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August 15-17, 2025
The Club at Chatham Hills
1100 Chatham Hills Boulevard Westfield, Ind. 46074
All guests will arrive via shuttles and enter at the Main Entrance located off Tomlinson Rd.
Parking for all ticketholders will be at 308 E. 191st St., Westfield. Parking is free with paid admission.
Lots open one hour before gates each day and close 90 minutes after conclusion of play (Sunday) or conclusion of the concert (Friday and Saturday).
Shuttles are provided from the parking lot to the main spectator entrance. Please allow 10 to 15 minutes for shuttle transportation to and from the venue.
There is no public parking at The Club at Chatham Hills, main spectator entrance or surrounding neighborhoods. No exceptions.
Tickets for LIV Golf Indianapolis, August 15-18, 2025, at The Club at Chatham Hills, can be purchased at livgolf.com/tickets. Ticket options include:
• 3-Day Passes (Friday-Sunday)
• Single-Day Passes for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Concert-specific tickets (Concert Pit, Zone A, Backstage Lounge, Legends Circle).
• Children 12 and under receive free Grounds Pass admission at the entry gate when accompanied by a ticketed adult. For hospitality areas, children aged 4 and over require a ticket.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15TH
10 A.M.
Gates, Hospitality and Fan Village open
12:05 P.M.
Shotgun start for the first round AFTER GOLF (5 P.M.)
Riley Green at the Concert Stage
30 MINUTES AFTER PLAY Hospitality closes
7 P.M.
Gates and Fan Village close
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH
9 A.M.
Gates, Hospitality and Fan Village open 11:05 A.M.
Shotgun start for the second round AFTER GOLF (4 P.M.)
Jason Derulo at the Concert Stage
30 MINUTES AFTER PLAY Hospitality closes 6 P.M. Gates and Fan Village close
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17TH
8 A.M.
Gates, Hospitality and Fan Village open
10:05 A.M.
Shotgun Start for the final round AFTER GOLF Podium ceremony
30 MINUTES AFTER PLAY Hospitality closes
By Brittney Dial news@youarecurrent.com
The LIV Golf tournament’s Fan Village, affectionately referred to as the “beating heart of every LIV Golf event,” according to event organizers, includes dining options and a range of family friendly activities, including live entertainment.
With three locations at the course — the putting green, the practice range and an area between the 17th and 19th holes — the Fan Village features several activities, including next-gen golf simulators, classic sports challenges and arcade games.
Activities in the fan village include:
Fans can chip golf balls into stacked tire targets, which is designed to test precision in a race-inspired challenge.
This putting challenge, inspired by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, simulates the racetrack’s turns in a classic putting game. The course is complete with a podium at the very end.
Fans compete against each other, racing to sink putts from increasing distances.
This arcade basketball game features rapid-fire hoops, electronic scoring and a quick ball return. A team-sport format, the Pop-A-Shot challenge is for groups, allowing people to play with or against their friends or other fans. A few additional team activities also are offered.
Fans attempt the iconic flop shot made by professional golfer Phil Mickelson by lofting the ball over a cutout of Mickelson onto the green.
Fans can engage with the HyFlyers LIV X Fan Club and score branded, exclusive team gear.
The experience at Fan Village is designed for fans of all ages with interactive games and activities and the designated Kids Zone, which includes a temporary tattoo station, an Xbox racing game, a race on a 3D-printed Indianapolis Motor Speedway track and more hands-on games. Kids 12 and under are free with a ticketed adult. A goat petting zoo also will be available.
Sensory-sensitive activities also are included, such as sand and water play, sensory poppers, ball pits, headphones and tactile experiences.
A DJ Tower will play curated music throughout the Fan Village hours. Photo opportunities also are available course wide, including a digital mirror that inserts a fan into their favorite team photo.
For more and to purchase tickets, visit livgolf.com/fan-village.
Hours of Operation for LIV Golf Fan Village are as follows:
• Friday, Aug. 15 — 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 16 — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday, Aug. 17 — 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
By Lauren Weidinger news@youarecurrent.com
The upcoming LIV Golf tournament does not simply provide golf enthusiasts a chance to watch the professionals play. Fans also can explore what Hamilton County has to offer beyond the fairway and greens.
Attendees can obtain a Beyond the Course pass — a special promotion designed to encourage individuals to dine out and support local businesses during the tournament.
The Beyond the Course pass is a mobile-friendly “passport” that offers visitors and residents a variety of savings deals and discounts to local attractions, restaurants and retailers throughout Hamilton County.
“The introduction of the pass expands the event’s impact beyond the course by offering exclusive deals through our valued partners in the food industry,” said Gabe Amick, senior sports development manager for the Hamilton County Sports Authority. “This initiative helps promote local businesses to both residents and visitors, encouraging spending within the community that has built and supported the event.”
a staff member at participating businesses. The Beyond the Course pass is valid through Aug. 18. Discounts can only be applied one time per business.
Ashley Ledford, director of marketing and promotions for Hamilton County Tourism, said the pass is for visitors and residents.
“I would encourage locals and visitors to claim the savings (and) take advantage of it,” she said. “This is a great way to go and experience new restaurants. I feel like there are some new ones and some oldies but goodies on the list, so even as a local resident, you can be a part of it and go and explore different food options that our destination has to offer.”
The three-day LIV Golf Indianapolis tournament is expected to draw 45,000 spectators.
“LIV Golf presents a significant opportunity for the community,” Amick said. “The tournament is estimated to generate $20 million in economic impact, benefiting local businesses, hospitality and tourism.”
After signing up for the Beyond the Course pass, the passport will be instantly delivered to mobile devices via text and email. The pass is available to use immediately with no app to download and can be saved to a phone’s home screen for easy-to-use access or opened through a web browser.
To redeem discounts, participants can present the pass to
The Beyond the Course pass includes more than 60 local vendors with savings ranging from percentages off of meals and appetizers, to free items to buy one, get one deals. Ledford said businesses and restaurants that are not currently included in the Beyond the Course pass but who would like to participate can reach out to her directly before the beginning of the tournament Aug. 15.
Sign up for the Beyond the Course pass at visithamiltoncounty.com/ things-to-do/professional-sports/ liv-golf/beyond-course.
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As LIV Golf brings world-class competition to town, you’re invited to take a swing at exclusive local deals with the Beyond the Course pass. This free, mobile-friendly pass is your ticket to birdie-worthy bargains at top-notch restaurants and things to do near the course.
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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Concerts have become a staple of LIV Golf tournaments
The Aug. 15-17 tournament at The Club at Chatham Hills in Westfield will feature a diverse mix of headliners with concerts by country singer/songwriter Riley Green Aug. 15 and R&B/pop star Jason Derilo Aug. 16. Concerts begin after each day’s round of golf concludes, tentatively at 5 p.m. Aug. 15 and 4 p.m. Aug. 16.
“LIV Golf is about challenging boundaries and revolutionizing the fan experience,” stated Ross Hallett, LIV Golf executive vice president and head of events. “Riley Green and Jason Derulo will deliver dynamic performances highlighting our one-of-a-kind festival environment filled with intense competition, immersive fan zones, music
and energy. LIV Golf Indianapolis is on track to become one of our best-attended events of the year and it’s going to be an electric weekend for all fans to enjoy as we crown our individual champion.”
AJ Dolan, vice president of music and event production for LIV Golf, said the concerts are a key part of the tournaments.
“Live music is not an add-on — it is a core component to how LIV Golf redefines the fan experience,” he said. “We’re building a global entertainment platform where elite competition meets fan connection, creating moments that make fans feel different. Concerts like the ones we’re bringing to Indianapolis, with Riley Green and Jason Derulo, turn the tournament into a weekend-long festival that is unique to LIV Golf.
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“Concerts supercharge the vibe and open the experience to more fans, whether they’re hardcore golf followers or attendees just in it for a great time. LIV Golf Indianapolis is a lineup built to reflect the diversity of our audience and the energy of the weekend.”
Green, who is known for his downto-earth lyrics, has released three studio albums: “Different ‘Round Here,” “Ain’t My Last Rodeo” and “Don’t Mind If I Do.”
He rerecorded the song “Different ‘Round Here” with Luke Combs and it became a No. 1 single.
“There Was This Girl” was a No. 1 platinum hit. His song “I Wish Grandpas Never Died” was threetime platinum certified.
Green and Thomas Rhett combined for the hit, “Half of Me.”
Green, a former Jacksonville State University quarterback, was named the Academy of Country Music’s 2020 New Male Artist of the Year.
Derulo has sold more than 250 million singles around the world and has 14 platinum hits in the U.S. His fifth studio album, “Nu King,” came out in 2024. His sound blends pop, R&B and dance.
Some of his hits include “Talk Dirty,” “In My Head,” “Ridin’ Solo” and “Want to Want Me,”
“Riley Green is one of the rising stars in country music and a true headline act.” Dolan said. “ We could not be more excited for him to take the stage on (Aug. 15). Jason Derulo has been a pop-culture icon for 20 years — he’s still as relevant today as ever — and his pop and R&B set will be a party from start to finish. It’s a lineup built to reflect the mixture of our audience and the energy of the weekend.”
Dolan said it’s about providing a varied mix of music everyone can enjoy.
“In Indianapolis, both artists will have full sets and live bands while providing their own distinct blend of energy,” he said. “A festival headliner like Riley Green will start the party and set the tone of our individual championship, then Jason Derulo will arrive with a completely different spark — genre-blending, high-performance, totally electric. It keeps the weekend fresh, dynamic, and inclusive. Our fans are multidimensional, and our entertainment reflects that.”
For more, visit jasonderulo.com and rileygreenmusic.com
By David Jacobs david@youarecurrent.com
On a canvas stretching 36 feet long and 8 feet tall in front of The Club at Chatham Hills, Ryan Christiansen — better known as ARCY — will spray-paint a mural for LIV Golf throughout the Aug. 15-17 tournament.
“I have everything planned out to a ‘T’, and that way there’s no room for error when I’m in front of people and creating this piece,” Christiansen said. “I’ve done a lot of live events throughout my career. A lot of planning goes into it. The design has to get approved by a committee, and I’ll go back and forth ironing something out that represents the event and the city of Westfield.”
Despite such a large canvas to fill, it is one of the smaller murals Christiansen has created.
“It’s hard to go smaller than this with spray paint,” he said. “You can only spray with the tips you’re using. Even the smallest tips I can get are about half an inch. So, that poses a problem when you’re working on
a smaller-scale spray paint. The imagery has to be manipulated so that it is larger and more detailed. I can’t get a lot of detail into smaller things on the canvas…It’s easier with a larger tip and doing bigger stuff.”
The Connecticut resident has created hundreds of permanent large-scale works throughout North America, Australia and Europe.
“I have had a love for art since I was a little kid,” Christiansen said. “The passion really exploded when I started to fall in love with graffiti art and that whole culture and form of expression. I never really planned on doing this as a career; it just kind of worked out the way it did.”
Christiansen has completed murals for several major brands, including The Smithsonian Institution, Major League Baseball, America’s National Park Service and Walt Disney.
“One connection led to another,” he said. “Here I am today, able to support my family doing this. I always tell people don’t ever go into (art) with such high goals.”
Westfield tournament implements comprehensive efforts for a greener event
By David Jacobs david@youarecurrent.com
With its casual, party-esque culture, LIV Golf has taken the sport and sports world by storm. The professional golf tour will bring the party to Westfield at The Club at Chatham Hills, Aug 15-17.
To lessen the event’s environmental impact, LIV works with Blue Strike Environmental to make sure there is a sustainability manager on-site for each event. For the stop in Westfield, Blue Strike National Sustainability Program Manager Riley Bahr coordinates local composting services for the event with help from Hamilton County Tourism.
”(Composting service) RE317 in Westfield and Hamilton County, and they’re going to be doing the collection of compost from the event,” said Katherine Couch, senior sustainability manager for Hamilton County Tourism. “Another local partner we were able to connect them to is RecycleForce, based out of Indianapolis.”
To enhance sustainability efforts, Hamilton County Tourism helped form a subcommittee chaired by Laura Crum, marketing director with Sports Venue Forum, that includes Couch and Westfield Parks and Recreation Director Christopher McConnell.
“We meet regularly to try and support LIV’s sustainability team,” Couch said. “These large-scale events do have an environmental impact, even if it’s not always visible. So, it’s really important that we’re thinking about how we can be responsible stewards of our natural resources and our natural environment.”
Hamilton County Tourism officials said the goal is to maintain a healthy environment.
From installing a pollinator program near the 12th hole to support
its ecosystem and keeping track of water usage, The Club at Chatham regularly implements the practices to help reach its sustainability goals.
Course Superintendent Chad Allen said Chatham Hills is intentionally a “good steward” of the property.
“Golf has gotten a bad rap of being a wasteful (sport),” he said. “For us in this industry, we’re trying to recreate that narrative to show that we’re keepers of the grass. We’re not just throwing down products to make the course green.”
Allen expects approximately 20,000 fans will attend each day of the tournament.
“There’s only so much you can do (in preparation), but we’ll turn off our irrigation on Aug. 8 or 9,” Allen said. “Every drop of water that hits the course will come out of a hose, so we’re very site-specific. We’re not going to be over-watering. When you have this influx of people out here, you try to keep things as dry and firm as possible.”
Anyone planning to attend the LIV event should keep an eye out for LIV’s ‘Know Before You Go,’ which will highlight several tips on how to enjoy the weekend sustainably.
For more, visit livgolf.com/ schedule/indianapolis-2025.
To enhance sustainability efforts, Katherine Couch, senior sustainability manager for Hamilton County Tourism, offers several recommendations for fans who plan to attend the event.
“Carpooling, biking or walking to the event will cut down emissions and make (traffic)more efficient,” Couch said. “Make sure to bring a water bottle to refill; there will be refill stations across the course for visitors. You can also really help us with waste sorting at the event.”
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hard not to imagine players wanting to play in a facility like this, especially considering the (proximity) to Indianapolis. When you look at coaches and anybody else that’s making their way in basketball, this is an awfully great starting spot. When you look at these facilities and resources, they’ve done an amazing job of giving it the resources we need, and I think this will help us continue to not only have a great G League team but obviously make the NBA team even better.”
Although The Arena at Innovation Mile will be home to the Noblesville Boom, it is designed to accommodate all types of sports and music events. The City of Noblesville will have a court that will be used by anyone who is not part of the Noblesville Boom.
“This project started out as a basketball facility, but as the project continued to grow, it (became) important that it was multipurpose,” Taylor said. “This serves the community of Noblesville. We think it’s going to be an economic engine. When they jumped into the project and made it more than basketball, it certainly was the best decision. Again, looking at it, it’s still the best building in the G League, for sure.
So, they achieved both purposes.”
Taylor said now that the facility is complete, the real work begins.
“We have to go out and sell some tickets,” he said. “We have some naming right conversations going on. So now the work begins from a team standpoint. It was great to be at Gainbridge, but it’s nice to have a home of your own, and I think it’s
the perfect size.”
State of the City is a ticketed event. For tickets, visit business.noblesvillechamber.com/events/details/ state-of-the-city-2025-4894. For more, visit noblesvilleboom.com.
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— more than double the number of pools compared to Marion County, for example.
To reduce the risk of infection, the announcement encourages residents to:
Reduce mosquito habitats by eliminating standing water like birdbaths and flowerpots.
Use EPA-registered insect repellents with DEET, Picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
Wear protective clothing, such as long sleeves and pants, particularly during dawn and dusk.
Keep doors and windows closed and ensure that screens are intact.
Limit outdoor activity during dusk and dawn.
People over the age of 60 are at higher risk of developing serious illness from West Nile virus, according to the state health department’s website.
For more, visit the Indiana Department of Health’s insect-borne activity dashboards at in.gov/health/idepd/zoonotic-and-vectorborne-epidemiology-entomology.
there’s been a steady increase of ticks in Hamilton County and Indiana in general.”
Tick bites can cause debilitating diseases, such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted fever and Alpha gal syndrome, which can cause an allergic reaction after consuming red meat.
Between 2018 and 2023, Hamilton County averaged 5.3 cases of Lyme disease per year, according to county health officials.
observations. (Have there “I have noticed a fair amount of ticks that we’ve pulled off ourselves just working,” Davis said. “Over the last 15-20 years,
Davis said blacklegged ticks, deer ticks and American dog ticks have been identified this year in the county. He said Lone Star ticks have not been confirmed in the county but are prevalent in the southern part of Indiana.
Tick bites typically drop off during the latter part of the summer during drier weather. Ticks are most active in areas with high grass and brush.
“Say you’re walking a trail. Walk in the center. Don’t walk on the edge where brush and grass or there’s certain things sticking out. They’re opportunistic,” Davis said. “They sense vibrations. They hang out on the end of brush, and they wait for something to attach to.”
For more on ticks, see the Indiana Department of Health’s guide tinyurl. com/5ea3x6eb.
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
West Coast Sourdough, a deli with sandwich, soup and salad options, opened July 23 at 14165 Cabela Pkwy. in Noblesville.
The restaurant is a franchise that started on the West Coast. It is owned by Sandeep Toor and Tejinder Toor, a married couple in Fishers.
“We really wanted to bring something fresh and different to the area,” Sandeep Toor said. “We are from California but we have been living in Fishers for six years. We have always wanted to bring a business to our local people, and this franchise was the right opportunity.”
Sandeep Toor said the couple fell in love with the franchise’s concept of using fresh sourdough for its sandwiches.
“The bread is freshly baked,” she said. “It doesn’t include any preservatives, and it’s baked fresh daily with salt, flour and water. We thought this was a great concept because it’s healthy and easy to digest.”
Sandeep Toor said the French dip and Reuben sandwiches have been popular so far. Customers can customize sandwiches, and sourdough bread is available for
Inside West Coast Sourdough at 14165 Cabela Pkwy. (Photo by Jessica Todd)
“We have gotten a good response and a lot of positive feedback from people, because the sandwiches are unique and the quality is amazing,” Toor said. “We’re using fresh produce, and we make the sandwiches fresh to order.”
The couple has a second franchise under construction at 146th and Hazel Dell Parkway and plan to open additional franchises in the future.
“We have another location that will be coming up near the Zionsville and Carmel area soon,” Sandeep Toor said. “This is a really popular franchise on the West Coast.”
For more or to apply for a job at the restaurant, visit wcsourdough.com.
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Teter Retreat and Organic Farm, a Noblesville nonprofit, will present its annual Farm to Table Dinner fundraiser from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at Harbour Trees Main Club House in Noblesville, 333 Regents Park Lane.
Katy Rogers, director of Teter Retreat and Organic Farm, said the event allows the organization to continue supplying a portion of its produce to local meal programs through the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank and pantry system.
“More than 36,000 Hamilton County residents are food-insecure,” Rogers said. “In 2024, we donated more than 50,000 servings of organic produce to local food pantries and meal programs. This year, the goal is to provide more than 60,000 servings to those in need.”
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen will emcee the event. Nancy Chance, executive director of the Good Samaritan Network, and Hinkle Creek Elementary School Principal Jack Lawrence will discuss the impact of food insecurity.
“This is our largest fundraiser of the year,” said Pat Boyd, a Teter volunteer. “We started the fundraiser in the lodge on the farm in 2017, but it only holds 60 people, and we pretty much sold out. Broadly, the night supports our mission to combat food insecurity by nourishing the vulnerable in our community and providing ecological education.”
Tickets are $85, and sponsorship opportunities are available.
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Zarah Shejule had several reasons for wanting to perform in the play “American Son.”
Shejule plays the mother in Carmel Community Players’ production of “American Son,” which is set for Aug. 8-17 at The Switch Theatre in the Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy in Fishers.
Shejule was eager to work again with her friend Bradley Lowe, the director.
“It’s just an amazing show, amazingly written,” Shejule said. “It’s such an important message. I loved the idea of being part of a group of people getting the message out there.”
Shejule, who is biracial, plays a Black woman named Kendra whose son, Jamal, is being held in a Miami police station. Kendra’s estranged husband, Scott, is white. The other two characters are an older Black police officer and a young white officer.
“Bradley and I are similar in age and so we’re both kind of the first real wave of legal mixed kids,” said the 37-year-old Shejule, who lives in Wilkinson in Hancock County. “A lot of the teachers just didn’t quite know what to do with us and maybe how to talk about certain things. I went to school in the country and there were a lot of Confederate flags.”
Shejule, whose mother is white and father is Black, said she has a greater appreciation for what her mother was feeling. In 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down state laws that made interracial marriages illegal.
“At the soul of the show, it is a mother whose child is in custody,” Shejule said. “There are other layers and race being a big layer of it.”
However, Shejule and Lowe said any parent can relate to the story.
“There is no bias to the story,” said Lowe, a Lawrence resident. “It doesn’t have an agenda. It’s about family.”
Earl Campbell, a Noblesville resident, plays the father, who is an FBI agent.
“I only audition for anything if it hits me emotionally and I feel like there is a
story for me in it,” he said. “I was really struck by this because of just the intensity of the character I play. I’m a father of three and I imagine myself in those circumstances and imagine myself saying some of the same lines. I’m not an FBI agent, but I feel my own expectations for my children have at times been high.”
Campbell said he is always motivated to perform more complicated material.
Bryan Ball, an Indianapolis resident, is performing with CCP for the first time as the older police officer, Lt. John Stokes.
“Stokes plays a vital role because he is giving a different side of the racial divide, coming from a more older lens in the African American community,” he said. “I do identify with the character that in certain situations you might have to switch who you are a bit to navigate through certain situations that might cause harm to you as an African American male in society.”
Ball said he is playing a character older
Zarah Shejule and Earl Campbell perform in Carmel Community Players’ production of “American Son.” (Photo courtesy of Gary Nelson)
“Waitress” runs through Aug. 31 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
“Human Jukebox with The Ahlwardts” is set for Aug. 8, followed by “All the Way Frank: A Sinatra Tribute” Aug. 9 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. The performances are at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc. com.
Fritz and the Tantrums will perform its “Man on the Moon” concert at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
The Local Mix Series features King Bee and the Stingers at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $10 or register for a free livestream at thecenterpresents.org.
than himself from a different generation.
Lowe said it was a show he discovered in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We were in the height of the Black Lives Matter movement and the pandemic, and I think we were all a little numb,” he said. “I thought it would be a great show to do and tell this story.”
Joshua Matasovsky, a Fishers resident, plays the younger officer, Paul Larkin, Matasovsky said there are challenges to what motivates his character.
“Throughout the show, he’s trying to help the mom, but at the same time, he is very nonchalant about it,” said Matasovsky, a 2021 Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate. “To him, this is another night. But to her, it’s not. I think it shows the two different perspectives in how a police officer views the situation and how a mother views the situation.”
For more, visit carmelplayers.org.
Burton Cummings, former singer for The Guess Who, will perform his “A Few Good Moments” concert at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
CSO fundraiser features spy theme — Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s fundraiser will feature a “James Bond” theme at 5 p.m. Aug. 21 at Woodland Country Club in Carmel. The fundraiser will feature a “James Bond” martini bar and cocktails at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Gene Coyle, recipient of the CIA’s Intelligence Medal of Merit, will share stories about his more than 30 years as a field officer in the CIA. The retired Indiana University professor writes spy novels. CSO pianist Patrick Fata will perform music from the “James Bond” film series. The cost is $85 per person. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.
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JAY LENO
SAT, SEP 27 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! WE WILL CHOIR YOU! AN EPIC QUEEN SING-ALONG
THU, OCT 2 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
RICK BRAUN & MINDI ABAIR
SAT, OCT 4 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
IL DIVO BY CANDLELIGHT
THU, OCT 9 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AIDA CUEVAS:
50 YEARS SINGING TO MEXICO
FRI, OCT 10 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
MATTHEW MORRISON: RHYTHMS & REVELATIONS
FRI, OCT 17 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AN EVENING WITH TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP
SAT, OCT 18 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
VIENNA BOYS CHOIR
SUN, OCT 19 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS: JAZZ FROM THE BACK O’ TOWN FRI, OCT 24 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JESSE COOK: LIVE IN CONCERT SUN, OCT 26 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON
BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY
SAT, NOV 1 AT 8PM & SUN, NOV 2 AT 2PM PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
HEATHER LAND LIVE SAT, NOV 1 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
JON SCHMIDT OF THE PIANO GUYS
THU, NOV 6 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
LISA LOEB & JOAN OSBORNE
FRI, NOV 7 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
TITO PUENTE JR. AND HIS LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE
SAT, NOV 8 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
THE VOICE OF WHITNEY:
A SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION SAT, NOV 8 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
BRANDON WOODY’S UPENDO SUN, NOV 9 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON
SAMARA JOY FRI, NOV 14 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
PEABO BRYSON
FRI, NOV 21 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
WISH YOU WERE HERE: THE SIGHT AND SOUND OF PINK FLOYD
SAT, NOV 22 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
LES ARTS FLORISSANTS
VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS AT 300 SUN, NOV 23 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE
TUE, DEC 2 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
SONGBOOK FOUNDATION
HOLIDAY SCREENING
THU, DEC 4 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS FRI, DEC 5 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND
CREOLE CHRISTMAS MON, DEC 8 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS FRI, DEC 12 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CHRIS ISAAK
SAT, DEC 13 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
LET’S SING TAYLOR:
AN UNOFFICIAL LIVE TRIBUTE SHOW SAT JAN 17 AT 2PM & 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA WITH RAY CHEN
FRI, JAN 30 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CECE TENEAL’S DIVAS OF SOUL SAT, JAN 31 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
WAYNE NEWTON: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL SAT, FEB 14 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO
LA NUEVA GENERACIÓN TOUR
FRI, FEB 20 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
GREAT AMERICAN CROONERS: A JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS PRODUCTION
WED, FEB 25 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
PEKING ACROBATS
THU, FEB 26 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE SUN, MAR 1 AT 3PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CHRIS BOTTI
FRI, MAR 6 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JEROME COLLINS: REWIND A JOURNEY TO MOTOWN AND BEYOND SAT, MAR 7 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA & MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN SAT, MAR 7 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
GOITSE SUN, MAR 8 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JOSHUA HENRY: GET UP STAND UP FRI, MAR 13 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
GREGORIAN: PURE CHANTS WORLD TOUR FEATURING SONGS OF ENIGMA SAT, MAR 14 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
STEP AFRIKA! THE EVOLUTION TOUR SUN, MAR 15 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS: THE NUMBER ONE TRIBUTE TO PRESLEY, PERKINS, LEWIS AND CASH THU, MAR 19 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET FRI, MAR 20 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
DIRECT FROM ROME: THE THREE ITALIAN TENORS SUN, MAR 29 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
ILLUSIONIST RICK THOMAS SAT, APR 4 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT: BEING ALIVE THU, APR 9 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CHRIS THILE FRI, APR 10 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL FEINSTEIN FRI, APR 17 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JOSHUA BELL THU, APR 23 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE SAT, MAY 2 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AN EVENING WITH JAKE SHIMABUKURO FRI, MAY 8 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
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By David Jacobs david@youarecurrent.com
For 35 years, moe. has brought an experimental jam-band sound to their loyal fans. Now, the veteran group will be showcasing the tunes of their newest album, “Circle of Giants,” at Rock The Ruins at 6 p.m. Aug. 16 in celebration of its time together as a group. Eggy will open the show.
Founded by bassist Rob Derhak, guitarist Chuck Garvey and former drummer Ray Schwartz at the University of Buffalo in 1989, moe. now consists of six members. The group added guitarist Al Schnier in 1992, drummer Vinnie Amico in 1996, percussionist Jim Louglin in 1992 and their newest addition, keyboardist Nate Wilson, in 2023.
“The first time that Rob and I did a show was a cover gig at someone’s house,” Garvey said. “We were in college, and it was just for fun — it was a hobby. For a long time, we loved doing that, and we started writing our songs to mix in with the covers. It slowly turned into a full-time job, we quit our menial jobs and we were practicing and writing songs even though we were not getting paid much.”
None of the lifelong friends could have guessed that playing rag-tag cover gigs would turn into over three decades of per-
forming across the country and releasing 14 studio albums, and some dire times as of late.
Over the last half-decade, Derhak has battled and beaten cancer while Garvey suffered a stroke that forced him to take a brief leave of absence from the band.
“We were determined to keep going every step of the way,” Garvey said. “That’s what got us through the bad times and through the great times. These are my best friends, so that really helps. I’m my own boss, I work with my friends and I like what I do. We still love writing new music and trying new things. ”
Originally starting without the “jam band” label, the band members had a clear idea of what they wanted to do, incorporating multiple genres within their music.
For more or to get tickets, visit rocktheruins.com/shows/moe-with-specialguest-eggy-08-16-2025-indianapolis
The 2025 Indy Shorts International Film Festival, presented by F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co., awarded more than $35,000 in cash prizes at the Awards Presentation July 26 at VisionLoft Mass Ave in Indianapolis. The three Grand Prize-winning films, “The Singers” (Sam Davis, United States), “The Last Observers” (Maja K Mikkelsen, United States and Sweden) and “Éiru” (Giovanna Ferrari, Ireland) received their qualification for the 2026 Academy Awards in their respective categories and $5,000 in cash awards.
The eighth edition featured 253 groundbreaking short films July 22-27 at Living Room Theaters and Newfields. More than
280 filmmakers are in town to participate in Q&As after their film screenings.
The Hoodox Indiana Spotlight Award, with a $1,000 prize, went to “Lisa Dahl: Blessed By Grace” by Eric Wolfinger (United States) The short is a portrait of a mother’s resilience and the healing power of food. After the tragic loss of her son Justin, Chef Lisa Dahl found solace and purpose in Sedona, Ariz., where the stunning red rocks, long revered for their spiritual energy, became the backdrop for her transformation. What began as a tribute to their shared love of cooking has grown into a legacy of six beloved restaurants that helped shape the region’s culinary identity.
The Overall Audience Choice Award and $,1,000 prize was awarded to “A Friend of Dorothy” (Lee Knight, United Kingdom).
1. Urgent acronym
5. Family member, familiarly
10. Mexican money
14. 1/12 of a foot
15. Exactly right
16. MyISU and Fever Direct, e.g.
17. Puppet on strings in Grant County?
19. Flaky mineral
20. Sings like a bird
21. Hinkle Fieldhouse whis-
tle blower
23. Set down
24. WJJK classic song
25. Old AT&T rival
27. NYSE debut
29. Medieval weapon
31. Broad Ripple theatre: The ___
34. Psychedelic drug
37. I-69 posting
38. Look over in Miami County?
39. Up on
41. Ex-Pacer Stephenson
Hamilton County Commissioners is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements of Construction Stormwater General Permit to discharge stormwater from construction activities associated with Hamilton County Domestic Abuse Center located at 637 Sheridan Rd. Run-off from the project site will discharge to Cicero Creek. Please direct questions to Steve Wood at 317-776-8493 or by email at steve.wood@hamiltoncounty.in.gov.
43. Ship’s bottom
44. Sweet in Lake County?
46. Sandwich cookie
48. NHS class
49. Sleep sound
50. Not singular
52. Blockhead
53. Designer Claiborne
54. Poke fun
58. Part of B&B
60. “___ Only Just Begun”
62. Grow
63. Served a winner
65. Tiring in Scott County?
68. No ___ Traffic
69. Hamilton County Court
jury’s determination
70. Perimeter
71. Meh
72. Beasts of burden
73. Sax player’s need Down
1. “We ___ please!”
2. Entangle
3. Foul-smelling
4. Writer Roth
5. Kin to secs. and hrs.
6. Poetic tribute
7. Encountered
8. Table of data
9. Sheltered, at sea
10. WISH news anchor Elliott
11. Book endings
12. Pet lovers’ org.
13. Anthem start
18. Bread spreads
22. Orange pool ball number
25. Hoosier Lottery game: ___ Millions
26. Iaria’s dessert choice
28. Joe’s Butcher Shop meat from pigs
30. Showy flower
32. ___-friendly
33. White River snakelike swimmers
34. Glasgow girl
35. Astound
36. Well-meaning people
38. British noble
40. Prefix with “graph” or “legal”
42. Santa ___, California
45. Mortgage adjustment, for short
47. Hall’s singing partner
50. Solar ___ (stomach nerves)
51. Alphabet soup bit
55. Tolerate
56. Burn slightly
57. Urged (on)
58. Halloween decorations
59. Off-the-wall response
61. Old Chevy subcompact
62. Courage
64. Bob & Tom, e.g.
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