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By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
Students returning this fall to IU Indianapolis can gain industry knowledge in central Indiana’s growing tourism, event and sport management sector.
David Pierce of Zionsville is a sport management professor and chair of the IU Indianapolis Department of Tourism, Event and Sport Management. He said the department has grown in recent years thanks to the popularity of the sports and event management industry in Indianapolis and surrounding areas, like Grand Park in Westfield and the Fishers Event Center. Pierce said IU Indy can leverage its position within Indianapolis’ growing sports and tourism market to provide students with industry knowledge, mentorship and opportunities to earn credit for workbased learning while building their resumes and professional networks. He said the program is unique to the region.
“We’ve got four majors in our department. We have event management, tourism, hospitality and then my discipline, sports management,” he said. “A downtown location — specifically Indianapolis that has built their economic development strategy on (tourism and sports) for the last 40 years — it’s not just an urban market but it’s the Indy market that has put a priority on that.”
Pierce said the sports management program is supported by strong community partnerships and faculty and staff with deep industry knowledge. The location of the university means making connections is convenient for students.
“Visit Indy and the Indiana Sports Corp., those are two of our key community partners where a lot of opportunities for students come from,” he said. “From an events and sports perspective, everybody wants to be at the events that are happening in Indianapolis. So, if you’re a student at IU Indy you can go to your two classes in the morning, go work a fourhour shift at the Final Four, and be back in your dorm in the evening. You’re not commuting.”
Pierce said the Indiana Sports Corp. — formed in 1979 — was the first of its kind in the nation. Since then, more than 300 cities have created their own sports orga-
nization, using Indianapolis as the industry standard. The IU Indianapolis tourism, event and sport management program is able to take advantage of what the commission brings to Indianapolis, such as the partnership with the NCAA, to give students hands-on experience.
“The Sports Corp. has kind of the championship event strategy, but they’ve kind of gone outside the box a little bit more now with trying to get things like (the WWE) and some of those sports entertainment events,” he said. “It’s all definitely rooted in the being the first sports corporation in 1979 and the strategy that has come out of that. They’re still pretty creative with the types of things that they bring in like the (Olympic Swim Trials) last year.”
Students also can apply what they learn to youth sports.
“We have a pretty strong youth sports ecosystem here with Grand Park being in Westfield,” Pierce said. “Ten years ago, you would not have walked into a classroom and told students on day one of the intro class that youth sports is a career path. That would be insane. But now, some of the better paying jobs out there are in that space. If we’re just talking careers and jobs in the area, that’s an ecosystem and an industry that didn’t exist 10 years ago.”
Pierce said the hospitality program is targeted at students interested in working in the hotel space, and includes a co-op program with White Lodging, which operates the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. Tourism students are drawn in by the area’s local attractions like White
State Park. He said destination marketing organizations like Discover Boone County are popular landing spots for those students after graduation.
“Our students are essentially from here and they stay here,” he said. “They’re central Indiana students who want to stay.”
Pierce said students who pick the event management program often move into careers in event planning with associations, fairs, festivals, events and community organizations.
“There’s just a ton of overlap between tourism events and hospitality,” he said. “We teach it from a very interdisciplinary perspective so all the students and all four of those majors are in it together.”
Pierce said the success of the program is due in part to the experience behind the educators. Faculty within the program include the former Indiana Director of State Tourism, event planning professionals, former collegiate athletic directors and instructors who still work in tourism and marketing sectors like Visit Indy.
“There are contacts and networking opportunities available at every corner,” he said. “You’re out there to meet people and kind of start building your own network as well. So, it’s a little bit of us helping, but it’s a little bit of (students) doing required things to get out there and go.”
Pierce said 70 percent of the students who graduate with a degree in tourism, events and sport management have jobs in the field.
Learn more about the program at tinyurl.com/ymfny32c.
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
The Town of Zionsville is working on its budget for 2026.
Mayor John Stehr said budget talks have been underway this summer, taking into consideration the effect of Senate Bill 1. Signed into law in April by Gov. Mike Braun, the law will lower property taxes through tax credits and limit how much communities can raise through property taxes starting in 2026.
“SB 1 has changed the input, so we will have to modify our five-year plan,” Stehr said. “It’s not like we have a lot of discretionary spending. The majority of it is for the department of public works and public safety.”
Stehr said although the bill goes into effect in 2026, the town anticipates the biggest changes will happen in the 2028 budget cycle.
“The next two years will be difficult, but we do have reserves,” he said. “But we don’t want to enter 2029 with no reserves.” Stehr said the key over the next few
years to capturing revenue is for the town to grow its tax base — adding businesses as its residential areas also grow.
“We need to diversify our tax base,” he said. “It’s not just about adding commercial or strip malls. We are also looking at industry and corporate (growth).”
Besides the budget process, Stehr said, SB1 has affected how the town’s comprehensive planning process has evolved.
The planning process began in March 2024. The comprehensive plan is being developed by HWC Engineering alongside
a transportation plan and is an update to the last comprehensive plan, completed in 2003. The plan is a long-term vision for the future of Zionsville that focuses on multiple aspects related to growth, including land use, infrastructure, economic development, community development and community character. Feedback to date indicates residents are not in favor of warehouse development, big-box stores or apartment complexes. Residents also have expressed a desire to manage growth and development to preserve the town’s rural character.
Stehr said a public presentation should be ready this month, with a date to be announced shortly. The plan is expected to go before the Zionsville Plan Commission in September and could potentially be ready for adoption by the Zionsville Town Council in October or November. Stehr said SB1 has helped shape the focus of the plan.
“I think everyone understands that we need to diversify our tax base,” he said. “It’s been a good process.”
Information on the comprehensive planning process is available at uniquelyzionsville.com.
Bicycle collection event — The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus at St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church in Zionsville will partner with St. Vincent de Paul in Indianapolis for a bicycles for veterans and the homeless collection from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 16, 17, 23 and 24 at the church sports field parking lot on the corner of Oak Street and 950 E. Bicycles will be accepted in any condition, along with helmets, locks and chains. All donated items will be refurbished before being distributed through St. Vincent de Paul in Indianapolis to veterans and individuals facing homelessness.
Taste Indiana — Indiana Farm Bureau will host the annual Taste From Indiana Farms event at the 2025 Indiana State Fair, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 7-10 at the INFB Fall Creek Pavilion. During the event, volunteers will pass out food and drink samples that contain ingredients farmers produce in Indiana. The Indiana State Fair opened Aug. 1 and runs through Aug. 17, closed Mondays, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center in Indianapolis.
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By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
A bill directing the U.S. Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP code for 66 communities across the country — including Zionsville, Westfield, Carmel and Noblesville — recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
The bill, introduced by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado), directs the United States Postal Service to create unique ZIP codes for communities in 19 states. The bipartisan bill passed the House July 21 with a 278-121 vote and moved to the Senate, where it was referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs July 22.
According to Boebert’s office, communities that do not have a unique ZIP code can experience associated problems such as loss of economic development; loss of sales tax; higher insurance rates; tax remittance and commercial licensing issues; diminished public safety and reduced emergency response times; identity issues; and efficiency issues.
A bill directing the postal service to create a unique ZIP code for 66 communities, including Zionsville, passed the U.S. House of Representative in July. (File photo)
Zionsville Mayor John Stehr said the bill makes sense. Although Zionsville is serviced by one ZIP code — 46077 — there are parcels within the town’s borders with postal addresses outside of Zionsville.
“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 eliminate,” Stehr said. “It will simplify services and could make emergency response more efficient by eliminating confusion over who has jurisdiction for a particular address.”
Stehr said the town was approached about inclusion in a similar bill introduced by Boebert in 2024, but that bill — which was passed in the House in December 2024 — died in the Senate when the session ended. A similar bill introduced in 2023 by Florida Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart stalled
in the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Stehr said the change is welcome because of Zionsville’s growth. The town’s population has grown from just over 11,000 residents in 2003 to an estimated 33,000 residents in 2024. Zionsville also increased exponentially in land size since the inclusion of Perry and Union townships within the town’s borders. The Town of Zionsville now covers 67 square miles — the third-largest municipality by land area in Indiana.
“I think the northern suburbs have grown so fast that this will just reaffirm each town’s identity,” Stehr said. “It will clear up any confusion over their borders and I think that’s a good thing. It will just make us more efficient in services.
The bill would create new ZIP codes in communities in Indiana, Colorado, California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Ohio, Kentucky and Texas.
Read the text of the bill at tinyurl. com/3hnbhu77.
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.
New state troopers sworn in — The Indiana State Police Recruit Academy recently celebrated graduation and swearing in of 20 new Indiana State Police Troopers at the Indiana State Capitol Rotunda. Graduation marked the completion of 23 weeks of intense training which totaled more than 1,100 hours. Areas of training included criminal and traffic law; de-escalation; emergency vehicle operations; defensive tactics; firearms; impaired driving detection; scenario-based training; and other academic subjects related to modern policing. Each graduate will be assigned to one of 14 State Police Posts across Indiana.
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
Indiana tends to be overlooked by people who don’t live here — and sometimes even by Hoosiers themselves — but podcaster Nate Spangle wants to change that attitude by enthusiastically promoting everything positive about life in Indiana.
Spangle partly blames the state’s mediocre reputation on what he calls “Hoosier humbleness.”
“We don’t necessarily do the best job of marketing ourselves and hyping up all the cool stuff we have going on here,” he said. “I get to talk to these Hoosiers that are, you know, running around the perimeter of the United States, or winning the Indy 500 or doing these crazy cool feats, or growing these spectacular businesses — and I get to be kind of like their hype man.”
His positive message is resonating. Spangle’s “Get IN.” podcast has grown to 20,000 monthly listeners, along with 67,000 Instagram followers, 48,000 followers on TikTok and 12,000 newsletter subscribers.
Spangle, 28, grew up in the small northern Indiana town of Bourbon and later studied communications at DePauw University. He didn’t play football at DePauw, but he was part of the team and eventually became its “social media guy.”
He said he was always interested in entrepreneurship and after graduating became an Orr Fellow, where he worked in insurance and got some experience in the business world. He later joined a tech startup incubation company in Indianapolis called Powderkeg.
“That was where the initial birth of the podcast came from,” he said. “We launched a podcast (in 2023). It was focused on, kind of like, ‘How I built this.’”
It didn’t get many listeners, he said, so he started creating other content to drive engagement, like recommendations for date nights, coffee shops, etc., which gained a little traction. In early 2024, Spangle said, he got an idea.
“I went on this mission to be the first truck in the infield at the Indianapolis 500,” he said. “So, I bought a 1980s Dodge pickup truck off Facebook Marketplace and documented the whole process of getting it running, you know — the whole journey
— we ended up working with partners and sponsors and all that fun stuff. And I gained, like, 15,000 followers in six weeks.”
Spangle said he got to the parking lot at 9 p.m. the night before the race, slept in the truck and managed to be first on the field. He also hosted a public tailgate party.
“Anyone could come up and get anything they wanted,” he said. “All our meat was sourced from Indiana. The buns were sourced from Indiana. We had brewery partners that were all based here in Indiana. So, we hosted an all-Indiana tailgate, all 100 percent funded by sponsors.”
That promotional campaign was so successful, he quit his job, bought the podcast rights from Powderkeg and relaunched it as a solo venture with a focus on promoting the state.
“One of my first episodes was, there’s a guy from the Kokomo area that ran the perimeter of the United States of America,” Spangle said. “He ran from Cleveland up to Maine, down to Key West, over to San Diego … up to Washington (State) and then back around to Cleveland. It’s a crazy story — like a modern-day Forrest Gump — and he’s a Hoosier.”
Spangle does studio interviews, but also travels all over the state to promote various attractions, like Morengo Cave in Crawford County; French Lick, which hosts an annual PGA tournament; and the unique topography of southeast Indiana. In the year since he bought the podcast, he not only continued to grow the audience, Spangle has added two full-time and several part-time employees to manage the workload.
Spangle said the big message he wants his audience to receive is that Indiana is a fun place to live.
For more, visit getindiana.com.
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By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
Four new firefighters were sworn in as members of the Zionsville Fire Department last month.
Mayor John Stehr adminis-
tered the oath July 7 to Tyler Hess, Samuel Hipple, Abigia Jones and Daniel Quick.
“These four firefighters are filling current vacancies within the department, and we are excited to have them join the ranks of the Zionsville firefighters, leaving us only 11 full-time vacancies,” ZFD Chief James VanGorder said. “They have recently completed 22 weeks of a joint academy with the Pike Township Fire Department, where we did joint training and they obtained their emergency medical service and firefighter certifications.”
The new firefighters were presented with a Saint Florian medal and a bottle of spirits, intended to be opened upon retirement. Saint Florian is the patron
saint of chimney sweeps, soapmakers and firefighters. The gifts are a tradition of the ZFD, presented to all new firefighters to recognize them as part of the department’s history.
Follow the ZFD’s activities at facebook. com/zionsvillefiredepartment.
Women’s Collaborative event — Elevating Hoosier women professionals and entrepreneurs is the focus of the 2025 Indiana Women’s Collaborative Aug. 28 at The Westin Indianapolis, hosted by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Session topics include confidence and credibility in leadership; making connections that matter; building influence through relationships; executive thinking for non-executives; setting boundaries that build trust; and owning your voice as a thought leader. The Empower Award Lunch panel will include former Lieutenant Governors Suzanne Crouch, Sue Ellspermann and Becky Skillman. Registration is $199 for members and $249 for non-members. The 2025 Indiana Women’s Collaborative Empower Award will be presented to the professional who has made significant contributions to empowering women and had a meaningful impact on her organization and community. View the agenda or register at indianachamber.com/ conferences.
Community Health Network is excited to announce the o cial opening of our Zionsville practice.
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Boone County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney T.K. Morris, a Zionsville resident, has announced his candidacy for Boone County Superior Court 2 judge in the May 2026 Republican primary. Morris will run for the seat being vacated by retiring Judge Bruce Petit.
Morris has 22 years’ experience as a prosecutor. He is endorsed by Boone County Prosecutor Kent Eastwood, who cited Morris’ trial experience, ethical standards and temperament as key qualifications for the position. He joined the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office in 2019 and previously served as a leading prosecutor of major felonies in Marion County. Morris has been part of the successful prosecution of numerous high-profile cas-
es, including three murder cases.
“T.K. Morris is a stellar prosecutor who has tried more than 100 jury trials in Indiana,” Eastwood stated. “I know firsthand he has the integrity, temperament and experience to do the job well and he will make an excellent judge … It is critical to elect judges with the highest ethical standards, staunch adherence to the U.S. and Indiana Constitutions, and a solid temperament. There could be no more experienced attorney and no one more trusted by the prosecutor’s office than T.K. Morris.”
Morris
Morris, his wife Natasha and their three children have lived in Zionsville for 15 years.
Learn more at tkmorrisforjudge.com and at facebook.com at Vote TK Morris for Boone County Judge. Contact the campaign at VoteTKMorris@gmail.com.
Town Council meetings — The Zionsville Town Council meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. and the second Monday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at Zionsville Town Hall.
Thursday, October 2
Mass - 5:00 p.m. • Open House - 5:30 - 8 p.m.
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
As the Indianapolis Colts take the field for practice at Colts Camp at Grand Park in Westfield, mothers of babies and toddlers can find some cool comfort near the stands.
Holiday Rambler, a motorhome provider and part of REV Group, is sponsoring the Colts Mother’s Room next to Colt City. The amenity is installed in a Class B RV van, providing mothers the ability to feed their babies, pump and change diapers with privacy and comfort. The unit has seating, counterspace and can hold up to four adults.
The mother’s room has been used by dozens of nursing mothers each day at camp.
“The Colts reached out to have a unit on site this year and we figured out that a class B van fits perfectly,” said Jenn Goethel, senior marketing manager at REV Group. “What we focused on is the (automatic) door and the ease of the door. Sometimes the Class A and the Super C (models) can have a latch door that seems intimidating. So, we wanted it user-friendly and it’s not too large. There’s a small bench in the back. We really wanted to have a presence since we are partners all season long with the Colts and this seemed like the perfect fit at Colts training camp.”
Goethel said a core value of Holiday Rambler and REV Group is a focus on family and mothers, which made the partner-
ship a good match.
“We wanted to make sure (mothers) had a spot at training camp,” she said. “It has been so well received. We have a QR code on the back for (a survey) and we have moms filling it out who aren’t even using it saying, ‘We love this. Please continue to come.’ We had several moms on the first day and it was crazy to see how little they were and the versatility of it. They were just super grateful to just have the space.”
Goethel said the van has been helpful in light of the weather at camp. She said while people might first think about the safety and comfort of the children at camp, focusing on nursing mothers — particularly their comfort as they take care of their children — is equally important.
“We hype these women up because we are just impressed, especially with the heat,” she said. “Coming out to camp is typically prime nap time for littles. When they come up, we welcome them in. We show them that the door is automatic, so they’re not having to pull it all the way. We let them know that there are snacks on the counter and water in the fridge. We let them know, ‘Make yourself comfortable on the benches in the back.’ They can sit in there for as long as they like. Some people are in for five to 10 minutes and others go 40 minutes. It’s just comfortable.”
The Westfield Milk Bank donated nursing pads, pens, markers and snacks for the unit.
The unit is open the same hours as Colt City.
Training camp runs through Aug. 14. Learn more at colts.com/trainingcamp.
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
The Shooting Academy in Westfield is under new ownership. Opened in 2014 as Tim’s Shooting Academy, the firearms store, training center and indoor shooting facility at 17777 Commerce Dr. in Westfield is more than a place to practice.
For those new to firearms, the academy offers a basic class.
Yan Guenette, general manager of The Shooting Academy, said classes help firearm owners and family members become familiar with their weapons. The basic class gives students exposure to a handgun to the extent that they’re comfortable — they learn how to safely handle the gun, how to load it and how to fire it, and can spend as much or little time as they want on the range.
The academy also offers a ladies-only class.
“The ladies-only and the basic pistol are both the exact same class, but the ladies only is obviously just ladies only in the class,” Guenette said. “It’s the same curriculum, same step-by-step process. It starts from the bottom (and) goes up from there. Some ladies may feel that maybe they are intimidated when there are men in the class, so they prefer to just be with women. We get plenty of women who also take the basic class, a lot of husband-wife or partners, things like that. We’ve had many times where a group of women friends will take the class together and they’ve kind of got this camaraderie about them. As an instructor, those are actually the most fun classes, the ladies only. People speak out. They put their guard down because it’s all women and they just have fun instead of being a little apprehensive. So, it’s pretty cool.”
The Shooting Academy prioritizes safety, education and responsible firearms ownership. The first thing anyone does before they can go on the range is sign a waiver and watch a safety video. For basic classroom instruction, participants spend three hours with instructors learning about firearms, going over safety protocols and learning how to properly handle a firearm. Participants spend one hour on the range and can try different firearms.
“You get to shoot a couple of guns on
A woman practices on the range at The Shooting Academy in Westfield. (Photo courtesy of The Shooting Academy)
your time on the range to get you started and get comfortable with it,” Guenette said. “It doesn’t make you a sharpshooter by the end of it, but you’re comfortable enough that you shouldn’t be nervous and (we can) point you in the right direction as far as where you want to go next. Buying a firearm, to me, is like buying a guitar. You’re not a musician once you buy the guitar.”
After a basic or ladies-only class, instructors recommend participants practice on the range before moving to the next level of instruction. In intermediate classes, participants are introduced to the holster and the holster draw. In advanced classes and concealed carry classes, participants learn the methods of safely carrying firearms.
Guenette said just like any hobby, the key to getting better is practice. Clinetelle at The Shooting Academy ranges from those who shoot on occasion to those who come in several times a week to keep their proficiency up. The classes are designed for participants to be comfortable with firearms and lose any fear of the unknown. Although firearm training is not mandated in Indiana, Guenette said classes teach participants safety tips, rules and expectations they might not learn on their own.
“What’s special about The Shooting Academy versus any run-of-the-mill gun store is we have the range and we have classes and we’re education-focused,” he said. “(We like) to focus more on the range and the classes. The guns and accessories are an addition to what we offer, not the focus of what we offer.”
Learn more at theshootingacademy.com.
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Catholic church pilgrimage to Italy — Verso Ministries and St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church of Zionsville will lead a pilgrimage to Italy Oct. 20-29, 2025. The trip will visit Rome, Milan and Turin and will include a visit of iconic sites, culinary experiences and moments of spiritual renewal. St. Alphonsus Liguori pastor the Reverend Travis Stephens, who has been with the parish since 2020, will lead the pilgrimage. Verso Ministries specializes in creating transformative pilgrimage experiences, combining travel with spiritual enrichment. Learn more and reserve a spot at tinyurl.com/365637wb.
Community Compass app helps locate food pantries — For community members who are food insecure, food pantries can be a lifesaver. The Community Compass app helps Indiana residents in need of assistance to find the closest food pantry, free meal sites and SNAP and WIC retailers. It also can help users learn whether they’re eligible for federal nutrition programs. The app is available in English and Spanish, and the Community Compass website is available in 11 languages. The app can be found in online app stores or by visiting communitycompass.app.
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Museum goes digital – SullivanMunce Cultural Center has a mobile app, Boone IN Culture for Apple and Android devices. The app includes the Century Structure Walking Tour, a showcase of 30 architecturally significant homes in Zionsville that includes insights into each home’s history and unique features with photos from the SullivanMunce archives. The app also has links to cultural organizations, galleries, theaters, libraries, museums and more so visitors, tourists and residents of Boone County can easily find them. The Boone IN Culture app is available on Google Play or at App Store. Learn more at SullivanMunce.org.
Flag disposal – American flags that are tattered and worn should be disposed of following federal guidelines, which include burning and proper handling of the ashes. Collection bins for flags in need of retirement can be found throughout Hamilton County, Boone County, including Zionsville American Legion Post 79, 9950 E. 600 S., as well as the Boone County Veterans Affairs Office and the Boone County Courthouse in Lebanon.
AUGUST 15-17, 2025
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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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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The Westfield Police Department issued an update into the investigation of a Westfield man implicated in a national multimillion-dollar sports memorabilia hoax who apparently killed himself this month.
According to a news release July 24, WPD initiated an investigation into Mister Mancave LLC, a local business founded by Brett Lemieux, 45, of Westfield, in February. A woman in North Carolina filed a complaint with WPD, stating that Lemieux was allegedly selling counterfeit autographed sports memorabilia through the Mister Mancave online store and various other platforms. The woman reported to have received fraudulent merchandise from the company.
identified as Lemieux.
According to the releases, a significant quantity of evidence was collected during the searches, including documentation and items related to the alleged counterfeit operation. Investigators also discovered posts apparently made by Lemieux on social media shortly before his death that included specific details and named other individuals who may have been involved. Investigation into those individuals is ongoing.
WPD is working with various authenticators for technical assistance and the authentication of all seized items.
The FBI is assisting in the investigation, and WPD has a detective assigned parttime to the FBI White Collar Crimes Task Force.
According to the release, additional victims were located as the case progressed, each claiming to have purchased autographed memorabilia from Mister Mancave that was later determined to be counterfeit.
WPD executed a search warrant July 15 at the Mister Mancave business location in connection with the suspected fraudulent scheme. On July 16, the investigation extended to a residence in the 300 block of Hoover Street. Upon arrival at the residence, officers discovered an individual deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The individual was later
“We are incredibly proud of the professionalism and persistence our detectives and officers have demonstrated throughout this investigation and commend their passion for serving,” the release stated. “We also thank our law enforcement partners at the Carmel Police Department, Fishers Police Department, and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office for their valuable assistance in this case.”
Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact Detective Don Bennett of the Westfield Police Department at dbennett@westfield.in.gov.
This story will be updated as new information is available.
Farmers market in Zionsville — The Zionsville Farmers’ Market takes place from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays through Sept. 27 on Main Street in the Village. Weekly vendor and entertainment lineups are available at zionsvillefarmersmarket.org.
Charles “Charlie” Ewing, born on July 1, 1947, in Lebanon, Indiana, passed away on July 17, 2025, in Indianapolis. Charlie was a dedicated family man and a respected professional in the community, working as a Real Estate Appraiser.
His commitment to service extended beyond his profession; he was an active member of the Zionsville community, serving as President of the Zionsville LIONS Club and as a Stephens Minister at St. Luke’s United Methodist
Church in Indianapolis. Charlie’s contributions were invaluable, and he touched the lives of many through his leadership and compassion.
Charlie proudly served in the Army Reserves.
Charlie is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn, and his son, KC Clark.
He was preceded in death by his mother Virginia, and father Charles. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com
Preserving natural resources is a key mission for the Zionsville Department of Parks and Recreation. And part of the department’s commitment to promoting conservation and healthy ecosystems is engaging the youngest residents to carry the mission forward.
In the past several months, the department has worked on programs and activities with local youth to get children outside and teach them about the natural world.
Naturalist Rachel Felling with the parks department told the parks board in July that the Junior Indiana Master Naturalist Program and the department’s Nature Connections program are making a difference in Zionsville.
“Indiana Junior Master Naturalist is for kids ages 9 to 12. This is the third year we’ve done it and this is a DNR-administered program that we host and run,” Felling said. “(The kids) have to do six hours of community service. For kids, sometimes it’s a little bit of a challenge to get good projects that they can work on. We’ve done different things the last few years, but this year we did a storm drain education painting project with these kids. And this was funded by the Boone County Soil and Water Conservation District.”
Felling said the participants painted storm drains at three intersections in the Village — Fifth and Beech streets; Fourth and Poplar streets; and Sixth and Poplar streets.
“We worked with them and they designed and painted these storm drains with all sorts of watershed education messages as their service project,” she said. “I highly encourage you to go take a look at them. We have QR code stickers that (can be scanned) to then take people to a website that talks about the project. These kids did a remarkable job in just a few days’ worth of work and work that had to be hurried along because Mother Nature was not cooperating, we had some rain coming. But, they’ve all been fully sealed so that they should hopefully look good for years to come and are really proud of the work they put in a very short amount
of time.”
Park board members lauded the program, noting that the parks department is helping create a new generation of park and natural resource advocates, by making connections with residents of Zionsville at a young age.
“This is so amazing,” board member Anna Schappaugh said. “We live in a world where (electronics) and social media and AI are taking over kids’ childhoods. My son just turned 5 and I’m always thinking, ‘How can I teach him real skills and maybe go back to some traditional things like learning how to plant things and grow things and take care of our resources that we have?’ Hearing the passion that (the program has) inspired in other kids and that it’s happening in our community and there’s plans to grow that, that’s just something to be really proud of. That has generational impacts. You can see the paint on the street but you can’t always see the generational impacts.”
Felling also said the department concluded its third year for Nature Connec-
tions — a program in partnership with Zionsville Community Schools to create a deep understanding of and appreciation for the local ecosystems. The program includes classroom and outdoor work that conforms to Indiana State Science Standards. Funded by the Zionsville Parks Foundation, the program reaches more than 350 third-grade students at Eagle Elementary, Trailside Elementary and Pleasant View Elementary four times a year, culminating with a spring service project.
“The focus of the program is that the kids understand that all these living things have special adaptations that make them uniquely designed for the ecosystem that they’re in and understand that these ecosystems are a delicate system, all working together,” Felling said. “They understand that we have impacts on those things, both positive and negative, on purpose and on accident, and try to have a positive impact at the end with a service learning project.”
Each school did a unique service project at the end of the school year. Students at
Funding for programs like Nature Connections is provided to the Zionsville Department of Parks and Recreation by the Zionsville Parks Foundation. The nonprofit organization operates with the mission “to preserve, enhance and grow a thriving system of parks and programs for community enjoyment, education and wellness.” Learn more at zparksfoundation.org.
Eagle Elementary pulled garlic mustard, planted milkweed and distributed seed balls of milkweed seeds in the Zion Nature Sanctuary. Trailside Elementary students planted at the native plant education garden at Heritage Trail Park. Pleasant View students pulled garlic mustard at Overley-Worman Park.
“We ended up with somewhere over 90 bags of garlic mustard between all the schools that pulled it — big, industrial-size trash bags — so, they all got a chance to have a really positive impact at the end of it,” Felling said.
Children from Trailside and Pleasant View Elementary also participated in a water quality assessment of Eagle Creek, and Eagle Elementary students did an assessment at Cross Branch. Staff assisted the students with a variety of measures like temperature, pH, water clarity, visual clues and searching for bioindicator species.
“The kids spent a morning out in the creek trying to decide if the creek is clean and healthy or not and looking at some of the reasons why it is or isn’t. And spoiler alert, it is usually very, very clean,” Felling said. “It’s just really cool to see all of them out there exploring, looking for living things, having a hands-on experience in the creek with our staff and our volunteers and their chaperones and the teachers.”
Felling said the parks department plans to add third-grade classrooms from Boone Meadow Elementary School to next year’s program. The plan is to eventually move the program to Carpenter Nature Preserve once it is open.
The park board lauded the department for its outreach efforts with local youth.
“Both of these programs are really meaningful,” said Ryan Cambridge, president of the parks board. “We have to raise a new generation of park supporters, park advocates and natural land advocates. I think for a community that really prides itself on its natural areas — that’s one of the defining features of Zionsville for a lot of people — we have to make those connections at a young age.”
ON THE COVER: Indiana Junior Master Naturalists in Zionsville painted three storm drains in the Village with watershed information. (Photo by
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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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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
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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).
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 whistle blower
23. Set down
24. WJJK classic song
25. Old AT&T rival 27. NYSE debut 29. Medieval weapon 31. Broad Ripple theatre:
Psychedelic drug 37. I-69 posting
38. Look over in Miami County?
39. Up on
41. Ex-Pacer Stephenson
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.
66. That guy’s
67. Allisonville Road
restaurant/bar: ___ Emporium
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