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August 27, 2013 • currentnightandday.com
THIS WEEK Singles event – Three D’s Pub & Cafe, 13644 N. Meridian St., will be host to a singles meet and greet on Aug. 31 starting at 9 p.m. CARMEL Singles can pick up their blue wristbands at the door and then enjoy the live music of Twin Peaks, a twin-sister act that features Top 40 dance and rock tunes, complete with choreography, ranging from Tina Turner to Bruno Mars. There is a $5 cover charge for the event, and there will be drawings for prizes. For more information about the band, visit www.twinpeaksindy.com. WISH-TV’s Mudsock Game 2013 – Hit the gridiron Aug. 30, for the annual Mudsock Game, the clash of the Fishers High School and FISHERS Hamilton Southeastern High School varsity football teams. The game starts at 7 p.m. Fishers High School, 13000 Promise Rd., hosts the game at its Reynolds Tiger Stadium and IU Health Field. Adults, check out VIP tickets at www.hsefoundation.org. General admission is $5.
Forget the burgers: Clambake, anyone?
Commentary by Karen Kennedy • karenk@youarecurrent.com
Labor Day reminds us that summer is coming to a close. It’s the symbolic last hurrah in the backyard – the time to relish the shade that the leaves on our trees can provide one more time, labor day because the next thing we know we’ll be wearing our fleeces and raking them. So why not throw a party? Maybe you’ve been meaning to have your neighbors over for a cookout all summer. But a Labor Day party doesn’t have to mean burgers on the grill, and it doesn’t have to mean buying all the red, white and blue decorations you can find at the party goods store. It could be a little more creative… Since Hamilton County is lovingly referred to as the “Hamptons of the Midwest,” why not bring the Hamptons to your backyard? Why not be the “Barefoot Contessa” of your neighborhood? Let’s import a little East Coast style this Labor Day. Here are some ideas: Menu: You’re probably not interested in digging a big hole in your backyard to do a proper clambake. But, you could create a menu that embodies the spirit of a clambake, such as: • Lobster or crab sliders with lemon aioli • Cioppino (Seafood stew) • Chunks of seasoned, oven-roasted sweet corn and red potatoes • Grilled crusty loaves of bread rubbed with olive oil and fresh garlic, sprinkled with sea salt And we’ve all had plenty of watermelon this summer, but it doesn’t have to just be cut in wedges. Consider a watermelon gazpacho or salad of watermelon, crumbled feta and mint finished with reduced balsamic vinegar. For dessert, there’s nothing better (or easier) than a fresh fruit crisp warm from the oven with a scoop of good quality gelato (home-made ice cream is even better if someone in your family is so inclined!) Hollowed and stuffed cherry tomatoes make a quick and festive appetizer (and one the kids can help do).
Drinks: Cape Codders are an obvious choice. Electric Blue Lemonades will match the décor. And the citrusy tang of frozen orange-bourbon slush is a perfect complement to seafood. Premix any of these and have them ready for self-serve as your guests arrive. Use aluminum tubs filled with ice for soft drinks and bottled water and white wine. Décor: First of all, forget the red, white and blue. We did that in July. What about just the cool simplicity of cobalt blue and white, set off by rustic aluminum? It fits the breezy, beachy feel, and it’s inexpensive, too. A nice blue background set off by repurposed large and small aluminum cans or mason jars filled with white daisies sets a gorgeous stage. Go to the fabric store and look for a cobalt blue and white print fabric; you’ll need three yards to cover a 6-foot banquet table. You can also use mason jars to hold utensils, napkins and candles, or use them to serve gazpacho, drinks or dessert. Scatter seashells or sand dollars on the buffet. White Christmas lights in the trees, around the deck or on your buffet table will complete your look, and create a warm feel when the sun goes down. If you have a fire pit, use it! Activity: Croquet is the perfect game to round out an East Coast evening, and it’s fun for grown-ups and kids alike. Enjoy! All of our menu items suggested here are easy to make ahead, so that when your guests arrive you can relax with them instead of spending your Labor Day laboring over a hot grill. Cheers. Visit our www.currentnightandday.com for the following recipes: • Electric Blue Lemonade • Orange Bourbon Slush • Watermelon Gazpacho • Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes • Cioppino
Allow Me to Illustrate Exhibit – The exhibition room at the Judge Stone House is filled with works by artists from NOBLESVILLE different eras of Central Indiana’s history, from the early 1900s to today. Nickel Plate Arts Campus, 107 S. Eighth St., will feature the exhibit through Aug. 31. The exhibit is open noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 29 and 30 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 31. Admission is free. For more information, visit http:// nickelplatearts.org.
Westfield Farmers Market – Ameriana Bank will continue to host its inaugural Marketplace at Westfield from 5 to 8 p.m. WESTFIELD Aug. 30 in its parking lot at the corner of Ind. 32 and Carey Road. Admission is free. The Marketplace at Westfield features fresh produce from local growers and goods from Indiana artisans. The market will run through Sept. 27. Seafood fest – Traders Point Creamery will celebrate it’s 10th anniversary with a seafood fest on the farm. Guest Chef zionsVILLE Tom Santelli will join Traders Point Creamery Chef Brandon Canfield along with guest Sous Chefs Kris Crossley and John Lawyer to bring a taste of the sea to the final summer Dinner on the Deck. Seating is 7 to 9 p.m. and the wine and beer bar opens at 6 p.m. The Tad Robinson Trio will play live blues and soul from 6:30 to 9:30p.m. The cost is $48 per person and reservations are required and can be made by calling 733-1700 or by e-mailing events@traderspointcreamery.com