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It is our position that in suggesting imprisonment alternatives for nonviolent criminals, Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall Shepard is on the right track.

However, he could go further in working to solve the serious problem of prison overcrowding. Indiana is not alone in facing the reality that its prison population growth is untenable and inevitably will bankrupt state coffers. Prisons are expensive. In fact, per inmate cost equals that to send a student to a private university. Should we not then imprison a person only after all alternatives are exhausted? Where is the innovation? Let’s start by being tougher on violent and repeat criminals. Drop or expedite death penalty cases. Allow for police and prosecutorial discretion.

Government has long attempted to unsuccessfully legislate personal behavior. If an act does not infringe on the liberties of others, why do we criminalize it?

Prosecution, incarceration and rehabilitation for these offenses are overwhelming our systems. Certainly, we are not advocating drug use or other amoral behaviors. However, existing efforts are not proving successful. Alternatives must be considered with an eye to a more pragmatic approach to governance. Shepard is on the right track; but, it is our position that bellicose action is required.

A more pleasant past

It is our position that Mark Twain’s book “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” should not be censored. The recent move to make the book more “politically correct” by replacing a well-worn racial epithet with “runaway slave,” while referring to Huckleberry Finn’s travel companion, Jim, has caused uproar.

We condemn the use of the offensive epitaph in modern parlance; but concurrently, we fear that the painful reality of this period in American history could all too easily be whitewashed by those who would seek a more pleasant perspective on the past.

Advocates claim the censorship would allow younger generations to read without being distracted by the negative language. But shouldn’t educators employ the offense as a chance to discuss racial inequity and the hatred directed (and continuing to be directed) at those different from ourselves? Even assuming good intentions, this singular edit would rob future generations of the opportunity to read and know this period from Twain’s perspective.

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you.

In Georgia, it is against the law to slap a man on his back or his chest.

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the Indiana Constitution.

ARTICLE 5. Executive. Section 7. No person shall be eligible to the office of Governor or Lieutenant Governor, who shall not have been five years a citizen of the United States, and also a resident of the State of Indiana during the five years next preceding his election; nor shall any person be eligible to either of the said offices, who shall not have attained the age of thirty years.

Section 8. No member of Congress, or person holding any office under the United States or under this State, shall fill the office of Governor or

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Lieutenant Governor.

Section 9. The official term of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor shall commence on the second Monday of January, in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three; and on the same day every fourth year thereafter.

Section 10. (a) In case the Governor-elect fails to assume office, or in case of the death or resignation of the Governor or the Governor's removal from office, the Lieutenant Governor shall become Governor and hold office for the unexpired term of the person whom the Lieutenant Governor succeeds. In case the Governor is unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office, the Lieutenant Governor shall discharge the powers and duties of the office as Acting Governor.

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Thumbs-up for Duke’s $10K facility grant

Columns like Wilson's needed Editor, I really enjoy your paper and have been puzzled by the anti-Danielle Wilson train people seem to be jumping on. I find her column funny, refreshing and most of all, TRUTHFUL! She’s a mother in Hamilton County who is not trying to pretend that her life is always perfect,

and therefore normal, and she is choosing to see the humor in that fact. What we need is more columns like Danielle Wilson’s and Mike Redmond’s, not less.

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the 13th annual Underground Railroad Run will be March 26. Events are: 5K run, 3K walk and a health fair at Westfield High School.

We’re also sponsoring the annual dinner dance on Nov. 12 at The Bridgewater Club.

Watch Current in Westfield for all the details.

••• Today is an extremely special day for the Current Publishing family. As we told you we would some time back, we have officially launched our fourth weekly newspaper, Current in Fishers. It joins this newspaper and Current in Noblesville and Current in Carmel to broaden our reach in Hamilton County.

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A round of applause, please, for the Duke Energy Foundation, which recently forked over $10,000 to the city to help fund the coming 45-acre Westfield Public Safety Training Facility. It’s another brick in the wall for the complex that will advance all manner of training for the civil servants who keep us safe – or save us from ourselves in some cases. The facility is being designed to provide training for surface and subsurface water rescue, swift water rescue, search and rescue, trench training, high-angle training, hazardous-materials training, vehicle extrication, emergency medical service training and high-level fire rescue, according to Mayor Andy Cook’s office. There also will be a firing range. “As Westfield continues to expand, the need for up-to-date training for emergency responders also grows,” stated Mark LaBarr, regional manager for Duke. The Duke Energy Foundation is the core of Duke Energy’s drive for support and development of sustainable communities. Said Cook: “This facility will develop smarter responders and that leads to safer communities and we are thrilled to partner with Duke on this important initiative.”

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Great organization to celebrate 100th anniversary COMMENTARY

By Terry Anker This year, The Boy Scouts of America will celebrate the completion of its centennial year locally with the Gathering of Eagles Dinner.

The event, designed to honor Scouts who have earned the high designation of Eagle in 2010, recognizes the significant contributions of both the young and old.

The kickoff speaker to this 100th anniversary year was Indiana Supreme Court justice Randall Shepard. Justice Shepard, a historian in his own right, impressed and delighted the crowd with stories of his own struggle to earn the designation and an affirmation that skills learned and applied through scouting are of great benefit to many of the world’s leaders. Certainly his presence and demeanor are compelling.

But more importantly, I saw in the Chief Justice an adult willing to stand until every boy in attendance who desired it was able to shake his hand and speak to such an important public figure.

This year, on Monday evening Feb. 7, Mark Miles, President and CEO of the Central Indiana

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Corporate Partnership and the Indianapolis Super Bowl Committee, will present to those assembled.

Like the others who have come before him, Mark is committed to Scouts, in part, by what it does to encourage and build leadership among boys and young men to serve their communities.

Annually, Eagle Scouts contribute countless hours and even more dollars in service projects around the globe. While this newspaper and others obsesses over the least amongst us – whether on a team bus or juvenile hall – there are many more contributors who go unnoticed.

This year’s dinner will be held at the Indianapolis Marriott, 350 West Maryland Street, downtown. Each $600 table includes eight seats and a sponsorship for two 2010 Eagle Scouts.

Single sponsorships are welcome. Contact John Gower, with BSA at jgower@crossroadsbsa.com or 813-7113 to help.

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

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DISPATCHES » Cook announces candidacy – Westfield Mayor Andy Cook announced his plans to run for re-election last week during the Westfield Chamber of Commerce luncheon. » WYAP needs help - Westfield Youth Assistance Program, which helps support at-risk youth, needs tutors and mentors for it’s after school and weekly programming, and also needs volunteers who can donate in-kind services to help promote and develop the program.

Fundraisers, public relations and community organizers are needed also! Visit www.youthassistance.org or call the volunteer coordinator, Terry Stroman, at 317-569-0371. » State of the County - The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce will present its annual luncheon meeting “State of the County” presented by Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger Jan. 26, 11:30 a.m. at the Mansion at Oak Hill in Carmel. Pre-paid reservations are required no later than Jan. 21 by contacting the Chamber at 773-0086 or online at www. noblesvillechamber.com. » Agapé expands program – Agapé Riding Resources of Cicero, which provides a variety of equestrian programs for those with special needs, has added to its hippotherpay program, an occupational treatment strategy that utilizes equine movement to address impairments, functional limitations and disabilities in clients with neuromotor and sensory dysfunction. For more information, visit www. agaperiding.org.

Remembering my time in the ‘tough zone’ COMMENTARY

By Danielle Wilson My husband and I are in a good place right now as far as kids are concerned. They are all old enough to sleep through the night, use a toilet on their own, and communicate sickness, hunger, thirst, and fear. Plus, we no longer require a paid babysitter when we want to leave the house because our sixth grader can easily man the fort for a few hours, even with the frequent (and often controversial) challenges from his younger siblings.

Despite their advanced ages, though, they are still young enough to need us- homework help, rides to practice, food and shelter- and, more importantly, to like us. We are a couple of years away from the teenage-versus-parent showdown that will inevitably occur between Doo and our two sons and me and our two daughters, which means we can still enjoy one-on-one time at Pinheads or family trips to Kings Island. In a nutshell, our kids are at the best possible ages for parenting.

Having moved on to this land of momentary bliss, however, I often forget what life was like just a few short years ago. Fortunately, for your reading pleasure, I have several friends and family in the throes of newborn and toddler hell.

I’d like to share one of their stories in hopes that you might either feel less alone in your current parenting role and/or appreciate how far you’ve come.

One of my sisters lives in Kentucky and has two girls, ages two and four. Her brother-in-law got married recently in Texas, and my nieces were both in the wedding. The afternoon ceremony was about a 40-minute drive from the hotel/reception site, and so by the time they arrived at the church to get primped, the twoyear-old was already having no-nap issues. And of course my sister’s plan to have the bridal party stylist handle her girls ‘dos was immediately derailed, so she was left to improvise last minute with her preschooler’s very unruly (but gorgeous) red hair, sans any salon tools or product.

Sis eventually managed, but was stressed to the bejeesus right up until her little angels walked down the aisle.

On to the reception, where my sister actually enjoyed herself thanks to the clever planning of the bride and groom, who provided free babysitting. As soon as it was over, however, the twoyear old vomited all over the hotel room bed, just hours before Sis also became sick.

She called me the next day from the Austin airport (I was killing time at DSW during a soc-

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The Climb offers exercises, hope

By Darla Kinney Scoles Current inWestfield Parkinson’s Disease (PD) takes away much from those ravaged by its progressive, disabling symptoms. The Climb gives back.

An ongoing exercise session designed specifically for PD patients, The Climb allows the men and women facing daily limitations to rise above those limits and move ever upward toward greater mobility, strength and even voice. Meeting weekly at White River Christian Church in Noblesville, the class, offered by the Indiana Parkinson Foundation (IPF), held its first meeting Jan. 15 with great success.

With 13 participants, numerous spouses and family members, a dozen volunteer helpers and one enthusiastic physical therapist, The Climb was a two-hour display of courage, faith and flat-out hard work. From the moment class members signed in they were put through the paces of testing current abilities, stretching, large motion repetition, expression and vocal training, speed walking, balance practice and cool-down movements as part of their two-hour workout.

Before the hard stuff began, however, PD patient and IPF inspiration Don Waterman, spoke briefly about his journey into PD and shared the song (“It’s the Climb”) that provided the story behind the name for the unique exercise class.

After admitting that he was “nervous as all

get-out” and receiving a resounding “so are we” from the audience, Waterman said, “I have always been able to work my way out of any situation I faced in life, but this one had me trapped. But I did find out there are ways to help my symptoms.”

Waterman found this out due in large part to the fact that his daughter, Addie Cunningham, shared a room at college with Joy Resetar, the therapist leading The Climb this day. The two women – one with a passion to help her father, the other with a passion to help those with disabling conditions – put their minds to work and brought about the only exercise course of its kind in Central Indiana.

“Everyone in this room is faced with a mountain,” Waterman said to those who arrived with walkers and canes but soon shared camaraderie instead.

“I think it’s interesting that even those in the most advanced stages came out with a positive attitude,” Fishers resident and participant Jim Sammer said. “I find that motivating, motivating enough to move mountains.”

For more about IPF and The Climb, which takes place every Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at WRCC and welcomes new members weekly, go to www.indianaparkinson.org. (To hear “It’s The Climb” visit http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=nlaPRZTryCs).

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Alphabet’s new meaning

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By Ken Kingshill We have a plaque hanging on our wall at home entitled The ABC’s of Life. I have no idea who came up with the sentiments, but I think the words are pretty hard to argue with.

• Accept differences • Be kind • Count your blessings • Dream • Express thanks • Forgive • Give freely • Harm no one • Imagine more • Jettison anger • Keep confidences • Love truly • Master something

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Nurture hope Open your mind Pack lightly Quell rumors Reciprocate Seek wisdom Touch hearts Understand Value truth Win graciously Xeriscape (landscaping that uses less water) Yearn for peace Zealously support a worthy cause City Councilor Ken Kingshill is a Westfield resident and Realtor.

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By Brandie Bohney amended her reply: “I said, Current in Westfield ‘Don’t leave any puppies Animal rescues and shelters behind.’” in the New Orleans area are So instead of a single litter still overwhelmed with aniof Chow-mix pups, she also mals both surrendered and got beagle puppies and a boxfound abandoned from as er-mix litter. The 15 puppies far back as the flooding from are all awaiting adoption at Hurricane Katrina. A GreensCox’s home to be taken home burg couple determined to with a new loving family. make a difference in the lives While Cox loves what she’s of animals recently brought doing, the business of rescuover 100 dogs and cats from ing so many puppies has beNew Orleans to private shelRescued beagle puppy come a strain on Cox’s home ters in the Midwest willing to take on additional charges. One of those shelters and finances. “I’d really like to have some sponsors and a different facility,” she explains. “We’re was Westfield’s Puppy Love Rescue. getting overloaded.”

Dedicated solely to puppies, Puppy Love is Cox notes that she has a long waiting list of operated by Suzanne Cox. Cox explains that puppies that need a home environment rather since starting her rescue operation in July as a than a shelter environment. In order to provide way to keep busy during retirement, she’s been overwhelmed by the growth her rescue has expe- that home environment, Cox also hopes to find some foster families willing to take puppies rienced and the need for such an endeavor. awaiting adoption. If you’d like to volunteer Cox took twelve puppies from the New Orwith Puppy Love Rescue or provide a foster leans operation. When she was contacted as a home for puppies waiting for forever homes, potential recipient of some of the animals, she contact Suzanne at (317) 432-9800 or email her was happy to help, but tried to be realistic: “I told her I’d be glad to take a litter, if that helps.” at puppyloverescue2@aol.com, or visit www. petfinder.com/shelters/IN506.html.

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Sofiya Inger's pours bright blues and yellow paint for students to in their artwork.

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Lilah Denton (left) and Isaac Williams (right) are focused on creating texture.

Mariah Gaines uses netting in the tile she is creating to be used in the mosaic mural that will be installed in Maple Glen Elementary School.

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Jacqueline Karski blends blue and yellow paint on her tile for the school wide art piece.

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By Lacey Nix Current in Westfield On a normal day seven-year-old Gabriel DelGreco would get in big trouble for playing with his parents credit cards, however during a workshop at Maple Glen Elementary School he was encouraged to do just that. DelGreco and his classmates used old credit cards, gift cards, plastic bubble wrap, mesh, rubber, erasers and a variety of other items to paint with as part of a school wide art project.

He said, “Usually you don’t get to paint with credit cards, if I did I would get grounded.”

During the workshops students will work with Russian-born artist Sofiya Inger to create a commemorative stained-glass inspired work for the school’s fifth anniversary. Every student from pre-kindergarten to the fourth grade will have a hand in making the piece.

After she completes the 24 workshops, Inger will mold together all the students’ artwork to create an 8 x 12 foot stained glass piece for permanent installation in the school. The piece will be unveiled in the spring.

School Principal Joe Montalone came up with the idea for the piece. PTO President Michelle Foley said, “He never wants to just do something. He always wants to incorporate the students and weave the idea through the entire curriculum. It‘s great.”

Foley said the school selected Inger for her incredible talent in working with children at all levels and her artistic ability.

She said, “We wanted an artist who could help us create a beautiful piece and someone who could make the kids feel as if they are a

part of it. That is exactly what Inger does.”

Inger was born in Russia and trained at Kirov Art College before immigrating to the United States in 1991. She continued her education at the New York Fashion Institute. Inger has created art for Cummings Engine, Fairbanks Hospital, Indiana University and has also been featured on the PBS television series “Dreamtime”. She currently lives in Carmel.

Inger works with each class for an hour and teaches them about textures and stained glass techniques across the world. Inger hopes each student will walk away with more than an art lesson.

She said, “I would love for them to be amazed. I want them to open their eyes and see everything around them with an artist’s eye. I want them to see things actively, not passively.”

The program was funded by the PTO, who keeps money in the budget for cultural experiences like this one. Foley said, “Our filter has always been finding programs that will benefit as many students as possible.”

The school district and PTO’s commitment to the arts is something that has really stood out to Inger. “I am absolutely amazed at the support the school has offered me,” she said.

Unfortunately, Inger says, other school districts are not as lucky. Inger has seen many schools cut funding for the arts. It is something, she says, that can be detrimental to a child.

Inger said, “They are cutting the oxygen out of life. If kids can’t analyze and reflect on things then their lives will be boring and plain.”

2nd grade teacher, Karen Bushouse agrees. She said, “I do a lot of art in my class. If the kids aren’t good with words they can use the art to

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express themselves. Art is great because it connects with everything including math, science and history.”

Westfield Washington Schools Community Relations Liaison Tenna Pershing said, “We do things like this because our district is committed to all types of learning.”

In addition to working with Inger, the district has also worked with authors, painters, musicians and songwriters thru Young Audiences Indiana Artist in Residence Program.

The impact on the students is obvious. Seven year old Louis Scheib said, “This was so much fun. I got to try something new today. I painted with anything I wanted, it was so cool.”

To learn more about the artist, Sofiya Inger, you can visit her website www.ingerart.webs. com or visit her exhibit at the Jewish Community Center in Indianapolis going on now thru February 25th.

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Fundraiser supports young American pianists

The biggest motivator, he says, is helping victims. “If something bad has happened to someone they are uncomfortable already. If they have to translate the situation into English, they might not say anything at all because they can’t.”

He added, “If you can speak to them in their language they open up and tend to trust you more.”

Newlin-Haus hopes that by working with law enforcement in Guatemala he will better understand laws the Spanish speaking population might be familiar with. He said, “I really hope to learn a lot of law enforcement specific Spanish.”

In 2005, Newlin-Haus made a similar trip to Guatemala. He was only 18 at the time but wanted to experience the culture. He admits he left feeling as if he was fluent in Spanish.

However, he said, “If you don’t use it you will lose it.”

In addition to Spanish, Officer NewlinHaus speaks a little Arabic too. That knowledge was helpful to him when he worked as a police officer at Indiana University.

Lieutenant Hollowell is happy to have three other officers who speak Spanish as well.

Although Westfield does not always have an officer on duty who speaks Spanish, Hollowell said, “Officer Newlin-Haus is a very dedicated officer, I know he would come in on his day off if I needed him to.”

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By Margaret Sutherlin In a slow economy however, Current in Westfield fundraising for a nonprofit can be A few of the greatest, budding especially difficult. The intensive and young jazz pianists are competing unique two year fellowships and comfor the largest jazz piano fellowship munity outreach programs do cost, so in the world this spring. And the the APA must spend time organizing result is music that is certain to be and fundraising quite a bit. powerful, and a competition which “Champagne and Chopin is really is certain to be intense.

Ozdemir an event for all people, but especially The American Pianists Associaa younger crowd who might not be able to afford tion, a nonprofit based in Indianapolis, has a the tickets of our other fundraisers,” said Harrison. busy start to 2011, sponsoring finalists in their “But it goes to support our fellows and all our projazz fellowship competition and continuing to gramming. It goes to support young artists.” build their programming.

Event coordinators and APA board members “Each of our finalists is spending a week here Izabela Ozdemir and Bob Gowen have planned performing around the city and studying before this particular event around sampling unusual the finals in April,” said Joel Harrison, Artistic and expensive champagne, and learning about Director and CEO of the APA. “Then we will the classical music of Chopin. have a jury select the winner who will go on for “Our last fundraiser, Beethoven and Brew, two years performing across the world and rewas very successful and we really have high ceive support for their career as a musician. The hopes for this one,” said Ozdemir. “This econofellowship is by far the largest we’ve ever had my hasn’t been easy for the arts, but this fundand the largest in the world.” raiser can really make a difference and increase The APA seeks to identify and promote our ability to support young musicians.” young, American pianists, and continue to The event is Sunday Jan. 30 from 4:00 to spread awareness of their organization and the 6:00 p.m. at Mo’s A Place for Steaks in Indiaimportance of classical and jazz music. napolis. Tickets are $75 and include food and While the primary focus of the organization beverage, and also live music by classical fellow are the two-year fellowships in jazz and classical Michael Lewin. To purchase tickets and learn piano, the APA also has opportunities to take more visit www.americanpianists.org or call fellows with the Concerto Curriculum into area classrooms and community centers, to teach and (317) 940-9945.

By Lacey Nix Current in Westfield Westfield Police Officer Sam Newlin-Haus has always been interested in learning to speak Spanish fluently and on Feb.20 he will get his chance.

In late February, Newlin-Haus will travel to Guatemala for four weeks to take part in a language immersion program. In Guatemala he will take one on one lessons from an instructor, stay with a host family and work with local law enforcement in order to better understand the language and culture of the Spanish speaking population.

It is a trip that Lieutenant Charles Hollowell was happy to support. He said, “Westfield is becoming more diverse every day. Having an officer like Newlin-Haus makes the Spanish speaking population more comfortable and makes our job a little safer.”

Newlin-Haus speaks Spanish now, but does not consider himself fluent. He hopes his trip to Guatemala will change that.

He said, “The cornerstone of language training is immersion. You have to speak the language all day, so it becomes more organic.”

Newlin-Haus says at least once a week he uses Spanish to help the city in some way. In the past he has worked with the prosecutor’s office to take victims statements, helped child protective services translate and helped other officers understand victims and suspects in the field.

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By Brandie Bohney I received a great e-mail recently asking whether there is a trick to knowing when to use a comparative or superlative adverb (more or most) versus the suffixes –er or –est. It’s really an interesting question, and if you look it up online, you’ll get conflicting answers.

Quite a few people will tell you that the rule of thumb is that single-syllable words take suffixes, words of three or more syllables take the adverb, and two-syllable words can go either way. That’s a great rule of thumb, really, as it does hold true a good deal of the time, but the problem is that it is by no means foolproof.

Take for example the word fun. Are we really going to say that funner and funnest are acceptable? I don’t think so. And what about crazy and silly? Does it make any sense to use more or most with words that are obviously standard with suffixes? I’ll admit that I can’t think of any

three-syllable words that work outside the rule of thumb.

Here’s the thing: If you use this rule and come up with a word or word pairing that doesn’t make sense or sounds strange to you, I have a solution.

Check the dictionary.

One of the lovely things about dictionaries is that they list all the forms the word can take: plurals, comparatives, superlatives, and various other forms. If the word should be used with suffixes, those forms will be listed either before or after the definition(s).

That way, if you can’t decide whether or not it’s okay to use stupider, check the dictionary.

And then you won’t sound stupid.

Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarrelated question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

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Old doors revitalize ‘boring’ offices

By Jordan Fischer Current in Westfield Even in a company known for its off-the-wall office designs (literally, the lobby of the Carmel Office Suites features a mannequin diving headfirst into a box labeled Yeager “Life”), Ted Yeager’s doors hold a place of their own.

Every door in every suite of a Yeager Properties office building is a unique door which has been salvaged, cleaned and sealed by Yeager himself. And with more than 150 suites in the Carmel location alone, Yeager, and building manager Nicole Gorski, estimate he has acquired somewhere around 500 doors over the last 15 years.

Actually, according to Gorski, that number may be closer to 800.

“I have to travel to find doors now,” Yeager said. “I’ve pretty well bought out the local salvage dealers.”

Yeager, who has traveled as far as northern Wisconsin to buy a door, has been rummaging through antique shops and salvage lots, not to mention keeping a sharp eye out for buildings set to be torn down, since his sons’ company, Yeager Properties, first renovated the Noblesville Office Suites some 15 years ago.

“It was an old building, the best.”

Tom Missler, owner of and it had some neat doors Missler Design Studio and in it, so we just utilized what one of Yeager’s first-floor was there,” Yeager said. “Everybody was interested in tenants, has both a sliding barn-style door and an older the doors, so I started lookdoor in his office. ing for antiques.”

“This reminds me of In the process, Yeager said the kind of door they had he’s made a bit of a name for himself among antique and in my old elementary,” he said, motioning toward a salvage merchants, who ofdark green door mottled ten call him when they find with brown patches where old doors to see if he would paint has flecked off over the be interested.

Yeager laughed at this. years.

According to Gorski, “I’ve never said no.”

It’s easy to tell Yeager the unique quality of Yeager’s doors adds something enjoys his work. When he finds a particularly interestspecial to the offices, many of which are home to starting door, his voice livens, ups and first time business and he dives into the story Salvaged door of what the door was used owners. Even the conference rooms have individual for, and what they had to do to bring it back to working condition. doors, she said After 15 years, door-hunting has become as That passion has paid off, according to Gorski. much of a habit as a profession, according to Yeager.

“No matter how much we pizzazz the lobby, “I walk into a building now, and I’m looking the doors are always our tenants’ favorite thing,” around at their doors,” Yeager said, adding with she said. “When they’re picking out an office, a wry grin: “Believe it or not, most office doors it’s not what will the address be, or what is the are boring.” most convenient, it’s which door do they like

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The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis: Follow the Drinking Gourd The Children’s Museum will celebrate Black History month with a full schedule of events, including a “Follow the Drinking Gourd” presentation which will take place in the SpaceQuest® Planetarium. Beginning on February 1 and ending on February 28, patrons will be able to attend the “Follow the Drinking Gourd” program during which they will learn a slave song and see how slave families used the Big Dipper to find “freedom land” by travelling through the northern United States into Canada.

“Follow the Drinking Gourd” is an example of this type of spiritual. During the program, the specific directions given in each of the song’s lines will be revealed. The program is 24 minutes long and is ideal for families with children ages eight and up. Show times are Tuesdays through Fridays at 3:00 pm and weekends at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. There will be more frequent show times on President’s Day. Admission is free with the purchase of a museum ticket. Find more information by visiting the museum’s website at www.childrensmuseum.org or by calling the museum at 334-3322.

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Owner Dina Romay-Sipe says the objective of the cafe is to encourage healthy eating because it often leads to a healthy lifestyle.

“We focus on natural and organic foods,” Romay-Sipe said.

Fresh herbs, fruits, vegetables or juices are used in all the foods prepared at Tulip Noir. “We’re using local foods whenever we can get them. Seasonal foods are almost always more nutritious,” Romay-Sipe said.

Every meal is prepared fresh for every customer. All salad dressings, sandwich spreads, soups and desserts are made on site daily. The menus change seasonally, bringing new entrees, coffees and herbs every season. Romay-Sipe says one of the cafe’s most popular items is grilled cheese. “Our grilled cheese is always more than just a little grilled cheese.” Romay-Sipe said.

The winter version for this season is made on rye bread with mushroom and onion sauté, Dijon mustard and cheddar and provolone cheeses.

Tulip Noir also makes an effort to be “green” by conserving energy on a daily basis and being conscious of waste created.

“All of our to-go items will bio-degrade in 45 days,” RomaySipe said. Tulip Noir is open Tuesday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for breakfast and lunch and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for brunch. The beverage menu is available all week. Tulip Noir is located at 1224 W. 86th Street in the Old Town Shopping Center. For more information, call (317) 848-5252 or visit www.tulipnoircafe.com.

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The Indiana Repertory Theatre will present “The Diary of Anne Frank” Jan. 18 through Feb. 24. Tickets range from $20 to $52 each depending on show times. For tickets or details, visit www.irtlive.com.

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Ten years have passed since Brent and Andy shared their deepest secrets. Beethoven scholar Brent drifts from city to city performing and lecturing until he discovers Andy is following him. The production runs at the Phoenix Theatre through Jan. 30. Tickets range from $15 to $25 depending on performance dates. For more information, visit www.phoenixtheatre.org.

The Last Night of Ballyhoo

The Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre will present “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” Jan. 21 through Feb. 5. This 1997 Tony Award-winning comedy by Alfred Uhry, author of “Driving Miss Daisy,” has an illuminating message filled with humor, romance and revelations.

Tickets are $28 Friday through Sundays and $21 on Thursdays. For tickets, show times or other details, call 923-4597 or visit www. civictheatre.org.

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Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre will present “Fiesta” each weekend from Feb. 11 to 27 – Feb. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 13, 20 and 27 at 3 p.m. at 329 Gradle Drive in Carmel. Due to limited seating, reservations are required and are non-transferable to different dates for this event. Tickets are $35 (includes the concert, light snacks and beverages). For reservations, call 844-2660.

'Spelling Bee' at Beef & Boards

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre's 2011 season has kicked off with "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," which runs through Jan. 30. In this show, a Beef & Boards debut, a group of middle school misfits find that while they can’t often control the awkwardness of growing up, they can be standouts in spelling. Tickets for main stage shows range from $36 to $59, and include Chef Odell Ward’s dinner buffet. For show times, tickets or more information, visit www.beefandboards.com.

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U2 Meets Shostakovich

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra welcomes its own ensemble-in-residence, the energetic string trio Time for Three, to perform in a Stella Artois Happy Hour at the Symphony series concert titled "U2 Meets Shostakovich" on Jan. 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. Tickets are $20 each with general admission seating. Doors open at 5 p.m. For more information, visit www. indianapolissymphony.org.

COMEDY Morty’s Comedy Joint

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By Vicky Early A gorgeous rug can be the foundation of room or a textural background for the space but determining the correct size rug to make the most of a room can be daunting.

While I recommend leaving an equal amount of flooring exposed on all sides of the room, the type of room and furniture placement should factor into your decision. The first step is to measure the space and tape out your rug size options with blue painter’s tape. One of the most common mistakes is to rely on a visual or “eyeball’ the space. Doing this can be a costly mistake as a rug can look very different hanging on a rack.

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• When selecting a room size rug for the dining room, you need to measure the length and width of your table. Don’t forget to include the table leaf if you use it frequently.

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• I suggest selecting a size that allows each piece of furniture to be completely on or off the rug. The exception to this rule is a sofa; it is common for the back legs of a sofa to hang off the rug.

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should be large enough for you to take a step or two when getting out of bed.

• If you have one bed centered in the room, you can place a rug at the foot of the bed and one on each side. If you have two beds in the room, you can add one more rug in between them.

• This is the perfect place to play around with rug sizes- Try a round rug or a rectangular rug placed at a diagonal underneath the bed.

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• Select a material that can handle the high traffic areas. Nylon and wool are excellent choices.

• Make sure the door can open and close over the rug.

• If it’s a long hallway, you can also consider using runners.

• Don’t hesitate to use an area rug in a space that has carpet. It is the perfect way to provide contrast and delineate your furniture grouping.

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This Winter it’s possible to look chic and feel comfy at the same time. The math for this win/win equation is so simple that you won’t even need to dust off your Texas Instrument. Volume on top + Fitted on bottom = Winter Fashion 2010-2011. If you can remember this, you’re golden.

The simplest way to achieve this look is with a pair of leggings. The legging route leaves you with more options than you might think. While the simple black cotton leggings are certainly a fan favorite, you can easily go for grey or colored ones instead. Pair them with anything from a chunky cable knit sweater, oversized cardigans or boyfriend blazers and then some.

Additionally, when choosing accessories this Winter, know that the old “less is more” adage no longer applies. Make a statement with your jewelry by choosing pieces that will stand out from your outfit, not just silently complement it. Shop vintage to snag some unique oversized bangles and over-the-top necklaces.

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» Govt. to revisit sodium guidelines – New studies show that salt is even more dangerous than we thought: Eating too much has been linked to osteoporosis, dementia, cancer, and can add inches to your waist. Based on this research, the U.S. government is revisiting its sodium guidelines.

The new thinking: Adults should consume no more than 1,500 mg of sodium per day (two-thirds of a teaspoon), down from the previous limit of less than 2,300 mg.

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By Laura Marenco Cinnamon is more than just a spice that can be added to food or drinks to give them an extra tasty flavor.

It also has medicinal value that can have a positive effect on the body. For instance, cinnamon has been found to have a positive impact on memory and brain function. It is soothing for the stomach and may aid in ulcer prevention. It suppresses bacteria that can lead to urinary tract infections and fungus related to yeast infections, and it lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.

Furthermore, one of its most important benefits from a weight loss and health perspective is that cinnamon prevents insulin resistance.

Research has found that a small amount of cinnamon (less than two teaspoons per day) has the ability to reduce blood sugar, increase a person’s natural production of insulin and lower blood cholesterol, even in those who suffer from Type 2 diabetes. This is very promising news for those who suffer from insulin resistance, because lowering levels of blood sugar and improving cholesterol ratios may assist in the reversal of this condition, and might prevent a further decline in health that could result in full diabetes.

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ing the body metabolize the body sugars more effectively and quickly, which decreases the body’s tendency to store fat. The decreased sugar levels also help the body get rid of hunger pangs, food cravings and puts an end to food binges. This, in turn, leads to lower food intake by the body.

A lower food intake coupled with a higher rate of metabolism means that the body loses weight more efficiently and quickly.

Cinnamon also can boost one’s energy, which dieters can take advantage of. With enough energy, you can burn fats better through aerobic exercising and weight training. The energy boost is actually a product of glucose being processed by the body instead of storing it in the blood stream.

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Troubles, troubles COMMENTARY

By David Cain It’s a common phenomenon. Spending your time battling the symptoms of a problem rather than the actual problem. Sometimes it’s because you can’t identify the real problem or because you don’t want to fix the real issue. Other times it’s because you simply find it easier to correct the symptoms. Do you spend your time battling the limbs or do you chop away at the root?

I have two loving children. Each of them has things they want and, at this stage in their young lives, their reaction is more often based on instinct rather than sound reasoning. They react to stimuli rather than reason through it.

The space between the problem or stimulus and their reaction is nearly nonexistent.

As human adults, that space should be wider to allow us to think through the solution rather than just reacting like a wild animal. We aren’t badgers after all. You are a thinking person that has the amazing capacity to reason through a problem and the possible outcomes.

Even so, we generally ignore that capacity and just react. It’s our reflex reaction. It’s been said, we are not thinking people with emotions; we are

emotional people that think. Emotions often take over and drive our reactions. Often that emotionally charged reaction leads to more troubles or, at least, the avoidance of a resolution.

I read a book recently that suggested a solution. The solution was to create the space to think about the problem and diffuse the emotion. The idea is simple. Stop the reflex reaction by introducing a question that would require you to stop and think rather than just emotionally reacting. Create more space between the stimulus and your response.

The more space, the more time there is to practice a less emotional reaction to problems.

When confronted with a problem that makes your blood boil, as soon as you feel the heat, stop all reactions. Take a second and offer a comment that requires you to think. If you can get the brains of both parties working, you can spark a more rationale response.

David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your questions or comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce.com.

The more space, the more time there is to practice a less emotional reaction to problems.

Business owner’s creative outlet becomes major success COMMENTARY

By Jenn Kampmeier Sewing and becoming a fashion designer was Stephanie Williams’ dream as a young girl growing up having learned firsthand from her mother and grandmother.

After completing her degree at IU from the Business School she “packed away” those desires thinking of them as no more than a hobby of opportunity and entered the field of financial planning.

But as soon as William was married and starting her family, the desire to create again came back. In May of 2010, her sister asked if she would share a booth with her at the Westfield Farmer’s Market. They spent Friday afternoons this past summer with a booth filled with a few dresses. From then to now, her world has changed. The business quickly took off by word of mouth marketing and something as simple as a Facebook fan page.

BlueEyes and BareFeet is a clothing and design company featuring a collection for girls created from vintage, vintage-inspired, modern and recycled fabrics. Each piece is handmade and ultimately inspired by my Williams’ daughters; Abigail and Elise. You will see them in many of her pictures as they are her regular 'models' and everyday users of her designs.

What makes BlueEyes and BareFeet unique is the fact that a large majority of their designs are made from reused and or salvaged fabrics. That means Williams’ will use leftover fabrics or reuse fabrics. “For example, I may use vintage white linens, a men's dress shirt or even a jersey t-shirt no one wants anymore”. She gathers her fabrics through donations, thrift stores and even her grandmother's basement where she has found the vintage fabrics. She believes in originality in all of their creations, therefore no piece will ever be exactly like the one before.

An opportunity that has come out of this business venture is the opportunity to be a featured designer during Midwest Fashion Week in March at the children’s fashion show. “I am still astounded by what a little snowball packed up tight can do. It shows what hard work and a quality product can do,” said Williams.

You can follow Stephanie at @blueyesbarefeet and via Facebook: [alphaChicks] and Blue Eyes and Bare Feet Designs Jenn Kampmeier is an entrprenuer who successfully creates adn sells businesses. She is also the single mom to a vibrant five year old boy.

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MONEY MATTERS Are you saving up for any big projects or items currently? What are you doing or doing without in order to reach that goal?

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Located on Main Street in the Carmel Arts and Design District, Carmel Tattoo Ink feels more like a rock and roll hair salon than a tattoo parlor. Michelle French, who co-owns the shop with her husband Michael, says the idea was to create an inviting and unintimidating tattoo shop.

“The people that are coming in here are the people that were always too afraid to go into other tattoo shops,” French said. She says the biggest difficulty associated with starting the business was finding space a tattoo parlor would be allowed to occupy. “It took us four or five months to find a place to rent,” French said.

Despite mixed reviews from some community members about the presence of a tattoo parlor in the Arts and Design District, French says her shop is an apt addition to the area. “This is the oldest form of art.

It was the one thing that was missing down here.” French said. She says the shop is doing mostly custom work. “Let someone design something that’s an original piece.” French said.

The artists employed by the shop underwent an extensive interview process before they were hired. “We went to great lengths to get highly qualified artists. It took me forever to find them,” French said. Appointments are available, and walk-ins are welcome. Free temporary tattoos are offered to kids.

In the actual shop itself, the décor features local artists. Joseph Gubocki’s work will consistently be featured while the other artists’ work will rotate in and out. All of the art on display is for sale. The shop is open Monday through Thursday from noon until 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from noon until 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. For more information, call (317) 571-8282 or visit www.carmeltattoo.com.

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God and man: Who’s seeking whom?

SPIRITUALITY

By Bob Walters Do we seek God, or is God seeking us?

Often lost in “seeker-sensitive” worship is the truth of what Jesus Christ’s earthly mission actually was. He was sent by God to seek us and bring us back to His flock like the shepherd who looks for the lost sheep in the New Testament parable.

Too often it’s marketed in churches that Jesus is entirely about “paying for” our sins and that our guilt should make us love Jesus. I can’t think of a worse way to describe God’s love, the work of Jesus Christ, or the reason for the Holy Spirit.

Folks, we’re sinners and we have to understand that. But fear and guilt will never help us find God; they only create focus on ourselves.

Read the Bible and know that God already dealt with our sin by loving us and courageously giving His son.

When we immerse our “faith” in guilt and shame, we reject God’s love and free gift of salvation. We make God’s divine love a transaction or a payment plan instead of letting him just give it to us on His terms … on faith.

What does John 3:16 say? For God was so mad at the world that He killed His only begotten Son so believers would be guilt-ridden forever? No.

John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Then comes the clincher in John 3:17: Jesus was sent into the world “not to condemn the world” but so “the world through Him might be saved.”

It’s easy to become so focused on “seeking” or “finding” God that we forget that the greatest revelation of God’s grace and love was the fact that He already sent His Son humbly – without sin, into a fallen world, to seek us­– to restore us to the perfect communion with the Godhead in the Kingdom of God, “not to condemn us.”

So don’t obsess over seeking God; He’s already seeking us. The biggest part of trusting God is trusting that He is looking for – and looking out for – each of his sheep.

Take some terrific Old Testament advice from Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Over and over Jesus says that with faith in Him, we’ll be saved.

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Updating a 90s kitchen REMODELING

By Larry Greene Original kitchen: This home in the Huntington Chase subdivision on the west side of Carmel was built in the 90s and included the original kitchen. The homeowner wanted to update and replace the oak cabinets, vinyl flooring, finishes and lighting.

Budget considerations: The homeowner was concerned with overspending for the neighborhood. A minor kitchen remodel was considered, but it was decided that the existing cabinets were not high quality enough to salvage. Thus the best option was to jump up to a full remodel but be careful with not spending too much on high end materials. The cost was kept at a “mid-range” level by the carefully selecting the main materials (cabinets, appliances, flooring) and focusing on a “pull and replace” design scheme.

New features: The new design included the following changes: Exhaust vent: The old microwave included a recirculating kit for ventilation. The new microwave was modified to vent to the exterior with new ductwork including a vent cover on the exterior of the house.

Cabinets: The perimeter cabinets were upgraded to new semicustom maple cabinets in a sable stain with no highlight. The door/drawer style was a square raised panel full-overlay with five-piece flat panel drawer face construction with full-extension drawer glides. The island cabinets were maple semi-custom cabinets in an espresso stain.

Before Tile backsplash: The new tile in the backsplash area included Bucak Medley Amalfi 2”x4” Mosaic tile in a horizontal brick pattern with kahlua cream grout. This was accented with light walnut somersets at the exposed edges of the backsplash.

Granite: The new kitchen included three-centimeter Amorello Boreal granite countertops with a standard eased edge.

Electrical improvements: The new appliances required the addition of new upgraded electrical circuits. The lighting was upgraded to include new recessed can lights, pendants over the island and xenon light bars for under the wall cabinets.

Flooring: The existing vinyl flooring was replaced with 3-1/4” wide natural white oak prefinished plank flooring throughout the first floor.

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By Holly Lindzy One of my happiest times of the year is when the lilacs bloom in Indiana.

Aunt June nurtured my affinity for lilac many moons ago and we used to go absolutely nutty over the fluffy, fragrant blooms each year. She was my inspiration for all things horticulture and I miss her dearly. So when the lilacs and dogwood bloom each year, it’s almost like a celebration just for her. I love it.

And the lilac is the definitive signature of the Hoosier spring. Some of the oldest and most prolific blooming shrubs in the region are the hardy lilac. While they can afflicted by a number of issues, they are some of the easiest to please and the return on them is priceless.

Once in a while, however, the question is posed on why a lilac won’t bloom and for that there are several possible reasons.

A lilac blooms on the previous years’ growth so the timing of pruning a lilac is critical. You must prune it directly after the bloom fades to ensure a bloom for next year. Or, don’t prune the shrub at all if there are not space issues

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Lilac is a sun lover so, many times, a lilac will balk in the shade. Make sure yours is sited in full sun for best results and a dose of fertilizer each spring will bring about lustrous growth for the season. A dose of high phosphorous fertilizer in the fall will encourage good root growth and assist in the longevity of any shrub orplant.

It’s simple enough to delight in this Hoosier favorite … easy to please and plentiful in its reward. It’s worth the time and effort to grow.

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By Mike Redmond And now, the latest “news” from the offices of Hokum, Hooey, Malarkey and Nonsense (LLC): A whole bunch of us have new zodiac signs.

The world of People Who Actually Believe This Zodiac Baloney was rocked recently when some science guys reported that position of the A D earth M Irelative S StoIourOsunNhad shifted since the creation of the zodiac in ancient times. This AY THROUGH THURSDAY ONLY means that the stars no longer line up the way they used to, and someone is going have to rewrite the lyrics to “Age of Aquarius.”

Add to this the evidence that the creators of said zodiac, the ancient Babbalooneyans, left out one zodiac sign entirely – oops -- and what you are left with is a real panic for the 25 percent of Americans who really believe in astrology.

The missing zodiac sign is called Ophiuchus.

Why did those ancient astronomers leave it off the list?

Personally, I think it has to do with the name.

Even if you could pronounce it, who would want to be an Ophiucan? It sounds like an insult. It never would have gone over in the discos and fern bars of the heyday of astrology, the 1970s: “Hey, baby, what’s your sign?” arn valuable tips from “Ophiuchus.” inter Andrew Downward of “Same to you, lady.”

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Anyway, now we’re left with a completely new zodiacal calendar. I can’t wait to hear how my friends who go by this stuff justify their behavior now. I mean, one day you’re a Libra and so you use that as an excuse for what are considered to be Libran traits of being diplomatic and urbane. The next day, you’re a Virgo. Do you have to start acting differently or will you simply rewrite the rules to make Virgos diplomatic and urbane instead of independent and frank as they’ve always been?

I used those examples, by the way, because that what has happened to me. All my life I have been under the impression I was Libran.

Now I find out that nope, I’m actually a Virgo. I am stunned to say the least.

It has been a very long time since anyone called me anything even RESEMBLING a Virgo. However, I should also point out that it has also been a long time since anyone called me diplomatic and urbane.

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“Pour it down the drain, Maude. I know how little will power you have when you get dehydrated.”

Then I read that the American Red Cross advises changing your bottled water every six months. I doubt I’ll remember. I haven’t changed my soy sauce in 13 years. There is a jar of honey in my pantry that I took with me when I hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon in 1969.

So what should I do with this expired water? I can’t just pour it down my kitchen sink.

There’s probably some government regulation against it—a government program to collect and properly dispose of expired water. I’d like to know more about this. With my luck, I’ll end up buying property next to an expired water dump. There go the real estate values.

I know we are all going to die, but I’m glad people don’t have expiration dates printed on them. Although, at the age of 64, mine should probably read: BEST IF USED BY DECEMBER 2045.

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“Best if drunk by December 31, 2012.” Well, that’s New Year’s Eve, and I am at my best if I’m drunk before the year changes, but I don’t think that’s what they mean.

That gave me just two years to gulp down the product, or else. Or else what?

I think it’s fair to ask what is actually going to happen to this water after two years. It can’t lose its nutrient value. It doesn’t have any. It can’t lose its color. It has none.

One company I spoke to said the water changes in taste after a year. Changes to what? I sure wouldn’t know. Blindfold me with a bag of Doritos and a jar of Redd Foxx Salsa and I can’t tell the difference between Budweiser and Merlot.

And so what if my Evian tastes funny?

There’s a world of difference between funny tasting water and funny tasting mayonnaise.

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2. Lower the volume. Simply lowering the volume to a level where you and no doubt your dog can still hear it but it’s not as overwhelming to him, can sometimes forestall a bark fest. As long as you can keep the volume below your dog’s reaction threshold and still hear the television yourself, you can watch in peace.

3. Plug in your ears. If it’s mostly auditory stimuli that get your dog going, you can use headphones to listen to your favorite dog arousing shows.

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Good luck.

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Congratulations to the city of Carmel on the grand opening of the spectacular new Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts.

My colleagues and I share the community’s excitement about this magnificent facility and its potential to bring stellar performances to the residents of central Indiana and beyond. This is truly a new beginning for the performing arts in our community, and we’re proud to be a part of the celebration.

It’s also a new beginning for Clarian North Medical Center, which just this week became Indiana University Health North Hospital.

Our new name recognizes our unique partnership with one of the nation’s largest medical schools – Indiana University School of Medicine. This distinction is meaningful, offering our patients in Hamilton County access to highly skilled physicians, the most innovative treatments and the latest medical technology. For our area’s youngest residents, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health will continue to provide nationally recognized pediatric programs at what is now called Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health North Hospital.

We not only have a new sign out front, but a renewed commitment to provide the preeminent care and medical expertise patients have come to know and expect from our hospital since it opened in 2005. United with more than 20 hospitals across Indiana under one strong Indiana University Health identity, we also add to that pledge an assurance that patients are making the right choice for their healthcare. As evidence, IU Health, one of the nation’s leading health systems, has been named among “America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S.News & World Report for five consecutive years.

The associates at IU Health North Hospital – doctors, nurses, other medical professionals, volunteers and administrators – strive to do what it takes every day to ensure healthier lives and a healthier future for those we serve in Carmel and Hamilton County.

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America’s music Finding a creative heart for our city in the Heartland

By Jim Brainard Carmel Mayor

January 29 represents a monumental event in Carmel’s history as well as the entire Central Indiana region. On this day, the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate its grand opening and the beginning of a cultural legacy right here in Carmel.

Brainard It is a dream that has become a reality and the most important thing about it, is that this is a shared dream, the dream of a community.

Feinstein

By Michael Feinstein Artistic Director What a wonderful opportunity we have here in Central Indiana to do something for people’s spirits, not just in Indiana, not just in the Midwest, but everywhere in America.

You see, I believe art and music is exactly what we need in our lives right now. We need to be balanced and in harmony. Our hearts need to be nourished, just as much as our stomachs and our pocketbooks.

And that’s why it’s so important that the arts are being developed as an integral part of our lives.

It’s also why it’s important that the Palladium, in the very heart of the country, is going to be the home not only to the Center for the Performing Arts, but also home for my organization and archive, the Foundation for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook. I come from the Midwest myself. Some of our greatest songwriters—Cole Porter and Hoagy Carmichael—also came from the Midwest, from right here in Indiana.

That’s why I don’t talk about the Great Tin Pan Alley Songbook, or the Great Broadway Songbook, but the Great American Songbook. The music that I love is not the property of any one place like New York or Los Angeles. It doesn’t belong to any elite group. It’s American music.

What is American music, you ask? It’s the music of Irving Berlin and Duke Ellington, George and Ira Gershwin and Rodgers and Hart, Jerome Kern, Johnny Mercer, Harry Warren, Cole Porter. And the more you know about the Great American Songbook, the more clearly you recognize that it encompasses everything in our tradition: blues, jazz, country, classical.

With the Palladium’s inaugural season, we hope to show you something about the breadth, and generosity, and inclusiveness of the Great American Songbook. Our vision for the programming of the Palladium is inclusive. We want to bring Indiana the best of every kind of music, dance and theater.

I’m tremendously excited to be a part of the Center for the Performing Arts. I’m looking forward to bringing you some of this priceless heritage of American song. January 2011 is only the beginning.

I’ll see you in the Palladium.

During the last decade, we have had the unique opportunity to build the city in which our children and grandchildren will grow up. The location where City Center now stands was a blighted area next to undeveloped land in the central core of Carmel. This allowed us to carefully plan a project that would impact our city greatly.

During my first mayoral campaign in 1995, a recurring question came up among citizens: “Where’s downtown Carmel?” It was this question that sparked the vision for Carmel City Center, a true downtown where citizens can gather together and feel like a part of their city, a place where people have walking access to many amenities and recreational activities. The Center for the Performing Arts at/as a part of City Center offers opportunities for cultural enrichment for Central Indiana residents and visitors to the region. The Palladium is intended to be a landmark in this community for hundreds of years, for its architectural style, exquisite construction and acoustical precision.

The construction of the Center for the Performing Arts was financed using tax increment financing (TIF), which is generated from tax revenue from new businesses that locate in the designated TIF district, so no residential tax dollars were used to develop City Center.

The Center for the Performing Arts will not only be a cultural center, but will bring us the added benefit of economic development as Carmel and Central Indiana compete with other cities around the globe for high paying jobs, corporate headquarters and economic opportunities. We have already seen millions invested in nearby properties, attracted companies to locate here and had residents move here to be near this vibrant City Center.

People want to be in Carmel because it is a safe city with exceptional amenities: we have an outstanding educational system, a growing economy, the support of incredible local organizations, and now we will have several opportunities for cultural enrichment.Our community’s commitment to the arts is one of the reasons Carmel is garnering attention. The arts have inspired us for centuries. The arts uplift the spirit. They are good for the soul. Now, we will have a place to come together to enrich our lives and the lives of our children and grandchildren.

We are truly blessed to be living in a community that has the foresight, ability, and the will, to build an environment rich in cultural amenities that sets the stage for future growth and creates a landmark that will leave a legacy for generations to come.

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Now is the time

Nearly fifteen years in the making, to the Grand Opening events of this week, now is the time to celebrate the accomplishment. The Palladium as the centerpiece of the city’s performing arts complex, represents more than the hundreds of thousands of hours of craftsmanship and experience that built the hall. It symbolizes a statement that Carmel is ready to be a leader in the regional and national arts community, and demonstrates a commitment to Carmel’s future as it continues to grow and thrive economically, creatively, and in spirit.

The Palladium’s promise of regional appeal is balanced with the fact that this great Concert Hall will be local, as a home for our arts organizations, a place for music focused on cultural education, and a place where residents can see the benefit of the culture and commerce it will bring to our city.

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Our leaders, years ago, saw that Carmel needed, and deserved, something special, interesting and positive to put it on the map. With exact master planning, extensive research, careful decision making and responsible funding, The Palladium will be for Carmel what Carnegie Hall is to New York City. We applaud the hiring of Michael Feinstein as Artistic Director and Steven Libman as Executive Director as an investment in our City’s and the Center’s future, as they will safely and surely navigate the Palladium to its rightful place among the greatest performance halls in the nation.

The foresight it took to make the Palladium a reality and the dedication from all involved parties is truly something special, and proves to us at Current Publishing that Carmel is ready to take center stage, more so now, than ever before.

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Creating an identity

The Palladium is, and was built to be, Carmel’s signature building

What’s in a name

The Palladium

After playing the first notes on the Palladium’s stage with Grammy-nominated artist Michael Feinstein, Mayor Jim Brainard addressed the crowd of about 600 and said “Why do we have to default to Chicago as the cultural center of the Midwest? We can do it right here.”

That statement summed up, as simply as possible, the reason behind what has been a long and complicated process in planning, designing and constructing The Center for the Performing Arts. Carmel started on this road more than 13 years ago but now, with the grand opening of the arts center’s signature component, the Palladium, the city has what Brainard and others have wanted for it for some time: an identity.

The city of Carmel was a different place 20 years ago. The population was significantly smaller, and it lacked the amenities it has today. Since that time, new developments have made Carmel citizens less dependent on Indianapolis for services and entertainment, but in May of 1997, the city announced plans for what is now known as The Center for the Performing Arts, a project intended to separate Carmel from other suburban communities and give it a greater personality.

Choosing a site was easy. The center would replace an old, abandoned Kroger building which many described as an eyesore. But the decision to construct arts venues was not a given.

Several possible facilities were mentioned for that location, including an arena which a minor league hockey franchise would call home. But Brainard said the Indianapolis area already had enough sports facilities.

“Our region has so many amenities to be able to offer the public,” he said. “What we didn’t have was a good music venue. We thought, ‘There’s a missing niche here for Carmel.’”

Willem Brans, vice president of New York-based Arts Consulting Group, has served as a consultant on this project since 1997, first with ARTEC Consultants, which conducted a utilization study to determine what type of arts venues were needed. The research, Brans said, found

Artist behind the camera Photography serves a practical function in construction.

Documenting progress and details, it allows project managers and workers to keep an eye on their work.

For Shiel Sexton construction project manager Doug Adams, photography on a construction site has a new and creative edge when he brings out his camera.

An amateur photographer, Adams initially picked up the camera as an art form when he had his first child, and for the Palladium, it was a project he didn’t want to miss capturing on film. Across the site, Adams brought his artistic eye to the photographs he created, capturing the faces of construction workers, the craftsmanship of the entire project, and intricacies of the process.

“A project like the Palladium doesn’t come around often, especially in your career. I knew from past experiences on

a need for an acoustically perfect venue in the region, and a1,600-seat concert hall could be utilized by local and nationally touring acts. The study also showed a need in the area for two smaller theaters.

“We didn’t want to go head on and compete for the Broadway shows with Clowes Hall and the Murat,” Brainard said. “At the same time, we identified 30 music groups that don’t have a place to play.”

One group seeking a permanent space was the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, which currently rents an undersized facility at Marian University. Civic will relocate to Carmel as the primary occupant of the 500-seat proscenium theater later this year, and many smaller, local groups will call a 200-seat studio theater home.

The primary, and most recognized part of the project, however, is the Palladium, which Brans said may be the greatest work of award-wining architect David Schwarz. Even before the kick-off of the Palladium’s inaugural season, Brans said the concert hall already had given Carmel a new identity and added prestige in the international arts community.

“There aren’t too many of these buildings being built, so when one opens, there’s worldwide interest in it,” Brans said, adding that he believes there are only about five to 10 halls near the Palladium’s caliber nationally. “The goal the mayor had from the beginning was to get great acoustics and I think people are going to be stunned when they hear how great this building sounds.”

-Kevin Kane

projects, I was going to want to do a lot of my own documentation of it, or I’d regret it later,” said Adams.

When he’s working, he pays close attention to not just lighting and subject matter, but capturing the mood and story of a project, including the workers, whom he gives copies of the pictures he takes of them. Adams’s favorite thing he said, is watching something come together for the public.

Adams

“We can see and visualize it, but for a lot of people they don’t really know what they’re getting until it’s done. As a builder the best part is simply putting our project to use,” he said.

Villa Rotonda

The Palladium in Carmel is inspired both in its name and architecture by the 16 century architect Andrea Palladio. Originally named Andrea di Pietro della Gondola, Andrea became Palladio, a name given to him by Italian Renaissance humanist and writer, Giangiorgio Trissino, referencing the wisdom of the Greek goddess Athena. Palladio’s name was just only just the start of his interest in ancient Greek and Roman architecture and design however, and Palladio his unique principles set forth in his “Four Books of Architecture” are today widely recognized as influential and important in architectural history.

Palladio was born in Italy in 1508. In 1521 he was apprenticed to be a stonecutter for 6 years but after 3 broke the contract to move to Vicenza. Immediately following this he was admitted into the guild of masons and stonecutters. It was then he started a reconstruction of the Villa Cricoli near Vicenza, and took an interest in Greek and Roman art and architecture.

A Renaissance architect, Palladio was fascinated with systems and rules in design, not just aesthetically, but also for construction. It was his rules of symmetry, paying close attention to shape and proportion that helped establish his designs as lasting.

Carmel’s Palladium is architecturally based off of Palladio’s Villa Capra, La Rotonda in Vicenza, Italy. La Rotunda, known for its symmetrical design of identical temple front porches facing out from each side of the square building, was unique for that location because it provided similar views of the surrounding countryside. Carmel’s Palladium is similar to this in the sense that the square building’s four sides are alike in their appearance, creating the façade of a symmetrical exterior. They are shaped around the domed central space of the ‘single room’ concert hall, similar to La Rotonda’s central round salon. For this reason, the Palladium is named after the famous building and architect that inspired its design.

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Creating

the Palladium It was a long process to reach the January 22, 2011 opening, with countless hours of design and man-power. From the initial groundbreaking in March 2007 there were plenty of challenges along the way to meet function and aesthetics, and stay on schedule. Here is a look at the Palladium from its early days to now.

In early 2007, the Palladium starts to take shape with the first walls and foundation, and the elevator shaft.

Concrete inspections helped make sure that the Palladium would last as long as it was designed to.

October 2008, the skeleton of the Palladium starts taking shape with steel and concrete.

In January 2010, the Palladium started showing signs of completion, with only a little bit more limestone to be placed.

Project Manager Mike Anderson inspects the Palladium in the summer of 2010.

Exterior work took several years and thousands of man hours to complete correctly throughout 2008 and 2009.

In May 2010, workers installed floor to ceiling scaffolding in the hall to finish painting, design work, plaster work and finishing touches before the January 2011 deadline.

Over two inches thick in some places, the plaster dome in the concert hall took skilled artisans and craftsman to complete.

Photo Credit: Doug Adams Photography, CSO Architects, Kelsey Floyd

indiana made, indiana material The design may have Greek and Roman influences, but the material is all Indiana.

Indiana limestone quarried and cut in Ellettsville, Ind. covers the entire exterior of the Palladium and took just over eight months to install, and roughly two months to cut and prepare for the Palladium.

“Indiana limestone is known as one of the

best products in the world,” said Brandon Bogan of CSO Architects. “It’s only appropriate that since we’re here in Indiana, the Palladium is uses the Indiana product.”

Covered in nearly 35,000 cubic feet, the limestone for the Palladium was cut into careful blocks and hoisted into midair before workers carefully installed them in 2009.

Craftsman cutting limestone to be used on the Palladium Doug Adams Photography

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Inside and Out

elegant walls

Classical Influences

Aerial view motif

Knabe’s design Color Photo by CW Photography

The interior and exterior design of the Palladium is especially particular, with details throughout meant to reflect the classical architecture of the building. Influences by Palladio and Robert Adams, two architects greatly inspired by Greek and Roman classical design, have been used to inspire the Palladium’s design to be not only timeless, but also suit the growing architecture in the community around it. Inside the Palladium the exterior’s elegant limestone and symmetry is carried throughout in careful detail.

Color might be one of the most immediate design details of the entire building. Shades of green, pinks and blues, grays and dark browns, and crisp clean whites all were used to decorate the hall. The colors chosen reflect a very particular neoclassical style created by Robert Adams, who characteristically used paint, rather than wood veneers or other coverings, to decorate his spaces in the 18th century.

Palladium architect David Schwarz said the reason for using paint as creatively and as it was, had to do with the design aesthetic of the space, but also to maintain the budget.

Italian stone chosen for the lobby floors, and even carpeting on the upper floors, has each of the colors in it, further enhancing the wall colors and designs in the space.

One of the subtle visual cues throughout the hall is the aerial image of the Palladium. The motif is used throughout, in specially created glass, stairs, lights, borders, railings and floor tiles and is meant to create uniformity and interesting details that interest visitors each time they come into the space.

The symmetry on the exterior with the “four fronts” also carried throughout the Palladium with the various lobbies, and rooms. Each space was carefully planned for entrances, windows, and even design in the floors.

Robert Adam: the Palladium’s interior design The Neoclassical architecture and design of Robert Adam inspired the look of the interior design of Carmel’s Center of the Performing Arts. The style was traditional in the upper and middle class homes of England in the 18th Century, providing a cleaner and more open look as compared to the preceding mathematically structured Georgian Style, and was highly influenced by the neoclassical movement. Known for its high windows, classical motifs, and pastel color themes, the Adam Style not only focused on the architecture of the room, but the balance and proportion of every element that would become an aspect of the finished space. Walls, ceilings, furniture, carpeting, fixtures and fittings were

Adam

Walter Knabe, president of Walter Knabe Studios, specializes in creating unique wall coverings, fabrics and art. With a studio now located in the Indiana Design Center, Knabe graduated with design degrees and in the 1970s moved to New York City where he studied with Andy Warhol. CreatKnabe ing wall coverings and fabrics for Trump Plaza, Chanel, Bloomingdales and the White House, Knabe’s latest project is the Palladium.

His wallpaper appears in the Donor Amenities Room at the Palladium. Knabe was chosen as the artist for this specific project because of his unique status as a designer. “With this particular project, it was to be custom, and there are very few other people in the country who can do that,” Knabe said.

In addition to wall coverings, Knabe creates fine art and fabrics. His studio has about 4,000 patterns archived, but the design for the Palladium was largely inspired by the building itself, rather than design from outside sources.

all designed as a uniform scheme. Color palettes were drawn from the newly affordable paint colors of pea green, lilac, sky blue, lemon yellow, bright pink, and red-brown terracotta. The Adam style aimed to simplify the Rococo and Baroque styles while drawing inspiration from the ruins of the classical world of Italy and Dalmatia. The Center for the Performing Arts shows its ties to the Adam Style in its color schemes, white trim, and glossy hardwood flooring, yet setting itself apart from the typically detailed wall and ceiling molding by the Palladium’s refined and cleaner version of the Adam Style.

“We wanted this to fit with the building; its architecture and the statement that the building itself makes. The pattern had to relate to the architecture.” Knabe said.

He says he wanted the wall covering to feel archival.

The Donor Amenities Room features the design in three colors: blue, green and a light brown. Knabe took the scale and caliber of the space into consideration when he created the design. “If you have the wrong scale, it can actually look silly, especially in a grand space like that.” Knabe said. He says the feel of the wall covering is important. “The tactile feel of the way we do our paper is very important. And, of course, it’s hand-printed.” Knabe said. “Being in Carmel now, I was very proud to be a part of it.”

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Harmonies in sound and design

Renowned architect, David Schwarz, brought with him to Carmel not only an eye for design, but an understanding of the community and what would make the Palladium a true landmark for music, but also for architecture.

Why did you select Palladio as the key influence for the design of the building?

designed, so we had a fairly good idea of how they’d all work together.

What was particularly challenging in the interior design and exterior architecture of the building?

We spent an enormous amount of attention in detail and I think we really believe one of Schwarz the things that really provide the richness is to The interesting thing about the Palladium is provide a great many things for people to notice that it is truly a four-sided building and all the as they use and experience the building. We wanted a sides are fronts of some sort. We had to find a design sobuilding to unfold for the user over time. We want there lution that recognized every façade was a major façade. to be more and more for people to notice when they I think that the Villa Rotonda by Palladio is probably one come into the building. of the best examples of that in the world of this, and was a logical place to look. And it is also one of my favorite I think what we really wanted to do was take a very rigorbuildings in the world. ous attitude about the architecture. Most of our building there is more ability to play with the design, but in order When designing the Palladium, what were design elements for this one to be a success we had a set of very, very you looked at in the community? strict rules.

We looked carefully at Carmel itself and looked at the One of the most difficult things about the building was urban plan. We wanted to be quite sure that what we the functional requirements and in this particular design. did was just to reinforce all the wonderful work that had Concert halls are really a question of getting all the debeen done in trying to make a different kind of suburb sign and needs to fit: how can you fit two pounds of stuff than the ones that were usually made. in a one pound sack?

We are highly contextual architects. We felt that it was What for you was the most rewarding part of the experiimportant that his building be a true landmark though, ence? and not look like all the rest of the buildings in Carmel, so it would have a greater sense of importance. So we I think one of the things that challenges, but also is very tried to do something that reinforced all the work that rewarding about my projects, is to be able to spend had come before us, but added to the complexity and time in the community and get to know people in the interest in the visual language of Carmel. community and build something for the people in that community that hopefully they will love and treasure for The interior design of the Palladium is very particular. a long, long time and make a really positive addition to Why were certain elements chosen and why did you that community. I’m incredibly fortunate to get to know choose Robert Adams as the inspiration? some of the most marvelous people in the course of my job, and one of the The budget saddest things for was ample, but me is that once our tight and we buildings are finconcluded that ished those people in order to get tend to slip from the level of detail my life and we tend and ornament to move onto the we wanted, next project. I think the only matethough to become rial we could really intertwined in really afford was a community, get paint, and the to know the people Adams brothers and the forces that were amongst make it work, and the best users leave something of paint, so we behind that the city looked to them. can love is a special We have a lot of and unique opporexperience with tunity, and I am very concert halls and fortunate in that we used most regard. of those colors before, but just - Margaret Sutherlin not together, in Mayor Brainard and David Schwarz introduce Schwarz’s Notre Dame other halls we’d architecture students to the design of the Palladium

7 Navigating the logistics of design, construction It might have been David Schwarz’s design, but there were many hands involved in the creation of the Palladium.

From construction workers and craftsman, to ARTEC acoustician consultants, to Shiel Sexton Construction, it was CSO Architects Inc who Grand staircase helped to keep the integrity of the design, navigate cost, find creative solutions and help lead the way to the final product at the Palladium.

“Our role was to coordinate and add value to the schematics and design. It was Schwarz’s concept, but CSO works through the details like bidding materials and work, and keeping track of budget,” said Dan Moriarity, Principal at CSO. “Our stamp was on the final designs.”

Helping to develop the concept for the glass canopy rather than a wood one, and finding functional design solutions, like the decision to have air filtered in bottom to top for added quiet, were very important decisions that CSO had to help find.

“The creative tension was something we wanted,” said Moriarity. “That way we have the best possible solution. We can’t have a space that is just all design or all function, or have one voice stronger than the other; otherwise the best solution might not be necessarily found.”

CSO often times played mediator and manager, helping to navigate the acoustics and the design of the building, and creating back of house spaces.

“Because Steven Libman was hired quite later in the game, we really had to handle the back of the house without his input. We went to the Carmel Symphony and Indianapolis Symphony and talked to arts organizations to find out what the requirements of such a space were,” said Moriarity. “We had to anticipate certain things and really seek out input from the people using the spaces.”

One of the challenges for CSO was not necessarily the intricacies of the logistical process and coordinating, but also making sure the integrity of Schwarz’s design could be maintained on budget.

“We often had to take design decisions and options to the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, like a lower end, middle of the road, and high end options to help meet our budget,” said Moriarity. “The rigid proportions and discipline of the design really meant we had to stay on schedule and maintain a very high quality of work.”

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Form meets function:

The Palladium by the numbers

1,600 seats in the concert hall 126 million dollars is the total, final cost, of the Palladium

how acoustics and design created the Palladium

2 1/2 inch thick doors lead into the concert hall to keep out noise

The Palladium is a big structure. It’s natural that audience members won’t see all of the small features which bring life to the hall.

Those that they don’t see, however, they will most certainly hear.

2 1/2 inch thick plaster makes up the

Damian Doria, principle acoustic designer for the Palladium, and one of three partners from ARTEC Consultants, explained how many of the performance hall’s most important features work.

1 1/2 inches thick Brazilian Cherry

interior walls of the concert hall, not drywall wood was used for the stage floor

42 tons is the weight of the acoustic glass canopy above the stage

“The hall is basically a shoebox,” Doria said. “It’s long and narrow, as many of the great concert halls around the world are.”

65 STC rating of the elliptical dome in the concert hall means a helicopter could hover above the building, and couldn’t be heard from inside the hall

- Jordan Fischer The performance hall features multiple levels of seating, which creates numerous reflective ledges. According to Doria, these reflections help sound to envelop the audience, which is important for aural clarity. The seating terraces also provide space for rounded moldings which, while decorative, also serve an additional acoustic purpose. “We know that a certain amount of diffusion caused by bumpy surfaces really benefits a concert hall,” Doria said. “The moldings and flutes on columns help to diffuse the sound in a natural way. Otherwise, it might sound like a racquetball court.”

The hall’s domed roof, an oddity in modern concert halls, according to Doria, also helps to break up sound by virtue of ribbings around its circumference. Without these, the dome would form a “giant satellite dish,” which would focus sound directly down at the people under it.

7 exterior terraces on each side of the building

32 staircases, including staircases

2 grand

24 restrooms throughout the Palladium Returning to the Palladium’s seats, observant audience members will notice cylindrical grates at the base of each chair.

These grates allow a very small amount of air, 20 cubic feet per minute (roughly the output of a mid-sized air compressor), to flow naturally into the concert hall. This bottom-up method of ventilation mirrors European concert-hall design, and allows for ambient air to be pumped into the hall with fewer fans, which results in higher energy efficiency and lower noise pollution. Also designed to reduce outside noise are sound and light locks present on all entryways between the lobby and concert hall.

28 primary contractors from 6 central Indiana cities, 5 states, and 2 countries helped on the project

10 specialty consultants and contactors were consulted for the project 300,000 plus man-hours spent on construction

6,750 cubic yards of concrete were used in the construction process 6,000 pieces of steel for the construction of the Palladium 275 truckloads of steel to the construction site 15,000 pieces ( 35,000 cubic yards ) of Indiana limestone to cover the exterior 8,500 square feet of Italian stone pavers make up each lobby 100,000 pounds of heating and cooling ductwork 1,000,000 feet of power and

Additional compensation for reverberation can be made on an as-needed basis through the use of sliding curtains located behind seating along the walls of the hall. In the case of a small performance, the curtains will absorb sound much in the way a full audience would naturally do. The curtains are operated electronically, and are stored inside compartments in the walls of the hall when not in use.

lighting wire The most noticeable acoustic feature of the hall may be the four glass canopies located above the stage, which weigh in at 92,000 lbs. Each canopy operates independently, allowing panes of glass set at precise angles to be moved up and down to suit the acoustic needs of different ensembles.

10,000 feet of piping for all plumbing

700 feet is the distance from the power plant that serves the Palladium

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Photos by Kelsey Floyd

The transformation from wall to exhibit space takes place under the supervision of Doris Anne Sadler and Lisa Lobdell, and will feature information about performers and composers in the Great American Songbook.

The new archive space for the records, reel to reel film & recordings, and thousands of pieces of sheet music and artifacts.

Education is a very important componenet of the mission of the foundation and there will be study space available to students and researchers.

The new office space will allow the foundation to continue to grow and develop.

The Michael Feinstein Foundation: Preserving American Musical Heritage

Bringing not only his music and talents, Artistic Director for the Center for the Performing Arts, Michael Feinstein is also bringing with him a passion for American musical heritage and preservation the Great American Songbook.

and Broadway all were sources of the Songbook, and now at risk of being forgotten or mistakenly thrown away, The Foundation seeks to educate and explain why the music is important.

A performer as much as he is a musical historian, Feinsteinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nonprofit organization, The Michael Feinstein Foundation, seeks not only to rescue and preserve the music of the Great American Songbook, but also to get the music in the hands of the public through education and performance.

The music of the Great American Songbook is unique in that the influences are simply put, American. This is American music without other influences in the art form and was a kind of music that had not been heard before and influenced songwriters and musicians across the globe.

The Great American Songbook covers American music made roughly from the 1920s to 1960s, though the era is flexible. What some now think of as old standards, once were the lively, popular music played across America.

Singers like Ella Fitzgerald, Rosemary Clooney, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby, as well as composers like Frank Loesser, the Ira and George Gershwin, and Irving Berlin are typically associated with the Songbook. Jazz, swing

The Michael Feinstein Foundation, although only a few years old, will finally have a residence to preserve and display artifacts collected, and also use the space for educational programming for children and adults alike at the Palladium. The very top floor of the Palladium will be the new home for another important part of the Center for the Performing Arts.

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On stage The other half of the Center for the Performing Arts

The Center for the Performing Arts is not just the Palladium and not just about music, but about performance as a whole.

In addition to the concert hall, two theaters, a large 500 seat proscenium theater and smaller 250 seat black box theater, will open in the spring and summer of 2011, making way for a variety of theatrical productions.

“The theaters are really unique spaces that had to be built for a variety of different purposes,” said President and Senior Principal Designer for Pedcor Design Group, Stephen Sturtz. “There are a lot of types of performances happening here, from plays and dances and such, and we really had to anticipate down the road what might be performed here.

The one thing is that by having these spaces, different groups can come perform and it really expands the flexibility of the Performing Arts Center.”

THE TARKINGTON

Along the way, the planners had to spend quite a bit of time taking into account the variety of performances, and what that meant for the space. Moreover, they had to spend much time considering what made for the most effective design possible according to Sturtz and project manager and architect Laurence Armstrong.

While the Studio theater opens this spring, the 500 seat proscenium theater opens several months later in the summer.

One of the most interesting aspects of the theaters according to Sturtz and Armstrong is that, like the Palladium, the acoustics in the new theater will be tuned by ARTEC acousticians.

Tragedy and comedy are prominent themes in theater and carried out in the exterior design.

“I’ve so enjoyed getting to work with ARTEC,” said Sturtz.

“Their experience is so broad and really it’s been an educational experience for me during the process. It doesn’t happen often that you get to work with the caliber of these consultants.”

Because the Palladium is a concert hall designed specifically for music, its acoustic needs are a bit different, but nevertheless, the Tarkington and Studio will also be tuned and tested for their acoustics. Architect and project manager Armstrong said that the space was especially being paid attention to because of the electronic and amplification requirements.

Carefully making sure there would be no electronic interference was key, as was as keeping outside noise and sounds out of the theater space.

“We had to really think about the technology of the theater,” said Armstrong. “We had to minimize thinks and keep systems discreet and keep outside noise to a minimum.”

For the Studio theater, Sturtz said one of the biggest challenges with the space was the degree of flexibility and the ease with which the theater needed to change. Black box theaters are typically characterized by their intimacy, flexibility for performances, and extraordinarily plain design so as to not detract from the performance. This particular space also has windows, an uncommon trait for many black box theaters. Moreover he said black box theaters are not commonly built in any non-academic setting, making it a bit tougher to consider design and function.

The unique challenges of creating the Studio were not without its moments however. “I really enjoyed creating the Studio as much as, if not more, than the Tarkington, just because I had to learn so much about it,” said Sturtz.

Designers worked closely with limestone manufacturers to create reliefs of musicians and actors in the exterior design of the Tarkington and the Studio. All carved from limestone, sculptors created models from models and then later, their designs were translated and cut into the stone.

While designing the exterior, architects and designers were careful to make sure that the theaters complemented the Palladian design of the Palladium and used similar neo-classical design and materials.

THE STUDIO

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Resident Companies in the Center for the Performing Arts

Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre Commonly referred to simply as the Civic Theatre, the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre will move from its current location on Marian University’s campus to the Center for the Performing Arts this summer.

Executive Directors Judy Fitzgerald, Don Farrell, Cynthia Collins

ACTORS THEATRE OF INDIANA The goal of the Actors Theatre of Indiana is to advance theater and musical theater through its performances and programs. ATI provides guidance and musical training for young artists.

Associate Artistic Director Cynthia Collins says the move to the Center for the Performing Arts will be a big change for ATI, but the accomplishment of a long-term goal. “A permanent home in Carmel is what we have been working toward since we arrived here in 2005 from New York City.

It means even more stability in a community where we have been very active despite not having a theatre facility in which to present our productions,” Collins said. “Every time I walk into the theatre, I can say that we have accomplished a major goal and we are here to stay. Our patrons will be able to enjoy a lovely venue.”

A permanent home for ATI will allow the company to expand. “We are taking the next step for our company as the professional equity theatre company in Carmel: season subscriptions, new patrons and a state of the art facility will equal the caliber of talent and high quality entertainment this company has produced in the past.” Collins said. She says the feasibility of the move is largely due to the support of loyal patrons. “This theatre space represents a mission, a dream and an accomplishment and every time I perform in that theatre, I will be reminded of that. Many loyal people have helped us get to this point.”

Collins said. ATI will be the resident professional theatre company at the Center for the Performing Arts.

-Ellen Funke

The Civic Theatre is the largest of over 70 Indiana community theatres and enjoys its status as the longest continuously operating community theatre in the United States.

The Civic Theatre will open its 2011-2012 season in the new, 500-seat state-of-the-art Tarkington Theatre located at the Center for the Performing Arts. The Civic Theatre will also have access to extensive rehearsal space, classrooms and the 200-seat Studio Theater that will allow the Civic Theatre to produce more intimate performances.

Executive director Cheri Dick says the Civic Theatre’s location in the Center for the Performing Arts will allow the theatre to serve its mission more fully and with a sense of stability. “As arts budgets are cut at schools across the state, we continue to provide a creative educational outlet for students and adults. Beyond the sophistication of the performance space at the Tarkington Theatre, the classroom and administrative space the Civic Theatre will occupy are great additions to developing programs.” Dick said. The Civic Theatre will perform its season at the Center in addition to a Broadway concert series, and programming for children. Dick says the move to the Center will allow the Civic Theatre to grow. “A permanent home at the Center for the Performing Arts will allow our professional staff to devel-

op deep roots in a growing community. As the Principle Resident Theatre Company of the Tarkington Theatre, Civic will have the opportunity to share our offerings – on both sides of the footlights - with the Carmel community, connecting new performers and new audiences with the magic of theatre.” Dick said.

-Ellen Funke

CARMEL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Carmel Symphony Orchestra has spent the past decade preparing for the moment when they would have a permanent location to call home, and now with the opening of the Palladium in sight, they have a space to perform that is beyond what they could have envisioned.

When an orchestra doesn’t have a home, it’s hard for the audience to focus in on going to a certain venue,” said Alan Davis, President and CEO of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. “Having a permanent home is a really essential part of that whole equation. I anticipate it will impact us by increasing our audiences tremendously. It’s a huge increase in audience size for us, and then of course, moving into an acoustically wonderful environment such as the Palladium will help us grow artistically.”

More room to perform, practice and make music is what the symphony has longed for and now, in an environment dedicated to music and the performing arts, Davis is certain the symphony can take on different kinds of pieces and really create in the new environment. Acoustically perfect, the Palladium will allow the symphony to try out things they haven’t been able to before.

“I so look forward to sitting in my seat in the Palladium and listening to David Bowden, our artistic director, give the downbeat for that first piece of music and hearing the orchestra that I have worked for during the past

Carmel Symphony Orchestra conductor David Bowden

11 years, and watched it grow and expand. I think that would be the same for a lot of our audience members that have been there for years listening to the CSO grow and change. Sitting in this wonderful facility is a dream come true, and is going to be one of those once in a lifetime opportunities.”

-Kelsey Floyd

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Resident Companies in the Center for the Performing Arts

The Central Indiana Dance Ensemble The Central Indiana Dance Ensemble is a non-profit organization focused on giving dance performances to the Central Indiana Community, and providing training to young dancers. CIDE gives dancers opportunities to perform at a regional level with other pre-professional and professional dancers.

Suzann DeLay, the Artistic Director for CIDE and studio owner of the Central Indiana Academy of Dance said the move to the Center for the Performing Arts would forever impact the organization.

“Moving into a permanent home will allow us to set [performance dates] a full season in advance. Without a home theater, we are dependent on the school theaters and their scheduling. As an 11 year old, Carmel based ballet company,

we are looking forward to having a permanent home in Carmel in the Center for the Performing Arts,” said DeLay. “We plan to use the Studio Theater this year and hope to stage a larger production in The Tarkington in the spring of 2012.”

As a company that places a focus on providing exceptional quality of dance and broadening the exposure and appreciation of dance, DeLay said she is “excited to bring classical and contemporary ballet to the new state of the art facility. It is a great opportunity for our dancers to perform in world class, beautiful professional facilities right here in Carmel.”

-Kelsey Floyd

Carmel Repertory Theatre The Carmel Repertory Theatre is a non-profit company that promotes self-expression through music, theatre, and dance. They seek to develop, engage, and challenge audiences and volunteers through theater education and performance.

As a self-identified “gypsy” company, one who has become accustomed to moving from venue to venue, Larry Creviston with the CRT said moving into a real home meant real opportunities for the theatre group.

“Now that our new home is about to open, we will have to step up to the challenge. We will have to work harder to bring the level of our productions up to what will be expected. We have always, in my opinion, produced wonderful theatre. We have produced some exciting and memorable shows. However we were limited by the venues and their shortcom-

ings. With the Tarkington and the Studio Theatre, we and the other resident companies will need to take it to a higher level,” said Creviston.

And while the challenge to produce even more extraordinary and elaborate productions is a great one, it is one Creviston is certain the Carmel Repertory Theatre is ready for. Being able to grow into their new location and also have the added benefit of a space that allows them more freedom is something the company is looking forward to.

“It will afford us the ability to have the kind of flexibility to produce many different kinds of shows. We will be able to improve our quality and now our audiences will not have to chase us all over the city to find out where we are performing. We gypsies have found a new home one we can settle into and begin the process of growing with the city.”

-Kelsey Floyd

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre The Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre is a contemporary dance company, but performs in a wide variety of dance styles, combining modern dance, ballet, ethnic dance forms and theatre to create a unique sense of drama. Supported by the City of Carmel, Regional Arts Partners and the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation, GHDT is a professional form of dance dedicated to the exploration and presentation of thought-provoking issues. The company is committed to dealing with relevant social, political, cultural and spiritual issues.

GHDT has created a repertoire of 100 pieces and also presents full-length ballets, and also provides numerous training and performance opportunities for youth through The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre. Artistic Director Gregory Hancock says the company’s permanent home will further define it as

a part of the community.

“GHDT will be the only full-time, professional arts organization at the new center. GHDT will have opportunities to reach new audiences and share its unique style of dance theatre with the community,” Hancock said. “The Tarkington Theatre will offer our company a beautifully sized dance space with state of the art backstage and front of house support.

The design of the theatre will allow for a more intimate performance experience for our audiences and will allow our audiences to grow with increased exposure in Carmel and Hamilton County.”

The company’s 2011-2012 season scheduled for performance in the Tarkington Theatre is already generating excitement and great anticipation for performers to give their best performances yet.

-Ellen Funke

INDIANA WIND SYMPHONY The Indiana Wind Symphony is one of Indiana’s premiere adult concert bands.

Since its founding in 1997, the IWS has performed the full spectrum of music for wind ensemble, ranging from traditional concert band fare, to symphonic transcriptions, to the music of contemporary composers.

Music director Charles Conrad says the move to the Center for the Performing Arts will help with an establishment of an audience base which has previously been impossible because of the inconsistency of the ensemble’s concert venues.

“This will be the most noticeable difference for our audience - they now know where we are going to be performing, and the Palladium box office will give a consistent location for ticket purchases.

The Palladium will be a wonderful facility, both in which to attend a concert as an audience member and as a concert venue. The acoustics are marvelous, and we will know what to expect from performance to performance.” Conrad said.

Losing the carefully planned details of re-

hearsals to poor acoustics are something Conrad and members of the symphony can be frustrating in some performance spaces, and everyone is looking forward for the opportunity to hear music as it is intended in their new location.

The IWS makes effort to showcase music as a lifetime pursuit. Members range in age from around 25 to around 80. The ensemble is made up of about 70 members, and includes professional musicians, music educators and serious vocational musicians. “Carmel in particular and Indiana in general have fine school music programs, and we see part of our role as making the connection to the history and to the potential future of concert band performance.” Conrad said.

-Ellen Funke

COMMUNITY DAY

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22

A LANDMARK FOR LISTENING. A GIFT FOR THE COMMUNITY. Celebrate Grand Opening Week at the Palladium January 22-30, 2011 It’s only January, but this is the event of the year! Join us for a fun, festive weeklong celebration as we raise the curtain on our inaugural season at the Palladium and an exciting new era for the arts in Indiana.

Join us for “Take Center Stage” featuring local music and dance groups performing live from the Palladium stage.

1– 6 pm

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 11 am – 6 pm It’s

a fun-filled day of free events including performances by the Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, the New World Youth Orchestra, the CSO String Quartet, Indiana University Jazz Group and Purdue University Glee Club. Don’t forget to take a free tour of the Palladium too!

GRAND OPENING GALA

SATURDAY, JANUARY 29 5 pm – 2 am Featuring a concert starring Michael Feinstein, Dionne Warwick, Chris Botti, Neil Sedaka, Cheyenne Jackson and the CSO, plus an elegant dinner and late night party in which we transform the Palladium into a pulsating night club with live jazz, cabaret and even karaoke.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 30 3 pm Buy your tickets now to the stunning first concert of the Palladium’s season! Featuring leading-edge chamber music artists including the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Miró Quartet and Lynn Harrell.

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