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Council approves playhouse, riverfront district Compiled by Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com The Westfield City Council met March 12. The next council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. March 26 at City Hall, 130 Penn St. What happened: The council approved a license agreement to allow Westfield Playhouse to relocate to a city-owned property in downtown Westfield, 7-0.

What it means: Currently, the Westfield Playhouse is at 1836 Ind. 32 on the far west side of the city. The playhouse will occupy land owned by the city in downtown Westfield to construct a new playhouse. The playhouse will take all responsibilities for the property, including maintenance.

“It would be nice to have them downtown,” Council President Jim Ake said. “They felt with the growth of the community and trying to create pedestrian traffic in downtown Westfield that it would be nice to find a way to get down here. I’m very excited to Ake have this coming downtown. It adds to the ambiance as we grow our downtown and as we create a special place here. It will be a fine addition.”

What happened: The council approved an ordinance to create a riverfront development project area to allow for more control over liquor licenses in the Grand Junction Redevelopment Area in downtown Westfield.

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What it means: The ordinance allows the city to have additional liquor licenses if it needs them. Although the council still maintains control over building use and commercial development, the ordinance allows more liquor license availability.

“We have an opportunity now, and the reason this is before us now also is because (the state) legislature is contemplating a change, so the timing has to do with that opportunity,” Ake said. “We are a hospitality city, and we have a lot of guests. They spend money here, they need to eat here, so there are some advantages to taking a look at this opportunity we have been given here.”

What happened: The council approved an amendment to the Oak Ridge Pointe Planned Unit Development district, 7-0.

What it means: The approval allows for a bank to be constructed southwest of Ind. 32 and Oak Ridge Road.

What happened: The council approved an ordinance for the Compton Planned Unit Development, 4-3.

What it means: The approval allows for the construction of a new office building at 156th Street and Springmill Road. Council members Robert Horkay, Cindy Spoljaric and Joe Edwards voted against the proposal. Horkay and Spoljaric cited an office building in a primarily residential area as their main concerns.

“It’s quite a bit to put on this parcel,” Spoljaric said. “The building may be an improvement, but expanding this in a residential area concerns me.”

Council member Steve Hoover said he also had concerns about the location, but since no public objection was given by neighbors, he voted for the proposal.

Sign ordinance prompts candidate lawsuit

By Desiree Williams • news@currentinwestfield.com Rick Sharp, a Carmel resident running for an open seat on the Hamilton County Council, filed a lawsuit Feb. 20 alleging the POLITICS county’s new sign ordinance limits political free speech.

County commissioners voted to enact the new ordinance Feb. 12.

It prohibits the placement of commercial and non-commercial signs Sharp in the public rights-of-way because of safety concerns for drivers. Violators are subject to a $500 fine per sign.

Sharp said the ordinance limits the chances of lesser-financed candidates.

“I was motivated by a sense of Alexander fairness,” he said. “I believe that the ordinance is unconstitutional as written” Sharp is running for the open seat against Carmel Clerk-Treasurer Christine Pauley and Westfield resident Ken Alexander, who previously was the director of Grand Park.

Pauley said the county’s sign ordinance is within state law and she doesn’t expect it to impact her campaign strategy.

“Since I am a hard worker who connects with voters by going door-to-door and attending various functions to get my message out to the voters, plus getting a sign placed in yards, the sign ordinance will not affect my campaign,” she said. “The candidates just need to work a little harder to earn the position of a public office.”

Alexander said he supports safer ways to build name recognition without causing a “public hazard.”

“No one is taking away a person’s right to voice their support for a candidate on private property or utilizing the limitless opportunities available on social media,” Alexander said. “This is about the use of public property, specifically designated for public transportation, to be a billboard for special interest. While I’m a strong believer in First Amendment rights, I’d point out that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration believes that even the smallest unplanned signage in rights-of-way pose a real threat to the public, due to driver inattention.”

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As time goes by, it’s still tough The event will be held at The Grand Park for the Blackmores, but they’ve found a Events Center in Westfield from 10 a.m. to 2 way to heal. p.m. For more, visit stbaldricks.org/events/ “Some days it feels so raw and so new mypage/13295/2018. still, and other days I settle into my grief On May 21, Donatello’s Italian Restaurant a little bit,” Tracey said. “In the past two in Carmel will host a Dine for Brooks Day, years, I’ve been blown away by the love where 10 percent of all sales will go to St. that people have. I’m still getting stories Baldrick’s Foundation. In addition, there about people who are so inspired by will be a silent auction where attendees Brooks.” can bid on items such as tickets and colSince his death, several fundraisers have lectibles. May 21 marks the two-year annibeen held in his name, including a special versary of Brooks’ death. shoe made by the footwear company BuckTo donate to the silent auction or make etfeet. The firm sold a shoe designed with a reservation for that night, call 317-564one of Brooks’ paintings printed on each 4790 or email donatellositalian@gmail.com. pair. The limited run was a huge success,

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DISPATCHES Underground Railroad Run to be held — The 20th annual Westfield Underground Railroad Run will be at 9 a.m. March 24. The 5k run/walk and health fair raises money for the Westfield Education Foundation, which provides teacher grants and scholarships to seniors. For more, visit secure. getmeregistered.com/get_information. php?event_id=128995.

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Westfield teachers receive donation from TCC – Teachers at Oak Trace Elementary School recently received a donation from the Westfield TCC store. The donation was for the fifth annual Teacher’s Rock campaign. Items donated include pencils, pens, dry erase markers, erasers, glue, paper, tissue boxes, sticky notes and more.

Plant the City Blue registration now open – During this year’s floral competition, the City of Westfield announced the featured colors will be blue and white to show support for the Indianapolis Colts coming to the area in the summer. Since blue flowers are difficult to find, the color purple also will be allowed. The competition is online, and residents should take pictures of their arrangements and submit them before June 22. For more, visit westfieldwelcome. com/plant-the-city-blue.

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Newcomers Club meetings – Newcomers Club of Carmel, a non-profit social club, connects its members with friends, engages in fun activities and explores the community. Membership represents Carmel, Westfield, Fishers, Noblesville, Zionsville and Indianapolis. For more, visit carmelnewcomers.com.

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On March 4, the Westfield Education Foundation held a new fundraiser at TopGolf in Fishers. Proceeds will allow the WEF to continue providing teacher grants, academic awards and college scholarships. Back, from left, Jennifer Fero, Kate Benson and Bridget Kuzma. Front, from left, Chrissy Groves, Christina McDade and Jenna Hoffman. (Submitted photos)

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“She wrote this book when I was in the hospital,” Jen said. “She was only 10 at the time.”

The book, titled “Dr. Dawn Poseidon,” is a Westfield Intermediate School fifth-grade 39-page children’s drama and mystery and student Lilly Mcintyre recently published depicts Dr. Dawn quitting her job as a book and plans EDUCATION on hosting a local a doctor and being traumatized, but it’s what happens later when she signing. receives a phone call from the hos“I found a passion for writing pital that remains the mystery. over the summer,” Lilly said. “And A featured book signing with I wrote the book to get my mind other local authors will take place off stressful things at home, but at Barnes & Noble in Westfield, I didn’t think it would ever get Mcintyre 14790 Greyhound Plaza, from noon published.” to 3 p.m. March 24. Copies of the book will Lilly’s mother, Jen, said that experience be available for purchase. helped shape her daughter’s future. Lilly “Lilly is really passionate, caring and has been a Girl Scout since kindergarten. sensitive. She cares about the community “Ever since she was younger she has loved books,” Jen said. “She would go to the and being a part of it and contributing to it,” Jen said. bookstore and get excited over someone Lilly said she wants to inspire other getting a new book.”

Jen said Lilly often wrote her own stories young girls to follow their dreams, no matter the age. throughout childhood, and even started an “If younger students saw somebody Itty-Bitty library with her Girl Scout troop their age wrote a book, it would make them at Carey Ridge Elementary School. think they can do anything that they set While Jen was in the neonatal intensive their mind to,” Lilly said. “The sky is the care unit with twins, Lilly was just getting limit.” started on her upcoming book.

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From left, student council members Charlie Schultz, Sam Mefford, Kade Cooley, Eli Frei and Roma Koroneos work together.

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By Anna Skinner • anna@youarecurrent.com When it planned a new playground, the Westfield Parks and Recreation Dept. sought input from those who will use it – kids in the local school system.

COVER STORY Westfield Middle School students had the opportunity to work with the parks department on designing a new playground for Asa Bales Park, 205 W. Hoover St. The previous playground was 20 years old and required extra maintenance costs for safety.

WMS students worked with the WMS seventh- and eight-grade student councils McConnell and the parks department on a design for the park. Teachers Christine Kelly and Kelly Day oversee the student councils. Kelly oversees the 27-member eighthgrade council and Day oversees the 25-member seventhgrade council.

“Chris McConnell from Westfield Parks emailed (Day) and I because he found out we were in charge of student council and asked if we could connect the parks department with student council in that they had this project where they are trying to create a new playground,” Kelly said.

“They wanted to tear the old playground down and put a new playground in and wanted some input from the people who might actually use the park instead of their parents.”

McConnell attended a student council meeting and explained what public forums were to the students. McConnell brought 20 park designs with him for the students to look through and choose their favorite. The parks department then narrowed the designs to three options, which McConnell again presented to the students. Student council members then spoke with their constituents – classmates in their Student Resource Time class – and, after voting, narrowed the options to one.

McConnell said the parks department wanted to closely involve the schools in community decisions.

“Ultimately, these are the kids that are going to be using it, so it made all the sense in the world to offer them the opportunity,” he said. “As far as choosing a playground is concerned, this was one of the best experiences we’ve had.”

“They had great questions, and they were able to show these potential designs to their SRT, and their SRTs could vote if they wanted to,” Kelly said. “I

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LAUNCHING STUDENT COUNCIL think it’s really cool that the old playground was here for 20 years, and now this new playground is going to be built, and if kids still live in Westfield in 20 years, they might have (their own) kids that can play on this playground.”

This was the inaugural year for the WMS student councils. The groups began meeting in November. They began working on the park project shortly thereafter.

The new playground is slated to open May 18, depending on weather. The students will be invited to the grand opening, and they will be the first to play on the playground.

A design of the new Asa Bales Park playground with the color the Westfield Middle School Student Council chose. (Submitted image)

Seventh-grade math teacher Kelly Day has taught at Westfield Middle School for nine years, and she always wondered why the school didn’t have a student council.

“These students at this age crave being involved and having their voices heard and getting their opinions out there, so I really wanted to create a platform for them to develop leadership roles and be connected to their student body,” Day said.

Day said she didn’t want the council selection to turn into a popularity contest, but the Student Resource Time class provided a good opportunity. The SRT class created for representation for many students.

“I really enjoyed the process of getting involved with the parks and recreation department and the city, not only because it was getting kids involved in the community, but it was also allowing them to function as a true democratic republic,” Day said. “We talked about what that means, and their vote for the city project was a vote for their constituents. They’re learning about government while also actively participating in community development.”

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Commentary by Terry Anker Wisdom can come from the strangest of places. The same is said, too, of the lack thereof. Having been in the business of either being young, or being co-domiciled with the young, most Americans can say they’ve watched an episode or two of “The Simpsons.” Amongst its accolades, it is the longest-running sitcom, animated series and scripted prime-time series. We are amused by the clever catch phrases, Marge’s piled-high blue hair and Homer’s hapless, yet boundless, commitment to “the boy, the girl and the baby.”

During its 28-year run, to date, we have come to know and care about the rag-tag cast of characters – their flaws, insight and machinations. Each plays a role as the relational drama, wrapped in more than a dollop of slapstick, unfolds neatly in less than 22 minutes. The beloved, but often ignored, patriarch of the clan is Abraham Jedediah “Abe” Simpson II – mostly called Grandpa.

Abe once remarked, “I used to be with it, but then they changed what it was. Now, what I’m with isn’t it, and what’s it seems weird and scary to me. It’ll happen to you.”

Aside from getting a quick laugh and making a solid point, the old man has shared the secret of the longevity of the series (and perhaps of a happy life). It is ethereal. We cannot hope to contain it. We cannot expect to stand still and be on it. In fact, and by its very nature, it moves around. And, so what that it does? The elder Simpson, like the show itself, adapts as times change but doesn’t obsess over being too much it. The family is stable. The attire is identical. And the sofa, one of the longest-running gags in television, is still pushed against the wall. Is it what it’s cracked up to be?

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent.com.

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There has been a lot of talk recently about big data. How to get on board, collect it, MARKET RESEARCH manage it and how to recruit data scientists to analyze it. Many are now looking toward data-mining techniques and hopes for AI to elevate big data into working and learning solutions, all in real time. But truth be told, most of our clients are still trying to get a foothold on simply utilizing their data.

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Context is key Truth be told, listening is the most powerful thing any company can do.

What does the data really mean? But I never fail to be surprised by how much can be learned by simply listening to customers tell their stories. Data can only tell us so much if we don’t use the stories to thread the data points together.

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We’ve been hit! The 2018 plague has finally reached the Wilson abode, and though I’m apparently immune, the HUMOR mental strain of dealing with a sick kid has taken a toll (how long ‘til spring break?)

Two weeks ago, the nurse from Tiny Dancer’s school called and left a cryptic voicemail: “Your daughter is running a lowgrade fever. She’s been asleep for an hour but we don’t want to check her again in case she’s over 100.” If a student records higher than that, they cannot return to school for at least 24 hours. God bless her, the nurse didn’t want to be responsible for my youngest missing more class time than was necessary.

We skipped the pediatrician (who’d just say it’s viral and to drink lots of fluids) and treated her flu-like symptoms at home with ibuprofen and Sunny D. TD recovered and made it another 10 days before she was struck down again. When the thermometer reached nearly 103, I hauled her to the nearest MinuteClinic, where she tested negative for both flu and strep, though even the nurse practitioner wasn’t sure she had “gotten good swabs.” This was when I made a fatal error: I went online.

According to the stupid internet, TD could have anything from mono to Lyme disease, but if it was undetected strep, my baby was at risk for rheumatic fever and possible heart failure. For two nights, I lie awake wondering if an ER run was in our future, so I finally made an appointment with the doctor, who looked at me and said, “It’s viral; drink lots of fluids.”

I need spring break. Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a contributing columnist. You may email her at danielle@ currentincarmel.com.

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Commentary by Dick Wolfsie

I’m doing Kegels right now. I’m supposed to do 50 per day. When my doctor suggested I do them following a HUMOR medical procedure, I was not familiar with these particular exercises. My wife knew what they were.

My sister knew, too. Heidi, my proofreader, was surprised to learn that men can do them. And I’m surprised … that this newspaper published this column.

I hesitated to write about doing Kegels after Mary Ellen and I discussed that I might have to include some private parts of my life (I think this is where I’m supposed say, “No pun intended”).

Kegels are a type of pelvic-floor exercise.

If you are a guy and are clueless about them, as I was, please look it up. I would explain exactly how to do them in this column, but I was even embarrassed when the doctor gave me the instructions in his office (I’ll wait while you ask Siri. Otherwise, the rest of this column will make no sense). By the way, Siri will definitely know what Kegels are. All women do.

While we’re watching a TV show or going somewhere in the car, Mary Ellen asks, “Are

you doing your exercises?” I always say “Yes.” It’s so easy to lie about this, compared to when I say things like, “Yes, dear, I know it looks like I’m napping, but I’m really on the treadmill.”

This daily regimen is simpler than the exercises required after my knee surgery.

During those physical therapy sessions, I would be groaning in pain, twisting my leg into places it didn’t want to go. But you wouldn’t know I was doing a Kegel exercise, although the other night at dinner Mary Ellen asked, “You’re doing your exercises right now, aren’t you?”

“Why, am I breathing heavily?”

“No, but your voice went up two octaves.”

This morning, I told Mary Ellen I had already exceeded the required number. She gave me a big hug as I walked out the door and said, “Good for you. You are the King of Kegels.”

“I am the King,” I said, “and right now my pelvis is leaving the building.”

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March 22: 1 p.m. – Motion 4 Life Fitness ribbon cutting at 14801 Market Center Dr., Suite 100.

5 p.m. – Business After Hours at Beazer Homes, 16040 Trestle Dr. $10 for guests, free for members.

April 5: 7 p.m. – Westfield Young Professionals meet-up at Stacked Pickle, 17471 Wheeler Rd. For more about the WYP or joining the group, visit the Westfield Young Professionals’ Facebook page.

April 10: 8 a.m. – Coffee with the Chamber at Hampton Inn, 17400 Wheeler Rd. The event is free.

Kevin Brinegar, president and CEO of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, will speak.

April 13: 7:30 a.m. – All-County Legislative Break-

fast at Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd. The event is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. The Indiana General Assembly will present a 2018 wrap-up panel.

April 19: 11 a.m. – Luncheon at the Palomino Ballroom, 481 S. County Rd. 1200 E. The price is $20 for members and $25 for guests.

The speaker has not yet been announced.

April 26: 5 p.m. – Business After Hours at Carpenter Realtors Westfield, 140 S. Cherry St. April 27: 7:30 a.m. – All-County Legislative Breakfast at Conner Prairie Museum, 13400 Allisonville Rd. The event will serve as an introduction to the May Senate Race candidates. The price is $20 for members and $30 for guests.

TASTE OF BUSINESS What: More than 80 business showcases and more than 12 restaurants will be on display during the annual Taste of Business. This year's theme is Made in Noblesville, but restaurants and businesses from across Hamilton County participate.

When: 4 to 7:30 p.m., April 12

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“We want it to be as open and acand Recreation Dept. will ask residents cessible and inclusive to everyto come S P R I N G together body in the community, whether you want to get involved as CLEANING for a day a corporate entity during the of service volunteer day at the park, or if in cleaning up the city. you just want to work on your “Keep Fishers Beautiful is street in your neighborhood or the city’s annual spring day of clean up your own lawn, it’s reservice that brings together Elliot ally an all-encompassing day,” resident HOAs, local busiElliot said. nesses and a variety of organizations The parks department encourages to support vibrancy in the city and our all ages to participate in Keep Fishers neighborhoods,” Parks Director Tony Beautiful.

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“We’ve done this annually, and the plan is to invite a variety of local groups to help boost environmental awareness and build an understanding and appreciation for natural landscapes, waterways and greenways,” she said. “Environmentally conscious consumers can really have engaging conversations with those exhibitors and learn a lot more about the products or services or causes those exhibitors are passionate about.”

In the past, exhibitors have provided tree saplings to attendees to take home.

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“I think people go about their everyday lives and forget about how the environment contributes to our overall well-being,” Donovan said. “It really does impact the lives of Boone County residents and everyone, and this is to bring that to the forefront. I think that’s what the Earth Day celebration really represents, giving back to nature and all things green and providing consumers news to take home and help the environment.”

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DECORATING The most common complaint I hear from our clients is that they love the eclectic look but aren’t confident as to how to achieve it. They complain that when they try to mix different styles and patterns, it tends to look more like a hodgepodge mess from Dr. Seuss as opposed to very chic.

The reality is that it is a little more work to get this look. It’s definitely easier to walk into FurnitureLand USA and buy a 13-piece brown living room set, but that’s just not you, is it?

The new rule is there are no rules. Your home should be a reflection of your personality. The only guideline to have in the back of your mind? Scale. The truth is, you can mix almost anything if the scale is right.

It’s easy to put different patterns together, too, as long as they vary in scale. Mixing stripes, plaids, polka dots, damasks and more is a piece of cake and adds personality to your room. You also can mix different wood tones; in fact, it’s pretty boring if you

don’t. Take a cue from the pros. It’s no coincidence that you’ll see that many designers are now showcasing the kitchen island as a different color and even different material than the cabinets. Many times upper cabinets are different color/finish than lowers, and chairs are a different finish from their dining table partner.

The same is true of mixing all types of metal finishes. Gone are the days of brushed nickel on every knob, handle, hinge and fixture. Ladies, remember how freeing it was the first time you wore gold and silver jewelry...at the same time?

After all, home decor is a lot like fashion.

Neutrals don’t count as colors, either, so don’t worry about mixing those. Mixing different textures and layering them also creates visual interest. Fur pillows, shag rugs and luxurious throws are an easy way to accomplish this polished look.

Take some risks. Make your space your own and surround yourself with the things you love. It’s all part of you and your history.

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• Avoid any minerals that are linked to oxides, such as magnesium oxide or zinc oxide. These are very poorly absorbed. Instead, look for minerals linked to citrate or mineral chelates.

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The scene of “Jesus and the Cross” from the 2016 production of “SUPERHERO; the story of a man called Jesus,” featuring former GHDT company dancer James Gilmer portraying Jesus and current GHDT company dancer Abigail Lessaris portraying the cross. This year, Lessaris will take on the traditionally male role of Judas. (Submitted photo)

By Heather Collins • editorial@youarecurrent.com Gregory Hancock of the Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre has shined a new light on the story of Jesus Christ. In “SUPERHERO; the story of a man called Jesus,” Hancock highlights DANCE the women who surrounded Jesus during his last week on Earth.

The popular production will be placed back in the vaults after this year’s Easter weekend performances at 7 p.m. March 30-31 at The Tarkington, the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Hancock said the production is boundless, with no set time or place, fluid gender roles and contemporary rock music.

The relationships Jesus had with the women that surrounded him including Mary Magdalene, Claudia and Veronica are at the forefront of the full-length ballet performance.

Hancock said he found it fascinating that a woman was at the forefront of many of the most significant events in Jesus’ last days, including how Jesus first revealed himself to a woman and how a woman found his empty tomb. Hancock interweaves the stories of the women and Jesus in a classical arc storyline that evolves from a rock concert to a more classical piece.

An Easter weekend tradition, Hancock said the production has become a spiritual experience rather than simply entertainment.

Hancock said his goal with all of his pieces is to move beyond the art and make it an experience.

Hancock said the production stays true to the story. He read different Gospels and studied popular portrayals of the story of Jesus Christ for the production. In 2006, he wrote out the scrolls, containing the writings from the Gospel in Hebrew,

Greek and Latin, by hand that serve as the backdrop for the production’s opening scene.

GHDT company dancer Abigail Lessaris portrays Judas Iscariot, a role traditionally played by a man. “SUPERHERO; the story of a man called Jesus” was the first production Lessaris ever saw at the Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre in 2006 when she was 9 years old. Lessaris said she fell in love with the part of Judas, who also was portrayed by a woman that year.

Lessaris has played a variety of roles in the production each year, but this year Hancock reprised the part of Judas as a woman and gave Lessaris her dream role.

“It’s a very athletic role, which is challenging as a female,” Lessaris said.

Lessaris said she enjoys the physical challenges of taking on a male part as well as how much she differs in real life from the cool, rebellious and tormented character.

Lessaris said she’s excited to reprise the role as a female dancer and break through stereotypes.

“There has been a very big rise of tackling male and female equality,” Lessaris said.

The production not only breaks through gender roles, it also tackles the story of Jesus in a way that’s compatible and palatable to religious and non-religious audiences.

“I think for people who connect it religiously, it is the story of Jesus and it is the story of his life,” Lessaris said. “But even for people that don’t connect to it religiously, it’s still a beautiful story of a man who did the unthinkable.”

Tickets are $37.50 to $42.50. For tickets or information, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.

A Trivia Night, billed as a FUNdraiser supporting Actors Theatre of Indiana, will start at 6 p.m. March 27 at Sun King Tap Room and Small-Batch Brewery, 7848 E. 96th St., Fishers.

Bazbeaux Pizza is providing food and Sun King is supplying beer.

Scott Semester returns as the quiz master. There will be trophies and prizes.

“My mission is to use my voice for fun, for profit and for good,’’ Semester said.

“Scott is donating his time to support the local arts in central Indiana,’’ said Amy Stark, ATI director of marketing. “Everyone at ATI just loves him. Actually, all his thousands of local digital followers love him, too. This will be his second year as quiz master, and he is back definitely by demand,’’ Tickets are $45. For more, visit atistage. org.

Westfield — Urban Vines, 303 E. 161st St., will host bingo at 7 p.m.

March 22. For more, visit the Urban Vines Facebook Zionsville — Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Zion Nature Center’s free dog walk from 10 to 11 a.m. March 24 at Elm Street Green, 165 N. Elm St. Lawrence — “The Quest for Don Quixote” will be held March 23 to April 1 at the Theater at the Fort, 8920 Otis Ave. For more, visit artsforlawrence.org.

Carmel — Maragaret Henke will give an oil painting demonstration from noon to 2 p.m. March 24 at CCA Gallery, 111 W. Main St. For more, visit ccaartgallery.com.

Fishers — A portion of Four Day Ray’s sales March 27 will go to Down Syndrome Indiana. The program is called Tapped for a Cause.

Carmel — Carmel High School show choirs are featured in “An Evening with the Ambassadors and Accents” at 7 p.m.

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Banion finally plays Emile

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Banion, who lives in the Columbus, Ohio suburb of Bexley, said de Becque’s music is an important part of American culture.

Brian Banion seems destined to play this ‘’Everyone knows the tunes, regardless role. of their particular background or musical Banion will play Emile de Becque in leanings,’’ Banion said. “The chal“South Pacific” in MUSICAL the Indianapolis lenge comes for me in the desire to satisfy the expectations of those Opera production who attend, who will bring with March 23 to 25 at Schrott Center them fond memories of the incredfor the Arts on Butler University’s ible musicians who have sung this campus in Indianapolis. music. I personally do not believe “I have always looked at the role, that it can be sung more beautifully since it was something with which Banion than my teacher sang it. I hear his my teacher, friend and mentor voice, and it delivers challenge and inspiraGiorgio Tozzi was so associated,” Banion tion in equal measure. Emile’s beautiful said. “Giorgio had played Emile opposite music effectively communicates the depth Mary Martin in Los Angeles in 1957, and and purity of his desires, as well as the when Rodgers and Hammerstein decided wisdom of a life well-lived. Richard Rodgto dub Emile’s singing in the 1958 movie, he ers brilliantly differentiates musical colors was the obvious choice. Giorgio also played of the various personality types in “South Emile in the 1967 revival at Lincoln Center Pacific,” and the decision to make Emile with Florence Henderson, which was reand Nellie so different vocally is brilliant. corded on Columbia Records. It is interestWe don’t see this or the need for it in ‘Oklaing to me to contrast the vocality Tozzi homa!’ or ‘Carousel.’’’ uses in the movie with the revival recordThis is Banion’s first time appearing with ing. He told me that they wanted a hushed Indianapolis Opera. For more, visit indyop‘mezza voce’ quality for the movie, which era.org.

Giorgio could deliver better than anyone.”

‘Murder on the Nile’ set

By Mark Ambrogi • mark@youarecurrent.com Carmel Apprentice Theatre Artistic Director Lisa Williams said the company likes to dub itself as Off-Off-Off THEATER Broadway of Carmel.

The company mixes acting newcomers with veterans and those who might not have acted since high school or college.

Maureen Akins’ first stage play with a speaking role will be in Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Nile” March 22 to 31 at The Cat Theatre, 254 1st Ave. SW, Carmel.

“I have been in various productions as a dancer and choreographer. However, this role is my debut as an actress,’’ Akins said.

Akins, a Zionsville resident, portrays Kay Ridgeway Mostyn.

Fishers resident R.C. Thorne is returning to acting after a long hiatus.

“It’s been almost 27 years since I’ve done live theater,” Thorne said.

A year ago, Thorne stepped onto a film set as an extra on “Empire.”

Thorne plays Simon Mostyn.

“I think the biggest challenge is maintaining my accent,” he said. “It’s not that I lose it and go into my normal voice, but

Bottom row, from left, Traci White, Nikki Lynch, RC Thorne, Maureen Akins and Caroline Vogt.

Standing, from left, Baxter McCormack, Jacob Wenthe, Hollie Vessels, Carolyn Cebalo, Tim Moore, Maria Saam and Jonathan Scoble. (Submitted photo)

rather my British accent will slowly morph into this bizarre Matthew McConaughey voice.”

Nikki Lynch, Noblesville, is cast as Jaqueline de Severac.

“I love playing Jackie because she is a very volatile and complex character,’’ Lynch said. “She may seem very petty at first, but the more the audience gets to know her, the more they will realize that this woman has had a lot to deal with and is only doing what she thinks is best for the one she loves.”

Lynch started acting seven years ago and has been actively performing ever since.

For more, visit thecattheatre.com.

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“And Then There Were None,” the Studio Theater, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

The Civic Theatre presents one of Agatha Christie’s darkest tales and a masterpiece of dramatic construction. Its growing sense of dread and unfaltering tension will keep you guessing to the very end.

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“Murder on the Nile,” The 7 p.m. March 22-24 Cat Theatre, Carmel (continues through March 31)

Cost: $24.50-$37.50

Blessed with beauty, enormous wealth and a new husband, a woman embarks on a honeymoon voyage down the Nile. In this Agatha Christie thriller, fatal circumstances await when the idyllic surroundings are shattered by a shocking and brutal murder.

Cost: $10-$15

“The Quest for Don Quixote,” Theater at the Fort, Lawrence

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March 24

Dance Kaleidoscope’s major fundraiser for the season is often called “the best party in town with a performance from the DK dancers, a chance to mingle with the dancers and staff and dinner and dancing to live jazz music from Bill Meyers.”

Cost: $150 per ticket with various sponsorships and tables available.

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7:30 p.m. March 22-23, 4 p.m.

“Appoggiatura,” Main Stage, Indiana Repertory and 8 p.m. March 24, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. March 27 Theatre, Indianapolis A trip to Venice brings love, loss, pain and joy to three weary travelers in search of healing and happiness.

Cost: Tickets start at $25

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Indianapolis Opera presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Tony Award-Winning Musical

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“PB&J: Harp Melody and Tales,” The Palladium, the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

10:30 a.m., March 24.

Explore the mesmerizing sounds of the concert harp from its shimmering plucks to its percussive whooshes in this fun, interactive program designed for children ages 1-7.

Cost: $10 per child, two free adult More: tickets with every child ticket. thecenterpresents.org,

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7:30 p.m. March 23-24 and 2:30 p.m. March 25 (continues through April 1).

“Mama Mia!,” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis

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8 p.m. March 20, 1 p.m. March 21, 8 p.m., March 22-24, 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 25, and 8 p.m. March 27. (continues through April 7).

This musical weaves an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship as ABBA’s greatest hits tell the hilarious story of a bride’s search for her birth father on a Greek island paradise.

Cost: $44-$69 (includes buffet dinner)

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A playwright sits in a Starbucks on the eve of the first rehearsal of his stage adaptation of “Don Quixote.” There’s just one problem — he hasn’t written it. But then Starbucks itself begins to transform, and the errant knight arises in this delightfully theatrical and hilarious retelling of Cervantes’ classic tale.

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15 years. His most recent production was “Les Miserables” a few years ago.

“Some of my favorite shows that I’ve David Wood is performing in an Agatha done at Civic would include, of course, ‘Les Christie play for the first time and loving Mis,’ but also ‘Noises Off,’ ‘Leading every minute of it.

PLAY Ladies,’ ‘1940s Radio Hour’ and ‘Willy Wood is performing in Wonka,’” Wood said. “Offstage, I do a Civic Theatre’s production lot of voice acting. I do commercials, “And Then There Were None,” from a lot of corporate narration and eMarch 23 to April 8 at the Studio learning, and I recently completed a Theater, the Center for the Performprivate eye series of audiobooks.” ing Arts, Carmel.

Wood, a Marion High school grad“I re-read the book before we Wood uate, has performed with several started rehearsing,” Wood said.

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“She was so good. It’s so clever, yet so “My most recent show was ‘Assassins’ accessible.” at Buck Creek Players. I played Charles Wood, a Lawrence resident, is playing Dr. Guiteau, who assassinated President Armstrong in the show.

McKinley,” he said. “That was one of my “He is a very interesting character to favorite roles. I played Bill Fordham in ‘Auplay,” he said. “He wants to be perceived gust: Osage County’ at Carmel Community as very reserved and calm, when in reality Players. Won an Encore (award) for that one he is a nervous wreck and carries a secret (as best major supporting actor in 2015). that haunts him. I also think he is obliviProbably my favorite part was King Arthur ous to the fact that no one is buying his in ‘Camelot’ at Footlite Musicals. I also did calm act, because he is far more obviously a couple of shows at Edyvean Repertory nervous than he believes, the curse of low Theater before they closed.” self-awareness.”

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Commentary by Don Knebel Fatehpur Sikri is one of northern India’s most visited sites. Its most popular building honors a 16th-century TRAVEL saint.

Akbar, considered the greatest ruler in India’s history because of his military prowess and religious tolerance, became the third Mughal Emperor in 1556 at age 13, with his capital in Agra. Akbar soon captured a large portion of north central India but lacked an heir. In about 1568, Akbar traveled to Sikri, a village 22 miles west of Agra, where he consulted Sheikh Salim Chishti, a Sufi Muslim mystic, in his cave.

Sheikh Salim told Akbar that he would soon have a son. A short time later, Akbar’s wife, Mariam-uz-Zamani, gave birth to a boy in Sikri, whom they named Salim, who, as Jahangir, became the fourth Mughal Emperor.

In gratitude, Akbar built a magnificent walled city around Sheikh Salim’s cave. The city, named Fatehpur Sikri, included a large mosque just inside its enormous southern gate. Akbar moved his imperial capital to Fatehpur Sikri in 1571.

After Sheikh Salim died in 1572, Akbar built a 350-foot by 440-foot mausoleum for

Sheikh Salim Chishti’s Mausoleum in Fatehpur Sikri. (Photo by Don Knebel)

Salim near the north end of the courtyard of Fatehpur Sikri’s mosque. Unlike the sandstone buildings of the rest of the city, the mausoleum was constructed of polished white marble featuring intricately carved screens on the walls. Sheikh Salim’s tomb rested under a dome in the center of the building. Later, Mughal buildings, including the Taj Mahal, drew on aspects of Salim’s mausoleum.

Akbar abandoned Fatehpur Sikri as his capital in 1585 and the entire city was soon

deserted. But even today, the entire city, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is remarkably well preserved. Visitors to Sheikh Salim’s tomb tie threads to the inside of the marble screens, hoping to persuade the nowfamous Sufi saint to grant them a miracle.

Don Knebel is a local resident who works for Barnes & Thornburg LLP. For the full column visit donknebel.com. You may contact him at news@currentzionsville.com.

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All about myself Commentary by Curtis Honeycutt

words like yourself are reflexive pronouns.

Other than using myself as an object, when should you use myself? Use myself when you are both the subject and the object of the same sentence: I can see myself spending more time hanging out in the periodical room. Here, you’re the object of your own action.

Also, use myself to add emphasis to a statement: I myself locked the door so no one else could get in. Or how about: I wrote this all by myself. In both sentences, you could omit myself and the sentence would still make sense; using myself in these cases adds a dramatic flair.

I encourage you to spend some time to be by yourself; hopefully, you’ll enjoy the company.

As I write this, I’m sitting by myself. For those of you who love being alone in total silence, let me let you GRAMMAR GUY in on an introvert pro tip: Hang out in the periodical room at your local library. You’ll either be alone or with (at most) three other people reading today’s newspaper (because they were too cheap to pay for a subscription).

I enjoy being by myself. But the word “myself” gets misused more and more as a result of well-meaning people who are unknowingly over-correcting their grammar.

Here’s an example I hear often: If you still haven’t found what you’re looking for, feel free to call Adam, Larry or myself. How would you write this without Adam or Larry Curtis Honeycutt is a freelance in the sentence? You wouldn’t say “...feel humor writer. Have a grammar question? Connect with him on free to call myself;” you’d say “...feel free to Twitter @curtishoneycutt or at call me.” Now, if you throw back in Adam curtishoneycutt.com. and Larry, this doesn’t change. If you still haven’t found what you’re ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS looking for, feel free to call Sealed proposals for Gateway Signage Project will be received by Adam, Larry or me.” the City of Westfield, Indiana, at the Westfield Public Works Building, You see, myself is a 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, Indiana, 46074 until 1:00 p.m., local reflexive pronoun. Others time, on Wednesday, April 4th, 2018. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any bids received later than the above time and date will be include yourself, herself, returned unopened. No conditional bids will be considered. himself and itself. These Project generally includes the fabrication and installation of a words are never subjects gateway sign structure and associated “Home of Grand Park” and of a sentence; they’re alsport icons signage along US 31 at 146th Street.

Bids shall be properly and completely executed on the Proposal ways objects. If you want Form obtainable at the office of the Owner. Each bid shall be a good way to remember accompanied by Form 96 Contractor’s Bid for Public Works, including this, think about when you Non-Collusion Affidavit as prescribed by the State Board of Accounts, completely filled out, signed, and notarized as required by the look down to gaze deeply statutes of the State of Indiana, Section III of Part II of Form 96 titled into the water of a placid “Contractor’s Financial Statement,” and acceptable bid security. The pond and you see your bid security shall be a certified check made payable to the Owner reflection in it. Your inner or satisfactory bond by an incorporated surety company in good standing and qualified to do business in the State of Indiana in an dialog would say someamount equal to 5% of the bid, said deposit being for the purpose of thing like, “I see myself ensuring the execution of the contract for which bid is made. Any bid in the water.” In the same not accompanied by the above required items shall be deemed to be a way you see a reflection non-responsive bid by the Owner.

No consideration for escalation on prices can be considered; of yourself in the water,

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therefore, contractors are advised to not include any such escalation clauses in their proposal for this project.

The Contractors to whom work is awarded shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, and they shall be acceptable to the City of Westfield, Indiana.

No bidder may withdraw their proposal within a period of 60 days following the date set for receiving bids. The City of Westfield, Indiana reserves the right to retain the three lowest bid proposals for a period of not more than 90 days, and said proposal shall remain in full force and effect during said time. The City of Westfield, Indiana further reserves the right to waive informalities and to award the contract to the lowest and most responsible bidder or bidders, all to the advantage of the City of Westfield, Indiana, or to reject all Proposals.

The Contract Documents and drawings will be available to all interested parties from: Repro Graphix, 437 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or at eplanroom.reprographix.com.

Please direct all questions regarding this project to Michael Pearce, City of Westfield, Department of Public Works, 2706 E. 171st Street, Westfield, IN 46074, (317) 419-1594, mpearce@westfield.in.gov.

By: Michael Pearce, City of Westfield, 3/20/2018

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