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WHS senior competes for Miss America’s Teen By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com Westfield High School senior Keegan Connor will represent the Hoosier state as Miss Indiana’s Teen Jan. 8 COMPETITION through 14 in Orlando, Fla., as she vies for the title of Miss America’s Teen. Founded in 2005 as Miss America’s sister program, Miss America’s Teen is open to young women ages 13 to 18, who must first compete and win at the local and state levels. Connor won the title of Miss Indiana’s Teen June 17, 2023, only five days after having an emergency appendectomy. She also received the Denise Hendrix Outstanding Teen Vocal Award. At Hard Rock Cafe Live Jan. 11, Connor will sing “Journey to the Past” from Anastasia, a song with which she won the talent competition when she competed for Miss Indiana’s Teen in 2022. “There’s a line that says, ‘Home, love, family,’” Connor said. “Every time I say that on stage, it immediately grounds me and takes me to why I am doing this.” In January 2023, the Miss America’s new CEO, Robin Fleming, rebranded the Miss America Organization as the Miss America Opportunity to better reflect the program’s platform for empowering women to lead in all areas of life from philanthropy to politics and from arts to academia. Even before the change in name and leadership, MAO had removed the swimsuit portion of the competition, replacing it with a segment where participants wear workout clothes and are scored on how they incorporate fitness into their daily lives. In both Miss America and Miss America’s Teen, which will take place that week in Orlando, the fitness category counts 20 percent of participants’ overall scores, the same percentage as talent and evening wear. At 30 percent, the interview now counts for a larger portion of the final score and answering an onstage question account for the remaining 10 percent. The top 11 contestants after preliminary competitions, will enter the finals with their previous scores counting for 30 percent and will compete again in the talent, fitness and evening wear categories at the Walt Disney Theater Jan. 13 for Miss America’s Teen and Jan. 14 for Miss America. The top 5 will once again answer an onstage question. “Miss America has new partnerships that
Keegan Connor displays her Miss Indiana’s Teen crown. (Photo by Amy Adams)
are all very women-centric,” Connor said. “I’m excited for all the changes. It’s a lot, but it’s all really good.” For example, at the Miss America Goes Red Gala Jan. 12, MAO will partner with the American Heart Association women’s initiative to help raise heart health awareness. Each of the 102 participants in Miss America and Miss America’s Teen will be provided a red Jovani dress to wear to the red-carpet event.
Overall, Connor has earned approximately $13,000 in scholarship money through her participation in the Miss Indiana’s Teen program. She will come home from Florida with $30,000 more if she wins the title of Miss America’s Teen. “That’s why I urge so many people to participate,” Conner said. For more, go to missamerica.org or follow Connor on social media @ keeganconnormusic.
KEEGAN CARES: SCOLIOSIS AWARENESS When Connor was 13, she was diagnosed with scoliosis, a curvature of the spine with rotation. Connor’s spinal curve measured 48 degrees. “I was sobbing because I thought my dream of performing on Broadway was over,” Connor said. Thankfully, the same month Connor was diagnosed, a new procedure called Vertebral Body Tethering was approved. She ended up having one of the first 1,000 procedures, in which titanium screws attached to her spine were tethered by a strong cord. Her curvature decreased by almost half immediately following the surgery. Now the curve in her spine is down to 12 degrees. “I started my nonprofit because it was a shock to me, and I didn’t want other kids to have to go through that,” Connor said. In 2007, the state of Indiana repealed mandatory scoliosis checks in schools. Nevertheless, more than 3 million people are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.
Though Connor was an active kid in track, gymnastics and musical theater, it was an orthodontist’s assistant who first noticed some of the signs of scoliosis. “Taking those checks out of schools goes against caring for our kids,” Connor said. In addition to speaking to young people and mentoring kids and families through Keegan Cares, Connor is also working on writing a bill with Indiana Representatives Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D) and Cindy Ledbetter (R). Wilburn has scoliosis herself and is mother to three kids including one Connor’s age. The bill, being called the Keegan Cares Bill for the time being, would put scoliosis screenings back in schools. Connor received the Joy of Life Social Impact Award for the work she has done to raise awareness about signs and treatment of scoliosis and the importance of early diagnosis. To learn more, go to keegancares.com.
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that the health system was a great place to work in 2023, compared to less than 60 percent of employees at a typical U.S. company. “Our vision is to become the best place to work, practice medicine and receive care in the communities we serve,” said Riverview Health President and CEO Dave Hyatt. Riverview Health includes the 16bed hospital in Westfield and provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in more than 35 healthcare specialties and has been frequently recognized for its clinical and service excellence. Riverview Health is hiring across a variety of clinical and nonclinical positions and locations. For more, visit riverview.org/careers.
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Youth orchestra wins award news@currentinwestfield.com The Indianapolis Youth Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Westfield resident Adam Bodony, was HONORS selected winner of the 2023 American Prize in Orchestral Performance in the youth orchestra division. Westfield members in the youth symphony include seniors Olivia Botta, Charlie Epstein and Audrey Gunawan. The IYO Symphony is made up of some of the most talented young musicians in Indiana and has performed at Carnegie Hall three times. Founded in 1982 by Susan Kitterman and based at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis, the IYO also consists of two other leveled ensembles — Concert and Philharmonic — with a total membership of approximately 200 young musicians. Bodony also conducts the Purdue Philharmonic Orchestra, which tied for second place in the 2023 college/university larger division. The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts, the nation’s most comprehensive series of performing arts contests, received applications
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for the award from hundreds of communities and arts organizations across the nation. The unique scope and structure of the American Prize recognizes and rewards the best performing artists, directors, ensembles and composers in the United States at professional, college/university, community and high school levels. Founded in 2010, the American Prize awards prizes annually based on submitted recordings. For more, go to indianapolisyouthorchestra.org.
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Noblesville High School senior guard born to play basketball By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com It might be a slight exaggeration, but Noblesville High School senior point guard Aaron Fine claims he has been playing basketball since he was born. “With my dad coaching, my first word was ‘ball’ and my (first) phrase was ‘ball shoot,’” Fine Fine said. Fine’s father, Matt Fine, is a Millers assistant coach for head coach Scott McClelland and was previously head coach of Muncie Central and Winchester high schools. “I’m kind of like another coach on the floor, which is helpful to my teammates,” Aaron Fine said. “I can talk to Coach Mac or talk to my dad or one of the assistants and we can figure out things together.” Fine averaged team highs of 17.1 points and 4.4 assists per game in the first seven games for the Millers (6-1). His shooting percentage was 49 percent, including 32 percent from 3-point range.
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Favorite subject: Math Favorite athlete: Steph Curry Favorite musician: Biggie Smalls Favorite movies: “The Avengers” series The four-year varsity player averaged 13.8 points as a junior, 13.7 as a sophomore and 5.2 as a freshman. “I’ve gotten a lot better at running our offense,” Fine said. “I’ve always been able to score, but I’ve done a lot better about getting people involved. Overall, I’ve just grown as a leader.” Fine, one of three returning starters, said he has always been a vocal leader. “With us winning the sectional last year,
Senior guard Aaron Fine leads the Noblesville High School boys basketball team in scoring. (Photo courtesy of Aiden Caddell)
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epidemic is a complex and ongoing public health crisis. We’re committed to making sure all educators and staff in our county’s In 2023, the Hamilton County Health Deschool districts can identify the signs of an partment took proactive steps to combat overdose, administer Narcan and provide the opioid crisis by critical support until emergency HEALTH training educators and responders arrive.” staff in every school Opioids are a class of drugs that district, including Westfield Washinclude prescription painkillers like ington Schools, on how to use Naroxycodone and hydrocodone, as can, a life-saving medication that well as illegal drugs such as heroin. can reverse opioid overdoses. Along When someone overdoses on opiwith the training, the Hamilton oids, their breathing can slow down Ginder County Health Department supplied or stop, which can be life-threateach school with two doses, which ening. Narcan, also known by its generic is the recommended amount. name naloxone, is usually administered as Beginning with school nurses, the traina nasal spray and typically works within ing occurred in all county schools except minutes by restoring normal breathing and Hamilton Southeastern Schools, which fall consciousness to the individual who has under the Fishers Health Department. The overdosed. HCHD wants to ensure staff members at “We are grateful to the Hamilton County every building from the high school down to Health Department for providing this essenthe elementary level have access to Narcan tial training,” WWS Superintendent Paul Kaishould it be needed. Although no schools ser stated. “Our top priority is the safety of have had to use a Narcan dose to date, the our students, staff, and visitors, and having HCHD will replace any that are used. our educators trained to respond to opioid “Unfortunately, an overdose can hapemergencies is a crucial step towards pen anywhere,” Ginder stated. “The opioid achieving that goal.”
Surrendered baby first adopted news@youarecurrent.com An infant surrendered in a Safe Haven Box at a Carmel fire station in August has been adopted. She PUBLIC SAFETY is believed to be the first baby adopted through an amendment to Indiana’s Safe Haven Law that allows surrendered newborns to be placed directly with a licensed child placing agency instead of the Department of Child Services. The law went into effect July 1, 2023 and the baby was surrendered Aug. 7, 2023. “The law prevents a child from languishing in the foster care system, instead placing them with an adoptive family within hours,” said Meg Sterchi, executive director of Adoptions of Indiana. “Adoptions are finalized in three months, instead of 18 months to three years.” Indiana has 110 safe haven baby boxes that allow mothers in crisis to surrender their newborn safely, securely and anonymously if they are unable to care for the infant. The boxes are installed in exterior walls of fire stations and hospitals. Four babies have been surrendered at Carmel
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Fire Station 345 — the most for any baby box in the country. Hamilton Superior Court 5 Judge David Najjar granted the baby’s adoption on Nov. 17, National Adoption Day. “I could not be more thrilled,” Najjar said at the hearing. “A lot of adoption cases will come through this courthouse today, but none like this one. I am honored to be part of this, and I am honored to say I am granting this adoption.”
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By Amy Adams amy@youarecurrent.com When a city is the fastest-growing in the state and the sixth-fastest growing in the United States, each year is bound to bring change, and 2024 looks to be no different with changes in leadership, construction projects throughout the city, expansion in the school system and more. CITY LEADERSHIP Jan. 1 marked a complete turnover in leadership for Westfield when it comes to the mayor, the city council members and the clerk-treasurer. All offices are held by Republicans. Mayor Scott Willis succeeds Andy Cook as the second mayor in the history of Westfield. Cook served for 16 years as Westfield’s first and only mayor but chose not to run for a fifth term. Willis defeated Republicans Kristen Burkman and Jake Gilbert in the May 2023 primary. Westfield residents not only elected a new mayor but also elected a new city council. Only Victor McCarty has previously served as a council member, having been chosen by a caucus of the Hamilton County Republican Party to fill the District 3 seat vacated by Joe Edwards, who died in September 2023. McCarty will, however, move from the District 3 seat to the District 2 seat, based on updated district lines since Edwards was elected in 2019. Other new council members are Jon Dartt for District 1, Joe Duepner for District 3, Patrick Tamm for District 4, Noah Herron for District 5, and Chad Huff and Kurt Wanninger as at-large council members. Marla Ailor is the new clerk-treasurer, having defeated Tonya Hyatt in the primary and running unopposed in November. Ailor has been serving as clerk-treasurer since the previously elected clerk-treasurer, Cindy Gossard, retired in January 2023. “I don’t know if any city in Indiana has seen the amount of transition we are going to see in Westfield,” Mayor Scott Willis told Current last fall. “Every elected office is going to be new. I’m not saying it’s never happened, but it is something that will be a unique challenge. I think we are all focused on doing what’s best for Westfield, and I’m just excited to get going.” Willis has appointed former Washington Township Trustee Danielle Carey Tolan to be the chief of staff; former Westfield Fire Department office manager Peg Strauss to be the executive operations manager; former City of Carmel Redevelopment Commission Deputy Director Jenell Fairman to be the director of economic development; former Westfield Welcome Director Kayla Arnold to be communications director; and former City of Lawrence attorney Kaitlin Voller Glazier to be Westfield’s first city attorney.
The exterior and interior of the new joint Westfield Washington Public Library and Westfield Washington Township building show progress. (Photos by Amy Adams)
Westfield businesswoman and former Student Impact Board President Jamie Mills has been selected by caucus as the new Washington Township trustee, Kelley Wells is the Westfield Welcome manager and Courtney Albright was recently named the president of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce. “We are going to have the most diverse staff in Hamilton County,” Willis said. Also In 2024, Westfield voters will head to the polls for the May 7 primary and Nov. 5 general elections. At the local level, school board seats will be on the ballot.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS • Westfield Washington Public Library — Just more than year ago, Westfield Washington Public Library and Westfield Washington Township broke ground on a 3.6-acre property at the corner of Westfield Boulevard and Park Street. Now, the 55,000-square-foot facility is taking shape with an anticipated completion date in May 2024. Sheryl Sollars, WWPL has said the new building will be a centerpiece in the heart of Continued on Page 9
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Continued from Page 8 Westfield’s expanding downtown and will provide a great gathering space for the public. When the new building is completed, Sollars hopes that the moving process will take around three weeks. • Union Square at Grand Junction — Construction is underway on the lower level of Union Square at Grand Junction, a more than 300,000-square-foot mixed-use building with retail on the main floor, apartments on the upper floors and a public parking garage starting on a lower level and continuing up the center of the building. • The Ascension St. Vincent YMCA — The YMCA broke ground in early December at 874 Virginia Rose Ave. on a facility which will be connected to the existing Westfield Aquatic Center. The new 54,000 square foot facility will include standard YMCA amenities, such as a wellness center, indoor pool, gymnasium, youth programs and classes for adults. The construction of Ascension St. Vincent of the Greater YMCA in Westfield is projected to be completed by January 2025. Russell also said that until the facility is finished, the YMCA will continue to offer swim lessons, water fitness and lap swimming at the Westfield Aquatic Center. For more, visit indymca.org/ymca-westfield. Other buildings under construction include: • The Learning Experience — A 10,000-square-foot day care facility at 17415 Spring Mill Rd. • Grand Millennium Medical Office Building — A 60,000-square-foot medical office building located on around 4 acres off of Westfield Boulevard near West Park Street. • Guidepost Montessori Daycare — An approximately 10,000-square-foot daycare facility on the east side of Grassy Branch Road near Washington Woods Elementary School. • Holiday Inn Express — A nearly 60,000-square-foot, 97-room hotel at the southwest corner of U.S. 31 and 191st St. • Market District at Wheeler Landing — A grocery store just under 50,000 square feet at the corner of Grand Park Boulevard and East Tournament Trail. • PetSuites Westfield — A more than 11,000-squarefoot pet-oriented business at 17502 Carey Rd. • Raising Cane’s — A more than 2,000-square-foot fast food restaurant on more than an acre on Thatcher Lane where the old Steak and Shake used to be. • Slim Chickens — An approximately 4,000-square-foot fast food restaurant at 100 E. Spring Mill Pointe Dr. • Multi-tenant developments — Projects include Bonterra, The Depot at Spring Mill Station, Highground 55+ boutique apartments, Midland South Townhomes, TWG Grand Park Lake Village and Wheelhouse Apartments. DESTINATION WESTFIELD As part of Westfield Washington Schools’ plans to accommodate growth in Westfield, construction is underway and more will be beginning in the next several months. Expected to be completed for the 2024-25 school year are renovations at Carey Ridge Elementary School as well as 15 new tennis courts at 17695 Shamrock Blvd., including a team locker room and concessions area.
Construction continues on Union Square at Grand Junction Plaza. (Photo by Amy Adams)
In addition, WWS expects to hold groundbreakings on the following projects in 2024: • Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center — Expansion at 19500 Tomlinson Rd. • New Shamrock Springs Elementary School — At 747 W. 161st St. • Middle Crossing Elementary school — At 171st Street and Towne Road. • New Transportation facility — At Ind. 32 and Centennial Road. • New middle school — At Ind. 32 and Centennial Road • WWS Event Center — Once the library has moved to its new location, renovation and expansion of the current library space will begin to convert the vacated space at 333 W. Hoover St. into an event center, a home for Shamrock Connections, Foodies Rock and the Rock Shop. For more, visit wws.k12.in.us/about-us/ destination-westfield. GRAND PARK SPORTS CAMPUS AREA The City of Westfield announced recently that a newly formed entity, Grand Park Sports & Entertainment, will take over management and development of Grand Park. The public-private partnership involves Keystone Group, Indy Sports & Entertainment, Indy Eleven and Bullpen Ventures and comes at the conclusion of a 21-month evaluation process by a city-formed review committee. Indy Sports & Entertainment and Bullpen Ventures will manage the youth sports facilities. They will also work to attract large sporting and entertainment events and diversify Grand Park’s current sports offerings. Keystone Group, an Indianapolis-based developer of mixed-use properties such as Eleven Park, the 20,000-seat multi-purpose stadium coming to downtown Indianapolis, will be the development partner for Grand Park. The City of Westfield will retain ownership of Grand Park, with the terms of the memorandum of understanding outlining Grand Park Sports & Entertainment’s commitment to the development and management of the campus for up to 40 years, valued at $300 million to the City of Westfield. Grand National Racquet Center — Construction can also be expected on the large racquet club north of Grand Park Events Center at 308 E. 191st St. According to devel-
oper Birch Dalton, projections for the space include 36 indoor pickleball courts, 10 indoor tennis courts and seven squash courts. In the meantime, Dalton leased space at Grand Park Events Center for the Holiday Pickleball Festival and the APP National Collegiate Pickleball Tournament and Midwest Open Dec. 15 through Jan. 7. For more, go to grandnationalracquetcenter.com. Grand Universe — An immersive center for science, space and technology plans to break ground on April 8, the day of the total solar eclipse, on property adjacent to Grand Park. Once complete, the Grand Universe campus will span 78 acres and will offer hands-on opportunities including a fully operational replica of NASA’s mission control center, an 8K ultra-high-definition digital planetarium and a virtual reality theater. For more, go to granduniverse.org. (youarecurrent.com/2023/10/26/stem-center-tobreak-ground-in-westfield-before-spring-eclipse/) Besides the groundbreaking, the City of Westfield will host solar eclipse festivities at Grand Park Sports Campus from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 8. In addition to experiencing total darkness, attendees will be able to enjoy live music by The 1985 Band, menu items from food trucks, inflatables and other attractions. Grand Universe will be onsite to educate attendees about the solar eclipse and its history and will have hydrogen-alpha solar telescopes available for viewing. Special guest Dr. Mark SubbaRao, Director of NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, will also be present. A limited number of tickets are available for pre-purchase at $100 per standard-size vehicle. Eclipse viewing glasses are included in the admission price. Overnight RV and camper parking will be available for $400 from Sunday to Tuesday in a designated parking lot on Grand Park Sports Campus. For more, visit westfieldwelcome.com/ solar-eclipse. ON THE COVER: New city leaders: (from left) Jon Dartt, District 1; Victor McCarty, District 2; Scott Willis, mayor; Joe Duepner, District 3; Chad Huff, at-large; Noah Herron, District 5, Marla Ailor, clerk-treasurer; Kurt Wanninger, at-large; and Patrick Tamm, District 4 (Photo by Amy Adams)
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Estridge Studio E provides gallery of choices for homebuyers By Tirzah Rowland news@currentincarmel.com Inspired by showrooms in London and along the East Coast, along with its own designs, the team at Estridge DESIGN Homes said the company offers an elevated and personalized design approach to clients at its new Studio E in Carmel. The longtime Indianapolis-area homebuilder moved its corporate offices to 645 Carmel Dr. in early 2023 with plans to create a customizable space for its design center, called Studio E, as a contemporary reflection of its established brand. “We wanted a creative on-trend space with the feel of an art gallery,” said Devon Bloxom, director of sales and marketing for Estridge Homes. Bloxom said clients can move through Studio E room by room and see the quality and variety of choices. The studio features crisp white walls and ceilings above polished concrete floors in rooms displaying tiles and cabinetry options. Curated fixtures are displayed on built-in shelving. Islands with seating are open to clients throughout the space. “We started planning the space knowing we were moving our offices,” said Rob McGraw, Estridge Homes co-owner and chief operating officer. “We looked at other builder’s studios and other industries.” Understanding that trends and styles evolve quickly in the age of social media and design shows, McGraw said he wanted a space that would be easy to change to keep up with client interest and would provide more product options. “When they walk in, they are drawn in. It is a very inviting space that inspires people to want to put together their own home,” McGraw said. “The intentional lighting, open-air flow and strategic design make it feel different than other studios.” Artwork by local artists available for purchase is displayed in front of the studio. “We wanted to support local artists,” McGraw said. “The artwork adds to the gallery feel.” Unlike traditional builder-design centers, Studio E focuses on empowering design and style more than specific products and predetermined ideas, according to McGraw. “We wanted to provide more creative flexibility, not create a focus around specific materials.” McGraw said. “The product is art more than locked-in suggestions.”
Estridge offers an á la carte experience with up to 20 or more options in each category and hundreds of choices and combinations overall for everything from light fixtures to exterior finishes, Bloxom said “This space was built with an elevated experience in mind,” Bloxom said. “Clients walk through the space and see visions of a custom home from the robust number of choices.” Considered a semi-custom builder, the Estridge motto, “Different by design,” inspired the space that opened in November and frames the entire design and build process, Bloxom said. “We change our product a lot. We put a lot of thought into architecture and neighborhoods,” Bloxom said. “We allow structural changes to our floorplans.” Prices vary by neighborhood but are designed for a broad range of clients and budgets. “The next year will be important for home buying. If you are looking to personalize your home, visit one of our neighborhoods,” Bloxom said. “They all have different homes and overall feel.” Sales consultants at Estridge model homes connect clients with Studio E for preview appointments. There they meet with a designer to guide the process but are given creative freedom within their desired budget. For more, visit estridgehomes.com.
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WWS needs ‘common sense’ approach policy Editor, Westfield Washington Schools recently updated their Library Material Removal Request policy and procedure to comply with House Enrolled Act 1447. I applaud the WWS Board for keeping our school system up to date with relevant laws. As the new procedure goes into place, I encourage the board and policy committee to adopt a common-sense approach to its administration. While individuals have the right to engage in the policy, I would be concerned if the objections were focused on one general topic. Given the current social climate, I anticipate objections will focus on expressions of sexuality and those expressions being mislabeled as pornography. To be clear, I do not support pornography, nor would I support it in our school libraries. While I can’t defend every WWS library book (because I haven’t read them), I can say that I believe we’ve hired great teachers and librarians who’ve done an excellent job in selecting materials appropriate for our kids. I can also say that the time of board members and librarians is valuable, and I wouldn’t want them to spend undue amounts of time on these objections. In addition to what is written in the policy, I encourage the board to limit the number of removal requests an individual person can make, to require objectors to read books cover to cover before submitting objections, to require objectors to clearly state the reason for their objections according to standard child development guidelines and to publish lists of removed materials. I can say with confidence that there are depictions in library books of all kinds of behaviors I personally don’t approve of – violence, war, racism, misogyny. Where do we draw the line? Kids need to learn to wrestle with these topics in a safe environment in order to truly be life ready. Amy Christmas Westfield
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A little is enough Commentary by Terry Anker “Let’s hurry and get going so that we can hurry and get home.” It is a classic dad line. On its face, it makes ESSAY little sense. If we don’t want to be away from the house, why go? Even if we must go, there is scant evidence that leaving earlier will mean that we are away any less than if we leave later. Some of us put up the Christmas decorations earlier each year but by New Year’s Day would pitch a fit if hearing a carol. We come to the banquet table starving, eat more than our fill and leave with some uncomfortable regret about the second piece of pie. We humans are infected with wanderlust. More is better. New is better. Our closets are filled with items that we are unlikely to ever wear and many more shoes than feet. We acquire, move, consume and explore like our lives depend upon it. For a few contented souls, rocking on the porch from dawn to dusk is quite
enough. But most of us are possessed with a notion that settling is dangerous. Perhaps our ancestors came to know that survival is linked to finding a more reliable source of fresh water or seeking a mate outside of our own shallow gene pool. Today, our journeys are more likely to help us flourish in impressing others on social media than in keeping us alive. Is there a space between not going at all and going so often that relevance is lost? Can we love Christmas without being overwhelmed by it? Can we feast at the table without abusing our stomachs? There is a big space between immobility and unreliability. And moving around a bit is likely good for us. Still, shouldn’t we enjoy where we are while we are there?
Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may email him at terry@youarecurrent. com.
I fail to see the (AI) humor Commentary by Danielle Wilson
needs originality when a machine can regurgitate clichés and tired expressions with Friends, what are our thoughts on AI-asunparalleled efficiency?” sisted writing? Is it a digital darling saving Better, but too repetitive (I’d never use us time and effort, or a Ter“charm” twice in one question! The horror!). HUMOR minator-in-waiting ready to I ran it a few more eradicate times but couldn’t our creative brains? I quite get my personal decided to try it this style and tone across. “In less than 10 seconds, I had, week to see what kind Conclusion? If I were ‘Who needs human wit when of local newspaper scripting a form letter algorithms can churn out content of sorts or perhaps humor column it could as charming as my Mamaw’s cat a one-off editorial, produce. I began with some basic inputs, memes, even if AI has the charm ChatGPT might be including word count, my go-to. But for of a rusty can opener?’” “opinion” and “funny.” my voice, absolutely – DANIELLE WILSON The result? Mid. not. Bring on Sarah It generated senConnor! tences like, “Gone are the days of struggling I suppose AI-assisted writing is the savior to string together coherent sentences; now we never knew we needed — or maybe we we have AI to save us from the perilous didn’t. So, here’s to a future where robots task of using our noggins. It’s like having a pen our jokes (and columns? Mwah-ha-ha!) literary Groundhog Day, but less entertainand we all pretend it’s an upgrade. Cheers ing.” Not a bad start, but a bit boring. So, I to progress, or whatever. Peace out. had ChatGPT refine it, with instructions to be “snarkier.” In less than 10 seconds, I had, “Who Danielle Wilson is a contributing needs human wit when algorithms can columnist. You may email her at churn out content as charming as my info@youarecurrent.com. Mamaw’s cat memes, even if AI has the charm of a rusty can opener?” And, “Who
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Documentary filmmaker creates first fictional production By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Filmmaker Rocky Walls’ forte is making documentaries. “I never thought I’d write a MOVIE fictional film. Like, never,” Walls said. The Fishers resident never expected his Noblesville-based 12 Stars Media company would make a feature film. “I would say the concept of revealing secrets in a laundromat came to me first, then I started joking with my team about filming it as a reality series later,” said Walls, executive director of 12 Stars Media. “I’ve always wanted to film something in a laundromat, so I think one day when my mind was wandering, I came up with the idea for what would become a key scene in this film — two characters revealing untold truths in a laundromat.” Starring in “Dirty Laundry” are Mitchell Wray and Charlie Schultz, who are freshmen at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Wray, a University High School graduate who grew up in Carmel, plays Kyle Miller. Schultz, a Westfield High School graduate, is cast as Eric Hernandez. Wray and Schultz didn’t know each other before college. The film began production in December 2023 in Indianapolis. “Before I met and worked with any of the actors, I expected the process and experience to be completely different from a documentary,” Walls said. “I was surprised to find out how much common ground there was. Mainly in the way that the actors, even though they are acting, have to become very authentic when portraying their characters. So, a lot of the skills and experience I have in making a documentary subject feel comfortable being themselves ended up being useful for helping the actors authentically become their characters.” Walls said the film will be a feature-length movie, which must be more than 40 minutes, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The
‘MENOPAUSE, THE MUSICAL” Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents “Menopause, the Musical” Jan. 5 through Feb. 4 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com. FEINSTEIN’S CABARET Feinstein’s presents “Melissa Errico: The Life and Loves of a Broadway Baby” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5-6 at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com. PEANUT BUTTER & JAM The Peanut Butter & Jam series will feature Movers and Shakers with Relevations Dance Company at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 6. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
Actor Mitchell Wray, left, confers with filmmaker Rocky Walls. (Photo courtesy of 12 Stars Media)
script was 60 pages, so Walls estimates the film will run between 65 and 75 minutes. Filming was done at night at an Indianapolis laundromat. “As the night goes on, you kind of evolve into that character, and by the end of the night, you are that character,” Schultz said. “You go home and go to sleep, then you wake up the next morning and start the whole process again getting into that character.” Schultz said it’s been great to work with Walls because of his documentary experience. “He really cares about people,” Schultz said. “From a director’s standpoint, he wants to know how we’re feeling on all these different levels, and that’s really beautiful because he puts us in the right perspective to feel comfortable getting into these characters.” Wray said the fact the film is set in the 1990s caught his attention. “I love the aesthetics from then,” Wray said. “I’ve always been into vintage clothing and being able to bring our own style and interests to the film to help make these characters our own.”
Wray said he has always wanted to be a film director. “So, just seeing behind the scenes and talking to the crew members, it’s so interesting to see what they’re trying to accomplish while we’re acting,” he said. Wray said he looks forward to seeing the rough cut. “I have an idea of what it’s going to look like in my head, but I’m sure it’s nothing like what the finished product will be, in a good way,” he said. “The film won’t premiere until next fall, so we have a whole year to envision what we think it’s going to be like.” Wray has been acting since he was young. He performed with a national touring group in “Finding Neverland.” The main characters’ family members appear in some flashback scenes, which focus especially on the relationship Kyle has with his mother, Christine, played by Erika Lewandowski, and the relationship between Eric and his father, Carlos, played by Ian Cruz. Walls said Deborah Asante, founder of Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis, lends her incredible screen presence as a Mysterious Stranger.
Adult-child music classes set editorial@youarecurrent.com There are openings for the Child & Adult Music Class program “A Snowy Day” at 10:45 a.m. Jan 5, 12, 19 and 26 and Feb. 2 and 9 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The 9:30 a.m. sessions sold out. The class is designed for caregivers to take a musical walk through a winter wonderland with their child. Participants will stomp in imaginary snow, play with penguins, catch snowflakes and search for polar bears using rhyme, rhythm, melody and beat. The caregiver and child class is led by singer/guitarist “Ms. Michelle” Marti, who will provide an age-appropriate music curriculum as well as toys and percussion to immerse children in the music. Child & Adult Music Class is presented in partnership with Westfield Veterinary Care. Open to all ages, best for 18 months to 5 years, participation is limited to 10 children, with a minimum of five required to offer the class. The cost is $72 for all six class sessions. Siblings under 10 months can attend free of charge. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
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Reilly enjoyed run as ATI executive director By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Jim Reilly had experience operating a nonprofit after running the Indianapolis City Market in Indianapolis. THEATER After leaving that position, Reilly started his own consulting company, The Reilly Group. But when the Actors Theatre of Indiana approached him about being a consultant, he was unsure he could do the job. “I don’t act, I don’t sing, Reilly I don’t dance, but I can run a business,” he said. “I said, ‘Let’s give it a three-month contract.’” Reilly served as ATI’s executive director for 12 years before retiring in late December. “It’s been a good run,” Reilly said. “I had fun. I told them if they ever need me, I’ll help them. The time has come for some younger blood. I’m ready not to have the fundraising worries. I’m sure they will bring in someone who has the experience and the knowledge. My skills weren’t in the artistic field, they were in the business world. You have the combination of someone who likes theater and understands business.” Reilly said he and his wife, PJ, always loved the theater. Reilly, 76, said he liked that the ATI office was near his Carmel home. PJ worked in the front office of Carmel High School for 28 years before retiring three years ago. “She liked her job, and I liked working in the theater,” Reilly said. “It gave me some flexibility. I liked being around the actors all day, just being able to sit in the office. When I was doing my work and they were rehearsing, it made the day interesting. I liked hearing all the old songs, especially if it was an old Broadway show where I knew all the songs.” Reilly, who is from Chester, Pa., moved to Indiana to work for Simon Property Group. He eventually worked at the Indianapolis City Market in Indianapolis. Reilly has three children, who live in different states, with nine grandchildren. “This will give us time to hop in the car and go,” Reilly said.
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where we’re performing in the country, there will be a person who relates to each and every part on stage,” she said. “NuKimberly Vanbiesbrouck can’t even begin merous times, I’ve had women and men to remember how many times she has come up to me and explain that I remind appeared in “Meno- them of someone in their lives. Then, they PERFORMANCES pause, the usually go on to tell me who the Musical.” other characters remind them of, Vanbiesbrouck will perform in as well, which really makes each the role of the Soap Star in Beef & role a joy to perform or teach. Boards Dinner Theatre’s producThis show really does appeal to tion that runs Jan. 5 to Feb. 4 at both men and women, because the Indianapolis venue. we all have mothers, daughters, Her first appearance in the musisters, aunts and grandmothers sical was in 2004 in her hometown Vanbiesbrouck in our lives who will go through of Detroit. menopause.” “We ran there for 4 1/2 years, which Vanbiesbrouck’s favorite Soap Star is unheard of in the City of Detroit and number is “Hot Flash” to the tune of “Heat also why we are still, to this day, the lonWave.” gest-running musical in Detroit Theatre When playing the Iowa Housewife, she History and also the Wilde Award winners said her favorite song is “Only You,” in of Best Ensemble Cast,” Vanbiesbrouck large part because of the incredible audisaid. “After the Detroit run ended, I toured ence reaction every show. the country for years, took a short break Vanbiesbrouck said some of the other and returned again in 2012. It’s been on/off favorite audience numbers are the Bee pretty steadily since then. Jeanie Linders, Gees’ disco medley “My Husband Sleeps at who wrote, ‘Menopause, the Musical,’ not Night” to “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” and “My only created a show that tapped into a Thighs” to “My Guy.” heretofore untapped part of the theatri“In this show, if the audience is enjoying cal market, women of a menopausal age, themselves, the actors can’t help but do she also gave actresses of a certain age so, as well,” she said. “(It’s) another reason continued employment in an industry that performing this show never really gets old. generally doesn’t have an abundance of The other part that keeps me coming back opportunities for us.” is the connection with my fellow actors Vanbiesbrouck has played the Soap Star and crew. I have had the privilege of workrole more than any other role, but she also ing with so many amazing actors and crew has performed as the Iowa Housewife. who will be friends my whole life long, “What I like about all the roles is that thanks to ‘Menopause, the Musical.’” somewhere in the audience, no matter For more, visit beefandboards.com.
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The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art opened in White River State Park in 1989. The museum was named for Harrison Eiteljorg, whose extensive holding of art and other items from and about the American West and the indigenous peoples of North America formed the foundation of the museum’s initial collection. Today, the museum’s collection is considered among the finest of its kind in the U.S. Every holiday season since 2010, the museum has featured “Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure.” At the heart of this special exhibit is nearly a quarter mile of miniature railroad tracks. Nine G-scale model trains follow the tracks over wooden trestles and through make-believe tunnels, PUBLIC NOTICE Request for Proposal / Qualifications (“RFPQ”). In accordance with IC 5-23-5, the City of Westfield, Indiana (“City”), invites any and all qualified parties to submit a statement of qualifications and a proposal, to develop, construct, and furnish the new Westfield Fire Department Station #84 project (“WFD Station #84 Project”), in Westfield, Indiana. The RFPQ will be available on or after December 27, 2024, at the City of Westfield or can be obtained by emailing Deputy Chief James Roberts at jroberts@westfield.in.gov. or the City’s Owner’s Representative, Ken Alexander, at ken. alexander@braviaservices.com. Selection criteria and RFPQ instructions are thoroughly defined in the RFPQ. A schematic estimate is requested with the response packet but only to understand the capacity of the responder’s preconstruction abilities. Responses are to be delivered in person or electronically by 10:00 am EST on January 18, 2024, to be considered. All responses will be reviewed thoroughly and scored fairly in accordance with Indiana Code. Additional information and a packet outlining submittal requirements will be available at the City of Westfield and may be requested.
A replica of Monument Circle at the Eiteljorg Museum. (Photo by Don Knebel)
passing by buildings and landmarks representative of Indianapolis and the American West. Almost everything is created from natural materials, including such things as tree bark, nuts, seeds, leaves and cinnamon sticks. Structures from Indianapolis at the beginning of the exhibit include the Eiteljorg Museum, Union Station, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indiana State Fairgrounds and Monument Circle, complete with the Soldiers and Sailors Monument decked out as the “World’s Largest Christmas Tree.” On a nearby representation of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, slot cars race each other around the miniature oval. Western scenes include the Grand Canyon, Yosemite Falls, the Golden Gate Bridge, Old Faithful, Mount Rushmore, Hoover Dam and the Las Vegas Strip. Lights and holiday trimmings are everywhere, creating a festive atmosphere enjoyable by adults and children alike. Each year, the presenters of Jingle Rails attempt to provide something new. The addition this year is a lighted inflatable train on the museum’s front lawn, colorfully calling attention to what is inside.
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