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Wilburn addresses issues at Fishers town hall
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
During a one-hour town hall meeting, Indiana State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-District 32) gave a presentation and answered questions from constituents, addressing topics that ranged from public health programs, education funding, taxes and how a minority caucus can make a difference despite a supermajority Legislature.
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Wilburn’s presentation at the Fishers Library May 22 focused on a constituent survey her office had sent out to all residents of District 32, which includes Fishers, Carmel and a portion of north Indianapolis. She said 56 percent of those responding did not want partisan school board races and she opposed a bill that will change local school board races from nonpartisan to races in which candidates declare a party.
“So, our next school board (race in 2026), we will have candidates for school board disclosing, if they so choose, if they are Democrat or Republican,” Wilburn said. “And in my opinion, that’s a loss. We are one of only six states, I believe, to have partisan school board races.”
She later said there would not be primary races for school board, and those seats will not be included in the straight-party voting option on Election Day. Candidates for school board also can choose to run without declaring a party affiliation.
Another survey question asked whether corporations should pay a larger share of taxes to support local and state services.
Wilburn said 72 percent of those responding said yes, but the legislature chose to go in the opposite direction. She said nonprofit hospitals now pay more in taxes than big companies like Amazon. She added that property tax changes in the bill will help corporations more than families, in part because local governments will make up for the loss through a new income tax. The reduced revenue also led to cuts in
“Public safety, libraries and schools — their buckets of money have gone down exponentially,” she said. “You should know that I’ve heard from (Hamilton Southeastern Schools) Superintendent (Patrick) Mapes, and I’ve heard from (Carmel Clay Schools) Superintendent Michael Beresford that this means a cut in services, largely to their instructional aides and other resources that help keep our schools the best in the state and help keep these cities the best in the country.”
Wilburn said between state cuts and potential cuts to federal funding for various programs, there is a lot of uncertainty. She stressed the need for continued conversations, cooperation and civility.
An audience member asked Wilburn how she and other Democrats at the Statehouse can accomplish their goals considering the Republican supermajority. She said that can be a challenge.
“We’ve been in a supermajority situation for the last 20 years, so the problems that we’re facing today are largely because of one-party rule,” she said. “And so, it would behoove us to collaborate more.”
Wilburn said she was able to make a difference in ways that are not always visible. She gave an example of a bill that would have made it easier for patients to have access to opioid pumps for pain management.
“I know that a piece of legislation written so broadly might have unintended consequences,” she said. “When I think about the overdose rates that we used to have in Indiana not so long ago — I’m talking about three years ago — we were one of the worst states in the nation.”
Wilburn said Indiana has made great strides in reducing those rates and she was concerned the bill would undo that work. She said through her efforts, the bill’s language was made more specific to ensure it applies only to patients who really need that medication.
Regarding the state budget, Wilburn
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Democratic Party hires director – The Hamilton County Democratic Party has hired Raleigh Brown as executive director. In the role, Brown will oversee fundraising, communications and other initiatives and recruit and support candidates in future elections. Brown has experience running campaigns and has worked for the Indiana Democratic House Caucus.
said she tried to maintain state support of public health programs that focus on preventative care, but that was one area that was cut, along with funding for mental health programs for first responders.
“To me, if we are asking our neighbors to risk their lives, we have to show them that their lives matter and we just pulled the plug on that program,” she said, adding that she’s trying to find alternative funding sources so the mental health program can continue.
Wilburn also expressed concern about the expanded school voucher program that could lead to fewer students attending public schools. She said she supports parents who want to send their children to private schools, but they need to pay for it themselves. She said traditional public schools — not charter schools — are the only ones that must accept everyone, whereas private and charter schools can turn away students with special needs who require extra support.
“A student’s ability to receive speech services or physical therapy or occupational therapy or psychological or behavioral supports — all that should happen in the school, because that’s the child’s learning environment and … skilled clinicians can help teachers modify their environment, so a child feels included and is able to thrive,” she said.
An audience member asked what fuels the trend of taking services away from vulnerable people. Wilburn said part of it is that big corporations with an interest in paying less in taxes have a lot of lobbying resources. Vulnerable populations are less able to visit the Statehouse and take lawmakers out to lunch.
She said one way to change hearts and minds is to put a face to legislation and show lawmakers who will be directly affected by the laws they pass.
Wilburn was first elected in 2022 and won reelection in 2024. During the recent session, she served on the House judiciary, employment, labor and pensions, and public health committees. She is an associate professor at Indiana University.
Veterans and Athletes Fallen Heroes Memorial — The national VAU Fallen Heroes Memorial Dog Tag Flag will be on display at the Cyntheanne Christian Church parking lot June 14, Flag Day. The memorial is made from dog tags — military identification tags — worn by veterans who participated in the War on Terror. The event at 13151 Cyntheanne Rd. will include music, speakers and a kid zone.
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Fishers police charge juvenile with vehicle theft, evading arrest
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Fishers Police Department officers arrested a 15-year-old boy May 27 following a car chase and charged him in juvenile court with vehicle theft, resisting arrest, leaving the scene of an accident and operating a vehicle without a license.
According to an announcement from the FPD, officers received a report at about 6:30 a.m. of a stolen vehicle.
“Officers attempted to stop the vehicle near 131st and Cumberland Road and a pursuit began,” the announcement stated. “Shortly after, the driver crashed into a light pole, disabling the car. The driver and sole occupant exited the car and ran. FPD’s K-9 unit tracked the suspect to a residence, where the juvenile was taken into custody.”
Because he is a juvenile, the suspect will not be identified. No injuries were reported in the announcement.
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Free grocery giveaway — The City of Lawrence is hosting a free grocery giveaway from 4 to 6 p.m. June 4 at Lawrence Community Center, 5301 N. Franklin Rd., in partnership with the Indianapolis Division of Nutrition & Food Policy. No registration is required and boxes will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Community health survey — The Fishers Health Department is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment to gather direct input from residents about local programs, services and policies. To take the survey, visit health.fishersin.gov/ communityhealth.
OneZone to host past governors — OneZone Chamber is hosting a Voices of Leadership luncheon, featuring former Indiana governors Eric Holcomb, Mike Pence and Mitch Daniels. The event is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 12 at the Embassy Suites in Noblesville, 13700 Conference Center Dr. S. Tickets are available at onezonechamber. com/events.
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Lawrence players get All-Star spotlight
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Lawrence Central High School guard Jaylah Lampley regards being a member of the Indiana Girls All-Star team a blessing.
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“It’s a huge accomplishment,” Lampley said. “Going into high school, that was my goal to come back one day and see my name in the gym. I feel like, along with my teammates, we’ve done just an amazing job of setting the standard at Lawrence Central. It used to be a program that people would overlook and now we’re one of the best in the state and that means a lot.”
amazing person. I just wish her the best as she goes on to New Mexico.”
Lampley’s mother, Jannon (Roland) Lampley, is the Bears head coach, and her younger daughter, Lola, will be a senior on next season’s team. The elder Lampley played at Purdue University and in the WNBA.
The 6-foot-1 Lampley is joined by Lawrence Central teammate Laila Abdurraqib on the Indiana Girls AllStars, who will play the Kentucky All-Stars June 6 in Lexington, Ky., and June 7 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Joining the Lawrence Central duo is Lawrence North’s Kya Hurt from this year’s IHSAA Class 4A state champion. Lawrence North topped Class 4A defending state champs Lawrence Central in the sectional final.
Lampley, the Indiana Miss Basketball runner-up to Hamilton Southeastern’s Maya Makalusky, averaged 21.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game last season. She will report to Mississippi State University the day after the All-Stars end.
“The Indiana All-Stars games feel like a good measuring stick,” Lampley said. “What are some things you can improve on? Everyone can improve on everything.”
Lampley is glad to share the experience with Abdurraqib.
“We’ve grown up together since we were in third or fourth grade, and it’s sad these our last games together,” Lampley said. “She’s a hard worker, she’s a leader and an
The 5-8 Abdurraqib averaged 14.2 points, 5.5 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game this past season.
“For the longest time, I didn’t think I’d be (an All-Star),” she said.
“I’ve been under the radar my whole basketball career. After I got the call (about making the team), it didn’t hit until later that night. The entire (All-Star experience) will be special.”
Abdurraqib said she has made the most improvement in leadership.
“As the point guard, I was able to tell my teammates what to do because I was a leader,” she said.
The Bears were 22-2 last season and 30-1 in the 2023-24 season.
The 5-8 Hurt, who averaged 12.6 ppg, will play for Illinois State University next season. She reports the day after the June 7 game.
“I am looking forward to the excitement of representing Indiana, having fun playing basketball and the competition,” Hurt said. “This is a great achievement and a great way to end my senior year by winning the championship and becoming an All-Star. I am excited for this opportunity. This has always been a goal of mine since I was a freshman playing varsity basketball. It has been a dream come true, along with winning the championship.”
The All-Stars will play the Junior All-Stars at 6 p.m. June 4 at Greenfield Central High School. However, it’s the same day as Lawrence Central’s graduation. Abdurraqib said she plans to play half the game before leaving for graduation at the Corteva Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Indiana Chamber accepting award nominations — Nominations are open through June 20 for statewide Indiana Chamber of Commerce awards, which will be presented during the annual Awards Dinner Nov. 5. Awards are the Ogletree Deakins Business Leader of the Year, the Birch Bayh-Richard Lugar Government Leader of the Year, the NextEra Energy Resources Community of the Year and the Yamaha Dynamic Leader of the Year. For more, visit indianachamber.com/annualawards.
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HSE grad soars over Indy 500
By David Jacobs david@youarecurrent.com
A sellout crowd of 350,000 flocked to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the annual Indy 500 May 25, but one Hoosier native truly had a birds-eye view as one of the pilots in the symbolic flyover.
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Addison Harding, a 2005 Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate, completed pilot training in 2011 after graduating from the Air Force Academy in 2009. Before joining the 114th Fighter Wing in Sioux Falls, S.D., Harding served in South Korea and Germany.
“It gave me some unique opportunities to see different parts of the world,” Harding said. “After Germany, my next assignment was to go instruct (on how to fly the F16) in New Mexico. While I was there, I was looking forward to an opportunity to join the National Guard and settle down with my young family.”
Missing an opportunity to perform a flyover for the 2023 Sonsio Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with his squadron, Harding knew he could not pass up the chance to return to his home state for the Indy 500 flyover.
“The squadron did well, so the race organizers invited us back to do the 500 this year,” Harding said. “I knew it was always a possibility, so once it was confirmed, I told them if they could get me on the trip, I’d like to do it. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I didn’t want it to let me pass me by.”
With such a rare opportunity on race day, Harding’s mother, Susan, and other family members made sure they were there to watch Harding fly.
“Just excitement,” Susan Harding said. “The only other time we got to see him fly was in Germany when we were there visiting him. My husband, I and his wife parked the car outside the base and he flew over us (as we were) screaming and yelling.”
It had been more than a decade since Harding last saw the Indianapolis Motor Speedway track. With the unique angle he had this year, the size of the event was put into a different perspective than he
remembered from when he watched the race growing up.
“There are lots of squadrons out there that would love to do what we did, so I feel lucky to be able to do it,” Harding said. “It’s obviously a really big event, (so) we wanted to give everyone a good show. There is a little bit of nervousness that goes into preparation beforehand. I think the results showed themselves — it was pretty cool seeing everyone down below enjoying the race.”
Back on the ground following the flight, Harding relished the moment.
“We got a chance to walk around the track before and afterward,” Harding said.
“People wanted to congratulate us and tell us thanks for a job well done. It’s always good to hear people have our support and have our back — especially on Memorial Day — that’s why it is so inspiring to me.”
Although a flyover lasts about 10 seconds, Susan Harding said it feels like an eternity when it is such a significant event for those involved.
“Whenever you see flyovers, it always gives you a chill,” she said. “But to think it is him is really amazing…It’s just so amazing to see him fly.”
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Addison Harding at the Indianapolis Speedway. (Photo courtesy of Addison Harding)
Nest Schools opening in former Guidepost locations
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The Nest Schools, a national company that offers programs for infants through preschool, has bought four former Guidepost Montessori schools in Carmel, Geist and Westfield.
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According to an announcement from the organization, the Nest Schools is a network of more than 55 early childhood education schools from Colorado to Connecticut. The four new locations mark the organization’s first schools in Indiana.
Two of the locations, Carmel, 10216 N. Michigan Rd. and Westfield, 18110 Grassy Branch Rd., remained open during the transition. The Geist location, 9910 Geist Crossing Dr., and a second Westfield location, 17313 Spring Mill Rd., which closed prior to The Nest Schools’ involvement, will reopen following renovations and updates.
“Our mission at The Nest Schools is to provide the highest quality programs for children, families and teachers,” stated Jane Porterfield, founder and president of The Nest Schools. “We’re thrilled to invest in these school communities and help shape a strong, supportive future for the children of Indianapolis.”
The Nest Schools’ play-based curriculum is based on current research into how children develop and learn, according to the announcement.
For more about The Nest Schools and updates on reopening timelines, visit TheNestSchool.com.
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Forever Young Club meets in Lawrence — The City of Lawrence is hosting a weekly event with games, fun and fellowship geared toward active older adults, set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at Lawrence Community Center, 5301 N. Franklin Rd. On the second Friday of each month, Kandyce Dorsey of KYT Fitness also will lead a free chair-based aerobics class for all fitness levels from 11 a.m. to noon at the community center.
U.S. 31, I-465 improvements set
By Les Morris news@currentinfishers.com
There was no controversy and little comment May 13 as the Indiana Department of Transportation held a public meeting on the Level Up 31 project at the Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel. Officials played a pre-recorded video presentation that detailed the significant population and vehicular growth along the spine of U.S. 31 through Hamilton County that they believe necessitates the $63 million dollar project. The funding is from a mix of state and federal sources.
Final design and environmental approval are anticipated in the next few weeks. Construction is expected to start this summer or fall and conclude in late 2027. Most of the traffic restrictions are planned to be complete by the end of 2026.
The primary goals of the project are to alleviate congestion within the I-465/U.S. 31 interchange and to improve safety by reducing the frequency of severe crashes, notably rear-end crashes.
Specifically, a lane will be added on the
ramps in both directions for drivers exiting from I-465 and merging to northbound U.S. 31 to help alleviate congestion. Additionally, access to 106th Street will be modified.
Presently, travelers don’t have much space or room for error when leaving I-465 and wanting to exit 106th Street from U.S. 31. These problems will be alleviated by requiring motorists to exit at Meridian Street and then turn north to access 106th Street.
Work also will be done to improve traffic flow on U.S. 31 between 106th and 116th streets.
Learn more about the project at levelup31.com.
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Lawrence Township Schools recently announced that Amy Beverland Elementary School life skills teacher
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Madelyn Miller has been named the district’s 2025 Teacher of the Year.
The district also named Mary Castle Elementary School Principal Carl Blythe as Administrator of the Year and Supervisor of Business Services Renae Hull as the district’s Classified Staff Member of the Year.
Miller, a native of Zionsville, has served in the MSD of Lawrence Township at Amy Beverland since 2023 after she graduated from college. Her student teaching experiences also were completed in Lawrence Township Schools.
“Ms. Miller provides high-quality instruction daily to our students with the most significant cognitive and physical needs,” Amy Beverland Principal Jered Pennington stated.
former teacher Susan Jordan, according to the announcement, and this year’s award was presented to Blythe, a Lawrence Central High School graduate.
Pennington noted that Miller worked collaboratively with the school’s occupational/physical therapists and speech and language pathologist to create a drink/ snack cart to help students with communication skills.
“Every other Thursday, students push the cart around the building asking staff if they would like a treat,” he stated. “When doing so, each student uses their unique form of functional communication to interact with the adults.”
The 2025 Susan Jordan Administrator of the Year was renamed in 2017 to honor
Blythe has been an administrator at Mary Castle since 2016, first as assistant principal and then principal starting in 2018. He has previous teaching and administrative experience in both Lawrence Township and Washington Township schools.
“The 2025 Susan Jordan Administrator of the Year represents Lawrence excellence on all levels,” stated Superintendent Shawn Smith. “Our winner is the definition of a servant leader, putting student development and wellbeing at the forefront of every educational decision. Carl is a young man of integrity and a focus on the right things. He has a thirst for knowledge, a commitment to excellence … and a willingness to do whatever it takes to be the best he can be.”
In addition to her role as supervisor of business services, Hull serves as deputy treasurer at the district’s Lawrence Education and Community Center. A native of Indianapolis, Hull is celebrating 30 years of service with Lawrence Township Schools this year, according to the announcement.
“Renae is hardworking, knowledgeable, loyal, ethical and focused on student success from a support role,” Chief Financial Officer Matt Miles stated. “Renae’s expertise of business operations has improved the district’s efficiency and effectiveness across many departments. She truly represents Lawrence excellence.”
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HSE grad wins big at World Euchre Championship
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
Like many Hoosiers, Joe Ebling learned to play euchre from family members as he was growing up. The former Fishers resident and 2010 Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate, honed those skills playing with euchre leagues in Chicago, where he now lives.
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All that card playing paid off when Ebling and his euchre partner Matt Morsches took first place in the doubles tournament during the May 17-18 World Euchre Championship in New Glarus, Wis.
“This was just so unexpected,” Ebling said of winning, adding that they just wanted to go for the experience. “We both enjoy playing euchre and meeting new people — and there’s so many different people. We actually met a couple of people from Fishers and from the Indy area. We were not expecting to win.”
Ebling said this year’s competition was the third year of the World Euchre Championship. He knew a woman who participated in the 2024 event, which is how he learned about it.
“I kind of just broached the subject with some friends and only one really wanted to go, so it was him and I,” Ebling said. “It started Saturday morning (May 17). There was a singles element of the championship on Saturday, which we both competed in — didn’t do very well. And then Sunday
was when we kicked off the doubles — it’s like a whole-day thing.”
For the doubles tournament, 100 teams competed in two preliminary rounds and 50 winners from each of those rounds moved on to the final round on Sunday afternoon.
Ebling and Morsches just kept winning and eventually faced and beat the other top team.
They prepared as much as they could ahead of time, he said — discussing strategies for different scenarios. But, he added, a big part of winning is getting good cards.
The two euchre champs brought home belts reminiscent of wrestling championship belts and a selection of playing cards from one of the tournament’s sponsors, Bicycle Cards.
“I think I got like 15 different decks of cards,” he said. “I haven’t even opened them yet. There are some (in a) commemorative box and those are, like, $300. I don’t even know how a deck of cards could be $300.”
The two also received a lot of beef jerky from sponsor Jack’s Links, he said, along with a card shuffler machine and other prizes from different event sponsors. There wasn’t a cash prize, but Ebling said they do have the all-important bragging rights.
Ebling said they plan to return for the fourth annual World Euchre Championship next year, and he expects it will be an even more enjoyable experience.
“Once we realized we were doing pretty well throughout the day and had a pretty good shot, we were like — we kind of have to win this now, because we’re never going to be in this position again, no matter how many times we come back,” he said. “So, it’ll be more fun next year, because there’s no pressure.”
For more about the World Euchre Championship, visit worldeuchrefederation.com.
Former Fishers resident Joe Ebling, left, and his euchre partner Matt Morsches were the doubles champions in the May 17-18 World Euchre Championship in New Glarus, Wis. (Photo courtesy of Joe Ebling)
Gardner set to take coaching reins at Guerin Catholic
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Sam Gardner has deep ties to the Guerin Catholic High School boys basketball program as a player and as an assistant coach.
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So, when the opportunity came for Gardner to become the head coach, the Carmel resident decided to take it.
“It’s a unique school and unique basketball program,” he said. “I feel a particular call to work there and serve there because of the important role it had in my life. I always kind of feel it’s my obligation to give back to the school. After a lot of discussion and talking with various people, this felt like the best way to do it now that the job opened up. I don’t think I would have applied to be the basketball coach anywhere else. When you have a young family, it takes my wife buying into it. My wife is a Guerin graduate, and she very much buys into that mission and supports me. If I had asked about coaching somewhere else, the response might have been different.”
His wife, Katie, graduated from Guerin in 2010 and the couple has three young children. Katie, who grew up in Carmel, teaches physical education at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Guerin means so much to both that Gardner proposed on the school’s empty basketball court.
“We first started dating after a basketball scrimmage, so it came full circle,” Gardner said.
Gardner, 35, replaces Bobby Allen, who
took the Hamilton Southeastern job in April. Gardner, who grew up in Carmel, played at Guerin from 2004 to 2008. After playing at NCAA Division III Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, he returned to coach at Guerin under his former coach Pete Smith and then Allen.
“I was freshman head coach for a while and then moved into a varsity assistant role for the last few years with Pete and then was a varsity assistant for Bobby’s tenure,” he said.
An attorney, Gardner served as a freshman coach while attending Indiana University’s law school in Indianapolis.
“I have a tremendous amount of respect for Pete and Bobby,” Gardner said. “Pete created that program from scratch. He’s a mentor in my life and still someone I’m very close with. Bobby and I are close, too. Bobby continued on with Pete’s vision. My job is going to be to continue to build. One of the things I bring to the table is I know what the culture is at the school and the program because I’ve been around it for my entire young adult and adult life.”
Gardner said the other assistant coaches plan to return. He said former Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Joe Reitz, who played basketball at Hamilton Southeastern and Western Michigan University and is a former Guerin assistant, plans to rejoin the staff.
“We won’t do things exactly the same way, but when you’ve had success like Guerin has, there is no reason to reinvent the wheel,” Gardner said.
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Free remodeling seminar returns
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After a five-year hiatus, Worthington Design & Remodeling has announced the return of its Remodeling Seminar in Carmel.
The free seminar will explore the latest trends in kitchen and bath design. Attendees will be given practical insights on budgeting, timelines, space planning and tips on how to avoid common remodeling pitfalls.
“Our goal is to empower homeowners with the
knowledge they need to make smart remodeling decisions,” stated Larry Greene, president of Worthington Design & Remodeling. “This seminar has always been a trusted resource in the community, and we’re excited to bring it back after COVID.”
The first seminar will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. June 4 at the Worthington Carmel Showroom, 99 E. Carmel Dr. The evening will include a Q&A session with design experts, raffles and giveaways. The second seminar is June 12.
Admission is free but space is limited. To reserve a spot, call 317-846-2600.
Summer Badge Camp — Girl Scout Troop 1887 from Carmel High School will host a Summer Badge Camp for girls ages 5 through 10 this summer. The weeklong, half-day camp will be from 8 a.m. to noon July 14 through 18 at the Carmel Lion’s Club. The camp is a fundraiser for the troop’s Gold Award projects, the highest honor a Girl Scout can achieve. Campers will earn five badges during the week: Mechanical Engineering, Outdoor Arts, Performance, Democracy and Citizenship. Activities are hands-on, creative and designed to inspire curiosity and confidence. The camp is open to all girls, regardless of whether they’re enrolled in Girl Scouts. Learn more at my.cheddarup.com/c/troop1887-summer-badge-camp/ items.
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By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
During its May 12 meeting, the Hamilton County Commissioners received a check from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization related to funding awarded to the county. The commissioners also held a work meeting to discuss updates to the domestic violence center project with Noblesville nonprofit Prevail and the possibility of hosting The Wall That Heals Project in Hamilton County.
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What happened: Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization Executive Director Anna Gremling presented the commissioners with a $7,813,948 check for infrastructure projects.
What it means: The IMPO gets a portion of federal taxes on gasoline purchases to fund infrastructure projects in the Indianapolis area. Last fall, the IMPO had a call for projects and received applications for more than $200 million worth of infrastructure projects around the region.
What’s next: In Hamilton County, the $7,813,948 will go toward a roundabout at 113th Street and Olio Road; a traffic signal and lane upgrades at 146th Street and Maryland Road; and Phase 2 of the Steven Nation Community Pathway. All projects will start in 2028.
What happened: Commissioners discussed updates regarding a domestic violence center planned for Ind. 38 near Hague Road.
What it means: Prevail, a Noblesville nonprofit that specializes in working with victims of crime and abuse has been partnering with the county on the project, which would be an office building with four transitional housing units that families can live in for up to two years.
What’s next: The county will draft an operating agreement that outlines the internal rules and procedures for how the business will operate over the next several weeks.
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DISPATCHES
Spark! and Geist race registrations open — Registration for the 2025 Spark!Fishers 5K and the Geist Half Marathon, 10K and 5K is open. Participants who register for one race can get a $5 off promo code for the other. The Spark!Fishers race is June 25 and the Geist Half is set for Sept. 13. Register at SparkFishers.com and GeistHalf.com.
Mudsock Youth Athletics plans KICK Challenge – Mudsock Youth Athletics has announced the return of the KICK Corporate Challenge, set for Sept. 19 at Billericay Park in Fishers. Registration is open for area businesses to compete in a day of kickball, camaraderie and community impact. Proceeds help fund youth program scholarships for Fishers families in need, coach training and background checks, and field maintenance, benefiting more than 11,000 young athletes in the community. To register, visit myathletics.com/kick.
Children’s health webinars planned — The Hamilton County Health Department will host a series of free webinars focused on children’s health. The webinars, each starting at 6 p.m., will provide information and resources to parents and caregivers in the community on a range of topics. Register at tinyurl.com/childrens-health-webinars. The scheduled webinars are:
• June 4: CPR instruction for children
• June 18: Internet safety class for parents
• Aug. 20: Back to school immunizations
JCC, YMCA announce holiday agreement — JCC Indianapolis and YMCA of Greater Indianapolis have established a holiday reciprocity agreement, which means that on religious holidays when one organization has limited hours or is closed, but the other is fully open, members of the affected center can visit the other free of charge by showing a membership fob and photo ID. Access includes general wellness, group fitness, open gym and swim services. Schedules can be viewed at JCCindy.org/ schedules and indymca.org/schedules.
Walk 4 Hearing set — The Hearing Loss Association of America, which has an Indianapolis chapter, is hosting its annual Walk 4 Hearing fundraiser, set for June 14 at the JW Marriott, 10 S. West St. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. with the walk starting at 9:45 a.m. For more, visit walk4hearing. org. For more about the HLAA Indianapolis chapter, visit hlaa-indianapolis.org.
SOUNDS OF SUMMER
Nickel Plate District Amphitheater expands outdoor concert opportunities
By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com
The Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in downtown Fishers has been growing as a live-music destination for the past several years, and 2025 is no exception. The venue will host its usual variety of free Tuesday concerts, along with seven ticketed concerts — more than double what was offered last season.
“We’re really proud of this high caliber lineup and we’ve made a great name for ourselves in the entertainment industry, which is pretty exciting,” said Marissa Deckert, Fishers Parks and Recreation director. “It’s no wonder that we were voted No. 4 best places to live, yet again.”
Fishers recently was named by U.S. News and World Report as the No. 4 top place to live in the United States. “Happiness” was one of the factors considered in that ranking and a lot of happy people scored tickets for the now-sold-out debut show of the season, Sam Barber, who performs June 7.
“We have a few others that are getting close to sold out, too,” Deckert said. “So, that’s pretty exciting. I think what I love about this lineup, too, is there’s really good variety in the genres that we’re offering. So, Sam Barber kicks it off and he’s kind of a folk-rock, singer-songwriter, and then the following week, we have Chase Rice, which is pretty traditional country music — very popular.”
Indie rock groups are set for the next couple of shows, with Band of Horses on June 18, followed by Yo La Tengo and Built to Spill July 17.
“Then July 25, Michael Franti and Spearhead will be coming, and they are real feel-good, reggae, soul, funk music,” Deckert said. “I’ve had a few people say, ‘Oh, I don’t think I know Michael Franti.’ And I go, ‘Well, if you’ve seen any commercial in, like, the last 10 years, you’ve probably heard Michael Franti.’ Lots of really good, feel-good, kind of summer music. It’s going to be a great vibe out there.”
Regional funk band Here Come the Mummies will perform Aug. 9, bringing a unique sound and a unique look to the stage.
“The entire band dresses up as mummies and performs the entire show (as
mummies),” Deckert said. “So … something we haven’t had at the (Amphitheater) before, but that’s selling really well and has a great following in the (Indianapolis) area. So, I’m excited to see how that shakes out.”
The seventh ticketed show is Sept. 13, featuring Ole 60 from Kentucky, a country band that bills itself as “not your father’s country band.” That may or may not be the whole list, Deckert said.
“There might be a couple other an-
nouncements — we’re waiting to hear back on those,” she said. “But (it’s) a pretty solid lineup and a big uptick in ticketed concerts from last year, when we only had three.”
For more about NPD ticketed concerts, visit npdamp.com/calendar-tickets.
The downtown venue also offers free concerts every Tuesday in June and July — with extra performances thrown in for the annual Spark!Fishers festival and the Fourth of July. Deckert said the first free concert is set for June 3, featuring Mike & Joe, a returning favorite.
“A lot of these are bands that we’ve had in the last couple years and we like to switch it up, so there’s a couple new ones in there, but we always get feedback from the community that they have their favorites,” she said. “So, why stray if we know that a band has a really good following and brings a really good vibe?”
On June 17, the concert venue will celebrate Juneteenth in partnership with the
IF YOU GO
Free Tuesday concerts at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater are free with no ticket or registration required to attend. Participants can bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food and drink vendors will be on-site. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. Spark!Fishers and Fourth of July con-
certs also are free, but start at 8 p.m. Nickel Plate District Amphitheater ticketed concerts have varying start times and some restrictions related to lawn chairs and outside food and beverages. See your ticket purchase confirmation for details.
Fishers High School Future Black Leaders Club and City Councilor Tiffanie Ditlevson.
“We booked Toy Factory, and it’s a band made up of almost all Black musicians,” Deckert said. “Then we’re focusing on booking Black-owned food vendors for that concert on June 17.”
Deckert said the concert will promote the Juneteenth Jubilee, set for 5 to 8 p.m. June 19 at Conner Prairie. Juneteenth is a federal holiday that marks the day the last enslaved people in the United States achieved freedom on June 19, 1865.
Free concerts during Spark!Fishers are June 24, featuring 80s cover band Sixteen Candles followed by a drone show; and another performance — artist to be announced — on June 27, followed by a fireworks show.
For the Fourth of July, Indianapolis cover band My Yellow Rickshaw will play a special free concert, followed by the traditional fireworks.
“I’m really excited about this summer,” Deckert said. “Whether it’s Nickel Plate Amp or the Fishers Event Center, we’ve got you covered on live music — that’s what I’m really excited about, you know? Fishers is the place to be this summer.”
For a list of free Tuesday concerts, visit bit.ly/4kmVxog.
ON THE COVER: The Nickel Plate District Amphitheater has scheduled seven ticketed performances this summer. (Photo
the City of Fishers)
courtesy of
Fishers downtown
Nickel Plate District Amphitheater is home to ticketed and free concerts throughout the summer months.
(Photos courtesy of the City of Fishers)
Here Come the Mummies is one of the bands scheduled to perform this summer at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater.
Wang Chung set for Fishers tour stop with other 1980s bands
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Nick Feldman is eager to share Wang Chung hits with other 1980s bands.
Wang Chung is part of the “I Want My ’80’s Tour” with Rick Springfield, John Waite and Paul Young, which will perform a 7:30 p.m. June 17 concert at Fishers Event Center.
“We know Paul from way back and have toured with him a few times,” said Feldman, who plays bass guitar and keyboards for Wang Chung. “His music fits in nicely with ours. We’ve never worked with John Waite and Rick Springfield before, but we’re excited to play with them and for their audiences. Hopefully, we’ll pick up some new fans that maybe haven’t seen us before. But we feel the musical spectrum of these bands fit really well together. I think it’s going to be a nice musical experience for the audience.”
Feldman said there should be time to play their biggest hits and a couple of other songs.
“We’re quite adaptable,” said Feldman, whose band typically plays a 90-minute set when it headlines a show.
Feldman and Jack Hues, the lead singer and guitarist, formed Wang Chung in 1980 along with Darren Costin, who left in 1984 to pursue a solo career.
Feldman said the band was fortunate to be signed by Geffen Records.
“They were clearly motivated to help us be successful in America because we’re a U.K. band,” he said. “That tied in with the British Invasion, so a lot of English bands started to get traction in America and around the world, largely because of MTV. The advent of MTV was a huge help to bands like us. When we started touring in America, we would be recognized in some of the most out-of-the-way places. It kind of blew our minds.”
Feldman said the U.K. bands at the time were making slightly more quirky videos,
so that helped. He also said the band was open-minded about mixing and using the musical technology that was developing.
“It’s a combination of our traditional musicianship and the fact we like to write good songs,” he said. “The melodies are memorable. I think that’s helpful in songs enduring beyond the ‘80s to now.”
After some breaks through the years, Feldman said Wang Chung has been touring regularly since 2009.
“I worked for record companies and worked for the TV show, ‘The Voice,’ Feldman said. “Jack did some solo stuff. We’ve been on the road, playing for bigger and bigger audiences, not just in the States but all over the place. This year, for example, we’re touring America and Mexico. Apart from when the (COVID-19) pandemic was raging when we couldn’t tour for a couple of years, we’ve been touring a lot.”
A retrospective compilation, ‘Clear Light/Dark Matter’ via SING, was released May 9. It includes Wang Chung’s biggest
hits, “Dance Hall Days,” “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” “Let’s Go,” “To Live and Die in L.A.,” “Hypnotize Me” and “Fire In The Twilight.”
“It’s a walkthrough of what we’ve done over the years,” Feldman said. “It’s all the hits and some deeper cuts as well that people may be less familiar with. It’s got some rarities and unreleased stuff. For instance, the original demo for ‘Dance Hall Days’ is on there. You can see the origins of that particular song. It’s all been remastered and sounds great. It’s a really fresh take on our history. It sort of ties in with what we’re doing, touring in support of it. We’ve also repurposed and remixed ‘Everybody Have Fun Tonight,’ so that’s on it as well. There are songs we only recorded live, which (listeners) wouldn’t have heard unless they were at the concert.”
“Clear Light/Dark Matter” is available on CD, digital and a double set on black or white vinyl.
For more, visit fisherseventcenter.com.
‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’
“The Little Mermaid” runs through July 13 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
Kevin Cole’s “Have Fingers Will Travel” is set for June 5, followed by Human Jukebox June 7 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. Both performances are at 7:30 p.m. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘SUMMER
SOLSTICE’
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents “Summer Solstice” at 7 p.m. June 6 and 5 p.m. June 7 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org.
‘WIT’
Main Street Productions presents “Wit” through June 8 at Basile Westfield Playhouse. For more, visit westfieldplayhouse. org.
‘TOBY’
“TOBY: A Tribute to Toby Keith” is set for 7 p.m. June 8 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center. For tickets, visit thecenterpresents.org.
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals will perform at 7 p.m. June 8 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org.
DISPATCH
Late Night on Main returns — Late Night on Main, hosted by Carmel PorchFest Inc., returns to Carmel’s Main Street on the third Saturday of each summer month. The street party begins at 6 p.m. Straight Up Chumps, an original four-piece rock band from Greenwood, set for June 21. Jai Baker Trio, a country music band from Fishers, returns to Late Night on Main July 19. The Big 80’s Tribute Band will perform Aug. 16. Carmel PorchFest is noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 21. The final Late Night on Main features The Brothers Footman Oct. 11.
BEN HARPER
Wang Chung will perform as part the ‘I Want My ‘80’s Tour’ June 17 at Fishers Event Center. (Photo courtesy of Wang Chung).
THE SONGBOOK ACADEMY® IN CONCERT SAT, JUL 19 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS: MAN ON THE MOON TOUR WED, AUG 6 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
HERB ALPERT & THE TIJUANA BRASS & OTHER DELIGHTS THU, AUG 7 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
BURTON CUMMINGS OF THE GUESS WHO: A FEW GOOD MOMENTS TOUR SUN, AUG 10 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
FOUR80EAST FRI, SEP 12 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
STORIES AND SONGS WITH ROGER MCGUINN SAT, SEP 13 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
THE CENTER CELEBRATION 2025 PRESENTED BY ICE MILLER SAT, SEP 20 AT 5PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AN EVENING WITH BRIAN MCKNIGHT FRI, SEP 26 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JAY LENO SAT, SEP 27 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! WE WILL CHOIR YOU! AN EPIC QUEEN SING-ALONG THU, OCT 2 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
RICK BRAUN & MINDI ABAIR SAT, OCT 4 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
IL DIVO BY CANDLELIGHT THU, OCT 9 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AIDA CUEVAS:
50 YEARS SINGING TO MEXICO FRI, OCT 10 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
MATTHEW MORRISON: RHYTHMS & REVELATIONS FRI, OCT 17 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AN EVENING WITH TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP SAT, OCT 18 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
VIENNA BOYS CHOIR SUN, OCT 19 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
U.S. NAVY BAND COMMODORES THU, OCT 23 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS: JAZZ FROM THE BACK O’ TOWN FRI, OCT 24 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JESSE COOK: LIVE IN CONCERT SUN, OCT 26 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON
BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY SAT, NOV 1 AT 8PM & SUN, NOV 2 AT 2PM PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
HEATHER LAND: LIVE SAT, NOV 1 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
LISA LOEB & JOAN OSBORNE FRI, NOV 7 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
TITO PUENTE JR. AND HIS LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE SAT, NOV 8 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
THE VOICE OF WHITNEY: A SYMPHONIC CELEBRATION SAT, NOV 8 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
BRANDON WOODY’S UPENDO SUN, NOV 9 AT 7PM | THE TARKINGTON
SAMARA JOY FRI, NOV 14 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
PEABO BRYSON FRI, NOV 21 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
WISH YOU WERE HERE: THE SIGHT AND SOUND OF PINK FLOYD SAT, NOV 22 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
LES ARTS FLORISSANTS: VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS AT 300 SUN, NOV 23 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE TUE, DEC 2 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
WHITE CHRISTMAS FILM SCREENING THU, DEC 4 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JON MCLAUGHLIN & FRIENDS: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS FRI, DEC 5 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND: CREOLE CHRISTMAS MON, DEC 8 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS FRI, DEC 12 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CHRIS ISAAK SAT, DEC 13 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA WITH RAY CHEN FRI, JAN 30 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CECE TENEAL’S DIVAS OF SOUL SAT, JAN 31 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
WAYNE NEWTON: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL SAT, FEB 14 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO: LA NUEVA GENERACIÓN TOUR FRI, FEB 20 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
GREAT AMERICAN CROONERS: A JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS PRODUCTION WED, FEB 25 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
PEKING ACROBATS THU, FEB 26 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CHRIS BOTTI FRI, MAR 6 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JEROME COLLINS: REWIND A JOURNEY TO MOTOWN AND BEYOND SAT, MAR 7 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA & MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN SAT, MAR 7 AT 8PM |
DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE PEABO BRYSON
SAMARA JOY
JAKE SHIMABUKURO
JAY LENO
BRIAN MCKNIGHT
AIDA CUEVAS
DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE
British Invasion hits Carmel
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Doug Wilson has a lifelong love affair with The Beatles.
MUSIC
“I saw The Beatles live when I was 9 years old (in 1964) at the Coliseum (at the Indiana State Fairgrounds),” he said. “I’ve been to Liverpool twice in the last two years.”
Wilson is the drummer for the cover band 45RPM, which will perform at 7 p.m. June 21 in the Summer Music Festival at Clay Terrace in Carmel. Barometer Soup, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band, will perform between 5 and 6:45 p.m. on the main stage. The oneday celebration will take place at the Village Green near Dick’s Sporting Goods. Clay Terrace, which has a 14-year concert series tradition, shifts to a concentrated one-day music festival format as it makes room for redevelopment plans.
Although heavy on Beatles songs, Willson said the entire band has a love for the British Invasion era of rock ‘n’ roll.
“We’re all of the age that it played a very important part in our youth,” Wilson said. “We still think it was the greatest music
ever put out. Our goal is to recreate the records as closely as possible. We don’t do (new) arrangements on anything.”
Wilson, a southside Indianapolis resident, said the band also specializes in one-hit wonders.
“Not everything we do is by British bands. We do stuff by The Beach Boys, The Turtles, The Lovin’ Spoonful, The Monkees and The Mamas & the Papas,” he said. “We know well over 100 songs at this point.”
The band has performed together since 2014. Keyboardist/guitarist Mik Hideg is from Fishers and lead guitarist Richard Breedon is from the north side of Indianapolis.
For more, visit 45rpm60s.com
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Join us to celebrate summer, connect with friends, and make new memories in the heart of the historic Meridian-Kessler neighborhood. Featuring live singers, dancing, an open bar, and a delicious lobster and/or beef tenderloin dinner, this fun-filled summer event will be an evening to remember!
purchase tickets visit IndyOpera.org call 317-283-3531 or scan the code
From left, 45RPM members, Mik Hideg, Jack Fazio, Bill Rumely. Doug Wilson and Richard Breedon. (Photo courtesy of 45RPM)
CCP play follows lives of triplets
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Amber Roth was convinced this was the perfect play for young audiences. Roth saw her Ball State University mentor Michael Dane direct “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” in his final play at BSU.
PERFORMANCES
“I thought this was a great time for students in the (age) range of 12 to 18 to learn how to explore and expand their creativity,” Roth said. “They get to play various characters, whether that is playing a Viking, getting to be an animal and use puppets.”
Roth, an Indianapolis resident, is the director for the Carmel Community Players Rising Star production for younger performers June 13-22 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel.
Sydney Weitz, who will be a sophomore at Carmel High School in August, plays Albienne in the play.
“The show is about three sisters who, after the death of their mother, go on different paths in life and end up dealing with their trauma in their own unique ways,” Weitz said. “Each sister has a different approach to life — one cries, one laughs and one chooses to do nothing.”
Roth said the play begins when the triplets are 10 years old and ends when they are 31.
Weitz is performing with CCP for the first time.
“As someone who’s new to Carmel, I wanted to stay informed about all the performances happening, and this particular show really stood out to me,” Weitz said. “I love how it explores the complexities of family dynamics and individual identity.”
From left, Vivienne Thibodeau, Sydney Weitz and Maile Alpizar portray triplets in Carmel Community Players production. (Photo courtesy of Indy Goodnight)
Carmel resident Vivienne Thibodeau, a homeschooled student who will be an eighth-grader, plays Carmen.
“I feel like I relate because I’m not the youngest in the family but I’m the youngest sister,” Thibodeau said. “I feel like I also relate because I love to be in the woods and love animals and that kind of thing, and I’m more quiet.”
One challenge is playing the character at different ages.
Thibodeau said she enjoys dark fairy tales with magical aspects.
“When I learned this play existed, I was, ‘Oh, my gosh, this is perfect for me,’” she said.
Maile Alpizar, who will be a sophomore at Westfield High School, plays Beatrix.
“I didn’t think I fit this role because I’m not really an outdoorsy person,” Alpizar said. “When Amber gave me this role, I did find I relate to her because while I don’t like to explore the outdoors, I do like exploring new things and trying new things. One thing I love about Beatrix is how much energy she has.”
Besides the triplets, Roth said there are seven narrators who play different roles.
For more, visit carmelplayers.org.
1. Barbecue rod
5. Zionsville-to-Louisville dir.
8. Starbucks size
14. Biblical pronoun
15. Old witch
16. Mumbai money
17. Elton John’s first hit (and a senator’s favorite tune?)
19. Sudden and unexpected
20. Online journal
21. “Little Women” woman
22. ___ v. Wade
23. Pear type
26. Ben’s BBQ Shack fare
28. Additional 29. Bill word
30. Holliday Park art installation
32. Tenant’s payment
33. Black cat, to some 35. ___ Vegas
36. Egyptian boy king 37. St. Vincent Hospital
specialists (and a governor’s doctors, maybe?)
42. Lingerie item
43. Floral necklace
44. Texter’s “However...”
46. Wedding vows
48. Two shakes of a lamb’s tail
50. “Murder, ___ Wrote”
51. Prime 47 seafood option
52. Short skirt
53. ISO cellist’s stroke
55. Hoosier National Forest tree
56. Pester
57. Infamous fiddler
59. Joshua Bell’s instrument
61. 1950s-’60s coffeehouse poets (and a senator’s nonconformist friends?)
65. Carmel mansion and grounds
66. IU Health trauma centers
67. Plumbing problem
68. Harvested
69. Sailor’s assent
70. “___ and I Know It” (LMFAO hit)
Down
1. Pig’s place
2. Asian Express soup
3. Debtor’s letters
4. Powerful engine
5. “Scram!”
6. Fruity wine drinks
7. The Roost breakfast food
8. Metric measures
9. July birthstone
10. Pinewood Derby mo.
11. Nerve part
12. Kick out of the country
13. Lauder of cosmetics
18. Speak unclearly
21. Crunch targets
23. Hubbub
24. Insensitive
25. Razz the Knicks
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27. Diabetic’s dose
28. “Same here”
31. Arm bone
32. Regret
34. Wealthy, powerful person
36. End-of-workweek cry
38. 1040 org.
39. Petroleum plant
40. Airplane accident investigator, initially
41. Manhattan area
45. Cut down
46. Poker declaration
47. Eiteljorg Museum tribe
48. Lively dance
49. Mongolian tent
51. Hide from view
52. Like lions and horses
54. Small lakes
56. Late hours, in ads
58. Comfort
60. Once around the IMS track
61. Actress Arthur
62. Anger 63. “Kid Tested, Mother Approved” cereal 64.
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