June 3, 2025 — Noblesville

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The City of Noblesville recently announced details about the 2025 Noblesville Fireworks Festival July 4. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. with the Stars & Stripes Forever Parade, presented by Gaylor Electric, through downtown Noblesville. Registration to participate in the parade is $25, and entries must be submitted by June 27. Nonprofits are not charged. Forms are available at NoblesvilleFireworksFestival.com, and the city will announce the parade grand marshal at a later date.

City of Noblesville Communications Director Lexie Rock said the Noblesville Fourth of July parade, festival and fireworks display is the longest continuously running celebration in central Indiana and has been an annual tradition in Noblesville since 1997.

“The Fourth of July is always a special day for my family and so many families throughout Noblesville. The city’s festivities have become a summer tradition that brings our community together,” Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen stated. “Independence Day is a powerful reminder of the courage, sacrifice and vision that built our nation. It’s a time to reflect on the freedoms we cherish, the responsibilities they carry and to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect them.”

The Fireworks Festival, presented by IDI Composites International, is from 6 to 10 p.m. at Forest Park, 701 Cicero Rd. The site has traditional park amenities such as trails, shelters and playgrounds, and festival attractions will include inflatables, balloon twisters and face painters in the Kids Zone.

The Teen Zone will have age-appropriate inflatables, like a Spyder bungee jump and a rock wall. Hairbangers Ball will headline the main stage from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The festivities will culminate with the annual fireworks show at 10 p.m.

Forest Park also will have a limited VIP section where families and friends can purchase tables for the evening. Rock said the tables offer up-close seating for the live music, a view of the fireworks, separate bathrooms and a meeting place to gather and eat between activities. VIP table groups can bring in their own food and drinks, participate in a table-decorating contest and get access to separate VIP restroom options. The tables seat eight people and cost $160. Funds received for VIP section accommodations help defray the costs of

presenting the community event.

Rock said public parking will not be available at the park on the night of the event. Noblesville Aquatic Center parking permits are available for $25 before July 4. Proper tags must be displayed to enter the north entrance from Ind. 19 during the festival.

“The July 4 planning committee has improved traffic flow to manage better end-

of-event travel from Forest Park for motorists, pedestrians and trolley riders,” Rock stated. “The Noblesville Fireworks Festival offers free shuttle routes throughout and after the event to assist guests in getting to Forest Park from designated off-site parking lots.”

To purchase VIP tables and parking passes, visit NoblesvilleParks.org or call the Noblesville Parks Department at 317-776-6350.

Map of the Fireworks Festival. (Maps courtesy of the City of Noblesville)

Map of the Stars & Stripes Forever Parade route.

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Holden ready for new challenge as Noblesville coach

By David Jacobs david@youarecurrent.com

Noblesville High School announced May 21 that Mitchell Holden has been hired as the new girls varsity soccer head coach. He replaces the retired Mike Brady.

SOCCER

Holden was formerly the girls soccer coach at Plainfield High School, where he amassed a 44-20-6 record — including a 28-0 record in Mid-State Conference games. A U.S. Navy veteran, he also was the head coach at Lawrence North and Mooresville high schools and has instructed at the Indy Eleven Academy and Marian University.

“This is a 1-on-1 type of program,” Holden said. “The level of success they have had in the last decade is almost unmatched and unheard of. The big thing for me right away is ensuring that we keep doing what made this program great.”

“We’re happy to welcome Coach Holden to our program and are confident he will continue to build upon our culture of success,” Noblesville High School athletic director Leah Wooldridge stated in a news release. “His coaching focus on hard work, mentorship, growth and relationship building will serve our students well both as athletes and in life.”

Holden has big shoes to fill in Brady, who led the Millers to a 310-47-48 record in 22 seasons, including three consecutive state titles and five championships in the last six seasons. NHS was MaxPreps’ nationally ranked No. 1 team in each of the past three seasons.

Holden embraces the challenge.

“At Plainfield, while it was different, we were used to having a target on our backs,” Holden said.

“I’m a big believer that culture and values carry you through. We’ve lost (Miss Indiana Soccer and Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year) Meredith Tippner (to graduation,) but (like in) any good program, someone else is going to step up.”

Holden expects seniors to lead the way to whatever success the Millers enjoy.

“I’m going to provide training and style of play, so I’m relying on our seniors to be leaders of the entire program,” Holden said. “Those underclassmen will be able to see what is required of them just from being around summer practices and training — being able to learn from the upperclassmen.”

Holden looks forward to getting started.

“I’m just really excited,” Holden said. “(This program) is built. It’s not (something) that I have to change much. I just have to make sure that we keep the values, traditions and cultures that keep the program what they are.”

Man found dead in White River

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The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause of death of a man found May 27 in the White River near Noblesville.

DEATH

Hamilton County Coroner Jeff Jellison identified the man as James Peoples, 35, of Noblesville.

According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, a report was received at about 11:36 a.m. May 27 of a person in the water. Deputies and the Noblesville Fire Department responded to the 11000 East

block of 206th Street.

“Upon arrival, an adult male was found deceased in the White River on the south side of the bridge,” the news release stated. “Hamilton County Emergency Management assisted with a drone to provide aerial details to help document the scene.”

An autopsy was scheduled for May 29. According to the news release, there does not appear to be a threat to the public at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 317-776-5848.

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Evergreen Trading Post to hold inaugural Noblesville Gem Show

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Evergreen Trading Post will present its inaugural Noblesville Gem Show June 13-15 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds in Noblesville, 2003 Pleasant St.

EVENT

The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 14 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 15, will feature crystals, gemstones, fossils and rock grab bags, among other gems and minerals for purchase.

Kris Kailholz owns Cincinnati-based Evergreen Trading Post. He presents several gem shows annually in Indiana and surrounding areas, but this is his first time bringing the show to Noblesville.

“Most of the rock shows we do have been going on for more than 50 years,” Kailholz said. “We do them in Bedford, Greenfield and Brown County, and Noblesville seemed like a good place to stage a show.”

An opal Cicero resident Dean Caldwell will have at the Noblesville Gem Show. (Photo courtesy of Bec

Dean Caldwell, a Cicero resident, spends six months a year in Indiana and the other six months in Mexico mining opals. He will sell opals and obsidian at the event.

Admission is $5. Children under 12 are admitted free, and dads can attend for free on Father’s Day, June 15.

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Free Remodeling series returns June 4

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After a five-year hiatus, Worthington Design & Remodeling has announced the return of its Remodeling Seminar in Carmel.

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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.

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NOBLESVILLE HONORS THE FALLEN ON MEMORIAL DAY

Residents and city officials gathered on the downtown square in Noblesville May 26 to commemorate Memorial Day. Frank Huntzinger Noblesville American Legion Post 45 led the ceremony to honor fallen U.S. Servicemembers. Chaplin James Eichelberger led attendees in prayer and Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, right, and Post Commander Gil Soria spoke to the crowd. “Quite frankly, we often take advantage of the safety of this country, and it is safe and free because of all those who serve and sacrifice for us,” Jensen said. “Regardless of how big or small this community is or gets, we take great pride in tradition, and we take great pride in honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.” (Photo by Jessica Todd)

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Duke Energy and Bright Star Touring Theatre partnered to present a live performance of “Cinderella & Prince Charging” at White River Elementary School in Noblesville May 21. Throughout the 25-minute show, professional actors taught students about energy conservation through an informative live theater sketch. In the show, a take on the classic fairy tale “Cinderella,” the princess was surprised by how much energy the prince and his castle consumed. To help save her community, she enlisted the audience’s and the prince’s help to bring energy-saving solutions to the kingdom. Following the performance, parents/guardians who were Duke Energy customers could request a free energy efficiency kit to supplement the concepts their child learned during the show. (Photo courtesy of McKenzie Barbknecht)

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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.

FLYOVER

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

HSE grad soars over Indy 500

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 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.”

U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel Addison Harding at the Indianapolis Speedway. (Photo courtesy of Addison Harding)

AEDs installed at county parks

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Hamilton County Parks and Recreation and the Hamilton County Health Department recently partnered to install AEDs — automated external defibrillators — at seven local parks and recreation areas.

FIRST AID

The health department allocated more than $55,000 for the installation of AEDs in parks most frequented by visitors. Devices are housed in SaveStations — climate-controlled access boxes designed to withstand extreme weather conditions. SaveStations are located by the restrooms at Cool Creek Park; Potter’s Bridge Park; and Prather Park. Devices also are at the Taylor Center of Natural History; White River Campground; and by the aerial adventure area at Strawtown Koteewi Park.

“Ensuring the safety of our community is a shared responsibility,” Hamilton County Health Department Administrator Jason LeMaster stated. “By placing AEDs in our parks, we’re making lifesaving equipment accessible to everyone, at all times.”

Use of AEDs does not require specialized training. The devices come with audio

instructions when activated. Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Director Chris Stice said working with the health department is a proactive step in keeping park visitors safe.

“This is more than just equipment. It’s an investment in our community’s health and peace of mind. We’re proud to lead the way in making our parks safer for everyone,” he stated.

Learn more about Hamilton County Parks at myhamiltoncountyparks.com.

Heartfelt Thanks Golf Tournament benefiting Riverview Health Foundation

June 18, 2025, at Pebble Brook Golf Club in Noblesville 11 a.m. shotgun start

Scan to register or visit riverview.org/25Golf. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Polly Craig at 317.776.7938.

Cool Creek Park is one of seven local parks that now have an AED. (File photo)

Commissioners receive update on CDBG-funded projects

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Hamilton County Community Development Program Manager Michelle Westermeier provided the Hamilton County Commissioners with updates on county projects funded by Community Development Block Grants at the commissioners’ May 27 meeting.

The county uses CDBG funds for housing, economic development, public infrastructure and public services in local communities. Chosen programs and projects must benefit low- to moderate-income households, individuals or neighborhoods with a high percentage of low- to moderate-income residents.

Westermeier said three primary projects are using CDBG funds in the county — an infrastructure project and two housing projects.

The infrastructure project, in the Newark neighborhood in Carmel, involves the installation of ADA-accessible ramps, new sidewalks and replacing debilitated side-

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walks. Construction will begin this month.

Two active housing projects, both of which HAND, a nonprofit that focuses on housing needs for low- to moderate-income residents, are completing, are Home Place Duets in Carmel and the Townhomes at Stoney Creek in Noblesville.

Construction on Home Place Duets, which will have three duplex buildings, each with two three-bedroom units, is expected to begin in the next several months. Construction on the Townhomes at Stoney Creek is underway.

“Most of the infrastructure has been put in,” Westermeier said. “They’re in the process of pouring foundations for the buildings, and the anticipated completion date they are shooting for is the end of December.”

Westermeier said there will be discussions soon with municipalities to discuss ways they can utilize CDGB funds to more directly support the development of affordable housing.

The next commissioners meeting is at 1:45 p.m. June 9. For more, visit .hamiltoncounty.in.gov/1364/

Hamilton County Dems hire first executive director

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

The Hamilton County Democratic Party recently hired its first full-time executive director, Raleigh Brown.

Brown began her role last month and said she is working to connect with voters.

“I am already getting to work to build our party,” Brown said. “I am enjoying being around so many passionate people who want to see change.”

Josh Lowry, Hamilton County Democratic Party chairman, said Brown will assist in the growth and long-term success of Democrats in Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, Fishers and northern Hamilton County.

“With Raleigh Brown stepping in, we’re turning intention into action,” Lowry stated in a press release. “This is the year we get

serious — and we’re just getting started.” Brown, a graduate of Butler University, is a Kokomo native and said she plans to move to Hamilton County soon. She managed Lowry’s 2024 campaign for Indiana House District 24. Under her leadership, Lowry said the campaign raised nearly $250,000.

From 2022 to 2024, Brown served as president of the State College Democrats of Indiana, where Lowry said she mobilized young voters across the state.

“Having run a campaign in Hamilton County, I can say that the current coordination is really good,” Brown said. “But we are still losing votes from Democrats who do not show up. We need to get Democrats to invest locally as much as they do nationally because that is where their daily life is impacted the most.”

For more, visit hamiltoncountydems.org.

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CILTI plants more than 15,000 native trees at nature preserve

By Leila Kheiry leila@youarecurrent.com

About 35 acres of former farmland close to the White River in Fishers is destined to return to its roots, literally, after the Central Indiana Land Trust, Inc., planted 16,000 native trees.

PLANTING

The new trees in the Nonie Werbe Krauss Nature Preserve are tiny now — not much more than ankle-height — but CILTI President and CEO Cliff Chapman, a Noblesville resident, said the field will be a thriving forest in a few decades, providing natural habitat that supports native wildlife in the heart of the growing Fishers community.

CILTI has owned the site for about 20 years, he said, and the organization always intended to plant trees there. But before the nonprofit bought it from the Eller family, that portion of the property had been enrolled in a prairie land preservation program and had to remain prairie for a specific time frame.

“It took 20 years for us to get it through that contract,” Chapman said. “Now, we’re able to restore it back to what it really wants to be. It wants to be a forest — we’ve kind of been fighting back (the) trees. Pulling out trees. We burned it a few times. It really wants to be a forest, and we want it to be a floodplain forest, too.”

While it would be easier to simply let the land naturally go back to forest, Chapman said that would lead to too many invasive Callery pears and other fast-growing trees, like cottonwoods. Long before it was farmland, the area had nut-bearing hardwoods, like oak and hickory trees, which grow more slowly but last longer and provide the best long-term habitat for local wildlife.

“So, with all these trees that we planted out here that are native to Hamilton County, they’re going to support insects that are native to Hamilton County, which are then going to be eaten by birds that are native to Hamilton County,” Chapman said, adding that the trees also provide erosion and flood control in the river’s floodplain. “There’s going to be cottonwood, there’s going to be sycamore — they will be part of the mix, and we want them to be part of the mix. But we also want swamp white oak and we want black walnut and we want black cherry, because it provides a

lot more wildlife resources.”

To help the new plantings thrive, Chapman said CILTI crews will mow around them for a few years, keeping fast-growing trees at bay while the hardwoods take root. He said that for the first few years, these new trees grow down, rather than up.

The preserve is behind Riverside Middle School on Eller Road, between 116th Street and Allisonville Road. It includes about 2 miles of easy dirt and grass paths that lead through open areas and forest that CILTI planted previously, closer to the river. During a stroll through the preserve, Chapman identified various spring migratory birds that he said had just recently arrived in the area. A small herd of about five deer carefully watched from a copse of trees before disappearing deeper into the forest.

Some of the newly planted trees won’t make it, and the deer will be partly to blame. But, Chapman said, that’s why so many trees were planted.

“We just over plant,” he said. “We over planted, understanding that the deer are going to come and they’re going to eat some, and nature is going to sort out which ones survive and which ones don’t.”

The end result should be a thriving forest ecosystem that supports wildlife for many years to come.

The preserve is open to the public and leashed dogs are allowed. For more about the nature preserve, visit conservingindiana.org/preserves/ nonie-werbe-krauss-nature-preserve.

Crews plant native trees in a field that’s part of the Nonie Werbe Krauss Nature Preserve in Fishers. (Photo courtesy of Jen Thomas)

Prevail to receive $120,000 multiyear investment

HCCF’s key grantmaking priorities — housing.

The Hamilton County Community Foundation recently announced it will invest $120,000 over the next three years in support of Prevail, Inc., a Noblesville nonprofit that empowers victims of crime and abuse on their path to healing while engaging the community to support safe, healthy relationships.

Rebekah Corwin, HCCF senior marketing and communications officer, said the multiyear funding aligns with the foundation’s new strategic plan, which focuses on one of

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“Prevail exemplifies the kind of bold, community-rooted work our new strategic plan is designed to support,” stated Danielle Stiles-Polk, president of HCCF. “By investing in this unrestricted grant funding over the next three years, we are helping to build long-term sustainability and deepen the organization’s impact across Hamilton County.”

Corwin said Prevail will use the funding to advance its comprehensive housing plan for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and harassment, among other crimes. Funding also will enable Prevail to strengthen housing case management services, expand

data reporting capabilities and design Hamilton County’s first trauma-informed transitional housing program for survivors.

“This transformative long-term partner grant represents far more than funding — it is a powerful investment in the safety, stability and future of survivors of crime and abuse in our community,” stated Tami Wanninger, executive director of Prevail. “With the Hamilton County Community Foundation’s support, Prevail will expand access to secure housing options — removing one of the biggest barriers our clients face as they begin their healing journey.” For more, visit hamiltoncountycf.org.

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NYAP recognizes Noblesville students

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Ten students from Noblesville Schools were recently recognized at the Noblesville Youth Assistance Program’s Shining Star Event at the Noblesville Schools Community Center.

RECOGNITION

Since 2015, NYAP, which advocates for youth in the community who are facing difficult life circumstances, has held its annual Shining Star Awards Dinner to recognize Noblesville students for exhibiting growth in the classroom or displaying resilience during challenging circumstances.

One student from each school is nominated by teachers, counselors, principals or other school staff members. Nominees can be from any grade and do not have to be a part of NYAP to be recognized.

Additionally, NYAP staff and board members hosted a separate event for the high school Shining Star Award winner at Noblesville High School with school staff.

The award winners were:

• Leilani Broadway, Stony Creek Elementary School

• Korbin Hadley, North Elementary School

• Daniel Vargas, Noble Crossing Elementary School

• Codie Warren, Hinkle Creek Elementary School

• Jaydin Buchanan, White River Elementary School

• Shawn Alcala, Promise Road Elementary School

• Seamus O’ Marrah, Hazel Dell Elementary School

• Zion Foltz, Noblesville East Middle School

• Ayden Fisher, Noblesville West Middle School

• Tahara Gibson, Noblesville High School

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Firefighter retires after 21 years of service — The City of Noblesville and the Noblesville Fire Department recently announced the retirement of firefighter Steve Honeycutt, who is concluding a 21-year career. A graduate of Centerville High School and Ball State University, Honeycutt joined the NFD in 2004, and NFD Fire Chief Matt Mitchell said he’s been the “tip of the spear” for the department for more than two decades. Throughout his service, Honeycutt served on the front lines and in specialized roles, including his time as a member of the department’s Honor Guard from its inception through 2024. He also was involved in two truck committees, earned three Unit Citation awards, received the IU Health Certificate of Distinguished Service Award in 2022 and earned numerous accolades, including the 2012 Firefighter of the Year Award. Honeycutt looks forward to spending more time with his wife, Mandy, and two children, Ella and Liam. He also plans to travel, explore America’s National Parks and pursue his passion for music as a professional live performer.

Funding — The Shepherd’s Center of Hamilton County recently received a grant from Duke Energy for its new Together Today location in Sheridan. With Duke Energy’s support, Together Today Sheridan will be able to help adults 55 and older prevent isolation. Together Today is designed to enrich the lives of older adults in Hamilton County through engaging activities, meals and meaningful social connections. For more, visit shepherdscenterofhamiltoncounty.org/together-today.

Featured speaker — Hamilton County Councilmember Steve Nation, a retired judge and youth advocate, was a featured speaker at the nation’s first Attendance USA Conference May 20-21 in Indianapolis. The event brought together educators, policymakers and families from across the country to address the growing crisis of chronic absenteeism in schools. Nation, who spent more than four decades serving the Hamilton County community as prosecutor, judge and founder of the Hamilton County Youth Assistance Program, spoke about the importance of early intervention and keeping youth connected to school and their future.

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Report: Central Indiana families struggle with basic needs

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Figures released by the United Way of Central Indiana show 27 percent of Boone County households and 25 percent of Hamilton County households could not afford a basic household budget in 2023.

INCOME

An analysis of Hoosiers facing financial hardships were recently released by Indiana United Ways and United Way of Central Indiana, in collaboration with research partner United for ALICE, as part of a new report “The State of ALICE in Indiana: 2025 Update on Financial Hardship.”

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. According to the report, ALICE households earn above the federal poverty level but not enough to afford basic costs of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care and technology. ALICE represents workers who are essential to keeping the economy functioning, such as child care providers, nursing assistants, food service workers, cashiers and personal care aides.

According to the report, 7,655 households in Boone County struggle to afford the basics, an 11 percent increase since 2018, In Hamilton County, the number of households that struggle is 35,456, a 38 percent increase since 2018.

In United Way of Central Indiana’s seven-county service area — Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan and Putnam — ALICE and poverty remain widespread. According to the report, more than 34 percent of central Indiana households were in poverty or considered ALICE in 2023 — more than 241,000 households.

Statewide, more than 1 million Hoosier households faced financial hardship in 2023.

According to the report, 29 percent of workers in Indiana’s 20 most common jobs — more than one in four — lived in households in 2023 that struggled to get by while often earning incomes too high to qualify for assistance.

While the Federal Poverty Level has long been used as the basis for determining eligibility for public assistance,

The ALICE report shows use of the federal poverty level is an outdated basis for determining eligibility for public assistance. According to the report, the federal poverty level “sharply underestimates” the

“ALICE are people who get up every day and go to jobs that we, in society, rely on daily. They are the child care providers, grocery store clerks, warehouse workers — the backbone of our community and vital to our state’s economic well-being.”

– DENISE LUSTER, UW OF CENTRAL INDIANA

true extent of financial hardship in the nation. For example, in 2023 approximately 12 percent of Hoosier households earned below the federal poverty level, but an additional 26 percent struggled to afford basic expenses. ALICE families often face difficult choices, such as whether to buy food or fill a prescription.

The report also indicates a $25.7 billion in economic activity through tax revenue and consumer spending lost in 2023 because of the percentage of households struggling to afford the basics.

“ALICE are people who get up every day and go to jobs that we, in society, rely on daily. They are the child care providers, grocery store clerks, warehouse workers — the backbone of our community and vital to our state’s economic well-being. Yet most of these families struggle to afford basics due to barriers beyond their control,” United Way of Central Indiana Chief Strategic Intelligence and Information Officer Denise Luster stated. “The ALICE report gives a voice to those families by providing a true picture of need, why so many households are struggling — and an opportunity for us to support families so they can thrive.”

The ALICE report covers all 92 Indiana counties and shows the financial struggles faced by families living in every type of community — urban, suburban and rural.

“Consistent with United Way’s mission to mobilize communities to action so all can thrive, United Ways will continue to promote efforts in every community where neighbors are helping neighbors day in and day out,” CEO of Indiana United Ways President and CEO Michael Budd stated.

Read the full report at UnitedForALICE. org/Indiana.

MAJOR THRILL

Pebble Brook pro enjoys PGA Championship debut

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Eric Steger’s experience playing in the PGA Championship left him hungry for more.

Steger, who teaches and coaches at Pebble Brook Golf Course in Noblesville, qualified for the PGA Championship, one of the PGA Tour’s four majors, by placing ninth in the National Club Pro Championship in Port St. Lucie, Fla. He competed in the PGA Championship in May at Quail Hollow Golf & Country Club in Charlotte.

“We had some bad weather on the practice rounds,” Steger said. “I played 18 holes on Sunday and then intermittently throughout the week. I was just trying to take it all in. I was just getting comfortable, rubbing elbows, practicing and preparing against the best in the world. There were 99 of the top 100-ranked golfers in the world there, so I took a few days to just kind of get comfortable.”

After a couple of days, the 2007 Noblesville High School graduate said he started to focus less on his surroundings and more on preparing the best he could.

Steger shot a pair of 76s May 15-16 and missed the cut.

“I probably lost four shots total just because of nerves,” he said. “It took me a couple holes to settle in each day. I just didn’t have that great of a start each day. But after a couple of holes, I started to play decent golf. I definitely left some shots out there. I know my game is definitely capable of making the cut, and (doing) even better than that. I didn’t putt well for the week, which is normally kind of my strong point in my game. But for the first time being in that environment, I didn’t make any double bogeys. I didn’t have any penalty strokes. I had a few bad breaks, but other than that, I had an amazing experience.”

Steger had about 25 family and friends attend the tournament.

“One of the guys I played with made a hole-in-one in Round 1, so that was neat to see, and another guy I played with, Cam Davis, was leading the tournament through Round 1,” Steger said.

Steger said he gained a great deal of confidence playing in the PGA Championship and National Club Pro Championship.

After graduating from Ball State University, Steger played some mini tours and smaller tournaments. He played three years on the PGA Tour Latin America and two years on the Korn Ferry Tour, the level just below PGA Tour events.

“I had pretty good success on (the) PGA Latinoamérica Tour and OK success on Korn Ferry,” he said. “I would supplement that with little tournaments.”

Steger finished in the top 10 on the Latinoamérica Tour

season’s money list.

“I got bumped up to Korn Ferry, played crappy, went back down to Latinoamérica Tour, played great and went back to Korn Ferry,” he said. “I had amazing support from my wife.”

That was before the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, which halted touring for about a year.

Steger lives in Westfield with his wife, Natalie, and 6-year-old son Hudson and 4-year-old daughter Savannah.

“When COVID hit, I was forced to stay at home and started to live a normal life,” he said. “Prior to that, I would be traveling for a couple of weeks and then (be) home for a couple of weeks. I lost a lot of motivation to go back on

the road after the tournament world opened up.” Steger began teaching and coaching at Pebble Brook. He gives group and private lessons and competes in about 25 one-day tournaments throughout the state during the year.

At the National Club Pro Championship, there were 312 PGA Class A members from across the nation. The top 20 qualify. Steger was second going into the final round before finishing ninth. He became a PGA Class A member in 2024, so this was the first time he was eligible.

ON THE COVER: Eric Steger competes in the PGA Championship in Charlotte. (Photo courtesy of Eric Steger)

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON

Eric Steger’s ties to Pebble Brook run deep as he grew up near hole No. 13 at the golf course. His father, Scott Steger, was the head golf professional at Pebble Brook for about 25 years. Scott is a member of the Ball State University Hall of Fame and played on the PGA Tour after college. Scott is retired from the operational side of the business but still coaches and teaches at Pebble Brook.

Scott qualified for the PGA Championship in 1994 when he was the club pro at Pebble Brook. It was played at Southern Hills in Oklahoma and Scott said he too missed the cut.

Scott said it was very cool to caddy for his son when he qualified.

“It was a special moment, for sure, and the PGA and Golf Channel brought me up on the first tee for photos right before Eric teed off in the PGA Championship,” he said. “It turns out not many father/sons — about 20 — have ever made it in 107 years of the Championship. As I age, it was very cool to be a small part of it.”

Scott Steger, left, caddies for his son, Eric Steger, at the National Club Pro Championship in Florida. (Photo courtesy of Eric Steger)

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Eric Steger with fans and family members at the PGA Championship in Charlotte. (Photo courtesy of Eric Steger)

Centennial opens showroom

By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com

Centennial Construction & Remodeling Services, Inc., a family-owned business that has served the north side of Indianapolis with home improvement and remodeling services since 1993, has relocated from Carmel to 17265 Harger Ct. in Noblesville.

The business now has a showroom where visitors can choose from siding, fixtures and tile, among other home improvement options.

Owner Brent Ash said although he planned to remain in Carmel, the extra space in Noblesville and the addition of the showroom will help the company continue to expand.

“We’ve moved on to bigger, better things,” Ash said. “We’ve got a showroom that we never had before. The new space makes it easy for our clients to have a one-stop shop to pick out their cabinets and plumbing fixtures, a shower door and other stuff for outdoor projects. They can do it all right here.”

Ash said the showroom is a benefit for

“They now have the opportunity to see it all in person,” Ash said. “It’s a component of feel and touch that helps them decide what they’re looking for in their space. It is helping clients choose the best product for whatever project they want to do.”

Ash said Centennial Construction & Remodeling Services can now reach clients as far as Pendleton.

“We just want to remind people we haven’t left,” Ash said. “We just moved to a new location and are trying to assist ourselves and our clients.”

For more, visit centennialconstructionremodeling.com.

Wawa opens in Noblesville

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Wawa opens all its stores with a great deal of fanfare.

The celebration was especially big in Noblesville when the second Indiana store opened May 22 at 5890 Midland Pointe Blvd. The event included a Wawa-branded IndyCar and featured Wawa’s mascot Wally Goose.

“I didn’t think I’d ever be more excited at a ribbon cutting than I was at Costco a year-and-a-half ago,” Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen said. “Every business that chooses to come to Noblesville has so much more of a store than a profit margin and a corporate mission. They have a corporate culture that co-invests in our community. To read about Wawa’s mission and their support of food banks, Gleaners and Riley Children’s Hospital just says so much more to us than every coffee and gas we get here in this shop.“

Wawa donated $10,000 to Gleaners and $2,500 to Riley Hospital for Children.

There was a Wawa’s Parade of the Ages,

which showcased milestones, showing the company’s historical dates. The Wawa Dairy started in 1902, and the first Wawa Food Market opened in 1964.

Ceremonies included a Hoagies for Heroes hoagie-building contest between the Noblesville police and fire departments, with the police making 17 hoagies in three minutes compared to 14 by the fire department.

Wawa donated $1,000 to each of the Noblesville fire and police department funds. The company has plans to open several other Wawa stores in Indiana, including in Westfield. The first Wawa in Indiana opened May 15 in Daleville.

The Centennial Construction & Remodeling Services, Inc. showroom at 17265 Harger Court in Noblesville. (Photo by Jessica Todd)

Wawa celebrates opening its second Indiana location May 22 in Noblesville. (Photo by Mark Ambrogi) clients.

Event raises funds for patient care

By Marney Simon marney@youarecurrent.com

The Motor District Garages in Westfield turned into a racing-themed gala May 17 — bringing together the spirit of the month of May in Indiana while increasing colon cancer awareness and raising funds for colon cancer detection and post-diagnosis support.

FUNDRAISER

The inaugural Drive2Detect event was a collaboration between Riverview Health and CheckIt4Andretti, the charitable foundation that honors the late John Andretti’s battle against colon cancer and the importance of screening for colorectal cancers.

CheckIt4Andretti Director Jarett Andretti, son of John Andretti, said the foundation recently expanded its reach to central Indiana.

“We are able to provide colonoscopies to people that otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford them and wouldn’t be able to get them,” he said. “So, whether they can’t afford them entirely, can’t afford the deductible, underinsured — we look at everybody. We have lots of doctors in the North Carolina area that are part of that, and this is our first foray into Indianapolis and also our first foray into a major health system. I’m really proud of that.”

Riverview Health officials said the partnership with CheckIt4Andretti spotlights a need for screening that is often overlooked.

“Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers out there if you get screened early and often,” said Dave Hyatt, president-CEO of Riverview Health. “If you have high risk or family history, it’s really important to get screened for colon cancer so that if you have a polyp, we can remove it before it ever becomes cancerous.”

Fox 59 News morning anchor Lindy Thackston was a keynote speaker at the event. In 2020, following a family vacation, Thackston made an appointment with her physician because of fatigue and stomach cramping.

“My husband was saying I was very fatigued, but I was doing a morning show, I was emceeing (the) Pacers at the time and I had a 4-year-old, so I thought, well, of course I am (fatigued),” she said.

Thackston said she was referred for a colonoscopy, but it was postponed three

times because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Once she was able to have the procedure, her doctors found Stage 3 colorectal cancer, which later spread to her lung. She underwent 15 rounds of radiation, 25 rounds of chemotherapy and seven surgeries. Now in remission, Thackston said genetic testing showed she was not predisposed to colorectal cancer.

“It just came as a complete shock out of nowhere,” she said. “It blew my mind, and it still does looking back. It’s still hard to believe that that even happened. I wasn’t obese or a cigarette smoker. It came out of nowhere.”

Thackston said she hopes events like Drive2Detect teach people the importance of advocating for their health.

“(Tell your doctor) you want to get this checked if something doesn’t feel right. You’ve got to stick up for yourself,” she said.

Andretti said the partnership with Riverview Health provides the foundation with an avenue to reach more patients.

“Being in a major health system like Riverview, it allows us to test everybody,” he said. “(The patient) comes in and we have a partnership with Riverview, so we can send a health file and Riverview has somebody that can review it. If they determine from their criteria that (they can be included in the program), then we pay for it. From our perspective, we’re not medical professionals. We don’t want to decide what those criteria are, so we leave that up to the doctors and we just simply raise the money and pay for it.”

Learn more at checkit4andretti.org.

Sports cars at the inaugural Drive2Detect event in Westfield. Photos by Marney Simon)

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).

British Invasion hits Clay Terrace

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 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, Wilson 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. We try

to duplicate the record. Our harmonies are really our strong part. We play an average of about 30 shows a year. We don’t play any bars. We play outdoor concert series, county fairs, wineries and private parties.”

Wilson, a southside Indianapolis resident, said the band also specializes in onehit 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 a hundred songs at this point.”

The band has been performing 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

‘Leading Ladies’ opens season

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The mission of Red Barn Summer Theatre’s season is simple.

PERFORMANCES

“It’s a chance for people to get away from the drama of the world and just have a good time,” Red Barn Artistic Director Michael Taylor said.

The season at the Frankfort venue opens with “Leading Ladies” June 11-15 and 18-22, followed by “The Cottage” June 25-29 and July 2-6, and “Xanadu” July 10-13 and 16-20.

direct “Leading Ladies” and “Xanadu,” a musical comedy, and will act in “The Cottage” while associate artistic director Luke McLaughlin directs.

“Leading Ladies” was written by Ken Ludwig, who also wrote “Lend Me a Tenor,” which Taylor previously directed at Red Barn.

Taylor

“It’s going to be very light and a lot of fun,” Taylor said. “They’re all comedies but they all have a different feel to them. So, if someone comes to each show, they’re going to get a different experience.”

All three shows are making their debut at Red Barn.

Taylor helped present “Xanadu” several years ago at Frankfort High School. He will

“It’s a very challenging show, which is why people steer away from it sometimes,” Taylor said. “They play Shakespearean performers but it’s not a Shakespeare show in any way whatsoever. It’s set in the 1950s.”

The plot centers on two struggling English actors, Leo and Jack, who disguise themselves as Maxine and Stephanie to claim an old American lady’s fortune. McLaughlin plays Jack and Xander Haan portrays Leo.

“Ludwig is a great writer,” Taylor said. “He has great dialogue. He has great timing.”

For more, visit redbarntheatre.net.

15th Annual New England Style Lobster Boil

Saturday, July 26, 2025 Basile Opera Center • 6pm

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!

From left, 45RPM members, Mik Hideg, Jack Fazio, Bill Rumely. Doug Wilson and Richard Breedon. (Photo courtesy of 45RPM)

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CHRIS ISAAK SAT, DEC 13 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

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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

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CCP play follows lives of triplets

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Amber Roth was convinced this was the perfect play for young audiences.

PERFORMANCES

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.

“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

From left, Vivienne Thibodeau, Sydney Weitz and Maile Alpizar portray triplets in Carmel Community Players production.

(Photo courtesy of Indy Goodnight)

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.

Carmel resident Vivienne Thibodeau, a homeschooled student who will be an eighth-grader, plays Carmen.

“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,” Thibodeau said.

Maile Alpizar, who will be a sophomore at Westfield High School, plays Beatrix.

For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

& 6/13

UPCOMING ARTISTS

12th & 13th

NOW THAT’S FUNNY | Comedy show for ages 16+

THE MAGIC OF DAVID RANALLI | Feinstein’s Signature Magic Show

ESQUE: A BURLESQUE SHOW AT FEINSTEIN’S | 21+, 7:00p m & 10:00pm Showing

KEVIN COLE: HAVE FINGERS, WILL TRAVEL | Unbelievable Songbook Journey

HUMAN JUKEBOXS | Presented by The Ahlwardt’s BROADWAY BRUNCH | A Sing-Along & Open Mic Experienc e Presented by Don Farrell

JOHN LLOYD YOUNG| Mostly Soul. Beloved Hits from Mo town & Broadway

THE MAGIC OF DAVID RANALLI | Feinstein’s Signature Magic Show SUMMER NIGHTS| The Music of Grease Presented by Don Farrell

DINNER WITH DIVAS | A Glamorous Drag Show Presented by Veranda L’Ni DUELING PIANOS | Live Jukebox Experience Presented By Brittany Brumfield AN EVENING WITH SOVERNS | Singer Songwriter with Sp ecial Guest BUBBLES UP| Let’s Celebrate Jimmy Buffett Presented by Don Farrell

A deep dive into the season’s artistic offerings

Variety of concert options throughout area SOUNDS OF SUMMER

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

Music lovers will find options nearly every night of the week in the Hamilton County, Zionsville and northern Indianapolis areas.

Along with the free community concerts in Noblesville, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield and Zionsville, Noblesville’s Ruoff Music Center’s concerts heat up in June with several concerts. Summer highlights include Keith Urban, June 28; Dave Mathews Band July 11-12; Chris Stapleton, Aug. 1; Rod Stewart, Aug. 9; Luke Bryan, Aug. 28; and Outlaw Music Festival with Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan, Sept. 18.

The Rock the Ruins schedule at Holliday Park includes The Wallflowers, led by Bob Dylan’s son Jakob Dylan, June 14, and The Fray: How to Save a Life: The 20th Anniversary Tour, Aug. 14.

There also are shows at Broad Ripple Park, including Shakey Graves with special guest Hovvdy, July 20, and Toad the Wet Sprocket & Semisonic, Aug. 8.

The Symphony on the Prairie series runs in Fishers on weekends from June 27 to Aug. 30 with primarily tribute acts.

The Nickel Plate District Amphitheater schedule in Fishers includes Sam Barber, June 7; Chase Rice, June 14; and Here Come the Mummies, Aug. 9.

The Late Night on Main, sponsored by Carmel PorchFest, returns to Carmel’s Main Street on the third Saturday of each summer month. The street party spans two city blocks and begins at 6 p.m. with food and beverage vendors.

The schedule includes Straight Up Chumps, June 21; Jai Baker Trio, July 19; and The Big 80’s Tribute Band, Aug. 16.

There are also a variety of indoor concerts, including several at The Vogue Theatre in Broad Ripple, along with options at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Concerts at The Vogue include the Allman-Betts Band with Greg Koch, June 11; Aimee Mann, June 26; and Quiet Riot, July 25.

The 2024-25 Center Presents season ends with Ben Harper June 8 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

In celebration of the 15th anniversary season, Allied Solutions Center Artistic Director Michael Feinstein has selected 15 performances to highlight from the 2025-2026 schedule. Series ticket sales began May 19.

Feinstein’s 15 selections are: Songbook Academy in Concert, July 19; The Center Celebration 2025 with Richard Marx, Sept. 20; Il Divo by Candlelight, Oct. 9; Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, Nov. 1-2; Tito Puente Jr. and His Latin Jazz Ensemble, Nov. 8: Samara Joy, Nov. 14; Peabo Bryson, Nov. 21; An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee, Dec. 2; Great American Songbook Foundation: “White Christmas” film screening, Dec. 4; Dave Koz & Friends, Dec. 12; Chris Isaak, Dec. 13; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Ray Chen, Jan. 30; CeCe Teneal’s Divas of Soul, Jan. 31; Wayne Newton: Up Close & Personal, Feb. 14; and Joshua Bell, April 23. Besides the Songbook Academy, the summer schedule includes Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, Aug. 7, and Burton Cummings of the Guess Who, Aug. 10.

The Fishers Event Center to features the 1980s June 17 with “I Want My 80s Tour,” will feature Rick Springfield, Wang Chung, Paul Young and John Waite. Ken Carson: The Lord of Chaos Tour is set for Aug. 15.

EVENTS CALENDER

SUMMER FAMILY CONCERTS AT THE GAZEBO

June 4 - Sept. 19

Enjoy free Wednesday evening entertainment from 7-9 p.m. at the Carmel Gazebo. Bringing blankets and lawn chairs is suggested.

For more info and concert lineup visit, carmelgazeboconcerts.org.

NOBLESVILLE SUMMER CONCERTS AT DILLON PARK

June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17 and 24

The free weekly Noblesville Summer Concert Series will be held at Dillon Park from 7 to 9 p.m., beginning on June 5. The lineup includes The Doo Band, The Blue River Band, Dave & Rae, Jai Baker 3, Endless Summer Band, Stell Luna & The Satellites, and The Nauti Yachtys. For more visit noblesvilleparks.org.

JAMS AT THE JUNCTION

June 6, 27, July 25, Aug. 8 and 15

This free concert series will take place on the Great Lawn at Grand Junction Plaza in Westfield. 7 p.m. Featuring Doogie Hazzard, The 1985, Groovesmash, The Flying Toasters and Fleetwood Gold.

For more, westfieldin.gov/402/Jams-at-the-Junction

SUMMER SOLSTICE

June 6 & 7

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre concludes its season at The Tarkington with “Summer Solstice.” This energetic performance features world premieres and past favorites, promising an explosion of dance, music, emotion and color. For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

SAM BARBER

June 7

Sam Barber with special guests at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers. For more, visit npdamp.com.

TOBY: A TRIBUTE TO TOBY KEITH

June 8

TOBY is a must-see show for country music lovers, a journey that will transport you to the heart of Nashville and leave you yearning for more. For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

BEN HARPER & THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS

June 8

Ben Harper is one of the boldest and most versatile songwriters of his generation, working in a cross-section of genres from pop, reggae and soul to blues, rock, funk and folk. For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

Community concerts are featured throughout the area. (FIle photo)

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TWO DEBUTS AND A ‘FIDDLER’

Civic Theatre announces upcoming shows

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

The 2025-26 season will feature two Civic Theatre debuts along with some old favorites.

“At Civic, we take pride in offering a diverse lineup of entertaining productions that engage both our audiences and our performers,” Executive Artistic Director Michael Lasley said.

“We love to kick off each season with something fresh, ideally a show that’s new to our stage, and this year we’re thrilled to open with the uproariously funny Shakespearean spoof ‘Something Rotten!’ It’s a high-energy musical that sets the perfect tone for the season ahead.”

The 2026 portion of the season opens with “The Great Gatsby” Feb. 6 to Feb. 21 at The Tarkington, followed by “The Scarlet Letter” March 13 to March 28 at the Studio Theater at Allied Solutions Center.

“This marks its Civic debut and brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic American tale to vivid life onstage,” Lasley said. “Both ‘The Scarlet Letter’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’ will also feature weekday student matinees, aligning with literature curricula in central Indiana schools.”

The glamour and decadent excess of the Jazz Age of Fitzgerald’s classic novel is adapted by Simon Levy, according to Lasley.

“Something Rotten” is set for Oct. 3 to 18 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, “Something Rotten” is a Shakespearean spoof set in1590.

“Our holiday production, ‘A Christmas Story,” is quickly becoming a Civic tradition,” Lasley said. “Back by popular demand after its hit 2022 run, this Indiana-based holiday favorite captures the warmth and humor of the season, making it a perfect outing for the whole family.”

“A Christmas Story,” based in the fictional town of Hohman, Ind., runs Dec. 5 to Dec. 27 at The Tarkington.

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COOL CREEK CONCERT SERIES

June 13, 20, July 11, 18 and Aug. 1

The Cool Creek Concert Series at Cool Creek Park features Der Polkatz, The Flying Toasters, Classic Rock Experience, Mike and Joe, Uptown Funk and Echoes of Pompeii, all starting at 7 pm. For more, visit hamiltoncounty.in.gov/1928/ Parks-and-Recreation

CONCERTS AT THE COMMONS

June 14 - Sept. 27

Noblesville Parks will present free Concerts at the Commons from 7 to 9 p.m. at Federal Hill Commons, starting June 14. The concert series lineup features Steely Dane, Southern Accents, Jump, Shining Star, 16 Candles, Thunderstruck, Separate Ways, and

The Scarlet Letter” is making its Civic debut as well. The classic tale follows strongwilled Hester Prynne as she tries to find her own moral compass and raise her daughter in a society that harshly punishes women for independent thought, sexuality, or defiance.

“Fiddler on the Roof” will close the season, running April 24 to May 9 at The Tarkington.

“‘Fiddler on the Roof’ is a timeless classic our audiences always cherish,” Lasley said. “Its heartfelt themes of love, family, acceptance and tradition continue to resonate across generations.”

Subscriptions will be available beginning May 28 and can be purchased at civictheatre. org or by calling or emailing the box office of the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts at 317-843-3800 or tickets@thecenterpresents.org.

The Eagles Project. For more visit noblesvilleparks.org.

CIVIC IN CONCERT: ‘JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR’

June 14

Set against the backdrop of a full orchestra, “Jesus Christ Superstar” explores the final week in the life of Jesus Christ, delving into the complexities of his relationships with his disciples, followers and the Roman Empire. For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

THE WALLFLOWERS

June 14

The Wallflowers with special guest The Wild Flowers live in concert at Rock the Ruins at Holliday Park in Indianapolis. For more, visit rocktheruins.com.

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CHASE RICE

June 14

Chase Rice with special guest Drake White at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers.

For more, visit npdamp.com.

RICK SPRINGFIELD

July 17

Rick Springfield: I Want My 80’s Tour live at the Fishers Event Center.

For more, visit fisherseventcenter.com.

BAND OF HORSES

June 18

Band of Horses will perform at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers.

For more, visit npdamp.com.

“SEUSSICAL, JR.’

June 20-25

Civic Theatre presents a journey from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, narrated by the Cat in the Hat. The story centers on Horton the Elephant and his discovery of a dust speck inhabited by the Whos. For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

‘TITANIC THE MUSICAL’

June 20 & 21

Actors Theatre of Indiana presents a soaring musical depicting the triumphs, tragedies and intimate stories of diverse passengers, from poor immigrants to the wealthy elite like aboard the “Ship of Dreams.”

For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

WATCHHOUSE

June 20

Watchhouse with special guest Two Runner live in concert at Rock the Ruins at Holliday Park in Indianapolis.

For more, visit rocktheruins.com.

JAMES ARTHUR

June 21

James Arthur live in concert at Rock the Ruins at Holliday Park in Indianapolis. For more, visit rocktheruins.com.

PEACE ON EARTH: BEETHOVEN’S 9TH SYMPHONY

June 22

Experience the joy of fellowship with Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s season finale. Experience the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Choir’s season finale, a dream of peace featuring Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, humanity’s monument to universal love, and Schoenberg’s Peace on Earth. For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

REVUE!

June 23

Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre’s Young Artists Program presents REVUE! Central Indiana high schoolers will showcase scenes, dance, solo, trio and small group performances in a fun, cabaret-style evening. For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

THE RETURN OF THE KING

June 27

See award-winning Tyler Christopher and The Roustabout Showband in The Return of the King, a top Elvis tribute show. For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

ELTON & ME

June 29

Pianist and singer-songwriter Salvadore Liberto delivers a solo concert of piano and voice, playing the Rocket Man’s songs alongside his own. For more, visit thecenterpresents.com.

SUNDAY SUMMER CONCERTS AT LIONS

PARK

July 6 - Aug. 3

Enjoy the music in Zionsville’s Lions Park Sunday evenings July 6 - Aug. 3. Beginning at 7 p.m. enjoy the annual concerts by the gazebo. Food is available for a donation. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music! For more, visit zionsvillelions.com

ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES AND THE WOOD BROTHERS

July 10

St. Paul & The Broken Bones and The Wood Brothers with special guest Yasmin Williams live in concert at Rock the Ruins at Holliday Park in Indianapolis.

For more, visit rocktheruins.com.

YO LA TENGO + BUILT TO SPILL

July 17

Yo La Tengo and Built to Spill live at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers.

For more, visit npdamp.com.

‘WAITRESS’

July 17 - Aug. 31

Beef & Boards presents Sara Bareilles’ musical, a heartwarming story of friendship, motherhood, and finding happiness through pie in a small town.

For more, visit beefandboards.com.

SHAKEY GRAVES: AND THE WAR CAME - 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

July 20

Shakey Graves with special guest Hovvdy at Broad Ripple Park in Indianapolis. For more, visit broadripplepark.com.

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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

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IL DIVO BY CANDLELIGHT THU, OCT 9 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

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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

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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:

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DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS FRI, DEC 12 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM

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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

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ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA & MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN SAT, MAR 7 AT 8PM |

GREGORIAN:

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SAMARA JOY

JAKE SHIMABUKURO

JAY LENO

BRIAN MCKNIGHT

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DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE

LIFESTYLE

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?)

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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

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23. Hubbub

24. Insensitive

25. Razz the Knicks

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

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61. Actress Arthur

62. Anger

63. “Kid Tested, Mother Ap-

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