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The Noblesville Parks and Recreation Department recently announced its live outdoor music lineup for its Summer Concert and Concert at the Commons series.
MUSIC
Both concert series are free to the public, who are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy live music.
The Summer Concert Series is presented from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays in June and July at Dillon Park, 6351 Midland Lane. The Concert at the Commons Series, presented by Myers Construction Management, Inc. and sponsored by Duke Energy, is from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday nights at the Federal Hill Commons Pavilion, 175 Logan St.
“Free live music at our city’s parks has been a staple summertime event in Noblesville,” Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen stated. “I believe we have two great lineups that provide our residents and guests with a wide variety of musical genres and tribute bands at Dillon Park and Federal Hill Commons. The Noblesville Summer Concert
Noblesville June 5 and June 14. (Photo courtesy of Noblesville Parks and Recreation)
Series is the longest-running series of its kind in Hamilton County, and the Concerts at the Commons Series is one of our most popular parks events since it opened in 2017.”
The weekly Summer Concert Series kicks
off June 5, while Federal Hill Commons will host eight free concerts between June 14 and Sept. 27.
Summer Concert Series lineup:
• June 5: The Doo Band
• June 12: The Blue River Band
• June 19: Dave & Rae
• June 25: Jai Baker 3
• July 10: Endless Summer Band
• July 17: Stella Luna & The Satellites
• July 24: The Nauti Yachtys Concert at the Commons Series lineup:
• June 14: Steely Dane (Steely Dan tribute)
• June 28: Southern Accents (Tom Petty)
• July 12: Jump (Van Halen)
• July 26: Shining Star (Earth, Wind and Fire)
• Aug. 30: Thunderstruck (ACDC)
Noblesville Parks announces concert lineups Commissioners discuss county projects
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
During its May 12 meeting, the Hamilton County Commissioners received a check for funding the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization 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.
The next meeting is at 1 p.m. May 26.
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.
• Aug. 16: 16 Candles Band (‘80s music)
• Sept. 13: Separate Ways (Journey)
• Sept. 27: The Eagles Project (Eagles) Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor and supporting the series can contact 317-776-6350 or ebrown@noblesville.in.gov. For more, visit noblesvilleparks.org.
What happened: At the work meeting, the 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 including adults, teens and children, 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. Executive Director Tami Wanninger said Prevail intends to apply for a federal transitional housing grant once the project is underway. Wanninger said Prevail’s core services cannot be restricted to Hamilton County residents only but Prevail prefers solely serve Hamilton County residents with the transitional housing project.
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.
What happened: Hamilton County Historical Society Museum Director Sandy Lynch pitched the idea for the county to host The Wall That Heals Project, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., which travels to communities throughout the United States.
What it means: Lynch said the goal would be to host the wall in 2026. The commissioners and Lynch discussed locations to host the wall, such as the 4-H Fairgrounds in Noblesville or Coxhall Gardens in Carmel.
What’s next: Lynch plans to meet with Hamilton County Director of Parks and Recreation Chris Stice to determine a location before finishing the application to host The Wall That Heals Project.
The Summer Concert and Concert at the Commons series return to
Development proposed to council
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Boomerang Development introduced a residential community, The Parks at Crossroads, to the Noblesville Common Council at its meeting May 13. No action was taken by the council.
RESIDENTIAL
The proposal will go before the Noblesville Plan Commission June 16. If given a favorable recommendation, it will go back to the council at a later date for final consideration.
Boomerang Development has a community meeting tentatively scheduled for May 28 to discuss the development with residents from surrounding neighborhoods. A location has yet to be announced.
If approved, Boomerang Development would partner with home builder DR Horton, Inc. on the neighborhood, which would be approximately 124 acres north of and adjacent to Ind. 32 and south of and adjacent to 181st Street. It would have approximately 354 for-sale homes.
An estimated construction cost has not been determined. Jon Dobosiewicz, a land use professional with the Carmel law firm Nelson & Frankenberger, presented the project on behalf of Boomerang Development.
“The Parks at Crossroads will open up the northeast quadrant of the city and
COUNTY
jumpstart the area with a development for a residential community, including a mix of home product types,” Dobosiewicz said.
Home types:
• Large homes in the northeast quadrant of the neighborhood would range in price from $600,000 to more than $800,000 and feature a sideload garage to allow for street-level elevations.
• One hundred fifteen traditional ranch and two-story homes with two and three-car garage variations would range in price from $375,000 to $500,000.
• Sixty-six paired ranch-style villas would be priced from $325,000 to $400,000.
• Approximately 120 three-story, rear-loaded townhomes would range in price from $300,000 to $375,000. The next common council meeting is at 6 p.m. May 27.
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three county departments: Household Hazardous Waste, the Soil & Water Conservation District and Weights & Measures. Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger said the buildings on the site were all built in the 1940s, and repurposing the space to have the three departments
departments
Site map for The Parks at Crossroads. (Map courtesy of Boomerang Development)
From left, Hamilton County Council President Sue Maki, Hamilton County Commissioners Christine Altman, Steve Dillinger and Mark Heirbrandt and Hamilton County councilmembers Brad Beaver and Mark Hall cut a ribbon May 12 to celebrate the opening of the Hamilton County Pleasant Street Offices — a newly renovated county facility at the southwest corner of Pleasant Street and Ind. 37 in Noblesville. It has been repurposed to house
under one roof will allow the
to function more efficiently. (Photo by Jessica Todd)
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Tippner embraces All-Stars role
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Meredith Tippner won’t be able to play for the Indiana Girls All-Stars, but the Noblesville High School guard plans to be a vocal presence at the All-Star games.
BASKETBALL
“With my recent shoulder injury, my All-Star experience will look much different than I was expecting, but I am just as excited to be a voice from the sidelines,” she said. “I have either played with or against all of these girls at some point during my basketball career, so the chance to all come together and represent Indiana will be an extremely fun experience that I am looking forward to.”
Miami (Fla.) next season, also was a standout soccer player at NHS. She was selected Indiana’s Miss Soccer by the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association for 2024. She scored 24 goals in leading the Millers to their third consecutive IHSAA state Class 3A championship.
Tippner had surgery on her right shoulder in April and is in the midst of a rehab process, which prevents her from playing. But she intends to attend all three games, starting with the senior All-Stars against the Junior All-Stars June 4 at Greenfield-Central High School. She also plans to attend the games against the Kentucky All-Stars June 6 in Lexington, Ky., and June 7 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
“Being an Indiana All Star is a great honor, and being able to represent our state is something I take a ton of pride in, but individual accolades have never been my dream,” Tippner said. “The fun part of playing sports is trying to put the pieces together over the course of your season so you have a shot to win at the end and show you were the best team. That has always been my dream.”
The 5-foot-9 Tippner, who will continue her basketball career at the University of
“As long as I can remember, I wanted to play both soccer and basketball in college,” she said. “As I got a little older, I learned that playing both wasn’t feasible in college as the end of soccer season would overlap the start of basketball season. I have played both sports for the last 14 years and having to say goodbye to soccer is an extremely bittersweet feeling. I will forever be grateful for all of my memories, but while I am sad to not be playing soccer this fall, I am so excited to finally give all I’ve got into one sport as I begin my basketball collegiate career.”
Tippner averaged 26 points, 9.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game for the Millers as a senior. She was a key contributor on Noblesville’s Class 4A state championship team as a freshman.
“Coming into high school, I really wanted to win a state title,” Tippner said. “I was willing to do whatever it took each night to give my team the best chance to win, and I was fortunate to have a lot of teammates who felt the same way I did. I hope that through my high school years, I have inspired the next generation and shown what can be accomplished when you are willing to put the work in.”
Tippner said the culture and the coaches were the main factors in choosing Miami.
“I feel confident they will surround me with like-minded people that will work every day to achieve our goals,” she said.
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Noblesville resident to hold fair for small businesses
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Expo Vital, a community event that promotes small businesses and healthy living practices, returns to Noblesville from 1 to 7 p.m. June 28 at the Noblesville Schools Community Center, 1775 Field Dr. Noblesville resident Josmary Pearson and former Noblesville resident Yrina Eiroa, who now lives in Florida, are organizing the free event for the third time to help small business owners gain visibility through various activities.
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“Yrina has her own mobile dog grooming business that she started while living in Indiana,” Pearson said. “I have my real estate license, so we know how hard it is to get yourself out there and be visible as a small business owner. We started the event last year because we thought it would be cool to have a fair where businesses can showcase what they offer.” Businesses can showcase and sell prod-
ucts, and there also will be bounce houses and interactive booths for children.
“This year, we are hoping to get Master Yoo’s Tae Kwon Do students to do a demonstration, and we hope to have a Zumba section and a gymnastics showcase, among other activities focused on wellness,” Pearson said.
Pearson also wants to have bilingual representation at the event.
“We want to have Hispanic and American businesses all in one place,” Pearson said. “We have had that in the past, and it was awesome. Noblesville Schools have been super nice to us, so we’ve given them flyers in English and Spanish to put up.”
Pearson said helping small businesses receive representation is her main goal.
“Helping business owners be known to the community is what we hope to achieve,” Pearson said. “They are here, and it is hard to get noticed. We also want to help people create a balanced life.”
Updates will be posted on Instagram @ expovitalesencial.
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Mobley in running for Indiana Assistant Principal of the Year
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Noblesville Schools has announced that Noblesville High School Assistant Principal Janae Mobley has been named the Assistant Principal of the Year for North Central Indiana in District 5 by the Indiana Association of School Principals.
District 5 comprises Boone, Hamilton, Howard, Madison, Miami and Tipton counties, representing approximately 40 public high schools. The honor puts Mobley in the running for the Indiana Assistant Principal of the Year.
Noblesville Schools Executive Director of Marketing and Communications Marnie Cooke said Mobley was selected for the honor by her peers, who based their decision on accomplishments, qualifications and leadership. She is the second NHS assistant principal to receive the honor in recent years, with NHS’s Kevin Stuckwisch being named regional assistant principal of the year in 2023.
Cooke said Mobley has been an assistant principal at NHS since 2019. Before that, she was a dean of students at NHS, an assistant principal at Yorktown High School and a teacher in Carmel Clay Schools.
“In addition to overseeing graduation, Mobley has had responsibility for collaborative teacher and leadership teams at the high school to enhance instructional best practices and reach new levels of student academic success,” Cooke stated. “She is also spearheading the adoption of the new Indiana high school diploma to ensure all students meet their future goals.”
Mobley has a doctorate in education leadership from the University of Kentucky and a master’s in education administration from Butler University.
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Consistency key to Tigers’ shortstop’s successful senior season
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Fishers High School senior baseball player Huston Dunn credits consistency as his biggest improvement this season.
“I feel I’m more consistent at the plate, producing more for my team,” said Dunn, a shortstop.
“I’m being productive in the field as well, letting my teammates depend on me. When the ball is coming to me, they know what is going to happen.”
As of May 13, Dunn was hitting .375 with 11 runs batted in for the Tigers. A four-year starter, he hit .279 as a junior, .316 as a sophomore and .235 as a freshman.
“Huston is a tremendous leader in our program who never lets the highs take him too high or the lows take him down too low,” Fishers coach Matthew Cherry said. “He loves the game, and it shows in everything he does on the field.”
HUSTON DUNN
Favorite athlete: Bo Jackson
Favorite musician: Chris Stapleton
Favorite subjects: Math and weightlifting
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Cherry said.
Cherry said Dunn plays with a lot of positivity.
in 2022 and 2024 — and in the first round in 2023.
“I have a good feeling about this year,” he said. “Our teamwork and how we bond is different from years past. We’re a senior-heavy group and that helps us because there is something on the line for all of us. When it comes to the playoffs, it’s win or go home. We play for each other.”
Dunn played football through his sophomore year and saw some varsity action as a backup quarterback as a sophomore.
“I gave up football to concentrate on baseball,” Dunn said. “It helped me get my Ball State offer because it helped me play in the fall and get more exposure.”
Dunn, who wants to major in business, committed to Ball State University early in his junior year.
Cherry said Dunn has made huge strides as a hitter, being in position to hit all pitches on both sides of the plate and spreading the ball all over the field.
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“Huston has a high baseball IQ and a great understanding of where to be on defense, reading balls off the bat to put himself in great position to field and throw,”
“Even when things do not go his way, his smile and joy for the game is keeping him focused and engaged on the next pitch, next play and next at-bat,” Cherry said. “In addition, Huston’s approach at the plate where he is putting himself in a great position to hit all pitches on both sides of the plate has helped him tremendously. He is not trying to be so perfect on his swing but is willing to pull a ball down the line or stay on a pitch and drive it the other way.”
In Dunn’s first three seasons, the Tigers lost in the sectional championship twice —
“I wanted to stay close to home because I wanted my family to watch me play,” Dunn said. “All the coaches were super friendly and welcoming. They made me feel wanted. It felt like home from the first time I stepped on campus.”
Dunn’s brother, Carson, is a 2023 FHS graduate who plays football for Indiana State University.
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Fishers High School senior shortstop Huston Dunn is a four-year starter. (Photo courtesy of Dunn family)
A POKÉMON FRENZY
Pokepalooza set for June 1 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Pokémon enthusiasts from surrounding areas are expected to pack the Indiana State Fairgrounds June 1.
Indy Collectors Emporium, a family-owned retail store at 17681 Cumberland Rd. in Noblesville that buys and sells trading cards, comic books and vinyl records, among other items, will present Pokepalooza, a Pokémon trading card show, at the fairgrounds.
The store opened in December 2024. It is operated by owner Bob Williams, a Fishers resident, with his wife Julie Williams and their son Dylan Williams.
Bob said Pokémon cards are part of a trading card game where people use them to compete against each other. People also collect the cards for the different artwork.
“There are (various) rarities for the cards and people hope to get rare cards in their sealed packs,” Bob said.
A new app also was recently released called Pokémon TCG Pocket that allows people to open digital packs each day.
“(The app) brought a lot of people rushing back to the hobby who collected when they were younger,” Bob said. “Between people trying to build decks to compete and collectors wanting the artwork, there’s been a rapid increase in demand, (which) has led to a lot of products being hard to find on shelves.”
Bob said Pokepalooza is an opportunity for people to find the cards that are harder to acquire.
The family presented the first Pokepalooza April 6 at the Northside Event Center in Indianapolis. Bob said the event was the first of its kind in Indiana, and the lines to get in were wrapped around the building.
“We didn’t know what to expect, and we ended up with a 2 1/2-hour wait after the doors opened,” Bob Williams said. “Immediately, we were overwhelmed with the number of people that showed up, and that’s what spurred us to move to the Indiana State Fairgrounds to get a bigger venue. The first place had about (a) 350-people capacity, and now we’ve tripled that, and we’re into a place that fits about 1,000 people.”
Vendor tables for the June 1 event have
sold out. Williams said more than 100 collectors and dealers will set up tables, and he has a waitlist of up to 25 more.
“Dealers and collectors purchase a table and they set up with their cards, much like a sports card show, but it’s just all Pokémon,” Williams said. “We wanted Pokémon to be the focus. There really has never been an event quite like it because every other trading card show has always been a combination of things. So, it is exciting for Pokémon to be the sole focus of this event in Indiana because nobody’s ever done it before.”
Williams said he and his family have attended several local sports card trading shows and noted there was always action centered on Pokémon trading cards.
“We thought that maybe it was something that could support itself, so we decided to see what would happen,” Williams said. “We were totally overwhelmed by everything going on around us, and there was no place to park. It was one of the craziest things I’ve ever seen.”
Pokémon cards were introduced in the United States in 1999, according to Williams. The most well-known Pokémon slogan is “Gotta catch ‘em all,” which encourages players to collect all the Pokémon in the game. New trading cards continue to be released every few months.
“I think a big part of why it is popular is that there’s something for all different age levels involved,” Bob said. “Pokémon itself is 30 years old. It’s become a part of our culture.”
Fishers resident Devin Faust, 32, said he used to collect Pokémon trading cards in elementary school and recently began collecting again.
“The first Pokepalooza had everything I was looking for,” Faust said. “It has been awesome to see how fast the community has grown and how friendly the collectors are. Pokepalooza is an awesome opportunity for Pokémon collectors to check out a card show that is exclusively for us.”
The June 1 Pokepalooza will include giveaways throughout the day, including the chance to win two Destined Rivals Booster Boxes, a new release of Pokémon trading cards slated to be released two days before the event.
“Destined Rivals Booster Boxes are a brand-new Pokémon release that weekend,” Williams said. “There are three different product forms that it comes in, so we’re going to give away booster bundles, which are six-pack bundles. We’re also going to give away an (Elite Trainer Box), which is a starter box that has nine packs in it. We’ll be giving away items all the way up to a complete sealed booster box of 36 packs.”
Williams wants to grow the event and build a community of collectors in Indiana.
“When we first opened, we had no idea that this was going to blow up the way it has, and it’s just become a big part of our business,” Williams said. “I’ve been in collectibles for a long time, and I’ve never seen anything as hot as this is right now. A lot of people that collected when they were younger have now grown up and have jobs and money, and they’re going back and collecting again. They’re getting their kids involved in it, and it’s taken on this whole life of its own that is unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. It’s crazy.”
Early bird VIP tickets for 9 to 11 a.m. at Pokepalooza are $10; children 10 and under are admitted free. The event is free to attend from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more, visit indycollectorsemporium. com/pokepalooza or call 317-995-4798 to reserve tickets.
ON THE COVER: Adults and children trade and collect cards at a recent Pokepalooza. (Photo courtesy of Bob Williams)
From left, Erik Yingling, Julie Williams, Dylan Williams, Ken Hagemier, front, Bob Williams, Shea Rosen and Steve Kruger at the first Pokepalooza. (Photos courtesy of Bob Williams)
Pokémon trading cards on display at Pokepalooza.
BUSINESS LOCAL
Dwellane: Revolutionizing real estate with hyperlocal focus
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Dwellane, a new real estate platform, aims to reimagine the traditional home buying and selling experience by prioritizing the consumer and emphasizing neighborhood exploration.
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Founded by Sam Hawkins, an Indianapolis real estate agent with decades of experience, Dwellane seeks to provide a more community-centered approach to real estate transactions.
“If I started a real estate platform that was completely focused on the best outcome for the consumer, what would it look like?” Hawkins said of the inspiration behind Dwellane.
Hawkins grew up around real estate, witnessing his father, Tucker Hawkins, who was the longest-serving manager for F.C. Tucker Co., practice real estate with what he describes as integrity and trustworthiness. The experience shaped his view that real estate success is “not transactional, but relational.”
Dwellane differentiates itself from national real estate platforms by focusing on a “hyper-local exploration of neighborhoods curated by our team,” according to Hawkins. Unlike platforms that Hawkins said are “built to sell leads — they’re B2B companies where the customer is the agent, not the buyer,” Dwellane aims to “empower people to make better decisions” by integrating neighborhood knowledge, community details and lifestyle tags like “foodie favorites.”
“Most platforms start with a map and a price filter. We start with a place,” Hawkins said. “At Dwellane, you can explore from metro area to region to neighborhood.”
Hawkins said each neighborhood page is “handcrafted” with boundaries drawn, photos taken, copy written and tags added for things like parks, arts and culture, or local eateries.
“You’re not just buying a house. You’re learning how you might live there,” Hawkins said.
Hawkins said community involvement is a cornerstone of Dwellane’s mission.
“We support the community in ways that go beyond real estate,” Hawkins said.
Dwellane real estate platform emphasizes hyperlocal neighborhood information and community details for homebuyers and sellers.
(Screenshot / Dwellane.com)
Dwellane integrates “Things to Do” into its map, featuring local restaurants and attractions. The platform sponsors local organizations and events, such as the Holliday Park Ice Rink, First Baptist Athletics’ opening day for youth baseball and softball, and Conner Prairie, where it serves as the Official Membership Sponsor.
“Community is at the center of both the homebuying process and what we do as a company,” Hawkins said.
Hawkins said Dwellane’s approach is unique.
“We start with neighborhoods,” he said. “And then how do we go through and provide that insight of the neighborhoods … to provide excellent service, or we won’t have them on our platform. These big companies just have (agents) go everywhere to take anything they can take. And what we said to the (agents) that we pick … they have to be, you know, successful for a period of time ...and they have to have a lot of local knowledge.”
Hawkins shared an example of its approach in assisting a family relocating from Germany to Carmel.
“They could see real photos, read about local schools and understand the character of each neighborhood before they even booked a flight,” Hawkins said.
Dwellane empowers consumers with a “Buyer Blueprint,” which simplifies the home buying process with clear steps. To achieve this, Dwellane partners with local lenders, inspectors, and title agents.
Looking ahead, Dwellane plans to expand within Indiana, including cities such as West Lafayette and Bloomington.
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‘destroying’ Noblesville
Editor,
It was hilarious reading about how challenging life will be for our poor mayor as he prepares for the passing of Senate Bill 1. I wonder if it ever occurred to him how challenging it is for his retired constituents who are on fixed incomes and have to manage with only a 2.5 percent Social Security cost-of-living adjustment this year.
I moved my family to Noblesville from Indianapolis almost 20 years ago so my children would have the best education possible, and to escape the crime and congestion. After moving here, my property taxes exploded. (Former Gov.) Mitch Daniels capped the property taxes at 1 percent, and all was good for a short while.
Since then, our illustrious politicians have schemed and connived in various ways to get and spend more of our tax money. They create new unnecessary projects at every opportunity. I have no issue with progress, but does Noblesville really need 20 new, half occupied apartment buildings? A roundabout at every intersection? Stadiums? Strip malls? I moved to Noblesville for its charm, safety and neighborly atmosphere. If I wanted to live in Fishers or Carmel, I would have moved there.
Every year, my home and land get assessed for more. That’s great you say! But that increased value assessment results in higher taxes. It will have no value to me until the property is sold.
Please, can the powers that be step back a minute, take a deep breath and see that they are destroying what made Noblesville so desirable to begin with? Not all new ideas are good ideas.
A. L. Burgess, Noblesville
Our illustrious politicians have schemed and connived in various ways to get and spend more of our tax money.
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Leno, Newton among newcomers to Center Presents schedule
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
The 2025-26 Center Presents schedule includes popular returnees and legendary newcomers.
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There are 59 Center Presents performances at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Most are at the Payne & Mencias Palladium.
“We’ve left room to add 10 to 12 more through the season, which we always do because there are always some artists who haven’t announced they are touring,” said Jeff McDermott, the Allied Solutions Center president and CEO. “We don’t want to close the opportunity to book additional artists. It’s always interesting who becomes available. In years past, we’ve had people like Sting and John Legend who get announced midseason because they weren’t available when we were booking. Each year we have great headliners, some who have been here before and some that are new. Some are traditions for us.”
Two performers set to appear in the special events portion at the Palladium for the first time are Jay Leno (Sept. 27) and Wayne Newton (Feb. 14).
The 2026 jazz series portion features returnees Chris Botti (March 6) and the Branford Marsalis Quartet (March 20)
The pop/rock series includes Burton Cummings of the Guess Who Aug. 10 and Roger McGuinn of The Byrds, Sept. 13. McGuinn will perform in The Tarkington.
Others in 2026 include Chris Thile (April 10), The Electric Orchestra Experience (May 2) and Jake Shimabukuro (May 8)
“Jay is one we’ve wanted for a long time and never had the opportunity to have,” McDermott said. “Wayne Newton has a unique following. He’s had a very long career as a singer, as a Las Vegas performer, as an actor. He’s iconic and synonymous with Las Vegas.”
McDermott said two popular returnees are Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass Aug. 7, and David Foster and Katharine McPhee Dec. 2. Both shows sold out on previous visits.
Samara Joy will make first Palladium appearance Nov. 14.
“She’s probably one of the hottest young jazz singers around,” McDermott said. “She could be winning Grammys for pretty much everything she does.”
‘I’m a big fan of Jake Shimabukuro, who can do things with the ukulele that no one else in the world can do,” McDermott said. “He’s just an amazing talent.”
David Foster and Katharine McPhee will perform Dec. 2 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium. (Photo courtesy of Allied Solutions Center)
could go out and play harmonica on the stage and we’d sell tickets. People just love going to shows during the holidays. We’re bringing in far better talent than I could provide.”
In addition to Foster and McPhee, the series includes Jon McLaughlin & Friends, Dec. 5, Dave Koz & Friends, Dec. 12 and Chris Isaak, Dec. 13.
The Songbook series includes Michael Morrison (Oct. 17); Joshua Henry (March 13); Mandy Patinkin (April 9); and Michael Feinstein (April 17). As the artistic director for the Allied Solutions Center and Songbook Foundation founder, Feinstein performs his annual concert April 17.
“We’re bringing back the Philharmonic Orchestra with Ray Chen (Jan. 30), which is remarkable,” McDermott said. “The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is probably as well-known, popular and respected an orchestra as there is anywhere in the world.
There are several returnees in the holiday series. The holiday series is always a special one for us. I always joke that I
“Jon McLaughlin and Dave Koz are becoming traditions for us. We have them back every year,” McDermott said.
McDermott said “Choir! Choir! Choir!” will be a unique show Oct. 2
“It’s literally a sing-along with the audience,” McDermott said. “We’ve never done anything quite like that and I think it will be really interesting. `Bugs Bunny at the Symphony’ (Nov. 1-2) will be a fun, unique show. The Peking Acrobats (Feb. 26) have been with us before and (are) always a crowd pleaser.”
The Live at the Center series will be renamed Local Mix Music Series and will be available live and livestreamed.
“We’re really excited top to bottom on this one,” McDermott said. “It’s our 15th anniversary season. We’ll have some other surprises during the season to mark our crystal anniversary.”
For a full schedule, visit thecenterpresents.org.
‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’
“The Little Mermaid” runs May 22 to July 13 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
LIVE AT THE CENTER
Sadie Johnson performs in the Live at the Center series at 7:30 p.m. May 21 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets are $10 or register for a free livestream at thecenterpresents.org.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
Freeform Concerts features Marina City with Starlite Lounge and Chris Carney at 7 p.m. May 21 at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘PHANTOM OF THE OPERA’
The Indianapolis Ballet Conservatory presents “The Phantom of the Opera” at 7 p.m. May 23, and at 4 and 7 p.m. May 24 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit cidedance.org.
‘CINDERELLA’
Metropolitan Youth Ballet’s production of “Cinderella” is at 7:30 p.m. May 23 and 2 p.m. May 24 at the STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville. For more, visit my.at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit my-ballet.org.
DISPATCH
Free presentation to feature disability advocate - A consultant who conducted an accessibility audit at Carmel’s Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts will share ideas for accommodating people with disabilities in a free public presentation at 11 a.m. May 28 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium. Born without hands and unable to walk, Ryan Hudson-Peralta hasn’t let his disability stop him from becoming a father, husband, designer, inventor, actor, business owner, international speaker and disability advocate for more than 30 years. His consulting agency, Equal Accessibility, offers ideas and tools for businesses to provide inclusive experiences for their disabled guests and team members.
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‘Mermaid’ role suits HSE grad
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Craig Underwood figures he was made for this part.
MUSICAL
The 2000 Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate plays Chef Louis in “The Little Mermaid” May 22 to July 13 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis.
“Chef Louis is an over-the-top, larger-than-life foodie,” Underwood said. “I’m basically playing myself with a French accent. The role is incredibly fun to play. Chef Louis has a great little song in Act 2 and creates a bit of chaos due to his extreme passion for seafood. I’ll be getting quite the workout during the run of the show.”
Underwood had the opportunity to direct and choreograph a production of “The Little Mermaid” in 2023.
“I was also in a different hourlong adaptation with the Pyramid Players at Beef & Boards back in 2016,” he said.
Underwood has portrayed many different characters at Beef & Boards. He said some of his favorites are Gangster No. 1 in “The Drowsy Chaperone;” Ghost of Christmas Present in “A Christmas Carol;” Murray in “The Odd Couple;” and Tito Merelli in “Lend Me A Tenor.”
“I now live in New York City, which has opened up a lot of opportunities in performing,” he said.
“My parents and sister are still living on the north side of Indianapolis, so they love when I get to perform at Beef & Boards. Acting is my full-time gig, and I have been lucky to have some consistent work regionally. I spent most of last year performing in Wisconsin. I also teach theater classes, work as a model and serve at a restaurant between productions.”
Underwood has appeared in ads for HIMS and DXL Menswear.
At HSE, Underwood performed in musicals and show choir. A cello player, he also participated in the wind ensemble, jazz band, marching band and winter guard.
For more, visit beefandboards.com.
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By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
InIndiana Ballet Conservatory’s presentation of “The Phantom of the Opera” was a resounding success in 2024.
PERFORMANCES
“Last year, it was nearly sold out, but not like two months in advance like this year,” IBC founding Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva said. “It’s great even though our parents couldn’t buy enough tickets soon enough.”
The three sold-out performances are set for May 23-24 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tarkington has 500 seats.
Morgan Rust, who grew up in Noblesville, returns in the role of Christine. She will join the Finish National Ballet for the 2025-26 season.
Carmel resident Luke Derksen, who attends Indiana University, returns as Raoul, and Justin Hamilton, a former Carmel resident now at the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago, portrays the Phantom. All three are former
IBC students.
“Then we’re taking ‘Phantom’ on a little tour,” Yakovleva said.
IBC will take the show on the road at 7 p.m. June 7 at Eagles Theatre at the Honeywell Arts and Entertainment Center in Wabash. Derksen and Hamilton will reprise their roles, and Indianapolis resident Ashlie Rohan will be featured as Christine for the first time.
IBC’s Summer Intensive for ages 9 and older is set for June 23 to July 25, and participants have options of two, three or five weeks.
Yakovleva said the Summer Intensive is not only for the super talented.
“We accept students who have love for ballet, who have discipline and who work really hard,” Yakovleva said. “It’s amazing how they progress in two weeks of intensive (instruction) with us.”
The Young Dancer Summer Intensive for ages 6 and older is set for 9 a.m. to noon June 2-20. The Fairytale Days Summer Camp for ages 3-5 is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon June 2-20.
The IBC school year starts Aug. 11.
For more or tickets to the Wabash performance, visit indianaballetconservatory. org.
From left, Justin Hamilton, Morgan Rust and Luke Derksen appear in the Indiana Ballet Conservatory’s production of “The Phantom of the Opera.” (Photo courtesy of IBC)
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