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“Titanic” in 3-D (Wednesday) – The classic film of a boy and a girl from different social classes meeting during the ill-fated voyage of the RMS Titanic is retold entirely in 3-D that many are hailing as the best post-conversion to date.
(Above) Chad Garrad of Fishers. (Left) Last year’s event was the biggest in Fishers history, but this year’s egg hunt promises to be even larger. (Submitted photo)
Kiwanis Club of Fishers celebrates Easter with its 30th-annual egg hunt By Christian Sorrell • christian@youarecurrent.com
The Kiwanis Club of Fishers has been putting on an egg hunt every Easter weekend for the past 30 years. This year, the egg hunt is planned to include more than 15,000 plastic eggs, making it the largest egg hunt in the area. “(It) has not always been this big. It started in the early '80s as a smaller affair. In the early '90s, we partnered with the Town of Fishers Parks Dept. and moved it to Holland Park. In 2000, we had 10,000 eggs. Starting in 2002, we had 12,000 eggs, and it has grown steadily since then. This is our biggest year yet,” said Chad Garrard, vice president of the Kiwanis Club of Fishers. Hours of preparation will lead to an egg hunt that will ultimately last less than five minutes. Garrard recorded the total time of last year’s hunt and it took less than two-and-a-half minutes for the children to find all the eggs.
“We spend two of our regular meetings in March stuffing the eggs. These meetings are attended by Kiwanis members, but most of the work is done by various youth groups with whom the Fishers Station Kiwanis Club has a relationship with. These include Key Club members from Hamilton Southeastern and Fishers High School, as well as Builders Club members from St. Louis De Montfort and Riverside Junior High. We also get a lot of help from the Royal Rascals of 4-H. This year, we had approximately 60 volunteers from these groups at each meeting,” said Garrard. After a full month of preparation and a full morning of spreading eggs, the hunt will finally take place Saturday at Roy G. Holland Memorial Park in Fishers. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance and available for pictures starting at noon. During the hunt, eggs will be divided into different areas based on age to avoid any younger children being run over by larger
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children. Garrard said donations are accepted, although not expected. “This is our 30th year doing the Easter egg hunt. It's a great event and we think it’s a great way to kick off the season and welcome the warmer weather activities,” said Garrard. “The flowers and trees are blooming, birds are chirping and Holland Park always looks great. And since we hold it on the Saturday before Easter, people are free for the real Easter celebration on Sunday.” WHAT: Kiwanis Club’s 30th Easter Egg Hunt WHEN: Saturday – Pictures with Easter Bunny at noon, egg hunt at 1 p.m. WHERE: Roy G. Holland Memorial Park, 11650 Holland Dr., Fishers INFO: Visit currentnightandday.com
“American Reunion” (Friday) – Jim, Michelle, Stifler and friends reunite in East Great Falls, Mich., for their high school reunion. The film stars Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Seann William Scott and Eugene Levy. Easter egg drop (Saturday) – Imagine Church will be dropping 10,000 plastic Easter eggs from a helicopter flying over the fields of Oak Trace Elementary (16504 Oakridge Rd., Westfield). Registration begins at 10 a.m. and admission is free. For more info, please visit westfieldeggdrop.com. “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded” by Nicki Minaj (Today) – This second studio album and followup to Minaj’s smash-hit album “Pink Friday” features the lead pop single “Starships” and the second single, “Right By My Side.” For more information and other local events, see the Event Calendar on Page 3.
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This weekend, the Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre begins its production of “Superhero: The Story of a Man Called Jesus,” a modern full-length ballet chronicling the finals days of Jesus’ life through the eyes of the women around him. With two performances near the end of Holy Week and just prior to Easter, “Superhero” is hoping to blend the classic Easter story with dance, music and a new atmosphere that promises to be a very spiritual experience. Gregory Hancock, director of “Superhero” and the dance theater’s artistic director, has been with the production since it was first conceived. “‘Superhero’ is set in any time and any place, although with costuming, I have chosen to have an India feel. This is partly a personal choice, as much of my work is inspired by the culture and themes of India,” said Hancock. “The set consists of several scrolls of writings from the Gospels written in Latin, Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic. Dancers also wear head coverings that have text written on them as well. This was chosen to surround the dancers with inspiration and add more spirituality into the piece.” By focusing on the story from the perspective of Jesus and the women around him during his most difficult times, “Superhero” is hoping to portray a unique version of the spiritual tale. “I chose to portray Jesus as a common man who ultimately became divine and the son of
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Although set in an unspecified place, costumes and set design of “Superhero” are inspired by the culture and clothing of India. (Submitted photo)
God. The piece shows his human battles of accepting his destiny and the pain this causes to the people surrounding him. The women surrounding him give more humanity to his struggles,” said Hancock. The unique aspects of ballet allow for entirely new aspects of the story to come to life. In this case, the cross Jesus is forced to carry and later crucified upon has been personified. “The cross is also portrayed through a dancer. There is an absolutely beautiful duet between the cross and Jesus. It is difficult to describe, simply something that has to be experienced.” WHAT: “Superhero: The Story of a Man Called Jesus” WHEN: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. WHERE: The Tarkington, 355 City Center Dr., Carmel COST: $39 ($34 seniors and students) INFO: Visit currentnightandday.com
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“Superhero: The Story of a Man Called Jesus” • The Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents this critically acclaimed, full-length modern ballet following the final week of Jesus’ life through the perspective of the women around him • Friday and Saturday – 8 p.m. • The Tarkington, 355 City Center Dr., Carmel • $39 • 843-3800
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“Legally Blonde: The Musical” • Based on the hit MGM movie, “Legally Blonde: The Musical” was nominated for seven Tony Awards and 10 Drama Desk Awards, and has all the fun of the famous film • Tuesday – 8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday – 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., Friday – 8 p.m. • Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis • $37 to $60 and includes dinner buffet • 872-9664
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Easter egg drop • Imagine Church will be dropping 10,000 plastic Easter eggs from a helicopter flying over the fields of Oak Trace Elementary. Children who are registered for the event can participate in one of three age-specific egg hunts • Registration begins at 10 a.m. • Oak Trace Elementary, 16504 Oakridge Rd., Westfield • Free admission • westfieldeggdrop.com
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Easter egg hunt at Clay Terrace • A brand new event geared toward families including thousands of eggs for little ones and special “golden eggs” for adults • 10 a.m. • Clay Terrace, 14390 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel • Free admission • 818-0725
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EGGnormous Easter Egg Hunt • The 21st annual egg hunt in Lions Club Park includes fun for the entire family and local merchants giving away prizes • Breakfast at 9 a.m., egg hunt at 10 a.m. • Lions Club Park, 115 S. Elm St., Zionsville • Free admission • 873-5540
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Gallery celebrates third anniversary with boutique opening By Darla Kinney Scoles • editorial@youarecurrent.com
“I am very happy that in the three years since we opened Artists on the Square in Noblesville,” said director Trish Morris-Butcher, “the gallery has added custom framing, classes in painting, pottery and polymer clay and now, the new boutique.” Opening in conjunction with an anniversary celebration April 13, the boutique – located on the second floor of the gallery – will feature more craft-style artwork, continuing the tradition of offering unique artwork. The expansion also allows many new artists to join the original co-op. “The consigned items found upstairs in the boutique will be pieces that extend beyond traditional art, but that still have ‘the artist’s touch,’” said artist Wend Boomhower. “More than 16 artists have already consigned works for the boutique with offerings that include home accents, garden items, wearable art, furniture, musical selections and even more ‘masculine’ pieces.” “I am approached constantly by artists whose work, while unique and artistic, doesn’t fit into what we want to display in the gallery,” Morris-Butcher said. “Many of the gallery artists wanted to expand into other mediums and styles of artwork. The new boutique gives them N4 | April 3, 2012
Artists on the Square features a wide variety of artwork from numerous local artists. (Submitted Photo)
that opportunity.” The Artists on the Square anniversary and boutique opening takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. April 13 at 853 Conner St. The event includes music, food and fabulous art. For additional information, visit www.artistsonthesquare.com. Night & Day | Current Publishing
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10-Minute Cream of Mushroom Soup Ingredients: 2(7-ounce) cans chopped mushrooms, not drained, 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 small onion , chopped, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk Directions: Drain mushroom liquid into measuring cup, and add water to make 2 cups. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat, add onion and cook until softened. Remove from heat. Stir in flour and seasoning salt. Slowly add the mushroom liquid mixture and milk, stirring to prevent lumps. Return to heat. Add mushrooms and cook until mixture comes to a boil. - Food.com
Ham Steak with Pineapple Ingredients: 1 pound ham (1 slice, about 1/2 inch thick), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 1 teaspoon cornstarch Directions: Trim fat from ham. Lightly score ham slice in a diamond pattern using a sharp knife. Place in an 11-by-7-inch baking dish. Combine next four ingredients in a bowl,
stirring well with whisk; spread mixture over ham. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap and vent. Microwave on high for 4 minutes, or until thoroughly heated. Remove ham from dish and cut into 4 equal pieces; set aside and keep warm. Combine pineapple juice and cornstarch in 1-cup glass measure; stir well. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes, or until thick and bubbly; stir well. Serve pineapple sauce with ham.- Food.com
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Light Scalloped Potatoes Ingredients:12 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced, 3 onions, finely sliced, salt and pepper, 1/3 cup butter, 1/3 cup flour, 3 cups boiling chicken broth Directions: In 2 well-greased casserole dishes, layer potatoes, onions, salt and pepper. In saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour and cook until blended. Add chicken broth, cook until boiling and thickened. Pour over potatoes. Bake uncovered at 350 F for 50 minutes. - Food.com
Easter Peep Martini Cocktail Ingredients:1 1/2 ounces cherry-flavored vodka, 1/2 ounce orange-flavored liqueur, 3 ounces half-and-half, 1 dash grenadine, simple syrup, for rim, sweetened flaked coconut, dyed green Directions: Rim a chilled martini glass with thick simple syrup and then dip into dyed-green coconut flakes; adorn with a little marshmallow peep. You can prepare the glasses ahead of time and put them on a tray decorated with jelly beans and other seasonal delights for a stunning effect. Mix all ingredients together in a martini shaker filled with ice. Pour in decorated glasses and serve. - Food.com
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“Superhero: The Story of a Man Called Jesus” – The Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents this criticallyacclaimed, fulllength modern ballet following the final week of Jesus’ life through the perspective of the women around him. See the performance live at the Tarkington (355 City Center Dr., Carmel) on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $39. For more information, call 843-3800. Review: Kid Icarus Uprising – Christian Sorrell reviews the longawaited sequel to the NES classic Kid Icarus. With an entirely new development team, unique control schemes and fully-fledged online multiplayer, Uprising is a surprising and stylish Nintendo 3DS game. KISS and Mötley Crüe at Klipsch Music Center – Tickets are now on sale for the massive rock ‘n’ roll concert at Klipsch Music Center featuring KISS and Mötley Crüe. Tickets range from $36 to $157 and are available at livenation.com. Visit currentnightandday.com to read these stories.
Local poets speak to the Hoosier heart in new anthology
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“And Know This Place: Poetry of Indiana,” edited by Jenny Kander and C.E. Greer, is the first anthology of Indiana poetry to be published in more than 100 years. The 116 poets whose poetry appear in the book live in Indiana or have lived in Indiana long enough to acquire a sense of place. These include contemporary poets such as Jared Carter, Norbert Krapf, Etheridge Knight and Mary Ellen Solt, as well as poets from the past such as James Whitcomb Riley, Jessayman West, William Vaughn Moody and Marguerite Young. Roger Mitchell states in the forward that even though Americans are a nation of movers, we want to come from somewhere, not just the U.S., and have that place matter. “‘And Know This Place’ is a quilt of the state’s mind as it takes shape today,” he says. Some of my favorite poems are: “Sanctuary” by Joseph Heithaus, which is an ode to the Putnam County Library on its centennial, “The Piankashaw in the Sycamore” by Norbert Krapf,
about an Indian lying on a branch up in a sycamore tree over the river his people used to live along, Mary Solt’s concrete poem “Forsythia” and “Washington Street, Indianapolis at Dusk 1892-1895” by Dick Pflum, which is nostalgic for a time gone by. April is National Poetry Month. It’s a monthlong national celebration of poetry that promotes living poets and our poetic heritage. Copies of “And Know This Place” are available at Black Dog Books.
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“War Horse” • PG-13, 146 minutes Review by Chris Lloyd
“War Horse” got an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture – plus five other nods – but little real love. Box office receipts were respectable, but hardly stratospheric. The film won virtually none of the awards for which it was nominated. The best way to describe the reception given to “War Horse” was one of respectful indifference. While hardly one of Steven Spielberg’s best films, “War Horse” certainly deserves better than the miserly regard it’s been afforded. It’s a lush family drama, sad but redemptive, the sort of old-fashioned movie-making not seen in great quantities for at least half a century. The star of the story is Joey, a brilliantly fast and spirited horse from England who becomes the ob-
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ject of affection for a variety of people leading up to and during World War I. At first, he’s the ward of Albert (Jeremy Irvine), a poor farm boy, but then Joey is conscripted into the British cavalry. As the years roll by and the horrors mount up, Joey’s fortunes change as often as the landscape, from rolling French countryside to the nightmarish labyrinth of trench warfare. Even though the film lacks anything resembling suspense, it’s still a fantastically emotional ride. Movie: B-plus Read more of Chris Lloyd’s review of current films and DVDs at www. captaincritic.blogspot.com or www. thefilmyap.com.
First things first. I have read all three of “The Hunger Games” novels and enjoyed all of them. The film, directed by Gary Ross (“Seabiscuit”), starts off strong with a unique visual and aural style unlike most teen-focused films we’ve seen in recent years. The main character Katniss Everdeen’s hometown of District 12 is portrayed appropriately, and the use of documentary-style shaky-camera makes it feel very down-to-earth. Sadly, this strong visual style makes an exit from the film as soon as Katniss heads for the Capitol, roughly one-fourth of the way into the movie. What follows is a lackluster hodgepodge of greatly abbreviated scenes that lack any real emotion and low-budget composite work that fails to make most of the scenes taking place during the film’s second act feel like anything more than actors in a studio in front of green screens. In the end, the only character I felt invested in was Katniss. Too little time and dialogue was spent on any of the other characters to make them really all that memorable (with the possible exception of Peeta). Despite the film’s frantic pace, it all just ended up feeling more like fan service than effective story-building. All of the major notes of the book are present,
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but largely without any of the trimmings that make them feel important, relevant or even interesting. “The Hunger Games” is certainly not a bad film, but it just isn’t all that good of one, either. If you are a fan of the novels, it may be worth seeing, but if not, I wouldn’t recommend the film. Despite all of this, its success is already assured. I am just hoping for the inevitable: a better, bigger-budget sequel. Christian Sorrell is an avid film fan and the entertainment editor of Night & Day. You can reach him at christian@youarecurrent.com.
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