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Pleasant Street nears completion
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
After four years of construction, Pleasant Street in Noblesville is nearing completion as the third phase of the project, which includes Pleasant Street from River Road to the new roundabout at Ind. 32, is now open to traffic.
Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen joined project leaders and community members Nov. 17 at Mustard Seed Gardens in Noblesville to celebrate the milestone.
Jensen said the $125 million project, which features new roundabouts, an improved corridor and 1,400 new trees along the roadway, will relieve traffic congestion and improve east-west connectivity.
“This project is 44 years in the making,” Jensen said. “As we grow as a community, we love the White River, but we had to move traffic, not just for individuals, but for our school safety, our hospital safety — we’ve got to get people across this community. I’m really proud of everyone coming together to get the job done.”
He hopes the project is rewarding for taxpayers, too.
“At the end of the day, government should be focused on infrastructure — putting dollars in the ground to help communities grow and service its taxpayers. So, this is a good investment, in my opinion.”
The Indiana Department of Transportation partnered with the city on the project, and INDOT Commissioner Lyndsay Quist said it took patience from all involved.
“Hamilton County is one of our growing counties, especially Noblesville and Westfield,” Quist said. “Our investments need to be where the people are. I think the passion for infrastructure from the local community, and to see that drive and that desire to see a big project like this get across the finish line, takes a lot of investment and dedication.”
When they were sophomores at
Noblesville High school, Jensen, Noblesville City Engineer Ali Krupski and Noblesville Attorney Jon Hughes did a cost estimate for the project. Once they began working for the city, they continued to study the project, and it became Jensen’s No. 1.
Among others, Jensen lauded Krupski’s involvement.
“She has been alongside us from Day 1 in this project,” Jensen said. “Before she took the offer to come be city engineer, it was made very clear to her that come hell and high water, we (were) going to move this project forward. And early on, it was super hellish, but we’re now at the high-water mark.”
Construction continues on Pleasant Street from 13th Street to 19th Street. The Midland Trace Trail between Ind. 32 and River Road is expected to open by the end of November.
For more, visit reimaginepleasantst. com.
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Phase 3 of Reimagine Pleasant Street before and after construction. (Photos courtesy of American Structurepoint)
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Council OKs three bonds
$22M in bonds approved for three mixed-use developments
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
The Noblesville Common Council approved taxable economic development revenue bonds for three Hyde Park developments at its Nov. 18 meeting.
Hyde Park is a 274-acre mixed-use development near Hamilton Town Center created through a partnership between the City of Noblesville and MAB Capital Investments, a capital management firm.
Noblesville Economic Development Director Andrew Murray said revenue bonds are debt instruments issued by local units to provide incentives to project partners.
“These bonds are purchased by project partners which eliminate risk to the taxpayer or tax rate,” Murray said. “With this structure, the city pledges (tax increment financing) revenues generated from the three projects in Hyde
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The first approval was for Linq at Hyde Park, a mixed-use multifamily development consisting of three separate buildings with approximately 295 units.
Developer Edward Rose and Sons and MAB Capital Investments requested a $7,500,000 bond to finance a portion of project costs.
The second approval was for Avanaza at Hyde Park, a high-end residential development with approximately 237 units.
Developer Trinitas Ventures and MAB Capital Investments requested a $7 million bond to finance a portion of project costs.
The final approval was for The Village at Hyde Park, a 256-unit community.
Developer Empire Group and MAB Capital Investments requested a $7,500,000 bond to finance a portion of project costs.
Murray said with the approvals, the city and developers will work to issue bonds to provide the agreed upon incentive.
The next common council meeting is at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at City Hall, 16 S. 10th St.
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Hamilton County Sports Authority looks to future
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
The Hamilton County Sports Authority, a division of Hamilton County Tourism that promotes sports events and development in Hamilton County, is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
The organization presented its annual HCSA Sports Summit Nov. 18 at The Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville, where HCSA Senior Sports Development Manager Gabe Amick discussed 2025 achievements.
In the last year, there were 47 HSCA-supported events, 159 days of competition in 28 Hamilton County venues across five communities and 89,119 hotel room nights requested, which led to more than $70 million in economic activity.
“That was a 7 percent increase from what we saw in 2024,” Amick said. “A lot of that has to do with some of our big international events that we were able to bring in this year, but also a lot of it has to do with events that have been here for years that are continuing to grow.”
Amick noted several key events the county hosted this year, including the PVF All-Star Match; Chipotle Nationals; USA Wrestling Women’s National Team
Duals; The World Fitness Project; LIV Golf; and The World Aquatics Swimming World Cup.
In 2026, the estimated economic activity is expected to grow to more than $73 million, with 50 HSCA supported events expected to take place in 29 Hamilton County venues. Sheridan also will be added as a host community.
“Our friends at Skylake Theme Park (will) be opening Phase 1 in Sheridan,” Amick said. “In 2026, we’ll be utilizing their 6-acre lake and 120-acre space to bring some events into that space as well”
For more, visit visithamiltoncounty. com/sports-authority.
USA GYMNASTICS COMING SOON
American gymnast Katelyn Ohashi, a UCLA graduate a six-time All-American and four-time member of USA Gymnastics’ Junior National Team, spoke at the Hamilton County Sports Authority Sports Summit in celebration of USA Gymnastics’ recent announcement that its headquarters will relocate to Noblesville in the coming years.
“What this means for our communities is we will literally have the world’s best gymnasts practicing (and) training in Noblesville — enjoying what we as residents, cities and communities have built,” HCSA Senior Sports Development Manager Gabe Amick said.
After a video of Ohashi’s perfect 10 score floor routine at the 2019 Collegiate Challenge went viral on social
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media, she said she understood what success meant to her and hopes to be a role model for young gymnasts.
“It’s always the first question when you do gymnastics, ‘Are you going to the Olympics?’” Ohashi said. “And what people don’t realize is that there are five, sometimes four, girls every four years (that go to the Olympics). It’s not reality for a lot of gymnasts. I decided to go to college, and to achieve the level of success that I have kind of made a more tangible goal for little girls growing up to realize that the Olympics doesn’t have to be the end all be all.”
Ohashi said she is excited to see the new facility.
“Let me tell you, when I was on the national team, we had nothing like that,” Ohashi said.
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From left, Hamilton County Sports AuthorityDirector Carl Daniels and American gymnast Katelyn Ohashi speak Nov. 18 at the HCSA Sports Summit. (Photos by Jessica Todd)
Holiday Adventure Pass returns to Hamilton County
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Visit Indy and Visit Hamilton County’s Holiday Adventure Pass is a guide for residents and visitors to experience holiday attractions throughout Marion and Hamilton counties. The free pass is available through Dec. 31.
“The Holiday Adventure Pass is a fun, easy way for residents and visitors to make memories while exploring attractions across both counties,” stated Chris Gahl, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Visit Indy.
Gahl said in the second year of the pass, the organizations have expanded the program to include locally sourced prizes that highlight small businesses.
“This initiative not only enhances the user experience but also supports our downtown and regional partners during the busy holiday season,” Gahl stated.
To earn points, users must check in via a QR code found at the following participating locations:
• Athenaeum Christkindlmarkt
• Carmel Christkindlmarkt
• Children’s Museum: WinterFaire
• Civic Theatre: “A Christmas Story The Musical”
• Conner Prairie: A Merry Prairie Holiday
• Eiteljorg Museum: Jingle Rails
• Ice Ribbon at Grand Junction Plaza
• Ice skating at Carter Green (at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt)
• Ice skating at Elevance Health Rink (at Morris Bicentennial Plaza)
• Ice skating at Holliday Park
• Ice skating at Noblesville Ice Plaza (at Federal Hill Commons)
• Indiana Historical Society: Festival of Trees
• Indiana Repertory Theatre: A Christmas Carol
• Indiana State Museum: Celebration Crossing
• Indiana State Fairgrounds: Christmas Nights of Lights
• Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration
• Indianapolis Zoo: Christmas at the Zoo
• Monument Circle: Spark Holidays on the Circle
• Newfields: Winterlights presented by Bank of America
• Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad: Reindeer Express
• The Payne & Mencias Palladium
“We’re thrilled to bring the Holiday Adventure Pass back for its second year and watch it grow into a beloved holiday tradition,” stated Gabby Blauert, communications manager for Visit Hamilton County.
Visiting a participating venue allows users to accumulate points, which can be redeemed for holiday-themed prizes. Prizes are available to the first 300 users who redeem points and can be claimed at participating retailers’ storefronts in Indianapolis and Hamilton County. By visiting five adventure pass attractions, users will be entered to win a weekend getaway to central Indiana.
Some participating venues are ticketed attractions; the Holiday Adventure Pass does not cover entry fees, so guests must purchase tickets directly for admission.
For more, visit visitindy.com/events/ holidays/holidays-adventure-pass.
DISPATCHES
Holiday Drive for Riley Cheer Guild — Worthington Design & Remodeling is collecting new, unwrapped donations for the Riley Cheer Guild at Riley Children’s Hospital. The Riley Cheer Guild provides comfort items, toys and activities to children and families at the hospital. Donations of small toys, art supplies and games for all ages are accepted Dec. 1–12 at the Worthington showroom, 99 E. Carmel Dr., Suite 100, Carmel, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Food, candy, latex and handmade items cannot be accepted. Full guidelines are at RileyCheerGuild.org. Contact Worthington at 317-846-2600.
The Holiday Adventure Pass. (Graphic courtesy of Visit Hamilton County)
SNOBLESVILLE DECEMBER EVENTS
LIGHTS OVER SEMINARY
The City of Noblesville and the Noblesville Preservation Alliance will present Lights Over Seminary Dec. 5. The free community event is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. as part of Noblesville’s First Friday: Deck the Downtown events. The lighting ceremony will be at 6 p.m., and Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen will read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” at 6:15 p.m. A trolley providing free travel to downtown, Seminary Park, Noblesville Creates and Federal Hill Commons will be running that evening. The lights at Seminary Park will turn on at dusk daily through December.
HOLIDAY MARKET
Noblesville Main Street’s Holiday Market at Federal Hill Commons will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6. Guests can shop more than 40 vendors, enjoy a variety of foods, participate in an ugly sweater contest and ice skate.
NICKEL PLATE EXPRESS
The Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad will present a holiday murder mystery on the historic Nickel Plate Express at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 17. The three-hour event will feature an interactive mystery murder in which you play a character. Dress the part as there will be an award for the best dressed passengers. Included with the purchase of a ticket is the interactive holiday themed murder mystery, a roundtrip train ride from Noblesville, dinner including Caesar salad, breadsticks, lasagna, lemonade and soft drinks and a cash bar with cocktails, beer and wine. Get tickets at nickelplateexpress.com/train-rides/ murder-at-the-ugly-christmas-sweaterparty.
COOKIE CRAWL
Linden Tree will present its third annual Cookie Crawl beginning at 10 a.m. Dec. 6. Participants must pre-order a tin before the event. On Dec. 6, attendees can pick up their tin at Linden Tree at 210 N. 10th St. in Noblesville. Tins will be distributed until 4 p.m. The tin serves as the ticket and must be in hand to receive a cookie at each location. Attendees will be given a map with stops when they pick up their tin. Some locations may have shortened pick-up hours.
County awards $175,820
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The Hamilton County Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs, in partnership with the Hamilton County Commissioners, has announced the fourth and final round of HOPE for Hamilton County opioid settlement funding, awarding more than $175,000 to local organizations focused on prevention, treatment, recovery and harm reduction.
The settlement dollars come from the National Opioid Settlement reached with distributors McKesson, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen, as well as manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and its parent company Johnson & Johnson. The funds have supported local efforts to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic through evidence-based programming and community partnerships.
The HCCOAOD and its nine-member board of directors served as the review
“These grants are helping us build a stronger network of recovery and prevention resources right here in our community,” stated Monica Greer, executive director of HCCOAOD. “The programs have been remarkably successful, and we’re hopeful there will be future funds available to assist with programs like them.”
Programs approved for funding are:
• Indiana Association Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Jail-Based Program – $25,000
• Hamilton County Problem Solving Courts – $25,000
• Ignite Transform – $20,000
• Parent Project – $20,000
• Juvenile Detention Program – $20,000
• The Cooper House – $20,000
• Sheridan Youth Assistance Program – $10,000
• Hamilton Heights Youth Assistance Program – $10,000
• Ben’s Ranch Foundation – $10,000
This Week’s Market Magic!
The Market will be open November 26 and 28-30, closed November 27 for Thanksgiving. Free to attend, free parking, no tickets required.
Werkstatt (Workshop)
Meet our German artisans while they work!
• Nov. 26-30, Maria von Mücke, Hand Carved & Painted “Jumping Jacks”
Kinderecke (Kids Corner)
Enjoy crafts for all ages!
• Nov. 26, Fabric Tree Ornaments
• Nov. 28, Lebkuchen Heart Necklaces
• Nov. 29-30, Snowman Advent Calendars
Spielhaus (Play House)
Meet-and-greets and magical shows.
• Nov. 26, 6-9 p.m., Market Magic Show
• Nov. 29, 12-5 p.m., Roz Puppets
• Nov. 30, 12-6 p.m., Santa Sundays
Winter Pavilion
Experience authentic German entertainment.
• Nov. 28, 7-9 p.m., Jennie DeVoe
• Nov. 29, 7-8:45 p.m., Jay Fox & the Jammin’ Germans
Special Events
• Nov. 26, 4-6 p.m., Sankt Martinstag
November 22 - December 24
HOLIDAY FILM SCREENING & WHITE CHRISTMAS ARTIFACT DISPLAY THU, DEC 4 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JON MCLAUGHLIN & FRIENDS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS FRI, DEC 5 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
SAMANTHA FISH, CEDRIC BURNSIDE AND JON SPENCER: SHAKE ‘EM ON DOWN TOUR WED, DEC 10 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
GREAT AMERICAN CROONERS: A JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS PRODUCTION WED, FEB 25 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
PEKING ACROBATS THU, FEB 26 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JEROME COLLINS: REWINDA JOURNEY TO MOTOWN AND BEYOND SAT, MAR 7 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
CHRIS THILE FRI, APR 10 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL FEINSTEIN
SNARKY PUPPY: SOMNI TOUR 2026 SAT, APR 25 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
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NEKO CASE: NEON GREY MIDNIGHT GREEN TOUR THU, JAN 22 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA WITH RAY CHEN FRI, JAN 30 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CECE TENEAL’S DIVAS OF SOUL
MAR 7 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JOSHUA HENRY: GET UP STAND UP FRI, MAR 13 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
GREGORIAN: PURE CHANTS WORLD TOUR FEATURING SONGS OF ENIGMA
AN EVENING WITH JAKE SHIMABUKURO FRI, MAY 8 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS: THE NUMBER ONE TRIBUTE TO PRESLEY, PERKINS, LEWIS AND CASH THU, MAR 19 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JAN 31 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET
FEB 14 AT 8PM |
& MENCIAS PALLADIUM DIRECT FROM ROME: THE THREE ITALIAN TENORS SUN, MAR 29 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO LA NUEVA GENERACIÓN TOUR FRI, FEB 20 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
ILLUSIONIST RICK THOMAS SAT, APR 4 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CHS soccer player concludes career with dream season
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Carmel High School boys soccer coach Shane Schmidt views Quinn Wu’s prep career as a storybook ending.
Despite playing only one varsity season because of an injury, the senior midfielder was recently named Indiana Soccer Coaches Association Player of the Year for boys soccer after leading the Greyhounds to a Class 3A state title Nov. 1 in Indianapolis. Carmel topped West Lafayette Harrison 3-1.
“It’s an honor to have received an award of this caliber,” said Wu, who doesn’t plan to play in college. “I owe it to my teammates and coaches, as they lifted me up during the lows of our season and put me in the right positions to do what I can do.”
Schmidt said the honor was well deserved.
“He was the best player in just about every single game all season long, not just for our team but for the game itself,” Schmidt said. “He was fantastic. He’s going to be missed, but it was a pleasure to have the opportunity to
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coach him.”
It was Wu’s only varsity season. He missed his junior year with a knee injury and served as the team manager.
Wu finished with seven goals and seven assists.
“That doesn’t do a whole lot of justice to the impact that he had on every single game, both in the attack and defensively,” Schmidt said. “He was an awesome leader.”
Wu said it was special to go out with
Carmel High School senior midfielder
Quinn Wu was named the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association Player of the Year for boys soccer. (Photo courtesy of Mike Bardos)
a special group of teammates he has played with since his freshman year.
“I knew it was big for our coach,” he said. “We hadn’t won it in 19 years. We’ve had some talented squads come through Carmel in the past, so to put it all together and get the end (result) was huge for us.”
Wu said Carmel (18-1-3) losing at Homestead 4-3 Sept. 19 was a turning point in the season
“If we’re not playing all together and firing on all cylinders playing our best,
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we can lose games,” he said. “We’re not untouchable. I think that was a good wake-up call for us.”
Wu said being a manager gave him a new perspective.
“I think it really helped me appreciate every moment watching from the sidelines,” he said. “It was hard for me to watch when people were messing around or not enjoying the process and what was happening because I wanted to be out there really badly. Last year, I watched us blow a 2-0 lead (in a regional loss to Lawrence North) with 15 minutes left, so I knew I would not let that happen to our team.”
Wu said the team benefited from excellent balance as the leading goal scorer Troy Enslin had nine goals.
“It was a big factor in our success,” he said. “No one had too big of an ego. Everyone was pretty level-headed, and that helped us play more as a team.”
And made the Greyhounds harder to defend.
“There is not one player they could shut down that would win them the game. They had to shut down everybody, which is a hard task,” Wu said.
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IGNITING THE BOOM
City’s G League team president wants to connect franchise with Hamilton County community
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Besides a new facility and new name, the Noblesville Boom, the NBA G League affiliate of the Indiana Pacers, also have a new president of business operations.
Ryan Grant was announced as president of business operations Sept. 22. Now, he wants to connect with the community and build a name for the team in Hamilton County.
“It’s about building the brand,” Grant said. “We want people to get to know the Boom. We want people to come and experience what a G League game is like, how exciting it is and how accessible it is for families and fans to be able to see a really good basketball game. I think the biggest thing for me is to have an organization that the City of Noblesville and the greater Hamilton County area can be proud of.”
Grant was formerly the president of business operations for the Iowa Wolves, the NBA G League affiliate of the Minnesota Timberwolves. He said the number of opportunities offered in Noblesville led him to the Boom.
“We’re opening up a brand-new arena, we have the rebrand from the (Fort Wayne) Mad Ants to Noblesville Boom and we have a really strong relationship with the City of Noblesville,” Grant said. “And then also just the opportunity to work with Pacers Sports & Entertainment. It’s one of the most respected organizations in the NBA, and to be able to have the opportunity to work here and be part of that story is a tremendous opportunity.”
Grant oversees all aspects of the Boom’s business operations, including ticketing, marketing, partnerships, community outreach and fan experiences. With the season underway, he said he is looking for ways to get involved with the community.
“Right now, we’re not doing a lot,” Grant said. “The Pacers on the foundation and community engagement side are doing a lot, and we’re a part of that, but we haven’t specifically jumped in to do a lot. That’s where my focus is going to be moving forward now that we’ve got things up and running on the basketball side.”
Barry Gibson, chief operating officer for the Boom, said it was an extensive search to find someone capable of handling Grant’s position.
“We started reaching out to different folks in the industry that we knew, and Ryan’s name just started coming up,” Gibson said. “He led the G League team in Minnesota, but it was part of a bigger picture — they had an NBA team, WNBA team and G League team. We wanted to find someone who had those types of connections and worked in that environment. We had him interview with several folks within the organization, gave him a tour of the building and gave him an
opportunity to see Noblesville. We all decided he was the person for the job.”
Grant became involved with athletics when he attended Iowa State University and interned with the school’s athletic department. After graduating, he began working for the Iowa Barnstormers, an arena football team in Des Moines.
“That’s where I dug in on the ticket sales side,” Grant said. “Then I ended up back at Iowa State on the multimedia rights side with the Cyclone Radio Network and helped them get the multimedia rights bid for all assets.”
Following that, he began working for Hy-Vee, a regional grocery store, to run sports marketing and events.
“We were doing business with about 38 schools and five professional teams,” Grant said. “We introduced Hy-Vee to the Timberwolves, and at that time they were talking to me about how all NBA teams were trying to get an affiliation with the G League team, and I ended up going to the Timberwolves organization.”
When Grant left the team in 2023, he founded Corner 3, a consultancy focused on strategic sports marketing and events. He said he came back to the G League because it is his true passion.
“I was consulting with companies that were doing business in sports,” Grant said. “From a marketing perspective, I was trying to help them drive (return on interest) off of their marketing agreements or helping them to maximize their corporate partnerships and
negotiate them. Through that process, I ended up feeling like I needed to get back in. I’m excited to be here, and this is where I’ve been the most successful. This is what I want to do.”
For more, visit noblesville.gleague.nba.com.
REMAINING 2025 HOME GAMES
Nov. 30: 3 p.m. vs. Wisconsin Herd
Dec. 11: 7 p.m. vs. Wisconsin Herd Dec. 13: 7 p.m. vs. Windy City Bulls
Dec. 14: 5 p.m. vs. Windy City Bulls
Dec 27: 7 p.m. vs. Texas Legends
Dec: 28: 5 p.m. vs. Grand Rapids Gold
Ryan Grant at The Arena at Innovation Mile. (Photo by Greg Steele)
The Noblesville boom court at The Arena at Innovation Mile. (Photo by Greg Steele)
ON THE COVER: Ryan Grant is the new president of business operations for the Noblesville Boom. (Photo by Greg Steele)
Diabetes, endocrinology clinic now open HEALTH
Parkview Health, a nonprofit health system serving Indiana and northwest Ohio, opened Parkview Physicians Group — Noblesville Diabetes and Endocrinology, at 395 Westfield Rd. in Noblesville Nov. 3.
The clinic is part of a collaboration between Parkview Health and Riverview Health to strengthen access to specialty care and improve coordination across Hamilton County.
The new clinic is home to three endocrinologists — Dr. Lori Brame, Dr. Raj Nagaraj and Dr. Swathi Rao — who provide comprehensive care for patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis and other endocrine conditions. According to the announcement, the providers previously served patients through Riverview Health and now continue their practice under the Parkview Physicians Group name.
“Our collaboration with Riverview Health combines the strengths of two mission-driven organizations — both deeply committed to providing exceptional care and improving access for the communities we serve,” stated Dr. Greg Johnson, chief physician executive of growth and emerging markets for Parkview Health. “This new clinic reflects our shared focus on quality, compassion and expanding the reach of specialized care in central Indiana.”
Patients will have access to Parkview’s full continuum of services, including primary care, cardiovascular and neurological care, weight management and population health resources.
Billing and electronic health record systems have transitioned to Parkview Health, and patients are being supported in creating Parkview MyChart accounts to continue communicating electronically with their care team.
Appointments can be scheduled by calling 317-776-3520.
The Spice & Tea Exchange opens in Noblesville
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
Noblesville residents Justin and Kelly Hexamer opened The Spice & Tea Exchange at 950 Logan St. Nov. 14 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The store is family-operated and sells fresh herbs, spices and loose-leaf teas and features a tea bar. The Spice & Tea Exchange also has franchises in New Albany and Valparaiso.
The Hexamers became first-time business owners with the opening of the Noblesville store.
“We’re so excited to be a part of the community,” Kelly said. “The outpouring of love has just been incredible and something that I didn’t know to expect. It’s been a big dream of Justin and (I) to open a business one day, and we didn’t know when it was going to come into
our life, but here it is, and so we just want to say thank you, and we cannot wait to see what the future brings for us.”
Noblesville Common Council Member Aaron Smith, who represents the downtown Noblesville district, attended the ribbon cutting.
“What I love to reiterate to new business owners that are taking a risk is one, to thank you for taking a risk on Noblesville, but then also for you to see the number of people that are out here to support you guys and what you guys are doing,” Smith said. “It takes a lot of dreams and grit and perseverance to do what you guys are doing. I’m so glad that you are doing it here.”
For more, visit spiceandtea.com/a/ store-locator/the-spice-tea-exchangeof-noblesville-in.html.
From left, Noblesville Chamber of Commerce President Bob DuBois, Noblesville Community Development Director Sarah Reed, Noblesville Main Street Executive Director Kate Baker, Noblesville Common Council Member Aaron Smith, The Spice & Tea Exchange owners Kelly and Justin and their sons Justin and Miles cut the ribbon to The Spice & Tea Exchange Nov. 14. (Photo by Jessica Todd)
Noblesville Ice Plaza - Ice Skating @ Federal Hill Commons
Noblesville Parks and Recreation, visit noblesville.in.gov/parks for dates and times
Nickel Plate Express Excursions, Hobbs Station @ Forest Park
Visit www nickelplatexpress com for details
11/27 - Michael Treinen 18th Annual Turkey Trot, Downtown Noblesville
Presented by The Michael Treinen Foundation, 9am
11/29 - Small Business Saturday, Downtown Noblesville
Shop Small All Season Long!
Hamilton County Lighting of the Square, Judicial Center and Courthouse Lawn, 6pm, Lights on at 7:15 pm
11/29-30 - Christmas at the Mill Top, Mill Top Banquet and Conference Center
Presented by the Hope And Recovery Centers Inc, 10am to 6pm
12/05 - First Friday, Downtown Noblesville - Deck the Downtown - Trolley Stops at all Locations
Lights Over Seminary & Noblesville Flower Market, Seminary Park, 5:30 to 8 pm, Lights on at 6 pm
Presented by City of Noblesville, Noblesville Preservation Alliance & Indiana Peony Festival “Gifted” Exhibit, Presented by Noblesville Creates, 6 to 9 pm
Ice Skating at Federal Hill Commons
Stuff Your Stocking, Presented by Noblesville Youth Assistance, 4 to 8 pm
12/05 - Holiday Market, Federal Hill Commons
Presented by Noblesville Main Street, 11 am to 4 pm
12/05 - Holiday in Lights Parade, Downtown Noblesville
Presented by City of Noblesville, 6:30 pm
12/06 - Cookie Crawl, Downtown Noblesville
Presented by The Linden Tree, Registration Required, 10 am
12/06 - Handmade Vintage Market, Hamilton County Fairgrounds
Presented by Handmade Vintage Markets, Registration Required, 9 am to 2 pm
12/13 - Holiday Home Tour, Downtown Noblesville
Presented by Noblesville Preservation Alliance, registration required, 5 to 8 pm
Thank you to the community for showing up to the Home Opener to support your hometown team, the Noblesville Boom, the Pacers G League affiliate, at The Arena at Innovation Mile! Noblesville Boom President Ryan Grant and Pacers Sports & Entertainment CEO Mel Raines presented Mayor Chris Jensen with a custom jersey, and the mayor gifted Pacers Foundation Chair Rachel Simon a Key to the City. We look forward to joining the community to cheer on the Boom all season long! Get tickets online at NoblesvilleBoom.com/Tickets.
Photos by Matthew Doudt Photography
Commentary by Larry Greene
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COMMUNITY VOICES
‘No Tech’
Editor,
As a long-time school teacher, administrator and counselor, I have to respond to your Nov. 4 article on tech use in schools. It supports what many of us have been saying for years: screen time is a major factor in children’s shortened attention spans, lack of comprehension and retention when reading more than a paragraph or two, and a variety of social pathologies including self-esteem issues, bullying and loneliness. And just why would a school want to hand distracting devices to their students anyway, knowing the dopamine hit they give a kid can never be replicated by a book or inclass discussion?
At my current school we have a “No Tech” policy covering everything from laptops to phones to smartwatches. The students carry on meaningful conversations with teachers and one another, ignore fads and treat each other well. When they don’t, we can deal with the problem face to face rather than hoping it’s not continuing all over the internet at midnight. “No Tech” works.
The leadership at the E91 Counseling Center (no affiliation) in Indianapolis has observed the effects of increased screen time for many years and urges parents to strictly limit children’s access at all ages and not allow personal phones until the midteens. In this way parents can teach youngsters the essentials of navigating the internet and how to use programs while curating content and protecting them from the harmful aspects of free exploration and overdependence.
What the experts advocate in your article is great but does not go far enough: “No Tech” is an idea whose time has come.
David Hardesty, Carmel
Business owners prepare for special shopping day
By Jessica Todd jessica@youarecurrent.com
With Small Business Saturday returning Nov. 29, small business owners are preparing their stores for a flurry of customers.
Small Business Saturday, an annual event held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, encourages consumers to shop at and support local small businesses, which in turn strengthens the local economy.
In Noblesville, Andy Stone, owner of A&B Farmhouse at 601 Conner St., is gearing up for his first Small Business Saturday in the city. His business sells home goods and decorations, as well as gifts and furniture.
Stone said Small Business Saturday is his best day as far as sales go, and that it is essential for his business.
“It’s just that hustle and bustle of people coming out to support small businesses.” Stone said. “It is important financially, for one, and the second purpose is getting people into the store to introduce them to what the A&B Farmhouse experience is about. I feel like there’s a lot of opportunity to capture people and get them to come back.”
During Small Business Saturday, Stone plans to have DonutNV, a doughnut food truck, on-site. He also is offering a promotion where customers who purchase $100 of Capri blue candles get a $38 Tinsel & Spice room diffuser for free. He also plans to add interactive experiences, like a snowglobe photo opportunity, to the day.
“I have been trying to create more
experiences for people to get them into the store, because any of us can sell something that you can buy online, but really getting people to support small local businesses is about adding that extra experience,” Stone said. “The customer service that you get at A&B Farmhouse is not anything that you’re going to get when you buy something on Amazon. I am just focusing on the fun experience of the day.”
A&B Farmhouse will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Small Business Saturday. For more, visit abfarmhouse.com.
Amber Noone, owner of Bash Boutique at 884 Logan St., said it will be her eighth year participating in Small Business Saturday in Noblesville.
“Community is everything for our small business,” said Noone, who also owns Bash stores in Carmel and Hoover
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A&B Farmhouse will have several holiday decorations for sale on Small Business Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Andy Stone)
Bash Boutique at 884 Logan St. in Noblesville. (Photo courtesy of Amber Noone)
SMALL BUSINESS
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Ala. “I’ve been in business now since 2014, and it has all been about customer loyalty. (Small Business Saturday) is an opportunity for us to support them, them to support us and for all the businesses in the area to have that camaraderie as local businesses.”
Bash Boutique sells women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories. On Small Business Saturday, shoppers can get a free gift with a $75 purchase, and select items will be 20 to 50 percent off.
“It’s an exciting time for us to thank our customers and for the customers to come in, and to see the excitement of the downtown, because most people are very happy to support their local community,” Noone said.
Noone said the timing of Small Business Saturday is ideal amid challenging economic circumstances created by tariffs and construction costs, among other issues.
“Our marketing gets a little bit more creative, and we just try to stay positive and be thankful for the business that we do have,” Noone said. “If we have those slow times, we just look forward to it swinging back. We absolutely love
to serve our customers, and everybody is welcome.”
Bash Boutique will be open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Small Business Saturday. For more, visit bashboutique. net.
option for shoppers looking to refuel during Small Business Saturday.
Holiday rinks are open
Residents have several local winter skating experiences to choose from
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The 2025 holiday season is officially here, with outdoor ice rinks in Carmel, Noblesville and Westfield now open for skating. From the immersive German market atmosphere at Carter Green to the unique ice ribbon trail at Grand Junction Plaza, residents have several distinct winter experiences to choose from as the rinks kick off their winter schedules.
ICE PLAZA AT FEDERAL HILL COMMONS
Location: 175 Logan St., Noblesville
Dates: Open now through Jan. 5, 2026
Hours:
• Monday – Thursday: 5-9 p.m.
• Friday: 5-10 p.m.
• Saturday: Noon-10 p.m.
• Sunday: Noon-9 p.m.
Cost: $13 for ages 13 and up; $11 for
ages 12 and under (includes skate rental).
For more: noblesvilleparks.org
THE ICE RIBBON AT GRAND JUNCTION PLAZA
Location: 225 S. Union St., Westfield
Dates: Open now through Jan. 3, 2026
Hours: Sessions are timed (typically 90 minutes); check the website for daily time blocks.
Cost: $12 for ages 11 and up; $10 for ages 10 and under (includes skate rental).
For more: theiceatgrandjunction.com
THE ICE AT CARTER GREEN
Location: 10 Carter Green, Carmel (at the Christkindlmarkt)
Dates: Open through Feb. 1, 2026
Hours:
• Wednesday – Thursday: 4-9 p.m.
• Friday – Saturday: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Sunday: 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Christmas Day.
For more: theiceatcartergreen.com
HOLIDAY FILM SCREENING & WHITE CHRISTMAS ARTIFACT DISPLAY THU, DEC 4 AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JON MCLAUGHLIN & FRIENDS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS FRI, DEC 5 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
SAMANTHA FISH, CEDRIC BURNSIDE AND JON SPENCER: SHAKE ‘EM ON DOWN TOUR WED, DEC 10 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS FRI, DEC 12 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
LET’S SING TAYLOR: AN UNOFFICIAL LIVE TRIBUTE SHOW SAT JAN 17 AT 2PM & 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
NEKO CASE: NEON GREY MIDNIGHT GREEN TOUR THU, JAN 22 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA WITH RAY CHEN FRI, JAN 30 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CECE TENEAL’S DIVAS OF SOUL SAT, JAN 31 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MÉXICO LA NUEVA GENERACIÓN TOUR FRI, FEB 20 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
GREAT AMERICAN CROONERS: A JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS PRODUCTION WED, FEB 25 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
PEKING ACROBATS THU, FEB 26 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JEROME COLLINS: REWINDA JOURNEY TO MOTOWN AND BEYOND SAT, MAR 7 AT 8PM | THE TARKINGTON
ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA & MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN SAT, MAR 7 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
JOSHUA HENRY: GET UP STAND UP FRI, MAR 13 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
GREGORIAN: PURE CHANTS WORLD TOUR FEATURING SONGS OF ENIGMA SAT, MAR 14 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS: THE NUMBER ONE TRIBUTE TO PRESLEY, PERKINS, LEWIS AND CASH THU, MAR 19 AT 7:30PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET FRI, MAR 20 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
FROM ROME: THE THREE ITALIAN TENORS
AT 7PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
ILLUSIONIST RICK THOMAS SAT, APR 4 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
CHRIS THILE FRI, APR 10 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL FEINSTEIN FRI, APR 17 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
SNARKY PUPPY: SOMNI TOUR 2026 SAT, APR 25 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE SAT, MAY 2 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
AN EVENING WITH JAKE SHIMABUKURO FRI, MAY 8 AT 8PM | PAYNE & MENCIAS PALLADIUM
The big red suit is here
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Santa Claus has begun making appearances across the community. Whether you prefer a quick photo op at the mall or a festive breakfast, opportunities to meet the man in red abound.
NOBLESVILLE PARKS FOUNDATION — BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
• Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
• Ascension St. Vincent Fishers Hospital Atrium, 13861 Olio Rd., Fishers, IN 46037
• noblesville.in.gov/788/ Breakfast-With-Santa
HAMILTON TOWN CENTER — PHOTOS WITH SANTA
• Weekdays 2-7 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Nov. 29 – Dec. 24
• 13901 Towne Center Blvd., Noblesville, IN 46060 (Next to dog park)
• whereissanta.com/mall/d373
CABELA’S — SANTA’S WONDERLAND
• Nov 2 – Dec 24, 2025 (Daily)
• 13725 Cabela Pkwy., Noblesville, IN 46060
• stores.cabelas.com/us/in/noblesville/13725-cabela-parkway.html
CARMEL CHRISTKINDLMARKT — SANTA VISITS
• 3-6 p.m. Nov. 22; Noon-6 p.m. Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14 and 21; Noon-4 p.m. Dec. 24
• Carter Green, 10 Carter Green, Carmel, IN 46032
• carmelchristkindlmarkt.com/schedule
WESTFIELD WELCOME PHOTOS WITH SANTA
• Dec. 5 & 6
• 17400 Westfield Blvd, Westfield, IN 46074
• ticketleap.events/tickets/westfieldwelcome/2025PictureswithSanta#
URBAN VINES WINERY & BREWERY — COOKIES WITH SANTA
• Noon - 2 p.m. Dec. 7
• 303 E 161st St., Westfield, IN 46074
• urban-vines.com/event_listing_type/ free-event/
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Holiday arts season brings classics, concerts to the stage
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From the timeless tradition of “The Nutcracker” to high-energy holiday pop concerts, the 2025 performing arts season is in full swing across central Indiana.
Amy Grant, CeCe Winans & Michael W. Smith: Christmas Together — 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Fishers Event Center, 11000 Stockdale St., Fishers. For tickets visit fisherseventcenter.com.
Wizards of Winter — 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at The Arena at Innovation Mile, 14157 CJ Way, Noblesville. For tickets visit ticketmaster.com.
A Beef & Boards Christmas 2025 — Nov. 28-Dec. 31 (times vary) at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. For tickets visit beefandboards.com.
A Christmas Carol — Dec. 5-22 (select dates) at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. For tickets visit beefandboards.com.
Indiana Wind Symphony: Sleigh
Bells and Snowflakes — 4 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Carter Green, Carmel. For tickets visit thecenterpresents.org.
Indiana Ballet Conservatory: The Nutcracker — 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 29 and 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Carter Green, Carmel. For tickets visit thecenterpresents.org.
Civic Theatre: A Christmas Story, The Musical — Dec. 5-27 (times vary) at The Tarkington at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, 3 Carter Green, Carmel. For tickets visit civicthe atre.org.
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Handel’s Messiah — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Carter Green, Carmel. For tickets visit thecen terpresents.org.
To view the full list of events, visit youarecurrent.com.
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Performers return in lead roles in Civic Theatre’s ‘A Christmas Story’
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Parrish Williams will get another turn as the Old Man in “A Christmas Story: The Musical.”
The New Palestine resident reprises his role in Civic Theatre’s production Dec. 5-27 at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.
Zionsville resident Mikayla Koharchik, who plays his wife, also played the same role in Civic’s 2022 production. Carmel resident Emily Rogge Tzucker returns as director.
“There are definitely things I wanted to tweak in my performance,” Williams said. “I was glad to get the second opportunity to do it, plus to get to work with (Koharchik and Tzucker). I learned I liked the show. I knew the movie, but I didn’t know the stage show. None of us knew the songs or the additional things that are different from the movie. I think we’ve been able to fine-tune things, maybe a lot more than we did the first time because we already had a base of understanding what the show was about.”
Williams said the interactions have improved, especially with Koharchik.
“It just comes with experience and familiarity,” he said.
Koharchik agreed it helps broaden the performance.
“It’s just because your relationship deepens and you build more trust with each other, then you can go deeper with the characters and their relationships,” Koharchik said. “I was really proud of the show we put on three years ago, but it’s fun to explore the characters in a new way.”
Two new actors portray the couple’s boys. Preston Blair, a Carmel seventh-grader, plays Ralphie Parker, and Colin Davis, a Carmel fifth-grader, plays the younger brother Randy. The story centers on Ralphie’s quest to get a BB gun for Christmas.
Evan Cohen, a Carmel eighth-grader, plays Scut Farkus, the older bully. He played Grover Dill in Civic’s previous production.
Williams said he watches the movie every year.
“My dad loves it, so I like to watch it at least once a year with him, generally on Christmas Eve,” he said. “I almost have the movie memorized.”
Koharchik said she doesn’t really love the movie but does love the musical. She said the relationships on stage between the characters seem to stick out better.
Williams said the show expands what goes on in the family dynamic.
“It’s odd to say because usually everything is truncated in a musical version of a movie, but I don’t think that happens in this show,” he said.
Returning to a Civic role isn’t unusual for Williams. He has played Moonface Martin in “Anything Goes” twice
and Santa Claus in “Elf” three times. Koharchik said she has reprised roles before, but this is the first time at the same theater with some of the same cast members.
Tzucker is enjoying the experience.
“I love returning to a show because you get to do some things the same, but you get a lot of new people or you get people with a new perspective,” Tzucker said. “So, it makes you understand the story in a way you hadn’t the first time, and the first time was good, too. This story, for me, is such a wonderful story about celebration, ritual and family.”
At each rehearsal, Tzucker asks a cast member to share a memory from a holiday celebration
“I love the musical and the movie,” she said. “I think the musical has a lot more love and a little bit more heart. The movie is very funny and silly.”
For more, visit civictheatre.org.
‘A BEEF AND BOARDS CHRISTMAS!’
“A Beef and Boards Christmas!” runs from Nov. 28 to Dec. 31 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com.
FEINSTEIN’S CABARET
Tim Wright & Steel Petals is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 at Feinstein’s cabaret at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel. For more, visit feinsteinshc.com.
‘THE NUTCRACKER’
Indiana Ballet Conservatory presents “The Nutcracker” at 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 29 and at 1 and 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit indianaballetconservatory.org.
‘JINGLE & SWING’
The Fishers Community Chorus and Mudsock Jazz Combo will perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Fishers Art Center Theater. For more, visit fisherschorus. org.
‘BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT’
Carmel Apprentice Theatre presents “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!” Nov. 28 to Dec. 7 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, vist thecat.biz.
Reilly returns as ATI executive director – Actors Theatre of Indiana announced the return of Jim Reilly as executive director. Reilly previously held this position from 2012 to 2023. Reilly, who retired from ATI in December 2023, replaces Brian Frost. A long-time patron and supporter, Reilly first joined ATI in 2011 as a consultant before moving into the executive director role. The Actors Theatre of Indiana Board of Directors thanked Frost for his leadership during the past two years.
From left, Preston Blair, Parrish Williams, Mikayla Koharchik and Colin Davis appear in “A Christmas Story: The Musical.” (Photo courtesy of Joshua Hasty Photography)
ENTERTAINMENT
Holiday tradition returns
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
Kenny Shepard loves the family feel of “A Beef and Boards Christmas!”
“I think the show has remained a family show since Doug Stark began it years ago. My friend and choreographer, the late Ron Morgan, always called it a show with ‘TV revue-show energy for everyone in the family,’” Shepard said. “Songs can come and go and come back again in a reinvented way, but family and a feel-good energy is still at the heart of it all.”
The Christmas revue is set for Nov. 28 to Dec. 31 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis.
Shepard, who is the co-host with Deb Wims, has been performing in the show for 26 years, starting in its second year in 1994.
“This year, my former Ball State student, AnnaLee Higgins, is choreographing the show with her husband Dan Bob Higgins, and it’s a real full-circle moment,” said Shepard, a former Fishers resident who now lives in the Geist area. “AnnaLee and Dan Bob are great
friends now, and after years of telling her where to go and what to do on stage, it’s fun to sit back and let her take the helm.”
Shepard was living in New York when he heard Beef & Boards was staging an annual revue.
“I missed the first season (in 1993), but I thought, ‘I have to be part of this, so I can be home for the holidays each year,’ and that’s exactly what happened,” Shepard said.
Shepard said performing “The Christmas Waltz” is one of his favorite parts of the revue.
For more, visit beefandboards.com.
Deb Wims and Kenny Shepard perform during a previous “A Beef & Boards Christmas!” (Photo courtesy of Beef & Boards)
Foster, McPhee to perform
By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com
David Foster and his wife, Katharine McPhee, are the ultimate power couple.
A producer, composer, arranger and musician, Foster has won 16 Grammy Awards. McPhee, the 2006 “American Idol” runner-up, has performed on Broadway, TV shows and in movies.
Foster and McPhee will perform some of their hits along with holiday favorites at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center in Carmel.
They have toured together for about five years.
“It was not really necessarily something we thought was going to be long term,” McPhee said. “But after COVID, people were excited to go back to seeing live shows. We just kind of keep going and staying on the road.”
This is their second Christmas tour. McPhee said there is a standard set list of songs.
“People definitely want to hear all the great songs that David wrote and produced for Celine Dion, Whitney Houston
and even Michael Bublé,” McPhee said. “So, we will weave a lot of the holiday spirit in our regular show, but people can expect a real holiday spirit show.”
Foster said it’s interactive.
“I love to go to the audience, get people to sing and just like to have fun, because when I go to a concert, I want the artist to interact with me,” he said. McPhee said she and Foster interact with each other as well.
“It’s kind of a cabaret style where you feel really intimate and you get to hear personal stories that weave into the songs and just in a much bigger venue than cabaret style,” McPhee said.
David Foster and Katharine McPhee will perform Dec. 2 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center in Carmel. . (Photo courtesy of Allied Solutions Center))
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f/t; perform religious worship & spiritual function; ThB, BDiv or equiv+5yr related exp OR ThM, Mdiv; Worksite: Zionsville, IN; Resume: Lake Region Conference Association of
Sublease apartment available in Carmel until June 2026; current leaser will not be returning to apartment.
Very nice, unfurnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath with fireplace and sunroom within walking distance to Carter Green and Midtown.
Base rent is $2100 (not including other fees). If interested, please contact mariatinah889@gmail.com.
Office Space Available for Healthcare Practitioner.
Are you a healthcare practitioner looking to expand your practice without the high overhead costs of your own facility?
We’re offering a shared professional office space in a clean, welcoming environment designed for patient comfort and wellness. Perfect for practitioners who want to collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting or simply need a private, fully equipped space to see patients.
Ideal For: Licensed healthcare professionals looking to start or expand their patient base
Location: Conveniently located in Carmel, IN near Hwy 37, with easy access for your patients.
If you’re passionate about helping patients achieve better health and are looking for a supportive space to grow your practice, contact us today to schedule a tour or learn more!
Contact: 317-513-1180
