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Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library looks to trim budget to afford repairs By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library administration intends to make cuts to employee benefits and public databases to afford needed building repairs. The reduction in benefits, the elimination of at least one database and two fewer employees are included in the 2027 proposed budget. The employees are not being laid off, but the positions will not be filled when the individuals leave, according to ExShelley ecutive Director Kristin Shelley. “It means less programs, it means less personal service,” Shelley said. “I truly believe we’re going to have to do less with less.” The budget trimming is to make affordable multimillion-dollar building repairs needed at the Zionsville branch. The proposed budget will be voted on by the HMMPL Board of Trustees in October. The entire budget is about $5.25 million, which includes about $599,000 in debt payments as the library pays off bonds for the Whitestown branch. It is a balanced budget, though. “We’re going to continue to be the library we’ve always been,” Shelley said. “(But) we are going to be very, very tight.” Shelley said the building repairs, including a new chiller for the Zionsville facility, take precedent — not only for the comfort of patrons in the warm weather months, but also for maintaining the quality of books. Humidity degrades paper. “Our (cold air) handler won’t make another summer,” Shelley said. A facilities study conducted in 2025-26 indicated the Zionsville library needs $9

Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library administrators are prioritizing building repairs for the Zionsville branch in its proposed 2027 budget. (File photo)

million in repairs, including the roof, upstairs carpet, furniture and new exterior doors. The HMMPL Foundation is providing a grant for the doors. It’s also covering the cost of Hoopla, a popular free streaming service for library patrons, that was on the chopping block. Underlying the budget squeeze is Senate Enrolled Act 1, the property tax legislation that will result in taxing entities collecting less revenue in the coming years. The library is funded by property taxes and local income taxes; however, unlike schools and municipalities, a library is more limited in how it can raise additional revenue. Legislation impacting LIT distribution and how much a library’s budget can grow will also complicate future budgets, Shelley said. The state sets a figure each year which limits how much property tax levies can grow annually. New legislation limits a library’s growth to half of that figure. Any greater increase would have to be approved by the library’s fiscal body, in this case, the Zionsville Town Council. The HM-

MPL library board typically approves the budget. Shelley said there is money in the library’s rainy day fund she’d like to use to cover some expenses; however, it’s unclear if adding the money to the budget after it’s approved by the state would count toward the growth limit, which is 3 percent next year. Attorneys have mixed opinions, Shelley said. The Department of Local Government and Finance, the state agency that approves municipal budgets, is expected to weigh in later as multiple libraries have the same question. Shelley stressed libraries are good stewards of taxpayer money. She also worries about the impact less staff and expanded roles for existing employees will have on retention. A reduction in hours and other services are still on the table as the full effects of property tax exemptions are phased in over the next few years. “The community uses us, but they have to know there are things that might not be available,” Shelley said.

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College student wins $1.2M with field goal kick By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com Connor Kacena-Merrell admitted he was nervous, but it didn’t show when he drilled a field goal on ESPN’s “College GameDay” Sept. 12 to win $1.2 million. The Zionsville resident and University of Texas freshman was selected for the Pat McAfee’s Kicking is Easy contest, which challenges college students to kick a 33-yard on one attempt field goal for prize money. Kacena-Merrell wasn’t even supposed to kick. He was the third name drawn. The first two did not kick. The first 300 fans in line for “College GameDay” are entered into a drawing to be selected for the kicking competition, according to Kacena-Merrell. He and his friends camped out the previous afternoon to be among the first in line. “It’s a crazy experience,” he said. “You’re just (hanging out) with a bunch of friends.” Kacena-Merrell, who graduated from Park Tudor School and played soccer and kicked for the football team, took a few practice kicks throughout the night

Zionsville native Connor Kacena-Merrell, center, holds a promotional check while ESPN personality and former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee signs it during the Sept. 12 “College GameDay” program. Kacena-Merrell won $1.2 million during the show’s field goal kicking contest. Also pictured is actor Matthew McConaughey. (Screenshot by Spencer Durham)

— the college students didn’t sleep much during the campout — on the off chance he was selected. Joining Kacena-Merrell for the competition was McAfee, the former Indianapolis Colts punter, and ESPN commentator Kirk Herbstreit and actor Matthew McConaughey, who is a grad-

uate of Texas. “College GameDay” was at UT for the Texas-Ohio State football game. McConaughey cheered on Kacena-Merrell before his kick. “It’s going to happen,” he said. “My man Connor’s got this.” Kacena-Merrell shed his cowboy

boots and kicked barefoot with his left foot. His first kick had the distance but went wide right. “(I felt) despair, initially,” he said. “It really sucked, because I felt really confident in my abilities.” McAfee gave Kacena-Merrell a second chance and got McConaughey and Herbstreit to contribute $100,000 of their own money. This time, Kacena-Merrell didn’t miss, drilling the kick down the middle. He said he knew it was good immediately. Prior to kicking, Kacena-Merrell announced he would donate half of his winnings to Building Tomorrow, a nonprofit based in Indianapolis, that builds schools in Sub-Saharan Africa. “They’re a great group of people, and super motivated and passionate about what they do,” he said. Kacena-Merrell intends to use his share of the prize money to pay for tuition and maybe take a summer vacation with friends. He is a computer engineering and business major. “I’d say it’s a good start to college,” Kacena-Merrell said.

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Auditor could be removed Gardis and Regas. Nolting is part of the legal team that will represent Crum. He declined further comment. The commissioners approved the The Boone County Commissioners law firm to represent Crum Sept. 8. The want to remove Auditor Debbie Crum decision is pending a determination by from office. the Boone County Council. The intention to remove the elected The commissioners and counofficial comes after an investigation revealed Crum shared the ty council will have a hearing personal information, including at 10 a.m. Oct. 6. Information Social Security numbers, of 290 will be presented as to why the employees to the Department of auditor should be removed from Child Services. The information office. No decision will be made also was inadvertently leaked to at the meeting. A resolution will outside vendors. also need to be passed. It would Crum However, removing Crum be filed with a Boone County appears to be related to her not being clerk. in the office enough. The Indiana code The commissioners determined in cited by the law firm representing Crum August Crum was to blame for the leak relates to actions taken against certain of employee personal information afelected officials who are not “physically ter an investigation. She sent a list of present in the county officer’s office employees to DCS without reviewing it during regular office hours for a reason- first. The commissioners also voted Sept. able amount of time each month.” 8 to provide outside legal support to “It’s a very, very rare procedure,” county attorney Beth Copeland, who said Ted Nolting, an attorney with the will litigate the case against Crum. Indianapolis-based law firm Kroger By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com

HOME-A-RAMA KICKS OFF IN WILD AIR

Zionsville Mayor John Stehr, center, cuts the ribbon during a kickoff ceremony Sept. 9 for the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis’ 2026 Home-a-Rama in Wild Air. The showcase event allows people to tour eight show homes, built by four custom home builders: G&G Custom Homes, Gradison Design-Build, Old Town Design Group and Wedgewood Building Co. Stehr announced next year’s Home-a-Rama also will be in Zionsville at Bradley Ridge, marking the fifth time the showcase has been in town. Actual home construction in Bradley Ridge is expected soon. The Wild Air Home-a-Rama tours continue Sept. 24-27. For tickets, visit bagi. com/home-a-rama/2026. (Photo by Spencer Durham)

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Zionsville marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com Zionsville town and public safety officials marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with prayers, speeches, a rifle salute and the tolling of a bell Sept. 11 at Zionsville Town Hall. The ceremony began at 8:46 a.m., the exact time American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Many members of the Zionsville Fire Department were present as well as residents. A large American flag hung from a ladder truck greeted those who arrived at Town Hall. Zionsville Mayor John Stehr — a former TV news anchor — recounted his experience reporting from Washington D.C., and the Pentagon following the attacks. He met Hoosiers who were consultants for the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center at the Pentagon. They

were inside the building when it was struck. “What they saw was seared into their brains, but they struggled for the words to explain what they saw and felt,” Stehr said. The group had photos from inside the Pentagon, which Stehr had developed at a local pharmacy. Stehr called 9/11 the defining moment of a generation and an attack on the American spirit. “They wanted to scare us, but what they did was strengthen our resolve,” he said. Stehr ended his speech by thanking first responders, military members and veterans. The ceremony concluded with a presentation of colors, a rifle salute and the five-five-five tolling of a bell, a practice by fire departments to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty.

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 Street Dance rescheduled for Sept. 26 — The Zionsville Chamber of Commerce’s Street Dance will be 6-10 p.m. Sept. 26 on the north end of Main Street in the Village. Tickets are $20 if purchased in advance and $25 at the gate. Kids 10 and younger are $10. VIP tickets are $75 and must be purchased in advance. The annual event includes live music, beverages from local breweries, wineries and distilleries, food trucks and a kids play area. The Janeways and the Flying Toasters will perform. Tickets can be purchased at zionsvillechamber.org/street-dance/. The event was postponed from Aug. 2 because of weather.

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Man charged after shots fired reports By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com A Zionsville man was arrested Sept. 13 for allegedly firing his gun outside of an apartment complex. Brandon Camacho, 33, is charged with criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon and possessing a firearm as a felon. Zionsville Police DeCamacho partment received multiple calls for shots fired at 12:36 a.m. Sept. 13 at The Rail at 1380 Apartments, just north of the Boone Village shopping center. Officers did not initially find anything but two more calls came in for the same report. Camacho was later seen through a window with a gun in his hands. A child interviewed by police said they heard the gunshots and saw Camacho outside of the apartment with his gun pointed at the ground, according to a probable cause report. Camacho was arrested without incident. Police collected spent shell casings and a Rock Island .38 caliber M200 revolver. Camacho has a prior felony conviction in Texas for evading arrest with a vehicle. Boone County Prosecutor Kent Eastwood intends to seek an enhanced penalty because of the prior conviction, according to a document filed with the court. An initial hearing is scheduled for Sept. 16. Camacho was being held in the Boone County Jail as of Sept. 15.  Riley earns top rankings — Riley Children’s Health has been named among the nation’s leading children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, earning a spot on the 2026-27 Best Children’s Hospitals list for the 19th consecutive year. Riley Children’s Health was the No. 1 ranked children’s hospital in Indiana and fourth in the Midwest. Full rankings for the 2026-27 Best Children’s Hospitals national, regional/state and specialty rankings can be found at USNews.com.

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 Shein opens new warehouse — Online fashion retailer Shein opened a new 737,000-square-foot warehouse Sept. 10 at 6299 S. 475 East, Lebanon. The new fulfillment facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs and is 1 1/2 miles from its existing operations in Whitestown. Shein’s first Indiana distribution facility opened in 2022 in Whitestown.  500 Festival Princess Program opens applications for 2027 — The 500 Festival is accepting applications for the 2027 Princess Program through Jan. 10 at 500Festival.com/Princess. Presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis, the program recognizes college-age women statewide for leadership, service and academic excellence, offering mentorship and a $1,500 scholarship. Top applicants will interview Jan. 23 in Indianapolis, with 66 advancing to a second round before 33 are selected as 2027 Princesses. Selected Princesses will serve as ambassadors from February through May, taking part in community outreach and 500 Festival events statewide.  St. Alphonsus hosting free Haiti benefit concert — St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church will have a free concert featuring the church’s adult, youth, children’s and young adult choirs from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Sept. 27. The concert is meant to raise funds for the church’s sister parish in Haiti. A Haitian priest will be present and speak. Donations are accepted. There also will be an opportunity to purchase Haitian-made goods to support the ministry. Learn more at ZionsvilleCatholic.com/haiti-ministry.  STEM workshop for girls set for Oct. 3 — There will be a STEM workshop geared for girls in kindergarten through eighth grade from 8:30 a.m to 1 p.m. Oct. 3 at Zionsville West Middle School. The event will feature Katelyn Fair, NXT Racing engineer for Chip Ganassi Racing and Katharina McFarland, an engineer who was the first U.S. assistant secretary of defense for acquisition. There will also be hands-on STEM stations on structural engineering, coding, drones and robotics. The event, which also is open to boys, is meant to interest students in STEM fields. Register at forms. gle/c43R6VbpBjfwp3UB7.

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$2.6M campaign underway By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com

A $2.6 million capital campaign for improvements to Lions Park went live at the Sept. 11-13 Zionsville Lions Club’s Fall Festival, and the volunteer group is already halfway to its goal. The funds are for general park upgrades and the development of 5 new acres on the north side of the property. The highlight is the Great Lawn, a large, circular, open green space that will have large walking paths and seating. A natural playscape and open-air pavilion are also part of the park’s master plan, which was developed after it acquired the new land. “It was important the master plan reflect the desires of the community,” Capital Chair Sue Bowron-White said. Construction has already began for some park improvements, including the Great Lawn. Earth-moving equipment has leveled and graded the area. Work to install terraced seating below the Elm Street plaza, which overlooks some of the ball diamonds, is expected to start this winter.

Terraced seating is part of the upgrades to Lions Park planned as part of a $2.6 million fundraising campaign by the Zionsville Lions Club. (Image courtesy of the Zionsville Lions Club)

“It’s a popular place for people to eat lunch or gather,” Bowron-White said. About $1.6 million of the total campaign is eyed for park upgrades. The other $1 million will be put in a legacy fund at the Community Foundation of Boone County, where it will earn interest, about $40,000 a year, according to Bowron-White. The funds will cover regular park maintenance. About $1.3 million has been raised so far. To donate, visit zionsvillelions.com/ park. Signs in Lions Park have a QR code that directs people to the fundraising page online, too.

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Katy Aiello, right, and Aaron, Theo and Clay Williams go down a slide Sept. 11 at the VIP Carnival during the Zionsville Lions Club’s Fall Festival. (Photos by Maddison Holubik)

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Zionsville residents Beth and Jacob Wang enjoy the VIP Carnival Sept. 11 at the Zionsville Lions Club’s Fall Festival. (Photo by Maddison Holubik)

The theme for the Fall Festival and parade was “Out of this World.” (Photo by Donna Monday)

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Bring nature home this fall Commentary By Stephanie Carlson There is something about September that makes us ready for a change of season. Mornings become cooler, days grow shorter, our landscape shifts from bright summer blooms to an autumn palette and we find ourselves pondering pumpkins, mums and cozy evenings outside. Fall decorating doesn’t have to mean filling the house or front porch with a store-bought scenery. Some of the most beautiful ways to welcome the season can be found right outside our doors. Cut a few hydrangea blooms. Gather interesting branches, grasses and seed heads from the garden. Fill a bowl with small gourds or pinecones. Add a living plant to a room that needs a pop of green. Simple touches do more than decorate our homes – they help us stay connected to nature as we begin spending more time indoors. That connection is at the heart of a movement called biophilic design. It sounds complicated, but the concept is actually very simple: Humans have an inherent connection to nature, and the spaces where we live and work tend to feel better when nature is part of them. Biophilic design can be as simple as placing a plant near your desk, opening the blinds to let in natural light, incorporating wood or stone into your home, displaying flowers cut from your garden or rearranging furniture. Our surroundings can feel calmer and more restorative when filled with natural light, greenery, organic textures and views of the outdoors. That’s important at home, but it matters in our workplaces, too. After all, many of us spend most of our waking hours inside. As we bring nature indoors this fall, it’s also time to think about what’s happening outside. One of the biggest mistakes we make in our gardens is believing everything

 Church to host annual Pumpkinfest — St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church will have its annual Pumpkinfest event from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 3 at its sports field and Parish Hall. There will be a German Oktoberfest menu, hayrides, pumpkin decorating, petting zoo and other activities. The event is free to attend. For more, visit ZionsvilleCatholic.com/Oktoberfest

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needs to be perfectly cleaned up before winter. Sometimes nature benefits from a little messiness. Instead of cutting every perennial and ornamental grass to the ground, consider leaving some standing through winter. Seed heads can provide food for birds, stems can offer habitat for beneficial insects and ornamental grasses look beautiful when covered in frost or snow. Fall is a wonderful time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials. Cooler temperatures reduce stress on plants while the soil remains warm enough for roots to become established. If you envision tulips, daffodils and other spring bulbs greeting you next spring, now is the time to plant them. Let your garden change with the seasons. Bring a little of it indoors. Plant something that attracts butterflies. Put a tree where you can see it from your favorite chair. Grow herbs near the kitchen and add greenery to the place where you work. Although none of these things are complicated, together they can change the way a space feels. That’s what Rooted in Nature will be about. We’ll explore gardens, landscapes, indoor plants, seasonal decorating, outdoor living, biophilic design and simple ways to create spaces that help us feel healthier, happier and more connected to the natural world. NATURSPIRE YOUR SPACE Walk around your yard with a pair of clippers instead of heading to the store for fall décor. Sometimes the best way to refresh your home is growing outside your door.

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 Zionsville American Legion hosting military family event — There will be a military family support and celebration event from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Zionsville American Legion, 9960 E. 600 S. The event is meant to connect military families with the community. There will be activities and resources for military families.

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Registration is open for the 500 Festival Miler Series. (Photo courtesy of 500 Festival)

increase Oct. 14. Participants who can’t attend a race in person can switch to a virtual option and still earn their gear. The 2027 race schedule and prices are: • 3-Miler, 9 a.m. Feb. 13, $30 • 6-Miler, 9 a.m. March 6, $35 • 10-Miler, 8 a.m. April 10, $40 Participants who want to “go the extra mile” can sign up for the Mini Maniac Challenge, which includes the Miler Series plus the Mini-Marathon; or the Greatest Spectacle Challenge, which includes the Miler Series, 5K and Mini-Marathon for a total of 35.2 miles. Registration for all events is available at IndyMini.com/Register. For more, visit IndyMini.com/Milers.

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NEIGHBORHOOD DISCONNECT Residents: Fiber optic internet project disruptive

By Spencer Durham spencer@youarecurrent.com A T-Mobile fiber optic internet project will bring more internet options to two Zionsville neighborhoods. But the company might have a hard time getting customers. Residents in the Spring Knoll and the Preserve at Spring Knoll neighborhoods have reported a litany of issues since work began in early August. Complaints include cut internet and irrigation lines, damaged landscaping and torn up yards. Josh Morrison, who lives in the Preserve at Spring Knoll community, spent Labor Day weekend without internet after his cable was cut Sept. 4. His provider TDS restored it Sept. 8. “Whatever contractor is doing the work either didn’t get all the utilities marked or ignored them,” he said. Morrison said the TDS representative who repaired his internet told him the company had done at least five other homes in the neighborhood. Another resident said a Spectrum representative told them something similar. Spectrum is another provider in the Preserve at Spring Knoll. The project is through T-Mobile and Metronet, which the wireless carrier partially owns. But the actual work is performed by local companies contracted for the job. Separate companies marked yards for utility lines, conducted the boring and installed the fiber. Work is ongoing. Derek Heckman’s front yard is lined with colored flags and paint that mark utility lines. “That’s the only legitimate part about the whole thing,” he said, pointing to the flags that were placed by On the Spot, a utility locating company. Work hasn’t started yet on his street. Heckman is sure the sprinkler head in his neighbor’s yard near the street will be damaged as it is not marked. “They just tear through everything,” he said. Heckman, the HOA president for Preserve at Spring Knoll, hears the complaints from neighbors, although he doesn’t have much power to fix things. He called the 877 number T-Mobile pro-

(Below) The installation of fiber optic internet has resulted in disturbed yards. It’s one of the most common complaints from Zionsville residents in the neighborhood where work is underway.

(Above) Flags, marking utility lines, dot the yards of Zionsville homes in the Preserve at Spring Knoll neighborhood. Some residents have had flags in their yards for weeks as fiber optic internet is installed. (Photos by Spencer Durham)

vided on a mailer that went to people in the neighborhood notifying them of the project and started a case. He was told an Indiana rep would get back to him in a couple days. That was more than two weeks ago. The mailer says T-Mobile will fix any damage during construction. The quality of fixes has been mixed, according to neighbors. “You got to raise hell with them to fix it,” Heckman said. Current reached out to T-Mobile Sept. 14. The company responded Sept. 15 saying it would provide more information. No additional information was available as of Sept. 16. Complaints have made it to Zionsville Town Hall. Communications Manager

Alexa Lingg stated the town’s Right of Way Manager Justin Patterson is in frequent contact with the company about resident complaints and property damage. Work also has stopped multiple times while issues were addressed. Work has taken place in the public right-of-way and in utility easements, which are areas of private property that utility companies can use to install services. Residents questioned how far workers can encroach on their property. Holes in yards are common complaints. “There’s a lack of care about other people’s property,” Heckman said. Installation of fiber optic internet is currently paused. T-Mobile is permitted to work within the public right away; however, it was discovered the permit

MORE COMMUNICATION Residents said they want more communication from T-Mobile on the project. Some claimed there was no advance notice about the project. But the Preserve at Spring Knoll HOA President Derek Heckman said a mailer from

T-Mobile that was sent out likely went overlooked. Heckman said he thought it was junk mail or an advertisement and initially tossed it aside. He assumes that is why many residents felt uninformed about the project.

did not include locating utilities in the easements. The easements in Spring Knoll are 20 feet beyond the public right of way which ends 1 foot behind sidewalks. “The Town is working with the contractor to address those issues before additional installation work proceeds,” Lingg stated. Although Morrison and his family spent Labor Day weekend without internet, he admitted it’s a first-world problem; though some people in the neighborhood do work from home. One resident told Current they had to take time off work because they didn’t have a connection at home. “They just botched the job,” Morrison said. ON THE COVER: Derek Heckman looks into a hole dug by construction crews related to a T-Mobile fiber optic internet project in the Preserve at Spring Knoll neighborhood. Residents claim the project has resulted in many disruptions, including cut internet and irrigation lines. (Photo by Spencer Durham)

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What was Indy’s song of the summer? By Alex McCarthy alex@youarecurrent.com When DJ Jim Cerone looks out over a crowded dance floor, he sees dozens of people with distinct musical tastes. Each person has a separate list of favorite songs on Spotify, or different tunes they know from their catered TikTok feed. “Then you put 200 of those people in a room together at a wedding reception and they don’t want to listen to someone else’s favorite,” Cerone said. “They just want to listen to theirs.” Gone are the days when everyone listened to the same radio station and knew the same handful of songs. We’re having fewer shared cultural experiences thanks to streaming services and social media algorithms, whether it’s television, movies, news sources or the oft-romanticized song of the summer. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, more people are outside listening to music blare from bars, restaurants and open windows on passing cars. Whether it was “Every Breath You Take” by the Police in 1983, TLC’s “Waterfalls” in 1995 or Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” in 2012, there is usually one song that stands above the rest in terms of popularity. Today, it’s much more difficult to identify one song that most people grew to love this summer. Based on which chart and which medium you consult, whether it’s Spotify or YouTube or Top 40 radio, you might get a different song atop the list. By and large, though, Indianapolis listeners — like much of the country — had Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” on repeat. Langley’s catchy country tune was this summer’s top song in Indianapolis based on Spotify and YouTube, according to Spotify Charts and YouTube Charts. Top 40 Indianapolis station WZPL played Olivia Dean’s “So Easy (To Fall in Love)” more than any song from the beginning of June to the end of last month – with “Choosin’ Texas” coming in third.

‘RING OF FIRE’ “Ring of Fire” runs through Oct. 4 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com. LOU GRAMM Lou Gramm, the original voice of Foreigner, will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For more, visit thecenterpresents.org. ‘HOME, I’M DARLING’

Ella Langley’s “Chasin’ Texas” was the most streamed song on Spotify this summer in Indianapolis. (Graphic by Alex McCarthy)

Spotify’s Local Pulse weekly list tracks songs that are uniquely popular in a city compared with other regions. This summer, “12 Steps” by Dexter and the Moonrocks, featuring Treaty Oak Revival, appeared on the list 12 out of 16 weeks. Westfield-based DJ Ty Mendenhall said he thinks “Choosin’ Texas” is popular in part because it has a classic, straightforward sound. “It’s got a really simple arrangement,” Mendenhall said. “It kind of reminds me of something from the late ‘80s, early ‘90s with the way it sounds. But for whatever reason, it really took off with everybody.” Not only is that classic sound popular, but older songs tend to still make up the majority of both Mendenhall and Cerone’s setlists. The music that everyone can agree on, both DJs said, is music that came before the age of fractured listening. “I could pull up a playlist from 2007, 2010 and there’ll be some of the same songs I played last night,” Mendenhall said. Songs such as The Killers’ 2004 rock song “Mr. Brightside” remain popular,

both on dance floors and on streaming services. Of the 16 weeks from Memorial Day to Labor Day, “Mr. Brightside” was in the Spotify top 10 in Indianapolis 15 times. Cerone acknowledged that most of his jobs are working weddings, so sadder songs like “Choosin’ Texas” aren’t generally on the playlist. He said people often request Dean’s songs and pop singer Zara Larsson’s “Midnight Sun.” Larsson’s music in particular seems to have risen to prominence thanks to its usage on TikTok and Instagram, he said. Listeners who request popular TikTok songs don’t want to listen to the whole tune, Cerone said. They want to listen to the part of the song they like from TikTok and then move on, which is leading to DJs shortening the songs they play, Cerone said. While “Choosin’ Texas” ruled many of the charts, it’s getting harder to definitively identify a beloved song that will transport everyone back to summer 2026 whenever they hear it. And if you’re trying to please a large group with a playlist, good luck. “It’s harder than ever to DJ,” Cerone said.

Carmel Community Players’ production of “Home, I’m Darling” runs Sept. 25 to Oct. 4 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. For more, visit thecat.biz. CARMEL INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL The Carmel International Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 26 and 10. a.m. to 5 p.m Sept. 27 in the Carmel Arts & Design District. For more, visit carmelartsfestival.org.

DISPATCHES  Farrell’s cabaret series continues — Actor-vocalist Don Farrell, a co-founder of Actors Theatre of Indiana will continue with the “Blé After Dark” monthly cabaret series at Blé French Bistro in Noblesville. He will make his third appearance Sept. 25 in “Autumn Leaves,” followed by “Midnight in Paris” Oct. 30 and “Home for the Holiday” Nov. 21. For more, visit https:// bit.ly/4xwckLd  Music2Heal is set for Oct. 3 —The Fourth Annual Music2Heal, which benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and features performances by young artists, is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville. For tickets, visit zionsvillepac. ludus.com/embed/select.php

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‘Jagged Little Pill’ aims to challenge, entertain

Heavy topics on stage remind viewers that they’re not alone By Alex McCarthy alex@youarecurrent.com

Nothing about “Jagged Little Pill,” the musical based on the 1995 Alanis Morrisette album of the same name, is a typical musical theater production. The show, which runs from Oct. 2-17 through Civic Theatre in Carmel, examines heavy topics including drug addiction and sexual assault. The show will be presented at The Tarkington at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, and tickets are available at civictheatre.org. Abigail Okerson plays the lead role of Mary Jane Healy, a mother who seems to have it all together on the outside but is battling many issues internally. Okerson said she hopes some of the women in the audience come to the show and see a little of themselves in her character. “They are going to look down the barrel of probably something they’re actively dealing with,” Okerson said. “And (my goal is) just to let them know that it is OK, maybe not to act out in some of the ways that she does throughout the story, but you can lean on your family and loved ones, and there are others going through it.” Besides getting that cathartic and healing experience, attendees also will hear music from Morissette’s biggest album, including “Ironic,” “You Oughta Know,” “Hand in My Pocket,” “Head Over Feet” and others. Michael Lasley, Civic Theatre’s executive artistic director, said there’s been a concerted effort in recent years to bring edgier productions to the Civic Theatre. He said the annual fall show is a little more bold and unusual than what they’ve historically offered. Recent fall productions have included “The Color Purple, “Rent” and “Kinky Boots.” Brent Marty, Civic’s director of music and education, pointed out the educational value of these kinds of shows. “We do feel a responsibility to educate in a way, or just to bring stories that they may not otherwise encounter on their own,” Marty said. “You know,

From left, Deisrae Brown, Rex Wolfley, Abigail Okerson and Cole Hurt star in “Jagged Little Pill.” (Photo by Joshua Hasty)

they come to Civic and they see ‘Annie’ and they go, ‘I’m gonna go back to Civic.’ And then they come to see this and they go, ‘Whoa, I’m challenged a little bit.’ Or that’s what we hope. We want to challenge.” While the music and the story provide the backbone for that experience, the performers have taken their roles very seriously. While Okerson plays the lead, 22-year-old Bridget Dean also is taking on a heavy role. Her character, Bella, is a sexual assault survivor and grapples with that during the show. Dean hopes people can learn from her character’s journey. “I feel very fortunate to be able to bring light to that situation and to let them know that it’s OK and it’s not their fault, but also it is just as important to bring awareness to the situation,” said Dean, a Noblesville High School graduate “Your journey doesn’t have to be ‘right,’ or what you think society needs it to be.” Noblesville nonprofit Prevail, Inc., which supports survivors of domestic violence or sexual abuse and assault, has partnered with Civic to provide support to the actors in the show but to also host a talk after one of the performances for people who are interested in learning more about handling the trauma of a violent experience. Okerson, 32, said the cast has bonded through the difficult scenarios their characters face and they’re closer than a cast usually is. She’s looking forward to the shows so they can share that bond with audiences as well. “Not every show is like that,” Okerson said. “Not all shows are created equally. The pride in the show is probably my biggest takeaway thus far, and I can’t wait for others to feel it.”

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CCP to stage dark comedy By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com Nicole Amsler had never seen a production of “Home, I’m Darling” in person. But she had friends who have performed in it in other cities and said she believed it would be a good fit for Carmel Community Players, which will present the show Sept. 25 to Oct. 4 at The Cat, 254 Veterans Way, Carmel. “It’s a dark comedy satire,” said Amsler, the show’s director. “We feel like we’re in the ‘50s and then we find out it is actually the current day, and Johnny and Judy are just pretending to live in the 1950s. So, that’s the way they choose to live. They don’t have children. Judy is a housewife and adheres to everything 1950s, how you cook, all the values. Johnny works in real estate, but he wears 1950s clothes and only eats 1950s food. But cracks start to form.” A Noblesville resident, Amsler added two 1950s-style commercials to the show to allow for scene changes. Zionsville resident Lori Ann Gerdisch plays Judy. “I feel I have a lot in common with Judy because I am university educated like Judy and I was lucky enough to stay home with my kids,” Gerdisch said. “Even beyond my kids, I choose to stay home and be a housewife, if that’s even a term right now. I’m (a)Type A (personality). I think (the time) when my mom lived or my grandmother lived was kind of fun and fantastical.” Gerdisch acted when she was younger but shied away in high school because her school presented musicals and she can’t sing. “I did all my training in Chicago and did some small roles in film and TV and now I’m back in community theater,” she said. Gerdisch said the biggest challenge is learning about the mannerisms and the cadence of the speech of the 1950s. Judy’s decision to act like a 1950s housewife creates issues with her mother, Sylvia. “We still have the same problems as the 1950s, but people tended to turn a blind eye (then),” she said. “It’s the perfect blend of fun and seriousness.” Fishers resident Kevin Smith has the role of Johnny. “I had never heard of the show before but read the premise of it and got

Kevin Smith, right, and Lori Ann Gerdisch, appear in “Home, I’m Darling” at The Cat in Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Nicole Amsler)

pretty excited,” Smith said. “There is something quaint about that time, and it’s kind of romanticized. It’s been fun to explore that and just kind of put it in the juxtaposition of modern day.” Smith, 48, took a 30-year hiatus from performing to raise his family and build a business before returning to the stage nearly two years ago. He has been in three productions for Mud Creek Players. Barbara Babbitt, who lives in Broad Ripple in Indianapolis, plays Judy’s mother. “I did not know the play but saw the character description for Sylvia and was intrigued,” she said. She asked Amsler to email the script. “I just thought it was terrific,” Babbitt said. “It’s a very well-written play and I just kind of fell in love with the role of Sylvia. She is at odds with her daughter. In her own ways, she is trying to convince her to snap out of this. It doesn’t seem healthy to her. It seems like a waste of all her potential to just be hanging around the house.” Babbitt trained and performed in shows in Chicago. But after earning her master’s degree from Northwestern University, she lived in New Jersey for 25 years and only appeared in one play. She has lived in Indianapolis for 1 1/2 years. “This is my first full production in Indy,” she said. “This is a fun way to wet my whistle for Indy theater and get back in the game a little bit.” For more, visit carmelplayers.org.

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Youngsters participate in the Young at Arts section at Carmel International Arts Festival. (Photo courtesy of CIAF)

CIAF’s Young at Arts grows By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com The Carmel International Arts Festival’s Young at Arts section keeps growing. “We heavily expanded the Young at Arts section last year and are thrilled to return this year with an even larger and more engaging area for the 2026 festival,” said Andrew Murray, a Carmel High School arts teacher and Westfield resident. “Overall, we are incredibly excited to provide a wide range of activities and experiences for kids and families at the Carmel International Art Festival. I tried to blend together a mix of experiences where kids will get their hands on a wide range of different art materials and processes.” The arts festival is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 26 and 10. a.m. to 5 p.m Sept. 27 in the Carmel Arts & Design District. Murray, who also served as the coordinator of the area last season, said the stamp-making and ceramic wheel-throwing demos are the only booths returning this year. “Carmel artist Scott Osborne and Carmel High School ceramic teachers will be on-site throwing ceramic vessels throughout both days of the festival,” Murray said. “If you want to see the incredible world of ceramics, swing by and check out the pros at work.” The other booths are a collaborative butterfly mural, stamp-making station, Shrinky Dink station, tiny artworks station and polymer clay creation station. “At our tiny artworks station, kids will be able to create their very own 1-by-1-inch artwork using markers, paint, pen, and more,” Murray said. “All finished artworks will be given a mat frame and kids will be able to take their work home with them.”

At the polymer clay creation station, Murray said CHS students will help kids sculpt creations from a variety of templates. He said the artists can take their design home when they finish, or leave it on display for the festival. “At our print-making station, kids will be able to make and take their very own stamp,” Murray said. “Design your own, or use one of the many templates we will have available.” Murray said children can join CHS Art Club in being creative with Shrinky Dinks, flexible sheets that when heated in the oven shrink to small hard plates. “Kids will be able to use their imagination — and the power of the Shrinky Dink — to create earrings, pins, keychains and more,”Murray said. ENTERTAINMENT ACTS SET The Sept. 26 Main Stage entertainment acts are 10-11:30 a.m.: Tim Brickley & The Bleeding Hearts; 12-1 p.m.: Kanaka Jams; 1:30 - 2:30 pm - HP; 3-4:30 p.m.: Touch of Grass and 5-6 p.m.: Ten Branches. Sept. 27 Main Stage: 10-11 a.m. Hippie Dream; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Island Mixtape; 12:45-1:15 p.m.: Tim Wright; 1:45-3:15 p.m.: On the Record and 3:45-5 p.m.: Phone Club The West Stage acts Sept. 26 are 10-11 a.m.: John Alvarado; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Indiana Ballet Conservatory; 1-2:30 p.m.: Laughing Jack – Irish Sea Shanties; 3-4 p.m.: Jeremiah Cosner; 4:30-6 p.m.: The Gene Markiewicz Band. Sept. 27 West Stage: 10-11 a.m.: Eliott Ferguson 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Central Indiana Dance Ensemble; 1-2:15 p.m.: Kenny Phelps Jazz Trio: 2:35 - 3:35 p.m.: Cole Woodruff and 4- 5 p.m.: Sarah Hund. For more, visit carmelartsfestival.org.

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daughter and executive producer Kelly Stewart-Harcourt; and “It’s a Wonderful Life” actress Karolyn Grimes (Zuzu The Heartland International Film Fes- Bailey). The Oct. 14 Centerpiece Screening tival’s premieres have a special thread features “Wild Horse Nine” from this year. Martin McDonagh and Search“The neat thing is that a lot of the premieres have famous light Pictures. John Malkovich, faces in (them), so it might be Sam Rockwell and Steve Busour most star-studded slate (of cemi star in the black comedy premieres),” Heartland Film Arabout CIA agents Chris and Lee. “John Malkovich travels the tistic Director Greg Sorvig said. world with symphonies and he “Some of the talent includes Sorvig introduces songs,” said Sorvig, a Heather Graham, Joel McHale, Carmel resident. “He’s actually coming Rel Howery, KJ Apa, Cole Sprouse, to (Carmel’s) Allied Solutions Center for Haley Joel Osment, Patrick Warburthe Performing Arts on March 18 with ton, Dennis Haysbert, Josh Holloway, the Vienna Academy Orchestra. I would Penelope Ann Miller and a lot of other put money on that he will be nominated people.” for an Oscar and he has a really good The festival, which runs Oct. 8 to 18, shot at winning.” will showcase 24 World/U.S. premieres The Academy Awards are set for among the 100 feature films, with 260 March 14, 2027. screenings at Indianapolis theaters. Closing Night (Oct. 18) features “The Apa stars in the Opening Night Debut” from Jesse Eisenberg and A24. show and world premiere of “JIMMY,” The musical comedy starring Julianne the true untold story of actor Jimmy Moore and Paul Giamatti. Stewart. Many of the film’s team are For the film schedule and tickets, visit expected to attend, including director HeartlandFilmFestival.org. Aaron Burns; lead actor Apa; Stewart’s By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

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Interactive show planned By Alex McCarthy alex@youarecurrent.com

For 41 years, the Indianapolis Children’s Choir has performed for audiences and received applause in return. At the choir’s Sept. 27 show, that dynamic is going to change. “So many times when you do go to a performance, when you do go to a concert, you just sit there and you absorb,” Executive Artistic Director Josh Pedde said. “And we don’t want them to just sit and absorb. We actually want them to participate in some sort of way.” In a new twist, attendees are going to learn from and participate with the performers on stage. Pedde will lead the audience members through some simple exercises. The show, entitled “GROWTH,” will take place at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at the STAR Bank Performing Arts Center in Zionsville. Performers will range from elementary to high school, and will let the audience in on what they’re learning. As audience members see the performers improve from the September show until the final show of the season

The Indianapolis Children’s Choir will include audience participation at its upcoming show, “Growth.” (Photo courtesy of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir)

May 16, they will have a better understanding of how the performers have developed. The exercises for the audience will be simple, Pedde said. Attendees don’t need to start singing in the shower or doing vocal exercises to prepare. “They don’t need to do anything special to be ready,” Pedde said. “We will provide all the magic for it.” To learn more about the ICC and purchase tickets, go to icchoir.org.

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317.850.5114

30 years experience Free home inspection Guaranteed work/referrals Lic. # PC1Q701074

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