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New mobile kitchen heads Farmers’ Market By Sanya Ali siali@indiana.edu | @siali13
Mobile concession stand Greenskeeper Foods began in October 2016 with one overarching goal: bring the community together, which co-owner and chef Zack Johnson said is his aim. “One day I was a chef in Indy, and I realized, you know what, I’m not doing what I started out to do,” Johnson said. “You get into food to share it with people — to bring them together — and I lost touch with that. We came back to Bloomington, where I opened my first kitchen, where the community is great to us.” Greenskeeper Foods will become integrated into the weekly Farmers’ Market beginning May 20. The business is slowly growing not only to provide the service of healthy, locally sourced dishes made with the help of local chefs, but also share demonstrations and eventually products people can use in their own homes. Johnson said he and his brother Josh are the only fulltime chefs, though a few other professionals from around
Bloomington will hop behind the mobile kitchen to provide food at locations such as Upland Brewery. The food truck provides a contrast to the kitchens Johnson has worked in since his time at the Chef’s Academy at Harrison College and his travels around various kitchens in the U.S. and abroad, he said. “When you’re a chef, you’re behind closed doors, and it’s controlled chaos,” Johnson said. “The good thing about having a mobile kitchen is that you get to interact with the customers. At the end of the day, I get the hands-on experience. I get to talk to people. It’s not just about what we’re selling.” Working with his brother has been a positive experience because of how their aims to emphasize community and togetherness match up, Johnson said. Growing up in a family that ate at the table together often was formative in the need to connect through food. “It goes back to what made me fall in love with the kitchen in the first place — food brings people together,” Johnson said. “My family
is important, and I want to have a business that brings back those same ideals. Also, Bloomington is great in diversity. We have a lot of great students and a lot of great businesses.” During his travels to various locations including South Carolina and South Korea, Johnson said he was always curious about ways to improve as a chef. Once he realized his motivations were changing, he took a step back and decided he did not have to become the best chef in the world to be happy. He said now he thinks one of the most important parts of being a chef is being able to look at the community and think about ways to share global cuisine can be integrated into his own cooking. “When I was in Korea, I had to eat a live octopus,” Johnson said. “I had a translator, and he kind of put me on the spot and said if you want to taste Korea, you have to taste live octopus. There are sunny days I stop and think I could go for live octopus right now. We want people to try new things, experience new things.” Germany is the next step
IU Auditorium announces shows for 2017-18 season kchrisco@ius.edu | @katiechrisco
of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” before Cleese performs.
Barry Gordy. The Broadway show features more than 40 classic hits such as “My Girl.”
The IU Auditorium released its 2017-18 season lineup featuring a variety of Broadway shows, contemporary and classical musical acts, dance and holiday events. Tickets for the 2017-18 season go on sale to the general public Aug. 15, 2017, but subscribers can choose from at least 5 events between now and July 21.
“Kinky Boots” 8 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25 “Kinky Boots” is a Broadway hit inspired by true events. The musical follows Charlie Price, who inherits a shoe factory from his father and forms an unlikely partnership with cabaret performer and drag queen Lola to produce a line of high-heeled boots and save the business.
The Knights 8 p.m. Nov. 15 The Knights are a NewYork based orchestral ensemble made up of accomplished musicians and composers. Their Bloomington show will include a premier of a new work co-commissioned by the IU Auditorium.
DIAVOLO 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 DIAVOLO is a Los Angeles-based dance company. Its show, “Architecture in Motion,” focuses on the exploration of the human body and its architectural environment through dance.
Dennis James Hosts Halloween 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 Musician Dennis James returns to Bloomington for his 49th annual spooky spectacular in town. The familyfriendly event features a preshow costume contest and a screening of the classic silent film “The Monster.”
By Katie Chrisco
John Cleese 3 p.m. Oct. 1 Legendary comedian John Cleese’s comedy show includes an evening of conversation, audience questionand-answer, and a screening
“Motown: The Musical” 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Nov. 1-2 “Motown: The Musical” tells the American dream story of Motown founder
Chimes of Christmas 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 The Grammy-nominated Singing Hoosiers will be host to this Christmas-themed concert alongside Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and community ensembles. Straight No Chaser 8 p.m. Dec. 15 Professional a cappella ensemble Straight No Chaser return to IU for a holiday show. The group will premier an allnew live show packed with holiday favorites and dynamic pop arrangements.
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Chef Zack Johnson started running his mobile kitchen, Greenskeeper Foods, with his brother Josh after both experienced working in professional kitchens. Greenskeeper Foods will soon become part of the collection of weekly food vendors at the Farmers’ Market.
for four of the chefs involved in Greenskeeper, Johnson said. They will soon travel to Europe to experiment with street and local cuisine to see what to integrate into their menu as soon as they return and begin selling at the Farmers’ Market. Their business plan is more fluid, but definitely
includes sharing food knowledge through demonstrations and selling ingredients as well as their complete food products, Johnson said. Collaborations with IU and the Hoosier Hills Food Bank are among the tentative goals. Though the market was one of many things not in their original plan, Johnson
said he is looking forward to the opportunity to meet more farmers and growers. “You come up with a business plan, and you say ‘I know how this will go,’” Johnson said. “You start having this plan and it starts to go this way and that. I had no idea this many people would already be calling us.”
SAM’S FASHION FRIDAYS
Quest for perfect summer shoes With only a few days and a few more finals until summer, it is time to start thinking about the perfect summer shoe. First, let’s start by talking about Chacos. They are perfect for walking, hiking and days too hot for tennis shoes. These shoes have also blown up among trendy college students who enjoy hiking at Griffy Lake and hanging out at cafés like Hopscotch and the Pourhouse. Comfort over fashion, though. Unfortunately, in the fashion world, “comfort over fashion” is not the motto to live by. Next, let’s talk about Birkenstocks. I love them. My parents refused to let me buy them two years ago, even when using my own money. Ultimately, I convinced them that I absolutely had to have them. Birks, as they are commonly called, are perfect for going out to eat or shopping with friends. They pair nicely with a pair of cuffed boyfriend jeans and a flowy
T-shirt. Next, into block heels. These are an important hit right now and shoe geniuses Steve Madden and Kate Spade have released the cutest styles. For my uncoordinated self, walking in 4-inch stilettos is more than a struggle — it is up to chance of whether or not I am going to break my ankle that night. This, combined with my love of high heels, makes block heels perfect for people like me. The ankle strap and chunky heel provide enough support to not stumble around all night and risk injury. I have yet to determine the comfort level of such a shoe, but I am here to remind you that beauty and fashion are painful. I will now move along from open-toed shoes that require a pedicure to the opposite, tennis shoes. In my opinion, there is no better shoe to run errands in than a pair of comfortable tennis shoes. Black Nike Roshes are
Samantha Burnes is a sophomore in journalism.
sleek and stylish enough to pair with an athleisure outfit to have a productive day. Athleisure is a newly adopted fashion trend that mixes clothing designed for workouts but also can effortlessly be worn outside of the gym. Athleisure companies such as LuluLemon, Kate Hudson’s Fabletics and Athletica have made a fortune on this growing fashion movement. Tennis shoes designed to be worn outside of the gym have exploded in the past few years. Adidas released their version of this type of shoe, the Superstars, another example of a large retail brand designing trendy but functional shoes. Summer shoes are important. The perfect pair can tie together an entire outfit. The not so perfect pair can ruin a night. sbunes@indiana.edu @sambunesIDS
Reminders for Commencement • Caps and gowns can be picked up May 1-4 (8 a.m. - 6 p.m.), and May 5 (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) in the Bookstore at the Indiana Memorial Union. If you did not pre-order, you can still rent them this week. More info is on the Commencement website, commencement.iu.edu.
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• Commencement is free and open to the public. There are no tickets. Parking is free. • IU merchandise and flowers will be for sale on site before and after Commencement. • Graduate students report to your lineup location (see below) two hours before your ceremony. • Undergraduate students report to your lineup location (see below) two and a half hours before your ceremony. GRADUATE CEREMONY Friday, May 5 Grads report to Gladstein Fieldhouse, 1001 E. 17th Street, by 1 p.m. Graduate Commencement is held in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, directly west of Gladstein Fieldhouse. The ceremony begins at 3 p.m. UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY Saturday, May 6 Grads report to Mellencamp Pavilion, 1001 E. 17th Street, by 7:30 a.m. Undergraduate Commencement is held in Memorial Stadium, directly south of Mellencamp Pavilion. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m.
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