Indholdsfortegnelse for June 2017 i Indianapolis Monthly

About 25 years ago, on the way back to the newsroom from a reporting trip, my first editor and I stopped off at a dive in a Southern Indiana town that had seen bett er days. Why, I wondered, had this place been left for dead, while a similar town a few miles away prospered? “Bud,” the editor said, “a town needs three things to stay alive: a post office, library, and high school.” Then he paused to finish his beer before adding a fourth standard: “A good bar doesn’t hurt, either.” While the internet has made the post office less crucial, the lesson still holds: Most editors are alcoholics. In all seriousness, the point was that vibrant communities offer places where citizens can mingle, share ideas, and draw inspiration.…

THE THREAD NOW OPEN The children’s department at Saks Fift h Avenue (The Fashion Mall) is back, carrying luxe lines like Splendid, Lacoste, and Hudson. MORE STUFF Athleisure boutique Love Your Body (1726 E. 86th St.) has expanded, bringing in new local lines, larger fitt ing rooms, and an area dedicated to footwear. POP-UP Score unique jewelry, fashion finds, and more at the INDIEana Handicraft Exchange on June 17 (1505 N. Delaware St.). Get the Hot List of great buys on Wednesday mornings at IndianapolisMonthly.com…

DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME While the Backyard Daydreaming Sign seems like a DIY project at first blush, Lori McDonough’s skilled handlettering would be tough to mimic—she has a Purdue degree in visual communication design, and years of experience. Plus, there’s no substitute for practice, and the Carmel resident has created enough signs to fill a map with pins on the commissioned locations. SIX YEARS AGO, Carmel illustrator and muralist Lori McDonough had an idea while tearing out her backyard fence. The pointy pickets, shaped like arrows, could be painted and repurposed for a directional yard sign signaling the way to her family’s favorite places, such as Sanibel Island, where McDonough and her husband spent their honeymoon. She made one and posted pictures of the vibrant handlett ered sign on…

CAFÉ PATACHOU 4901 N. Pennsylvania St., 317-925-2823; 5790 E. Main St., Carmel, 317-569-0965, cafepatachou.com If there is such a thing as an elegant slushy, leave it to Café Patachou to serve it in a stemmed wine glass. Here, the Frosé (frozen rosé) and the Diane (frozen red grapefruit juice with vodka, Prosecco, and citrus-scented syrup) ensure that nobody takes their warmweather wine consumption too seriously. BUCK CREEK WINERY 11747 Indian Creek Rd. South, 317-862-9463, buckcreekwinery.com The frozen booze at this southeastside winery originates as the already-sweet Road House Red, made with Concord grapes. The second featured flavor veers even more in the direction of fruitiness: a blackberry ice-breaker that you can sip all day in the picnic area (or all night, at one of Buck Creek’s outdoor concerts). EASLEY WINERY…

For more on LONGBRANCH (2205 N. Delaware St.), see page 156.…

ONE SUNNY winter morning in 2015, Aimee Kandrac headed downtown to pitch her startup, WhatFriendsDo, to a couple of investors. Walking into an office in the Mile Square, she didn’t feel nervous. Rather, Kandrac was excited— eager to get feedback. Whenever she pitched an idea to a potential funder, she always made a point to note the number of women in the office. In this particular one, there weren’t any. Nevertheless, Kandrac tried to remain focused. Two male investors greeted her and brought her to a table, where the three of them got to know each other a bit before Kandrac walked the guys through her concept: a website for people to coordinate their assistance to friends in need, whether that be someone who’s sick, grieving, or just overwhelmed. With…

Earlier this year, Joe Cox parked his bike shop and cafe, JOE’S CYCLES (2242 Shelby St., 317-600-3469, joescycles.com), just off the Pleasant Run Trail in the southside Garfield Park neighborhood after seven years in Fountain Square. He can hook you up with the perfect fixie, cruiser, mountain, or road bike—along with a shot of Indy-roasted Tinker Coffee from the full espresso bar. Cox’s passion for cycling and food shows on the sandwich menu, replete with locally sourced ingredients (Amelia’s bread, Smoking Goose meats) and inspired by the European Grand Tours: Look for croques monsieurs, baguettes, and croissants come Tour de France time in July, but when the Vuelta a España rolls around in August, he’s all about the Spanish bocadillo. At the southern end of the trail, the GARFIELD PARK…

Indy-area communities have been building trails nearly as fast as they can lay asphalt. But as government dollars dry up, swaths of disconnected and shovel-ready paths remain. Enter Cultural Trail mastermind Brian Payne of the Central Indiana Community Foundation. He has been meeting neighborhood leaders and wellheeled donors to raise $100 million in private funds for new trails. Payne wants to connect underserved areas to the Monon and other greenways. If all goes well, new trails could be built as soon as 2019. Here’s some more groundbreaking activity to look for. About 1 mile of the Pogue’s Run Trail on Indy’s near-east side was completed two years ago, but the project was temporarily shelved when funding ceased. Park planner André Denman says some new dollars are on the horizon and…

JUNE 2 “Hop” off the trail for a beer at TwoDEEP Brewing Co. on First Friday, when some of the proceeds benefit the ICT. 714 N. Capitol Ave., 317-653- 1884, twodeepbrewing.com JUNE 3 On Saturdays at 10 a.m., docents lead guided tours covering all 8 miles of the trail, using Pacers Bikeshare bicycles. Visitors can request a walking tour any time. $35. 132 W. Walnut St., 317-653-1948, indycultural trail.org/tours JUNE 10 Ever wonder how the trail stays so clean? Thank the volunteers who come out for the monthly Second Saturday Sweep, when, starting at 10 a.m., they disperse to tidy up. And they can always use an extra hand (wink, wink). 132 W. Walnut St., 317-653-1948, indyculturaltrail.org JUNE 28 The IndyHub bicycleadvocacy group partners with the ICT every summer for…

LENGTH 1.5 MILES LOCATION Greenwood CONNECTS TO Smith Valley Road Trail, Polk Hill Trail SURFACE Asphalt POINT TO POINT At either end of the trail, Summerfield and Craig parks (275 W. Worthsville Rd., 10 E. Smith Valley Rd.)—and Woodmen Park (720 Ashmore Dr.), midway between—have playgrounds, soccer fields, softball diamonds, and a BMX course, plus parking and restrooms. 317-881- 4545, greenwood.in.gov/play STOP AND GO Not ideal for distance at 1.5 miles, the Tracy is well suited to casual runners and quick-cardio seekers: The few roadway crossings are perfectly spaced for breathers. MISS THE BUS? A trail spur runs next to Greenwood Community High School. Teens can ditch the carpool and walk, bike, or skate the winding trail to class. 615 W. Smith Valley Rd. HIGH CULTURE A pedestrian bridge crosses…

DOWNTOWN INCLUDES Fletcher Place, Fountain Square, Mass Ave, Mile Square B’s Po Boy CAJUN Known for its po’ boys in crusty, airy bread from New Orleans, B’s brings laid-back bayou cooking to Fountain Square. The chicken- and-sausage gumbo comes laden with meat and green peppers in a rich stock filled with just the right amount of delayed heat. Loyalists take it easy on the savories to leave room for housemade beignets. Lunch and dinner daily. 1261 Shelby St., 317-916-5555, bpoboy.com Bazbeaux PIZZA As we watch some of Indy’s most celebrated restaurateurs open pie places all over town, we haven’t forgotten where we first found artichoke hearts and goat cheese on our ’za. Bazbeaux has changed little since 1986, when it opened in Broad Ripple, and it hasn’t really needed to.…

“My first car was an ’86 Ford Escort hatchback that my friends and I referred to as the Silver Bullet. It had fuzzy dice hanging from the rearview mirror, burgundy-colored Playboy-brand seat covers, and a killer stereo system. I loved that car.” — EVAN WEST, EXECUTIVE EDITOR “Any time my dad drove my first car (a Mitsubishi Eclipse), he would get honked at the whole time, and he couldn’t understand why: I had a sign that read ‘Honk if you’re a cute boy’ hanging in the back window. He eventually figured it out.” — JENNA KIENLE, DIGITAL STRATEGY DIRECTOR “During the winter, the seals would freeze on my 1984 Camaro with T-tops. When that happened, I couldn’t open the door, so I had to climb in through the trunk.” —MEGAN…

CrimeCon 2017, the world’s first convention for true-crime fans, brings fake murder scenes, serial-killer discussions, and O.J.’s lawyer, from June 9 to 11. F. Lee Bailey, here with a just-acquitted O.J. Simpson, will talk at CrimeCon. THIS IS THE FIRST TRUE-CRIME CONVENTION IN, LIKE, EVER. The idea was dreamed up by the folks at Red Seat Ventures, a New York company that creates digital businesses for people and brands. A while back, they realized that there weren’t any conventions for true-crime groupies—of which there are apparently quite a few. So they fixed that. IT MAY BE THE COMIC-CON OF TRUE CRIME, BUT THERE’S NO COSPLAY (THANK GOD). “We don’t expect people to come dressed as serial killers,” says Alyse Powers, the event’s producer. “It’s not that kind of convention.” WHY…

WHEN BETTY COCKRUM retires this month aft er 15 years as head of Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky, one of the city’s most amusing office spaces will be lost. Her clutt er of conversation-starters has become legendary. Hey, she has had to keep most of the items all these years—they were gift s. “I have a lot of gracious people and fun people in my life,” says Cockrum, 64. “And people with a litt le edge.” Birds of a feather.…

KIEHL’S The Fashion Mall, 317- 575-8270, kiehls.com DON’T MISS: The consultation bar, with a free sampling of any facial mask. GIVEN ITS HISTORY as an apothecary, the interior of the first Kiehl’s location in Indiana comes as a surprise. The new studio at The Fashion Mall is all glass shelving with steel placards, neon signs, and copious amounts of spotlight tracks. Granted, the space nods to the brand’s 166-year-old roots with botanical artwork on brick walls and a gold chandelier, but age never looked so good—which, with more than 150-years of skincare expertise, is a collective ambition in the brand’s products, like the best-selling Creme de Corps ($29.50) for dry, ashy skin. Kiehl’s sells enough of it every year to reach as high as the Empire State Building three times…

THE TURF Near-north side PUCKER UP Earn your beer stripes at The Koelschip (1), an outpost of Central State Brewing, known for its imaginative—and oft en tart—creations. But you don’t have to be a beer snob to appreciate the spectrum of quality brews served from guest taps, bott les, and $2 cans. Even your High Life–loving friend can find something to enjoy off the rotating menu. 2505 N. Delaware St., 317-414-9539, thekoelschip.com DEVOUR It’s been nearly a decade since Bon Appétit named Goose the Market (2) a top 10 sandwich counter, and the butcher shop with a soup-and-sammy menu is aging as well as the fine wine in its Enoteca. The shelves are a great place to find quick fixes for dinner, such as stocks, sauces, fresh pasta, and bulk…

Chef David Hoover describes the perfect piece of fried chicken as “moist and supple on the inside, with a shatteringly crispy crust.” He knows what he’s talking about. He is the son of prolific Indy restaurateur Martha Hoover, and he will run the kitchen at Crispy Bird when it opens next month in Meridian-Kessler, the latest addition to the Patachou empire. The 58-seat restaurant will have an open kitchen and counter seating, a different vibe from some of the high-end places where he has trained: as a culinary student in Paris and intern at the worldfamous Relae restaurant in Copenhagen. “A lot of the people I went to culinary school or worked with are now at fine-dining, Michelintype restaurants,” says David Hoover. “The thing I wanted to do is cook…

“We don’t come in with ego. We come in with the goal of building a real food culture.” WHAT’S A South African–born, Colorado-dwelling tech billionaire doing in Indianapolis? What he does best: taking the seed of an idea and scaling it up for the masses. Kimbal Musk and his older brother Elon (yes, of Tesla and SpaceX notoriety) famously sold their first company, Zip2, for over $300 million in their 20s, becoming wildly rich and influential in the process. While Elon looks to the stars for his next move, Kimbal is tethered to the earth, installing gardens in public schools and opening restaurants focused on food from local farmers. After conquering Chicago, Memphis, and much of Colorado with his company, The Kitchen, Musk set his sights on Indy, thanks in…

As the crow flies, Central Indiana is pretty close to the origin of America’s urban and suburban greenway trend. But we followed a winding path before arriving at the trail-building boom Indianapolis and the surrounding counties have enjoyed in recent years. ¶ In 1963, May Theilgaard Watts, a schoolteacher in the Chicago suburbs, got things moving with a letter to the editor. Her plea to take a local railroad that was being torn up and convert it into a trail for everyone to enjoy eventually spurred construction of the Illinois Prairie Path, still thriving today. ¶ A “rails to trails” movement was born, and it crossed the country. “In the ’70s and ’80s, it was about making land usable for people in the community and not wasting it,” says Eric…

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COST / BENEFIT 2-mile run / glazed yeast doughnut from Long’s (240 calories) TRAIL GUIDE “I love the trail south of the zoo,” says Andrew Hector, a downtown runner working up to a marathon. “It’s pretty much just you, the woods, and the river. The woods start closer to I-70—kind of a little oasis in the city.” If you’re starved for hills, Hector suggests climbing them on the trail near the zoo or on the west side of the river where the path goes under I-70. HIGH (ON) OVERHEAD “Some of the bridge architecture is very unique,” says André Denman, principal park planner and greenways manager in the Department of Public Works. “The trail goes under at least three bridges south of Washington Street. You don’t notice them in a…

COST / BENEFIT 2.5 miles of rollerblading / pork tenderloin sandwich and root beer float from The Mug (1,500 calories) SELFIE SPOT An updated railroad bridge over Buck Creek in Cumberland highlights the trail’s historic heritage as a transportation corridor and the natural beauty of the surrounding wetlands. SPACE TO ROAM A Solar System Model installation along Cumberland’s section has signs representing the sun and eight planets, situated in order relative to the bodies’ distances apart in space. The signs are easier to spot traveling from east to west. town.cumberland.in.us TRAFFIC UPDATE Solitude seekers should try the more lightly used sections in Cumberland and east and west of Greenfield’s city center. MUG SHOTS Trail users in both Greenfield and Indy can enjoy the The Mug’s refined take on classic drive-in…

HOLDING COURT Built in 1881, the handsome brick Johnson County Courthouse blends architectural styles, and the square was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. 5 E. Jefferson St., co.johnson.in.us VIEWING PARTY North of the courthouse, the Historic Artcraft Theatre Art Deco showplace opened as a vaudeville and silent-movie venue in 1922. Key Largo (June 2–3) and Dirty Dancing (June 9–10) are upcoming screenings. Babe (June 13) and A Boy Named Charlie Brown (June 20) matinees are showing in a Summer Break Series—$5 for a ticket, small drink, and popcorn. 57 N. Main St., 317-736-6823, historicart craft theatre.org GOOD SAVE Between the trail and theater is Madison Street Salvage, an architectural resale and antiques store selling barn beams, old doors and windows, mantels, and other finds on…

PETE AND BOB WERE longtime friends who had law specialties and upscale lifestyles in common. They live in different cities but met several times a year at professional conferences and kept in frequent touch to discuss their legal cases, exchange quips on national news, share family moments, and gossip about their colleagues. They attended each other’s life-cycle events, no matt er the travel cost. Another friend, Joe, more boisterous and opinionated, was included in their inner circle, as was my husband, the most reserved of the foursome. I have changed their names to protect whatever personal integrity they have left aft er I tell you their story. Politically, Pete is as far left as a person can get without falling off the California coast. Bob and Joe are conservatives. You…

Lili Wright For her new “Work” column exploring interesting jobs (p. 48), freelance writer—and longtime vegetarian—Lili Wright hunted down one of the few women practicing taxidermy in Indiana. “I’ve always wondered how they’re able to make dead animals look so alive,” she says. “It’s like a resurrection.” Wright has published essays in Good Housekeeping, The New York Times, and Newsweek. Michael Rubino Wil Foster When freelance photographer Wil Foster shot the Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational last year for this month’s photo essay (“Time Machines,” p. 78), he expected the classic cars to putter around the track. He was in for a surprise. “In some ways, they seemed way more intense, loud, and brutal than an IndyCar,” he says. “The sound of those motors shocked me.” Mary Chellis Austin Ten years ago,…

Really, bring lunch. The music drowns out the sound of 1,600 people chewing. Think about your wrapper choices, though. A bag of chips makes a lot of noise. Bring a drink, too—one with a tight lid. There’s a scramble for generaladmission seats, and you don’t want to be stuck in the beverage line. If you pack tuna fish, feel free to sit in a row by yourself. Some themes attract a lot of kids, many experiencing the symphony for the first time. Let them have the good seats up front. Even the first chair is likely to be wearing jeans, so there’s no such thing as underdressed. Clean up after yourself. This isn’t Victory Field.…

EST. 1993 FIRST THINGS FIRST: Croquet gets pretty fierce. Especially for an event that involves people spending a summer afternoon at a historic presidential home, attired in crisp white and playing a game largely associated with monocled aristocrats saying, “Good show!” (at least, that’s how we imagine it). That’s especially the case at the Wicket World of Croquet, a yearly fundraiser at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. The June 3 event, which raises some $15,000 a year, is split into two: the Leisure Tournament, for people at the summer-backyard level, and the Competitive Tournament, for those who talk smack and install croquet courts in their yards. That second group includes Travis DiNicola, former director of Indy Reads, who played in 17 of these and remembers with startling accuracy a shot…

YOUR NEW SINGLE “PLAY THAT SONG” OPENS WITH THE MELODY FROM THE OLD STANDBY, “HEART AND SOUL.” HOW DID YOU PULL THAT OFF? Basically, I called my management and said, “I’m going to sing ‘Heart and Soul,’ but with different lyrics and a different bridge and melody for the verses.” They were prett y nervous about it, because it’s such a big song. But the people who own the “Heart and Soul” copyright loved the idea. TRAIN HAS HAD A LOT OF RADIO-FRIENDLY HITS OVER THE YEARS. HAS THE FORMULA FOR MAKING A HIT SONG CHANGED AT ALL? At this point in my career, I can get a song on the radio, but that’s not really the thing I’m searching for. I’m searching for a connection to people, and that’s…

THOSE BOOTS ARE SPECTACULAR. Thanks—you can’t go wrong with a Chelsea boot. SO IT’S OKAY TO MIX FLORAL AND LEOPARD? Yes! I like leopard best on jackets, shoes, or belts. I also like to mix different shades of floral and plaids. Gucci does it best. AS A STYLIST, YOU SEE ALL THE LATEST TRENDS. WHAT’S YOUR CURRENT FAVORITE? The deconstructed shirt—it’s a new way of wearing a basic piece. TELL US ABOUT THIS DENIM JACKET. I’ve had it for more than 10 years. Some patches I’ve found, some have been given to me. I also have a collection of pins that I interchange. I will never get rid of this thing.…

FOXGARDIN FAMILY KITCHEN 10410 Olio Rd., Fishers, 317-336-2036, foxgardin.com HOURS Daily 11 a.m.–10 p.m. READERS OF the dearly departed indie food ’zine Lucky Peach and fans of Anthony Bourdain will back me up on this: Great food tastes even better when it doesn’t try too hard. Think of it as the culinary world’s answer to effortless good looks. If a restaurant comes offas this charming George Clooney, manhandling its brisket and slinging housemade aioli like it’s Miracle Whip, diners will sit up a little straighter in their chairs ... if only to high-five the chef. That rule applies to FoxGardin Family Kitchen, which opened in February at the end of a busy Fishers strip mall, joining the brotherhood of off-the-cuff gourmet restaurants like auto shop– adjacent Turf + Kitchen, whiskey-soaked Thunderbird,…

MY MOM AND I went to her doctor’s office recently, and while she was being seen, I looked around for something to read. There were two choices, a pamphlet about yeast infections and a magazine called True Romance. I’d been slipping in the romance department— not shaving on my day off , belching aft er dinner, scratching my belly—so I went with the latt er. It had an article about a couple who went on a picnic, fell in love, and were married. The writer obviously had a high opinion of picnics, believing they were the miracle elixir for sluggish relationships. It made me think of every picnic I’ve ever been on and how all of them were miserable from start to finish—sitt ing on hard ground, swatt ing flies,…

LENGTH 24 MILES LOCATION Indianapolis, Carmel, Westfield, Sheridan CONNECTS TO Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Central Canal Towpath, Fall Creek Greenway, Midland Trace Trail SURFACE Paved TRAIL GUIDE “We live in Carmel but ride north [toward Westfield] far more often, because there’s less traffic,” says cyclist William Sherman. “You really feel like you’re getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city.” SHERIDAN In northwest Hamilton County, Sheridan completed its 2.2-mile stretch of trail last summer, connecting Biddle Park (610 E. 10 St., sheridan.org) and a new trail head at Six Points Road with restrooms, water, and parking. WESTFIELD Later this year, the greenway will extend past the Grand Park Sports Complex (19000 Grand Park Blvd., 317-804-3010, grand park.org) to Westfield’s northern boundary at 216th Street, where it will connect to…

FIXER-UPPER Mountain bikers can damage rain-soaked trails. As keepers of Town Run, HMBA volunteers monitor trail conditions to let you know when it’s safe to ride. Visit their website for updates. hmba.org BUMPY RIDE Near the end of the loop is Tetanus Hill, a steep climb up a narrow technical trail almost entirely comprised of halfburied car parts, sheet metal, and debris. You could bypass it, but why would you? FOOTWORK Town Run is ostensibly for mountain bikers, but trail runners love it, too. If you are on foot, though, proceed with caution: Bikers have the right of way, so step off the trail when one is coming up behind you, and always stick to the clockwise direction of traffic. If you’re on a bike and come up on a…

1. THE STEAMING POT A time-and-temperature gauge mounted outside Zesco Restaurant Supply is anchored to an oversized stockpot, complete with steam wafting from the lid. 640 N. Capitol Ave 2. CENTRAL LIBRARY SCULPTURE Pedestals built for artwork in 1917 flank the library’s entrance. The sculpture thinmanlittlebird arrived 92 years later. 40 E. St. Clair St 3. OUTDOOR CLASSROOM IPS Center for Inquiry 2 students designed a space with seating, a tree platform, and a chalkboard. 725 N. New Jersey St. 4. 800 BLOCK OF MASS AVE Simply the best shopping block downtown (Crimson Tate, Boomerang BTQ, Homespun, Indy Reads Books, Trailside General Store). A clever “crosswalk signal” installation near College Avenue allows passersby to switch the message between “Care” and “Don’t Care.” 5. THE SCENT VAULT A perfuming device buried…