Indholdsfortegnelse for September 2016 i Indianapolis Monthly

Once, after a rough week at work, I printed out a photo of the Hickory team from Hoosiers in the locker room before a big game, and taped it inside my office cabinet. Under the image, I wrote a line from Coach Norman Dale’s pep talk: “Remember what got you here.” Cheesy? Okay. But in the day-to-day grind, it’s easy to lose sight of what motivated you in the first place— of the groundwork that led to where you are. For years, shaping a magazine as an editor-in-chief had been my dream. The excitement I felt that day in early 2012 when former editorial director Deborah Paul called to offer me that very position at Indianapolis Monthly only grew when I met the staff: whip-smart magazine fiends who care. They…

Party barns! Get the hoedown lowdown on these newly chic event spaces, p. 20. The Rio Olympics may have just ended, but we still have a torch to pass in 2016. By boat, racecar, and even buggy, the bicentennial flame is coming soon to a spot near you. Torch Relay PICTURE HAL IN 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay, running from September 9 to October 15, means a fancy Purdue-designed, stateof-the-art, practically self-aware torch. There’s a GPS in the handle, Wi-Ficonnectivity, and an HD microcamera. It’s basically Skynet with a flame. IT’S NOT JUST A TORCH BECAUSE THEY FELT LIKE A TORCH. The image, of course, appears on the Indiana state flag, and atop the monument downtown. This is mobile Hoosier symbolism history, people. Recognize. IF IT’S…

J. Nicole Handcrafted Jewelry flies off the shelves at Carmel boutique Beauty + Grace—and it’s easy to see why. Local designer Jennifer Cuniffe’s perennially popular bracelets are equal parts boho and chic, with tassels, earthy stones, and hand-painted beads mingled between sparkly crystal accents. The on-trend beauties, ranging from $33 to $98 for a set of three, also look effortlessly cool when mixed, matched, and layered. Stop by the store’s Custom Design Lab event on September 30, when Cuniffe will collaborate with shoppers on personalized arm candy. Carmel City Center, 317-564-0687, shopbeautyandgrace.com Find Naptown Fló’s facial tonic at the Garfield Park Farmers Market, p. 38.…

IN HIS WORKSHOP From Cory Hutcheson’s miter saw comes a slew of custom farmhouse tables, barn doors, and headboards made of reclaimed wood. Those with a “live edge,” like a recent bathroom vanity (above right), retain a natural end with bark still attached. BUY IT Interior sliding barn door, $500 from The Rustic Bend, 765-720-5643 NOTHING SAYS “home carpenter” more evocatively than a guy who builds salvaged wood furniture in his garage at sunrise before heading to a full-time job with the railroad. Cory Hutcheson, who operates out of his Lizton barn as The Rustic Bend, specializes in building pieces from castofflumber and old barn wood—amassing a months-long waiting list without formal furniture training, advertising, or what Fortune 500 marketing departments call “a website.” Hutcheson’s simply a natural who comes…

Call it The Greatest Spectacle in Grazing: digging into a plate of pulled-pork nachos at Brown County transplant Big Woods, which opened this spring in Speedway. Smoky bits of slow-cooked pork shoulder peek out from under a blanket of cheddar drizzled with sweet, tangy barbecue sauce and an earthy peppercorn ranch dressing. With fresh garnishes such as sweet corn, red onion, and black beans, these nachos leave typical heavy bar fodder in the dust. 1002 W. Main St., Speedway, 317-757-3250, quaffon.com/big-woods-speedway Bluebeard’s creamy, dense French onion ranks among our favorite fall dips. Get the scoop on p. 53.…

A perfect soft-yolk egg is dredged through flour, egg wash, and finely ground panko breadcrumbs before being deep-fried. The top is removed and flecked with Hawaiian black lava salt. A romaine heart gets sprayed with olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper before a 30-second hit on the grill. The quick, intense heat deepens the flavor of the leaves while retaining the crispness. Don’t skip the pickled white anchovy—the chefs splurge on the good stuff from Spain. The traditional Caesar dressing consists of emulsified egg yolks, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan, and lemon. Curls of Parmigiano-Reggiano, the Mercedes-Benz of shaved cheese, impart a mellow saltiness. Microgreens add extra flavor and color. For the crouton, thinly sliced herb focaccia is doused with olive oil and salt and pepper, then baked at…

THE FIRST FEW months of 2014 proved to be a punishing, cathartic time for Richard Auldon Clark. Secluded in an upstairs bedroom of a house in upstate New York, he planted himself at an electric piano and looked out at the frozen backyard, wrestling through some awful chords to find the right ones for a very personal composition. Consecutive days of record-setting low temperatures gave him nothing but time indoors. The music professor on sabbatical from Butler University was picking up a project he began many years earlier with longtime friend Kurt Vonnegut. The two had been working on an operatic treatment of the famous Indianapolis author’s Happy Birthday, Wanda June when Vonnegut died in 2007. With the promise of a 2016 world premiere by the Indianapolis Opera, Clark finally…

PPARENTS WANT TO PUT THEIR CHILDREN in the school that suits them best and will prepare them for their future. There’s nothing new about that, and when you begin to look at the expanding list of options—public, private, magnet, and charter schools— choosing the right fit can become stressful. After the 2011 launch of the Indiana Choice Scholarship Program, which makes it somewhat more affordable to put kids in private schools, that decision has become even more complicated and difficult. IPS enrollment has faced steady decreases as students opt to attend charter schools and private schools, and the number of eligible students using vouchers has increased every year since the program was instated. And if you’re one of the parents considering the switch to private schools, you may wonder if…

SEP NEW & UPDATED Don Juan................................ 187 Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya..... 188 The LoftRestaurant............. 194 DOWNTOWN INCLUDES Fletcher Place, Fountain Square, Mass Ave, Mile Square 1913 Restaurant UPSCALE COMFORT Farm-table standards get a glossy do-over at this hotel restaurant tucked just offof the polished marble lobby of the Omni Severin. The dining room, all dark lacquer and leathery browns, feels a bit stuffy, but diners easily warm up to a menu that includes a root beer–cured pork chop topped with bacon marmalade, and half a chicken roasted to a juicy, rosy hue and plated with succotash and a little pan of sweet-corn “milk” for dipping. The sides—such as macaroni-andcheese pie and sautéed brussels sprouts—get passed around the table, and vintage cocktails come courtesy of skilled mixologists. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner…

THE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER Indianapolis is thrilled to welcome you to the 2016 Home-A-Rama. This year’s show is nothing short of spectacular, featuring 11 custom-built, fully decorated and landscaped homes in the beautiful Chatham Hills neighborhood in Westfield, Indiana. These homes, built by members of the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis, showcase all the latest trends in technology, design, outdoor living, landscaping, and much more. You’re sure to leave with plenty of ideas for your new or existing home. The builders will be on hand to answer questions, offer advice, or discuss their unique showcase homes. Many of the designers and suppliers will also be in attendance, providing information on their products and services. We would like to encourage you to visit BAGI.com to find a builder, remodeler, or…

Thomas French For freelance writer Thomas French’s story about growing up in a Frank Lloyd Wright house in Fort Wayne (“The Master’s Call,” p. 86), the Pulitzer-winning journalist returned to the home and found it in the middle of a battle over its future. “Wright originally designed the place for a family with kids, like ours,” French says. “But it has morphed into something more—something Indiana has a stake in protecting.” Casey Kenley Freelance writer Casey Kenley can count on one hand how many operas she has seen in her life—actually, one finger. “It was Porgy and Bess and I enjoyed it, but I never felt moved to return,” she says. When the Indianapolis Opera announced it would stage a world premiere by Kurt Vonnegut (“Learning to Adapt,” p. 63),…

No quarters required! Games are gratis! Except pinball. Free play makes you less interested in avoiding death. Charge that giant boss with Wolverine claws? SURE, WHY NOT. There aren’t really lines—a game is generally available within 10 feet. The soundtrack is straight ’80s—and somehow, “Invisible Touch” makes you better at Galaga. NBA Jam’s most popular team at this location: Reggie Miller and Rik Smits. When you don’t remember how to play NBA Jam, Rik Smits takes a lot of 3s. The X-Men game has six players. Jump on and make new friends. It is acceptable to yell, “Finish him!” You kind of have to. Powering down? ClusterTruck arrives in 10 minutes.…

THE THREAD NOW OPEN Jewelry designer Kendra Scottjust unveiled a Fashion Mall store. Celebrities and bloggers alike love her sparkly drusy-stone collection and statement earrings. BEAUTY BUZZ Get Texas-sized fringe at the Carmel franchise of The Lash Lounge (726 Adams St.), a Dallas-based salon and boutique specializing in semi-permanent lash extensions. NEW LINE Local brand Twig + Birdie’s all-natural facial oils and essential-oil remedies are now available at Eva Maison locations in The Fashion Mall and Broad Ripple. Get the Hot List of great buys in local boutiques every Wednesday at Indianapolis Monthly.com…

BOOKS “I love coffee-table books,” Welch says. Her favorites include Close Up, a collection of celebrity portraits by Martin Schoeller, and Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, purchased at the MoMA in New York City GALLERY Welch calls this her “wall of fame.” “It’s all of the most important people in my life,” she says. “It’s the last thing I see when I go to bed, and the first thing I see when I leave in the morning.” FRAME Purchased from Jean Easter of Easter Conservation Services, a SoBro business that preserves old frames, furniture, and art. PHOTO A snapshot of her first buying trip to Paris before opening 8 Fifteen eight years ago. PILLOWS She snagged these flowered beauties off the sales floor at 8 Fifteen. THROW She accessorized the sofa…

Road Trip A DECADE AGO, Kirklin’s Main Street had little more than a post office and a few stop signs. Now, this Clinton County burg boasts bona fide Neapolitan-style pizza, thanks to Alex McClelland, a native of nearby Frankfort who returned after 15 years on the West Coast to open Empire Pizzeria. Creamy housemade mozzarella, ingredients from the likes of Saint Adrian Meats & Sausage in neighboring Lebanon, and fresh-baked cannoli hint at McClelland’s culinary-school cred and years of industry experience, most recently at Bandon Dunes Golf Course along the Pacific coast. McClelland pays homage to his parents’ popular Milky Way drive-in with hearty meatballs based on the Frankfort landmark’s meatloaf mix. But a simply dressed pizza called The Bruce is the must-order, showcasing all of Empire’s top-shelf components: surprisingly…

HOSS DIP BIG LUG CANTEEN 1435 E. 86th St., 317-672-3503, biglugcanteen.com This modern take on seven-layer dip is named after proprietor Eddie Sahm’s grandfather, Hoss. Greek yogurt and an acidic guacamole combine to make “Greekamole,” topped with Mexican black bean hummus, melted mozzarella cheese, cilantro, and jalapeños. Sahm says Scoops were the obvious accompaniment because “at the end of the day, the greatest chip of all time is the Frito.” SOUTHERN GREENS & ARTICHOKE DIP THE EAGLE 310 Massachusetts Ave., 317-929-1799, theeagleotr.com The Southern twist on classic artichoke dip comes from replacing the customary spinach with mustard greens, collard greens, and kale. A cheese blend—starring tangy Parmesan—gets melted and combined with garlic, herbs, cream, and butter, then served with warm, house-fried tortilla chips. FRENCH ONION DIP BLUEBEARD 653 Virginia Ave.,…

WHAT SPARKED YOUR DEMONSTRATION? Working as a production assistant and a model, I see both sides of the fashion industry. Backstage, I’m looking at who they’re hiring and how many girls of color are on the runway. And as a model, I see who ends up in casting and in the catalogs. My best friend and I were at a casting in New York, and we noticed that we were the only girls of color there. I was really frustrated. I’m an artist, and I carry my paint brushes everywhere I go. So I just painted Black Models Matter on my bag. It wasn’t a deep thought process— it wasn’t something planned. Just how I felt in that moment. IT REALLY BLEW UP. YOU WERE FEATURED ON CNN, AND IN…

PLUS: Fall trend reports, new services, and more! When it comes to shopping, there's something to be said for the old standbys—the stores where you know you can walk in on any given day and leave with a bag in hand. But the Indy shops on these pages, all of which have arrived in town within the last couple of years, have us rethinking our rut. From cool, comfy athleisure wear you can live in, to a beauty shop that stocks more than 20 types of moisturizer alone, to some of the hippest menswear this town has ever seen, we've never been more impressed with what's out there. Here's where to find the best clothing, home goods, gifts, and all-around fun stuff in town. PROFYLE BOUTIQUE YOUR DREAM closet might…

BISHOP CHATARD HIGH SCHOOL 5885 Crittenden Ave. 317-251-1451, bishopchatard.org TIME AND DATE: 5:30–8 p.m. Thursday, November 3 DETAILS: Prospective students visiting Bishop Chatard’s open house will have the opportunity to talk with current students and teachers about the academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs offered. They will also tour the campus and learn more about the innovative approaches taken to challenge all learning levels. New this year, Bishop Chatard alumni will be on hand to discuss career opportunities and provide advice on enhancing the high school experience. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Tyler Mayer, vice president of institutional advancement, 317-251-1451, ext. 2228, tmayer@bishopchatard.org BREBEUF JESUIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL 2801 W. 86th St. 317-524-7050, brebeuf.org TIME AND DATE: Noon–3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 6, 2016; 5–7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2017; Registration preferred DETAILS: Members of…

He told her to say to cruel children who laughed at her big feet that she had “good under-standing.” THE YEAR IS 1994, and I’m visiting the nursing home where my father has become a “resident,” although he keeps saying his home is on Meridian Street, not here. He’s right, of course, but for those whose failing years are spent in such facilities, there is no going back. As I walk the hallways to his wing, I am struck by a thought: Do the staffand visitors really know these residents? Or are the inhabitants just the decrepit, ancient people whose current photos are posted outside their rooms? My dad never looked like this: vacant, slumped, his hair wild. Why, he was a handsome charger with snow-white hair so evenly waved…

WE ARE EXCITED ONCE AGAIN to host Home-A-Rama in our community! Westfield has been named one of the “Top Ten Places to Raise a Family” by Family Circle and has consistently been recognized as one of Money’s “Best Places to Live.” We certainly agree. With more than 1.5 million annual visits, our sports campus, Grand Park, is a key part of an overall strategy to make Westfield a premier destination for youth sports and families. While you’re in Westfield, we encourage you to visit our downtown for a unique experience just minutes away. Here, you’ll find great local restaurants, pubs, and shops to fill your free time. You can also enjoy our award-winning trails and parks system. Learn more about our schools, local shops, trails, and downtown by visiting WestfieldWelcome.com.…

ROLLING HILLS, WINDING CREEKS, AND WOODED terrain aren’t exactly what come to mind when one thinks about Central Indiana. But those features are exactly what potential homeowners can enjoy when they build a house in the Chatham Hills development on the north end of Westfield, the setting for this year’s Home-A-Rama. An 18-hole Pete Dye championship golf course serves as the neighborhood’s centerpiece. The course was carefully designed to complement the natural landscape, creating spectacular views for golfers and residents alike. This was developer Steve Henke’s vision—a community that highlights and preserves the unique terrain, which boasts hilltop views and lush river banks across its 800 acres. “There is so much green space,” Henke says of his latest project. “The golf course is almost 200 acres of green space. We…

LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL and enjoy the great outdoors? Do you want to try new beer and good food, but you don’t want to stray too far from your own backyard? Look no further than Westfield, Indiana. Yep, you heard us: Westfield. Hop on the highway or jump on your bike and hit the Monon. Just north of Indianapolis, you’ll find you can visit lively parks filled with perfect picnic spots, feast on delicious food made in local restaurants, catch a game at a beautiful brand-new sports complex, and learn about Westfield’s storied past, including its involvement in the Underground Railroad. Erin Murphy, communications director for the City of Westfield, is excited about the suburb’s future. “Westfield is a community focused on small-town values…

TWENTY YEARS AGO, ONLINE BANKING WAS A novel concept geared to those who wanted limited access to their accounts and had the technological capabilities to connect with them. Like ATMs and telephone banking systems, online services were an extension of the local brick-and-mortar branch and not a replacement for it. Some customers still rely on the traditional model for their investment options, retirement planning, and lending needs, but they no longer have to. With clients all across the U.S., an ongoing discipline for aligning products and services with customer needs, and $1.7 billion in assets— including 150 to 200 commercial real estate properties—First Internet Bank has changed the face of online lending. THE BLACK HOLE OF FINANCING David Becker, First Internet Bank president and CEO, says he first became involved…

When Juniper French was born 17 weeks early, she weighed just over a pound. The next few months were terrifying and uncertain, as her parents, Tom and Kelley French, explain in their new memoir, Juniper. Both professors of journalism at IU, the two admit collaborating on a book wasn’t easy. As they recall in this conversation, though, writing the story was nothing compared with living it. KELLEY: It was Tom’s idea to write the book. I had never wanted to tackle one. And Tom had written three others, right? TOM: Yeah. KELLEY: This is the part where you’re supposed to say, “I realized I couldn’t do it without my wife.” TOM: That actually is the truth. I started to write, and I felt like a fraud—especially when I got to…

WHERE DO YOU SHOP FOR CLOTHES? LATHAM: Zara, All Saints, and ASOS. We do a lot online. MALLORY: I thriftlike crazy. The Value World on 10th Street is my best friend. WHAT ARE YOUR STATEMENT PIECES? MALLORY: Anything with sequins. LATHAM: My Yeezys. MALLORY: And his suits. He has a full-sequin suit and one with real peacock feathers on it. HOW DO YOU APPROACH SHOPPING WITH YOUR KIDS, KENYON (12), AIDAN (10), AND ALFIE (2)? MALLORY: We try to get them stuff that’s true to their personalities. LATHAM: … and easy to clean. GO-TO CHILDREN’S STORES? MALLORY: Gap, Zara, J. Crew, and a cool brand at Target called Jackson. We’ll even buy Kenyon men’s stuff at Forever 21, because he’s tall and skinny. Most of Alfie’s clothes come from our…

Just as soon as I got the hang of it, Dixon called out “double time.” YMCA AT CITYWAY 430 S. Alabama St. 317-955-9622 indymca.org FEE Seven classes, $27 for YMCA members, $57 for nonmembers Test Drive I THOUGHT MY legs would be off the hook at Pound, a trendy L.A.–based drumming workout now offered at the YMCA at CityWay. But I was sorely mistaken—literally. After receiving my pair of weighted, fluorescent green RipStix, the class’s certified Pound Pro, Rona Dixon, instructed us to keep a wide-legged stance because we’d be getting (and staying) low for most of the 45-minute session. She gave a brief rundown of the basic moves, and I quickly realized that this was going to be a baptism-by-fire type of class. “Sweet Nothing” by Calvin Harris started…

Erin Edds called up her husband, Stephen, with an idea. “How about this: The wine cooler grows up.” That was the spark the beverage-making duo needed to ignite the yearlong development of Garden Party Botanical Hard Sodas, carbonated tipples made with pure cane sugar and natural ingredients. The Eddses are rolling out two flavors to start: Violet (a lemon soda with lavender and blackberry that has a crisp, tangy taste from the citrus) and Ruby (a red, spicy ginger soda with hibiscus, pomegranate, and a bold flavor that warms your mouth as you drink it). The boozy sippers distributed by Monarch Beverage contain less sugar than other hard sodas on the market, a distinction that echoes Erin’s bottled low-sodium Hoosier Momma Bloody Mary maker that took off in 2010. Still,…

OPEN SOCIETY 4850 N. College Ave., 317-999-8706, opensociety indy.com HOURS Tues.–Sat. 7 a.m.–11 p.m. The cluster of umbrella-shielded tables out front feels like ground zero for everything Indianapolis wants to be right now. BETWEEN WARM sips of a spiced-tea latte perfumed with enough clove to numb my jaw, and topped with a froth-on-froth pattern of steamed milk as intricate as a vintage chenille bedspread, I couldn’t help but eavesdrop on the two baristas in dark denim aprons bent over a small white cup on the counter. Snippets of their conversation drifted across the uncommonly quiet Open Society dining room during its late-morning lull: “Center your cup. Make it symmetrical. Tilt the pitcher... frame it … that’s nice.” Yoga instructors speak to their students in the same hushed, methodic tones as…

Ice cream cones cost nearly 10 times more than I paid in 1967, but I make more money now than I did then, so I can swing it. THERE’S A MAN in our town whose company I wouldn’t otherwise keep, except that he knew my Grandpa Hank, and those people are becoming rarer each year. If Grandpa were still alive, he’d be 110 and presumably grouchier than when he died at 93, which is saying something. It’s odd that I feel such fondness for someone who drove me crazy while he was living, but time plays tricks on the memory, retaining the good, discarding the bad. These days, I remember the things I loved about my grandfather and am hard-pressed to recall the many and various ways he annoyed me.…

HIT THE ROAD, AND SEE WHAT ELSE THE MIDWEST HAS TO OFFER. IF you are ready to leave Indy behind for a few days and enjoy one last summer blast, why not consider a getaway that’s not too far away? From romantic interludes and great golfing opportunities to outdoor adventure and good old-fashioned family fun, there are plenty of places to go, people to meet, and things to do here in the heartland. MICHIGAN TREASURE AT THE INTERSECTION of intimate seclusion and urban sophistication, Northern Michigan’s Petoskey area is a summer classic where daydreams turn into lifelong memories. Located along Lake Michigan in Little Traverse Bay, the area is known for its scenic beauty, Victorian charm, and endless recreational opportunities. “We always say, ‘Come for the views and stay for…

SHOW DATES September 15–18, September 22–25, and September 29–October 2 HOURS Noon–8 p.m. Ticket booth closes at 7 p.m. ADMISSION ONLINE TICKETS: $12 for a one-day pass and $20 for a two-day pass ONSITE TICKETS: $15 for a one-day pass and $25 for a two-day pass A portion of the proceeds from a VIP event held in conjunction with Home-A-Rama benefits the St. Vincent Cancer Run/Walk Challenge. DIRECTIONS Please, do not go directly to Chatham Hills. Rather, parking is located at Grand Park, and a shuttle will provide quick and convenient transportation to Chatham Hills. Grand Park is located at 711 E. 191st St. in Westfield, Indiana. From Indianapolis, take I-65 north to I-465 north, then take exit 31 for U.S. 31. Follow 31 north for about 9 miles, and…

CICI KUHN’S YEARLONG CANCER JOURney hasn’t been easy, but thanks to the St. Vincent Cancer Program, it’s been one full of colors, textures, and artistic endeavors. Kuhn discovered the St. Vincent art therapy program while recuperating from chemotherapy for multiple myeloma. She had been diagnosed at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis after visiting the emergency room for what she thought was a pulled muscle. Instead, the medical staffdiscovered tumors pressing against her spine, causing pain and putting her in danger of paralysis. Kuhn’s cancer was caused by malignant plasma cells. “By the next morning, I had one of the best hematologists, Dr. Raymond Harwood,” says Kuhn. “Dr. Harwood took over, and I started treatment.” Kuhn was born at the old St. Vincent Hospital near downtown and raised in Indianapolis, but…