Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2017 i Indianapolis Monthly

Sorry Not Sorry Gen Con 50 hits Indianapolis this month. This is a big deal. The convention had $72 million in economic impact last year (p. 16) and drew legions of costumed fanatics to the Indiana Convention Center and beyond. I appreciate the financial contribution to Indianapolis and fierce commitment to Geek Culture, but the whole affair conjures my darkest fear: board games. I have PTSD—Post-Traumatic Sorry! Disorder. If you’re fortunate, you don’t know that Sorry! is a board game developed by sadists for sadists and sold by Hasbro as an emotional Molotov cocktail masquerading as family fun. The object of the game is to humiliate your opponents and incite a riot; but instead of tossing a flaming trashcan through a CVS window, players move pawns of yellow, red, blue,…

Vendors THEN TWO COMPANIES PRETTY MUCH OWNED THE PBM (PLAY BY MAIL) MARKET: AVALON HILL AND SPI NOW 500-PLUS SELLING MOSTLY GAMES AND DICE, BUT ALSO MERMAID-SCALE BOOTY SHORTS AND STEAMPUNK TIMEPIECES Official beverage THEN WHATEVER POP WAS AVAILABLE IN 1960s WISCONSIN NOW SUN KING BREWING HAS MADE A SPECIAL GEN CON BEER SINCE 2012 Gaming platform THEN PAPER: PRIOR TO MEETING IN PERSON, GAMERS PLAYED VIA U.S. MAIL NOW THE INTERNET Prevalent game THEN “WARGAMING,” THE RE-STAGING OF FAMOUS MILITARY BATTLES WITH DIFFERENT OUTCOMES. FOR EXAMPLE, A PLAYER ACTING AS NAPOLEON MIGHT HAVE A BETTER EXPERIENCE AT WATERLOO NOW THIS YEAR’S MOST ANTICIPATED NEW GAMES ARE RISING SUN (CLANS AND GODS BATTLE IN FEUDAL JAPAN) AND STARFINDER (THE CREW OF A STARSHIP DEALS WITH ALL MANNER OF ALIENS, PLUS…

TIME STAMP 1957 IT WAS THE early years of the Great Depression, and parents were struggling to make ends meet. So Fannie Caldwell Stewart, owner and publisher of the Indianapolis Recorder, and her son, Marcus C. Stewart, decided that the city’s African-American newspaper was going to throw a picnic for its carriers and their families. That August 1930 to-do proved newsworthy, at least in the black community. “Upward of 2,000 kids and 500 grown ups” att ended, according to a report in the Recorder. A band made up of orphans furnished the music, and there were “games of every conceivable description,” plus basketball, boxing, skating, and dancing, all surrounding the day’s showstopper: a yummy lunch. The line for the meal was “several blocks in length,” said the Recorder, as hungry…

PLAYHOUSE New York City-based Snarkitecture, in keeping with its whimsical name, has planted a children’s playhouse in a downtown alley. The view from the inside can only be fully appreciated if you’re a kid, because portions of the structure are so small, an adult could never squeeze inside. COLUMBUS CIRCLES If you need to take a load offduring your visit, Mexico-based Productora allows you to do so in style. The designers have added nine colorful, circular elements to Washington Street building facades. They’re fairly comfy, too. ANOTHER CIRCLE These exhibits are supposed to be temporary, but this one, designed by Aranda/ Lasch of New York, sure looks permanent. Composed of more than 1,100 pieces of salvaged Hoosier limestone and covering 3.5 acres of Mill Race Park, its circles-withincircles design looks…

KATE HUDSON’S workout line, Fabletics, strutt ed into its first Indiana brick-and-mortar location, at The Fashion Mall, with enough moves to distinguish it from the other three fitness-fashion brands under the same roof. Fabletics swaps Lululemon’s earth tones and neutral color palett e for neon pinks, mesh insets, and bold seamless tanks. Soft , patt erned capris with mesh cutouts take you straight from the studio to the street. Even a basic black sports bra goes glam—the “Bluebell” midi features a zip front and sexy, semi-sheer back ($45). Tech is another point of differentiation. Tablets inside and outside dressing rooms display items you’re trying on (an employee might ask for feedback to send to corporate), and shoppers can use a virtual cart in the store, then finish a purchase online.…

THE TURF Kokomo Take It Home SAMPLE Kokomo turns its litt le brick street into a “party-driven spaceship” during the evening beer fest Brews on Buckeye (1) on August 5, featuring 15 Indiana craft breweries, 10 distilleries, and live music. West Jackson Street to West Jefferson Street along North Buckeye Street, facebook.com/brewsonbuckeye EAT The perfect slice is no piein- the-sky concept at Oscar’s Pizza (2), which bakes up plenty of classics as well as creative specials, like a veggie with goathorn pepper, goat cheese, basil, and grilled eggplant. The pizzeria keeps it old-school with Ms. Pac-Man. 515 N. Buckeye St., 765-450-4035 PRIMP Fade Salon (3) has some star power. Dyed and dreadlocked owner Lindsey Ogle was a contestant on Survivor in 2014, and her notorious noggin is still turning heads…

BLACK MARKET beverage director Chris Coy sees some similarities between his current position and his 1990s gig playing bass guitar for Indiana rock band the Pub Sigs. “Everything is collaborative,” Coy says. “Someone comes in with part of a song, everybody else has input, and we all finish it together.” Basically, he’s still riffing with the band, creating customer favorites at the bar and fashioning a wine list that has helped Black Market snag a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every year since 2014. This fall, Coy teams up with the Mass Ave restaurant’s co-owner, Ed Rudisell (also of Rook, Thunderbird, and Siam Square), to open The Inferno Room, a thinking man’s tiki bar in Fountain Square. The duo’s friendship goes back nearly two decades, to when both of them…

I HAVE A psychologist friend who takes it upon himself to keep me apprised of America’s mental health. Recently, he cheerfully informed me that American children are unhappier than ever. I’m around a lot of kids, most of whom seem prett y chipper to me, but I’m not dissecting them to study their emotional innards like he is. He has several theories for the rise in gloom, though I have my own thoughts— too much indoor time, not enough time for unfett ered exploration, and too many parents living vicariously through their children. The solution, of course, is ending school in May and starting it back in September as we used to do. Every child should experience the joy of stepping out of school on a spring aft ernoon, knowing…

Difficulty 3/5 Full Crust This traditional top works best on pies that contain hearty, solid ingredients like apples or peaches, and is also a go-to for potpies. The top-andbottom crusts help lock in moisture and steam, creating a tender, fragrant pie. Flat-topped pies still need to be vented, which can be as easy as slicing a small slit in the top. To avoid unsightly oozing from this vent, Kelly Maucere, owner of My Sugar Pie, suggests using a pie bird, a small, ceramic, hollow figurine that nestles between the crusts to help the pie hold its shape. Difficulty 2/5 Crumb Top Gwendolyn Rogers, owner of The Cake Bake Shop, crowns her Dutch Apple Pie with cinnamon, brown sugar, oats, and butter. The topping soaks into the pie, giving it full-bodied…

Editor-in-Chef Smoking Goose IF MEAT-EATERS OCCUPY THE TOP OF THE FOOD CHAIN, THEN CHRISTOPHER ELEY, OWNER OF GOOSE THE MARKET AND SMOKING GOOSE MEATERY, IS KING OF THE CARNIVORES. GOOSE’S ELABORATELY STOCKED FRONT COUNTER IS A MEATLOVER’S EQUIVALENT TO A CANDY STORE, AND ITS SIGNATURE LINE OF SMOKED MEATS, SAUSAGES, AND SALUMI HAVE UPPED THE LOCAL CHARCUTERIE GAME. ELEY’S LOVE OF MEATS GOES BACK TO HUNTING TRIPS AS A KID WITH HIS GRANDFATHER AND FATHER. “I REMEMBER HUNTING RABBITS ALONG TRAIN TRACKS IN NORTHERN INDIANA,” ELEY SAYS. “I WAS TOO YOUNG TO BE HUNTING, BUT THAT DIDN’T BOTHER THEM.” Local Source Pendleton’s Meat the Rabbit (317-714-0475, meattherabbit.com) sells bone-in whole fryers, either vacuumsealed and frozen or special-ordered fresh. Chef’s Recipe WILD RABBIT RAGOUT INGREDIENTS 2 whole wild rabbits*, skinned and…

Editor-in-Chef Pizzology and Stella FOR RESTAURATEUR NEAL BROWN, ASPARAGUS IS THE QUINTESSENTIAL SPRING VEGETABLE—WHICH POKES THROUGH THE INDIANA SOIL FOR AN EYE-BLINK OF A GROWING SEASON IN LATE APRIL AND EARLY MAY. SO BROWN, WHO OPERATES PIZZOLOGY, STELLA, AND THE SOON-TO-OPEN UKIYO, SQUEEZES AS MUCH LIFE OUT OF HIS FAVORITE VEGETABLE AS HE CAN. “I GRAVITATE TOWARD THE PENCIL-THIN ASPARAGUS, BECAUSE IT GETS NICE AND CRISPY WHEN YOU ROAST IT. BUT I LIKE ALL SIZES OF ASPARAGUS, DEPENDING ON HOW I AM GOING TO USE IT,” SAYS BROWN. “AND BY THE WAY, I EAT ASPARAGUS WITH MY FINGERS. I THINK EVERYBODY SHOULD EAT ASPARAGUS WITH THEIR FINGERS.” Local Source For just-picked spring herbs like parsley, dill, and chives, hit up the Saturday-morning Indy Winter Farmers Market (growingplacesindy.org), which runs until…

You came to Indiana in 2006 when General Motors transferred your husband from Atlanta to Plainfield. What was that like? “It was great, but it was culture shock for all of us.” What’s a fun night in Plainfield? “Getting in bed by 8 p.m. It’s a great community, but it’s nothing like Atlanta, where you can go out on a Monday night and walk into a jazz bar. That’s not happening in Plainfield. People go to work and church, and that’s about it.” Was it tough reliving your childhood for the book? “Yes, I told stuffthat I’ve never talked about in public. It opened up a lot of pain that I had hidden. And boy, did the lady I wrote it with (Jeannine Amber) and I cry. When I did…

I’VE ALWAYS WANTED to write a country song, given that my usual torment and angst lend themselves so beautifully to unforgett able lyrics. As such, I hold in reserve the title “Sensible Shoes,” which sounds promising for a chart-topper. In the meantime, I penned another song, “When You Cry in the Bathtub, Your Tears Wash Away,” but I never could get beyond the first line. “Sensible Shoes,” on the other hand, could refer to an outcast: one who wears, for example, combat boots rather than stilett os. The phrase is a metaphor, you understand. Now that I have been forced into wearing utilitarian footwear, the theme is no longer funny. The necessity began when, for no discernible reason, I could no longer put my weight down on one heel. The…

Explore the world. Start within. At Bellarmine University, educational success is made attainable with the help of dedicated faculty and advisors. All students are able to sign up for the courses they need to complete their majors, guaranteeing graduation within four years. Bellarmine is a consistent presence on lists of top colleges, including U.S. News & World Report, Forbes and The Princeton Review. The university is home to faculty scholars who are passionate about teaching—and you’ll get to know them well, thanks to a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. This world-class learning environment is centered on a growing ??????? ????? ????? ?????? ????? ????????? ???????????? ????? ??? ???? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? blocks from campus, the quirky Highlands neighborhood is a bohemian wonderland that has it all: food, drink, shopping, parks and unbeatable people-watching opportunities.…

Indiana University Bloomington attracts students from around the globe who want the ideal college experience—great traditions, a gorgeous campus, international culture, Big Ten sports, and a rich academic climate. Founded in 1820, IU Bloomington is situated in a small cosmopolitan ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Indiana University’s eight campuses statewide. Innovation, creativity, and academic freedom are hallmarks of IU Bloomington and its worldclass contributions in research and the arts. From world-famous events like the Little 500 bicycle race and our beloved Hoosier basketball legacy to the unwavering commitment to emerging technologies and degrees that prepare students for success in careers of the future, IU Bloomington is unlike any other.…

A well-rounded education Your journey of self-discovery begins at Manchester University, where you’ll learn all about your major – but you’ll also learn to harness the core skills that will help you succeed in any career you choose. The world is ever-changing, and knowing how to adapt and apply yourself are the qualities of next generation’s leaders. With more than 60 areas of study, Manchester’s approach to education is dynamic. It’s an active, immersive learning experience that empowers you to discover your passions, to think analytically and critically, and to solve not only today’s problems, but those we can’t yet imagine. It’s a liberal arts style that incorporates broad knowledge with diverse ways of thinking. And it creates wellrounded graduates who are attractive to potential employers. Learn by experience At…

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“The Hoosier Kitchen” (p. 60) offers plenty of Indiana eats. Here are the ones over which we obsess: “The Cherokee Purple tomato. I often end up paying $5 each for those things, and it’s worth every penny.” —DANIEL S. COMISKEY, DEPUTY EDITOR “Persimmons. Part of the charm is finding them for free on a tree along a back road. It must be a Southern Indiana thing—when my sister went to Purdue, she found a tree on campus, and no one knew what it was.” —MEGAN FERNANDEZ, DIRECTOR OF EDITORIAL OPERATIONS “If I see Capriole goat cheese on any cheeseboard, I am going to eat it. The funkiest ones are the best, like the Wabash Cannonball, which looks like a small, moldy brain.” —JULIA SPALDING, DINING EDITOR “Bread pudding, that humble…

Bollywood FIRST, THAT NAME. Bollywood. It may seem like a no-brainer mashup—Bombay and Hollywood—to those of us of, um, a certain age. But for a younger generation that knows India’s biggest city as Mumbai, the portmanteau might not be as obvious. WE’RE PUTTING THE “INDIAN” IN INDIANAPOLIS. The city is a target market for Bollywood films and culture due to its steady increase of Indian Americans. When the nonprofit Indian Association of Indianapolis was founded 50 years ago, there were about 15 Indian families living in the city. Today, the group estimates there are about 15,000 of them. “BOLLYWOOD” ISN’T ALL SWIRLING SARIS AND OVERTHE- TOP MUSICAL NUMBERS. Which is what most of us think of when we envision Bollywood films, and we wouldn’t be far offbase— elaborate costumes and…

This dreamy Haute House Home “Thebes” bench from new furniture shop Homenclature seems fit for Marie Antoinette, but the store’s business model is much less haughty. Homenclature handpicks most of its discounted designer merchandise, and supplements with overstocks and returns. That’s how eclectic pieces end up in one of two Indiana showrooms at, sometimes, less than half the retail price. The Carmel location that opened recently measures a fraction of the Valparaiso original’s 21,000 square feet, yet it’s still packed high and low with large-scale luxe decor for your own chateau. $3,359. 2150 E. 116th St., Carmel, 317-853-6733, myhomenclature.com…

DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE. Bright, happy, clever, and, “Wow, girl, where did you get that?” WOW, GIRL, WHERE DID YOU GET THIS FUN TOP? LOVE THE PRINT. Zara. At the end of every summer, they have a ridiculous sale, and I buy all the goodies. YOUR INSTAGRAM PROFILE, @FROBANGZ, HAS THIS MOTTO: “PEOPLE WILL STARE, MAKE IT WORTH THEIR WHILE.” It’s a Harry Winston quote—a comment on the joy that fashion can bring. When people stare, I know I’m doing something right. BEST PURCHASE IN THE LAST YEAR? A Lucite box purse from Midland Antiques for my birthday.…

Revisit For more than a decade, Tea’s Me Cafe has catered to the palates of serious tea drinkers—people who know their dragonpearl oolongs from their sencha greens. The shop got an extra hit of publicity in the spring, when owners Stacey and Wayne Ashford sold the business to former WNBA superstar (and loyal Tea’s Me customer) Tamika Catchings. While Catchings still brews teas from the original owners’ namesake Ashford Tea Company (sourcing blue-chip varieties from purveyors all over the world), she’s made her own mark by adding breakfast hours (the shop is now open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday) and a First Friday spoken-word series. Manager Joi DeFrantz, whose background is in chemistry, helps newcomers navigate a list of close to 50 teas, along with a…

EARLY IN THE evening on February 3, a few hundred students, faculty, and alumni of St. Joseph’s College filed into an auditorium to learn the fate of one of the oldest schools in Indiana. Several months earlier, an accrediting organization had put the 128-year-old institution in Rensselaer on probation for failure to address its massive debt. School leaders, who had been scrambling to find a solution ever since, were ready to announce the board of trustees’ vision for the future. Inside the auditorium, a standing-roomonly crowd filled the space. Following a prayer and opening remarks from thenpresident Robert Pastoor, chairman of the board Ben Sponseller approached the microphone. His voice was somber, as if he were delivering a eulogy. Earlier that day, Sponseller told the audience, the St. Joseph’s board…

Editor-in-Chef Duos Indy Local Source Dried and powdered sumac, an indigenous Indiana plant with a bitter flavor, appears in many Middle Eastern dishes. Look for it in the spice aisle at Saraga International Grocery (3605 Commercial Dr., 317-388-9999; 2308 E. Stop 11 Rd., 317-300- 0080; saragafood.com). DINERS FAMILIAR WITH THE VEGGIE-CENTRIC STYLE OF DUOS INDY CO-OWNER BECKY HOSTETTER KNOW THAT THIS TRAILBLAZER CAN PULL A MULTITUDE OF FLAVORS OUT OF THE SIMPLEST INGREDIENTS. NO SURPRISE THAT SHE SHINES BRIGHTEST IN THE SUMMER, EVEN WHEN IT COMES TO JUST WAXING POETIC ABOUT ONE OF ITS MOST UNDERRATED CROPS. “THERE IS NOTHING TASTIER THAN A WELL-GROWN SUMMER CUCUMBER,” SAYS HOSTETTER. “I PREFER THE ENGLISH TYPE, OR THOSE CUTE LITTLE PRECIOUS PERSIAN ONES, BECAUSE THE TRADITIONAL VARIETY TENDS TO HAVE TOUGH SKIN.” Chef’s…

Suzanne Krowiak is a Master Food Preserver, canning teacher, and founder of the Indy Food Swap. 1 Do your homework Look around to see if there are any canning classes in your area. Fall Creek Gardens (fallcreekgardens.org) in Indianapolis partners with local organizations to offer hands-on canning instruction. Also check out online resources like the USDA’s National Center for Home Food Preservation’s comprehensive website (nchfp.uga.edu). 2 Take inventory The must-have list: a large pot wide enough to fit several jars across and tall enough to cover your jars by at least two inches; a rack that fits in the bottom of the pot (so jars don’t sit directly on the heat source); rubberized tongs or jar lifter; heattempered jars (Ball jars are the most widely available and affordable); and a…

HUNTING & BUTCHERING About 80 percent of the meat Haste’s family eats every year is venison they hunted themselves. She admits she doesn’t fit the hunter stereotype, but thinks most people have that wrong, anyway. “The biggest misconception of hunters is that they’re ignorant, or redneck, or uneducated,” says Haste. “Most hunters are respectful of the land on which they hunt, and of the animals themselves. When I’m in that tree stand, I feel more primal and less modernized. I like that sense of depending on no one other than myself.” Haste also butchers most of her own meat. “Since I’m the cook, I know exactly what I want. I want the bone in this, or I don’t want the bone in that. I want this size, this cut. I…

LONG BEFORE THE TREND HIT, wild game was a delicious source of local, environmentally sustainable food. But times have changed. Old-school carnivores accustomed to capturing their own food can get some assistance from butcher shops like the four Indy-area locations of Moody Meats (moodymeats.com), which has techniques for enhancing the meat that hunters bring in. “We see it all the way through to vacuum-sealing, custom drying, and freezing,” says founder Adam Moody. “We’ll augment the meat with pork fat or bacon, and include custom seasonings for different types of grinds. We even have a summer sausage we’ll make with venison.” As modern eaters begin to appreciate the adventure of finding, preparing, and enjoying game meats, several local farms are removing the hunting-andgathering aspect altogether. Now, the only hunting required to…

FARMbloomington chef Daniel Orr grew up roaming the woods in Columbus, Indiana. His parents instilled in him a love of wild-grown food by harvesting raspberries, apples, black walnuts, and other forage-worthy items on their land. As an Eagle Scout, he learned to identify edible plants and roots—a habit that has stayed with him and helped shape his career. Finding fresh food locally can seem like a big undertaking, so we talked to Orr about his favorite items to look for and where to find them. BEGINNER Squishy persimmons are Indiana’s claim to foraging fame. Looking like a cross between a tomato and a nectarine, this fruit is pretty easy to harvest from the low branches of the tree it grows on. Pluck it when it turns a translucent orangey purple…

NCE UPON A TIME” seems like a good place to begin a story about Mab Graves, the self-taught, bubblegumhaired Pop Surrealist and growing object of widespread curiosity who looks as if she were sprung to life from one of her works by the flick of a magic wand. And, in a professional sense, she was—born from the paintings, sketches, and sculptures in the gorgeously cluttered, turquoise-walled, secondstory studio of a converted 1880s tavern in Indianapolis’s Fountain Square neighborhood, where Graves lives and works. Friends and fans, who get frequent glimpses of this deliciously twee space on social media, refer to it as “The Forest.” A new visitor to The Forest might describe her artwork as “girly.” Maybe even “cute.” But a closer look reveals something more. The brunett e cherubs…

BBUSINESS IS BOOMING IN Hamilton County, and there’s more fun to be had than ever before. For residents and visitors alike, fun weekends filled with great food, brilliant entertainment, and bustling activities are just around the corner. And with a variety of unique cities and towns, there’s something for everyone. “I love that we have four cities with their own individual personalities that complement each other,” says Brenda Myers, president and CEO of Hamilton County Tourism. “I think that’s going to make Central Indiana very strong.” Whether you’re in Arcadia, Fishers, or somewhere in between, here’s the best entertainment for you. EAT LOCAL THERE’S NOTHING BETTER than hosting a backyard cookout and being able to boast that the savory rack of ribs and veggies bursting with flavor came from a…

Sottero and Midgley “Parisia” gown from Bridal Superstore by Posie Patch, 5447 E. 82nd St., 317-849-9980, posiepatchbridalsuperstores.com. Blue Willow Bride by Anne Barge “Azalea” gown, Toni Federici “Kadie” veil, and Ti Adoro rose gold “Rosaline” earrings from The Wedding Studio, 14250 Clay Terrace Blvd., Ste. 120, Carmel; 747 E. County Line Rd., Greenwood; 317-815-2000, theweddingstudios.net. Bouquet of bupleurum, ruscus roses, peonies, blue tweedia, calla lily, succulent, green hanging amaranthus, blue delphinium, hypericum berries, curly willow, blue hydrangea, and plumosa fern by JP Parker Flowers, 801 S. Meridian St., 317-624-0500; 377 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, 317-738-9837; jpparkerco.com. The Steven Birnbaum Collection gown, style 1812, and veil from Beloved Brides, 8966 E. 96th St., Fishers, 317-288-2903, belovedbrides.com. 14KW 1.93ctw Diamond Pave Cluster Earrings and Jude Frances Sterling Silver Encore Moroccan Cufffrom Moyer…

At Franklin College, the liberal arts are an experience as much as an ??????????? ????? ?????? ?????? ???????? ???? ??? ???????? ???????????? ??? ???? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????? ???? ?????????? ??? ????????????? ??????? ???? ????? ??? ??????????? ???????????????????????? ???? ????????? ??????????? ??????? ????? ?? ??????????????? ???????? ????? curriculum emphasizing engaged learning opportunities. Through small ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????? ?????????? ???? ????????? ???? ??????????? ???????? ????? ??????? ??? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????? ???? ????? ????????? ????????? ???? ????? ??????? ?? ??????? ??? Science degree in athletic training at Franklin College. ????? ????????? ?????????? ???????? ??? ??????? ???? ???? ???? ??????? ??? ???? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????? ????? ??????????? ?????????? ????? ???? ??????????? ???? ????????????? ????? ????????? ???? ????????? ??? ???????? ??????? ????????? ???? ????? ???????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? to excel and engage in the world. ????? ???? ????…

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Ball State University was founded through the generosity of the Ball family and their unwavering vision. They believed education had the power to make a meaningful impact on an individual and the greater community. Today, Ball State is a multidiscipline, nationally-ranked research university attracting a talented community from across the state and around the world. Discover Ball State and you will discover access to professional experiences and advanced technology from day one—with about 190 majors to challenge and inspire you. Unique immersive learning opportunities allow you to work on student-led teams with actual clients on projects for communities, businesses, and organizations in Indiana and beyond. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? idea has remained constant. With an environment infused with creativity and strong values, we believe Ball State is a nurturing place to take risks…

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Casey Kenley Freelance writer Casey Kenley had read about the demise of 128-year-old St. Joseph’s College before she started reporting the story for IM (p. 54). “I figured the closing was a long time coming,” she says. “But the students and faculty—they were completely shocked by the news.” Kenley is going back to school herself this month to study fiction writing at Butler University. Patricia Williams If comedian Patricia Williams (aka Ms. Pat) sounds a little risqué in the excerpt of her new autobiography (p. 86), you should hear the stories she left out. “You have to learn how to take the bullshit in your life and laugh at it,” she says. “I took all that pain and turned it into jokes.” A frequent guest on Bob & Tom, Williams…

Park at the Indiana School for the Deaf, on 42nd Street. Easy in, easy out. Closedtoed shoes only. There is an astonishing array of gross things kids can step in at the Fair. The Family Fun Park is smoke-free, unlike the Midway. Avoid: cotton candy (sticky), tractor pulls (loud), giant stuffed animals (cumbersome). Shuttle rides are a winwin. Kids love that train. Parents love the rest. The Fair only operates on days with 9,000 percent humidity. Keep the kids hydrated. Save elephant ears for the end—as a bargaining chip to leave early.…

WHAT’S TOUGHER, LIVE OR VOICE ACTING? I like live action, obviously. But with voice acting, there’s less pressure and no makeup. I love it. YOU TAKE YOUR 7-YEAR-OLD SON, WALKER, TO MOST TOUR DATES. HOW HAS THAT CHANGED THINGS? I see the cities through a child’s eyes. If he wasn’t there, I’d probably sleep away the day. I would only see the hotel in every city. On the other hand, I don’t get to hang out with the crew aft er shows as much. It’s hard juggling motherhood and trying to be some semblance of a rock star. HAS MULTITASKING HINDERED YOUR PERFORMANCE AT ALL? My priorities have changed. I have to remind myself of that when I hit a bad note. When you’re doing so many things at once,…

Get the Hot List of great buys on Wednesday mornings at Indianapolis Monthly.com THE THREAD RUNWAY Love Your Body (1726 E. 86th St.) launches private-label loungewear with a fashion show at the store on August 19. OPENINGS Kids’ shop Nurture and Lafayett e vintage dealer Hot House Market in The Fashion Mall; men’s denim-and-tee boutique Heritage Clothier and Home at 54th and the Monon. FIND Posh up your pool time with Harper + Ari bath sugar cubes from Eva Maison’s revamped Broad Ripple store (912 E. Westfield Blvd.).…

THE MAN KNOWN only as Indy Mugs threw his first vessel (that’s pott er-speak for “made stuff”) at Lawrence Central High School and says he spent nearly half of his senior year taking classes in the craft . But when he got a scholarship to the University of Indianapolis for pole-vaulting, he put his handiwork on hold. Now the artist is back at the wheel with free artisan coffee mugs for everyone— that is, if you can find them first. While browsing Instagram last summer, Indy Mugs came across the worldwide Free Art Movement and decided to join. Here’s how it works: He hides a one-of-a-kind mug in a public place, such as the litt le free library in White River State Park, a coffee shop, or Fountain Square’s namesake…

Ever drop by the gourmet store for a few out-of-thebox snacks and get a little overwhelmed by the choices? Travel planner Sarah Reuter had the same experience when she was munching her way around the world’s great destinations, trying to taste everything she could. Now, she wants to curate your lunch or outing with her trio of Artisan Picnic gourmet boxes, featuring her favorite combos of local meats, cheeses, and sweets. The Italiano box, for instance, pairs such luxe comestibles as Turchetti’s Salumeria’s rich cotto salami with Tulip Tree Creamery’s fromage frais and soft, Camembertstyle Trillium, as well as Home Ec’s kicky, sweet cherry-habanero preserves and Amelia’s crispy Francese bread. Available at the Original Farmers’ Market and Fishers Farmer’s Market, as well as select events at the Indianapolis Museum of…

BIG HOFFA’S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-QUE 800 E. Main St., Westfield, 317-867-0077, bighoffas.com A fully loaded meat smoker greets diners before they step in the door of this piratethemed (a nod to barbecue’s roots in the Caribbean islands) eatery, where hunks of brisket cook for at least 30 hours. Then, it’s sliced and sold by the pound, layered inside sandwich buns, and played up in some pretty over-the-top, Guy Fieri–style creations. Perfect with: Potato salad that delivers an unexpected cayenne afterburn. JOHNSON’S BBQ SHACK 82 S. Baldwin St., Bargersville, 317-458-4660, johnsonsbbqshack.com A barbecue food truck found its brick-andmortar home in this spiffed-up shack next to the Southern Indiana Railway in Bargersville, where brisket is dry-rubbed and hickorysmoked in a custom barbecue pit. The juicy meat, hacked into chunks, blends the lean bits…

Any time you want a strawberry, there are strawberries to be had. The same goes for peaches, apples, Brussels sprouts—all of those so-called fresh foods waiting for you just a shopping trip away. The problem with that kind of convenience is that it cheats us out of enjoying fruits and vegetables when their flavors are at their peak. It dumbs down our palates. People who claim to hate tomatoes have probably never picked one straight offthe vine in their grandmother’s backyard on a sticky August day. That is almost un-Hoosier. To recalibrate our taste buds, we offer this seasonby- season meal plan to get you through the year, beginning with the flush of summer farmers markets, enjoying some fall baking therapy, venturing into wild-game territory in the winter, and then…

Editor-in-Chef Rook Local Source Burton’s Maplewood Farm ( burtonsmaplewoodfarm.com) in Medora sells every variety of pure maple syrups, from a Grade-A medium amber to a line of waffle-toppers aged in bourbon, rum, whiskey, and brandy barrels. ROOK CHEF CARLOS SALAZAR, A NATIVE OF THE PHILIPPINES, APPLIES HIS PLAYFUL TAKES ON TRADITIONAL ASIAN RECIPES AT THE FLETCHER PLACE RESTAURANT THAT ELEVATES DISHES LIKE WILD-MUSHROOM BIBIMBAP AND BRISKET RAMEN TO HIGH CUISINE. HERE, HE GIVES A CLASSIC FALL STARCH A FUN, STREET-FOOD MAKEOVER—SERVED, OF COURSE, ON SKEWERS. Chef’s Recipe GRILLED SWEET POTATOES INGREDIENTS 2 pounds local sweet potatoes, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and cut into 1 ½-inch pieces 1 teaspoon kosher salt 5 slices of smoked jowl 4 ounces low-sodium soy sauce 4 ounces maple syrup* 2 ounces balsamic vinegar ¼ pound cold…

I felt cheated, but Jan was overjoyed. AS THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF of this magazine, I get plenty of weird lett ers, emails, and phone calls. The other day, I received an unsolicited manuscript by a fella who wanted us to publish an essay about—I swear on my children—his belly butt on. There’s the PR agent in “Los Angeles–New York” who, in a breathless email, practically demanded that we cover the second coming of clog-inspired footwear from Sweden. My favorite, though, is a recurring call from a scammer with the “Canadian Pharmacy” who has an urgent reminder for “Mr. Gary” that it’s time to refill his Viagra order. I tried to tell the man I wasn’t Mr. Gary, but now when he calls, I rise to the challenge and pretend to load…

Toni Snearly Northwest Indiana Food Swap facebook.com/ nwifoodswap PRO TIP: “A lot of people ask if it’s a gourmet event, but it’s just about sharing local food and supporting each other in creating a food community. If you bring something you like, someone else is bound to like it, too. It’s not a chef’s competition.” Erin Clark Bloomington Food Swap btownfoodswappers.com PRO TIP: “The first one was mostly friends of mine. Everything went well, so we started inviting more people through Facebook. It’s a great way to spread the word. We started having it at the public library, which has free meeting space for nonprofit groups.” Suzanne Krowiak Indy Food Swap indyfoodswappers.com PRO TIP: “Don’t get hung up on swapping the ‘right’ thing. People bring granola, jam, pickles, homemade biscuits,…

WE’D BEEN LIVING in our new place in Indianapolis for only a couple of days when I heard a knock at my front door. I opened it to find a white lady with a big smile standing on my porch, holding a huge chocolate cake wrapped in plastic. “I want to welcome you to the neighborhood,” she said. “So I baked you a little something.” What the hell? Where I’m from, if somebody shows up at your door with something nice in their hands, it’s probably stolen. As soon as she left, I went right to my kitchen and called my girlfriend, Ms. Jeanne, back home in Atlanta. “You ain’t gonna believe this,” I said. “A white lady just made me a cake. You think I should eat it?” “Yeah,…

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 chickenand- 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.…

CONGRATULATIONS! You said yes to tying the knot, but it turns out the months of planning leading up to that day are full of big decisions and difficult choices. And chances are you’ve never had to hire an event caterer, find a photographer, or choose the right venue for a big shindig. Luckily, the pros have been working on weddings for a long time, and they’ve got some advice to share. WHAT’S ON THE MENU with Amy von Eiff, Owner of A Cut Above Catering 12955 Old Meridian St., Ste. 104, Carmel, 317-575-9514, acutabovecatering.com HOW CAN THE HAPPY COUPLE CREATE A MENU THAT REFLECTS THEIR PERSONALITIES AND BACKGROUNDS? To add a dash of personality to the meal, von Eifflikes to personalize a menu with family favorites and dishes that reflect…

MAKE BLUE PART OF YOUR FUTURE Indiana State gives you more of what you’re looking for in a university from the moment you set foot on campus. We’re for blue skies and a brighter future. We’re for recycling, ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? We’re for a great education and we’re for affordability—not only in tuition but in all student costs. We’re for scholarships—big time! Indiana State awards more than $16 million in scholarships each year. We’re also for helping you graduate on time with a new Sycamore Graduation Guarantee ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? you’ll graduate in four years or any remaining classes are free. Life as a Sycamore is about growing tall and strong—through classes, research, creativity, campus involvement and making a difference in communities in Indiana and around the world thanks to international study opportunities. We’re…

There is a unique energy at Indiana Wesleyan University —a combination of innovation, purpose and faith—and it takes just one visit to experience it. IWU students discover their God-given individuality and life calling, and develop in character, scholarship and leadership. IWU is about an hour’s drive from the two largest cities in Indiana, offers 80 undergraduate and more than 35 graduate degrees. The University academic programs are nationally known for their innovation, creativity and success. In fact, our nursing majors have consistently exceeded the NCLEX national pass rate for the past nine years. Students run the school’s coffee shop, McConn Coffee Co.; conduct, publish and present research at conferences at places like Cambridge and Harvard; and travel the globe for academic studies, mission work and performances, including a recent appearance…

At DePauw, it’s the combination of the intellectual challenge of our academic life with our vibrant campus culture that ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????? ???? ??? ??????????? ???????? ???? ????? ???? ????? ????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????? Rooted in our own brand of the liberal arts, DePauw students ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?? ???????? ??????? ??? ?? ???????? ???? ??? ?? ??????? ??? ??????????? ???????? ??? ????? ????? ???? ????? ????????? ??????????? ??? ???? ???? ???? ????? ??? ??????? ????? ???? ???????????? ??? ????????? ???????????? ???? ??????????? ??? ????? ???? ??????? ??? ??????? ???? ?????????? ?????? ??? ???? ???????? ??????? ???? ???????? ??????????????? central location for comprehensive student advising and ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????? ?? ?????? ????? ???????????????? ?????????? ??? ????????????? ?????? ???????? ???? ???? ??? ??????? ??? ???????? ??????? ?????? ???????????? ???????????? ????? ????? ???????? ???? ???? ?????????…

Otterbein University offers the smartest way to learn, according to industry experts. Otterbein is nationally recognized for its intentional blending of liberal arts and professional studies and commitment to integrating hands-on experiences into all learning. The Point, Otterbein’s new STEAM Innovation Center, brings students in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and arts programs together with professionals from leading private and public sector organizations for unique experiential learning opportunities, leading to internships and job placements. Recently added programs include criminology and justice studies, studio art, engineering physics, mechanical engineering and environmental health and safety engineering. Otterbein ranked #11 (of 171) in the Regional Universities-Midwest U.S. News & World Report’s “2017 Guide to America’s Best Colleges; Recipient of ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? for the Advancement of Teaching; Honored annually With Distinction by the President’s Higher Education…