
Carmel actor steps into ‘Footloose’ again
Ian Cruz’s mother always encouraged him to be a well-rounded person. “So, even though I was adept with math and…

Playwright draws on career to pen ‘Opening Hank’
Garret Mathews has long been fascinated with the life of legendary country singer Hank Williams. “As a writer, I marvel…

Behind bars: Hard Truth Lemonade
Get it at Hard Truth Distilling Co., Nashville Ingredients: 2 oz. Hard Truth Toasted Coconut Rum 6 oz. lemonade Lemon…

Carmel actor steps into ‘Footloose’ again
Ian Cruz’s mother always encouraged him to be a well-rounded person. “So, even though I was adept with math and…

Night & Day diversions – January 31, 2023
‘Clue’ “Clue” performances run through Feb. 5 at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis. For more, visit beefandboards.com. The…

‘The Son’ is powerful but not a happy tale
“The Son” is a heart-wrenching dive into mental health and the struggles of parenting. Writer-director Florian Zeller (“The Father”) takes…

‘A Man Called Otto’ a must-see
By now, we’ve likely all heard about Marc Forster’s “A Man Called Otto,” in which Tom Hanks plays a grumpy…

Live Music
Aug. 25 Zac Brown Band at Klipsch, Noblesville Trina at the Vogue, Indianapolis The Warrior Kings at Union 50, Indianapolis…

Tailgate Hot Turkey Sandwiches
By Joe Drozda and Bob Bley Every year, it seems that our family expects a large turkey to be served…

Tailgate Hot Turkey Sandwiches
By Joe Drozda and Bob Bley Every year, it seems that our family expects a large turkey to be served…

At the table with Anna: Just Love Coffee Café
Where to go: Just Love Coffee Café Address: 12525 Old Meridian St., Suite 100, Carmel What to get: Jive Turkey…

Where’s Amy attends Marie Osmond concert
Where’s Amy attended the Dec. 10 “Marie Osmond: A Symphonic Christmas Tour” at the Palladium at the Center for the…

Opinion: Best buys are local
We have a bit of a confidence problem. Or maybe we are a tad overly modest about our successes. Whatever the genesis of the matter, we Hoosiers are too quick…

Opinion: Happy birthday do me
Friends, I’ve just celebrated another birthday, and even though it occurred in the middle of a work week while I was suffering from a nasty head cold, it was one…

Opinion: Destination unknown
My wife is getting ready for our upcoming vacation. She has already packed and unpacked and packed again. She practices to make sure everything fits in her suitcase. I practice…

Letter: Fortunate to live in a vibrant county
Editor, On Jan. 22, Hamilton County kicked off a yearlong celebration for its bicentennial at the Palladium with a free program that showcased the history of Hamilton County through stories…

Opinion: Best buys are local
We have a bit of a confidence problem. Or maybe we are a tad overly modest about our successes. Whatever the genesis of the matter, we Hoosiers are too quick…

Opinion: Sock it to me
Commentary by Ward Degler Hopefully, it will never find its way to social media, but I think there is a photo floating around out there of me with a sock…

Blueprint for Improvement: Warm and welcoming Carmel kitchen
Built in Carmel’s Eden Estates neighborhood in 1980, this home’s owners were looking to improve the kitchen’s functionality and update…

Column: Hot off the grill
Commentary by Bill Bernard I just had to break down and take the cover off my grill this past week.…