Theater Review: Broadway Across America Fiddler on the Roof

It’s good to revisit a classic every once in awhile. A meandering stroll along the path of nostalgia…

It’s good for the soul. It gives a little perspective. Broadway Across America’s “Fiddler on the Roof” provides that opportunity.

On stage in the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, March 6 – 11, the tale takes us to a village being thrust into a future of unknowns. Starring John Preece as main character Tevye, the show wraps around a family with five daughters, all of whom are at, or near, marrying age.

Comedic touches, along with a tremendous voice, keep this story of being uprooted by war and hatred from becoming too dark. It does bring into focus how the unwillingness to accept differences results in destruction of families, villages and countries.

Preece’s soothing vocals were strong throughout his performance as the patriarch of the family. His confidence on stage may come from the 1,780 performances of portraying the Jewish dairy farmer and currently in his 10th tour in the program. The shots at gruffness were belied by vulnerable undercurrents and love for his daughters.
Attempts to point to just one song showcasing his talent more than any other is futile, but audience, and personal, favorites would include “To Life” and “Sunrise, Sunset” with wife, Golde.

Playing matriarch Golde is Gerri Weagraff giving as much spunk and feistiness as she was getting….and then some. Her sparring matches with Tevye, and Yente the Matchmaker, played admirably by Pamela D. Chanora, are pure enjoyment.

Vocals, acting and dancing stayed at a high range with the Bottle Dance by the entire company the preeminent scene of the evening.
The most satisfying factor of the performance is the fabulous energy and strong talent of the entire cast. It truly is the highest level of showmanship seen this entire season from BAA.

Bottom Line: Broadway Across America’s Fiddler on the Roof gives a great opportunity to revisit or share the classic with a whole new generation.

For tickets, schedule and information, visit OldNationalCentre.com

Photo credit: Carol Rosegg

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, performing arts and restaurant critic. Catch her as Indy’s Arts & Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC, and follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook. Gotta Go is published in M magazine and the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.

Northside Nights: March 8-18 Restaurant List

NORTHSIDE NIGHTS RESTAURANT WEEK

MARCH 8th – 18th 2012
If you are looking for Northside Nights 2013 Click HERE

Mini indulgences/Seasons 52                  Image/IzzyEvans

What: Northside Nights Restaurant Week

When: March 8-18

Who: 27 northside Indianapolis restaurants

Where: Various northside Indianapolis restaurants-see list below

Cost: 3 courses: $30 per person or $30 for two people

Website

For a complete list of menus, visit NorthsideNightsIndy.com

Participating Restaurants

Arni’s

Bonefish Grill

Chef Mike’s Charcoal Grill

Cobblestone Grill

Eddie Merlot’s

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse

Hall’s Castleton Grill

Harry & Izzy’s

Hellas Café

Kincaid’s

Michael’s Southshore

Mitchell’s Fish Market

Oakley’s Bistro

Peterson’s

Pizzology

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Sahm’s Bar & Grill

Sahm’s Restaurant & Bar

Sangiovese Ristorante

Seasons 52
For a review of Seasons 52, click here.

Stone Creek Dining Noblesville

Stone Creek Dining Zionsville

Sullivan’s Steak House

The Melting Pot
For a review of The Melting Pot chocolate martini, click here.

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, performing arts and restaurant critic. Catch her as Indy’s Arts & Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC, and follow her on Twitter @GottaGo and Facebook. Gotta Go is published in the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.

National Maple Syrup Festival March 3-4, 10-11

First tree of the sugaring season to be tapped at National Maple Syrup Festival

*** News Release ***
MEDORA, IND. – When Indiana’s top ag man taps the ceremonial sugar maple, noon, Sat., March 3 at Burton’s Maplewood Farm, he’ll christen the fourth annual National Maple Syrup Festival. Joe Kelsay, director of the Indiana Department of Agriculture, also will signify the first tree in the U.S. to be tapped for the 2012 maple sugaring season.

“Indiana is the southernmost state in the U.S. Maple Belt,” said Tim Burton, co-owner of Burton’s Maplewood Farm and co-founder of the festival, “so as far as we know, the first trees are tapped here.

Though there are about 100 maple syrup producers in Indiana and countless festivals, this is the first and only national maple syrup festival in America. It’s held the first two weekends in March at Burton’s Maplewood Farm and Medora Community School.

Visitors can expect to learn about the modern-day maple sugaring process once the sap rises up out of the trees, as well as the history of maple sugaring from Native American and French historic encampments. There’s also live music, booths from Indiana Artisans and food ranging from pancakes and sausage to maple pork chops and maple baked beans.

The festival starts at Medora Community School, where pancakes and sausage are served and the Sweet Victory Challenge baking and cooking competition takes place. The competition is sponsored by Vermont-based King Arthur Flour, the oldest flour company in the U.S. Judging takes place on March 3 for the youth division and March 10 for the adult division. For details, visit www.SweetVictoryChallenge.com.

Then visitors ride shuttle buses from the school to Burton’s Maplewood Farm, where they’ll see the more than 700 sugar maple trees, Pat’s Snack Shack and the famous Mellencamp Maplehouse. In the Maplehouse is a large evaporator that boils down the tree sap to syrup; it takes 40 gallons of sap to produce one gallon of syrup. The Maplehouse also features the country’s largest Rumford fireplace, making it a warm and cozy stop.

Click for directions HERE

Children’s activities include a farm animal petting zoo, rope-making demonstrations by Cowboy Ron, a ventriloquist, face painting, crafts and more. Live music is located in Pat’s Snack Shack and will include a variety of bands.

New this year is a Dutch Oven Cookoff organized by Lesley “Dutch Oven Diva” Tennessen, and church services by the Christian Country Cowboy Church on March 4 and 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mellencamp Maplehouse.

Proceeds from the festival benefit the Heads Up!!! Foundation, which will use the money for the Riley Hospital for Children’s “Camp About Face” at Bradford Woods, a summer camp for youth with craniofacial anomalies.

WHAT: National Maple Syrup Festival

WHEN: March 3-4 and March 10-11

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Burton’s Maplewood Farm and Medora Community School

Medora, Ind. (20 minutes west off I-65 between Louisville and Indianapolis)

Parking is at Medora Community School, 82 S. George St., Medora, Ind.

COST: $10 for adults

$8 for seniors 65 and older

$6 for children ages 5 to 15

Free for ages 4 and younger

(Bring a canned good for local food pantries, and get $2 off admission.)

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, performing arts and restaurant critic. Catch her as Indy’s Arts & Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC, and follow her on Twitter @GottaGO and Facebook. Gotta Go is published in the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.

Symphony on the Prairie 2012 Lineup Includes Debuts of Don McClean, Motown & Disco

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

Symphony on the Prairie 2012

Don McClean

~If you are looking for 2013 Schedule click here~

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra announces its 31st season, June 16 - Sept. 2. The summertime Marsh Symphony on the Prairie Series features a broad mix of classical and pops symphonic music performed at Conner Prairie Ampitheatre in Fishers, Indiana.

Debuts include

Folk music icon Don McLean

award-winning country music band Diamond Rio

legendary Motown group The Contours.

Returning favorites include

The Music of Queen,

The Classical Mystery Tour Beatles tribute,

jazz swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra.

2012 Marsh Symphony on the Prairie Schedule

June 16

Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue

Guest conductor Ryan McAdams will open the 2012 summer season with classical favorites such as Elgar’s "Enigma Variations" and Gershwin’s "Rhapsody in Blue" featuring Stephen Beus, the winner of the 2006 American Pianists Association Max I Allen Fellowship. 

June 22-23

Heroes & Victors – Music from Sports Greatest Films

Conducted by Alfred Savia, Heroes & Victors features the clips from classic sports films such as Chariots of Fire, Breaking Away and Hoosiers shown on large video walls near the stage as the ISO plays excerpts from the scores.

June 29-30

The Music of Queen

Conductor Brent Havens and his tribute band join the ISO to perform the many hits by legendary 1970s and '80s rock band Queen.

July 2-4

Star-Spangled Symphony

The ISO celebrates Independence Day with three concerts featuring many patriotic favorites including the 1812 Overture with live artillery accompaniment and Stars and Stripes Forever with a spectacular firework display.

July 6-7

Disco Night at the Prairie – A Tribute to the Bee Gees

Tribute band Stayin’ Alive joins the ISO in a Disco-style program highlighted by the many hits from The Bee Gees.

July 13-14

The ISO Goes Global – The Music of our Sister Cities

ISO Assistant Conductor David Glover takes patrons on a world tour of celebrated classical works representing Indianapolis’ sister cities in Germany, Italy, and China, among others. Guest violinist Stefan Jackiw also pays homage to Indy’s sister city of Cologne with Bruch’s glorious "Scottish Fantasy." 

July 20-21

The Best of Broadway

Noted pops conductor Stuart Chafetz and a talented cast of New York City’s best vocalists put the hits of Broadway’s greatest musicals on center stage.

July 27-28

The Glenn Miller Orchestra with the ISO

The renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra and band leader Nick Hilscher return to join the ISO in performing the ensemble’s most recognizable works such as "Moonlight Serenade" and "In the Mood."

August 3-4

An Evening with Don McLean

Legendary folk singer and songwriter Don McLean joins the ISO’s string section in an evening of his enduring hits such as “American Pie” and “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night).”

August 10-11

Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons

The ISO’s string players will be this weekend’s star performers as they bring classical favorites – such as Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons to the stage, led by 2002 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis Gold Medalist Barnabás Kelemen.

*August 17-18

Classical Mystery Tour – A Tribute to the Beatles

For a fifth consecutive summer season, the members of the Broadway cast of Beatlemania will perform many Beatles hits such as "Hard Day’s Night," "Twist and Shout," "Yellow Submarine" and "Here Comes The Sun"  in an authentic tribute to Liverpool’s “Fab Four.”

*August 24-25

Diamond Rio

Four-time Country Music Award-winning band Diamond Rio will showcase its inventive country style and superb vocal artistry by performing many hits such as “Meet in the Middle,” “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” and “Love a Little Stronger” in its Prairie debut.

*August 30-31

The Contours – 50 Years of Motown!

The legendary Motown vocal quartet The Contours will perform many of its favorites such as “Do You Love Me,” “Can You Do It” and “Can You Jerk Like Me” in their first-ever appearance.

*September 1-2

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy returns to bring its blend of jazz, swing, Dixieland and Big Band music.

* The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra does not perform in these concerts
Check back on GottaGo.us for review of artists throughout the season.

DIRECTIONS

For directions to Conner Prairie Ampitheatre, click here-->> Directions

TICKETS

10-ticket value packs, full season table subscriptions and group reservations on sale March 19; single tickets and single reserved tables go on sale April 23.

From March 19 through May 4, patrons can purchase Value Packs (10 concert tickets) for $155, which is a savings of 40 percent off of single ticket prices. From May 5-June 16, Value Packs are $180. Season table subscriptions may be purchased (seating up to 10) for $479 for 14 tables. Groups of 30 people or more may save at discounts up to 30% off the admission price at the gate.

Orders for Value Packs and season table subscriptions may be made in person at the Hilbert Circle Theatre Box Office, by phone by calling (317) 639-4300 or (800) 366-8457 outside of Indianapolis, or online at www.IndianapolisSymphony.org. For group sales, contact ISO Group Sales Manager Jeff Johnson at (317) 231-6788 or email jjohnson@IndianapolisSymphony.org.

Single Tickets On Sale Beginning April 23
Single tickets for Marsh Symphony on the Prairie concerts will go on sale Monday, April 23. For more information on all Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra indoor and outdoor presentations, contact the Hilbert Circle Theatre Box Office at (217) 639-4300, toll free (800) 366-8457 outside of Indianapolis, or at www.IndianapolisSymphony.org.

Marsh Supermarkets is the Title Sponsor of the entire 2012 Marsh Symphony on the Prairie season and St. Vincent Health is the Premiere Sponsor for the summer series.

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, performing arts and restaurant critic. Catch her as Indy’s Arts & Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC, and follow her on Twitter @GottaGo and Facebook. Gotta Go is published in the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.

PAMA Cocktail Competition Deadline Tonight!

PAMA SEEKS THE BEST HOME BAR STAR

Deadline February 29, 2012

***Press Release***

BARDSTOWN, KY – PAMA Liqueur Challenges Amateur Bartenders to Showcase their skills to create a killer cocktail that is perfectly balanced, elegantly presented and definitely delicious.

The winner will receive a trip for two to the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen in June 2012 with $2,000 spending money and the opportunity for their recipe to be presented in front of thousands of attendees at the Grand Tasting Tent. Their recipe will also be featured on PAMA’s website.

The contest, which runs until February 29, 11:59PM EST, asks the public to submit a recip e and photo of their original drink creation, which will be judged based on the following criteria:

1) Originality/creativity

2) Unique use of PAMA

3) Ingredient combination

4) Appropriateness of the cocktail name

The top 25 entries, as determined by the PAMA judging panel, will be posted to PAMA’s website and Facebook page for visitors to vote on their favorite entry. Finalists can share their recipe with friends and family in order to gain votes. The top 10 highest-voted entries will then be judged by an esteemed panel of cocktail professionals who will create and taste each recipe.

The panel includes Kate Krader (Food & Wine), Darryl Robinson (The Cooking Channel’s “Drink Up !”) and Eben Freeman (master mixologist and PAMA spokesperson).

Four runners-up will receive a one-year subscription to Food & Wine magazine and a PAMA gift bag. For a full list of rules and to enter, go to www.PAMALiqueur.com/HomeBarStar.

About PAMA Liqueur

Produced by Heaven Hill Distilleries, this ruby-red pomegranate liqueur serves as a versatile cocktail ingredient that mixes with whiskey, rum and brandy equally well as it mixes with vodka, gin and tequila. Providing a delicately balanced sweet-tart flavor, PAMA brightens cocktails and elevates them from the everyday to modern classics.

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, performing arts and restaurant critic. Catch her as Indy’s Arts & Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC, and follow her on Twitter @GottaGo and Facebook. Gotta Go is published in M magazine and the following newspapers: Southsider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Getting Rocky Mountain High with John Denver?

ISO Performs Rocky Mountain High: A Tribute to John Denver

*** Press Release ***

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra welcomes guest conductor Richard Kaufman and noted John Denver interpreter Jim Curry, performing the hits by the legendary folk and pop artist in a program titled Rocky Mountain High: A Tribute to John Denver Friday and Saturday, March 9 and 10, at the Hilbert Circle Theatre and Sunday, March 11, at The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel.

This program showcasing John Denver’s hits from the late 1960s and '70s includes many timeless favorites such as “Rocky Mountain High,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” “Thank God I’m a Country Boy,” “Sunshine on My Shoulders,” “Annie’s Song,” “Wild Montana Skies” and “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” among others.

Check back with GottaGo.us for full review. 

*** For more information on John Denver and the upcoming Poems, Prayers, and Promises 40th anniversary edition vinyl album to be released April 3, 2012, visit John Denver.com

Tickets: Hilbert Circle Theatre: Friday-11 a.m., $26-$48; Friday and Saturday-7:30 p.m., $20-$76; The Palladium concerts: Sunday-7:30 p.m., $30-$85/adults, $20/students.

Tickets and information: Friday and Saturday shows-Hilbert Circle Theatre Box Office at (317) 639-4300, www.IndianapolisSymphony.org; Sunday show-Center for the Performing Arts Box Office at (317) 843-3800, www.TheCenterForThePerformingArts.com

Artist Biographies

Richard Kaufman has devoted much of his career to conducting in concert halls and recordings and supervising music for films and television productions. Currently he serves as Principal Pops Conductor for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the Pacific Symphony Orchestra. He has collaborated with John Denver, The Carpenters, Burt Bacharach, Neil Sedaka, Neil Diamond, Chris Botti, The Pointer Sisters, Ray Charles and the Beach Boys, among others.

Jim Curry has performed his full-length John Denver tribute concerts to sold-out audiences in Las Vegas at the Silverton Hotel and Casino. With a natural singing voice that closely resembles that of the legendary pop artist, Curry launched his unique career following Denver’s death when CBS Television produced a made-for-TV movie, Take Me Home, The John Denver Story, in which Jim performed an off-camera role of singing the popular songs as the voice of John Denver.

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, performing arts and restaurant critic. Catch her as Indy’s Arts & Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC, and follow her on Twitter @GottaGo and Facebook. Gotta Go is published in M magazine and the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.

Oscars 2012 List of Nominees and Cocktails

The 84th Academy Awards

Sun., Feb. 26, 2012

When is this year's 84th Academy Awards? Sunday, February 26, 2012 will be the evening for rolling out the ruby walkway. Hosting this year's event, thankfully, is Billy Crystal once again. Along with the gowns, glitz and glamour are other noteworthy items ... like nibblers and the smartest of cocktails.

If you are feverishly planning an Oscar party to ooh and aah over the red carpet celebrities and their wardrobe malfunctions, then you might want to review a few of these sassy cocktail recipes.  They were sent to me, and created especially for the gala by, Voli Light Vodka and Belvedere Vodka. I have posted the ones which I felt were most tempting for an award-worthy evening, along with a list of the nominees for the evening...enjoy!

Sweet Revenge

(inspired by "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo")\

2 oz Raspberry Cocoa

2 Raspberries

2 Blackberries

1 oz apple cider

1⁄4 oz maple syrup

Directions:

Muddle berries and maple syrup. Add all ingredients then shake and strain

Glass: Martini

Garnish: Raspberries

Crystal Cosmo

(an ode to this year's host Billy Crystal)

1 1⁄2 oz Voli Lyte

1 oz fresh lemon juice

2 oz Cranberry Juice

1⁄2 oz Agave Nectar Top with Prosecco (OPTIONAL)

Garnish: Lemon twist

Directions:

In a mixing tin, add ice, Voli Lyte, lemon juice, agave & shake.

Strain into a martini glass and top with Prosecco

The Artist

A surprisingly rich and delightful story about the end of the silent film era and the rise of the talkies, The Artist is a front-runner to win the Best Picture.

2oz Belvedere Black Raspberry 

1/4oz simple syrup 

1/2 oz Lemon juice 

6 fresh raspberries or 

1/2oz raspberry puree 

dash egg white 

Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled 

martini glass top with a splash of soda and 

garnish with a raspberry.

THE NOMINEES

Best Picture

"The Artist" Thomas Langmann, Producer

"The Descendants" Jim Burke, Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, Producers

"Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" Scott Rudin, Producer

"The Help" Brunson Green, Chris Columbus and Michael Barnathan, Producers

"Hugo" Graham King and Martin Scorsese, Producers

"Midnight in Paris" Letty Aronson and Stephen Tenenbaum, Producers

"Moneyball" Michael De Luca, Rachael Horovitz and Brad Pitt, Producers

"The Tree of Life" Sarah Green, Bill Pohlad, Dede Gardner and Grant Hill, Producers

"War Horse" Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy, Producers

Directing

"The Artist" Michel Hazanavicius

"The Descendants" Alexander Payne

"Hugo" Martin Scorsese

"Midnight in Paris" Woody Allen

"The Tree of Life" Terrence Malick

Actor in a Leading Role

Demián Bichir in "A Better Life"

George Clooney in "The Descendants"

Jean Dujardin in "The Artist"

Gary Oldman in "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy"

Brad Pitt in "Moneyball"

Actor in a Supporting Role

Kenneth Branagh in "My Week with Marilyn"

Jonah Hill in "Moneyball"

Nick Nolte in "Warrior"

Christopher Plummer in "Beginners"

Max von Sydow in "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close"

Actress in a Leading Role

Glenn Close in "Albert Nobbs"

Viola Davis in "The Help"

Rooney Mara in "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"

Meryl Streep in "The Iron Lady"

Michelle Williams in "My Week with Marilyn"

Actress in a Supporting Role

Bérénice Bejo in "The Artist"

Jessica Chastain in "The Help"

Melissa McCarthy in "Bridesmaids"

Janet McTeer in "Albert Nobbs"

Octavia Spencer in "The Help"

Animated Feature Film

"A Cat in Paris" Alain Gagnol and Jean-Loup Felicioli

"Chico & Rita" Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal

"Kung Fu Panda 2" Jennifer Yuh Nelson

"Puss in Boots" Chris Miller

"Rango" Gore Verbinski

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, performing arts and restaurant critic. Catch her as Indy’s Arts & Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC, and follow her on Twitter @GottaGo and Facebook. Gotta Go is published in M magazine and the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.

Theater Review: Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour

Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour came to Indianapolis' Banker's Life Fieldhouse, bringing numerous semi-truck loads of lighting, pyrotechnic and stage props. The Canadian-based circus extraordinaire combined its talents with the estate of Michael Jackson to bring to the stage one last over-the-top theatrical performance worthy of MJ's fans and his own standards.

Did Jaimie King, concert director-choreographer for the likes of Madonna, Britney Spears and Celine Dion, present a show which satisfied the King of Pop's die-hard fans? Were the Cirque acrobats an addition or would the audience have preferred simply staying with a traditional tribute show? Relying on comments I overheard, the jury is still out.

Relying heavily on video imagery of the late iconic singer creates either a distraction or enhancement depending on the person asked. Song placement ping-ponged the mood throughout the show, rather than a climb and then gentle release of tempo, such as somber, "Have You Seen My Childhood," sliding into upbeat "Gotta Be Starting Something."

Songs with less radio time over the span of Jackson's career received more stage time than well-known mega hits, "Thriller," "Beat it," and "Billie Jean." The sad and powerful, "They Don't Really Care About Us" from the ill-fated THIS IS IT comeback tour, continued the somberness of the evening.
There was a surreal feeling throughout the performance, as if rather than a celebratory tribute to the iconic singer's accomplishments, we were treated to a video-funeral.
The performance brings many emotions to light, which I suppose is fitting, considering the subject matter.
Bottom Line: A bitter sweetness swept across the arena, refusing to leave the remainder of the evening. Cirque's IMMORTAL feels similar to Michael Jackson's life: talented, disjointed and fleeting.

For tickets, show times & information, visit

BankersLifeFieldhouse.com, Ticketmaster.com or CirqueduSoleil/IMMORTAL

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, performing arts and restaurant critic. Catch her as Indy’s Arts & Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC, and follow her on Twitter @GottaGo and Facebook. Gotta Go is published in M magazine and the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.

Indiana Artisan Marketplace 2012 Participating Artisans Announced

Indiana Artisan Marketplace 2012
March 31 & April 1

Participating Artisans Announced

WHAT: Indiana Artisan Marketplace

WHEN/Hours: Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, April 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

WHERE: Indiana State Fairgrounds, Expo Hall, Indianapolis 

COST: $10 admission (free for children 7 and under) 

INFO: IndianaArtisan.com

*** News Release ***

INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 17, 2012) – From Indiana-made wines and chocolate truffles to sterling silver jewelry and chic handbags made from reclaimed leather, visitors to the Indiana Artisan Marketplace will find a variety of work that celebrates the best of Hoosier talent and creativity.

The March 31-April 1 event features more than 100 artists and food artisans juried into the prestigious Indiana Artisan program. In addition to the featured artisans from 40 Indiana counties, more than 75 artisans from Kentucky will participate, since the Hoosier event is modeled after an event in the Bluegrass state, Kentucky Crafted Market that has a 30-year track record.

Participating Artisans

Allen County

Joe Pelka, Fort Wayne, pottery
Website: http://mysite.verizon.net/jpkpclay/  

Kristy Beber, Lee, stoneware pottery
Website: www.kristyjobeber.com

Jennifer Cameron, Fort Wayne, jewelry
Website: www.glassaddictions.com

Wayne Shive, Fort Wayne, chile and espresso fudge sauces
Website: www.bestboyandco.com

Bartholomew County

Alexa Lemley, Columbus, marshmallows
Website: www.240sweet.com

Boone County

Jennifer Berger, Zionsville, hand-designed and constructed felted creatures, using hand-dyed yarns
Website: http://wovendimensions.blogspot.com/

Janet Boettcher, Thorntown, Norwegian Rosemaling folk art painted in oils on wood
Website: www.turnofthecentury-in.com

Joyce Jensen, Zionsville, watercolors
Website: www.joycekjensen.com

Dusky Loebel, Zionsville, handcrafted sterling silver jewelry, using metal smithing and glass fusing
Website: www.artinhandgallery.com

Brown County

Rosemary Bolte, Nashville, painted gourds

Amy Greely, Nashville, jewelry
Website: www.amygreely.com

Chris Gustin, Columbus, rugs and fiber arts
Website: www.homesteadweaver.com

Anabel Hopkins, Nashville, notecards and original art
Website: www.anabelhopkins.com

Michele Pollock, Columbus, mixed media paper art
Website: www.lostlakestudio.com

Judy Prichard, Nashville, pottery
Website: www.oakgrovepottery.com

Tom Prichard, Nashville, pottery
Website: www.oakgrovepottery.com

Kyle Spears, Nashville, photography
Website: www.kylespears.com

Larry Spears, Nashville, pottery

Website: www.spearspottery.com

Carroll County

Rena Brouwer, Delphi, watercolors
Website: www.renabrouwer.com

Cass County

Mercedes Brugh, Logansport, glass jewelry
Website: www.frozenmusic.net

Toney Robertson, Galveston, wooden bowls, hand-turned wooden pendants, roses made of wood and metals

Clark County

Huber’s Winery and Orchard, Borden, wine and brandy
Website: www.huberwinery.com

Diane and Dan Wibbels, Clarksville, hand-woven fiber used to create garments and household items Website: www.holidayhandwovens.com

Daviess County

Larry Green, Washington, basswood carvings

DeKalb County

Kalista Johnston, Garrett, cheese crisps
Website: www.graceislandfoods.com

Delaware County

David Calvin, Muncie, woodwork
Website: www.whimwood.net

Dubois County

Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, cookies
Website: www.simplydivine.com

Floyd County

Robert Capshew, Lanesville, black cheery, pear and red wine vinegar

Website: www.capshewcellars.com

Franklin County

Carrie Miller, Batesville, sauces and jams

Hamilton County
Linda Adamson, Arcadia, fiber art

Website: www.tabbytreeweaver.com

Carol Bell, Noblesville, stoneware

Website: www.bluemoonpottery.com

Jennifer Cheezum, Carmel, pierogis

Website: www.pierogiinapinch.com

Christine Davis, Fishers, raku fired ceramics

Website: www.christinedavispottery.com

Geoffrey Davis, Noblesville, Indiana songbirds carved from wood

Website: www.50littlebirds.com

Charles Ferguson, Noblesville, Crazy Charlie’s Gourmet salsas

Website: www.cgsalsa.com

Sylvia Gray, Westfield, surface design, hand painted silk scarves

Website: www.sylviagray.net

Tim Kennedy, Fishers, wood turned bowls, vessels, lidded boxes, spheres

Website: www.timsturnery.com

Pam Newell, Fishers, pastels and oils

Website: www.pnewellart.com

Brian Paffen, Fishers, soaps and bath products

Website: www.herbalartonline.com

Lori Shreve, Westfield, fudge

Website: www.indianafudge.com

Harrison County

Laura Pfeiffer, Corydon, 24 wines from Turtle Run Winery
Website: www.turtlerunwinery.com  

Jackson County

Pete Baxter, Seymour, wood, Shaker boxes and carriers

Website: www.petebaxterwoodworks.com

Burton’s Maplewood Farm, Medora, maple syrup

Website: www.burtonsmaplewoodfarm.com

 Jay County

Zach Medler, Portland, ceramics and relief printing

Website: www.zmed-ceramics.com

 Kosciusko County

Terry Armstrong, Warsaw, watercolors
Website: www.terryarmstrong.net 

LaPorte County

Steven Skinner, New Carlisle, pottery

Website: www.blacktreestudio.com 

Lawrence County

Charlotte Waltz, Norman, persimmons

Website: www.seedsandsuch.com

Carousel Winery, Mitchell, wine

Website: www.carouselwinery.com 

Madison County

Greg Adams, Lapel, rustic willow furniture

Marion County

Teri Barnett, Indianapolis, acrylics

Website: www.teribarnett.com

Chuck Bruce, Indianapolis, silver inlay jewelry

Website: www.chuckbrucedesigns.com

James Dupler, Indianapolis, woodworking

Website: www.ccagallery.com/ArtistPages/JamesDupler.html

Allison Ford, Indianapolis, wooden jewelry

Website: www.studioamf.com

Elizabeth Garber, Indianapolis, truffles

Website: www.bestchocolateintown.com

Rick Greiner, Indianapolis, pottery pears

Jayne Hoadley, Indianapolis, sea salt pecan chews

Website: www.jevelynconfections.com 

Anita Hopper, Indianapolis, recycled leather purses and accessories

Website: www.refindoriginals.com 

Erin Jones-Edds, Indianapolis, dressings and drink mixes

Website: www.hoosiermomma.com

Nancy Lee, Indianapolis, jewelry

Website: www.ndesignsmetal.com

Nancy Miller, Indianapolis, gourd art

Peg Neal, Indianapolis, pottery

Website: www.artinhandgallery.com/peg-neal.php

Donna Shortt, Indianapolis, oils and pastels

Website: www.dshortt.com

Carrie Wild, Indianapolis, watercolors

Website: www.carriewild.com

Miami County

Rose Brown, Peru, goat’s milk soap

Susan Kline, Peru, paper collage

Monroe County

Jan Arbogast, Bloomington, pottery

Website: localclay.net/indartistspages/arbogast_jan.htm

John Bower, Bloomington, photography

Website: www.studioindiana.com 

Kris Busch, Heltonville, pottery

Website: www.functionalceramics.com

Jim Butler, Bloomington, wine

Website: www.butlerwinery.com

Marla Dawson, Ellettsville, fiber art

Website: www.weavingbymarla.com

Suzanne Halvorson, Bloomington, fiber art/scarves

Thomas Harris, Bloomington, ceramics/pottery

Website: www.clayoh.com

Carolyn and Don Madvig, Bloomington, paper/found material notecards

Website: www.sleepingdogsstudio.net

Marcy Neiditz, Bloomington, pottery

Website: www.marcyneiditz.com

Cappi Phillips, Bloomington, mixed media mosaic sculpture

Website: www.moesache.com

Sheryl Woodhouse-Keese, Bloomington, handmade papers

Website: www.twistedlimbpaper.com

Morgan County

Donna Jo Copeland, Mooresville, fiber art

Ohio County

Kendal Miller, Dillsboro, fine art photography
Website: www.photographybykendal.com

Orange County

French Lick Winery, French Lick, wine
Website: www.frenchlickwinery.com

Perry County

Winzerwald Winery, Bristow, wine
Website: www.winzerwaldwinery.com

Nita Claise, Tell City, raku pottery

Website: www.nitaclaise.com

Brad Smith, Tell City, hand twisted Tell City Pretzel

Website: www.tellcitypretzel.com

Porter County

Lynn Retson, Porter, graphite drawings

Posey County

Laine Benthall, Mt. Vernon, jewelry

Website: http://www.etsy.com/shop/lainebenthalldesigns 

Tom Wintczak, Wadesville, pottery

Website: www.beetreepottery.com

Randolph County

Judy Coe, Lynn, homemade noodles

Website: www.coesnoodles.com

Wayne Gaydos, Farmland, stringed instruments

Website: www.fromthewoodsinstruments.com

Ripley County

Robin Dyer, Friendship, leather moccasins and textiles

Website: www.carldyers.com

 Shelby County

Julie Bolejack, Shelbyville, chocolates

Website: www.chocolateforthespirit.com

St. Joseph County
Laurel Isle, Winona Lake, soaps and bath products

Tippecanoe County

Mary Firestone, Lafayette, stoneware

Website: www.dirtyhandspottery.com

Lisa Hopkins, West Lafayette, sterling silver jewelry

Website: www.lisahopkinsdesigns.com

Aldis Knight, Lafayette, photography

Website: www.aldisphotographicdesigns.com

Sara Vanderkleed, Lafayette, fine art, including acrylic and watercolor combined with recycled envelopes

Website: www.saravanderkleed.com

Vanderburgh County

Karen Hampton, Evansville, fiber art

Larry Hampton, Evansville, color pencil drawings

Vermillion County

Brooke Schmidt, Dana, toffees

Website: www.brookescandyco.com

Washington

Carrie Strange, Salem, letterpress greeting cards

Website: www.aripress.com 

Wayne County

Nathan and Linda Jones, Richmond, sterling silver jewelry

Website: http://www.etsy.com/people/Persimmonmetals

Daniel Sims, Richmond, stained glass
Website: www.ardencreations.com

About Indiana Artisan

Indiana Artisan was established in 2008 to identify and support the business development of Hoosier entrepreneurs who create high-quality arts, crafts and value-added foods. It was launched as a joint venture of the Indiana Office of Tourism Development, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, the Indiana Arts Commission, and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. It is a private, not-for-profit organization. 

The work of nearly 200 artisans in nearly 60 Indiana counties has been juried into the organization and is part of the Indiana Artisan brand. More information at IndianaArtisan.com. 

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated columnist, travel writer, performing arts and restaurant critic. Catch her as Indy’s Arts & Entertainment Adviser on 93 WIBC, and follow her on Twitter @GottaGo and Facebook. Gotta Go is published in M magazine and the following newspapers: South Sider Voice, Indiana Weekender, New Palestine Reporter, Pendleton Times Reporter and Fortville-McCordsville Reporter.