Wanted: Top 10 Best Indianapolis 500 Inspired Cocktails 2014

Indianapolis is currently infused with the annual excitement that surrounds 500 miles of fast-paced adrenaline. With Indianapolis 500 2014 quickly approaching, once again, I've decided to dedicate a column to drinks inspired by the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

Anyone wishing to submit a recipe, along with contact information and an image, please do so by May 22, 2014. The company, mixologist, sommelier, restaurant, or bar's name will be featured, along with the bartender, recipe and image for the drinks chosen. Those selected as the Greatest Spectacle in Cocktails will be announced online with the image, recipe and contact information.

2012 Winner

Entry Format

Cocktail: Smoke-n-Milk
Company: Drambuie
Creator: Anthony Caporale, spirit ambassador
Inspiration: After winning his second Indy 500 race in 1933, Louis Meyer requested a glass of buttermilk. He requested another glass in '36 after winning his third title, but instead received a bottle. With three fingers raised, he was captured by a photographer while drinking from that bottle, and the marketing opportunity wasn't lost on a local dairy executive. Unaware that Meyer was drinking buttermilk, the executive offered a bottle of milk to the winners of all future races, and milk has been presented at the conclusion of almost every Indy 500 since then. In honor of that tradition, Drambuie offers up an homage to this classic racing libation.
Recipe: In a shaker tin, half filled with ice, add 1 oz DRAMBUIE, 1/2 oz Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch, shake until the tin is frosted, add 1 oz milk, swirl to chill thoroughly. Pour into a rocks glass, add 1 dash Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters, garnish with an orange twist. Serve with a cocktail stirrer.
Website: Drambuie.com
Twitter: @drambuie

The main objective is the drink MUST contain alcohol, wine and/or beer and MUST be inspired by the Indy 500.

Not just any drink will do. We receive lots of fun cocktails with great stories and we are looking forward to showcasing yours!

Questions can be sent to me at elizabeth@gottago.us orelizabethjmusgrave@gmail.com.
And, just like with that bold and daring great race ~ Anything goes....

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated fine-living, travel, food, wine and spirits columnist, freelance writer and photographer, and performing arts and restaurant critic for Gotta Go. Catch her as Indy’s Personal Lifestyle Adviser on Indy Style, WISH8 (CBS). Read Infused, her spirits, wine & beer lifestyle column, at www.GottaGo.us and www.FoodDigital.com Gotta Go is published on www.Gottago.us, and in magazines. Follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Gotta Go's Top 10 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants in Indianapolis 2014

Toby 2 enjoys the outdoor eateries ~

Last year's Top 10 Pet-Friendly Restaurants was so popular, we've updated and found more locations who adore your pups as much as you.

Some have little treats, a bowl of water or a bandanna for the furry friend. Others have a pat on the head and a relaxing place for you and your pet to rest while enjoying a drink or meal.

These establishments range in location from downtown to Broad Ripple and north to Carmel.
If you have a favorite pet-friendly spot not named, please let me know in the comments.

*For Top 10 Best Outdoor Dining Indianapolis Restaurants 2014, click here.*

Top 10 Best Pet-friendly
Restaurants in Indianapolis 2014

1.
Cafe Patachou

2.

The Greek Islands

3.

Barking Dog

4.

Moe & Johnny's

5.

Mesh on Mass

6.

Fire on the Monon

7.

Milano Inn

8.

Plumps Last Shot

9.

Colt's Grille

10.

Zest!

Images: David Nijhawan

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a fine-living, travel, food, wine and spirits columnist, freelance writer and photographer, and performing arts and restaurant critic for Gotta Go. Catch her as Indy’s Travel & Leisure Adviser on FOX 59 Morning News Show. Read Infused, her spirits, wine & beer lifestyle column, at www.GottaGo.us and www.FoodDigital.com Gotta Go is published on www.Gottago.us, and in magazines. Follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Indianapolis Museum of Art's Summer Nights Film Schedule 2014 includes Hitchcock, Hepburn and Hook

I like outdoor films if for no other reason than it sounds romantic and looks like fun in the movies. The reality is, naturally, somewhat different. It's even more romantic and even more fun in reality. Everyone is relaxed, enjoying their family or date and the evening is cherished because in Indiana outdoor activities (especially this year) is always at the mercy of Mother Nature.

As always, moviegoers are invited to bring their own picnics (non-alcoholic beverages only), blankets and lawn chairs. To complete the movie-going experience a variety of concessions, including alcoholic beverages, will be available for purchase onsite.

2014 Summer Nights Film Schedule

June 6

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

June 13

Friday the 13th

June 20

The Jerk

June 27

The French Connection

July 4

No Film, in recognition of Independence Day

July 11
Vertigo

July 18
Hook

July 25
Flashdance

August 1

American Graffiti

August 8

Clue

August 

15

The Odd Couple

August 

22

Mean Girls

August 29

The Godfather

*Film schedule subject to change

Ticketing, Hours, Concessions and Parking

Tickets: $6 for IMA members and $10 for the public, unless otherwise noted.
Purchase: Advance at the IMA Welcome Center, IMAmuseum.org/summernights or by calling 317-955-2339, at the door tickets are not guaranteed as some films may sell out before the day of showing. Tickets are non-refundable.

The gates open at 7 p.m. with films starting at sunset (approximately 9:30 p.m. – subject to change).

Parking

In the main lot and underground garage is free for IMA members and $5 for the public. Outlying parking spots are free to everyone.

Inclement Weather and Accessibility

Films will be shown in The Toby in the event of inclement weather and will begin at 9 p.m. Film location can be confirmed after 6 p.m. on the day of the film by calling 317-923-1331 or by checking the calendar of events at IMAmuseum.org/calendar. Seating for attendees with limited mobility is available. Assisted Listening Devices are available for use. Closed-captioning (when available) can be arranged with one week’s notice. Call 317-923-1331.

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated fine-living, travel, food, wine and spirits columnist, freelance writer and photographer, and performing arts and restaurant critic for Gotta Go. Catch her as Indy’s Travel & Leisure Adviser on FOX59 Morning News. Read Infused, her spirits, wine & beer lifestyle column, at www.GottaGo.us and www.FoodDigital.com Gotta Go is published on www.Gottago.us, and in magazines. Follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Symphony on the Prairie 2014 Lineup

Jim Curry

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s 33rd annual Symphony on the Prairie season includes Beach Boys, Blue and Beethoven. Beginning June 20 and running through August 31, ISO presents 26 concerts for the popular outdoor summer series. This year the orchestra performs the first five weekends and brings in their musical guests for the remainder of the shows.

Located at Conner Prairie, the outdoor music series is perfect for family, single or couples. Grassy areas are available for those wishing to bring a blanket or lawn chair. For those preferring it, tables for 10 are available at an additional cost. Food, alcohol and candles are allowed also.

2014 Symphony on the Prairie Schedule

June 20-21
Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue
David Glover, Conductor
Eric Zuber, Piano
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra kicks off the summer series with a classical, all-American themed program featuring works by Copland, Ives and Gershwin’s jazzy Rhapsody in Blue and I Got Rhythm variations.

Friday, June 27
The Music of the Eagles
Saturday, June 28
The Music of Led Zeppelin
Brent Havens, Conductor
Known for his popular symphonic arrangements of legendary artists Queen, The Rolling Stones and Michael Jackson, guest conductor Brent Havens and the ISO combine forces for TWO symphonic rock tributes: The Music of The Eagles on Friday, and the Music of Led Zeppelin on Saturday.

July 3-5
Star Spangled Symphony

Alfred Savia, Conductor
The ISO celebrates America’s birthday with its annual patriotic performance and fireworks finale. This year the performance features a special musical tribute to the 100th anniversary of the start of WWI.

July 11-12
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7
Teddy Abrams, Conductor
Time for Three, ISO Artists-in-Residence
Before concluding the concert with one of Beethoven’s greatest masterpieces, the ISO shares the stage with Time for Three, for one of their signature, genre-bending performances.

July 18-19
Classic FM: Radio Hits of the Decades
Jack Everly, Conductor
Guest Vocalists, TBA
Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly and the ISO take a musical journey through four decades of hits up and down the FM dial – from Elton John and Billy Joel to Aretha Franklin, Chicago, Adele and more.

*July 25-26
Classical Mystery Tour: Music of the Beatles

Members of the Classical Mystery Tour pay tribute to the Beatles and their arrival in America 50 years ago, including a repeat performance of the group’s Indianapolis concert on Sept. 4, 1964.

*Aug. 1-2
Glenn Miller Orchestra

One of the finest orchestras of the Big Band era presents an evening of swing and timeless classics.

*Aug. 8-9
The John Denver Songbook
Jim Curry, Vocalist
Back by popular demand from his Prairie performance in 2010, Jim Curry presents an authentic musical interpretation in the spirit of singer-songwriter John Denver.

*Aug. 15-16
ABBA – The Concert featuring Waterloo
The Swedish tribute band, Waterloo, returns to the Conner Prairie Amphitheatre for a concert of ABBA’s hits from the 1970s including “SOS,” “Dancing Queen” and “Mamma Mia,” among many others.

*Aug. 22-24
The Beach Boys!

The Beach Boys – led by founding member Mike Love and Bruce Johnston – surf their way to the Conner Prairie Amphitheatre for chart-topping favorites from the group’s multi-decade career.

*Aug. 28-29
The Hit Men: Studio Legends of

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons

The former performing and recording members of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons take audiences on a walk down memory lane to the 60s, 70s and 80s with mega hits “Oh What a Night (Dec. ’63),” “Sherry,” “Bad Bad Leroy Brown,” “You’re so Vain,” “Mony Mony” and more.

*Aug. 30-31
Preservation Hall Jazz Band

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band brings the rich traditions of New Orleans-style jazz to the Conner Prairie Amphitheatre. Fireworks close the Symphony on the Prairie season on these two nights.

*The ISO does not perform in these concerts.

Single tickets for Marsh Symphony on the Prairie are $24/adults and $12/children in advance at the Hilbert Circle Theatre Box Office or online at IndianapolisSymphony.org or $28/adults and $14/children at the Conner Prairie Amphitheater gate.

There are three Premium Concerts; Star Spangled Symphony, Classical Mystery Tour: Music of the Beatles and The Beach Boys!, which have an advance ticket price of $30/adults and $12 children. The gate price for the Premium Concerts is $32/adults and $14/children.
Patrons can save an additional $1 per Adult ticket when purchasing with a Marsh Fresh Idea card at all Marsh Supermarket locations.

10-Ticket Value Packs, which offer 30 percent off gate admission, also are available for $190 at Marsh Supermarket locations, through the Hilbert Circle Theatre Box Office, online or by calling 317-639-4300.

Single tables, seating 10 people, are priced at $59 each and can be purchased through the Hilbert Circle Theatre Box Office only. Premium Concert tables are $79 each. Table reservation fees do not include concert tickets.

Images: provided by ISO

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated fine-living, travel, food, wine and spirits columnist, freelance writer and photographer, and performing arts and restaurant critic for Gotta Go. Catch her as Indy’s Personal Lifestyle Adviser on Indy Style, WISH8 (CBS). Read Infused, her spirits, wine & beer lifestyle column, at www.GottaGo.us and www.FoodDigital.com Gotta Go is published on www.Gottago.us, and in magazines. Follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.

4th Annual Madison Craft Beer Week May 2-11 2014

Continuing my education in craft beer, and knowing my fondness for cheeses, it comes as no surprise that the

following festival interests me. Including one of the nation's largest farmers' markets, this clean city is a fabulous place to visit (or live) with its passion for all things local, beer and cheese.

And ~ Madison, Wisconsin knows its cheese. And... its craft beer. Celebrating their love of craft beer takes on the form of the 4th annual Craft Beer Week. Featuring more than 175 activities in, and around, the well maintained college town at 60 venues gives numerous opportunities for fun, food and... beer.

Give yourself puh-lenty of time to scour the website because it is chock full of every venue's activities throughout the week. Listed by venue, date and type (not by beer which, in my opinion, is a missed opportunity) and with 175 different "activities" there are too many to hit them all.

So... you will most likely need to read through all of it with a highlighter and mark the priority items to catch. Download it here ~ I do like the wide variety, and the fact they are not trying to cram it all in on one day or weekend. Note that these are NOT local craft beers only. They range far and wide geographically speaking. Bars match food to a particular brand and give discounts, restaurants have pairings, and scavenger hunts and other fun can be found at various locations.

Madison Craft Beer Week 2014 Activities

Official Kick-off Celebration and Cask Ale Festival
Brewery parties and/or meet the brewer events
Beer dinners & beer cook offs
Beer education and/or classes
Cheese & beer pairings
Sausage & beer pairings
Chocolate & beer pairings
Beer vs wine night (e.g., beer vs. wine with cheese pairing)
Real ale/bourbon barrel aged/barley wine festivals
Home brewing demonstrations/education
Pub crawls
Bicycle tours
Historical brewery site tours
Scavenger hunt

For schedules, tickets and complete event list, visit MadBeerWeek.com

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated fine-living, travel, food, wine and spirits columnist, freelance writer and photographer, and performing arts and restaurant critic for Gotta Go. Catch her as the Travel & Leisure adviser on FOX59 Morning News Show. Read Infused, her spirits, wine & beer lifestyle column, at www.GottaGo.us and www.FoodDigital.com Gotta Go is published on www.Gottago.us, and in magazines. Follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Gotta Go's Top 10 Best Indianapolis Restaurants for Outdoor Dining 2014

There is no doubt that you either love sitting outdoors to dine, or you don't. It's one of those dealbreakers for many of us. After the longest winter I can remember, I am ready to feel the sunshine while sipping a cold drink and nibbling on something delicious, or sit beneath the stars and moonlight while choosing which red wine to drink with a sizzling steak. Either way, dining al fresco is a fun way to lighten up a meal, change the scenery and feel the breeze in your hair.

(See 2013 list by clicking here)

It isn't enough to toss out some plastic chairs next to the parking lot and expect people to enjoy themselves. No one cares to stare at a bug-riddled bumper while twirling their pasta primavera. These establishments believe eating should be enjoyable and have gone the extra mile to make al fresco dining special. Below is the list of the Top 10 Best Indy-area restaurants for outdoor dining 2014 ~ ones that have taken outdoor dining up several notches.

Top 10 Indianapolis Outdoor Dining Restaurants 2014

1.
Sangiovese (Waterfront) North side

2.

Noah Grant's Grillhouse & Oyster Bar (Sidewalk) Zionsville

3.

Firebythemonontrail.com (Natural) Broad Ripple

4.

Petite Chou (People Watching) Broad Ripple

5.

Plat 99 (Cityscape) Downtown

(Image at top)

6.

Traders Point Creamery (Country) Zionsville

7.

Eddie Merlot’s (Romantic) North side

8. 

Capital Grille (Urban) Downtown

9.

Mama Carolla’s (Courtyard) Broad Ripple

10. 

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company (Beer Garden) Greenwood

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated fine-living, travel, food, wine and spirits columnist, freelance writer and photographer, and performing arts and restaurant critic for Gotta Go. Catch her on FOX59 Morning News Show for travel & leisure ideas. Read Infused, her spirits, wine & beer lifestyle column, at www.GottaGo.us and www.FoodDigital.com Gotta Go is published on www.Gottago.us, and in magazines. Follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Will Jim Nabors Sing, "Back Home again in Indiana" at Indianapolis 500 2014?

Will Indiana's adopted son Jim Nabors return to sing in person, "Back Home Again in Indiana," for the 98th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25? Nabors was unable to visit his second favorite home due to illness in 2012, so he performed via video screens at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the pre-race traditional festivities.

Yes, this year he will return and sing live once again ~ in Indiana.

The Hoosier state's unofficial song being sung by Nabors has become a tradition for race fans around the globe and local residents alike. Nabors' rendition became an instant favorite at the "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" since he performed it for the first time in 1972. When the original; performer didn't show up, Tony Hulman recalled seeing Nabors in the stands and approached him to stand in to sing the song. And the rest, as they say, is history.

One last timeUnfortunately all good things must end eventually and this is true even of traditions at the Indy 500. Due to Nabors' health, the 9,000 mile trip from his home in Hawaii is too difficult and the entertainer, who will turn 84 years old the week after the race, is going out while still at the top ~ making this his last live rendition of the song at the oval track.

To sign his guestbook & leave a message for Jim Nabors about what he has meant to you over the years and his singing and last appearance for the 500, click here.

Who will replace Jim Nabors? No one has been rumored yet for his replacement, and we aren't even certain if they will attempt to. Perhaps they will do a live video broadcast from his home for a few more years or retire the song. It is still all up in there air as far as I am aware. It's too soon to even inquire. Instead, let's just enjoy this one last time of Indiana's adopted son singing our song.

Nabors, known both for his singing career and his beloved character Gomer Pyle on television's "Andy Griffith Show," and, later, "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.," has performed the popular song - with thousands of race fans singing along in the grandstands. The entertainer also enjoyed a successful career as a singer with 28 albums, with three hitting gold and one hitting platinum status. He also appeared in four films and numerous television shows, including his own The Jim Nabors Hour, The Andy Griffith Show and Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

When he appeared

1972: Jim Nabors sings "Back Home Again" for the first time, stepping in at the last moment for the performer who didn't show up. He continues to perform the song through 1978.

1979 - '86: The entertainer only performed two years in the next eight.

1987 - 2006: He returns to sing, not missing the next 20 years.

2007: Nabors is too ill to travel, missing his first Indy 500 performance since returning in 1987.

2012: Nabors is unable to travel to perform at the race. He sang live by videostream from his home in Hawaii.

2013: Nabors returns to sing live at the race.

2014: Nabors announces this will be his last year to perform live at the Indianapolis 500.

“Back Home Again in Indiana” lyrics

I have always been a wand'rer

Over land and sea

Yet a moonbeam on the water

Casts a spell o'er me

A vision fair I see

Again I seem to be

Back home again in Indiana

And it seems that I can see

The gleaming candlelight still shining (burning) bright

Thro' the sycamores for me

The new mown hay sends all its fragrance

From fields I used to roam

When I dream

About the moonlight on the Wabash

Then I long for my Indiana home

Fancy paints on mem'ry's canvas 

Scenes that we hold dear 

We recall them in days after 

Clearly they appear 

And often times I see 

A scene that's dear to me

Back home again in Indiana 

And it seems that I can see

The gleaming candlelight still shining (burning) bright 

Thro' the sycamores for me

The new mown hay sends all its fragrance 

From fields I used to roam

When I dream

About the moonlight on the Wabash

Then I long for my Indiana home

2014 Indianapolis 500 tickets: Tickets are on sale for the 98th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race on Sunday, May 25 at IMS. Fans can buy tickets online at IMS.com/tickets, by calling the IMS ticket office at (317) 492-6700, or (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area, or by visiting the ticket office at the IMS Administration Building at the corner of Georgetown Road and 16th Street between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Monday-Friday.

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated fine-living, travel, food, wine and spirits columnist, freelance writer and photographer, and performing arts and restaurant critic for Gotta Go. Catch her as Indy’s Travel & LEisure Adviser on FOX59 Morning News Show. Read Infused, her spirits, wine & beer lifestyle column, at www.GottaGo.us and www.FoodDigital.com Gotta Go is published on www.Gottago.us, and in magazines. Follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Gotta Go's Top 10 Best Indy Mixologists 2014

With Indianapolis stepping it up its game in the craft cocktail arena, it was only a matter of time before people started wondering who is the best, where to find them and what the heck is a mixologist and how is that different than a bartender.

Bartenders tend bar, they pour drinks, follow recipes and (if they are good) make great-tasting adult bevvys. There are numerous talented bartenders in the city. Mixologists take everything a step or three farther. They actually create the recipes bartenders follow, know the balance of acidity required and can tell you why they use ice, or not, when to rim a glass and what is needed when they taste a not-quite fabulous cocktail.

They are the newest rock stars of the gastro world and below are the top in that field in Indy. This list was compiled by industry experts, competition judges and restaurant-bar owners for the up and coming, the already rocking it and those who are still considered tops even if no longer in the game. Unfortunately, with only room for 10, some names you might feel are missing were not able to make the list this year. The mixologists below have won competitions, impressed their field's experts and wowed clientele to the point they are (or soon will be) a name synonymous with the Indy Craft Cocktail scene.

Top 10 Best Indy Mixologists 2014

Zachari Wilks

Wilks and Wilson

Cocktail: Pisco Sour

Recipe: 2 oz pisco, 3/4 oz lemon juice, 1/2 oz Wilks & Wilson

Gertrudes Gomme, 1 sm egg white

Garnish: Angostura bitters

Glassware: cocktail or coupe

Directions: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and dry shake

(shake without ice). Add ice to the shaker and shake well. Strain into

a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.

J. B. Andrews

Bluebeard

Devon Boyll

Thunderbird

Kendall Lockwood

Ball and Biscuit

Jason Foust

Late Harvest Kitchen

Ryan Puckett

The Libertine

Joshua Gonzales

Thunderbird

Michael Gray

Plat 99

Adam Hayden

The Libertine

Sara Yager

Chef Joseph's

Cocktail: Stormy Night
Recipe: 3 oz. Effen Black Cherry Vodka, 1 oz. Watermelon Pucker, 1 oz
Blue Curaçao Liqueur, 1 oz. Sweet and Sour Mix
Garnish: Watermelon wedge
Glassware: Martini glass
Directions: Mix all ingredients over ice in shaker, strain into glass
and garnish

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a food and wine magazine columnist writing Destination Dining and Corks & Forks; a syndicated fine-living, travel, food, wine and spirits columnist, freelance writer and photographer, and performing arts and restaurant critic for Gotta Go. Catch her as Indy’s Personal Lifestyle Adviser on Indy Style, WISH8 (CBS). Read Infused, her spirits, wine & beer lifestyle column, at www.GottaGo.us and www.FoodDigital.com Gotta Go is published on www.Gottago.us, and in magazines. Follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Theater Review: Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre: Anything Goes

There may not be a more appropriate title on stage or screen than Anything Goes, playing now at Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, Indianapolis. The live and filmed productions, considered a Cole Porter classic, have been revamped, altered and rewritten beyond all recognition at some points. It has been made into a film twice with Bing Crosby (1936 and 1956) and is originally (and loosely) based on the book by P.G.Wodehouse and Guy Bolton.

Set in the golden days of glamour, this comedy takes place on a luxury ship. Timothy Ford steps into the lead role of Billy Crocker, the lovelorn broker following his ideal woman Hope Harcourt, played by Whitney Meyer.

Timothy Ford.... well, I couldn't quite place my finger on it, to be honest. He has a smooth charm that draws the audience in, perfect vocals and an air about him that seems as if you are watching an entertainer from a bygone era. Where had I had that sense before? Then, it hit me. Right here in this theater a few years back. Ford is the lead performer that swept up everyone's adoration with his umbrella while dancing in "Singing in the Rain." He also played one half of the lovable singing/dancing duo (with Curt Dale Clark) in "White Christmas."

Best pairing in vocals are Meyer and Ford in All Through the Night. Jeff Stockberger brings down the house with his comical rendition of "The Gypsy in Me." Portraying the affable Lord Evelyn Oakleigh Stockberger brings his popular brand of funny to the uptight fiance' with an inner wild side.

Deb Wims portrays the sassy, tough Reno Sweeney. Wims pairs up nicely with on-the-run Moonface Martin, played by Jack Milo. Milo's hang-dog expression brings the ahhh factor into play with his comic style.

The show is filled with dancing and familiar songs, such as "Anything Goes," "You're the Tops" and "I Get a Kick out of You."
Costumes (Jill Kelly), stage (Michael Layton) and choreography (Ron Morgan) all deserve extra applause this production to equal the amount of attention given when creating the show.

Bottom Line: Beef and Boards' Anything Goes brings a family friendly and colorful world of dancing, singing and comedy to the stage.

Images: JulieCurryPhotography.com

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated fine-living, travel, food, wine and spirits columnist, freelance writer and photographer, and performing arts and restaurant critic for Gotta Go. Catch her as Indy’s Personal Lifestyle Adviser on Indy Style, WISH8 (CBS) and as Travel & Leisure Expert on FOX59 Morning News Show. Read Infused, her spirits, wine & beer lifestyle column, at www.GottaGo.us and www.FoodDigital.com Gotta Go is published on www.Gottago.us, and in magazines. Follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Broadway Across America Indianapolis 2014 - 2015 Season Schedule

The Illusionists

If you have been one of the patrons who was rather underwhelmed with the last couple of seasons' offerings from Broadway Across America Indianapolis, this line up might change your view. The 2014 - 2015 schedule shares magic, naughty dance moves and Santa's helpers.

The shows I am looking forward to the most, I admit, are The Illusionists (loved the movie and love magic), Mamma Mia! ~ one of my favorite of all time with Broadway Across America, and Dirty Dancing. I cannot wait to see the choreography on that one.

Which ones are you looking forward , which are done too often and which would you like to see hit our stages in Indy? Let me know in the comments section.

2014 - 2015 Season Schedule

MAMMA MIA!

October 3-5 2014

Clowes Memorial Hall

MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again 

to relive the thrill. Now it’s your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that 

combines ABBA’s greatest hits, including “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S.,” “Super Trouper,” “Take 

A Chance on Me” and “The Winner Takes It All,” with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and 

friendship. Whether it’s your first visit or your 14th, see the show that has the whole world 

coming back for more, because every time feels like the first time at MAMMA MIA!

ELF THE MUSICAL

December 16-21

2014 Old National Centre 

ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag 

of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. With Santa’s permission, 

Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, 

and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

THE ILLUSIONISTS

January 20-25, 2015
Old National Centre 

Direct from Broadway, the world’s best selling magic show is coming to Indianapolis. 

This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of seven of the most 

incredible Illusionists on earth.

ANNIE

February 24-March 1, 2015
Old National Centre
Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, this production of ANNIE will be a brand new incarnation of the iconic original.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

April 7-12, 2015

Clowes Memorial Hall 

One of the most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s JOSEPH AND 

THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is the irresistible family musical about the trials 

and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son.

DIRTY DANCING

June 9-14, 2015
Clowes Memorial Hall 

DIRTY DANCING – THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE tells the classic story of Baby and

Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds who come together in what

will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives.

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

May 1-3, 2015
Clowes Memorial Hall 

The romantic Broadway musical for all generations, Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, this classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and 

costumes, and dazzling production numbers.

Season Tickets
 BroadwayInIndianapolis.com. 

MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN: Order before May 9, 2014 and make three easy monthly payments.

Tickets for individual shows are not available yet and typically go on sale 4-6 weeks prior to the show. 

Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a syndicated fine-living, travel, food, wine and spirits columnist, freelance writer and photographer, and performing arts and restaurant critic for Gotta Go. Catch her as Indy’s Personal Lifestyle Adviser on Indy Style, WISH8 (CBS). Read Infused, her spirits, wine & beer lifestyle column, at www.GottaGo.us and www.FoodDigital.com Gotta Go is published on www.Gottago.us, and in magazines. Follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.