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Buzzing Around Town - by Nora Spitznogle
posted: Jun. 26, 2015

Buzzing Around Town

Summer Stock Stage
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - June 25 - 28, 2015
Mary Poppins - July 22 - 26, 2015
Park Tudor School - Frederic M. Ayres Auditorium
7200 N. College Ave - all-ages, times and ticket prices vary
Summer Stock Stage showcases more than 25 of the most talented students from central Indiana learning from some of the most talented theater folks Indianapolis has to offer. The students have been rehearsing with director Charles Goad, music director Jeanne Bowling, and choreographer Mariel Greenlee, to mount these fully-staged and orchestrated productions.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious musical centering on a fictional spelling bee where quirky adolescents compete for a slot in the National Spelling Bee. The musical has won two Tony awards. This is a rated PG production; some material may not be suitable for young children.
Mary Poppins is based on the classic Disney film. Adventure abounds in the Banks household when a mysterious nanny magically appears. Mary Poppins whisks the Banks children into a world of dancing chimney sweeps, shopkeepers, and a variety of colorful characters. This story features stunning sets and costumes, incredible dance numbers and beloved songs like "A Spoonful of Sugar" and the best word you ever heard, "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious." This is a family-friendly show. Summer Stock Stages co-founders, Emily Ristine Holloway, will direct the musical and co-founder, Jeanne Bowling, is the music director, Cheri Jaffee is the choreographer.


Cyrus Youngman and the King Fishers, Coyote Armada, and The Hollow Ends
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Indy Hostel - 4903 Winthrop Ave - all-ages, 7:00 PM, $5
I had the pleasure of seeing Cyrus Youngman and the King Fishers at the Virginia Avenue Folk Fest a few weeks ago. I was charmed by their energy and great sound. They'll be playing on the outdoor stage at Indy Hostel (show will move indoors if it's raining). The bands Coyote Armada and The Hollow Ends round out the lineup.
Bring your own chair or blanket, BYOB if you like.


Girls Rock Kids Day in the Park
Sunday, July 28, 2015
Broad Ripple Park - 1550 Broad Ripple Ave - all-ages, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, $5 (children 5 and under free)
Girls Rock! and the Broad Ripple Village Association present Kids Day in the Park Festival to support the awesomeness of Girls Rock!
All I can do is giggle when I think about this - what fun plans Girls Rock! and BRVA have in store for the kiddos. There will be a bounce house, games, prizes, face painting, arts and crafts, balloons, and music. You can bet they'll be fabulous music. And I want to see what the musical petting zoo is all about.
All proceeds benefit Girls Rock! Indianapolis, a non-profit organization dedicated to building positive self-esteem in girls and encouraging creative expression through music. Their music education programs provide girls with an opportunity to participate in an environment that fosters leadership, encourages social change, and cultivates a supportive community of female peers and mentors. And the girls make music. Lots of beautiful music.


Broad Ripple Duck Race
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Rainbow Bridge - 6340 Guilford Ave - all-ages, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
The annual duck race will take place at the Rainbow Bridge over the Canal at Guilford Avenue. The duck race starts promptly at 4:30 PM.
Purchase a numbered (rubber) duck for $5 and it will be tossed into the Canal, where the Monon Trail crosses the water, with the rest of the ducks to race to the Rainbow Bridge. There are plenty of places to watch the action along the way. The winning duck's owner will win a basket of gift cards from Broad Ripple merchants valued at over $200. And after the race you can take a souvenir duck home with you. You can purchase a duck - or a whole flock online at www.broadrippleduckrace.com or purchase one before the event.


Davey Allen, Johnzo West, James Moon
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Hi-Fi - 1043 Virginia Ave - 21+, doors 8 PM, show 9 PM, $10
This will be a fun evening of rockin' music performed by native Hoosiers. Davey Allen and Johnzo West are both Indianans living in Los Angeles. They will be joined by Lafayette's James Moon.
You might recognize Davey Allen from when he lived and played Broad Ripple (2007 - 2008). He is a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter. His music is heavily influenced by the gospel, country, and blues music he heard while growing up in Indiana. Johnzo West will be joined by his band, The Wayward Souls and James Moon and the 3rd Floor Invention will round out the bill.
If you haven't been to Fountain Square's Hi-Fi yet, it is a great venue that brings amazing music to town. The Hi-Fi is pretty small so no matter where you're standing, you're close to the band. 5





Not-for-profit director by day, music writer by night, Nora Spitznogle reviews music that happened and previews music and events around Broad Ripple Village. Nora managed CATH Inc coffeehouse at 54th Street and College Avenue for seven years. During that time she hosted hundreds of local and touring musicians, both at the coffeehouse and her home. When CATH closed in 2004 and the music was no longer coming to her, she had to wander from her corner of Broad Ripple to see what is happening elsewhere. You can find her at Second Helpings during the work day, waitressing at the Red Key on Saturday nights and prowling Broad Ripple music venues the rest of the time. Visit Nora's Web site nora-leona.blogspot.com, send any questions, comments or suggestions to Nora@BroadRippleGazette.com




nora@broadripplegazette.com
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