May 1, 2012

Vol. I No. 11 • April 24, 2012 • currentnightandday.com

“The Avengers”– In theaters Friday, “The Avengers” brings together heroes like Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, the Hulk and more in what many are considering to be the movie event of the year.

Halley Rose Meslin, Fishers High School

Ann and Mark Mozina, Hagia Sophia Classical Academy

Bryan Thompson, Broad Ripple High School

Indiana High School Talent Showcase brings young talent to the Palladium do something so over the top and lavish that everyone involved would be excited, and it would be fun to put together and see.” This Saturday, young musical and artistic Eschmann and others have done just that. talent from all across Indiana will be performTwenty different acts, ranging from opera to ing as part of the 2012 Indiana High School rock to ballet, are set to perform with up to Talent Showcase. More than 20 acts will be participating in the three-hour show at the Pal- 10 more still waiting confirmation (as of press time). The event, organized on a grassroots ladium in Carmel to benefit March of Dimes. basis, is the first of its kind at the Pal“The audience will be able to see ladium, a venue normally reserved for talent that is just as good as – or betmusical legends and other national acts. ter – than any other talent on display “This is the first community event at the Palladium,” said local Farmers like this held at the Palladium,” said Insurance District Manager Todd EsEschmann. “We hope this will expand chmann, who helped coordinate the showcase. Eschmann the Palladium’s base with what it can do and will do in the future. It is very Farmers Insurance is one of the important the community supports it (the single largest corporate donors to March of event) as such.” Dimes each year. As such, Eschmann has been Some of the acts to perform include Ann responsible for organizing fundraising events and Mark Mozina (a Jewish folk group), Halfor the past several years. ley Rose Meslin (ballet) and Kelsey McCarty, “Every year, we coordinate a fundraiser of who Eschmann described as “the next Taylor some kind. Normally, it is a bowling night, a Swift.” cookbook or coupon cards,” said Eschmann. One of the event’s most unique aspects is “When you work in fundraising activities, it the very affordable ticket prices. Tickets are can seem like a chore. This year, we wanted to By Christian Sorrell • christian@youarecurrent.com

go on… make mom’s day. tickets on sale now! TheCenterPresents.org or call the Box Office at 317.843.3800.

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$20 for a general seat and $15 for students. “This is the first time you have really had a low-price ticket at the Palladium. We would like to encourage everyone to come to the show and tell all their friends,” said Eschmann. With so much young, local talent on display, low ticket prices and all of the proceeds from the event going directly to March of Dimes, this is an event that proves to be a meaningful experience for all involved. “Most of the people I know from Carmel have never been to the Palladium. Here’s their chance,” said Eschmann. “I see (the showcase) as being an event that brings people together for a good cause.” ◆ WHAT: 2012 Indiana High School Talent Showcase ◆ WHEN: Saturday – 6 p.m. ◆ WHERE: The Palladium, 1 Center Green, Carmel ◆ COST: $20 general, $15 student ◆ INFO: Call 843-3800 or visit thecenterfortheperformingarts.org

Tera – On sale today, Tera has been touted as the first true “action massive multiplayer online,” combining the depth of an MMO with the dynamic combat systems and player-skill requirements of an action game. Rated M for Mature. Exclusively for PC – $50. Larry Reeb – Performing live at Morty’s Comedy Joint (3625 E. 96th St., Indianapolis), Reeb is the wisecracking black sheep known as Uncle Lar, politically incorrect relative to everyone he knows. He is always looking to help Reeb others and loves to offer his “tips” on everything from marriage to lotteries. Show starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Tickets are $20 with a two-drink minimum. “Little Broken Hearts” by Norah Jones – In stores today, the fifth studio album from Norah Jones follows the release of 2009’s “The Fall.” The album is produced by Danger Mouse and includes Jones’ boldest departure with the track “Take It Back.” For more information and other local events, see the Event Calendar on Page 4.

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