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March 3-28
Carmel Community Playhouse

Now here’s where local theater can get confusing. In the previous item, I mentioned a non-professional company, Carmel
Community Players, hosting a professional entertainer at an area high school. Now I’m talking about a professional local
company, Actors Theatre of Indiana, using Carmel Community Players’ space for its own show. (Trust me, it’s going
to get even more confusing when amateur, professional and semi-pro companies, both local and touring, converge on the new
performing arts center in Carmel.)
Anyway.

“Nunsense” is one of those shows that seem to effortlessly draw laughs and generate good will. It’s harmless
and goofy, its songs are fun, and, in the right hands (and habits), it can transform from an entertaining, low-maintenance
night out into something blissful. Details here.

 

March 7
Carmel High School

I had my first encounter with Ben Vereen—as did many of my generation—through the landmark television series
“Roots,” where he memorably played Chicken George. I then was knocked out by his portrayal of Death as a song
and dance man in Bob Fosse’s painfully brilliant autobiographical film “All That Jazz.” But there’s
nothing like seeing Vereen live, which I had the pleasure of doing when he was touring in a revival of “Pippin,”
the show that made him a Broadway star.

What I remember most about that performance is that—after the curtain calls, after many audience members had bolted
for their cars—the appreciative-of-those-who-stayed Vereen said something to the effect of, “I really enjoy this
show, but I really don’t get to do everything I want to do,” and invited those remaining to stick around as he
performed about a half hour of his nightclub act. Not only was it very entertaining, but it was the best example I’ve
seen of a guy unselfishly sharing his talents above and beyond expectations.

Vereen will be here on Sunday singing, dancing and sharing stories in a benefit for the Carmel Community Players. If you
aren’t caught up in Oscar-mania, consider going. Details here.

Carmel police have launched a criminal investigation into an alleged bullying incident involving two Carmel High School freshmen
that took place Jan. 22. The case stems from an incident on a school bus filled with Carmel High School basketball players
returning from a victory in Terre Haute. School administrators report four coaches were sitting in the front of the bus while
three seniors allegedly attacked two freshmen in the back of the bus. One of the freshmen sought treatment at a hospital after
the incident. School administrators say they can't comment for legal reasons. Fox59 will have more at 4 p.m.
 

-Quinlan Marketing Inc. leased 11,477 square feet of office space at 550 Congressional Blvd., Carmel. The tenant was represented by Pete Anderson of Colliers Turley Martin Tucker. The landlord, 550 Congressional Blvd. LLC, was represented by David A. Moore, Darrin L. Boyd and Mary Beth Kohart, also of Colliers Turley Martin Tucker.

-Empire Beauty leased 10,000 square feet at Speedway Super Center, 6020 Crawfordsville Road. The tenant was represented by Cindy Hoskinson, Herb Feldmann and Ron Mannon of Grubb & Ellis Harding Dahm & Co. The landlord, Centro Properties Group, represented itself in the transaction.

-McGuire Sponsel subleased 4,200 square feet of office space at Capital Center, 201 N. Illinois St. The tenant was represented by Michael R. Semler of Colliers Turley Martin Tucker. The lessor, Huntington Bank, was represented by Jon R. Owens and Russell VanTil, also of Colliers Turley Martin Tucker.

-Kilroy’s subleased the 8,533-square-foot former Smokey Bones Restaurant at 201 S. Meridian St. Steve Delaney of Sitehawk Retail Real Estate represented both the tenant, Paul Murzyn, and the lessor, Darden Restaurants, in the transaction.

-Sun Tan City leased 2,747 square feet at Scatterfield Pavilion, 4739 Scatterfield Road, Anderson. The tenant was represented by Ed Bonnacker of The Swiss Group. The landlord, Scatterfield Pavilion LLC, was represented by Scot Courtney and Bart Jackson of Grubb & Ellis Harding Dahm & Co.

-Asset Management Specialists leased 3,000 square feet at the Seastrom Building, 2351 Kentucky Ave. The tenant was represented by Evert Hauser of Grubb & Ellis Harding Dahm & Co. The landlord, Seastrom & Co., represented itself in the transaction.

-Cherokee Tire leased 2,400 square feet at 5316 W. Minnesota St. The landlord, Blue Real Estate, was represented by Brian Buschuk and Jake Sturman of Jones Lang LaSalle. The tenant represented itself in the transaction.   
 
-Seccion Amarilla USA LLC leased 2,300 square feet at Lake Plaza, 6801 Lake Plaza Drive. The tenant was represented by Miami-based CresaPartners. The landlord, Lake Plaza LLC and LeBarron Investments, was represented by Debbie Shumate of Grubb & Ellis Harding Dahm & Co.

-Kays CPA Group PC leased 2,047 square feet of office space at 3021 E. 98th St. The tenant was represented by Bryan Miller of Colliers Turley Martin Tucker. The landlord, Brookfield Real Estate Opportunity Group, was represented by David A. Moore and Darrin L. Boyd, also of Colliers Turley Martin Tucker.
 
-eImagine Technology Group leased 1,924 square feet of office space at 6081 E. 82nd St. The tenant was represented by Jenna Barnett of Halakar Real Estate. The landlord, Brookfield Real Estate Opportunity Group, was represented by David A. Moore and Darrin L. Boyd of Colliers Turley Martin Tucker.

-Little Caesars leased 1,467 square feet at 809 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville. The tenant was represented by Ron Mannon of Grubb & Ellis Harding Dahm & Co. The landlord, Family Video Movie Club Inc., represented itself in the transaction.

-Ronald Blue & Co. LLC leased 1,714 square feet at the Indiana American Office Building, 555 E. County Line Road, Greenwood. The tenant was represented by Mark Dietel of Royal Companies Inc. The landlord, County Line Holdings LLC, was represented by Ed Troha of CB Richard Ellis.