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isi www.indystar.com The Indianapolis Star Friday, November 26, 2004 Weekend 31 I Star ratings: excellent, good, fair, poor Average entree: under $10; over $20. ff: family friendly Actor Montgomery revels in his fantasy job GRANDSON OF GUITARIST INSPIRED BY 'STAR By Scott THieti scott.thienindystar.com Convention activities Dealers' room: "Star items such as books, jewelry, buttons, records, videos, magazines and other sci-fi items will be available. Writers' workshop: Writing and script-writing sessions hosted by Janet Nemecek. Open to three-day pass-holders and limited to 12 participants. Prop room: See props and replicas from sci-fi TV shows and movies, open the entire weekend.

Gaming: Role-playing, collector cards and other activities. Info: www.starbaseindy.com. or actor Anthony Montgomery, playing Ensign Travis Mayweather on the TV show "Enterprise" is more than a steady paycheck. 1 here just for me," Montgomery said, "You don't come to Hollywood from places like Indiana and land a role like this." Contact Star reporter Scott Thien at (317) 444-6912 Gannett News Service Indiana native Anthony Montgomery plays Ensign Travis Mayweather on UPN's "Enterprise." He got the role late in auditions. It's been a dream job for the Indianapolis native a fantasy existence he prayed for as a kid to escape the ugliness of life.

"I loved watching all the different exploits (of the original "Star Trek" series)," Montgomery said by phone from his California home. "For me I hate to dredge up Indiana history it wasn't easy being African-American growing up and all the racism that goes with that That's why I was drawn to (Nichelle Nichols') character AMICI's (A-m-cheese) "It was a blessing. I was actually the last person they saw (to read for the part of) Mayweather." In his free time, Montgomery keeps busy with other projects, including a still-untitled documentary about his grandfather, guitar great Wes Montgomery, due out next year. He's also writing and singing hip-hop pop and hopes to release a single soon through Napton his production company. But Montgomery's main focus still is "Enterprise," a gig the unabashed Southern Baptist says he didn't land on his own.

"I'm just trying to live this life the best way I can. I have to say, God put this opportunity down ITALIAN RESTAURANT I Dowrrtwwi Indy Italian Restaurant ings for "Enterprise" sagged early on. A letter-writing campaign helped salvage a second season. REVIEWS Continued from Page 29 ative dishes, such as tortellini in white sauce and veneto. Try the chicken al gorgonzola entree with its sauteed chicken strips in a gorgonzola cheese-flavored white sauce served on a bed of penne pasta.

(Diane Moore 7-16-04) Steak and Ale 4302 S. East St. (317) 784-2479 k-k-kYi, ff, smoking permitted, wheelchair-accessible, reservations recommended. This steakhouse, known for its prime rib, boasts the perfect atmosphere for sipping wine and stuffing yourself with large quantities of food it's dark and spacious. Make sure to find your way to the pristine salad bar.

(Hollie Loveless 8-17-04) Stone Creek Dining Company 911 N. Ind. 135, Greenwood (317) 889-1200 ff, smoking section, wheelchair-accessible, reservations accepted for parties of six or more. Stone Creek offers moderately priced American fare in a family atmosphere. Try the campfire fet-tuccine, Durango beef medallions, chicken and black bean quesa-dillas or banana cream puff.

Open daily. (Steve Slosarek 2-20-04) Taylor's Bakery 8395 E. 116th Fishers (317) 596-2253 $, ff, smoke-free, wheelchair-accessible. Known for cakes, Taylor's also offers top-flight mini-eclairs, supremely moist petits-fours, gooey turtle bars and irresistible Skrumptions (cupcake-shaped chocolate chip cookies with dense fudge inside). Most items are made at the main Indianapolis store (6216 Allisonville Road).

(Steve Slosarek 12-12-03) Vineyard on the Square 26 E. Main Brownsburg (317) 852-2332 ff, smoke-free, wheelchair-accessible (through back), reservations accepted. Cheese fondue highlights this 60-seat wine specialty shop restaurant, a concept new to Brownsburg that was worth the wait. Hearty soups and salads join the popular prime rib and stuffed salmon (both offered on the weekend). (Steve Slosarek 12-5-03) NOwIsIrVING STEAKS! 601 E.

NEW YORK ST. (317) 634-0440 SUN-THtW 4:30 PH-U PH fill SAT 4 )0 PM-10 PH (Lt. Uhura) on screen. Nobody ever disrespected her, and made her feet in my young eyes, less than human. "That gave me inspiration in life," said Montgomery, who today through Sunday joins other Trek actors at the Starbase Indy science-fiction convention at the Marriot Hotel on the East-side.

'Star Trek $coo Utt i BAKERY Isl CAFE Purchase of Whole Bone-In Chef Carl Ham with ad Order Your Holiday Ham Now! (whole or by the pound) Mon-Thurs 8-7 Then UPN network shifted the show to Friday nights from Wednesday, when "Enterprise" was up against such competition as "American IdoL" Could the decades-long run of "Star Trek" be winding down? The thirty-something Montgomery doesn't think so. "We are taking this one season at a time. The show's been around for 40-plus years, so I don't see this show going away. It's part of our culture to have something 'Star Trek'-related on TV." After graduating from Washington High School and Ball State University, Montgomery had jobs ranging from standup comedy at Crackers Comedy Club to singing to working at Michael Jordan's restaurant in Chicago. He left Indiana in gave me a way to rise above that." I Holiday Pies, Cookies Pastries 314 Massachusetts Ave.

624-9533 Fax orders 624-9534 Starbase Indy Star Trek convention When: Noon-2 a.m. today; 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday. Where: Indianapolis Marriott Hotel, 7202 E. 21st St. Who: "Enterprise" actors Anthony "Travis Mayweather" Montgomery (stage time 3 p.m. Saturday), Conner "Trip Tucker" Tinneer (stage time 10 am Sunday) and Garrett "Ensign Harry Kim" Wang of "Voyager" (2 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday). Cost: $35 today, $40 Saturday and Sunday, gaming pass $10 per day, 3-day pass $100. Plus various other prices for dinner and event combos. Information: (317) 507-5091. Benefits: The Children's Bureau Inc.

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