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June 5, 2014 — Issue 19
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We’d be foolish to avoid the attractions of the big city. When it comes to summer, you’ve got to think blockbuster. Big-time, overthe-top fun in the sun. We’re talking amusement park-sized adventure. Luckily, Southern Indiana is within close proximity Jason Thomas, Editor to the little park that could: Welcome back, Kentucky Kingdom. Now, if this isn’t your first trip around the TiltA-Whirl, you might remember the Kingdom’s beginnings as a glorified “kiddie park,” as John Mulcahy, director of marketing and communications, describes it in reporter Elizabeth Beilman’s centerpiece. The little park that could — or couldn’t — suffered through several changes, never quite stepping into its own to proclaim “Hear me roar!” Kings
Island made sure of that. The Six Flags brand offered excitement and a bit of authority, like Kingdom was on the cusp of big things. A lawsuit over a now-defunct ride would follow, Six Flags rolled up its banners and the park “gathered dust for five years,” as Beilman so succinctly puts its. Roller coaster skeletons reminded us all of what could have been, almost beckoning to crowds flocking to the nearby Kentucky Exposition Center, plotting their revenge... That day came May 24 as the park roared back to life after a $36 million facelift. More than 35,000 people visited the park on opening weekend — a sure sign that Kentucky Kingdom is indeed the little park that could. Welcome back, old friend. — Jason Thomas is the editor of SoIn. He can be reached by phone at 812-206-2127 or email at jason. thomas@newsandtribune.com. Follow him on Twitter: @ ScoopThomas.
state of the arts College class offers crash course in business
Jefferson Community and Technical College is teaming up with several members of the arts community in Louisville and Southern Indiana to offer a summer intensive class in business that’s designed for amateur artists who are looking new ways to market and promote their work. It’s a scaled down version of the entrepreneurship program that the college runs in the fall and spring, only tailored specifically to artists who are just starting out and want to make a better living doing what they love to do, according to a news release from the college. There’s also a capstone event with I.D.E.A.S. 40203 in which participants get the chance to sell their work in an arts and community development showcase that’s open to the public — with the hope of encouraging more amateur artists in the city to get their work out there, hanging on more walls.
The class is open to all amateur and non-professional artists in the fine, visual, decorative and craft arts fields. Classes start June 24 and meet from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings through July 17. The deadline to apply for partial tuition scholarships has been extended to June 6 for late comers. Applicants can enroll online at jefferson.kctcs.edu/en/Admissions/ Apply.aspx (class number 4906) or call 502-213-2686. ART CALL-OUTS The Jeffersonville Public Arts Commission is calling for entries for multiple art projects from local professional artists and talented hobby artists alike. One project, called “On the Berm,” is the creation of sculptural or landscape interventions in an open space adjacent to Jeffersonville City Hall.
The Jeffersonville Public Arts Commission is looking for entries for its Creative Crosswalk Project. For more information, visit jpac-art.com Photo by jpac The arts commission is also asking for sculptural bike racks, which are needed once more cyclists come over the Big Four Bridge. Seven designs will be selected — two large, two medium and three small. Chosen artists will be paid for their commissioned work. Upcoming deadlines: • Creative Crosswalk Project: Total of four designs; entry closing: July 18 by 3 p.m. For more information on entry guidelines, visit jpac-art.com.
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All day, Sunday June 15th
What: The Battle at Tunnel Mill, An Interpretation of the Rebel Threat Where: Historic Tunnel Mill Living History Center, 3709 Tunnel Mill Road, Charlestown When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Cost: free; $10 parking As Confederate General John Hunt Morgan began his daring raids in Kentucky and Southern Indiana, citizens of the Ohio River Valley feared for the safety of their families, livestock and crops, according to a news release from Tunnel Mill. This Living History event interprets the energy of that historic period.
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What: “New Albany: City by the River” documentary screening When: 7 p.m. tonight Where: Strassweg Auditorium, New AlbanyFloyd County Public Library, 180 W. Spring St., New Albany (free) Filmmakers Philip Collins and Daniel Frank will present their historical documentary “New Albany: City by the River.” The video details New Albany’s historic past, preservation efforts and present revitalization of the downtown area.
10 Year Anniversary Party
BAREFOOT IN THE PARK
What: Bicentennial Park Concert Series Who: Barefoot Movement When: 6 p.m. Friday Where: Bicentennial Park, Pearl and Spring streets, New Albany (free) Johnson City's The Barefoot Movement has been making waves in the folk world since the release of its 2011 debut album "Footwork." From the foot-tapping instrumental "Sheepherder" to the emotional ballad "Thunder" and everything in between, these roots music newcomers have assembled quite the collection here, both old songs and new, offering something for everyone.
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THE COMEBAC Kentucky Kingdom park reopens better than ever
by eLIZAbeTh beILmAn elizabeth.beilman@newsandtribune.com entucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay amusement park has reopened after five years of abandonment, ushering in a new generation of park-goers and new memories to follow. John Mulcahy, director of marketing and communications for Kentucky Kingdom, said the 20-or-so-year-old park has historical significance to long-time Louisville and Southern Indiana residents. “There’s not a person that you run into on the street that you don’t hear a great Kentucky Kingdom story of their youth,” Mulcahy said. Now, people from both sides of the river can re-experience the amusement park that has 20 new attractions, a water park that has
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2014 SEASON: Now through aug. 13 WHERE: 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville TIMES: Sunday-thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; FridaySaturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. COST: Day tickets $39.95; Season pass $99.95 ONLINE: kentuckykingdom.com
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doubled in size and about $36 million in improvements. “It’s like that old NBC line about reruns back in the ’90s: If you missed it the first go-round, it’s new to you,” he said.
IN WITH THE NEW Hot attractions that are new to Kentucky Kingdom include Deep Water Dive, a 12-story vertical water slide that begins with a 30-foot freefall before the slide catches you, and Fearfall, a 121-foot tower drop. Perhaps the most-talked about ride is Lightning Run, a steel roller coaster that climbs 100 feet and drops at an 80-degree angle. Dantrell Bell, one of the coaster’s operators, hands out highfives each time the cart starts its slow ascent. “It is a hyper coaster,” Bell said of Lightning Run that reaches up to 55 mph amid twists and drops that leave riders feeling like they’re in repetitive freefall. He said that people who might guess the roller coaster isn’t intense because it has no upside down loops are mistaken. “I’ve had several people word for word say, ‘This is better than Chang,’” Kentucky Kingdom’s former adrenaline-pumping coaster, Bell said. Old favorites are returning as well, such as Mile High Falls and Thunder Run — which had a million dollars worth of renovations — and T2 and Raging Rapids River Ride will be back next year. These oldies but goodies will appeal to earlier generations of
Watch an interview with john Mulcahy, director of marketing and communications for Kentucky Kingdom and hurricane bay, and see the story behind the amusement park’s grand reopening. [newsandtribune. com]
park-goers who remember Kentucky Kingdom millennium. “There’s also many park-goers that come a on the fact that this is where they rode their fi and they can’t wait to share that experience w There’s thousands of stories out there,” Mulca New Albany resident Charissa Coulter, 28 the water park two summers in a row after sh school in 2004. She remembers the days when the water park was of a more modest size, but more than any-
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LEFT: An aerial view shows Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay amusement park, which opened for the first time May 24 after being closed for five years. The park features 20 new attractions, including Deep Water Dive and Fearfall. BELOW: Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay amusement park attendees move up the incline of a new roller coaster ride — Lightning Run. The coaster is 10-stories tall and features a 100-foot, 80-degree angle drop. PhotoS by tyLER StEWaRt
thing Coulter remembers the people she worked with — some of whom are her current roommates. “It was really an experience of making friends of a lifetime, I guess,” she said. “You were there constantly.” Coulter received a season pass this year for her birthday and she she’s been able to check out the new Hurricane Bay. She said she liked what she saw, noting the areas for parents to relax while children are playing. “It does look like they’re trying to cater more toward families and children now,” she said.
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new park attractions below are new features at Kentucky Kingdom. (barf bags not included).
LIGHTNING RUN
Photo by tyLER StEWaRt
Lightning will strike at the Kingdom in 2014. this new 10-story steel coaster starts off with a pulse-pounding, 100-foot, 80-degree drop. that’s almost straight to the ground. * to watch a video of Lightning Run, visit kentuckykingdom.com.
FEARFALL
brave the unexpected as you tower 129 feet over the Kingdom. What a great view ... if you can keep your eyes open. at the top, you’ll pause for a breath-catching moment before dropping back to Earth at more than 45 mph.
5D CINEMAS — MOVIES YOU RIDE
It’s like being cast in a movie without ever having to leave your seat. you’re the star of this exhilarating 5D ride, a state-ofthe-art experience you’ll want to enjoy over and over again.
AQUA THEATER — SEA LION SHOW
your whole family will love the wet and wild entertainment of the Sea Lion Splash, a show filled with the comical antics of rescued sea lions and offered three times daily in our new aqua theater. you’ll find this up-close and personal encounter with sea lions both educational and entertaining. Preforming three times daily through Sept. 1.
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Movies:
albums:
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June 10
é “The Fault In Our Stars”
“Edge of Tomorrow”
é “Whispers” by Passenger
“Lazaretto” by Jack White “The Rockville LP” by O.A.R.
books: June 10
é “The Ice Cream Queen of
Orchard Street” by Susan Jane Gilman
“The Matchmaker” by Elin Hilderbrand
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TERRY HALL Name/hometown: Terry Hall, 25, from Louisville How did you get started in song writing? Since I was young I have always been a writer. I’m pretty to myself when it comes to expressing personal things but when it comes to writing I’m an open book. I wrote poetry and had a poem published when I was 11. I became friends with musicians and realized that I could write my poetry to a melody and create a song from there. I’ve been blessed to work with incredible artist that help bring my music to life. What types of songs do you most enjoy writing? Country! I am obsessed with ’90s country. I’m best at writing ballads but I also love writing fun upbeat songs as well. I try to play with words/lyrics to make you really think about the storyline. A lot of what’s on the radio right now is very basic lyrically, I like challenging myself to write the best song that I possibly can not just trying to write to cater
to the radio. I also really enjoy writing super catchy hooks that get stuck in your head. My goal is to have you singing my songs over and over. I’ve written around 30-40 songs and have 20 or more that I’m working on. Please describe your creative process/inspiration? Garth Brooks made me fall in love with music and his music inspires me. “The Dance” is the reason I fell in love with music. My creative process is all across the board! Sometimes I think of a single line that is cool and write a whole song based off of that line or sometimes I draw from personal real life experiences! I love getting together
with other artist and just taking words on a sheet of paper (or phone) and creating a song. How are you involved in/ with the Southern Indiana scene? Most of the songs that I have recorded were at New Albany Production House. Richie Ray (NAPH owner) and I wrote a jingle for Roof Doctors Nashville at NAPH that is on TV right now in Nashville. I write with David and Whitney, Blaise Streets, Josh Goodlett, and Korey Sorg who are all from Southern Indiana. I actually co-wrote all of Korey Sorg’s EP which is currently available. There is so much talent in Southern Indiana and Kentuckiana in general! Upcoming projects: I’m currently working on an album that will feature songs that I cowrote that should be out later this year. It will include songs that I wrote with Olivia Henken, Shane Dawson, and all four artist I write with from Indiana! I just recently finished writing David and Whitney’s new single “The Boot” and Shane Dawson’s “My Kind of Tipsy!” Both songs you will be able to hear on Q 103.1.
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Local SoIn Happenings Feeling left out? Send your establishment’s and/ or organization’s upcoming events/new features/entertainment information to SoIn Editor Jason Thomas at jason.thomas@newsandtribune.com
Peter Pan Jr. Auditions
Where: Clarksville Little Theatre, 301 E. Montgomery Ave., Clarksville When: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 7 Info: 812-283-6522 Children will be taught a portion of two different songs for the show, as well as a simple dance. Those old enough will read from the script
Farmers Market
When: 8 a.m. Saturday (ongoing) Where: New Albany Farmers Market, 202 E. Market St. The Downtown New Albany Farmer's market is a managed by Develop New Albany with help from volunteers in the New Albany community.
Jeff Fest
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Where: Preservation Park Free kids games, art show, local food, music, Make Art at Jeffersonville Arts Movement (JAM) Session
RiverStage
Where: Spring Street and Riverside Drive, Jeffersonville Friday, 7 p.m.: 100% Poly with guest Indiana Joe and Arrow (free); Saturday, 10:30 a.m.: yoga; 7:30 p.m., Twilight Cinema: “The Goonies”
Farmers Market
Saturday: 9 a.m. to noon (now through Oct. 25) Downtown Jeffersonville at the corner of Chestnut and Locust streets (on the Wall Street United Methodist Church lot). Tuesdays: 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (now through Oct. 28) At the 10th Street entrance to Jeffersonville High School Jeffersonville Main Street, Inc., is accepting applications for the Farmers Market. Both food and art/craft applications are available online at jeffmainstreet.org.
Bicentennial Park Concert Series
When: 6 p.m. Friday Where: Bicentennial Park, Pearl and Spring streets, New Albany Barefoot Movement (free)
Music at Huber Winery
When: 1 to 5 p.m. on weekends Where: Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards, 19816 Huber Road, Starlight Saturday: CMN Trio; Sunday: South Upland [huberwinery. com]
Live music at Big Four Burgers + Beer
Where: Big Four Burgers + Beer, 134 Spring St., Jeffersonville Friday, 8 to midnight, Wyndell Williams; Saturday, 9 p.m.: Jordan Amos
Live music at Hoopsters
Where: Hoopsters, 830 E. 10th St. Friday, 9 p.m., Honkey Wood; Saturday, 9 p.m., Broke By Tuesday
Cash on Delivery
When: Through June 29 Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville Tickets: call 812-288-8281 or visit derbydinner.com. “Cash on Delivery” is a fast-paced farce about a con artist who has duped the welfare authorities for years by claiming every type of benefit for the innumerable people he claims live at his address. This scam nets him tens of thousands of tax free dollars. Just when he decides to kill off many of the imaginary recipients, the welfare investigators show up and things get a bit risky and he tries to outwit them by enlisting the help of his crazy friends and family.
ROCK AND WINE ELIZABETH — Best Vineyards, the Indiana winery founded and operated by siblings Wilbert, Rachel and Berretta Best, is ready to pop the cork on its 2014 “Best Concert Series” with a lively lineup of the finest musicians and of course, fine wine from the south-central region of the Hoosier state, according to a news release from Best. The 12-week concert series at Best Vineyards, 8373 Morgans Lane SE, Elizabeth, runs every other Saturday afternoon from 4 to 8 p.m., beginning Saturday, June 14 through Nov. 1. June’s concerts lineup: • June 14: The Chosen Six • June 28: The Blues Redemption • July 12: Silent Noise • July 26: Melody Resurrection The entire series is packed full of an eclectic yet "smooth blend" of bluegrass, blues, country, folk, jazz and rock. “We created the Best Vineyards concert series for wine lovers across the region in both Indiana and Kentucky,” Best Vineyards’ Wilbert Best said in the release. “There’s no better way to enjoy a great bottle of wine than sitting outside swaying to some smooth tunes with good company. That’s what this concert series is all about.” Online: bestvineyardswinery.com
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new park attractions CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4
PROFESSOR JOHN’S FLYING MACHINES
This entertaining ride, sure to become a family favorite, will amaze both riders and spectators. The professor’s latest invention takes passengers airborne and allows them to test their flying skills. Also new: BUMPER CARS Below are new attractions at Hurricane Bay. (Don’t forget to pack the sunscreen).
FAMILY WAVE LAGOON
The Giant Wheel is one of several original rides that was restored at Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay amusement park. photo by Tyler Stewart
KINGDOM: Journey has 'been a roller coaster ride' CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4
ADVENTURE RIVER
A ROLLER COASTER RIDE The amusement park hasn’t always boasted list-topping attractions. Back in its humble beginnings, the park started out as a 10-acre “let’s be kind and say kiddie park” that failed in its first six months, Mulcahy said. Real estate guru Ed Hart and some financial investors adopted the park in 1990 and began to build its local reputation. Mulcahy was part of the management team back in those days, too. Six Flags acquired the park about 10 years later, shuffling management team members, gaining national notoriety for a lawsuit involving the now nonexistent Tower Power ride, and landing itself in debt by trying to buy too many parks. The company dropped Kentucky Kingdom from its rep-
Come enjoy our 12,000-square-foot wave lagoon that’s fun for all. This family-friendly attraction is surrounded with plenty of deck space for relaxing.
Hold onto your swimsuit as you rush through this wild water adventure. Moving at speeds six times faster than the current of Hurricane Bay’s Lazy River, the new Adventure River provides non-stop excitement.
PLUMMET SUMMIT Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay amusement park attendees finish their ride on the park's new roller coaster — Lightning Run. photo by Tyler Stewart ertoire, and the park gathered dust for five years. Mulcahy said that after several failed talks trying to revive the park, he didn’t think Kentucky Kingdom would come back to life. Kentucky Kingdom officials announced last June its plans to re-open after securing Ed Hart
as current CEO and president. “I’ve got to pinch myself some days because it’s hard to believe that we’ve accomplished this much in this short period of time,” Mulcahy said. His views of the whole 27year affair? “It’s been a roller coaster ride, hasn’t it?” Mulcahy said.
Once you’ve reached the peak, there’s only one way down. This exhilarating family raft ride towers 52 feet above the ground. Each raft can hold four to five passengers.
BUCCANEER BEACH
An oasis of fun — the perfect hideaway for families with small children. Buccaneer Beach features over 10,000 square feet of interactive water play elements, tropical themes and pint-sized water slides. — Kentucky Kingdom