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AUG. 21, 2014 — Issue 28
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Annual Sellersburg Celebrates! event
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Grand party at Speed Park Saturday
We don’t put on airs in Southern Indiana. But we do put on refined events with humility that highlight the region’s unique talents. When it comes to art, it doesn’t get much better than this weekend’s Art in Speed Park in Sellersburg, a smalltown celebration turned Jason Thomas, Editor nationally recognized fair, as reported by Elizabeth Beilman in today’s cover story. Over the years, director Kim Johnson, who owns Copper Moon Gallery on Pearl Street in downtown New Albany, has kept the “grand party in your backyard” ambiance — isn’t that a great phrase? — comparable to higher-profile events in Louisville, such as the St. James Art Fair. Paired with Art on the Parish Green, staged each summer at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Main Street in downtown New Albany Southern Indiana more than holds its own when it comes to showcas-
ing a diversified collection of handmade art. Of course, one can peruse only so many beautiful pieces of workmanship before needing a break. Luckily, Art in Speed Park will offer a wine garden featuring libations from Huber’s Orchard & Winery and live music at the park’s bandstand, Beilman reports. While you’re out that way, you might want to check out Sellersburg Celebrates! at Silver Creek Township Park, which offers more than 100 craft booths and midway rides. The Louisville Crashers will rock things out Saturday night, which would be a nice cap to the weekend. Also, folksy band Humming House, along with Bookshelf, will bring the Bicentennial Park Concert Series to a close for the season, beginning at 6 p.m. Friday. We don’t put on airs, but Southern Indiana certainly knows how to have a good time. — 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.
Rock on at the Falls of the Ohio What: Fossil Symposium When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. Sunday: Field trip to collect Mississippian-age fossils Where: Falls of the Ohio State Park, 210 W. Riverside Drive, Clarksville to noon Cost: $15; Registration is limited to 35 Info: Contact Alan Goldstein: agoldstein@dnr.in.gov
Attention serious fossil collectors and amateur paleontologists: This Fossil Symposium is for you! Learn from experts about fossils of the Mississippian period — around 350 million years ago. The partial list of speakers include: • William I. Ausich: Mississippian Crinoids (Crinoid evolution) • Chris Cozart: The Fauna of the Fern Glen Formation in Missouri • Peggy Fisherkeller: Commonly Ignored Fossils of the Mississippian • Steve Greb: Mississippian Index Fossils • Bill Morgan: The Famous Crawfords-
ABOVE: Parents, Derek and Robin Rogers and son Jake look out onto Ohio River from the Falls of the Ohio in February. The family, who come often during the summer, had been waiting for the snow and ice to let up. RIGHT: Patrick Hines and son Cody search for fossils along the Falls of the Ohio with Jennifer Hall in February. They saw an opportunity to get out of the house and enjoy the warmer weather. file photoS ville Crinoid Beds of Indiana [fallsoftheohio.org]
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CELEBRATING IN SELLERSBURG What: Sellersburg Celebrates!
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When: Today through Sunday Where: Silver Creek Township Park The booths and midway rides in the park will open at 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and at noon Saturday, and more than 100 craft booths Artists • Live Music • •Car ArtsActivities Activitie Artists • Live Music CarShow Show•• Children’s Children’s Arts are expected; parade is 10 a.m. Food • Games2U• •Ice IceCarver Carver • Face Painting Food • Games2U Face Painting Saturday featuring Silver Creek Unit • Community Organizations Organizations K-9K-9 Unit • Community High School student Cole Williams as grand marshal. Williams, 17, Duke Energy Clarksville Branch Library was the 2013 NASCAR Whelan Artists •Lawn Live • Car Show Duke Energy Lawn &&Music Clarksville Branch Library All-American Series Missouri state Eastern Blvd. Clarksville, IN Eastern Arts Blvd. Activities Clarksville, IN Children’s • Food champion, where he also earned Festival Parking – Enter Triangle Drive from Festival Parking Triangle from rookie of the year honors. The Games2U Ice– Enter Carver FaceDrive Painting Lewis &•Clark Pkwy and• follow signs events at the park will include a Pkwy andOrganizations follow signs K-9Lewis Unit&• Clark Community balloon glow on Friday evening at dusk and the Louisville Crashers performing on Saturday evening. Artists • Live Music • Car Show Children’s Begins Eastern Blvd.•at Brooks&Ave.Arts Activ Duke Energy Lawn [sellersburgcelebrates.com]
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What: Touch-A-Truck/Yard Sale When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Where: Clarksville Little League Complex, 500 Little League, Clarksville For a fee of just $15, residents can reserve a 12-foot-by-20-foot space to sell their goods. Area children will get the chance to get up close and personal to the vehicles they see out on area roads every day. Vehicles from previous years include Police, Fire, EMS, Construction Equipment, Limousines, Buses, Military Vehicles, UPS delivery vehicles, and much more.
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FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
What: Family Fun Fest When: 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday Where: Sam Peden Community Park, Grant Line Road, New Albany This back-to-school celebration features games, entertainment, food and vendor booths, demonstrations, a fishing contest and a children’s parade at 2 p.m.
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By ELIZABETH BEILMAN elizabeth.beilman@newsandtribune.com hen Art in Speed Park started 24 years ago, its organizers thought it would be a “small town celebration of art.” The fair has since grown to something much bigger. “It’s turned into a well-respected art fair known to have the highest caliber selection of artists,” said Direc-
tor Kim Johnson. The nationally known Sellersburg event on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will draw a juried selection of about 100 artists from all over the United States. “We could jam pack it full of artists in rows, but that’s not the feel we wanted for the show,”said Johnson, also owner of Copper Moon Gallery on Pearl
Street in downtown New Albany. Sticking to a vision all those years has kept the “grand party in your backyard” ambiance that is s representative in the Southern Indiana version of t St. James Art Fair. The art fair — Johnson said doesn’t call it a festiv — will have a wine garden featuring libations from Huber’s Orchard & Winery and live music at the park’s bandstand. Johnson said “every medium” of art is represent at the fair, from ceramics to painting, jewelry to wo
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• Cheryl Ulrich-Barnett, Floyds Knobs, hand-builds decorative ceramic pieces mostly used as wall hangings or ornaments. • More information is available at facebook.com/earthenheartceramics.
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working. Many Southern Indiana and Louisville artists will be there as well as vendors traveling from as far as Wisconsin and Florida. “All of that is based on the excellent reputation that we’ve earned,” she said. Greenville artist Dawn Middleton, owner of a jewelry and metalsmith business called Dawn’s Designs, is selling her work at Art in Speed Park for the first time this year after being denied last year.
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Movies: Aug. 22
é “If I Stay”
“When the Game Stands Tall” “Sin City: A Dame to Kill For”
Aug. 21, 2014
tv premieres: Aug. 23
é “Intruders” (BBC America)
“Doctor Who” (BBC America)
books: Aug. 26
é “Close to Home” by Lisa
Jackson
“Heroes Are My Weakness” by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
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The RiverWolves
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Hometowns/Instruments: Colin O’Haran, keyboard,vocals, New Albany; Brandon O’Haran, vocals, New Albany; Crystal Haulter, vocals, New Albany; Patrick Haulter, drums, vocals; Clarksville; Alex Dyke, guitar, vocals, jeffersonville; Chris Peley, bass, vocals. Scottsburg; Brad McMahan, vocals, New Albany; Clifton Cole Rice/ vocals, New Washington How did the band form? What’s the story behind the name? The band formed last summer and started out not so serious. Just a few dudes and one chick that wanted to have fun making music. As the summer went on, the music became the party soundtrack, grew in popularity and the friendly bond became tighter. A name had to chosen and music had to be released. The house at which we make our music became known as the pack house and the music we make is more like a collective of people who work together to make music. Not every person is on every song and to portray this vibe we felt The RiverWolves fit perfectly. New Albany is our hometown as a band, without the river this city wouldn’t have been born and, with out this city our band would have never been either! Please describe your sound: We all come from very diverse backgrounds, which makes our sound pretty unique. Some of us have been in punk bands, country bands, even gospel, and for others this is their first band. Hip hop would be the generic term but I would say it’s much, much more than that.
Who/what are your inspirations? Michael Jackson, Childish Gambino, Ray Charles, Bad Rabbits, James Brown. What are your goals? Become the biggest band New Albany has ever seen! Take over the world of hip hop music! Gotta have your goals right? What do you make of the Southern Indiana music scene? Southern Indiana music scene is actually not too bad for us. We’ve played at Dillinger’s a couple times which went very well. Louisville is easy for us to play as well and we’ve had good luck there. I like playing in this area although the money is low flowing and I feel artist promotion is a little overly depended on by the clubs, all in all it’s good! Contact info/upcoming gigs: Riverwolfpack@ gmail.com; Facebook.com/riverwolves
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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
Live music at Roadhouse
When: 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday Where: New Albany Roadhouse, 1706 Graybrook Lane Friday: Tattoo You Unplugged
Jeffersonville RiverStage
When: 7 p.m. Friday (free) Where: RiverStage, Spring Street and Riverside Drive, Jeffersonville Unlimited Show Band with guest Radiotronic
Twilight Cinema at RiverStage
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday (free) Where: RiverStage, Spring Street and Riverside Drive, Jeffersonville The Nut Job
Bicentennial Park Concert Series
When: 6 p.m. Friday (free) Where: Bicentennial Park, Pearl and Spring streets, New Albany Humming House, Bookshelf
Concerts in the Park
When: 7 p.m. Friday (free) Where: Warder Park, Court Avenue and Spring Street, Jeffersonville Rascals of Ragtyme; in case of rain, call 812-283-0301 and the message will tell you if the concert has been canceled.
Live music at Huber’s
When: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Where: Huber’s Orchard, Winery and Vineyards, 19816 Huber Road, Starlight Saturday: Josh and Holly; Sunday: Dean Hekel
Live on State at Wick’s
Where: Wick’s Pizza Parlor, 225 State St., New Albany When: Friday and Saturday Friday: 8 to 9:30 p.m., He She Show, 10 p.m., Riverside Band; Saturday: 10 p.m., Eight Inch Elvis [wickspizza.com]
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.
Farmers Market
Saturdays: 9 a.m. to noon (May 31 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. (June 3 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.
“Southern Heat” preview dinner
Live music at Big Four Burgers + Beer
Where: 134 Spring St., Jeffersonville Friday, Tim Vacancy; Saturday, Wyndell Williams [bigfourjeff.com]
When: Monday Where: Seviche, 1528 Bardstown Road, Louisville Seviche will host a dining event featuring dishes from chef/owner Anthony Lamas’ anticipated cookbook, “Southern Heat, My Life Through Food.” The night will begin with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The seven-course dinner with drink pairings is $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call 502-473-8560; credit card information is required to secure a seat. [sevicherestaurant. com]
SUCKING BLOOD ‘Dracula’ opens at Actors Theater Sept. 12
Director Les Waters and Managing Director JenArtistic nifer Bielstein announce Fifth Third Bank’s Dracula, play-
ing in the Bingham Theatre at Actors Theatre of Louisville, Sept. 12 through Oct. 31. INFO: Tickets are priced Louisville’s favorite vampire is back, and he’s out for blood. from $45. Tickets can be This gothic fright-fest, based on purchased by calling the the legendary novel by Bram Actors Theatre box office Stoker, has become a Hallowat 502-584-1205 or online een cult classic. Dripping with at actorstheatre.org. suspense, Dracula is filled with thrills and chills to keep you on the edge of your seat. William McNulty is back to direct his own adaptation of Bram Stoker’s famed novel and reprise his renowned role as Van Helsing. Randolph Curtis Rand returns in the title role and former Acting Apprentice Marc Bovino will reprise the role of Renfield for the seventh time. They will be joined by fellow Actors Theatre Apprentice alumni Alex Thompson (Mr. Briggs) and Joe Curnutte (Dr. Seward). In addition, several members of the 2014-15 Acting Apprentice Company will be cast in the roles of Monster, Harker and Undead Woman. In addition, Actors Theatre will host its annual Dracula Blood Drive in partnership with Fifth Third Bank and the Red Cross on September 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Fifth Third Bank at 4th Street Live! The event, which has become an annual tradition during the run of Dracula, aims to collect 50 pints. — Actors Theatre
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NEW ALBANY AMPHITHEATER
MOVIE NIGHT BY THE RIVER GATES OPEN AT 8:30 PM MOVIE STARTS AT DARK! PARK: Johnson says event is 'my baby' Speed Park in Sellersburg is manicured and awaiting artists, artwork and visitors enjoying live music and fine art for this year's Art in Speed Park on Saturday and Sunday. Staff photo by Tyler Stewart
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 She said she’s excited to be participating this year. “I think it brings in people that really appreciate art because they know there’s going to be a great assortment of artists and pieces shown there,” she said. Floyds Knobs artist Cheryl Ulrich-Barnett said she’s been coming to Art in Speed Park for almost 20 years as a visitor. “It’s one of our favorite [art fairs],” she said. “We don’t miss it.” This year, she’ll be selling her Earthen Hearts ceramics for the first time. “I’ve always felt the level
FINDING ART IN SPEED PARK
• From North: Head south on I-65. Take exit 9 toward Sellersburg. Turn left at Ind. 311 North. Slight right at South Indiana Avenue/U.S. 31. Continue on U.S. 31 past Ind. 403, arriving at Speed Park on left. • From South: Head north on I-65 toward Indianapolis. Take exit 9 toward Speed/Sellersburg. Merge onto Ind. 311 North. Take slight right at South Indiana Avenue/U.S. 31. Continue on U.S. 31 past Ind. 403, arriving at Speed Park on left. • Free parking is available at Speed Memorial Church parking lot and side streets Maryland Street, Clark Street and Maryland Avenue. — Information provided by artinspeedpark.com of artwork that’s been present there has been consistent and on a quality level,” Ulrich-Barnett said. “It took me a while to say, ‘OK, I’m ready.’” Johnson said Art is Speed
Park is known as a difficult fair to get in to because of the dedication of its organizers in maintaining a high quality. “It’s my baby,” she said. “It’s my passion. It’s my heart.”
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