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A News and Tribune Publication
SEPT. 18, 2014 — Issue 32
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Sept. 18, 2014 P u b l is h e r Bill Hanson E d it o r Jason Thomas Desi g n Claire Munn photography Christopher Fryer
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Installation artist Susan Harrison, Jeffersonville, is pictured in her personal studio space at Brick Street Art Studios, 428 E. Sixth St., in New Albany. Harrison opened the space this month, and plans to rent studio space, hold workshops and teach classes out of the converted house. STAFF PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER FRYER
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Arts movement in Southern Indiana One reason this publication was created was to shatter stereotypes. Today’s cover story from Daniel Suddeath goes a long way in doing just that. Some Louisvillians would rather give over their home state’s claim to birthing bourbon whiskey than visit or — gasp! — Jason Thomas, Editor live in Southern Indiana. Former Highlands resident Susan Harrison has not only chosen to live in Jeffersonville, but to open an art studio in New Albany. She’s embracing Southern Indiana with open arms. Here’s a giant hug right back. Let that percolate for a moment: Harrison left artsy Highlands to live and work in Southern Indiana, where studio space is cheaper, and our
desire for nurturing the arts is hungrier. She spent eight long months completely renovating a dilapidated home on East Sixth Street, even raiding her retirement funds to create a community art space that will include workshops, classes and studio space, Suddeath writes. Harrison represents a lightning bolt of momentum for the Southern Indiana arts community, someone willing to take a chance on a tired old house and stoke the embers of creativity. Southern Indiana is roaring to life in so many ways, including in the arts and quality-of-life initiatives. Suddenly, we’re cool, we’re hip and we’re stealing people — and their entrepreneurial vision — from the neighboring fleur de lis. Consider the stereotype shattered. — 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.
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Rock the riverfront What: P.A.W.S. for a cause
When: 6 p.m. to midnight Friday; noon to 11:30 p.m. Saturday Cost: Friday, $10; Saturday, $15. Kids 5 and under, free. No animals. All proceeds benefit Floyd County Animal Rescue League. The second annual CABO WABO P.A.W.S. (Pets are Worth Saving) Rock the Riverfront event will take place at the New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater. • Friday from 6 p.m. to midnight: The Mad Taxpayers and The Rumors • Saturday, noon to 2 p.m., Music Student Performances • 2 to 11:30 p.m., The Louisville Crashers (3-6 p.m.), JK Mabry and the Maybes and 100% Poly
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Scratch the fleas
What: The Fall Flea, A Vintage and Antique Marketplace When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday Where: 317 Bank St., New Albany The Fall Flea is a two-day outdoor marketplace showcasing vendors with unique pieces. The Fall Flea is open to vendors who sell antiques, vintage, furniture, home décor, fashion accessories, jewelry and local art. The Fall Flea strives to be a destination for all to enjoy, offering live music and food trucks.
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Sip and Shop
What: Hop, Shops & Chardonnay When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday Where: Downtown Jeffersonville Cost: $20 day of event Info: jeffmainstreet.org The event allows participants to stroll through Jeffersonville’s historic downtown district as they sample wines, brews and food inside local shops. Musical acts will entertain on the sidewalks; take advantage of special sales at locally owned shops. Must be 21.
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Artist transforms house into art studio BY DANieL SUDDeATH
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EW ALBANY — Susan Harrison’s brother was explaining to a “sweet little clerk” at a store recently that his sister had traded a home in the Louisville Highlands to move to Southern Indiana to pursue an art studio. Though the clerk seemed goodnatured, her answer shed light on the mental divide between Southern Indiana and Louisville. “I’d rather die than live in Indiana,” the clerk told Harrison’s brother. But the artist chose Southern Indiana because she wanted to share her talents with others, and create a collective experience in an area Harrison feels is in need of nurturing. Brick Street Art Studios launched at 428 E. Sixth St. on Sept. 13, after Harrison spent eight months refurbishing the once dilapidated house in New Albany. She lives in Jeffersonville, but chose the New Albany location for A woodblock print by installation artist Suher studio. san harrison, Jeffersonville, is pictured inside Brick Street Art Studios in new Albany. SEE STUDiO, PAGE 7
installation artist Susan harrison, Jeffersonville, is pictured outside of Brick Street Art Studios, 428 e. Sixth St., in new Albany, which she spent the last eight months remodeling. She plans to rent studio space, hold workshops and teach classes out of the house.
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CELEBRATING LOCAL
Indie Fest celebrates locally owned businesses Come out and enjoy a day filled with original music, art and local businesses at the Indie Fest in the 400 block of East Main Street in downtown New Albany on Sunday. This year’s even will include an Iron Chef New Albany competition, allowing visitors to check locally owned restaurant’s chefs go head to head. The event’s musical headliner is Cabin, followed by Junkyard Dogs. Throughout the day attend-
When: Noon to 10 p.m. Sunday
Where: 400 block of East Bank Street, New Albany
Online: na1st.
org/?page_id=408
ees will also hear the following bands on two Main stages: Us., Caducus, The Thumps, Phorists and the Photons, The Hart Strings, Butchertown Babes, Saint Aubin, Southern Sirens, Jenna Dean and Old Baby.
MovieS: Sept. 12
é “This Is Where I Leave You”
“A Walk Among the
Tombstones”
“The Maze Runner”
ALBUMS: Sept. 16
é “Plain Spoken” by John Mel-
lencamp
“Sundown Heaven Town” by Tim McGraw
BookS: Sept. 16
é “Killing Patton” by Bill
O’Reilly
“The Marshmallow Test” by
Walter Mischel
this week's soin PLAYList Q&A InteRvIeW WItH
BUCk ReYnoLDs Hometown/Current Residence/ Age: I am 21 years old. I currently live in Henryville. My hometown is Sellersburg. How did you get into music? I never really “got into” it. It was usually readily available. My mom’s side of my family is very musically gifted. When I was a little kid, my mom and I spent a lot of time at my grandmother’s house. My uncle lived there for most of my childhood and he played in bands and was in the marching in school, so even as a little kid there were guitars and a drum kit there for me to annoy people with. As far as starting to really get into playing, I didn’t decide that I “was going to learn to play” until after I watched Metallica’s “Some Kind of Monster” documentary. I had already discovered Metallica and had already fell in love with “Master of Puppets” “and ...And Justice for All,” but actually seeing James
Hetfield Lars Ulrich playing, I was immediately convinced that I had to play music and I’ve been doing it ever since. Please describe your sound: My sound has evolved and changed over the years. At first the sound was going to be an outright copy of Metallica. I was 11 when I started getting the itch to play and they were and still are my favorite band. However as I’ve gotten older and I’ve gotten in touch with my roots and where I’m from, my sound has shifted to a more country vibe. However I think the ultimate goal is to try to truly mesh the rock and country together. Who/what are your inspirations? My first inspiration, and still one of my biggest inspirations, is my uncle Pat. He’s the one that first let me hold a real guitar, let me bang on his drums, and introduced me to a lot of really cool jams at a young age.
After him I follow of course all the famous guys; James Hetfield and Brantley Gilbert are the big ones. Anyone that has a good songwriting ability, is an inspiration to me, because I feel that artists that write their own songs, and put their own emotions, and their own life experiences into it, are truly a dying breed. What are your goals? I guess this is where I’m supposed to say fame and fortune and to buy my mom a house. I want all that,
but that’s not why I play. My goal is to be able to play music for a living and be somewhat comfortable. Not living on ramen noodles and tuna fish and living in a one bed room apartment, but to make enough that I can have stability and security. What do you make of the Southern Indiana/Louisville music scene? I have a lot of friends in the scene that are on both sides of the scene (meaning cover bands/ original artists) so I really don’t
want to upset anyone. I think it’s decent. It could be better, but that’s just how it goes. I think places like New Albany Production House are the best things that can happen to the area. They put on show and encourage artist to play originals and that’s what this area needs, a place for a local artists to shine. Contact info: facebook.com/ buckreynolds99. Twitter: @ Buck_Reynolds_. Instagram: buckreynolds.
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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
Concerts in the Park
When: 7 p.m. Friday (free) Where: Warder Park, Court Avenue and Spring Street, Jeffersonville 113th U.S. Army Band; in case of rain, call 812-2830301 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: The Resonators; Sunday: Strum Beat
Live music at Big Four Burgers + Beer
Where: 134 Spring St., Jeffersonville Friday: The Strays; Saturday: Eric and Kenny [bigfourjeff.com]
Live music at Pastime
Where: Pastime Grill and Pub, 424 E. Market St., New Albany Saturday: 8 p.m. to midnight, Rock Station
Corydon Jamboree
Where: 220 Hurst Lane, Corydon When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Special guests Meagan Stout, Terry Walsh & The Dubois Co. Country Cloggers. General Admission $10; children 6-12, $6; under 6, free. For reservations, directions or any other information call 812-738-1130. [www.corydonjamboree.com]
Berry Twist Last Day
When: Noon to 9:30 p.m. Sunday (Also open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday) Where: 3660 Paoli Pike, Floyds Knobs Contact: 812-923-8305
Let the games begin
What: Battle of the Bands Where: New Albany Production House, 1736 E. Main St. When: Five consecutive Fridays, starting this Friday, doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $5 in advance; $7 day of show Info: naproductionhouse.com Friday: Lilly Crowe vs. Bryce Dayton vs. Better Than Salem vs. Mild Trauma The first four weeks are semifinals (Sept. 12, 19, 26 and Oct. 3), with one band each night advancing to the finals on Oct. 17. There will be a minimum of four bands per night, with a maximum of five. The winner will be based off of judging, crowd vote and promotion.
Farmers Markets Live on State at Wick’s
Where: Wick’s Pizza Parlor, 225 State St., New Albany When: Friday and Saturday Friday: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Midnight Radio, Saturday: 10 p.m., Freddy & The Cruegers (above) [wickspizza.com]
Live music at Hoopsters
Where: Hoopsters Bar and Grill, 830 E. 10th St., Jeffersonville Saturday, Sept. 27: One-year anniversary party with Soul River Brown
NEW ALBANY When: 8 a.m. Saturday (ongoing) Where: New Albany Farmers Market, 202 E. Market St. The New Albany Farmer’s market is a managed by Develop New Albany with help from volunteers. JEFFERSONVILLE 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.
A woodblock print by installation artist Susan Harrison, Jeffersonville, is pictured inside Brick Street Art Studios in New Albany. Staff photo by Christopher Fryer
STUDIO: Space includes workshops CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Harrison described the venture as a community art space that will include workshops, classes and studio space. She moved from Louisville last year after teaching high school studio art at the Louisville Collegiate School for more than a decade. The New Albany home Harrison purchased had seen several different owners and was in need of a reliable tenant. “I basically kind of raided my retirement fund to give this house some love,” she said. But what really brings Harrison joy is creating art, and working with other artists no matter their level of talent. “I really love mentoring students,” Harrison said. “I feel as if Louisville has quite a lot of support. I just don’t feel, and I may be wrong, but it doesn’t seem that Jeffersonville and New Albany have quite as many layers of support for art education and art development.” She said the Jeffersonville Arts Alliance has already been very helpful as she transitions from Louisville to Southern Indiana. Harrison also has an exhibit planned for display at the Arts Council of Southern Indiana in New Albany. Harrison is an exceptional artist and a great addition to the community, Arts Council Executive
On the web • www.brickstreetartstudios.com For more information, email Susan Harrison at sharrisonreid@ yahoo.com. Director Julie Schweitzer said. “I think she’s going to bring some great, new energy to the area,” she said. The Arts Council now represents about 200 artists. Schweitzer said artists are moving to Southern Indiana in part because studio space is cheaper, and it’s available in urban and rural settings. There are ongoing discussions between organizations about increasing artist collaborations between Southern Indiana cities and forming a guild, she continued. “If you like your artists to live here, you have to get them a place to work and a place to show their art, and we’ll get more artists,” Schweitzer said. Harrison is also an exhibiting artist for the PYRO Gallery, which is located at 909 E. Market St. in Louisville. She sees art as a learning experience that builds character. “I think it’s not just about the art, but it’s about the life skills, the working skills you gain from working in the studio and going through the different processes to achieve something,” Harrison said.