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OCT. 9, 2014 — Issue 35

SPIRIT WORLD INSIDE: The ultimate Halloween thrill list

TOP THREE Steamboat Days Kick-off

ON STAGE Featuring Rita Thomas

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'Life of Brian' art exhibit

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• Highlighting the arts at Steamboat Days.

Stalking Southern Indiana’s haunts With its location on the Ohio River, Southern Indiana lends itself to sordid tales.

Buried treasure, anyone?

It wouldn’t be October, or fall, without a thorough guide to Southern Indiana’s haunted attracJason Thomas, Editor tions, which you’ll find in today’s centerpiece. Some of these places are fictional, like Industrial Nightmare. Others, like Literally, A Haunted House at the Culbertson Mansion’s goosebump-inducing Carriage House, are fundraisers.

Culbertson's spooky spectacle goes with the Harvest Homecoming like caramel on an apple.

According to its website, Literally, A Haunted House is nine months in the planning and requires the help of more than 100 volunteers.

Since 1985, the attraction has raised more than $700,000, with every penny going directly to Culbertson Mansion restoration efforts.

That’s spookily SoIn.

While the haunted attraction relies on actors to scare up the fright, the Carriage House is rooted in legend.

Culbertson staff and volunteers have reported unusual occurrences in the old Carriage House: electrical problems, missing items, strange sounds after hours and mysterious figures moving from room to room, according to Literally, A Haunted House’s website.

The staff even kept statistics on “Spooky Oopsies” at the haunted attraction. Unfortunately, charting embarrassing acts ended in 2012. But in that year, there were 73 “quitters” and 61 “criers.” Only one person puked.

In today’s cover story, you’ll find all the popular attractions geared toward adults as well as the more family-friendly events, even do-it-yourself journeys for the stone-cold thrill seekers.

So, enjoy at your own risk. Just try to keep your dinner down.

— 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.

JUST MILLING ABOUT  What: Octoberfest  When: Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 Where: Beck’s Mill, 4433 S. Beck’s Mill Road, Salem

 Info: 812-883-3926.

The Beck family came from Germany in 1750. On Oct. 25, the mill will celebrate its German heritage with a festive fall day.

A new demonstration this year will be a horse hair weaver along with some familiar favorites: old fashioned apple butter making with the wooden paddles, blacksmithing, wool spinning, wooden cane making, wheel pottery, rope braiding, mock moonshining, Civil War encampment, storytelling, beading children crafts — and of course, corn milling.

Old Stuff band will play tunes from the past. Goodies include campfire beans and Beck’s Mill cornbread, The Washington

County Artisans Farmers Market and local crafters. The third-annual decorated pumpkin contest will be at noon.

The mill is open Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. through October.

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steaming along What: Opening ceremonies, Centennial Festival of Riverboats

When: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 Where: Waterfront Park, Louisville Info: festivalofriverboats.com The Belle of Louisville’s 100th Birthday Parade is here — a unique community parade inspired by the tradition of a New Orleans “second line.” Following the commencement ceremony and rechristening of the Belle, the parade will begin. It will start at the Belle of Louisville, and commence at the Riverboat Stage and evolve into live music. A firework display will close out the evening.

Find a copy of the News and Tribune's Steamboat Days Guide online at newsandtribune.com

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RIVER AS ART

What: ‘Harlan and Hanna Hubbard: Plain Living, High Thinking’ exhibit opening reception When: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 Where: Pat Harrison Art Center Gallery, 820 E. Market St., New Albany A series of exhibits, lectures, film and festivals celebrating the legacy of Anna and Harlan Hubbard. Harlan Hubbard was born Jan. 4, 1900.

During his 88 years he became perhaps the greatest artist of this river world. In paintings, water colors, woodblock prints and books he presented his singular vision of riverboats, river towns and farm life in the Ohio River valley.

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What: ‘My Personal Flotation Devices’ opening reception When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 Where: Pat Harrison Art Center Gallery, 820 E. Market St., New Albany (through Nov. 1) My Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) project includes soft sculptures exploring the idea, form and content of personal flotation devices, life preservers, specifically variations of the Types 1, 2 and 3. My forms serve as a metaphor for how individuals seek security, precautions and comfort in life.

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outhern Indiana is rich in history. Sometimes that history forgets it’s dead and comes to life.

Welcome to the ultimate haunted guide.

The Ohio River’s mystique — tales of hidden treasure, anyone? — adds to the spooky atmosphere this time of year.

Fall blows in, leaves change color and shadows emerge from their hiding places.

Check out the list of events and attractions below at your own risk. Some might be real. Some involve actors.

May you live to know the difference.

HaunTeD HouSeS/eVenTS LiTeraLLy, a HaunTeD HouSe When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, through nov. 1 Where: culbertson mansion carriage House, 914 e. main St., new albany cost: $14; mansion tours available celebrating its 30th year, the culbertson mansion’s haunted carriage House is not for the faint of heart. TheScareFactor.com warns that, “There may be times where you are wondering if everyone in your group will make it out alive. Be aware of your surroundings, this cast is known for drawing your attention away from what you should really be afraid of.” Proceeds benefit the restoration of the historic culbertson mansion. BonuS: on oct. 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, nov. 1, enjoy Halloween storytelling in the mansion at 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. for an additional $1 per child, $2 per adult.

— indianamuseum.org

HaLLoWeen Tea When: 2 p.m. oct. 26 Where: culbertson mansion, 914 e. main St., new albany cost: $15 per adult; $8 per child (ages 3 to 8); children under 3 are free; reservations required, call 812-944-9600 enjoy an afternoon of whimsy and frighteningly good treats as you partake in “finger” foods. Wear costumes to add to the atmosphere and meet the Queen of Halloween herself as she shares stories that are sure to get you in the “spirit” of things. inDuSTriaL TerrorPLex When: Thursday through Sunday through oct. 31 Where: 835 Spring St., Jeffersonville cost: Two-haunt combo $19, all four haunt ViP combo $40 info: industrialterrorplex.com industrial Terrorplex is a massive industrial building that offers four full-featured, full-size attractions in one building: industrial nightmare; carnival 3D; Dementions; infected. it strives to bring you the best and most frightening attractions painstakingly created using Hollywood effects artists and set designers. completely renovated in 2013.

HaunTeD WooDS When: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. oct. 18-19 Where: u.S. 60, 2.5 miles west of Hamburg cost: $12 For 20 years, the Pepper upper club has been organizing a haunted trail that is put together as a fundraiser. The members of the group each get their own area to decorate and they really put a lot of thought and effort into making this a surprisingly high quality event. The event is only open two nights, but it is pretty intense couple of nights.

— LouisvilleHalloween.com

dIAnA hAuntIng Scaryoky Dance cruiSe When: 7:30 to 11 p.m., Friday, oct. 24 Where: Belle of Louisville cost: $25 info: belleoflouisville.org; 502-574-2992 Put on your best Halloween costume and warm up your vocal chords — it’s time for the Scaryoke Dance cruise on the historic Belle of Louisville. Judges will be on hand for the costume contest, and great prizes will be awarded. The concession stand and bar will be open the whole cruise. call for information or to make a reservation, or purchase tickets on line.

Boo cruiSe When: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, oct. 25 Where: Belle of Louisville cost: $25 info: belleoflouisville.org; 502-574-2992 Bring the whole family and enjoy Halloween festivities on board the historic Belle of Louisville. it’s great for all ages, and costumes are encouraged. Bring on a bag or bucket for each child, ‘cause Trick-or-Treating will take place during the cruise. There will be activities to join in, or just enjoy the river experience.

Danger run What: 20th annual Danger run Where: Throughout Louisville When: 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through nov. 1 cost: $20 info: dangerrun.com Fans have gathered together in the chilly fall air to solve clues in this quest that leads them throughout the city in search of the area’s best haunted houses.

The Danger run is a haunted Halloween scavenger hunt style game in that you play in your car. Top 25 closest to exact mileage compete for Danger run champ. To register and find start locations, visit dangerrun.com.

HaunTeD PLaceS (information from LouisvilleHalloween.com) caPTain’S TomB Where: elizabeth Located a mile down from Horseshoe casino, the captain’s Tomb has long been seen as a haunted location in the metro area. Halloween night on the ohio: Listen closely and you may hear the breath of captain Frances mcHarry, an old steamboat captain in the Louisville area.. mcHarry, born in 1805, was a wealthy and well-known steamboat captain who ran ferry boats from Portland to new albany.

WiTcH’S caSTLe Where: utica The Witch’s castle was a ruined stone house, also known as mistletoe Falls, located on an isolated hill overlooking the ohio river in utica. it is located on upper river road, just past the rock quarry (now Quarry Bluff) on the left side of the road. Be weary — many locals try to keep people out of the “castle” because of the history of the location. The Legend of the Witch’s castle is that you can here a little girl laughing in the woods and loud thumps.

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Craving more doit-yourself thrills? hauntedplaces.org is a fun resource.

kenTuckiana HiSToricaL HaunTeD TourS Where: 723 Spring St., Jeffersonville When: 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., through nov. 1 cost: $20 adult, $12 child info: kHHT.org; 812-697-1096 “Tales of murder, betrayal, grief, and the supernatural,” presented by the association for the Study of anomalous Field Phenomena, and the institute for the Study of religious and anomalous experience, a 501(c) nonprofit research institute.

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LIFE OF BRIAN

his retrospective solo exhibition will feature works created by Brian H. Jones during his career as an artist and Professor of Fine Arts at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, where he currently teaches printmaking.

Jones’ work has been exhibited in more than 35 solo/two person exhibitions and over 200 international, national, and regional exhibitions, competitive and invitational, receiving numerous awards at each level. Mezzotint work

by Jones is featured in, "Mezzotint: History and Technique," by Carol Wax, 1990, Harry N. Abrams, Incorporated, NY. Jones’ work is further represented in museum, university, and corporate collections, including the University of Maine Museum of Art, the Amity Art Foundation, Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, Biblioteque de France, Paris, the Huntsville Museum of Art, the Utah Museum of Art, the University of Louisville Print Archive, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. He has received more than 15 individual artist fellowships to such programs as the Mac-

 What: ‘The Life of Brian:

A 36 Year View’ by Brian H. Jones exhibit  When: Oct. 16 through Nov. 21; opening reception 5 to 7 p.m., Oct. 16  Where: Indiana University Southeast Barr Gallery; hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. The gallery is closed Saturday and Sunday.  Info: Contact Debra Clem via email at dclem@ ius.ed or by phone at 502-896-6000.

Dowell Colony in Peterborough, N.H., the Corporation of Yaddo in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts in Sweet Briar, Va. Jones has served as president on several boards, including the Mary Anderson Center for the Arts, The Mid America Print Council, and is currently President of the American Print Alliance.

The Ronald Barr Gallery is located in the lobby of the Ogle Cultural and Community Center at IU Southeast.

 “Dracula Untold”  “The Judge”

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“Memoirs of a Madman” by Ozzy Osbourne

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 “Leaving Time” by Jodi

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RITA THOMAS Performance: Playing Martha Gillette in Derby Dinner’s “The Game’s Afoot” Hometown: New Albany What is your educational background? I learned how to sing with two brilliant music teachers: my Jesse Stuart High School choral director and my voice teacher during two years at U of L where I focused on vocal performance, diction, opera and foreign languages. During this time, I also performed with the Louisville Bach Society and Kentucky Opera. I loved the music, but wanted more from the acting.

How did you get interested in acting? On a whim, I auditioned for the Stephen Foster Story, which I did for three summers as a teenager.

I was moved by the honest portrayal of Stephen’s mother.

I was hooked! My family was stunned when I told them I wanted to sing, act and dance in theatre because in my “real” life I was a klutz who fell down and got hurt all the time. But on stage I felt relaxed and at home.

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What do you enjoy about performing? There are few more beautiful sounds than laughter. It gives me such joy to think that for just a little while, I am part of something that takes people away from their troubles. There are so many dark, negative things happening in the world and all of the arts provide a means of expression for the artist and respite for a sometimes weary audience. I can take a break from my own life as well by stepping into the personality of another character.

What do you think of the local theater scene? I don’t buy the line that good theater can only happen in New

York City. From Shakespeare being brought lovingly back by my friend Matt Wallace, to Edgar Allan Poe at the Frazier Museum; from classic Broadway musicals and comedies to vibrant work being done at U of L and IUS; from important theater at CenterStage at JCC and Stage on Spring at St. Marks in New Albany, to new works at Vault 1031 and the Bard's Town, great things are happening in our little piece of “fly-over country.”

What are your goals? I have been very blessed to have a job that I love that has also allowed me to have a happy marriage and raise a child. I hope to continue to have the opportunity to make a living performing, although I would love to direct someday. I would also like to perform on stage more often with my husband, Phil Thomas, become fluent in several foreign languages, have a huge vegetable garden, host "Saturday Night Live," spend more time with friends and family, see my son graduate from college, and spend as much time as possible on Tybee Island off the Georgia coast.

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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 Huber’s

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Friday; 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Where: Huber’s Orchard, Winery and Vineyards, 19816 Huber Road, Starlight Friday: Carl Stuck; Saturday: Corey & Stacey; Sunday: The Rumors

 ‘The Game’s Afoot’

Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville When: 6 p.m. Today through Nov. 16 Tickets: Call 812-288-8281 or visit derbydinner.com A Broadway star admired for his leading role playing Sherlock Holmes has invited fellow cast members to his castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death the festivities in this house of tricks and mirrors quickly turns dangerous. A comedy/thriller full of hilarity! Written by Ken Ludwig.

 Indian Creek Antique Show

 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., Harvest Party with Wildwood, Sydney + Dexter and Jackson’s Way (above); Saturday: 10 p.m., Campfire Stew, Cover Me Badd [wickspizza.com]

 Corydon Jamboree

Where: 220 Hurst Lane, Corydon When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Special guests Jordan Chapman and Linda Smith.

General Admission $10; children 6-12, $6; under 6, free. For reservations, directions or any other information call 812-738-1130. [www.corydonjamboree. com]

 Live music at Pastimes

Where: Pastimes Pub & Grill, 424 E. Market St., New Albany Tonight, Oct. 9, 8 p.m. to midnight: Steve Price; Saturday, Oct. 11, 8 p.m. to midnight; King’s Cave

Where: Harrison County Fairgrounds, 341 S. Capitol Ave., Corydon When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 25 Cost: $2; 18 years and older Info: indiancreekshow.com

 Centennial Festival of Riverboats

Where: Waterfront Park, Louisville When: ongoing Info: festivalofriverboats.com Steamboat race; Wednesday, Oct. 15, 4:30 p.m.: Spirit of Jefferson vs. Spirit of Peoria; Thursday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m.: Spirit of Peoria vs. Belle of Louisville Adventures in Water Education Festival, WednesdayFriday, Oct. 15-17: It’s a real-world extension of classroom learning through a multi-content approach. Students rotate through several fun and educational stations, provided by community partners, to learn all the amazing ways we use water and connect to the river.

 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.

song and dance he 2014-15 ChilTdren's Musical

Theatre Season offers the following musicals: “Magic Tree House Collection: Dinosaurs Before Dark;” “The Most Famous Reindeer of All;” “The Tooth Fairy;” and “Sleeping Beauty.”

Season subscribers receive preferred seating and over 50 percent off the price of a child’s ticket when a season ticket is ordered for all four shows (limit three kids per adult).

Derby Dinner’s Chil What: 29th dren’s Musical Theatre features breakfast and lunch perChildren’s Musical formances on Saturdays. The buffet Theatre Season offers kid-friendly food — even  Where: Derby for the picky eaters. The one-hour Dinner, 525 performances are just right for kids Marriott Drive, and all performances are suitable Clarksville for ages 3 to 12. Subscribers will  Info: Ticket also enjoy visits from Bravo the Office at 812Star, our Children’s Theatre mascot, 288-8281 or visit at each performance. derbydinner.com All of the shows in the Children’s Musical Theatre Series are specially selected for its audiences. This ensures that the theatre meets the educational goals of both Indiana and Kentucky.

“Magic Tree House Collection: Dinosaurs Before Dark” Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, and 15. What would you do if a tree house in your neighborhood could transport you anywhere? Join Jack and Annie on their adventure back to the time of the dinosaurs in this adaptation of the award-winning fantasy adventure books from the Magic Tree House Collection by Mary Pope Osborne.

“The Most Famous Reindeer of All” Nov. 22, 28, 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 22. Based on the classic story we all know and love, enjoy the adventures of a young misfit reindeer who just wants to fit in. This musical treasure is sure to put your family in the holiday spirit. Santa will be at every performance.

“The Tooth Fairy” Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21. Ever wonder what the Tooth Fairy does with your tooth? The kids in Mrs. Schneider’s 1st grade class wonder the same thing so they plan to trap the Tooth Fairy and get some answers. This world premiere musical comedy is sure to spark your child’s imagination and leave them giggling. Written for the DDP stage by Tina Jo Wallace with music by Scott Bradley.

“Sleeping Beauty” May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13. A spinning wheel, an evil curse, and true love’s kiss. All three are revealed in this musical adaptation of the story of Princess Aurora. Will her charming prince break the spell in time?