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Larry Miller, vice president of sales and operations, talks with Dana Moody, Louisville, about a beer at the Winding Road Beverages booth during a previous Fest of Ale event. | FILE PHOTO

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Beer festival puts down new roots

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ans of the popular and well known Fest of Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 the day Ale won't find the event in its typical spot of the festival and can be purchased at Keg Lithis year. quors, 617 E. Lewis & Clark Pkwy., in ClarksThe annual celebration of craft beers and ville or at 4304 Charlestown Road in New local wineries that has spent the last seven years Albany, or online at www.kegliquors.com. at St. Anthony’s in Clarksville found a new Besides providing a great beer experience, home this year at the New Albany Riverfront. the event also donates all proceeds to Crusade With growing interest across its 10-year span, for Children, with last year's event raising CLAIRE MUNN Fest of Ale has easily become one of the best $14,000.

SoIn Designer beer festivals around, Chris Morris writes in New Albany will also play host to the Boomtoday's centerpiece. town Ball & Festival and Flea Off Market this And New Albany couldn't be more thrilled to host this Sunday on Market and Bank streets. The festival will year's event in their own backyard. feature several musical lineups beginning at 1:30 p.m., “It’s huge for New Albany,” said Courtney Lewis, while the market will offer everything from antiques to director of outreach and engagement for the city. fine arts and crafts.

You’ll find the suds Saturday, June 4, from 3 to 7 p.m., which will feature more than 100 breweries and wineries — Claire Munn is the digital editor and lead page designer from across several states and countries. at the News and Tribune. Contact her via email at claire.

You can also chow down with a large selection of food munn@newsandtribune.com or by phone at 812-206-2131. vendors, including Feast BBQ and Taco Steve.

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ENTERTAINMENT

MOVIES: MAY 27

é “X-Men: Apocalypse”

“Alice Through the Looking Glass”

This week's entertainment releases

ALBUMS: MAY 27

é “7/27” by Fifth Harmony

“By Default” by Band of Skulls

BOOKS: MAY 31 é “A Hero of France” by Alan Furst “Before the Fall” by Noah Hawley

finding Fest of Ale moving to New Albany Riverfront

By CHRIS MORRIS chris.morris@newsandtribune.com

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EW ALBANY — It started out with around 100 people in the parking lot of Keg Liquors in Clarksville 10 years ago.

Now, not only does it draw more than 10 times that amount, but it has also gained a reputation as one of the best beer festivals around.

“It started out as a celebration of craft beer, and it has just kind of blown up from there,” said Todd Antz, owner of Key Liquors, who has organized the event from day one.

This year, Fest of Ale will continue its tradition at a new location. After spending the last seven years at St. Anthony’s in Clarksville, Fest of Ale is moving to the New Albany Riverfront this year. The event is planned for Saturday, June 4, from 3 to 7 p.m.

“We were starting to get some complaints from the neighborhood, and this gives us an opportunity to grow,” Antz said. “St. Anthony’s has been great to us, we just felt like we had outgrown the space. We felt like the event was becoming a bit too taxing for their neighbors and parishioners, and that it was best for both parties if we moved on.”

And the city of New Albany is happy Antz chose to move the annual festival, which celebrates and promotes craft beers and local wineries, to its riverfront.

“It’s huge for New Albany,” said Courtney Lewis, director of outreach and engagement for the city. “We are excited to have the Fest of Ale. They have been great to work with. They are like a well-oiled machine. They are excited and we are excited to have them.”

Antz said the city was quickly on board with his idea to move the event to the riverfront.

“The city was very receptive. I approached the city and they had an answer of yes to me immediately,” he said. “We had some logistical headaches to get over like you do with any location, but they have been great to work with.”

Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 the day of the festival and can be purchased at Keg Liquors, 617 E. Lewis & Clark Pkwy., in Clarksville or at 4304 Charlestown Road in New Albany, or online at www. kegliquors.com. Ticket sales are limited to 1,500, and there are still a few available. All proceeds are donated each year to the Crusade for Children. Last year Antz

donated $14,000 to the Crusade.

“We have never made profit off this event,” he said.

“Dad was a firefighter in Jeff and we always looked to help the Crusade. After we pay our bills the rest is donated to the Crusade.”

There will be 100 different beers and 30 to 40 wines available for attendees to sample in a glass. The idea Antz said was to promote independent breweries throughout the area. He was one of the first to introduce different craft beers at his Clarksville store.

“I would say the folks at New Albanian [Brewing Company] preceded me, but retail wise I would say I was one of the first,” he said.

“When I first bought the business from my parents I noticed how difficult it was to buy good beer. Eleven years later you can find it anywhere.”

Besides a large selection of beers and wines, there will also be five food vendors at Fest of Ale, they include Taco Steve, Gospel Bird, Feast BBQ, Shawn’s Southern BBQ and Eh Cumpari Pizza.

“We have a great variety of food,” Antz said.

There will also be music played throughout the day from local artists. But Antz said the music will not overpower the event.

He said while he is glad there is now room to grow the festival, he doesn’t want it to get too big.

“We purposely keep the number at 1,500. We want a smaller atmosphere,” Antz said. “We have a pretty dedicated crowd that comes each year. We have very few lines and it gives people time to talk to representatives of the different breweries. Some festivals I’ve been to look like a buffet line.”

This year, there will be beers representing 25 different states and 15 to 20 countries.

Antz said beer festivals are everywhere now that craft beers have become more popular.

“They have grown tremendously. It used to be during the summer there would be one or two a month. Now you can find a beer festival every week. We have so many quality breweries attend ours.”

Sponsors for this year’s event includes Family Allergy & Asthma, The Exchange Pub-Kitchen, Falls City Beer, Sun King Brewery and North Coast Brewing Company.

For a list of participating breweries, go to http://www. kegliquors.com/fest_participant.html. For other information, go to http://www.kegliquors.com/fest_of_ale. html.

g a new home Boomtown Ball & Festival on Sunday

TOP AND LEFT: Fest of Ale attendees sip suds and enjoy the festivities during a previous event at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Parish in Clarksville. This year’s event will take place at the New Albany Riverfront on Saturday, June 4 and will feature more than 100 breweries, including Falls City Beer, Sun King Brewery and Flat 12 Bierwerks. | FILE PHOTOS

NEW ALBANY — The city of New Albany is preparing for an explosion of sorts on Sunday, May 29.

A Boomtown Ball & Festival type of blast.

This will mark the fourth consecutive year for the festival in downtown New Albany. The city has again enlisted the support of Flea Off Market to assist with the booth component of the festival. Flea Off Market is a unique outdoor bazaar that will feature both regional and local vendors offering records, books, antiques, vintage items, fine arts and crafts, and more.

New to this year’s event is Classical 90.5’s Instrument Drive to collect instruments for New Albany-Floyd County Public Schools. It will have a drop-off booth and activity booth open at the event from 4 to 8 p.m.

Gates for this free, family-friendly event open at 1 p.m. The lineup for the outdoor stage begins at 1:30 p.m.

While Harvest Homecoming still heads the list of city events held in the downtown streets each year, Boomtown is a little “unique.”

“There are different kinds of booths and a different vibe that separates Boomtown from Harvest Homecoming,” said Courtney Lewis, director of outreach and engagement for the city. “It has really grown. It has a regional pull.”

Music will be played throughout the festival on a stage located on Bank Street.

“There is truly something for everyone,” Lewis said, of the variety of music.

There will also be food and drink vendors at the festival.

— Assistant editor Chris Morris

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Where to go and be seen in Southern Indiana

STRAWBERRY FIELDS • WHAT: 38th annual Starlight Strawberry Festival

• WHEN: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 28 • WHERE: 8407 St. Johns Road, Starlight • INFO: starlightstrawberryfest.com

Strawberry lovers young and old are invited to attend this year’s annual Starlight Strawberry Festival on Saturday. The day begins at 8 a.m. with a 5K Walk/Run for the Berries. Attendees can build their own strawberry shortcake, and enjoy a country dinner beginning at 11 a.m. Music, berry auction, festival games and contests will be offered. There will be kids’ inflatables, a mini-soapbox derby, and lots of craft booths for the whole family. Parking and admission is free.

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HERE COMES THE BOOM • WHAT: Boomtown Ball & Festival • WHEN: Sunday, May 29. Gates open at 1 p.m., music starts at 1:30 p.m.

• WHERE: Market Street, New Albany • INFO: developna.org

Sponsored by the city of New Albany and WFPK, the Boomtown Ball & Festival is a street festival featuring free, live music, games and local vendors. The festival will feature an outdoor stage with several local artists. There will be a large outdoor beer garden featuring local craft beer and seasonal cocktails and plenty of food trucks. This year’s Flea Off Market will also take place Sunday on Bank Street, featuring craft and art booths.

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KICK OFF THE SUMMER • WHAT: RiverStage Summer Concert Series opening night

• WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 27 • WHERE: W. Riverside Drive, Jeffersonville • INFO: theriverstage.com

This year’s Summer Concert Series will kick off Friday with The Louisville Crashers and will continue through Labor Day weekend. Every Friday, local and regional bands will perform on the RiverStage. Lawn chairs, blankets and coolers are welcome. No alcohol is permitted. Food vendors and a beer garden are available on site.

This is a free event.

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• WHERE: Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards Saturday, May 28: Maddy Lobeck; Sunday, May 29: Corey & Stacey

LIVE MUSIC AT WICK’S

• WHAT: Live on State • WHERE: Wick’s, 225 State St., New Albany Saturday, May 28: Full House Party; Saturday, June 4: Lyndsey Henken; Saturday, June 11: Jack Brizendine

Smokey’s Discount Tobacco Outlet Corydon • New Salisbury • Salem Jeffersonville • New Albany • Sellersburg Stop in at any of our 6 locations for a wide selection of e-cigs, candles, dreamcatchers and more....

BANK STREET BREWHOUSE

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES

UTICA • Utica Hillcrest Cemetery Association will sponsor a Memorial Day Service, noon, Saturday, May 28, at the cemetery. Charlestown American Legion Color Guard Unit will conduct the service.

CLARKSVILLE • The Clarksville Historical Society, War Memorial Committee will sponsor a Memorial Day service, 2 p.m., Sunday, May 29, at the Clarksville War Memorial, on the campus of the Clarksville Town Hall. Keynote speaker will be Southern Indiana’s Veteran Court Judge, the Honorable Judge Maria Granger.

CHARLESTOWN • The Ladies Union Club will host their annual Memorial Day program, Sunday, May 29, at the clubhouse, 6343 Charlestown Pike, Charlestown.

A basket dinner will begin at 1 p.m., followed by a brief memorial service. A meeting of the Union Cemetery trustees will be held, followed by a visit to Union Cemetery for those interested.

JEFFERSONVILLE • Honoring all who served, dedication of Veterans Memorial, noon Monday, May 30, City of Jeffersonville Council Chambers, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville.

NEW ALBANY • New Albany-Floyd County Memorial Day program, 11 a.m., Monday, May 30, at Veteran’s Plaza, Market Street, New Albany.

SELLERSBURG • Sellersburg American Legion Post 204, will sponsor a Memorial Day program, 1 p.m. Monday, May 30, at Wilkerson Park, E. Utica St., Sellersburg.

Guest speaker will be Carl Thurman, lawyer.

Lurch will be served before and after the program.

LIVE MUSIC AT HUBER’S

• WHEN: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday

• WHAT: Live music • WHERE: Bank Street Brewhouse, 415 Bank St., New Albany • WHO/WHEN: Saturday, May 28, 7 to 10 p.m.: CJ Cumberland; Tuesday, May 31, 7 to 10 p.m.: Talent Revue; Friday, June 3, 7 to 10 p.m.: Chris Wigley; Saturday, June 4, 7 to 10 p.m.: Your News Vehicle

CORYDON LIVE

• WHAT: Live country music • WHERE: 220 Hurst Lane, Corydon • INFO: Admission, adults $12; children 6-12, $7; under 6, free. For tickets call 812-734-6288.

Saturday, May 28: Memorial Weekend Concert: Clinton Spaulding, Rachel Coogle, Terry Schmelz

and more!

For all of your smoking needs Wide Assortment of Zippo Lighters

NEW ALBANY FARMERS MARKET

• WHEN: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 4 to 7 p.m.

Wednesdays • WHERE: Corner of Bank and Market streets at 202 East Market Street.

The New Albany Farmers Market features vendors that have locally grown produce, meat, cheese, baked goods as well as crafts (soaps, candles, etc), local artists, and not for profit organizations.

Items sold must be created/produced locally in our region.

Dr. Grabow Pipes & Accessories

Walk-in Humidor at 5 locations

ENJOY PHOTOS OF NATURE

• WHAT: ‘Amazing Nature’ • WHEN: Through June 3 • WHERE: Jeffersonville Township Public Library, 211 E. Court Ave., Jeffersonville.

• INFO: visit jefflibrary.org; or call 812-285-8599.

The photography exhibit “Amazing Nature” by Christine Hayden will be on display through Friday, June 3, at the Jeffersonville Township Public Library, 211 E. Court Ave., Jeffersonville.

Hookah

Open 7 Days A Week Monday - Saturday 8am to 9pm Sunday 9am to 6pm

PLAY AUDITIONS

• WHAT: TheatreWorks ‘Hello Baby’ auditions • WHEN: 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, May 29 and 6 to 9 p.m., Monday, May 30 • WHERE: Floyd Central High School, 6575 Old Vincennes Road, Floyds Knobs will hold auditions for "Hello! My Baby."

Corydon Location: Monday - Saturday 8am to 10pm Sunday 9am to 9pm