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AUGUST 11, 2016 — Issue 125

ACT II Chris Bundy returns to stage with TheatreWorks

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Jason Thomas

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Tara Schmelz

PHOTOGRAPHY Joe Ullrich

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ON THE COVER: Jason Roseberry, left, and Zachery Hebert, cast members of the musical, “Pump Boys and Dinettes,” rehearse at the Studio One venue located at Floyd Central High School as part of an upcoming musical production put on by TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana. | PHOTO BY JOE ULLRICH

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An encore performance on the stage

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outhern Indiana enjoys a fine reputation story. when it comes to local theater. The seeds Turns out Bundy was bad at retirement, and are planted at the high school level, where decided to launch the venture as a new option for teens pull off productions worthy of the bright theatergoers in Southern Indiana. In true Bundy lights of Broadway. OK, I might be a little fashion, he has big plans, eyeing New Albany as biased, but still. a possible permanent home for TheatreWorks, Just one example: The Jeffersonville High which stages plays at Floyd Central’s and New School theater department just wrapped up a trip Albany’s studio theaters.

JASON THOMAS to Edinburgh, Scotland, to perform at the Festival “New Albany is really growing and downtown SoIn Editor Fringe. Not too shabby. is really waking up. I’d really like to see a perChris Bundy played a big role in inspiring area manent theater downtown,” Bundy told Schmelz. students to reach for the stars as theater director at Floyd “Why can’t New Albany become known as the cultural Central and Silver Creek high schools for two decades. arts area of Southern Indiana?”

He’s back in a big way, and he’s using his connections to A great question, indeed. offer new opportunities for aspiring talent.

Bundy’s TheatreWorks is a new local theater option for — Jason Thomas is the editor of SoIn. He can be reached by actors of all ages, especially graduates of local high school phone at 812-206-2127 or email at jason.thomas@newsandtribune.com. Follow him on Twitter: @ScoopThomas. theater programs, Tara Schmelz writes in today’s cover

On your mark, get set, go!

SOIN THE KNOW

• WHAT: Registration opens for

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon • WHEN: 6 to 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12 • WHERE: Finish Line, at Preston and Witherspoon streets across from Waterfront Park • INFO: DerbyFestivalMarathon. com LOUISVILLE — The Kentucky Derby Festival invites runners to help celebrate registration opening for the 2017 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and miniMarathon presented by Wal-Mart and Humana.

The Festival will kick-off registration with a special Race for Rewards promotion on Friday, Aug. 12, from 6 to 10 a.m. at the Finish Line, at Preston and Witherspoon streets across from Waterfront Park.

“We’re already busy planning next year’s races and we want runners to be as excited as we are,” said Mike Berry, Kentucky Derby Festival

The Kentucky Derby Festival will kick-off registration for its Marathon and miniMarathon with a special Race for Rewards promotion on Friday, Aug. 12, from 6 a.m. through 10 a.m. at the Finish Line. | SUBMITTED PHOTO president & CEO. “Join us at the Finish Line to help us celebrate and get a great deal on your registration.”

Runners can grab breakfast munchies at the Finish Line, while they register on-site for the 2017 race, snap a selfie in the photo booth, as well as spin the “Wheel of Rewards.” Participants have a chance to win various prizes with the “Wheel of Rewards” including Pasta Party tickets, discounted registration, Official Race merchandise and 10 lucky spinners will win FREE registration.

Runner swag like technical shirts will also be given out on site.

Registering early is the one way to guarantee a spot in the 2017 races — and to save money. The largest annual day of road racing in Kentucky is set for Saturday, April 29, 2017, and will again be capped at 18,000 runners. Registration will be available online at DerbyFestivalMarathon.com beginning August 12.

Early registration fees are $65 for the mini and $75 for the Marathon through October 31.

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Where to go and be seen in Southern Indiana

IGNITE A FIRE • WHAT: ‘Kids Day’ • WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13

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• WHERE: The Vintage Fire

Museum, 723 Spring St., Jeffersonville • INFO: vintagefiremuseum.org “Kids Day” features a bounce house, games, getting on a fire truck, seeing the museum, and much more. All children 12 and under will be admitted to the museum without charge when accompanied by a paying adult or by a museum member.

Tickets will be sold at modest prices for some of the special activities.

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PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD • WHAT: Family Fun Workshop • WHEN: noon Saturday, Aug. 13 • WHERE: Carnegie Center for Art and History,

201 E. Spring St., New Albany • INFO: open to first 60 participants; register by calling 812-944-7336 or emailing dthomas@ carnegiecenter.org The summer harvest brings an abundance of fruits and veggies. Why not play with your food and do some printmaking? The foods in your own fridge make such beautiful designs.

The Family Fun Workshop will use various kinds of sliced produce such as apples, onions, and citrus fruits to stamp with paint onto paper, a placemat, or a bag, a news release stated.

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TICK, TOCK TREASURE • WHAT: “Seriously Marking Time” Lunch & Learn lecture

• WHEN: noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 • WHERE: Carnegie Center for Art and History,

201 E. Spring St., New Albany Clark County Historian Jeanne Burke will present the program “Seriously Marking Time,” focusing on the Colgate clock in Clarksville. This month’s Lunch & Learn program is held in conjunction with the Carnegie Center’s current art exhibit, “Marking Time.” The artists in this exhibition present a diverse grouping of media and materials to capture the ephemeral experience of time.

The clock built by the Seth Thomas Company that still sits atop the factory’s main building.

GOTTA GO: Interested in seeing your event in our 3 To Go? Email SoIn Editor Jason Thomas at jason.thomas@newsandtribune.com

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Encore per ON THE STAGE

TheatreWorks eyes grand stage in New Albany

• WHAT: ‘Pump Boys and Dinettes’ • WHEN: Performances are Friday and Saturday, Aug. 19,

20, 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 20 and Sunday Aug. 21 and 28.

• WHERE: Floyd Central High Schools Studio One Theater, located at 6575 Old Vincennes Road, Floyds Knobs.

• DETAILS: Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and $8 for students. The Saturday matinees will offer a special price of $6 for students from any area school.

Tickets for upcoming shows can also be purchased at theatreworksosi.com or by emailing cbundy2012@gmail.com.

BY TARA SCHMELZ newsroom@newsandtribune.com

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etirement always had a weird ring to it for Chris Bundy.

“I didn’t want to be one of those people who retire and they just get old,” Bundy said. “I would rather keep active.”

But retire he did, after teaching since 1974 and directing theater in the area for nearly two decades at Floyd Central and Silver Creek high schools.

However, it took less than two years for him to realize what he was missing.

“During my second year of retirement, I was asked to guest direct “Diviners,” Bundy said, of a play put on by students at FCHS. “I was so hooked again. I had missed this so much.”

Now, four years post “retirement,” Bundy is back at it, starting TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana, a new local theater option for actors of all ages, especially graduates of local high school theater programs. Bundy is preparing to put on the new program’s second show, “Pump Boys and Dinettes,” at FCHS’s studio theater Aug. 19-28.

ALUMNI FILL STAGE

He knew when he started this venture that there were actors willing to take the stage.

“A couple years ago, I was talking with some alumni and they were all talking about how much they missed acting and the stage,” Bundy said, adding that many said they would come back to acting, if there was a local option.

And come back they did. With this show, the cast is made up mostly of people with ties to Bundy’s teaching and directing.

Jason Roseberry and Brad Jackson are Silver Creek alumni who were often paired together in leads in shows there. The cast also includes FCHS graduates Zachary Hebert and Amy Harpenau, who

is now the theater director at New Albany High School. Hannegan Roseberry, who did not have Bundy as a director, is also a local graduate, having attended NAHS. “The theater programs are booming in this area, but there’s not a lot for those folks to do once they get out of high school,” Hannegan said during rehearsal.

Hannegan and her husband, Jason, worked in theater professionally in New York City, prior to 9/11. That life-changing event brought them closer to home, where they now work in the educational field.

They said they are grateful for a chance to get on stage, with Bundy in the director’s chair. It’s a bit of a deja vu for Jason.

“It was 20 years ago … but you feel like an insecure 15-year-old again. We’ve done this before.

There’s a lot of decades in-between, but it falls right back to there,” Jason, now 39, said of working with his former teacher, Bundy.

“It has been a blast from the past to get to work with him again,” Harpenau, 27, said of having Bundy as her director.

MAKING ENDS MEET

However, as with any new venture, money is tight. Bundy has been able to utilize his local connections to borrow pieces for his theater sets. He said some alumni have even donated to the cause.

“I’m used to doing $40,000 to $50,000 shows,” Bundy said of the high school stage performances.

“These are $5,000 or less now.”

Actors are also paid a stipend, to help make up for their time and the cost of travel, Bundy said.

He is hoping ticket sales increase and more donors step up to the plate to help out.

“A lot of the money is my own I’m putting into it,” he said.

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members of the musical, “Pump Boys and Dinettes,” rehearse at the Studio One venue located at Floyd Central School as part of an upcoming musical production put on by TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana. The encore ormance will take place Aug. 19-28 at the school’s studio theater and the cast includes graduates from the high ol. | PHOTO BY JOE ULLRICH

BREAK A LEG

About TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana TheatreWorks Of Southern Indiana is a nonprofit corporation that is dedicated to bringing quality live theatre to the Southern Indiana area, according to its website. TheatreWorks opened its first season this summer with two comedies and two musicals. Shows will be produced in the Studio One venue of Floyd Central High School and The Tom Weatherton Studio Theatre venue at New Albany High School.

For more information visit theatreworksosi.com

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Life’s been good to Walsh SOIN THE KNOW

• WHAT: Joe Walsh’s ‘Walsh Toor’ • WHEN: Aug. 14 • WHERE: Palace Theater, Louisville

Practicing in Indiana and Kentucky

newalbanylaw.com 318 Pearl Street, Suite 200 New Albany, IN 47150

800.575.5711 812.725.8224

• INFO: louisvillepalace.com On Saturday, July 16, Joe Walsh kicked off his solo “Walsh Toor” unleashing his outstanding band and giving fans more opportunities to hear, “the best band I’ve had in a long time,” a news release stated.

The tour includes an Aug. 14 stop at the Palace Theater in Louisville.

Walsh’s band includes his Barnstorm bandmate Joe Vitale on drums as well as Chad Cromwell, Waddy Wachtel on guitar, Larry Young on bass, Jimmy Wallace on keyboards and DJ Clayton Janes. Singers Leslie Fuller, Lois Mahalia, Windy Wagner and Rickey Washington will provide background vocals. Special guests JD & the Straight Shot will be opening (except those with an asterisk).

“I decided to round up great play-

ers that I’ve played with in the past, like Joe, Waddy, Chad and Ricky.

These guys know my music and I’m very comfortable playing with them.

I didn’t feel that the One Hell of a Night Tour should be the end based on how we are all playing.”

Since Walsh first announced these dates he has added shows in Oregon and Washington and had hoped to add a second date in Aspen, which was briefly posted on his website, but a scheduling conflict has made

that impossible.

What they’re saying: “the great Joe Walsh … in a hit-filled performance that blended the best of his solo material with songs from the James Gang and the Eagles….. Through it all, the man was just ridiculously entertaining in a way that didn’t seem to interfere with him being a total guitar god or leading that stellar assortment of backing musicians" — Arizona Republic

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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

• WHERE: Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards • WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 13, 1 to 5 p.m.: Me and You; Sunday, Aug. 14, 1 to 5 p.m.: Dev and Dan

LIVE MUSIC AT WICK’S

• WHAT: Live on State • WHERE: Wick’s, 225 State St., New Albany

Saturday, Aug. 13: Blaise Streets; Saturday, Aug. 20: Full Contact Karaoke; Saturday, Aug. 27: Hollow Point

BANK STREET BREWHOUSE

• WHAT: Live music • WHERE: Bank Street Brewhouse, 415 Bank St., New Albany Friday, Aug. 12: Bomar & Ritter, 7 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 13: Emme and the Sound, 7 to 9 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 19: Tonya Buckler with Heath MaCurdy and friends, 7 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 20: Indian Creek, 7 to 9 p.m.; Friday, August 26: Pedal Party, 7 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 27: Los Luddites, 7 to 10 p.m.

7 p.m. every Tuesday: Tuesday Night Talent Review

JAM ON AT THE LEGION

• WHAT: Entertainment at the American Legion • WHEN/WHO: 7 to 10 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Aug. 11:

Karaoke, hosted by Bob and Charlene Wilkinson; 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Aug. 13: Nervous Energy Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 7:15 to 10:15 p.m., Bingo • WHERE: Bonnie Sloan American Legion, 1930 McDonald Lane, New Albany

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, Aug. 13: Sarah Patrick, Tim Johnson, Roger Conley; Saturday, Aug. 20: Allen Hilbert, By the Book Trio, Tracy Jo Brown; Saturday, Aug. 27: Clinton Spaulding, Cara Belt, Terry Vincent; Sunday, Aug. 28: Veterans Tribute Show, 3 to 5 p.m.: Natalie Berry Marshall, Clinton Spaulding, Christy Miller

RIVERSTAGE CONCERTS

• WHEN: 7 p.m. Fridays • WHERE: RiverStage, Spring Street and Riverside Drive,

Jeffersonville Friday, Aug. 12 Featuring: 100% Poly with guest The Rumors; Friday, Aug. 19: Featuring: Rumours (A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac) with Radiotronic; Friday, Aug. 26: Juice Box Heroes with guest Big Steel Train

CONCERTS IN THE PARK

• WHERE: Warder Park, Spring Street and Court Avenue,

Jeffersonville

• WHEN: 7 p.m. Fridays

Friday, Aug. 12: Rascals of Ragtyme; Friday, Aug. 19: Signature Jazz Orchestra; Friday, Aug. 26: The Rheingold German Band

BICENTENNIAL BEATS

• WHAT: Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series • WHEN: 7 p.m. Fridays • WHERE: Bicentennial Park, Spring and Pearl streets, New

Albany Friday, Aug. 12: Buffalo Rodeo; Friday, Aug. 19: The Lawsuits; Friday, Aug. 26: Parker Millsap; Friday, Sept. 2: Jon Stickley Trio

FRESH OFF THE FARM

• WHAT: Jeffersonville Farmers Market • WHEN/WHERE: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon at Big Four

Station park; Tuesdays, 3 to 6 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 2014 Allison Lane More info from Jeffersonville Main Street www.JeffMainStreet. org

EVENTS AT THE PARK

• WHAT: Clarksville Parks and Recreation events • WHERE: Gateway Park, 500 Little League Blvd., Clarksville

Movies in the Park Friday, Sept. 2: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, movie begins at dusk (around 8:15 p.m.); Friday, Oct. 7: “Zootopia”, movie begins at dusk (around 7:15 p.m.)

Concerts in the Park Friday, Aug. 19, 7 to 9 p.m.: Taylor Lynch & The Insane Outlaws; Friday, Sept. 16, 7 to 9 p.m.: The Killer Lips

HOWL AT THE MOON

• WHAT: Full Moon Hike • WHEN: 10 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19 • WHERE: Charlestown State Park, 12500 Ind. 62, Charlestown.

Wear good hiking shoes and comfortable clothing, and bring a red lens flashlight and walking stick. The event is free. Other full moon hikes are planned for Sept. 16 and Oct. 15. F

GRAB HOMEMADE ITEMS

• WHAT: Handmade Market and Vintage, Too • WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13 • WHERE: Preservation Station, 100 Preservation Place

(runs between Chestnut Street and Market Street, west off of Spring Street), Jeffersonville.

• INFO: Artists and Vintage Sellers may inquire at jdesignsbyjan@yahoo.com. Booths are available for Sept. 10 and Oct. 8.

This market features all handmade items — stained glass, woven baskets, bottle lamps, candles, sugar scrubs, wind chimes, greeting cards, copper jewelry, pressed flower jewelry, and items made from vintage linens. Additional Handmade Markets and Vintage, Too are scheduled for Sept.

10, and Oct. 8. Handmade Market and Vintage, Too provides an opportunity for artists, makers, and vintage sellers to offer a variety of goods to the public on a regular basis in downtown Jeffersonville.

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SHOW: Season to finish with 'Rumors' CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4

GROWING THEATER DOWNTOWN

Bundy sees this as just the start of something much bigger.

The group’s first show was “Fools.” It got great feedback, but attendance was low, he said. Bundy is wanting to grow interest and expand, beyond performing on stages belonging to local schools.

“New Albany is really growing and downtown is really waking up.

I’d really like to see a permanent theater downtown,” Bundy said.

“Why can’t New Albany become known as the cultural arts area of Southern Indiana?”

Bundy said he’s always been inspired by the Walt Disney quote: “If you can dream it, you can do it.”

Bundy has dreamt it. He is hoping others will too. “[The timing] depends on how quickly we can get the people of New Albany to dream as well,” he said. “I really believe this can happen. It’s New Albany’s time.”

Chris Bundy, artistic director of TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana, works with cast members of the musical “Pump Boys and Dinettes” at the Studio One venue located at Floyd Central High School. | PHOTOS BY JOE ULLRICH

WHAT’S NEXT

Bundy said his theater group will finish out this year’s season by performing “Rumors” in September at NAHS’s studio theater.

All performances, for “Pump Boys and Dinettes” as well as “Rumors,” will have limited seating, so reservations are recommended. Any remaining seats will be sold at the door.

“Pump Boys and Dinettes” will be performed at Floyd Central’s Studio One. Performances are Friday and Saturday, Aug. 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 20 and Sunday Aug. 21 and 28. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and $8 for students. The Saturday matinees will offer a special price of $6 for students from any area school.

For more information about upcoming shows and auditions, go to theatreworksosi.com. Tickets for upcoming shows can also be purchased on that website or by emailing cbundy2012@gmail.com.

Chris Bundy, artistic director of TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana, works with cast members of the musical “Pump Boys and Dinettes” at the Studio One venue located at Floyd Central High School.

Hannegan Roseberry, bottom left, sings a musical score during rehearsal for the musical, “Pump Boys and Dinettes,” held at the Studio One venue located at Floyd Central High School as part of an upcoming musical production put on by TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana.