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A News and Tribune Publication
SEPT. 1, 2016 — Issue 128
HOUSING DEMAND New Albany Historic Home Tour offers gems
EVENT:
Indie Fest coming this month
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EDITOR
Jason Thomas
DESIGN
Claire White
STORY AND PHOTOS Jenna Esarey
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The New Albany Historic Home Tour features the John and Debi Lopp home, a quaint cottage tucked away in Silver Hills. | PHOTO BY JENNA ESAREY
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hey say old homes have character. Some The Sumlers went with an industrial look, honoring the home’s roots as a place of business. historic homes may have a spirit or two Exposed ductwork and ceiling joists, twelve feet lurking about. Some may even have prooff the ground, along with a polished concrete duced spirits. Those are full of character. floor and exposed brick complete the scene, Next weekend’s 11th Annual New Albany Jenna Esarey writes in today’s centerpiece. Historic Home Tour offers you an opportunity Eleven properties are featured on the tour, to catch a glimpse of some unique dwellings — including John and Debi Lopp’s quiet cottage spirits or no spirits. JASON THOMAS tucked away in the Silver Hills neighborhood. Jeff and Jo Sumler’s place on 10th Street has SoIn Editor Say hello to Winston the English bulldog while an interesting past: Established in 1856, the you’re there. And lab Tallulah Mae. Market Street Brewery encompassed an entire We’re lucky to be so rich in architecture here in Southblock in its heyday. After a massive fire in 1875 three new ern Indiana. With so many historic buildings in New Albuildings were erected, including the one currently sitting bany, the tour has only repeated two houses, according to at 315 East 10th St. David Barksdale, Floyd County Historian and a member It remained part of a brewery until 1890, when the of the tour committee. National Brewery left the space. Just remember to knock. See where I was going with the whole spirits thing? Over the years the building served many purposes, — Jason Thomas is the editor of SoIn. He can be reached by acting as an icehouse and even a movie theater at some phone at 812-206-2127 or email at jason.thomas@newsandtribune.com. Follow him on Twitter: @ScoopThomas. point. Its last incarnation? A church. Spirits. Again.
A celebration of localism SOIN THE KNOW
• WHAT: Indie Fest • WHEN: Sept. 24 • WHERE: 100 Bank St., by
the levee at the foot of Pearl and Bank Streets (and behind Underground Station), New Albany • COST: Free New Albany Indie Fest, a celebration of localism, showcasing independent artists and entrepreneurs, marks its fifth year in 2016 with a headlining 20th anniversary performance by the reunited Sativa Gumbo. The free event will begin at noon, Saturday, Sept. 24, at 100 Bank St., by the levee at the foot of Pearl and Bank Streets (and behind Underground Station), an Indie Fest news release stated. Other performers scheduled to appear: Powell, Christian Johnson, Brother Wolves, Hugh Bir, Jimmy G & the Sidewinders, EMDW, Kendra Villiger, Dillan Johnson, Ashley Ledrick
Brent Mathis performs at last year’s Indie Fest. | PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK and others to be announced. Members of the New Albany area’s thriving arts scene will be on hand to display their homegrown talents. Expect handmade jewelry, local boutiques, handmade bath and body products and much more. As in years past, the event will feature a selection of local craft beers, wines
and food. In 2016, New Albany Indie Fest is being held concurrently with the Carnegie Center for Art and History’s Public Art Project event at the Riverfront Amphitheater, and extended afternoon hours for the New Albany Farmer’s Market (at City Square; Bank and Market streets).
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Where to go and be seen in Southern Indiana
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER • WHAT: Animal Adoption Day • WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2 • WHERE: Republic Bank, 4571 Duffy Road,
Floyds Knobs Republic Bank and Trust in Floyds Knobs is hosting an Animal Adoption Day in conjunction with the New Albany-Floyd County Animal Shelter. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at Republic Bank, 4571 Duffy Road, Floyds Knobs. Lunch will be provided. The shelter is located at 215 W. Market St. New Albany. It is open for receiving lost or surrendered pets Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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• WHAT: Ruth’s Readers Reading Program kickoff
• WHEN: 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 3 • WHERE: The Clarksville Branch of the Jeffer-
sonville Township Public Library, 1312 Eastern Blvd., Clarksville • INFO: visit jefflibrary.org or call 812-285-5640. Fantastic Fables storyteller Addie Hirschten will perform “Riddle Tales,” a program where riddle folktales are mixed with riddle read-alouds. This program will encourage fun and laughter but also enhance literacy and speaking skills in its audience. Hirschten is known for lively storytelling performances that weave together traditional folktales, stretches, and puppetry.
• WHAT: Flashback to Rose Island Car Show and Tour
• WHEN: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 • WHERE: Charlestown State Park, 12500 Ind. 62, Charlestown Flashback to Rose Island Car Show and Tour, Saturday, Sept. 3. See cars from the Rose Island Amusement Park era (1900-1938) at Charlestown State Park, 12500 Ind. 62, Charlestown, during the day, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Clark Shelter. At night, enjoy a candlelight tour of Rose Island guided by Interpretive Naturalist, Jeremy Beavin. Meet at the Trail 3 and 4 parking lot, for the first-of-its-kind tour.
GOTTA GO: Interested in seeing your event in our 3 To Go? Email SoIn Editor Jason Thomas at jason.thomas@newsandtribune.com
John and Debi Lopp’s flagstone cottage sits back from the road in a bucolic setting in Silver Hills with flowers and greenery in abundance, all of which is featured in the New Albany Historic Home Tour. | P
PHOTOS BY JENNA ESAREY
Home sweet
home Variety on display in New Albany Historic Home Tour By JENNA ESAREY newsroom@newsandtribune.com EW ALBANY — The 11th Annual New Albany Historic Home Tour takes place Saturday, Sept. 10, offering guests a chance to take a peek inside some of the city’s historic gems. Homes on this year’s tour range from a downtown structure dating to the 1850s to a cute cottage in Silver Hills constructed in the 1930s. “We’ve got such a wide range of buildings,” said David Barksdale, Floyd County Historian and a member of the tour committee. “There’s something for everybody, really.” Each year the tour features a combination of homes and commercial spaces. And with so many historic buildings in New Albany, the tour has only repeated two houses according to Barksdale. “We always try to get homes that haven’t been on the tour before.” One home on this year’s tour is, in fact, a repeat “but it’s been completely revamped since the last time,” Barksdale said. Tours start at the New Albany Farmers Market where guests pick up a booklet mapping the locations along the self-guided tour route.
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A COTTAGE ON A HILL John and Debi Lopp will open their home at 207 Highland Ave. in Silver Hills for the tour. The flagstone cottage sits back from the road in a bucolic setting with flowers
English bulldog Winston mugs for the camera at John and Debi Lopp’s home, a quaint cottage tucked away in Silver Hills, which is part of the New Albany Historic Home Tour. and greenery in abundance. The interior is warm and inviting, painstakingly decorated by Debi, who stages homes for a living through her business, Spaced. An enclosed solarium with stone floor, originally built as a porch, now serves as the family’s dining room. Dubbed the Hoglen-Banet-Lopp House, it was built in 1934 for Eve Hoglen. In 1953 Elsa Strassweg, longtime director of the New Albany Library, purchased it, living there for a number of years. The property changed hands a few more times over the years before being purchased in 2013 by the Lopps. Their previous home, the seven bedroom Greystone Gables located just down the street, proved too large
for their needs with their five children no longer living at home. “When we lived in the bigger house she’d always say this was the house she’d want up here,” John said. While their children and eight grandchildren can frequent be found at the house, the Lopps share the space full-time with only their three dogs. The family’s English bulldog, Winston, will greet visitors during the tour wearing a bow tie, “if I can find one that big,” Debi said.
A BREWERY REBORN Established in 1856, the Market Street Brewery encompassed an entire block in
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ENTERTAINMENT
This week's entertainment releases
The Rugged Maniac obstacle course race is Saturday, Sept. 3, at Paoli Peaks. | SUBMITTED PHOTO
Return of the Rugged PAOLI — One of the nation’s largest obstacle race companies, Rugged Maniac, will bring crazy obstacles, a wild festival, and thousands of revelers back to Paoli Peaks on Saturday, Sept. 3, a Rugged Maniac news release stated. The Hoosier stop, which is quickly becoming an annual tradition, will be part of a 2016 season that will make 27 other stops across North America. Rugged Maniac provides a perfect opportunity to do something fun and physical with your weekend, no matter your age, shape, or size. Adrenaline seekers from all over the Indiana and Kentucky area will tackle twenty-five challenging obstacles spread along a threemile off-road course; including underground tunnels, trampolines, warped walls, balance beams, and a Maniac favoritefifty-foot water slide. Tickets are available online at ruggedmaniac.com. Participants may also sign up at the event the day of the race for $100. Students and military personnel
SOIN THE KNOW
• WHAT: Rugged Maniac • WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 3 • WHERE: Paoli Peaks • INFO: ruggedmaniac.com
with valid identification receive a $10 discount. The day-long festival, which is free to attend for spectators, will also feature a variety of entertainment including music, mechanical bulls, adult bounce houses, beer, food and exhibition booths. Rugged Maniac CEO Brad Scudder and COO Rob Dickens previously appeared on ABC’s hit TV show Shark Tank, where they enticed famed businessman and billionaire Mark Cuban to invest $1.75 million in the company. “Rugged Maniac continues to be one of my most successful investments,” said Cuban. “Their focus on creating an amazing experience for their participants has helped them rise to the top of the obstacle race industry. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for them!”
MOVIES: SEPT. 2
é “The Light Between
Oceans” “Morgan”
T.V. PREMIERES: SEPT. 6
é “Atlanta” (FX)
“Queen Sugar” (OWN)
BOOKS: SEPT. 6 é “The Risen” by Ron Rash “Against Everything” by Mark Greif
Opening up the blues gates SOIN THE KNOW
• WHAT: Garvin Gate Blues Festival
• WHEN: Friday, Oct. 7, Saturday, Oct. 8
• WHERE: The Garvin Gate on
Oak Street between Fourth and Sixth streets, Louisville • COST: Free • INFO: garvingatebluesfestival. com LOUISVILLE — Castro Coleman aka Mr. Sipp “The Mississippi Blues Child” is the 2016 Best New Blues Artist Album Award Winner and one of Garvin Gate Blues Festival’s 2016 headliners, along with Hector Anchondo Band and Karen Lovely. The festival will be held Friday, Oct. 7, and Saturday, Oct. 8, at The Garvin Gate on Oak Street between Fourth and Sixth streets, in Louisville. Garvin Gate Blues Festival is an annual two-day music and art event that celebrates both the blues and the arts by featuring local and national artists. The award-winning Malaco recording artist, Mr. Sipp, has traveled the world most recently with his “Knock A Hole In It Tour,” a festival
Mark Telesca performs at the Garvin Gate Blues Festival. | PHOTO GARVIN GATE BLUES FESTIVAL news release stated. Catch Mr. Sipp on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 10 p.m. on the Four Roses stage. Powerhouse vocalist, Karen Lovely is the winner of the 2015 Blues411 “Jimi” Award for “Best Contemporary Blues Female Artist, and will also headline Garvin Gate Blues Festival. Lovely will deliver a blistering mix of contemporary and old school blues on Friday, Oct. 7 at 9:30 p.m. on the Four Roses stage. New this year is Blues in the Schools, an interactive elementary
school educational program dedicated to teaching school-aged children about blues music. In addition to continuous live entertainment from two stages, the festival has an array of food and drink vendors and over 50 crafts booths. Proceeds benefit the Garvin Gate and Old Louisville neighborhoods and A Recipe to End Hunger, a charitable cookbook started by WAVE 3 television personality, Dawn Gee. Proceeds help schools raise the funds needed to feed every child in need.
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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/WHO: Saturday, Sept. 3: Chris Wiles, 1 to 5
p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 4: Me and You, 1 to 5 p.m.; Monday, Sept. 5: Josh and Holly, 1 to 5 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC AT WICK’S
• WHAT: Live on State • WHERE: Wick’s, 225 State St., New Albany
Friday, Sept. 2: Wicked Fridays featuring DJ Stingy and Mpose; Saturday, Sept. 3: DJ Stacey Braodway; Friday, Sept. 9: Wicked Fridays featuring DJ Stingy and Mpose; Saturday, Sept. 10: Wax Factory; Friday, Sept. 16: Dallas Moore Band; Saturday, Sept. 17: Buckshot Playboys; Friday, Sept. 23: Paul Kaszubski and Friends; Saturday, Sept. 24: Gas Money; Friday, Sept. 30: Wicked Fridays featuring DJ Stingy and Mpose
BANK STREET BREWHOUSE
• WHAT: Live music • WHERE: Bank Street Brewhouse, 415 Bank St., New Albany 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. 25:
Karaoke, hosted by Bob and Charlene Wilkinson; 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Aug. 25: Evolution; 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Aug. 27: 3rd Degre 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, September 3: Christy Miller, Kelly Casey — Ventriloquist; Saturday, Sept. 10: 9/11 Tribute Show: Natalie Berry, Mike Boughey, Rachel Coogle; Friday, Sept. 16: Tribute to Buddy Holly and Barney Fife: Featuring: Kenny James; Saturday, Sept. 17: Hank Rose, Kim McCauley, Evan Twitty; Saturday, Sept. 24: The Lloyd Wood Show
RIVERSTAGE CONCERTS
• WHEN: 7 p.m. Fridays • WHERE: RiverStage, Spring Street and Riverside Drive,
Jeffersonville Friday, Sept. 2: Steamboat Days: Featuring: The Louisville Crashers; Saturday, Sept. 3: Steamboat Days: Featuring: EXILE with guest The Newbees; Sunday, Sept. 4: Steam-
boat Days: Featuring: Dance-A-Thon and Kidz Rock the Boat; Friday, Sept. 9: River Breeze: Featuring: Wine Tasting Event benefiting Jeffersonville City Pride; Saturday, Sept. 10: Zumba Glow Party!; Sunday, Sept. 11: Childplace’s Rock on Water: Featuring: Sidewalk Prophets
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
• WHERE: Warder Park, Spring Street and Court Avenue, Jeffersonville
• WHEN: 7 p.m. Fridays
Friday, Sept. 2: The Cloigheann Irish Band
BICENTENNIAL BEATS
• WHAT: Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series • WHEN: 7 p.m. Fridays • WHERE: Bicentennial Park, Spring and Pearl streets, New Albany 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 Sta-
tion 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, Sept. 16, 7 to 9 p.m.: The Killer Lips
HOWL AT THE MOON
• WHAT: Full Moon Hike • WHEN: 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 16 • WHERE: Charlestown State Park, 12500 Ind. 62, Charles-
town. 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 Oct. 15.
DRESS EXHIBIT EXTENDED
• WHAT: Victorian dress exhibit • WHEN: Through Sept. 11 • WHERE: Howard Steamboat Museum, 1101 East Market St., Jeffersonville
• INFO: Call 812-283-3728.
Victorian dress exhibit at Howard Steamboat Museum, 1101 East Market St., Jeffersonville, has been extended. By popular demand, the exhibit of Victorian dresses, made by Boston artist Ruby Grace Miller, has been held over until Sunday, Sept. 11. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m. Admission, Adults: $7; Children: 6-college $5 – Seniors (65+) $6.
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its heyday. After a massive fire in 1875 three new buildings were erected, including the one currently sitting at 315 East 10th St. The first floor of the building was used for storage, with a grain room upstairs. It remained part of a brewery — through a number of owners and name changes — until 1890, when the National Brewery left the space. Over the years the building served many purposes, acting as an icehouse and even a movie theater at some point. When Jeff and Jo Sumler purchased the property in 2013 it had most recently been used as a church. “It was as if the church had held a service that morning and just got up and left,” Jeff said. “There were still half empty coffee cups sitting around. The offering plate was still at the front door.” In the three years since they acquired the building the Sumlers have completely transformed the interior. “You’d think you were walking into a New York City loft,” Barksdale said. The Sumlers went with an industrial look, honoring the home’s roots as a place of business. Exposed ductwork and ceiling joists, twelve feet off the ground, along with a polished concrete floor and exposed brick complete the scene. Upstairs, thanks to the building’s dramatically sloping roof, the two bedrooms in the back feature 18-foot ceilings while the ceiling in the couple’s bedroom at the front of the house is only 10 feet. The home’s front door opens into a massive open living space encompassing a great room, kitchen, dining room, sitting area, and bar space complete with jukebox and pool table. The exposed brick walls still bear traces of the many layers of paint used on them over the years. Jo painstakingly scraped away all but the most stubborn layers, opting to keep the most tenacious bits for atmosphere. The building’s original concrete floor remains intact with a few area
• WHAT Eleventh Annual New Albany Historic Home Tour • WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • INFO: Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of tour, children under 15,
$5 Tickets available in advance online at DevelopNA.org or at the New Albany Farmers Market, Sew Fitting, River City Winery, Strandz & Threadz, Dress & Dwell, Colokial, Seeds and Greens, and Quills Coffee. Tickets can be purchased day of at the New Albany Farmers Market, where the tour begins. • MORE INFORMATION: Email tickets@DevelopNA.org or call 812941-0018.
ON THE TOUR
James Collins Building: 157 E. Main St. Stanton R. Welch Building: 208 Pearl St. Day-Kenney House: 800 E. Main St. Market Street Brewery: 315 E. 10th St. Dowd-McBarron House: 1007 E. Market St. Helfrick-Dietrich House: 1005 E. Elm St. Gustav Kiel Jr. House: 2001 E. Elm St. Gibbs-Crawford House: 2102 E. Elm St. Mathes-Hess House: 1313 Ridgeway Ave. Roberts-Dooley House: 303 Highland Ave. Hoglen-Banet-Lopp House: 207 Highland Ave.
Jo Sumler and her husband, Jeff, talk about their home at 315 East 10th St., which has a past life as a brewery. The dwelling will be featured in the New Albany Historic Home Tour. | PHOTOS BY JENNA ESAREY rugs defining living spaces. A sliding barn-style door provides access to a small bathroom that recalls the building’s alcoholic heydays with a whiskey barrel sink. The sliding doors feature several times upstairs as well. The Sumlers had to install a staircase to access the former granary upstairs. “The only access was a ladder,” Jeff said.
The second floor is still unfinished, though it is nearly done. “We’ve done everything ourselves,” said Jo. “We did hire out the heating and air and it’s the only thing that’s not right yet.” For more information on the tour visit developNA.org, email tickets@ DevelopNA.org or call 812-9410018.
Jeff and Jo Sumler’s home on 10th Street in New Albany has an interesting history, dating back to 1875 when it served as a brewery.