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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 — Issue 129

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ON THE COVER: The Crystal Boots & Silver Spurs Gala returns to Floyds Knobs on Saturday, Sept. 24, for a “sophisticated country chic celebration” benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and its Kentucky/Southeast Indiana Chapter. | PHOTO COURTESY FACEBOOK

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outhern Indiana residents are a giving Southeast Indiana Chapter of the National bunch. Exhibit A is the annual Crystal MS Society — it’s literally the only one held, Boots & Silver Spurs Gala to benefit mulCorbin writes. tiple sclerosis research.

More than $1.7 million has been raised since The event, in its seventh year, is hosted the gala began seven years ago. Organizers exby Victor and Jeannie Unruh at their Floyds pect to raise $300,000 this year through ticket Knobs home that packs quite a view. sales, sponsorships and donations.

But while most galas can get bogged down That money is critical in the society’s efforts JASON THOMAS with pretentiousness, Crystal Boots & Silver to eradicate the disease.

SoIn Editor Spurs embraces an attitude of “party at your own Organizers this year promise an extra special pace,” April Corbin writes in today’s centerpiece. surprise.

Probably because the hosts genuinely care, and for What won’t be a surprise is the generosity of the hosts good reason: Jeannie Unruh has multiple sclerosis. She and all those who ponied up for a good cause. cohosts the gala along with her husband and children, We wouldn’t expect anything less from Southern and even a birth in the family less than a month before Indiana. the event didn’t stop the family from their planning and promoting.

— Jason Thomas is the editor of SoIn. He can be reached by And plan and promote they do with vigor. The gala phone at 812-206-2127 or email at jason.thomas@newsandisn’t just the flagship fundraising event of the Kentucky/ tribune.com. Follow him on Twitter: @ScoopThomas.

Make your own hanging mobile SOIN THE KNOW

• WHAT: Family Fun Workshop • WHEN: noon Saturday, Sept.

10 (participants should arrive no later than 11:30 a.m.)

• WHERE: Carnegie Center for Art and History, 201 E. Spring St., New Albany • INFO: Free. Register by calling 812-944-7336 or emailing dthomas@carnegiecenter.org.

As the summer comes to an end, whimsical hanging mobiles will be featured at the Saturday, Sept.

10, Family Fun Workshop at the Carnegie Center for Art and History.

You can hang your mobile above your bed, in a sunroom, or anywhere you think a little bit of movement is necessary. Making a mobile is a fun way to experiment with balance and equilibrium.

You will make an “X” with bam-

boo skewers or rods and secure them together with a twist tie. Decorate the pre-cut cardstock shapes or cut your own — these will hang from your mobile. Then you’ll attach

your shapes with lengths of string to the wooden rods. To make sure the rods that are holding the strings are horizontal (and not all skewed to one side), you might need to shift your string along the rod one way or another, balancing out your mobile.

To begin, you will make an “X” with two bamboo skewers, securing them together with a twist tie.

Next, tie lengths of string to the ends of your skewers. Next, decorate some shapes (or cut out your own to decorate) to attach to the end of each string. These will be your mobile shapes. Punch a hole at the top of each shape, and tie the shapes to the ends of your strings. To make sure your rods are hanging horizontally and your shapes are equally suspended from them, you may need to slide your tied string along the rod until it hits the “sweet spot” where everything hits equilibrium. Finally, tie a string to the top of your mobile, and hang it in a special place.

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Where to go and be seen in Southern Indiana

WELCOME TO UTICA • WHAT: Utica Homecoming Festival • WHEN: Friday-Sunday, Sept. 9-11 • WHERE: Carol Thierman Community

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....

Park, 104 N. Fourth St., Utica The Utica Homecoming Festival celebration will be Friday through Sunday, Sept. 9 through 11, at the John Noble Woods Community Center and Carol Thierman Community Park, 104 N. Fourth St., Utica. This year also marks the bicentennial of the town. Spend the day in the town of Utica, visit with old friends and enjoy home cooked food, family fun and free entertainment. Funds from the event are given back to the community for special projects and parties for children.

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WINE WITH A BREEZE • WHAT: The 12th annual City Pride River Breeze Wine Festival

• WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 • WHERE: RiverStage, Spring Street and River-

side Drive, Jeffersonville River Breeze will be held on the River Stage Friday, Sept. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. Live jazz, unlimited hors d’oeuvres, and tasting of over 30 wines are available at the annual fundraiser. Online tickets to the event may be purchased at riverbreeze2016. eventbrite.com or at Choices, Lavender Hill, and Schimpffs stores in downtown Jeffersonville.

Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door.

This is a benefit to raise funds to be used to beautify the city of Jeffersonville.

Walk-in Humidor at 5 locations

PICKIN’ AND GRINNIN’ • WHAT: Bluegrass Extravaganza • WHEN: noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 • WHERE: Hidden Hill Nursery & Sculpture Gar-

den, Utica • INFO: Visit hiddenhillnursery.com for directions Hidden Hill Nursery & Sculpture Garden in Utica will host its annual Bluegrass Extravaganza Saturday, Sept. 10, from noon to 9 p.m. featuring five bands. They are Homeplace at 1 p.m., Total Strangers at 2:30 p.m., Potluck Ramblers at 4 p.m., Guernsey Brothers at 5:30 p.m. and Relic at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. Free parking. Barbecue by B3Q. Wine from Turtle Run Winery. Blacksmith demonstrations also will be featured.

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SCOOT YOUR BOOT FOR A GOOD CAUS Annual fundraiser in Floyds Knobs benefits MS Society

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By APRIL CORBIN newsroom@newsandtribune.com

etting all gussied up can be fun on its own, but when it’s for a good cause, well, that’s just all the more reason to dust off your finest duds.

The Crystal Boots & Silver Spurs Gala returns to Floyds Knobs on Saturday, Sept. 24, for a “sophisticated country chic celebration” benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and its Kentucky/Southeast Indiana Chapter. Although only in its seventh year, the gala has already established itself as one of the premiere social and business networking events in Southern Indiana.

“Every year when I work this glowing event, there is a fever in the air that is contagious,” says Mary Carabella of the National MS Society. “I look forward to this every year.”

So do other attendees. The event has consistently sold out.

One reason Hoosiers have embraced the gala is because it eschews black-tie pretentiousness and instead embraces an attitude of “party at your own pace.” It is proof that sophisticated doesn’t have to mean stuck up, and it’s the perfect vibe for the venue — the private property of Victor and Jeannie Unruh.

“The Unruh family are the ultimate hosts,” Carabella said. “They truly care about their guests’ happiness, as well as the society and the cause.”

For the Unruhs, multiple sclerosis is deeply personal.

Jeannie Unruh has the disease. She cohosts the gala along with her husband and children, and even a birth in the family less than a month before the event didn’t stop the family from their planning and promoting.

Chief meteorologist Kevin Harned with WAVE 3 News, the News and Tribune’s newsgathering partner, will be the evening’s master of ceremonies. Crystal Boots & Silver Spurs will feature country-inspired cuisine, live music from Southern Sirens and Burning Las Vegas, and signature drinks crafted by Master

FLAGSHIP FUNDRAISER

• WHAT: Seventh annual Crystal Boots & Silver Spurs Gala

• WHEN: 5 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Sept. 24 • WHERE: The home of Victor and Jeannie Unruh, 2600 Old Hill Road, Floyds Knobs

• INFO: Tickets are $300, or $2,400 for a table. For additional information, or to purchase tickets before they sell out, visit crystalboots.com

Mixologist Dean Serneels of American Beverage Marketers in New Albany. It will also include silent and live auctions.

The gala’s special guest and keynote speaker this year is Kristie Salerno Kent, an acclaimed performer and singer who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1999. Kent is open about how she lived in denial of her disease for four years before she made the conscious decision to start viewing her multiple sclerosis not as an obstacle but instead as a steppingstone she could use to learn about herself and all that she is capable of. These days, Kent is a National MS Society ambassador with a passion for educating others on the emotional and physical symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis.

More than $1.7 million has been raised since the gala began seven years ago. Organizers expect to raise $300,000 this year through ticket sales, sponsorships and donations. That would push the lifetime total raised over the $2 million mark.

“While it was always our hope to raise that much money, we have exceeded our own expectations in the life of this event,” Carabella said. “We are blown away by the amazing support of our donors and community.”

The gala isn’t just the flagship fundraising event of the Kentucky/Southeast Indiana Chapter of the National MS Society — it’s literally the only one held.

Adds Carabella, “That speaks volumes to the support that Southern Indiana shows to the MS Society.”

The home of Victor and Jeannie Unruh in Floyds Knobs plays host to the seventh an Spurs Gala on Saturday, Sept. 24. This year’s event promises a special surprise for gu FACEBOOK The National MS Society offers a comprehensive range of services that connect people living with multiple sclerosis to the professionals, the information and the resources they need to live their best lives. The Society also invests millions into research projects focused on eradicating the disease.

Locally, the Kentucky/Southeast Indiana chapter offers MS Navigator, a program that allows individuals to get immediate assistance. The chapter also offers financial assistance programs enabling people in crisis to find relief and focus on their health.

Carabella believes that beyond the money, the gala has also raised awareness on what multiple sclerosis is

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ENTERTAINMENT

Donna Stallard’s series of printed works, called “Journey,” is on display through Oct. 22 at the Arts Council of Southern Indiana. | SUBMITTED PHOTO

Toxic form of artwork

Donna Stallard’s series of printed works, called “Journey,” on display through Oct. 22, finds inspiration in working with recycled, reclaimed boxes, an Arts Council of Southern Indiana news release stated.

The exhibit is located at the Arts Council, 820 E. Market St., New Albany. An opening reception will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9. Also, the Mid-America Print Conference will be held at the Arts Council Oct. 5-8.

Stallard’s generations of artist/printmakers were traditionally trained using very toxic, sometimes harmful chemicals.

Because of this, she feels a need to create works that can be seen as environmentally friendly. She inherited her dad’s hoarding tendencies, and will keep and even move these items from place to place and state to state until she resolves their usefulness. She began to look at the number of discarded, sometimes unrecyclable containers that exist all around us; these would be the impetus for creating the series of works titled BX (boxes).

Several of the BX pieces are interactive and meant to be ma-

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é “Sully”

“The Wild Life” “When the Bough Breaks”

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(FX) “Blindspot” (NBC)

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BOOKS: BOOKS é “Killing the Rising Sun” by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard “Cradle and All” by James Patterson

• WHAT: ‘Journey’ exhibit • WHEN: Through Oct. 22;

opening reception, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 • WHERE: Arts Council of Southern Indiana, 820 E. Market St., New Albany • INFO: Contact Julie Schweitzer via email at julie@ artscouncilsi.org or call 812-949-4238 nipulated by the viewer giving them an opportunity to roll the dice or remove a HDR to rearrange its position or location.

At the Second Floor Gallery is the exhibit “Imaginary Prisons: Retelling Piranesi’s “Carceri d’Invenzione,” which is a Portfolio Exchange compiled

by David Spencer-Pierce.

The “Carceri” are dark, oppressive, seemingly never-ending prison-scapes of the mind.

This highly imaginative series draws heavily from Piranesi’s architectural training, while still maintaining a mystery, and atmosphere of foreboding that continues to inspire many more than 200 years after their creation.

Grab a beer and exBEERiment SOIN THE KNOW

• WHAT: ExBEERiment

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 • WHERE: The Kentucky Science Center, 727 W. Main St., Louisville • COST: $30, $25 for members, $15 “Designated Driver” • INFO: Tickets are available at KYScienceCenter.org LOUISVILLE — Kentucky Science Center’s Socialize with Science series for adult patrons continues with exBEERiment, an event for ages 21 and over.

At exBEERiment, guests will savor the science behind beer with offerings from 22 regional breweries while enjoying a kid-free Science Center. The $30 admission provides 15 beer tickets, each redeemable for 2 oz pours. Science Center members receive a $5 discount on tickets.

Louisville Independence Business Alliance has agreed to offer free admission to Brewfest at Slugger Field to all exBEERiment guests – vouchers will be provided at the event.

Regional breweries include: Against the Grain, Akasha, Apocalypse, BBC, Blue Stallion, Braxton, Carsons, Cumberland, Dry Ground, Eight Ball, Ethereal, Falls City, Goodwood, Gordon Biersch, Great Flood, Hopcat, Kentucky Ale (Alltech), Monnik, New Albanian, Tin Man, West Sixth, and White Squirrel. Food trucks Louisville Taco Company and Café 502 will be available. Louisville based bands the Bang Bangs and Squeeze Bot will perform one-hour sets at 6:30 and 8:00 respectively. DJ Jared Z will spin at 6:00, 7:30, and 9:00.

A $15 “Designated Driver” ticket allows non-drinking guests to enjoy a social time with friends in the Science

Center. All guests will enjoy additional activities provided by Kentucky Science Center staff and community partner, including: • Robotic beer pong.

• Beer Lab and LN2 ice cream made with beer - Homebrew display.

• Beer commercials on a 4-story screen.

• “Games on Tap” — pub board games.

• Access to permanent exhibits, including the all-new water table. exBEERiment furthers Kentucky Science Center’s mission to encourage people of all ages to do science in engaging, educational, and entertaining ways to inspire a lifetime of learning.

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LIVE MUSIC

• WHERE: Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards • WHEN/WHO: Saturday, Sept. 10: Acoustic Crossroads, 1 to 5 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 11: Joe Dotson, 1 to 5 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC AT WICK’S

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

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

ART SHOW

• WHAT: “Floyd County Art Crit. Club” Art Show • WHEN: Through Sept. 30, Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• WHERE: Pearls On Pearl, 214 Pearl St., New Albany

Info: Exhibit contains 10-20 paintings by both amateur and professional artists with paintings in all price ranges. Paintings judged by Ray Day. A great addition to 20-plus local artist of handmade items at Pearls On Pearl.

BANK STREET BREWHOUSE

• WHAT: Live music • WHERE: Bank Street Brewhouse, 415 Bank St., New

Albany All shows 7 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 9: Tim Johnson; Saturday, Sept. 10: The Fellow Travelers; Friday, Sept. 16: Joel Curtis; Saturday, Sept.

17: Matthews and Green; Friday, Sept. 23: Dan Dilamarter; Saturday, Sept. 24: Wasted Planet; Friday, Sept. 30: Gavin Caster 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, Sept. 8:

Karaoke, hosted by Bob and Charlene Wilkinson; 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 10: Lindsey Lane 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, 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. 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. 9: Moonlight Big Band

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

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.

The Southern Indiana Genealogical Society’s “First Families” initiative, and its president, Donna Foster, were recently featured in SoIn. | FILE PHOTO

Party like a pioneer Proclamation honors New Albany’s history NEW ALBANY — Mayor Jeff Gahan has issued a dual proclamation declaring Oct. 6, 2016, “First Families of Floyd, Clark, and Harrison Counties of Indiana Day” and October 2016 “Family History Month” in New Albany.

“First Families” is an official Indiana Bicentennial Legacy Project and a Southern Indiana Genealogical Society (SIGS) initiative that identifies early tricounty pioneers and their direct descendants and preserves those families’ histories. With the proclamation, New Albany joins several other U.S. cities that formally observe Family History Month in October.

“I am pleased to commend the Southern Indiana Genealogical Society for bringing attention to the rich heritage of our region, especially in this Bicentennial year,” Gahan stated in a news release. “New Albanians are encouraged to remember, research, and share their family histories always —

and particularly this October — now designated Family History Month in New Albany.”

The public is invited to attend the official unveiling of the proclamation at the annual “Hoosier History and Heritage Celebration” at 7 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Floyd County 4-H Fairgrounds Newlin Hall.

Certificates will be awarded to the year’s First Families Project honorees who have verified direct descent from ancestors in the area before 1841.

A drop-in pioneer social will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. with music by the Corydon Dulcimer Society. Storyteller Mandy Dick will present as Elizabeth Pennington and tell of her kidnap, return to her family, and her influence on the writing of Indiana’s state constitution.

Attendees are welcome to come dressed as pioneers.

For more information about the First Families Project, visit sigsweb.org or call Donna Foster at 812-923-3492.