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Going hyperspeed into ‘Star Wars’

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ay the force be with us ... to never tickets to opening night.

CNHI’s coverage proves it’s a small universe have to live through the hype of anout there: Two stars of the film franchise have other “Star Wars” movie ever again.

Indiana roots. Jake Lloyd (Little Anakin) is from Sure, you could say we’re feeding the frenzy Indianapolis, and Adam Driver (the bad guy in with today’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” “The Force Awakens”) is from Mishawaka. blowout. Guilty as charged.

How about them apples, James Dean?

Guess we’d feel a little left out — and you While the latest iteration of “Star Wars” JASON THOMAS might feel in the dark — if we didn’t take might be overhyped, consider this numSoIn Editor advantage of Community Newspaper Holdings ber: 4,486,158,822. That’s the amount, in Inc.’s out-of-this-world movie-related content. dollars, of the worldwide box office take for the See what I did there? franchise. Oh, and there are an estimated 300 billion stars Special tip of the hat to Heather Bremer, managing in our galaxy. editor - digital at the Anderson Herald Bulletin, for steerLooks like the stars are aligned for another movie. ing the coverage. We only have space inside these pages to include some of the highlights. You can find all the — Jason Thomas is the editor of SoIn. He can be reached by content at newsandtribune.com, including official “Star phone at 812-206-2127 or email at jason.thomas@newsandtribune.com. Follow him on Twitter: @ScoopThomas.

Wars” trailers — if you weren’t lucky enough to score

Dreaming of a white Christmas SOIN THE KNOW

• WHAT: ‘White Christmas’ • WHEN: Through Dec. 31 • WHERE: Derby Dinner

Playhouse, 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville • INFO: For ticket information call 812-288-8281 or visit derbydinner.com CLARKSVILLE — It’s back by popular demand. Derby Dinner Playhouse is presenting the classic holiday musical Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” running through Dec. 31. For ticket information call 812-288-8281 or visit derbydinner. com.

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” follows a couple of World War II GI’s turned song-and-dance men as they pair up with a sister act to produce a Christmas Eve show in an effort to save a struggling Vermont lodge owned by their former commanding officer. The result is a sparkling package filled with splashy dance numbers and treasured tunes that will take audiences back to a

time when life was simpler and snow was on everyone’s Christmas wish list.

Based on the timeless 1954 film starring Rosemary Clooney and Bing Crosby, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake. The romantic and dazzling score features “Happy Holidays,” “Sisters,” “Blue Skies,”

“I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm,” “Let Yourself Go,” “White Christmas” and more.

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” is directed by Lee Buckholz, with choreography by Heather Paige Folsom and Musical Direction by Scott Bradley. The cast will include Jillian Prefach, Matthew Brennan, Brittany Carricato Cox, Paul Kerr, Elizabeth Loos and more.

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Where to go and be seen in Southern Indiana

SANTA SLINGS SYLLABLES • WHAT: Story time with Santa • WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 19, Sunday, Sec. 20

• WHERE: Joe Huber’s Family Farm

and Restaurant, 2421 Engle Road, Starlight Santa will be making one of his favorite stops at Joe Huber’s Family Farm and Restaurant to read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Times: Saturday, Dec. 19, noon to 4 p.m. (story time at 3 p.m.); Sunday, Dec. 20, 3 to 6 p.m. (story time at 5 p.m.) Simon Huber migrated from Baden-Baden, Germany in 1843 and settled in Starlight with apple trees ready to plant.

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PAINT THE TOWN

GET ROWDY WITH RHODY

• WHAT: PaintNite • WHEN: 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21 • WHERE: Wick’s Pizza, 225 State St., New Albany

With instruction from talented artist, Lacole Offutt, you can make a painting worthy of hanging. This week’s painting is “Winter Wreath.”

Regular price is $45, but use code WICKS20 at checkout to get $20 off. Go to https://www. paintnite.com/pages/venueevents/view/louisville/126686 to see the schedule and buy your tickets. To get your creative juices flowing, Wicks will have $3 margaritas and martinis and $2 pints and bottles of domestic beer.

• WHAT: Alan Rhody concert • WHEN: 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 • WHERE: Jeffersonville Township Public Library,

211 E. Court Ave., Jeffersonville A special concert featuring Louisville native Alan Rhody will be from 3 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Jeffersonville Township Public Library, 211 E. Court Ave., Jeffersonville. Rhody, who now resides in Nashville, has written many awardwinning songs, most notably "I’ll Be True to You," which was recorded by The Oak Ridge Boys.

For more information on this program, visit jefflibrary.org or call 812-285-5635.

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

Obi-Wan discovers a Jedi Master has ordered the creation of a clone army.

Anakin’s mother dies after being kidnapped by the Sand People. In his anger, Anakin slaughters the whole village.

Obi-Wan takes on Anakin as his apprentice and trains him as a Jedi.

Order 66 turns the clone army on the Jedi, leaving

Anakin discovers the Chancellor is a Sith Lord but saves him when Jedi come to arrest him. He becomes Darth Vader.

The Chancellor is captured by Dooku and General Grievous, but Obi-Wan and Anakin rescue him. Anakin kills Dooku.

Episode III REVENGE OF THE SITH

Rebels steal plans for the Death Star but their ship is intercepted. Princess Leia is

Anakin and Padme, who have fallen in love, get married in secret on Naboo.

Dooku escapes and contacts the real force behind the revolt, an evil Sith Lord.

With the dispute now a full-on war, ObiWan and a grown-up Anakin are assigned to protect Senator Padme Amidala, who’s been targeted for assassination.

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Heather Bremer | The Herald Bulletin

Anakin helps the Jedi and forces of Naboo defeat the Trade Federation, but Qui-Gon is killed in battle with Darth Maul, who is revealed as a Sith of the Dark Side.

Episode II ATTACK OF THE CLONES

Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi encounter Anakin Skywalker, who Qui-Gon believes is the one who will bring balance to the Force.

The droids end up with Luke and lead him to Obi-Wan. The

Mace Windu and the other Jedi come to the rescue and are nearly defeated. Yoda arrives with the clone army and a massive battle ensues.

Obi-Wan finds that former Jedi Count Dooku is controlling the Trade Federation and its drone armies. He, Anakin and Padme are captured.

Episode I THE PHANTOM MENACE

A dispute breaks out between the Republic and Trade Federation, unknowingly sowing seeds for rise of Empire.

In 1977, a cultural phenomenon was born when a little space opera called “Star Wars” debuted on the silver screen. In the decades since, the film has sparked two sequels, three prequels, multiple cartoon series, holiday specials, toys, clothing lines and even a religion. Tonight, fans will flock to see the seventh installment of the beloved franchise, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” But how does this story begin?

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away ...

Vader takes Luke to the Emperor.

To save Luke, Vader kills the Emperor, costing him his own life.

On Endor, Han and Leia, with the help of the Ewoks, destroy the shield generator for the second Death Star.

Jake Lloyd, the actor who played a young Anakin Skywalker (who grows up to be Darth Vader) in “Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace,” attended Carmel High School in Carmel. He returned to live in Indianapolis in recent years before moving back to Los Angeles this year. Unfortunately, the former child actor has had some recent trouble with the law. He was arrested in June on charges of leading police on a high-speed chase in South Carolina.

Adam Driver, the actor who portrays villain Kylo Ren in the upcoming “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens,” was raised in Mishawaka from the time he was 7 years old. He

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ndiana is where villains are raised, at least in the “Star Wars” franchise.

— Heather Bremer, The Herald Bulletin

attended Mishawaka High School, appearing in school plays and the choir before graduating in 2001. He joined the Marines following the Sept. 11 attacks, then attended the University of Indianapolis before transferring to Juilliard.

After Anakin nearly kills Padme, he is defeated by Obi-Wan but the Emperor saves him by making him more metal than man.

Lando Calrissian betrays Han, turning him over to Vader, who freezes him in carbonite and gives him to Boba Fett, who delivers him to Jabba.

The Empire finds the rebels on Hoth. Han and Leia escape to Cloud City, while Luke goes to Dagobah for Jedi training with Yoda.

Episode V EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

Padme dies in childbirth, and twins Luke and Leia are separated to protect them from the Empire.

Obi-Wan and Yoda among the few survivors.

TOP: Adam Driver as Kylo Ren in the upcoming “Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens.”

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Luke abandons his training to save his friends.

He confronts Vader, who reveals he is Luke’s father.

Lando saves Leia, and they rescue Luke.

Lando heads to save Han.

THE HOOSIER STATE STRONG WITH THE FORCE

With the shield down, the rebels destroy the Death Star and celebrate.

Yoda dies. Luke, sensing there is good in his father, leaves to confront Vader.

Episode VI RETURN OF THE JEDI

Luke uses the Force, and an assist from Han, to blow up the Death Star. The rebels celebrate their first major victory.

Episode IV A NEW HOPE

captured, but not before sending the plans with R2-D2 and C3PO to Tatooine.

Obi-Wan sets off to disable the tractor beam, while Luke and Han look for the princess. They escape, but not before Obi-Wan is struck down facing Darth Vader. They race to deliver plans to the rebels, who are planning an attack on the Death Star.

Leia tries to save Han but becomes Jabba’s slave. Luke rescues them, then returns to Dagobah to finish training.

Obi-Wan and Luke enlist the help of Han Solo and Chewbacca to get to Alderaan, which they soon discover has been destroyed.

The Millennium Falcon is captured by a tractor beam.

Empire kills Luke’s family. He joins Obi-Wan to help the rebels.

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ENTERTAINMENT

MOVIES: DEC. 18

é “Star Wars: The Force

Awakens” “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip”

This week's entertainment releases

ALBUMS: DEC. 18

é “Royalty” by Chris Brown

“Tell Me I’m Pretty” by Cage the Elephant

BOOKS: DEC. 22 é “Time and Time Again”

by Ben Elton “Air” by Vincent Laforet

Dancing with sugar plum fairies SOIN THE KNOW

• WHAT: Brown-Forman ‘Nutcracker’

• WHEN: Through Dec. 20 • WHERE: The Kentucky Cen-

ter, 501 West Main St., Louisville

• INFO: Single tickets are avail-

able via The Kentucky Center.

Call 502-584-7777, purchase online at kentuckycenter.org or visit the box office located at 501 West Main St., Louisville

LOUISVILLE — The Louisville Ballet is once again proud to present its annual holiday treat for the entire family, The Brown-Forman “Nutcracker.” This production celebrates the magic and beauty of the season by taking audiences on a beautiful journey through the world of the Sugar Plum Fairy, according to a Louisville Ballet news release.

“Louisville has such a strong connection to this holiday tradition and I love being part of that experience, especially since it is such a highquality production,” said Robert Curran, artistic and executive director of the ballet. “It is such a pleasure for Louisville Ballet to deliver

The Brown-Forman Nutcracker to our community each year. BrownForman Corporation’s support for this production is exceptional; I am so grateful for their commitment to this beautiful production and to our company.”

This season Louisville Ballet welcomes Val Caniparoli, BrownForman Nutcracker choreographer, back into our studios to update and refine his choreography with the Company.

Louisville Ballet received a gener-

ous one million dollar gift from the Brown-Forman Corp. in 2008 to create this beautifully updated production, which premiered in 2009.

Choreographed by Val Caniparoli and designed by world-renowned set designer Peter Cazalet, this production celebrates Louisville by including hometown elements like the St. James Fountain and Derby Jockeys.

Master illusionist Marshall Magoon created illusions specifically for this ballet that complete the magical experience.

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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

resides in Louisville, according to a library news release. He is an engineering graduate of the University of Kentucky, is self-taught in photography, and has served as vice president and president of the Louisville Photographic Society (founded in 1941). His photography centers on his love of the natural, the everyday normal, as well as the unusual, capturing both truth and spontaneity in his images.

SENIOR ANGEL TREE

LIVE MUSIC AT WICK’S

WHAT: Live on State WHERE: Wick’s, 225 State St., New Albany Friday, Dec. 18: Goldylocks; Saturday, Dec. 19: Juice Box Heroes; Saturday, Dec. 26: The Killer Lips

LIVE MUSIC AT NAPH

WHERE: New Albany Production House, 1736 E. Main St., New Albany Friday, Dec. 18: Alienation, Adalid, 2ILL, TTE, Kidd Breezy, Sasha Renee, Demintid, Kid Lou, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m., $8 advance/$10 door; Sunday, Dec. 20: Austin Jones, Run2Cover, Gnarly Quinn, Lucy, 7 to 11 p.m.; $12 (all ages) [naproductionhouse.com]

The Senior Citizen’s Angel Tree Project is officially underway and the community is invited to participate by adopting an Angel. The project will serve 506 elderly and disabled individuals this year from local long-term care facilities and homebound care management clients in Clark, Floyd, Harrison and Scott Counties. LifeSpan Resources has sponsored this annual Christmas Holiday project for 27 years wherein gifts of clothing, toiletries, candy, music, etc. are purchased for these very special “Angels.” Angels can be adopted on-line from the agency’s website: lifespanresources.org, via Facebook or directly from LifeSpan. Most Angels request a sweat suit, gown or pajamas, socks, underwear, candy, and toiletries (lotion, powder, deodorant, Kleenex). For more information contact Earlene Bennett, Coordinator, at 812206-7904 or by email at ebennett@lsr14.org.

CHRISTMAS DANCE

WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 The Auxiliary to VFW Post 3281, Floyd County, will host a Christmas Dance, 7 to 11 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Post Home. 232 E. Fifth St.. New Albany. Burning Bridges Band entertaining. Public welcome.

LIVE NATIVITY SCENE

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 WHERE: Unfinished Church, 1412 East Elm St., New Albany Unfinished Church, 1412 East Elm St., New Albany, will host a live nativity scene, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, featuring camels, donkeys, sheep and lambs. Free hot chocolate and coffee will be provided.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

PHOTOS AT LIBRARY

WHAT: ‘Just Photographin’ Around” by Bob Dorzback exhibit WHEN: Through Jan. 31 WHERE: Jeffersonville Township Public Library, 211 E. Court Ave. The Jeffersonville Township Public Library, 211 E. Court Ave., will host a photography exhibit by Bob Dorzback. The exhibit “Just Photographin’ Around” will be on display beginning today, Thursday, Dec. 3, through Jan. 31. An opening reception is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in the second floor gallery. Dorzback has been an avid amateur and semiprofessional photographer for over 15 years and currently

WHEN: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 WHERE: The Wilbur M. Ruby Post 204 of the American Legion, 412 N. New Albany St., Sellersburg The Wilbur M. Ruby Post 204 of the American Legion, 412 N. New Albany St., Sellersburg, will sponsor its annual Children’s Christmas Party, 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, at the post. Santa arrives at noon and presents each child with a gift. Hot dogs, cookies and punch will be served to all in attendance. For more information call 812-246-4064.

UNDERGROUND STATION UPDATE

Develop New Albany welcomes The Olivet to downtown New Albany. The Olivet will be opening in Suite 11 of the Underground Station at Market and Bank streets. Opening date will be announced at a later time. The Olivet will be offering the following items and much more: ultra premium olive oils; aged balsamics; whole spices; specialty gourmet foods; handmade chocolates and candies; unique gifts.

— developna.org

Day at the Museum NEW ALBANY — Looking for something free and fun for young ones to do over the holiday break? The Carnegie Center for Art and History can be of assistance. On Wednesday, Dec. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Carnegie Center will feature craft activities along with refreshments. Day at the Museum is open to the first 100 children and pre-registration is required.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please call 812-944-7336 or email Delesha Thomas at dthomas@carnegiecenter.org to register.

During 2015, the Carnegie Center was committed to promoting sustainability, through its participation in YES Fest! and via its own public art programming, according to a Carnegie news release. Continuing along those lines, it has invited Lynn Quire of Good Garbage to lead this year’s Day at the Museum craft-making activities.

Quire started her nonprofit, creative reuse center two years ago and her business has expanded into a new space located on Louisville’s Frankfort Avenue.

In 2014, Good Garbage was voted “Most Creative Business” in Louisville Magazine’s Best

SOIN THE KNOW

• WHAT: Day at the Museum

• WHEN: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23

• WHERE: Carnegie Center

for Art and History, 201 E. Spring St., New Albany • INFO: Call 812-944-7336 or email Delesha Thomas at dthomas@carnegiecenter. org to register

of Louisville issue. This will be a great opportunity to meet Lynn and learn more about her business and the sustainable services Good Garbage provides.

This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Carnegie Center for Art and History, a department of the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, is a contemporary art gallery and history museum that offers a full schedule of changing exhibitions, the New Albany Public Art Project, and other educational programs. The Carnegie Center also features the permanent local history exhibits.

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Are we close to seeing the technology in ‘Star Wars’?

SOIN THE KNOW

BY DEVAN FILCHAK The Herald Bulletin

Where to watch “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in Southern Indiana:

“Star Wars” has been filling science-fiction fans’ heads with ideas of how technology could evolve in the future since 1977.

Some of these ideas have been made a reality, such as holograms, heads-up displays and bionic appendages, according to Gadget Review.

But what about actual light sabers or traveling at light speed?

What about interplanetary travel to other galaxies?

What about droids and cyborgs like those we’ve seen throughout the franchise?

While fans may think it’s all possible in due time with technological advancements, scientists with knowledge of the inner workings of our universe disagree.

The Herald Bulletin asked Jeffrey Dick, THB columnist and National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow in the Center for Electrochemistry at the University of Texas at Austin, what he thought of the technology featured in the “Star Wars” franchise.

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fabric of space-time (wormholes) are used to travel through the universe.

Is this possible? Perhaps, but the jury’s still out on that one.”

HUMAN-LIKE ROBOTS AND DROIDS: POSSIBLE.

LIGHT SABERS: IMPOSSIBLE! “Light sabers are usually thought to be some pretty high-powered lasers.

Because light has no mass, it would be pretty hard to make something out of light that could be used as a sword.

“Besides, this would require a type of reflector on the end of the saber to reflect the laser beam back. Another problem is the amount of power that would have to go into a laser of meaningful use.

“For instance, the use of plasma could be a possibility, but that requires temperatures like those on the sun. Can you imagine hooking your little saber into a nuclear reactor just to use it? Doesn’t sound very safe.”

LIGHT SPEED: IMPOSSIBLE! “According to Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity, which has been upheld through many experiments, reaching the speed of light is not feasible.

“Say you’re traveling along in a

SUBMITTED PHOTOS spaceship and approaching the speed of light — Einstein’s theory predicts that your mass would start to approach infinity and time would start to approach zero. Can you imagine what zero time is like?

“It’s the same with gravity. Black holes are thought to have an infinite gravitational field, which means that not even light can escape them (hence, ‘black’ hole). According to Einstein’s theory, time stops in a black hole. Time stops. What could that be like?”

INTERPLANETARY TRAVEL: POSSIBLE. “With the best spaceships we have

now, hopping over to Mars in eight months is completely possible. However, it’s a different story when we talk about other solar systems.

“The closest star is Alpha Centauri, which is about 93 million miles (4 light years) away. A light year is the distance that light will travel in one year.

“Want to know something cool?

That means that the light that we see now from Alpha Centauri is really a depiction of what Alpha Centauri was like 4 years ago. Because we can’t go the speed of light, reaching this solar system might be possible in a lifetime.

“In Star Wars, wrinkles in the

“Artificial intelligence has been heavily pursued and debated; however, in the grand scheme of things, we are probably pretty far away from that.

“Ever since fantastic stories like “I, Robot” by Isaac Asimov, people have gained a lot of interest in whether or not human-like robots, capable of feeling empathy and love and desire and shame, are actually possible.

“Of course, we also run into many ethical issues as to how we may control and treat these robots. We must remember that nature has spent millions and millions of years, through processes of trial and error, crafting life the way it is now.

“It would be presumptuous to believe that the task would be simple. As far as I know, there are no physical laws that prohibit this from occurring; however, even in humans, we don’t know what physically causes feelings of impulse and whimsy. If we don’t understand it ourselves, it’s going to be pretty hard to recreate in a computer.”

Notable numbers and figures about the “Star Wars” franchise 13 hours 37 minutes Run time for all six movies already released 1138 Number frequently used in George Lucas films to pay homage to one of his early short films $786,535,665 Worldwide box office for “Ep. IV: A New Hope” $534,058,751 Worldwide box office for “Ep. V: The Empire Strikes Back” $572,625,409 Worldwide box office for “Ep. VI: Return of the Jedi” $1,027,044,677 Worldwide box office for “Ep. I: The Phantom Menace” $648,200,000 Worldwide box office for “Ep. II: Attack of the Clones” $848,998,877 Worldwide box office for “Ep. III: Revenge of the Sith” $68,695,443 Worldwide box office for “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” $4,486,158,822 Worldwide Box Office for movie franchise 300 billion Estimated number of stars in our galaxy

— Kelly Dickey, The Herald Bulletin