SoIn 12292016

A special SOIN Looking back at our top 10 most memorable issues through the years

DECEMBER 29, 2016 — ISSUE 144

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Hanson), a supportive editor at the time (Shea Today, we say goodbye to SoIn as you Van Hoy) and the hardest working staff in the know it. But we say hello to Version 2.0, newspaper industry.

We went from publishing a Top Five things which will launch Thursday, Jan. 5. to do each week inside the paper to a full-blown As a way to streamline production, SoIn will arts and culture section that took on a life of its go from a tabloid section to a page inside the own. newspaper. The inside of the back page of the A As editor, I owe a debt of gratitude to Claire section, to be exact.

JASON THOMAS White, who has designed all but a few of the We dreamed up SoIn almost three years ago SoIn Editor SoIn issues.

I can’t tell you how many times to give voice to the growing restaurant, arts and I’ve pushed SoIn’s Wednesday deadline with culture scene in Southern Indiana. We’ve worked my procrastination, only to have Claire bail us out with tirelessly each week to create a unique, fun and informastellar designs that wowed readers. tive section.

A tradition that started Jan. 30, 2014, continues Jan. 5, That voice will still resonate with SoIn’s newest itera2017. tion. You’ll still find a centerpiece story championing SoIn lives on.

Southern Indiana’s uniqueness.

When I started at the News and Tribune three-and-a— Jason Thomas is the editor of SoIn. He can be reached by half years ago, SoIn was a dream that quickly became phone at 812-206-2127 or email at jason.thomas@newsandtribune.com. Follow him on Twitter: @ScoopThomas. a reality thanks to a forward-thinking publisher, (Bill

Bother yourself with some Brahms SOIN THE KNOW

• WHAT: On Brahms Second at the Kentucky Center

• WHEN: 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13

(Complimentary coffee provided by Heine Brothers Coffee) • WHAT: Brown Forman Classics Concert • WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 • INFO: Call 502-584-7777 or visit LouisvilleOrchestra.Org He said it himself, “Writing a symphony is no joke.” But when composer Johannes Brahms, in the middle of his renowned career, was being criticized by the press for the dark and foreboding character of his work — he decided to make sport of it with his Second Symphony.

Brahms dryly told his friends, “You have only to sit down at the piano and strike the chord of F-minor several times in succession, first in the treble, then in the bass, fortis-

The Louisville Orchestra will shed some light on Brahms under the baton of guest conductor, Vladimir Kulenovic, on Friday, Jan. 13, and Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Kentucky Center. | SUBMITTED PHOTO simo and pianissimo, and you will gradually gain a vivid impression of my latest.”

He said to his publisher, “[My second symphony] is so melancholy that you will not be able to bear it.

I have never written anything so sad, and the score must come out in mourning.”

In fact, Brahms was joking, taking a jab at his critics because this symphony was his brightest and most lyrical of his entire repertory.

The Louisville Orchestra will shed some light on this work under the baton of guest conductor, Vladimir Kulenovic, on Friday, Jan. 13, and Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Kentucky Center, according to a Louisville Orchestra news release.

Kulenovic, 2015 “Chicagoan of the Year” and the Music Director of the Lake Forest Symphony, also includes Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in these performances. He has chosen LO’s own musicians as soloist - principal violist, Jack Griffin (a 40 year LO veteran and assistant concertmaster Julia Noone (the LO’s most recent addition to the violin section.)

The Saturday evening concert also includes Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun — a quiet piece that launched a musical revolution.

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Where to go and be seen in Southern Indiana

AWASH IN LIGHT • WHAT: Christmas in Charlestown • WHEN: Ongoing • WHERE: Downtown Charlestown • INFO: cityofcharlestown.com

Looking for one of the best display of Christmas lights in Southern Indiana?

Charlestown’s Christmas City includes a whole city block of Christmas characters, music, lights, carriage rides, train rides, indoor and outdoor ice skating, and Santa Claus. The festive display at City Square lasts through Jan. 1. Hours: Nightly, 6 to 11 p.m. Ice skating is open from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Winter Wonderland in Greenway Park, across from City Square, offers carriage rides from 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

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SKATING BY • WHAT: Shop, Dine and Skate • WHEN: Through Jan 29 • WHERE: Downtown Jeffersonville

Through Jan. 29, check out Jeffersonville’s Shop, Dine and Skate. Ice skate at Jeffersonville’s “Little Rockefeller Center.” Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, and shop in historic downtown Jeffersonville, along Market and Spring Streets, during the holidays. Noon-9 p.m., SundaysThursdays; Noon-10 p.m., weekends, through Jan. 29. Ice Skate, Cost: $8 per person, $40 season pass. Info: www.JeffMainStreet.org/event/ jeffersonville-ice-skating-rink.

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COUNTRY CHRISTMAS • WHAT: ‘The Honky Tonk Angels Holiday Spectacular’

• WHEN: Through Dec. 31 • WHERE: Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville

• INFO: For ticket information call 812-288-8281;

derbydinner.com This holiday musical follows the comic escapades of three country gals as they re-unite for a holiday show like none other at “The Hillbilly Heaven Club” in Nashville, a Derby Dinner news release stated. There are surprising twists and turns in this musical comedy revue, including a gospel soul sister who also happens to be a psychic. “

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

Decluttering your desk A frequent (but hard to “stick with”) New Year’s Resolution is to become more organized — and your friends at the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library want to help.

In the program “Lessons Learned from Kon Mari,” library staff will share some practical lessons learned from the popular Kon Mari Method of organization, introduced by Marie Kondo in her book: “The life changing magic of tidying up: the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing,” a library news release stated.

Kondo bases her instruction on the principal of whether or not something “sparks joy”, be it clothing, books, papers, or photographs, and then provides a category-by-category system for simplifying and organizing your home once and for all.

Using audience participation, before and after photos, and demonstration of featured techniques, “Lessons Learned from Kon Mari” will provide an overview of the Kon Mari Method and some realistic takeaways to get you started.

This program will take place on Thursday, Jan. 12, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Strassweg Audito-

SOIN THE KNOW

• WHAT: Lessons Learned from Kon Mari

• WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12

• WHERE: Strassweg Audi-

torium, New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, 180 W. Spring St., New Albany • INFO: Call 812-949-3523

rium, located in the lower level of the Library. Please contact staff member Lori Eskridge at leskridge@nafclibrary.org or 812-949-3523 with any questions about this program, and visit www.konmari.com for more information about author and organizing consultant Marie Kondo and the Kon Mari Method.

Kondo’s book is also the January pick for the Library’s NonFiction Book Group, which will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 4, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Computer Lab. Come discuss The magic of tidying up with the book group on Jan. 4, and then come back and join the library for “Lessons Learned from Kon Mari” on Jan. 12.

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Here’s a look at our favorite issues

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By Jason Thomas jason.thomas@newsandtribune.com

old design. Active writing. Alluring photos.

Those are the ingredients I had in mind when launching SoIn on Jan. 30, 2014. As the publication transitions into its new format beginning Thursday, Jan. 5, I’d like to think we successfully married those elements into a unique, informative and entertaining package each week.

Every issue was special in its own way. Collaboration among the News and Tribune staff gave readers something extra to enjoy on Thursdays. That tradition will continue next week, just scaled down a bit.

So as a way to send off the little tabloid that could, here are the Top 10 SoIn issues over the years (in chronological order), as voted on by a few staffers. I hope you enjoy this stroll down memory lane as much as we did creating every issue.

• LOCAL EATERIES Published Jan. 30, 2014 The inaugural issue holds a special place in our hearts for obvious reasons.

We wanted to hit the ground running with an eye-catching design, crisp photos and an interesting narrative. Mission accomplished. The story centered on the repurposing of old buildings into new uses for restaurants. The Exchange

Pub + Kitchen in New Albany served as the ideal vessel showcasing the work of Steve Resch, who has been instrumental in flipping buildings in downtown New Albany. Not do be outdone, Big Four Burgers + Beer in Jeffersonville also shared in the spotlight. The first issue set the bar exceedingly high.

like chalkboard font to catch the reade want to pluck one of those tantalizing

• MISS AMERICA • DERBY DRINKS Published April 24, 2014 The Exchange took center stage again with this issue, focusing on libations to be enjoyed during the Kentucky Derby. Hey, cool newspapers write about where the cool kids go, and The Exchange has hit all the right notes with its ambiance, food and drinks. What stands out most about this issue, however, is Claire White’s eye-popping design, which uses a restaurant menu board-

Published Oct. 23, 2014 It’s not very often that a community showcase a reigning Miss America. I feature Kira Kazantsev in this issue, w success. A video interview with Kaza broaden its digital impact and engage newspaper, no matter the size, struggl original Kazantsev artwork created at was auctioned off at The Power of Pin addition, we brought attention to Kaz awareness, lending this issue a social

• STARLIGHT DISTILLERY

Published Dec. 4, 2014 Another attractive design by White, photos/graphics that offered one of the at Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineya combines narrative storytelling with h being able to sell alcohol thanks to leg — something owner Ted Huber had be is a Southern Indiana original, and this success of a nationally known agritour

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ers’ attention. Intimate art made you g libations right off the page.

y newspaper gets the opportunity to grudgingly accepted the challenge to which we were able to pull off with great antsev helped the News and Tribune e younger readers, something every les to achieve. An extra bonus: An t Cilica Ceramic Studio in Jeffersonville nk Breast Cancer Awareness Gala; in zantsev’s platform of domestic violence conscience.

, this issue pops with clever use of e first glimpses into Starlight Distillery ards. This issue also has legs because it hard news about Starlight Distillery finally gislation being approved at the Statehouse een chasing for years. Starlight Distillery s was a top-shelf issue celebrating the rism business right in our backyard.

• THE HUB AND KOLKIN CAFÉ

Published June 18, 2015 White struck gold yet again with this issue’s design, featuring two new businesses that shared a common theme: coffee. Clever use of a photo of java pouring from a carafe split the centerpiece in half, playing off the theme of featuring two businesses in one issue. Teamwork is crucial to pulling off such a daring design. Two photographers merged their talents to create a unified front with images, which White tied together with her presentation. A fun font on the cover with photos from The Hub and Kolkin Café carried over to

the centerpiece, inviting readers to indulge with a smile.

• HAUNTED RED YETI Published Oct. 29, 2015 This issue was a particularly scary one in the newsroom because, per usual, a certain editor waited until the last minute to come up with a cover story idea. Spooky images from staff photographer Tyler Stewart of the allegedly haunted Red Yeti Brewing Co. in downtown Jeffersonville perfectly captured

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HOLIDAY SEASON

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Open your ears to some opera SOIN THE KNOW

• WHAT: Barbara and Halsey Sandford Studio Artist Program Recital of the Kentucky Opera

• WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14; reception to follow

• WHERE: Central Presbyterian Church, 318 W. Kentucky St., Louisville

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• COST: Free • INFO: Visit KYOpera.org or call 502-584-4500 LOUISVILLE — The Studio Artists of the Kentucky Opera will perform operatic selections by composers including Georges Bizet, Léo Delibes, Gaetano Donizetti, Gilbert & Sullivan, Charles Gounod, Franz Lehar, Jules Massenet, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Richard Strauss, and Giuseppe Verdi, in a first-of-its kind recital.

The free concert is at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14.

The acclaimed Barbara and Halsey Sandford Studio Artist Program at Kentucky Opera brings young professional opera singers to Louisville to train and expand their experience as they develop in their careers. With over 400 singers auditioning for four positions, the Kentucky Opera Studio Artists are some of the most promis-

ing talents in North America.

In 2016-17, the Barbara and Halsey Sanford Studio Artist Program expanded to 20 weeks in residence, allowing Kentucky Opera to reach more frequently into the community than ever before.

Studio Artists with Kentucky Opera participate in Main Stage productions, cover leading roles, perform secondary and comprimario roles, and sing in the chorus. They are the principal performers in collaborative concert operas with regional partner orchestras and arts partners and they also perform for a myriad of patron and community events.

Professional development opportunities for all levels of Studio Artists include collaboration with incoming professional opera singers, conductors and directors, as well as insight into the business of opera.

Studio Artists in residence and performing at the recital: Rachel Blaustein can be heard as Pitti-Sing in “The Mikado” and the resident soprano in the school touring program. Ryan C. Connelly was recently seen as Goro in “Madame Butterfly.” Conor McDonald was recently heard as Prince Yamadori and the Imperial Commissioner in “Madame Butterfly.” Clara Nieman was recently heard as Suzuki in “Madame Butterfly.”

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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 WICK’S

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

Friday, Dec. 30: Wicked Fridays featuring DJ Mpose; Saturday, Dec. 31: Rachel Timberlake

JAM ON AT THE LEGION

• WHAT: Entertainment at the American Legion • WHERE: Bonnie Sloan American Legion, 1930 McDonald

Lane, New Albany Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 7:15 to 10:15 p.m., Bingo

CORYDON LIVE

• WHAT: Live country music • WHEN: Shows start at 7:30 p.m.

• WHERE: 220 Hurst Lane, Corydon • INFO: Admission, adults $12; children 6-12, $7; under 6,

free. For tickets call 812-734-6288.

Saturday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Celebration: Ricky Puckett, Tiffany Puckett and David Graves

PEN TO PAPER

• WHAT: Creative Writing Contest • WHEN: Deadline is Friday, Dec. 30

The Jeffersonville Parks and Recreation Department is seeking young writers for the 2016 Christmas Creative Writing Contest. Winners will receive a 2017 season pass to the Jeffersonville Aquatic Center. Contest Details: There will be one winner from each division, three winners total: Kindergarten through second grade, third through fifth grade, and sixth through eighth. To enter the contest, write 100 to 500 words describing Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer’s cousin that likes to sing and dance. Be creative. There is no entry fee to enter the contest. Limit one entry per person. The deadline for the essay contest is Friday, Dec. 30. Entries will be accepted by U.S. mail or by hand delivery. Mail to: Jeffersonville Parks and Recreation Department Essay Contest, 500 Quartermaster Ct. Suite 212, Jeffersonville, IN 47130.

Hand deliver to Parks Office located on the second floor of City Hall. All entries must include the author’s name, address, phone number, current grade, school name and teacher’s name. Entries will not be returned. Entries will be judged anonymously based on the following criteria: originality and creativity. For more information contact the Jeffersonville Parks and Recreation at 823-285-6440.

WRITE NOW!

• WHAT: Write Now! writing group • WHERE: New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, 180 W.

Spring St., New Albany The library introduces a new writing group, after identifying

an interest in this type of group in the community. Write Now! Southern Indiana Writers’ Group is designed to be a welcoming and instructive environment for individuals seeking to improve their writing. Through collaborative meetings, writers will strengthen their craft, gaining useful insights from other members. The library will host and moderate monthly meetings for the group on the third Thursday of each month.

The first meeting of Write Now! will take place 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19, in the Gallery Meeting Room, located in the lower level of the library across from the elevator. Group members are welcome to bring writing samples to the first meeting. Write Now! Southern Indiana Writers’ Group is open to interested adults in the surrounding Southern Indiana and metro Louisville area. The purpose of Write Now! is to provide a positive and productive atmosphere for developing novice writers through writing, reading, and critiquing each other’s work. Please visit http://nafclibrary.org/write-now/ for updates and information on Write Now! Southern Indiana Writers’ Group and contact staff member Greg Rothenberger at grothenberger@nafclibrary.org or 812-949-3523 to become a member. Membership guidelines and group procedures will be emailed separately.

GET YOUR MANNA HERE

• WHAT: Fish frys • WHEN: Begin Jan. 6 • WHERE: American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 42, 4530 Paoli

Pike, Floyds Knobs • INFO: Questions about any of the Auxiliary programs may be directed to President Monica Everage at 812-967-1387 or membership chair Shirley Ohta, 812-923-9863.

The annual Friday night fish frys begin Jan. 6 and continue through Good Friday, featuring Icelandic Cod, hand breaded and fried fresh for each customer. Friday night dinners will start at 5 p.m. and end at 7 p.m., and are either eat-in or take-out. Also on the menu will be fantail shrimp, popcorn shrimp, pan-fried oysters and chicken tenders, along with sides of baked potato, macaroni and cheese, hush puppies, French fries, onion rings and slaw. Friday Fish Fry is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 42, to support their annual programs which include sending high school juniors to Hoosier Girls State; support for Floyd Central JROTC; furniture and household goods for homeless veterans transitioning into housing; supporting two residents at Indiana Veterans Home in West Lafayette; support for Robley Rex VA Hospital, Louisville; as well as Veterans’ Court, Operation Comfort Warriors, Hosparus, Crusade for Children, Auxiliary Emergency Fund, Children’s Legacy Foundation, just to name a few. Auxiliary members extend an invitation to all local women to consider membership in the American Legion Auxiliary which is open to mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters and grandmothers of members of The American Legion or of a deceased veteran. Their mission focus is service to veterans, active duty military and their families, and service to community, children and youth.

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SOIN: This year's issues featured a dress exhibit and young actor CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 the Halloween spirit. Reporter Elizabeth Beilman went into overdrive to reach the Institute for the Study of Religious Anomalous Experience, which has investigated the building. Beilman’s storytelling combined with Stewart’s photos – one of the Red Yeti mascot cast in a shadow on a wall was particularly creepy — was scary good.

• VICTORIAN DRESSES AT HOWARD STEAMBOAT MUSEUM

Published June 16, 2016 Great photography can make a presentation sing. Such was the case with this issue, which featured a Victorian dress exhibit at the Howard Steamboat Museum in Jeffersonville. Text hugged the outline of a colorful dress in the centerpiece story, creating a sightline for readers that complemented the beauty of the handmade artwork. Reporter Elizabeth DePompei's story was part history lesson, part feature on the exhibit, giving readers a special treat and a behind-the-scenes look at an event that was extended because of its popularity.

• JEFFERSONVILLE RESTAURANT ROUNDUP

Published July 21, 2016 One of the reasons we started SoIn was to give attention to the surge in locally owned restaurants popping up all over Southern Indiana, and this issue nailed that theme in spades. Smart restaurateurs are taking advantage of the popularity of the Big Four Bridge in downtown Jeffersonville, including Louisville entrepreneurs. This issue counts six businesses that opened (or will open) within months of each other: Parlour, Portage House, ZigZang, Pearl Street Taphouse, Hobknob Coffee Co., and an unnamed café at Big Four Station. The issue was informative and eye-catching, giving readers new options to fill their bellies.

• DALLAS EDWARDS

Published Sept. 29, 2016 Like the Miss America issue, this cover story allowed the News and Tribune to feature someone making an impact on the national stage. Charlestown actor Dallas Edwards, 12, took the spotlight in this cover story. Appropriate, since Edwards has shared the spotlight with Hollywood comedy heavyweights Owen Wilson, Ben Wilson and Zach Galifianakas, with three film credits under his belt. We pride ourself in being the go-to source for Southern Indiana stories. This could be a SoIn case study, with DePompei acting on a tip from one of her sources to deliver a fun piece that you could only find in the News and Tribune.

• OVERFLOWIN’

Published Dec. 22, 2016 I consider this issue the last SoIn publication. But that’s not why it’s in the top 10. The centerpiece tells the story of Paul Bennett Jr., aka Frost Vegas, a rapper/producer native to New Albany who is living in Jeffersonville and making his mark on the national music scene. Bennett Jr. is unapologetically Southern Indiana, staying true to his roots in a cutthroat industry. I like to think that describes SoIn, too. We’re proud of where we’re from, and where we’re going.