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A News and Tribune Publication

MAY 12, 2016 — Issue 113

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Where to go and be seen in Southern Indiana

ALIVE WITH THE ARTS • WHAT: Arts Alive Visual and Performing Arts Festival

• WHEN: 4 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 13 • WHERE: Renaissance Academy,

Gateway Park Clarksville Community Schools and the Town of Clarksville will be celebrating and recognizing the many visual and performing arts talents in Clarksville Schools as well as throughout the Clarksville Community. The community is invited to browse the art gallery of students’ work being displayed at Renaissance Academy, enjoy snacks, become a Chalk Artist, or enjoy a free concert in Gateway Park.

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PETS ON PARADE • WHAT: 11th Annual New Albany-Floyd County Public Library Pet Fair

• WHEN: noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14 • WHERE: New Albany-Floyd County Public

Library Scribner Drive parking lot The library’s eleventh annual Pet Fair will be held on Saturday, May 14, from noon to 3:30 p.m. in the Library’s Scribner Drive parking lot. The Pet Fair includes children’s activities, costumed characters, a pet parade and costume contest, and lots of pet friends and the people who love and advocate for them. Local pet rescue groups, pet advocacy organizations, and pet-related services are invited to participate as vendors at the Pet Fair.

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E.T. PHONES BIG FOUR • WHAT: Movie in the Park, ‘E.T. the Extra Terrestrial’

• WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14 • WHERE: Big Four Station park, at the foot of the Big Four Bridge

• COST: Free

The entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m. with movie at dark, Saturday, May 14. Spend an evening under the stars to watch the 1982 classic “E.T., the Extra-Terrestrial” on a jumbo screen. For extra-fun, there will also be games, inflatables, and dancing. The event is free.

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Dinner with a Light-hearted murder-mystery performances on the rise

By TARA SCHMELZ newsroom@newsandtribune.com he time is June 1892. Modern-day people fill the parlor at the Culbertson Mansion, paying their respects to Mr. Culbertson, who appears to be lying in a coffin. Little do the visitors know that once the will is read, someone will be mad — mad enough to kill someone.

Guests of the mansion, with some dressed in period costumes, will get to eat and mingle with all the who’s-who of the 1800s, as the actors play their parts and even answer audience questions as guests try to figure out who committed the murder and why. It is part of their murder-mystery fundraising dinners, something that is becoming more popular in the Southern Indiana area.

“It is very interactive. That’s what makes it so fun for the guests. They have to interact to find out. All the actors are sitting down and eating dinner with them. Those conversations with the actors will give you clues on [who committed the murder],” said Jessica Stavros, director of the Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site.

The Culbertson is one of two groups locally putting on murder-mystery performances, where guests eat and mingle with characters from the play and try to figure out who did it before the final act.

Niles Welch is executive producer of WhoDunnit, a group that performs murder-mysteries at the Louisville Bristol Bar and Grill.

“Acts are in-between the meal portions. Actors mingle in character in the audience and they can ask questions. We have to tell the truth, but we can evade the question. The only time we can lie is if they ask if you are the killer, they can say no,” Welch explained.

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NIGHT SHROUDED IN MYSTERY The event’s aren’t your typical night on the town.

“It’s very fun. It’s a reasonably priced evening and it’s something a little different. It’s not your normal dinner and a movie. It’s like a human game of clue,” said Eleene Metcalf, director of the Culbertson murder-mysteries. “We want people to

get involved and ask questions to get clues. They are welcome to follow us around. At the end of the evening there is a murder and it’s up to the guests to figure out who did it and why.”

Welch said WhoDunnit started in New England in 2000 and branched out to Louisville in 2005.

The murder-mystery dinner plays have also been going on at the Culbertson for about 15 years, Stavros said. Those evolved as an additional fundraiser from the Culbertson’s biggest fundraiser, “Literally, A Haunted House.” Both raise funds to pay for restoration of the house, which has been going on for 33 years.

Both locations boast many sold-out performances.

“I think the fact our murder-mysteries are real mysteries and people like to solve them,” Welch said as to why he feels it is so popular.

Welch said all their scripts are fictional, written locally. All their actors are also local performers.

“We don’t use the same actors every single time,” he said. “They all put in their nuances into their character to stand out.”

Stavros said their performers are all volunteers, acting out a plotline based on the history of the home.

“We don’t have budgets for these kind of things.

We make it happen,” Metcalf said. “It’s a labor of love and the people that volunteer their time, they really feel passionate about the mansion. They want to see it restored.”

“We have an incredible archive of historical documents to pull from. Though we take some creative lead to find someone to kill,” she said with a laugh. “All the volunteers here, most of them have been with us for decades or more. They all know the [Culbertson] family. There’s no script. We have a general plotline and we meet … to come up with motives [for the murder].”

PERIOD ATTIRE The Culbertson puts on three performances a year, each taking place during a different historical time period. The most recent performance, “The Fate of Culbertson Mansion: A 1960s Murder Mystery,” was based in the 1960s and had characters who were trying to purchase the historic site when it was up for sale by the American Legion.

ABOUT WHODUNNIT

• WHERE: 614 W. Main St., Louisville (Bristol Bar & Grill Downtown)

• COST: $48/ticket, which includes the performance and dinner

• CONTACT: Phone: 502-426-7100; Online: whodunnitky.com

• COMING UP: Next show is “The Case of the Smokin’ Gun,” which will run from May 14 through June 25

CULBERTSON’S MURDER MYSTERIES

• WHERE: Culbertson Mansion, 914 E. Main St., New Albany

• COST: $25/ticket, which includes the performance and dinner

• CONTACT: 812-944-9600 • COMING UP: Next performances will be in June and in December

“We don’t even have to advertise. We always have a waiting list. We are always sold out,” Stavros said.

In addition to being director, Metcalf is also one of the actresses.

“I play Aunt Mary. She bakes fruit cakes and they aren’t very good. We’ve even used the fruit cake as a murder weapon,” Metcalf said. “It is really a light-hearted evening, even though it does involve murder.”

Before the final act, both locations offer prizes for the person to guess the correct answer and another prize for the most creative, but wrong answer.

Cate Gaglio-Inge, Louisville, went to a recent performance at the Culbertson.

“I really enjoyed it. I like that it’s interactive.

You get to meet people and talk to people and [figure it out] as a group,” she said.

“If you’re looking for something that’s not your typical thing, this is very entertaining,” said Lyn Carter, Henryville, during a performance at the Culbertson. “You get to enjoy entertainment, food and the history of the building.”

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Michael Hopper, who is playing the Commander of the American Legion in the 1960s, throws a sheet over the dead body of Jezebel Jack, played by Mary Seig.

Jack was killed as part of the Culbertson Mansion’s recent Murder Mystery play, “The Fate of Culbertson Mansion: A 1960s Murder Mystery.” The play was about the Legion trying to sell the house and someone got mad about the purchase — mad enough to kill. | PHOTOS BY TARA SCHMELZ

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ENTERTAINMENT

MOVIES: MAY 13

é “The Darkness”

“Money Monster”

The wonder of magic LOUISVILLE — Incredible illusions will take center stage during ninth annual “The Magic & The Wonder” to benefit Kosair Charities and The Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies on May 22. With four talented entertainers sharing the stage for a good cause, audiences of all ages are in for a night full of dazzling displays of deception and sidesplitting laughter, a news release stated.

Internationally renowned comedy magician and native Kentuckian Mac King headlines the show. Now in his 16th year as a headliner at Harrah’s Las Vegas, Mac King is known for jaw-dropping illusions like catching goldfish out of mid-air and making his head completely disappear in a paper bag. His quick wit, audience interaction and imaginative tricks have earned him worldwide acclaim.

Joining Mac King on this night of family-friendly spectacles is ventriloquist Stephen Knowles (and his talking dog, Delmar), the vaudeville-inspired “professional eccentric” Charlie Frye, and local Louisville illusionists Patrick & Janice Miller.

Stephen Knowles is a Knoxville-based ventriloquist

SOIN THE KNOW

• WHAT: ‘The Magic & The

Wonder’ show • WHEN: 5 p.m. Sunday, May 22 • WHERE: Whitney Hall, The Kentucky Center for the Arts • COST: $17.50 to $34.50 •INFO: KentuckyCenter.org and writer. He has been performing comedy and magic routines for corporate events, community organizations and theatrical productions in the United States and Germany for more than 25 years.

He has also produced pieces for other magicians, including a cup and balls routine that landed magician Ed Ripley an Award of Merit from the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

Charlie Frye is a fast-paced performer whose original and eccentric act has earned praise from audiences and entertainers worldwide, including Liza Minnelli, who called him “simply one of the best and brightest acts ever.” Inspired by variety shows of olden days, Charlie is an award-winning juggler. He performs onstage with his wife/ assistant, Sherry.

This week's entertainment releases

ALBUMS: MAY 13

é “Thank You” by Meghan

Trainor “Misadventures” by Pierce the Veil

BOOKS: MAY 17 é “The Journey Within” by Radhanath Swami “The Weekenders” by Mary Kay Andrews

Auction to benefit new Carnegie gallery SOIN THE KNOW

• WHAT: Carnegie

Center silent auction

• WHEN: noon to 9

p.m. Tuesday, May 24

• WHERE: Carnegie

Center for Art and History, 201 E. Spring St., New Albany • INFO: carnegiecenter.org

NEW ALBANY — The Carnegie Center for Art and History in New Albany invites the public to a live and silent auction of original artwork deaccessioned from the Carnegie Center’s collection on Tuesday, May 24.

The silent auction will take place from noon to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, in the center’s lower level meeting room. The Carnegie Center will close to the public briefly from 5:30-6 p.m. to prepare for the live auction. The silent auction will reopen at 6 p.m.

and last until 7 p.m., with the live auction to immediately follow at 7 p.m.

The Carnegie Center is now home to 20 historically important Southern Indiana paintings from the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library’s collection, including 14 works by 19th century painter, George W. Morrison. In light of the center’s new stewardship of these paintings, a number of artworks from its collection are now being deaccessioned, many by popular local artists such as Ann Tate, Orville Carroll, George Engle, Susan Gorsen, Rudy Pozzatti, and Henry Chodkowski, a Carnegie news release stated. The center invites you to help with the conservation of the library’s collection, eventually to be displayed in the center’s new George W. Morrison Gallery, by attending the silent and live auctions for the deaccessioned works.

All proceeds will be used

Artwork like untitled cityscape of New Albany by Orville Carroll is being deaccessioned, and Carnegie Center officials are asking for the public’s help in the conservation of 20 historically significant pieces that will be part of a new George W. Morrison gallery. | SUBMITTED PHOTO for the restoration and continuing care of the library’s collection.

Admission to this event is free and open to the public.

Light refreshments will be

served. Absentee bids will be accepted for the live auction throughout the day on Tuesday, May 24; call 812-944-7336 for more information.

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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

• WHEN: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday • WHERE: Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards

Saturday,May14:JoshGlauberandJeffGuernsey;Sunday, May 15 Me and You; Saturday, May 21: Dean Heckel, Sunday,May22PetarMandic;Saturday,May28:Maddy Lobeck, Sunday, May 29: Corey & Stacey

LIVE MUSIC AT WICK’S

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

Friday,May13:JohnnyBerry&TheOutliers;Saturday,May 14:Radiotronic;Friday,May20:PaulKaszubski;Saturday, May21:RickMonroe;Friday,May27:J.D.Shelburne;Saturday, May 28: Full House Party

hikers.ParticipantswillmeetintheCampgroundParkinglot forthisone-hourhike.Bringgoodshoes,ahikingstickanda red flashlight for this experience unlike any other.

Parkadmission,$7forIndianaresidents,$9forout-of-state.

HANDMADE MARKET AND VINTAGE, TOO

• WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14 •WHERE:Preservation Station, 100 Preservation Place,

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....

Jeffersonville HandmadeMarketandVintage,ToooffersavarietyofhandmadedelightsandvintagetreasuresatPreservationStation.

AdditionalHandmadeMarketsandVintage,Toowilltake placeonMay14,Aug.13,Sept.10,andOct.8.Themarket providesanopportunityforartists,makers,andvintagesellerstoofferavarietyofgoodstothepubliconaregularbasis rightintheheartofbustlingdowntownJeffersonvillejusthalf a block from the Big Four Walking Bridge.

BANK STREET BREWHOUSE

• WHAT: Live music •WHERE:BankStreetBrewhouse,415BankSt.,NewAlbany •WHO/WHEN:Friday,May13,7to9p.m.:ThunderWrane;

Saturday,May14,7to9p.m.:MargaretteEvans;Friday, May20,7to9p.m.:MeadowRyann;Saturday,May21,7 to10p.m.:LosLuddites;Friday,May27,7to10p.m.:CrittendenHaywoodJr.andFreeEstate;Saturday,May28,7to 10 p.m.: CJ Cumberland 7 p.m. every Tuesday: Tuesday Night Talent Review

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,May14:RyeDavisinconcert;CorydonLIVEBand, RyeDavisBand;Saturday,May21:BicentennialConcert: MaryKutter,DavidGraves,LeighAnneCooper,andHank Rose;May28:MemorialWeekendConcert:ClintonSpaulding, Rachel Coogle, Terry Schmelz

ENJOY PHOTOS OF NATURE

• WHAT: ‘Amazing Nature’ • WHEN: Through June 3 • WHERE: Jeffersonville Township Public Library, 211 E.

Court Ave., Jeffersonville.

• INFO: visit jefflibrary.org; or call 812-285-8599.

Thephotographyexhibit“AmazingNature”byChristineHayden willbeondisplaythroughFriday,June3,attheJeffersonville TownshipPublicLibrary,211E.CourtAve.,Jeffersonville.

GET MOONED AT PARK

• WHAT: Full Moon Hike • WHEN: May 21 •WHERE:CharlestownStatePark,12500Ind.62,Charlestown Full Moon Hike, Charlestown State Park, 12500 Ind., 62, Charlestown,10p.m.,May21,onTrail5.Trail5isoutshortest trail, but still has a couple hills. Good trail for new night

and more!

For all of your smoking needs CRUSH UP SOME CRAYONS

• WHAT: Family Fun Workshop • WHEN: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14 •WHERE:CarnegieCenterforArtandHistory,201E.Spring St., New Albany

•INFO:Registrationisappreciatedbycalling812-944-7336or

emailingDeleshaThomasatdthomas@carnegiecenter.org Notquitesurewhattodowithleftover,brokencrayons?Trythis colorfulactivityattheCarnegieCenterforArtandHistory’s May14FamilyFunWorkshop.Ground-upcrayonssupplied bytheCarnegieCenter,201E.SpringSt.NewAlbany,will beusedtocreate“confetti”thatcanbesprinkledontopofa designmadewithglue.TheNewAlbany-FloydCountyPublic Library’sannualPetFairisalsoonSaturday,May14,from noonto3p.m.,andFamilyFunattendeesareencouragedto come join the fun at the Pet Fair after the workshop ends.

Wide Assortment of Zippo Lighters

Dr. Grabow Pipes & Accessories

Walk-in Humidor at 5 locations

Hookah

WALK THROUGH THE FIELDS

• WHAT: Pasture Walk • WHEN: 3 p.m. May 23 •WHERE: Farm of Mike and Debbie Shelburne, 5005 Bull

Creek Road, Charlestown.

•INFO:Call812-256-4591toregistertoparticipate.Walk-ins are also welcome.

GettingthePastureEstablishedandKeepingitProductiveisa topprioritynotonlyforcattlemenbutalsofor,sheepandgoat farmers.Yearinyearout,theproblemofweedsinpastures andhowtobringthemundercontrolsoastoincreasepastureproductivityandqualitycanbedaunting.Theeffective managementofweedsinpasturesrequiretheuseofmultiple strategiesthatincludehavingawell-establishedpasturefrom the get go.

Open 7 Days A Week Monday - Saturday 8am to 9pm Sunday 9am to 6pm Corydon Location: Monday - Saturday 8am to 10pm Sunday 9am to 9pm

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Tasty red jewels of delight SOIN THE KNOW

• WHAT: 38th annual Starlight Strawberry Festival

• WHEN: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 28

• WHERE: 8407 St. Johns Road, Starlight

• INFO: starlightstrawberryfest. com

STARLIGHT — The 38th annual Starlight Strawberry Festival is from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 8407 St. Johns Road, Starlight.

The day begins at 8 a.m. with a 5K Walk/Run for the Berries.

Attendees can build their own strawberry shortcake, and enjoy our delicious country dinner, “just like grandmas,” including the famous homemade dumplings beginning at 11 a.m.

The event will also offer fish, bratwursts, hotdogs and fries. You can play bingo, or try your luck at a classic festival game. Music, berry

auction, and contests are offered.

There will be kids’ inflatables, a mini-soapbox derby, and lots of craft booths for the whole family. You can also relax while enjoying strawberries

with chocolate, a strawberry smoothie, or a cold beer in the beer garden.

Parking and admission is free. For directions and more information go to starlightstrawberryfest.com.