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NEW ALBANY — “The Elephant Man” is based on the life of Joseph Merrick, who lived in London in the latter part of the 19th century, according to a St. Marks news release. A horribly deformed young man, resigned to being a freak show attraction in traveling side shows is discovered by Dr. Frederick Treves and is admitted to London’s prestigious Whitechapel Hospital and evolves from an object of pity to an urbane and witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati. Pomerance’s work has dazzled London and Broadway, winning multiple Tony Awards including Best Play and was recently revived in New York and is heading back to London with Bradley Cooper. Artistic Director J.R. Stuart directs and joins the stage with local veterans Curtis Becht, Zachary Hebert, Georgette Kleier, Annette Hill McCulloch, Jason Roseberry and John Youngblood. Nancy McIntosh underscores the play on viola. Following the success of “Mass
SOIN THE KNOW
• What: ‘The Elephant Man’ at Stage on Spring
• When: 8 p.m. July 17-19, 24-27 • Where: St. Marks United
Church of Christ’s Stage on Spring, 222 E. Spring St., New Albany. (Performances are held in the chapel in the newly renovated Education Building.) Info: Admission is $10; reservations are recommended; call 502-380-6569
Appeal,” “Ordinary People,” “Tuesdays with Morrie,” “Almost, Maine,” “Henry Bain’s New Albany” and “The Glass Menagerie,” this marks Stage on Spring’s seventh production since premiering in 2010. The plays are funded by church Angels (anony-
mous donors) and all proceeds from ticket sales directly benefit St. Marks Clothes Closet and Soup Kitchen Missions, which feed and clothe over 150 people every Saturday. Stage on Spring is a unique and intimate venue, committed to producing plays that move the world forward in love — utilizing local theater professionals who donate their time and energy converting their love of the art to feeding and clothing the needy.
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Where to go and be seen in Southern Indiana
Poking around Pepin MANSION • What: Murder Mystery at the Historic Pepin Mansion
We now have
MINIATURE GOLF! 18 HOLE Miniature Golf $5.00 per person (includes park admission) Play additional rounds for $4 each.
• When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 • Where: Pepin Mansion, New Albany
A “Premiere” Murder Mystery at the 1851 Pepin Mansion will be performed by WhoDunnit Inc. of Louisville. Tour the Mansion and enjoy a reception with live music, hors d’oeuvres and complimentary wine while period dressed actors introduce themselves and set the stage for the coming murder. A three course dinner will be served to the table and the Murder Mystery will be interactively played throughout the evening.
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picturesque concert • What: Don Krekel Orchestra at Concerts at Warder Park
• When: 7 p.m. Friday, July 3 • Where: Warder Park, Spring Street and Court
Avenue, Jeffersonville Enjoy music outdoors in “hipstoric” Jeffersonville as you sit on your blanket or lawn chair at Warder Park. The park’s gazebo becomes the stage, and the lawn a gathering place for family and friends. Enjoy sounds from the Big Band era, military bands, classic oldies, soulful jazz, and inspirational gospel. In case of rain, call 812283-0301 and the message will tell you if the concert has been canceled.
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Also: • Sprinkle Pad • Playground • Roller Skating ($2.00 skate rental) Now Scheduling Birthday Parties, Company Picnics, Field Trips and Family Reunions. Park Admission is $3.00 per person (ages 2 and up)
new recycling approach • What: Rethink Recycling Meet & Mingle • When: 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 6 • Where: New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, 180 W. Spring St., New Albany
• Info: Call 812-949-3523.
The event will feature a discussion by Dave Isaacs from Trash Force, Inc., a local organization that focuses on educating the community to develop environmentally sound policies and reduce waste through recycling. The discussion will emphasize how to begin recycling and how to recycle in economical ways.
Gotta Go: Interested in seeing your event in our 3 To Go? Email SoIn Editor Jason Thomas at jason.thomas@newsandtribune.com
Charlestown Family Activities Park 1000 Park St. (across from the high school football field) Charlestown, IN.
OPEN Mondays-Saturdays 10 AM to 10 PM For more info email Rhonda, Rhonda.davidson@cityofcharlestown.com, You can also call the Mayor’s office at 812-256-3422, or visit our website: cityofcharlestown.com
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Independence Day events kick off with Friday BY DANIEL SUDDEATH dainel.suddeath@newsandtribune.com EW ALBANY — New Albany has a tradition of celebrating Independence Day with a free fireworks celebration and concert July 3. With thousands of spectators flocking to the New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater in recent years for the pyrotechnics and tunes, the city is sticking with what works. On Friday, The Louisville Crashers will highlight a set of music to be followed by fireworks at the amphitheater. The Decades will start the event with a performance at 5 p.m., and will be followed on stage by The Juice Box Heroes. Beer and food vendors will be on hand for the show, and the celebration is a familyfriendly event. There will be several activities for kids. The Louisville Crashers will be the final act of the evening, with the fireworks show to begin just after dusk. The event is sponsored by the Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County. “We are looking forward to a great evening of family-friendly fun, and this is sure to be one event that you and your family do not want to miss,” Mayor Jeff Gahan said. Due to the show, the New Albany Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series will take the week off. The series will return July 10 with a performance by MIPSO. There will also be a celebration in the city on Independence Day. New Albany City Councilman Dan Coffey is again organizing a free fireworks show at Joe Kraft Park, which is located at 500 W. Seventh St. The celebration will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday as children can explore a New Albany fire truck that will be at the event. There will also be a ceremony in which the names of the servicemen and women from Floyd County who died during combat will be read.
N TOP: Sutton Turnage, New Albany, pops bubbles during last year’s Independence Day Celebration at the New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater. This year, the city is hosting its holiday celebration on Friday, July 3 at the amphitheater and Saturday, July 4 at Joe Kraft Park. BOTTOM: Thousands of flags are removed from the Clark County Democrats float at the conclusion of the Sellersburg Fourth of July Parade in this file photo. This year’s parade will take place Saturday, July 4 beginning at 2 p.m. at Haas Cabinet and finish at the Wilbur M. Ruby Post 204 of the American Legion. There will be food and bands throughout the day, as well as a firework show just after dark. | FILE PHOTOS
The fireworks will who attend are encou chairs or blankets. Here’s a list of Fou the region:
CORYDON
Friday, July 3, is a ginning with the Fire which is being hosted Corydon Merchants, continuing until 5 p.m sales going on during From 11 a.m. to 2 p by the Blaine H. Wise on Elm Street for free loons. From 11 a.m. to 5 p Corydon Merchants w chips and drinks in fr Elm Street. The Fred Cammac ers Market, with 27 v Mulberry St., from 4 the Friday Night Ban Mulberry St., at 7 p.m 38th Infantry Band. Finally, the Kiwan take place at the Old Ind. 62, just east of d
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Jeffersonville Cele will be held at 11 a.m parade will begin at t and proceed along Sp Park. A family July F follow the parade in W information call 8129392 or 812-284-950
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American Legion, 412 N. New Albany St., Sellersburg, will be the center of activities for the Town of Sellersburg’s July Fourth celebration. The town’s annual parade starts at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Haas Cabinet, 625 W. Utica St., Sellersburg, and finishes at the American Legion Post. Starting at noon, food will be served in the large room on the main floor at the post. Fried chicken with all the fixings, $7. The post has a shelter house with large picnic tables, a small children’s playground and swings. There will be two bands, one starting at 5 p.m. (Silver Creek) and one starting at 7 p.m. (Majik Jack.) The fireworks, sponsored by The Legion, will start just after dark and can be seen from the parking lot area. For more information call 812-246-4064.
CLARKSVILLE
The Town of Clarksville will offer a free public concert of patriotic music Saturday, July 4, at 2 p.m. and again at 4 p.m. in the auditorium of Bass Pro Shops. The event is free but tickets are required because of limited seating. Tickets are available at the service counter in the Clarksville Bass Pro store. The concert is the first ever performed by a community choir being directed by Dr. Timothy Glasscock of Bellarmine University. The performance is free, and indoors in air conditioned comfort. The concert is community funded. SEE HOLIDAY, PAGE 8
Gary McCowan, Jeffersonville, sits and listens during the Jeffersonville Celebrating Freedom program in Warder Park last year. This year, Jeffersonville will again host the parade on Saturday, July 4, including a family celebration at Warder Park following the event. | FILE PHOTO
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t.v. premieres: JULY 6 “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” (The CW) “Yard Crashers” (HGTV) é
books: JULY 7 é “One Way or Another” by Elizabeth Adler “Aurora” by Kim Stanley Robinson
All you need is faith, trust and pixie dust CLARKSVILLE — “Peter Pan” is the musical adventure about a mischievous boy who flies into the Darling home and takes the Darling children to Neverland, a world where fairies live and children can fly, according to a Derby Dinner news release. But danger lurks in the magical land of mermaids, Indians, and fairy dust. Wendy and her brothers join Peter and the Lost Boys in exciting adventures free of grown-up rules while facing Captain Hook and his blood thirsty pirates. “Peter Pan” will dazzle and inspire audiences of all ages. “Peter Pan” is a timeless musical masterpiece based on the play by James M. Barrie with music by Mark Charlap and lyrics by Carolyn Leigh. The charming score features “I Won’t Grow Up,” “I’m Flying,” “Neverland,” “I Gotta Crow” and more. Derby Dinner’s production of “Peter Pan” is under the direction of Lee Buckholz with choreography by Heather Paige Folsom and musical direction by Scott Bradley. The flying effects for “Peter Pan” will be provided by ZFX, Inc. ZFX is located in Louisville and is a complete service provider for all flying
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• What: ‘Peter Pan’ • When: Through Aug. 9 • Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville • Info: Call 812-288-8281 or visit derbydinner.com
effects including custom built flying harnesses. Derby Dinner Playhouse is dedicated to introducing young audiences
to the joys of live theater and has included this family-friendly show in their season so that families can have a positive arts 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
Live music at Huber’s
• When: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday • Where: Huber Winery
Saturday, July 4: The CMN Trio; Sunday, July 5: Broken Arrow; Saturday, July 11: Rusty Bladen; Sunday, Carl Stuck; Friday, July 18: Corey & Stacey; Saturday, July 19: Petar Mandic; Saturday, July 25: Aquilla Bock; Sunday, July 26: Kyle Hastings [huberwinery.com]
Live music at Wick’s
• What: Live on State • Where: Wick’s, 225 State St., New Albany
Saturday, July 4: Rick Bartlett & The Rock-N-Soul Revival; Friday, July 10: Bella Blue Band; Saturday, July 11: The Rocking Dead; Friday, July 17: Shane Dawson; Saturday, July 18: The Killer Lips; Friday, July 24: Taylor Lynch & The Insane Outlaws; Saturday, July 25: The Sellouts
Concerts in the Park
• When: 7 p.m. Friday • Where: Warder Park, Court Avenue and Spring Street,
Jeffersonville July 3: The Don Krekel Orchestra; July 10: Mike Mitchell Trio featuring June Kelley Roy; July 17: Hog Operation; July 24: Grand Slam; July 31: River Cities Concert Band; Aug. 7: The Rheingold German American Band; Aug. 14: Rascals of Ragtyme; Aug. 21: The Saints Blues Band; Aug. 28: Indigo; Sept. 4: Moonlight Big Band; Sept. 11: Cloigheann Irish Band
RiverStage Concert Series
• When: 7 p.m. Friday • Where: RiverStage, Riverside Drive and Spring Street,
Jeffersonville July 3 - 5: RiverPops Featuring The Wizard of Oz; July 10: Unlimited Show Band with guest Night Breeze; July 17: The Newbees; July 24: The Monarchs with guest Personnel Only; July 31: The Wulfe Bros. with special guest The Doo-Wop All Stars and Munch; Aug. 1: Jeffersonville Goes Country Maddie & Tae with special guest Love & Theft; Aug. 7: Endless Summer Band with guest TimeSquare; Aug. 14: Juice Box Heroes with guest The Hiding; Aug. 21: Tony & the Tanlines with guest Blues and Greys; Aug. 28: 100% Poly with guest Muji Fuji; Sept. 4: Steamboat Days The Louisville Crashers with guest Derby City Rockers; Sept. 5: Steamboat Days; Sept. 6: Steamboat Days Dance-A-thon/ Kidz ROCK the Stage; Sept. 12: Zumba Glow Party; Sept. 13: Rock on Water Jason Gray with guest Carrollton & Hush Harbor
Live music at NAPH
• Where: New Albany Production House, 1736 E. Main St.,
New Albany Thursday, July 9: Terry Harper Presents: In Your Production House!, Jake “The Snake” Roberts and Vader in wrestling action; $25 ringside; $20 general admission, Friday, July 10: Acoustic Live!, Buck Reynolds, Kayla Taff, Bryce Dayton, Demi Hollis, Jakob Sawyer, 6:30 p.m., $6 advance, $8 day of
show; Monday, July 13: Before The Streetlights, Better Than Salem, The Weekend Classic, 4 Door Theater, Mindless Giants, 6:30 p.m., $8/advance, $10/day of show; Friday, July 17: NAPH Hip Hop Showcase, Codey Mazzoni, Sick Noize, Adalid, more; $6/advance, $8/day of show; Sunday, July 19: Harms Way, The Beautiful Ones, Eternal Sleep, Another Mistake, Nine Eyes, 6:30 p.m., $10/advance; $12/day of show; Thursday, July 23: Visionaries, London Eyes, Placebo Effect, Silvertree Manour, 6:30 p.m. $6/advance, $8/day of show; Saturday, July 25: Ghost Bomb, Rockaway Drive, Dark Horse, Pazuzu, 6:30 p.m., $10/advance, $12/day of show [naproductionhouse.com]
Live music at Big Four Burgers + Beer Jeffersonville
• Where: Big Four Burgers + Beer, 134 Spring St., Jeffersonville
• When: Friday and Saturday
Friday, July 10: Katie and Kaela; Friday, July 17: Eric and Kenny; Saturday, July 18: Kelsey Allen; Friday, July 24: Aquilla; Saturday, July 25: Dogville [bigfourburgers.com]
Live music at Big Four Burgers + Beer New Albany
• Where: Big Four Burgers + Beer, 114 E. Main St., New Albany
• When: Friday and Saturday
Friday, July 3: Josh and Joanna; Friday, July 10: Aquilla; Saturday, July 11: Katie and Kaela; Friday, July 17: Kelsey Allen; Saturday, July 18: Eric and Kenny; Friday, July 24: Dogville; Saturday, July 25: Aquilla [bigfourburgers.com]
Corydon Jamboree Live
• Where: 220 Hurst Lane, Corydon • When: 7:30 p.m. Saturdays
Saturday, July 4: Hank Rose; Saturday, July 11: Mary Kutter, Greg Perkins, Billie and Buddy Hart; Saturday, July 18: Megan Stout, Todd Nally; Saturday, July 25: Brandy Meenach, Albert Hilbert, Christy Miller General Admission $10; children 6-12, $6; under 6, free. For reservations, directions or any other information call 812-7381130. [corydonjamboree.com]
Storm the Bastille at Bristol
• What: French-inspired fare at Bristol • When: Throughout July • Where: Bristol Bar and Grille, 700 W. Riverside Drive,
Jeffersonville Bristol Bar and Grille will offer French-inspired fare and several wine specials throughout July to mark Bastille Day. Kicking off the festivities, the downtown Bristol, 614 W. Main St., will host a Bordeaux wine dinner with Elizabeth Spurr of Aquitaine Wine Company Wednesday, July 1 at 7 p.m. The evening will include a five-course dinner with six wine pairings. The cost is $68 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Ongoing specials will also be available at the Jeffersonville Bristol from July 10 to 14.
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CHARLESTOWN
Historic Tunnel Mill’s Fourth of July BLAST! will take place at the Historic Tunnel Mill Living History Center, 3709 Tunnel Mill Road, Charlestown, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Celebrate the Fourth of July in historic style with 18th- and 19thcentury cannons and live music, plus re-enactors and tours of the Historic John Work House. New this year is the “Old West Shootout” with cowboys, outlaws, and federal marshals. Cannons will be firing at regular intervals throughout the day. In the parlor of the 1811 John Work House, visitors will experience live historical music and can take a tour of the historic home or peruse the unique gift shop for historical reproductions. A $5 parking fee benefits the John Work House restoration.
NABB
The Nabb community will again be celebrating July Fourth by gathering at the Nabb Presbyterian Church basement at 6 p.m. Saturday. Everyone is invited to join in the fellowship, fun, food (free pizza, hot dogs, chips and ice cream) and a short program.
LOUISVILLE
The city of Louisville will host the Louisville Orchestra Waterfront 4th at the Great Lawn on Saturday. Events begin at 5 p.m. with live music at a Catfish Louie Kids Area. The Louisville Orchestra will take the stage with Ben Sollee and Jecorey “1200” Arthur at 8:30 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled for 10 p.m. Coolers, outside alcohol and glass containers are prohibited.
STATE FIREWORKS LAW
Indiana law specifies fireworks can be used from 9 a.m. until two hours after sunset from Monday until Friday, from 9 a.m. to midnight on July Fourth and from 9 a.m. until two hours after sunset July 5 through July 9. Fireworks can be used legally on the user’s property, on the property of someone who has given permission and at a special fireworks discharge location approved by local authorities, according to The Associated Press. Using fireworks at any other location could result in a fine of $500 per infraction.
Town of Clarksville 4th of July Community Concert Bass Pro Shops Auditorium 2pm and 4pm Get your FREE tickets at the Bass Pro Service Desk This free community concert made possible through financial support from the following sponsors: MAC Construction & Excavating HMB Professional Engineers Inc Jacobi Toombs & Lanz Inc, Cornerstone Group Highway Press, KYE’S Clarksville Clerk-Treasurer Bob Leuthart Clarksville Town Councilman John Gilkey
Additional support from Bellarmine University, Bass Pro Shops, Arts Council of Southern Indiana, Clarksville Community Schools, Mom’s Music