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A Night of Music benefit concert

A News and Tribune Publication

JUNE 25, 2015 — Issue 71

Step back in history The past comes alive this weekend in Clark County

EVENT: Environmental artist performance/talk

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Anna Knecht spins her way to winning the hula hoop contest for her age group during the Charlestown Founder's Day celebration in this file photo. This year's event begins today. | FILE PHOTO

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few weeks ago I ventured down the Ohio cultural activities.

River Greenway from the Falls of the Fun for the whole family.

Ohio River Interpretive Center in search Speaking of good-natured entertainment, of the George Rogers Clark Home Site for the Charlestown will host Founder’s Day events first time. this weekend at the downtown square. The event It took a bit longer than I had anticipated, but recognizes Charles Beggs, a surveyor who helped upon seeing the reimagined log cabin that was designate three acres of land that became the municipality in 1808. The event offers live music, Clark’s retirement home sparked my curiosity: JASON THOMAS including a performance by the Louisville CrashWhat did the shoreline look like in the early SoIn Editor ers on Saturday, arts and craft vendors and plenty 1800s? What did Clark see when he stood on his of fair-style food, Gary Popp writes in today’s porch and gazed out at the Ohio River? cover story.

This weekend history comes alive with George Rogers History is a living, breathing thing. That’s nowhere Clark Days, which you can read about in today’s centermore evident than in Southern Indiana. piece.

Re-enactors will offer a glimpse into pioneer life by portraying members of the Clark family and 18th- and — Jason Thomas is the editor of SoIn. He can be reached 19th-century militiamen, surveyors and frontiersmen. by phone at 812-206-2127 or email at jason.thomas@ newsandtribune.com. Follow him on Twitter: Also, you can try your hand at atlatl throwing (Ameri@ScoopThomas. can Indian spear throwing), as well as soaking up tons of

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NEW ALBANY — Anyone is welcome to participate in creating a temporary, site-specific artwork with Neil Goss, whose talk is titled “Live and Dye Naturally,” on the grounds of the Carnegie Center on June 30. No prior experience with making art is necessary. Participants will have the opportunity to create a medicinal totem and energy-filtering spider webs, forms the artist enjoys working with, according to a Carnegie news release.

Participants will also have the chance to try backstrap weaving, and discuss natural dyeing, herbal medicine, and environmental art.

Goss (neilgoss.com ) is an artist based in Lawrence, Kansas, who has a deep respect for the Earth. For the past five years, he has worked with natural processes to create compelling site-specific artworks across the country. He has focused his life on researching and practicing sustainable arts processes such as natural dyeing, backstrap weaving, and utilizing hand dug clay to create sustainable and biodegradable

SOIN THE KNOW

• What: Environmental Artist Neil Goss performance/talk as part of ‘East to West: Medicinal Art Tour’

• When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 30 • Where: Carnegie Center, 200 E. Spring St., New Albany works of art. Goss is a practicing and professional artist and teaches pottery and natural dyeing at the Lawrence Arts Center.

This summer, Goss is embarking on an ambitious across-the-country public art making tour he is calling “East to West: Medicinal Art Tour.”

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Where to go and be seen in Southern Indiana

Concert for a cause • What: A Night of Music benefit concert • When: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 26 • Where: 300 Spring, Jeffersonville • Info: Call 812-288-6800; suggested dona-

tion is $10 Family Ark’s A Night of Music will benefit the Ark’s work with children and families in Southern Indiana. This venue features a cash bar and lots of open space to hear Alex Wright (LMA, Singer/Songwriter of the Year), Danny Flanigan (veteran singersongwriter and staple of the regional music scene), and Craig Wagner (LMA Jazz Artist of the Year). Silent auction items will be available along with snacks.

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neighborhood stroll • What: Historic walking tour of Jeffersonville • When: 6 p.m. Friday, June 26 • Where: Warder Park, Court Avenue and Spring Street, Jeffersonville

• Info: 812-283-0301; jeffmainstreet.org

The tour highlights the Spring Street corridor.

Clark County Historian Jeanne Burke will lead the tour, sharing stories about the history of Jeffersonville’s commercial center, and architectural and historical information about the buildings. The tour will conclude in time for participants to return to Warder Park to enjoy a Concert in the Park at 7 p.m. with Early Autumn playing big band swing.

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‘Who done it?’

What: Murder Mystery When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, June 27-28 Cost: $25, reservations required, call 812-9449600 This Murder Mystery takes place in 1892 with the death of William S. Culbertson. As people pay their last respects at Mr. Culbertson’s wake, there is great speculation about “who will inherit what” from one of the richest men in Indiana. Little did anyone know that lawsuits would be filed after the reading of his last will and testament, and as tempers flare, greed can always lead to murder.

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

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Charlestown celebrates Founder’s Day this weekend CORPS OF DISCOVERY CLARKSVILLE — Celebrate the life and times of George Rogers Clark with Falls of the Ohio State Park this weekend.

Re-enactors will portray members of the Clark family and 18th- and 19th-century militiamen, surveyors and frontiersmen.

The event also will include atlatl throwing (American Indian spear throwing), vendors with soin the know period crafts, speakers, musi• What: George Rogers cians, children’s activities and Clark Days more. Also, the Richard Lyons Memorial Atl-Atl throw will be • When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, happening during the event.

June 27 and 28 Special tours of the Clark • Where: George Rogers and McGee cabins and gardens Clark Home Site, 1102 W. will be given. The McGee cabin was the home of Ben Harrison Ave., Clarksville and Venus McGee who were • Cost: Free indentured servants to Clark.

• Info: Call 812-280-9970 The cabin represents one of the or go online to fallsoftfirst freed-slave communities in heohio.org the Northwest Territory, named Guinea Bottoms, which was built around 1812.

“Every year this event gets bigger and better and more visitors become excited about history,” Kelley Morgan, interpretive manager, said in an email. “We have amazing demonstrators and vendors, all who love their craft and sharing that love with others.”

schedule

Saturday, June 27 • Old Time Hymns sung from 10 to 11 a.m.

• Old Time Clog and Square Dancing from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• The Griffins playing mountain dulcimers, concertina, mandolin and guitar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Meet George Rogers Clark at 1 p.m.

• Family Nature Club will be giving kids a chance to throw Atl-Atls, a Native American spear thrower at 2 p.m.

• Cherokee storytelling by Buffalo Hawk at 3 p.m.

Sunday June 28 • The Drewry Family Historical Productions playing historical music on a variety of musical instruments from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Meet Frances Clark O’Fallon Thurston Fitzhugh at 11 a.m.

• Meet Meriwether Lewis, of Corps of Discovery fame at noon • Meet George Rogers Clark at 1 p.m.

• Cherokee storytelling by Buffalo Hawk at 3 p.m.

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BY GARY POPP gary.popp@newsandtribune.com HARLESTOWN — Charlestown’s nearly month-long Founder’s Day celebration will be in full swing this weekend.

The event recognizes Charles Beggs, a surveyor who helped designate three acres of land that became the municipality in 1808.

Founder’s Day is focused more on fun than history, however, as the “Star and Stripes” theme will offer days of live music, including a performance by the Louisville Crashers on Saturday, arts and craft vendors and plenty of fair-style food.

This month marks the 15th consecutive year community members and city officials have organized Founder’s Day. Activities began June 6 and will continue through Saturday night with a firework display at 10 p.m. at the city square.

The celebration is hosted by the Charlestown Beautification Committee and city officials. Committee chairperson and city Clerk Treasurer Donna Coomer said it takes nearly a full year to plan the Founder’s Day activities.

“We all work together to make this happen, a lot of hours and a lot of long evenings and meetings,” Coomer said of the nearly 100 Beautification Committee members’ efforts. “So many of the members have so much passion for Charlestown.”

She said the committee is dedicated to other projects throughout the year to enhance the aesthetics and community fellowship in the city.

“I think the people in Charlestown really enjoy all of the different events,” Coomer said, adding that Founder’s Day often serves as a reunion for former and current city residents. “A lot of people come home who don’t live here anymore to see people they haven’t seen in a long time. It has been just a great thing for the community.”

Coomer estimated that each year nearly 10,000 people will visit the Charlestown city square to enjoy Founder’s Day activities.

New programs were added this year to the festivities, including a basketball free throw competition, a homemade cake and pie contest and a kiddie tractor pull.

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Thursday, June 25 • Live music in the city square — 4:30 to 11 p.m.

• Gospel Night and Bill Moore Ice Cream Social — 5 to 9 p.m.

Friday, June 26 • Arts and Crafts booths — 4 to 11 p.m.

• Food booths — 4 to 11 p.m.

• Choo-Choo Train Rides — 4 to 9 p.m.

• Tumble Town Cheer and Gymnastics show — 5 to 6 p.m.

• Paul Boggs Band — 6 to 8 p.m.

• Honkywood Band — 9 to 11 p.m.

Saturday, June 27 • 5K Road Race registration — 6:30 to 7:45 a.m.

• 5K Road Race [in the city] — 8 to 10 a.m.

• Parade on Market Street — 10:30 a.m.

• Arts and Crafts booth — 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

• Food booths — 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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Veronica sellers digs in as a competitor in Charlestown founder’s Day watermelon eating contest in this file photo. this year’s event will begin today and run through saturday, June 27. | FILE PHOTOS

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Saturday June 27th 4-7pm Free Food • Giveaways • Entertainment Live Music • Bouncy Houses • Popcorn • Sno-Cones

Rock of Hope Apostolic Church 8206 Old St. Rd. 60 Sellersburg, IN 47172

Call 812-528-1240 for more information Directions: Exit 9, go west to 3rd stop light, turn left onto Old State Rd. 60. Church is one quarter mile on left. Watch for banners.

www.rockofhope.us

MOVIES: june 26

é “Max”

 “Ted 2”

albums: JUNE 30

é “Heavy Love” by Man

Overboard  “Wildheart” by Miguel

t.v. premieres: JUNE 25  “Under the Dome” (Sci-fi) JUNE 30 é “Zoo” (CBS)

Getting a taste of the SoIn action The Retired Senior Volunteer Program will host its seventh annual Taste of Southern Indiana tonight.

Twenty-five establishments from Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties will provide samples of some of their most popular dishes. The Jamey Aebersold Quartet will provide music throughout the evening. Silent auction items include golf, a night in at the Kintner House, a wine tasting for four and a 32-inch LED TV. A chocolate brown recliner will be raffled off.

Tickets are $20 per person. For tickets or more information, call 812-948-1815, email rsvp@hopesi. org or print off a ticket order form at hopesi.org.

Participants include:

• Adrienne’s • Big Ben’s Family Restaurant • The Brick Wall • Café on Meigs • Chef Moon’s Seasonings • The Comfy Cow • D & M Family Restaurant • Dairy Queen • Davis Country Market • Elk Run Grill • Famous Dave’s BBQ • Habana Blues • Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen

SOIN THE KNOW

• What: Taste of Southern Indiana to benefit the Retired Senior Volunteer Program

• When: 6 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, June 25 • Cost: $20; for more info call 812-948-1815 • Where: River Valley Middle School auditorium, 2200 Veterans Parkway, Jeffersonville

• Hoopsters Sports Bar & Grill • Jeff Knights of Columbus • Momma’s Pizza • New Albany Roadhouse • Orange Clover • Point Blank Brewery • Rookie’s Cookies

• Roosters • Shawn’s Southern Barbeque • Stumlers Catering • Sweet Stuff • Sweets by Morgan • Wick’s Pizza • Zaxby’s

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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, June 27: Josh & Holly; Sunday, June 28: Me and You [huberwinery.com]

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 Friday, June 26: Keys & Corridors, Cosmic Radio, Loyals, The Prodepressants, 6:30 p.m., $8 advance/$10 day of show; Saturday, June 27: Prices On Our Heads, Allies Aside, White Dresses Lie, The Imagest, What Follows, 6:30 p.m., $6 [naproductionhouse.com]

We now have

MINIATURE GOLF! 18 HOLE Miniature Golf $5.00 per person (includes park admission) Play additional rounds for $4 each.

Live music at Big Four Burgers + Beer Jeffersonville

• Where: Big Four Burgers + Beer, 134 Spring St., Jeffersonville

• When: Friday and Saturday

June 26: Tyler Stiller; Saturday, June 27: The Strays [bigfourburgers.com]

Live music at Big Four Burgers + Beer New Albany

• Where: Big Four Burgers + Beer, 114 E. Main St., New Albany

Live music at Wick’s

• What: Live on State • Where: Wick’s, 225 State St., New Albany

Saturday, June 27: The Good Chiggens

Concerts in the Park

• When: 7 p.m. Friday • Where: Warder Park, Court Avenue and Spring Street,

Jeffersonville June 26: Early Autumn; July 3: The Dan 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, Spring Street and Riverside Drive,

Jeffersonville June 26: Velcro Pygmies with guest The Big Phatty Band; 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

• When: Friday and Saturday

June 26: Kyle Hastings; Saturday, June 27: Aquilla [bigfourburgers.com]

Corydon Jamboree Live

• Where: 220 Hurst Lane, Corydon • When: 7:30 p.m. Saturdays

Saturday, June 27: Taylor Lynch, Marcus Kinnard, Carla Reisert General Admission $10; children 6-12, $6; under 6, free. For reservations, directions or any other information call 812738-1130. [corydonjamboree.com]

Ross Country Jamboree

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)

• Where: 31 Wardell St., Scottsburg Saturday, June 27: Natalie Berry, Al Hilbert, Lloyd Wood Regular shows: general admission $10; children 6-12, $6; under 6, free. Info: 866-573-7677. [rosscountryjamboree.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.

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