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AUGUST 27, 2015 — Issue 80A News and Tribune Publication

TOP THREE: The Rumors at Huber's in Borden EVENT: Art in Speed Park in Sellersburg

THE ROARING '20S Carnegie Center fundraiser celebrates 20 years with move to The Grand

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EDITORJason Thomas

DESIGNClaire Munn

STORYJerod Clapp

PHOTOGRAPHYChristopher Fryer

WHERE TO FIND SOIN:• ON RACKS: We offer free copies of SoIn at numerous hotels and restaurants around Clark and Floyd counties.• IN YOUR PAPER: Every Thursday in the News and Tribune• ONLINE: newsandtribune.com /soin• ON FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YourSoInWeekly• ON TWITTER: @newsandtribune

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Director Sally Newkirk is pictured next to a collection of dioramas in 'The Yenawine' exhibit at the Carnegie Center for Art and History in downtown New Albany. The center’s annual A Taste for Art and History fundraiser will be held Sept. 11 at The Grand, and part of the funds raised will be used to relocate 'The Yenawine ' ehibit to the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library. | STAFF PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER FRYER

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ON THE COVER:

SELLERSBURG — Sellersburg Celebrates! will take place Aug. 27 through 29, at Silver Creek Township Park, 408 Adkins Court, Sellersburg. It’s a time to meet neigh-bors, enjoy live music and good food, and walk through the craft booths, according to a news release from the planning committee.

The festival is in its 25th year. It originally started as a way to celebrate the town's centennial. Live bands entertain the ears of mom and dad as their children visit the amusement rides.

The Sellersburg Celebrates! festival started in 1990 as a way to commemorate the town’s centennial. Today the festival has grown right alongside the town. There are craft booths, live entertainment, and rides so that people of all ages will find some fun.

Here’s the line-up of events so far:Thursday, Aug. 275 to 10 p.m. Booths OpenFriday, Aug. 2811:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Business Luncheon (at Rock

Creek school)5 p.m.: Booths Open6 to 7 p.m.: K9 Dog Show7 to 8 p.m.: Josh and Holly (live music)8 p.m.: Louisville CrashersTBD Time: Wrestling ShowSaturday, Aug. 297 a.m.: Pancake Benefit Breakfast (at the Fire Dept.)10 a.m.: Parade startsnoon: Booths Open2 p.m.: Mock Crash2 to 3 p.m.: K9 Dog Show6 to 7 p.m.: K9 Dog Show8 p.m.: Blaise Streets Band

Celebrating the town of SellersburgSOIN THE KNOW• WHAT: Sellersburg Celebrates!• WHEN: Aug. 27-29• WHERE: Silver Creek Township Park, 408 Adkins

Court, Sellersburg• INFO: sellersburgcelebrates.com

After moving back to Southern Indiana more than two years ago one of my priorities was to spend some time at the Carnegie Center for Art and History in downtown New Albany.

Too many times I had strolled past and ig-nored the treasures within. Big mistake.

I was blown away with the quality and professionalism of the “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage: Men & Women of the Underground Railroad” exhibit, which explains New Albany’s importance in the Underground Railroad movement.

What an amazing facility.Exhibits like “Ordinary People” — trust me, take the

time to check it out if you haven’t already — wouldn’t be possible without monetary donations. Carnegie’s biggest fundraiser of the year will happen with “A Taste for Art and History” on Friday, Sept. 11, which is highlighted in today’s cover story.

Carnegie is pulling out all the stops this year, its 20th

fundraiser, by moving the celebration from the center to The Grand to make more room for guests, food, auction items and everything else, Jerod Clapp writes.

It’s a ’20s-themed party, so dress up in some period attire and join the fun for a great cause. For $65 it’s a bargain — and critical to sustain-ing a Southern Indiana cultural gem.

Twenty years ago, Carnegie raised around $6,000 or $7,000 at the fundraiser, Sally Newkirk, director of the Carnegie Center, told Clapp.

Last year, Newkirk said Carnegie was able to raise about $43,000 before expenses. Since 2008, it’s brought in $267,000, all to go toward programming and exhibits at the museum, Clapp writes.

That’s money well spent.

— Jason Thomas is the editor of SoIn. He can be reached by phone at 812-206-2127 or email at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @ScoopThomas.

Get into the swing at Carnegie fundraiser

JASON THOMASSoIn Editor

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FESTIVAL FUNDRAISERCROONING ON THE CORNER• WHAT: Bourbon, Beer and BBQ

• WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28• WHERE: Pepin Mansion, 1003 E. Main St., New

Albany• INFO: Call 812-949-4238 or go online to

artscouncilsi.org.• COST: $40The Bourbon, Beer and BBQ fundraising event will

be from 6 to 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 28, at the Pepin Mansion, 1003 E. Main St., New Albany. Come out and enjoy food and beverages, artists demon-strating, as well as live music. Tickets are $40 per person. Purchase tickets by calling 812-949-4238 or visiting artscouncilsi.org.

• WHAT: Bicentennial Summer Concert Series featuring Anderson East, Brooks Ritter

• WHEN: 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27• WHERE: Bicentennial Park, Spring and Pearl

streets, New AlbanyAnderson East, a singer and songwriter from Ala-

bama now based in Nashville, and Brooks Ritter, a songwriter and musician specializing in rock, folk and soul, will share the bill at this outdoor concert. East’s debut album, “Delilah,” under the record label Elektra was released in July.

GOTTA GO: Interested in seeing your event in our 3 To Go? Email SoIn Editor Jason Thomas at [email protected]

• WHAT: Summer Concert at Huber’s featuring The Rumors

• WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28• WHERE: Huber’s Orchard, Winery

& Vineyards, 19816 Huber Road, Borden

• COST: $10 advance; $15/door • INFO: huberwinery.comEnjoy a night of live music under

the stars at Huber’s with The Ru-mors. Sangria, wine, and cocktails — as well as food — will be available for purchase at the winery. The Rumors have been performing throughout the Midwest region since 1994. Line-up: Rob Marlin, bass/vocals; Jon Beyl, lead guitar/vocals; Jerry McBroom, drums; Jeremy Sebolt, guitar/vocals.

| 3SOIN | THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015

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BY JEROD CLAPP

[email protected]

NEW ALBANY — For 20 years, it’s worked to keep programming and exhibits fresh through its centerpiece fundraiser, which kept growing every year.

Now, it’s following up on that idea, but has something a little more grand in mind.

For the first time since 1995, the Carnegie Center for Art and History will host “A Taste for Art and History” some-where other than its museum on Spring Street. Instead, it’s opting for more space at The Grand.

Sally Newkirk, director of the Carnegie Center, said as more and more people attended, the center realized it needed more room for guests, food, auction items and everything else.

“We ended up where we almost outgrew the space here,” Newkirk said. “We always had the event here at the museum, it got to be very crowded and a few years ago, we ended up using the Sprigler’s parking lot behind us to install a series of tents outside just to accommodate more people.”

Michelle Owings, secretary of the Carnegie’s board of directors, said it wasn’t an easy decision to weigh at first, but she thinks guests will enjoy the shift in venue.

“We put a lot of thought into the decision and when we first started talking about it, I think a lot of the board mem-bers were really wary about moving it way form the museum because we like to showcase it and show what it’s all about,” Owings said. “It just got to the point where the event got so big.”

And this year marks a big milestone for the event. Two decades of fundraising helped inspire the board for the theme of this year’s event — the Roaring ’20s.

Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite ’20s-themed party attire and enter a contest for a prize.

“People seem to be very excited about it,” Owings said.

SOIN THE KNOW• WHEN: 6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11• WHERE: The Grand, 138 E Market St., New Albany• TICKETS: $65 for members, $75 for non-members• MORE INFO: RSVP by Sept. 9 by going to www.carne-

giecenter.org or calling 812-944-7336

LEFT: The facade of The Grand theater is pictured in downtown New Albany. The Carnegie Center for Art and History will be holding the annual ‘A Taste for Art and History’ fundraiser at the theater Sept. 11. | STAFF PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER FRYER

Grand, Roaring time

Carnegie fundraiser gets new venue at The Grand in New Albany

TOP: A portion of drawings that make up the Create Your Own Portrait installation, which is an interactive activity that is part of the ‘David Iacovazzi-Pau: Painting and Works on Paper’ exhibit, are pictured at the Carnegie Center for Art and History in downtown New Albany.

SEE CARNEGIE, PAGE 8

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BY JEROD CLAPP

[email protected]

NEW ALBANY — For 20 years, it’s worked to keep programming and exhibits fresh through its centerpiece fundraiser, which kept growing every year.

Now, it’s following up on that idea, but has something a little more grand in mind.

For the first time since 1995, the Carnegie Center for Art and History will host “A Taste for Art and History” some-where other than its museum on Spring Street. Instead, it’s opting for more space at The Grand.

Sally Newkirk, director of the Carnegie Center, said as more and more people attended, the center realized it needed more room for guests, food, auction items and everything else.

“We ended up where we almost outgrew the space here,” Newkirk said. “We always had the event here at the museum, it got to be very crowded and a few years ago, we ended up using the Sprigler’s parking lot behind us to install a series of tents outside just to accommodate more people.”

Michelle Owings, secretary of the Carnegie’s board of directors, said it wasn’t an easy decision to weigh at first, but she thinks guests will enjoy the shift in venue.

“We put a lot of thought into the decision and when we first started talking about it, I think a lot of the board mem-bers were really wary about moving it way form the museum because we like to showcase it and show what it’s all about,” Owings said. “It just got to the point where the event got so big.”

And this year marks a big milestone for the event. Two decades of fundraising helped inspire the board for the theme of this year’s event — the Roaring ’20s.

Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite ’20s-themed party attire and enter a contest for a prize.

“People seem to be very excited about it,” Owings said.

SOIN THE KNOW• WHEN: 6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11• WHERE: The Grand, 138 E Market St., New Albany• TICKETS: $65 for members, $75 for non-members• MORE INFO: RSVP by Sept. 9 by going to www.carne-

giecenter.org or calling 812-944-7336

LEFT: The facade of The Grand theater is pictured in downtown New Albany. The Carnegie Center for Art and History will be holding the annual ‘A Taste for Art and History’ fundraiser at the theater Sept. 11. | STAFF PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER FRYER

Grand, Roaring time

Carnegie fundraiser gets new venue at The Grand in New Albany

TOP: A portion of drawings that make up the Create Your Own Portrait installation, which is an interactive activity that is part of the ‘David Iacovazzi-Pau: Painting and Works on Paper’ exhibit, are pictured at the Carnegie Center for Art and History in downtown New Albany.

SEE CARNEGIE, PAGE 8

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JEFFERSONVILLE — The

‘Unexpected Art Project’ aims to

enliven a small area of each of Jef-

fersonville's six districts. The idea is

to transform locations that normally

might be overlooked but with site-

specific creations, the locations are turned into small gems of unex-

pected public art, according to an email from the Jeffersonville Public

Art Commission. This art elevates

awareness and is not meant to alter

reality, but instead expose what is already around us and make us feel

much more a part of it. The Public

Art Commission invites the public to

locate, discover and share the six un-

expected outdoor art pieces created

by artist Cheryl Ulrich Barnett.

Barnett, Floyds Knobs, was select-ed out of a dozen submissions. The

Public Art Commission felt that not

only was her concept intriguing but

her sketches were playful yet power-

ful. The pieces that she has created

for this project were all completed

in a high fire clay body and fired to a temperature that will enable them to

withstand the outdoor elements.

“Even in areas like Kentuckiana, where it is mostly assumed that water

is abundant and cheap, awareness of water efficiency and conservation practices is important," Barnett said. “The discussions need to begin now

and gain momentum while water is

still plentiful. One way of increasing

the momentum for discussion, water efficiency, conservation and new and innovative ideas is to educate adults

and children about the many ways

that water impacts lives. In doing so, awareness and efforts can begin now.”

The medium for all of these is ce-

ramic, glazed and fired to cone 6. The pieces are made to a scale that is on

a personal level. This is intended to

draw the viewer in to consider each

piece and how water impacts each of

the areas of their lives.

Serendipitous and site-specificSOIN THE KNOW• WHAT: ‘Unexpected Art’ in Jef-

fersonville• WHEN: Ongoing• WHERE: Jeffersonville• INFO: jeffersonvilleart.com

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LOCAL SOIN HAPPENINGS | 7SoIn | THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015

Feeling left out? Send your establishment’s and/or orga-nization’s upcoming events/new features/entertainment information to SoIn Editor Jason Thomas at [email protected]

LIVE MUSIC AT HUBER’S• WHEN: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday• WHERE: Huber WineryFriday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m.: The Rumors ($10); Satur-

day, Aug. 29: Joe & Arrow; Sunday, Aug. 30: Josh Glauber

[huberwinery.com]

LIVE MUSIC AT WICK’S• WHAT: Live on State• WHERE: Wick’s, 225 State St., New AlbanySaturday, Aug. 29: Usual Suspects; Saturday, Sept.

5: J.D. Shelburne; Sept. 11: Shane Dawson; Sept. 12: Gas Money; Sept. 18: Redneck Noize; Sept. 19: Radiotronic; Sept. 26: The Rocking Dead; Sept. 30: Blaise Streets

CONCERTS IN THE PARK• WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday• Where: Warder Park, Court Avenue and Spring

Street, JeffersonvilleAug. 28: Indigo; Sept. 4: Moonlight Big Band; Sept.

11: Cloigheann Irish Band; Sept. 18: Wulfe Broth-ers

RIVERSTAGE CONCERT SERIES• WHEN: 7 p.m. Fridays• WHERE: RiverStage, Riverside Drive and Spring

Street, JeffersonvilleAug. 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

BICENTENNIAL PARK CONCERT SERIES• WHEN: 6 p.m. Fridays• WHERE: Bicentennial Park, Pearl and Spring

streets, New AlbanyAug. 28: Anderson East: A singer and songwriter

from Alabama; Brooks Ritter: A songwriter and musician specializing in rock, folk and soul.

LIVE MUSIC AT NAPH• WHERE: New Albany Production House, 1736 E.

Main St., New AlbanySaturday, Aug. 29: Second To Last, Chasing Mor-

gan, Better Than Salem, For The Birds, Ashley

Ledrick, 6:30 p.m., $8 advance/$10 day of show; Sunday, Aug. 20: UWA Throwdown (wrestling), 5:30 p.m., $8

[naproductionhouse.com]

LIVE MUSIC AT BIG FOUR BURGERS + BEER JEFFERSONVILLE• WHERE: Big Four Burgers + Beer, 134 Spring St.,

Jeffersonville• WHEN: Friday and SaturdayFriday, Aug. 28: Tyler Stiller; Saturday, Aug. 29: Kelsey

Allen; Sept. 4: Drew Alexalder; Sept. 5: Kyle Hast-ings; Sept. 11: Kelsey Allen; Sept. 12: Drew Alex-ander; Sept. 18: Tyler Stiller; Sept. 19; Kelsey Allen; Sept. 25: Eric and Kenney; Sept. 26: Kyle Hastings

LIVE MUSIC AT BIG FOUR BURGERS + BEER NEW ALBANY• WHERE: Big Four Burgers + Beer, 114 E. Main St.,

New Albany• WHEN: Friday and SaturdayFriday, Aug. 28: Katie and Kaela; Saturday, Aug. 29:

Chris Wiles; Sept. 4: Kyle Hastings; Sept. 5: Kelsey Allen; Sept. 11: Eric and Kenney; Sept. 12: Kelsey Allen; Sept. 18: Drew Alexander; Sept. 19: Kyle Still-er; Sept. 25: Kelsey Allen; Sept. 26: Drew Alexander

CORYDON JAMBOREE LIVE• WHERE: 220 Hurst Lane, Corydon• WHEN: 7:30 p.m. SaturdaysAug. 29: Natalie Berry, Meagan Stout, Kelly AmyGeneral Admission $12; children 6-12, $7; under

6, free. For reservations, directions or any other information call 812-738-1130.

[corydonjamboree.com]

LIVE MUSIC AT PASTIME GRILL AND PUB• WHEN: 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29• WHERE: Pastime Grill and Pub, 424 E. Market St.,

New Albany• WHO: The Lost Boys (classic rock)

CLOSING DAY AT BERRY TWIST• WHEN: Sept. 13• HOURS: noon to 9:30 p.m.• WHERE: 3660 Paoli Pike, Floyds Knobs

KENTUCKY SMALL BATCH RYE WHISKEY DINNER• WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10• WHERE: Varanese, 2106 Frankfort Ave., Louisville• INFO: Call 502-899-9904• COST: $55The evening will feature guest speaker Tara Schae-

fer and a four-course dinner paired with various whiskeys from a variety of distilleries.

Art in Speed Park has pre-served the integrity of the show through 25 years by staying true to high standards and exception-al quality of work, according to the event’s website. Patrons ap-preciate those dedicated efforts, as do our artisans.

It’s a Celebration of commu-nity, creativity and culture ...

Speed Park will be filled with the nation’s finest artisans and musical talents. Children learn and delight in the Children’s Art Workshop and newly enhanced playground area. You’ll find many visual and performing art demonstrations while you enjoy a vast array of food selections.

The art of winemaking is celebrated in the Wine Garden, featuring award winning wines from Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards. The wine garden is located near the bandstand pavilion. There, you can enjoy the music, a glass of wine and admire the beauty of the park and the amazing works of art.

The event is free of charge and of pets.

You’ll browse the artist’s booths with ease in the tree-lined park. Sounds of strolling musicians and the aroma of delicious food fill the air and set the scene. At the pavilion, renowned musical talents play throughout both days. Art in

Speed Park is known for both its superb visual and musical artistry.

Its wine garden is located near the music and beneath the trees. The beauty of the garden area takes you to another place and time. There you can gather with friends, listen to the music, enjoy a glass of wine near the fountain and admire your newly purchased artwork.

Art in Speed Park has captured the attention and earned the respect of artists and the entire Greater Louisville region. A true celebration of creativity — Speed Park will be filled with the nation’s finest artisans, delectable food, and the best musical art-ists. Art in Speed Park has been established as one of Kentucki-ana’s favorite art shows, and is considered a true gem among the arts community.

Celebrate 25 years of artSOIN THE KNOW• WHAT: Art in Speed Park

— Juried Fine Art Fair• WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday, Aug. 29, 30

• WHERE: Historic Speed Park, Sellersburg

• INFO: artinspeedpark.com

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“I’ve heard a lot of good feedback and it seems like a lot of people want to dress up. I’m sure there will be as many people who dress up as there will be who won’t, but I think it will be a fun evening.”

Newkirk said the idea was floated by Robin Miller, one of the directors on Carnegie’s board.

Newkirk said this year’s auctions also feature some big-ticket prizes. One lucky bidder in the live auction will get a choice of several condos from across the country, whether they’d rather go skiing or relax on a beach.

She also said French Lick Resort has offered up a two-night stay at West Baden Springs Hotel, as well as golf for two at the Pete Dye Course at French Lick.

She said "A Taste for Art and His-tory" has been a success from year one, but the measure of success has changed a lot since 1995.

“When I say it was a huge success for us 20 years ago, we probably raised $6,000 or $7,000,” Newkirk said. “We decided to continue it each year, people liked it and it continued

to grow. We are moving it this year because it is our 20th anniversary and we’re expecting more people to come.”

Last year, she said they were able to raise about $43,000 before expenses. Since 2008, they’ve brought in $267,000, all to go toward program-ming and exhibits at the museum.

“It’s the money from the 'Taste for Art and History' that goes for the pro-gramming here,” Newkirk said. “For instance, the money that we raised from Taste in the past was a big part of the funding from for the Under-ground Railroad exhibit and the Lucy Nichols exhibit.”

This time around, they’re hoping to build an exhibit based on George Morrison, an artist who painted sev-eral landscapes of New Albany from the 1800s. Most of those paintings are on display at the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, but Newkirk said bringing the collection to the mu-seum would help create an exhibit to show what the city looked like nearly 200 years ago.

One of the paintings, which shows the city as it was in the 1850s from the vantage point of Silver Hills, hangs

in the museum and she said it’s an important piece of the city’s heritage.

“That’s why this painting is so valuable,” Newkirk said. “Not just that it shows New Albany as it was in 1851, but Mark Wetherington, the director of the Filson Historical Society in Louisville, came to see this piece and he was talking about how this shows what Shippingport and Portland were like in 1851, so it’s a very significant painting for the whole community.”

She also said the funding would help keep other programs going, including those for children, to help them learn more about the arts while staying in the community.

Owings said it’s always great to see so many people in the community support the Carnegie Center through the fundraiser and she can’t wait to see how many people come out this year.

“We just have a gem in the Carne-gie,” Owings said. “I’ve had a chance to visit other Carnegie Libraries that have been turned into museums and they’re just beautiful. We’re just lucky to have something like this in our community.”

A bust of Lucy Higgs Nichols by David Ross Stevens is pictured in the exhibit 'Remembered: The Life of Lucy Higgs Nichols' at the Carnegie Center for Art and History in downtown New Albany. | STAFF PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER FRYER

CARNEGIE: Auction includes big-ticket prizesCONTINUED FROM PAGE 4

The entrance to the exhibit 'Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage: Men and Women of the Underground Railroad' is pictured at the Carnegie Cen-ter for Art and History in downtown New Albany.

The landscape painting 'A View From Silver Hills' from 1851 by George W. Morrison is pictured at the Carnegie Center for Art and History in down-town New Albany.

A detail of the inside of a diorama in 'The Yenawine Exhibit' is pictured at the Carnegie Center for Art and History in downtown New Albany.