A GUIDE TO 2017 SUMMER EVENTS, FESTIVALS AND MORE
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FESTS FOR MONTHs Southern Indiana has all your summer festival wants BY ELIZABETH DEPOMPEI
elizabeth.depompei@newsandtribune.com
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OUTHERN INDIANA — Once you turn this page, you'll see that your Southern Indiana summer calendar is pretty packed. You can't be in two places at once — life hasn't quite caught up with science fiction yet — so we've narrowed down our list of local festivals to help you make those tough choices from June until August. Admittedly, we had a hard time picking just one festival for each of the summer months, so how about two? From hometown celebrations and SoIn art expositions to festivals that will give you butterflies, here are our top summer fest picks:
START WITH JUNE
Summer doesn't technically start until June 21, but Jeffersonville Mainstreet Inc. is getting a head start on the warm weather fun with its 20th annual JEFF Festival. City pride and family fun will take over Big Four Station from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 3 — and the fun is free. Jeffersonville Mainstreet Executive Director Jay Ellis said that's part of what makes the festival so great. "I think that it's just like a big community picnic, really," Ellis said. The festival's classics will return — face painting, pony rides, inflatables, food and live music. But this year Junior Mainstreet, a youth group spin off of the main or-
ganization, had some new ideas for the festival. In addition to all-day events, the festival will have scheduled events, including a tricycle parade, a potato sack race and a frozen T-shirt race. There will also be oversized games like Kerplunk and Jenga, Ellis added. For more information about JEFF Fest visit www.jeffmainstreet.org. Then turn your eyes to New Albany for another June summer staple: Art on the Parish Green. It's not every day you bump into dozens of regional artists and get to ask them about their techniques and inspirations, or watch them craft what could be their next masterpiece. But on June 10 and 11, you'll be able to do just that. Hosted at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in New Albany, Art on the Parish Green welcomes artists from Southern
Jennifer Martens and her daughters, Adallae, 2, Abigail, 9, and Emma, 10, Charlestown, look on as Jason Clopton, New Albany, owner and operator of Balloons by Bonkers, makes balloon animals during JEFF Fest at Big Four Station in Jeffersonville.
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Indiana and the surrounding region to show off their work and connect with locals. Event volunteer and parishioner Fran Fach said 80 to 90 artists are expected this year, with roughly 20 percent of those artists being new to the festival. Artists must apply for booths. "One of the things about our festival is that we require that the artist be there," Fach said. "This is a chance for the artist to really meet with the public and develop a personal following, and a chance for the public to see the people who do those earrings that I love (for example)." The art on display in years past has included paintings, metal work, glass blowing, wood work, knitted accessories, jewelry, home goods and more. continued on page 4
Merchant booths and tents fill the street outside of St. Paul's Episcopal Church for the annual Art on the Parish Green Festival in New Albany. | FILE PHOTOS
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The festival also tries to please kids and teenagers, Fach said. The YMCA hosts a Kid's Art Place on the parish green, with face painting and crafts. There's also a booth featuring local high school student's art. Fach said including the kids is about making the event family friendly while encouraging a new generations of artists and art lovers. For more about the event, visit artontheparishgreen. org.
TURN IT UP A NOTCH IN JULY
While Southern Indiana has plenty to offer in the coming months, it would be a mistake to not mention Louisville's summer highlight: Forecastle. Between July 14 and 16, big-name music acts like Weezer, Cage the Elephant, LCD Soundsystem and Odesza will take the stage at Waterfront Park in Louisville. Tickets for the event have been on sale since March 31, but there are still options for general admission and VIP tickets throughout the weekend. Beyond music, Forecastle offers a uniquely Kentucky feature — bourbon. And lots of it. This year, the festival partnered with the Kentucky Bourbon Trail to track down rare and hard-to-find bourbons, many of which will be exclusive to Forecastle. And if you're craving your Southern Indiana home, just hit the Big Four walking bridge. Visit forecastlefest.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
Kurt Vile performs on stage at the Forecastle Music Festival. | FILE PHOTOS
Monarch butterflies stop on a local crape myrtle tree after being released at the Monarch Celebration in New Albany. 4 / SoIn Days of Summer / 2017
Maybe going elbow to elbow with sweaty concertgoers isn't your thing, or maybe your eardrums just need a break. What better way than to head to the peaceful grounds of a New Albany nursery and witness the flight of a Monarch butterfly? Organized by the Arts Council of Southern Indiana, the 7th annual Monarch Celebration will be held July 15 and 16. Arts Council Board President Matthew Presley said the two-day schedule is an expansion from the usual single afternoon. "We just saw growing crowds over the past few years and we saw the opportunity to bring more events and extend the format of the event to make it a full weekend," Presley said. The event will be held at a new location, too. Instead of setting up butterfly shop in a parking lot, the celebration will take place at Hidden Hill Nursery and Sculpture Garden. Presley said the nursery makes for a better environment for learning about the Monarch butterfly. Large biodomes decorated with light will also make for a new, and likely awe-inspiring addition this year. Families will be able to interact with butterflies inside the tent and gawk at the lighted domes outside. Organizers are also aiming to marry the celebration with the geographical migration path of the Monarch. continued on page 7
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June 3 July 4 July 14 July 22
Jeff Fest 4th of July Parade & Celebration Wine Walk & Shop Tri-It: Youth Triathlon
Big 4 Station Big 4 Station Big 4 Station Spring St Spring St Aquatic Center
Sept 1 & 2 Steamboat Nights Sept 9 Pooch Plunge
June 2 June 9
Louisville Crashers w/ guest Cover Me Badd Rumours (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) w/ guest Those Damn Torpedoes June 16 The Wulfe Bros w/ guest Doo Wop All Stars June 23 Velcro Pygmies w/ guest TBA June 30 From Paris w/ guest Brutally Handsome (The Eagles Tribute) July 7 The Monarchs w/ guests Turning Point July 14 Mood Ring Engagement w/ guests Lefty & the Lunatics and Electric Garden July 21 Sounds of Summer: A Beach Boys Tribute w/ guest The Rigbys (The Beatles Tribute) Aug 4 Juice Box Heroes w/ guest Full Contact Karaoke Aug 11 100% Poly w/ guest Eight Inch Elvis Aug 18 The Devonshires w/ guest The Rumors Aug 25 Endless Summer Band w/ guest Wax Factory *All concerts begin at 7PM
*Join us for Thirsty Thursdays trolley hop on June 15, August 17 & Sept. 14. *Every Saturday from June 3 - Oct, enjoy our Farmers Market at Big 4 Station Park
COCA-COLA TWILIGHT CINEMA
PAPA JOHN’S JEFF GOES COUNTRY
June 3 June 10 June 17 July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 Aug Aug 12 Aug 19 Aug 26
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The BFG SING Monster Trucks The Secret Life of Pets Pete’s Dragon (2016) Finding Dory The Lego Batman Movie Moana Storks Kubo and the Two Strings Beauty and the Beast (2017)
*Infl atables, games and more kick off at 7PM, feature film begins at 8:30PM
Big 4 Station Aquatic Center
JOE NICHOLS w/ special guests Michael Tyler and Halfway To Hazard *Gates open at 5PM, concert begins at 7PM
RIVER POPS July 28-30 DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST *Performance begins at 8:30PM
ROCK ON WATER Sept 10 UNSPOKEN w/ guests Carrollton and Veridia *Concert begins at 5PM
Aquatic Center Opening Memorial Day Weekend!
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LEFT: Artist Derek Collins, Memphis, softens the horizon after adding highlights to one of his acrylic paintings in his booth at Art in Speed Park. RIGHT: Elli Jensen, 9, Sellersburg, sports a painted leopard face as she takes on the Scrambler in the carnival ride section of Sellersburg Celebrates at the Silver Creek Township Park. | FILE PHOTOS
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Since the butterflies migrate from Canada to Mexico, Presley said there could be Mexican and American-inspired food, music and art to mimic the insect's journey. Event details are still being confirmed, and the Arts Council is always looking for volunteers and donations. To learn more, visit artscouncilsi.com.
CELEBRATE SELLERSBURG IN AUGUST
The people of Sellersburg have celebrated their smalltown community every summer for more than 30 years. Aptly called Sellersburg Celebrates, the three-day festival has grown from filling up a school parking lot to sprawling across a community park while maintaining its charm, said event volunteer Candi Graves.
Graves has attended the event regularly since she was a child. About three years ago, she joined the army of volunteers that make the event possible. "It's just something I wanted to do, to give back some time," Graves said. That's what Sellersburg Celebrates is all about, she said. It's a chance for residents to enjoy their hometown while contributing to the community, whether it's through donations and volunteering, or just showing up. Any money earned during the event goes back to improving the town, such as landscaping or park maintenance. Any little bit can help. And if small-town philanthropy isn't reason enough, go for the food, rides and music. The festival is held at Sellersburg Township park. For more information, visit sellersburgcelebrates.org or search "Sellersburg Celebrates" on Facebook.
After celebrating itself Aug. 24 through Aug. 26, Sellersburg will host yet another beloved summer event. Art in Speed Park is scheduled for Aug. 26 and Aug. 27. In its 27th year, Art in Speed Park dubs itself a "fine arts fair." Artists and artisans who make it through a "rigorous jurying process" will display their art in the park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. "We strive to cultivate community, creativity and culture by increasing public knowledge and appreciation for fine arts and fine crafts by creating opportunities that connect the artists and our community," the event's website reads. There will also be music and food, activities for the kids and a serving of local wines and craft beers. For more information, visit artinspeedpark.com. Need a little more festival in your summer? For a full calendar of events, turn to page 17.
Splish Splash
Memorial Day weekend marks opener for pools, aquatics centers BY APRILE RICKERT
aprile.rickert@newsandtribune.com
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OUTHERN INDIANA — Not much compares to jumping into a cold pool on a hot day, and Southern Indiana's got you covered. Clarksville Cove (formerly Clarksville Aquatic Center) and the Sellersburg pool have undergone major upgrades in the past year and the aquatics centers in Jeffersonville and New Albany continue to add new programs and events. With odds this good, you won't have to go far to find your oasis. continued on page 9
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Clarksville Cove is scheduled to open Saturday, May 27 after being closed last season for renovations. The new aquatic center features splash pads, swimming pools, water slides and more. | STAFF PHOTO BY JOSH HICKS
EFFERSONVILLE’S FU T U R E A R T S & C U LT U R A L D I S T R I C T
JOIN THE CONVERSATION. You are invited to a community gathering about the Future Arts and Cultural District in Jeffersonville! This gathering is intended to provide information and to encourage feedback from our community on various aspects of the district.
June 10 – 18
NMLRA National Spring Shoot “Muzzle Loading Rifle Competition”
June 22 – 24 SE IN F.A.R.M. Club’s Antique Machinery Show “Machinery show – Music – Food – Etc.”
July 28 – 30
WHAT IS IT?
“Three days of music, art, food, drink, & happy people!”
Aug 24 – 27
WHY IS IT? WHEN IS IT?
The 5th Annual Bacon, Blues, & Brew – Music & Arts Festival Whispering Beard Folk Festival “Over 35 folk bands, food, artists & craftsmen!”
For more info about these and many other events visit: www.ripleycountytourism.com/events/ or call us at 812-689-7431
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SELLERSBURG POOL • WHERE: 415 Oak St., Sellersburg • SEASON OPENS: Friday, May 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. • PHONE: 812-246-8067 • ADMISSION: $5 for 4 years old and up • HOURS: Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, 1 to 6 p.m. • MORE INFO: Check Facebook for more information on special events and the facility • ALSO OFFERED: Pool parties, swim lessons, swim team, private parties
When it opens Friday, the Sellersburg pool will have new things to offer the community — newly tiled swim lanes and pool tiling, an expanded deck resurfaced to be nearly 40 percent cooler than concrete and a new fence around the perimeter of the facility. “Improvements needed to be made and we [wanted to] make it nice, something for the community to take pride in,” Kerri Eckert, Sellersburg Parks Department board member said. “[We] and hope that the patrons will see
the improvements and hopefully enjoy our community pool for years to come.” The pool will have a grand reopening Friday, May 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be free admission, a slice of pizza and drink for $1, a D.J and Kona Ice for sale. There will also be a drawing to give away two free season passes and during this night only. All passes can be purchased for $30; all other times passes are $40.
RIVER RUN – NEW ALBANY FAMILY WATERPARK • WHERE: 224 W. Daisy Lane, New Albany • SEASON OPENS: Saturday, May 27 at 11 a.m. • PHONE: 812-948-5380 • ADMISSION: Daily admission $7 for Floyd County residents, $9 for Indiana residents and $15 for out-ofstate residents. Season passes are $65 for Floyd County residents and $100 for all others. Family annual passes, which include two adults and three children, start at $225 for Floyd County residents. • HOURS: Daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. • WEBSITE: www.nariverrun.com
The Sellersburg Pool, located at 415 Oak St., will have a grand reopening Friday, May 26 and feature newly tiled swim lanes and an expanded deck. | SUBMITTED PHOTO
• FEATURES: waterslides, lazy river, kiddie pool, steamboat water feature • ALSO OFFERS: birthday and private parties, swim lessons (new this year), several special concessions events planned for this summer
River Run Family Fun Park is ramping up its offerings this year in its third season as New Albany's premiere spot for family fun in the sun. New this year are swimming lessons, something aquatic center director Brian Gentilini is excited about. The center will be offering three different two-week session for children ages 4 to 14, with six skill levels. “We have such a nice facility and we have a lot of amenities that are perfect for swim lessons,” he said. “And at $30 a swimmer for the full two weeks it's the best deal in town.” Sessions run June 5 to 16, June 19 to 30 and July 10 to 21. As they move forward, Gentilini hopes to offer more new things each year. He said visitors can look for water exercise classes and expanded swim lessons to include mother and baby lessons in the future. continued on page 10
Abbey Butler, 19, Sellersburg, slides along the rim of the bowl slide as she drops out of the bottom and into a pool of water at River Run Waterpark in New Albany. | FILE PHOTO 2017 / SoIn Days of Summer / 9
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JEFFERSONVILLE AQUATIC CENTER • WHERE: 2107 Middle Road, Jeffersonville • PHONE: 812-282-7946 • SEASON OPENS: Saturday, May 27 at noon, regular season closes Sunday, Aug. 6 with limited hours after • WEBSITE: www.jeffparks.org/parks/jeffersonvilleaquatic-center/ • ADMISSION: Daily price is $6 for Jeffersonville residents, $7 for Indiana residents and $12 for out-of-state visitors; season passes are $60 for Jeffersonville residents, $70 for Indiana residents and $120 for out-ofstate visitors. Family passes start at $240 for Jeffersonville residents • HOURS: Monday through Thursday plus Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.; Friday, noon to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 6 p.m. • FEATURES: Water slides, two competition pools, family play pool, concessions, paved walking trail, skate park • ALSO OFFERS: Swim lessons, development swim team, bikini boot camp, birthday and private parties, new diving program this year
“I think the best thing about our facility is we have something for everyone,” aquatic center director Nikki Dillon Lurding said, “We have the zero-depth pool with the play feature for the small children, we've got the slides for medium children and we've got the diving area that's for kids that are a little older and looking for something a little more exciting to do.” New this year is a diving program — which offers lessons and a recreational league. The facility will host
Parkwood Elementary School students splash around at the Jeffersonville Aquatic Center. | FILE PHOTO
a School's Out Splash Bash June 2. Lurding said she is looking forward to a good season. “We're hoping for a nice, hot dry summer,” she said. “We've a had a couple of rainy ones and we've had a couple of cold ones.”
CLARKSVILLE COVE – FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER • WHERE: 800 S. Clark Blvd., Clarksville • PHONE: 812-280-2095 • WEBSITE: www.clarksvillecove.com • SEASON OPENS: May 27 at 11 a.m. • ADMISSION: Daily admission is $7 before 4 p.m. and $5 after 4 p.m. Children 2 years old and younger are free
The newly renovated Clarksville Cove is scheduled to open Saturday, May 27. | STAFF PHOTO BY JOSH HICKS 10 / SoIn Days of Summer / 2017
and group reservations of 20 or more people are $6 per person. Season passes are $35 for Clarksville residents and $70 for non-residents. Punch passes are $100 and include 20 visits; these can be shared among family members or friends. This saves $40 off general admission pass. • HOURS: Daily May 27 to July 30 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; July 31 to Sept. 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and Labor Day; Sept. 9 to Oct. 1, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekends only • FEATURES: Brand-new interactive splash pads, heated water slides, swimming pool, new lobby, showers, concessions • ALSO OFFERED: Birthday and private parties, swim classes, swim team, water aerobics, aqua Zumba
After closing for the 2016 season to complete major upgrades to the facility, Clarksville Cove is ready for business. The new layout will offer more space for guests, new fun amenities for people of all ages and more time for fun with longer hours and a longer season. Clarksville Parks and Recreation communications director Ken Conklin said the upgrades will offer something for everyone. “Of course the splash pad areas are going to be a big factor,” he said. “Instead of just coming and sitting in a pool, they're going to be able to interact with the pool features, spray each other with water cannons, there's a stream for the younger children...it's going to be a lot of fun. “The highlight for the older kids is going to be the play structure. It's almost like a playground made of water, with slides.” And parents and older adults can enjoy the lap pool, complete with stairs and an accessibility chair for ease getting into the water. “The response has been overwhelmingly positive,” he said. “Everyone's excited about it.”
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Abbey Road on the River ro BY ELIZABETH BEILMAN
elizabeth.beilman@newsandtribune.com
EFFERSONVILLE — A massive event is descending on downtown Jeffersonville on Memorial Day weekend — one that festival organizers say will envelop the area in music, peace and love. “Jeffersonville will become
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the whole weekend,” Abbey Road on the Rivry Jacob said. largest Beatles music festival is debuting its outhern Indiana on Thursday after 14 years at n downtown Louisville. hope moving the event to Jeffersonville can new level, perhaps even becoming a signature iver city. didn’t need Abbey Road on the River to put it Jacob said. “And I’m not suggesting Jeffersonbey Road on the River to put it on the map eican be more symmetry between the two over
ive-day festival features about 250 performancom dozens of musical acts — some who are traional Beatles cover bands and others who are ust playing some Beatles music for the weekend. Every year, people from other continents come together for their love of the band from Liverpool. That’s a huge opportunity to expose Jeffersonville to a much wider audience, one that Southern Indiana tourism leaders hope to make the most of. “ ...[It’s] a jumping off point when we want to go out and start marketing and seeking other events of this caliber or greater,” said Kate Bewley, director of sales with the Clark-Floyd Counties Convention and Tourism Bureau. SEE BEATLES PAGE 16
Beatles tribute band, BritBeat performs at Abbey Road on the River in Louisville in 2016. | SUBMITTED PHOTO
• WHEN — Festival begins 2 p.m. Thursday, May 25 and ends after the last show at 8:45 p.m. Monday, May 29.
• WHERE — Four stages are on Big Four Station, with others offsite including at the Sheraton and Clarion hotels • TICKETS — Discount one-day pass tickets can be purchased for $20 at various Thornton’s in Louisville
and Indiana. Tickets can also be purchased online at arotr.com in advance or at the box office at Big Four Station from 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. May 25-29. Walk-up tickets will be available until sold out. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
FUN IN THE SUN Southern Indiana parks prepare for summer visitors BY JOHN BOYLE
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OUTHERN INDIANA — With summer approaching, Southern Indiana residents will soon flock to parks in the region to enjoy the warm weather. Officials from local parks have planned several events for the summer months in order to make the season as pleasant as possible for visitors. Events centered around everything from science to cars to movies will give people a variety of reasons to get outside this summer.
A local resident fishes at the Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville. | FILE PHOTOS
NATURE AND HISTORY
Charlestown High School Key Club members tell stories and provide historic information about the Ohio River side entrance to Rose Island in Charlestown State Park during a tour of the former attraction.
Lovers of nature will have no shortage of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in the coming months. Falls of the Ohio State Park will host several events focusing on the Ohio River. On June 3, a free fishing event will be held at the park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults and children will have the opportunity to fish alongside park officials and DNR fisheries biologists. No fishing license is required to participate. The park will serve as a base location for volunteers during the Ohio River Sweep on June 17. Volunteers will take part in a multistate effort to clean up the banks of the Ohio. Those who participate will receive a free shirt. Groups will gather at 8:30 a.m. and work until 11:30 a.m. Events are also planned at the Falls for archeology and paleontology enthusiasts. The fourth annual Falls Fossil Symposium on Devonian Fossils will take place on Aug. 12-13. Five fossil experts will speak to attendees from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first day. On Sunday, participants will be taken on a field trip from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to view fossils firsthand.
On Sept. 9, "Digging the Past! A Celebration of Archaeology and Fossils" will provide people of all ages the opportunity to participate in hands-on learning activities for $2. During the event, participants will learn how to use stone tools, identify artifacts and take part in a mock dig. Park officials will lead a guided hike to the fossil beds. An earthquake simulator will also be provided by the Indiana Geological Survey. Charlestown State Park will host Full Moon Hikes every month this summer. Hikers will hit park trails at 10 p.m. on the nights of June 9, July 7, Aug. 4 and Sept. 8. At Charlestown State Park, hikers can also participate in the Rose Island History Tour. The amusement park there was a popular destination in the 1920s until it was destroyed by the 1937 Flood, after which it was never rebuilt. From May 26 to Oct. 29, hikers will venture into the abandoned ruins every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
FAMILY FUN
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choose from this summer. Fans of cinema will be able to catch public showings of family-friendly movies at two venues. Starting June 3, the Jeffersonville RiverStage will host its "RiverStage Twilight Cinema" series. Films will be shown every Saturday night except for June 24 and July 29. Games and entertainment will open at 7:30 p.m., and showtimes will start once it becomes dark outside. Clarksville Parks and Recreation begins its "Movies in the Park" series on June 2. The event will be held at Gateway Park on the first Friday of every month until October, with movies slated to begin at dusk. On Aug. 4, families can show up to Gateway Park before that evening's movie for the annual "Touch-ATruck" event. At the event, kids will have the opportunity to get an up-close look at a variety of vehicles such as police cars, fire trucks, construction equipment and limousines. A full night of fun can be enjoyed at the Clarksville Family Campout at Colgate Park on June 9. During the
day, families can walk from their campsite and pay $5 a person to visit Clarksville Cove Family Aquatic Center, where they will be allowed to remain one hour after the center closes to the public. Registration ends June 2, and a fee of $10 will be charged for each campsite. For families in New Albany, Binford Park is hosting the "Tots Bubbles and Balloons Blast" on June 20. A bubble party featuring games and music will be thrown for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with two one-hour sessions at a cost of $1. A maximum of 40 children will be allowed in each session, so preregistration is required by calling 812-948-5361.
OTHER EVENTS
Owners of classic cars, muscle cars and hot rods are invited to congregate at Gateway Park on June 23 for the "Clarksville Cruise-In and Concert." The first 150 car owners to arrive will receive a free dash plaque. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., car lovers will be able to browse through the assortment of vehicles on display. Afterwards, a free
Daniel and Robyn Clem watch as their son Benjamin, 2, gets behind the wheel of Engine 1 during Touch A Truck in Clarksville. | FILE PHOTO
concert featuring songs from the '50s and '60s will be performed by "The Decades." Gateway Park will also host the 19th annual Clarksville Community Yard Sale on Aug. 26. The registration deadline for vendors is Aug. 9. For $20, vendors get two spaces in the parking lot for their booths. A $10 fee will be charged for late registration. Booths will be set up at 7 a.m., with the sale running from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Abbey Road on the River will headquarter at Big Four Station, a park that Jacob said will transform the dynamics of the event. While Abbey Road was technically in downtown Louisville, the stages were sequestered from the commercial district. In Jeffersonville, it’s quite the opposite. “People are going to be leaving and going to the restaurants on Spring ... there’s going to be a different sense of urbanism,” Jacob said. While many diehard fans will be back this year, Jacob expects to tap into a new audience, too. “You’ve got thousands of people crossing the [Big Four] bridge anyways, so now they’ll be looking and seeing four stages going full throttle,” Jacob said. “Some of those people may decide to get off the bridge and go to the festival.” Hoosiers who have never been to Abbey Road on the River should consider taking on chance on it this year, he said. “When you come, you’re just going to be in the environment of hanging out in the sun, having a beer, having a 16 / SoIn Days of Summer / 2017
• BANDS — Headliners include Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, Peter Asher, The Family Stone and The Grass Roots • FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE — Two trolleys and five buses will run to and from the Clarion, Sheraton and the festival site between 11:30 a.m. and 2 a.m.
Grass Roots will be one of the headliners at Abbey Road on the River in Jeffersonville this year. | SUBMITTED PHOTO
corndog, hanging out with your kids listening to music,” Jacob said. “And if you’re a devout Beatles fan, then you can get into it in a deeper sense. Just going to well-organized music festivals, where there’s music all over the place and it’s safe and clean — it’s close to a religious experience. It’s a way to get everything out from the work week.” Jacob emphasized Abbey Road is a family-friendly event — in fact he
believes it’s the most family-friendly music festival in the region. Bewley said it’s important Southern Indiana “rolls out the red carpet” to welcome in the festival. “I think one of the biggest things about this event is there has not been a large Indiana presence when it was in Louisville, so I think now having it in Indiana is a time for us Hoosiers to get out and really showcase that we can support events like this,” she said.
• FOOD AND DRINK — Fair food will be sold by mobile vendors, as well as Budweiser products and mixed drinks by Four Roses. Guests can also dine at the many restaurants within walking distance of the park. • PARKING — There are several thousand parking spots within walking distance of the park, including $10 daily VIP parking passes. Check out the website for a detailed map. • MORE — Festival will also feature guest speakers, including international Beatles scholars, as well as merchandise and large sculptures from the Jeffersonville Art Alliance to take pictures with. — Information from arotr.com
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FESTIVALS • Jeffersonville Pride; parade 4 p.m.; festival 4:30 to 10:30 p.m.; downtown Jeffersonville • Art on the Parish Green; June 10-11; St. Paul's Episcopal Church, New Albany
7 p.m.; Charlestown High School
EVENT • Riverfront Wine, Stein & Barrel; 6 p.m.; Bicentennial Park, Madison; visitmadison.org/ event/riverfront-wine-stein-barrel
CONCERT 23 NIGHT 24 CONCERTS • Cruise-In and Concert; 6 to • Jeff Goes Country; 5 p.m.; 9 p.m.; Gateway Park, Clarksville
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CONCERT • Clarksville will celebrate Independence Day with a free patriotic concert; 4 p.m.; Return Church, Eastern Blvd., Clarksville
FAIR • Scott County 4-H Fair; July 9- 15; Scott County 4-H Fairgrounds, Scottsburg; More info: 812-752-9211, scottcounty fairgrounds.com
CELEBRATION • New Albany Riverfront Independence Celebration; 6 p.m.; New Albany Amphitheatre
FESTIVAL • New Washington Volunteer Fire Department annual Firemen's Festival and Fish Fry; July 7-8; 5 p.m. Friday; Parade at noon Saturday; New Washington Fairgrounds
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EVENT • Wine, Walk and Shop, 5 to 9 p.m., Spring Street, Jeffersonville
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to 5 p.m.; Hidden Hill Nursery and Sculpture Garden, Utica
FESTIVAL Fortcastle, July 14-16, Louisville
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othing pairs quite as well with a summer evening as live music. Outdoor concerts are the go-to Friday night activity for Jessica Bergman, her husband, Matt, and their 7-year-old son. “He can go around and get ice cream and dance and play, and we can actually sit down for a minute and have a beer and listen to good music,” Jessica said. The Bergman family attends New Albany’s Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series, but there are plenty of live music events in Southern
Indiana to choose from during the warmer months. Some, like Jeffersonville’s Coca-Cola Summer Concerts Series and Concerts in Warder Park are held weekly. Others, like the ones planned by Clarksville’s Parks Department, occur alongside other family-friendly events. Still others, like Indiana University Southeast’s Summer Pops Concert are annual, one-time events that draw loyal crowds. All are a chance to put a soundtrack to those endless summer days.
Anderson East performs during the Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series in downtown New Albany. | FILE PHOTOS
BICENTENNIAL PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Finish Line, a barbershop quartet with the Thoroughbred Chorus out of Louisville, perform in the dining room at the Clark Arms apartments during the Clark County Housing Authority's holiday party for the residents of the facility in Jeffersonville
• WHERE: New Albany’s Bicentennial Park (the corner of Spring and Pearl streets) • WHEN: Every Friday from May 26 to June 23, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • DRAWS: National bands and local favorites play original music, location is close to local businesses and event features a new hot dog stand • COST: Free • LINEUP: May 26 - Kentuckiana Blues Road Show, Jimmy G and The Sidewinders, Laurie Jane and The 45’s and Jason Lockwood and The Stella Vees June 2 - Nora Jane Strutters & The Party Line June 9 - Mountain Deer Revival June 16 - Thomas Wynn and The Believers June 23 - Stop Light Observations
THOROUGHBRED CHORUS • WHERE: The Richard K. Stem Concert Hall in IUS’ Ogle Center • WHEN: June 4, 3 p.m. • DRAWS: Performance by a seventime international champion chorus, aca-awesome and features a wide variety of musical selections, including show tunes and gospel songs • COST: $15
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTHEAST SUMMER POPS CONCERT • WHERE: The Richard K. Stem Concert Hall in IUS’ Ogle Center • WHEN: June 8, 7:30 p.m. • DRAWS: Performed by IUS’ orchestra and concert band and includes music from movies, theatre and more • COST: Free continued on page 22 2017 / SoIn Days of Summer / 21
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COCA-COLA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES • WHERE: Jeffersonville’s Riverstage (along Riverside Drive) • WHEN: Every Friday from June 2 to Aug. 25, 7 p.m. • DRAWS: Ohio River and Louisville skyline view, popular local bands, food vendors and a beer garden (now serving spirits) • COST: Free • LINEUP: June 2 - Louisville Crashers and Cover Me Badd June 9 - Rumours (a Fleetwood Mac tribute band) and Those Damn Torpedoes June 16 - The Wulfe Bros. and Doo Wop All Stars June 23 - Velcro Pygmies (guest TBA) June 30 - From Paris and Brutally Handsome (The Eagles tribute band) July 7 - The Monarchs and Turning Point July 14 - Mood Ring Engagement, Lefty & the Lunatics and Electric Garden July 21 - Sounds of Summer: A Beach Boys Tribute and The Rigbys (The Beatles tribute band) Aug. 4 - Juice Box Heroes and Full Contact Karaoke Aug. 11 - 100% Poly and Eight Inch Elvis Aug. 18 - The Devonshires and The Rumors Aug. 25 - Endless Summer Band and Wax Factory
PAPA JOHN’S JEFF GOES COUNTRY • WHERE: Jeffersonville’s Riverstage (along Riverside Drive) • WHEN: June 24, gates open at 5 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m. • DRAWS: Features a national act, all-country • COST: Free • LINEUP: Joe Nichols, Michael Tyler and Halfway to Hazard
Identity Crisis opens the show at the Jeffersonville RiverStage. | FILE PHOTOS
• LINEUP: May 26 - Holy Name Band June 2 - Tom and Ricky June 9 - Grand Slam June 16 - River Cities Concert Band June 23 - Early Autumn June 30 - The Don Krekel Orchestra July 7 - “Take Two” and Company feat. June Kelley Roy July 14 - Indigo July 21 - Wulfe Bros. July 28 - Rascals of Ragtyme Aug. 4 - The Saint Blues Band Aug. 11 - June Kelley Roy and The Ovation Orchestra Aug. 18 - Signature Jazz Orchestra Aug. 25 - The Rheingold German Band Sept. 1 - The Cloigheann Irish Band Sept. 8 - Moonlight Big Band
CONCERTS IN WARDER PARK • WHERE: Jeffersonville’s Warder Park (the corner of Court Avenue and Spring Street) • WHEN: Every Friday, May 26 to Sept. 8, 7 p.m. • DRAWS: A “Norman Rockwell” atmosphere, concessions from local community groups and a variety of music, including performances by big bands, orchestras and rock bands • COST: Free 22 / SoIn Days of Summer / 2017
CLARKSVILLE CRUISE-IN AND CONCERT • WHERE: Clarksville’s Gateway Park, 500 Little League Boulevard • WHEN: June 23, 6 to 9 p.m. • DRAWS: Begins with a car show featuring classic cars, muscle cars and hot rods; ’50s and ‘60s music • COST: Free • LINEUP: The Decades
JULY 4TH PATRIOTIC CONCERT • WHERE: Return Ministries, 435 Eastern Boulevard, Clarksville • WHEN: July 2, 4 p.m. • DRAWS: Performed by a community choir, patriotic songs, directed by the department chair for Bellarmine University’s Music Department • COST: Free
CHARLESTOWN FOUNDER’S DAY CONCERTS
Community members enjoy live music on the town square lawn during the annual Charlestown Founder's Day.
• WHERE: Charlestown’s City Square • WHEN: June 23 and 24, 5 p.m. • DRAWS: Food vendors and June 24 fireworks • LINEUP: June 23 - Endless Summer Band and other musical acts June 24 - The Rumors and The Mad Taxpayers
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