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MARCH 24, 2016 — Issue 106
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Claire Munn
STORY
Elizabeth Beilman
PHOTOGRAPHY Tyler Stewart
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A new Jeffersonville public art piece called the 'Zephyr' is located at the Big Four Bridge ramp. A dedication ceremony for the sculpture will take place Monday. | STAFF PHOTO BY TYLER STEWART
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ounding pieces of metal into carved-out exclamation mark in Jeffersonville’s drive to bowls on the ends of wooden logs, particimake public art a focal point and economic pants in a Jeffersonville Arts Movement development driver. event last year put muscle into the city’s latest “Zephyr’s” moving parts — and the well— and most ingenuous — public art display. attended JAM session demanding participants’ On Monday the Jeffersonville Public Arts elbow grease — is an obvious metaphor to the Commission and the Jeffersonville Arts Allialliance’s vision of putting art in motion and ance will gather at 4:30 p.m. at the south end residents’ desire to see it play out. JASON THOMAS of Big Four Station park to dedicate “Zephyr,” “For people to seek us out, I think it speaks SoIn Editor a 15-foot-tall, 8-foot-wide sculpture molded by loudly for the passion in Clark County that’s the hands of residents and created by artist Lewin public art,” alliance member Heather Rapp is Meyer of River City Iron Works. told Beilman. “I think people want it and they want to be The Zephyr project marks the first time the alliance involved in it, but they don’t necessarily know how or has reached out to a lead artist to guide the community where or what.” in creating its own piece, Elizabeth Beilman explains in The answer? Jeffersonville. today’s centerpiece. Sixty-five curved ornaments “twinkle every time the — Jason Thomas is the editor of SoIn. He can be reached by wind blows past the Big Four Bridge ramp,” as Beilman phone at 812-206-2127 or email at jason.thomas@newsandtribune.com. Follow him on Twitter: @ScoopThomas. so deftly describes “Zephyr’s” design, offering the latest
Back it up with some books SOIN THE KNOW
• WHAT: ‘Stock the Shelves’ event • WHEN: April 1-30 WHERE: Carnegie Center for Art and History, 201 E. Spring St., New Albany • INFO: carnegiecenter.org
NEW ALBANY — Since the move of the Yenawine Dioramas from the Carnegie Center for Art and History to the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library in November, Carnegie Center staff has been busy planning a new family space in the gallery area where the dioramas were displayed — the Yenawine Dioramas were the Carnegie Center’s main activity especially for families for many years. One feature will be a number of bookshelves that families can peruse to learn more about art and artists, and now the Carnegie Center needs your help to “stock the shelves,” a Carnegie news release stated. The Carnegie Center is seeking new or gently used, art-related coffee table books and art-related hardback books for children. Each book
The Carnegie Center is seeking new or gently used, art-related coffee table books and art-related hardback books for children. | PHOTO PROVIDED received will be fitted with a special Carnegie Center bookplate to recognize the donor. The Stock the Shelves Art Book Drive will take place April 1-30, and donors can drop books off at the Carnegie Center, 201 E. Spring St., New Albany, during regular museum hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. As a department of the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, the Carnegie Center is also holding
the Stock the Shelves Art Book Drive in conjunction with National Library Week, April 10-16. The 2016 National Library Week theme is “Libraries Transform,” and as both a former Carnegie Library, and a current department of the NA-FC Public Library, the Carnegie Center for Art and History is a longtime advocate for the transformative power of libraries, museums, learning, and art.
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Where to go and be seen in Southern Indiana
TAKE IN THE FULL MOON • WHAT: Full Moon Hike • WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, March 25 • WHERE: Charlestown State Park, 12500 Ind. 62, Charlestown
• COST: $7 for Indiana residents; $9 out-ofstate
• INFO: 812-256-5600
Full Moon Hikes at Charlestown State Park have been scheduled for 8 p.m., March 25, along Trail 3 and 10 p.m., April 22, on Trail 4. In addition to wearing good hiking shoes and warm clothing, bring a walking stick and a red lens flashlight. With scenic vistas of the Fourteenmile Creek valley and the Ohio River, with elevation changes of over 200 feet, Charlestown State Park has much to offer the visitor with its rugged hills and deep ravines.
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Easter Buffet 11 A.M. - 3 P.M.*
Bountiful Salad Bar featuring Waldorf & Seafood Salads Honey Glazed Carrots, Corn O’Brien, Southern Green Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy Carved Round of Beef, Carved Smoked Ham, Baked Cod with Lemon Butter and Southern Fried Chicken
EASTER SUNDAY FUN • WHAT: Easter Egg Hunt/Buffet • WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 27 • WHERE: Joe Huber’s Family Farm and Restau-
rant, 2421 Engle Road, Starlight Enjoy Joe Huber’s Family Farm and Restaurant on Easter Sunday. Choose to dine in its restaurant dining room or at the traditional buffet located at Joe Huber’s Barn I or II. A giant egg hunt will be held at 3 p.m. outside between Barn I and II. The Easter Bunny will be there, hoping around and visiting all the children — young and old. Make your Easter Sunday reservations at 812923-5255 or visit joehubers.com.
SOAK UP SOME CULTURE • WHAT: Culture Fest 2016 • WHEN: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 26 • WHERE: Community Action of Southern Indi-
Assorted Desserts featuring Fresh Strawberry Shortcake Fresh Rolls and Butter, Coffee and Tea
ana, 1613 E. Eighth St., Jeffersonville
• INFO: Call 502-593-0184
Community Action of Southern Indiana (CASI), along with Greater Clark Community Schools, will present Southern Indiana Culture Fest 2016, a celebration of Southern Indiana’s diversity and many cultures. The celebration will take place 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday, March 26, at Community Action of Southern Indiana. The fest will feature booths and vendors, live performances, international food samples and activities.
GOTTA GO: Interested in seeing your event in our 3 To Go? Email SoIn Editor Jason Thomas at jason.thomas@newsandtribune.com
Adults - $19.95 Kids ages 5-10 - $9.95 Children under 4 - free Reservations Required Reservations can be made by calling 812.283.4411 ext. 5251
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New ‘Zephyr’ sculpture stokes public art interes By ELIZABETH BEILMAN elizabeth.beilman@newsandtribune.com
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EFFERSONVILLE — Sixty-five curved or ments twinkle every time the wind blows p the Big Four Bridge ramp. While every public art piece in Jeffersonville is unique, the wind sculpture called “Zephyr” breaks few superlatives. At about 15 feet tall with 8-foot-wide arms, it’s the largest piece the Jeffersonville Arts Alliance ha created. It’s the first time the arts alliance reached to a lead artist to guide the community in creating own piece. “I think it’s a real testament to where we’re goin with the art in Jeffersonville and what we’re capab of doing together as a community,” Jeffersonville A Administrator Dawn Spyker said. Zephyr was created almost a year ago and has b in the ground since 2015, but the wind sculpture is finally getting its proper hello, after cold weather a final touches.
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• WHAT — Dedication ceremony for “Zephyr” wind sculpture
TOP: Artist Lewis Meyer, owner of River City Iron Works in Louisville, hangs a painted wind vane to dry with others as Lukas DiBeneditto, Jeffersonville, waits to hand his in to be hung with the rest during a Jeffersonville Arts Movement’s community project. The multiple vanes were attached to a larger, moving structure called the ‘Zephyr,’ which features nearly 50 total vanes moving in various directions. LEFT: A new public art piece in Jeffersonville called the ‘Zephyr’ is located at the Big Four Station ramp. Standing 15-feet tall with 8-foot-wide arms, it’s the largest piece of public art the Jeffersonville Arts Alliance has created. | STAFF PHOTOS BY TYLER STEWART
• WHEN — 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 28 • WHERE — South end of Big Four Station Pa the sculpture
MORE ART NEWS
• The next JAM session is Saturday, April 9, beg
ning at 9:30 a.m. with a talk from Jeffersonville development Commission officials on their p to create an arts and cultural district. The JAM session kicks off at 10 a.m. and continues to 2 The day’s events will be at 628 Michigan Ave. • In about three weeks, an art sculpture called Illuminate Claysburg will be lit up. An official d cation ceremony date will be announced soo To stay up to date on Jeffersonville art news, fol the group on Facebook or visit jeffersonvillear com.
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Call out for all Kroger artists SOIN THE KNOW
• WHAT: Murals at Kroger • WHEN: Ongoing • INFO: visit louisvillevisualart. org
LOUISVILLE — Kroger, with Louisville Visual Art’s support, will commission 21 new murals in 13 locations throughout the Louisville and Southern Indiana area over the next 24 months — investing a quarter of a million dollars into the local economy, a LVA news release stated. LVA and Kroger continue their successful partnership, which began in early 2015, commissioning 10 murals in 2015 alone. Artists Annette Cable, Noah Church, Ashley Brossart, Joshua Jenkins, Claire Hirn and Carrie Neumayer have created commissioned works for the Highlands, Middletown, Springhurst, Prospect, Clifton, Elizabethtown, Goss and Clarksville Kroger. LVA’s Director of Education and Outreach Jackie Pallesen, the manager of the project, issued a formal call to artists for the most recent selections. “LVA is so pleased that Kroger continues to invest in local
Carrie Neumayer’s mural graces the Middletown Kroger. | PHOTO PROVIDED artists and have their talent represented in their stores. It’s a corporate model we encourage and we hope it inspires other companies to consider similar programs,” Pallesen said. The first of many upcoming calls for artists is for the Westport Road Kroger. Any artist can apply to be considered, but priority will be given to artists living in the Louisville and Southern Indiana areas. This artwork will have high visibility and will
be prominently displayed within Kroger. There is no application fee to enter. All artists asked to submit a proposal will receive a $250 stipend. From the artists asked for a proposal, one will be selected to create the artwork for each location. The payment to selected artists will be between $7,500-$10,000 for each location. The deadline for the call is April 1; however, many more open calls will follow.
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LIVE MUSIC AT WICK’S
• WHAT: Live on State • WHERE: Wick’s, 225 State St., New Albany
Friday, March 25: Youngstown Parade Duo; Blaise Streets; Saturday, March 26: The Jordan Bales Band
CORYDON LIVE
• WHAT: Live country music • WHERE: 220 Hurst Lane, Corydon • INFO: Admission, adults $12; children 6-12, $7; under 6,
free. For tickets call 812-734-6288. Saturday, March 26: Spring Country Music Show with guests Natalie Berry Marshall, Marcus Kinnard and Christina Walton.
BANK STREET BREWHOUSE
• WHAT: Live music • WHERE: Bank Street Brewhouse, 415 Bank St., New
Albany • WHEN/WHO: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 25: Strings of Indian Creek • 7 p.m. every Tuesday: Tuesday Night Talent Review
GET MOONED AT PARK
• WHAT: Full Moon Hikes • WHEN: March 25, April 22 • WHERE: Charlestown State Park, 12500 Ind. 62, Charles-
town Full Moon Hikes, Charlestown State Park, 12500 Ind., 62, Charlestown, 8 p.m., March 25, along Trail 3 and 10 p.m., April 22, on Trail 4. In addition to wearing good hiking shoes and warm clothing, bring a walking stick and a red lens flashlight. Park admission, $7 for Indiana residents, $9 for out-of-state.
FIND CHILDREN’S ITEMS
• WHAT: KidStuff sale • WHEN: Today through Saturday • WHERE: Kye’s II, 500 Missouri Ave., Jeffersonville
The annual spring KidStuff Sale is back through Saturday, March 26, at Kye’s II, 500 Missouri Ave., Jeffersonville. The sale will be open to the public today from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (1⁄2 price off many items) and Saturday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (bonus discount sale). The sale will feature approximately 300 families selling their gently used children’s items at a fraction of the retail price. Items for sale include cribs, toys, books, clothing sizes newborn through juniors, high chairs and more. Items for sale have all been inspected to ensure quality. People can still register to sell online by going to kidstuffsale.com.
PULL SOME STRINGS
• WHAT: Spring Break Puppet Show • WHEN: 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 • WHERE: Charlestown Library, 51 Clark Road, Charlestown
The Charlestown Library presents a Spring Break Puppet
Show. Adzooks Puppets will present The Tortoise and the Hare. Due to school snow days, this puppet show will be on a new date: 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, at Charlestown Library, 51 Clark Road, Charlestown. • Motion Commotion Program: Purdue Extension 4-H Youth Educator Katie Whiteford will explore the science of motion through the relationship of speed and stopping distance, from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, March 25. at the library. Call 812256-3337 to register.
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TURN JUNK INTO TREASURE
• WHAT: Indoor Yard Sale • WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26 • WHERE: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28, 1930 McDonald
Lane, New Albany The Legion will sponsor an indoor yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 26, at the post. Lots of items, many vendors, as well as breakfast and lunch will be available in the yard sale area. Some booth areas are still available. For more information call Nancy Thomas at 812-944-1121
RIVER CITY WINERY EVENTS
• WHERE: River City Winery, 321 Pearl St., New Albany
Trivia is held every Sunday night.
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NATURAL-BORN ARTWORK
• WHAT: ‘Bernheim: A Natural Muse’ exhibit • WHERE: Carnegie Center for Art and History, 201 E. Spring St., New Albany
• INFO: carnegiecenter.org
The Carnegie Center for Art and History in New Albany’s exhibit “Bernheim: A Natural Muse,” celebrates 35 years of the Artist in Residence program at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. The exhibit features work by 27 artists represented by 28 art works and 27 photographs. Media include painting, photography, sculpture, video, and mixed media, according to a Carnegie news release.
OPEN DOOR HOSTING ART PROGRAM
• WHEN: Monday, March 28, through April 1 • WHERE: Scribner Middle School cafeteria
Open Door Youth Services will host Art Near the Soul art therapy program, March 28 through April 1, during spring break, in the Scribner Middle School cafeteria. The event will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
WALK INTO THE WOODS
• WHAT: ‘Into the Woods’ • WHEN: through April 3 • WHERE: Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville
• INFO: Call 812-288-8281 or visit derbydinner.com
“Into the Woods” is an epic and modern fairytale about wishes, family, and the choices we make. As the result of the curse of a once-beautiful witch, a baker and his wife are left childless. Three days before the rise of a blue moon, they venture into the forest to find the ingredients that will reverse the spell and restore the witch’s beauty.
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ART: Public invited to dedication ceremony Monday for piece CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Founders, including the Jeffersonville Public Arts Commission and the arts alliance, are hosting a dedication ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Monday at the south end of Big Four Station. Attendees will receive a 2016 Public Arts Happenings Calendar at the event. The idea was born about a year and a half ago when the arts alliance decided it wanted to create a wind sculpture during one of its JAM, or Jeffersonville Arts Movement, sessions. “We kind of all looked around each other at the table and said, ‘Do you know how to make one of those?’ ‘No. Do you?’” Spyker said. That’s where Lewis Meyer of Louisville’s River City Iron Works came in. “He had this knowledge of metal, and he was extremely excited about it,” Spyker said. The endeavor turned out to be more involved than the group expected — not only did it require many parts, it required more money. The Taste of Jeffersonville and the city’s police department together swooped in to fund the project, which totaled $6,000. “Zephyr” is made of cold-formed metal, meaning there wasn’t heat involved in forming the ornamental pieces. The JAM session, which invited members of the public to create the sculpture, involved hammering metal pieces into the carved-out bowls of the ends of wooden logs. “People were able to lay that flat piece of metal over the bowl shape in the wood and use the mallet and hammer it down into place,” Spyker said. A little elbow grease is in “Zephyr” — arts alliance member Heather Rapp said it wasn’t easy work. “I think I did two of them,” Rapp, 25, said. “It was really tough and tiring, too.” Rapp remembers looking around the room and seeing people take a brief break from their labor of love. Something else she noticed — there were a lot of people at that
JAM session. “For people to seek us out, I think it speaks loudly for the passion in Clark County that’s in public art,” Rapp said. “I think people want it and they want to be involved in it, but they don’t necessarily know how or where or what.” “Zephyr,” perhaps, captures perfectly the state of Jeffersonville’s art movement. “For us, I see it as a real pinnacle of achievement of a public art project for our community because it’s really one that nobody had experienced before, not even our arts alliance members, so it was new to all of us, which is just inspiring,” Spyker said. “We all learned something from it.”
TOP: The 'Zephyr' is located at the Big Four Bridge ramp in Jeffersonville RIGHT: Artist Lewis Meyer, owner of River City Iron Works in Louisville, teaches Renae Hood, Louisville, how to round the mild steel piece used to create the vanes for the 'Zephyr,' as Shane Corbin, Director of Planning and Zoning, center, and Deb Whistler, Jeffersonville, continue to form their vanes at the Jeffersonville Arts Movement’s community project. | STAFF PHOTOS BY TYLER STEWART