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Sweet success Sugar Maples celebrates 10 years in Jeffersonville
A News and Tribune Publication
APRIL 14, 2016 — Issue 109
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EDITOR
Jason Thomas
DESIGN
Claire Munn
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHS Jenna Esarey
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ON THE COVER: Sugar Maples owners Diana Kircher, Glenda Bir and Dana French are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the store Friday at its downtown Jeffersonville location. Kircher and Bir are original owners and French, the only partner still employed full-time, replaced long-time partner Dee Dee Ragland in January. | PHOTO BY JENNA ESAREY
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Vintage time travel in Jeffersonville
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alking through Sugar Maples Anlast ten years, but Kircher and Bir are origitiques & Gifts in downtown Jeffernals. French, the only partner still employed sonville is like boarding a time-travel full-time, replaced long-time partner Dee Dee machine, pressing “Go” and holding on for dear Ragland in January. life. Vintage furniture, tiny pillbox hats and OK, maybe perusing antiques and gifts mismatched china teacups and saucers vie doesn’t get everyone’s pulses racing, but the for attention with elaborate costume jewelry, store — celebrating its 10-year anniversary antique glassware and dishes, and more in an alJASON THOMAS Friday — offers a fun trip. ways changing parade of nostalgia and whimsy, SoIn Editor Sugar Maples’ celebration corresponds with Esarey explains. Jeffersonville Main Street, Inc.’s first Trolley It’s quite a treasure trove of nostalgia. Hop of the season, which you can read more about inside. We’re often in the business of celebrating new busiOwners Diana Kircher, Glenda Bir and Dana French nesses and ideas inside these pages. But there’s a lot to fully admit they have an antique collectibles habit. Sugar say for folks who have stood the test of time, and Sugar Maples even acts as a bit of an antiquated-items research Maples falls into that crowd. lab. Ready to hop on that time machine? “The fun part of it is we can buy something (for our house) and if it doesn’t work we can take it down and — Jason Thomas is the editor of SoIn. He can be reached by sell it here and buy something else,” Kircher told Jenna phone at 812-206-2127 or email at jason.thomas@newsandEsarey for today’s cover story. A number of partners have cycled through over the tribune.com. Follow him on Twitter: @ScoopThomas.
At home back on the range SOIN THE KNOW
• WHAT: Indiana Frontier Experience
• WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 30-May 1
• WHERE: Historic Tunnel Mill,
3709 Tunnel Mill Road, Charlestown
CHARLESTOWN — The Indiana Frontier Experience will take place at Historic Tunnel Mill in Charlestown from April 30-May 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, plus a special educational day for homeschoolers on Friday, April 29 from noon to 4 p.m. Featuring immersive and interactive Indiana-based history from the period 1800-16, the event will bring to life the days of pre-statehood in the Indiana Territory. Visitors will encounter the pioneers and settlers that carved homes out of the wilderness, the Native-Americans who lived there, the tradesmen who brought their skills, plus surveyors, farmers, politicians and river-men of the period. Enjoy a full cross-section of early
American life in the Indiana Territory with demonstrations, craftsmen, native camps, stump speeches, battles, historic horse-races, bareknuckle boxing, and a Sunday morning church service! An $8 parking fee benefits the John Work House restoration. Concessions are available each day from troop 4149 of the Boy Scouts of America.
The Historic John Work House was built in 1811 as a part of the Tunnel Mill site (actual working grist mill which was lost to fire in 1927). It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. Since 2010 the property has been undergoing restoration efforts while also providing an educational experience for the community as Historic Tunnel Mill.
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DELICIOUS ART • WHAT: Stella di Luce Art Show • WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 16; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 17
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• WHERE: Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards, 19816 Huber Road, Borden
• INFO: 812-923-9463
The Ninth Annual Local Art & Wine Event at Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards celebrates the release of a special wine called “Stella di Luce” and features great works of art. Featured artists: Chad Balster, glass; Bill Bowen, clay; Gean Bowen, clay; Lindsay Hack, jewelry; Paula Martin, photography; Kristin Moger, drawing. Music: Saturday, Dean Heckel; Sunday, Corey & Stacey.
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SOAR WITH THE STARS
Walk-in Humidor at 5 locations
• WHAT: Horseshoe Foundation Night of the Fu-
ture Stars/42nd annual Kentucky Derby Festival Basketball Classic • WHEN: Night of the Future Stars: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14; Classic: 7 p.m. Friday, April 15 • WHERE: Night of the Future Stars: New Albany High School; Classic: Freedom Hall, Louisville • COST: $18 in advance ($20 at the door), $50 for VIP courtside seating • INFO: Purchase online at ticketmaster.com and by phone through TicketMaster at 800745-3000. Tickets for the Classic allow for free admission to the Horseshoe Foundation Derby Festival Night of the Future Stars Night of the Future Stars features a roster of 18 players, some of whom are ranked in the Top 50 nationally. It's the only Southern Indiana-specific Kentucky Derby Festival event.
ALL ABOARD THE TROLLEY Hookah
• WHAT: Third Friday Trolley Hop • WHEN: 5 p.m. Friday, April 15 • WHERE: Downtown Jeffersonville
The event features about 20 participating downtown businesses, each featuring local artists or live demonstrations. The trolley hop this Friday hosted by Jeffersonville Main Street Inc. will carry residents and visitors from shop to shop, exploring local business and local art. The trolley has several stops along Spring Street in downtown Jeffersonville.
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ABOVE: Sugar Maples Antiques & Gifts is located at 109 W. Maple St., Jeffersonville. The store is celebrating its 10-year anniversary Friday, April 15.
LEFT: About 16 dealers currently call Sugar Maples Antiques & Gifts in downtown Jeffersonville home, with some having large display areas and others only a shelf or two depending on their needs. | PHOTOS BY JENNA ESAREY
By JENNA ESAREY newsroom@newsandtribune.com
EFFERSONVILLE — Walking into Sugar Maples Antiques & Gifts, to steal a phrase from “Forrest Gump,” is like a box of chocolates — you never know what you’re gonna get. Vintage furniture, tiny pillbox hats and mismatched china teacups and saucers vie for attention with elaborate costume jewelry, antique glassware and dishes, and more in an always changing parade of nostalgia and whimsy. “I think we all enjoy styling our stuff as much buying it and selling it,” said co-owner Dana French. Owners Diana Kircher, Glenda Bir and French run the shop at 109 W. Maple St. in downtown Jeffersonville and will celebrate their 10-year anniversary Friday, April 15. Each partner works at the store one day a week, although Kircher, who lives nearest the shop, is there pretty much daily. All three enjoy collecting and displaying antiques in their own homes. “The fun part of it is we can buy something (for our house) and if it doesn’t work we can take it down and sell it here and buy something else,” Kircher said. “We’re our own best customers,” agreed Bir with a laugh. “We’re not getting rich. We’re just supporting our habit.” None of the three collect anything in particular, although Bir said she once collected Santa Claus items. “I was collecting them for a while, but I got overwhelmed and quit that,” she said. They get the items they sell at estate sales and auctions as well as customers who sell to them. “We have people come in every day wanting to sell something,” Bir said. “We generally only sell things we like,” added French. The trio oversees what’s brought into the shop, selecting the other dealers who sell there carefully and striving to maintain a balance of at least 75 percent antiques to no more than 25 percent gifts and collectibles.
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OLD-TIME PARTY
Sugar Maples Antiques & Gifts is throwing itself a birthday party as it celebrates 10 years in business Friday, April 15, in conjunction with Jeffersonville Main Street, Inc.’s Trolley Hop. From 6 to 8 p.m., the store will be open and offering discounts throughout the shop, refreshments, and drawings for gift certificates.
SWEET SUCCESS
• WHAT: Sugar Maples Antiques & Gifts • WHERE: 109 W. Maple St., Jeffersonville • ONLINE: Facebook.com/SugarMaplesAntiquesGifts
• PHONE: 812-285-1616 • HOURS: Tuesday through Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday
AN ANTIQUE BUILDING, TOO The building has held a number of businesses over the years, including an Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. grocery store that Kircher believes opened around 1901. Kircher came up with the idea for the shop after attending an historic preservation conference with Rita Fleming, owner of the Sugar Maples building. “She said she wished we could get an antique shop in downtown,” she said. “It took off from there.” Fleming not only owns the building, but is a dealer there as well. “We had to do a lot of work to the building when we came in,” Kircher said. “We built a bathroom and a kitchen and rebuilt the steps to the basement.” About 16 dealers currently call Sugar Maples home, with some having large display areas and others only a shelf or two depending on their needs. “We let everybody choose the amount of space they wanted,” Kircher said. New dealers are always encouraged to apply. A number of partners have cycled through over the last 10 years, but Kircher and Bir are originals. French, the only part-
Sugar Maples Antiques and Gifts owners Glenda Bir, Dana French and Diana Kircher are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the store Friday at its downtown Jeffersonville location. Kircher and Bir are original owners and French, the only partner still employed full-time, replaced long-time partner Dee Dee Ragland in January. Vintage furniture, tiny pillbox hats and mismatched china teacups and saucers vie for attention with elaborate costume jewelry, antique glassware and dishes, and more at Sugar Maples Antiques & Gifts in downtown Jeffersonville. ner still employed full-time, replaced longtime partner Dee Dee Ragland in January. The opening of the Big Four Bridge has brought more foot, and bicycle, traffic to the business. “I’m not sure if it’s brought us more sales,” Bir said. “But every day that I work I talk to a couple of people who came in for the first time. Some of them are
from Jeff. A lot of people from Louisville don’t even realize downtown Jeff is what it is.” “We would love for three or four or more antique shops to open up,” Kircher said. “Because then you become a destination. People won’t pull off the highway for one store. But they will if there are several.”
JEFFERSONVILLE — This Friday, April 15, offers a great opportunity to shop, dine, and explore the Historic Downtown District of Jeffersonville, at the 2016 Trolley Hop kick-off, a Jeffersonville Main Street, Inc., news release stated. The Third Friday Trolley Hops are free, and run on the third Friday of the month, April through September, from 6 to 9 p.m. Event participants are invited to hop on the trolley for a free 10 minute loop through downtown Jeffersonville that will feature six stops, including the foot of the Big Four Bridge, several on Spring Street, and the riverfront. “The Third Friday Trolley Hops are a great way to explore Jeffersonville’s growing downtown scene,” said Jay Ellis, executive director of Jeffersonville Main Street, the city’s nonprofit downtown revitalization organization. “We’ve got local artists, local musicians on the sidewalks, local businesses, and a trolley ride through a vibrant downtown — that’s a great combination for an affordable and fun night out. It gives people the opportunity to visit new and existing businesses in downtown Jeffersonville.” The event features artists in full creative mode in most of the participating downtown businesses, which blends a hip vibe in a historic setting, culminating in Jeffersonville’s downtown being “HipStoric.” “We wanted to partner the creativity of local artists with the entrepreneurial spirit of downtown businesses,” said Natalie Carden, a member of Jeffersonville Main Street’s Special Events Committee, and vice president of the Downtown Merchants Association. “There is so much happening in downtown Jeffersonville and the trolley hops are a great way to showcase this energy.” The trolleys have been outfitted with brochure racks so people can pick up event maps and brochures about downtown and the RiverStage when they get on a trolley. For more information visit JeffMainStreet.org.
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ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIES: APRIL 15
é “The Jungle Book”
“Barbershop: The Next Cut” “Criminal”
This week's entertainment releases
T.V. PREMIERES: APRIL 19
é “Containment” (CW)
“The Night Manager” (AMC)
BOOKS: APRIL 19 é “Maestra” by L. S. Hilton “The Epidemic” by Suzanne Young
Parade of paws at the pet fair SOIN THE KNOW
• WHAT: New Albany-Floyd
County Public Library’s 11th Annual Pet Fair • WHEN: noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16 • WHERE: New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, 180 W. Spring St., New Albany • INFO: Spaces available for pet rescue groups; contact Peggy Roberson at 812-949-3527 or proberson@nafclibrary.org. NEW ALBANY — The New Albany-Floyd County Public Library’s eleventh annual Pet Fair will be held from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, in the Library’s Scribner Drive parking lot, with a rain date of Saturday, May 21. This eagerly-anticipated annual event includes games and crafts, educational talks and demonstrations, a pet parade and costume contest, and lots of pet friends and the people who love and advocate for them, according to a library news release. Local pet rescue groups, pet advocacy organizations, and pet-related services will educate Pet
Fair attendees about responsible pet ownership and resources that are available. Rescue groups present will include those for rat terriers, shelties, greyhounds, Boston terriers, miniature Pinschers, Chinese crested, Basset hounds, guinea pigs, rabbits, and even a rescue group for pregnant dogs, called Hand in Paw Rescue – in addition to equine rescue and general dog and cat rescue groups. Parking for the Pet Fair is available at the Billy Herman Park ball fields at 600 Scribner Drive. Attendees bringing pets must keep them
on leashes or in crates/cages at all times. All attendees are responsible for cleaning up after their own pets. The library still has several spaces available for pet rescue groups to participate in the Pet Fair. All pets must be in crates/cages or on leashes at all times. Rescues are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Please contact Peggy Roberson, in the Indiana History Room, at 812949-3527 or proberson@nafclibrary. org if you are a representative of a pet rescue group and would like to participate in the Pet Fair.
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LIVE MUSIC AT WICK’S
WHAT: Live on State WHERE: Wick’s, 225 State St., New Albany Friday, April 15: Second Chance, Blaise Streets; Saturday, April 16: 80s Party with 100 % Poly for Depression Awareness; Friday, April 22: Aquila Boch; Saturday, April 23: Wax Factory; Friday, April 29: 3 Chords and Truth, Dogville; Saturday, April 30: Juicebox Heroes
BANK STREET BREWHOUSE
WHAT: Live music WHERE: Bank Street Brewhouse, 415 Bank St., New Albany WHEN/WHO: All shows 7 to 9 p.m.: Friday, April 15: The Fellow Travelers; Saturday, April 16: Hamilton & Puckett; Friday, April 22: Winston on Wheels; Saturday, April 23: Madeline Lobeck; Friday, April 29: Leigh Ann Yost and Christian Johnson; Saturday, April 30: Nashville recording artist Jeff Miller. 7 p.m. every Tuesday: Tuesday Night Talent Review
AN EVENING WITH THE HART STRINGS
WHAT: The Hart Strings WHEN: 7 p.m. April 16 WHERE: Jimmy’s Music Center, 123 E. Market, New Albany INFO: Tickets are $10, available at thehartstrings.com. The Hart Strings return for their first local concert of 2016, performing with touring musician Andrew Tefano. Since coming together in Georgetown in 2012, The Hart Strings, now based in Nashville, have toured extensively throughout the eastern U.S., from Asbury Park, New Jersey, to Atlanta, and beyond. They have released an EP, “Evening Time,” and two fulllength CDs, “Good Conversation,” and most recently “LIVE.”
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. Friday, April 15: Eldridge Bluegrass Band: Special Show: tickets $5 General Admission; Saturday, April 16: Tayler Lynch, Cara Belt; Saturday, April 23: Linda Smith, Gerald Shelton; Friday, April 29: Tribute Show: The King, The Killer, and The Man In Black featuring: Brad McCrady, Rockin’ Terry Lee Ridley and Frank Hamilton; Saturday April 30: Megan Stout, Ricky Howsare, Sarah Patrick.
SAMPLE DELICIOUS ART
WHAT: Stella di Luce Art Show WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 16; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 17 WHERE: Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards, 19816 Huber Road, Borden INFO: 812-923-9463 The Ninth Annual Local Art & Wine Event at Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards celebrates the release of a special wine
called “Stella di Luce” and features great works of art. Music: Saturday, Dean Heckel; Sunday, Corey & Stacey.
ENJOY PHOTOS OF NATURE
WHAT: ‘Amazing Nature’ WHEN: Through June 3 WHERE: Jeffersonville Township Public Library, 211 E. Court Ave., Jeffersonville. INFO: visit jefflibrary.org; or call 812-285-8599. The photography exhibit “Amazing Nature” by Christine Hayden will be on display through Friday, June 3, at the Jeffersonville Township Public Library, 211 E. Court Ave., Jeffersonville.
GET MOONED AT PARK
WHAT: Full Moon Hikes WHEN: April 22 WHERE: Charlestown State Park, 12500 Ind. 62, Charlestown Full Moon Hike, Charlestown State Park, 12500 Ind., 62, Charlestown, 8 p.m., 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.
DOST THOU LOVE THEE?
WHAT: Shakespeare in the Park: ‘Romeo & Juliet’ WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 29 WHERE: Big Four Station park, Jeffersonville Kentucky’s Shakespeare in the Park returns to downtown Jeffersonville. A seven-actor group will perform “Romeo & Juliet” in Big Four Station Park, Jeffersonville, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, April 29. Admission is free.
THE HART STRINGS
HANDMADE MARKET AND VINTAGE, TOO
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14 WHERE: Preservation Station, 100 Preservation Place, Jeffersonville Handmade Market and Vintage, Too offers a variety of handmade delights and vintage treasures at Preservation Station. Additional Handmade Markets and Vintage, Too will take place on May 14, August 13, September 10, and October 8. The market provides an opportunity for artists, makers, and vintage sellers to offer a variety of goods to the public on a regular basis right in the heart of bustling downtown Jeffersonville just half a block from the Big Four Walking Bridge.
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ENJOY FONDUE AT FUNDRAISER
WHAT: Fondue Card Party WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14 WHERE: Silver Creek Middle School, 495 N. Indiana Ave., Sellersburg. INFO: Call 812-246-9337 Phi Beta Psi Sorority will hold its annual Fondue Card Party at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 14, at Silver Creek Middle School, 495 N. Indiana Ave., Sellersburg. The cost of admission is $8 and everyone will receive a ditty bag and admission gift. There will be two raffles. Phi Beta Psi Sorority is a National Organization with chapters in several states across the United States. Proceeds of this event will go to its national project, cancer research and local charities.
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