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JULY 14, 2016 — Issue 122
'Hairspray’ production deals with relevant themes
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ON THE COVER: New Albany Riverstage Productions presents “Hairspray” at the riverfront amphitheater July 22, 23, 24. | PHOTO BY JENNA ESAREY
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Play offers themes fitting for today
H
airspray” is being staged at the New Aladults, many of whom are recent high school bany riverfront amphitheater at a perfect graduates, drawn from Silver Creek, New Albatime in our nation’s history. ny, Floyd Central, and Providence high schools, The musical — centered on the story of Tracy writer Jenna Esarey writes in today’s centerpiece. Turnblad, an overweight teen who dreams of These young people represent our future, dancing on local TV dance program and ends up so perhaps it’s appropriate that they’re dealing integrating it in the process — carries important with heavy issues through performance art with themes relevant to what’s happening today. themes as important today as they were 50 years JASON THOMAS Set in 1960s Baltimore during the Civil Rights ago. SoIn Editor Movement, “Hairspray’s” message of tolerance “I love putting on a show like this that’s so and acceptance offers social commentary that important in a time like this,” said Providence could be plugged into America circa-2016. As the nation junior Eli Lucas, who plays Link Larkin in the show. “It’s comes to grips with the officer shootings in Dallas and fatal important to talk about love and respect for all.” shootings of two black men by police officers in LouisiPut that in bright lights. ana and Minnesota last week, “Hairspray” is a poignant reminder that we have a long way to go — but we can keep — Jason Thomas is the editor of SoIn. He can be reached by our spirits high along the way. phone at 812-206-2127 or email at jason.thomas@newsandThe cast of 57 consists primarily of teenagers and young tribune.com. Follow him on Twitter: @ScoopThomas.
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Sellersburg resident pens novel Nick Coffman authored ‘The Other Marines’ SELLERSBURG — This week marks the nationwide release “The Other Marines: God’s Plan and Provision for Two Marines,” a revealing and captivating new biography by author Nick Coffman, a news release from Tate Publishing and Enterprises stated. In “The Other Marines,” Coffman was an average college student who was tired of being average. To change that, he did something he never dreamed he would do — he joined the most elite branch of the armed forces, the United States Marine Corps. Follow Coffman as he relates his life through the struggles of boot camp, combat training, a deployment to Iraq and many more. Also follow EOD Marine Sean Pinckney on his journey from his quiet hometown, to the swamps of Parris Island, to the deserts of Iraq, and to the mountains of Afghanistan.
SOIN THE KNOW
• WHAT: Nationwide release of
'The Other Marines: God’s Plan and Provision for Two Marines' • WHO: Sellersburg native Nick Coffman • INFO: Available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at tatepublishing. com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.
Sellersburg native Nick Coffman has authored “The Other Marines: God’s Plan and Provision for Two Marines.” | PHOTO FROM AMAZON.COM Coffman is a Marine Corps veteran who served honorably on active duty from 2007 to 2012. After completing his service, he now works as an information technology systems engineer and project manager.
Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at tatepublishing.com/ bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com. God has blessed Coffman with his lovely wife, Melissa, and their two children, Blake and Lucy, the release stated. In his spare time, Coffman enjoys hunting, fishing and studying the Bible so that he can continue to grow spiritually. He currently lives with his family in Sellersburg.
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Where to go and be seen in Southern Indiana
WINE DOWN • WHAT: Wine Walk & Shop • WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 15 • WHERE: Downtown Jeffersonville • INFO: Tickets are $15 in advance and
$20 day of; call 812-256-5777 The eighth Annual Wine Walk & Shop event is 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, July 15, in Historic Downtown Jeffersonville. The event is hosted by Jeffersonville Main Street Inc., a nonprofit downtown revitalization organization, and the merchants of downtown Jeffersonville. This fun-filled event features many wine tasting stations and a variety of hors d’oeuvres located within the downtown shops. There will be five live music acts on the sidewalks, and special sales at locally-owned shops.
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WHERE BUFFALO ROAMED • WHAT: “The Indiana Wilderness Road, a Re-
tracement Survey of the Indiana Buffalo Trace” • WHEN: noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 • WHERE: Carnegie Center for Art and History, 208 E. Spring St., New Albany • INFO: carnegiecenter.org Professional land surveyor David J. Ruckman will present the program “The Indiana Wilderness Road, a Retracement Survey of the Indiana Buffalo Trace,” as part of the Carnegie Center’s Lunch & Learn series. A fan of local history, Ruckman became interested in the original 1805 Trace Survey done in this area by William Rector. Ruckman is a native Hoosier.
HOWL AT THE MOON • WHAT: Full Moon Hike • WHEN: 10 p.m., Sunday, July 17 • WHERE: Charlestown State Park, 12500 Ind. 62,
Charlestown. Hike under a full moon and stars, and enjoy the great outdoors at night along Trail 1. Wear good hiking shoes and comfortable clothing, and bring a red lens flashlight and walking stick. The event is free. Other full moon hikes are planned for Aug. 19, Sept. 16 and Oct. 15. For more information visit in.gov/dnr/parklake/2986.htm.
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Area teens from mix of schools stage ‘Hairspray’ By JENNA ESAREY newsroom@newsandtribune.com EW ALBANY — New Albany Riverstage Productions will transform the New Albany amphitheater into the streets — and a school, TV studio, jail, and more — of Baltimore circa-1962 for next weekend’s production of “Hairspray.” Under the direction of Alonzo Richmond, the show features 1960s-style songs and upbeat dance numbers, telling the story of Tracy Turnblad, an overweight teen who dreams of dancing on local TV dance program The Corny Collins Show. The musical is based on the 1988 John Waters film of the same name. It opened on Broadway in 2002, garnering eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical against 12 other nominees. With themes of racial harmony and anti-weight-shaming, the show seems as relevant to today’s issues as it does to those of the 1960s, according to cast members. “It’s so full of energy and it sends a good message,” said Zach Shultz, a recent Silver Creek grad who plays Tracy’s mother, Edna Turnblad. “It addresses body image and race. It has a good message but has a lot of fun doing it.” It’s all about respect. “I love putting on a show like this that’s so important in a time like this,” said Providence junior Eli Lucas, who plays Link Larkin in the show. “It’s important to talk about love and respect for all.” The cast of 57 consists primarily of teenagers and young adults, many of whom are recent high school graduates, drawn from Silver Creek, New Albany, Floyd Central, and Providence high schools. “We also have one or two from YPAS (Youth Performing Arts School) in Louisville,” Richmond said. Choreographer Maggie Patten, working with Riverstage for the first time with this show, put her cast through the paces during a rehearsal on the amphitheater stage on Monday. In 90-degree heat and little shade, the tired and sweaty cast took their
GET CORNY
• WHAT: “Hairspray” • WHERE: New Albany Amphitheater, below East Main Street, at the foot of Pearl Street
• WHEN: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 22,
23, 24. Doors open at 7 p.m., preshow at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. After-shows Friday and Saturday included with ticket. • COST: Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students through high school • INFO: Purchase in advance at newalbanyriverstageproductions.com or at the door. Festival seating in the stadium-style seating or bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on the lawn.
MORE ON THE RIVER
• WHAT: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ • WHEN: 8:30 p.m., July 21-24 • WHERE: RiverStage, Spring Street and Riverside Drive, Jeffersonville
• COST: Free
Jeffersonville Parks Department and River Pops Orchestra presents free of charge, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” 8:30 p.m. nightly, July 21-24. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. Las Vegas performer Corwyn Hodges of the vocal group Mo5aic stars in the role of Judas. A full orchestra supports a cast of over 40 local musical performers to create this contemporary visual of the Andrew Lloyd Weber’s famous score. Enjoy the perfect family evening under the stars by the river.
places to “take it from the top.” “It’s exhausting, but I really like it,” said 2015 New Albany graduate Lillie Weber, who plays Tracy Turnblad. “I’ve been doing this since fourth grade and this is a fantastic role. I love being Tracy!” Pre-show entertainment will be provided starting at 7:30 with a Sounds of the ‘60s show staged by
Jared Gillis, as Seaweed J. Stubbs, dances with Lillie Weber, as Tracy Turnblad, during reh “Hairspray” on Monday at the New Albany riverfront amphitheater. participants in a camp for fourth through ninth graders put on by the cast of “Hairspray” this week. “Hairspray” is the third production put on by the group, which started in 2014 with “Suessical,” followed by “Grease” last year, both directed by Richmond, who is the full-time theater director for Silver Creek High School. The amphitheater is a challenging location for a musical, with no wings and no curtain. “I’m used to a challenge,” Richmond said. “At Silver Creek we don’t have wings. Here in New Albany we have an amazing scenery designer, Wes Shofner. He also designs for Center Stage.” Richmond was quick to thank Center Stage of Louisville and Derby Dinner Playhouse for their assistance with sets and costumes. “I also really want to thank the City of New Albany and the Horseshoe Foundation for sponsoring
the show,” he said. John Witten founded New Albany Productions and has since relocated “I am thrilled to see it continue an ful,” he said. “It’s just a perfect loca venue. Alonzo deserves a lot of resp he’s done there.” Tickets for the show are $10 for a seniors and children through high sc sion includes a 30-minute preshow, After Hours post-shows on Friday a Friday’s post-show is a cabaret-style tions performed by cast members, w is a staging of the new play “Therap by cast member Jack Sutherlin who Collins. “It’s going to be so good,” said We such a talented cast. It’s going to be a
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Eli Lucas, as Link Larkin, talks with Juliet Gahan, as Amber Von Tussle, during rehearsals for “Hairspray” on Monday at the New Albany riverfront amphitheater. | PHOTOS BY JENNA ESAREY
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ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIES: JULY 15
é “Ghostbusters”
“Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party” (limited release)
This week's entertainment releases
ALBUMS: JULY 15
é “Youth Authority”
by Good Charlotte “Love & Hate” by Michael Kiwanuka
BOOKS: JULY 19 é “Night and Day” by Iris Johansen “The Woman in Cabin 10” by Ruth Ware
Get educated on bourbon whiskey SOIN THE KNOW
• WHAT: Q&A with Jim Rutledge, master distiller of the J.W. Rutledge Distillery • WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 15 • WHERE: Riverside Cigar Shop and Lounge, 201 Spring St., Jeffersonville
JEFFERSONVILLE — On Friday, July 15, from 7 to 10 p.m. there will be a Q&A with Jim Rutledge, master distiller of the J.W. Rutledge Distillery, at Riverside Cigar Shop and Lounge, 201 Spring St., Jeffersonville. Rutledge and friends, Stephen Camisa and Jon Mowry, are working together to build a modern, sustainable and energy efficient, mid-size distillery, a Riverside news release stated. They are going to produce Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Straight Rye Whiskey “the old-fashioned way.” They are going to produce their Kentucky Straight Bourbon whiskeys using rye and wheat as small flavoring grains, and straight Rye whiskey will be in-
cluded in their portfolio of distilled spirits. A pot still may be added to the beverage alcohol production to other types of beverage alcohols. In addition, Rutledge said another goal is to remain free of corporate structuring, so they will listen to their consumers regarding Bourbon and Rye Whiskey mashbills, whiskey ages, bottle strengths, single barrel and small batch renderings. There will not be a corporate structure in place to require addition of flavors to Bourbons, or finishing of Bourbon in used barrels, of another type of alcohol, to change the flavor and character of their whiskeys.
Special bottles of bourbon will be available for sale. For more information on the project visit jwrutledgedistilleryllc.com/our-distilleryproject.html. Conceived and created by founder/proprietor Jeff Mouttet, Riverside’s mission is to be the premium smoke shop and lounge in the Louisville metropolitan area, a destination featuring the friendliest staff and the cleanest, most comfortable environment for cigar smokers locally and those nationwide visiting the Kentuckiana region. For more information visit riversidecigars. com.
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LOCAL SOIN HAPPENINGS Feeling left out? Send your establishment’s and/or organization’s upcoming events/new features/entertainment information to SoIn Editor Jason Thomas at jason.thomas@ newsandtribune.com
LIVE MUSIC AT WICK’S
• WHAT: Live on State • WHERE: Wick’s, 225 State St., New Albany
Friday, July 15: Corey Brumback; Saturday, July 16: Taylor Lynch & The Insane Outlaws; Friday, July 22: Me & You; Saturday, July 23: Wax Factory; Saturday, July 30: Subourbon Shooter
BANK STREET BREWHOUSE
• WHAT: Live music • WHERE: Bank Street Brewhouse, 415 Bank St., New
Albany • WHO/WHEN: Friday, July 15: Tim Johnson, 7 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, July 16: Small Batch Brass, 7 to 9 p.m.; Friday, July 22: Dewey Kincade, 7 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, July 23: Brother Wolves with String Tone Duo, 7 to 10 p.m.; Friday, July 29: Dan Dilamarter and Gavin Caster, 8 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, July 30: The Bourbonites 7 to 9 p.m. 7 p.m. every Tuesday: Tuesday Night Talent Review
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, July 15: Drops of Mercy Gospel Show featuring: Clinton Spaulding, Kelly Casey and Christy Miller; Saturday, July 16: Mike Boughey, Brandi Anderson, Otis Berry; Saturday, July 23: Megan Stout, Kelly Trask, Dennis Haycraft; Saturday, July 30: Tribute to Loretta Lynn and more featuring: Tayla Lynn (Loretta’s granddaughter) and Rodger Riggs
RIVERSTAGE CONCERTS
• WHEN: 7 p.m. Fridays • WHERE: RiverStage, Spring Street and Riverside Drive,
Jeffersonville July 15: Featuring: The Devonshires with guest Lefty and the Lunatics; July 22: RiverPops featuring: “Jesus Christ Superstar”; July 23: RiverPops featuring: “Jesus Christ Superstar”; July 24: RiverPops featuring: “Jesus Christ Superstar”; July 29: Featuring: Jefferson Tarc Bus with guest The Mad Taxpayers; Aug. 5: Featuring: Jake, Elwood and the Boys with guest Kudmani; Aug. 12 Featuring: 100% Poly with guest The Rumors; Aug. 19: Featuring: Rumours (A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac) with Radiotronic; Aug. 26: Juice Box Heroes with guest Big Steel Train
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
• WHERE: Warder Park, Spring Street and Court Avenue,
Jeffersonville • WHEN: 7 p.m. Fridays Friday, July 15: Indigo
BICENTENNIAL BEATS
• WHAT: Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series • WHEN: 7 p.m. Fridays • WHERE: Bicentennial Park, Spring and Pearl streets, New
Albany Friday, July 15: Nick Dittmeier and the Saw Dusters
Smokey’s Discount Tobacco Outlet Corydon • New Salisbury • Salem Jeffersonville • New Albany • Sellersburg Stop in at any of our 6 locations for a wide selection of e-cigs, candles, dreamcatchers and more....
FRESH OFF THE FARM
• WHAT: Jeffersonville Farmers Market • WHEN/WHERE: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon at Big Four
Station park; Tuesdays, 3 to 6 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 2014 Allison Lane More info from Jeffersonville Main Street www.JeffMainStreet. org
FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY
WHAT: Southern Indiana free Butterfly Festival WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, July 23 WHERE: Charlestown State Park, 12500 Ind. 62, Charlestown. With three miles of roadside butterfly viewing, visitors will see large amounts and many varieties of butterflies and moths. Enjoy a monarch butterfly release, live music, and learn tips on butterfly photography.
FLIGHT OF THE MONARCHS
• WHAT: Beyond Borders Monarch Celebration • WHEN: 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday, July 23 • WHERE: Arts Council of Southern Indiana, 820 E. Market
St., New Albany. Young and old alike will delight in the Arts Council of Southern Indiana’s sixth annual monarch butterfly release and blockparty celebration. The event is free. For more information visit call 812-949-4238 or go online to ArtsCouncilSI.com/ monarch-celebration/4591217823.
and more!
For all of your smoking needs Wide Assortment of Zippo Lighters
Dr. Grabow Pipes & Accessories
Walk-in Humidor at 5 locations
SING SOME BLUES
• WHAT: Blues Under the Stars • WHEN: 4:30 to 9 p.m., Saturday, July 23 • WHERE: Hidden Hill Nursery and Sculpture Garden, 1011
Utica Charlestown Road, Utica Enjoy an evening of blues music in the setting of whimsical Hidden Hill Nursery and Sculpture Garden. Food and wine will also be served. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Cost: $10 per person, free parking available. Info: www.HiddenHillNursery.com.
HOWL AT THE MOON
• WHAT: Full Moon Hike • WHEN: 10 p.m., Sunday, July 17 • WHERE: Charlestown State Park, 12500 Ind. 62, Charles-
town. Hike under a full moon and stars, and enjoy the great outdoors at night along Trail 1. Wear good hiking shoes and comfortable clothing, and bring a red lens flashlight and walking stick. The event is free. Other full moon hikes are planned for Aug. 19, Sept. 16 and Oct. 15. For more information visit http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2986.htm
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Science museum announces new initiative SOIN THE KNOW
• WHAT: Science in Play 2GO • WHEN: Ongoing • WHERE: Kentucky Science
Center, 727 W. Main St., Louisville • INFO: kysciencecenter.org LOUISVILLE, KY — Kentucky Science Center expanded its offering of progressive next-generation learning opportunities with the announcement of the state-wide earlychildhood learning initiative Science in Play 2GO, and the addition of an all-new Water Table to Science in Play in celebration of the exhibit’s first birthday, a news release stated. These initiatives represent nearly $350,000 in new investments in the Center’s early childhood efforts, increasing reach and impact. The allnew Water Table is open to the public as the Science Center kicked-off a month of special activities with community partners. Science in Play powered by PNC
Grow Up Great creates opportunities for life-long learning by focusing on 21st century skills, open-ended collaboration, and creativity – all through the power of play. Since opening in July 2015, Science in Play has welcomed more than 200,000 visitors. A recent impact study conducted through a lengthy survey of over 250 respondents speaks to the power of the experience and confirms that Science in Play is working: Louisville Water Foundation also announced a significant gift in support of early-childhood learning with $50,000 toward the all-new Water Table/ The Splash! Water Table, which closed on May 22, has remained a Science Center staple in multiple incarnations, with the most recent renovation in 2009. Columbus, Ohio,-based firm, Boss Display, designed this all-new Science in Play Water Table with input from Kentucky Science Center’s Curious Kids Board. The opportunity to play with steam and fog, as well as using water jets to
propel items, are only a few of their ideas that are incorporated in the water table’s final design.
Solve a mystery among the periodicals Test your detective skills during a fun mystery event for adults. The New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, 180 W. Spring St., New Albany, will host “A Secret in the Stacks: After Hours Library Mystery” on Friday, July 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Reference Services area, according to Develop New Albany’s website. Participants will be tasked with solving a case about librarian Beatrice A. Reader, who has gone missing. Guests will search throughout the library to find hidden clues. They will uncover secrets that can help them discover how Reader became missing and where she can be found. Teams will have up to two hours to discover Reader’s location. Registration for this event is
required. To register, call Reference Services at 812-949-3523. The mission of the New AlbanyFloyd County Public Library is to create young readers, celebrate the diversity of our community, preserve our local history and promote genea-
logical research, support literacy, and stimulate imagination by providing services and collections in a variety of formats for use during leisure time. Visit nafclibrary.org and facebook.com/NAFCPL for more information.