Sponsored by Clarksville Parks Department, the walk is scheduled for Saturday, May 24 at 9 a.m. Pre-registration not required. Leader Brian Vance, Volunteer Naturalist at Falls of the Ohio State Park, will lead the tour which is open to all ages. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
The group will meet at the Endris Lodge in Lapping Park, 2404 Greentree North, Clarksville. The event will take place rain or shine.
Wear your hiking shoes for this moderate 3-mile hike. For questions, contact the parks office at 812-283-5313 or info@clarksvilleparks.com.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Downtown Jeffersonville walking tour
Enjoy a free walking tour of downtown Jeffersibville May 16 starting at 6:30 PM, rain or shine. Participants should meet at the northeast corner of Court and Spring streets, Warder Park for a walking tour of the downtown historic district led by County Historian Jeanne Burke.
Jeanne will share anecdotes about Jeffersonville's rich history and architectural and historical information about the buildings along Spring Street and Riverside Drive. The tour includes Pearl Street and the stories of the people who built the buildings.
Participants will return to Warder Park in time to enjoy a 'Concert in the Park,' part of a weekly summer series. The first 25 participants receive a complimentary InShape in Historic Indiana water bottle from Governor Mitch Daniel’s INShape Indiana. Sponsors: Jeffersonville Main Street and the Jeffersonville Historic Preservation Commission.
For more information, please call Jeffersonville Main Street (283-0301) or Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana (284-4534).
Jeanne will share anecdotes about Jeffersonville's rich history and architectural and historical information about the buildings along Spring Street and Riverside Drive. The tour includes Pearl Street and the stories of the people who built the buildings.
Participants will return to Warder Park in time to enjoy a 'Concert in the Park,' part of a weekly summer series. The first 25 participants receive a complimentary InShape in Historic Indiana water bottle from Governor Mitch Daniel’s INShape Indiana. Sponsors: Jeffersonville Main Street and the Jeffersonville Historic Preservation Commission.
For more information, please call Jeffersonville Main Street (283-0301) or Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana (284-4534).
Victorian Chautauqua entertainment schedule
A VICTORIAN CHAUTAUQUA
at the
Howard Steamboat Museum
Jeffersonville, Indiana
May 17 & 18, 2008
at the
Howard Steamboat Museum
Jeffersonville, Indiana
May 17 & 18, 2008
“A Victorian Chautauqua”, a family oriented festival featuring quality arts and crafts booths, entertainment, a large herb & perennial sale, Carriage House Antique Sales, food, book signings, and mansion tours will take place on Saturday & Sunday May 17th & 18th at the Howard Steamboat Museum, 1101 E. Market Street, Jeffersonville, Indiana (I-65, Exit 0). We are Celebrating 50 Golden Years 1958-2008 – on May 18, [1958] Loretta Howard – widow of James Howard, opened the doors of the family home as a Museum where people could learn about the history of the Great Steamboat era and the part the Howard family and their Shipyards played in that story. On Sunday May 18, 2008 special activities during the festival will commemorate that May 18th day in 1958 when Mrs. Howard opened the doors to the Howard Steamboat Museum to the public. The Mayor Jeffersonville Tom Galligan will proclaim May 18th as Howard Steamboat Museum day. To commemorate this historic occasion, the US Postal Service will be on hand with a special one-time only Howard Steamboat Museum 50th Anniversary Station Cancellation 2 pm Sunday.
A Victorian Chautauqua is a fund raising activity for the Museum, a 501(c)3 organization open six days a week year ‘round.
ENTERTAINMENT: Hula Hoop & 50s Fashion Contest, Visit by Elvis, Music of the 50s; “50s on Main Street” – an original play by local youth, funded in part by a grant from the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Youth Philanthropy Council – Clark, Floyd, & Harrison counties, educational garden walk with Cheryl Gilbert of Olde Thyme Log House Gardens; Remnant Trust presentation by Phil Vogt.
EXHIBITORS: Approximately 80 quality arts & crafts exhibitors.
IN THE MANSION: walk through tours at no extra charge.
CARRIAGE HOUSE SALES: 9 meticulously selected antique dealers will display and sell their wares in this rustic setting.
FOOD: snacks and an outdoor Victorian café will be available.
SPECIAL THIS YEAR FOR CHILDREN: The Family Fun Festival to benefit the Clark County Youth Shelter will be held in Port Fulton Park (behind the Museum) – Saturday only mid-way style games, prize give aways, etc.
A Victorian Chautauqua
Saturday May 17th 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday May 18th 10 AM - 4 PM
Admission $3.00 (Children 12 & Under free with adult)
NO PETS PLEASE
Howard Steamboat Museum 1101 E. Market St. Jeffersonville, Indiana
I-65 – Exit 0
Contact: Yvonne B. Knight 812-283-3728 email HSMSTEAM@aol.com
Free Parking
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
SATURDAY May 17, 2008
Venues: TENT, PARK, MANSION
10 AM A Victorian Chautauqua Opens
10 AM – 6 PM Concurrent: Family Fun Festival – Sponsored by Clark County Youth Shelter in
Port Fulton Park behind Museum (PARK)
11 AM “LANDMARK INSTITUTIONS: THE HOWARD STEAMBOAT MUSEUM AND THE
REMNANT TRUST” - Presentation by Phil Vogt, Visiting Remnant Trust Scholar
(MANSION)
12 Noon – 2 PM “PURPLE BACK POCKET” & “HI TOPS” KID ROCK BANDS Performing at
“FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL” IN (Park) Across From Museum – Sponsored by
Clark County Youth Shelter
12 Noon “CLARK COUNTY IN THE 50s” – Presentation by Carl & Mary Kramer, Authors
of This Place We Call Home – (MANSION)
1 PM “Buildings, Roads & Neighborhoods: How Has Metro Louisville Changed Since
1958?” – Presentation by Steve Wiser of Louisville 2035 (MANSION)
2 PM RIVER CITY CONCERT BAND (TENT)
3 PM “SPRING STREET” – A PLAY (SEE 11AM)
HULA HOOP & 50’s Fashion Contest, Mary Kramer – Hula Challenger (TENT)
4 PM FORT HILL STRING BAND (TENT)
5 PM “NANNIE THORP EXPERIENCE” IMPROV – David Smith III, Stefan Gearheart,
Ben Hagan (TENT)
6 PM FESTIVALS CLOSE
SUNDAY MAY 18, 2008
10 AM A Victorian Chautauqua Opens
11 AM GARDEN TALK by Cheryl Gilbert of Olde Thyme Log House Gardens (BOOTH)
12 Noon SAM STONE – DULCIMER (TENT)
12 Noon BOB HILL SLIDES, “YEAR OF VIEWS at HIDDEN HILL NURSERY (MANSION)
1 PM “SPRING STREET” – A PLAY – (See 11 AM Saturday) (TENT)
Play Finale – ELVIS SIGHTING
2 PM TOM GALLIGAN, MAYOR OF JEFFERSONVILLE – PROCLAMATION:
HOWARD STEAMBOAT MUSEUM DAY (TENT)
2:15 PM U.S. POSTAL SERVICE OPENS HOWARD STEAMBOAT MUSEUM GOLDEN
ANNIVERSARY STATION – CANCELLATION (TENT)
2:30 PM BIRTHDAY CAKE & “ELVIS”
3 PM – 4 PM ELVIS IMPERSONATOR – RAY GLENN
4 PM FESTIVAL CLOSES
CONTACT: Yvonne B. Knight 502-523-6333
502-283-3728
Janice Molnar 502-282-2151
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Carriage House Antiques Show and Sale
Visit the Howard Steamboat Museum's 16th annual Chautauqua, May 17 & 18 and particiopate in their annual Carriage House Antiques Show and Sale.
The following antique dealers will exhibit and sell antiques in the Historic Carriage House at the "A Victorian Chautauqua", a family oriented arts, crafts, garden & antique festival.
Jan-tiques, Jan Paddocks, IN
Aunt Arties' Antique Mall, Judy Gwinn, IN
Dilly's Impressions, Sue Bartle, IN
Marla's Vintage Treasures, Marla Moore, OH
Red Horse Antiques, Emily McDonald, IN
Sugar Maples, Glenda Bir, DeeDee Ragland, Diana Kircher, IN
Vault Antiques, Mary Clark, KY
The festival will also celebrate the 50th anniversary (May 18, 1958) of the opening of the Museum. The festival also features: music, food, book signings, mansion tours, and approximately 80 quality arts and crafts booths.
Festival Hours:
Saturday 10AM to 6PM
Sunday 10AM to 4 PM
Admission :
$3.00 (Children 12 & under free with adult). No pets please. Free Parking
Howard Steamboat Museum, 1101 E. Market St., Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Take I-65 - Exit 0. Go east on Court Ave. to Spring St. Turn right on Spring St. to Market St. Turn east on Market St. and follow to the museum.
Contact: Yvonne B. Knight 812-283-3728. E-mail: HSMSTEAM@aol.com
The following antique dealers will exhibit and sell antiques in the Historic Carriage House at the "A Victorian Chautauqua", a family oriented arts, crafts, garden & antique festival.
Jan-tiques, Jan Paddocks, IN
Aunt Arties' Antique Mall, Judy Gwinn, IN
Dilly's Impressions, Sue Bartle, IN
Marla's Vintage Treasures, Marla Moore, OH
Red Horse Antiques, Emily McDonald, IN
Sugar Maples, Glenda Bir, DeeDee Ragland, Diana Kircher, IN
Vault Antiques, Mary Clark, KY
The festival will also celebrate the 50th anniversary (May 18, 1958) of the opening of the Museum. The festival also features: music, food, book signings, mansion tours, and approximately 80 quality arts and crafts booths.
Festival Hours:
Saturday 10AM to 6PM
Sunday 10AM to 4 PM
Admission :
$3.00 (Children 12 & under free with adult). No pets please. Free Parking
Howard Steamboat Museum, 1101 E. Market St., Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Take I-65 - Exit 0. Go east on Court Ave. to Spring St. Turn right on Spring St. to Market St. Turn east on Market St. and follow to the museum.
Contact: Yvonne B. Knight 812-283-3728. E-mail: HSMSTEAM@aol.com
Coffee Roasting Program at Jeff Library
The Jeffersonville Township Public Library will present a program on roasting coffee by Ed Needham on Saturday, May 10, at 11:00 a.m.
Needham is a principal therapist for Seven Counties Services, Inc. by vocation, but is a coffee roaster by avocation.
Needham will do a show and tell with green unroasted coffee beans and a few small home-style roasters. Home roasting is the process of roasting small batches of green coffee beans for personal consumption.
Roasting coffee transforms the chemical and physical properties of green coffee beans into roasted coffee products. The roasting process is integral to producing a savory cup of coffee. When roasted, the green coffee bean expands to nearly double its original size, changing in color, taste, smell and density.
Until the 20th century it was more common for at-home coffee drinkers to roast their coffee in their residence than it was to buy roasted coffee.
The program is free to the public.
Needham is a principal therapist for Seven Counties Services, Inc. by vocation, but is a coffee roaster by avocation.
Needham will do a show and tell with green unroasted coffee beans and a few small home-style roasters. Home roasting is the process of roasting small batches of green coffee beans for personal consumption.
Roasting coffee transforms the chemical and physical properties of green coffee beans into roasted coffee products. The roasting process is integral to producing a savory cup of coffee. When roasted, the green coffee bean expands to nearly double its original size, changing in color, taste, smell and density.
Until the 20th century it was more common for at-home coffee drinkers to roast their coffee in their residence than it was to buy roasted coffee.
The program is free to the public.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Best Western/AAA Ultimate Road Trip
Best Western International and AAA are dropping the green flag on the race to win the "Ultimate Road Trip" this summer, with one grand-prize winner driving a street-legal version of the #99 Best Western Toyota Camry from Michigan International Speedway to Raceworld USA in North Carolina. Along the 1,138-mile, nine-day journey, the winner will make pit stops at some of the nation’s top attractions, theme parks and Best Western hotels. The trip concludes with a visit to Raceworld USA and tours of the Michael Waltrip Racing and Roush Fenway Racing shops near Charlotte, North Carolina. The Best Western Green Tree Inn in Clarksville is one of the stops Aug. 19.
Through June 13, 2008, race fans can enter online. The winner’s "Ultimate Road Trip" will begin on Aug. 17 at Michigan International Speedway and conclude Aug. 25 in Charlotte. The winner will also receive airline tickets for two and a pre-paid fuel card. The Camry provided for the trip will also be equipped with a Magellan GPS navigation device, including AAA Approved points-of-interest such as attractions and more than 60,000 Diamond Rated lodgings and restaurants.
AAA: Best Western "Ultimate Road Trip" Itinerary:
Sun., Aug. 17 (59.4 miles): Attend Sprint Cup Series race in Brooklyn, Michigan. Following the race, drive south to Napoleon, Ohio; overnight stay at the Best Western Napoleon Inn & Suites in Napoleon, Ohio.
Mon., Aug. 18 (176.6 miles): Napoleon, Ohio, to Kings Mills (Cincinnati), Ohio. Visit Kings Island theme park; overnight stay at the Best Western Mariemont Inn in Cincinnati.
Tues., Aug. 19 (123.1 miles): Kings Mills, Ohio, to Louisville, Kentucky. Visit Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom theme park; overnight stay at the Best Western Green Tree Inn in Clarksville, Indiana.
Wed., Aug. 20 (92.4 miles): Clarksville, Indiana, to Lexington, Kentucky. Visit Kentucky Horse Park; overnight stay at the Best Western Parkside Inn in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Thurs., Aug. 21 (46.0 miles): In Lexington area, visit the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Georgetown, Ky.; overnight stay at the Best Western Parkside Inn.
Fri., Aug. 22 (312.7 miles): Lexington, Kentucky, to Boone, North Carolina. Stop en route at Cumberland Gap National Park in Kentucky; overnight stay at the Best Western Blue Ridge Plaza in Boone, North Carolina
Sat., Aug. 23 (118.9 miles): Special event in Bristol, Tennessee. Overnight stay at the Best Western Blue Ridge Plaza
Sun., Aug. 24 (110.5 miles): Boone, North Carolina, to Charlotte, North Carolina. Visit Carowinds theme park; overnight stay at the Best Western Crown Suites in Pineville, North Carolina.
Mon., Aug. 25 (44.7 miles): Visit the race shops in Concord and Cornelius, North Carolina.; depart via Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.
"Everyone at Michael Waltrip Racing is excited to host the winner in Charlotte, and I’m looking forward to talking with the winner on my weekly national radio show about the ultimate road trip," says two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip, a long-time spokesman for Best Western.
"As the nation’s leading expert in drive vacations, AAA is thrilled to offer this prize package to our members and motorists everywhere," says Mark Brown, AAA Executive Vice President of Association Services. "In addition to our well-known TripTik Travel Planner and TourBook guide information available in print and online via AAA.com, the prize also highlights the outstanding savings and other benefits available to members at our Show Your Card & Save partners nationwide. This once-in-a-lifetime sweepstakes prize lets the winner enjoy the open road and take advantage of AAA’s travel partnerships, trip-planning assistance and new technologies to make the most of their summer travels."
Entrants can elect to be enrolled at no cost in Best Western’s/AAA’s Gold Crown Club International (GCCI) reward program.
Through June 13, 2008, race fans can enter online. The winner’s "Ultimate Road Trip" will begin on Aug. 17 at Michigan International Speedway and conclude Aug. 25 in Charlotte. The winner will also receive airline tickets for two and a pre-paid fuel card. The Camry provided for the trip will also be equipped with a Magellan GPS navigation device, including AAA Approved points-of-interest such as attractions and more than 60,000 Diamond Rated lodgings and restaurants.
AAA: Best Western "Ultimate Road Trip" Itinerary:
Sun., Aug. 17 (59.4 miles): Attend Sprint Cup Series race in Brooklyn, Michigan. Following the race, drive south to Napoleon, Ohio; overnight stay at the Best Western Napoleon Inn & Suites in Napoleon, Ohio.
Mon., Aug. 18 (176.6 miles): Napoleon, Ohio, to Kings Mills (Cincinnati), Ohio. Visit Kings Island theme park; overnight stay at the Best Western Mariemont Inn in Cincinnati.
Tues., Aug. 19 (123.1 miles): Kings Mills, Ohio, to Louisville, Kentucky. Visit Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom theme park; overnight stay at the Best Western Green Tree Inn in Clarksville, Indiana.
Wed., Aug. 20 (92.4 miles): Clarksville, Indiana, to Lexington, Kentucky. Visit Kentucky Horse Park; overnight stay at the Best Western Parkside Inn in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Thurs., Aug. 21 (46.0 miles): In Lexington area, visit the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Georgetown, Ky.; overnight stay at the Best Western Parkside Inn.
Fri., Aug. 22 (312.7 miles): Lexington, Kentucky, to Boone, North Carolina. Stop en route at Cumberland Gap National Park in Kentucky; overnight stay at the Best Western Blue Ridge Plaza in Boone, North Carolina
Sat., Aug. 23 (118.9 miles): Special event in Bristol, Tennessee. Overnight stay at the Best Western Blue Ridge Plaza
Sun., Aug. 24 (110.5 miles): Boone, North Carolina, to Charlotte, North Carolina. Visit Carowinds theme park; overnight stay at the Best Western Crown Suites in Pineville, North Carolina.
Mon., Aug. 25 (44.7 miles): Visit the race shops in Concord and Cornelius, North Carolina.; depart via Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.
"Everyone at Michael Waltrip Racing is excited to host the winner in Charlotte, and I’m looking forward to talking with the winner on my weekly national radio show about the ultimate road trip," says two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip, a long-time spokesman for Best Western.
"As the nation’s leading expert in drive vacations, AAA is thrilled to offer this prize package to our members and motorists everywhere," says Mark Brown, AAA Executive Vice President of Association Services. "In addition to our well-known TripTik Travel Planner and TourBook guide information available in print and online via AAA.com, the prize also highlights the outstanding savings and other benefits available to members at our Show Your Card & Save partners nationwide. This once-in-a-lifetime sweepstakes prize lets the winner enjoy the open road and take advantage of AAA’s travel partnerships, trip-planning assistance and new technologies to make the most of their summer travels."
Entrants can elect to be enrolled at no cost in Best Western’s/AAA’s Gold Crown Club International (GCCI) reward program.
Meet Trash Force Inc. Apr. 17
The Jeffersonville Township Public Library in recognition of Earth Day (April 22) will present Trash Force, Inc. on Thursday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m.
Trash Force is a nonprofit community based organization dedicated to educating the public about solid waste issues, reducing the amount of waste going into the landfill, and promoting responsible environmental practices. The organization serves both Clark and Floyd Counties in Indiana.
Some of the topics to be covered include the history of the organization, recycling and going green. There will be a period of questions and answers after the presentation.
The program is free to the public.
Trash Force is a nonprofit community based organization dedicated to educating the public about solid waste issues, reducing the amount of waste going into the landfill, and promoting responsible environmental practices. The organization serves both Clark and Floyd Counties in Indiana.
Some of the topics to be covered include the history of the organization, recycling and going green. There will be a period of questions and answers after the presentation.
The program is free to the public.
Library Friends annual program meeting
The Friends of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library will hold their annual program meeting honoring Friends members and volunteers on Tuesday, April 15, at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the north meeting room of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library, 211 E. Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN.
Program speaker will be Yvonne Knight, executive director, Howard Steamboat Museum. Knight will present the program Steamboats Round the Bend, which will be illustrated with slides.
The Howard Steamboat Museum in Jeffersonville is celebrating its 50th anniversary and has a vested interest in steamboats in America. A very short business meeting and election of new board members will precede the program which is free and open to the public. Bill Bolte, library director, will comment on upcoming events at the library.
Please call 285-5632 if you plan to attend.
Program speaker will be Yvonne Knight, executive director, Howard Steamboat Museum. Knight will present the program Steamboats Round the Bend, which will be illustrated with slides.
The Howard Steamboat Museum in Jeffersonville is celebrating its 50th anniversary and has a vested interest in steamboats in America. A very short business meeting and election of new board members will precede the program which is free and open to the public. Bill Bolte, library director, will comment on upcoming events at the library.
Please call 285-5632 if you plan to attend.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Fest of Ale June 7 at Keg Liquors
Enjoy the third annual Keg Liquors Fest of Ale June 7 from 3 - 7 p.m.
This year's Fest includes ales by 14 Breweries and two Craft Beer Distributors representing more than 100 craft and import beers. Fest promoter Keg Liquors will have 14 microbrewers on site to sample their wares, as well as food, music, and a charity silent auction to support the WHAS Crusade for Children. Also in attendance will be World Class Beverages and Cavalier Distributing. Food will be available from Mark's Feed Store and Buckhead Mountain Grill.
Price of admission is $25 in advance, and $30 day of the event. Tickets go on sale April 15th and will be available at Rich O's Public House & Sportstime Pizza, the BBC Taproom and Keg Liquors as well as online at the http://www.kegliquors.com/festofale.htm .
Here is the lineup so far:
Upland Brewing Company,
New Albanian Brewing,
Barley Island Brewing,
Bluegrass Brewing Company,
Warbird Brewing,
Bells Brewing,
Browning's,
New Holland Brewing,
Brugge Brasserie Brewing,
Wabash Brewing,
Cumberland Brews,
Mishawaka Brewing Company,
Powerhouse Brewing Company,
Schlafly Brewing,
Keg Liquors is located at 617 E. Lewis and Clark Parkway, Clarksville, IN 47129
Phone: 812-283-3988 or find them on the Web at http://www.kegliquors.com
50 years and celebrating at the Howard
On April 19 at 2 p.m. a "Back Porch Ribbon Cutting" will kick off a year-long celebration of 50 years as a public museum at the Howard Steamboat Museum, 1101 E. Market Street, Jeffersonville.
The theme for the Ribbon Cutting and the year-long celebration is “Opening New Doors”. The “new doors” were literally designed by Architect Ron Stiller, AIA, as part of an adaptive restoration of the mansion’s back porch which has reopened an original entrance allowing room for the integration of an access ramp. The plans and the work by Woodbine Construction, Inc. were funded in part by the Frances Howard Kohlhepp Endowment.
Figuratively, the theme “opening new doors” is a plan to invite the community into the Museum by way of showcasing new and old exhibits and offering a broader range of public events. The Bell Stand and Pilot Wheel Exhibit simulates the old time bell system used by the captain of a steamboat to signal the Engineer. This “Hands-On” exhibit was designed by Alan Bates, Riverboat Captain and architect for the Corps of Engineers. The Bell Stand model was crafted by tool and die maker Bruce Babcock, a steam engine enthusiast from Ohio. The installation crew included Pete O’Connell, Bill Ray, Jim Reising, and Kenny Howe. The crew of rivermen hauled, sawed and crawled under the back porch to embed a nearly 100-year-old pilot wheel into the porch with old, working parts including: stopping and backing bells, and a gong. The exhibit was funded by a grant from The Sons & Daughters of Pioneer Rivermen, J. Mack Gamble Fund.
Volunteers from Duke Energy and Ohio Valley Creative Energy who organized and participated in last year’s Duke Energy Global Service Event - Lawn Beautification Project will also be recognized.
Volunteers from American Commercial Lines will join the forces this year for the Duke Energy Global Service Event scheduled for May 7, 2008. Other lawn projects to be recognized include the installation of a bird bath honoring David M. Darst, refurbishing of the original west lawn fountain by the Todd Waldrip Family, and the re-location of the Delta Queen paddlewheel shaft by Padgett Crane Service, Reschar Construction, Ohio Valley Concrete, and L. Thorn Co.
Eagle Scout, Tommy Harlan, will be on hand to be recognized for his Outdoor Artifact Identification project. The Program for the event in addition to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony includes: stories from the rivermen and participants; music provided by the Fort Hill String Band and refreshments.
The theme for the Ribbon Cutting and the year-long celebration is “Opening New Doors”. The “new doors” were literally designed by Architect Ron Stiller, AIA, as part of an adaptive restoration of the mansion’s back porch which has reopened an original entrance allowing room for the integration of an access ramp. The plans and the work by Woodbine Construction, Inc. were funded in part by the Frances Howard Kohlhepp Endowment.
Figuratively, the theme “opening new doors” is a plan to invite the community into the Museum by way of showcasing new and old exhibits and offering a broader range of public events. The Bell Stand and Pilot Wheel Exhibit simulates the old time bell system used by the captain of a steamboat to signal the Engineer. This “Hands-On” exhibit was designed by Alan Bates, Riverboat Captain and architect for the Corps of Engineers. The Bell Stand model was crafted by tool and die maker Bruce Babcock, a steam engine enthusiast from Ohio. The installation crew included Pete O’Connell, Bill Ray, Jim Reising, and Kenny Howe. The crew of rivermen hauled, sawed and crawled under the back porch to embed a nearly 100-year-old pilot wheel into the porch with old, working parts including: stopping and backing bells, and a gong. The exhibit was funded by a grant from The Sons & Daughters of Pioneer Rivermen, J. Mack Gamble Fund.
Volunteers from Duke Energy and Ohio Valley Creative Energy who organized and participated in last year’s Duke Energy Global Service Event - Lawn Beautification Project will also be recognized.
Volunteers from American Commercial Lines will join the forces this year for the Duke Energy Global Service Event scheduled for May 7, 2008. Other lawn projects to be recognized include the installation of a bird bath honoring David M. Darst, refurbishing of the original west lawn fountain by the Todd Waldrip Family, and the re-location of the Delta Queen paddlewheel shaft by Padgett Crane Service, Reschar Construction, Ohio Valley Concrete, and L. Thorn Co.
Eagle Scout, Tommy Harlan, will be on hand to be recognized for his Outdoor Artifact Identification project. The Program for the event in addition to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony includes: stories from the rivermen and participants; music provided by the Fort Hill String Band and refreshments.
Open house on downtown bridge set
Now that a Final Bridge Type has been selected for the new Downtown Bridge, the project is entering a new phase and the public is being invited to attend a Public Open House where you can get an in-depth look at aesthetic elements and architectural treatments that have been developed and recommended in coordination with Downtown Bridge Historic Preservation and Area Advisory Teams.
At the Open House you can:
-- View bridge aesthetic and architectural treatments
-- Offer your input on these proposed treatments
-- Meet one-on-one with the Bridge Design Team
Refreshments will be served!
Open Houses will take place on either side of the river and will be identical in format:
Downtown Jeffersonville Open House
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
6:00 - 8:00 PM
The 300 Spring Building
300 Spring Street
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(TARC Bus # 2)
Downtown Louisville Open House
Thursday, April 24, 2008
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Frazier International History Museum
829 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(TARC Bus #77)
Additional project information is available at www.kyinbridges.com.
At the Open House you can:
-- View bridge aesthetic and architectural treatments
-- Offer your input on these proposed treatments
-- Meet one-on-one with the Bridge Design Team
Refreshments will be served!
Open Houses will take place on either side of the river and will be identical in format:
Downtown Jeffersonville Open House
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
6:00 - 8:00 PM
The 300 Spring Building
300 Spring Street
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(TARC Bus # 2)
Downtown Louisville Open House
Thursday, April 24, 2008
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Frazier International History Museum
829 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(TARC Bus #77)
Additional project information is available at www.kyinbridges.com.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Region's top outdoorsman sought
The Clarksville Bass Pro Shops will host a Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge Qualifier April 18-20. The event is part of a coast-to-coast competition to name the most competent and well-rounded sportsman in the nation. Winners from the event will advance to the Regional Championships where thousands of dollars is up for grabs in cash and prizes.
Entrance is free with each participant receiving a gift bag full of goodies from Field & Stream, Bass Pro Shops and more. Outdoorsmen and women in the Clarksville area will have three opportunities to participate, on Friday, April 18, Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20.
“We’re not short on great outdoor opportunities in this area and I certainly think we’re home to some of the top outdoorsmen in the region, if not the country,” says Amanda Trester, Promotions Manager of the Clarksville Bass Pro Shops. “This event is a great way to come out, have some fun and see how you stack-up against your buddies and the rest of the nation. The chance to win $25,000 doesn’t hurt either!”
The competition will test outdoorsmen’s skills in baitcasting, archery and air rifle challenges with each participant receiving a gift bag. The top six competitors from each store will advance to the Regional Championship where cash and prizes are on the line. Winners at the regional level will also earn one of sixteen coveted spots at the Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge National Championship where competitors will go head-to-head for a top prize of $25,000 in cash and prizes and a feature in Field & Stream magazine.
“If you’re a good hunter and good fisherman you could walk away with some cash and have a ton of fun,” said Anthony Licata, editor of Field & Stream. “We’re looking for someone who loves the outdoors and takes advantage of each season’s opportunities from fishing and hunting to archery and ATV’s. I can’t wait to see what Clarksville has to offer.”
In its fifth year, the Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge is the only contest in the country to determine the most competent all-around outdoorsman. The event tests sportsmen’s abilities by putting them through a series of skills challenges that touch on all areas of the outdoor sports. Sixteen participants will compete in the National Championships in Springfield, Mo., September 5-7, earning their spots through a series of local qualifiers and Regional Championships.
Competitors at the national event will participate in seven outdoor skill challenges, including: fly-fishing, baitcasting, rifle, shotgun, ATV handling, endurance, and archery. The Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge National Championship winner will walk away with $25,000 in cash and prizes, a feature in Field & Stream magazine, and extensive coverage on FieldandStream.com and the Total Outdoorsman Challenge television show.
The Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge is FREE to enter, however space is limited. Please sign-up onsite the day of the qualifier. Competitors at the Clarksville Bass Pro Shops can compete multiple times, with the best score counting.
For additional information and official rules, please visit www.FieldandStream.com/totaloutdoorsman or go on line at http://www.basspro.com/. Sponsors of the 2008 Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge include: Bass Pro Shops; Toyota; Wolverine; Bowtech; 2008 CMA Music Festival; Repel Insect Repellant; Dinty Moore; and the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
LOCATION:Bass Pro Shops Clarksville, 951 E. Lewis & Clark Parkway, Clarksville, IN 47129
SCHEDULE:Dates: April 18, 19, 20
Events and Times:
Friday, April 18 Registration and events 4pm to 8pm
Saturday, April 19 Registration and events 10am to 2pm
Sunday, April 20 Registration and events 12pm to 4pm
Entrance is free with each participant receiving a gift bag full of goodies from Field & Stream, Bass Pro Shops and more. Outdoorsmen and women in the Clarksville area will have three opportunities to participate, on Friday, April 18, Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20.
“We’re not short on great outdoor opportunities in this area and I certainly think we’re home to some of the top outdoorsmen in the region, if not the country,” says Amanda Trester, Promotions Manager of the Clarksville Bass Pro Shops. “This event is a great way to come out, have some fun and see how you stack-up against your buddies and the rest of the nation. The chance to win $25,000 doesn’t hurt either!”
The competition will test outdoorsmen’s skills in baitcasting, archery and air rifle challenges with each participant receiving a gift bag. The top six competitors from each store will advance to the Regional Championship where cash and prizes are on the line. Winners at the regional level will also earn one of sixteen coveted spots at the Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge National Championship where competitors will go head-to-head for a top prize of $25,000 in cash and prizes and a feature in Field & Stream magazine.
“If you’re a good hunter and good fisherman you could walk away with some cash and have a ton of fun,” said Anthony Licata, editor of Field & Stream. “We’re looking for someone who loves the outdoors and takes advantage of each season’s opportunities from fishing and hunting to archery and ATV’s. I can’t wait to see what Clarksville has to offer.”
In its fifth year, the Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge is the only contest in the country to determine the most competent all-around outdoorsman. The event tests sportsmen’s abilities by putting them through a series of skills challenges that touch on all areas of the outdoor sports. Sixteen participants will compete in the National Championships in Springfield, Mo., September 5-7, earning their spots through a series of local qualifiers and Regional Championships.
Competitors at the national event will participate in seven outdoor skill challenges, including: fly-fishing, baitcasting, rifle, shotgun, ATV handling, endurance, and archery. The Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge National Championship winner will walk away with $25,000 in cash and prizes, a feature in Field & Stream magazine, and extensive coverage on FieldandStream.com and the Total Outdoorsman Challenge television show.
The Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge is FREE to enter, however space is limited. Please sign-up onsite the day of the qualifier. Competitors at the Clarksville Bass Pro Shops can compete multiple times, with the best score counting.
For additional information and official rules, please visit www.FieldandStream.com/totaloutdoorsman or go on line at http://www.basspro.com/. Sponsors of the 2008 Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge include: Bass Pro Shops; Toyota; Wolverine; Bowtech; 2008 CMA Music Festival; Repel Insect Repellant; Dinty Moore; and the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
LOCATION:Bass Pro Shops Clarksville, 951 E. Lewis & Clark Parkway, Clarksville, IN 47129
SCHEDULE:Dates: April 18, 19, 20
Events and Times:
Friday, April 18 Registration and events 4pm to 8pm
Saturday, April 19 Registration and events 10am to 2pm
Sunday, April 20 Registration and events 12pm to 4pm
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
National Library Week at the Carnegie
The Carnegie Center for Art and History, a department of the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, is offering two great events during National Library Week, April 13-19, 2008, and encourages you to join the circle of knowledge at your library.
On Tuesday April 15 at 12 pm, Dr. John Findling will present the program “Children’s Literature of the 1920s.” Dr. Findling, author and retired professor of history at Indiana University Southeast, will discuss the cultural framework of the 1920s during which many of the popular children’s book series, such as Nancy Drew and the Hardy boys, were created. Please bring a lunch; drinks are provided. Reservations are requested, but not required (944-7336).
On Saturday April 19 at 10 am, join us for “Last Chapter” Saturday, the final Saturday of the exhibit The Art of Reading. Following a “Book Mark and Page” puppet show at 10 am and storytelling by Cynthia Changaris at 10:30 am, two drawings will be held at 11 am for great books and a new bike.
Destinations Booksellers, sponsor of the reading area included in the Storybook Castle children’s activity gallery, will hold a drawing for the 10 books featured in the reading area (one per winner). Children and parents can register at the Carnegie Center for this drawing through April 19 (prior to the drawing at 11 am). For those not chosen in the drawing, these titles can be purchased at Destinations Booksellers.
During The Art of Reading, the Carnegie Center will be presenting a scavenger hunt of downtown businesses featuring Book Mark, a friendly bookworm created as a mascot for this exhibit. Each participant who turns in a completed scavenger hunt will be entered into a drawing for a new bike, also to be held on Saturday April 19 at 11 am. All completed scavenger hunt forms must be turned in prior to the drawing.
The Carnegie Center for Art and History, a department of the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, is a contemporary art gallery and history museum that offers a full schedule of changing exhibitions and other educational programs. The Carnegie Center is also home to two permanent exhibits: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage, an award-winning interactive multimedia exhibit on the Underground Railroad, and Grandpa Makes A Scene: The Yenawine Dioramas, a hand-carved, animated display of life in turn of the century Georgetown, Indiana.
The Carnegie Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am-5:30 pm, and is located at 201 East Spring Street in historic downtown New Albany, Indiana. The Carnegie Center for Art and History is fully accessible. Admission is free. Visit www.carnegiecenter.org for more information on exhibits, events, and classes.
On Tuesday April 15 at 12 pm, Dr. John Findling will present the program “Children’s Literature of the 1920s.” Dr. Findling, author and retired professor of history at Indiana University Southeast, will discuss the cultural framework of the 1920s during which many of the popular children’s book series, such as Nancy Drew and the Hardy boys, were created. Please bring a lunch; drinks are provided. Reservations are requested, but not required (944-7336).
On Saturday April 19 at 10 am, join us for “Last Chapter” Saturday, the final Saturday of the exhibit The Art of Reading. Following a “Book Mark and Page” puppet show at 10 am and storytelling by Cynthia Changaris at 10:30 am, two drawings will be held at 11 am for great books and a new bike.
Destinations Booksellers, sponsor of the reading area included in the Storybook Castle children’s activity gallery, will hold a drawing for the 10 books featured in the reading area (one per winner). Children and parents can register at the Carnegie Center for this drawing through April 19 (prior to the drawing at 11 am). For those not chosen in the drawing, these titles can be purchased at Destinations Booksellers.
During The Art of Reading, the Carnegie Center will be presenting a scavenger hunt of downtown businesses featuring Book Mark, a friendly bookworm created as a mascot for this exhibit. Each participant who turns in a completed scavenger hunt will be entered into a drawing for a new bike, also to be held on Saturday April 19 at 11 am. All completed scavenger hunt forms must be turned in prior to the drawing.
The Carnegie Center for Art and History, a department of the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, is a contemporary art gallery and history museum that offers a full schedule of changing exhibitions and other educational programs. The Carnegie Center is also home to two permanent exhibits: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage, an award-winning interactive multimedia exhibit on the Underground Railroad, and Grandpa Makes A Scene: The Yenawine Dioramas, a hand-carved, animated display of life in turn of the century Georgetown, Indiana.
The Carnegie Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am-5:30 pm, and is located at 201 East Spring Street in historic downtown New Albany, Indiana. The Carnegie Center for Art and History is fully accessible. Admission is free. Visit www.carnegiecenter.org for more information on exhibits, events, and classes.
Annual Victorian Chautauqua May 17-18
The 16th Annual Arts, Crafts, Garden, & Antique Festival "A Victorian Chautauqua" will be held at the Howard Steamboat Museum, Jeffersonville, Indiana, May 17 & 18, 2008.
“A Victorian Chautauqua”, a family oriented festival featuring quality arts and crafts booths, entertainment, a large herb & perennial sale, Carriage House Antique Sales, food, book signings, and mansion tours will take place on Saturday & Sunday May 17th & 18th at the Howard Steamboat Museum, 1101 E. Market Street, Jeffersonville, Indiana (I-65, Exit 0).
"We are Celebrating 50 Golden Years 1958-2008 on May 18, said museum curator Yvonne Knight." Loretta Howard, widow of Capt. Jim Howard, opened the doors of the family home as a Museum where people could learn about the history of the Great Steamboat era and the part the Howard family and their Shipyards played in that story.
On Sunday May 18, 2008 special activities during the festival will commemorate that May 18th day in 1958. Jeffersonville Mayor Tom Galligan will proclaim May 18th as Howard Steamboat Museum Day. To commemorate this historic occasion, the U.S. Postal Service will be on hand with a special one-time only Howard Steamboat Museum 50th Anniversary Station Cancellation at 2 p.m. Sunday. A Victorian Chautauqua is a fund raising activity for the Museum, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.
Entertainment at the event will include a Hula Hoop & 50s Fashion Contest Contest, Visit by Elvis, Music of the 50s; “50s on Main Street” – an original playlet by local youth, funded in part by a grant from the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Youth Philanthropy Council; an educational garden walk with Sheryl Gilbert of Olde Thyme Log House Gardens and a presentation by Phil Vogt, of the Remnant Trust.
Approximately 80 quality arts & crafts exhibitors will be on hand for this is a juried show. In the mansion you can walk through tours at no extra charge. 12 p.m. to 3p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The event also includes a Carriage House antique sale by nine meticulously selected antique dealers who will display and sell their wares in this rustic setting.
Snacks and an outdoor Victorian café will be available for guests to enjoy period food.Special this year for children will be a Family Fun Festival to benefit the Clark County Youth Shelter will be held in Port Fulton Park (behind the Museum) – Saturday only mid-way style games, prize give aways, etc.
Times:Saturday May 17th 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Sunday May 18th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Admission:$3.00 (Children 12 & Under free with adult)NO PETS PLEASEParking is free.
The Howard Steamboat Museum is located at 1101 E. Market St. Jeffersonville, Indiana, I-65 – Exit 0.Contact: Yvonne B. Knight at 812-283-3728 or e-mail HSMSTEAM@aol.com.
“A Victorian Chautauqua”, a family oriented festival featuring quality arts and crafts booths, entertainment, a large herb & perennial sale, Carriage House Antique Sales, food, book signings, and mansion tours will take place on Saturday & Sunday May 17th & 18th at the Howard Steamboat Museum, 1101 E. Market Street, Jeffersonville, Indiana (I-65, Exit 0).
"We are Celebrating 50 Golden Years 1958-2008 on May 18, said museum curator Yvonne Knight." Loretta Howard, widow of Capt. Jim Howard, opened the doors of the family home as a Museum where people could learn about the history of the Great Steamboat era and the part the Howard family and their Shipyards played in that story.
On Sunday May 18, 2008 special activities during the festival will commemorate that May 18th day in 1958. Jeffersonville Mayor Tom Galligan will proclaim May 18th as Howard Steamboat Museum Day. To commemorate this historic occasion, the U.S. Postal Service will be on hand with a special one-time only Howard Steamboat Museum 50th Anniversary Station Cancellation at 2 p.m. Sunday. A Victorian Chautauqua is a fund raising activity for the Museum, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.
Entertainment at the event will include a Hula Hoop & 50s Fashion Contest Contest, Visit by Elvis, Music of the 50s; “50s on Main Street” – an original playlet by local youth, funded in part by a grant from the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Youth Philanthropy Council; an educational garden walk with Sheryl Gilbert of Olde Thyme Log House Gardens and a presentation by Phil Vogt, of the Remnant Trust.
Approximately 80 quality arts & crafts exhibitors will be on hand for this is a juried show. In the mansion you can walk through tours at no extra charge. 12 p.m. to 3p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The event also includes a Carriage House antique sale by nine meticulously selected antique dealers who will display and sell their wares in this rustic setting.
Snacks and an outdoor Victorian café will be available for guests to enjoy period food.Special this year for children will be a Family Fun Festival to benefit the Clark County Youth Shelter will be held in Port Fulton Park (behind the Museum) – Saturday only mid-way style games, prize give aways, etc.
Times:Saturday May 17th 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Sunday May 18th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Admission:$3.00 (Children 12 & Under free with adult)NO PETS PLEASEParking is free.
The Howard Steamboat Museum is located at 1101 E. Market St. Jeffersonville, Indiana, I-65 – Exit 0.Contact: Yvonne B. Knight at 812-283-3728 or e-mail HSMSTEAM@aol.com.
Earth Day with Living Lands & Waters
Celebrate Earth Day with Living Lands & Waters (LL&W) by volunteering to help cleanup one of the greatest natural resources in our nation--the Ohio River. LL&W, the world’s only “industrial strength” river cleanup operation has been working in the Louisville Metro area since the beginning of March. In that time, they have filled two barges with an estimated 200,000 pounds of garbage including 61 refrigerators, 3,000 tires, a dozen water heaters and tons more—all collected within a 15-mile stretch of the Ohio River, near downtown.
Original plans for LL&W were to leave Louisville and head to New Orleans for the months of April and May. But the heavy rains are causing high water levels down south, making it unsafe and necessary for LL&W to switch gears, ultimately deciding to stay on the Ohio River near Louisville till the end of April because there is a lot of work that needs to be done here.
Volunteers of all ages are needed to assist with the cleanup efforts, occurring both in the evenings and on weekends. Dates and times are as follows:
Tuesday, April 15th, 5:00pm-7:30pm
Thursday, April 17th, 5:00pm-7:30pm
Saturday, April 19th, 9:00am-1:00pm
Tuesday, April 22nd, 5:00pm-7:30pm
Thursday, April 24th, 5:00pm -7:30pm
Saturday, April 26th, 9:00am -1:00pm
Interested in volunteering? Please contact Tammy Becker, Project Coordinator at 309.236.0725 or at tammy@livinglandsandwaters.org for more information as meeting sites may vary.
This year, 2008, has marked the third consecutive year that LL&W has worked in the Louisville area. In March, LL&W spearheaded the XStream Cleanup and an Alternative Spring Break program for over 65 college students from New York, Illinois, Maine, Japan, France, and Costa Rica. LL&W’s efforts are sponsored by the Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District, American Commercial Lines, and Anheuser-Busch Companies.
ABOUT LIVING LANDS & WATERS: Living Lands & Waters, a non-profit organization based in East Moline, Illinois, is dedicated to the beautification and restoration of America’s major rivers and to educating people about environmental issues. LL&W was founded by 33 year-old Chad Pregracke, East Moline, IL, in 1997. Since then, Pregracke, his crew and thousands of volunteers have removed an estimated four million pounds of garbage from the shorelines of the Mississippi, Ohio, Illinois, Potomac, Missouri and Anacostia Rivers. He and his crew of 6 live on a barge and travel around the nation’s rivers nine to ten months of the year. For more information about LL&W, please visit their website at: www.livinglandsandwaters.org
Original plans for LL&W were to leave Louisville and head to New Orleans for the months of April and May. But the heavy rains are causing high water levels down south, making it unsafe and necessary for LL&W to switch gears, ultimately deciding to stay on the Ohio River near Louisville till the end of April because there is a lot of work that needs to be done here.
Volunteers of all ages are needed to assist with the cleanup efforts, occurring both in the evenings and on weekends. Dates and times are as follows:
Tuesday, April 15th, 5:00pm-7:30pm
Thursday, April 17th, 5:00pm-7:30pm
Saturday, April 19th, 9:00am-1:00pm
Tuesday, April 22nd, 5:00pm-7:30pm
Thursday, April 24th, 5:00pm -7:30pm
Saturday, April 26th, 9:00am -1:00pm
Interested in volunteering? Please contact Tammy Becker, Project Coordinator at 309.236.0725 or at tammy@livinglandsandwaters.org for more information as meeting sites may vary.
This year, 2008, has marked the third consecutive year that LL&W has worked in the Louisville area. In March, LL&W spearheaded the XStream Cleanup and an Alternative Spring Break program for over 65 college students from New York, Illinois, Maine, Japan, France, and Costa Rica. LL&W’s efforts are sponsored by the Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District, American Commercial Lines, and Anheuser-Busch Companies.
ABOUT LIVING LANDS & WATERS: Living Lands & Waters, a non-profit organization based in East Moline, Illinois, is dedicated to the beautification and restoration of America’s major rivers and to educating people about environmental issues. LL&W was founded by 33 year-old Chad Pregracke, East Moline, IL, in 1997. Since then, Pregracke, his crew and thousands of volunteers have removed an estimated four million pounds of garbage from the shorelines of the Mississippi, Ohio, Illinois, Potomac, Missouri and Anacostia Rivers. He and his crew of 6 live on a barge and travel around the nation’s rivers nine to ten months of the year. For more information about LL&W, please visit their website at: www.livinglandsandwaters.org
Meet the candidates; meet the author
Destinations Booksellers is giving candidates a way to reach out and meet the public with a planned Candidates’ Forum on April 26, followed by an exciting author event. Both events will be held at the Carnegie Center for Art & History in New Albany. The location has been changed to meet the demands of the anticipated crowd.
“This is an important primary for local, state and even national races,” said Randy Smith, proprietor of Destinations Booksellers, 604 E. Spring in New Albany. “We are unaware of any other forum for candidates to meet the public prior to the Indiana primary on May 6. We wanted to provide a forum for thoughtful conversations and a way to help the public come to an educated decision about who they will choose to run for public office.”
Following the forum, the bookstore will host Ray E. Boomhower, a noted scholar, historian and author of the book “Robert F. Kennedy and the 1968 Indiana Primary,” at 7 p.m. He will speak and then sign copies of his book, which debuted in March, and is being published by Indiana University Press.
Both events are free and open to the public.
The April 26 events will begin at 6 p.m. Candidates for office will be invited to set up at the Carnegie Center for Art and History in New Albany beginning at 5 p.m. Destinations requires that all candidates who want to participate call or e-mail by April 16 so that the organizers can accommodate everyone who wants to be involved. To make a reservation, call Destinations at (812) 944-5116, or e-mail the store at ops@destinationsbooksellers.com.
At 7 p.m., Ray E. Boomhower will speak about his book, which marks the 40th anniversary of the 1968 primary. On April 4, 1968, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., arrived in Indiana to campaign for the Indiana Democratic presidential primary. As Kennedy prepared to fly from an appearance in Muncie to Indianapolis, he learned that civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had been shot outside his hotel in Memphis. Before his plane landed in Indianapolis, Kennedy heard the news that King had died.
Despite warnings from Indianapolis police that they could not guarantee his safety, and brushing off concerns from his own staff, Kennedy decided to proceed with plans to address an outdoor rally to be held in the heart of the city's African-American community. On that cold and windy evening, Kennedy broke the news of King's death in an impassioned, impromptu speech on the need for compassion in the face of violence. It has proven to be one of the great speeches in American political history. Boomhower explains what brought the politician to Indiana that day and explores the characters and events of the 1968 Indiana Democratic presidential primary in which Kennedy had a decisive victory.
Boomhower is senior editor of the Indiana Historical Society Press’s quarterly magazine “Traces of Indiana and Midwestern History.” Boomhower is the author of numerous articles for Traces and such history journals as the Indiana Magazine of History and Michigan History. His books have included biographies of Indiana historian Jacob Piatt Dunn Jr., nationally known columnist Juliet Strauss, suffragette and peace activist May Wright Sewall, World War II photographer John A. Bushemi, astronaut Gus Grissom, Civil War general and author Lew Wallace, and World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle.
For more information, contact Destinations Booksellers at (812) 944-5116 or ops@destinationsbooksellers.com.
“This is an important primary for local, state and even national races,” said Randy Smith, proprietor of Destinations Booksellers, 604 E. Spring in New Albany. “We are unaware of any other forum for candidates to meet the public prior to the Indiana primary on May 6. We wanted to provide a forum for thoughtful conversations and a way to help the public come to an educated decision about who they will choose to run for public office.”
Following the forum, the bookstore will host Ray E. Boomhower, a noted scholar, historian and author of the book “Robert F. Kennedy and the 1968 Indiana Primary,” at 7 p.m. He will speak and then sign copies of his book, which debuted in March, and is being published by Indiana University Press.
Both events are free and open to the public.
The April 26 events will begin at 6 p.m. Candidates for office will be invited to set up at the Carnegie Center for Art and History in New Albany beginning at 5 p.m. Destinations requires that all candidates who want to participate call or e-mail by April 16 so that the organizers can accommodate everyone who wants to be involved. To make a reservation, call Destinations at (812) 944-5116, or e-mail the store at ops@destinationsbooksellers.com.
At 7 p.m., Ray E. Boomhower will speak about his book, which marks the 40th anniversary of the 1968 primary. On April 4, 1968, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., arrived in Indiana to campaign for the Indiana Democratic presidential primary. As Kennedy prepared to fly from an appearance in Muncie to Indianapolis, he learned that civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had been shot outside his hotel in Memphis. Before his plane landed in Indianapolis, Kennedy heard the news that King had died.
Despite warnings from Indianapolis police that they could not guarantee his safety, and brushing off concerns from his own staff, Kennedy decided to proceed with plans to address an outdoor rally to be held in the heart of the city's African-American community. On that cold and windy evening, Kennedy broke the news of King's death in an impassioned, impromptu speech on the need for compassion in the face of violence. It has proven to be one of the great speeches in American political history. Boomhower explains what brought the politician to Indiana that day and explores the characters and events of the 1968 Indiana Democratic presidential primary in which Kennedy had a decisive victory.
Boomhower is senior editor of the Indiana Historical Society Press’s quarterly magazine “Traces of Indiana and Midwestern History.” Boomhower is the author of numerous articles for Traces and such history journals as the Indiana Magazine of History and Michigan History. His books have included biographies of Indiana historian Jacob Piatt Dunn Jr., nationally known columnist Juliet Strauss, suffragette and peace activist May Wright Sewall, World War II photographer John A. Bushemi, astronaut Gus Grissom, Civil War general and author Lew Wallace, and World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle.
For more information, contact Destinations Booksellers at (812) 944-5116 or ops@destinationsbooksellers.com.
Jeffersonville Sheraton opens April 24
After a multi-million dollar renovation, the Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel will hold its Grand Opening - April 24, 2008!
With 181 rooms and suites the hotel is ideally located along Jeffersonville's scenic riverwalk. The Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel is perfectly suited for your guests or corporate events offering: 8,000 sq.ft. of meeting space, 4,000 sq.ft. ballroom with river views of downtown Louisville (275 seated banquet style, 400 theater style), 6 separate meeting rooms for groups of 10 or more, Starbucks coffee served in all rooms and meeting space, on-site dining at the Bristol Bar & Grille, an indoor pool, health club, Sheraton Link business center, lounge, and more.
Located at I-65 Exit 0, the hotel offers easy access to downtown Louisville via the Kennedy Memorial Bridge and the Clark Memorial Bridge! You get the best of both worlds with easy access to everything Louisville has to offer with the small town atmosphere of a river town like Jeffersonville.
With 181 rooms and suites the hotel is ideally located along Jeffersonville's scenic riverwalk. The Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel is perfectly suited for your guests or corporate events offering: 8,000 sq.ft. of meeting space, 4,000 sq.ft. ballroom with river views of downtown Louisville (275 seated banquet style, 400 theater style), 6 separate meeting rooms for groups of 10 or more, Starbucks coffee served in all rooms and meeting space, on-site dining at the Bristol Bar & Grille, an indoor pool, health club, Sheraton Link business center, lounge, and more.
Located at I-65 Exit 0, the hotel offers easy access to downtown Louisville via the Kennedy Memorial Bridge and the Clark Memorial Bridge! You get the best of both worlds with easy access to everything Louisville has to offer with the small town atmosphere of a river town like Jeffersonville.
Thunder Over Louisville is April 12
Thunder Over Louisville draws hundreds of thousands of people to the shores of the Ohio River annually to watch the air show and the world-famous fireworks. But one secret about the kick-off to the Kentucky Derby Festival that many out-of-towners don’t know is that some of the best viewing spots are on the Indiana side of the river.
Louisville has a fantastic skyline, but you can’t appreciate it along with the festivities from the south side of the river – it’s behind you. That’s why many folks have started to migrate to Clarksville and Jeffersonville to watch the big shows. You not only get to see the air show and fireworks but you see them portrayed with the Louisville skyline as a backdrop!
The fireworks is particularly spectacular from the southern Indiana side of the river as you see the city lights and watch the reflections of the fireworks in the windows of some of the later buildings. Most people who have seen the shows from Indiana come back time after time.
Quite possibly the best venue in all of southern Indiana is Clarksville’s Ashland Park. You are right across from the city’s waterfront and the view is spectacular. The town’s floodwall serves as a set of earthen bleachers for tens of thousands as they arrive early for the air show and stay late for the fireworks. It’s also a family-friendly venue with no alcoholic beverages allowed.
Jeffersonville offers another option. With the string of riverfront restaurants, visitors have options of purchasing choice seating with a meal. What a deal! The restaurants also cater to people who might enjoy a libation while waiting and watching.
Watching the Thunder events from the southern Indiana side gives you a chance to enjoy a small town atmosphere while watching a big town extravaganza. And, parking is easier on the north side!
While visitors to the Great Lawn and Belvedere in Louisville face massive traffic issues when the fireworks let out – not to mention the challenges in finding parking before the show – exit times from the event area are typically much shorter in southern Indiana.
People traveling to the show in a motor home can find a spot to spend the night at the Cornerstone Group complex along Market Street at Missouri Avenue in Jeffersonville. Owners say they have been offering rented space year after year and have regular customers who wouldn’t go anywhere else because of their proximity to the river.
It’s becoming a tradition in southern Indiana for people who travel to the shows to stay overnight and travel to the Starlight area for a visit to the Huber Winery and Joe Huber Restaurant situated atop the rolling hills we call the Knobs. The combination of the Air Show, Thunder and a trip to the Starlight community makes for an unforgettable combination, repeat visitors say.
Those who don’t head to the Knobs often head to Clarksville’s shopping district which serves as home to the second-largest Bass Pro Shops in the country. The town’s Veterans Parkway corridor has become a huge attraction and Bass Pro Shops is one of the most popular stops. The store has seen visitors from every state in the union as well as from several foreign countries.
Plan ahead for Thunder weekend and consider a trip to what we lovingly call the “Sunny Side of Louisville.”
Louisville has a fantastic skyline, but you can’t appreciate it along with the festivities from the south side of the river – it’s behind you. That’s why many folks have started to migrate to Clarksville and Jeffersonville to watch the big shows. You not only get to see the air show and fireworks but you see them portrayed with the Louisville skyline as a backdrop!
The fireworks is particularly spectacular from the southern Indiana side of the river as you see the city lights and watch the reflections of the fireworks in the windows of some of the later buildings. Most people who have seen the shows from Indiana come back time after time.
Quite possibly the best venue in all of southern Indiana is Clarksville’s Ashland Park. You are right across from the city’s waterfront and the view is spectacular. The town’s floodwall serves as a set of earthen bleachers for tens of thousands as they arrive early for the air show and stay late for the fireworks. It’s also a family-friendly venue with no alcoholic beverages allowed.
Jeffersonville offers another option. With the string of riverfront restaurants, visitors have options of purchasing choice seating with a meal. What a deal! The restaurants also cater to people who might enjoy a libation while waiting and watching.
Watching the Thunder events from the southern Indiana side gives you a chance to enjoy a small town atmosphere while watching a big town extravaganza. And, parking is easier on the north side!
While visitors to the Great Lawn and Belvedere in Louisville face massive traffic issues when the fireworks let out – not to mention the challenges in finding parking before the show – exit times from the event area are typically much shorter in southern Indiana.
People traveling to the show in a motor home can find a spot to spend the night at the Cornerstone Group complex along Market Street at Missouri Avenue in Jeffersonville. Owners say they have been offering rented space year after year and have regular customers who wouldn’t go anywhere else because of their proximity to the river.
It’s becoming a tradition in southern Indiana for people who travel to the shows to stay overnight and travel to the Starlight area for a visit to the Huber Winery and Joe Huber Restaurant situated atop the rolling hills we call the Knobs. The combination of the Air Show, Thunder and a trip to the Starlight community makes for an unforgettable combination, repeat visitors say.
Those who don’t head to the Knobs often head to Clarksville’s shopping district which serves as home to the second-largest Bass Pro Shops in the country. The town’s Veterans Parkway corridor has become a huge attraction and Bass Pro Shops is one of the most popular stops. The store has seen visitors from every state in the union as well as from several foreign countries.
Plan ahead for Thunder weekend and consider a trip to what we lovingly call the “Sunny Side of Louisville.”
Monday, April 7, 2008
Victorian Chautauqua exhibitors sought
Booth spaces are still available for quality artisans to exhibit and sell their original, creative, hand-crafted items at the 16th annual “A Victorian Chautauqua” MAY 17, & 18, 2008 on the lawn of the Howard Steamboat Museum & Mansion. This is a juried show. Artisans are encouraged to demonstrate their creative process when feasible.
Those who wish to participate may request an application by calling 812-283-3728 or download from the website: www.steamboatmuseum.org. First, second and third prizes ($100., $75., & $50.) will be awarded to booths judged on appearance, originality and quality of merchandise.
The theme this year is “Celebrating 50 Golden Years”- in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Museum on May 18, 1958.Festival features include: large herb & perennial sale, book signings, food, music, antique vendors, Mansion tours, children’s activities, etc. There is a $3.00 general admission charge to the festival. Children under 12 are free with an adult.
The festival is a fund-raising event for the Museum, a 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to preserving the history of the Great Steamboat Era and the Howard Mansion. The Howard Steamboat Museum is located at 1101 E. Market St. in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Exit 0, 5 minutes from downtown Louisville. For further information contact: Yvonne B. Knight, 812-283-3728
Those who wish to participate may request an application by calling 812-283-3728 or download from the website: www.steamboatmuseum.org. First, second and third prizes ($100., $75., & $50.) will be awarded to booths judged on appearance, originality and quality of merchandise.
The theme this year is “Celebrating 50 Golden Years”- in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Museum on May 18, 1958.Festival features include: large herb & perennial sale, book signings, food, music, antique vendors, Mansion tours, children’s activities, etc. There is a $3.00 general admission charge to the festival. Children under 12 are free with an adult.
The festival is a fund-raising event for the Museum, a 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to preserving the history of the Great Steamboat Era and the Howard Mansion. The Howard Steamboat Museum is located at 1101 E. Market St. in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Exit 0, 5 minutes from downtown Louisville. For further information contact: Yvonne B. Knight, 812-283-3728
Derby Dinner Playhouse 34th Season
Derby Dinner Playhouse’s 34th season features eight exciting productions - five musicals, two comedies, and one mystery-- something for everyone! For more information please call 812-288-8281 or visit http://www.derbydinner.com/.
FATHER OF THE BRIDE (May 13 — June 21, 2008) Our season opener! The Banks Family household is turned upside down when the apple of Dad’s eye falls in love and the “march down the aisle” becomes one hilarious nuptial misadventure after another. Join us for a heart-warming comedy classic that celebrates the special bond of every father and daughter.
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (June 25— August 2, 2Q08) This “Tale as old as Time” makes a Derby Dinner Playhouse debut in our “perfect for all ages’ family musical slot. This larger-than-life, award-winning Broadway musical is based on the brilliant Disney film and is guaranteed to delight, enchant, and make special memories for young and old alike. Make your reservations soon to “Be Our Guest”!
SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN HOMECOMING (August 5 — September 28, 2008) Nope, you’ve not seen this one! The Sanders Family Singers are back in this regional debut sharing their gently comic testimonials and entertaining you with twenty-five Bluegrass Gospel favorites including “I Love To Tell The Story”, “Unclouded Day”, and “Leaning On The Everlasting Arms”. Spirited fun for everyone!
SECONDARY CAUSE OF DEATH (September30 — November 9, 2008) This sequel to 2004’s “Murder To Death” brings back the bumbling Inspector Pratt to unravel this comic mystery where Colonel Craddock inherits a hotel, and the guests “check out” sooner than they expected! The Pink Panther meets Agatha Christie in this wacky farce that will leave you dying for more!
IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS (November 11 — December 31, 2008) The holiday musical that’s sweeping the nation is back by popular demand! Based on the classic film and jam-packed with some of the finest American musical ever written, this song-and-dance extravaganza spills over the Derby Dinner stage in one of our most lavishly-mounted productions in our thirty-four year history. “Blue Skies”, “Sisters”, “I Love A Piano” and so many more will help to “Count Your Blessings” and share the warmth and cheer of the Holidays.
SQUABBLES (Januaty 6 — February 15, 2009) What better way to start the New Year? This fast-paced comedy builds to a familial frenzy when a cantankerous Dad moves in with the kids to recuperate, the stork offers a surprise when the rabbit dies, and the battle-ax of a mother-in-law comes knocking with HER suitcase in tow! This riotous Broadway comedy will get your January off to a rip-roaring start.
LUCKY STIFF (February 17— March 29, 2009) Rememberthewacky and off-the-wall “Weekend At Bernies”? Well, this is a sort of musical version1 Harry Witherspoon is all set to inherit a long-lost uncle’s fortune — six million bucks! All he has to do is grant his uncle’s final wish — take his taxidermied corpse to Monte Carlo for his final fling! This show is the definition of zany and will be the most-talked-about surprise hit of our diverse season. A melodically comic romp - lunacy from start to finish!
ALL SHOOK UP (March 31 — May 17, 2009) Get out your poodle skirts and slick back your D.A.! Here’s the season- closer — this new Broadway musical features all your favorites from the Elvis Presley jukebox such as “Blue Suede Shoes”, “Love Me Tender”, “Jailhouse Rock”, “Heartbreak Hotel”, plus twenty more! This musical has all the simple and joyous nostalgia to kick-start your memories back to the era when a young Memphis crooner sang the soundtrack to your youth.
Season Subscribers know how to save! Two convenient packages fit every need. The 8-Show Package includes the complete season at a savings of over 30%. The Flex-4 Package includes any four shows with a savings of 15%. Derby Dinner has a way to meet every entertainment need! All subscribers receive special perks throughout the year such as preferred seating, membership to the Birthday Club, ticket exchange privileges, access to the VIP Express Door, discounts to concerts, and an invitation to Coffee Chat for each production. Treat yourself to 8 evenings of fun and excitement this year and subscribe today.
FATHER OF THE BRIDE (May 13 — June 21, 2008) Our season opener! The Banks Family household is turned upside down when the apple of Dad’s eye falls in love and the “march down the aisle” becomes one hilarious nuptial misadventure after another. Join us for a heart-warming comedy classic that celebrates the special bond of every father and daughter.
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (June 25— August 2, 2Q08) This “Tale as old as Time” makes a Derby Dinner Playhouse debut in our “perfect for all ages’ family musical slot. This larger-than-life, award-winning Broadway musical is based on the brilliant Disney film and is guaranteed to delight, enchant, and make special memories for young and old alike. Make your reservations soon to “Be Our Guest”!
SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN HOMECOMING (August 5 — September 28, 2008) Nope, you’ve not seen this one! The Sanders Family Singers are back in this regional debut sharing their gently comic testimonials and entertaining you with twenty-five Bluegrass Gospel favorites including “I Love To Tell The Story”, “Unclouded Day”, and “Leaning On The Everlasting Arms”. Spirited fun for everyone!
SECONDARY CAUSE OF DEATH (September30 — November 9, 2008) This sequel to 2004’s “Murder To Death” brings back the bumbling Inspector Pratt to unravel this comic mystery where Colonel Craddock inherits a hotel, and the guests “check out” sooner than they expected! The Pink Panther meets Agatha Christie in this wacky farce that will leave you dying for more!
IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS (November 11 — December 31, 2008) The holiday musical that’s sweeping the nation is back by popular demand! Based on the classic film and jam-packed with some of the finest American musical ever written, this song-and-dance extravaganza spills over the Derby Dinner stage in one of our most lavishly-mounted productions in our thirty-four year history. “Blue Skies”, “Sisters”, “I Love A Piano” and so many more will help to “Count Your Blessings” and share the warmth and cheer of the Holidays.
SQUABBLES (Januaty 6 — February 15, 2009) What better way to start the New Year? This fast-paced comedy builds to a familial frenzy when a cantankerous Dad moves in with the kids to recuperate, the stork offers a surprise when the rabbit dies, and the battle-ax of a mother-in-law comes knocking with HER suitcase in tow! This riotous Broadway comedy will get your January off to a rip-roaring start.
LUCKY STIFF (February 17— March 29, 2009) Rememberthewacky and off-the-wall “Weekend At Bernies”? Well, this is a sort of musical version1 Harry Witherspoon is all set to inherit a long-lost uncle’s fortune — six million bucks! All he has to do is grant his uncle’s final wish — take his taxidermied corpse to Monte Carlo for his final fling! This show is the definition of zany and will be the most-talked-about surprise hit of our diverse season. A melodically comic romp - lunacy from start to finish!
ALL SHOOK UP (March 31 — May 17, 2009) Get out your poodle skirts and slick back your D.A.! Here’s the season- closer — this new Broadway musical features all your favorites from the Elvis Presley jukebox such as “Blue Suede Shoes”, “Love Me Tender”, “Jailhouse Rock”, “Heartbreak Hotel”, plus twenty more! This musical has all the simple and joyous nostalgia to kick-start your memories back to the era when a young Memphis crooner sang the soundtrack to your youth.
Season Subscribers know how to save! Two convenient packages fit every need. The 8-Show Package includes the complete season at a savings of over 30%. The Flex-4 Package includes any four shows with a savings of 15%. Derby Dinner has a way to meet every entertainment need! All subscribers receive special perks throughout the year such as preferred seating, membership to the Birthday Club, ticket exchange privileges, access to the VIP Express Door, discounts to concerts, and an invitation to Coffee Chat for each production. Treat yourself to 8 evenings of fun and excitement this year and subscribe today.
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