 Southern Indiana Tourism News The Official Newsletter Clark & Floyd Counties Convention & Tourism Bureau
April 2015
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Thunder Over Louisville
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one of the nation's largest air show and fireworks spectacular
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Thunder Over Louisville will take place over the Southern Indiana and Louisville, KY Ohio River banks Sat., April 18. This spectacle officially begins the Kentucky Derby Festival - two weeks of events leading up to the Kentucky Derby on May 2. Find your Southern Indiana spot along the Ohio River for a dazzling day of fun! #SoInThunder
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Map courtesy of Kentucky Derby Festival
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download your map HERE
Thunder Dining and Parking Specials
Click HERE for a list of Jeffersonville and Clarksville riverfront restaurants and businesses offering dining, parking, and event viewing packages.*
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*Not a complete listing. Availability and/or pricing is not guaranteed.
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Culbertson's Twin Spire Ties
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New Albany's Culbertson family's history with Churchill Downs
The Kentucky Derby is known worldwide as "the most exciting two minutes in sports." But did you know that the Derby has a strong connection to New Albany, Indiana's famous Culbertson family? We asked Jessica Stavros, Site Manager of the Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site to fill us in on the "Kentuckiana" connection.
Some of the Derby traditions we know today began when Samuel Alexander Culbertson, youngest son of wealthy New Albany philanthropist, William S. Culbertson, was president and Chairman of the Board at Churchill Downs. Those traditions include the Winner's Circle, the Julep Cup, the Starting Gate, the Infield, and of course, the Garland of Roses - first officially commissioned by Sam Culbertson in 1932. (read more)
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What's new, what's on the move
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New and revitalized restaurants, shops, parks, and golf courses
Big Four Burgers & Beer:
This Jeffersonville-based restaurant is adding another location in New Albany and is slated to open early May at:
110 E. Main St., New Albany;
Donum Dei Brewery:
New Albany's newest brewery and taproom has a "pub style ambiance where conversation is encouraged." Donum Dei's location:
Habana Blues: Formerly located on Market Street in New Albany, the
Cuban tapas restaurant will re-open some time in April at:
Heine Brothers' Coffee: Based in Louisville, this 100% fair trade and organic coffee roaster's newest and only southern location is at: 1475 Veteran's Parkway, Suite 102, Jeffersonville; www.heinebroscoffee.com
Fieldhaus:
Fieldhaus was formerly JR's Pub, and continues to offer craft beers, American pub food favorites, and sports at:
Returning to New Albany sharing space with New Albanian Brewing Company, the "all inclusive cuisine, local and seasonal fare, espresso bar" also serves NABC's craft beers at:
415 Bank Street, New Albany;
Comfy Cow:
Making BuzzFeed's "27 ice cream shops you need to visit before you die" list at #2, this premium and handcrafted ice cream and desserts shop will add another southern Indiana location to its existing four
Louisville and New Albany. Comfy Cow will open in May at:
True North:
Now open, this new boutique "blends minimal, modern and vintage with a focus on natural and sustainable products for you and your home" is at:
137 E. Market Street, Suite 1, New Albany; www.squareup.com/market/truenorth
Colokial: Currently calling New Albany home, this fashion-forward boutique will move just a few blocks away sometime in April to: 219 Pearl Street, New Albany; www.colokial.com
Valley View Golf Club: Valley View's renovated course features new USGA greens, spectacular bunkers, hole re-configurations, and several new tee boxes. The course is scheduled to reopen on May 4. Located at: 3748 Lawrence Banet Road, Floyds Knobs;
Elk Run Golf Club: No longer Elks Lodge & Country Club, Elk Run is now a open to the public. The golf course has new greens and a public restaurant, Elk Run Grill. Info: 1820 Charlestown Pike, Jeffersonville;
www.elkrungolfclub.com
Silver Street Park: Revitalized and ready for spring, the park has an indoor sports turf with concessions, football/soccer stadium, basketball courts, a skate park, splash pad, playground and walking path. Info: 2043 Silver Street, New Albany;
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Upcoming #SoInEvents
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instagrammable, tweetable, bloggable fun
Charlestown State Park
This Saturday, April 11
View birds of prey up close and learn about bird watching from the Hardy Lake Raptor Rehab Center. You can observe birds in their native habitat as you look through telescopes that will be set up. A naturalist and volunteers from the Falls of the Ohio State Park will guide 'non-live' raptor programs and children's activities.
Huber's Orchard, Winery, and Vineyard
April 18 and 19
Savor local wine and view local artists' works at Huber's. Featured artisans include: Adam Egenolf, Janet Essenpreis, Clair Raabe, Carrie Strange, Nora Swanson, and Beth Watkins. Their art in clay, paint, jewelry and more will be on display and for sale. You can also enjoy live music from 1 to 5 p.m.
"Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"
Now through May 10
A rip-roaring stage version of the MGM classic about seven back-wood brothers and their seven blushing sweethearts. This dance extravaganza will take you back to the glory days of the movie musical. A true classic! Derby Dinner has once again put together a winning lineup of shows for its 2015-16 season.
Angels in America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches"
Now showing through Sunday April 12
The year is 1985: Ronald Reagan has just been reelected to a second term, and the deadly AIDS epidemic is at its height in New York City. Tony Kushner's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning epic historical drama takes a look at this era of death, hypocrisy, and tumultuous change.
April 24
Back by popular demand, this reigning International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Instrumental Group of the Year displays their versatility with a variety of elements that include Swing, Old Time, Gospel and quite possibly the finest Bluegrass heard anywhere.
Coming May 29: The Van-Dells
Click HERE for more upcoming fun.
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