Mad décorNew Albany’s Madhouse puts pop in interior design

FEBRUARY 4, 2016 — Issue 99A News and Tribune Publication

TOP THREE: Art exhibit opening in Jeffersonville EVENT: Lobster Feast 2016 in Louisville

EDITORJason Thomas

DESIGNClaire Munn

STORYTara Schmelz

PHOTOGRAPHYChristopher Fryer

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Owner Amanda Book, New Albany, is pictured inside Madhouse, a home decor and gift boutique, which opened for business in down-town New Albany in October. | STAFF PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER FRYER

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NEW ALBANY — The Arts Council of Southern Indi-

ana announces the third-annual Grand Film Festival will

be held March 12-13 at The Grand in New Albany. The

festival is a two-day gathering of local talent showcasing

film trailers, shorts and feature films.The Grand Film Festival is an annual event presented

by the Arts Council of Southern Indiana and receives

great support from the New Albany community and the

Kentuckiana region at large.

Tickets are $6 per day or $10 for a weekend pass. Visit

the council’s website for more information at artscoun-

cilsi.org.

The submission deadline for filmmakers is Feb. 25.The council celebrates the variety our world gives to

us, including race, religion, ability, sexual orientation, social status and unique family structures, according to a news release from the council.

“While there are festivals dedicated to each of these

areas, we feel that uniting them all through film will cre-

ate a diverse and creative and vibrant community,” the release stated.

Lectures and educational panels by renowned regional

film makers in documentary, cinematography, diversity, social justice and technology will be available throughout

the day.

Both days run from noon to 6 p.m. and entrance into

the festival is $6 per day or $10 for a two day pass. Food

and drinks will be available for purchase.

— News and Tribune

One grand film event in New AlbanySOIN THE KNOW• WHAT: Grand Film Festival• WHEN: March 12-13WHERE: The Grand, 138 E. Market St., New Albany• INFO: Tickets are $6 per day or $10 for a weekend

pass. Visit the Arts Council of Southern Indiana’s website for more information at artscouncilsi.org.

 

Amanda Book is pretty much an expert in organized chaos.

As the owner of AB Construction and

Design she’s torn down walls, ripped up floors and has paint samples lying around like so

much confetti.

She wouldn’t have it any other way.

Which is how she came up with the name

of her new home décor and furniture shop:

Madhouse. The store at Spring and Pearl streets

opened late last year. It’s just one of several

new businesses popping up in downtown New Albany, including Ian Hall’s much-anticipated Brooklyn and the

Butcher steakhouse, the Olivet olive oil boutique, and Gospel Bird, a Southern-style fried chicken joint.

Amen, I say.“I think it’s amazing that the merchants will send cus-

tomers that they’ve had forever here. They’re telling their

clients about Madhouse. They are really trying to help

each other out to really grow the downtown,” Book told

Tara Schmelz for today’s cover story.

While the word “boutique” might inspire thoughts of high-priced items, Book insists her wares occupying 1,200 square feet are priced to sell.

Items in the store include baby booties for

$19.99, a teal necklace for $19.99, metal orbs in varying sizes and prices, artwork for less than $50 and more, Schmelz explained. Of course there’s a sliding barndoor entertainment center

in distressed wood priced at $4,699.Hey, you have to cater to the high rollers, too.Book travels to find the unique pieces she carries in the

store. It’s not the cookie-cutter, stodgy stuff you see in many shops, especially chain stores.

Chaos can be a good thing.

— Jason Thomas is the editor of SoIn. He can be reached by phone at 812-206-2127 or email at jason.thomas@newsand-tribune.com. Follow him on Twitter: @ScoopThomas.

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BENEVOLENT MR. FINN THE PERFECT COMBO• WHAT: Benevolence Ball• WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6• COST: $40 per person, $75 per couple• INFO: Call 812-944-9600Celebrate one of New Albany’s most influential

citizens as the Culbertson Mansion com-memorates William Culbertson’s birthday at the Benevolence Ball. The program will feature live music, food and refreshments, and an evening of high-brow entertainment. Guests will witness the presentation of the Culbertson Mansion Benevolence Award, given each year to a citizen of New Albany in recognition of service to the community. This year's honoree is Jerry Finn of The Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County.

• WHAT: Chocolate Lover’s Weekend• WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday,

Feb. 6-7; Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 13-14• WHERE: Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards,

19816 Huber Road, Starlight• INFO: huberwinery.comVisit Huber’s Orchard, Winery, & Vineyards dur-

ing its annual “Chocolate Lover’s Weekend” to savor and sample Huber wines paired with lo-cally made chocolates. Live music will also be performed during this event. Music Lineup: Feb. 6: Corey & Stacey; Feb. 7: Carl Stuck; Feb. 13: Dean Heckel; Feb. 14: Josh Glauber and Jeff Guernsey

GOTTA GO: Interested in seeing your event in our 3 To Go? Email SoIn Editor Jason Thomas at jason.thomas@newsandtribune.com

• WHAT: ‘Bernheim: A Natural Muse’ exhibit opening

• WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5 (resched-uled from Jan. 22)

• WHEN: Carnegie Center for Art and History, 201 E. Spring St., New Albany

• INFO: carnegiecenter.orgThe Carnegie Center for Art and History in

New Albany has announced the opening of a new exhibit, “Bernheim: A Natural Muse,” celebrating 35 years of the Artist in Resi-dence program at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. The exhibit features work by 27 artists represented by 28 art works and 27 photographs. Media include painting, pho-tography, sculpture, video, and mixed media, according to a Carnegie news release.

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A logo for Madhouse, a home decor and gift boutique, is pictured on the side of the business located at 151 E. Spring St. in downtown New Albany. The boutique opened in October of last year. | STAFF PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER FRYER

Various home accessories are pictured inside Madhouse, a home décor and gift boutique, which opened for business in downtown New Albany last October.

Calm in theMADHOUSE

Store offers home décor, gifts in downtown New Albany

NEW ALBANY — With walls torn down, floors ripped up and paint samples lying around, renovating can

be hectic.Amanda Book knows that all too well. She is

the owner of AB Construction and Design.“I feel like if you’ve ever been through a re-

model or redecorating, it’s just extreme disorder and chaos. It’s a madhouse,” Book said.

That’s how Book came up with the name of her newest venture, Madhouse — a store spe-cializing in home décor and furniture, located at 151 E. Spring St., New Albany. It opened late last year.

“You come see me [after the remodel] and we will help you put on those finishing touches,” she said.

With 1,200 square feet and two employees in addition to herself, Madhouse is one of the many newer businesses popping up in the grow-ing downtown district. It is located across from the newly expanded Dress & Dwell boutique.

Julie Schamel works for Book at Madhouse. She said Book had talked about the idea for the store about a year prior to opening.

“I thought this was a great idea, because she has a specific ability and talent to pull it all together, whether it’s getting ready for a party or decorating a whole house, she gets what you want,” Schamel said. “She’s great at putting it together.”

Schamel knows, too. She had Book help

with her bedroom, bathroom, porch and kitchen remodels.

“[Most customers] have already done a project and they just need that special picture or home décor item. Lighting is also huge for us,” Book said. “I try to help them with that.”

Book travels to find the unique pieces she carries in the store. Items in the shop include baby booties for $19.99, a teal necklace for $19.99, metal orbs in varying sizes and prices, artwork for less than $50 and more. The most expensive piece is a sliding barndoor enter-tainment center in distressed wood, priced at $4,699.

Book said her location is paying off. She said she wanted to be downtown because it’s close to Louisville and she could live and work in the same area. Her other business is also located in downtown New Albany.

“All the fashion-forward people are already hitting Spring Street and shopping,” she said, referring to Dress & Dwell’s customers stop-ping by her store afterward.

“I think it’s amazing that the merchants will send customers that they’ve had forever here.

BY TARA SCHMELZ

newsroom@newsandtribune.comSOIN THE KNOW• WHAT: Madhouse• ADDRESS: 151 E. Spring St., New Albany• HOURS: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.

to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun-day, noon to 3 p.m.

• ONLINE: facebook.com/madhousenaThey’re telling their clients about Madhouse. They are really trying to help each other out to really grow the downtown,” Book said.

She said she has become close to many of the shop owners.

“We’re like a close-knit family. We all have a passion for our clients. We want our customers happy, so we tell them about all the shops,” Book said. “It’s a cute little destination area, and I think it’s only going to grow.”

The new housing and restaurants slated to open down-town — including Brooklyn and the Butcher on Market Street, from Ian Hall, owner of Exchange Pub + Kitchen — are an added bonus of her location, Book said.

Schamel said she always notices traffic come in from the Farmers Market.

DeAnn Burns was one of those who stopped by after shopping at the market. She came in to check out the new items along with her 11-year-old daughter, Rachel. They both found things they liked. Rachel said during a previous trip, she purchased a decorative wooden walking stick.

“I used the stick as a curtain rod. I put string Christ-mas lights on it, because I like Christmas lights all year long,” Rachel said. “I like everything here.”

Kase Stiefvater, Floyds Knobs, came by to check out the selection as well. She left with three new flower paintings, some stoneware crocks and a distressed teal occasional table.

“I like all the unique décor and good gifts and good items to give your home some personality,” Stiefvater

said. “It just makes you cheery to come in here.”Schamel said the store also has great gifts for others.“You get to a certain point in your life that you have

everything, but this place has great gifts you can be proud to give,” she said.

Book said everyone should stop by to see what Mad-house is all about.

“Our prices are awesome. We have ever-changing in-ventory. I try to keep up with what’s going on, and I try to keep great seasonal items. We even carry live plants. With it being cold and gray outside, I’m craving green,” Book said. “It’s a unique style that hopefully you can relate to your own home.”

Various home accessories are pictured inside Mad-house, a home décor and gift boutique, which opened for business in downtown New Albany in October.

A logo for Madhouse, a home decor and gift boutique, is pictured on the side of the business located at 151 E. Spring St. in downtown New Albany. The boutique opened in October of last year. | STAFF PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER FRYER

Various home accessories are pictured inside Madhouse, a home décor and gift boutique, which opened for business in downtown New Albany last October.

Calm in theMADHOUSE

Store offers home décor, gifts in downtown New Albany

NEW ALBANY — With walls torn down, floors ripped up and paint samples lying around, renovating can

be hectic.Amanda Book knows that all too well. She is

the owner of AB Construction and Design.“I feel like if you’ve ever been through a re-

model or redecorating, it’s just extreme disorder and chaos. It’s a madhouse,” Book said.

That’s how Book came up with the name of her newest venture, Madhouse — a store spe-cializing in home décor and furniture, located at 151 E. Spring St., New Albany. It opened late last year.

“You come see me [after the remodel] and we will help you put on those finishing touches,” she said.

With 1,200 square feet and two employees in addition to herself, Madhouse is one of the many newer businesses popping up in the grow-ing downtown district. It is located across from the newly expanded Dress & Dwell boutique.

Julie Schamel works for Book at Madhouse. She said Book had talked about the idea for the store about a year prior to opening.

“I thought this was a great idea, because she has a specific ability and talent to pull it all together, whether it’s getting ready for a party or decorating a whole house, she gets what you want,” Schamel said. “She’s great at putting it together.”

Schamel knows, too. She had Book help

with her bedroom, bathroom, porch and kitchen remodels.

“[Most customers] have already done a project and they just need that special picture or home décor item. Lighting is also huge for us,” Book said. “I try to help them with that.”

Book travels to find the unique pieces she carries in the store. Items in the shop include baby booties for $19.99, a teal necklace for $19.99, metal orbs in varying sizes and prices, artwork for less than $50 and more. The most expensive piece is a sliding barndoor enter-tainment center in distressed wood, priced at $4,699.

Book said her location is paying off. She said she wanted to be downtown because it’s close to Louisville and she could live and work in the same area. Her other business is also located in downtown New Albany.

“All the fashion-forward people are already hitting Spring Street and shopping,” she said, referring to Dress & Dwell’s customers stop-ping by her store afterward.

“I think it’s amazing that the merchants will send customers that they’ve had forever here.

BY TARA SCHMELZ

newsroom@newsandtribune.comSOIN THE KNOW• WHAT: Madhouse• ADDRESS: 151 E. Spring St., New Albany• HOURS: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.

to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun-day, noon to 3 p.m.

• ONLINE: facebook.com/madhousenaThey’re telling their clients about Madhouse. They are really trying to help each other out to really grow the downtown,” Book said.

She said she has become close to many of the shop owners.

“We’re like a close-knit family. We all have a passion for our clients. We want our customers happy, so we tell them about all the shops,” Book said. “It’s a cute little destination area, and I think it’s only going to grow.”

The new housing and restaurants slated to open down-town — including Brooklyn and the Butcher on Market Street, from Ian Hall, owner of Exchange Pub + Kitchen — are an added bonus of her location, Book said.

Schamel said she always notices traffic come in from the Farmers Market.

DeAnn Burns was one of those who stopped by after shopping at the market. She came in to check out the new items along with her 11-year-old daughter, Rachel. They both found things they liked. Rachel said during a previous trip, she purchased a decorative wooden walking stick.

“I used the stick as a curtain rod. I put string Christ-mas lights on it, because I like Christmas lights all year long,” Rachel said. “I like everything here.”

Kase Stiefvater, Floyds Knobs, came by to check out the selection as well. She left with three new flower paintings, some stoneware crocks and a distressed teal occasional table.

“I like all the unique décor and good gifts and good items to give your home some personality,” Stiefvater

said. “It just makes you cheery to come in here.”Schamel said the store also has great gifts for others.“You get to a certain point in your life that you have

everything, but this place has great gifts you can be proud to give,” she said.

Book said everyone should stop by to see what Mad-house is all about.

“Our prices are awesome. We have ever-changing in-ventory. I try to keep up with what’s going on, and I try to keep great seasonal items. We even carry live plants. With it being cold and gray outside, I’m craving green,” Book said. “It’s a unique style that hopefully you can relate to your own home.”

Various home accessories are pictured inside Mad-house, a home décor and gift boutique, which opened for business in downtown New Albany in October.

T.V. PREMIERES: BOOKS:MOVIES:FEB. 9é “I’ll See You in Paris” by 

Michelle Gable “Into Oblivion” by Arnaldur Indridason

FEB. 7 “Super Bowl 50” (CBS)

FEB. 8é “Full Frontal with

Samantha Bee” (TBS)

FEB. 5é “Hail, Caesar!”

“The Choice” “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”

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ENTERTAINMENT This week's entertainment releases

LOUISVILLE — Actors Theatre of Louisville’s Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jenni-fer Bielstein announce the annual fun-draiser, Lobster Feast 2016: Happily Ever Actors at the Louisville Marriott Downtown, 280 W Jefferson St., Lou-isville, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6.

Actors Theatre’s board member Mac Thompson and his wife, Jessica, are co-chairing this year’s event, according to an Actors’ news release. Louisville’s Downtown Marriott will be transformed into Lobster Feast Land, filled with your favorite fairytale characters and more. Before the clock strikes midnight, guests will

be able to explore themed areas in-cluding the Enchanted Forest, Ariel’s Grotto, Rabbit Hole Lounge and the Beanstalk Ballroom.

A silent and live auction full of fine wines, vacations and one-of-a-kind experiences will tempt guests throughout the night. Dine on all-you-can-eat lobster and a full dinner buffet, including signature cocktails from Tequila Herradura.

Lobster Feast is Actors Theatre’s primary fundraising event, generat-ing significant support toward the

theatre’s annual fundraising goal of more than $5 million. From a season of celebrated works to the internation-ally acclaimed Humana Festival of New American Plays, to education workshops and residencies in our schools, the funds raised ensure that Actors Theatre continues to provide quality arts experiences for this com-munity.

Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. and will include cocktails, a silent and live auction, dinner, dancing and more.

Having a lobster of a good timeSOIN THE KNOW• WHAT: Lobster Feast, Actors

Theatre fundraiser• WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6• WHERE: Marriott Downtown,

280 W Jefferson St., Louisville• INFO: Tickets are $300 per

person and $3,000 for a table of ten. Order tickets and preview auction items at LobsterFeast.org or contact Liz Magee at 502-584-1265 ext. 3085.

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Feeling left out? Send your establishment’s and/or orga-nization’s upcoming events/new features/entertainment information to SoIn Editor Jason Thomas at jason.thomas@newsandtribune.com

LIVE MUSIC AT WICK’SWHAT: Live on StateWHERE: Wick’s, 225 State St., New AlbanyFriday, Feb. 5: Indiana Joe & Arrow; Saturday, Feb. 6: Bella

Blue Band; Friday, Feb. 12: Corey Brumback, Subourbon Shooter; Saturday, Feb. 13: Juicebox Heroes; Friday, Feb. 19: Tricycle; Saturday, Feb. 19: Slinky Jenkins; Saturday, Feb. 20: Chase Skinner; Wax Factory; Friday, Feb. 26: The Mighty Ohio, Goldylocks; Saturday, Feb. 27: Gas Money

RIVER CITY WINERY EVENTSWHERE: River City Winery, 321 Pearl St., New AlbanyTrivia is held every Sunday night.

HOW THE GARDEN GROWSWHAT: Gardening seriesWHEN: February-SeptemberWHERE: Clark County 4-H Fairgrounds, 9608 Ind. 62, Charles-

townThe Clark County annual vegetable gardening class series

dubbed “The after dinner garden conversation” is here. Start-ing in February to September, it will have a series of eight classes, one class per month. Classes will take place at the 4-H Fairgrounds, 9608 Ind. 62, Charlestown, Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be a fee of $10 for all eight classes. The class schedule is as follows: Feb. 4: Plant science for gardeners; March 24: What to grow in your garden and when; April 14, Space management in the home vegetable garden; May 12: The why and how of growing tomatoes; June 16: In-tegrated pest management in the garden; July 21: Extending the gardening season; Aug. 18: Organic gardening practices in the home garden; Sept. 22: Container and raised bed gardening. Call the Clark County Extension office 812-256-4591 to register or send an email to kafari@Purdue.com and request to be registered.

OGLE CENTER EVENTSWHERE: The Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center on

the campus of Indiana University Southeast, 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany

INFO: Tickets available at the Ogle Center ticket office by call-ing 812-941-2525, or going online to oglecenter.com.

Celtic Nights: Spirit of FreedomWHEN: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27COST: $29 in advance, $33 at the door, $10 for students at all

times

Loren and Mark guitar duoWhen: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13Cost: $29 in advance, $33 at the door, $10 for students at all

times

Langston Hughes Project Jazz QuartetWHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28

COST: FreeHarlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes’ Ask Your Mama:

12 Moods for Jazz featuring the Ron McCurdy Quartet will perform. The student winners of the IU Southeast Slam Poetry Contest will also be featured.

Winter Pops ConcertWHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14COST: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for students

GRAB SOME BOOKSWHAT: Black History Month Book FairWHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6WHERE: New Albany-Floyd County Public Library annex build-

ing, 180 W. Spring St., New AlbanyAs part of the sale, all books in the History section, as well as

books by and about African Americans, will be discounted by 50 percent. Guests can find additional deals on books, mov-ies, and more. Regular prices are $1 for hardbacks; 50 cents for paperbacks, CDs, DVDs and VHS movies; and 10 cents for magazines and pamphlets. Also, 2016 memberships are now available for guests who want to further support the Friends of the Library. These memberships help fund library programs and provide extra benefits, including Early Bird sales for members. Interested individuals can sign up at the Circulation Desks at the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library or at the Friends of the Library book sales.

EARLY DANCE AT BENNETT PLACEWHAT: Valentine’s DanceWHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9WHERE: Bennett Place, 3928 Horne Ave., New AlbanyBennett Place is celebrating Valentine’s Day a few days early

featuring the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Band. Beat the winter blues, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9.

VALENTINE’S DANCE AT THE LEGIONWHEN: Saturday, Feb. 13WHERE: American Legion Auxiliary Post 28, 1930 McDonald

Lane, New AlbanyThe Legion will be hosting a Valentine’s Dance, Feb. 13, with

the “50/60s theme.” Get those poodle skirts, leather jackets and saddle shoes out. Tickets are $7 in Advance and $10 at the door Tickets available post lounge area or from office. Contests for the evening: Twist contest, Hula Hoop, Bubble Gum Bubble blowing, “Dick Clark’s Dancing with the Stars Contest.” Snacks provided.

KINDLE THE FLAME AT MUSEUMWHAT: Valentine’s eventWHERE: Vintage Fire Museum, 723 Spring St., JeffersonvilleWHEN: 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12COST: $20/coupleINFO: Call 812-282-4705 or 812-948-8711.Couples will be given glasses of champagne for toasting each

other, will be able to pose for a free photo taken on a vintage fire truck of their choice, will receive a package of Schimpff’s heart-shaped candy for red hot lovers, and will have the op-portunity to explore the museum, which will be softly lit for a romantic atmosphere.

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NEW ALBANY — Acclaimed a cappella singing showmen VoicePlay bring their unique musical and theatrical production to the Ogle Center on March 10, which was rescheduled from Jan. 22 due to inclement weather. First gaining national attention on season four of NBC’s “The Sing-Off,” VoicePlay quite liter-ally began as a street corner barbershop act and has now evolved into an internationally acclaimed touring sensation.

But VoicePlay is not your typical a cappella singing group.

The cast — comprised of Earl Elkins, Jr.,

Geoff Castellucci, Layne Stein, Eliezer “Eli” Jacobson, and Tony Wakim — has taken the timeless sound of vocal music and turned it completely on its head.

Re-imagined as a full stage show, amazing, humorous, and vertigo-inducing harmonies pepper VoicePlay’s “music-without-music” sound as it ping-pongs between eras and styles, channeling the breadth of the musical land-scape and lacing it with inventive and often hilarious on-stage theatrics, recreating the orchestrated sound of an entire musical produc-tion with nothing but the human voice.

The group’s vocal musicianship is unpar-alleled as is their adeptness at molding and shaping songs ranging from “classic to modern genres” into listening magic. VoicePlay per-forms a wide range of song styles including Disney favorites to traditional holiday songs to rhythm and blues, classic rock, funk and pop. They put their unique take on songs such as “When You Wish Upon a Star,” as well Elvis’ legendary “Hound Dog,” the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” and Bruno Mars’ “Grenade.”

— Ogle Center

It's a play on voicesSOIN THE KNOW• WHAT: VoicePlay• WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10• WHERE: Paul W. Ogle Cultural and

Community Center, IUS, 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany

• INFO: Tickets are $29/advance, $33/door; $10 students at all times. Call 812-941-2525; online at oglecenter.com.

Pictured, left to right: Geoff Castellucci, Tony Wakim, Eliezer “Eli” Jacobson, Earl Elkins Jr. and Layne Stein. | SUBMITTED PHOTO

NEW ALBANY — If you’re do-ing Valentine’s Date Night on Satur-day instead of Sunday this year, treat your darling to the sweet sounds of Loren and Mark at The Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center on

the campus of Indiana University Southeast, 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany.

Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazen-garb share a unique musical chemis-try and stage presence seldom found among musicians. Their diverse repertoire of original and arranged music consists of stunning guitar instrumentals as well as vocal duets, giving them wide appeal and strong audience connection. Influenced by Americana, jazz, country/west-ern and classical music, Loren and Mark’s unique style of guitar playing is largely built upon the thumb-pick-ing techniques pioneered by guitar greats Merle Travis and Chet Atkins, and their songs feature Loren’s superb vocals with some beautiful harmonies from Mark.

Loren and Mark first met in 2005 when they spent a few days working

with the great Tommy Emmanuel at Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch guitar camp. Mark was a college kid, just completing his degree in classical guitar at the University of North Carolina; Loren was already a seasoned performer, but it was his first serious look at acoustic guitar. After the workshop, Mark visited Loren and they spent some time picking guitar — and picking each other’s brains.

Get down with a couple guitarsSOIN THE KNOW• WHAT: Loren and Mark, part

of The Ogle Center’s Nashville Nights Series 

• WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13

• WHERE: Paul W. Ogle Cul-tural and Community Center, IUS, 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany

• TICKETS: $29 advance/$33 door/$10 students at all times; call 812-941-2525, or go online to oglecenter.com.

 

Loren Barrigar, left, and Mark Mazengarb. | SUBMITTED PHOTO