[1] New Albany is going to be absolutely hopping this weekend! This is a super awesome compendium of weekend events, attractions, and special hours for local businesses. Alas, I can't take the credit for making this amazing list. It was put together by Karen Gillenwater (curator at the Carnegie Center for Art & History [3]), and then added to and updated at NA Confidential [4].
This list makes me feel all warm and fuzzy about living in New Albany. And, as someone whose undergrad is in art, it's especially exciting to see all this emphasis on the arts in my own town. Of all the glassworks I've seen so far, the one pictured above is my favorite. It looks like a retro 70s pillow. The pattern is beautiful. Ah, but there are many more glassworks I have yet to see...
The image above is:
C. Matthew Szösz
Untitled (Inflatable) No. 40, 2008
Fused and inflated glass
18 x 12 x 10 in.
Friday June 11:
At Thorpe Woodworks [5]:
Four great artists under one roof [6] (glass and woodworking), 137 E Market, 6:00 p.m.)
At the Carnegie Center [3]: Phase Change: Works in Glass by C. Matthew Szösz
[7]
Throughout downtown: Glass by the Block Weekend (glass installations)
[8]
Througout downtown: New Albany Bicentennial Public Art Project walk [9]
At the Riverfront Amphitheater [10]: Performing Arts and Concert Series - Rock & Roll Ballet with Lousville Ballet Civic Company, and Indie Music Fest with Whistle Peak and The Delorians
Saturday, June 12:
At the Farmers Market [11]:
Weekly Saturday morning session of the Farmers Market [11], 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Throughout downtown:
Glass by the Block Weekend (glass installations) [8]
At the Riverfront Amphitheater [10]:
Celts on the River [12] concert, (Fox in the Morning coverage here [13], information about NABC's special Haggis Laddie Celtic Red here [14], a few more fest details here [15]), 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
At NABC Bank Street Brewhouse [16]:
USA vs. England match in the World Cup and debut of "USA vs England – Ordinary Bitter" [17], 2:30 p.m.; Louisville Ale Club [18] at 5:00 p.m.; and Celts on the River [12] after-party beginning at 10:00 p.m.
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Local Restaurants:
(Hours below are for Friday, June 11 & Saturday, June 12.)
1. Downtown Diner & Coffee House
506 West Main St, 812-725-8680
Cooked-to-order diner and espresso bar ($5 - $7)
Friday & Saturday: 6 am – 2 pm
2. Dueling Grounds Café at Destinations Booksellers
604 East Spring Street, 812-944-5116
http://www.destinationsbooksellers.com/ [19]
Coffee drinks, pastries (under $4)
Friday & Saturday: 9 am – 7 pm
3. Hobknobb Coffee Shop
419 State Street, 812-923-1458
http://www.hobknobbroasting.com/ [20]
Coffee drinks, muffins, bagels, pastries ($2 - $5)
Friday: 6 am – 9 pm, Saturday: 7 am – 9 pm
4. Jackson’s Seafood
400 West Main Street, 812-945-3474
Oysters & seafood (Under $10 per entrée)
Friday & Saturday: 11 am – 8 pm
5. Lancaster’s Cafeteria
225 West 5th Street, 812-949-2400
Home cooked style meals ($8 – $12)
Friday & Saturday: 11 am – 8 pm
6. La Rosita Mexican Grill
1515 East Market Street, 812-944-3620
http://www.larositagrill.com/ [21]
Traditional and original recipes from Mexico City (Lunch: $7 - $8, Dinner: $9 - $13) (Outdoor seating)
Friday & Saturday: 11 am – 10 pm,
7. NABC Bank Street Brewhouse [22]
Hosting the Celtic Fest after-party Saturday starting at 10pm!
415 Bank Street, 812-725-9585
http://www.newalbanian.com/ [23]
“Casual” French fare with seasonal menu
(Lunch: $7 - $10, Dinner: $8 - $22) (Outdoor seating)
Friday & Saturday: 11 am – 11pm,
8. Patticakes & Pies Café
Art Walk Specials, Friday, 5 – 9pm:
$1 off Iced Coffee Drinks!
$1 off any whole Panini Sandwich!
$2 Grilled Hotdogs w/ all the fixins!
$7 Carry-out Boxed Lunches!
155 East Main Street, 812-725-8510
http://patticakesandpiescafe.weebly.com/ [24]
Breakfast, baked goods, soups, salads & panini sandwiches ($3.25 - $6.99) (Outdoor seating)
Friday: 8 am – 3 pm & 5 – 9 pm, Sat.: 9 am – 4 pm
9. Paul’s One World Café
133 East Market Street, 812-945-5555
Mexican & American cuisine ($5 - $10)
(Outdoor seating)
Friday & Saturday: 11 am – 9:00 pm
10. River City Winery
Presenting a reception with wine tastings,
Friday, 5 – 9pm, for artist John King’s Glass Artwork Retrospective!
321 Pearl Street, 812-945-9463
http://www.rivercitywinery.com/ [25]
Gourmet pizzas, salads, appetizers ($5 - $15)
Friday: 4 – 9 pm, Saturday: noon – 10 pm
11. Steinert's Grill and Pub
401 E. Main Street, 812-945-8827
http://www.steinertsgrillandpub.com/ [26]
American cuisine with a few traditional German dishes
Friday & Saturday, 11 am - 3:00 am
12. Studio’s Grille & Pub
207 East Main Street, 812-590-3171
http://www.studiosgrilleandpub.com/ [27]
American cuisine ($6 - $15) (Outdoor seating)
Friday 11 am – 11 pm, Saturday: noon – 12 pm
13. Toast on Market [28]
141 East Market Street, 812-941-8582
http://www.toastonmarket.com/ [29]
Breakfast & lunch ($4.75 – $11.50)
Friday: 7 am – 2 pm, Saturday: 7 am – 3 pm
14. Tommy Lancaster’s Restaurant
1629 East Market Street, 812-945-2389
http://www.tommylancasters.com/ [30]
Home style cooking ($7)
Friday: 11 am – 7:30 pm, Saturday: 11 am – 6 pm
15. Wick’s Pizza
225 State Street, 812-945-9425
http://www.wickspizza.com/ [31]
Pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches ($4.75 - $30)
Friday & Saturday: 11 am - midnight
16. The Windsor Restaurant & Garden
148 East Market Street, 812-944-9688
American cuisine (Lunch: $8 - $10, Dinner:
$14 - $25) (Outdoor seating)
Friday: 10:30am – 2:30pm, 5 – 10pm,
Saturday: 2:30 – 11pm
Shopping & Services:
(Hours below are for Friday, June 11 & Saturday, June 12.)
1. Antiques Attic
145 East Market Street, 812-941-0437
www.antiquesattic/facebook.com [32]
Friday: 11 am – 5 pm, Saturday: 11 am – 6 pm
2. Destinations Booksellers
604 East Spring Street, 812-944-5116
http://www.destinationsbooksellers.com/ [19]
Friday & Saturday: 9 am – 7 pm
3. Floyd County YMCA
Hosting a reception Friday evening for the New Albany Bicentennial Public Art Project Art Walk!
33 State Street, 812-283-9622
http://www.ymcasi.org/ [33]
Friday: 5 am – 10 pm, Saturday: 8 am – 6 pm
4. Gallery on Pearl
222 Pearl Street, 812-542-0780
http://www.thegalleryonpearl.com/ [34]
Friday: 11 am – 9 pm, Saturday: 9 am – 4 pm
5. Preston Arts Center, Inc.
20% off all stocked merchandise!
315 Pearl Street, 812-944-0181
http://www.prestonartscenter.com/ [35]
Friday: 9 am – 9 pm, Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
6. Schmitt Furniture Co.
Celebrating 74 years in Downtown New Albany! 20% discount on all pictures, lamps and accessories! Cash discounts on furniture & financing available! FREE delivery within 50 miles!
On the Furniture Corner of State & Main Streets,
812-944-2285
http://www.schmittfurniture.com/ [36]
Friday: 9:30 am – 8 pm, Saturday: 9:30 am – 8 pm
7. Strandz Salon & Threadz Boutique
Mention the art walk for 20% off any retail
322 Vincennes Street, 812-945-5480
http://www.strandzandthreadz.com/ [37]
Friday: 10 am – 7 pm, Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
Attractions:
(Hours below are for Friday, June 11 & Saturday, June 12.)
1. Carnegie Center for Art & History
Phase Change: Works in Glass by C. Matthew Szösz
201 East Spring Street, 812-944-7336
http://www.carnegiecenter.org/ [3]
Friday: 10 am – 9 pm, Saturday: 10 am – 5:30 pm (Free)
Glass by the Block
Weekend glass installations around downtown New Albany and at IUS. Brochures available at sites in town and online at:http://www.carnegiecenter.org/ [3]
New Albany Bicentennial Public Art Project
http://www.nabpublicart.org/ [9]
2. Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site
914 East Main Street, 812-944-9600
www.indianamuseum.org/sites/culb.html [38]
Friday & Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm (Free - $3.50)
3. Division Street School
1803 Conservative Street, 812-945-3204
(corner of E. 18th St. & Kathryn Hickerson Pl)
Saturday: 1 – 3 pm (Free)
4. New Albany-Floyd County Public Library
(Includes the Indiana History Room)
180 West Spring Street, 812-944-8464
http://www.nafclibrary.org/ [39]
Friday and Saturday: 9 am – 5:30 pm (Free)
5. New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater
Special performances Friday and Saturday. Brochures available at sites in town and online at: http://www.carnegiecenter.org/ [3]
On the riverfront, next to the YMCA at 33 State St
6. Padgett Museum / Floyd Co. Hist. Society
509 West Market Street, 812-949-2551
Friday & Saturday: 11 – 4 pm (Free)
7. Scribner House
Garden open, featuring art installations by the New Albany Bicentennial Public Art Project artists.
Corner of State & Main Streets, 812-949-1776 (Free)