Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
We've Got Things to Do!
The weather is so nice in Southern Indiana we
have spring time on our mind! But that doesn't mean we aren't thinking about chocolate, wine, Mardi Gras, Valentine's and more. Check out these fun events.
Chocolate
Lovers Weekend at Turtle Run Winery
February 11, 2012 - February 12, 2012
940 St. Peters Church Road, NE
Corydon, IN
812-952-2650; www.turtlerunwinery.com
Visit all nine Indiana Uplands Wine Trail
members for exquisite wine and chocolate pairings. At Turtle Run, you'll also
be able to enjoy Laura's famous Raspberry Wine Cake with a sample of Raspberry
wine. This is a free and oh so delicious event.
MARDI GRAS BEER 101 - FREE tasting of ABITA "Louisiana Brew"
Mardi Gras Beer 101
Monday, February 13th @ 7pm
2363 Hwy 135
Celebrate
Valentine's Day with J. Gumbo's Specials
February 14
2363 Hwy 135
Corydon, IN
(812)220-4719; www.jgumboscorydon.com
Valentine
Day Dinner Indian Creek Winery
February 14
6491 County Line Rd. N.E.
Georgetown, IN
502-396-6209; http://www.indiancreekwinery.org
COST:
$30.00 / person
Appetizers start at 6:30pm, Dinner at 7:00pm
Reservations are required. Credit card can be run when making
reservation.
Celebrate
Mardi Gras at JGumbo’s
February 17
2363 Hwy 135
Corydon
(812)220-4719; www.jgumboscorydon.com
Spring
Mill State Park
It's not too early to think about your summer
fun & camping at our wonderful state parks. Come back to Spring Mill-we
know you have been meaning too!
February 18
940 St. Peters Church Road, NE
Corydon
812-952-2650; www.turtlerunwinery.com
Fascinated to learn more about wine? The
Turtle Run Wine Appreciation Class is a must to attend event for those who want
to broaden their knowledge about all things wine. This class, we'll take the
reigns of France and take a deep dive at understanding what sets French wines
apart from other areas and how they compare to Indiana made wine. Dinner
included. Reservations Required. We'll sample more than 20 wines. At $35 per
person, it's a great bargain and a great time! Call 812-952-2650 for
reservations. Class space is limited.
Fat" Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration at J Gumbo's
February 21
2363 Hwy 135
Corydon, IN
(812)220-4719; http://www.jgumboscorydon.com
Lawrence County History Fest
There is a fundraiser for the Lawrence Co.
History Fest on Feb 25 at Wilson Park with bake/garage sale & Native
American crafts. Details 812-340-9706.
Feasting
on History: Freaky Foods of our Forefathers at the Corydon Capitol State
Historic Site
March 31, 2012
126 East Walnut Street
Corydon, IN
812-738-4890
An evening of food and fun, featuring the
strange and down-right weird recipes enjoyed by our forefathers. The foods will focus on the odd,
strange-named, and just plain “weird” sounding. A short disucssion of food and
meal times in America will proceed the dinner. Cost is $20/adult and $10/child.
Reservations are required and seating is limited.This event will begin at 6
p.m. in the First State Office Building.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial 50th Anniversary
2012 marks the 50th
Anniversary of Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Indiana's first
national park. In honor of this historic event, the National Park Service has a
full calendar of celebratory events in Lincoln City, Indiana.
Featured events include: Appearance by Robert
Bray, author of Reading with
Lincoln, during Lincoln Day on February 19; the 50th Anniversary
Celebration: 1962 Days, held July 7-10, will feature a variety of
family-friendly events including a classic car show, live music from the
sixties and more; a conference featuring National Memorials within the National
Parks System will be held in October.
Abraham Lincoln spent 14 formative years in
Indiana where he grew from a boy into a young man, and eventually one of our
nation's greatest presidents. His Indiana home is where he was introduced to
the power of books and the concepts of freedom, justice, hard work and the law.
Information: Melissa Wilkinson, 812-937-4199, Spencer County Visitors Bureau, www.IndianasAbeLincoln.org
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Schitzelbank Brat Voted Best Super 46 Sandwich
Thanks to all who voted for Southern Indiana having the best sandwich!!
The Schnitzelbank Restaurant’s Bratwurst is the winner
of the Super 46 Sandwich competition. The restaurant, located in Jasper,
garnered 63 percent of the vote for its brat in the final round over the Mile
High Club from Rock Cola 50s Café in Indianapolis.
The contest began with 46 sandwiches. Voting for the final
round lasted six days, and garnered 28,635 votes. Since the contest began on
Jan. 3 with a total of 46 sandwiches from restaurants throughout Indiana, 256,699
votes have been cast at www.Super46.com.
“The Schnitzelbank is an outstanding
Indiana business that has served up traditional German dishes for 51 years at
their destination restaurant,” said Amy Vaughan, director of the Indiana Office
of Tourism Development. “The Super 46 Sandwich competition helped visitors
identify locally owned restaurants, like the Schnitzelbank, and increased
spending statewide.”
Allen Hanselman, owner of the
Schnitzelbank, reported that visitors were traveling long distances to Jasper,
which is 120 miles south of Indianapolis, to try their Super 46 Bratwurst.
“We are honored to receive the
title as best Super 46 Sandwich,” said Hanselman. “We never dreamed that we
would win. But we have so many people to thank for their support, including the
entire Jasper community.”
January is traditionally a slow time of month for the
restaurant industry. In January, the Schnitzelbank went through 100 pounds of
bratwurst each week, which is about 500 to 600 links. Typically this time of
year only 30 pounds are used. The
spicy bratwursts, sourced from a local meat supplier, are served atop rye bread
or a soft pretzel with sauerkraut and red slaw.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
It May Not Be Spring But It Sure Feels Like It..Check Out These Events
Super Bowl Fans!! Comfort Suites of
French Lick, just 2 hours from Indianapolis, has hotel rooms available for the
BIG event. The French Lick area, Home of NBA legend Larry Bird, offers a
casino, snow skiing, go karting, golfing, historic buildings, an airport and
many dining options. Call us today for a SUPER experience in historic French
Lick!! 812-936-5300. www.comfortsuites.com
Congrats to Marengo Cave which made Yahoo sports news...for the sport of
caving! new caving options for this year including the return of the Triple
Crown of Caving!
Think spring! Think golf! Think
French Lick Resort! The weather has inspired...how about you? Are you ready to plan your spring
and summer golf outings? Nowhere else in the world can a golfer play courses
designed by Donald Ross, Pete Dye and Tom Bendelow in the same sentence at one
resort destination. http://www.frenchlick.com/golf
Activities at Spring Mill St Pk this
week: Fri, Feb 3, Cornhusk Doll Crafting, 6-8 pm; Sat, Feb 4, Hike Around the
Lake, 1:30 pm & From Wool to Yarn, 5-7 pm; Sun, Feb 5, Pioneer Village
Stroll, 3 pm. Details, 812-849-3534.
If you're looking
for some exciting indoor Mini Golf, you will love the black-light Indoor Mini Golf Course
at Golf Shores Fun Center in Corydon! Try it out with the
optional 3D glasses for a real thrill! (The glasses cost $1 and are yours to
keep.)
Video Arcade, Snack Bar (now offering soft pretzels), Coffee Shop, and Wi-Fi lounge are always available for indoor
thrills and relaxation. Along with espresso and other coffee drinks, Golf Shores Coffee Shop is
now offering Hot Cider, perfect for taking the chill off of a cold winter's
day. Be sure to stop in a enjoy a cup! http://golfshoresfuncenter.com/
Stay Two Nights for the Price of One! Spring Mill Inn is offering a special weekday rate this winter.
Stay two nights for the price of one! Spring Mill Inn is located in the heart
of Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell. The inn offers an indoor pool, newly
refurbished guest rooms, a game room and free Wi-Fi. Special 2-for-1 rate
available through March 1, 2012 for two consecutive night stays,
Sunday-Thursday.
Bluegrass Concert Sat, Feb 11
Bedford North Lawrence Performing Arts
Center
The Not Too Bad Bluegrass Band is based
in southern Indiana and has been performing for over 25 years. Come early to
enjoy a performance by the Bedford Dulcimer Society in the lobby before the
concert. Tickets are $20 each and are available at the door. Children under 18
are free with a paying adult. For more information, call 812-279-6542.
Chocolate & Wine
Feb
11-12, Feb 18-19
The Indiana Uplands Wine Trail presents
Chocolate Lover's Weekends in February. Each of the winery will offer different
chocolates carefully paired with a selection of wines. The Uplands Wine Trail
showcases nine wineries throughout southern Indiana, including Limestone
Country's own Carousel Winery in Bedford.
See Us at the Boat Sport & Travel
Show!
Visit the Limestone Country booth at
the Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show, Feb 17-26. The booth will have
a lot of new travel information for you, including a new Visitor Guide and
what's new in Limestone Country! You'll find us at the Travel & Tourism
Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Limestone
Country offers a chilly weather getaway!
Sled the hills of Otis Park, go birdwatching or
hike the Spring Mill State Park trails. Spend the night in the cozy inn to
enjoy a lodge-like atmosphere, an indoor pool and country cooking, all tucked
away in the quiet of natural park setting.
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It's Up to Us!
The Schnitzelbank is now one of just two restaurants vying to win the Super 46 Tournament as the best sandwich in the state. So we all need to get out the vote. Click on the link below to vote before next Thursday and then pass this on to friends -- and even foes.
Thank you to all of our friends who
have been voting for us through the entire tournament. We have succeeded
in making it to the Finals and are in the process of making our final push to
win the Super 46 Tournament. For this round you may vote once per email
address and we encourage you to let your friends know to vote.
Voting for this round will end Thursday, 2/2 at 8am. The Champion of
the competition will be announced Thursday, 2/2 at 10am. All of your help
has taken the Schnitzelbank to where it is today and will continue to
carry us to the #1 restaurant in Indiana!
For
those of you who don't know, the Schnitzelbank has been selected by Indianapolis
Monthly Magazine for their Super 46 Sandwiches' List in celebration
of the coming of Super Bowl XLVI to Indiana! The list contains the 46
best sandwiches in Indiana that Super Bowl visitors, and residents alike,
should eat while they are in Indiana.
One
More Vote!!! Voting for
the Finals ends Thursday, 2/2 at 8am. Please go online to the
following link and vote for us.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
There's just so much happening in Southern Indiana....
Marengo Cave made Yahoo sports news
today...for the sport of caving! New caving options for this year including the
return of the Triple Crown of Caving!
This Sat, Jan 28, the Duke Energy
World of Discovery at the Lawrence County
Museum will present their own Virginia Turner doll, Judy D & her
wardrobe! Kids aged 4-12, with an adult, are welcomed for a wide variety of
free activities from 11 am-2 pm. Details, 812-278-8575.
Super Bowl Fans!! Comfort Suites of
French Lick, just 2 hours from Indianapolis, has hotel rooms available for the
BIG event. The French Lick area, Home of NBA legend Larry Bird, offers a
casino, snow skiing, go karting, golfing, historic buildings, an airport and
many dining options. Call us today for a SUPER experience in historic French
Lick!! 812-936-5300.
The 5th annual southern gospel music
concert featuring "The McKamey's" and Rodney Beasley & Sons, will
be held on March 31, at the Crawford County 4H Park at 6pm. Tickets on sale now.
French Lick's latest fun activity!
There is more to come this spring when the outdoor miniature golf course is
opened. Who wants to come out and have some fun?
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