Things to do in New Albany this week
What to do in Southern Indiana this September
September brings a full calendar of entertainment and community events to the Louisville area and beyond. Music lovers can catch Ray LaMontagne's Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour at The Louisville Palace on Sunday, September 6, or head to Caesars Southern Indiana in Harrison County on Saturday, September 5 for Morgan Wade. If you prefer live sports, the Louisville Bats take on the Columbus Clippers at Louisville Slugger Field on Wednesday, September 9.
For family-friendly outings, the Big Four Arts Festival on Sunday, September 13 features more than 150 juried fine artists with live music and food along the waterfront, while Gaslight Festival Weekend concludes on Sunday, September 20 with a 5K, car show, and carnival midway in Jeffersontown. Full ticketing details are available through Ticketmaster for most events.
Four stops for a perfect Southern Indiana weekend
Start your morning at Topgolf Louisville, a sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range and swanky lounge perfect for drinks and games. For lunch, head to La Pasadita and Grocery Store, a local favorite rated 4.5 out of 5 by over 200 visitors—authentic Mexican food and a real neighborhood gem.
Spend your afternoon on the quiet trails of Rice Island, where you can enjoy riverside serenity and golden-hour scenery with easy, hand-holding terrain. Cap off the evening at FreezeBar Jeffersonville, rated 4.6 out of 5 by nearly 180 visitors, a local favorite that's become a weekend destination in its own right.
Garage door replacement delivers outsized returns
If you're planning home improvements before a sale, garage door replacement should be at the top of your list. A new insulated garage door commands a 194 to 268 percent return on investment—the single highest-ROI improvement you can make right now. Beyond the financial angle, it adds instant curb appeal and security, catching buyers' attention from the first showing when they pull up to your Southern Indiana home.
Expect to invest around $4,000 to $5,000 for a quality installation. That relatively modest cost paired with such strong return makes this one of the smartest moves a seller can make.
Three tasks to tackle before fall settles in
As August turns to September, take time to clean your windows and inspect screens for holes or tears. Clean windows maximize natural light in your home, and fixing screen damage now keeps breezes flowing in while keeping bugs out during the remaining warm weather.
Inspect and clean gutters and downspouts to remove debris and blockages. Clearing them early prevents water damage and foundation issues during fall storms and the heavier rains ahead. Finally, if you use a wood-burning fireplace or stove, schedule a professional chimney sweep now before appointment slots fill up for the busy fall season. These three preventive tasks protect your Southern Indiana home and make it more comfortable heading into autumn.
The Scribner brothers built New Albany on a $3,000 bet
New Albany's Scribner Place takes its name from the three Scribner brothers who founded the city in 1813—and they did it for just $3,000. That land purchase more than two centuries ago set the foundation for one of Southern Indiana's most historic communities. Today, the New Albany Historic Preservation Commission works to honor that legacy and protect the architectural character that makes the area distinctive.
The city's Scribner Place was named after the three Scribner brothers who founded New Albany in 1813, buying the land for just $3,000.
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