A sampling of new windows, paint and facades in downtown New Albany.

Then back to Pints & Union. The front doors are going to be red, and the first floor ceiling has been installed.

Of recent interest:

Exciting news from Schmitt Furniture: "All of our buildings are to have new windows installed, including the currently covered windows."

True colors: A Pints & Union visual update.

GREEN MOUSE SAYS: Is the price tag escalating for our luxury City Hall at the Reisz Furniture building?

INDOT to make funding available for railroad crossing safety projects. The path to the amphitheater might be one of them.

Quiet no longer, Josh Staten makes the newspaper: "New Albany reveals new redevelopment, economic development director."

ON THE AVENUES: New Albany's downtown food and dining scene is solid ... for now.

THE BEER BEAT: Fest of Ale returns on June 2, so please allow me to revive an idea for pre-fest fun next year.