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ART & EXHIBITIONS

Nov 1-Dec 28: Women’s Institute and Gallery – Lisa Lee Peterson, "The Beauties  and Ironies of Life." Artist Reception, Nov 22.

Nov 3-Dec 31: Angel Mounds – Capturing Fins and Feathers: Indiana Wildlife Stamp. Exhibit of winning artwork from Fish and Wildlife’s Stamp Program.

Nov 6, 13, 20: Evansville Museum – Go For It! Adult painting class. 9-11a Register by Oct 31. $225 non-member.

Nov 6-Dec 5: Bower Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery – Digitized. Digital art exhibit.

Nov 8: Patchwork Central – Holiday Art Sale. Local art, unique handmade gifts and nativity sets. 8-11a

Nov 8: Koch Family CMoe – Visiting Artist. Rock painting w/ Laura Biesiecker. 11a-1p

Nov 8: Evansville Museum – Mid-States Art Lecture. Rutger Brandt presents FREE lecture on Mid-States Art Exhibition entries. 7:30p

Nov 8-Dec 21: New Harmony Gallery – Print Invitational 2008. Exhibit w/ opening reception Nov 8.

Nov 9- Jan 18: Evansville Museum – Carbon Challenge. Examines world’s carbon fuel dependency.

Nov 12-14: Various Locations, New Harmony, IN – International Symposium. 3-day art symposium with lectures, receptions, panel discussions, luncheons, classes, and meetings. For more visit www.newharmonysymposium.com.

Nov 13: Central Library – Art for Art’s Sake. Acrylic Painting class with Connie Rae Bell. 3:45p

Nov 13-Feb 8: Audubon State Park – Close to Home. Mother/daughter exhibit. Paintings by Elizabeth Davis and Lisa Heichelbech. Opening reception Nov 13, 6p

Nov 14: Audubon State Park – Adult Artist’s Retreat. All artists welcome. Get critique and help from others. Call 270-827-1893 to register. Bring art and supplies. $15

Nov 21: Audubon State Park – Turkey Tots. Bring little artists and create 3D turkey. Ages 3-5. Call 270-827-1893 to pre-register. $6

Nov 22: Barnes & Noble (624 S Green River Rd) – Book & Arts Fair. Day of arts, entertainment and shopping.

Nov 22-Dec 19: Hoosier Art Salon – Mark Burkett and Jeannie McLeish. Exhibit of these artists with a gallery stroll Nov 22.

Nov 29-30: National Guard Armory –Tri-State Woodcarvers Show and Sale. Sat 9a-5p; Sun 10a-4p.

Nov 29-Feb 28: Angel Mounds – Winter Show. Winter-inspired art display.

Thru Nov 2: New Harmony Gallery – Eric Tucker. Exhibit of work by the artist.

Thru Nov 20: Hoosier Art Salon New Harmony Gallery – Masters of Art Exhibit. Works by William Borden, Robert Eberle, Ronald Mack, Les Miley,
Judith Lewis, and Jerry Smith.

Thru Nov 30: Evansville Museum – East/West/North/South. Exhibit of art from faculty at USI, Ivy Tech, and UofE.

Thru Dec 7: Evansville Museum – Seeing the Invisible Universe. Documentary exploring the mysteries of the Universe. Every Sat. and Sun. at 1 p.m. Admission $3 for adults, $2 for children ages 3-12.

Thru Jan 4: Evansville Museum – A Wonderland of Toys. Antique toys. In memory of James L. Cruz.

Thru Jan 11: Evansville Museum – Day of the Dead. Mezzo-American Art.

 

MUSIC & FESTIVALS

Nov 1: Evansville Museum – Carnivale. Black tie gala in honor of Eykamp family. Performances by James and Julie Ann White and Eykamp String Quartet.

Nov 2: Wheeler Concert Hall (UofE) – Harry Pickens Trio. Jazz guest artist series. 4-6p

Nov 4: Wheeler Concert Hall (UofE) – Eykamp String Quartet. First Tuesday concert series. 7:30-9p

Nov 5, 12, 19, 26: Central Library – Beginning Recorder Class. Kids learn basic music skills thru playing the recorder. 4-5p Register by Nov 5.

Nov 7-8: Wheeler Concert Hall (UofE) – UE Opera Scenes. 7:30-9:30p

Nov 8: Executive Inn – Boogie Woogie Bash w/ Temple Aires. Dance the night away to live music of the big band era. Free refreshments, cash bar, and more. 8p

Nov 9: Wheeler Concert Hall (UofE) – Men’s and Women’s Choruses. 4-5:30p

Nov 11: Neu Chapel (UofE) – Wind Ensemble. 7:30-9p

Nov 14: Wheeler Concert Hall (UofE) – Classical Guitar Society. Stanley Yates performs. 7:30-9:30p

Nov 15: Victory Theatre – Love Duets. Violinist Jaime Laredo and cellist Sharon Robinson join EPO for Wagner’s Prelude & Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde and Miklos Rozsa’s Sinfonia Concertante for Violin & Cello. EPO will also perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2. 8p

Nov 16: Wheeler Concert Hall (UofE) – Student Recital. Ashley Junker, Oboe, and Ben Werne, Clarinet. 1-2p

Nov 16: Wheeler Concert Hall (UofE) – Jazz Ensembles. 7-9p

Nov 17: Neu Chapel (UofE) – University Band. 7:30-9:30p

Nov 18: Wheeler Concert Hall (UofE) – Faculty Recital. Timothy Zifer, Trumpet. 7:30-9p

Nov 22: Wheeler Concert Hall (UofE) – Senior Recital. Patrick Ritsch, Piano. 2:30-3:30p

Nov 22: Wheeler Concert Hall (UofE) –Piano Series. Messiaen 2-Piano Concert. 7:30-9p

Nov 23: Wheeler Concert Hall (UofE) –Senior Recitals. Matthew Williams, Cello. 1-2p; Hannah Naas, Piano. 2:30-3:30p; Mariah Smith, Viola. 4-5p

Nov 23: Neu Chapel (UofE) – Milton Z. Tinker Memorial Concert. 7:30-9p

Nov 29: Athenium Visitor’s Center, New Harmony – Spirits in Harmonie. Hand-crafted beer, cider and wine, live music, food and shopping. $30 the day of the event; $25 prior to Nov 29. Call 800-231-2168 for tickets.

 

THEATRE & FILM

Nov 6: Central Library – Classic Film Series: An American in Paris (1960). Gene Kelly stars. FREE. 6p

Nov 6-7, 16, 20: USI Mallette Studio Theatre – Waiting for Lefty. Clifford Odets play about common man’s struggle to defy corporate machine. 7:30p; 2p Sun.

Nov 7-8, 14-16, 21-23: Evansville Civic Theatre – The Sunshine Boys. Comedic play about one-time vaudeville duo reuniting for a one-off performance. 8p; 2p Sun.

Nov 8-9, 13-15, 21-23: USI Mallette Studio Theatre – Much Ado About Nothing. Shakespeare’s comic and poignant meditation on risks and rewards of romantic love. 7:30p; 2p Sun.

Nov 12: Central Library – Film Movement Series: The Violin (2005). Latin American musicians smuggle ammunition for a revolution in a violin case while giving enemy soldiers lessons. FREE. 6:30p

Nov 14-16, 20-23: UofE Theatre –Into the Woods. Tony Award-winning musical told through the bewitching music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim. 8p; 2p Sun.

Nov 18: USI Kleymeyer Hall – One World Flim Series: A Slim Peace (2007). Israelis, Palestinians, Arabs, and American settlers in West Bank are brought together with shared goal of losing weight and find they have much in common. FREE. 7-9p

Nov 19: Central Library – Human Rights Film Series: The Celluloid Closet (1995). Documentary surveying film depictions of homosexuals and the attitudes behind them, with discussion. FREE. 6p

Nov 19: Smythe Lecture Hall Room 170 (UofE) – I.O.U.S.A. (2008) Documentary. Burdened with expanding government and military, increased competition, and foreign debt, America must mend its spendthrift ways or face epic economic disaster. 7-9p

Nov 20: USI Wright Admin Forum 1 – Intro to Film: The Valet (2006). A porter and a model pretend to be a couple to save a CEO's marriage. FREE. 11a, 1:30p

Nov 20: Central Library – Classic Film Series: Singin’ In the Rain (1952). Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds star. FREE. 6p

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS

Nov 1: Vanderburgh 4-H Center – Recycle Day. Bring paper, plastic, aluminum, glass and cardboard recycling. 8a-12p

Nov 1: Koch Family CMoe – More Halloween Fun and Past Times, Past Tunes. Wear costumes an extra day. $1 off admission. Relive famous Presidential Campaigns in story and song. 1p

Nov 1: Audubon State Park – Fall Foliage Fiesta. Presentation about nature’s winter transformation, plus outdoor walk. 1-2p

Nov 1: Roberts Stadium – Vectren Community Classic. Exhibition basketball game between UofE and USI. 7p

Nov 2: Reitz Home Museum – Ghost Stories. Students read ghost stories. Halloween games, treats and costume contest. $5 adults; $2.50 students; $1.50 12 and under. 1-4p

Nov 2: Koch Family CMoe – Puppet Show and Educator Appreciation Day. Meet puppet Napoleon Peacock and hear the story of his visit to Amazonia. 2p Educators and one child admitted FREE.

Nov 3: USI Carter Hall – This I Believe Symposium. Two finalists from each of seven Living Learning Communities read essays. Three winners chosen. FREE. 6p

Nov 4, 11: Evansville Museum – Beginner Pilates. Hilary Boyle teaches. 6:15-7:15p Register by Oct 3. $50 non-member.

Nov 5: USI University Center 205 – Medieval Studies Forum. Patricia Aakhus presents brief overview of alchemy, including its origins, operations, iconography and influence in medieval culture. FREE. 5p

Nov 5: USI Ruston Hall – Global Community Henna Celebration. Celebration of friendship, art, culture, music and food. FREE. 7:30p

Nov 6: Central Library – Photo Editing Class. Learn to view, crop, edit, and enhance digital images using Photoshop. 6p Call 428-8200 ext. 1515 to register.

Nov 8: Antique Showrooms In The Mews (531 Church St, New Harmony) – Christmas in the Showrooms. Hors d'oeuvres classes by Vicki Campbell at 10:30a and 2p. Wine tasting 10a-4p. For more call 682-3490.

Nov 8-9: The Centre – Collectors Carnival Antiques & Vintage Collectibles Show. 100 high quality dealers selling antiques and vintage collectibles. Sat 10a-4p; Sun 10a-3p

Nov 9: Koch Family CMoe – Magic Show. Magician Matt Grisham performs. 2 p.m.

Nov 9: Vanderburgh 4-H Center – Holiday Gala. Fundraiser and auction. Bid on event tickets, original art, one-of-a-kind items, etc. Benefits 4-H. $40/plate dinner.

Nov 9: Clearcrest Pines Country Club (10521 Darmstadt Rd) – United Methodist Youth Home Fall Tea. Tea, finger food and door prizes to benefit at-risk girls. $25 Call 812-479-7535 to order.

Nov 14: The Centre – Taste of Home: Cooking School Made Easy. Cooking demos, the latest kitchen appliances, new food products, prizes and more. 7p

Nov 14-15: The Centre – Remodeling & Energy Expo. Products, vendors, presentations, interactive demonstrations, giveaways and more. HGTV’s Jim Parks moderates panel discussions. 4-9p

Nov 15: Evansville Museum – Thanksgiving with the Pioneers. Children’s class comparing legends and traditions of Native Americans and pioneers. 10:30a-12p

Nov 15: Koch Family CMoe – Visiting Scientist. 14WFIE Chief Meteorologist, Jeff Lyons, presents "Weather Wonders." 11a-1p

Nov 15-16: Evansville National Guard Armory – Tri-State Gun Show. Exercise 2nd Amendment rights. Buy, sell and trade guns and ammo. Sat 8a-4p; Sun 8a-3p

Nov 16: Koch Family CMoe – Storytelling Time. Susan Fowler brings favorite Dr. Seuss tales to life. 2p

Nov 18: Reitz Home Museum – Charles Denby:  Evansville’s Distinguished Statesman. Presented by Ginnie Parkinson. 7p

Nov 19: Chamber of Commerce (100 N.W. 2nd St., Suite 100) – First Steps to Entrepreneurship.  Third Wednesday of month. Seminar provides information needed to begin process of starting a business. For more call 425-7232 or email dalbin@ccswin.com. $25 5:30-7:30p

Nov 19: USI Ruston Hall – Global Community Poetry Night. International poetry reading. FREE. 6:30p

Nov 20: USI Education Center 1102 – Unleashing the Power Within. Motivational lecture. Learn effectively and gain confidence in your abilities. FREE. 4-4:45p

Nov 20-21: The Centre –Regional Economic Summit.  Regional business and government leaders convene to study future economic growth. Speakers include James Bullard, President and CEO of Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, and Rich Karlgaard, publisher of Forbes magazine. For more visit regionaleconomicsummit.com/wordpress/

Nov 22: Koch Family CMoe – Healthy Living Awareness. International UofE students share crafts, costumes and more from their home countries. Also, get health tips from American Diabetes Association. 11a-1p

Nov 22: Koch Family CMoe – Breakfast with the Sugarplum Fairy. Fundraiser includes brunch, style show, Nutcracker performance by Evansville Dance Theatre, and silent auction. Make reservations at 812-464-2663, ext. 230. $20 for children, $35 for adults and $250 for a table of eight.

Nov 22: Evansville Country Club –Victorain Gala “Tango!” Dinner, auctions and dancing.  Beginning tango lessons.  To enroll call 429-1495.  $100 for members; $125 for nonmembers.  Profits benefit Reitz Home Museum.

Nov 22-Dec 30: Vanderburgh 4-H Center – Winter Carnival Christmas Lights & Display. Christmas lights and displays FREE. Donations accepted. Santa’s Workshop open 6-9p

Nov 23: Downtown Evansville –Holiday Parade. Santa's Workshop in the park on 4th and Main 1-3p. Holiday Parade at 3p.

Nov 23: Koch Family CMoe – Special Performance. International students from UofE perform. 2p

Nov 24: Oaklyn Library – Awesome and Incredible Native Americans. Kids make a teepee and see demonstration. 3:30-4p

Nov 27-30: Roberts Stadium –Hadi Shrine Circus. With special guest Spider-Man. Thursday, 2p and 7p; Friday and Saturday, 9:30a, 2p and 7p; Sunday, 3p Order tickets at www.hadishrinecircus.com or call 1-800-66-CLOWN.

Nov 27-Jan 1: Garvin Park – Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights. 50 larger-than-life Christmas displays delight motorists.

Nov 29: Koch Family CMoe – Gingerbread House Workshop. Design a gingerbread house. 12-2p Reservations: 464-2663, ext. 230. $2

Nov 30: Koch Family CMoe – Holiday Stories. Sing and move to holiday favorites. 2p
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