ART & EXHIBITIONS
• Aug 2: Haynie’s Corner Arts District – First Saturdays Art Walk. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., join a walking tour of Evansville’s Downtown Arts District and the numerous studios and galleries therein. Maps can be picked up at Penny Lane Coffeehouse.
• Aug 2: Penny Lane Coffeehouse – First Saturdays Art Market. From 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., check out original artwork at an evening art market.
• Aug 5-Sept. 1: Henderson County Public Library – Made to be Played. Exhibits works by Kentucky’s master builders of guitars, fiddles, banjos, mandolins, dulcimers and other stringed instruments.
• Aug 7: Patchwork Central – Artist Trading Card Class. Create pint-sized art cards to trade or keep. Two-hour class. Starts at 6:30 p.m. $10 registration.
• Aug 9-Sept. 21: New Harmony Gallery– Art and Soul Exhibition. With artist reception on Aug. 23rd.
• Aug 10-October 26: Evansville Museum – Fuzzy Physics. Interactive exhibit sparks the imaginations of youths and adults alike through the creations of engineer-turned-artist Richard Sonntag.
• Aug 20-Sept 10: Hoosier Art Salon’s New Harmony Gallery –Salon Artists Exhibit. An exhibit of works by Salon artists.
• Aug 21: Willard Library – Alaska Travelogue. Andre Trewick gives an exciting account of his Alaskan adventures. Starts at 7 p.m.
• Aug 23: Hoosier Art Salon’s New Harmony Gallery –Exhibit Opening & Gallery Stroll. An exhibit of works by Salon artists.
• Aug 23-Dec 7: Evansville Museum – Seeing the Invisible Universe. A scientific documentary exploring some of the mysteries of the Universe, the program will show each Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children ages 3-12.
• Aug 23-Oct 1: Audubon State Park Museum (Henderson) – Audubon’s River. Exhibit of artwork depicting J.J. Audubon’s time spent along the Ohio River.
• Aug 27: Willard Library – Jaycee, Kuku, and Kay the Elephant: The Early Years of Mesker Park Zoo. Library archivist Patricia Sides discusses the first decade of Mesker Park Zoo (1929-1939). Starts at 6 p.m.
• Aug 29: Bosse Field –People’s Choice Art in the Ballpark Exhibition. Attendees of the game will vote on their favorite piece of artwork and winners will be announced and prizes awarded during the 7th Inning Stretch. Artists should visit www.artswin.evansville.net to enter.
• Aug 29: Hoosier Art Salon’s Broad Ripple Gallery – Not So Plein Jane Exhibit. Exhibit of Plein Air artists Mary Ann Davis, Corrine Hull, Jeanne McLeish, and Donna Shortt.
• Aug 30-Sept 22: Angel Mounds – Our Cultural Heritage. Tri-State Art Guild show off their Native American-inspired artwork.
• Continuing thru Aug 15: Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery – Senior Series. Themed artwork by USI and U of E seniors.
• Continuing thru Aug 17: Evansville Museum – Rodin: In his Own Words. Over 30 official casts from the master sculptor from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation, with quotations from the artist.
• Continuing thru Aug 17: Audubon State Park Museum (Henderson) – Tri-State Art Guild Exhibit. Tri-state landmarks immortalized in a variety of mediums.
• Continuing thru Aug 17: Hoosier Art Salon’s New Harmony Gallery – Cagle, Fang & Seward. An exhibit of works by these artists.
• Continuing thru Aug 22: Angel Mounds – 3D Exhibit. The Tri-State Art Guild exhibits 3-D works from some of the tri-state's best artists.
• Continuing thru Aug 23: Hoosier Art Salon’s Broad Ripple Gallery – Salon de` Refuse. An exhibit of works not accepted into the 84th Annual Exhibition.
• Continuing thru Sept 14: Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery – 15th Annual Juried Exhibition: Working Together. Sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and the Evansville Museum.
• Continuing thru Sept 28: Evansville Museum – POWs of WWII. Tells the story of POWs during WWII through the experiences and memorabilia of people like Charles Huppert of Evansville, a planner of “The Great Escape.”
MUSIC & FESTIVALS
• Aug 2: Angel Mounds – 4th Annual Bluegrass and Barbecue Festival. The best local bluegrass bands and all the barbecue you can eat. Admission is FREE.
• Aug 8-9: Audubon Mill Park (Henderson) – 23rd Annual Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival. Eight different bluegrass artists take the stage for a 2-day festival. Admission is FREE.
• Aug 10: Riverfront Beach Near Evansville –SkiDay on the Ohio. Summer party with music, drinks, bikini contests, and Playboy Playmate AJ Alexander emceeing.
• Aug 14-16: Germania Mäennerchor (916 N. Fulton Ave.) –Volksfest. Join tri-state’s oldest German singing club for traditional German-style festivities w/ music, dance, contests, food and stout brew. 10 a.m. thru midnight, all three days.
Photography | Amanda Smith
Take in the food food and good music, then, cheer the News4U Team as we attempt to unseat Weiner Toss Champions Fox 7 at this year's Volksfest!
• Aug 16: New Harmony, IN – Wabash Heritage Paddle Fest. Canoe 9.7 miles from Grayville, IL to New Harmony. Participants meet 7:30 a.m. at New Harmony Riverfront. Call (812) 464-1989 or visit www.usi.edu/hnh/paddlefest.asp before 14th for registration and details.
• Aug 16: SWIRCA (16 W. Virginia St.)– 6th Annual Southern Indiana Beer, Wine, and Spirits Festival. Sample regional beer, wine, and spirits with the people who craft them. Proceeds support independent living for the elderly and disabled. 6-10 p.m. Tickets $25 before the event. Call 800-253-2188 for more.
• Aug 16: Newburgh Lock and Dam – 4th Annual Dogs ‘N Suds. 5-10 p.m. Fundraiser for Warrick Humane Society celebrating music and man’s best friend. Dog walks, BBQ and beer garden, live music, and pet care services. See our D’NS article or call 858-1132 for more.
• Aug 22-24: Vanderburgh 4-H Center – E'Ville Iron Street Rod Club - Frog Follies. 5,000 vintage automotive works of art will be displayed during this 3-day event for charity. Visit www.frogfollies.org for more.
• Aug 29-31: Angel Mounds – Tribal Fest Arts & Music Festival. Features Skylab2000 and 36 other jam bands and techno performers. FREE camping. Tickets $10 in advance. $15 at the gate. Gates open 5 p.m. For advanced tickets visit Groovetickets.com.
THEATRE
• July 31-Aug 3: Princeton Community High School Auditorium –The Music Man. Presented by Gibson County Summer Musical Workshop. First 3 dates start 7 p.m., Aug 3rd performance starts 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. Call Kim Ross (386-7807) for more info.
• Aug 1-3, 7-10, 14-17: Murphy Auditorium – New Harmony Theatre presents My Fair Lady. Popular musical adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion.
SPORTS
• Aug 1: Bosse Field – Evansville Otters vs. Kalamazoo Kings. Deaconess Night, Henderson Chamber Night and Boy Scout Night. Game starts 7:05 p.m.
• Aug 2-4: Bosse Field – Evansville Otters vs. Traverse City Beach Bums. Game 1 is Vectren Night. Game 2 is Fellowship Night and Courier and Press Family Night. Games start 7:05 p.m.
• Aug 9: Swonder Ice Arena – All Girl Roller Derby. Intraleague bout. Visit www.rollergirlsofsin.com for more.
• Aug 9: Clearcrest Golf Course – Bobby Watts Memorial Golf Benefit. Benefit for AIDS Resource Group. $65 per person. Call 430-8546 for details.
• Aug 12-14: Bosse Field – Evansville Otters vs. Gateway Grizzlies. Game 1 is a Deaconess Two-For Tuesday. Game 3 is News4U Night and Bud Light Thirsty Thursday! Games start 7:05 p.m.
• Aug 16: Bluegrass Rec. Center (3899 Carriage Ln.) – 3rd Annual Spirit, Mind, Body Sprint Triathlon. YMCA invites all athletes to participate in this ultimate test of endurance. Course includes a ½ mile swim, a 19-mile bike ride, and a 3.1-mile run. Call 426-6210 for more.
• Aug 19-21: Bosse Field – Evansville Otters vs. Midwest Sliders. Game 1 is another Deaconess Two-For Tuesday and Principle Financial Group Family Fun Night. Game 3 is a Bud Light Thirsty Thursday. Games start 7:05 p.m.
• Aug 22-24: Bosse Field – Evansville Otters vs. Washington Wild Things. Game 1 is Ivy Tech Night. Game 2 is Accuride Breast Cancer Awareness Night. Game 3 is AARP Day Small Business Expo and Courier Press Family Day. Games 1 and 2 start 7:05 p.m.; game 3 starts 1:05 p.m.
• Aug 29-31: Bosse Field – Evansville Otters vs. Windy City Thunderbolts. Game 1 is Deaconess Night and Art in the Ballpark Night. Game 2 is Mega Performance, Armed Forces Night. Game 3 is Courier Press Family Night. Games start 7:05 p.m.
MISCELLANEOUS
• Aug 2: Patchwork Central – Jenny Browne Poetry Reading. Details TBA. Visit PC’s website for more.
• Aug 6, 23: Howell Wetlands – Butterfly Bedazzaled Hike. 9 to 10 a.m.; join a FREE nature hike and lecture. Call 499-2952 for more.
• Aug 8: Evansville Civic Theatre – Movie Premiere: The Anathema Report. Movie by local filmmaker, Mitch Massie. Pre-show performance by Gratis. Movie runs at 7 p.m. and again at 10:15 p.m.
• Aug 9-10: Vanderburgh 4-H Center – Collectors Carnival Antique & Flea Market. 250 vendors selling collectibles and antiques. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Aug 13: Central Library – Film Movement Series. See the FREE film Adam’s Apples (2005), a Danish movie about a neo-nazi sentenced to community service at a church. The film has won numerous awards and is rated “R.” 6:30-9:00 p.m.
• Aug 16: Evansville Merriott – Striking Out Prostate Cancer. Baseball legends Ozzie Smith and Frank Robinson sign autographs for fans. $20 admission Autograph tickets are $40. Proceeds go toward “striking out” prostate cancer. Call 473-8797 for more.
• Aug 22: Alhambra Theatre at Haynie’s Corner – 4th Friday Film Series. Mildred Pierce (1945), starring Joan Crawford will be projected onto the outside of the Alhambra Theatre as part of its FREE 4th Friday Film Series. It’s like a drive-in theatre without the cars. Starts 8 p.m.
• Aug 30: Howell Wetlands – Wetland Wildflower Hike. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; join a FREE nature hike and lecture. Call 499-2952 for more.
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