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Oct 17:Greek Night - A fun, traditional evening of Aegean activities awaits: Greek and belly dancing, authentic live music, plate breaking, plenty of Greek/Mediterrean food and more. Cash bar open. Tickets are $35; $7 from each ticket goes directly to help the Boys & Girls Club of Evansville. Please RSVP by October 10 at acropolisevv.com or by calling 475-9320.

Centre, The  812-435-5550

Oct 3: Corey Smith - Tickets go On Sale Monday, August 17 at 10:00am. Seats are $15 in Advance and $18 at the door.

Oct 8:The Wedding Singer - With a score that pays homage to pop songs of the 80’s, The Wedding Singer takes us back to when hair was big, collars were up and a wedding singer was the coolest guy in the room. Seats are $45, $29 and $19. Group rates are available for groups of 20 or more. Contact the Centre Box Office for more information at 812-435-5770 extension 211.

Oct 10:Celtic Woman "Isle of Hope" Tour 2009 - The international Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Woman, returns to U.S. shores this fall for the 2nd leg of their Isle of Hope tour. The multi-platinum group appeared on several national television shows including Dancing With The Stars, Today Show and Good Morning America while wrapping up its five month U.S. tour in July. Celtic Woman returned home to Ireland in August and was awarded 'Best Celtic Group' at the 2009 Ireland Music Awards. Seats are $55, $40 and $30.

THE WEDDING SINGER

With a score that pays homage to pop songs of the 80's, The Wedding Singer takes us back to when hair was big, collars we up and a wedding singer was the coolest guy in the room. The Centre - October 8th

Oct 13:Evansville's Celebration Diversity Lecture with Marlee Matlin - Evansville's Celebration of Diversity Distinguished Lecture Series presents actress, Marlee Matlin at the Centre on Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free however all seats are reserved and you need a ticket to get in. For more information contact the Centre Ticket Office at 812-435-5770 ext. 211.

Oct 16:Taste Of Home Cooking Show - Back by popular demand, the Taste of Home Cooking School Made Easy! returns to Evansville. For more than fifty years, Taste of Home, the largest circulation cooking magazine in the world, has hosted these shows across the nation! On-stage demonstrations of food preparation by a professional culinary specialist, the latest kitchen appliances, new food products, innovative cooking techniques and tons of major prizes are on the menu. Admission is $15 which includes admission to the Remodeling & Energy Expo and a free Taste of Home tote bag. Begins at 7 p.m.

Oct 17:A Big Night For The Little Sisters Fundraiser - This year's theme is 'Sing, Sing, Sing!' and it will begin with hors d'oeuvres and cocktails at 5:00 along with a Silent and a Live Auction. Dinner is at 7:00 with entertainment by Bob Schaffstein and the Temple Aires. The public is invited; tickets are $125 a person but call ahead to The Little Sisters of the Poor at 812-464-3607, since tickets are selling fast. All proceeds from this annual fundraiser go to The Little Sisters of the Poor.

Evansville Civic Theatre 812-425-2800

Oct 2-4:Greater Tuna - Greater Tuna is the hilarious comedy about Texas' third smallest town, where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The eclectic band of citizens in this hilarious send-up of small town morals are portrayed by only two performers, making this satire on life in rural America even more delightful as they depict all of the inhabitants of Tuna, Texas - men, women, children and animals in a tour de farce of quick change artistry, changing costumes and characterizations faster than a jack rabbit runs from a coyote. Two actors, twenty characters and a barrel of laughs, ya'll! This is a rip-roarin’ good time! Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science 812-425-2406

Through November 29: American Visions: The Folk Art Collection of Lisa and Marty Imbler. Acquired over the past twenty years with the expert guidance of Mike Smith, Director of the At Home Gallery in Greensboro, North Carolina, the Imbler Collection has an emphasis on art of the American South and includes paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media work by some of the country's best known self taught artists -- James Harold Jennings, Howard Finster, Bill Traylor, Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Sister Gertrude Morgan, Leroy Almon, Benjamin Franklin Perkins, Minnie Evans, Mary Tillman Smith and Thornton Dial.

Oct 27-31:Exhibition: The Child Mummy - On display through November 29 in the Old Gallery, this exquisite item is a rare glimpse into the preservation methods of the ancients. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed Mondays.

Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville (cMoe) 812-477-4339

Oct 3:cMoe's 3rd Birthday Party Celebration - Don't miss one minute of birthday party fun as cMoe celebrates three years of sparking curious minds and imaginations! The party gets started with face painting, birthday crafts and cookie decorating from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. followed by the presentation of the 3rd Annual Karen D. Magan Inspiring Life Award at 1 p.m. The fun continues with the amazing feats of Magician Don Baggett at 1:30 p.m. 

THE CHILD MUMMY

On display in the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science through November 29th. This exquisite item is a rare glimpse into the preservation methods of the ancients.

University of Evansville Theatre 812-488-2562

Oct 1-4:Courtship and Valentine’s Day - In his nine-play epic, The Orphans' Home Cycle, he delves into the lives of ordinary people struggling to bear the weight of life's adversities and shows us the resilience of the human spirit. This two-play marriage centers around two young sweethearts and marks the beginning of a grand love story. Thursday through Saturday performances at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinee scheduled for 2 p.m.

USI Theatre 812-422-3970

Oct 1-4:True West - Two adult brothers sharing some time in their mother's home become locked in a psychological and sometimes violent struggle for their individual identities. A turf war where the landscape comprises the soul and body and a lamentation for the lost West, this is a major play by one of America's greatest living playwrights, Sam Shephard. 

Victory Theatre 812-435-5550

Oct 3-4:Evansville Philharmonic's 'Classical Mystery Tour' - Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to The Beatles is the Vectren's Opening Night Pop's Concert on Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m.

Back by popular demand! It's the closest thing to going back in time and experiencing The Beatles perform live in concert! Featuring the original members of the Broadway sensation, 'BEATLEMANIA', this group looks, sounds and acts just like The Beatles. Enjoy some hits you may have missed last time plus old favorites like 'Imagine' and 'Yesterday'. This is one of the most popular Pops shows in the Philharmonic's recorded history!

Oct 21:Victory For Kids 'The Rainbow Fish' - The Rainbow Fish is the opening show for Victory For Kids 2009-2010 Series. This beautiful Children's Broadway show is October 21 with two shows at 9:00am and 12:00pm.

Oct 24:Evansville Philharmonic's 'A Night with Nino' - 'A Night Out with Nino!' featuring pianist, Nino Cocchiarella will be at The Victory on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30. For more information, call the Philharmonic Ticket Office at 812-425-5050. The Philharmonic's Ticket Office is located at 530 Main Street at the corner of Sixth and Main Streets. Office hours are Monday through Friday 9am-5pm. Day of Show the Victory's Ticket Office opens two hours before each Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra's performance.

Oct 25:Main Street Trick or Treat - Victory Theatre and the Main Street Walkway will be the host of the 10th Annual Main Street Trick or Treat. SMG with KISS, 103GBF, WKDQ and Superhits 105.3 will provide a fun and safe environment for trick-or-treaters on Sunday, October 25 from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to Second Street.