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Misc. — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:02:42 GMT

ART & EXHIBITIONS

• July 5: Haynie’s Corner Arts District – First Saturdays Art Walk. From 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 of the walk can be picked up at Penny Lane Coffeehouse at the corner of Mulberry and 2^nd St.

• July 5: Penny Lane Coffeehouse – First Saturdays Art Market. From 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., check out original artwork at an evening art market.

• July 19-September 14: Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery – 15^th Annual Juried Exhibition: Working Together. Sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and the Evansville Museum.

• July 24: 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 7 p.m.

• Continuing thru July 11: Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery – Art in the City.318 Main Street hosts this new exhibit by local artists. The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana’s new gallery at

• Continuing thru July 11: Central Library – Global Warming. Exhibit on climate change.

• Continuing thru July 13: Evansville Museum – “381 Days.” Story of America’s march toward black civil rights beginning with slave trade and moving through the movements of the 1960s.

• Continuing thru July 27: Evansville Museum – “Real Robotics”. Robots interact with visitors through a variety of mediums, such as light, speech, and remote control.

• Continuing thru July 31: Central Library – Janice Rae Greene. Mixed media art by Janice Rae Greene displayed on library’s 2^nd floor.

• Continuing thru July 31: Oaklyn Library – Robert Miller-Mendez. Sculptures by the artist.

• Ongoing at Willard Library – the Adele & Paul Torian Native American Leaders of the Mid-19^th Century exhibition. This permanent exhibit features three rare volumes of Thomas L. McKenney’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America, which was published in 1838, 1842 and 1844.

MUSIC

• July 10-13: The Centre – Summer Musical 2008: Peter Pan.

Broadway-style musical production of Peter Pan. Shows begin 7 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee on the Sunday. Call 422-1699 for details.

THEATRE

• July 11-12, 18-20: Evansville Civic Theatre – Almost Maine. Civic Theatre performs this John Cariani romantic comedy, set in the mythical town of Almost, Maine.

• July 11-27: Murphy Auditorium, New Harmony – Crimes of the Heart. New Harmony Theatre reprises a 1981 Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway comedy by Beth Henley. Tickets are $10 to $22.

• July 25-26: Underground at the Annex – Sordid Lives. Merely Players of Owensboro perform this Del Shores comedy, which was nominated for over 30 awards during its long run in Los Angeles. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.

• July 25-27: The Pagoda – Shakespeare on the Riverfront: Romeo and Juliet. See an outdoor performance of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet by the Evansville Riverfront. This event is FREE, performed by the Evansville Civic Theatre, and sponsored by Healthy Life Bread, Vectren, and Casino Aztar.

SPORTS

• July 1-3: Bosse Field – Evansville Otters vs. Southern Illinois Miners. Tuesday’s game is Ellis Park Night and a “Two For Tuesday.” Buy one $5 ticket for the game, get one free! Thursday’s game is “Thirsty Thursday.” Draught beers are $1 and fans get $1 off admission with coupon in News4U. There will also be an Independence Day fireworks celebration after the game. Game times are 7:05 p.m.

• July 4-6: Bosse Field – Evansville Otters vs. Rockford Riverhawks. The first game of the series starts at 3:05 p.m. The other games have a 7:05 p.m. start time. Friday is Deaconess/HealthSouth Night and Saturday is Edward Jones Customer Appreciation Night and Courier and Press Family Night.

• July 8-10: Bosse Field – Evansville Otters vs. Midwest Sliders. The final game of the series is Yellow Book USA Night and Bud Light Thirsty Thursday. Draught beers are $1 and fans get $1 off admission with coupon in News4U. Start times are 7:05 p.m.

• July 18-20: Bosse Field – Evansville Otters vs. Gateway Grizzlies. Game 1 of the series is Millennium Steel's Salute to the Negro Leagues w/ Post Game Fireworks and Chevy Night. Game 2 is Heritage Federal Credit Union Night. Game 3 is Hadi Shriners Night with the Skyy Dogs and Courier and Press Family Night. Start times are 7:05 p.m.

• July 27-29: Bosse Field – Evansville Otters vs. River City Rascals. Game 1 will feature a bonus performance by gymnasts from Mega Gymnastics. Game 3 is another Deaconess “Two For Tuesday.” Buy one ticket, get another free. Game 2 starts at 12:05 p.m.; Games 1 and 3 start at 7:05 p.m.

• July 30-August 1: Bosse Field – Evansville Otters vs. Kalamazoo Kings. Game 2 on July 31^st is Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union Night and Bud Light Thirsty Thursday. Drought beer is $1 and fans get $1 off ticket price with coupon in News4U. Game 3 is Deaconess Night, Henderson Chamber Night and Boy Scout Night.

MISCELLANEOUS

• July 4: Evansville Riverfront – 4^th of July Fireworks Display. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Thus began a new nation conceived in Liberty. Celebrate the 232^ndEvansville riverfront. The event will start around 9:15 p.m. anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a FREE fireworks display on the

• July 4: Old Lock and Dam, Newburgh – 4^th of July Fireworks Display. If you live closer to Newburgh, check out the display there at the Old Lock and Dam. Preferred seating is $3.

• July 4: Rapp-Owen Granary, New Harmony – Traditional July 4^th Celebration. Join community members and visitors for music and patriotic speeches at the Rapp-Owen Granary beginning at 10 a.m. Continue the celebration at Maclure Park with a traditional community picnic featuring music, food, games, contests and free root beer.

• July 14: Vanderburgh 4-H Center – Extension Homemakers Fashion Review. The Extension Homemakers host this fashion show that showcases homemade clothing and wearable art. For more visit www.ieha-families.org.

• July 19: Mesker Park Zoo and Botanical Garden – Family Fun Day. Family oriented day of fun, including games, water activities, and more. Lasts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• July 21-26: Vanderburgh 4-H Center – Vanderburgh County Fair. Come out and have lots of good ol’ family fun at the county fair. General admission is $5. Additional info about attractions and entry into one of the many blue ribbon contests can be found by calling 477-3225 or visiting www.vanderburghcountyfair.com.

• July 25: Alhambra Theatre at Haynie’s Corner – 4^th Friday Film Series.

The Philadelphia Story (1940), starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and Jimmy Stewart will be projected onto the outside of the Alhambra Theatre as part of its 4^th Friday Film Series. It’s like a drive-in theatre without all the cars. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and make a night of it.

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Arts & Etc.

Misc. — Wed, 28 May 2008 19:17:02 GMT

ART & EXHIBITIONS

Come see and learn about snakes, turtles, lizards and even alligators at Wesselman Woods’ “Reptile Invasion” exhibit, June 14-15.
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• June 1-2: Riverwind Gallery & Other Locations –Plein Air Pain-Out. Area artists are invited to participate in a public, open air “paint-out” where passersby can view works in progress and bid on the artwork later in the day, all to benefit local charity. Contact Norma Hill at 853-2537 for more.

• June 1: Evansville Museum – Transportation Day. Learn about the history of transportation and the early technologies that sparked an industrial revolution and brought our world closer together. Event hours are noon - 4 p.m.

• June 5-July 7: Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery – Art in the City. The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana’s new gallery at 318 Main Street hosts this new exhibit by local artists.

• June 6: Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery –Artist’s Reception. Come meet the artists invited to participate in this year’s “Art in the City” juried exhibition.

• June 14-15: Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve – “Reptile Invasion” Exhibit. View snakes, turtles, lizards and even alligators at the tri-state’s largest reptile and amphibian exhibit.

• Continuing through June 22: Evansville Museum – “From Kites to Kittyhawk” Learn the story of aviation ingenuity in the time before the Wright Brothers’ famous flight.

• Continuing through July 27: Evansville Museum – “Real Robotics” Robots interact with visitors through a variety of mediums, such as light, light, speech, and remote control.

• Continuing through July 13: Evansville Museum – “381 Days” Story of America’s march toward black civil rights beginning with slave trade and moving through the movements of the 1960s.

• Ongoing at Willard Library – the Adele & Paul Torian Native American Leaders of the Mid-19^th Century exhibition. This permanent exhibit features three rare volumes of Thomas L. McKenney’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America, which was published in 1838, 1842 and 1844.

MUSIC

• Wednesdays: Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana’s Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery – Brown Bag Performances.

Bring your lunch down to the Arts Council’s gallery at 318 Main Street and check a wide array of artful performances while you eat! Performances are free and last from noon ‘til 1 p.m.

• Sundays: Penny Lane Coffeehouse – Open guitar jam at 3 p.m. & Live Celtic Music. Each Sunday, live Celtic music by Rowan Tree is performed from the intimacy of the stage at Penny Lane. Begins at 7:30 p.m.

• June 10^:The Kallenbach Concert Series proudly presents Music for a Summer’s Evening. The concert will feature the St. John’s East Chancel Choir, Jennifer Korba, Soprano, Gina Moore, Gospel artist at Saint John’s East, 7000 Lincoln Ave. at 7 p.m.

THEATRE

• June 6-7: Underground at the Annex (Inside Washington Sq. Mall) – Talk About the Passion. When a child is murdered and the killer’s autobiography becomes a hit, a father wrestles with feelings of loss, guilt, desire for justice, and revenge as society around him glamorizes the evil deed. Tickets are $10.

• June 8-10, 15-17: Evansville Civic Theatre – You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. The players of the community’s Civic Theatre bring Charles Schulz’s celebrated Peanuts characters to life. Tickets are $12-$17.

• June 13: Reitz Home Museum – 16^th Annual Mystery Event. Gumshoes and crack detectives are invited to join local celebrities as they act out a suspenseful “whodunit” mystery in the vein of Sherlock Holmes and Mrs. Marple inside the historic Reitz Home Museum. Tickets are $100 and space is limited. Call 426-1871 for details.

• June 13-15, 19-22, 26-29: New Harmony Theatre – William Shakespeare’s Othello. Performance of this famous Shakespearean tragedy by the New Harmony Theatre players.

FESTIVALS

• June 7: Evansville Riverfront Pagoda – Downtown Multicultural Festival & Dragons on the Ohio. Introduce yourself to a menagerie of international cultures in the tri-state. Festivities will include food from around the globe, musicians, dancers and performers, and vending booths will carry art, jewelry and etcetera from a variety of cultures. Traditional Chinese Dragonboat races will take place simultaneously on the river. Contact Jocee Gleason at GAGE for details: 424-2986.

• June 7: Garvin Park (Beside Bosse Field) – Pickin’ on the Pigeon Family Music Festival. There will be local bands, children’s activities, and even canoe rides in the beautiful outdoor setting of Wesselman Woods.

• June 7-14: Central Park on Henderson Riverfront – 18^th Annual W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival. Free blues music in the park all week long. Festival sports plenty of venders with good barbecue, lots of music, dance and good times at this annual tri-state favorite.

• June 14: Haynie’s Corner Arts District (Corner of Adams and 2^nd) – Goosetown Festival. This year’s Goosetown street festival is a partnership between the Art Colony Gallery, Sworrab Enterprises, Funk in the City, and the Goosetown Neighborhood Association to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Evansville’s arts programs. Call John Potts for more info, or to become a sponsor: 774-8869.

• June 26-28: Owensboro’s International Bluegrass Music Museum – ROMP River of Music Party. Annual celebration of bluegrass music with over 30 of the best bluegrass bands in the country. Visit their website for a schedule of artists.

• June 26-29, July 4: Evansville Riverfront – Evansville Freedom Festival and Thunder on the Ohio. Celebrate the founding of a nation by and for the people and the freedoms upon which it stands at the annual Freedom Festival.

MISCELLANEOUS

Photography | Mark McCoy

Make a splash ath the Freedom Festival or any of the festivals that
are kicking into high gear in the month of June.
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• June 7: LST 325 at Marina Pointe – LST 325 D-Day Reenactment. American and German actors from Midwestern states join to reenact this pivotal battle of WWII’s European theatre, the invasion of Normandy.

• June 8: Evansville Museum – Deconstructing the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The Director of the Troy University Rosa Parks Museum presents a PowerPoint illustrated lecture about this historic event in American history at 2 p.m.

• June 10: Tracy Zeller Jewelry – Junior Diva Day. Mothers and daughters welcome to come and treat themselves to a day of pampering and high-fashion fantasies complete with gourmet meals and valet parking. Contact 423-4376 for details.

• June 13-15: Vanderburgh 4-H Center – Southern Indiana Antique Machinery Show. View historic and valuable antique farm machinery and learn a thing or two about the history of industry and agriculture.

• June 14-15: Ribeyre Gymnasium, downtown New Harmony – 7^th Annual Golden Raintree Antique Show. There will be display pieces and dealers with specialty shops. Admission is free. Food and drink will be available. Visit www.newharmony.biz or call Cindy Smotherman at 682-4811 for more.

• June 15: Evansville Museum – POWs of WWII. If you’ve seen the movie The Great Escape with Steve McQueen, you’ll recognize the subject matter here, as one of the real-life orchestrators of that “Great Escape” from the German Stalag Luft III POW camp, Charles Huppert of Evansville, tells his story! Don’t miss this.

• June 19: Rapp-Owen Granary – Summer Hat Luncheon. Don your summer hats, ladies, and participate in a catered luncheon in support of Historic New Harmony’s efforts to preserve the community and its history. Tickets $25.

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Atrs & Etc.

Misc. — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:56:25 GMT

ART & EXHIBITIONS

New Harmony's 1st Annual Art Stroll will take place along the streets of New Harmony May 3rd.

Photography | newharmony.biz

• May 3: Penny Lane Coffeehouse – Penny Lane Art Market. Local artists and craftsmen gather to sell their creations.

• May 3: New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art – Art Stroll. Browse the art galleries and antique shops that line the quaint streets of New Harmony.

• May 3-4: Church Park – New Harmony’s First Annual Arts Fair. This event will feature fine art & crafts in all media, live music, and food. For more info, visit www.newharmony.biz/pages/artsinharmony.htm.

• May 4: Evansville Museum – 381 Days: The Montgomery Bus Boycott. Exhibit documents the story and courage of Rosa Parks.

• Continuing May 2 through May 4: Evansville Museum – Halston: A Family Remembrance of An Evansville Original. Call 425-2406 for more details.

• Continuing through May 25: Evansville Museum – Storefronts of America: The Mesker Story.

• Ongoing at Willard Library – the Adele & Paul Torian Native American Leaders of the Mid-19^th Century exhibition. This permanent exhibit features three rare volumes of Thomas L. McKenney’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America, which was published in 1838, 1842 and 1844.

MUSIC

Live Jam session at 3pm at Penny Lane every Sunday.

Photography | Mark McCoy

• Sundays: Penny Lane Coffeehouse – Open guitar jam at 3 p.m. & Live Celtic Music. Each Sunday, live Celtic music by Rowan Tree is performed from the intimacy of the stage at Penny Lane. Begins at 7:30 p.m.

• May 8: Roberts Stadium – This is Our Story. School production showcasing the instrumental music talents of student musicians. Tickets: $5

• May 10: Victory Theatre – Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Spring Concert. Middle and high school students showcase their talents in a 7 p.m. spring concert. Tickets: $7

THEATRE

Be a part of the 3rd Annual Wine and Art Festival at the Old Lock and Dam Park in Newburgh, IN on May 16th-18th.

Photography | historicnewburgh.org

• May 5: The Victory – Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Children’s author Judith Viorst has transformed her book about a little boy’s bad day into a musical for kids. Tickets: $5

• May 8: The Centre – Movin’ Out (Musical). Billy Joel’s smash Broadway musical ballet comes to Evansville. Tickets: $20-$50

• May 16-18: Evansville Civic Theatre – You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. Spend a day with Charlie, Snoopy, and the entire Peanuts gang. Sponsored by Lewis Bakeries.

• May 16: New Harmony Theatre – Personally Speaking Series: Lenny Leibowitz. Artistic Director for New Harmony Theatre and Assistant Professor of Theater at USI gives sneak peeks of NHT’s upcoming season. See www.ywcaevansville.org or call 422-1191 for details.

• May 31: University of Evansville’s Shanklin Theatre – Ecole de File. Evansville Dance Theatre performs this piece; Keith J. Martin directs. Visit www.edtdance.org for more.

• Continuing through May 4: Evansville Civic Theatre – The Smell of the Kill. Three married women discuss the pros and cons of letting the husbands die in a meat locker.

MISCELLANEOUS

• May 3: Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve - Ohio Valley Birding Festival - Family Day! Bird watching, hikes, workshops, children's activities, etc.

• May 3-4: Vanderburgh 4-H Center – Mater Gardeners Plant Show and Sale. Purdue University horticulturists peddle their wares and show off their skills.

• May 3-4: Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden - Bloomin' Zoo Garden Festival. Sale of lush, exotic zoo plants with procees benefiting educational programs.

• May 4: Evansville Museum - Charles E. Cobb Jr.: Civil Rights Activist, Author, Journalist, Lecturer. Mr. Cobb will give a talk in conjunction with the new 381 Days exhibit.

• May 9: Reitz Home Museum – Second Annual Wine Dive. An evening of wine tasting, a silent auction, and live entertainment in historic and elegant surroundings.

• May 9: Owensboro Riverfront – International Barbecue Festival. Enjoy a day of river atmosphere and the “best barbecue in the world.” Call 926-6938 for more details.

• May 10: Evansville Museum – Astronomy Day. Explore the wonders of astronomy by celebrating Astronomy Day. See special planetarium shows and exciting views of the sun and the moon.

• May 10: Communities of Solarbron – 10kRun/2MileWalk. Join the charitable retirement community for a 9 a.m. race and refreshments, with proceeds going to local charities and organizations. Register and get more info at www.solarbron.org or call 985-0055.

• May 12: Evansville Country Club – 14^th Annual Deaconess Classic. Annual day of golf to support Deaconess charities that have helped in breast cancer research and provided mammograms for women in need. Contact 450-3359 or visit www.deaconess.com for signup info and details.

• May 16: Eagle Valley Golf Course – YMCA Golf Outing 2008. Support the Y’s youth sporting and fitness programs by signing up for this annual “four man scramble.” Signups are $600 per foursome. Call 426-6210 for more.

• May 16-18: Old Lock and Dam Park, Newburgh – 3^rd Annual Wine and Art Festival. Wine tasting, specialty foods, seminars on wine production, music, art, and more. Visit www.historicnewburgh.org for more. Tickets: May 16^th Soiree $40; $5 for other events

• May 17: SWIRCA 16 W. Virginia St. – River City Senior Games Opening Day. Weeklong competitions between senior citizen athletes in a range of events from cycling to shuffleboard. Entry fee: $12. Call 464-7800 or visit www.swirca.org for more.

• May 19: Victoria National Golf Course, Newburgh – 6^th Annual Golf Benefit. Supporters of the Evansville Philharmonic gather for a game of golf with celebrities and ranked amateurs. Contact Evansville Philharmonic for more.

• May 25: Bridlewood subdivision – 17^th Annual Home Run Sweepstakes Open House. Easter Seals will hold a raffle where the winner gets either a new energy star home or $100,000! 2nd prize is $10,000... 3rd prize is $5,000... and 4th prize is $1,000 (2 winners). Call 437-2670 or visit www.in-sw.easterseals.com for details. Raffle tickets are $100.

• May 30: Evansville Riverfront – Evening on the River. Join others in the community for a nice evening meal, make a bid at the Pagoda's silent auction, then enjoy a carriage ride at the annual Evansville Parks Foundation and Keep Evansville Beautiful fundraiser from 6:30 to 10 p.m. For tickets, call the Evansville Parks Department at 435-6141.

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DIRECTORY OF KEY VENUES

• ArtWorks Gallery: www.hayniescornerartsdistrict.org [401-7301]

• Art Colony Gallery & Tea House: www.hayniescornerartsdistrict.org [428-7911]

• Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana’s Bower Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery: www.artswin.evansville.net [422-2111]

• The Centre: www.smgevansville.com

• Evansville Civic Theatre & Underground at the Annex: www.civic.evansville.net [425-2800]

• Evansville Museum of Art, History, and Science: www.emuseum.org [425-2406]

• Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra (Box Office): www.evansvillephilharmonic.org [425-5050]

• Hoosier Art Salon (Broad Ripple & New Harmony Galleries): www.hoosiersalon.org [317-253-5340]

• New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art: www.usi.edu/nhgallery [682-3156]

• New Harmony Theatre: www.usi.edu/nht [648-7469]

• Penny Lane Coffeehouse: www.pennylanecoffee.com [421-8741]

• Rapp-Owen Granery: www.underthebeams.com [682-3128]

• Roberts Stadium: www.smgevansville.com

• University of Evansville Theatre: theatre.evansville.edu [488-2562]

• University of Southern Indiana Mallette Studio Theatre: www.usi.edu [422-3970]

• Vanderburgh 4-H Center: www.vanderburgh4hcenter.com [867-6217]

• The Victory Theatre: www.smgevansville.com

• Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve: www.wesselmannaturesociety.org [479-0771]

• Wheeler Concert Hall (UofE): www.evansville.edu [800-423-8633]

• Willard Library: www.willard.lib.in.us [425-4309]

Arts & Etc

Misc. — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:53:01 GMT

ART & EXHIBITIONS

• April 13: Evansville Museum – Kites to Kittyhawk. Examines the role of kite making in the development of manned flight. Call 425-4206 for details.

• April 17-19: New Harmony Gallery – First Brush of Spring Plein Air-Paint-Out. Art classes, paint contest, and art sale. For more info visit www.hoosiersalon.org.

• Continuing through April 13: New Harmony Gallery - Artwork of
Corrine Hull, H. John Smith & Norman Bailey. For more visit www.hoosiersalon.org.

• Continuing through April 19: Broad Ripple Gallery – Abstract Friends. View art by Doug Arnholter, Teri Barnett, Elizabeth Guipe-Hall, Susan Hodgin, and Quincy Owens at the Hoosier Art Salon.

• Continuing through April 5: Deaconess Women’s Hospital on Gateway Campus - Inspired Women in Art Juried Exhibition Visit the Arts Council online for more information: www.artswin.evansville.net

• Continuing through May 4: Evansville Museum – Halston: A Family Remembrance of An Evansville Original. Call 425-2406 for more details.

• Continuing through April 20: Koch Science Center, Evansville Museum – Psychology’s Attic. 425-2406 for more.

• Continuing through May 25: Evansville Museum – Storefronts of America: The Mesker Story. 425-2406 for more.

MUSIC

• Wednesdays: Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana’s Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery – Brown Bag Performances.

Bring your lunch down to the Arts Council’s gallery at 318 Main Street and check a wide array of artful performances while you eat! Performances are FREE and last from noon ‘til 1 p.m. Check out www.artswin.evansville.net for more.

• Sundays: Penny Lane Coffeehouse – Open guitar jam at 3 p.m. & Live Celtic Music. Each Sunday, live Celtic music by Rowan Tree is performed from the intimacy of the stage at Penny Lane. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Call 421-8741 for more info.

• April 1: Wheeler Concert Hall, University of Evansville – Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra w/ Eykamp String Quartet. Admission is free. Visit www.evansvillephilharmonic.org or call 425-5050 for more.

• April 2: The Centre – Mannheim Steamroller. Starts at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $20, $35, and $50 each. Contact 435-5544 for more.

• April 4: Evansville Museum – Rite of Spring Concert. Students and faculty of UE perform. Call 488-2754 for reservations and ticket pricing.

• April 5: Rapp-Owen Granary – Under the Beams Concert Series: Over the Rhine. “Over the Rhine” (www.overtherhine.com ) is the stage name of husband and wife duo Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist. Tickets are $28. Student tickets are $15. Call 682-3128 or visit www.underthebeams.com for more.

• April 6: Henderson Fine Arts Center – Cherryholmes in Concert. Grammy nominees and IBMA “Entertainer of the Year” winners. Tickets range from $25 to $35. Call (270) 831-9800 for more, or visit www.haaa.org.

• April 12-13: Victory Theatre – Misbehavin’ Tonight Pops Concert. Byron Stripling joins the EPO in tribute to trumpet legends. Show starts at 8 p.m. on 12^th and 2 p.m. on the 13^th. Tickets range from $15. Contact 425-5050 for more.

• April 12: USI Wright Administration Building – Designed By Grace Spring Concert. Student gospel choir, Designed By Grace, will perform spiritual music. Tickets are free. Call 465-7188 for more.

• April 22: Neu Chapel, University of Evansville – University Symphony Orchestra. Visiting professor Akira Mori directs a 60-member ensemble of students for an evening of recitals. Starts at 7:30 p.m.; Tickets are free. Contact 488-2236 for more.

• April 26: Victory Theatre – Carmina Burana. Carl Orff’s bombastic 1937 piece. One of the highlights of this years EPO concert season. Show starts at 8 p.m.; tickets start at $15. Contact 425-5050 for more.

• April 26: Henderson Fine Arts Center – Kentucky Evening Concert. A variety of local artists. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.; tickets are $25-$35. Call (270) 831-9800 for more, or visit www.haaa.org.

THEATRE

• April 10-13, April 15-19: USI Mallette Studio Theatre – The Threepenny Opera. Experience a student production of this well-known 1928 musical that pokes fun at the pretenses of the rich and powerful. Tickets are $12 for the general public, $10 for seniors, and $6 for USI students. Call 422-3970 for more info, or visit www.usi.edu.

• April 18-20: University of Evansville Theatre – Dark of the Moon. A tale by Howard Richardson and William Berney about a witch-boy who wants to be made human after making love to a lusty mortal atop Bald Mountain. Friday and Saturday shows at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. Phone 488-2031 for details.

• April 18-May 4: Evansville Civic Theatre – The Smell of the Kill. www.civic.evansville.net or call 425-2800 for more details on show times. Tickets are $17 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $12 for students.

• April 19: Harrison High School – The Emperor’s Nightingale. Community dance troupe. For more call 473-8937.

• April 25-26: Evansville Civic Theatre's Underground at the Annex – My Name is Tracy. Annex, located in Washington Square Mall. Tickets are $10 and are available online and at the door. Check www.civic.evansville.net/UNDERGROUND.html for more.

MISCELLANEOUS

• April 5: National Guard Armory – 34^th Annual Spring Fair (Giant Rummage Sale). For more contact 425-3524.

• April 10: The Victory Theatre – Mexican President Vicente Fox Lecture. If Fox’s past lectures of this type are any indicator, he will most likely focus on why The Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP), which critics have called unconstitutional and part of a North American Union (NAU), is necessary and why the U.S. needs to adopt an immigration bill like McCain/Kennedy. Should be an interesting lecture. For more info or questions regarding tickets, 488-2455.

• April 12: Evansville Museum – Saturn Watch. Bask under the stars and, weather permitting, take a glimpse of the planet Saturn as it passes nearer to earth than usual. Event lasts from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Call 425-2406 for more info.

• April 18: YMCA, 118 Vine St. – Personally Speaking Series: Women in Politics 2008. Robert L. Dion offers his assessment of the role of the gender gap in politics. Call 422-1191 for details.

• April 18-20: Main St. in Henderson – 20^th Annual Tri-Fest. There will be rides, games, food booths, and concerts, including music by The Duke Boys and an Elvis Competition. Admission is free. Call 831-1527 or visit www.hendersontrifest.org for more.

• April 19: Howell Wetlands – Earth Day at Howell Wetlands. Hiking, crafts, and much more for the whole family to enjoy in celebration of Earth Day. Call (812) 479-0771 ext. 100 for details.

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Arts Guide

Various Authors — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:39:07 GMT

ART & EXHIBITIONS

• Continuing through December 3: Warrick County Museum, Boonville – “The Faces of Lincoln: Idealizing the Image.” Part of the Indiana Historical Society’s Indiana History Train in 2004-05, this exhibit is open Sunday the 2^nd from 1 to 4 p.m. and Monday the 3^rd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone 812-897-3100 for details.

• Through December 14: Audubon State Park Museum – “The Art of Quilting Exhibition.” Call 270-827-1893 for more information.

•Through January 6: Evansville Museum – “Object Project.” Found in the Old Gallery of the Museum, Object Project represents two years of work by fifteen contemporary realist artists from across the US. The ground rules for the artists were simple: use five everyday common objects in either one multipanel work or in two separate paintings. Artists participating in this unique exhibit are (in alphabetical order) Steven Assael, Michael Bergt, Debra Bermingham, Deborah Deichler, Rob Evans, Scott Fraser, F. Scott Hess, Robert C. Jackson, Janet Monafo, Pamela Sienna, Daniel Sprick, Skip Steinworth, Nancy Switzer, Jeff Uffelman, and Will Wilson. Contact the Museum at 425-2406 for more information.

• Through January 20: Evansville Museum – “Ice Age Indiana.” A paleontologist’s or natural history buff’s dream – an exploration of the more recent Ice Age as it affected the area. Call 425-2406 for more information.

• Through January 31: New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art – Andy Warhol’s Silver Clouds. Call 682-3156 for more details about the exhibit or any other inquires about the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art.

• Through February 3, 2008: Evansville Museum – “Evansville in the 1960’s. The turbulent decade as lived and breathed here in Evansville is explored through items from the era, documents, and more. Call 425-2406 for more details.

FAMILY

• Continuing through January 1: Garvin Park, Evansville – “Rity’s Fantasy of Lights.” This is the 14^th year for the fabulously lighted drive-through display. Tickets are per vehicle are available at G.D. Ritzy’s locations and are $7 for six people or fewer, $10 for seven to fourteen people and $25 for fifteen people or more. You can get a ride through the displays in a horse-drawn carriage for $30, which also includes admission.

• Continuing through January 1: Central Park, Henderson – “Christmas in the Park.” Tree lighting is at 6 p.m. on the 30^th; Christmas displays and activities for kids will be offered. Call 270-827-5467 for more information.

• December 1, 8, 9, 15 & 16: West Side Nut Club’s Acorn Plaza, Evansville – “Santa Land.” Join Santa, his elves and the Nut Clubbers from 3 to 6 p.m. each day for a free photo with the man in red. Choirs and bands from around the area will be performing each evening and the Donut Bank will offer hot chocolate and cookies. Santa Land is at the corner of 10^th Avenue and West Franklin Street. Call 424-4881 for more details.

FILM

• December 7: USI Forum One – The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada. Part of the Fall 2007 schedule, and shown in widescreen format, 35mm. Open to the public; 7:30 p.m.

MUSIC

• December 1 & 2: Victory Theatre – Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Peppermint Pops.” This popular Holiday concert includes Seasonal song favorites as well as guest tenor, Doug LaBrecque. Also featured in the program will be the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus, the Evansville Children’s Chorus, members of Jan’s School of Dance and jolly old St. Nick. Show times are at 8 p.m. on Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday. Phone 425-5050 for more information.

• December 4: Victory Theatre – Jim Brickman: “Homecoming.” Homecoming is the title of Brickman’s most recent tour and album, and with his concerts he brings Richie McDonald (of Lonestar), Anne Cochran and David Klinkenberg. Brickman’s name has been synonymous with Holiday music since his hit song, “The Gift,” was released. Tickets are available at the box office at Roberts Stadium and The Centre, all Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com or by phone at 423-7222.

• December 4: St. John’s East Church – Pianist Stefan Scaggiari. This internationally renowned artist has performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival, the Kilbourn Hall Series and with numerous Orchestras, including the Evansville Philharmonic. Scaggiari has also worked on more that thirty recordings in his career as well. Included in this concert, the pianist will perform classical favorites, jazzy Christmas songs and Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” This program is free and open to the public; begins at 7 p.m. Call 473-0668 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for more information.

• December 6: Ohio Township Central Library, Newburgh – Bend in the River Brass Band Concert. The local British-style brass band will perform numerous Holiday favorites at this free concert, which begins at 7 p.m. Call 853-5758 for more information.

• December 7: Trinity Methodist Church, Evansville – Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra & the EPO Chorus present Handel’s “Messiah By Candlelight.” Open seating and general admission for this program, which begins at 8 p.m. Call the EPO at 425-5050 for more details.

THEATRE

• December 4: The Centre – Hairspray. From the wonderful mind of John Waters, and long-running hit on stage, comes this all-singing and dancing whoop that won nearly ten Tony awards during its run on Broadway. Can a girl with the big hair change the whole world like she dreams of? You’ll only know if you come out for this one-night-only show. Part of the Broadway at The Centre Series 2007-08.

• December 15: Victory Theatre – The Nutcracker. Two performances – at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. – will be held. Presented by the Evansville Dance Theatre (choreographed by Keith Martin) and the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra. Phone 425-5050 for more information.

MISCELLANEOUS

• Through January 6: Reitz Home Museum – 28^th Annual Victorian Christmas “Through The Eyes of Children.” The historic home is decked to the halls by area decorators in this festival annual tribute to Christmases past. The Home is located at the corner of Chestnut and First Streets in downtown Evansville. Call 426-1871 for more information.

The Arts

News4U — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:36:28 GMT

ART & EXHIBITIONS

• November 11 through January 20: Evansville Museum – “Ice Age Indiana.” A paleontologist’s or natural history buff’s dream – an exploration of the more recent Ice Age as it affected the area. Call 425-2406 for more information.

• November 11 through February 3, 2008: Evansville Museum – “Evansville in the 1960’s. The turbulent decade as lived and breathed here in Evansville is explored through items from the era, documents, and more. Call 425-2406 for more details.

• November 17 through January 31: New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art – Andy Warhol’s Silver Clouds. Opening reception for this wonderful exhibit will be on the 17^th from 4 to 7 p.m. Call 682-3156 for more details about the reception, the exhibit or any other inquires about the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art.

• Through November 26: Evansville Museum – “The Uncommon Quilter.” Call 425-2406 for additional information.

• Through December 14: Audubon State Park Museum – “The Art of Quilting Exhibition.” Call 270-827-1893 for more information.

FAMILY

• November 4: Children’s Museum of Evansville – “Storytelling Time.” Well-known storyteller Lola Teubert shares stories to spark imaginations in the Freedom Gallery at 2:00. Ring 464-cMoe for more info.

• November 10: Executive Inn/Children’s Museum of Evansville – Join us at the Executive Inn for a fun-filled Saturday morning. "Breakfast with the Sugar Plum Fairy" is a brunch and style show that will highlight a scene from The Nutcracker performed by the Evansville Dance Theatre. There will also be a silent auction and all children in attendance will receive a treat. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville. Begins at 9 a.m. Call 812/464-2663, ext. 235 to make reservations.

• November 18: Downtown Evansville – 19^th Annual Downtown Holiday Parade. This classic kick-off to the Christmas season sees fun for all ages – especially the little ones who get to see Santa Claus live and in person. Pre-parade activities will be held at the park located at the corner of 4^th and Main and will include pictures with Santa, arts and crafts and more. The parade will begin at 3 p.m.

• November 25: Children’s Museum of Evansville – “Good & Yucky Secrets.” Local author Laura Ellsworth will share safety tips for children and their parents as she presents "Good and Yucky Secrets" in the Freedom Gallery. Begins at 2 p.m.

• November 30 through January 1: Central Park, Henderson – “Christmas in the Park.” Tree lighting is at 6 p.m. on the 30^th; Christmas displays and activities for kids will be offered. Call 270-827-5467 for more information.

FILM

• November 2: USI Forum One – Adanggaman. Part of the Fall 2007 schedule, these films are shown in widescreen format, 35mm. Open to the public; 7:30 p.m.

• November 9: USI Forum One – The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. 7:30 p.m.

• November 20: Central Library’s Browning Events Room B – Serenity. The first big-screen adaptation of the much-loved television series Firefly

• November 23: USI Forum One – The Death of Mr. Lazarescu. 7:30 p.m.

MUSIC

• November 17: Victory Theatre – “Mozart, Mahler & Magic.” Guest soprano Kendra Colton comes back to Evansville to be a part of this month’s Classics Series concert presented by the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra. Concert begins at 8 p.m. Call 425-5050 for more information.

THEATRE

• Continuing through November 18: USI Theatre – “The Repertory Project.” Works in the Project include Oliver Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer and The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Call 422-3970 for more information.

• November 1,3,4,9,11, 17 & 18: Mallette Studio Theatre, USI – The Crucible. Arthur Miller’s brilliant commentary on McCarthy-era witch hunts played out as real witch hunts in the 17^th Century are brought to life by the talented USI Theatre Department. For more information call 422-3970.

• November 9-11, 15-18: Shanklin Theatre, University of Evansville – Grand Hotel. Showtimes are 8 p.m. November 9, 10, 15-17 and 2 p.m. November 11 & 18. Phone 488-2031 for more information.

MISCELLANEOUS

• November 17: Historic New Harmony – “New Harmony Art Stroll.” Begins at 4 p.m. Call 682-3156 for details.

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Art & Exhibitions

News4U — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:05:47 GMT

• Ongoing at Willard Library – the Adele & Paul Torian Native American Leaders of the Mid-19th Century exhibition. This permanent exhibit features three rare volumes of Thomas L. McKenney’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America, which was published in 1838, 1842 and 1844. The folio-sized books are in the Adult Services Department. You may call 425-4309 for more information.
• Through October 7: Evansville Museum – “East/West/North/South: A Collaboration.” Over three dozen faculty members from the campuses of USI, the University of Evansville, Ivy Tech and Henderson Community College present their work in this, the 21st annual exhibition of its kind at the Museum. Call 425-2406 for more information.
• Through October 26: Evansville Museum – “Eaten Alive: Parasites and Their Hosts.” With videos, graphics, and live specimens, this slightly creepy exhibit explores the complicated relationship shared between human beings, animals, plants and the more than 3200 varieties of parasitic organisms that inhabit our world. For more information, call the Museum at 425-2406.
• Through October 28: Evansville Museum – “Evansville on the Home Front: World War II.” Life in Evansville and the surrounding community during World War II is explored in this exhibit through photos, documents, artifacts and other relevant items. Among the topics of the exhibition is the role of the numerous industries in Evansville during the War years, including Chrysler, Sunbeam, International Steel and the Hercules Body Company. Contact the Evansville Museum at 425-5050 about this or any of the other permanent or temporary exhibits there.
• October 11 through December 14: Audubon State Park Museum – “The Art of Quilting Exhibition.” An opening reception for this exhibit will be held October 11 beginning at 6 p.m. Call 270-827-1893 for more information.

FAMILY
• October 4: Children’s Museum of Evansville – Free Family Fun Night. Sponsored by St. Mary’s Hospital, Free Family Fun Night is held the first Thursday evening of each month from 5 to 8 p.m. and allows families to enjoy the fun at cMoe at no cost. Call 464-2663 for more information.
• October 19, 20, 26 & 27: Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden – “Boo at The Zoo.” Bring the kids out to the Zoo’s not-so-scary event complete with games, treats, a haunted train ride and more. 5 to 8 p.m. each day. Call 435-6143 for more information about this annual happening.
• October 20: Children’s Museum of Evansville – Hands-On Science. Visiting scientist Christopher Huntowski will be at the Museum to demonstrate cool science activities at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 464-2663 for details.
• October 28: Children’s Museum of Evansville – “Halloween Fun.” Starting at 2 p.m. come and enjoy face painting and mask-making along with a special dance performance by the Evansville Dance Theatre. Children in costume receive $1 off admission. Call 464-2633 for more information.

FILM
• October 2: USI Forum One – The Freshman (1927, silent with added music track). Part of the Fall 2007 schedule, these films are shown in widescreen format, 35mm. Open to the public; 6 p.m.
• October 9: USI Forum One – A Day At The Races (1937, unconfirmed title at press time). 6 p.m.
• October 16: USI Forum One – Red River (1948). 6 p.m.
• October 23: USI Forum One – That Touch of Mink (1948). 6 p.m.

MUSIC
• Sundays: Penny Lane Coffeehouse – Open guitar jam at 3 p.m. & Live Celtic Music. Each Sunday, live Celtic music by Rowan Tree is performed from the intimacy of the stage at Penny Lane. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Call 421-8741 for more info.
• October 27: Victory Theatre – Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra presents “Bach to Romance.” The EPO, along with an all-female violin/flute/harpsichord trio, will perform, for the first time, Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 along with selections from Ravel, Haydn and Wagner. Concert begins at 8 p.m. Call 425-5050 for more information.

THEATRE
• October 4 through 7: U of E Theatre – Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Based on the novel by Choderlos de Laclos and directed by John David Lutz, performance times are at 8 p.m. for shows from the 4th through the 6th and 2 p.m. for the Sunday matinee on the 7th. Call 488-2031 for more information.
• October 5 through 7: Evansville Civic Theatre – King ‘O The Moon: Over the Tavern Part II. A family’s trials and tribulations are played out against the historical backdrop of the July 1969 moon landing in this follow-up – set ten years after – the drama Over the Tavern. Show times are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Call 425-2800 for more.
• October 11 through 14: Evansville Civic Theatre – Spring Awakening. A powerful story of teenagers, their emotions, fears, loves and more are explored in this original version of the musical currently enjoying success on Broadway. 8 p.m. curtain times Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. Call 425-2800 for more details.
• October 23: The Centre – Cirque Dreams: “Jungle Fantasy.” An electrifying circus for the 21st Century, this all-new production offers an international cast of contortionists, aerialists, strong men, gravity-defying characters and much more. Cirque Dreams is part of the Broadway at The Centre Series. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at The Centre box office, at all Ticketmaster locations, ticketmaster.com and by phone at 423-7222 in Indiana or 270-926-6661 in Kentucky.
• October 25 through November 18: USI Theatre – “The Repertory Project.” Works in the Project include Oliver Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer and The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Call 422-3970 for more information.

MISCELLANEOUS
• October 14: Evansville Museum – “Answering the Call: Evansville and the LST.” Thomas R. Lonnberg, Curator of History at the Museum, will give a Power Point presentation that will focus on the Evansville Shipyard’s extraordinary output during World War II. Among the topics will be Evansville’s place as the country’s largest producer of the Landing Ship Tanks that were so instrumental to the Allies’ victory in the War. Call 425-2406 for more information.
• October 27 & 28: Vanderburgh 4-H Center – Collector’s Carnival Antique & Flea Market. Hundreds of dealers will be at the two-day event, in eight buildings and along the grounds outside as well. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Visit www.collectorscarnivalshows.com for more information.