Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana 812-422-2111
Every Wednesday :"Brown Bag" Performing Arts Series - Everyone is invited to the Arts Council's weekly performances, free of charge. Spend lunchtime on Wednesdays enjoying a spirted hour of fun. Each Brown Bag event begins at noon.
Barnes & Noble Bookseller 812-475-1057
Every Friday: Children's Storytime 10am
Apr 17:Tales & Scales Performance: The Arabian Nights - Performance at 2 p.m. T & S will also be at B & N on April 20 at 6 p.m. Both are part of Tales & Scales' week-long (4/17 thru 4/23) Book Fair. Please call for more information.
Centre, The 812-435-5550
Apr 4:Memorial Baptist Church Easter Service - Easter service begins at 11 a.m. More information available at www.memorialbaptchurch.com.
Apr 15:American Red Cross Heroes Banquet - The 2010 Heroes Awards Banquet presented by the American Red Cross returns to the Centre on Thursday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m. This event honors everyday citizens who do extraordinary things in the community. The American Red Cross is proud to live in a community filled with individuals who are not afraid to go above and beyond. Admission tickets are $25 a person.
Apr 21:Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance - Described by the Los Angeles Times as a 'show piece extravaganza,' Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance is a magical adventure of sight and sound that transports its audience to a mythical time and place, lifting the spirits and capturing the hearts of all who experience it. Seats are $45, $29 and $19. All tickets are subject to Ticketmaster Fees, Handling Charges and Facility Fees. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m.
Apr 27-28:Sesame Street Live! 'Elmo Grows Up!' - Sesame Street fans of all ages will love When Elmo Grows Up, coming to the Centre with three shows on Tuesday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 28 at 10:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.
"A Conversation with Valerie Plame Wilson & Joseph Wilson: The Politics of Truth," will be the first event in the University of Evansville Institute for Global Enterprise in Indiana's 2010 International Speaker Series.
Evansville Civic Theatre 812-425-2800
Apr 9-10, 16-17, 23-25: The Sugar Bean Sisters - The Sugar Bean Sisters is an outrageous, out of this world Southern Gothic comedy featuring romance, murder, and alien abduction. We meet Faye and Willie Mae as they return home to their ramshackle swamp dwelling in Sugar Bean, Florida, after a disastrous daytrip to Disney World, where Willie lost her prized Eva Gabor wig on Space Mountain. A strange bird-like woman suddenly appears out of the darkness of the swamp, setting in motion a chain of extraordinary events. Lies begin to unravel and the truth is revealed as the sisters hatch a plan to summon the space people from their past. Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science 812-425-2406
Apr 1:47th Anniversary of High School Art Show - Continues in the Museum's Old Gallery through April 18.
Apr 17:Grand Tour of Wines - There will be dozens of wonderful wines to sample and a savory collection of hors d'oeuvres. Many exciting items will be on display for bidding at the silent auction and live entertainment will be provided. Begins at 7 p.m.
Haynie's Corner Arts District
Apr 20:1st Annual Funk in the City Spring Edition - A continuation of the tradition at Haynie's Corner, the Spring Edition will look and feel very similar to the annual art fest in September.
Historic New Harmony www.newharmony.biz/index.htm
Apr 10:Art Stroll - Browse the art galleries and antique shops that line the streets of historic New Harmony, Ind. On display at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art is the work of Brian Collier, and Historic New Harmony also hosts a reception at the gallery to celebrate the town’s new natural science exhibit. Event time: 4-7 p.m.
Apr 20:Historic New Harmony: Heritage Artisans Week - Life in New Harmony in the 1800s is recreated in this annual celebration of craft and artistry. Continues through April 24.
Rapp-Owen Granary 812-682-3128
Apr 10:Under the Beams: "Songwriters in the Round" - The final performers of Under the Beams’ 10th anniversary season, Corky Siegel and Chamber Blues unite blues and classical music, blending the soul of BB King with an instrumental prowess to create a sound all their own. Begins at 8 p.m.
University of Evansville Wheeler Concert Hall 812-423-8633
Apr 6:First Tuesday Concert Series: Salon Settings - A 19th century salon setting is the inspiration for the faculty of the University of Evansville music department performances of a series of solos, duets, and quartets. Begins at 7:30 p.m.
USI Mallette Studio Theatre 812-422-3970
Apr 1-2:A Doll's House - Part of the USI Theatre's Reperatory Project: Two Plays in Rotation, the Ibsen play has show times of 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
Apr 3-4:Hamlet - The Prince of Denmark comes to life as part of USI Theatre's ambitious Reperatory Project: Two Plays in Rotation along with A Doll's House. 7:30 p.m. shows on Saturday; Sunday matinee begins at 2 p.m.
Victory Theatre 812-435-5550
Apr 10 & 11:Evansville Philharmonic's 'Star-Spangled Spectacular' - The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra's Pops Concert 'Star-Spangled Spectacular' will be on Saturday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 11 at 2:00 p.m.. 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.
Apr 20:A Conversation with Valerie Plame Wilson & Joseph Wilson - Valerie Plame Wilson and Joseph Wilson, who spent more than four years in the headlines after Valerie’s status as a CIA agent was revealed by the late political columnist Robert Novak, will speak at The Victory at 7:00 p.m. on April 20. Their appearance, “A Conversation with Valerie Plame Wilson & Joseph Wilson: The Politics of Truth,” will be the first event in the University of Evansville Institute for Global Enterprise in Indiana’s 2010 International Speaker Series. The event is free and open to the public. A book sale and signing will follow the lecture.
Apr 24:Evansville Philharmonic's Beethoven 9th Birthday Bash - The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra's Classic Concert 'Beethoven 9th Birthday Bash' will be April 24 at 7:30 p.m. and includes a cake and champagne celebration. For more information, call the Philharmonic Ticket Office at 812-425-5050.
