Angel Mounds State Historic Site 812-853-3956
May 1:"Emotion Show" - An exhibit revolving around invoking and evoking emotions, the "Emotion Show" is sponsored by the Tri-State Art Guild and hosted here at Angel Mounds. Continues through May 21.
May 23:Really BIG Show & Minis Show - The Really Big Show and Mini's Show are exhibits put together by the Tri-State Art Guild and hosted by Angel Mounds State Historic Site. The theme of the exhibits revolve around large-scale and small-scale artwork. Continues through June 23.
Audubon State Park 270-826-5546
May 14-15:Home Grown Bluegrass Festival - Along a beautiful lakeside, concertgoers witness two days of pickin’ and jammin’. Local bluegrass bands headline as aspiring musicians take to an open microphone. The art festival will take place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Music starts at 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday.
Centre, The 812-435-5550
May 10:Broadway at the Centre presents: Avenue Q - Avenue Q is about surviving in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account, with a cast of people and puppets telling the story in a smart, risqui and entertaining way. Contains adult subject matter. Parental discretion advised. Seats are $50, $29 and $19. Group rates are available for groups of 20 or more. For more information call The Centre Box Office at 812-435-5544 or 812-435-5770 ext. 211. Begins at 7:30 p.m.
May 23:The Children's Swan Lake - The Children’s Center For Dance Education presents their Spring performance of "The Children’s Swan Lake" at The Centre on Sunday, May 23 at 3:00 p.m. Seats are $10. All tickets are subject to Ticketmaster Fees, Handling Charges and Facility Fees. Discount Tickets are available for Girl Scouts, for more information call The Centre Box Office at 813-435-5770 Ext. 211.
Evansville African American Museum 812-423-5188
May 1:Brown vs. Board of Education Exhibit - Throughout the month of May, the Evansville African American Museum hosts an exhibit marking the landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision, a landmark in American history for its declaration that legally mandated segregation in schools was unconstitutional. The case is traced to 1951 in Topeka, Kansas, where second grader Linda Brown was barred from attending an all-white school in her own neighborhood. Attorney (and later the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court) Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP took up Brown's cause and filed suit with the local school board. Along with Brown's case, similar cases from South Carolina, Washington D.C., Virginia, and Delaware were taken up by the NAACP; all were filed as Brown vs. Board of Education. Also on display is an exhibit of some of Evansville's African American educators and teachers throughout May. To celebrate, the Museum will admit all local educators for free during the month. Call for more information. On the web: evansvilleaamuseum.org.
Evansville Civic Theatre 812-425-2800
May 13-16:Footloose - Ren and his mother move to Bomont, Indiana to discover a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher. The reverend's rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren and the locals are eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for a lost son and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. With the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar and Tony nominated top 40 score, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind and is one of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory. Thursday through Saturday shows at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.
Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science 812-425-2406
May 1:Elizabeth Zutt:A Collector's Eye - Selected paintings, drawings, prints, textiles and sculpture from the collection of Elizabeth Zutt (1915-2006) will be featured in the Evansville Museum's Main Gallery exhibition, Elizabeth Zutt: A Collector’s Eye, from March 28 - June 13. An Evansville native, Miss Zutt bequeathed to the Museum over 100 works from a diverse art collection developed over a lifetime of travel worldwide. Exhibition continues through June 13.
May 4:Toddler Tuesdays: Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner - Bring your toddler to the Museum the first Tuesday of each month and enjoy a story and activity related to items in our collection. Each visit will include a story and game or special activity. Toddlers ages 2-3 are welcome to participate in this admission-free event along with an adult. All Toddler Tuesdays will begin at 10:30 a.m. and last approximately 45 minutes.
May 22:Anomalous Features of the Moon - Joseph Caruso will present the 2010 Adventures in Science Lecture, "Anomalous Features of the Moon," on Saturday, May 22 at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Caruso recently retired from his position as the Physical Science Technician for the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in Harvard, Massachusetts. He was Telescope Operator for the 61 inch optical and 84 foot radio telescopes. A lifelong astronomy instructor, he is the recipient of the 2001 Las Cumbres Amateur Outreach Award by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Begins at 2 p.m.
Historic New Harmony 812-682-4488
May 1-2:Arts in Harmony - Relish springtime at this annual arts and crafts festival, showcasing painting, jewelry, pottery, basketry and more. Food and live music add to the festivities. Call 812-682-4488 for more information.
May 29:Moonlight walk at Cathedral Labyrinth - Begins at 8 p.m. Call for more information.
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Gardens (812) 435-6143 ext. 409
May 1-2:Bloomin' Zoo Garden Festival - Ever imagine the plants from the lush Mesker Park Zoo grounds flourishing in your own yard? Now is your chance to make it happen. Proceeds from this plant sale benefit the zoo’s community education programs. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art 812-682-3156
May 22:Joseph D'Uva and Jacinda Russell Exhibition - Exhibition opening is May 22 at the Gallery. For more information on the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art contact the director, Erika Myers-Bromwell at 812-682-3156 or emyersbro@usi.edu
Newburgh Old Lock & Dam Park 812-853-2815
May 14-16:5th Annual Wine & Art Festival - Some of the best offerings from Indiana wineries are available when this annual event kicks off on May 14 with "Grapes on the Grass," a wine-tasting soirée, at 7 p.m. The next two days feature regional specialty foods and wines, seminars on wine production and selection, wares by local artisans and craftsmen, and plenty of good music by local artists.
The Event Gallery 812-467-4255
May 21:3rd Annual Butterfly Event - Pulmonary fibrosis is a little-known disease, and it claims as many lives as breast cancer. This local event, featuring Evansville celebrities playing Jeopardy, aims to raise funds to support research. Begins at 7 p.m.
The Red Geranium Restaurant 812-682-4491 ext. 1463
Fridays:Patio Jams: Live music with Rock-It-Man (weather permitting) 5 p.m.
Vanderburgh 4H Center 812-867-6217
May 1-2:Master Gardeners Plant Sale - The Master Gardeners have certifiably green thumbs. It's a title they earn after a rigorous training program designed by Purdue University horticulturists, so when they hold a plant sale, it's worth patronizing. This year's theme is "Long Blooming Plants." Varieties available will be phlox, echinaceas, and rudbeckias. Special features for 2010 include: "All American Selection Winner" a larger variety of veggies and garden related crafts, an expanded sales area, and plant valets. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday.
May 15-16:Central Indiana Gun & Knife Show - The Auditorium at the Center hosts this huge display of guns and knives for sale. Online info: gunshows-usa.com/
Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve 812-479-0771
Wednesdays: Toddler Tales 10 a.m. and Trails and Tales at noon
May 1:Ohio Valley Birding Festival Family Day - Bring the kids out for a full day of family birding fun as participants learn about birds and their habitats. Experience over a dozen stations offering free birding crafts and activities for kids of all ages to enjoy. Presented in cooperation with the Evansville Audubon Society and Southwestern Indiana Master Naturalist Association. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
May 8:Arthritis Walk in the Woods - This event raises money for research of a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects 46 million Americans. Join others for a walk on the 200-acre grounds of virgin bottomland hardwood forest. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.; walk begins at 8 a.m.
May 18:Dragonflies of Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area - A presentation by Dr. Don Batema of the University of Evansville. This program is hosted by the Evansville Audubon Society. Snacks are provided. The Evansville Audubon Society holds their regular monthly meetings at WWNP on the 3rd Tuesday of each month except July and August. Begins at 7 p.m.
