Angel Mounds State Historic Site 812-853-3956
Jun 21 through 26 and June 28 through July 2:Camp Mound Mayhem Summer Day Camp - Angel Mounds’ signature day camp is back! This summer classic focuses exclusively on the Native American culture that once thrived at Angel Mounds. Throughout the week, campers will participate in activities and games that teach them the basics of living off the land – how to identify native plants and their uses; how to make and use tools from basic natural resources; and, of course, how to train and hunt like a warrior. The camp concludes with a grand finale featuring a games tournament and Friday Feast. Campers will dine on deer jerky, pecans, cattails (Yes, cattails.), and other Mississippian fare, including a turkey baked in an earth oven. Registration fee includes a free t-shirt, snacks, and lunch on Friday. Early drop-off and late pick-up options available. $95 per camper through May 28, for Friends of Angel Mounds members, Indiana State Museum members and multiple registrations; after May 28, $110 per camper. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Downtown Evansville (2nd & Sycamore) 812-401-4243
Fridays-Continuing through October 23: Downtown Farmer’s Market. This ever-growing annual event offers locally-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, plants and various other agriculture-related items to the public each Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Farmer’s Market is presented by the Vanderburgh County Farm Bureau.
Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science 812-425-2406
Exhibit-Continuing through June 13: 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. An Evansville native, Miss Zutt bequeathed to the Museum over 100 works from a diverse art collection developed over a lifetime of travel worldwide.
Exhibit-Continuing through June 27: Tobi Kahn: Ohra, Sky and Water Meditation. - On loan from the collection of Jane Blaffer Owen, these paintings by noted New York artist Tobi Kahn are meant to create an atmosphere of contemplation for gatherings of celebration, remembrance and private meditation. Depictions of sky and water, the acrylic panels appear to float off the ground as an enveloping and continuous image. The series, entitled "Ohra," was exhibited in 2003 at the Neuberger Museum of Art in Purchase, New York.
Jun 1:Toddler Tuesday: The Red Book by Barbara Lehman. - 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.
Jun 13:Transportation Day - Do you enjoy building and flying kites? Ever wonder how people ride high-wheel bicycles? Do you admire antique automobiles? Want to hear a train story aboard a historic railroad car? Then the place to be is Transportation Day on Sunday, June 13 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. at EMTRAC. Highlights of this free annual event include Railroad Safety, Historic Automobiles, Vintage Motorcycles, High Wheel Bicycle Riding Demonstrations and Exhibit, Kite Building, Train Stories, Paper Airplane Making, a Fire Truck, a Police Car and more.
Evansville Riverfront
Jun 4:Evening on the River - Featuring an array of food and drink from local venues and entertainment by local bands, the event benefits an organization devoted to keeping the city beautiful. For more information call 435-6141.
Historic New Harmony 812-682-4488
Jun 12-13:9th Annual Golden Raintree Antique Show & Sale - At one of Southern Indiana's largest antique shows, you can find more than 60 antique booths that include a variety of furniture, linens, quilts, American items, collectibles and more. Begins at 9 a.m. Phone 812-682-4488 for more information.
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Gardens (812) 435-6143 ext. 409
Jun 19:Zoo Brew - From 6 to 10 p.m. you can enjoy a fun night out complete with beer, wine, excellent food and live entertainment - at a venue you might not expect. For reserved tickets, send an email to croesner@meskerparkzoo.com.
New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art 812-682-3156
Exhibit-Continuing through July 3: D'Uva and Jacinda Russell - Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; Sunday hours are 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Reitz Home Museum 812-426-1871
Jun 11:4th Annual Wine Drive - The Reitz Home Museum welcomes guests to an evening of tasting a dozen wines accompanied by a silent auction and live entertainment in an atmosphere of elegance. Begins at 5:30 p.m.
West Franklin St., Evansville
Jun 12:West Side Nut Club Cruise In - Cars will line the streets from St Joe to Wabash Ave. All makes and models of cars, trucks and bikes are welcome. There will be door prizes and a half pot drawing. Registration is from 3 to 6 p.m. The first 200 registrants will receive a dash plaque. Trophies will be presented for people's choice for best car, best truck, best bike and the West Side Nut Club President will present a trophy for his favorite. More info at 424-4881.
