Angel Mounds State Historic Site 812-853-3956
Sep 24-26:28th Annual Native American Days - Angel Mounds' paramount event is back again for its 28th year! This weekend of fun will include a dance circle, Indian market, as well as numerous demonstrations, games, activities and food vendors.
Audubon Museum, J.J. Audubon State Park 270-827-1893
Sep 3-4:Plenn-Air Studio and Workshop - This 2-day adult workshop is designed for beginning to advanced artists seeking out more knowledge to enhance and create a beautiful composed painting.The 2-day workshop will consist of students learning the fundamentals of a composition and compositional studies in the studio. Weather permitting, day 2 will be plein-air painting in the beautiful gardens of Audubon Museum. Don't miss the instruction by the professional, award winning, Wildlife artist Devere Burt from Cincinnatti, Ohio. Pre-registration is required. A supply list will be provided. Fee:$60 for both days.Time: Fri.9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.9 a.m.- Noon
Sep 18-19:Monarch Butterfly Migration Mysteries - Bid a farewell to the Monarch Butterflies migrating south for the winter. Groups will meet at the Audubon Museum for a 45-minute introductory indoor presentation. Next, a carpool will relocate to the Sloughs Wildlife Management Area for some outdoor Monarch tagging. The outdoor portion (2-3 hours) is weather dependent. Please dress for potentially marshy conditions. Tags and nets will be provided. Program Fee: $5 per person, Family rate (up to five members, extra members $2.50 each) - $13; FOA Members - $4 per person. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sep 25:The Special Birds of Audubon Park - Located along the Mississippi flyway the Evansville/Henderson area, specifically John James Audubon State Park, hosts a great variety of birdlife. Who are the common permanent and migrant residents who live in Audubon State Park? Sharon Sorenson will crack the popular birds’ avian secrets and share her insights into their lives. This program is held in conjunction with the Henderson, KY 2010 Audubon Bicentennial. Begins at 2 p.m.
Camp Reveal 812-421-3800
Sep 10-11:6th annual Bluegrass Creek Dulcimer Festival - The 6th annual Bluegrass Creek Dulcimer Festival will be held on September 10 and 11 2010 At Camp Reveal; this year's event will featuring Guy George And Bing Futch, among other talented musicians. More information is available at bluegrasscreek.com. Begins at 10 a.m. both days.
Evansville African American Museum 812-423-5188
Continuing through October 2: Herb Block Exhibitions - Herbert Block, the political cartoonist known as "Herblock," becaome the most honored cartoonist of his time, winning three Pulizer Prizes and sharing a fourth for his Watergate cartoons, which contributed to the resignation of President Nixon. Block was the only living cartoonist whose work has exhibited in the National Gallery of Art, and the only living cartoonist to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Museum will have on location the Block exhibit "The Long March." This presents a fascinating history of Herblock's political cartoons regarding civil rights. Mr. Block took on causes with courage and conviction, coined the phrase "McCarthyism," forced reform and became the most influential and enduring political cartoonist in American history. Phone the Museum for additional information about this or any of the other happenings there.
Evansville Civic Theatre 812-425-2800
Sep 17-19, 24-26:"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" - A musical tale of overachievers’ angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders in the throes of puberty (hilariously portrayed by adult actors!) vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime! The show’s Tony Award winning team has created a hit musical about the most unlikely of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom the spelling bee is one place where they can stand out for the first time. The show presents a triumphant tribute to the art of competition and the glory of youth, proving that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser! Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m.
Evansville Riverfront
Sep 25:Race for the Cure - Thousands attend Evansville's annual Race for the Cure every year to support breast cancer awareness and research. This year's event is hosted in Downtown Evansville and will highlight the riverfront and Evansville's Historic District. Visit komenevansville.org for more information.
Haynie's Corner Arts District
Sep 25:Funk in the City - From Funk in the City comes this gathering of more than 100 artists from all over the country. At the historic Haynie’s Corner, the setting of a budding arts district, artists display and sell their work while vendors provide grub. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit funkinthecity.com for more details.
Henderson Fine Arts Center 270-831-9800
Sep 18:Simply Sinatra w/Steve Lippia - A warm and commanding stage presence has earned Steve Lippia the reputation of "having the audience eating out of the palm of his hand." He delivers his music in a deeply personal way including standards engraved in the American History of Music: I've Got You Under My Skin, The Lady Is A Tramp, That's Life, and My Way. His youthful, energetic talent and powerful show creates a perfect blend of "classic" with "today," introducing a new generation to this timeless music and transporting long-time listeners back to the era of "Old Blue Eyes."
Historic New Harmony 812-682-4488
Sep 18-19:Kunstfest 2010 - German food, entertainment, historical re-enactments, craft demonstrations and much more are all part of this annual celebration of New Harmony's heritage. Begins at 10 a.m. each day. 800-231-2168 for more information.
Newburgh Old Lock & Dam Park 812-853-2815
Sep 24-26:30th Annual Fiddler Fest - Fiddlers, the catfish kind you eat and the kind of people who play great bluegrass, are the attractions of this weekend-long party on the riverfront.
Penny Lane Coffeehouse 812-421-8741
Sep 4:Penny Lane Art Market - Local artists and craftsmen gather outside this cozy coffeehouse the first Saturday of every month to offer their wares for sale.
Vanderburgh 4H Center 812-867-6217
Sep 11:Fall Music Festival Benefit for Riley's Children's Hospital - The concert will be a family-friendly event, and will feature many of the area’s finest musicians representing a variety of musical genres. Musical artists include: Carl Rodenburg, Jeff Harmon Jazz, Shawn Needham and the Black Sheep,Andrea Wirth, Marvin Daniels Family Band, The Strolling Tones, Dang Heathens, Charlene Blay and the 2nd Edition, Logan Dyer & Friends, others to be announced. Local vendors will be invited to sell art and produce. Concessions will be available. Please bring seating. The festival will take place rain or shine. All activities will be in open-air shelters-begins at 12 noon.
Vanderburgh Humane Society 812-426-2563
Sep 11:Fido Walk & Fun Fest - This event is for you and your furry friends. Food and games for people and pooches alike fill the day as local animal lovers convene to raise money for the Vanderburgh Humane Society. 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Visit vhslifesaver.org for more information.
Victory Theatre 812-435-5550
Sep 11:Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra's Opening Night: "Red, White & Blue Jeans" - Opening night for the 2010-11 season is all about American music. Selections for this evening include Variations on "America" by the innovative composer Charles Ives and "Appalachian Spring" from Copland. Begins at 8 p.m. Call the EPO at 425-5050 for more information.
Sep 16:5th Annual Water for the People Conerrt - The 5th Annual Water for The People Concert will be at 7 p.m. The Silent Auction and Cash Bar open at 6 p.m. This year's entertainment is the Van-Dells and the Browne Sisters.
Sep 24:The Temptations - Come hear the distinct harmonies of The Temptations with original member, Otis Williams, live on stage at 7:30 p.m.
