The Centre
715 Locust St. | Evansville
(812) 435.5770 | SmgEvansville.com
November 29th: Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker – The Moscow Ballet is bringing its captivating performance of Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker to the Aiken Theatre at The Centre on Tuesday, November 29 at 7:30 p.m. Seats are $68, $48, $37.50, and $27. Tickets can be purchased at The Centre Box Office and at all Ticketmaster outlets including Evansville Walmart West. Tickets can be charged by calling (800) 745-3000 or on the Internet at Ticketmaster.com.
Evansville Civic Theatre
717 N. Fulton Ave. | Evansville
(812) 425-2800 | Civic.Evansville.net
November 18th: Evansville Civic Theatre Presents Dinner Theatre with Molly Hodgen – The Civic is bringing Dinner Theatre back to Evansville this year with a special concert series. Well-loved Civic performers will be taking the stage in four separate one-night-only events, the second of which will feature Molly Hodgen on November 18. Tickets are $20 and include a traditional American-style dinner as well as the concert.
Evansville Museum of Art, History & Science
411 S.E. Riverside Dr. | Evansville
(812) 425-2406 | EMuseum.org
November 12th: Teen Art Workshop – Taught by local artist Cynthia Watson, this class will focus on producing art, self-discovery, and fun. This class is for students from 12–17 and will run from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Supplies are included in the workshop fee. The fee is $80 for members and $85 for non-members. Register by Nov. 9; 12-student maximum.
November 15th: Let’s Travel to Tibet! – In partnership with the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center in Bloomington, seven monks from Labrang Tashi Kyil Monastery in Dehradun, India are touring the United States to teach Dharma, educate the public about the culture and religion of Tibet, and raise much-needed funds for their monastery. For more information, visit www.emuseum.org.
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library
Central Library
200 S.E. MLK Jr. Blvd. | Evansville
(812) 428-8200 | EVPL.org
November 1–30: NaNoWriMo – November is National Novel Writing Month, when participants set out to write a novel in one month. The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Libraries are participating each day by having write-ins where authors can sit and write in a quiet, generative space. This event kicks off on November 1 at Central Library from 2–4 p.m., but after that, times and locations will rotate. If you have any questions about times or locations, call Erika at (812) 428-8229 or visit www.evpl.org.
November 15: Chicks with Sticks: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen – Primarily a book discussion group, Chicks with Sticks will be meeting from 6–7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at Central Library to discuss Water for Elephants while knitting, crocheting, or doing needlework—though people who do none of these are still welcome! For more information, contact Kate at (812) 759-7625.
November 29: A Pictorial History of Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden – Presented by Donna Bennett and Misty Minar, two of three collaborators on the book A Pictorial History of Mesker Park Zoo, this event will focus on sharing beloved photographs of the zoo, some of which have never been published. See the history of the zoo, from its beginnings in 1929 through today. Starting time is 6:30 p.m. in Browning B.
Henderson Community College Theater Hall
2660 S. Green St. | Henderson
(270) 827-1867 | haaa.org
November 5 – Tales & Scales presents “The Frog Who Wanted to be a Singer”
This jazz-infused, highly interactive Tales & Scales musictale is based on Linda Goss’s award winning children's book, an African American folk tale about the birth of the rhythm and blues. Tickets can be charged by phone at (270) 831-9800.
November 10 – December 20: Winter Wonderland Art Exhibit – Henderson Fine Arts Center Galleries. Winter-themed, two-dimensional artworks will be on display. For information on times, visit www.ohiovalleyart.org or email jule@ohiovalleyart.org.
Historic New Harmony
(812) 464-8600 | NewHarmony.biz
November 6: New & Traditional Celtic Music – Emily Ann Thompson will be performing at the historic Rapp Owen Granary (413 Granary Street). The show will feature fiddle, guitar, vocals, piano, and percussion. Starting time is 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by contacting Chris Laughbaum at (812) 682-3050 or chrisjksc@aol.com.
University of Evansville
1800 Lincoln Ave. | Evansville
(812) 488-2000 | Evansville.edu
Continuing through November 11: Art of & About Food – Fruits and vegetables, 1950s-style diners, and a giant fortune cookie are a few of the subjects in this food-themed art show featuring the work of Bob Zasadny, Connie Rae Bell, William F. Brown, Jane Schaefer Smith, and other local artists.
November 1: First Tuesday Concert Series: University Choir – Stat time, 7:30 p.m.
November 3: Chili Bowl Sale – Select your ceramic masterpiece (made by UE art students), eat the chili for lunch, and keep the bowl. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
November 11-20: Gypsy – UE Theatre presents the Steven Sondheim musical, featuring classic songs like “Everything’s Coming up Roses,” “You Gotta Get a Gimmick,” and “Let Me Entertain You” in Shanklin Theatre. The story follows Mama Rose—one of the most memorable stage mothers of all time—and her two daughters, whom she is sure will be stars. Call for show times and ticket prices.
November 15: Eykamp String Quartet – Wheeler Concert Hall; show time is 7:30 p.m.
November 18: UE Schmidt Opera Series presents Die Fledermaus – Mistaken identity, love, betrayal, social climbing, and practical jokes are all mixed together in this comedy set in 1890s Vienna. Sung in English with occasional German (which will be translated above the stage), the piece also has spoken dialogue and is similar to a traditional musical. Admission is $5; show time is 7:30 at Wheeler Concert Hall.
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Dr. | Evansville
812- 465-1668 | USI.edu
November 10: Ropewalk Visiting Writers Reading Series: Annam Manthiram –Novelist Annam Manthiram will read from her novel After the Tsunami in the University Center in Carter Hall D. A reception will follow. For more information, call (812) 464-1916. Starting time is 5:00 p.m.
November 11-18: Rent – The Broadway rock musical Rent, based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera La Boheme, tells the story of a group of poor artists and musicians in New York City who t face both poverty and the looming threat of HIV/AIDS. It will be performed in the Mallette Studio Theatre, room number LA 0105. Tickets are $10 for USI students, $13 for seniors and non-USI students, and $15 for adults. For more information, call (812) 465-1668.
The Victory Theatre
600 Main St. | Evansville
(812) 435-6287 | smgevansville.com
November 19: Evansville Philharmonic’s Raise the Roof with Rachmaninoff! – Berlioz gets your blood boiling in his Rakoczy March, and Philharmonic percussionist William Shaltis drums up more excitement with Michael Dougherty’s timpani concerto Raise the Roof! Then Rachmaninoff brings the house down with his yearning and passionate Symphony No. 2. For tickets, call (812) 425-5050 or order online at www.evansvillephilharmonic.org. Starting time is 7:00 p.m.
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