The Centre
812-435-5770
August 27 – 28: Holistic Expo and Psychic Fair For Your Spiritness – You might have gotten your bikini bod in shape this summer, but what about your psychic wellbeing? This gathering of alternative medicine experts and vendors will let you explore ways to strengthen your mind-body connection. Tickets are on sale at the door. One day admission is $8.00 or $12.00 for the weekend. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Check out their website, yourspiritness.com, for a coupon for $2.00 off.
Audubon Mills State Park (Henderson, KY)
270-957-0370
August 12 – 13: 26th Annual Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival – Thought to be one of the oldest continuous and FREE bluegrass festivals in the United States, the Folklife Festival hosts musicians from all over the world. Not only does this event host world-class entertainment like The Grascals, but other events are on hand to keep festival-goers busy as well. Check out the Flippin’ & Flyin’ (Frisbee tournament) and Jammin’ & Jumpin’ (street pole vaulting) events. New this year is the Fox on the Run 5K. For a complete line-up of music and more information, log on to bluegrassintheparkfestival.com.
Angel Mounds State Historic Site
812-853-3956
August 6: 7th Annual Bluegrass and Barbecue Concert – Food, fun and music at the Mounds all afternoon and into the evening! Pickin’ and BBQ will be plentiful, and additional beverages and food vendors will hawk their delicious wares. Coolers are allowed (although alcohol is not). Bring a seat and get ready for a family fun day! For more information, visit www.angelmounds.org.
Beginning August 14: Photography Exhibit – This exhibit is brought to you by the Tri-State Art Guild and hosted by Angel Mounds. The show continues through mid-September.
August 20: 3rd Annual “Walk-N-Roll” with CJ’s Bus – This 2 mile and 5K event seeks to raise awareness and funds for the nonprofit CJ’s Bus, which sends buses to disaster-stricken areas with games and toys to occupy children while their parents deal with the aftermath. The course is half-trail and half-pavement. CJ’s Bus was founded by Kathryn Martin in honor of her 2-year-old son and other family members that died in the 2005 tornado. For more information, visit cjsbus.org. To register for this event, log-on to gerwc.com.
Downtown Evansville
812-401-4243
Continuing through August: Vanderburgh County Farm Bureau Farmers’ Market – The Farmers’ Market will open at 8:00 a.m. every Friday in July and is located on the corner of Sycamore and 2nd streets in Downtown Evansville. It will feature fresh produce, herbs, crafts, baked goods and everything in between! For more information, call GAGE at 812-401-4243.
August 5: Downtown Live! – Get a glimpse into Downtown’s food, music, shopping and loft tours. For more information, call GAGE at 812-401-4243.
Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science
812-425-2406
Through the month of August: Laser Light Show – Wildly successful last summer, the Laser Light Show makes its triumphant return to the Koch Planetarium this month.
Germania Mannerchor
812-422-1915
August 4 – 6: 50th Annual Volksfest!
Celebrate the rich German traditions of Evansville in true Deutschland style! This event is one of the most well-known annual Evansville festivals. Enjoy authentic German cuisine, including their famous and wonderfully named kraut balls. Fabulous German bands such as the Schnapps Band from Cincinnati, and the Rhein Valley Brass & Ratskeller Band will be adding some oomph-oompah as well. Children can party too, at the Kid’s Festival on Saturday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Take in the biergarten or dance the polka; once you enter, you’re German. See more at evansvillegermania.com. Note: after 2 p.m., you must be 21 years of age with valid I.D. to enter the festival. If you are under 25, please bring two I.Ds. Admission is $5.00 per person.
Historic New Harmony
812-682-4474
August 20: New Harmony Art Stroll & “Good Ole Summertime” Exhibit
Exhibit runs from August 12 through the beginning of September at the Hoosier Salon Art Gallery.
Lincoln Ampitheatre
800-264-4ABE
August 19 – 27: Our American Cousin – This play is widely known as the last play Abraham Lincoln attended the night of his assassination on April 14, 1865. It is a comedy set in the 19th century and consists of 3 acts. Tickets range from $15 - $18 with group discounts available. Tickets available online at lincolnamphitheatre.org or call 1-800-264-4ABE.
New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art
812-464-8600
Continuing through August 14: Curt Schmitt and John Spurgin – The everyday becomes art in the hands of local cabinetmaker Schmitt. Accompanied by paintings by Spurgin. Opening reception, 10 a.m.
New Harmony Theatre
877-NHT-SHOW
August 5 – 7: Avenue X – The New Harmony Theatre will close the season with Avenue X, a musical that takes you through the early days of doo-wop music by John Miller, with music and lyrics by Ray Leslee. Chronicling the Italian and African-American youth of 1960s Brooklyn, Avenue X exposes the early makings of the Backstreet Boys, ‘N Sync and others. This show is sure to impress young and old alike with its vibrant, evergreenev a capella tunes. Evening shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m.
The Pagoda (Evansville Visitor’s Center)
812-412-9325
August 12 – 14: 6th The Tempest presented by Evansville Shakespeare Players – Showtimes are August 12 and 13 at 6:30 p.m. and August 14 at 4:30 p.m. Free to the public, but donations are accepted.
Reitz Home
812-426-1871
August 27: Reitz Home Mystery Event – Help solve a murder mystery laden with local celebrities! Then enjoy this historic jewel as you enjoy cocktails and dinner.
Scales Lake (Boonville, IN)
812-426-6210
August 13: 6th Annual Spirit Mind Body Sprint Triathlon – The sprint distance is .5 mile swim, 15 mile bike and 5K run, and the Olympic distance is a 1 mile swim, 25 mile bike and 10K run. The duathlon (new this year) is a 1K run, 15 mile bike ride and 5K run. The courses are very shady and scenic, with rolling hills and low traffic. For more information, visit evansvilleymcathiathlon.org.
Ivy Room at SWIRCA
812-464-7800
August 27: Suds, Wine and Spirits Fest – One of the only festivals of its kind in the entire country, SWIRCA plays host to local restaurants, as well as 100+ wines and 100+ microbrews/brews. Sample bourbons, whiskeys, spirits and margaritas as well! Live music by Better Than Nothin’, and Woods & Woods is providing cab rides home. Buy tickets for $30 in advance at Schnuck’s, Turoni’s or the Chamber of Commerce. Procrastinators and last-minute partygoers can purchase them at the door for $35. More information can be found at swirca.org.
Washington Square Mall
812-428-8200
August 6 – 7: EVPL Friends’ Annual Book Sale – Come one and all bargain seekers, for the best deals around on books, DVDs and CDs! Thousands of items will be up for sale, most for just $1.00! All proceeds will benefit Library programs, as well as their Summer Reading Program. For more information, visit evpl.org.
YMCA
812-426-6210
August 6: YMCA 5K – The first of the 3-race YMCA circuit, this 3.1 mile race is a great warmup to the 6.2 mile in September and the 13.1 mile in October. The race starts at 7 a.m. and is sponsored by 5/3 Bank. Open to all runners and walkers. More information can be found at ymca.evansville.net as well as registration details.
