Barnes & Noble Booksellers
624 South Green River Rd. | Evansville
(812) 475-1054 | BN.com
Friday Morning Story Time
Every Friday at 10 a.m.
Story Time with Paula
Every Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
January 28 – No Name-Calling
An anti-bullying promotion, selected titles for kids, educators, and adults will be the focus of this event. 3 p.m.
The Centre
715 Locust St. | Evansville
(812) 435.5770 | SmgEvansville.com
January 21 – 22 – Mid-America Motorcycle Expo
New and used bike dealers, parts and accessory dealers, and apparel dealers will be present, and custom bikes and accessories will be on display. Last year’s show was a great success: 70 vendors from 13 states came together to create a weekend-long motorcycle enthusiast event that was well received by all! Start time is 9 a.m.
January 24 – Centre’d on Kids “Skippyjon Jones”
This production is one in a series of Broadway plays for children formally known as Victory For Kids. This musical is appropriate for Grades K-3. Tickets are $6 per person. You may order your tickets from Ticketmaster or call the Centre at 812-435-5770 ext. 211. Showtimes are 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.
The Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe)
22 SE 5th Street | Evansville
(812) 464-cMoe (2663) | CMoeKids.org
January 5 – St. Mary’s Free Family Fun Night
Free admission for families from 5 – 8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month. Have you been thinking about checking out the museum? Now is the perfect time to see what you’ve been missing!
Evansville Museum of Art, History & Science
411 S.E. Riverside Dr. | Evansville
(812) 425-2406 | EMuseum.org
Every Saturday and Sunday – Koch Planetarium
Enjoy a spectacular show of lights! Free to members. Only $3 for non-members and $2 for children ages 3-12. Showtimes are 1 p.m and 3 p.m. Arrive early; late admission is not allowed.
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library
Central Library
200 S.E. MLK Jr. Blvd. | Evansville
(812) 428-8200 | evpl.org
East Branch
840 E. Chandler Ave. | Evansville
(812) 428-8231 | evpl.org
Red Bank Branch
120 S. Red Bank Rd. | Evansville
(812) 428-8205 | evpl.org
McCollough Branch
5115 Washington Ave. | Evansville
(812) 428-8236 | evpl.org
West Branch
2000 W. Franklin St. | Evansville
(812) 428-8232 | evpl.org
Tuesdays, January 17 & 31 and Fridays, January 20 & 27 - River City: Community Art Project
READ Center, Central Library
Celebrate Evansville’s bicentennial by participating in an ongoing community art project. All ages are welcome. For more details, call 812-428-8225. Start time is 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 26 - Snowflake Fest
McCollough Branch
Snowy songs and stories, crystal crafts, and frosty fun. Wear your mittens! For ages 3 years to 6th grade. Please register by calling 812-428-8236 or online at evpl.org. Start time is 3:30 p.m.
Friday, January 27 - Winter Wonderland Celebration
North Park Branch
It might be cold outside, but winter can still be a fun season. Join us for a party for the whole family. Play games, make crafts, and eat snacks. For more information, call 812-428-8237. 3:00 p.m.
Ford Center
Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. | Evansville
(812) 422-1515 | TheFordCenter.com
Aces Basketball
Men vs. Wichita State – January 4, 7:05 p.m.
Women vs. Northern Iowa – January 5, 7 p.m.
Men vs. Drake – January 13, 7:05 p.m.
Men vs. Bradley – January 18, 7:05 p.m.
Women vs. Wichita State – January 19, 7 p.m.
Women vs. Missouri State – January 21, 2 p.m.
Men vs. Illinois State - January 21, 7:05 p.m.
Women vs. Southern Illinois – January 29, 2 p.m.
Men vs. Indiana State – January 29, 7 p.m.
Evansville Icemen
vs. Oilers – January 3, 7:15 p.m.
vs. Blaze – January 8, 7:15 p.m.
vs. Komets – January 14, 7:15 p.m.
vs. Mallards – January 20, 7:15 p.m.
vs. Gems – January 26, 7:15 p.m.
vs. Blaze - 7:15 p.m.
January 6 – 7 – Monster Jam!
Approximately 12 feet tall and 12 feet wide, monster trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to 125 to 130 feet and up to 35 feet in the air! January 6 showtime is 7:30 p.m. January 7 showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online or by phone at (800) 745-3000.
January 28 – WWE Supershow
John Cena is one of the three superstars who will appear in the Triple Threat Match-Up.
It’s a throw down in the ring as a Triple Threat Match-up for the WWE Championship unfolds! Watch John Cena vs. CM Punk vs. Alberto Del Rio, as well as many of your other favorite superstars! Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online or by phone at (800) 745-3000.
Henderson Community College Theater Hall
2660 S. Green St. | Henderson
(270) 827-1867 | SomerSet.KCTCS.eductcs.edu
January 28- “My Nose Turns Red” Theatre
A youth circus extravaganza! Dedicated to the rich tradition of clowns’ connections with audiences through the ages. A favorite for the past 26 years! Please call or visit the website for tickets or more information. Showtime is 2:00 p.m.
Howell Park
1101 S. Barker Ave. | Evansville
January 1 – Recovery Day 5k
Grab the family and head out to the West side for a chilly 5k! Prizes awarded for all age groups. Walk starts at 1:30 p.m.; Run at 2:45 p.m. Late registration available from 12 – 2:30 p.m. $20 per participant. More information can be found at www.gerwc.com/races.
Metro Sports Center
5820 Metro Centre Ave. | Evansville
(812) 479-KICK | MetroSportsCenter.net
Call for more details about all classes.
Leagues are forming now!
2012 Winter II Youth Soccer Leagues – Deadline is January 23
Thursday Night Cornhole Leagues
Youth and Adult Volleyball Leagues
Indoor T-ball Leagues
Ongoing for February 20 Sessions…
Baseball lessons, SoccerTots, Baseball Buddies, Basketball Buddies, and Tumble Tots
St. Luke’s Church
4200 Epworth Rd. | Newburgh
(812) 746-5030 | Classes.StrollerStrides.net
Weekly - Stroller Strides
Looking for a way to get a workout in and include your baby? Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies: power walking, broken up with intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller, and the environment. Classes meet at 9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Other classes are offered as well.
Swonder Ice Arena
209 North Boeke | Evansville
(812) 479-0989 | Swonder.Evansville.Net
Call for all scheduled activity times.
Open Skate Times
Monday: 3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday: 3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m., 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 1:00 – 3:30 p.m., 9:00 -11:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 – 3:30 p.m., 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Dr. | Evansville
812- 465-1668 | USI.edu
January 14 – 34th Annual Snowflake Derby
Challenge yourself to an 8k trail run or a 4k road run along the new Burdette Park-USI trail. The trail course is built for more experienced runners, including dirt, grass, and stone trails as well as obstacles such as logs, creeks, and hay bails. Proceeds benefit USI track and field. Registration is $15 before January 8, $20 after that date. Race day registration is from 9:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 4k course begins at 11 a.m. and the 8k at 12 p.m. More information can be found at www.gerwc.com/races.
Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve
551 N. Boeke Rd. | Evansville
(812) 479-0771 | WesselmanNatureSociety.org
Every Wednesday – Toddler Tales
Gather in the Nature Center for a nature story and craft session at 10:00 a.m.
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