December 14, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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December 13, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
The VU Alumni Association is proud to present The Midtown Men!
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Stars From The Original Broadway Cast Of Jersey Boys:
The Midtown Men reunites stars from the Original Broadway Cast of the smash hit musical, Jersey Boys. Launched in 2010 from their three year rocket ride together bringing to life the sound story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Broadway’s breakout vocal sensation is widely celebrated for their signature renditions of the iconic hits of the 1960s.
Together, they have played over 850 concerts across North America, Asia and Europe and have headlined over 35 major symphonies including The National Symphony and repeat engagements with The Boston Pops. Highlighted with their own high octane arrangements, slick moves and one of a kind repartee, their all new concert features even more iconic ‘60s music from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Chicago, Elvis, The Temptations, The 4 Seasons and more! Television audiences across the nation have caught The Midtown Men’s concert specials, appearances on Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Chew, Katie, and Access Hollywood.
They have multiple musical releases: their debut Sixties Hits followed by Live InConcert and two holiday singles, the brand new Little Saint Nick and All Alone On Christmas,which they recorded with Stevie Van Zandt and Springsteen’s E Street Band. Thanks to 60s radio icon Cousin Brucie championing The Midtown Men sound, their relationship with SiriusXM listeners across the globe has cemented them alongside some of the original greats they emulate in the cornerstone of Iconic ‘60s pop music itself.
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Performance starts at 7:30pm
in the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center.
To order Individual or Season Tickets, please
visit our website at vinu.edu/communityseries
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For more information, please contact us
at vualumni@vin.edu or call us at 812.888.4354
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December 13, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Becka, age twelve, and Boomer, age eight, are sisters whose parents are in the middle of a trial separation at Christmas time. Becka, a precocious computer hacker, has become cynical and withdrawn. Boomer tries to be the peacemaker, eternally positive and anxious for all around her to be happy. Their parents, Dean & Irene, both child therapists, disagree on how to deal with the problems of their own children.
While taking her sister to the mall to see Santa, Becka is goaded by her hacker friends into telling Boomer that there is no Santa, and when she does, this threatens to ruin Christmas for the family. While Dean and Irene try to deal with the fallout, the magical and mysterious Mrs. Rosen, comes into everyone’s lives and begins to change the equation. She challenges Becka to prove there is no Santa by using her computer to see if she can’t find him hooked up to a network somewhere. Becka, feeling more and more remorseful over what she has done to her sister, is intrigued by Mrs. Rosen’s challenge and by the end Dean and Irene have reconciled, Becka has a brighter outlook on life, Boomer gets her Christmas wish, and Santa…well, of course he’s real.
SHOW TIMES [Eastern Time Zone]:
Friday & Saturday 7:00 PM, Sunday 3:00 PM
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December 12, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Celebrate the holiday season with a rockin’ Bob Seger tribute show at the fabulous Red Skelton Performing Arts Center!
SEGER SYSTEM – Ultimate Bob Seger Tribute was formed to honor and continue the musical legacy of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. SEGER SYSTEM re-creates the look, feel, and most importantly, the sound of one of rock’s revered icons by delivering an authentic representation of Bob Seger’s greatest hits. Based out of the Dallas, Texas area, SEGER SYSTEM has sold out multiple performing arts theaters, drawn capacity crowds at city concerts and music festivals as well as packed venues small and large with fans of all ages. SEGER SYSTEM was chosen to open concerts for Don Felder, formally of the legendary EAGLES and Bret Michaels of the band POISON. From the anthemic opening chords of “Old Time Rock And Roll” to the soulful melodies of “Against The Wind” and “Turn The Page” to the heart thumping rhythms of “Hollywood Night” and “Fire Down Below” and the reflective ballad of “Night Moves” every song is performed with care and attention to detail. Over two hours of greatest hits are in the que to keep fans wanting even more. SEGER SYSTEM hopes that everyone who leaves one of their concerts feels like they were at a real Bob Seger concert.
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November 2, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The United Way of Knox County will be sponsoring the Great Bowls of Fire version 3 on Saturday November 2nd at Patrick Henry Square in Downtown Vincennes from 1:00 to 5:00. The event features 20 teams of celebrity chefs competing for support of their chili and the United Way. Teams can be viewed by texting the word Chili to 30306 or by going on line to https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vfu/CHILI. Teams will be competing for online donations to their efforts from now until the event. The taster’s choice winner will be determined by votes of the public attending the event.
The cook off will allow participants to sample all 20 of the locally prepared chilis and vote for their favorite with a $5 entry fee. The live event will also feature the Lincoln Trail Mobile Farm – free for kids, Live Music with Big D, Faith & Treason, Jared and Luke, and Just One More. A beer garden from the Vincennes Brewing company and Fosters Frosters to cool your palate after all the hot tasting.
The event is sponsored by Farbest Foods, First Vincennes Savings Bank, Old National Bank, and SWMD Knox County recycling. All proceeds benefit the United Way of Knox County.
(812) 882 – 3624
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November 1, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
First Friday Art Walk, November 1st, 2024
Join friends at Art Space Vincennes, Open Gallery, Northwest Territory Art Guild Gallery and Shircliff Gallery for the First Friday Art Walk, October 4, 5 – 8 pm. Enjoy art and refreshments at the downtown galleries and catch the Shircliff Gallery before it closes at 6.
Art Space Vincennes LLC, 521 Main, will open John Puffer: Photographs for Lulu, Photographs for My Daughter. John began taking photographs at the age of 12, borrowing his mother’s Christmas present, a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye camera. He is now retired from Vincennes University after teaching there and at other colleges for over 40 years.
At his daughter’s request, he has assembled a group of photographs that chronicle his career as a photographer. He shares this collection of works in this exhibition.
Regular gallery hours Tue – Sat Noon – 5 pm
812-887-6145
Northwest Territory Art Guild, 316 Main, will feature a collection of both past and recent works by local artist Amy Lane. Amy is an art teacher at North Knox.
Seasonal works by Guild members in a variety of styles and media will be on display and for sale in the back galleries, along with hand-made ceramics and jewelry.
Regular gallery hours: Tue – Sat 11 am – 2 pm. Additional hours by appointment; contact the gallery via Facebook.
The Open Gallery, 329 Main, will be welcoming two artists for the months of November and December in a second installation of their Spouse Series.
Sculptor Barry Barnes, who is working on all new pieces for this event, is a former Professor of Art at VU and has shown his work around the country. He has enjoyed exhibitions at ArtSpace Vincennes and the Shircliff gallery as well as being honored with an Outdoor Installation at the Art and Design Center on the VU campus. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Art at Franklin College.
Randi Frye is chair of the Franklin College Art Department and works in Visual Communication Design, Illustration, New Media Art, including Animation and Digital Art. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions in the Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
The goal of the Open Gallery Spouse Series is to explore the way two working artists influence, encourage and enlighten each other’s artistic endeavors while inhabiting the same spaces.
Regular gallery hours: Tue – Sat 10 – 4:30 pm. 812- 881-6475.
The Shircliff Gallery, First and Harrison Streets, Over the past year and a half, while serving as Eclipse Director in Southern Indiana, Sarah Wolfe experienced a realized that there was a disconnection between people and the natural world. Her enthusiasm for the awe of celestial events, such as the total solar eclipse, was met with indifference from some, prompting her to reflect on our society’s growing detachment from nature. This inspired Wolfe to create art that reconnects individuals to the environment. By using materials gathered from her surroundings—like catalpa pods and dried okra—each piece is a tactile invitation to rediscover childhood wonder and the simple beauty of nature. Sarah stated that she strives to make these experiences accessible, especially for communities historically excluded from safe outdoor spaces. Through her work, she hopes to evoke a sense of awe and awareness of our environment, reminding viewers of their connection to the earth and encouraging a collective appreciation for its transformative power.
Regular gallery hours: weekdays 9 am – 6 pm; 812-888-4316
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October 26, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Join us for the 4th Annual Vincennes Witches on Bikes event! Dress as your favorite witch or warlock, or character from Hocus Pocus, and ride with us through the streets of Vincennes. Limited to the first 15 teams (teen witches) registered. Riders must register by scanning the QR code by October 25 to receive an event shirt. Proceeds from the ride will benefit the GSH Breast Care Center and Vincennes Parks and Recreation Department.
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October 18, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dare to join us for an evening walk around Downtown Vincennes where we’ll share local ghost stories and other spooky tales at different spots on the tour.
Registration required by Oct. 18.
Tours start at Old State Bank, located at 114 N. 2nd St., Vincennes, IN.
Price: $15/person, 25% discount for members
(812) 882-7422
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October 4, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
First Friday Art Walk October 4, 2024
Join friends at Art Space Vincennes, Open Gallery, Northwest Territory Art Guild Gallery and Shircliff Gallery for the First Friday Art Walk, October 4, 5 – 8 pm. Enjoy art and refreshments at the downtown galleries and catch the Shircliff Gallery before it closes at 6.
Art Space Vincennes LLC, 521 Main will open John Puffer: Photographs for Lulu, Photographs for My Daughter. John began taking photographs at the age of 12, borrowing his mother’s Christmas present, a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye camera. He is now retired from Vincennes University after teaching there and at other colleges for over 40 years.
At his daughter’s request, he has assembled a group of photographs that chronicle his career as a photographer. He shares this collection of works in this exhibition.
John will be present during the First Friday reception to speak with visitors.
Regular gallery hours Tue – Sat Noon – 5 pm
812-887-6145
Northwest Territory Art Guild, 316 Main will feature a collection of both past and recent works by local artist Shirley Truelove. Shirley will show a variety of floral-themed paintings, vibrant in color with energetic surface textures created through expressive impasto technique. She works in both oil and acrylic media.
Seasonal works by Guild members in a variety of styles and media will be on display and for sale in the back galleries, along with hand-made ceramics and jewelry.
Regular gallery hours: Tue – Sat 11 am – 2 pm. Additional hours by appointment; contact the gallery via Facebook.
The Open Gallery 329 Main will be opening “Spiracies”, recent work by artist and writer Coleman Stevenson. Stevenson uses hand-rendered text as image and chance-based monoprinting techniques in works based on lines from poems in Rainier Maria Rilke’s Book of Hours and excerpts of other significant texts. These works address the dilemma of solitude, the nature of prayer and devotion, and the difference between habit and meaningful repetition as we cross thoughts together and weave our lives with the lives of others, creating in that inadvertent layering many tiny openings for spirit to enter.
Stevenson is the author of three collections of poems and several books about the Tarot including The Dark Exact Tarot Guide. In addition to her work as a designer of tarot and oracle decks through her company The Dark Exact, her fine art work, has been exhibited in galleries around the US. She has been a guest curator for various gallery spaces and has taught poetry, tarot, design theory, and cultural studies for many educational and community organizations across the country, as well as online. She currently resides in southern Illinois.
Stevenson will be on hand at the First Friday event to greet guests and talk about her artwork, which will be showing through the month of October.
Regular gallery hours: Tue – Sat 10 – 4:30 pm. 812- 881-6475.
The Shircliff Gallery, First and Harrison Streets, will be showing Uprooted, works by Laura Greenwood and Margaret LeJeune through October 20. There will be a reception for the artists Thursday October 17, 12 pm.
Laura Greenwood is a visual artist working across photography, printmaking, fibers and time-based media. Her work investigates relationships between humans and the environments they inhabit, modify and adapt to.
Margaret LeJeune’s creative practice explores the relationship between art, science, and environmental studies. As a lens-based creator, she produces works that probe shifting landscapes, symbiotic relationships, and the nature of the photographic medium. In 2023 she was named the Woman Science Photographer of the year by the Royal Photographic Society.
Regular gallery hours: weekdays 9 am – 6 pm; 812-888-4316
Gallery will be open until 6 pm First Friday September 6.
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October 3, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Artrageous is a troupe of misfits artists, singers, dancers and musicians who started as friends doing street theatre in Vancouver. Together they started the “All and Everything Theater”, a non-profit Children’s Theater focusing on Children’s Entertainment, Street Theater and Life-sized Bunraku Puppetry.
In the late 80’s on Christmas Day, their hand built theater building, with all their props and puppets, burnt to the ground. Instead of packing it in, they created a new act; this troupe has performed for the likes of Sir Richard Branson, Steve Forbes, General Colin Powell… and in venues and events all over the world from India to Thailand, Paris to Austria performing at over 2000+ events in their History.
As people who live and breathe the Arts, Creativity, Community, and Inspiration, they created Artrageous to pay tribute to their roots and share their passion with the world. A Show that focuses on all the things they believe in and everything that got them to this place.
Art, Music, Theater, Singing, Dancing, Audience Interaction…
All on one stage. All done as a team of friends seeing the world and sharing a love of the Arts.
Imagine witnessing the creativity of an artist creating a masterpiece before your eyes in mere moments. Combined with captivating vocals, intricate choreography and exciting music, Artrageous takes you on a visual journey and a high energy ride of inspiration, creativity, and engagement.
Our troupe of artists, musicians, singers and dancers pay tribute to a variety of art forms, icons and musical genres throughout the evening. The result ~ A uniquely entertaining, Masterpiece show culminating in a gallery of fabulous finished paintings.
A signature of the Artrageous Troupe, from the very beginning of their long history, is interaction and engagement… so be prepared to be a part of the show.
Each show is as unique as each
audience and we can’t do it without you!
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Performance starts at 7:30pm
in the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center.
To order Individual or Season Tickets, please
visit our website at vinu.edu/communityseries
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For more information, please contact us
at vualumni@vin.edu or call us at 812.888.4354
