Since their formation, The Grass Roots have gone on to chart 29 singles; thirteen of which went gold followed by two gold albums and one platinum album. In the entire history of Rock’n’Roll, only nine bands (including The Beatles) have charted more hits on Billboard’s Hot 100 than The Grassroots.
For tickets please contact the VU Alumni Office, 812-888-4354 or visit vinu.edu/communityseries.
The Lightning Thief is a musical with music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki and a book by Joe Tracz, based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Rick Riordan
This is a student production being put on by the Vincennes University Theatre and Music Department.
Show times are Thursday, Oct. 26th, Friday, Oct. 27th, and Saturday, Oct. 28th at 7:00 pm and on Sunday, Oct. 29th at 2:00 pm at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center.
For tickets, please stop by or call the box office at 812-888-4039.
Inspired by iconic girl groups The Ronettes, The Angels, The Shirelles, and The Supremes, The Starlets take you on a musical journey through the ’50s & ’60s when radio was dominated by Pop, Doo-Wop, R&B, and Motown.
For tickets please contact the VU Alumni Office, at 812-888-4354 or visit vinu.edu/communityseries.
As the temperatures rise so have the number of events happening in Knox County. Farm stands and markets are opening up, local concerts, and productions are all happening more and more often. This weekend though is perfect for those who love the arts! Keep reading to discover what’s happening this weekend in Knox County.
“Fear” is a production made entirely by the creative minds of the Theatre Program faculty and students. The show is a conglomeration of short plays dealing with the concept of fear. The pieces in the show are “Culinary Class” and “217,” written by VU student Peter Hesselgrave, “No Means No,” “Left Waiting,” and “This is America,” written by VU student Chelsea Wyatt, “Graduation Fears” and High School Killer,” written by VU student Allyson Withycombe, and “Clearing My Mind” by VU Theatre Arts Program Chair Kendra Clauser. The show also features transitions organically designed by the students in rehearsal.
The show’s actors are played by VU students Peter Hesselgrave, Kaleb Benson, Allyson Withycombe, Chelsea Wyatt, Samantha Cook, MK Wasson, Taryn Ginnan AND Theatre Arts Program Chair Kendra Clauser.
For tickets stop by the Red Box Office or call 812-888-4039. Tickets are $12 for Adults, $7 for Seniors, $5 for Non-VU students, and Free for VU Faculty/Staff with their VU ID.
The holidays are just around the corner but our calendar of events is still full! Keep reading to find out all that’s going on this weekend in Knox County.
Music student production, RSPAC Theatre, admission is free.
Join Red Skelton Museum Curator, Mark Kratzner and director, Anne Pratt as they preview the ten upcoming films in the Oscar Laughs! Film Series. The evening will introduction to Comedy films and performers who have been honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The series kicks off in October 2022 with a discussion of why comedy films are often overlooked at Oscar time and a preview of the upcoming films. The series continues on the 4th Tuesday of every month with an award-winning comedy film from each decade beginning with the 1930’s and continuing through 2020. The series wraps up in September of 2023 with an “Oscar Laughs” awards ceremony where attendees vote on the best films from the series in several categories.
Movie refreshments will be served. The event is free, but please register on Eventbrite if you plan to attend
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These events are made possible by a grant through the Indiana Humanities
The fall season is in full swing and the VTB calendar is full of events! Here is what is going on this weekend: Friday, October 14th, 2022 Parking Lot Pumpkin Patch Pick out and paint a pumpkin at this fun event that’s for a good cause! There will also be bounce houses provided by Hang …
Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley.
It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing young man who changes everything and everyone he meets. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”
of Vincennes and Knox County with a glimpse of history at every turn.
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