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October 2023
More Than Show & Tell: How Writing Matters
Starting with a focus on a single book of poems for young people—What I See, I Can Be (Brick Street, 2022)—Laurel Smith and Barb Shoup will discuss the process of “growing a book” from the germination of ideas to development of a text and the editing process required to bring one’s written work to fruition for readers/listeners.
Find out more »Third Thursdays Open Mic
Vincennes Brewing Company is honored to host the Third Thursday Open Mics starting August 17th at 6:30 PM! The event is also sponsored by Visit Vincennes/Knox County and Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy! This is an event that the Tourism Board has planned for each third Thursday of each month; August 17th, September 21st, October 19th, November 16th, and December 21st are the dates we have scheduled 'til the end of the year. Comedians are invited to a first-come,…
Find out more »Junior Ranger Day – Astronomy Night
• Astronomy Night is October 21 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm for kids of all ages. Activities, games, and stargazing will be part of the fun for all ages. Kids can earn the Night Explorer patch and preview programs for the 2024 Solar Eclipse.
Find out more »The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
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
Find out more »Halloween FLY-IN
Fly IN and see the planes, grab some great food, and visit with the pilots. Pancakes! Omelet Bar! Bacon! Treat bags for all kids!! PRIZES for best costume. First prize for kid costume is $50!! Second prize - Large Squishmallow!Best PILOT costume- Free FAA Medical Exam.
Find out more »November 2023
“Gift of Giving” Exhibit
The "Gift of Giving" Exhibit features Red's generous giving spirit, his love of Christmas and artifacts donated to the museum by generous donors.
Find out more »Craft Bizarre
The perfect place where you can buy and sell all craft items in time for Christmas.
Find out more »Pumpkin Smash
Feed the wildlife & flourish our soil!
Find out more »Third Thursdays Open Mic
Vincennes Brewing Company is honored to host the Third Thursday Open Mics starting August 17th at 6:30 PM! The event is also sponsored by Visit Vincennes/Knox County and Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy! This is an event that the Tourism Board has planned for each third Thursday of each month; August 17th, September 21st, October 19th, November 16th, and December 21st are the dates we have scheduled 'til the end of the year. Comedians are invited to a first-come,…
Find out more »VU Homecoming
Past, Present, and Future...Come network with your fellow Trailblazers as we welcome our alums to Save-the-Date for Homecoming Weekend 2023.Please invite your friends & family to join us for this very special day! For those interested in becoming an ambassador for this event, please email us at vualumni@vinu.edu for more information
Find out more »December 2023
Gallery Talk: Restoring the Knox County Poor Asylum
Please join us at The Open Gallery for a discussion of photographic artistry of Professor Ron Wise. Speakers Tommy Kleckner from the regional office of Western Landmarks as well as current owners Angi and Andy Barmes will also discuss the history as well as the new plans for the Knox County Poor Asylum, one of the top 10 most endangered landmarks in Indiana. Open to the public.
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