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March 2023
John Baeder Exhibition
The Open Gallery, 329 Main will present a retrospective exhibition of works by John Baeder. Michael Mullen, gallery co-director, has been collecting Baeder’s artworks over the span of a life-long friendship with the artist, and is now sharing this collection. It offers the rare opportunity to witness the trajectory of this nationally recognized artist’s career, including his diner watercolors, photo-collage pieces, and more recent vintage airplane paintings and matchbook paintings. Yale Professor of Art Vincent Scully wrote that it’s his emotional…
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Find out more »Three Rivers Banquet
Auctions! Dinner! Games! Fun! - Plus your chance to win fabulous prizes! Join us for an Elk Country fundraiser with great food, great friends and to give back to Elk Country by attending the Three Rivers Banquet on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM! It is the do-not-miss social event of the year with a chance to win top notch gear, premium hunts and exclusive merchandise! What prize will you win at this year’s event? Here is a glimpse…
Find out more »Julie Folz leads small business office hours
ISBDC Office Hours with Julie Folz will be 12 P.M. to 4 P.M. on the 4th Thursday of every month. NO COST & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. APPOINTMENT REQUIRED. The Indiana Small Business Development Center (Indiana SBDC) was created to have a positive and measurable impact on the formation, growth, and sustainability of small businesses in Indiana, and to help Hoosier Entrepreneurs start stronger, grow faster, and work smarter. Schedule an appointment to visit with a local advisor who can…
Find out more »Guitar Fest
The Vincennes University Performing Arts Department presents a "Guitar Fest." The concert will take place on Thursday, March 23rd at 7:00 p.m. (EST), in Vincennes University’s Red Skelton Performing Arts Center Theatre. Admission is Free and the public is invited to attend. This year's concert features VU Music's Blues Ensemble performing "The Music of Chicago" (The Chicago Transit Authority). Special guests, VU Music faculty Susie Jackson, Drums; Dr. Claudia Bossard, Piano; and Mark Snyder, Vocals. Also performing, local group "Wood and Wire."…
Find out more »VINCENNES GOES HOLLYWOOD SERIES: BUCK JONES IN “BORDER LAW”
Did you know actor Buck Jones was born in Vincennes in 1891? It’s true! Watch Jones in the 1931 Western film, Border Law, then discuss the western film genre and Jones’ 30-year acting career which included more than 160+ film credits. This event will take place at the Vincennes State Historic Sites’ Old State Bank, 114 N. Second St., Vincennes. Recommended for ages 12+. Mark your calendars now for two upcoming “Vincennes Goes Hollywood” events, including Alice Terry in “The Four…
Find out more »Oscar Laughs! – “The Sunshine Boys”
Join Red Skelton Museum Curator, Mark Kratzner and director, Anne Pratt as they present the fifth movie in the Oscar Laughs! series, “The Sunshine Boys.”
Find out more »April 2023
Andrew Chalfen: Mind Constructions
Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in April from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Open Gallery welcomes Andrew Chalfen to display his works in a show titled, “Andrew Chalfen: Mind Constructions.” Chalfen is a Philadelphia-based visual artist and musician whose work has appeared nationally, winning numerous awards and recognition through publications, including a collection of 84 whimsical pen and ink drawings titled “Look Up Coloring Book.” These works however are far more than just…
Find out more »Progressives meet
Please join Wabash Valley Progressives for our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 11th at 6:00 p.m. at the Harmony Society (111 North 2nd Street, Vincennes). Welcome our guest speaker Janice Barniak, the new Director of Visit Vincennes/Knox County, and hear from Sarah Wolfe about plans for the 2024 eclipse. Free and open to the public. Light snacks provided. Cash bar available.
Find out more »Four Weddings and an Elvis
Sandy, the divorced owner of a wedding chapel in Las Vegas, has certainly seen her fair share of matrimonies. In the hilarious Four Weddings and an Elvis we witness four of her funniest; Bev and stan are getting married as revenge on their exes, Vanessa and Bryce—two arrogant and aging stars—are tying the knot as a publicity ploy, and Martin and Fionia—a gentle postal worker and a tough ex-con—are trying to get married before the police arrive!
Find out more »A Night at the Circus
Carson Thacker Agency presents A Night at the Circus to benefit the Isaiah 1:17 House in Knox County! Join us for an evening of dinner and entertainment on April 15th! Doors will open at 6 and dinner begins at 6:30pm. DJ and dancing to follow! Tickets will be available to purchase SOON and can be purchased individually or per table. Be sure to check out the Isaiah 117 House website to learn about their mission and join with us in…
Find out more »Paddle Battle: Pickleball Tournament
A pickleball tournament is set for April 20-22 featuring eight courts, a swag bag, and a shirt included in the $40 tournament fee. Men's Women's and Co-Ed doubles tournaments are planned at levels 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0. While it's $40 per tournament, there's an additional $10 for multiple play. Registration will open at GenerationsNetwork.org.
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