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April 2021
“Knox County Goes Native”, Logo Art Exhibit – The Open Gallery
The newly formed Knox County Goes Native Initiative (KCGNI) has been established to encourage, assist, and inspire Knox County residents to plant native species and to remove invasive and non-native plants, which will in turn benefit wildlife. The KCGNI has challenged artists to create a logo for the new organization. On Friday, April 16, The Open Gallery invites the public to an exhibit showcasing the entries for the new logo, the opportunity to meet the logo artists, and learn about…
Find out more »“An Evening of Winds & Percussion”, Virtual Concert
As part of the Spring 2021 Music Program, the Vincennes University Performing Arts Department will present “An Evening of Winds & Percussion” at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 15 at 7:30pm. The performance will feature the V. U. Concert Band and Woodwind Ensemble. *Due to safety protocols implemented by Vincennes University during the COVID-19 Pandemic, members of the public are currently not permitted to be in V. U. venues during performances. Therefore, concerts will be “livestreamed”…
Find out more »The Empty Chair
Vincennes University Theatre Program will present “The Empty Chair,” by Tim Kelly. The Production will premiere via stream at Youtube.com/VUTheatre on April 22nd - 7PM EST. (Final edited copy will be available approximately one week after streaming premiere.)“The Empty Chair” Cast: “The Empty Chair” features a cast and crew of VU students and community members. Student cast members include; Ren Adams as Speaker #1, Peter Hesselgrave as Speaker #2, Cam Crecelius as Speaker #3, Bladen Allbright as Speaker #4, Liz…
Find out more »“May the Farce Be With You”, Comedy Production – Old Town Players Theatre
Theatre is back in 2021! The Old Town Players Theatre will present the comedy, May the Farce Be With You. The production follows a science fiction theme opening with evil invaders from the planet Inferna attacking the annual conference of the Idealistic Earth Invididuals Organization (E.I.E.I.O.). The comedy will be held on Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 24 at 7:00pm, and again on Sunday, April 25 at 3:00pm.
Find out more »The Struggles
The Vincennes University Theatre Program will present “The Struggles,” by Kendra Thomas. The Production will premiere via stream at Youtube.com/VUTheatre “The Struggles” on April 23rd - 7 PM EST. (Final edited copy will be available approximately one week after streaming premiere.)“The Struggles” Cast: “The Struggles” features a cast and crew of VU students and community members. Student cast members include; Ren Adams as Megan, Peter Hesselgrave as Struggle #1, Allie Crouch as Struggle #2, Bladen Allbright as Struggle #3, Cam…
Find out more »Knox County Goes Native: Grow Native Habitat Starting at Home
Knox County Goes Native: Grow Native Habitat Starting at HomePublic Launch Event on April 24 at Riverfront PavilionThe new Knox County Goes Native initiative will be having a public launch event on Saturday, April24, at the Riverfront Pavilion in Vincennes, from 9:00 am to noon Eastern.This is a free, fun, family-friendly event with information, displays, children's activities, garden tours,door prizes, and more.Masking and social distancing are strongly recommended.Knox County Goes Native: Grow Native Habitat Starting at Home is a partnership…
Find out more »Adventure Days: Native Americans in Indiana
Children are invited to bring history to life during Native Americans in Indiana! Explore the past, present, and day-to-day lives of Native Americans in the Hoosier state. Make crafts, sample foods, experience songs, and dance, plus so much more! This two-hour program is being offered to children in grades 3 - 5 to learn through a combination of short presentations, games, and hands-on activities. Price: $10/youth, 25% discount for members
Find out more »“Jazz on the Wabash”, Virtual Performance
As part of the Spring 2021 Music Program, the Vincennes University Performing Arts Department will present “Jazz on the Wabash” at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, April 27 at 7:30pm. The performance will feature the V. U. Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choir and V. U. Connection. *Due to safety protocols implemented by Vincennes University during the COVID-19 Pandemic, members of the public are currently not permitted to be in V. U. venues during performances. Therefore, concerts will be…
Find out more »“Guitar Fest”, Virtual Performance
As part of the Spring 2021 Music Program, the Vincennes University Performing Arts Department will present “Guitar Fest” at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 29 at 7:30pm. The performance will feature V. U. students, faculty and guests. *Due to safety protocols implemented by Vincennes University during the COVID-19 Pandemic, members of the public are currently not permitted to be in V. U. venues during performances. Therefore, concerts will be “livestreamed” on the V. U. Music YouTube…
Find out more »May 2021
Spring WWII Living History Event
The Indiana Military Museum will host a special one time summer WWII Living History Event on behalf of the Danville Illinois reenactment group. The event will feature battle reenactments, artillery and weapons demonstrations, outdoor displays and a WWII encampment. Saturday's Schedule Morning Colors 10:00am Allied Weapons Demo 10:30am Artillery Demo 11:00am 1st BATTLE 11:30am Axis Weapons Demo Saturday and Allied Weapons Demo Sunday 1:00pm Artillery Demo 1:30pm 2nd Battle 2:00pm Retiring the Colors 4:00pm
Find out more »Spring WWII Living History Event
The Indiana Military Museum will host a special one time summer WWII Living History Event on behalf of the Danville Illinois reenactment group. The event will feature battle reenactments, artillery and weapons demonstrations, outdoor displays and a WWII encampment. Saturday's Schedule Morning Colors 10:00am Allied Weapons Demo 10:30am Artillery Demo 11:00am 1st BATTLE 11:30am Axis Weapons Demo Saturday and Allied Weapons Demo Sunday 1:00pm Artillery Demo 1:30pm 2nd Battle 2:00pm Retiring the Colors 4:00pm
Find out more »First Friday Art Show – Northwest Territory Art Guild
Join the Northwest Territory Art Guild for May's First Friday show. Featured artist John DeCoursey's work will be on display in the front gallery. As well as, works of art from Guild members on display in the back of the gallery.
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