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November 2020
“Knox County Recycles Day” – Knox Co. Recycling SWMD
In honor of "America Recycles Day", the Knox County Recycling Solid Waste Management District (SWMD) is hosting "Knox County Recycles Day" on Saturday, November 14 at the SWMD Office, 1303 Willow Street. Clean, dry and sorted items will be accepted and include plastics #1 (bottles), plastics #2 (jugs), cardboard, paperboard, magazines, aluminum cans and steel cans. *Recycling in Knox County is offered regularly at three different locations: Monroe City @ Blue Jean Center (1242 Main Street), Thursdays, 2pm - 6pm &…
Find out more »[Cancelled] – A Gala Concert – Red Skelton Performing Arts Center
The Vincennes University Performing Arts Department proudly presents “A Gala Concert” on Tuesday, November 17. This year's concert is virtual and will be presented via our YouTube channel beginning November 17 at 7:00pm. The performance will showcase a variety of VU Music student performing groups, including the VU Concert Band, under the direction of Susie Jackson; Concert Choir, under the direction of Logan Williams; Brass Ensemble, under the direction of Addisson Grimm; Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of…
Find out more »[Cancelled] – “Guitars in the Night” – Red Skelton Performing Arts Center
The Vincennes University Performing Arts Department proudly presents “Guitars in the Night” on Thursday, November 19. This year's concert is virtual and will be presented via our YouTube channel beginning November 19 at 7:00 pm. The performance will feature the VU Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Addisson Grimm; Blues Ensemble, under the direction of Virgil Franklin, and special guests “The Wood and Wire Band”. The concert will include a wide variety of literature and musical styles. All…
Find out more »Community Christmas Light Display – Northside Park, Bicknell
Northside Park will be sparkling with lights for the Holiday Season in Bicknell! The public is invited to enjoy the display from Thanksgiving Day through New Years Day. *Northside Park is located just off Highway 67 E.
Find out more »Christmas Lights Lamp Pole Decorating Contest – Gregg Park
Celebrate the Season and take a drive through Gregg Park to enjoy the Christmas lights! During the holiday season local businesses and citizens decorate the park's lamp poles using different themes as part of the annual lamp pole decorating contest. Ho! Ho! Ho!
Find out more »Annual Christmas Lights Display – Ouabache Trails Park
Ouabache Trails Park will present their annual light display nightly from 5:30pm - 9:00pm beginning Friday after Thanksgiving and running through December 26. Families are invited to drive through the park to view the displays. Everyone is welcome and donations are sincerely appreciated!!! *Due to the Pandemic, Santa will not be available this year.
Find out more »December 2020
Lighted Historic Holiday Driving Tour – Vincennes
This year The Vincennes/Knox Preservation Foundation is presenting a Lighted Historic Holiday Driving Tour to celebrate the Christmas Season. From December 1 - 31, twelve properties of historical interested will be sparkling with lights each evening for the public to drive by and enjoy while listening to Christmas music on radio station 105.3. The map and information sheet on the properties is available through a QR code or by visiting the Vincennes/Knox Preservation Foundation Facebook page. For more information, please…
Find out more »“Christmas in the Park” – Gregg Park
Mayor Yochum has confirmed the dates for "Christmas in the Park" for the City of Vincennes. On Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5 participants will have the opportunity to create a stationary float or Christmas display in Gregg Park. Instead of the parade driving past you, you will be driving by the parade from the warmth of your own vehicle. Also in the works is a live nativity scene and Santa making an appearance both evenings. In order to…
Find out more »[Cancelled] – “Miracle on 34th Street”, Holiday Comedy – Old Town Players
The Old Town Players Theatre will present, Miracle on 34th Street at 7:00pm on Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12 with an afternoon production at 3:00pm on Sunday, December 18. The holiday comedy will bring back your warm feeling of Christmas spirit! Single mother, Doris Walker, doesn’t want daughter Susan’s head filled with romantic notions. Their neighbor, Fred Gailey, tries to woo Doris by charming Susan and taking her to see Santa Claus at Macy’s, where Doris works. Doris is not impressed, but when it…
Find out more »“Walking the Roads”, Second Sunday Nature Walk – Ouabache Trails Park
Learn about the natural features of Ouabache Trails Park (just north of Vincennes, at the end of Lower Fort Knox Road) by walking all the park roads with Master Naturalist Terri Talarek King, on December 13. Meet at the park office to begin the walk at 2:00 pm Eastern. The walk will proceed along the circle drive (stopping at the Lynn Wiseman Butterfly Garden), then around both the upper and lower loop roads, taking a side trip up the campground…
Find out more »[Cancelled] – “Miracle on 34th Street” – Old Town Players Theatre
The Old Town Players Theatre will present, Miracle on 34th Street at 7:00pm on Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19 with an afternoon production at 3:00pm on Sunday, December 20. The holiday comedy will bring back your warm feeling of Christmas spirit! Single mother, Doris Walker, doesn’t want daughter Susan’s head filled with romantic notions. Their neighbor, Fred Gailey, tries to woo Doris by charming Susan and taking her to see Santa Claus at Macy’s, where Doris works. Doris is not impressed, but when it…
Find out more »[Cancelled] – New Year’s Eve Watermelon Drop
The wildly wacky Watermelon Drop on New Year’s Eve in Vincennes has been cancelled, according to event chair Steven Gott. Gott said the Watermelon Drop joins a long list of annual events cancelled this year due to the pandemic. “We discussed it in depth and just see no way we can properly socially distance in the tent. Especially if the weather turns frigid, as it often does, the crowd would seek to huddle together, and that’s the problem,” Gott said.…
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