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September 2021
The 3rd Annual Homecoming Party on the Porch
The Knox County Public Library is hosting its third annual Homecoming Party on the Porch. There will be yearbooks to peruse, a Homecoming Through the Decades display created by the library staff and artwork by Vincennes Native William Green Jr. on display. The researchers at the McGrady Brockman House will also be providing tours of the American Gothic style home, and assisting visitors with genealogical research. From noon until 2 pm Dennis Stroughmat and his band, L'Esprit Creole, will be…
Find out more »Fabulous Equinox Orchestra – Red Skelton Performing Arts Center, V. U. Campus
The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra will be performing in concert from 5:00pm - 9:00pm on Sunday, Sunday 19 at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center. This high energy group plays a wide variety of music including Motown, Country and Rock. For more information please call the Red Skelton Museum at 812-888-4184. For tickets visit
Find out more »[Cancelled] – Vincennes History Class Series
Explore the history of Vincennes – from pre-history to the 20th century and beyond – with local historian Richard Day and a variety of guest speakers during this 10-week series. Registration required by noon on Sept. 7. This series takes place at the Old State Bank, 114 N. Second St., Vincennes. This series is recommended for ages 18+. This series takes place on the following dates:Sept. 7, 14, 21, and 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26, and Nov. 2 and 9.…
Find out more »Pints at the Pavilion Mini-Brewfest
Saturday, September 25th - they're bringing some friends to town from other Southern Indiana Breweries for a Mini-Brewfest sampling!
Find out more »October 2021
“First City Music Festival” – French Commons, Vincennes
Mark your calendars for the First City Music Festival and celebrate the heritage and culture of the music of Vincennes! This year's event will be held Friday, October 1 through Sunday, October 3 at the French Commons. Local artists are invited to perform their various types of music. The festival will feature a great line up of musical talent with and the first bands in the spotlight are “Quite Literally” and “Kentucky Shine”. Tickets are on sale now and can…
Find out more »“Squeaky Toy Variations” Photography Exhibit
The Open Gallery will show recent work by photographer Michael Mullen during the month of October. Mullen’s latest series is titled, “Squeaky Toy Variations” and is a series that Mullen says, like traditional still life painting and photography, is “rife with symbolism” through an artful arrangement of his vast collection of old but colorful plastic squeaky toys.
Find out more »First Friday Art Walk – Falling into a Cooler Groove
The three downtown galleries, now joined by the Shircliff Gallery on the Vincennes University campus are moving into the Fall season with new shows. Join your friends at each gallery during the First Friday Art Walk on October 1, 5 – 8 pm.
Find out more »[Cancelled] – Vincennes History Class Series
Explore the history of Vincennes – from pre-history to the 20th century and beyond – with local historian Richard Day and a variety of guest speakers during this 10-week series. Registration required by noon on Sept. 7. This series takes place at the Old State Bank, 114 N. Second St., Vincennes. This series is recommended for ages 18+. This series takes place on the following dates:Sept. 7, 14, 21, and 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26, and Nov. 2 and 9.…
Find out more »Vincennes University Community Series Concert – “Wynonna & the Big Noise”
Respected by the millions of fans who are drawn to her music and undeniable talent, Wynonna’s rich and commanding voice has sold over 30-million albums worldwide spanning her remarkable 34-year career. As one-half of the legendary mother/daughter duo "The Judds," Wynonna was once dubbed by Rolling Stone as “the greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline."
Find out more »Apple Hill Fall Festival – Apple Hill Orchard
The annual Apple Hill Fall Festival to be held on Saturday, October 9 from 9:00am to 5:00pm. This family-friendly festival features a day full of fun and delicious treats and is an annual favorite by Knox County natives. Lunch will be served from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Children's activities include a bounce house, pumpkin painting, and crafts. Kool Ade the Clown will be on site from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Watch cider pressing throughout the the day.
Find out more »“Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day” – Indiana Military Museum
The Indiana Military Museum will host the Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 9. The public is invited to this special event in honoring our Vietnam Veterans. Meet, and greet Indiana’s own Medal of Honor recipient, Sergeant Sammy L. Davis! Gates open at 9:00am with events beginning at 10:00am. Enjoy FREE outdoor events, living history exhibits, battle scenarios, military artifact vendors, reenactor demonstrations, and food vendors on site. Grab the opportunity to ride an authentic Huey helicopter flown by Search &…
Find out more »“Above and Below: the Canopy and the Floor”, Second Sunday Nature Walk – Ouabache Trails Park
What kinds of connections can we find between what is well above us and what is under our feet? On this walk, we will stop in different types of places- wet and dry, high and low, dense and sparse. We will observe what is over our heads, in canopy, and also explore what is on the ground, and even under the forest floor litter, under and around old logs and stumps, and in the water. How do they effect one…
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