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A Century @ the Pantheon
The Pantheon is a renovated 1920’s style theatre filled with over 15,000 square feet of working space located in the heart of downtown Vincennes. The organization's mission is to develop resources, services, and a community that will foster innovation and help entrepreneurs and businesses. During the week of May 10 - 14, the public is invited to connect with The Pantheon through a series of events. Some of the events listed have a registration link. Registration is not required; however,…
“Chamber After Hours”, National Travel & Tourism Week Event
Join us for the Chamber After Hours in honor of National Travel and Tourism Week. Lace up your sneakers and hit the trails, pack a picnic and have dinner in the park or bring your fishing pole to cast a line. Get out an explore all that our county park has to offer!
The Way We See It – Exhibit- Art Space Gallery
View paintings and collages by Amy Delap. As well as paintings and sculptures by Andrew Jendrzejewski. During regular gallery hours, Tuesday and Thursday 12pm to 7pm and Saturday 5pm to 7pm.
Second Friday Art Talk
Join Andy Jendrzejewski as he provides information about the sculptures and artist who created them. On May 14th Andy will discuss Ronin located next to Eyeworks. Attendees are welcome to share opinions and ask questions and engage in art in new ways. Attendees will be asked to fill out a brief evaluation of the sculpture program, the data will be used when applying for additional grants. For more information or questions about accommodations for people with disabilities contact Andy at…
“Red’s Roaring 20’s Party” – Highland Woods Community Center
Ladies, fluff up your feather headbands and gentlemen, dust off your fedoras because here is your chance to party like Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald!!! The Red Skelton Museum is sending out an open invitation to "Red's Roaring 20's Party". Held on Saturday, May 15, this fabulous fun-filled evening includes dinner and drinks (cash bar), a silent and live auction and music featuring, "Tin Pan Alley Cats". The doors open at 6:30pm but tickets are being sold in advance: $50/person…
“The Year We Left Home” by Jean Thompson, Community Read – Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy & Knox County Public Library
The Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy and Knox County Public Library are partnering to host nationally recognized novelist, Jean Thompson and author of The Year We Left Home. The Indiana Humanities "One State/One Story Community Read" features Ms. Thompson's novel and invites Hoosiers to engage with the book as part of a state-wide conversation. Locally, a four-segment series has been scheduled for the community read. May 18 - July 18: "When Red was Richard", exhibit of Red's time in…
“Flicks at the Fort”, Horror Night – Fort Knox II
Pack a picnic and bring your friends and family along to enjoy trivia and a great horror movie at Fort Knox II (3090 N. Old Fort Knox Road). Tickets are $5/person with a 25% discount for members of the Indiana State Museum. The featured movie for the evening is The Last Man on Earth (1964). For more information, please contact the Vincennes State Historic Sites at 812-882-7422.
Spirit Vincennes Rendezvous
Take a step back in time and surround yourself with the sights, smells, sounds, and tastes of the American Revolutionary War period during the Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous! Held on Saturday, May 29, and Sunday, May 30 (Memorial Day Weekend) at the French Commons (w/15+ acres of parking) festival-goers can enjoy authentic food prepared over open fires and browse through merchant tents that offer goods relative to the time period. A continuous lineup of entertainment is offered including battle re-enactments,…
When Red was Richard Exhibit – Red Skelton Museum
When Red was Richard highlights moments of Red Skelton's 16 years in Indiana as Richard Bernard Skelton. He was born in a house just across the street from the Museum, but lived many places in Vincennes. He had a love of learning and labored to help support his family. He discovered he was meant to bring laughter to others and left the Indiana town of Vincennes to become One of America's Clowns. The exhibit can be viewed with during open museum hours and is included with admission. *This exhibit is in…
The Beverly Hillbillies, Comedy – Old Town Players Theatre
The lovable Clampett family rides onto our stage for an evening of hillbilly hilarity. Starting in the Clampett's mountain cabin, the play follows them through the discovery of oil, their improbable invasion of hi-falutin' Beverly Hills society and the absurd adventures and ridiculous romances they encounter there. They and the people they meet in "Californy" provide an evening of hilarious entertainment! *Theatre-goers will have a chance to see this production over two weekends: June 4, 5, and 6 and June…
Night Visions – Open Gallery
Photos of the Milky Way by Chuck Reinhart will be on display at the Open Gallery during the months of June and July. Opening reception will be on Friday, June 4th from 5pm to 8pm.
“Spring on Main” and First Friday Art Walk – Downtown Vincennes
Back on the schedule for 2021, organizers are excited to announce the date is set for "Spring on Main"! On Friday, June 4, Main Street will be open to foot traffic only for the crowd to enjoy a beautiful evening downtown. Those 21 and over can enjoy artisan beer and wine tasting, food vendors, music by local artists, and tours of the historic Pantheon Theatre now repurposed into a co-working and business incubator. The downtown art galleries, Art Space, Open…
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