Week of March 17-23, 2008:


Three Days Grace and Breaking Benjamin
March 18. Roberts Stadium, 2600 Division St. Alternative rock band Three Days Grace and Breaking Benjamin stop in Evansville to perform as part of their national tour. Joining them on stage is special guest Seether. 7 p.m. Tickets begin at $32. (812) 423-7222 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Water and Fire
March 18-April 26. Old Stone Gallery, 100 State St., Newburgh, Ind. Take in the work of artist Susie Rideout with a show and sale of her watercolor paintings. Tuesday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (812) 490-6070.

Vintage III Style Show
March 19. Evansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. Step back in time and enjoy all the splendor of bedazzling gowns from the past with the Evansville Philharmonic Guild’s “Cinderella Goes to the Ball” themed style show. Proceeds go to the guild’s support of the Philharmonic’s community programs. 11 a.m. $40. (812) 425-5050.

Personally Speaking Series
March 21. YWCA, 118 Vine St. Be inspired for all the spring gardening excitement with lunch and an informative talk by horticulturist and orchid expert Nancy Hasting. Proceeds benefit YWCA’s services to domestic violence victims. Noon. $6. (812) 422-1191.

Spring Break events at cMoe
March 21-March 30. Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville, 22 S.E. Fifth St. Spring Break week is filled with great events to keep your children’s minds turning without them even realizing it at cMoe. Discover the wonders of spring weather with 14WFIE meteorologist Byron Douglas, create a unique T-shirt using the magic of chemistry, and celebrate cMoe’s newest exhibit with “The Incredible Dinosaur” on Friday. This exhibit combines magic, mystery, and comedy into 45 minutes of fast-faced fun. “The Incredible Dinosaur,” 1 p.m. (812) 464-2663. Admission $6, 18 months and older.

The Art of the Simple Life
March 22. Willard Library, 21 First Ave. Environmentalist Terri Rockwood shares her experiences as a volunteer “fire lookout” on top of the Gisborne Mountains of Northern Idaho. Rockwood shares her thoughts on meditation and simple living. Refreshments provided by The River City Food Co-op. 2 p.m. (812) 425-4300.

Crossroads Christian Church Easter Service
March 23. Robert Stadium. A non-denominational Christian service celebrating Easter, hosted by the congregation of Crossroads Christian Church. The service, open to the community, includes a 180-voice choir and a 70-piece orchestra. Childcare provided through age three. 9:30 a.m. pre-service music; 10 a.m. (812) 858-8668.