Week of March 31-April 6, 2008:


Eykamp String Quartet
April 1. Wheeler Concert Hall, University of Evansville. Evansville Philharmonic’s Eykamp String Quartet, established in 2002 as the principal string players of the Orchestra and artists-in-residence at UE, use their outstanding musical talents to enthrall audiences. 7:30 p.m. Free. (812) 425-5050 or www.evansvillephilharmonic.org.

Mannheim Steamroller
April 2. The Centre, 715 Locust St. This 22-piece orchestra gets its name from the 18th century musical technique known today as the crescendo. Organized by Chip Davis, this unique group combines all areas of music in his “18th century classical rock band” style. 7:30 p.m. $20, $35, and $50. (812) 435-5544.

Passport to Adventure Benefit Auction
April 3. Old National Bank Atrium, 1 Main St. Dreaming of warm weather again? Satisfy your craving by bidding on one of the exciting summer getaways being auctioned off to benefit Youth First. 5 p.m., silent auction; 7 p.m., live auction. Free. (812) 421-8336.

Rite of Spring.
April 4. Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science, 411 SE Riverside Drive. This year’s musical soirée, presented by University of Evansville students, faculty, and friends, celebrates the career of Edwin Lacy, the Oramay Cluthe Eades Distinguished Professor of Music at UE, retiring after 40 years. Lacy founded and is the director of the UE jazz program. $50. (812) 488-2754.

Realism and Wood Sculpture: Creating with a Dremel
April 4-May 9. Evansville Museum of Arts, History, and Science, 411 SE Riverside Drive. Join local sculptor Amy Musia in learning the basic skills involved in carving wood with this lesser known sculptor’s tool – the dremel. Musia will demonstrate how to take a small scale project from concept to final product with subject matter being objects from nature. 9-11 a.m. Cost for six-week class is $200 for museum members; $220 for non-members, $220. (812) 425-2406.

Annual Herb Fest Opening Day
April 5. Newburgh Country Store, 224 W. Jennings St., Newburgh. All you ever wanted to know about herbs and more – right at your backdoor. Shop for herbs, garden accessories, and attend seminars dedicated to how to decorate with planters and choosing the right scents for your gardens. $2 per class. Continues on weekends through April. (812) 853-3071.

34th Annual Spring Fair
April 5. National Guard Armory, 330 Division St. Looking for that one last thing to complete your décor? You never know what you might find at the annual giant rummage sale organized by supporters of the city’s Christian education program for public school students. (812) 425-3524.

Under the Beams Concert Series: Over the Rhine
April 5. Rapp-Owen Granary, 413 Granary St., New Harmony. Husband and wife duo Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist, better known as Over the Rhine, captivate the audience with their imaginative, vintage jazz, and soothing songwriting. Not to mention, this represents the grand finale of the annual concert series. 8 p.m. $28; $15, student tickets. (812) 682-3128 or www.underthebeams.org.

Demolition City Roller Derby
April 5. Evansville Coliseum, 300 Court St. Evansvillian Molly Hartshorn founded the Demolition City Roller Derby to bring the rough-and-tumble sport back to the city. Evansville’s all-female amateur team takes on a visiting team for the league’s debut bout. 7 p.m. $10, in advance; $15, at the door. www.demolitioncityrollerderby.com.

Adventures in Storytelling with Susan E. Fowler
April 5, 12, 19. Civic Theatre Annex, Washington Square Mall. One of the area’s most noted storytellers will teach parents and children the art of interactive storytelling. Sponsored by the Evansville Civic Theatre’s NEXTWAVE Educational Program, 2-3:30 p.m. $100 for the three-week session. (812) 425-2800.

Cherryholmes in Concert
April 6. Henderson Fine Arts Center, 2660 Green St., Henderson, Ky. Named “Entertainer of the Year” by the International Bluegrass Music Association, the Cherryholmes, a six-member band, were Grammy nominees, and the Henderson Area Arts Alliance are bringing them right to you. 3 p.m. $35-$35. (812) 831-9000 or www.haaa.org.