Week of April 14-20, 2008:


Facets of Fashion VMA Style Show
April 17. Executive Inn, 600 Walnut St. The best-looking doctors in town take to runway to show off the latest fashions. Proceeds benefit the Vanderburgh Medical Alliance’s laudable community programs. $35. 11:30 a.m. (812) 867-3130.

First Brush of Spring Plein Air Paint-Out
April 17-19. Hoosier Salon New Harmony Gallery, 507 Church St., New Harmony, Ind. Look over the shoulder of area artists as they “paint the town.” The event culiminates in a sale of their work at the Hoosier Salon New Harmony Gallery. Free. (812) 682-3970 or www.hoosiersalon.org.

Personally Speaking Series: Women in Politics 2008
April 18. YWCA, 118 Vine St. University of Evansville political science professor Robert L. Dion offers his assessment of the role of the gender gap in politics. Proceeds benefit the YWCA’s services for domestic violence victims. Noon. $6. (812) 422-1191 or www.ywcaevansville.org.

20th Annual Tri-Fest
April 18-20. Main Street, Henderson, Ky. Spring into the season with this three-day festival featuring food, booths, carnival rides, games, and concerts. Proceeds support youth programs in Henderson. (270) 831-1527 or www.hendersontrifest.org.

The Smell of the Kill
April 18-19, 25-27; May 2-4. Evansville Civic Theatre, 717 N. Fulton Ave. A comedy by Michelle Lowe tells the tale of three trouble-making wives who find that their unloving husbands have mistakenly locked themselves in a basement meat locker. Will they leave them out in the cold or let them thaw? Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Tickets range from $12 to $17. (812) 425-2800.

St. Joseph School Benefit Dinner and Auction.
April 19. St. Joseph School, 6130 W. St. Joseph Road. More than 150 items will be up for auction at this annual fundraiser, including a custom-made poker table by Allison Quality Woodworking, an outdoor bar from Bassemier’s, and an autographed Bob Griese football jersey. Sneak preview on April 18. $20.
(812) 963-3359.

Colon Cancer Awareness Walk and Run
April 19. Eykamp Scout Center, Evansville State Hospital Grounds. Affecting more than 150,000 people a year, cancer of the colon or rectum is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and often develops without any symptoms. This event hopes to raise awareness and money for research. The event offers a two-mile race, one-mile walk, a kids’ dash, and a team two-mile run. 9 a.m. Registration is $12. (812) 477-6103 or www.colonscreeningforlife.com.

The Emporer’s Nightingale
April 18-19. Harrison High School, 211 Fielding Road. The Evansville Dance Theatre production of a classic children’s fairy tale – a story of a lonely young emperor whose toys come to life in a dream. This serves as the culmination of the 27th season of this community dance theater launched by Jean Allenby. April 18, 10 a.m., 1 p.m.; April 19, 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Call (812) 473-8937 for ticket information.

10th Annual Walk MS: River Valley
April 19. Begins at the Civic Center Courtyard. Join supporters of the local chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in their efforts to raise funds to support client services and fund ongoing research into this disease of the central nervous system which predominately affects young adults. Participants in the 1K and 5K walks accept donation pledges. (812) 401 2810 or www.nationalmsscoiety.org.