Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Every Friday night during the summer through Sept. 3, the BB&T Plaza draws music lovers for some post-workweek fun. From rhythm and blues to a Rod Stewart tribute band, different acts perform each week. Also on the schedule of events:...

Last summer, Lincoln — a new play about the life of America’s 16th president — debuted in a 1,500-seat, roofed amphitheatre on the grounds where Lincoln grew up. This summer, the two-act play with period music is back, as are...

Billed as the area's first summer intensive study for performing arts, this four-week program offers classes in acting, improvisational comedy and drama, monologue and scene work, vocal technique and performance, ballet, character, pointe, pas de deux, choreography, hip hop, tap,...

Rob Evans’ work — a brilliant portfolio of contemporary realism — has been featured in numerous museums across the country. As part of the Martha & Merritt deJong Memorial Artist-in-Residence program, skilled painter Evans leads beginners and professionals alike in...

How do artists see our city? Find out at this Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana exhibit, a selection of art featuring familiar local landmarks. Runs through July 29. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. ...

One of the museum’s most popular areas is the participatory science center. Hands On brings new life to the Alcoa Gallery with 12 different exhibits — some new and some old. Inspiration for many of the pieces comes from the...

Beginner and intermediate levels will help students aged 8-16 attain increased technical proficiency with the guitar, achieve greater musical confidence, learn to interact musically with others, and create a CD of their live performances. $350 each week. ...

These East and West Side camps are designed to provide summer adventures for children. The East Side location accepts children aged kindergarten through eighth grade and has a flexible attendance and pay system. The West Side location, accepting children in...

Have you ever been inside a bubble? Can you make bubbles with your bare hands? This event shows library patrons of all ages what they can do with bubbles. Check website for event times and locations. Free. ...

The first three sessions of this party bowling league have ended, but you still have one chance to round up a group of friends and take to the lanes. Teams of four bowlers each receive an 83-ounce beer or soda,...

Last year, as part of a holistic initiative called Planetree, St. Mary's launched a farmers' market offering local fruits and vegetables, baked goods, fresh flowers and herbs, homemade crafts, and more. The market, open to St. Mary's employees and the...

New Harmony Theatre presents Tennessee Williams’ lyrical and highly personal play. The Glass Menagerie follows the Wingfield family: mother Amanda, who raises her children alone after her husband abandons her; daughter Laura, who struggles with a physical disability and extreme...

The Sturgis Rally may be hundreds of miles away in South Dakota, but this 24-hour event — a week of motorcycle races, bands, dirt drags, and more — is closer to home. Participants raise funds for charity and enjoy the...

This 17th annual juried exhibition, a partnership between the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana and the Evansville Museum, showcases two- and three-dimensional art. Brian Whisenhunt, executive director of the Swope Art Museum, will serve as juror. Runs through Sept. 12....

In the area outside the museum’s second-floor Main Gallery, a fountain has been replaced by a sleek new gallery for smaller exhibitions. On display now is a collection of bronze sculptures by celebrated American artist Michael Bergt. 10 a.m.-5 p.m....

Children aged 6-14 come together in West Side wilderness for classic summer camps or specialty camps: cooking, arts and crafts, golf, science, Girl Scouting, tennis, computer education, baseball, soccer, tournament and cheerleading. $105-$210 depending on session, plus fees for specialty...

Children aged 7-12 will receive a crash course in archaeological methods through mock excavations that will reveal three different cultures: Mississippian American Indians (who once inhabited this area), Romans, and Egyptians. Friday features a tournament followed by a feast with...

Tales & Scales, a troupe of professional musicians, has earned critical acclaim for its “musictelling” shows. Now, kids ages 6 to 11 (entering first through sixth grades) can create their own musical adventures and learn about storytelling, theater, music, and...

Local naturalists lead this five-day camp that introduces children to the great outdoors. Campers aged 6-8 will participate in Discovery Camp, which includes hiking, nature art, and learning about wildlife. Adventure Camp, for children aged 9-12, takes campers to the...

For those who have entered middle school, adult life is approaching, making it a prime time for these adolescents to plan their futures and learn about money, leadership, and life skills. Patchwork presents a program that will ask the questions...

Hog wrestling, tractor truck pulls, a demolition derby, a livestock auction, talent contests, and rides galore — this summer staple has all the fun features of an old-fashioned fair. Gates open 4 p.m. $1 per person; arm bands $17; ride...

For advanced adult artists, Michael Bergt will demonstrate how to prepare toned paper with rabbitskin glue and dry pigments. He’ll demonstrate tonal drawings using color pencil and gouache, teaching students how to render form, light, and shadow using just a...