Friday, December 2nd, 2011

For the little ones, seeing their artwork — which they made just for mom and dad — hanging on the fridge is a thrill. Just in time for Christmas decorating, tots ages 3-5 have a chance to create another special...

 In a community with rich German roots, this holiday celebration preserves history with a traditional German meal prepared by Germania Mannerchor’s chefs and entertainment by the men’s and women’s choirs. $27.50. ...

The Evansville Museum’s Transportation Center presents a cozy evening for all children to dress in pajamas, snack on cocoa and cookies, and curl up in the museum’s club car while listening to a reading of Chris Van Allsburg’s [The Polar...

It’s been told time and time again by performers all across the world, but the Children’s Center for Dance Education gives a young perspective to the timeless tale of The Nutcracker, a story of a German girl who dreams of...

The Civic Theatre transforms into a 1940s radio music hall with actors playing multiple roles and foley artists creating sound effects in this live radio play adaptation of the classic Frank Capra film. In the 1946 movie, an angel helps...

Located in the museum’s Alcove Gallery, a unique, private Evansville collection of Antonie-Louis Barye’s artwork is on exhibit. He became the first of a group of 19th century French sculptors called “Les Animaliers.” Before these artists, animals were not the...

Steamboat transportation has allowed Evansville to prosper through consumer trade, but the waters of the Ohio River have created disaster through major flooding that occurred in 1884, 1913, and most memorably, the flood of 1937 — the largest natural disaster...

The Victorian Christmas continues in its 32nd year with tours that begin in the carriage house of the Reitz Home Museum. All proceeds are used to update and streamline the heating ventilation and air conditioning systems. The idea is to...

For shoppers burned out on big-box stores, this festively decorated art gallery offers an alternative. UE students, faculty members, and artists from the broader community will sell their fine art and handmade crafts throughout the gift-giving season. 11 a.m.-3 p.m....

The Owensboro Museum of Fine Art features an exhibition that explores the history and cultural traditions of the Ohio River region of northwest Kentucky. A nationally prominent juror determines the exhibition. Museum open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday....

The New Harmony Art & Antique Stroll will open with a reception on Nov. 19. The Stroll will feature many local artists including University of Southern Indiana ceramics alumni and Lenny Dowhie’s piece [From the Ground Up]. Since 1978, Dowhie...

This exhibition is a showcase of touching pieces about home, family, and love. The opening is paired with the New Harmony Art & Antiques Stroll, a town-wide open house of art galleries, antique shops, and downtown businesses. Free. 4-7 p.m....

With more than 40 members of the art faculties from local campuses, the University of Evansville (East Side), the University of Southern Indiana (West Side), and Ivy Tech Community College (North Side) unite to display current work in this 25th...

The annual drive-through winter light show brightens Evansville’s Gavin Park every Thanksgiving and into the New Year. All net proceeds fund physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions at the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center, an organization serving Tri-State children and adults...

The Winter Wonderland Festival includes an enormous Christmas tree at the entrance of an outdoor skating rink overlooking the Ohio River. The massive 20-by-40 cinema air screen offers holiday films throughout the evening. 5-9 p.m. $5. ...

An evening drive through Panther Creek Park’s Christmas light festival showcases more than 25,000 lights. Opened in 1992, the park boasts numerous features, and this season, festive lights adorn them: a fire tower, a swinging bridge, and two gazebos. ...

The Vanderburgh 4-H Center’s Winter Carnival offers a drive-through lane with more than 100,000 Christmas lights. Santa makes a trip to the antiques building at the 4-H Center each weekend. Light display hours are 6-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, until 10 p.m....

As USI's oldest living tradition, the annual madrigal continues its legacy for the 42nd year. The reenactment of a 15th-century royal feast showcases members of the USI Chamber Choir, with selections of old English and Irish madrigals, folk songs, and...