January, 2012

Carl Kasell may be the official judge and scorekeeper of the hit NPR show Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!, but he also has a radio career spanning five decades. His career earned him a recent induction into the Radio...

With 66-inch-tall tires and weighing 10,000-plus pounds, monster trucks roll into the Ford Center making a big impression. Marvel as the giant trucks fly 130 feet, a distance greater than 14 cars side by side. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m....

Whether the subject is a stack of vintage suitcases or a lock of braided hair, Susan Bryant's photographs — developed with an antiquated 19th century process — are singular and mysterious. Bryant, a professor of art at Austin Peay State...

Mock balloting allows fans of children’s literature to view books, discuss them, and then vote on the best books of 2011 according to Caldecott rules. Help the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library and other librarians and educators choose the most distinguished...

This year’s annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale wraps up early in the year on Jan. 13 to ensure February delivery. A change in this classic fundraiser: The Shortbread cookie celebrates 100 years of scouting with a fun commemorative box. 9...

This story of diverse youth on the road to stardom is about more than success. It explores prejudice, identity, self-worth, literacy, sexuality, and substance abuse. 8 p.m. Jan. 13, 14, 20, 21; 2 p.m. Jan. 15, 22. $12-$18. ...

For their 2012 World Tour, the Harlem Globetrotters boast an impressive rookie lineup including Paul “Tiny” Sturgess, the world’s tallest pro basketball player at 7 feet 8 inches tall; Jonte “Too Tall” Hall, the shortest Globetrotter ever at 5 feet...

As a part of the Family Fun Series put on by the Jasper Community Arts Commission, The Magic School Bus, presented by Miss Frizzle’s iconic students, brings awareness to global warming and a need for facts. The plot is familiar...

From Austin, Texas, the duo of Willis and Robison take the stage in New Harmony, Ind., to perform a night of country music as a part of the Under the Beams Concert Series. Willis’s incredible voice dazzles, and Robison’s lyrics...

The program “Rzewski: The People United Will Never Be Defeated,” featuring international pianist Corey Hamm, graces the University of Evansville’s concert hall. Hamm is an assistant professor of piano and chamber music at the University of British Columbia where he...

African American judge Glenda Hatchett has a successful career and a long-running TV show. She arrives at the University of Southern Indiana as the day’s keynote speaker. 11 a.m. $5-$15. ...

To celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the University of Evansville holds a series of lectures and events related to the Civil Rights leader including a tribute by UE’s Black Student Union, the 24th annual re-enactment of the Walk for...

Two portfolios of fine art prints come from a variety of mediums that would make Johannes Gutenberg proud. The work showcases intaglio etchings, lithographs, screen-prints, woodcuts, and monotypes. Graduate students are among the participating artists, but the majority of the...

After performing with professional opera companies across the United States and fulfilling more than 40 other roles in the baritone repertoire, Jon Truitt is now the associate professor of voice and opera and the head of the vocal area. Hear...

Writers Leigh Anne Couch and Kevin Wilson both have a long list of published works, but their best collaboration is their son Griff. The couple visits Evansville to discuss the craft of writing. 5 p.m. Free. ...

Peggy Chastain, owner of Wildflower Boutique, offers travel advice in her presentation “Pack Smart: No Last Resorts.” Noon. $6. ...

The Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen presents this media exhibition showcasing paintings, jewelry, photography, textiles, and mixed media pieces, most of which will be for sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Free. ...

New Harmony seems like a town built for romance, and the Community Marriage Builders offer this getaway to enrich marriages. This weekend’s curriculum, “The Eight Habits for a Successful Marriage” and “Mastering the Mysteries of Love”, shares insight into companionship...

Jan. 20 AND Feb. 17. Every month, the John James Audubon Museum hosts a retreat for beginning to advanced artists to congregate and share their work. These retreats offer a variety of guest speakers and hands-on workshops. 9 a.m.-3 p.m....

Jan. 21, 28 AND February 4. By popular demand, Audubon Visual Arts will continue the annual Adult Art Series for adults and students ages 14 and up. This course, instructed by Marka Kroeger, kicks off the series with three weeks...

The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra presents a passionate performance with classic melodies from Beethoven and Brahms. Between numbers, Principal cellist Kevin Bates takes the spotlight with his rendition of American composer Victor Herbert’s Cello Concerto No. 2. 7 p.m. $15-$53. ...

Future brides and grooms fill the Vanderburgh 4-H Center for this large expo that provides the answers to nearly every wedding’s needs. Noon-4 p.m. Free. ...

The 2012 Bunny Bread Centre’d on Kids, previously known as Victory for Kids, begins the New Year with Skippyjon Jones. The musical, based on the book by Judy Schachmeer, comes to life in an enchanting production about imagination and following...

Discover the brave story of a woman who finds strength to overcome the oppression of society and share her voice in the world. This piece features jazz, ragtime, gospel, and blues. 7 p.m. $44.50-$58.50. ...

Anne Fiedler, the professor of music and head of keyboard at the University of Evansville and the principal keyboard and assistant principal second violin of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, will perform with Carol Dallinger at this faculty recital. Dallinger serves...

The infamous Sweeney Todd brings to life the original masterpiece of a vengeful barber on the hunt for revenge in 19th century London. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sundays. $12-$18. ...

The members of My Nose Turns Red, a 26-year-old nonprofit dedicated to teaching children to clown and perform in the circus, show their skills in this fast-paced act. Check out our feature on this theater company on p. 106. 2...

The Owensboro Symphony Orchestra hits the stage performing selections from Mendelssohn (most famous for his “Wedding March”), and proves the composer has a breadth of work. The show’s name reflects the goal: to paint pictures with sound. 7:30 p.m. $10.50-$40....

As the largest professional wrestling company in the world, World Wrestling Entertainment broadcasts in 30 languages in more than 145 countries. The in-ring entertainers for tonight’s matches speak only in the universal language of pain. 7:30 p.m. $15-$60. ...

It takes a lot of preparation and patience to plan a wedding. In an effort to make the process as painless as possible, local brides-to-be are welcome to this show where they can meet with caterers, florists, jewelers, and several...

Models work the runway sporting hundreds of diverse prom and wedding dress styles at this dual fashion show event put on by Gates Brides World. The event also includes beauty consultations, cake and food tasting, and giveaways. 1-4 p.m. bridal...

Support John James Audubon State Park by joining the Friends of Audubon for their annual luncheon. Noon. $10 donation. ...

As a part of Evansville’s Bicentennial Celebration, the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science will host a five lecture series that focus on key moments in the city’s history. This lecture by Dr. Robert L. Reid, a retired provost...

The Shepard Brass Quintet and Harlaxton Woodwind Quintet include a professionally active faculty with two distinguished residents performing in the wind area. Students and the public can meet the world-class guest artists and teachers in concert at the University of...

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...

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. ...