March, 2012

The YWCA, a nonprofit organization aimed at eliminating racism and empowering women and girls, opens its Downtown facility to visitors. Learn more about the YWCA’s programs and eat snacks. 4–6 p.m. Free. ...

In the classic novel by Ken Kesey, a convicted man pleads insanity to avoid a prison sentence, and he winds up in a mental institution where he creates chaos and challenges the minds and hearts of all. 8 p.m. Fridays...

The Public Education Foundation partners with Ivy Tech Community College for this exhibition on technology in the classroom. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Free. ...

St. Mary’s Warrick Foundation holds their 19th gala with live and silent auctions and a focus on fellowship. The proceeds benefit residents of our community who lack insurance and resources for medical care. 6 p.m. ...

Sandi Patty, a five-time Grammy award winner, and Patsy Clairmont, a motivational speaker on God and humor, have teamed up and hit the road with a bundle of insights to encourage your heart and lighten your load. It's a night...

Gather a team of four to eight to compete for the title of the trivia champs. Trivia Tonight benefits the nonprofit organization of Aurora, which advocates awareness and funding to end homelessness in Evansville. 6-10 p.m. ...

If anyone can put the “fun” in “fundraiser,” it’s the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ohio Valley. This bowling fundraiser accepts all rolls — and donations — for the nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring youth. ...

This two-day event promises a hearty breakfast for everyone in the family, with sausage, all-you-can-eat pancakes with pure maple syrup, and juice, milk, and/or coffee. Afterward, take a tour through the woods while learning how sap is harvested from sugar...

SWIRCA provides home health services for children and adults in the Evansville community, and the funds raised from the Fantasy Finds Benefit Auction — which includes an opportunity to bid on travel, dining, tickets, jewelry, and more — helps SWIRCA...

As if acting, singing, and dancing all at once doesn’t seem challenging enough, throw in ice skating. Disney On Ice not only takes audiences along the magical journeys of beloved Disney stars, but also shows off the variety of talents...

Follow the comical journey of a young girl with high hopes to be the Fourth of July Miss Firecracker in a small Mississippi town. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $10-$15. ...

This international effort brings teams of architects, contractors, engineers, students, and others to build and design a structure completely out of canned goods. Their work is impressive and typically involves more than 20,000 cans. The event is put on by...

In an effort to help Christians defeat the sexual temptations this world offers, Crossroads Christian Church has created an informative weekend dedicated to the topic of purity. According to the church’s website, 50 percent of Christian professing men and 20...

In this performance from the Gibson County Theatre Company, British demolition expert “Froggy” LeSeuer holds occasional training sessions at an Army base in Georgia. When he brings his friend, Charlie, who is extremely shy, LeSeuer tells his audience that his...

When musicians Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet met in Texas in a folk rock band in the 1970s, they began a decades-long collaboration, Trout Fishing in America, which has produced 15 albums and four Grammy Award nominations. 3:30 p.m. $8-$15....

The Rolling Thunder of Evansville is a group dedicated to aiding veterans, and this variety show brings in an Elvis impersonator, local bands, and comedians. The lineup: Gina Moore, Downfall Rock Band, Tomb Stones, Scott Winstead, and the Van-Dells. 6:30...

Kinobe, a multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter, brings the band African Sensation to perform under the beams. The Ugandan musicians play traditional instruments to express ideas of their African roots and culture. 8 p.m. $15-$28. ...

For 100 years, the Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana have helped girls become women. This long-running exhibit, “A Century of Service: The Girl Scouts of America” at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, reveals how this organization changed...

With a century of scouting in Evansville, the Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana host an open house. Enjoy some cookies while touring the council office. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. ...

Domestic violence isn’t exclusive to a certain class. Law enforcement officers unite with nonprofit leaders for a day dedicated to ending domestic violence. Russell Strand, a nationally known domestic violence-training expert, is the keynote speaker. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. ...

Each March, local teachers are encouraged to introduce their students to the beauty found in music. The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra does this by offering six free concerts for area children in grades 3-5. A teacher’s guide is given to participating...

Sponsored by Madeleine’s, Mulberry Jeans Accents, and Deaconess Hospital, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Wright welcome guests to their home for lunch, sampling of green tea, and a chance to win gardenscapes from various local decorators including Cinda Vote Design, Kip...

With four published books of poetry, Danville, Ky., native Maurice Manning comes to the University of Southern Indiana’s RopeWalk Reading Series with plenty of knowledge on the art of writing. His latest, [The Common Man], was a finalist for the...

This evening celebrates and recognizes volunteers and professionals who have been nominated for their significant, collaborative contributions to the community. 6 p.m. $15 for adults; $5 for students. ...

Get away for the weekend with your better half as you both go through marriage building workshops put on by the Community Marriage Builders on beautiful Lake Barkley. Call for times and prices. ...

In a performance of The Rimers of Eldritch, theater students from the University of Evansville take the stage to explore the struggles of a Bible Belt Missouri town in the mid-20th century. 7:30 p.m. every day, except 2 p.m. March...

Julie Mallory is a gold level Master Gardener and a newspaper garden columnist. She brings her green thumb to the YWCA for the lecture: “Do You Really Need That Flower?” Noon. $6. ...

With 200-plus indoor/outdoor displays, live demonstrations from local and national experts, and thousands of dollars in giveaways, this home show event has all the tools to help you spruce up your home. 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. both days. ...

At the St. Patrick’s Day Run of Luck, wear green and bring gently used pairs of shoes to donate to Soles4Souls, a nonprofit organization providing shoes to people in need all over the world. 9 a.m. $35. ...

The University of Evansville presents a day filled with senior recitals from talented music majors including Kyrstyn Burns, soprano, at 1 p.m.; Jessica Hoyer, soprano, and Elizabeth Stone, flute, at 2:30 p.m.; and Caroline Buckman, soprano, at 4 p.m. Free....

Aaron Copland paints a vivid, musical landscape in “Three Latin-American Sketches.” James Beckel presents the lively and rhythmic “The Mind’s Eye: Images for Horns and Orchestra.” Mussorgsky’s masterpiece, “Pictures at an Exhibition,” rounds out the performance. 7 p.m. $15-$53. ...

In his lecture — the third lecture that celebrates Evansville’s Bicentennial — Dr. Darrel E. Bigham, a professor emeritus of history at the University of Southern Indiana, examines how Evansville stayed vibrant and grew while other communities failed. 2 p.m....

Henry & Mudge, based on the best-selling series of books by Cynthia Rylant, is a musical adventure about the true challenges of moving from the city to a new house in the country. 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. $10 and...

The Shakespearean classic All’s Well that Ends Well and Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice rotate in this repertory project. It’s a demanding set for the actors but a wonderful experience for the audience. 7:30 p.m., except for Sundays at 2...

Pat Koch is a well-known figure of fun. The matriarch of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari presents “The Art of Living.” 6 p.m. Free. ...

March 20 and April 10. A story of a man who would do anything, even sell his soul to the devil, in order to beat the professional baseball juggernaut, the New York Yankees. 7 p.m. $40 and up. ...

Spanning his five-decade music career, Elton John performs all of his fan favorites such as “Jets,” “Philadelphia Freedom,” “Crocodile Rock,” and “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.” Along for the show is his bandmates: Davey Johnstone on guitar,...

With a doctorate in genetics, Ricki Lewis is a science writer with the impeccable gift to translate complicated subject matter into compelling and engaging stories. The author speaks on her book The Forever Fix about an 8-year-old boy who was...

Damn Yankees is a musical comedy about a 1950s middle-aged baseball fanatic who trades his soul to the devil for a chance to lead his favorite team against the New York Yankees. 7:30 p.m. $47. 50 and up. ...

Women’s History Month at the University of Southern Indiana is a celebration of two X chromosomes. A diverse group of women who have gone above and beyond are honored tonight as an inspiration for the community. 6 p.m. ...

Spreading the knowledge and interest in a guitar and its music, the Classical Guitar Society will take the stage at the Wheeler Concert Hall at the University of Evansville. 7:30 p.m. $15; students $5; UE students free with ID. ...

The 5th annual Native American Fine Arts Market celebrates the Native Americans who populated Angel Mounds nearly 1,000 years ago. This annual bazaar kicks off the two-day celebration with a Friday night filled with hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting, and an...

The Owensboro Symphony Orchestra presents a night filled with selections from The Magical Music of Disney. This performance is for your kids — and the kid in you. 7:30 p.m. $10.50-$40. ...

After 200 years in existence, the City of Evansville is more lively than ever. This 200th birthday celebration started 100 days prior to March 27 — the actual birthday — and will last 100 days afterward. This reception includes light...

Patricia Henley has written two novels, In the River Sweet and Hummingbird House. She also is the author of four collections of short stories. Henley, the professor in the MFA Creative Writing Program at Purdue University, stops by the University...

Tired of being single? Take a trip to nearby New Harmony, Ind., for this weekend-long workshop on how to separate all the jerks or jerkettes from the ones worth holding on to. Call for times. Free. ...

While trying to raise money for the sheltering and medical care of stray dogs, PC Pound Puppies, Posey County's canine rescue organization, brings a fun craft and gift show just as spring approaches. Festivities include a high-end style show from...

Cancer never sleeps, and neither do the volunteers at this overnight event. Team members take shifts to walk or run in celebration of cancer survivors, in memory of loved ones lost, and in support of efforts to fight the disease....

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...

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...

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. ...

On March 27, 1812, Hugh McGary purchased 200 acres of land that became known as the City of Evansville. This exhibition — a part of the Bicentennial celebration that recognizes Evansville’s 200-year existence — includes historic documents and artifacts relating...

Owensboro’s Back Alley Musicals presents an outrageous and hysterical musical comedy at Pangea Theatre. The long-running Nunsense has featured numerous leads across the country, including Priscilla Presley. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 and March 2-3; 2 p.m....