Evansville Living Magazine - Events Feed

Girl Scout Exhibit

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:24:20 -0600

Start: 03/11/2012 - 9:18am

End: 07/01/2012 - 9:18am

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 the River City. The exhibit includes a cocktail party at the museum where 100 honorary Girl Scouts are named on March 16. Regular museum admission.

Field to Finish Exhibit Opening

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:19:49 -0500

Start: 04/18/2012 - 9:18am

End: 05/30/2012 - 9:18am

A little more than a decade ago, Dr. George Rapp thought artists from Southwest Indiana needed better representation in the state, so the art enthusiast founded a satellite gallery for Indianapolis’ long-running Hoosier Salon in nearby New Harmony. His legacy lives on with the opening reception of “Field to Finish,” the latest exhibition. 5-7 p.m. Free.

Sean Fitzgibbon

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:04:26 -0500

Start: 05/03/2012 - 3:58pm

End: 05/30/2012 - 3:58pm

The more technologically driven society becomes, the more material there is to influence artist Sean Fitzgibbon. His drawn and painted collaged images are on display at the Jasper Arts Center. Regular exhibit hours. Free.

Noises Off!

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:13:37 -0500

Start: 05/04/2012 - 4:11pm

End: 05/20/2012 - 4:11pm

The 2011-2012 season of the Evansville Civic Theatre ends with laugh-out-loud comedy Noises Off!, a fast three-act play that shows the struggle of acting, a lovers’ quarrel, and a dizzying finale. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. $12-$18.

Women’s Manuscripts from the John Lawrence Collection

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:54:49 -0500

Start: 05/16/2012 - 11:53am

End: 09/03/2012 - 11:53am

For five months, the Kenneth P. McCutchan Art Center & Palmina F. and Stephen S. Pace Galleries, which opened in 2008, house women’s manuscripts from the John Lawrence Collection. Regular gallery hours. Free.

Holy Rosary Summer Social

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:56:04 -0500

Start: 05/17/2012 - 11:55am

End: 05/19/2012 - 11:55am

An annual summer event with rides, games, food, a chance auction, quilt raffle, bingo, and a cash raffle. Enjoy a family outing with activities for all ages. 5-11 p.m. each day. Free.

Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:54:45 -0500

Start: 05/18/2012 - 12:00pm

End: 05/19/2012 - 12:00pm

Put your wine knowledge to the test on Friday night at the Grapes on the Grass Soirée while indulging in samples of culinary brilliance from various restaurants. The event, sponsored by Historic Newburgh and Evansville Living, continues into Saturday with wine, jazz music performances, food, and art. 7-9 p.m. Friday; noon-9 p.m. Saturday. $50 for soirée; $15 for festival on Saturday.

Personally Speaking Series

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:43 -0500

Start: 05/18/2012 - 12:00pm

End: 05/18/2012 - 12:00pm

Dr. James Schroeder and Amy Schroeder from St. Mary’s Center for Children visit the YWCA. The two present “A Perspective on Early Childhood Development: What to Focus On and What to Let Go.” Noon. $6.

Lower Town Arts & Music Festival

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:03:58 -0500

Start: 05/18/2012 - 12:02pm

End: 05/20/2012 - 12:02pm

Celebrating the cultural richness that Western Kentucky has to offer, the Lower Town festival brings good food, art, and music with bands including Blind Corn Liquor Pickers, Tommy and the Oh’s, Great Gatsby Jazz Funk Odyssey, Bawn in the Mash, Solid Rock’it Boosters, and The Ladybirds. 3-10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Free.

Friday After 5

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:05:12 -0500

Start: 05/18/2012 - 12:04pm

End: 09/07/2012 - 12:04pm

For the 18th year running, the Owensboro’s concert series continues this year with headlining bands in the BB&T Plaza. Also, see the Gospel on the River inside Cannon Hall while acoustic music plays in the courtyard, or take a summer evening walk through the weekly themed street fairs. 5 p.m. Free.

African American Museum 5th Anniversary

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:57:25 -0500

Start: 05/18/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 05/18/2012 - 7:00pm

In recognition of its fifth year in existence, the Evansville African American Museum welcomes keynote speaker Roland Martin, a commentator for TV One Cable Network and host and managing editor of [Washington Watch with Roland Martin], a one-hour Sunday morning news show, to speak at its celebration dinner. 7 p.m. $40.

Southern Indiana/Tri-State JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

Thu, 10 May 2012 14:41:04 -0500

Start: 05/19/2012 - 9:00am

End: 05/19/2012 - 9:00am

Christmas Blvd., Santa Claus, Ind. More than 2,000 walkers representing local corporations, families, schools, and other organizations are expected to participate in the Indiana State Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s 7th annual Walk to Cure Diabetes this year. Aside from the obvious fun the park has to offer, added activities include face painting, games, free food, and musical entertainment. 9 a.m. registration; 10:30 a.m. walk. Donations (average walker raises $100).

Hooray for Hollywood

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:08:19 -0500

Start: 05/19/2012 - 12:05pm

End: 05/20/2012 - 12:05pm

Celebrate America’s long-lasting love affair with film by enjoying a night of music from Gone with the Wind, Casablanca, The Godfather, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Pirates of the Caribbean, The King’s Speech, and more. Bonus for the evening: Dress as your favorite movie star or big screen icon. 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $15-$50.

Peter Pan

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:21:43 -0500

Start: 05/19/2012 - 1:20pm

End: 05/20/2012 - 1:20pm

The Evansville Ballet recreates the classic story of Peter Pan. The mystical adventure through Never Never Land includes Wendy, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, and of course, the boy in tights who never wanted to grow up. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $15-$25.

Historic Newburgh Farmer’s Market

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:23:01 -0500

Start: 05/19/2012 - 1:21pm

End: 09/01/2012 - 1:21pm

Produce, meats, honey, herbs, oils, bakery treats, and arts and crafts fill the streets of downtown Newburgh, Ind. Local bands perform throughout the day. It’s a celebration of food and fun. 8 a.m.-noon. Free.

EVPL Summer Reading Kick-Off

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:24:47 -0500

Start: 05/20/2012 - 1:00pm

End: 05/20/2012 - 1:00pm

For kids and teens, it’s a way to keep minds sharp all summer. For adults, it’s a great reminder of the importance of reading. The annual summer reading program offers chances to receive book recommendations and read for scores of prizes. 1-5 p.m. Free.

26th Annual New Harmony Project

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:26:04 -0500

Start: 05/20/2012 - 1:24pm

End: 06/02/2012 - 1:24pm

Each year, accomplished play and screenwriters from around the country attend this two-week writing retreat that culminates with a benefit dinner on June 2 at the Red Geranium. Call for times. $100 for benefit.

Junior League of Evansville

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:27:37 -0500

Start: 05/20/2012 - 1:26pm

End: 06/27/2012 - 1:26pm

May 20, June 7, and June 27. Call the Junior League of Evansville for addresses. Interested in becoming a member of the Junior League of Evansville? Come out to one of these informational parties to see what all the hype is about. 1-3 p.m. on May 20; 6-8 p.m. on June 7; and 6:15-8:15 p.m. on June 27. Free.

HerrinFesta Italiana

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:31:33 -0500

Start: 05/21/2012 - 1:29pm

End: 05/28/2012 - 1:29pm

HerrinFesta Italiana celebrates the Italian heritage in Herrin, Ill., with great Italian food, activities, and primo entertainment. Aside from nightly performances from bands such as Hot Chelle Rae, the Kentucky Head Hunters, and Black Stone Cherry, the festival also offers an annual bocce tournament. Bocce is an Italian sport combining horseshoes and bowling. See website for various event times. Free admission; $13-$18 for concerts.

“Jump Start” Training

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:29:30 -0500

Start: 05/21/2012 - 6:00pm

End: 05/21/2012 - 6:00pm

Come Downtown for this informational meeting on the YMCA’s seven-week beginner’s training series that prepares runners for the Evansville Half Marathon on Oct. 7. Training officially starts the next day, on May 22. 6 p.m. Free.

Historic Preservation Program

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:33:59 -0500

Start: 05/24/2012 - 6:00pm

End: 05/24/2012 - 6:00pm

Willard Library provides a historical overview of Main Street and how it has evolved over the years. From the people who lived there to the buildings that graced it, this informative program shares historical accounts that most locals don’t know. 6 p.m. Free.

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation Graduations

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:36:11 -0500

Start: 05/25/2012 - 1:34pm

End: 05/26/2012 - 1:34pm

In culmination of the 2011-2012 school year, each EVSC high school hosts graduations this May for graduating seniors. Friday, May 25: F.J. Reitz High School (5:30 p.m.), 350 Dreier Blvd.; North High School (8 p.m.), 15331 U.S. Highway 41 N. Saturday, May 26: Harrison High School (9 a.m.), 211 Fielding Road; Central High School (5:30 p.m.), 5400 First Ave.; Benjamin Bosse High School (8 p.m.), 1300 Washington Ave. Free.

41st Speleofest

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:37:33 -0500

Start: 05/25/2012 - 1:36pm

End: 05/27/2012 - 1:36pm

An annual fundraiser to cover costs of the operation and maintenance of the Lone Star cave preserve, this outdoorsy festival has been appropriately themed “Caving in the Bluegrass.” The event kicks off Friday with a hillbilly-themed welcome party that includes bluegrass tunes and a bonfire. Throughout the weekend, experience the caves yourself with newly added cave tours or kayak down Green and Nolin rivers. 9 a.m. registration on Friday. Various prices.

Starlight Strawberry Festival

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:39:17 -0500

Start: 05/26/2012 - 8:00am

End: 05/26/2012 - 8:00am

Begin the day with a morning 5K run through exhilarating hills and gorgeous views before hitting the festival for continued fun. Experience the culture of Starlight, Ind., with a homegrown strawberry contest, a strawberry pie eating contest, a street dance, and an adult-only beer garden. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Free.

Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:43:18 -0500

Start: 05/26/2012 - 1:41pm

End: 05/27/2012 - 1:41pm

An estimated 35,000 visitors come out for the annual Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous, an event sponsored by the Spirit of Vincennes, Inc. Since the 1970s, citizens of this Indiana town have teamed up with re-enactors of the Northwest Territory Alliance and employees of the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park to create accurate historical re-enactments. 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. $2-$7.

Children’s Doll Tea Party

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:41:20 -0500

Start: 05/26/2012 - 2:00pm

End: 05/26/2012 - 2:00pm

For as long as there have been little girls, dolls, and dishes, young ladies have been serving imaginary tea to imaginary friends. At this event, they learn about the importance of dolls in art while enjoying a party with real sweet treats they pretend to share with their favorite doll or stuffed toy. 2-4 p.m. Free.

Jazz 4 Joshua

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:54:03 -0500

Start: 05/26/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 05/26/2012 - 7:00pm

Benefiting Joshua Academy Charter School, this musical event brings jazz artists Charlene Blay, Monte Skelton and the Montourage, Barbara Santora, and Tales & Scales to the center stage. 7-10 p.m. $15 general admission; $25 VIP seating.

Funfest for Air-Cooled Volkswagen

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:50:11 -0500

Start: 06/01/2012 - 9:48am

End: 06/03/2012 - 9:48am

For the 14th annual Funfest for Air-Cooled Volkswagen, new activities are offered including low speed slalom races each day and a Herbie special display parking area. The guest of honor at the event is the commemorative 1972 Baja Special Edition Volkswagen Beetle with a mere 780 original miles. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; until 3:30 p.m. Sunday. $15-$75.

Summer Reading Program

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:51:33 -0500

Start: 06/01/2012 - 9:50am

End: 07/01/2012 - 9:50am

What better way to keep your children’s reading skills fresh than to give them the opportunity to read some great books over the summer? They can go on an adventure, visit a faraway land, or be a hero — no electronic video gaming required. Free.

Exhibit Opening Reception

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:48:35 -0500

Start: 06/01/2012 - 5:00pm

End: 06/01/2012 - 5:00pm

If you love fine art and you’re a proud Hoosier, this is the place to celebrate. Set in scenic New Harmony, Ind., the reception kicks off the summer exhibit running through July 11. 5-7 p.m. Free.

9th Annual Evening on the River

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:47:02 -0500

Start: 06/01/2012 - 6:30pm

End: 06/01/2012 - 6:30pm

This year’s riverfront event continues to be a moveable feast. Stage and street performers give new life to Riverside Drive, and along the way, guests find food stations from restaurateurs hoping to impress the crowd. 6:30-10 p.m. $50.

7th Annual Midwest Dragon Boat Racing Festival

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:55:27 -0500

Start: 06/02/2012 - 6:30am

End: 06/02/2012 - 6:30am

This family-friendly, fast-paced competition in one of the fastest growing international water sports may have a new name, but the fun is still the same. Regional and neighboring-state teams pitch their party tents and give their all to compete for the regatta championship. Food, inflatables, and other activities are available for the entire family. 6:30 a.m. team setup. $500 per team (minimum of 25 members).

Willard Library Annual Book Sale

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:58:07 -0500

Start: 06/02/2012 - 9:00am

End: 06/02/2012 - 9:00am

Who needs Amazon when you can buy used reading materials at this Evansville-area, one-day book sale? You can browse the large collection of fiction, history, and literature and know that your purchase dollars stay right here in the community. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

5th Annual Ruby Moon Vineyard and Winery Arts and Crafts Festival

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:56:56 -0500

Start: 06/02/2012 - 9:00am

End: 06/02/2012 - 9:00am

Stroll the Ruby Moon vineyard grounds with a glass of wine and watch local artisans create, demonstrate, and display their arts and crafts on location. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.

United Caring Shelters’ Summer Sizzler

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:52:51 -0500

Start: 06/02/2012 - 1:00pm

End: 06/02/2012 - 1:00pm

Featuring live music from Rootbound, Monte Skelton, and Gina Moore, ice cream provided by Zion UCC, and multiple corn hole boards for interactive entertainment, this summer sizzler offers fun for every member of the family. 1-5 p.m. Free.

Evansville Symphonic Band Concert Series Kickoff

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:02:54 -0500

Start: 06/03/2012 - 7:30pm

End: 06/03/2012 - 7:30pm

The Evansville Symphonic Band, a group of professional musicians, educators, and highly skilled amateurs, has been entertaining Evansvillians since 1947. The series showcases a variety of music — from traditional to contemporary to patriotic. 7:30 p.m. Free.

Wyatt LeGrand Oil Painting Exhibit

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:04:22 -0500

Start: 06/04/2012 - 10:03am

End: 06/29/2012 - 10:03am

This Bloomfield, Ind., artist captures the most endearing of small-town comforts in captivatingly vibrant hues. See Southern Indiana landscapes, cityscapes, and people through the eyes of this young, award-winning painter. Regular exhibit times. Free.

Blue Man Group

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:05:54 -0500

Start: 06/05/2012 - 7:30pm

End: 06/05/2012 - 7:30pm

The grease-painted trio thrills you with its unique combination of comedy, music, technological wizardry, and audience interaction. The sweet spot of any Blue Man Group event is the poncho section where it’s likely to get up close and personal with messy concert shrapnel. 7:30 p.m. $38.35-$71.30.

ShrinersFest Freedom Festival

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:08:46 -0500

Start: 06/06/2012 - 10:07am

End: 06/10/2012 - 10:07am

An air show, a barbecue contest, carnival games, a parade, and food galore. These are a few of the favorite things at the annual Hadi ShrinersFest. Opening ceremonies begin on June 6. 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; until 6 p.m. Sunday. Free.

Dave Duell Memorial Golf Outing

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:07:27 -0500

Start: 06/06/2012 - 11:00am

End: 06/06/2012 - 11:00am

Hit the links, down a few, get your golf tan on, and enjoy a great time with friends. If you don’t swing the clubs yourself, sponsor a hole to benefit the Albion Fellows Bacon Center. 11 a.m. registration; 11:30 a.m. lunch; noon shotgun start. Call for pricing.

USI Varsity Club Golf Scramble

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:15:36 -0500

Start: 06/07/2012 - 7:30am

End: 06/07/2012 - 7:30am

Created by the University of Southern Indiana’s Varsity Club, this annual golf scramble raises funds for USI athletic scholarships. In its 36th year, the event now offers random drawings for team prizes. 7:30 a.m. morning flight; 12:45 p.m. afternoon flight. $125 per person; $500 per foursome; additional hole sponsorship available.

SculptEVV Art and Music Festival

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:28:31 -0500

Start: 06/08/2012 - 10:21am

End: 06/09/2012 - 10:21am

In partnership with the University of Southern Indiana, the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, and the Evansville Bicentennial Committee, the City of Evansville presents a juried, outdoor sculpture exhibition simultaneous with an art and music festival, which includes free live music concerts. 5 p.m. Friday; noon Saturday. Free.

Paint the Town Red Festival

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:34:31 -0500

Start: 06/09/2012 - 9:00am

End: 06/09/2012 - 9:00am

In conjunction with the festival — which includes a clown beauty contest, a performance from the Kids Kazoo Band, and a doughnut eating contest — the Parade of 1,000 Clowns fills the streets of Main, First, and Hart. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

River City Bicycle Classic

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:29:53 -0500

Start: 06/09/2012 - 10:00am

End: 06/09/2012 - 10:00am

More than 200 professional and amateur cyclists are coming out for this year’s River City Bicycle Classic, an official event of Evansville’s Bicentennial Celebration that includes a series of eight high-speed races, a celebrity race, and a children’s race. The event also includes food tents, a kids bike rodeo, and live music. 10 a.m.

11th Annual Golden Raintree Antique Show

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:43:56 -0500

Start: 06/09/2012 - 10:42am

End: 06/10/2012 - 10:42am

Antique lovers unite as more than 50 dealers display furniture, linens, quilts, Americana items, collectibles, and more at this annual antique show hosted by the New Harmony Business Associates. 9 a.m. Free.

HistoryFest

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:46:09 -0500

Start: 06/09/2012 - 10:44am

End: 06/10/2012 - 10:44am

A historical celebration from the 1600s through WWII, the second annual HistoryFest features WWII re-enactments and other history demonstrations in the Pioneer Village. Call for times. Free.

W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:47:25 -0500

Start: 06/09/2012 - 10:46am

End: 06/16/2012 - 10:46am

As one of the largest free music festivals in the nation, this annual weeklong party is known for the big name jazz musicians it attracts each year. This year’s lineup includes Ronnie Baker Brooks, Ruthie Foster, Chubby Carrier, and the Bayou Swamp Band. Throughout the week, enjoy delicious barbecue, partake in the Mardi Gras-style Street Strut, stop for a lunch break at local eateries, and take dance lessons. Various times. Free.

Ballet Indiana: Ecole de File

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:36:10 -0500

Start: 06/09/2012 - 3:00pm

End: 06/09/2012 - 3:00pm

Approximately 50 local ballet students take the stage in this annual spring performance, which features selections from the ballets La Esmeralda and Raymonda Variations. The program also includes original choreography by Ballet Indiana artistic director Keith J. Martin, a former principal dancer with England’s Royal Ballet. 3 p.m. Ticket prices to be announced.

Zoo Brew

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:37:22 -0500

Start: 06/09/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 06/09/2012 - 7:00pm

This adult-only event showcases the increasing popularity of craft brew. Amazonia is swarming with more than 20 beer booths, and musicians entertain as attendees eat and drink. 7-10 p.m. $25 advance tickets; $30 at the gate; $50 VIP tickets (must reserve).

WHS Furry Flicks

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:31:49 -0500

Start: 06/09/2012 - 8:30pm

End: 06/09/2012 - 8:30pm

The entire family, including those adorable four-legged creatures, are invited to this outdoor movie night with beverages, candy, popcorn, and good company. While raising money for the homeless and abandoned animals of Warrick County, enjoy the viewing of Cats & Dogs, a 2001 movie about a top-secret espionage war between the two species. 8:30 p.m. $3 for kids 15 and under; $5 for adults.

Glen Campbell’s The Goodbye Tour

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:33:07 -0500

Start: 06/09/2012 - 8:30pm

End: 06/09/2012 - 8:30pm

After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease a year ago, Glen Campbell was determined to give his fans a proper farewell before retiring from the music industry. The 76-year-old country music singer, guitarist, TV host, and actor, who has released more than 70 albums, was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005, and this year was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award. 8 p.m. $29-$65.

Evansville Symphonic Band Concert Series

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:48:43 -0500

Start: 06/10/2012 - 7:30pm

End: 06/10/2012 - 7:30pm

The second concert in the Evansville Symphonic Band’s June series continues the tradition of free music to the community in support of the arts. Enjoy a variety of musical styles played by professionals and high-level amateurs alike. 7:30 p.m. Free.

St. Mary’s 32nd Annual Heritage Open Golf Tournament

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:50:13 -0500

Start: 06/11/2012 - 7:00am

End: 06/11/2012 - 7:00am

Grab your clubs to improve the health of your neighbors. The St. Mary’s Foundation provides educational opportunities to patients and staff, endowments for special programs, and health services to the community’s poor. 7 a.m. morning flight; 12:15 p.m. afternoon flight. Sponsorships start at $750.

International Mystery Writers’ Festival

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:52:21 -0500

Start: 06/14/2012 - 10:50am

End: 06/17/2012 - 10:50am

For the fourth time, Owensboro, Ky., welcomes best-selling authors, internationally known actors, and TV writers and producers to celebrate the best of new mystery work at the International Mystery Writers’ Festival. The four-day festival entertains guests with book signings and author workshops, but the main events include three live performances — two radio theater productions and one full-length stage play. Also making an appearance is local writer/director Lee Goldberg with his film Bumsickle. Various times.

2012 Ultimate Cake Challenge

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:56:28 -0500

Start: 06/15/2012 - 10:30am

End: 06/15/2012 - 10:30am

Utility Pipe Sales is sponsoring a cake challenge for amateur cake bakers and decorators to show off their talents. The “tasting” cakes are available by the slice for a $2 donation, and the “decorated” cakes can be purchased through a silent auction with bids starting at $25. Proceeds directly benefit Relay for Life. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $10 registration donation.

Bourbon & Jazz Festival

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:00:51 -0500

Start: 06/15/2012 - 10:58am

End: 06/17/2012 - 10:58am

Kicking off at Friday After 5, a weekly series of free outdoor concerts, this three-day event includes a ticketed dinner, bourbon tastings, a VIP cocktail reception in Woodward’s Café, and a jazz performance by singer Barbara Santora. 6 p.m.-12 a.m. June 15; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. June 16; and10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 17. Prices vary per event; see website for details.

God of Carnage

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:02:40 -0500

Start: 06/15/2012 - 11:01am

End: 06/24/2012 - 11:01am

Playwright Yasmina Reza challenges ideas of modern life and its pressure on marriage in this comedic play. Two successful and sophisticated couples turn against each other over their children’s playground fight. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. June 16, 17, 23, and 24. $22 for adults; $20 for seniors 60 and up; $10 for ages 5-25.

Canine Classic Golf Scramble

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:37:25 -0500

Start: 06/15/2012 - 11:30am

End: 06/15/2012 - 11:30am

Let’s face it, 18 holes of golf is just more enjoyable with a cart. Add in a delicious lunch, beverages, contests with prizes, and awards for the winner, golf quickly becomes the greatest game ever played. Enjoy all of this and more at the Vanderburgh Humane Society’s canine golf scramble. 11:30 a.m. lunch; 1 p.m. shotgun start. $75 for individual; $320 for a foursome; $400 for foursome and hole sponsorship.