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The Guide
JULY
15-18 Warrick County Summer Musical — “Footloose” Continuing its quarter-century tradition, the Warrick County Summer Musical will stage “Footloose” at Castle High School. Presented by the Warrick County School Corporation and Warrick Public Education Foundation, this production is based on the 1984 hit movie with its Academy Award- and Tony-nominated music and includes pulse-raising hit songs such as “Holding Out for a Hero,” “Let’s Hear it for the Boy,” and the exhilarating title track “Footloose.”
PCastle High School, 3344 Hwy. 261, Newburgh, Indiana. 812-589-9014 or warrickmusical.org
15-18 PEF of Evansville’s 2021 Summer Musical — “Cinderella” The timeless enchantment of this famous magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm, and elegance. The Public Education Foundation of Evansville’s annual summer musical showcases the talent of local students and helps them develop professional performing experience.
PAiken Theatre at Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 812-422-1699 or pefevansville.org
16-17 Monster Truck Summer Smash See the biggest show of the year at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center as 15 trucks go head-to-head. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for ages 6-18. Children 5 years and under get in free. Proceeds will go to support the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center.
PVanderburgh County 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Road, Darmstadt, Indiana. 5 p.m. 4hsummersmash.com
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Fourth Annual Evansville Wing Festival Enjoy more than 50 styles of wings from more than a dozen wing vendors as well as live music, judging and awards, face painting, adult beverages, and more. The Evansville Wing Festival is fun for the entire family. Children 12 years and younger are admitted for free. Live music includes Soul In Pocket, Tim Ash, Zion Reggae, and more.
PVeterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 Court St. 2 p.m. EvansvilleWingFest.com 24 EVPL Oaklyn Bubblefest Join Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library for its modified bubblefest at the Oaklyn location on July 24. Kits will be provided for children and their families to enjoy blowing bubbles on the library’s lawn. Supplies are limited.
PEVPL Oaklyn, 3001 Oaklyn Dr. 10 a.m. evpl.org
26-31 Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair From clogging and singing contests to demolition derbies, the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fair offers a week of activities for everyone.
PVanderburgh County 4-H Center, 201 E. Boonville New Harmony Road. 812-867-6217 or vanderburghcountyfair.com
28 2021 Summerland Tour Rock music fans will enjoy this stop by Everclear, Hoobastank, Living Colour, and Wheatus on their 2021 Summerland tour.
PVictory Theatre, 600 Main St. 7 p.m. victorytheatre.com
17 Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2021 Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2021 is set to be Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Southwestern Indiana’s most fun event yet. To meet its goal of raising $55,000 for local programs, the nonprofit will host several rounds of bowling at Franklin Lanes, an online auction, and a 50/50 raffle with up to $2,500 in prize money available.
P1801 W. Franklin St. 812-425-6076. bowlevansville.org
28-31 2021 Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters Festival
The Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters’ Festival is four nights of intimate, acoustic live performances in Henderson’s historic downtown. Be captivated by some of Nashville’s award-winning singer/songwriters as they share their stories behind the hit songs heard on the radio.
PDowntown Henderson, Kentucky. 7 p.m. 270823-6141or sandyleesongfest.com
29 City Church Back to School Bash City Church has rented out Burdette Park from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 29. All are invited to a fun evening and they encourage you to invite friends and family. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.
PBurdette Park, 5301 Nurrenbern Road. 6:30 p.m. citychurchevv.com
July 31 – Aug. 28
Artistry Unhoused: Enlightenment from the Streets A lack of affordable housing is a key issue facing American communities,
Blues in the Basin
31 HEAD DOWN to the Friedman Park Amphitheater in Newburgh, Indiana, on July 31 from 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. for the inaugural River Basin Blues Festival, featuring music from five local and regional blues bands, food trucks, and a beer garden managed by the American Legion Newburgh Kapperman Post #44.
This is the eighth year for the Blues Festival, which is put on by the River Basin Blues Society — a local organization dedicated to supporting blues musicians and venues. The family-friendly event’s presenting sponsor is Moore Music, and admission is free.
Acts performing include local musicians Ryan Rigdon and Gary Jines, Blues 4 U, and Boscoe France Band, as well as Louisiana blues band Big Al and the Heavyweights, and Houston, Texas-based The Keeshea Pratt Band.
— RILEY GUERZINI
PFriedman Park Amphitheater, 2700 Park Blvd. Newburgh, Indiana. 1 p.m. evansvilleblues.com
31 2021 Summer of Funk in the City Funk returns to Haynie’s Corner this summer. See the work of visual artists from across the region and enjoy food from local vendors as well as live music. Admission to this arts festival celebrating all sorts of artistic expression is free.
PHaynie’s Corner. 1 p.m. hayniescorner.com
causing an increase in homelessness. “Artistry Unhoused” seeks to build a wider understanding of people who are often overlooked, misunderstood, or unwelcome by highlighting their creative contributions. This reception and subsequent exhibit are a collaboration with Aurora, the
Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, local college photography students, and those who are homeless or have recently experienced homelessness in the Tri-State.
PSauced Ballroom, 1113 Parrett St. 4:30 p.m. auroraevansville.org
AUGUST
1Soul Asylum Concert Days prior to opening its “Back In
Your Face” tour, Soul Asylum will rock the stage at Aiken Theatre with supporting act Local H. The American alternative rock band formed in the early 1980s and became part of Minneapolis’ celebrated music scene with its Grammy award-winning single “Runaway Train.”
POld National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 7:30 p.m. 812-437-8302 or oldnationaleventsplaza.com
5-8 Jasper Strassenfest Celebrate Jasper’s German heritage the first weekend in August through this beloved annual event. Enjoy home brews, traditional German food, crafts, activities, and other events.
7Ark Crisis Children’s Center’s Fairy Tale Ball Presented by Tools 4 Teaching, the Ark Crisis Children’s Center’s Fairy Tale Ball will include horse-drawn carriage rides, dinner, dancing, crafts, and photo opportunities and meet and greets with famous Disney characters such as Cinderella, Elsa, Anna, and Snow White. For $25, become a fairy godparent and provide an Ark child a ticket to the ball; clothing, hair, and makeup makeover; and transportation.
PEvansville Country Club, 3810 Stringtown Road. 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. 812-423-9425.
7Family Friendly Pride Day Celebrate TriState Pride at the Family Friendly Pride event at Friedman Park Amphitheatre on Aug. 7. Attendees can win door prizes, listen to musical guests, enjoy drag story time, and participate in a family-friendly drag show. Food carts and art vendors will also be on site. $5 dollar donations are suggested, and Pride bracelets will be given out to anyone who donates.
PFriedman Park 2700 Park Blvd., Newburgh, Indiana. 11 a.m. facebook.com/newburghpride
13 Second Annual West Side Nut Club Golf Scramble Join the West Side Nut Club on Aug. 13 at the Helfrich Hills Golf Course for the second annual West Side Nut Club Golf Scramble. Registration deadline is Aug. 2. Cost is $400 per foursome or $100 per player. Check-in for the event is 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Lunch will follow the conclusion of the golf scramble.
PHelfrich Hills Golf Course., 1550 Mesker Park Dr. 7 a.m. nutclub.org
P1 Courthouse Square, Jasper, IN. 6 p.m. jasperstrassenfest.org
7YMCA 5K/10K The 5K/10K is the first race in the
YMCA’s Series of Races. With two race distances to choose from, this event is great for beginners and those training to participate in the Evansville Half Marathon. The Downtown Evansville route takes participants along the riverfront and through the city.
PDowntown Evansville. 7 a.m. 812-492-6710 or ymcaswin.org
Power to the People
5-7 STEP INTO YOUR lederhosen and celebrate Evansville’s German culture and heritage with food, fun, and dancing at Germania Maennerchor’s 59th Volksfest. Enjoy all types of German cuisine, from homemade krautballs to sausages, as well as a variety of German beers.
Germania Maennerchor’s men’s and women’s choirs will perform along with three different German bands.
“It’s a huge event for us. We always have a good time. Come down and we’ll make you German in three days,” says Harold Griese, a member of Germania Maennerchor.
Volksfest is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year and will be held at its 121-year-old building at 916 Fulton Ave. The event returns this year after being canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Volksfest will start at 11 a.m. and last until midnight each day. — RILEY GUERZINI
14 Collectors Carnival Antique & Flea Market Browse 300 booths in eight buildings and outdoors, full of antiques and treasures. Sponsored by Collectors Carnival Show Promotions.
PGibson County Fairgrounds, 709 N. Embree St., Princeton, IN. 7 a.m. 812-471-9419
20 Hank Williams Jr. Concert See Hank Williams Jr. perform live onstage at the Ford Center with special guest Walker Montgomery. Williams Jr. has 20 gold albums, six platinum albums (one of which has sold more than five million copies), and 13 chart-topping albums. PFord Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 7 p.m. 812-422-8000 or fordcenter.com
21 Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana’s Tough Cookie Mud Run The Tough Cookie Mud Run 5k covers rugged woodland and steep hills of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana’s resident camp facility, Camp Koch. Participants can expect natural and man-made obstacles, muddy pits, an artic dip, and fire.
PCamp Koch, 5825 Girl Scout Road, Cannelton, IN. 2 p.m. 812-421-4970 or mfee@girlscouts-gssi.org
26 Women’s Equality Centennial Celebration The 18th annual luncheon celebrates the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. Join Women Stepping Up and the YWCA in working for full equality, building on 100 years of the success of suffragettes. U.S. astronaut, engineer, author, and STEM proponent Mae C. Jemison will give the keynote address.
POld National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 11:30 a.m. 812-4556608 or SteppingUpEvv.com 26 Right to Life Annual Banquet Join the Right to Life of Southwest Indiana for the 2021 Right to Life Annual Banquet. Reservations for corporate sponsorships, tables, and individual tickets may be purchased or secured online or by calling the Right to Life office. Author and speaker Candace Owens will give the keynote address.
POld National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St. 6 p.m 812-474-3195 or cfrancis@rtlswin.org
27-28 Newburgh Fiddler Fest Friends of Newburgh presents the Newburgh Fiddler Fest. The festival will feature catfish fiddler and filet dinners for sale, art and craft booths, a beer garden, and live entertainment.
PNewburgh Old Lock and Dam Park, 525 State Road, Newburgh, IN. 5 to 8 p.m. and Noon to 8 p.m. facebook.com/ Friends-of-Newburgh-Inc-175319329181210
28 An Evening with Samantha Fish After launching her recording career in 2009, Samantha Fish quickly established herself as a rising star in the contemporary blues world. See this charismatic guitar hero and live performer at the Lincoln Amphitheater. PLincoln Amphitheater, 15032 E. County Road 1500, Lincoln City, IN. 6:30 p.m. lincolnamphitheatre.com
28 2021 Evansville Museum Geek and Comic Con
The annual Geek and Comic
Con returns to the Evansville Museum. The event is devoted to celebrating the arts, science, and history of geek culture, with panels and presentations, handson activities, board games, a vendor room, and a cosplay contest.
PEvansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Dr. 11 a.m. emuseum.org 28 2021 Guns and Hoses The 13th edition of the Guns and Hoses charity boxing event will take place Aug. 28 at the Ford Center. This annual event pits the Evansville Police Department and the Evansville Fire Department in boxing matches, with all the proceeds going toward 911 Gives Hope.
PFord Center, 1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 7 p.m. facebook.com/911giveshope
27-29 E’ville Iron Frog Follies Street Rod Show Benefiting Easterseals, the annual street rod show consists of concessions, 4,000 vintage cars on display, a craft fair, car parts swap meet, and a celebrity frog race on Saturday. Half-pot tickets will be available to support Easterseals. Tickets are $5 per person and children under 12 are free.
PVanderburgh County 4-H Center, U.S. Highway 41 N. and Boonville New Harmony Road. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 812-428-FROG or eastersealsrehabcenter.com
Aug. 30-Sept. 5
United Leasing & Finance Korn Ferry Tour Championship Combined with the 2020 season, the 2021 Korn Ferry Tour Season will conclude over Labor Day weekend at Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, Indiana.
PVictoria National Golf Club, 2000 Victoria National Blvd. Newburgh, IN. 812-430-6737 or LCATES@tourvisionpromotions.com
