TERRE HAUTE —
Saturday
Robert Shaw and Lonely Street Band salute Elvis
This Saturday at the Boot City Opry, national touring and recording artist Robert Shaw and his Lonely Street Band present their critically acclaimed production “Heartbreak Hotel – a Salute to Young Elvis.” This concert features a young Elvis belting out hits from the first part of his career, from the mid-1950s through the early ’60s.
The show kicks off with Elvis’ first recordings at Sun Records in Memphis (“That’s All Right Mama,” “Good Rockin’ Tonight”), through his chart-topping years at RCA Records (“Don’t Be Cruel,” “Hound Dog”) and even highlighting the King’s hits from his first movies (“Jailhouse Rock,” “Love Me Tender”). This show is chock full of humor, hip-swiveling and toe-tapping fun!
Tonight
Road Runners plan Midnight River Run
The Wabash Valley Road Runners 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is slated for today. Race registration will be from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. with the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk set to begin at 10:50 p.m. The 5K will begin at 11:15 p.m.
The race will start at the Terre Haute Family Y and will be ran in Fairbanks Park.
This year’s proceeds from the Midnight River Run will go to the WVRR youth Running Program. The event will be chip timed.
For more information e-mail Doug Dreher at ddcdsdjd81@aol.com. Applications are available on line at wvrr.org.
Next weekend
Parke Players present sixth annual Ritz Follies
The Parke Players will present the sixth annual Ritz Follies at 7 p.m. July 31 in the historic Ritz Theater, one-half block west of the square on U.S. 36 (Ohio Street) in Rockville.
The first follies event was presented on July 30, 2005, to an enthusiastic audience by a lineup of more than a dozen of the Wabash Valley’s budding entertainers. Singers, dancers, musicians, actors and puppeteers all provided an evening of entertainment to help raise funds for the ongoing restoration of the historic Ritz Theater, built in 1912, as the New Rockville Opera House.
The five subsequent follies events have drawn even larger crowds as the annual event grows in popularity. In February 2009, Parke Players presented the first Winter Follies show to an appreciative audience. This year’s proceeds will continue to go toward the ongoing improvement of the Ritz Theater production facility.
More information is available on the Parke Players’ website at www.parkeplayers.com. More information about Parke Players and the Historic Ritz Theater also can be found on the website.
Next weekend
National Dance Day clinic for children coming up
A National Dance Day clinic for children age 5 through middle school will be staged from 10 a.m. until noon July 31 at World of Dance, 800 W. Johnson Ave. The cost is $20, which includes a shirt, hat, Terre Haute Rex Baseball game and the dance clinic.
Adults are invited to attend a free Zumba class from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Skate World. For more information or pre-registration, contact Amanda at (812) 251-4909 or e-mail darcie383@aol.com.
August
Bright Hope Riders celebrate 10th anniversary
Bright Hope Riders, serving the special needs of the Wabash Valley, will celebrate their 10th anniversary with a picnic at 5 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Ozak Shelter in Deming Park. Meat, drinks and table service will be provided. Bring a covered dish to share.
August
Redeemed Quartet to perform at church
Redeemed Quartet of Chattanooga, Tenn., winner of the 2008 New Artist of the Year award, will be in concert at 6 p.m. Aug. 1, at Sugar Creek Baptist Church, 1050 S. Thorpe Place (at the West Vigo High School turnoff) in West Terre Haute. A free-will offering will be taken. For more information, call (812) 533-2252 or go to www.rqol.org.
Next weekend
Celebrate return of baseball to TH at fundraiser
Celebrate the return of baseball to Terre Haute at the “Play Ball!” baseball-themed fun, food and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. July 31 at Indiana State University’s Tirey Hall.
Bob Warn, ISU’s recently retired winningest baseball coach, will sing and play guitar, Jackie Lynn will sing “Whatever Lola Wants Lola Gets” and “Centerfield” from “Damn Yankees.” Jerry Burns and a friend will perform the classic “Who’s on First?”
Silent auction items for bid include a rooftop package for four at Wrigley Field, all food and drinks included, on the date of your choice when the Cubbies play. There will also be two Cubbies tickets and, for golfers, equipment and multiple rounds of golf at different venues.
All proceeds will go toward the final phases of the preservation of Historic Allen Chapel.
Cost is $55 per person, with reservations requested by Thursday. Call (812) 234-2718.
Next weekend
Used Book Sale, Sunday Brunch Live coming up
The Sisters of Providence 7th Annual Used Book Sale kicks off July 31, and continues through Aug. 8, in the Providence Center conference room at St. Mary-of-the-Woods.
The event is hosted by The Gift Shop at Providence Center. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Gift Shop at Providence Center will also observe those hours.
Visitors will be able to choose from an array of nonfiction, fiction, paperbacks, hardback novels, bestsellers and books featuring spirituality, theology, travel, gardening, cooking and more.
Children’s books, CDs, DVDs, VHS and audio tapes, and puzzles are also available. Those who wish to purchase books may pay by cash, check or credit card. All proceeds benefit ministries of the Sisters of Providence. For more details, call The Gift Shop at (812) 535-2947 or 1-866-996-2947 or e-mail giftshop@spsmw.org.
Also, Sunday Brunch is available in O’Shaughnessy Dining Room. The bruch was voted the Best Brunch in the Terre Haute area. Serving time is 10:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. On Aug. 1, Sunday Brunch Live will be featured by radio host Danny Wayne of The Valley 95.9 FM. Visitors may sign up to win a door prize that day.
Next weekend
Gallery welcomes public for refreshments, music
Artists and gallery owners Malinda and Harold Medsker at The Gallery on Main LLC in Sullivan welcome guests for refreshments and music from 4 to 8 p.m. July 30.
Work by other local and regional artists are also showcased in the 10-room gallery space on the square at 101 S. Main St.
The Gallery recently launched a new website featuring works from all the artists. Visit galleryonmainllc.com and click on Featured Artist. For more details, call (812) 268-6519.
Next weekend
Author, Terre Haute native to sign copies of book
“Why Jeffrey? Why Us?” is a heartwarming story of the unconditional love of a severely brain-injured child and the memories he left those who were part of his life. A book signing by author and Terre Haute native Carol (Timko) Edwards will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. July 31 at Coffee Grounds, 423 Wabash Ave.
The book has been well-received by brain injury associations and support groups throughout the country. For more information about the book, go to caroledwards.tatepublishing.net.
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