Vigo County
Hane Gallery and Studios, 120 S. Seventh St.Wednesdays — Showing Fannie Blumberg, Omer “Salty” Seamon and Gilbert Wilson, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; or by appointment.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, or by appointment; (812) 606-6916.
Gopalan Contemporary Art, 9 S. Seventh St., gopalancontemporaryart.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; or by appointment. E-mail art@gopalangallery.com or call (812) 232-8080.
Art Spaces Inc., (812) 244-4216.
Currently — Outdoor sculpture, “Composite House for Terre Haute,” by Lauren Ewing, in Gilbert Park, 14 1/2 Street and Wabash Avenue.
Currently — Outdoor sculpture, “Spirit of Space,” in front of Swope Art Gallery, 25 S. Seventh St.
CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 1532 S. Third St.
Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, (812) 234-7881.
Terre Haute Children’s Museum, 523 Wabash Ave.
Currently — Run with the Animals.
Currently — Water Table.
Currently — Midwest Wild Weather.
Currently — 20th anniversary brick sale; pay to have child’s name on a commemorative brick on the new museum.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call (812) 235-5548.
Vigo County Historical Museum, Sixth Street and Washington Avenue.
Currently — “Coming Clean — Monday Was Wash Day.”
Hours: www.vigohistory.org or (812) 235-9717.
Sisters of Providence, Providence Center, St. Mary-of-the-Woods.
Outdoor sculpture — Bronze statue of Saint Mother Theodore Theodore Guerin, foundress of the Sisters of Providence, near Church of the Immaculate Conception.
Currently — Personal artifacts that belonged to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Heritage Museum.
Currently — Religious icons hand-painted by Sisters Marilyn Therese Lipps, Marianne McGriffin and Mary Lou Ruck.
Currently — Exhibit on congregation’s ministry in Asia, Heritage Museum.
Currently — “Sisters of Providence Life and Mission” photo exhibit, poster-size photographs of various ministries, hallway east of Heritage Room.
Currently — Diorama exhibit of the congregation’s early history.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday. Call Providence Center, (812) 535-4531.
Arts Illiana, 23 N. Sixth St., info@artsilliana.org
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call (812) 235-5007.
Titzer Art Studio, Back Gallery, 3124 Wallace Ave.
Currently — Sculpture, decorative metals, glass bead jewelry by Patrick and Karen Titzer as well as works by 20 local and regional artists.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; or by appointment. Call (812) 478-1313; titzer.com
Clabber Girl Hulman & Co. Museum, former first floor lobby, Hulman & Co. building, 900 Wabash Ave.
Currently — 1962 Dan Gurney racecar on loan from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum.
Currently — Showcase of the company’s history as well as the family history of founder Herman Hulman.
Currently — Wheels in Motion, display geared toward children.
Hours: bakeshop, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; gift shop, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Admission free. Call (812) 232-9446.
Raven Art Gallery, 817 Ohio St.
Currently — Several Wabash Valley artists: watercolors, Marty Martinez; naturalist photography, Spencer Young; oils, Wayne Shaw; woodworks, Mark Donham; oils, Peter Bruning; works by Laura Mason; metal artwork, Robert Watton; watercolors, Jane Dusanic; photography, Jim McMullen and Julie Hickman; Robert Follett painting of Terre Haute House prints.
Through Oct. 31 — Fall art exhibition.
Hours: Call Marty and Debi Martinez at (812) 234-9884.
Sheldon Swope Art Museum, 25 S. Seventh St., swope.org
Currently — “Farmhouse” by Hugh Breckenridge returns after conservation.
Outdoor Sculpture — “Spirit of Space,” by Bob Emser, in front of building.
Nov. 6 — First Friday: Ghosts of Terre Haute, 6 to 9 p.m., characters of Terre Haute’s past come to life in the galleries to converse with the living.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday, Monday and national holidays. Admission free. Call (812) 238-1676.
Halcyon Contemporary Art Gallery, Swope Art Museum Education Center, 25 S. Seventh St.
Through Oct. 30 — A Warehouse of Forms, sculpture and drawings by Philip Dees.
Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Call (812) 841-2884; www.artathalcyon.com.
Dobbs Park Native American Museum, 5170 Poplar St.
Currently — Carvings by Ron Parker.
Today — Native American Spooky Stories, 10 a.m.; free admission, ages 4 and older.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call (812) 877-6007.
Vigo County Public Library, main branch, 1 Library Square, Seventh and Poplar streets.
Outdoor Sculpture, “Gatekeeper,” by Sally Rogers.
Currently — Turnings in Antiquity by Dave Gahimer.
Through October — Work by Bill Wolfe, Martha Dowell, Debbie Anderson and Todd Stokes.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Open Sundays 1 to 5 p.m., Labor Day through Memorial Day. Call (812) 232-1113.
Maryland Community Church, 4700 S. State Road 46.
Web site: www.mccth.org/ArtOutreach.htm.
Java Haute, 3805 E. Wabash Ave.
Currently — Paintings by Peter Bruning.
Coffee Grounds, 423 Wabash Ave.
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to midnight.
Wabash Valley Railroaders Museum, 1316 Plum St.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through October.
Fowler Park, Oregon Church Road, east of U.S. 41 South.Hours: Call ahead for operating hours, (812) 462-3392.
Wabash Valley
Mansfield Civic Center, Old Mansfield Village.
Hours: mansfieldartisan
gallery.com or (812) 877-9831.
Downtown Vincennes.
Permanent sculpture — “Tecumseh,” by humanitarian artist Peter Wolf Toth, the 74th giant sculpture in Toth’s “Trail of the Whispering Giants.”Minnetrista Cultural Center, 1200 N. Minnestrista Parkway, Muncie.Hours: Call (765) 282-4848.
J.E. Smith Gallery, 56 Adams Ave., Evansville.
Hours: (812) 455-8982.
D’Arlier Cultural Center, 405 N. Mill St., Veedersburg.
Hours: (765) 294-4824.
Fort Harrison State Park Nature History Center, 5753 Glenn Road, Indianapolis.
Hours: During winter months, noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; (317) 591-0122.
Covered Bridge Art Association Gallery, 124 W. Ohio St., north side of square, Rockville.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call (765) 569-9422. No admission fee.
Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., Rockville.
Hours: (765) 569-5544.
Clay County Museum, 100 E. National Ave., Brazil.
Hours: (812) 446-4036.
Salmon Lusk Home, Turkey Run State Park, Rockville.
Weekend tours through Labor Day. Admission: $5 park entry fee. Hours: (765) 597-2654.
Ernie Pyle State Historic Site, 120 W. Briarwood Ave., Dana; (765) 665-3633.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
WonderLab, 308 W. Fourth St., Bloomington. Web site: wonderlab.org
Currently — Water: Wet, Weird & Wonderful.
Hours: Call (812) 337-1337.
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis.
Through October — Tutankhamun: The Golde King and The Great Pharaohs.
Through Jan. 31 — Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Hours: Call (317) 334-3322. Closed Mondays.
The Gallery, Stutz II building, 217 W. 10th St., Suite 125, Indianapolis.
Call (317) 955-2450.
Indianapolis Zoo/White River Gardens, Hilbert Conservatory, 1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis.
Indiana State Museum, Wilbur E. and Florence Jeup Ford Gallery, White River State Park, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis.Currently — Footprints: Balancing Nature’s Diversity.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For information call (317) 232-1637. Admission is $7 for adults (ages 13-59), $6.50 for seniors (ages 60 and older) and $4 for children (ages 3-12). Entry is free for museum members and children under 3.
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Call 1-800-447-1830 or (317) 232-1882.
USS Indianapolis Museum, Indiana War Memorial, 431 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis.
Currently — Permanent exhibit of the USS Indianapolis, the most famous ship in U.S. history.
Currently — Sterling silver service from the USS Indiana, later used aboard the USS Indianapolis.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Indiana Military Museum, Vincennes.
Hours: www.indianamilitarymuseum.org or call 1-800-886-6443.
Indianapolis Art Center, 820 E. 67th St., Indianapolis.
John Waldron Arts Center, Rosemary P. Miller Gallery and the Flashlight Gallery, 122 S. Walnut St., Bloomington.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call (812) 334-3100.
Brown County Art Gallery & Museum, Main Street and Artist Drive, Nashville, Ind.
Currently — Collection of 30 paintings by early Indiana artists added to permanent collection, including “Daisy,” by T.C. Steele.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; (812) 988-4609.
Bloomington City Hall Atrium, Bloomington, Ind.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Celebration Plaza, White River State Park, Indianapolis.
Currently — 500 Festival 50th Anniversary Legacy Art Project, “The Tent,” wind activated sculpture built from tubular stainless steel.
Waldron Gallery of Brown County, 41 S. Van Buren St., Nashville, Ind.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Call (812) 988-1844.
Putnam County Museum, 1105 N. Jackson St., Greencastle, museum2@co.putnam.in.us.
Currently — John J. Baughman book, “Our Past, Their Present: Historical Essays on Putnam County, Indiana,” on sale.
Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, by appointment. Call (765) 653-8419.
Whitewater Valley Railroad, Connersville; whitewatervalleyrr.org
Through Nov. 1 — Historical train offers recreational excursions to Metamora.
Call for available times and dates, (765) 825-2054.
Conner Prairie, Johnson Weaver Gallery — Museum Center, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Web site: www.connerprairie.org
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through April; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday May through September. Closed Easter. Call (317) 776-6000 or 1-800-966-1836. Admission: adults, $11; youth age 5 to 12, $7.
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, in White River State Park, 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, www.eiteljorg.org
Currently — “Ansel Adams in Yosemite” and “Our People, Our Land, Our Images.”
Currently — “Facing West: 20 Years of the Eiteljorg Museum” and “A Gesture of Kinship: Photographs by Bruce Hucko.”
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call (317) 636-9378; 1-800-633-2024. Admission: $7-$4.
Bicentennial Art Center & Museum, 132 S. Central Ave., Paris, Ill.
Currently — Photography by Paris resident T. Alan Russell.
Saturday — Annual Taste of the Arts & Music of the Night fundraiser, 6 p.m.; (217) 466-8130.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Admission free. For information call (217) 466-8130. Web site: parisartcenter.com
Paris Carnegie Public Library, 207 S. Main St., Paris, Ill.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Call (217) 463-3950.
Palestine Art Center, 110 S. Main St., Palestine, Ill.
Hours: (618) 586-5532 or (618) 586-2701.
Fife Opera House, 123 S. Main St., Palestine Ill.
Hours: noon to 8 p.m. weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. weekends. Free Admission.
Vermilion County Museum, 116 N. Gilbert St., Danville, Ill.; www.vermilioncountymuseum.org
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Call (217) 442-2922.
Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill.; www.marshallillilibrary.com.
Currently — Artwork by local artists.
Hours: (217) 826-2535.
Entertainment
Museums and Exhibitions: Oct. 23, 2009
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Treat your valentine with a rose and song
A rose is a rose … until it is sent anonymously in February with a lyrical, heartfelt appreciation.
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Rosedale students, staff to prove they’ve Got Talent
Rosedale’s Got Talent and a Country Rhodes Fish Fry make for an exciting day in Rosedale on Feb. 18.
- Nightlife: Feb. 9, 2012
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Story of homeland foundation of vocal group
Since their earliest recordings and performances, the South African-based Grammy Award-winning male a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, as individuals and as a group, have maintained a respect and a reverence for their past.
- Nightlife: Feb. 2, 2012
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Indiana Cage Fighting to hit Terre Haute on Feb. 18
Indiana Cage Fighting “Redemption” comes to Terre Haute on Feb. 18.
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Harlan Hall offers up dinner, comedy show on Valentine’s Day
The Harlan Hall Entertainment Committee is planning a fun and economical way to spend Valentine’s Day.
- Concerts: Feb. 2, 2012
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Expectations ramp up for Church on way to top
It was opening night for the 2012 portion of Eric Church’s Blood, Sweat and Beers Tour.
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Concert Pre-Party at Bally features Nashville artists
Looking for something to do before the Eric Church concert Saturday night?
- Nightlife: Jan. 26, 2012
- DANCE LESSONS: Jan. 26, 2012
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Terre Haute native pens book on Indiana soldier Jefferson C. Davis
Terre Haute native Jack A. Wilson has released a new book, “Indiana’s Foremost Nineteenth Century Soldier.”
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Bicentennial Art Center exhibit contains oil paintings on canvas
The Bicentennial Art Center in Paris, Ill., announces its newest exhibition, “Works by Alice Baber.”
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Popular duo Dailey and Vincent mix bluegrass, gospel
The roots of the bluegrass and gospel music genres intermingle.
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Vincennes’ Festival du Mardi Gras keeps traditions alive
First Families, the heritage education outreach of Grouseland Foundation, is teaming up with the Vincennes Historical and Antiquarian Society to expand the 6th annual Vincennes Festival du Mardi Gras to a two-night event on Feb. 17-18.
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COMMUNITY: Jan. 26, 2012
• Get photo taken at Java Haute
• Angela Lilly Trio to perform Feb. 12
- BINGO: Jan.26, 2012
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Sister of Providence artist opens solo exhibit in Terre Haute
Sister Jody O’Neil, artist in residence for the Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, opened a solo exhibit Jan. 19 in Corporate Square at 2901 Ohio Blvd. The exhibit will continue until July 12.
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Gaslight Art Colony presents children’s show
The Gaslight Art Colony’s Children’s Art Show will open at 6 p.m. Feb. 18 and run through March 10.
- BOOK SIGNINGS: Jan. 26, 2012
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Children’s Museum to host Benjamin Franklin birthday celebration
The Terre Haute Children’s Museum will celebrate Benjamin Franklin’s birthday from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 22 with a number of special activities and presentations, including a special appearance by Ben Franklin.
- Nightlife: Jan. 19, 2012
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Valley blues artist signs endorsement deal with Tradition Guitars
Wabash Valley blues artist Ken Tucker has recently signed an endorsement deal with Tradition Guitars.
- KARAOKE: Jan. 19, 2012
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Parke Players to present annual Winter Follies show this weekend
Parke Players’ annual Winter Follies show will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday at the historic Ritz Theater, a half block west of the square on U.S. 36 (Ohio Street) in Rockville.
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Guest from Branson to highlight travel expo
A special Branson, Mo., guest will highlight the March 3 Travel Expo offered by Turner Coaches/Air-Land-Sea in Operating Engineers Local 841 Union Hall at 6801 S. U.S. 41.
- Dance lessons: Jan. 19, 2012
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‘Chicago,’ ‘Legally Blonde’ headline 2012 Beef & Boards season
The 2012 season at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre will take audiences from Chicago to Iowa to Oz, with a whole lot of fun in between.
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Concerts: Jan. 19, 2012
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