Terre Haute

'Celtic Crossroads' fills cancellation

A spring show by the Celtic instrumentalist and dancers of “Celtic Crossroads” has been added to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's Performing Arts Series schedule to replace the cancellation of The StepCrew's show on November 13 at the Hatfield Hall Theater.

An injury to a primary performer for StepCrew has forced the group to cancel all of its late fall shows, according to Bunny Nash, Rose-Hulman's director of performing arts.

“The circumstances for this cancellation are beyond our control,” Nash noted. “This is the first time since the performing arts series has been in Hatfield Hall that we have had to cancel a concert. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.”

Celtic Crossroads will present a show at Rose-Hulman on March 28. The group of seven talented multi-instrumentalists and two dancers from Ireland will present the best of Irish music and dance, with a wonderful fusion of musical genres such as eastern European Gypsy, North American Bluegrass, world classical and jazz, and the various forms of Celtic music. The group will be taping a Public Broadcasting System special before coming to Rose-Hulman in March.

Persons having tickets for The StepCrew's show can exchange their tickets for the Celtic Crossroads show or receive a full refund by contacting the Hatfield Hall ticket office at (812) 877-8544 or visiting any weekday from 1 to 5 p.m.



St. Mary-of-the-Woods

Exhibit features seniors’ work

The St. Mary-of-the-Woods College Art Gallery’s newest exhibition features the work of seniors Perla Mateo-Lujan and Molly Migliaccio.

The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 6.

Mateo-Lujan will graduate in December with a bachelor of arts degree in graphic design. A transfer student from Ivy Tech Community College, Columbus, she is from Ellettsville.

Mateo-Lujan says most of her pieces in the exhibit are commercial work, including logos, posters and advertisements, but there are a few pieces in the exhibit that have special meaning for her.

“One is a panorama photograph of McCormick’s Creek that I took while at my last college,” she said. “My friends and I would always love hiking through the trails and for one of my assignments for Imaging class was that we needed to capture the beauty of a special area through a panoramic photo. I went to McCormick’s Creek around 5 a.m. when it was still somewhat foggy, and it had just rained so the green was really vibrant. All I wanted to do was capture the beauty of nature, and I hope I achieved it through my picture.”

Migliaccio, who is from Phoenix, also will graduate in December with a bachelor of arts degree in graphic design and an associate’s degree in equine studies. Her exhibit is titled “A Desert Wind Between Horse’s Ears.”

The SMWC Art Gallery is in Hulman Hall, Room 132. Admission is free. Regular gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact Rebecca Mollenhauer, gallery director, by telephone at (812) 535-5265 or by e-mail at artgallery@smwc.edu for more information.



Rockville

Halloween camping weekend at lake

Raccoon State Recreation Area celebrates its annual Halloween Camping Weekend Friday and Saturday.

The schedule of activities follows:

Friday

• Raccowl Scavenger Hunt, 7 to 8 p.m. Search for the eggs of this mysterious creature to find what they hold.

Saturday

• Ghastly Goop & Such, Noon to 3 p.m. Pumpkin carving contest, face painting & Halloween crafts.

• Pumpkin Carving Judging, 3:30 to 4 p.m., Costume Contest/Judging, 4 to 5 p.m. New pet category this year.

• Trick or Treating at the campground, 5 to 7 p.m. Open to the public.

• Award Ceremony, 7:15 to 8 p.m. Must be present to Win.

• Hayrides, 8 to 10 p.m., $2 per person.

Visitors do not have to be camping to participate in any of the activities. All activities are free with the exception of hayrides. Donations will be accepted to offset the cost of prizes and decorations. Standard daily weekend entrance fees of $5 for in-state vehicles and $7 for out-of-state vehicles will be charged. For more information about this event, call (765) 344-1412.

Raccoon State Recreation Area is on U.S. 36 in Parke and Putnam counties in west-central Indiana, 50 miles west of Indianapolis and 35 miles northeast of Terre Haute.



Terre Haute

Beef O’Brady’s to donate to Walk

Beef O’Brady’s will donate 15 percent of the evening proceeds to the Terre Haute Walk Now for Autism Speaks on Wednesday.

The fundraiser is planned from 4 to 8 p.m. that evening in the restaurant at 2309 S. Third St.



Robinson, Ill.

Trick-or-treat at

Lincoln Trail College

Illinois youth can trick-or-treat in a safe atmosphere at the eighth annual Trick or Treat at the Trail on Thursday at Lincoln Trail College.

The college will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. for public trick-or-treating in its three main buildings. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is free.

Youth up to grade 5 are also invited to participate in the college’s Halloween coloring contest. Entries, to be displayed at the Thursday event, are available at LTC and area schools. Prizes will be awarded for winning entries submitted to the LTC Marketing Office by Monday’s deadline.

The event is co-sponsored by the Lincoln Trail College Foundation, with donations, candy and booths provided by local businesses. Food will be available for purchase in the college cafeteria. Call (618) 544-8657 for more information.



Terre Haute

Valley Singles Dance slated for Nov. 7

The Wabash Senior Activity Center at 300 S. Fifth St. is hosting a Valley Singles Dance with Showdown on Nov. 7.

The dance is 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $6 in advance; $8 at the door. A carry-in dinner is planned. Call (812) 232-7575 for more information.



Terre Haute

Symphony to present ‘Music of the Night’

The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra will present “Music of the Night” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 in Tilson Music Hall at Indiana State University.

Kids of all ages are encouraged to attend in costume for the Halloween night event.

The program consists of Mussorgsky’s “Night on Bald Mountain,” Saint-Saëns’ “Danse Macabre,” and highlights from Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera” and Berlioz’ “Symphonie Fantastique.”

Call (812) 242-8476 for tickets or visit ticketmaster.com.



Marshall, Ill.

Pork ‘Boo’ger Drive-Through set

The University of Illinois Extension Office in Clark County is planning another Pork “Boo”ger Drive-Through this year.

The proceeds from the event Thursday at the Extension Office at 15493 N. Illinois 1 will go toward funding Extension programs for the year. Serving time is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost of the meal is $5 and includes a burger, chips, drink and cookie. A two-sandwich meal is $7.

Call the Extension Office at (217) 826-5422, give your fax number and the folks there will give you a reminder of the event the day before.



Paris, Ill.

Taste of the Arts & Music fundraiser set

The Bicentennial Art Center & Museum in Paris, Ill., will host its Annual Taste of the Arts & Music of the Night Fundraiser on Saturday.

The evening begins at 6 p.m. at the Art Center with drinks and appetizers. Guests will have an opportunity to view the 55th Annual Fall Juried Exhibition, which contains a variety of work by local artists.

Participants will meet at 6:45 p.m. at the Café France for a candlelit evening of food and entertainment. The meal will be served by Front Street Market, a caterer from Hume, Ill.

The “Coon Holler Kids” is the entertainment for the evening. This is a group of local elementary-age children who perform bluegrass music. They sing and play various musical instruments, including the fiddle, bass and guitar. They have performed at many festivals, churches and other events throughout the community.

Reserve seats by calling the Art Center at (217) 466-8130.



Terre Haute

North Drama Club prepares for fall play

The Terre Haute North Vigo High School Drama Club is preparing for this year’s fall play, “I Remember Mama,” which will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday and at 3 p.m. Nov. 1 and 8 in the school’s auditorium.

A drama that reflects the time period of the early 1920s, “I Remember Mama” tells the story of a young girl, Katrin, played by junior Abby Cunning, writing a story about her Mama, played by senior Savanna Richardson. The play was written by John Van Druten and adapted from the book, “Mama’s Bank Account,” by Kathryn Forbes. The play is being directed by Cathy Sponsler, Terre Haute North’s speech and theater arts teacher. Tickets are $6 per person and can be purchased at the ticket booth before each show.



Terre Haute

Rose Drama Club presents ‘Noises Off’

Doors slam, identities are confused and chaos reigns as the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s Drama Club presents the hilarious farce “Noises Off” that follows a motley and disorganized theater company as it rehearses, performs and just tries to make it through the production of “Nothing On.”

The fall play will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Rose-Hulman’s Hatfield Hall Theater. Other performances are Oct. 30 and 31, and Nov. 5-7, with all shows at 7:30 p.m.

“Noises Off,” written by Michael Frayn, is a Tony Award-nominated play that will keep the audience laughing uproariously as the never-ending mishaps continue to snowball out of control. Some adult language is included in the play.

Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for non-RHIT students and youths, and free for Rose-Hulman students. Reservations are required, with seating being reserved. There may be limited ticket availability for the Oct. 31 show because it is Dad’s Day at Rose-Hulman. Visit the Hatfield Hall Ticket Office from 1 to 5 p.m. on weekdays or call (812) 877-8544 to reserve tickets.