Scary fun
Once again Billie Creek Village and Rockville Rotary will team-up to bring Valley residents two nights of Halloween “fright.”
• The annual Fright Nights will be staged Saturday and Sunday at Billie Creek Village.
• Hallow-scream Weekend is today and Saturday at Turkey Run State Park. Among planned activities are pumpkin carving, Jack O’ Jump races, pet and people costume contests, a Haunted Adventure, trick-or-treating, and a Monster Egg Hunt.
• The Wabash Valley Fair Association will be hosting the first-annual “Fall Festival at the Fairgrounds” this weekend and next. This new event will feature the Wabash Valley’s largest haunted house attraction with over 20,000 square feet called “Scare at the Fair.”
•The Fall Festival will also include a Harvest Pavilion that will be filled with a straw maze, petting zoo, pumpkins, decorating station, picnic area and educational agricultural displays.
• The event is being presented by Regional Hospital with proceeds from Scare at the Fair benefiting the United Way of the Wabash Valley.
Open House
• Railroad enthusiasts will remember the Haley Tower rescue with an open house and 10-year anniversary celebration Saturday. Haley Tower was moved Oct. 22, 1999.
• The celebration is in the Wabash Valley Railroaders Museum at 1316 Plum St.
• Gates open at 11 a.m. The Clee J. Sprague Memorial Platform dedication is planned for 12:30 p.m.
• Contact the museum office at (812) 238-9958 or visit www.haleytower.org for more information.
At the Opry
• “Many Colors of Dolly,” a Dolly Parton tribute starring Sherrill Douglas, is Saturday at the Boot City Opry.
• Not only does she look like Dolly, she sings Dolly right: flirtatious, sexy and fun-loving. Sherrill captures the essence of Dolly and covers favorites such as, “9 to 5,” “Coat of Many Colors,” “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” among others.
• Show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15.
• The Boot City Opera is on U.S. 41, about five miles south of Terre Haute.
Entertainment
Wabash Valley Weekends: 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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