NEW THIS WEEK
SHELDON SWOPE ART MUSEUM, 25 S. Seventh St., swope.org
Permanent Arts Spaces Inc. outdoor sculpture, “Spirit of Space” by Bob Emser, in front of building.
Friday through March 10 — Exhibit “Reflecting Terre Haute,” Haslem and Hodge galleries; opening reception, 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 3; discussion by Fran Lattanzio and Austen Leake, 7 to 8.
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.
VIGO COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM, 1411 S. Sixth St.
Tuesday — Museum reopens with with “Tuning In — History of Radio in Vigo County.”
Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Visit
vigohistory.org or call (812) 235-9717.
FOWLER PARK, Oregon Church Road, east of U.S. 41 South.
Feb. 18, 19 — Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department 26th annual pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; adults, $5, age 6 and younger, $2.
Hours: Call (812) 462-3392.
INDIANA STATE
UNIVERSITY
Bare-Montgomery Memorial Gallery, Fairbanks Hall.
Through Feb. 24 — Exhibit “Visions,” works by master of fine arts students Soulaf Abas, Michelle Adler and Jason Krueger.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Call for hours and information: (812) 237-3720.
WARRICK COUNTY
MUSEUM, 217 S. First St., Boonville.
Tuesday — Artist Patti L. Kiegel hosts the Artist Salon, 6 p.m.
Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday; (812) 897-3100.
ONGOING
CORPORATE SQUARE, 2901 Ohio Blvd.
Through July 12 — exhibit by Sister Jody O’Neil, artist in residence for Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; includes photos and watercolors of Rome and The Vatican during the time of the canonization of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin in October 2006.
CABOODLE CUPCAKES, 3419 S. Seventh St.
Through March — Cupcake Art exhibition; works with cupcake theme by local and national artists.Hours: (812) 232-5551.
GOPALAN CONTEMPORARY ART, 9 S. Seventh St., gopalancontemporary
art.com
Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; or by appointment. Email art@gopalangallery.com or call (812) 232-8080.
ART SPACES INC., 669 Ohio St., info@wabash
valleyartspaces.com
“Max Ehrmann at the Crossroads,” a bronze life-size work by Bill Wolfe with excerpts of “Desiderata” embedded in walkway and entire poem mounted nearby, at Crossroads of America, Seventh Street and Wabash Avenue.
“Composite House for Terre Haute,” sculpture by Lauren Ewing, in Gilbert Park, 14 1/2 Street and Wabash Avenue.
“Spirit of Space,” sculpture by Bob Emser, in front of Swope Art Gallery, 25 S. Seventh St.
“Gatekeeper,” sculpture by Sally Rogers, Vigo County Public Library grounds, Seventh and Poplar streets.
“Free Fly,” sculpture by Bob Evans, in front of 113 S. Seventh St.
“A Chorus of Trumpets,” sculpture by Howard Kalish, Rankin Plaza, Indiana State University.
Call (812) 235-2801.
TERRE HAUTE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, 727 Wabash Ave.
Through Feb. 25 — “Go Figure” program, 1 to 2:30 p.m., $40 for members, $50 for non-members for all five sessions; registration required.
Currently — Bee hive exhibit, Lunar Arm, interactive treehouse, fossil dig, agricultural and science exhibits and more.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Call (812) 235-5548.
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.
SHELDON SWOPE ART MUSEUM, 25 S. Seventh St., swope.org
Permanent Arts Spaces Inc. outdoor sculpture, “Spirit of Space” by Bob Emser, in front of building.
Friday through March 10 — Exhibit “Reflecting Terre Haute,” Haslem and Hodge galleries; opening reception, 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 3; discussion by Fran Lattanzio and Austen Leake, 7 to 8.
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.
Features
Museums and Exhibitions: Feb. 2, 2012
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The sky’s the limit
Backyard astronomers stare at the night sky, trying to remember how to find the North Star, the Big Dipper and Mars.
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Actor to portray Ernie Pyle in one-man drama
Noted actor Rick Plummer and the Crosley Radio Players will team up to celebrate the life and times of renowned World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle in a special presentation Saturday at South Vermillion High School Auditorium in Clinton.
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Top-10 Christian group Sidewalk Prophets in Terre Haute
Sidewalk Prophets will be coming to Terre Haute on Saturday for their “Live Like That” tour. Lead singer David Frey, a graduate from Terre Haute South Vigo High School, will be performing the first concert at his home church, Maryland Community Church.
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Halcyon Gallery showcases art of Evalyn James during May
Evalyn Gertrude James settled in Terre Haute the first time in 1928.
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International exhibit to feature painting in ISU collection
An oil painting from Indiana State University’s Permanent Art Collection will be featured at an international exhibition in Belgium.
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Wabash Valley Art Guild’s Spring Show at Honey Creek Mall this weekend
The Wabash Valley Art Guild’s 35th Annual Spring Show will be open to the community Friday through Sunday in Honey Creek Mall. Artists from throughout the Wabash Valley will be represented and promise to show a surprising variety of art.
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AUDIO: Sidewalk Prophets singer discusses Terre Haute boyhood, and Saturday's concert
Terre Haute native Dave Frey leads his Dove Award-winning band, Sidewalk Prophets, into a 7 p.m. Saturday concert at his hometown church, Maryland Community Church, joining opening performers Justin Hoeppner and Josh Wilson.
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Mother's Day stories: Amazing, Loving, Patient, Faithful, Friend, Brave
It’s merely one word, yet the conjunction of those six letters conjures up so many meanings and feelings. While teaching us both the simple and profound lessons in life, mothers somehow can instill morals and memories. They can guide us on our journey, pick us up when we fall, and let go when we must find our own strength.
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Opry brings in acts from around the country
The Boot City Opry is in its sixth season and going strong. The theater is full, and the parking lot is packed every Saturday night from April to December.
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Bridgeton Art & Wine Fair May 12
The 10th annual Bridgeton Art & Wine Fair will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the 1878 Barn in downtown Bridgeton.
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REVIEW: ‘Look Out!’ pure rock ’n’ roll, with no detours
ashville music aficionados know Tim Carroll as the crafty guitarist and songwriter performing alongside his wife, critically-acclaimed Americana country singer Elizabeth Cook.
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A craft and talent all their own
Take a fiber artist mother who is compelled to tell a story through her Early American-influenced rug hooking. Add a color-loving daughter who incorporates a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues with a twist of humor into her fiber and polymer clay jewelry. The result is an enthusiastic local duo that share an art studio and the designation of Indiana Artisans.
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Register now for Children’s Museum camps
From wacky science and space exploration to fairy tales and superheroes, the Terre Haute Children’s Museum has scheduled an exciting list of summer programs.
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Historical Fire Station No. 9 opens for season
Historical Fire Station No. 9 at 1728 S. Eighth St. will open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be open until September.
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May Day Festival is Sunday in Sullivan
The May Day Festival is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Sullivan, rain or shine.
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On The Line presents ‘The Miracle Worker’ this weekend
The theatrical production company, On The Line Productions, will open its third production, William Gibson’s “The Miracle Worker.”
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Marshall’s Got Talent seeking performers
In the spirit of the America’s Got Talent acts of today and the Vaudeville acts of yesteryear, Harlan Hall’s Entertainment Committee is now seeking individuals or groups with unique and appropriate acts or talents.
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Mystery author to speak in Rockville
Mystery author Tony Perona will visit the Rockville Public Library at 6:30 p.m. May 15 to talk about Dec. 21, 2012 — a date the Mayans say the world will end.
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Jason Petty brings ‘The Swinging Cowboys’ to Boot City Opry
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What do you want to be?
For more than 43 years more than 14,000 high school students have been able to explore what their future job could be like, experience college campus life and earn university credit during one-week seminars in the Summer Honors Program at Indiana State University.
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Community Theatre to stage auditions for An Evening of One-Acts
Community Theatre of Terre Haute will present An Evening of One-Acts by Jason Miller this summer on its smaller Oakley stage.
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Mom Moments: Tell us your story
Mother’s Day is fast approaching. It’s a day we pay tribute to the women in our lives who have inspired us, made us laugh and taught us life-lessons.
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The Woods presents world premiere of ‘La Providence’
When Michael Boswell, assistant professor of music at St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, sang his first piece by Sydney Guillaume, a dynamic rising composer, in 2009, he thought, “This person feels music the way that I do.”
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Taste the Music of the Night Rose-Hulman presents ‘Phantom of the Opera’
One of the best-known and most-beloved musicals of our time, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera,” tells the haunting story of the deformed and outcast Phantom who lives within the bowels of the Paris Opera.
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Christian recording artist endorses Valley author’s book
Bryan Duncan, Dove and Grammy award-winning contemporary Christian music pioneer singer and songwriter, recently endorsed Clay County author Marjorie E. Hopkins’ book.
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Run Through The Jungle 5K set for May 12
Run Through The Jungle 5K is planned for May 12 with benefit the The Exotic Feline Rescue Center in Center Point.
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River City features fused glass artist
River City Art Association member Edith Acton of Terre Haute is the featured artist this month in the Vigo County Public Library at Seventh and Poplar streets.
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TRIED 'N' TRUE: Easy to make Cracker Pie that will surprise people
The taste of this recipe will surprise you. I make it for Christmas and I don’t tell anyone what it’s called.
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More than lab coats and microscopes
Beaker, microscope, math: three words commonly associated with the topic of science. People often shy away from science because it has a complex connotation.
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Friends of Ernie Pyle plans May 19 museum fundraiser
Noted actor Rick Plummer and the Crosley Radio Players will team up to celebrate the life and times of renowned World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle in a special presentation May 19 at South Vermillion High School auditorium in Clinton.
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