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.
Museums
Museums and Exhibitions: Feb. 2, 2012
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Indiana State Museum to host out-of-this-world exhibition
It’s the last weekend in May, and Indianapolis is playing host to the immensely popular, vividly imagined blockbuster exhibition highlighting life in “a galaxy far, far away.” Beginning Saturday, the Indiana State Museum will host Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination.
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Eastern Illinois University’s Tarble Arts Center offers summer children’s classes
Summer children’s art classes at the Tarble Arts Center, Eastern Illinois University, begin June 10. All courses are open to both Tarble Arts Center members and non-members, with Tarble members receiving a 20 percent discount on course fees.
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Museum listings: May 23, 2013
ART SPACES INC., 669 Ohio St., info@wabashvalleyartspaces.com
May 23 — Art and River Chatter, “What Does Art Have to do With Rivers? Part II”, presenters Mark Minster and Tom Roznowski, 5:15 p.m., Logan’s Rib-Eye Restaurant, 100 S. Fruitridge Ave.
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Lincoln’s library honors Illinois fallen soldiers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is hosting an exhibit of drawings of fallen Illinois soldiers.
- MUSEUMS/EXHIBITIONS: May 16, 2013
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IHS announces lineup for Concerts on the Canal, reprise of 'Museum Nights on the Canal'
INDIANAPOLIS —There are plenty of ways to enjoy downtown Indianapolis in the summer, and the Indiana Historical Society is offering two — both time-honored favorite Concerts on the Canal and its Museum Nights on the Canal program.
- MUSEUMS/EXHIBITIONS: May 9, 2013
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Indiana Artisan works on display at Clabber Girl
Combining the strength of their individual artwork into exhibitions of exceptional depth, 29 Indiana Artisans have partnered on Indiana Artisan: Paintings and Drawings.
Ten Indiana Artisans have continued the statewide series as the Clabber Girl Gallery opened the exhibit on Tuesday. It will continue through May 30. - MUSEUMS/EXHIBITIONS: May 2, 2013
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‘Sweet Sensations: Country Jam’ fundraiser hopes to round up support for Vigo County Historical Society
Community members are encouraged to pull on their western boots, don their cowboy hats and mosey on over to the Ohio Building on May 4 for “Sweet Sensations: Country Jam,” a fundraiser for the Vigo County Historical Society, and a program of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Indiana State University.
- MUSEUMS/EXHIBITIONS: April 25, 2013
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Scenes from Robin Hood adaptation, “The Untold Story of Little John” April 21 at Children’s Museum
We all know the story of Robin Hood, the man who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor and defeated the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, freeing his people from the tyrannical reign of Prince John. We also know how this could not have been accomplished without Little John, Robin Hood’s loyal side-kick who stayed by him through thick and thin. But do we know what happened next?
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Exhibit opens April 20 for River City Art Association
River City Art Association members are scheduled to exhibit their work Saturday through May 11 in Gaslight Art Colony’s gallery at 516 Archer Ave., in Marshall, Ill. An artists’ reception is set for 6 to 9 p.m. CDT Saturday.
- MUSEUMS/EXHIBITIONS: April 18, 2013
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Halcyon exhibition features USI art faculty’s work
Throughout April, Halcyon Art Gallery is presenting an invitational exhibition featuring the work of art faculty from the University of Southern Indiana, Evansville.
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Terre Haute photographer’s ‘Filmstrips’ on exhibit at Palestine Art Center
The Palestine Art Center will feature the work of Terre Haute photographer Sean Hoisington in the exhibition “Filmstrips” throughout April in the main gallery.
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Fairy tales just might come true at Children’s Museum event on April 20
The Terre Haute Children’s Museum is hosting its second annual Fairy Tale Ball from 6 to 9 p.m. on April 20.
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Crawford County historical museum featuring replica of Lincoln’s coffin until April 22
A replica of Abraham Lincoln’s coffin is on display through April 22 at the Crawford County Historical Society museum on South Cross Street in Robinson, Ill.
- MUSEUMS/EXHIBITIONS: April 11, 2013
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Series of events feature photographer’s essays on Colombia’s indigenous peoples
Photo essays by Alexandra McNichols-Torroledo depicting the plight of the indigenous peoples of Colombia are scheduled to be on display until April 13 at the Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts at Indiana State University.
- MUSEUMS/EXHIBITIONS: April 4, 2013
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Museums/Exhibitions: March 28, 2013
Downtown
VIGO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 1 Library Square, Seventh and Poplar streets.
Through April— River City Art Association highlights photography by Josh Spidel of Terre Haute. - MUSEUMS/EXHIBITIONS: March 28, 2013
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CANDLES Museum to host film on sexual politics during the Holocaust
CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center will host Dr. Ralph Leck for a discussion of sexual politics during the Holocaust from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the museum at 1532 S. Third St.
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Fundraiser March 25 at Moggers to benefit Vigo museum
Students from Indiana State University’s Communication 470 class are staging a Dine and Donate event from 4 to 9 p.m. on Monday, March 25, in M. Moggers Restaurant and Pub at 908 Poplar St.
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Museums/Exhibitions: March 21, 2013
COMMUNITY THEATRE OF TERRE HAUTE, 1431 S. 25th St.
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Will Cook for Tips: 100 Men Who Cook helping Children’s Museum through online fundraising
On March 23, 100 local male celebrities will prepare and share their favorite recipes during the “100 Men Who Cook” event, and they will be competing for tips to benefit the Terre Haute Children’s Museum at 727 Wabash Ave. But, this year, even those who are unable to attend the event can show their support for their favorite chefs and the museum by putting tips in an online tip jar.
- MUSEUMS/EXHIBITIONS: March 7, 2013
- MUSEUMS/EXHIBITIONS: Feb. 28, 2013
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Clabber Girl to host woodworking demonstration
Artist Debbie Anderson will provide a woodworking demonstration to an adult art education class on Feb. 26 in the Clabber Girl Museum in Terre Haute. Anderson has had her intarsia woodwork on display throughout February at The Gallery in the museum at Ninth Street and Wabash Avenue.
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