Backyard Adventures

EDITOR'S NOTE: Dates and times may change without our notification. Contact specific event for verification. MAY 2013 May 17-19 Great U.S. 50 Yard Sale U.S. 50, Lawrence County, Ill., and Knox County The Annual Great U.S. 50 Yard Sale will be along U.S. 50 in Lawrence County, Ill., and Knox County, Ind. For more information, visit http://www.route50.com.html. May 17 "Skyfall' — Fresh Air Flick Vincennes, Knox County On Friday, May 17, the movie, "Skyfall," will be shown at dusk on Patrick Henry Drive of the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. The movie is being shown courtesy of New Wave Communications. May 18 Saturday Art Series: Women Artists Evansville, Vanderburgh County CMoe, 22 S.E. 5th St. Featured artist will be Frida Kahlo, who painted portraits of herself in the surrealist style. See how surreal you can be, and create your own portrait! More information: 812-464-2663. May 18 Marine Corps League Armed Forces Day 5K Run/Walk Jasper, Dubois County Jasper Youth Sports Complex. Event starts at 8 a.m. EDT. May 18 Walk for Huntington's Disease Jasper, Dubois County Jasper Riverwalk. Starts at 9 a.m. EDT. May 18 Rail Fest Washington, Daviess County Main Street and Depot. Celebration of Daviess County railroad heritage with train rides, history exhibits, model train displays, food and entertainment for the whole family. No admission. Call: 812-257-0301 or visit: daviesscountyhistory.net. May 18-19 Relay for Life of knox county Vincennes, Knox County Vincennes University Campus. Dream Big, Hope Big, Relay Big! "Paint the Town Purple," Knox County's Relay for Life Weekend will be from 9 a.m. to midnight EDT on Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19. May 18-19 Historic Newburgh Art and Jazz Festival Newburgh, Warrick County The event continues into Saturday with jazz music performances, food and art. Call 812853-2815 for more information. May 18-Oct. 20 "Honoring Our Military" — Exhibit Opening Jasper, Dubois County Dubois County Museum. Exhibit runs until Oct. 20. May 19 Old Jasper Day and Strawberry Festival Jasper, Dubois County Jasper Riverwalk. Event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT. May 19 Evansville Streets Alive! Evansville, Vanderburgh County Between Fulton Avenue, Maryland Street and Diamond Avenue in Evansville. A carfree festival of physical activity and healthy foods, Evansville Streets Alive! is a new kind of celebration, turning a street into a place for people. You can bike, walk, skate, take a dance class, do yoga, or try the hula-hoop. Gather for a day of play, eat some healthy food, and be with friends and family. Event from 1 to 4 p.m. CDT. May 19 "Battleground" Vincennes, Knox County In honor of Armed Forces Day, The awardwinning movie, "Battleground," will be shown at 2 p.m. EDT at the Fortnightly Building, 421 N. Sixth St. May 25 Saturday Art Series: Women Artists Evansville, Vanderburgh County CMoe, 22 S.E. 5th St. Featured artist will be Aleksandra Aleksandrovna Ekster, a painter and designer who was inspired by the Cubist style. See what type of fashion creations you can make using geometric shapes! More information: 812-464-2663. May 25 Candlelight Tour and Rendezvous Grand Ball Vincennes, Knox County Vincennes State Historic Sites. Enjoy two events offered by the Vincennes State Historic Sites on Saturday, May 25. View the original Indiana Territorial Capital, Thomas Jefferson Academy and the Elihu Stout Print Shop by candlelight, and join the Rendezvous Grand Ball from 7 to 9 p.m. EDT. Interpreters will reveal stories of the sites' impact on Vincennes history. The Vincennes State Historic Sites are located at 1 W. Harrison St. Admission is free. For more information, please contact 812-882-7422. May 25-26 Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous Vincennes, Knox County French Commons and George Rogers Clark National Historic Park. American Revolutionary War reenactment featuring soldiers, craftsmen, traders, merchants and a Grand Ball. Live entertainment and demonstrations for all ages. Admission is charged. For more information, visit: www.spiritofvincennes.org. May 25-Oct. 31 Farmers Market of Historic Vincennes Vincennes, Knox County Riverfront Pavilion, 112 N. Second St. Come enjoy the Farmers Market of Historic Vincennes, Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings, from May 25 - Oct. 31. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT, the Saturday market will offer freshly picked produce from local farmers, vendors with artisan breads, freshcut flowers and "General Store" specialty items. On Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. EDT, the market continues with entertainment, cooking demonstrations and much more! May 27 Memorial Day Annual Car Show Paoli, Orange County Join the Orange County Classic Car Club as they celebrate Memorial Day with their annual car show on the Paoli Courthouse Square. Starts at 10 a.m. EDT. May 30 Show and Tell, Taste, Touch and Smell: Space Exploration Evansville, Vanderburgh County CMoe, 22 S.E. 5th St. Join us for this handson sensory science program for toddlers and young children. Put on your space suit and get ready to blast off as we learn about stars and planets. We'll even snack like astronauts! Event starts at 10:30 a.m., CDT. May 31 Evening on the River Evansville, Vanderburgh County Riverside Drive, between Court and Cherry Streets. This fundraising event benefiting the Evansville Parks Foundation and Keep Evansville Beautiful will include stage and 6 Pike Publishing backyard adventures 2013 street performances, horse-drawn carriage rides, a silent auction and a "movable feast" of food, desserts and drinks from area restaurants, caterers and grocers, presented at locations along Riverside Drive between Casino Aztar and the Pagoda. Event runs from 6:30 to 10 p.m. CDT. Call 812-435-6141 for more information. JUNE 2013 June 1 8th Annual Midwest Dragon Boat Racing Festival Evansville, Vanderburgh County 220 Eagle Crest Drive. The 8th Annual Midwest Drag Boat Racing Festival/International Dragon Boat Regatta & Family Fun Fest is a family-friendly, fast-paced competition in one of the fastest growing international water sports. It may have a new name, but the fun is still the same! Regional and neighboring-state teams pitch their party tents and give their all to compete for the regatta championship. Food, inflatables and other activities are available for the entire family. Call 812-575-9138 for more information. June 1 Kid's Fishing Derby turned 100 in July, so we are celebrating early! Red's 100th Birthday Party" celebration will be from to 6 to 8 p.m. EDT at the Don Bell Recreation Center on the VU campus. Come to enjoy the party with inflatables and be part of the fun! June 6-8 Fort Branch Community Fest Fort Branch, Gibson County Fort Branch Community Park. Food booths, carnival rides, parade, Little Miss, Junior Miss and Queen contests, talent show, and singing contest. More information: www.facebook.com/fortbranchcommunitypride June 7-8 Relay for Life of Gibson County Princeton, Gibson County Pavilion, Gibson County Fairgrounds. Opening ceremony kicks off at 6 p.m. CDT Friday, June 7, with the luminary ceremony at 9 p.m. CDT. Closing ceremonies slated for 12 hours later at 6 a.m. CDT Saturday morning. June 8 River City Bicycle Classic Jasper, Dubois County Jasper Riverwalk. Starts at 7 p.m. EDT. Evansville, Vanderburgh County Garvin Park. The River City Bicycle Classic criterium is set to take place in Evansville's beautiful Garvin Park on June 8. Evansville's own cycling team, Team Guitar Lab, is pleased to be coordinating this exciting event along with community sponsors and volunteers. There will be more than 200 professional and amateur cyclists descending on Garvin Park for a series of eight highspeed races, competing for a piece of a large purse. There also will be a celebrity race, as well as a children's race. June 1 Art in the Park June 8-15 W.C. Handy Blues Festival Patoka Lake, Orange County Grab your fishing poles, bait and tackle and join in a fun morning at the Children's Pond located near the modern campgrounds camp store. For ages 12 and under. Event is from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. EDT. June 1 Linda Smith Concert in the Park Evansville, Vanderburgh County 3501 E. Lloyd Expressway. This free event is the Arts Council's all-day summer art and music festival, showcasing work from 60plus artists and 10 local musicians. It also includes food and activities for all ages. June 2 Church in the Park at the Riverwalk Gazebo Jasper, Dubois County Jasper Riverwalk. Event starts at 10 a.m. EDT. June 2-July 26 Tri-State Art Guild's "Big & Tiny Show" Evansville, Vanderburgh County Angel Mounds, 8215 Pollack Ave. Sponsored by Tri-State Art Guild and the Friends of Angel Mounds. June 2-29 45th Dubois County Art Guild Jasper, Dubois County Jasper Arts Center. More information: 812482-3070. June 4-28 Pyro Art Gallery Exhibits Jasper, Dubois County Jasper Arts Center. Exhibit runs until June 28. June 5-8 Red Skelton Festival Vincennes, Knox County Downtown Vincennes. Honoring one of America's favorite clowns with four days of fun. Parade, bath tub races, food vendors and children's entertainment. No admission. More information: 1-800-886-6443 or www.vincennescvb.org. June 6 "Red's 100th Birthday Party"/"Paint the Town Red Festival" Vincennes, Knox County Don Bell Recreation Center, Vincennes University Campus. Red Skelton will have Henderson, Henderson County, Ky. Celebrate legendary Henderson resident and "Father of the Blues" W.C. Handy, while jamming to some of the finest local and national blues in the country. Call 800-648-3128 for more information. June 14-15 St. Henry Heindrichsdorf Fest St. Henry, Dubois County Festival in downtown St. Henry. June 15 Longhorn Cattle Show Princeton, Gibson County Pavilion, Gibson County Fairgrounds. More information: http://www.winchesterfuturitynorth.com. June 15 Vintage Baseball Game Huntingburg, Dubois County Huntingburg League Stadium. Starts at 3 p.m. EDT. June 15-April 20, 2014 Sculpt EVV Evansville, Vanderburgh County Corner of Second Street and Washington Ave. Sculpt EVV Outdoor Sculpture Show, on display through April 20, 2014, is a national juries sculpture exhibition, with selected works on a public, outdoor display in the Haynie's Corner Arts District. June 20-22 Haubstadt Sommerfest Haubstadt, Gibson County Old Haubstadt Gym grounds. Food booths, rides, beer garden, parade, a Little Miss and Junior Miss contest, talent show and 5K run. Parade at 1 p.m. CDT Saturday. Admission More information: www.haubstadt.org. June 21 "Lincoln" — Fresh Air Flick Vincennes, Knox County

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