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February 2012 Calendar of Events

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Carrollton, KY
11-12: Perfect Harmony Weekend.
The Soul Men Blues Brothers Tribute Act Dinner Show. One night lodging, Saturday dinner theater and Sunday breakfast buffet at Gen. Butler State Resort Park. 1-866-462-8853.
18: Carrollton Rotary Club Winter Ball. Dinner, music, live art auction Parks beverage bar. Black tie optional. $65; $125 couple; $400 table for eight. 6:30 p.m. at Butler State Resort Park Convention Center. (502) 525-7301 or (502) 525-7256.

Clarksville, IN
Through 19: “Boeing, Boeing” At the Derby Dinner Playhouse.
For times and tickets call (812) 288-8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com.
21- April 1: “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” At the Derby Dinner Playhouse. For times and tickets call (812) 288-8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com.

Florence, IN
4: Chippendales.
7 p.m. at Belterra Casino Resort CenterStage Showroom. Must be 21 or older. Tickets $25. 1-888-BELTERRA.
18: Kansas in concert. 7 p.m. at Belterra Casino Resort CenterStage Showroom. Must be 21 or older. Tickets $40. 1-888-BELTERRA.

French Lick, IN
25: Kenny Loggins Concert.
8 p.m. at the French Lick Resort. 1-888-936-9360.

Hanover, IN
1-3: The River Floweth On. Exhibit
featuring art works by Tiffany Carbonneau and Shawn Skabelund. At the Hanover College Center for Fine Arts Building. (812) 866-7110.
2: Lecture by Tiffany Carbonneau. 2-5 p.m. at the Hanover College Center for Fine Arts Building. Free. (812) 866-7110.
10: Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra in Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Hanover College Center for Fine Arts. $16 adults; $14 for seniors, faculty and staff; $5 for youth. Free to Hanover students. (812) 866-7110.
13: Lecture by Shawn Skabelund. 5 p.m. at the Hanover College Center for Fine Arts Building. Free. (812) 866-7110.
16-19: “Three Poets.” Hanover College Performance. 7:30 p.m. at the Hanover College Theater Parker Auditorium. Tickets $12 adults; $10 seniors; $5 youth. (812) 866-7110.

La Grange, KY
1-11: Artist Studio Show & Sale.
Selection of beautiful works and great prices. At the Oldham County History Center, 106 N. Second Ave. (502) 222-0826.
11: Appraisal Fair with Mike Brown and Jack Sparks. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Oldham County History Center, 106 N. Second Ave. Each appraised item $5, limit of 2 items per person. (502) 222-0826.
11, 25: Prevent a Cat Litter Month. Low cost spay and neuter. $10 Toms and $20 Mamas, includes shots. All cats must be pre-registered. At the Humane Society of Oldham County. (502) 222-7537.
15: Bottoms Up! The J.C. Barnett Whiskey Jug Exhibit. At the Oldham County History Center, 106 N. Second Ave. (502) 222-7115.
18: River Travel with Lewis & Clark. For boys ages 7-11, monthly hour-long sessions packed with activities, crafts, games and stories. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Oldham County History Center. Reservations required (502) 222-0826.

Louisville, KY
Kentucky Exposition Center Events: 3:
Winter Jam 2012 Tour Spectacular. 9-12: Kosair Shrine Circus. 15-18: National Farm Machinery Show & Championship Tractor Pull. 24-25: Professional Bull Riders Louisville Invitational. 24-26: Show of Shows Antique Military Show. 24-26: Carl Casper Custom Auto Show and Louisville New Car Show. 25-26: National Gun Day Show and JAG Military Show.
1: Afternoon Lecture Series. Dr. Blaine Hudson, Mervin Aubespin & Kenneth Clay will share their research on the history of Louisville’s African-American community from the 19th century through the civil rights movement to today. 1 p.m. at Locust Grove; 561 Blankenbaker Lane. Tickets $5 or $3 for Friends of Historic Locust Grove. (502) 897-9845.
1-18: Actors Theatre Series. In The Next Room (or the Vibrator Play) by Sarah Ruhl directed by Laura Gordon. Tickets start at $24. At the Actors Theatre of Louisville, 316 W. Main St. (502) 584-1205.
1- April 22: GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World. Explore the history and evolution of the guitar from lutes and lyres to modern high-tech instruments and shows how the instrument became the cultural symbol it is today. At the Louisville Science Center. Tickets $13 non-members; $11 non-member children ages 2-12. (502) 560-7130.
3: First Friday Trolley Hop. 5-11 p.m. Downtown Art Zone, Main & Market Streets. (502) 583-1671.
3: Kri and Hettie Concert. 10 p.m. at the Louisville Science Center. Tickets $5 members; $7 non-members. (502) 560-7130.
3 through May 6: Renoir to Chagall: Paris and the Allure of Color. At the Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. Third St. (502) 634-2700.
8-9: “Owning Your Own Business.” SCORE offers a seminar every second Wednesday and Thursday of each month for owning a business. 7-9:15 p.m. at Bellarmine University, Miles Hall, 2001 Newburg Rd. Cost is $45 to cover materials. (502) 582-5976.
10-26: The Gin Game by D. L. Coburn. Wednesday through Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. at the Bunbury Theatre Co., 604 S. Third St. Tickets $21 or $18 for seniors: $15 students. (502) 585-5306.
12: Emilie Strong Smith Chamber Music Series. Joyce Alper returns from Boston to play Mozart’s famous Oboe Quartet with the Locust Grove Chamber Musicians. 5 p.m. at Locust Grove; 561 Blankenbaker Lane. Tickets $20. (502) 897-9845.
12-25: Louisville Jewish Film Festival. Award-winning international films aimed at providing audiences a means to understand Jewish cultural complexity, richness and depth. Visit www.jewishlouisville.org for screening dates, times and prices. At the Jewish Community Center, 3600 Dutchman’s Lane. (502) 238-2731.
14: Musique Romantique. Valentine dinner show, dancing and silent auction. $100 per person. 6 p.m. at the Seelbach Hilton, 500 Fourth Ave. (502) 968-6300.
17: The Ladybirds Concert. 10 p.m. at the Louisville Science Center. Tickets $5 members; $7 non-members. (502) 560-7130.
17-19: Derby City Film Festival. Screening films from representing more than 12 countries and including films from Kentucky filmmakers. At the Clifton Center, 2117 Payne St. Festival passes and tickets are on available at www.derbycityfilmfest.com.
18: Van Halen Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the KFC Yum! Center. www.Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000 for tickets.
24: F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop. 6-10:30 p.m. Frankfort, Mellwood and Story Avenues. (502) 550-2054.
25: Meet The Artist. Meet your favorite Gallery 104 artists with on-site demonstrations and light refreshments. 5-8 p.m. at Gallery 104. (502) 222-3822.
25: Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Tumbleweed on the River Waterfront. (502) 326-5002.

Madison, IN
4: “Built to last – Madison’s Cast Iron Legacy.”
The Cornerstone Society annual meeting featuring speaker Phil Thompson. 10 a.m. at the Madison-Jefferson County Library, 420 W. Main St. (812) 273-5479.
4: Bluegrass Music. 6 p.m. at the Jefferson County 4-H Fairgrounds, Hwy. 256. Free.
10-11: Murder For One. Murder mystery dinner theatre. 6 p.m. at The Livery Stable. $28. (812) 701-3028.
10-11; 17-18: B&B Valentine Dinner Package. Stay 2 nights in the B&B, enjoy wine and appetizers Friday evening, fresh flowers and chocolates in your room and a four-course dinner with wine at the winery on Saturday. $340 to $395 depending on room choice plus tax and gratuity. At Madison Vineyards, 1456 E. 400 N. (812) 273-6500 or 1-888-473-6500.
11: “Wine Lovers Dinner.” Enjoy this four-course dinner, wines. At Madison Vineyards, 1456 E. 400 N. (812) 273-6500 or 1-888-473-6500.
11: Schocolade Celebration. At Lanthier Winery, 123 Mill St. (812) 273-2409.
18: Bluebird nesting box workshop. Assemble a bluebird nesting box and learn about the ecology and needs of bluebirds. 10:30 a.m. at Clifty Falls Start Park Clifty Inn. $10 per kit; $2 per person. Participants must bring a #2 medium Phillips screwdriver. (812) 273-0609.
24-26: “Harvey.” Presented by MCHS Theatre and River Valley Financial Bank. 7 p.m. Friday; 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $10 main floor; $5 balcony; $5 students. At the Madison High School auditorium.
25: Souper Saturday. Southeast Indiana Wine Trail wineries will feature their own special soup, breads, snacks and wine tasting. (812) 273-3755.

Pewee Valley, KY
9-12; 17-19: “Something to Hide.”
A classic thriller with diabolically clever twists and turns. Thursday dinner seating 6:45 p.m. with 8 p.m. curtain; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday at The Little Colonel Playhouse, Mt. Mercy Dr. (502) 241-1137.
11: Valentine’s Dinner Dance. Dinner, dancing, door prizes. 6:30-11 p.m. at 119 Central Ave. Tickets $25. Reservations and tickets call (502) 241-4326.
18: An Evening in Tuscany. Proceeds go to choral music department. Tickets $25. At St. James Episcopal Church, 401 Hwy. 146. (502) 222-9504.
26-28: The Art and Soul of Lent. At St. James Episcopal Church, 401 Hwy. 146, (502) 241-8136.
29: An Evening with Dick Sisto. Louisville jazz musician and WFPK radio host will perform the Sacred Music of Duke Ellington on vibraphone and piano. 7 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 401 Hwy. 146. (502) 222-9504.

Scottsburg, IN
15: Brown Bag Lunch.
Noon at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum, 1050 S. Main St. (812) 752-1050.
16- March 20: Traveling Exhibit. How to care for old photos at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum, 1050 S. Main St. (812) 752-1050.
26: Operation Appraisal with Greg Ramoni. Bring your items in to be appraised for a fee. At the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum, 1050 S. Main St. (812) 752-1050.

Versailles, IN
11: Freezin’ for a Reason
Indiana Special Olympics Polar Plunge and After Splash Bash. 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Versailles State Park. (812) 584-6861.

Vevay, IN
3: “First Friday.”
Visit art galleries and retails shops, take a carriage ride or visit local restaurants for live entertainment. 6-9 p.m. along Main Street. Sponsored by Vevay Main Street Program. (812) 427-2445.
6: Flooded with Memories - Reflections on the 1937 Flood. Exhibit with stories and pictures of the impact the great flood had on the communities and residents in Switzerland County. At the Switzerland County Historical Museum. (812) 427-3560.
18: “Swiss Idol Auditions. 6 p.m. at the Historic Hoosier Theater. Those wanting to participate should register at the Switzerland County Visitors Center at 128 W. Main St. or call (812) 427-3237.

Other Areas
12: Cincinnati Winter Antiques Market.
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Cintas Center, 1624 Herald Ave., Cincinnati. Tickets $3; Children under 18 free. (513) 353-4135.
13; 27: “Learn to Turn.” Southeastern Indiana Wood Turners Meeting. Free turning lessons. 9 a.m. at 8896 W. Baseline Rd., Holton, Ind. (812) 689-6545.
18: Goodwill of Southern Indiana Annual Mardi Gras Bash. 6-10 p.m. at Huber’s Orchard & Winery Plantation Hall in Starlight, Ind. Tickets $75. (812) 207-2316.
26: Send A Boat! 75th anniversary observance of the 1937 flood with guest speaker Rick Bell, author of “The Great Flood of 1937, Rising Waters-Soaring Spirits.” 2 p.m. at the Howard Steamboat Museum, 1101 E. Market St., Jeffersonville, Ind. (812) 283-3728.

 

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