Hi there CCO readers! Last weekend I was bored out of my gourd trying to find something to do. I couldn’t think of anything new and exciting, so I took to the internet and found out that there are plenty of things to do in our city this weekend. There are events for art supporters, sports fans, drama enthusiasts and more! In lieu of my normal advice column, I’ve decided to create a list of local events to satisfy even the most discerning of readers. Take some time this weekend to support and rediscover the city of Evansville!
Love and Kisses,
Lil 🙂
Friday, Feb. 24
Join local artists this Friday for Toast to the Arts, a wine gala and auction to benefit the USI Society for the Arts and Humanities. Proceeds from the gala and auction will help support arts and humanities scholarships, research and development. The event begins at 7pm and tickets cost $125. Get gussied up this Friday and rub shoulders with the supporters of local arts and humanities programs. Visit the USI Society for the Arts and Humanities website or call, 464-8600 for tickets.
For those observing Lent, join Old North United Methodist Church on Friday night and rediscover the sinfully delicious taste of their Fall Festival Catfish. The Lenten Fish Fry begins at 5pm. The cost for a catfish sandwich, 2 sides, dessert and drink is $9 for adults and $5 for kids.
The Evansville Icemen are playing this Friday night at 7:15pm.and will feature a benefit for Shelby Hiser. Two dollars from each ticket purchased in advance from Maddie Hansel will go to the Shelby Hiser Fund. Shelby was injured in a car accident resulting in quadriplegia. His parents are planning an addition to their home to help Shelby’s mobility and allow room for his medical equipment. Contact Maddie Hansel via e-mail at, mhansel@evansvilleicemen.com for advance tickets.
Another event at USI will benefit the Albion Fellows Bacon Center V-Day 2012 spotlight to end domestic violence against women and girls in Haiti. The Vagina Monologues is being performed both Thursday and Friday night on the USI campus at 7pm. Several USI employees will join the cast for their sixth annual performance. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door.
Saturday, Feb. 25
The Women’s Hospital will hold a Day of Dance this Saturday, from 8am till noon. The event will support healthy living and will feature free health screenings, dance lessons, cooking presentations and vendor booths. Day of Dance will be held that Centre and admission if free!
The 9th annual Letters for Literacy Scrabble Tournament will be held at the Ivy Tech Campus this Saturday from 1pm to 4pm. Teams will compete for the highest Scrabble score, while bidding on silent auction items to benefit Ivy Tech Community College. Teams can register to compete with a $50 entry fee. Contact litcenter.org or call, 429-1222 for more information.
Bring the kids or grandkids to Mesker Park Zoo for the Or-Kid Event this Saturday from 10am to 2pm. The event will take place inside the warm and inviting Amazonia exhibit and will feature educational tours, crafts and activities for kids ages 7 through 11. Zoo members pay $10 per person and the cost for non-members is $12. Space is limited, so contact Mesker Park Zoo at, 435-6143, ext. 414 for reservations.
The Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science invites you to attend an evening of wine tasting, food and music to benefit the Evansville Museum Contemporaries Group. The EMC Uncorked event is from 7pm to 10pm, and the cost is $40 per person.
Ongoing events
If you need a little taste of our local art scene, head over the Angel Mounds for the Tri-State Art Guild’s “Winter Show†exhibit. This event has been going on since December and will soon end on March 3rd. The “Winter Show†includes winter-themed pieces from local artists and is free to the public. “Winter Show†hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm and Sunday 1pm to 5pm. Check out Angel Mounds website for more details.
Nice job on the list, but you forgot the Aces games Saturday afternoon at the Ford. This is a huge game against Missouri State. Win, and the Aces can finish as high as 3rd in the conference. Lose, and they are looking at 7th and having to play in the play in round at the MVC tournament. This team is too good and has played it’s heart out lately, to be sent to the play in round. Let’s all get down there and cheer them on!!
Well thanks for adding the Aces game Buzzard! Good luck to the Purple Aces on Saturday! Goooooo Aces!!!!
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