June 11: Weekend Calendar

The Herald Bulletin

June 11, 2008 08:04 pm

— THURSDAY, JUNE 12
Friends of the Library book sale — 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday; and noon-4 p.m. Saturday, third floor bookstore, Anderson Public Library.
The Social Security Boys from North Carolina and The Stutzman Family (part of the The Summer Gospel Concert) — 2 and 7:30 p.m., Bearcreek Farms Country Resort, Bryant. .Meal and show, $28. For more information call (260) 997-6822.
Opening of David Freeman’s exhibit “Artwork of a Muncie Youth — reception, 6 p.m. Exhibit on display through July 15, Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St., Muncie.
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
Summer Heat Air Festival — 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, LifeStream’s Family Fun Fair at the transportation center, 9000 W. Smith St. (Indiana 32), Yorktown. Free entertainment, games and bingo, ice cream and drinks; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, free games, including a dunk tank, ring tossed, duck pond, etc., downtown Yorktown and near the park along Tiger Drive.; 10 a.m. Saturday, Pablo and Uniqua from Nick Jr.’s “The Backyardigans,” Belle E. Buttons Toy Store, 9200 W. Smith St., Yorktown. Many other activities taking place all weekend long.
Wilbur Wright Birthplace 16th annual Festival — Friday and Saturday, Wilbur Wright Birthplace and Museum. Ham and bean supper on Friday; Tractor show, pork chop dinner, vendors, free entertainment and special events, Saturday. Friday hours: 4-7 p.m.; Saturday hours, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. No admission charged. For more information call (765) 332-2495.
Indy Jazz Fest — through Sunday, Military Park, Indianapolis. Three-day event with two stages that feature top regional and national performers in jazz, blues, roots and more! Friday, 6-10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 3-11 p.m.; and Sunday, 3-8 p.m. Admission charged. For more information call (317) 940-9945.
Jack Johnson with Mason Jennings & Money Mark — doors open, 5 p.m.; show, 7 p.m., Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville. Lawn seats, $28.50; pavilion, $43.
“Dead Serious . . . About Life,” a musical drama performance — 7 p.m. tonight; 6 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday, Highland High School. The musical will be performed by a group called Mishpachah, Inc., based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. For ticket information call (800) 459-7268. Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door.
ThunderCars, Legends, FWD Amateur & Figure 8’s, Thunder Roasters — 8 p.m., Anderson Speedway.
Casey Jamerson CD Release Party — 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 1124 Meridian Plaza, Anderson. Special guest will be Josh Mahoney. Tickets are $10 general admission with a $5 discount on Casey’s CD at the concert. Tickets available at the Paramount Box Office, (765) 642-1234 or online at http://www.andersonparamount.org.
Lez Zeppelin — doors open, 8 p.m.; show, 9 p.m., Music Mill, Indianapolis. All shows are 18 and over. General admission tickets are $15 and available from all Ticketmaster outlets, Music Mill Box Office, on-line at Ticketmaster.com & themusicmillvenue.com or charge by phone at (317) 239-5151.
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
42nd annual Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival — runs through June 21, Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground. More than 50 bluegrass bands perform for eight days. Jams, workshops, bean supper, youth activity tent and youth bluegrass boot camp. Hours vary. Admission charged. For more information call (800) 414-4677.
Billie Creek Village Civil War Days — Billie Creek Village, Rockville. One of Indiana’s largest Civil War reenactments. Hundreds of reenactors with cannons, crafts, marching troops, hospitals, battles and a ball. Saturday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission charged.
National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s National Spring Shoot — weeklong celebration through June 22, Friendship, Ind. Black powder shooting competitions, Early American crafts and classes, living history demonstrations, museum displays and lectures. Admission charged. For more information call (800) 745-1493.
Third annual Noblesville Tour of Gardens — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour begins at the Harbour Trees Golf Club. Ticket price is $12 (children ages 12 and under are free), which includes the Tour of Gardens and admission into the Garden Market. Advance tickets will be available at various Noblesville shops and through www.NoblesvillePreservation.com. Visit the Web site or call (317) 773-4549 for more information.
Third annual Madison County Shrine Club Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show — 1 to 5 p.m., Madison County Shrine Club, 2419 White St. Rain or shine. Registration $10 if received by June 12 or $12 day of show. Door prizes, raffles and entertainment. Food available for purchase. For registration or more information contact Matt Chambers at (765) 378-6918.
Muncie Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony on the Green concert — 4:30-7:30 p.m., at Univeristy Quad in front of the Museum of Art Terrace.
Naptown Roller Derby — doors open, 6 p.m.; bout, 7 p.m., Toyota Blue Ribbon Pavilion, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis. Admission $10 pre-sale; $15 at the door. For more information call (317) 522-1958.
The Oak Ridge Boys — 6 and 9:30 p.m., Little Nashville Opry. Tickets are $28 and available by calling (812) 988-2235.
Crystal Gayle headlining the 2008 Red Skelton Gala — 7 p.m., Red Sketon Performing Arts Center, Vincennes. Tickets are $75, $100 and $125 and available by calling (812) 888-4039.
World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist Chris T. Young — doors open, 7 p.m.; show, 8 p.m., Elks Lodge 209, 1803 Broadway. Admission $15 at the door. For information, call Janice Hunter at (765) 552-7447, or email to JaniceSue@att.net More information available on Young’s Web site at www.ChrisYoungRocks.com
Lapel Community Band concert — 7:30 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 1124 Meridian Plaza. Benefit for the Paramount Theatre.
CRA Street Stock 200, SuperTrucks and FWD Pro — 8 p.m., Anderson Speedway.
Rascal Flatts with special guest Taylor Swift — doors open, 6 p.m.; show, 8 p.m., Verizon Wireless Music Center. Lawn, $35.75; pavilion, $79.50.
SUNDAY, JUNE 15
“Poetry and Passion: The Art of Pastel” exhibit — through Aug. 3, Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. This exhibit features works by a group of 13 award winning artists from Indiana and Ohio. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. No admission charged. For more information visit their Web site at www.richmondartmuseum.org or call (765) 966-0256.
Whitewater Valley Railroad rides — season now underway. Ride from Connersville to Metamora; visiting the working grist mill and more than 100 shops. Cost is $20 for adults for the 33-mile trip and $10 for children ages 2-12. Departs Connersville at 12:01 p.m. on Saturdays, Sunday and major holidays; Train to Dinner rides each Friday at 6 p.m. For reservations and pricing call (765) 825-2054 or visit the Web site at www.whitewatervalleyrr.org.
MONDAY, JUNE 16
India Cruse-Griffin “If It Weren’t For Them” exhibit - through June 21, Hugh N Ronald Gallery at the Portland Center, 131 E. Walnut St., Portland.
“Peter Pan” — through June 29, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. For group reservations or ticket information call (317) 876-0503 or (317) 876-0504.
“Footprints, Balancing Nature’s Diversity” exhibit — through Aug. 3, Indiana State Museum. This exhibit traces the history of humans’ effect on Indiana’s wildlife and their habitats. Filled with fur, fins, and feathers, it begins with the diversity of species near the Ice Age and continues through settlers’ dependence on plentiful wildlife and the waning of some of those species.
Local author Darlene Landon-Ahdieh’s book signing — 7 p.m., Frankton Community Library. Ahdieh grew up in rural Madison County and attended Anderson schools. Her book is entitled “The Impressionable Years.”
Winemaker dinner hosted by Erik Miller of Kokomo Winery — 7 p.m., The Anvil Inn, Cicero. Cost is $75 per person for the six-course meal. Reservations may be made by contacting Rex Whisler at (317) 984-4533.
TUESDAY, JUNE 17
Glenn Miller Orchestra — 2 p.m. Tuesday and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Beacreek Farms Country Resort, Bryant. Show price, $32; show only tickets available as well. For reservations or additional information call (260) 997-6822.
“57/1: Artists from the Premier Edition of the PMC Guild Annual” — through Aug. 1, Purdue Memorial Union, Robert L. Ringel Gallery, campus of Purdue University, West Lafayette. Works made in precious metal clay made by 57 international artists in the PMC Guild will be on display. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
A Tribute to Richard Rodgers, part of the 2008 Concert in the Park series — 8 p.m., Kokomo’s Highland Park. The Park Band pays tribute to Broadway composer Richard Rodgers in a program with selections from “The Sound of Music,” “The King and I,” and “South Pacific.” No admission charge.
Marie Stonestreet Art Exhibit presented by The Great Frame Up — through Aug. 24, White River Gardens Schaefer Rotunda. Show is included with your regular admission.
Wild Music: Sounds & Songs of Life — through Sept. 7, Minnetrista Cultural Center, Muncie. Visitors of all ages are invited to expand their understanding of what makes music. They’ll discover how nature’s “musicians” create distinct musical masterpiences to communicate with and relate to one another.
THURSDAY, JUNE 19
BBQ Ribfest — through Sunday, hours vary, Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne. National-award winning BBQ at the biggest BBQ bash in the tri-state area. Great blues music, games, rides and a kids area. Admission charged.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
Hoosier Antiques Expo — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Toyota Exposition Hall, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis. Admission $7; children under 12, admitted free. For more information contact Shawn Hastings at (618) 635-2895.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21
Seventh annual Northern Midwest ZNA Koi Fish Show — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Pioneer Our Land Pavilion, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis. Admission $3 for adults and children under 16, admitted free. For more information contact Richard Thomas at (765) 447-3070.
Psychic Fair by the Pyramid of Enlightenment — noon to 8 p.m. today and tomorrow, Pyramid of Enlightenment Spiritual Center, 8101 E. Washington St. $5 admission.
Kokomo Rib Fest — 4 p.m. to midnight, Courthouse Square, Kokomo. Tons of smoky ribs and sauces along with a kids zone for fun and games. Hot dog eating contest and live entertainment. For more information call (765) 457-9318.
African Lion Awareness Day — Indianapolis Zoo. African Lion Awareness Week begins Saturday. Meet the zoo’s lions (including the newest resident, young lioness Zuri).
Jett Williams — 8 p.m., Little Nashville Opry. Tickets are $23 and available by calling (812) 988-2235.
Elephant Awareness Week — Indianapolis Zoo. Elephant Awareness Week begins today. 11:30 a.m., elephant bath; 1:30 and 3 p.m., elephant show.
H.O.S.S. Winged Sprints, Figure 8’s and Street Stocks — 8 p.m., Anderson Speedway.
SUNDAY, JUNE 22
Harlem Goes West: The Black Cowboy in Western Films — Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis. This exhibition features 26 posters from the often-overlooked genre of black Western films. The exhibit is supported by a moderated film series featuring monthly showing of popular Westerns with black casts and directors.
Whitewater Valley Railroad rides — season now under way. Ride from Connersville to Metamora; visiting the working grist mill and more than 100 shops. Cost is $20 for adults for the 33-mile trip and $10 for children ages 2-12. Departs Connersville at 12:01 p.m. on Saturdays, Sunday and major holidays; Train to Dinner rides each Friday at 6 p.m. For reservations and pricing call (765) 825-2054 or visit the Web site at www.whitewatervalleyrr.org.
MONDAY, JUNE 23
“Ansel Adams in Yosemite” — through Dec. 31, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art, Indianapolis.
“Welcome to Koala” — Two Queensland koalas, native to Australia, are visiting through Sept. 1 at the Indianapolis Zoo. The last time koalas visited the Zoo was 1994.
United States Army Field Band of Washington, D.C. in concert — 7 p.m., Ball State University’s Emens Auditorium. To obtain free tickets by mail, include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request to: U.S. Army Field Band Tickets, Emens Auditorium, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306, or stop by the Emens ticket office, Toyota of Muncie and Myers Furniture & Appliance in New Castle.
Opening of David Freeman’s exhibit “Artwork of a Muncie Youth — through July 15, Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St., Muncie.
TUESDAY, JUNE 24
Recording History, the Grand Pianos and Diverse Sounds of Starr Gennett exhibit — through Aug. 31, Minnetrista Cultural Center, Muncie. For more information call (765) 282-4848.
Marie Stonestreet Art Exhibit presented by The Great Frame Up — through Aug. 24, White River Gardens Schaefer Rotunda. Show is included with your regular admission.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25
Rush— doors open, 5 p.m.; show, 7:30 p.m.; Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville.
“Poetry and Passion: The Art of Pastel” exhibit — through Aug. 3, Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. This exhibit features works by a group of 13 award winning artists from Indiana and Ohio. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. No admission charged. For more information visit their Web site at www.richmondartmuseum.org or call (765) 966-0256.