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‘The Wabash’ varies in style, pace, heritage and feeling
In 13 cuts, an album simply titled “The Wabash” varies in style, pace, heritage and feeling as much as does the river itself.
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Rapper Common to deliver lecture at Butler in January
Rapper/actor Common will speak about “Lessons of Life: One Day It’ll All Make Sense” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 in Clowes Memorial Hall, part of the 25th anniversary of Butler University’s Celebration of Diversity Distinguished Lecture Series.
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Battle of Bulge Exhibit features artifacts, lectures
The Museum of 20th Century Warfare and the staff at Fort Harrison State Park will host the Battle of the Bulge Exhibit through Jan. 26 at Fort Harrison State Park.
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the family at Indiana State Museum
As the time ticks toward bedtime on New Year’s Eve and little eyes begin to droop, how do you fill the hours before midnight with entertainment for children? The Indiana State Museum makes New Year’s Eve easy for families to celebrate together.
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Good Feelings Band to perform under new name on New Year’s Eve
After a couple of decades or more of performing, Good Feelings has decided to change its name to reflect a more modern sound. The result is The Band Tichenor-Jeffries.
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Classic biblical epic on stage in Carmel
This holiday season, the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre in Carmel will celebrate the return of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” through Jan. 5.
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Party kicks off New Year at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre
Looking for a killer night out for New Year’s Eve? Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents a special performance of “Arsenic & Old Lace,” complete with party favors and more.
- Live Events: Dec. 20, 2012
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Album in praise of Wabash River selling ‘incredibly well’
The Year of the River starts Jan. 1, but in many ways it has already set sail with the successful launch of “The Wabash,” a collection of river songs by area artists.
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Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ leads Golden Globes with 7 nominations
Steven Spielberg’s Civil War epic “Lincoln” led the Golden Globes today with seven nominations, among them best drama, best director for Spielberg and acting honors for Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones.
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Terre Haute’s Judson Hill band to unveil new album
The four-member group hopes its new album, “Beauty in Goodbye,” catches ears in the recording industry. They’ll unveil the 10-song CD in their hometown of Terre Haute this weekend, and play it live in March at Nashville’s iconic 12th & Porter club.
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River City Art Association to honor Monty Jones in December
The River City Art Association and the Vigo County Public Library will feature the work of award-winning painter Monty “Indiana” Jones for the month of December in the library at Seventh and Poplar streets.
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Indianapolis Symphonic Choir adds third Christmas performance
The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s upcoming annual Christmas performances of “Festival of Carols” have attracted audiences larger than expected.
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Santa and more at Clabber Girl this weekend
Clabber Girl has decked its halls with a winter wonderland of trees to prepare for the annual Country Christmas from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
- Live Events: Dec. 13, 2012
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Annual Watermelon Drop to ring in New Year in Vincennes
One of the nation’s “Top Ten Quirkiest New Year’s Eve Celebrations,” the fifth annual Watermelon Drop, returns to Vincennes’ Riverfront Pavilion on Dec. 31.
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Butler announces spring Visiting Writers Series lineup
Pulitzer Prize winner Jennifer Egan, pop-culture essayist Chuck Klosterman and poet Albert Goldbarth will be among the featured speakers in Butler University’s spring 2013 Vivian S. Delbrook Visiting Writers Series.
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Travel Channel to film Santa Claus, Indiana
The Travel Channel will film the famous town of Santa Claus, Indiana, during the Santa Claus Christmas Celebration this month, for a new special called “Christmas Showdown.”
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Children’s Museum to discount admission, feature live reindeer during Miracle on 7th Street
On Friday, Dec. 7, downtown Terre Haute will celebrate the holidays with the fourth annual Miracle on 7th Street event, and the Terre Haute Children’s Museum will join in the festivities with discounted admission, an appearance by a live reindeer, holiday-themed experiments and crafts, music provided by the ISU Holiday Choir and an opportunity to write a letter to Santa.
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See ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ on stage Monday at Indiana State
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Indiana State University’s Performing Arts Series gears up for the Monday performance of “Miracle on 34th Street.”
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Swope celebrates holidays in conjunction with ‘Miracle’
In conjunction with Downtown Terre Haute’s Miracle on 7th Street, the Swope Art Museum will offer special demonstrations by artists and holiday performances to celebrate the season from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7 at its December First Friday.
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Community Service of Lessons and Carols coming up Dec. 16
The Farrington Grove Chorale will present the seventh annual Community Service of Lessons and Carols at 4 p.m. Dec. 16 at St. Stephens Episcopal Church at 215 N. Seventh St.
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Step back in time at Pioneer Village’s annual Christmas Walk
The Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department will host the 29th annual Pioneer Village Christmas Walk from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Fowler Park.
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Coffee Grounds plans Holiday Cheer
The Coffee Grounds will present the 3rd Annual Holiday Cheer from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 15. Cover charge is $5. The event will feature B.G. McPike and Solly Burton — with special guests Nan McEntire and John Davis.
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Vigo County Library’s 2013 Big Read to support Year of the River theme
The Vigo County Public Library recently received a National Endowment for the Arts grant to present its 2013 Big Read.
To support the community’s 2013 The Year of the River theme, The Big Read selection is “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain. -
Community School of Arts to present recitals
Indiana State University’s Community School of the Arts will be presenting music recitals at 6:30 p.m. today and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Richard G. Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, at Seventh and Chestnut streets.
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Van-Dell’s to present Christmas show
The Van-Dell’s are back at the Boot City Opry on Saturday with a Christmas show.
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Northview students preparing for Christmas Spectacular
Celebrate the season with the students of the Northview Fine Arts Department as it presents the 24th Annual Northview Christmas Spectacular at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 15 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 16 in the high school’s auditorium.
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Students present ‘Coffee House’ show
The Riverton Parke High School Drama Club is sponsoring a “Christmas Coffee House” talent show from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 17 at the school; admission is a donation to the club.
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Random Acts of Christmas program offers help and hope this Christmas
WBGL once again invites individuals around Illinois and Indiana to participate in the Random Acts of Christmas program. This is the 7th consecutive year WBGL is facilitating the program, which kicked off on Nov. 23.
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‘The Wabash’ varies in style, pace, heritage and feeling