At least 5 things going on — December 18 – 21
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Thursday, December 18, 2014
Storytime at the Birdseye Branch Library at 5 p.m.
Christmas Story Time will be at 5:00 p.m. Janet Partenheimer welcomes all ages of children and Christmas treats will be provided.
DC Speaks open house at 6 p.m.
DC Speaks will host an open house at Vincennes University Jasper Campus at 6 p.m.
Toastmasters is a club located in Jasper that meets every Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Toastmasters is a club focused on helping members improve their public speaking and leadership skills through a learn by doing atmosphere with constructive feedback from club members.[hr]
Friday, December 19, 2014
Mark O’Connor and Friends – Appalachian Christmas at Jasper Arts Center 7:30 p.m.
Two-time Grammy winner Mark O’Connor was a child prodigy, winning three national championships at age 13 in guitar, mandolin, and fiddle. His musical genres range from classical to folk, jazz to bluegrass, pop to old time fiddle. Mark is equally known for his composing as he is for his performance. Accompaning Connor at this special holiday show will be Cia Cherryholmes, Carrie Rodgriguez, and Forrest O’Connor among others. This program is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Tickets: Adult $35, Senior $33, Student/Child $30
Free movie at Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand at 1:30 p.m
The comedy Last Holiday will be shown for the next free movie Friday with the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand on December 19 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time in St. Gertrude Hall at the monastery.
Queen Latifah and LL Cool J star in the comedy Last Holiday. Shy New Orleans cookware salesclerk Georgia Byrd (Queen Latifah), is told by her doctor she has less than a month to live. This unexpected news leads Georgia to give her life a serious makeover! She jets off on a dream vacation to live life like there’s no tomorrow. LL Cool J is the handsome suitor back home who is not about to let Georgia slip away.
Popcorn and a beverage will be provided. Participants are welcomed to stay after the movie for a brief discussion of the film, which is being offered in partnership with the Ferdinand Library. Visitors are also invited to walk the monastery grounds and see the monastery church.
Moviegoers should come to the monastery’s front desk and they will be directed to St. Gertrude Hall. For any questions, call 812-367-1411, extension 2915.[hr]
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Jingle Bell Jog free fun run in Jasper at 9 a.m.
Dubois Library events at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Family I Spy Christmas Ornament Craft at 11:00 a.m. Bring the family and make a fun, interactive Christmas ornament.
LEGO Club for first grade and up at 1 p.m. Bring your own LEGO’s or use the library’s. Snacks will be provided.
Birdseye Branch Library events at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday at the Movies will start at 10:30 a.m. with A Dennis the Menace Christmas. Popcorn will be served.
Jasper Library event at 11 a.m
Anime/Manga Club will meet on December 20 at 11:00 a.m. for sixth grade and up. Don’t forget to bring a t-shirt to decorate with our new club mascot.
Handel’s Messiah to be performed at St. Joe at 7 p.m.
The Evansville Philharmonic will perform Handels Messiah at St. Joe Church in Jasper. Tickets are $25.[hr]
Continuing
Dubois County Museum Festival of Tree and Santas
This annual event displays many decorated trees and the museum’s 1,100 Santas. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00-2:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00-4:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00-4:00 p.m.
The Festival of Trees details are here.
Jasper Community Arts Commission
Visual Arts Committee will display their own work. These are local artists who serve on the committee.
Members of the Visual Arts Committee, some of whom will be exhibiting this year are: Linda Kahle, Myra Schuetter, Trish Mehringer, Laura Pommier, Barb McCullough, Bill Whorrall, Diane Wininger, Tom Schum, LaVonne Tisdal, Curt Uebelhor, Rachel Mummey, Jennifer Wohlberg, Kit Miracle, and Emily Colucci.
The Krempp Gallery, located in the Jasper Arts Center adjacent to the VUJC campus, is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm, until 7 pm on Thursdays, and Sunday from noon to 3 pm. School groups, clubs, and students are welcome.
