Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are just a few of the things going on in the 812:
1. The Monarch Festival at Mount Saint Francis
This year's Monarch Festival appears to have undergone a bit of a metamorphosis. In addition to the butterfly experience the 2021 Monarch Festival at MountFest will also feature live entertainment and music, an art festival, food trucks, kids activities, and much more. This free event at Mount Saint Francis has it all. Click the link below for more details.
9/18, Noon-8pm, Free Admission
2. SoIN Concert Series
The SoIN concert series is back for their September edition featuring Joann Bellanova. You can expect to hear Joann's smooth sounding vocals bringing you both original songs and songs you know and love. This concert series is sponsored by the Arts Alliance of Southern Indiana and moves from around the local area parks. This month's concert will be hosted at Sam Peden Park in New Albany. Blankets and chairs are allowed for seating. A link to Joann's website and sample music is below.
9/18, 7pm, Free Admission
http://www.joannbellanova.com/media
3. Comedy By The Bridge
If you could use a laugh (and we all could), then this is the event for you. Comedy By The Bridge in Jeffersonville presents live stand-up comedy featuring Brent Terhune and Rich Ragains. This event is being hosted at NoCo Arts & Cultural District which will only add to the cool atmosphere of this fun event. Proof of Covid vaccination will be required for entry. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the link below.
9/17, 830pm, Tickets Required
Brent Terhune: https://www.brentcomedy.com
Rich Ragains: https://comedypro.com/performer/rich-ragains
4. Fabulous Equinox Orchestra at Ogle Center
The Ogle Center in New Albany presents the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra. Who is the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, you ask? That question is probably best answered by watching this clip from the band's website: https://equinoxorchestra.com/video .
If you like high energy, big band sound, combined with a powerful vocalist singing his way through the great-American-classic-Spotify-list, then this event is for you. The event will be hosted at the Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Amphitheater located on the campus of Indiana University Southeast. Admission is free, but registration is recommended at the link below.
9/20 (Monday), 730pm, Registration Recommended
The Band: https://equinoxorchestra.com
5. Glow Maze Cornucopia Farm
The Cornucopia Farm in Scottsburg will be hosting a special Glow Maze event this Saturday. It's the same corn maze fun you love, but with special lights to light the path. Music will be playing and each entrant gets their own glow stick to help make the maze glow. Bring a flashlight and your sense of adventure and enjoy an evening at Cornucopia Farm. Tickets available at the link below.
9/18, 8pm-10pm, Tickets Required
- BONUS EVENTS -
A few extra things going on in our area ...
The Ten Tucky Festival (Louisville)
This is the 10th annual Ten Tucky Festival of Ten Minute Plays. If you enjoy live theatre, you have to check this event out. All of the details at the link below.
9/16 - 9/20, 7:30, Tickets Required
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(While supplies last)
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