PAGE 14 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 THE HERALD Entertainment: Weekend Here’s the thing about Fake News: Sometimes it’s a real thing. Sometimes the news from the mainstream media really is fake — although it’s almost never be- cause the reporters, editors and publisher have conspired to delib- erately fabricate events and mis- lead the readers and viewers. Sometimes we just get it wrong. And when it happens on the national and international stage, as it did in the case of the Centen- nial Olympic Park bombing at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, reputa- tions can be ruined and lives can be shattered, and all of the retrac- tions and apologies in the world aren’t nearly enough to repair the damage. “Richard Jewell” is the latest economically filmed, well-crafted gem from the remarkable and in- defatigable 89-year-old Clint East- wood, who in recent years has concentrated largely on stories of ordinary but unique Ameri- cans thrust into the spotlight by circumstances, e.g., “American Sniper,” “Sully” and “The 15:17 to Paris.” The aforementioned films were about soldiers and a pilot (who was a military veteran). This movie is about a cop wannabe who was hailed as an instant hero for spotting an explosive device at the Olympic Park and saving dozens of lives — and then tried, convict- ed and vilified by the FBI and the media when he was named as the prime suspect in the bombings. To the credit of Eastwood (and the nomination-worthy script by Billy Ray), “Richard Jewell” isn’t some one-sided, vindictive dia- tribe against the FBI agents and the media mob that were so quick to shine the spotlight on Jewell. We understand why the investiga- tion so quickly focused on Jewell — and we certainly understand why an ambitious local reporter would run with an FBI agent’s tip as the foundation for a front- page story naming Jewell. When the guy leading the investigation whispers in your ear, “We’re look- ing at the security guard,” you’d be derelict in your reporting du- ties to not consider that a story. The problem, as “Richard Jew- ell” illustrates again and again, is that neither the FBI, nor the local reporter, nor the national media that pounced on the initial story let the facts get in the way of that initial story. (At least not for a very long time.) Every time they were presented with evidence that could clear Richard Jewell, they conveniently ignored it or came up with unsubstantiated theories explaining away the evidence. Paul Walter Hauser, perhaps best known for his portrayal of another sad-sack wannabe in “I, Tonya,” delivers screen-com- manding work as the title char- acter. Hauser’s uncanny physical resemblance to Jewell is just the beginning of this transformative performance; he also does a re- markable job of capturing Jew- ell’s pathetic and sometimes irri- tating bravado (as when Richard is working as a campus cop and tries in vain to intimidate a bunch of yahoos drinking in their dorm room), as well as his inherent lik- ability and decency, as evidenced by his unapologetic devotion to his mother (the magnificent Kathy Bates). Eastwood and his production design team and the cinematog- rapher Yves Belanger perfectly capture the mid-1990s time period. The re-creation of the bombing on the night of a concert at Centen- nial Park is so accurate as to be unnerving. Olivia Wilde (who happens to be the daughter of two real-life world-renowned journalists) gives a showy and initially off-putting but ultimately empathetic perfor- mance as Kathy Scruggs, the late, real-life reporter from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution who broke the story. Jon Hamm plays a variation on his FBI agent character from “The Town,” as a borderline sleazy and sloppy FBI investigator who never wavers from his (100% incorrect) belief Richard is “guilty as hell,” even after Jewell is officially cleared. Sam Rockwell has become the go-to guy for scene-stealing supporting work (he’s even got a supporting actor Oscar), and he does it again here as Jewell’s at- torney, who is in over his head on this case and makes some major mistakes, but never wavers in his faith in Richard and his determi- nation to clear his name. In perhaps the most impactful scene in the film, Kathy Bates as Richard’s mother addresses the world in a press conference in which she begs President Clin- ton and the FBI to clear her son’s name. Your heart breaks for this hard-working, loving mother who never wanted anything more than for her son to realize his dream of working in law en- forcement — only to find them both living a nightmare created by the very type of men her son worshipped. Yes, Fake News can be a real thing, and “Richard Jewell” is a strong reminder of one of the worst cases in modern history. That doesn’t excuse those who cry “Fake News!” every time they disagree with a story or an opinion. Polarizing film delivers strong performances RICHARD ROEPER Richard Jewell êêê½ Cast: Paul Walter Hauser, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Jon Hamm, Kathy Bates Rating: R for some sexual refer- ences and brief bloody images. CLAIRE FOLGER/WARNER BROS. PICTURES/ASSOCIATED PRESS Sam Rockwell, left, Kathy Bates and Paul Walter Hauser are shown in a scene from “Richard Jewell.” The film opens Friday at Showplace Jasper 8. Bates was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a motion picture for her role in the film. All times are Eastern unless otherwise noted. Current cinema New releases Richard Jewell êêê½ (Showplace Jasper 8) The latest economically filmed, well-crafted gem from Clint Eastwood recalls the cop wannabe who was proven innocent after being named as the prime suspect in the 1996 Olympics bombing in Atlanta. Paul Walter Hauser delivers screen-commanding work as the title character. (Historical drama, R, 2 hrs. 10 min.) Currently playing Ford v Ferrari êêê½ (Showplace Jasper 8) Christian Bale, playing hotheaded 1960s race car driver Kenny Miles, and Matt Damon, as the auto designer who hires him to help Ford compete at Le Mans, have a relaxed, confident, sometimes very funny chemistry in this rip-roaring and heart-pounding 1960s action/ drama. One of the best movies ever made about auto racing. (Action biography, PG-13, 2 hrs. 32 min.) Frozen 2 êêê (Showplace Jasper 8) An uplifting and true-hearted and worthy (if not equal) sequel to the 2013 mega-blockbuster, this beautifully animated film is sprinkled with good humor and filled with sister-power bonding moments. And there are more than a few trippy, New Age-y detours along the way. (Animated fantasy, PG, 1 hr. 43 min.) Knives Out êêê (Showplace Jasper 8) This crackling good, old- fashioned murder mystery is one of those movies where it looks like the immensely appealing cast — including Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis and Chris Evans — had as much fun making the film as we have watching it. (Murder mystery/comedy, PG-13, 2 hrs. 11 min.) On DVD Hustlers êêê½ IMAX Showplace Cinemas East, 1801 Morgan Center Drive, Evansville: XXXXX www.showplacecinemas.com Events Attractions Angel Mounds Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Ave., Evansville. Hours (CT): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. www. angelmounds.org Big Splash Adventure, Valley of the Springs Resort, 8505 W. State Road 56, French Lick. 877-936-3866 or www.bigsplashadventure.com Falls of the Ohio State Park Interpretive Center, at the end of West Riverside Drive, Clarksville. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. www.fallsoftheohio.org Indiana Caverns, 1267 Green Acres Lane S.W., Corydon. Features a 25-minute boat ride, a waterfall, thriving cave life and Big Bone Mountain. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily April through October and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily November through March. Closed Christmas. www.indianacaverns.com Indiana Railway Museum, French Lick. Excursion trains depart from the former Monon Railroad Passenger Station. The two-hour, 20-mile trip takes passengers though several limestone rock cuts, part of the Hoosier National Forest and the 2,200-foot Burton Tunnel. Special events: The Polar Express, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 15 and daily Dec. 17-23. Museum hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, free. 800-748-7246 or www.indianarailwaymuseum.org Jasper City Mill, 160 Third Ave. The mill features cornmeal ground on site, craft items, old-fashioned candy and local products. Exhibit (changes every six months): Dubois County Art Guild Gallery Walk, items from artisans and rustic Amish furniture available in the gift shop. Featured Artist: Barbara McCullough of Jasper, through April. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Lincoln City (all times CT). Special event: Living Without Electricity, 5-8 p.m., Dec. 21. Park hours: Memorial Visitor Center, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. daily through March 31, 2020; farm, closed for the season; Colonel Jones Home, noon-4 p.m. Thursdays- Sundays, June-August. www.nps.gov/ libo/ or 812-937-4541 Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through March 20. www.louisvillezoo.org Marengo Cave Park: The Crystal Palace walking tour features a formation-filled room and huge flowstone deposits, while the Dripstone Trail walking tour is known for its profusion of delicate soda straw formations, slender totem pole stalagmites and penny ceiling. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. http:// marengocave.com Mega Cavern, 1841 Taylor Ave., Louisville. Historic Tram Tours, Mega Zips and Mega Quest, an underground ropes challenge. Closed major holidays. 877-614-6342 or www.louisvillemegacavern.com Mesker Park Zoo, 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville. Hours (CT): 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. 812-435-6143 or www.meskerparkzoo.com Wilstem Ranch, Paoli: Animal Encounters. www.wilstemranch.com or 812-936-4484 Other events Christmas at the Tavern, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Jefferson Academy bulding, The Vincennes State Historic Sites, 1 W. Harrison St., Vincennes. $30 per person; 21 and older. [email protected] or 812-882-7422. Harlem Globetrotters, Sunday, Owensboro Sportscenter. harlemglobetrotters.com, OwensboroTickets.com or 270-297-9932 Upcoming events Holiday Dine and Dance, Dec. 28, Huntingburg Event Center, 110 E. 14th St., (a 10-member band). Benefits Dubois County Tourism’s stage. Tickets are available at Dubois County Visitors Center, 2704 Newton St., Jasper, 812-482-9115; Jasper Chamber of Commerce, 302 W. Sixth St., Jasper, 812-482-6866; German American Bank, 309 E. 13th St., Huntingburg, 812-309- 3448; and Uebelhor TV, 2065 Main St., Ferdinand, 812-367- 1591; or from Mike Ackerman of Ackerman Oil, 812-630-8756; Sarah Flamion of Destination Huntingburg,812-301-2209; and Gary Schnell at Sell 4 Free Realty, Jasper, 812-631-3147. The deadline for purchasing tickets is Thursday, Dec. 19. Exhibits Krempp Gallery Visual Arts Committee , through Dec. 27. Hours : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Exhibit: New Works: Slipware and Drawings, features work of Br. Martin Erspamer, OSB, through Jan. 15. Hours: Call 357-6401 or 800-987- 7311 or visit www.saintmeinrad.edu/ library/hours/ ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE
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PAGE 14THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019
THE HERALDEntertainment: Weekend
Here’s the thing about Fake News:
Sometimes it’s a real thing. Sometimes the news from the mainstream media really is fake — although it’s almost never be-cause the reporters, editors and publisher have conspired to delib-erately fabricate events and mis-lead the readers and viewers.
Sometimes we just get it wrong.
And when it happens on the national and international stage, as it did in the case of the Centen-nial Olympic Park bombing at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, reputa-tions can be ruined and lives can be shattered, and all of the retrac-tions and apologies in the world aren’t nearly enough to repair the damage.
“Richard Jewell” is the latest economically filmed, well-crafted gem from the remarkable and in-defatigable 89-year-old Clint East-wood, who in recent years has concentrated largely on stories of ordinary but unique Ameri-cans thrust into the spotlight by circumstances, e.g., “American Sniper,” “Sully” and “The 15:17 to Paris.”
The aforementioned films were about soldiers and a pilot (who was a military veteran). This movie is about a cop wannabe who was hailed as an instant hero for spotting an explosive device at the
Olympic Park and saving dozens of lives — and then tried, convict-ed and vilified by the FBI and the media when he was named as the prime suspect in the bombings.
To the credit of Eastwood (and the nomination-worthy script by Billy Ray), “Richard Jewell” isn’t some one-sided, vindictive dia-tribe against the FBI agents and the media mob that were so quick to shine the spotlight on Jewell. We understand why the investiga-tion so quickly focused on Jewell — and we certainly understand why an ambitious local reporter would run with an FBI agent’s tip as the foundation for a front-page story naming Jewell. When the guy leading the investigation
whispers in your ear, “We’re look-ing at the security guard,” you’d be derelict in your reporting du-ties to not consider that a story.
The problem, as “Richard Jew-ell” illustrates again and again, is that neither the FBI, nor the local reporter, nor the national media that pounced on the initial story let the facts get in the way of that initial story. (At least not for a very long time.) Every time they were presented with evidence that could clear Richard Jewell, they conveniently ignored it or came up with unsubstantiated theories explaining away the evidence.
Paul Walter Hauser, perhaps best known for his portrayal of another sad-sack wannabe in
“I, Tonya,” delivers screen-com-manding work as the title char-acter. Hauser’s uncanny physical resemblance to Jewell is just the beginning of this transformative performance; he also does a re-markable job of capturing Jew-ell’s pathetic and sometimes irri-tating bravado (as when Richard is working as a campus cop and tries in vain to intimidate a bunch of yahoos drinking in their dorm room), as well as his inherent lik-ability and decency, as evidenced by his unapologetic devotion to his mother (the magnificent Kathy Bates).
Eastwood and his production design team and the cinematog-rapher Yves Belanger perfectly
capture the mid-1990s time period. The re-creation of the bombing on the night of a concert at Centen-nial Park is so accurate as to be unnerving.
Olivia Wilde (who happens to be the daughter of two real-life world-renowned journalists) gives a showy and initially off-putting but ultimately empathetic perfor-mance as Kathy Scruggs, the late, real-life reporter from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution who broke the story.
Jon Hamm plays a variation on his FBI agent character from “The Town,” as a borderline sleazy and sloppy FBI investigator who never wavers from his (100% incorrect) belief Richard is “guilty as hell,” even after Jewell is officially cleared.
Sam Rockwell has become the go-to guy for scene-stealing supporting work (he’s even got a supporting actor Oscar), and he does it again here as Jewell’s at-torney, who is in over his head on this case and makes some major mistakes, but never wavers in his faith in Richard and his determi-nation to clear his name.
In perhaps the most impactful scene in the film, Kathy Bates as Richard’s mother addresses the world in a press conference in which she begs President Clin-ton and the FBI to clear her son’s name. Your heart breaks for this hard-working, loving mother who never wanted anything more than for her son to realize his dream of working in law en-forcement — only to find them both living a nightmare created by the very type of men her son worshipped.
Yes, Fake News can be a real thing, and “Richard Jewell” is a strong reminder of one of the worst cases in modern history. That doesn’t excuse those who cry “Fake News!” every time they disagree with a story or an opinion.
Polarizing film delivers strong performancesR I C H A R D R O E P E R
Richard Jewellêêê½
Cast: Paul Walter Hauser, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Jon Hamm, Kathy BatesRating: R for some sexual refer-ences and brief bloody images.
Sam Rockwell, left, Kathy Bates and Paul Walter Hauser are shown in a scene from “Richard Jewell.” The film opens Friday at Showplace Jasper 8. Bates was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a motion picture for her role in the film.
All times are Eastern unless otherwise noted.
Current cinemaNew releasesRichard Jewell êêê½ (Showplace Jasper 8) The latest economically filmed, well-crafted gem from Clint Eastwood recalls the cop wannabe who was proven innocent after being named as the prime suspect in the 1996 Olympics bombing in Atlanta. Paul Walter Hauser delivers screen-commanding work as the title character. (Historical drama, R, 2 hrs. 10 min.)
Currently playingFord v Ferrari êêê½ (Showplace Jasper 8) Christian Bale, playing hotheaded 1960s race car driver Kenny Miles, and Matt Damon, as the auto designer who hires him to help Ford compete at Le Mans, have a relaxed, confident, sometimes very funny chemistry in this rip-roaring and heart-pounding 1960s action/drama. One of the best movies ever made about auto racing. (Action biography, PG-13, 2 hrs. 32 min.)
Frozen 2 êêê (Showplace Jasper 8) An uplifting and true-hearted and worthy (if not equal) sequel to the 2013 mega-blockbuster, this beautifully animated film is sprinkled with good humor and filled with sister-power bonding moments. And there are more than a few trippy, New Age-y detours along the way. (Animated fantasy, PG, 1 hr. 43 min.)
Knives Out êêê (Showplace
Jasper 8) This crackling good, old-fashioned murder mystery is one of those movies where it looks like the immensely appealing cast — including Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis and Chris Evans — had as much fun making the film as we have watching it. (Murder mystery/comedy, PG-13, 2 hrs. 11 min.)
On DVDHustlers êêê½
IMAXShowplace Cinemas East, 1801 Morgan Center Drive, Evansville: XXXXX www.showplacecinemas.com
EventsAttractionsAngel Mounds Historic Site, 8215 Pollack Ave., Evansville. Hours (CT): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. www.angelmounds.org
Big Splash Adventure, Valley of the Springs Resort, 8505 W. State Road 56, French Lick. 877-936-3866 or www.bigsplashadventure.com
Falls of the Ohio State Park Interpretive Center, at the end of West Riverside Drive, Clarksville. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. www.fallsoftheohio.org
Indiana Caverns, 1267 Green Acres Lane S.W., Corydon. Features a
25-minute boat ride, a waterfall, thriving cave life and Big Bone Mountain. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily April through October and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily November through March. Closed Christmas. www.indianacaverns.com
Indiana Railway Museum, French Lick. Excursion trains depart from the former Monon Railroad Passenger Station. The two-hour, 20-mile trip takes passengers though several limestone rock cuts, part of the Hoosier National Forest and the 2,200-foot Burton Tunnel. Special events: The Polar Express, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 15 and daily Dec. 17-23. Museum hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, free. 800-748-7246 or www.indianarailwaymuseum.org
Jasper City Mill, 160 Third Ave. The mill features cornmeal ground on site, craft items, old-fashioned candy and local products. Exhibit (changes every six months): Dubois County Art Guild Gallery Walk, items from artisans and rustic Amish furniture available in the gift shop. Featured Artist: Barbara McCullough of Jasper, through April. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays.Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Lincoln City (all times CT). Special event: Living Without Electricity, 5-8 p.m., Dec. 21. Park hours: Memorial Visitor Center, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. daily through March 31, 2020; farm, closed for the season; Colonel Jones Home, noon-4 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays, June-August. www.nps.gov/
libo/ or 812-937-4541
Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through March 20. www.louisvillezoo.org
Marengo Cave Park: The Crystal Palace walking tour features a formation-filled room and huge flowstone deposits, while the Dripstone Trail walking tour is known for its profusion of delicate soda straw formations, slender totem pole stalagmites and penny ceiling. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. http://marengocave.com
Mega Cavern, 1841 Taylor Ave., Louisville. Historic Tram Tours, Mega Zips and Mega Quest, an underground ropes challenge. Closed major holidays. 877-614-6342 or www.louisvillemegacavern.com
Mesker Park Zoo, 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville. Hours (CT): 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. 812-435-6143 or www.meskerparkzoo.com
Wilstem Ranch, Paoli: Animal Encounters. www.wilstemranch.com or 812-936-4484
Other eventsChristmas at the Tavern, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Jefferson Academy bulding, The Vincennes State Historic Sites, 1 W. Harrison St., Vincennes. $30 per person; 21 and older. [email protected] or 812-882-7422.
Harlem Globetrotters, Sunday, Owensboro Sportscenter. harlemglobetrotters.com, OwensboroTickets.com or 270-297-9932
Upcoming eventsHoliday Dine and Dance, Dec. 28, Huntingburg Event Center, 110 E. 14th St., (a 10-member band). Benefits Dubois County Tourism’s stage. Tickets are available at Dubois County Visitors Center, 2704 Newton St., Jasper, 812-482-9115; Jasper Chamber of Commerce, 302 W. Sixth St., Jasper, 812-482-6866; German American Bank, 309 E. 13th St., Huntingburg, 812-309-3448; and Uebelhor TV, 2065 Main St., Ferdinand, 812-367-1591; or from Mike Ackerman of Ackerman Oil, 812-630-8756; Sarah Flamion of Destination Huntingburg,812-301-2209; and Gary Schnell at Sell 4 Free Realty, Jasper, 812-631-3147. The deadline for purchasing tickets is Thursday, Dec. 19.
ExhibitsKrempp Gallery Visual Arts Committee, through Dec. 27. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays.
Saint MeinradArchabbey LibraryExhibit: New Works: Slipware and Drawings, features work of Br. Martin Erspamer, OSB, through Jan. 15. Hours: Call 357-6401 or 800-987-7311 or visit www.saintmeinrad.edu/library/hours/
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Other galleriesIvy Tech Bower-Suhrheinrich Visual Arts Center, 3501 N. First Ave., Evansville. Hours (CT): 1-6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Closed major holidays. www.ivytech.edu/southwest
New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, 506 Main St. Hours (CT): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Closed major holidays. 812-682-3156 or www.nhgallery.com
Dubois County MuseumMembership: 2020 memberships are available.
Cookie Walk, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday.
Permanent exhibits: Our Eldest Daughter, The Cold War (1945-1991), Safari Room, The Story of Bill Schroeder and the Jarvik Heart; Main Street Dubois County (a model town from the 1900s featuring 17 businesses, including Stewart Hotel, Schutz’s Shoe Service and a funeral home, doctor’s office, jail, barbershop, church, bank, surveying office and bar), Grand Army of the Republic, Little Pioneer Children’s Play Area (includes one-room schoolhouse, book nook, toy area and dress-up area), Lewis and Clark keel boat, The Law in Dubois County, Honoring the Military, The Civil War Diary of William C. Benson, Model Trains, Early Settlers of Dubois County, Cheering our Champions, Furniture, Civil War Flag, Prisoners of War, The Mills of Dubois County. Also, Heidet Blacksmith Shop, depicts the original shop from Ferdinand; and murals of Zoar, Birdseye, Celestine, Dubois, Duff, Ferdinand, Huntingburg, Portersville/Boone Township, St. Henry/Johnsburg, St. Anthony/St. Marks, Holland, Haysville, Ireland, Jasper and Schnellville.
Hours: The museum, 2704 N. Newton St., is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Admission charged. Can be found on Facebook and at www.duboiscountymuseum.org. 812-634-7733
Huntingburg MuseumOn exhibit: Commercial, manufacturing, military, school and social club memorabilia; the Geiger bedroom, family Bible and other belongings; a dollhouse inside a grandmother clock; a pony cart; and a 1950s kitchen.
The museum is in Huntingburg City Hall, 508 E. Fourth St. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays unless City Hall is closed and by appointment. Closed major holidays. 683-2211.
French Lick-West BadenMuseumThe museum, 469 S. Maple St., Suite 103. Features exhibits on Larry Bird, Pluto Water, the historic hotels, casinos and Henry and Ferdinand Cross. Also features a circus diorama. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. www.flwbmuseum.com
Other museums Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 311 W. Second St., Owensboro. Hours (CT): 10 am.-5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. bluegrasshall.org
Evansville African American Museum, 579 S. Garvin St. Hours (CT): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and noon-5 p.m. Saturdays. Closed major holidays. 812-423-5188 or www.evansvilleaamuseum.org
Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive. Hours (CT): 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. 812-425-2406 or www.emuseum.org
Frazier History Museum, 829 W. Main St., Louisville. Exhibits: Celebrating the Sounds of Kentucky, through February. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. 502-753-5663 or www.fraziermuseum.org
Henager Memories & Nostalgia Museum, 8837 S. State Road 57, Elberfeld. Hours (CT): 8 a.m.-5 p.m., weekdays and 8 a.m.-4
p.m. Saturdays. Closed major holidays. 812-795-2230 or www.henagermuseum.com
Indiana Military Museum, 715 S. Sixth St., Vincennes: Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Tuesdays and Thursdays-Sundays. 812-882-1941 or http://indianamilitarymuseum.com/
Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville, 22 S.E. Fifth St. Hours (CT): 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. 812-464-2663 or www.cmoekids.org.
Owensboro (Ky.) Museum of Fine Art, 901 Frederica St. Hours (CT): 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 270-685-3181 or www.omfa.us
Owensboro Museum of Science and History, 122 E. Second St. Hours (CT): 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays.
Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy, 20 Red Skelton Blvd., Vincennes. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. 812-888-2105
Reitz Home Museum, 224 S.E. First St., Evansville. Hours: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. CT Tuesdays through Sundays. Closed major holidays. 812-426-1871 or www.reitzhome.com
Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville. Exhibits: Ebony G. Patterson: ... while the dew is still on the roses ...., through Jan. 5; Kentucky Women: Enid Yandall, through Jan. 12; Tales from the Turf: The Kentucky Horse, through March 1; Bert Hurley: Loose Nuts, Dec. 13-April 19; Mariam Ghani + Erin Ellen Kelly: When the Spirits Moved Them, They Moved, Jan. 24-June 14; Andy Warhol: Revelation, April 3-Aug. 21. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 502-852-5555
Science CentersKentucky Science Center, 737 W. Main St., Louisville. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon-6 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. 800-591-2203 or www.kysciencecenter.org
Night LifeDancesFrench Lick Senior Center, 785 S. Bears Bend Road: 7-9:30 p.m. Fridays, dance with live band. William Tell Center, 1301 11th St., Tell City, 7-10 p.m. CT Saturdays. Open to all ages; smoke and alcohol free. $5, includes snacks. Sponsored by the William Tell Senior Citizens.
CasinosFrench Lick Casino: Air Supply, Jan. 17; Grand Funk Railroad, March 14; Clint Black, May 16. 888-936-9360 or www.frenchlick.com/entertainment/concerts
On stage Jasper Arts CenterMain Stage Series — Christmas With The Isaacs, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15; Hiplet Ballerinas, 7:30 p.m. March 13; and Shaun Johnson’s Big Band Experience with Tonic Sol-Fa, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22.
Backstage Series — Goldstein-Peled-Fiterstein Trio 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7; and Che Apalache, 7:30 p.m. March 14.
Live @ The Astra — Well-Strung, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25; and The Second City: The Best of The Second City, 7:30 p.m. March 7.
Season or single-event tickets are available by calling the arts center at 482-3070.
Actors Community TheatrePlays: “Escanaba in da Moonlight,” 7:30 p.m., March 26-28, dinner theatre; “Matilda, the Musical,” July 23-26.
All shows will be performed at the Jasper Arts Center. Season tickets and single-event tickets are available at ActorsCommunityTheatre.com.
Buy tickets and make donations at www.TheNextAct.org.
Area concertsAbbeydell Hall, Legend of French Lick, 7328 W. County Road 100, West Baden Springs: Christmas Treasures, Friday, Saturday and Dec. 20 and 21. www.sildernightentertainment.com
Calumet Lake Events Plaza, 2210 N. Mill St., Jasper: dinner-dance with The Duke Boys, Dec. 28. thecalumet.eventbrite.com or 812-319-1281
Huntingburg Music Hall, 312 N. Main St.: Christmas show, a tribute to Shotgun Red and Red Skelton; the opry gang, Santa, Grinch; Donny “Sax” Sanders from Nashville, Dec. 21. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., 7 p.m. show. 812-893-1570
Other concertsBluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, 311 W. Second St., Owensboro: Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. CT Mondays through Saturdays, and 1-5 p.m. CT Sundays. bluegrasshall.org/llive-music-events/
Corydon Live (formerly Corydon Jamboree), 320 Hurst Lane, north
of town square: The Forgotten Trail Show, first Saturday of each month; Winter Wonderland Comedy and Country: The Lloyd Wood Show with Millie Meunier, Saturday; and Candy Land Christmas Show with Chris Miller, Clinton Spaulding and Kelly Casey, Dec. 21. 812-734-6288 or www.corydon.live
Derby Dinner Playhouse, Clarksville: The Monarchs, Jan. 3-4; Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon: A Tribute to John Denver, April 6; The Doo Wops & The Wulfe Bros, May 11; The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, June 8; Melissa Combs: Great Women of Song, Aug. 24; The River City Boys: A Salute to the Songs of the Statler Brothers, Sept. 14; and How Great Thou Art: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley. 812-288-8281 or www.derbydinner.com.
The Ford Center, 1 S.E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville: Reba McEntire, March 20, 2020. For the complete schedule, visit www.thefordcenter.com. For tickets call 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com
KFC Yum! Center, Louisville: Chance the Rapper: The Big Day, Feb. 1; Brantley Gilbert, Feb. 14: The Millennium Tour: Omarion, Bow Wow, Ashanti, Pretty Ricky, Ying Yang Twins, Lloyd and Sammie, Feb. 29; The Lumineers III: The World Tour, March 10; Michael Bublé, March 28; and Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road, April 26. For the complete schedule, visit www.kfcyumcenter.com. For tickets call 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com
The Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St., Louisville: Over the Rhine, Dec. 12; Joan Shelley, Dec. 13; and Angels & Airwaves with The Blue Stones & Sessions, Dec. 14. www.kentuckycenter.org
Louisville Palace Theater, 625 S. Fourth St.: Old Crow Medicine Show, Dec. 27; Snoop Dogg, Jan. 25; Scotty McCreery, Jan. 30; The Beach Boys, Feb. 7; Rodney Carrington, Feb. 8; Diana Ross, Feb. 23; Chicago, April 17; Dwight Yoakam, May 1; and John Prine, May 22-23. For a complete schedule, visit www.louisvillepalace.com. 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com
Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St., Evansville: Brett Young,
Feb. 6; and Blue Man Group, Feb. 25. 812-435-5770 or www.centre.evansvillegis.com
Victory Theatre, 600 Main St., Evansville (all times CT): Aaron Lewis, Jan. 31; Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra: Music Director Finalist Charles Latshaw, Jan. 18; Dwight Yoakam, Feb. 27; Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra: Music Director Finalist Roger Kalia, Feb. 29; and Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra: Music and Sports, March 14. www.evansvillephilharmonic.org or www.victorytheatre.com
PlaysActors Theatre of Louisville, 316 W. Main St.: “A Christmas Carol,” through Dec. 23; and “The Santaland Diaries,” through Dec. 23. 502-584-1205 or www.actorstheatre.org/visit/ticketing-options/
Derby Dinner Playhouse, Clarksville: “Elf: The Musical,” through Dec. 31; and “Christmas in Candyland,” through Dec. 23. 812-288-8281 or www.derbydinner.com.
Evansville Civic Theatre, 717 N. Fulton Ave.: “A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas,” Friday-Sunday; “Violet,” Jan. 17-19 and 24-26, 2020; “The Laramie Project,” March 20-22 and 27-29, 2020; and “[title of show],” May 15-17 and 22-24, 2020. www.evansvillecivictheatre.org or 812-425-2800.
The Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St., Louisville: “Jesus Christ Superstar,” Jan. 7-12; “Miss Saigon,” Feb. 11-16; “Anastasia,” March 17-22; “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,” April 16; “Come From Away,” May 5-10; and “The Color Purple,” May 19-20. www.kentuckyPerformingArts.org
Old National Events Plaza, 715 Locust St., Evansville: “Waitress,” Feb. 13; “Beautiful — The Carole King Musical,” April 16; and “The Play That Goes Wrong,” May 5, 2020. 812-435-5770 or www.oldnationaleventsplaza.org
RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro: “Finding Neverland,” Feb. 18,; “Waitress,” March 25; “An American in Paris,” April 30. 270-687-2770 or www.riverparkcenter.org
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