The Complete Guide to Viking Fest!

May 6, 2013 by Jack Humphrey Leave a Comment

Unless you’ve been hiding under something hard and rock-like for the last month, you’ve likely heard of the Viking Fest on May 11th from 4-10pm. This guide covers everything you need to know about this first-ever event so you can be prepared for a great time.

Viking Fest: Just the Facts

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When: Saturday May 11th, 4-10pm (4-6pm kid friendly)

Where: J&J Winery and Big Dawg Brewhaus

3415 National Road West (Get Directions)

Admission: Free!

Dealing With A Monk (c) J&J Winery and Big Dawg Brewhaus

Viking Factoid: Vikings didn’t wear helmets with horns on them. This myth was popularized by Wagner’s operas. Horns would have gotten in the way while fighting and pillaging and just weren’t practical. Vikings did, however, drink their mead from horns.

Freyja and Odin With “Woofs” (c) J&J Winery and Big Dawg Brewhaus

Vikings Loved Good Mead

And Big Dawg Brewhaus is the only place in the midwest you can get, on this day only, a whole selection of authentically brewed Viking meads. Including a rare batch of Oak Mead that probably won’t last the day!

Viking Lovers Love Good Beer

And there will be plenty of locally-brewed craft beer at the Festival. (See poster below for all the selections!) You won’t normally have the range of beers available at one time in one place that will be on tap at Viking Fest.

Viking Mead and Horn (c) J&J Winery and Big Dawg Brewhaus

Vikings Loved Music

Performers at Viking Fest will include Blackthorn’s Bards, a local Celtic and Irish band starting at around 7:30 pm.

What To Wear to a Viking Fest

Let Freyja and Odin here help you with ideas. What they’re wearing is more closely matched to traditional Viking garb than what you see on “Vikings” the TV series. You can find detailed Viking wear ideas on the event page with links to Vikings of North America’s guide to Viking dress.

But, if your best Viking outfit is at the cleaners, or your chain mail is a bit rusty, don’t fret. Come as you are!

Odin and Freyja (c) J&J Winery and Big Dawg Brewhaus

Vikings Were Fearsome Fighters

Fighting starts at 4:30pm with the Viking group Mojlnir (Thor’s Hammer) providing battle for your pleasure. Also in attendance will be an Indianapolis contingent of Vikings North America providing ambiance and Viking men and women in proper dress.

Viking Fest Fare

Warriors tend not to like rabbit food after battle. Big Dawg Brewhaus will see to it that the Vikings and the onlookers will have plenty of protein.

Smoked Turkey Legs
Scotch Eggs
Brats drowned in Big Dawg Dry Irish Stout

viking fest jj winery

Don’t forget to RSVP on Facebook! Click for more info and to see if any friends or family have already signed in!

Filed Under: Richmond, Upcoming Events Tagged With: big dawg brewhaus, festivals, j&j winery, richmond viking fest, Upcoming Events, Viking Fest, vikingfest

Mother-Daughter Photo Exhibit Just In Time For Mother’s Day

May 6, 2013 by KPass Leave a Comment

A stunning photographic display of Mothers and Daughters entitled “As We Are,” by Susanna Tanner is available for viewing at the MacDowell Gallery at Reid Hospital starting today. These are local Moms with their girls from Girls Inc. of Wayne County. You will be moved by the love that is captured so artfully by Susanna.

If you want to treat your mother, grandmother, friend, or yourself to a wonderful show of art and love- don’t miss this exhibit! It is truly moving.

Filed Under: Arts, Upcoming Events Tagged With: Girls Inc., Macdowell gallery, Reid Hospital, susanna tanner, wayne-county

J & J Winery and Big Dawg Brewhaus present: Viking Fest 2013!

April 26, 2013 by KPass Leave a Comment

You won’t want to miss this! It’s the first of it’s kind is this area. Read below for more details:

Filed Under: J & J Winery, Upcoming Events Tagged With: big dawg brew haus, J & J Winery, live music, viking combat, Viking Fest

The Big Dig!! Saturday, April 27, 2013

April 26, 2013 by KPass Leave a Comment

Digging in the snow at Townsend 2013- no snow tomorrow!

Sprout of Control- building community gardens will have their Big Dig event at all three community garden locations tomorrow starting at 8:00 a.m.

Townsend Center Garden- home of the “Children’s Garden” and plots for community gardening as well, will be bustling with plenty for the avid gardener or beginning gardener to lend a hand with tomorrow. Also, at Townsend is the last Winter Garden from 10 – 2 p.m. and the pitch in at 1:00 p.m. (just bring a dish to share and a drink to particpate in the pitch-in).

Also part of the Big Dig is the Historic Depot District Garden under the billboard and the Sylvan Nook garden. All community garden spots will need help with digging and planting. Come when you can and stay as long as you are able. If you have garden tools like shovels, hoes, and hand trowels feel free to bring them or anything else you think will be useful.

It should be a great day for gardening tomorrow. If you haven’t signed up for your own plot yet, you can do that as well tomorrow at any of the three community spaces. Or you can get your name on a list for a pallet to make a raised garden or do pallet gardening.

See you at the gardens!

Digging in earlier this year

Filed Under: Richmond, sprout of control, Townsend Center, Upcoming Events Tagged With: big dig, depot district garden, Sprout of Control, sylvan nook, Townsend Center, Winter Market

Last Winter Market & Celebratory Potluck At Townsend Center

April 26, 2013 by KPass Leave a Comment

Saturday (tomorrow) will be the last winter market at Townsend Center for 2012- 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

hydroponic tomatoes

Come to the Market to enjoy your favorite fresh vegetables, cake pops, homemade breads, local honey and more. And then at 1:00 p.m. you can particpate in the potluck- just bring a dish to share and a drink to participate. (bringing your own plates and utensils will help minimize trash as well).

The Summer Market will begin on May 4, 2013 in the Morrisson Reeves parking lot. (the picture at right is an innovative way to grow tomatoes all year round).

Check back in to the Gowaynecounty.com site for updates to summer events. And remember to check our calendar regularly as it is often updated. We have also added a calendar just for concerts and live music where you can submit your own upcoming musical events.

Filed Under: farmers market, Upcoming Events Tagged With: potluck, richmond indiana, summer market, Townsend Center, Winter Farmer's Market

Children’s Day (Dia Del Ninos) Saturday at Boys & Girls Club

April 26, 2013 by KPass Leave a Comment

Amigos is hosting a fun family event called “Dia del ninos” at the Boys and girls club on Saturday from 4 – 7 p.m.

There will be games, live music, foods, gifts for the children, activities, pinatas, and much more- all FREE. (there will be some food available for purchase and crafts as well). See below for more details:

Filed Under: Boys & Girls Club, Upcoming Events, wayne-county Tagged With: Amigos, boys and girls club, children's day, dia del nino, Upcoming Events

Earth Day In Wayne County: Fun Things To Do

April 18, 2013 by KPass Leave a Comment

Earth Day is just around the corner, and this Saturday, April 20th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., will be a fun day for all ages at the Tom Raper Center.

Organizations from all over Wayne County including the Cope Environmental Center, Sprout of Control Community Gardening, Lemonade Day Wayne County, and many others will have displays set up for you to visit. Other activties will include: Mark’s Ark Live Animal Show, and the Test Middle School Drum Ensemble. There will be native tree giveaways, and plenty of opportunities to learn more about local green businesses, and learn about different places where you an enjoy nature outdoors.

Best Way Recycling will be on site and will take cardboard, paper, and plastics 1-7, glass and cans. There will be plenty of hands-on activities as well.

Mascots will be available for photo-ops with the kids (and adults) including Kash from First Bank Richmond.

Monday, April 22nd, Texas Roadhouse is offering Earth Day activities for kids as well. (see information below).

And remember it’s a good time to plant a tree and start a garden plot in celebration of this great place called Earth!

Celebrate Earth Day With Us!

Texas Roadhouse

Join us for an Earth Day themed Kids’ Night Monday, April 22nd from 4PM until 7PM. Here’s what we’ll have goin’ on for the kiddos:

- Make bird feeders, paint, play games
- Meet adorable animals from HELP the Animals
- Kids Meals for only $0.99 with the purchase of an adult entree

Until April 30th, bring in your tin or aluminum cans to either Texas Roadhouse in Richmond or H.E.L.P. the Animals and receive a free* Appetizer Card to be used on a future visit.

The cans will be recycled for cash and our friends at Richmond Scrap Processors will match that amount to donate to the H.E.L.P. the Animals Inc.

* Valid until April 30, 2013 only. While supplies last. No cash value. No substitutions. Not valid with any other offer. Valid at the Richmond, IN location only

Filed Under: Lemonade Day 2013, Upcoming Events, Wayne County 4H Fairgrounds, wayne-county Tagged With: cope center, earth day, first bank richmond, Kash, Sprout of Control, Texas Roadhouse, Tom Raper Center

G101.3 Radio Auction Starts March 18th, 2013

March 15, 2013 by KPass Leave a Comment

Animal Safari Wildlife, just one of many experiences up for auction (see more below)

Starting Monday, March 18th, the annual G101.3 radio auction will commence. You can click on the link and see the list of items that will be up for auction. And the bidding begins…From the G101.3 site-

We have gathered over one hundred thousand of dollars of merchandise for you to buy for pennies on the dollar. Over the past decade we have saved our listeners tens of thousands of dollars and are excited to continue our annual tradition!

This year we incorporated many new features on this site to help you prepare for another successful auction. Using the menu above, you can view the items up for grabs. We divided the items into categories with large photos of the products up for bid. When you find an item you want, you can now Add It To Your Favorites. This on-going list consolidates all your favorite items.

We’ve also incorporated crowd sourcing features, such as allowing you to share your reviews and experiences with each product. And when viewing an item, we’ll suggest other items you may like based on our listener’s browsing habits.

We’re excited to have you as a part of another great auction! Be sure to tune in Monday, March 18th through Friday, March 22nd on G1013 and WKBV. Good luck and happy bidding!

Here are just a few of things up for auction. You can see many many more by clicking on the link above.

carribean cove and waterpark

Forest Hills Photo by Waynet.org

Richmond RiverRats

Filed Under: Upcoming Events, wayne-county Tagged With: 2013., animal safari wildlife, forest hills, G101.3 Auction, March 18, radio auction, wayne-county

Discovering Your Truth: Journaling & Art Collage Workshop

March 6, 2013 by KPass Leave a Comment

How does your image of yourself change when you truly see yourself, with all of your flaws and imperfections, as a whole, unique person, worthy of acceptance and joy? How does your image of others change when you do the same for them?

This workshop will explore the many ways we struggle with self-image, doubt and the feeling that we are not enough. Through guided journaling prompts and art collage, we will discover the beautiful truths about ourselves, and create a set of your truth cards to remind us of these truths.

Led by Mandy Ford, published crafter and author behind the
blog This Girl’s Life, and published author, editor, and
experienced workshop leader Amy Lyles Wilson.

Limited seating available and all supplies are provided! Fun doorprizes! Bring a friend! Go to eventbrite to register.

Filed Under: Arts, Richmond, Upcoming Events Tagged With: amy lyles wilson, art, blogs, creative workshops, discovering your truth, journaling, mandy ford, This Girl's Life, workshop

“Beasts Of The Southern Wild” Producer Comes To Earlham

March 3, 2013 by KPass Leave a Comment

Josh Penn ’06 will be on campus for the viewing of Beasts of the Southern Wild this Tuesday at Earlham College.

The award winning (Sundance awards) and Academy Award nominee, Beasts of the Southern Wild, will be shown at 7:00 p.m. in Goddard Auditorium. Josh, a graduate of Earlham College in 2006, will conduct a Q&A session following the film. General admission is 5.00 with one free ticket for those with an Earlham ID.

For tickets you can contact the box office at Earlham College.

Filed Under: Earlham College, Richmond, Upcoming Events Tagged With: Academy awards, Beast of the Southern Wild, Earlham College, Josh Penn, richmond indiana, Sundance Film Festival

Looking For A Way To Serve A Non-Profit In Wayne County?

March 1, 2013 by KPass Leave a Comment

The event below submitted by the Wayne County Chamber is an opportunity for individuals to check out the different non-profit organizations and what they do. And if you are so inspired, you may want to become a board member for one of the many non-profits in the area. If you are a non-profit seeking board members, this event is a great networking opportunity to bring awareness to the work you do in the community.

All Aboard

Do you work for a nonprofit organization that is seeking board members? Then join us at Lamplight at the Leland on Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 5-7 p.m. Booth space is $25. This event will bring your organization together with individuals who are looking for meaningful volunteer opportunities as board members.

All Aboard! is designed to help local nonprofits connect with people who are ready and willing to serve on their board. This ‘job fair’ type atmosphere will allow you to talk with people who are there because they want to serve on your board.

For more information and to register you can visit the Chamber website.

Filed Under: Upcoming Events, wayne-county Tagged With: All Aboard, board members, non-profits, wayne-county

An Amazing Weekend With So Many Options For Fun In Wayne County

February 22, 2013 by KPass Leave a Comment

Do you like live music? How about magic? Want to take in a live musical by local actors and vocalists? Do you have a child who loves the American Girl Dolls? You can enjoy all these and more this weekend.

To get a full run-down you can visit our GoWayneCounty.com calendar. But here are some of the highlights:

Live Music:

Tonight

Little Sheba’s will host “The Singing Fireman” Brian Benedict at 6:30 p.m.

Moment’s Notice will be playing at Common Grounds Coffee House at 7:00 p.m. (jazz)

Tomorrow Night:

Little Sheba’s will host Sean Lamb at 6:30 p.m.

E Street Pub will feature “So Sayeth” & Jawspread starting at 8:00 p.m.

Magic

Tomorrow at 4th Floor Blues as part of the InConcert series magician Travis Sims of “Extreme Entertainment” will entertain both children and adults. For children there are two shows at 3:30 and 5:30. Tickets are 5.00 for the kids shows. And then for the adults you can get tickets for shows following in the evening. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and tickets for the adult show are 15.00. A local magician will perform prior to Drew’s appearance. Food will be available for the kids shows and an open bar for the adults later at the evening show. Contact Maria Mitrione’s for more information. Proceeds benefit 11 non-profits in Wayne County.

Live Theatre:

Beauty And The Beast by the RHS Players both Saturday night and Sunday. See poster for more information.

American Girl: Kit Kittridge

On Saturday, at the Centerville Public Library, you can make someone very happy by taking them to see a program that is centered around one of the favorite American Girl Dolls and her life. This event is from 2-4 p.m. and free to the public.

Filed Under: Centerville, Depot District, Live Music, Richmond, Upcoming Events, wayne-county Tagged With: 4th Floor Blues, brian benedict, centerville library, Common Grounds Coffee House, e street pub, InConcert Series, kit kittridge, Little Sheba's, magician, moments notice, Sean Lamb, So Sayeth, the singing fireman, Travis sims

“The Sheer Ecstasy of Being a Lunatic Farmer” At Earlham College

January 31, 2013 by KPass Leave a Comment

Submitted by Earlham College Events:

Third generation alternative farmer Joel Salatin explores the industrial food vs. local transparent ecological food debate during a presentation at Earlham College.

Salatin presents “The Sheer Ecstasy of Being a Lunatic Farmer” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, in Carpenter Hall’s Goddard Auditorium. Tickets are required for the Artist and Lecture Series event and cost $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.

Salatin’s Polyface Farm occupies 550 acres in Swoope, VA., and is featured prominently in the documentary film Food, Inc. and Michael Pollan’s book The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Salatin describes Polyface as a grass farm where chickens, turkey, pigs, cattle and rabbits live in a symbiotic feeding cycle. Cattle graze for 24 hours on a quarter of an acre pasture and then move to an adjacent quarter-acre pasture. Chickens follow three days later to feast on the fly larvae and further enrich the soil with their own droppings.

Meat and eggs from the farm are sold by direct marketing in the local area.

Salatin, who describes himself as a “Christian-libertarian-environmentalist-capitalist-lunatic-farmer,” says he considers farming a ministry to heal the land, and he spends nearly a third of the year lecturing.

Date: Saturday, February 2, 2013
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Goddard Auditorium
Tickets/Registration Required? Yes

Filed Under: Earlham College, Upcoming Events Tagged With: carpenter hall, Earlham College, Joel Salatin, polyface farm, swoope va, the sheer ecstasy of being a lunatice farmer, Upcoming Events

What Are You Doing New Years? Here Are A Few Local Ideas….

December 31, 2012 by KPass Leave a Comment

Whether you are going out to party or staying in, there are several options for enjoyment in Wayne County.

The InConcert Series At The 4th Floor Blues Club- New Years Party

will offer live music and entertainment at the 4th Floor Blues Club tonight. Featured musicians are: Gil Puckett as well as the Jonny Hazard Band. Doors open at 7:00 pm, tickets are 25.00 each which includes a buffet and champaigne toast. Proceeds for this event help to support 12 non-profits in Wayne County. Tickets can be purchased at Joe’s Pizza, Little Sheba’s, Wayne County Tourism or any of the non-profits supported by the InConcert Series.

New Year’s Eve At The Holiday Inn- Update: Cancelled (see details)

Moment’s Notice, a local jazz group favorite, will play live this evening at the new HolidayInn. From 6-9 a prime rib buffet will be served and from 9-12 p.m. will be an open bar. There will also be a champaigne toast at midnight. For reservations you can call: 765-488-1975. ***This event has been cancelled due to a low number of reservations. However, they will be serving a regular meal from 6-11 p.m. and people are welcome to come and stay the night – no reservations needed for the dinner. Live music will not be available.

Ring In The New Year With a ’60s bash at the VFW Kirk Little Post

Feel free to dress in your favorite ’60s attire as you ring in the new year at the VFW. Please bring a finger food to share. Closing at 1:00 a.m. Call the VFW for more details.

New Year’s Eve Bowling Parties At 40 Bowl

Tonight you can reserve a lane for your family from 6- 8 p.m. with a 59.99 package which includes 2 pizzas, refillable soft drinks, 2 hours of bowling, shoes, and more. Must call ahead or go in to reserve your spot. Arrival time is 5:30 p.m.

Later, the older crowd can enjoy a late night bowling party starting at 9:00 p.m. Reservations are not needed but will be on a first come basis. Cost is per person.

Staying In Tonight?: Joe’s Pizza Has A Dish For Your Party

Joe’s will be closing at 3:00 p.m. today, but will have dishes available for your party at home. Offerings include their signature Calzones, Roscoe’s Rescue, pizzas & more! Call in or drive by for some yummy additions to your party tonight.

Also:

Visit any of your locally owned cafes and restaurants to pick up dishes for your party while buying local and supporting our shop owners.

Have a happy and safe New Year’s Eve!

Filed Under: Live Music, Richmond, Upcoming Events, wayne-county Tagged With: 4th Floor Blues, holiday inn, InConcert Series, joes pizza, live music, moments notice, new years eve, parties, richmond indiana

Earlham’s Christmas Candlelight Service Tonight

December 10, 2012 by KPass Leave a Comment

Submitted by Lynn Knight

Earlham’s Christmas Candlelight Service

…is a beautiful combination of scripture readings, congregational carols and Concert Choir selections. The service concludes with everyone lighting candles and luminaries around the Heart. Following the service, everyone is invited to Earlham Hall lobby for cookies and hot chocolate. Sponsored by the Office of Religious Life. Free admission, no tickets required.