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

February 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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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: 

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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

travis sims magicianTomorrow 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 beastBeauty 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.

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Moment’s Notice To Play With Guest Artist Grant Koeller

March 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Moment’s Notice in Concert at Common Grounds

Friday, March 9, 2012, from 7:00 pm until 9:30 pm you can enjoy an evening of jazz with Moment’s Notice and special guest artist, Grant Koeller– well known saxophonist from Dayton Ohio.

Common Grounds Coffee House is located at: 609 West Main Street, Richmond, Indiana.  The coffee house offers live music and refreshments and is free and open to the public.   Donations are accepted.

Information submitted by Jim McKinney of Moments Notice

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Willie Minnix, Mandolin Artist, To Play At Common Grounds This Friday

February 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Information from Josh Brown

 

Willie Minnix

This Friday At Common Grounds:

“Willy Minnix is going to be our entertainer this Friday evening! Willy is one of the best mandolin artists in the area. This is his first visit to our coffeehouse, and I’m really looking forward to hearing him! You can get a sneak preview by visiting his web site, http://willyminnix.blogspot.com/. (My favorites are “Frog Catchers” and “Slide Right By”.) ”

Common Grounds Coffee House is located at West Richmond Friends Meeting, off SW 7th and West Main Street, and opens at 7:00 pm.  Entertainment and snacks are free including coffee and teas–donations are welcome.  Once a month at Common Grounds they also feature “Contra Dance” with a live band and caller.  Beginners are welcome and encouraged.  (There is a 5.00 charge for Contra Dance to cover the band).

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Four Shillings Short Will Play At Common Grounds Friday Night

January 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Four Shillings Short

Four Shillings Short

This Friday night at 7:00 p.m. Four Shillings Short will be playing at the Common Grounds Coffee House located at West Richmond Friends off of West Main and 7th Street.

Aodh Óg Ó Tuama and Christy Martin, also known as Four Shillings Short, will be presenting A Celtic Celebration of Winter: Music, poetry & stories from the Celtic lands. Aodh and Christy live on the road year-round in their van, and they bring dozens of wonderful instruments.

Admission is FREE.  Refreshments are available, donations are welcome.

 

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What’s Happening This Last Weekend of Winter In Wayne County…

March 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Tonight! (Friday, March 18, 2010)

St Patrick’s Celebration At Common Grounds Coffeehouse

609 West Main Street Richmond, IN, Friday, March 18 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Join us for a great evening of music from Ireland, Scotland and England — ancient ballads, songs of work and play, poverty and plenty, all in honor of St. Patrick’s birth. Great company, fair trade coffee, various teas and snacks. Admission free, donations help pay for the food.

Saturday, March 19, 2010

Winchester Crank In

Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Beeson Clubhouse; Beeson Drive, Winchester, IN; The public is welcome to come and learn more about this 1800 time period style of sock making, which is still used today. Come and see what they made with the great machines of the past.  Cost: Free.

Richmond Laughs!

Comedy Comes To Wayne County… with More Weekends Added!  Mar 19th, Mar 26th, and April 9th, and there are two shows on each Saturday at 6:30 & 9:00 (new times). The show is still FREE with a 2 drink minimum.  The fun is not over yet.  Since the first two weekends of comedy shows were such a success, the company has added three more dates with a total of six more chances to have a much needed laugh. All you have to do is call the reservation hotline at 765-588-4604.  The feedback on this has been very positive and this weekend’s shows include some well known personalities. (see poster).

For the full schedule of events for the weekend including a 100 mile Radius potluck on Sunday, go to GoWayneCounty.com/calendar.

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Luck Of The Irish To Ya…In Wayne O’County!

March 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Happy St Patrick’s Day!

Tonight and tomorrow there are a few special gatherings where you can celebrate your Irish heritage (or pretend to have one).  Or you can visit your traditional “watering hole.” And what a great day to celebrate with the sun in the sky and looking forward to 70 degrees today.  Let us know what your plans are by commenting on this story (at bottom of article) or under “activity” at GoWayneCounty.com.

St Patty’s Day Anniversary Bash

Join me this St Patty’s Day at Wings & Rings for my St Patty’s Day Anniversary Bash!! Enjoy $1 drafts of Green Beer & Green Ganja Drink. Wear your favorite green cloths and whoever is greenest will win a Buffalo Wings & Rings gift card.  Sing your favorite songs and enjoy the most up to date dance music. Showtime is at 9:00 p.m. —Josh Jones , DJ

American Legion Post 65

…will celebrate St Patrick’s Day on March 17th by offering:All day:  $1.50 Domestic Beers; and Odessa’s Essens (good food). The Legion is also celebrating it’s 92nd Birthday of the American Legion. The Legion is located in uptown Richmond IN, across from the public library parking lot.

On Friday:

St Patrick’s Celebration At Common Grounds Coffeehouse

609 West Main Street Richmond, IN, Friday, March 18 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Join us for a great evening of music from Ireland, Scotland and England — ancient ballads, songs of work and play, poverty and plenty, all in honor of St. Patrick’s birth. Great company, fair trade coffee, various teas and snacks. Admission free, donations help pay for the food.

Brian Rogers sings throughout the area, and he is currently rehearsing for the role of Sancho Panza in the Richmond Civic Theater production of Man of La Mancha.

Joshua Brown has been collecting folk songs and building his own instruments for the last 40 years. He sings frequently at local churches, civic groups, schools and senior centers.

Watch video below for a taste of Ireland and its music…..

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What’s Happening This First Weekend In March, Wayne County

March 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Friday

Common Grounds Coffeehouse

This Friday Common Grounds Coffeehouse welcomes back the duo, Somebody’s Brothers, known to many as Brian Rodgers and Phil Baisley. Doors open at 7:00, with good coffee, a variety of teas, snacks and light refreshments. Free admission, donations help pay for the food. What could be better?

Saturday

Genesis Benefit Concert

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March 5, 7:30 pm at Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall, Earlham.  No ticket required but a 5.00 donation is suggested for admission.

Join us as Earlham’s Women’s Chorus hosts a dazzling array of entertainers to benefit the Genesis Women’s Shelter of the YWCA, a domestic violence and sexual assault program serving the Whitewater Valley area. Sponsored by the Music Department.

For more information, contact Director of Events Coordination Lynn Knight  at 765/983-1373.

Maple Syrup and Pancake Breakfast: Cope Environmental Center

Register before Saturday for the Maple Syrup program and pancake breakfast. It is March 5 from 10:00 – 12:00.   It fills quickly – call to register with Aubrey soon!!! $8 for adults – $4 for children 4 – 12 and children 4 and under are free.

Comedy Shows Coming to Richmond For 2nd Week

The Quality Inn Conference Center is presenting comedy shows on Saturday, March 5 (7:00 & 9:45).

Free tickets are available (2-beverage minimum) through our reservation hotline.  For Reservations Call: 765.588.4604.  Reservations MUST be made to guarantee seats and up to 8 people can attend per reservation.

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What’s Happening This Valentine’s Weekend In Wayne County And Surrounding Areas

February 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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(Read a full list of ideas for your Valentine at the GWC Valentines blog, highlighting local businesses for Valentines Weekend)

Tonight (Friday)

Live Music Tonight At Common Grounds Coffee House

Join us at Common Grounds Coffeehouse this Friday, February 11th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm to hear local Christian artist and guitar player Brian Wallen. Brian has performed at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville TN and other venues such as the Minnetrista Cultual Center and the Metamora Music Festival.  He has released 15 CD’s.

Swingsation Salsa Night Benefit Concert

Friday, January 11, 8-10 p.m in the Dining Hall in the Runyan Center.  Earlham’s Big Band Jazz Ensemble and the Salsa Band share the stage for a great night of dance music.  Bring your dancing shoes!  Proceeds benefit the United Way of Richmond.  Tickets: $5.00/adults & $3.00/ students and seniors.

Saturday:

The Winter Farmer’s Market

Starts at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday 2/12, and is located in the Innovation Center, Uptown Richmond IN.  Local preserves, homemade soaps, baked goods, and much more!  Also breakfast will be served.  The Market ends at noon.

Arts Place At The Hagerstown Museum

Hagerstown Museum and Arts Place

Adults…join us every Saturday from 2:00 p.m. (if you are a beginner) or 3:30 (if you are intermediate). No charge for instruction or art supplies. Kids classes resume February 3 at 4PM. We also exhibit and sell original art by local and regional artists.  We are located at the corner of Perry Street and 38/Main Street at the first stop light in town.

Red Cross Prom At 4th Floor Blues

Saturday, February 12th, the Red Cross Prom will be from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Tickets are $30 single and $50 per couple.  The Prom includes dinner by Maria Mitrione’s Italian Market.  Entertainment is The Beagles Band and DJ Marta Sebastian.  There will be a King & Queen Contest, Roses for your Sweetheart, and a Silent Auction all to benefit the local chapter of the Red Cross. Must be 21 to attend.  Cash Bar.

Sunday

Morton Hill Winter Festival: Winchester IN

The Third annual Festival will be Sunday, February 13 · 1:00pm – 4:30pm. Morton Hill Residence, Street, Winchester,Indiana. Snow Sculpture contest, Sled races, Hot Coco, Cookies and loads of family fun!! Sculpture contest starts at 1:30 p.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. This is our 3rd year and is growing! Come and play with us or just come and watch.

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What’s Happening This Cold Blustery Weekend In Wayne County

January 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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December 2010 Social Media Gathering In Richmond

Richmond Social Media Group

Friday, 8:00 a.m.; McDaniel Hall 2357 Chester Blvd Richmond Indiana 47374

We are a group of local professionals freely sharing social media tips, uses, mistakes and tools we learn along the way. Join us! This group is sponsored by the Indiana Small Business Development Corporation.  McDaniel Hall 2357 Chester Blvd Richmond Indiana 47374.  For more information visit their site on Facebook.

Moments Notice Jazz Combo in Concert

Friday, January 14 • 7:00pm – 9:30 pm; West Richmond Friends Common Grounds Coffee House, 609 West Main, Richmond, IN. Come and enjoy an evening of jazz standards.  Free Admission and refreshments.

Nine Dollar Nady

FRIDAY, January 14, 2011. Nine Dollar Nady will be playing at the E Street Pub in the Depot District at 10 p.m – Midnight.. Free show.

The Fourth Wall

Friday, January 14 at 7:30 pm & Saturday January 15 at 7:30pm

By. A.R. Gurney

In this love letter to the theatre, Gurney uses the stage to explore, quite comically, our place in the world today. The author sharpens his wit on such topics as cola wars, politics and even the audiences who attend plays. Directed by Jack Leer.  Tickets are 15.00/adult & 12.00/seniors & students.

Richmond Area Emmaus Community

gathering on Saturday at the Centerville United Methodist church, Centerville, IN 6:30PM. (Turn left at light in Centerville).

If you know of any other events happening this weekend, add them as a comment at the bottom of this blog.  Have a fun and safe weekend!

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This Weekend…Entertainment, Exercise & Buying Local

November 18, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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Live Music: Common Grounds Coffee House

Fri, November 19, 7:00pm – 9:30pm; West Richmond Friends Meeting

609 West Main St.  An evening of music with Josh Brown — folk songs, ballads, gospel hymns, songs about work, love and play, sea chanties. . .well, you get the idea! Josh will also have CD’s for sale. Coffee, tea, hot cider and snacks. Admission free, donations welcome.

Authors Who Will Be at the Visitor's Center Open House

Visitors Center Holiday Open House/Richmond IN

Friday & Saturday- 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Open House will include local artisans such as: Scott Shafer pottery, Abbott Candies, Warm Glow Candles, Jane Moss- cloth purses, and many more.  Also get to know some local authors who will be present for book signing, including a 10 year old girl who has written her own book.  Santa will also be from 10- 1:00 p.m. – so bring the kids for a good time.  Another great opportunity for buying local, supporting local economy and the environment.

Wayne & Union Counties: Turkey Chase 7K

Turkey Chase 2008

Saturday, Nov 20, 2010; Centerville IN. Easter Seals Wayne & Union Counties Turkey Chase 7K race held Nov 20,2010 in Centerville,IN. Free Kiddie Run. Also One Mile Fun Run and Historic Centerville Walk. 15.00 for 7K pre-registration by November 12th. For more information and to register online go to www.active.com. Proceeds will go to Easter Seals Program for people with disabilities. Winners –first male and female–will win a turkey. All runners will be be given long sleeved t-shirts. Come support a worthy cause and have fun in the process.

Holiday Cooking Class

Sat, November 20, 2:00pm – 3:30pm ; Church of the Brethren, Richmond

The Clear Creek Co-op is sponsoring a cooking class on November 20th at Richmond Church of the Brethren. Just in time for the holidays, attendees will learn to make perfect pie crusts and biscuits. Local food artisans Dan and Jan Sims will be teaching. Cost for class is $5 for Co-op members and $10 for non-members, covering supplies. To register call the co-op at 765 939 4390 or email coop@clearcreekcoop.org.

Historic Houston Brick Bazaar & Craft Show

Saturday, November 20, 9am – 5pm; US 40 Lewisville Indiana

Over 25 juried artisans & crafters offering a nice selection of items & prices, antiques, accessories, and homemade baked goods. Friday preview $3.00 admission. Sat & Sun free admission.

Union City Craft Show

Sat, November 20, 9am – 4pm; Union City Middle School; Liberty IN

All hand made crafts by local artisans – some artisans/craftspeople will be from Wayne County. If you like real hand made crafts and want to support local economy–you’ll want to make it to this one.

Check out GoWayneCounty/Calendar for even more events for this weekend.

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