At least 5 things going on this weekend – November 18 to 20
Friday
Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt opening night
The heady aroma of authentic Bavarian specialty foods and an incredible array of Christmas wares, antiques, quality hand-crafted, and primitives await the public at Ferdinand’s Christkindlmarkt, Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20.
But first, the Christkindl herself appears on Christkindlmarkt Eve, November 18th, at the markt’s annual opening ceremonies. Monks chant, the bells chime, and children light the way prior to Christkindl’s appearance to herald in the markt. This ceremony, free and open to the public, begins at 6:30 p.m. on the west hillside of the Monastery Immaculate Conception, the “Castle on the Hill” as the locals call it. Dinner with entertainment follows, reservations required, as the hills come alive in stately St. Gertrude Hall. Tickets for the dinner are $25. Call 812-367-1874 to purchase.
Southern Indiana Hamlet gears up for annual Christkindlmarkt
Saturday
Help take out invasive plants and plant trees at the Dubois County Park
Christkindlmarkt continues in Ferdinand
The Markt opens at 9 a.m. in several locations around Ferdinand. Details at the link.
Southern Indiana Hamlet gears up for annual Christkindlmarkt
The Next Act presents Hoosiers at Astra Theatre
In honor of the film’s 30th anniversary, The Next Act presents a special screening of the iconic film at the historic Astra Theatre on Saturday, November 19, at 7 p.m.
Doors will open at 6 p.m., tickets are $6 per, and can be purchased in advance at http://www.TheNextAct.org or directly here http://www.itickets.com/events/369343.html.
The evening is being presented by All Star Sports in Ferdinand.
VUJC presents a double feature from local filmmakers
Sunday
Christkindlmarkt continues in Ferdinand
The Markt opens at 9 a.m. in several locations around Ferdinand. Details at the link.
Southern Indiana Hamlet gears up for annual Christkindlmarkt
Will Read and Sing to host show #98 at the Dubois County Museum
Krempp Gallery
Two photo exhibits will be on display at The Krempp Gallery at the Jasper Arts Center in November; one incorporating photos of Indiana, the other taken with a giant replica of the classic Kodak Brownie camera.
The photographs of South Bend, Indiana artist, Kay Westhues and Columbus, Ohio artist, Stephen Takacs are on display during November.
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 p.m., until 7 p.m. on Thursdays, and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. School groups, clubs and students are welcome and admission is free.
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Festival of Trees at the Dubois County Museum
This year’s theme is “Christmas Memories from Days Long Ago”. Be sure to check out the decorating talents of eleven Health Care Providers by viewing their decorated Christmas trees on display in Room III at the museum. The eleven are: Gentiva- now known as Kindred Hospice, Home Instead, Good Samaritan, Scenic Hills, Martha Rasche with These are Our Stories, Post Acute of Memorial Hospital Health Care Center, Dubois County Health Department, Qualicare, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Brookside, and National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI).
The Dubois County Museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00-2:00pm, Saturday from 10:00-4:00pm and Sunday 1:00-4:00pm. It is closed on Monday. The Dubois County Museum is a local nonprofit organization committed to the collection, preservation and interpretation of historical artifacts and information important to the citizens of the county. Museum operations are funded by annual memberships, admissions, donations and gifts from visitors, area residents and businesses. The DCM staff consists entirely of volunteers. It is located in Jasper at 2704 N. Newton Street (US231). Call (812) 634-7733. Please allow two hours to view exhibits. Visit the museum web site at www.duboiscountymuseum.org. Like us on Facebook at Dubois County Museum.
