August 28 – Women’s Equaility Day Luncheon with Dr. Julianne Malveaux Evansville Women’s Equality Day Luncheon 2013 This year’s luncheon will feature Dr. Julianne Malveaux, former President of Bennett College, a historically black, liberal arts college for women. She is also an economist, author and expert contributor for various news outlets, including CNN, CNBC and C-SPAN. Dr. Malveaux is a member of this year’s featured organization: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. We will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Delta Sigma Theta, and acknowledge the contribution of this women’s organization dedicated to public service, in the Evansville community and beyond. There will be informational displays by several women’s organizations in our community, so come early to talk, network, and get signed in. Doors open at 11:15 a.m., the luncheon is from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. For more information about the program, or to purchase a ticket visit the Women’s Equality Day on the web at: www.womensequalitydayevansville.com.
Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science 411 S.E. Riverside Dr. Evansville 812-425-2406 emuseum.org
August 3-18 – Summer Laser Light Shows Presented in partnership with C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, the Laser light shows return to the Koch Planetarium August 3 - 18. Eleven different laser light shows will be offered this summer, each with multicolor, laser light effects and animations set to the beat of music, projected onto the sphere of the stars. Matinee and evening programs are scheduled, including Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda, a matinee program for children. Their evening laser shows include music from artists such as the Beatles, LED Zeppelin and Metallica. In addition, there will be shows featuring classic rock, pop, and the album’s The Wall and Dark Side
of the Moon by the band Pink Floyd. The Laser Light Shows are presented in cooperation with WABX Evansville’s Classic Rock. Tickets are $7 for evening shows and $5 for matinees, with a $2 discount for Museum Members. Tickets may be purchased at the Museum or by calling (812) 425-2406 or them online for more information. August 3 – Time After Time: A Prom Gala The Evansville Museum’s annual gala will be held on Saturday, August 3 at 6 p.m. Traditionally this event has been held in November, but with the opening of the new Koch Immersive Theater scheduled for next winter, the gala has been moved away from that celebration. This year’s party, TIME AFTER TIME: A Prom, will be held at Tropicana Evansville’s Walnut Room A & B (formerly Casino Aztar). As this is a year of change for the Museum, they wanted to try something entirely new. They are planning a prom themed event -- a “graduation to the next era for the Museum,” if you will. Guests are invited to dress in prom attire – from any era – and join the event’s emcee and Trustee Andrew Wilson for this great end-of-summer celebration, featuring a fun evening of dinner, music and dancing to the exceptional tunes of Nashville’s popular group, Top Tier. Ticket prices are $100 per person for people graduating in 1996 or earlier, and $75 per person for anyone graduating after 1996. Prepaid tables of eight are available for $1,000, and guests can name their table. Proceeds from this special event are a key way the Museum is able to reach their annual operating fund goal. Visit them online to register for this event.
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Garden
1545 Mesker Park Dr. Evansville 812-435-6143 meskerparkzoo.com August 3 – Family Fun Day Have fun with the family during this exciting summer event. Play a variety of games, listen to keeper talks, and much more! Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • August 2013
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