9 Local Things To Do This Winter

Rodney Adkins in Concert 

Saturday, February 5 @ 7:30 – 11pm   |   Preston Arts Center 

Enjoy a night of country with family and friends. With eight Top 5 singles, six No. 1s, and over 1 Billion career on-demand streams under his belt, Atkins is one of Country music’s most prominent artists. His Platinum-selling No. 1 “Watching You” earned him a BMI “Million-Air” award. For more information, please call 270-826-5916.

 

 

Walk on the Wild Side

Friday, February 18 @ 10-11am   |   John James Audubon State Park Museum

Help your child discover how wildlife and nature shapes our world. This class is for ages 3-5. These monthly children’s lesson will bring nature into focus through play, creativity, and exploration. Pre-registration is required with limited space. Cost is $5 per child. Face masks are required. For more information or to register your child, please contact Lisa Hoffman at 270-826-2247. 

 

Blippi the Musical

Wednesday, February 23 @ 6pm   |   Old National Events Plaza

Join the fun with your kiddos’ favorite friend, Blippi! Kids can sing and dance along with some of their favorite Blippi songs, all while learning at the same time. For more information, or to buy tickets, please call 812-435-5770.

 

Little Rembrandts Art – Valentine’s Day Art

Fridays, February 11 & March 11 @ 10:30-11:30am

John James Audubon State Park Museum 

Work on some Valentine’s Day art with lines, shapes and color.  All students must be accompanied by an adult and pre-registration is required. This is for ages 3-6. Cost is $5. Students 6 and older, plus adults must wear masks. DRESS for a MESS, as always. For more information or to register your child, please call Kim McGrew-Liggett at 502- 782-9726.

 

Galaxy Glow Zone Skate

Saturday, February 12 @ 7 – 10pm   |   Edge Ice Center – Owensboro, KY 

Head over to Owensboro for a fun winter event with family and friends. Live DJ Glow-skate. It will be ‘out-of-this-world!! Cost is $7/person. For more information, please call 270-687-8720.

 

Cirque Mechanics: Birdhouse Factory

Sunday, February 27 @ 7:30 – 11pm   |   Preston Arts Center

Cirque Mechanics, although inspired by modern circus, finds its roots in the mechanical and its heart in the stories of American ingenuity. The stories are wrapped in circus acrobatics, mechanical wonders and a bit of clowning around. For more information, please call 270-826-5916.

 

“WHISPERS” Exhibit dates: February 25- May 8

Artist Reception and awards: Thursday, March 3 @ 5-6pm

(Closed on Monday & Tuesday through March 15)

John James Audubon State Park

A new and exciting exhibit off the grid is coming up! If you ever played a game called ‘Telephone’, you’ll get the idea behind this exhibit. Eight groups of four are creating their collaborative paintings, beginning with one photo and a theme word. Each artist creates a painting based NOT on the original photo, but only from the artist’s painting before them, and the theme word. Come and see where their creativity takes this fun exhibit! For more information, please call Kim McGrew-Liggett at 270-826-2247.

 

Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach

Friday, March 18 @ 7 – 9pm & Saturday, March 19 @ 2-4 pm & 7 – 9pm

Glema Mahr Center for the Arts – Madisonville, KY 

Head south with your family to enjoy a play by Madisonville North Hopkins High School in partnership with First United Bank and Trust. See this book in action as the characters come to life. Tickets are $12. For more information, or to order tickets, please call 270-821-2787. 

 

Pathways to Heaven: A Bob Park Play – 2

Friday, March 19 & Saturday, March 20 @ 7 – 9pm   |  Preston Arts Center

Local playwright/storyteller/musician (and retired educator Bob Park) has created a new story about the people of Taffy, Kentucky. Warm up your voice before show time and be prepared to sing along. In partnership with Henderson Christian Community Outreach, “Tune Up” your pipes and bring a can of “Tuna” to the show to help restock their food pantry. Tickets are $20 (12 & and younger are free). You may purchase tickets in advance at Abba’s Music, The Olive Leaf, Henderson Christian Community Outreach or at the door at the box office. For more information, please call 270-831-9803.