Fine Art Festival Features Music, Art & Wine
June 29, 2010 – 10:07 am | 104 Comments

EXCEPTIONAL ART, MUSIC, WINE AND FOOD PLANNED FOR
RISING SUN FESTIVAL OF FINE ARTS & CRAFTS
 More than 60 artists from around the country will be in Rising Sun, Indiana, September 18 and 19, for the  annual Rising Sun Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts. This juried festival of exceptional fine art and fine crafts, jewelry, pottery, [...]

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EDUCATION CENTER HOSTS LEGO ROBOTICS CAMP
September 8, 2009 – 10:12 am | Comments Off

The Education Center of Rising Sun hosted the 1st Annual Lego Robotics Camp for Southeast Indiana on July 28th – 31st.   Fifty seven campers attended, split between the morning and afternoon sessions.  The four day camp was intended to excite students about math, science, engineering, technology and teamwork using robotics. 

Campers used the Lego NXT Robotics [...]

COUNTRY AND CLASSIC ROCK ACTS PROVIDE FREE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE 22nd ANNUAL RISING SUN NAVY BEAN FALL FESTIVAL October 9 and 10
September 8, 2009 – 10:52 am | Comments Off
COUNTRY AND CLASSIC ROCK ACTS PROVIDE FREE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE 22nd ANNUAL RISING SUN NAVY BEAN FALL FESTIVAL October 9 and 10

The Kentucky Headhunters and The Grass Roots headline the Stage Shows
The Grammy Award-winning Kentucky Headhunters and the Billboard chart-topping Rob Grill and The Grassroots are among the entertainers performing in free concerts at this year’s Navy Bean Fall Festival in Rising Sun, Indiana. This year’s festival, the 22nd annual, is Friday, October 9, 5:30-9:30 p.m., [...]

“A Conversation With Mr. Jefferson” at the Ohio County Historical Society
September 8, 2009 – 11:01 am | Comments Off

September 18, 2009, 6:00 p.m.
A Conversation with Mr. Jefferson Dinner Program Featured at this dinner program at Heritage Hall on Main Street will be David Best portraying Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence.  The title of his reenactment will be A Conversation with Mr. Jefferson.
Mr. [...]

The Golden Age: Indiana Literature, 1880-1920 at the Ohio County Historical Society
September 8, 2009 – 11:16 am | Comments Off
The Golden Age: Indiana Literature, 1880-1920 at the Ohio County Historical Society

September 21-October 25, 2009
The Golden Age: Indiana Literature, 1880-1920 Exhibit
The 19th state’s rich literary heritage at the turn of the century is highlighted in the Indiana Historical Society exhibition, The Golden Age: Indiana Literature, 1880-1920.  Drawn from collections at the IHS, Indiana State Library, and Indiana University’s Lilly Library, the exhibition explores what came to [...]

Antiques Appraisal on the Road to Ohio County
September 8, 2009 – 11:20 am | Comments Off

Antique Appraisal Robert Hill, certified appraiser will be at the museum to look at your antique treasures. Bring your antiques to find out what they are worth. Besides giving you a value, Bob will also give you some historical information about the piece. Each antique appraised will cost $5 and three antiques [...]

James Whitcomb Riley Comes to Rising Sun for a Dinner Program
September 8, 2009 – 11:23 am | Comments Off

October 16, 2009, 6:00 p.m.

James Whitcomb Riley is one of Indiana’s best known authors. Jeff Kuehl, a regular performer at the Indiana Repertory Theatre for eleven years, portrays Mr. Riley for this program. we will have a brief history of Mr. Riley’s early life including his frustrating musical career. An Old Sweetheart of Mine, Little [...]

Nightmare On Walnut Street Stalks Rising Sun on October 24
September 8, 2009 – 11:49 am | Comments Off

October 24, 2009, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

This annual family-friendly event is done in partnership with the Rising Sun Police Department. The costume contest will return along with Dr. Demented’s Science Lab, dancing, food, games, straw maze, and haunted vignettes. Come and join in this fun-filled evening of ghouls, witches, and who knows whats.
Admission $2.00 per person. Food, [...]

You Are Invited to Dinner!
September 8, 2009 – 11:57 am | Comments Off

Rising Sun United Methodist Church will be holding its annual  Bon Ami Harvest Dinner & Holiday Bazaar
on November 7, 2009. The Bazaar will run from 1-5 pm (Rada Cutlery orders will be taken) and the Dinner will be from 5-7 pm.  On the menu is Turkey, ham, dressing, real mashed potatoes, pies and cakes.  The Rising Sun United [...]

Trunk or Treat! at Local Churches
September 8, 2009 – 12:00 pm | Comments Off

Rising Sun United Methodist Church
101 S. Walnut Street
Rising Sun
This event includes not only treats, but a chance to win prizes at several games.
October 31, 2009
6:00 p.m.
Connie @ 438-4440 or Pastor Keith @ 438-4431
Look for the treats in the trunks in the parking lot of the Risinf Sun Church of Christ on Oct. 31 starting at [...]

Rising Sun United Methodist Men Sponsors Sonshiners Quartet Concert
September 8, 2009 – 12:09 pm | Comments Off

The Sonshiners Quartet from Campbellsburg, Indiana
The Rising Sun United Methodist Men has scheduled the Sonshiners Quartet to be in concert on Sunday, October 18 at the Rising Sun United Methodist Church, 110 S. Walnut Street, Rising Sun.  The concert will start at 6:00 p.m. 
The Sonshiners Quartet members are as follows:  tenor singer, Tim Chastain; lead [...]