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Music at Oaklyn Branch Library Wednesday night

Music at Oaklyn Branch Library Wednesday night

Music reminiscent of old-time mountain tunes will fill the air at Oaklyn Branch Wednesday evening, August 24.  The Shade Tree Players, a local group of enthusiasts who use an array of instruments to create their unique sound, will play at 6:30 pm on Oaklyn’s front lawn. 

Tonight is free Family Fun Night at cMoe

Tonight is free Family Fun Night at cMoe

Thursday is free family fun night at cMoe.

The event, sponsored by St. Mary's, is from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

All children attending must be accompanied by an adult.

Neighborhood art expo, music and open mic at Abbey Rd.

Neighborhood art expo, music and open mic at Abbey Rd.

Art lovers and music fans have a double-chance to enjoy their favorites Saturday, July 23  at Evansville’s Abbey Road Coffee Bean Emporium, at 422 N. Main Street.

The Neighborhood Art Expo brings together painters, potters, etchers, photographers and other art practitioners for an exhibition and sale inside and outside the coffee house from 10:00AM to 5:00PM.

The art show returns to Abbey Road after a highly successful debut in June.

Brass band at library's Oaklyn branch Wednesday

Brass band at library's Oaklyn branch Wednesday

The Evansville Public Library is hosting a twilight concert on the front lawn of the Oaklyn Branch Wednesday night, July 12.

A brass band will play starting at 7 p.m.  Lemonade and water will be provided and patrons are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets.

In case of rain, the music will be moved inside.  

For details: Call 428-8234.

Fall music fest coming to orchard

Fall music fest coming to orchard

A music festival is in the works at a local orchard. 

Local talent highlighted at art expo

Local talent highlighted at art expo

The artistic talents of denizens of Jacobsville and surrounding neighborhoods comes front and center at a Main Street business on Saturday June 25.

The first Abbey Road Coffee Bean Emporium Neighborhood Art Expo will highlight the work of painters, etchers, photographers, sketchers, and other art forms.

The show is on from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Unplugged night offers chance to hear acoustic music, play it

Unplugged night offers chance to hear acoustic music, play it

An acoustic band called “The Stockholm Robot” will return to headline the second “Unplugged” night at Abbey Road Coffee Bean Emporium.

The band’s two-set performance in May pleased a standing-room-only crowd, prompting the ensemble’s return June 17.  

Guitarist Michelle Shelton will open the show with solo renderings of favorites and original arrangements

 Those who show up with guitars or other instruments will be able to play between acts during the “open mic” time.