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For an entertaining live regional shows, visit Bally’s Evansville along the scenic banks of the Ohio River in southwestern Indiana. For many people, the single-level casino offers fun at over 900 slot games, 28 live and electronic table games, a High Limit Room, and the Bally Bet Sportsbook.  For us, it is the entertainment at the casual, upscale atmosphere of the Piano Bar that is the ideal place to enjoy live entertainment on Thursdays from 6PM-9PM and on Fridays and Saturdays from 6PM-10PM CT. The upcoming schedule of live performances include:  November 1 - Bob Green November 2 - Bob Green November 7 - Andrea Wirth November 8 - Bob Green November 9 - Bob Green November 13 – Bob Ballard November 14 - Andrea Wirth November 15 - Bob Green November 16 - Bob Green November 20 – Bob Ballard November 21 - Andrea Wirth November 22 - Andrea Wirth November 23 - Bob Green November 27 – Bob Ballard November 28 - Bob Green November 29 - Bob Green November 30 - Bob Green   Along...

Gainesville, Florida has an exciting offering of entertainment, theatrical performances, and arts and cultural offerings.   The Hippodrome is among the cultural centerpieces in Gainesville , and this January they welcome us to escape into all of  Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies . The Complete Works of Shakespeare , written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield, starts at The Hippodrome from January 24 through February 16.  The Hippodrome Box Office is located at 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville FL 32601. The office hours are 12-7 Wednesday - Sunday. Call (352) 375-4477 for news and information or email  boxoffice@thehipp.org.  See their site for show schedules and tickets. Credits- Hippodrome  

  Today, White River State Park will hosts a festive Juneteenth with events for all to join. Saturday in the park begins with a parade at Indiana and Blackford Avenue from 10 a.m. to noon, and includes these Juneteenth activities: Indy Juneteenth Festival The Indy Juneteenth Festival is Military Park from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. The park will feature live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, games, bounce houses, education stations and other activities. Indiana State Museum   Juneteenth Celebrate Juneteenth with free admission 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Indiana State Museum. Their festival will feature hands-on art activities, chats with curators, food trucks, plus, live artist performances.  Eiteljorg Museum Juneteenth and Jazz Saturday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. is the Eiteljorg Museum’s 9th annual Juneteenth and Jazz Community Celebration. The museum will offer free admission to enjoy events like poetry readings, storytelling, and creative activities. T...

Chefs are cooking up tasty offerings at the  Seven Seas Food Festival . The food festival runs now until the middle of May, leaving plenty of time to try fresh global cuisine and refreshment choices.  Along with tasty food, the Seven Seas Food Festival includes an exciting concert series. The scheduled live music shows are held every weekend during the festival at Bayside Stadium, and include these musicians: Chris Lane Ludacris Relient K Little River Band  Baha Men This is the start of the series, and concerts are free with park admission and performed rain or shine. Upcoming performances at Seven Seas Food Festival include Hoobastank, Gavin DeGraw, and other exceptional musicians. Go to the SeaWorld website for current news on this events, tickets, and more to experience. 

  Traveling to Minnesota we found the Mall of America, which opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. It is HUGE! Yes, we did venture in to see what it was all about. Inside there is a 3 story, 7 acre theme park with over 30 rides. All day tickets are available. It was so exciting we almost forgot about the shopping area that surrounds the park. But of course being true shoppers, we did explore the wonderful shops . . . so many shops. Who thought going to the mall could be educational? Mall of America has been described as a city within a city. Along with an extensive range of retail, restaurants and entertainment, there are many unique features to Mall of America likely to be found in any community. Not only is the Mall of America an amazing place to shop, dine, and explore attractions, it also offers several educational benefits to the community. The National American University offers students c...

  Until we visited the Legends in Kansas City, we did not know of the various shopping and entertaining options in the region. This is an oasis of fun and entertainment just off highways Interstates 435 and 70 at  The Legends at Village West  in in Kansas City, Kansas. At the Legends at Village West you'll find plenty of nightly entertainment to enjoy, and for families or the young at heart there is a special dining experience awaiting just ahead where dinosaurs roam called T-REX. Here Dino's come to life around every corner. It's true, because it seemed around every turn we discovered something new or some hidden creature that crept to life before our eyes. I've always loved dinosaurs, and there were plenty of families who also enjoyed the life-like dino's you'll find at T-REX. The 20,000-square-foot destination restaurant T-REX is an extravagant theatrical setting that not only includes dinosaurs, there are geysers, waterfalls and ice caves to explore. For chi...

  Get ready for some great R&B at this year’s Cincinnati Music Festiva l presented by Proctor & Gamble (P&G), the Santangelo Group and Ohio Valley Entertainment (OVE), July 24th & 25th at Paul Brown Stadium in the heart of downtown Cincinnati , Ohio . Over these past 50 years, stretching all the way back to 1962 this super-fun and exciting two-day festival has attracted more than 50,000 people from across the country with some hot, and I do mean HOT top preforming artist in the entertainment world of R&B, Jazz, Soul and Hip-Hop. Some of the past performing artists have been many. Some have passed away leaving a mark in our hearts and some we still embrace seeing them sing their music with undeniable voices to reach us in ways only their amazing voices can and still do. Some entertainers have included the great Stevie Wonder who has been a part of all of us with his amazing lyrics and his one of a kind voice. This festival has been also had the outstanding voice ...

  Whether seeking a weekend away or a day trip, Sidney and Shelby County , Ohio offers a charming getaway option. Here, you're welcome to feel at home, and one way to do this is to join local events and activities like the Farmers Market . The market is open from 8:00 a.m. till noon through October, and offers something different to experience each and every week. Upcoming events in Sidney in include the upcoming Kids Around the Square Festival downtown at the end of June. This free children’s festival provides a morning of FUN for youngsters 12 and under. Kids Around the Square is a collaborative effort of the Shelby County United Way, area church groups, and the Downtown Sidney Business Association. Let the soulful sounds of local musicians move you on Friday evenings in downtown Sidney when the Sidney Civic Band performs on the lawn and under the trees of the beautiful and historic Shelby County Court House. During the festivities there will be food and soft drinks to enjoy as...