Friday Night Summer Band Concert Tonight

Mixed Blessings will perform as tonight's Friday Night Summer Band Concert Series performer.

The 2010 concert series is sponsored by the Harrison County Convention and Visitors Bureau and coordinated by the Corydon Capitol State Historic Site and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The concerts will be held at the Hurley D. Conrad Memorial Bandstand on the Historic Corydon Square each Friday night at 7:30 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Food service is available each concert evening beginning at 6 p.m. provided by area churches and charitable organizations. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs as seating is limited. Concerts may be moved or cancelled in case or rain. Visit thisisIndiana.org for up-to-date weather cancellations.

Flavors of the World

Colokial, where flavors of the world meet the last Friday of the month, May through September, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Food, desserts and drinks can be purchased for $5.00 per plate. Includes international music.

Southern Indiana Uncorked Wine and Microbrew Festival

The third annual Southern Indiana Uncorked Wine and Microbrew Festival will take place at the Harrison County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 29 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The festival will feature local wineries and breweries. Admission is $10 per person and includes 12 sampling tickets and a souvenir tasting glass. For more information visit southernindianauncorked.com or call 812-968-5510.

Visit The Village at Squire Boone Caverns - Opens This Saturday

The Village at Squire Boone Caverns will open Saturday, May 29 for the 2010 summer season. Gristmill demonstrations, Lye soap demonstrations and candle demonstrations will be going on all weekend. The bakery, candy cabin, rock shop and gem mining sluice will also be opening on May 29. All the demonstrations will be going on all three days of Memorial Day weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

At Squire Boone Caverns you can explore caverns discovered in 1790 by Squire and Daniel Boone, plus a pioneer village featuring soap making, candle dipping, gemstone mining and a candy factory. One-hour guided cavern tours, waterfalls and formations. The Village is handicap accessible and is open during the summer only.

Squire Boone Caverns is located at 100 Squire Boone Road in Mauckport. For more information about the caverns or the opening of The Village call 812-732-4381.

Don't Forget About Run for the Wall TOMORROW!

This message is especially meant for local residents, but all are welcome and encouraged to help!

We need to get as many folks as possible to turn out to welcome Run for the Wall on Tuesday, May 25, 6:00 p.m. as they roll into Downtown Corydon and to the Fairgrounds. RFTW is a cross-country motorcycle ride made up mostly of Veterans. They are riding to DC to visit the Vietnam Memorial (Wall) and to attend other Memorial Day weekend ceremonies.

Originated over 20 years ago, the first rides were probably mostly made up of Vietnam Vetarans. As they are getting older, and as other veterans of other wars are coming home, younger veterans are joining the ride. For some, this is a chance to get the welcome home they never got. For all, this is a way to honor those they served with, to remember those that didn't make it back, and a way to be together to heal from the unseen scars of war. This is a special opportunity to participate in the Memorial Day Weekend.

Please come out on Tuesday night, May 25, 6:00 p.m., and help Corydon welcome them to town. Bring a flag!

Friday Night Summer Band Concert Series Begins May 21

The 2010 concert series is sponsored by the Harrison County Convention and Visitors Bureau and coordinated by the Corydon Capitol State Historic Site and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The concerts will be held at the Hurley D. Conrad Memorial Bandstand on the Historic Corydon Square each Friday night at 7:30 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Food service is available each concert evening beginning at 6 p.m. provided by area churches and charitable organizations. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs as seating is limited. Concerts may be moved or cancelled in case or rain. Visit thisisIndiana.org for up-to-date weather cancellations.

Big Names to Take the Stage at Horseshoe Southern Indiana's Outdoor Summer Concerts

May will kick-off Horseshoe Southern Indiana's Outdoor Summer Concert Series with three big name performances.

Chicago, with a stellar music career spanning over four decades and having sold over 120 million albums, will take the stage on Friday, May 21. Today, Chicago continues to sell-out small and large venues world wide.

Performing live on the outdoor stage on Saturday, May 22 will be legendary country musician George Jones. Having been in the music industry for a little over 50 years and shows no signs of slowing down, Jones has established himself as one of country music's greatest musicians.

Lynyrd Skynyrd's original band members will perform on Sunday, May 30. Like true rock n'roll, the band has preserved through all tragedies and obstacles to continue recording new hits to this day.

Each concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are available through ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Must be 21 years or older to attend. For more information visit horseshoe-indiana.com.

Blue River Cafe Tribute, Saturday, May 22 from 12-9

On Monday, May 10 we lost the historic Blue River Cafe in Milltown, IN to a fire. This is a celebration of how much the Blue River Cafe brought our community together in love and merriment. Please bring your memories, stories & pictures to share. Mark & Debbie Woods and the whole Blue River Cafe family have given us connections and friends we might never have without the Cafe. Let's come together to show our deep appreciation for the Blue river Cafe!

Musicians who played at the cafe will be performing all day.

MUSIC STAGE: (Sound support provide by Paul Ash)

12:00 -12:30 p.m. Dave & Em

12:45 - 1:15 p.m. Tyrone Cotton

1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Big Poppa Stampley

2:15 - 2:45 p.m. Troubadours of Divine Bliss

3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Tim Harman

3:45 - 4:15 p.m. Earth Mamas

4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Eddie Rasche

5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Katie Toupin and Matt Myers

6:15 - 6:45 p.m. Last Hope for Sunrise

7:00 - 7:45 p.m. Lick Creek

8:00 - 8:45 p.m. Los Luddites

It is also a benefit for the employees who are now out of work. There has been an outpouring of community support and desire to help in some way. Mark & Debbie ask that if you would like to help, please give to the Employee Fund.

If you cannot attend and would like to make a donation to the Employee Fund, please mail a check to:

Mark and Debbie Woods

1300 North Otts Lane

Milltown, IN 47145

There will be a silent auction run by Miriam Ash & friends. Businesses & BRC family from all over the area are donating their goods and services to help raise money. A Heal-a-thon, Kris Lasher is organizing massage and healing throughout the day with donations going to the Employee Fund. Tom & Dottie Nelson are grilling hamburgers & veggie burgers with all proceeds going to the Employee Fund. Boundless Grounds is also donating food and drinks for the Fund.

"Blue River Cafe will always call to mind some of the most special people in my life. Shared many wonderful meals there. Very difficult loss for so many people and the community of Milltown." -- Natalie Bowlds Hundley

" I never thought the loss of a building would be like the loss of a friend. The Blue River Cafe was a birthplace of friendships, a home for the homeless and a central hub for a group of the most amazing community I've ever been... a part of. Today is a very sad day." --Lisa Mc Spadden

If it rains, we will move above the Blue Heron Gallery upstairs and across the street from where the Blue River Cafe stood.

Run for the Wall riders return May 25

The annual Run for the Wall will be back in Harrison County on Tuesday, May 25. The riders will be arriving in Corydon at approximately 6 p.m. and will be headed through Historic Downtown Corydon to the Harrison County Fairgrounds for dinner and ceremonies. The riders will be staying overnight and will depart on Wednesday, May 26. Be sure to help welcome the riders to our community by lining the sidewalks of Capitol Avenue as they ride their way to the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. For more information about Run for the Wall, visit www.rftw.org.

Cruisin' with Culver's Car Show

Culver's of Corydon will have their first Cruisin' with Culver's Car Show of the season on Saturday, May 15, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This casual car show will include a D.J. and prizes. Free admission.

Culver's of Corydon is located at 240 Federal Drive in Historic Corydon. For more information call Culver's of Corydon at 812-738-6464.

Latin Mania 2010

The Village at Squire Boone Caverns opens May 29

The Village at Squire Boone Caverns will open Saturday, May 29 for the 2010 summer season. Gristmill demonstrations, Lye soap demonstrations and candle demonstrations will be going on all weekend. The bakery, candy cabin, rock shop and gem mining sluice will also be opening on May 29. All the demonstrations will be going on all three days of Memorial Day weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

At Squire Boone Caverns you can explore caverns discovered in 1790 by Squire and Daniel Boone, plus a pioneer village featuring soap making, candle dipping, gemstone mining and a candy factory. One-hour guided cavern tours, waterfalls and formations. The Village is handicap accessible and is open during the summer only.

Squire Boone Caverns is located at 100 Squire Boone Road in Mauckport. For more information about the caverns or the opening of The Village call 812-732-4381.

Happy's 5th Annual Picnic

Happy's 5th Annual Picnic, a free family oriented volkswagen car show, is this Saturday, May 15 at the Harrison County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Harrison County Fairgrounds is located at 341 South Capitol Avenue in Historic Downtown Corydon. For more information about Happy's Picnic, call 812-952-3525 or visit www.happysauto.com.

National Travel and Tourism Week

In honor of "National Travel and Tourism Week" May 8-16. The Harrison County Convention and Visitors Bureau (HCCVB) has planned many activities to celebrate the tremendous economic, social and cultural impact travel and tourism has had in Harrison County; and the local hospitality and tourism employees who keep the visitors coming back, year after year.

The U.S. Travel Association reports that travel and tourism is one of America's largest industries. Direct spending by domestic and international travelers generated $704 billion in the nation's economy last year. The industry also represents one of America's largest employers, accounting for more than 10 million direct and indirect jobs. Though the travel workforce has declined as a result of the prolonged recession, the industry expects to add 90,000 new American jobs due to modest gains in travel expected in 2010.

In recognition of travel and tourism's tremendous economic, social and cultural impact in Harrison County, the HCCVB will be observing "National Travel and Tourism Week" May 8-16 with an open house at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center. Free popcorn and a special gift will be given to local residents. Tourism promotion is funded by $442,000 in Innkeeper's Taxes and $574,000 in Casino Admission Taxes each year. This critical county function is made possible because of visitor spending - without cost to Harrison County residents. Approximately $318 million is brought into Harrison County's economy each year from direct visitor spending.

New Information Kiosk Installed at Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center

Visitors can now access the internet for Harrison County travel information by using the new computer kiosk recently installed at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center. This new tool will allow visitors to make hotel reservations, purchase tickets to attractions, get driving directions, sign-up for the HCCVB's e-newsletter, create a travel itinerary and more. The access is limited to thisisIndiana.org and other HCCVB industry partner's websites. General surfing of the internet and most other sites are restricted.The HCCVB plans to add free Wi-Fi service in the near future to visitors who agree to sign-up for the HCCVB's "This is Indiana" e-newsletter. "We are excited to be able to offer this new tool to visitors as a one-stop shop for travel information and visitor services," said Assistant Director, Jeremy Yackle.

Concert for all ages at The Eagles Lodge this Saturday, May 8

"Camelot" on Stage this Weekend

The first performance of "Camelot" will take place this Friday, May 7 at 8 p.m. at Hayswood Theatre. Get your tickets now at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center located at 310 North Elm Street in Historic Downtown Corydon. You can also place your ticket order over the phone by calling 888-738-2137. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors (65+) and children (17 and under).

This production of "Camelot" is under the direction of Bob Trinkle and musical director, Tim Baker. "Camelot" will be on stage May 7 though 23. Show times are 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays.