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Monday, November 29, 2010

Have Breakfast with Santa at Magdalena's Restaurant & Cafe on the Square

Magdalena’s Restaurant and CafĂ© on the Square will host Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 4 from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Children ten years and under are invited to this special breakfast with the jolly man himself, SANTA CLAUS! Children can participate in games, crafts, door prizes, pictures and sing-a-long songs. The cost is free for children. Adults pay the cost of the breakfast buffet.

Reservations are required. For more information visit magdalenas.com or call 812-738-8075.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Harrison County Convention and Visitors Bureau would like to wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving! We hope to see you at the 25th Annual Light Up Corydon on Saturday, November 27. Remember......This Is Indiana!

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Don't forget to purchase your Light Up Ornament

Light Up Corydon ornaments, commemorating the 25th annual Light Up Corydon event, will go on sale to the public on Saturday, November 27 during Light Up Corydon festivities. The ornaments will be available for purchase for $28 at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center, Butt Drugs, Town Square Gallery and The Christmas Goose. The ornaments are made by Zimmerman Art Glass. Proceeds go to Main Street Corydon.

Monday, November 22, 2010

25th Annual Light Up Corydon Schedule of Events

Noon: Merchant Open House Begins

Noon – 6 p.m.: Governor Hendricks’ Headquarters Open House

1:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Sugar Arts Society silent auction of Gingerbread Houses and a gingerbread ornament decorating station for kids.

2:00 – 9 p.m.: Free Carriage Rides on the Square

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Registration for WKLO Kringle Jingle Kash Prize Giveaway

4:00 p.m.: Registration for Shopping Spree Begins – Tent next to Bandstand

4:00 p.m.: Corydon Dulcimer Society Christmas Program – Wright Interpretive
Center

4:00 p.m.: Harrison County Homemakers annual Cookie Walk (on the square)

5:00 p.m.: Christmas Entertainment Begins on the Hurley D. Conrad Memorial Bandstand

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Live Nativity Scene – Nativity Collection Display at Corydon United
Methodist Church (on the Square)

6:20 p.m.: Live Storytelling of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” on the Hurley D. Conrad
Memorial Bandstand

6:40 p.m.: Santa Lights Up the Square

6:50 p.m.: Drawing for Shopping Spree

7:00 – 9:00 p.m.: Pictures and Visits with Santa - First State Capitol

8:00 p.m.: Hayswood Theatre Presents: “Little Women”

Dec. 4, 11, & 18 - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Pictures with Santa at First State Capitol

Friday, November 19, 2010

Hayswood Theatre Presents “Little Women” in November

Hayswood Theatre is bringing the well known classic novel, “Little Women” to the stage beginning November 26 and running through December 12. This Christmas story is a favorite amongst many generations. The story centers around the adventures and hardships four sisters endure during the Civil War. Show times are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for children (17 and under) and seniors (65+), and can be purchased at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center or by calling 738-2138.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Corydon Ornament Commemorating the 25th Annual Light Up Corydon

Light Up Corydon ornaments, commemorating the 25th annual Light Up Corydon event, will go on sale to the public on Saturday, November 27 during Light Up Corydon festivities. The ornaments will be available for purchase at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center, Butt Drugs, Town Square Gallery and The Christmas Goose. The ornaments are made by Zimmerman Art Glass. Proceeds go to Main Street Corydon.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

25th Annual Light Up Corydon

Avoid the mall crowds this post Thanksgiving weekend and enjoy the nostalgic ambiance of an old-fashioned Christmas. Join us on November 27 to celebrate the 25th annual Light Up Corydon event on the downtown square. Kick off the Christmas season with merchant open house specials, gazebo entertainment, prize drawings, Christmas carolers, carriage rides and all the excitement building up to the arrival of good ole St. Nick as he lights up the square. Bring your family and friends and make Light-Up Corydon a new holiday tradition. Read next week's blog for a complete schedule or call or visit the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center located at 310 North Elm Street in Historic Downtown Corydon at 812-738-2138. Visit thisisIndiana.org for more information.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Hayswood Theatre Presents “Little Women” in November

Hayswood Theatre is bringing the well known classic novel, “Little Women” to the stage beginning November 28 and running through December 12. This Christmas story is a favorite amongst many generations. The story centers around the adventures and hardships four sisters endure during the Civil War. Show times are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for children (17 and under) and seniors (65+). Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center or by calling 812-738-2138.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

The Corydon Jamboree’s November Line-Up

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. every Saturday night with entertainment beginning at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $10 and $6 for children six to ten years old. Children under five are free. For more information call 812-738-1130 or visit corydonjamboree.com.

Nov. 6 - By the Book (Gospel Quartet)

Nov. 13 - Christy Miller

Nov. 20 - Lloyd Wood, Amber Martin, Mary Kutter

Nov. 27 - Mike Porter, Marsha Banning (Brother/Sister Duo)

The venue is a 400+ seat auditorium which is temperature controlled for your comfort and features a state-of-the art sound system. The audience includes people of all ages, backgrounds, and musical preferences. You may even see your neighbor there. Concessions are available.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Mmmmmm, chicken!

Who's hungry for some chicken? The Pisgah #32 Masonic Lodge will host a chicken dinner on Saturday, November 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about the dinner call 812-738-3931.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Have Dinner at Indian Creek Winery

Indian Creek Winery will host a dinner this Saturday, November 6. Call 502-396-6209 for more details.
Indian Creek Winery is located at 6491 County Line Rd. NE in Georgetown, IN.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Discounted Cave Tickets Available at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center

Discounted cave tickets to Squire Boone Caverns and Marengo Cave are available for purchase at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center located at 310 N. Elm Street in Historic Downtown Corydon. Adult tickets to Squire Boone Caverns are $12 and child tickets are $6. Adult tickets, for both Marengo Cave tours are $18 and $9.50 for children. No other discounts apply. All tickets are non-refundable. Call 812-738-2138 for more information.