2012 Bluegrass on the Square bands are finalized

Here's the full line-up for the 2012 Bluegrass on the Square concerts:

June 23 

The Whiskey Bent Valley Boys

The Hillbenders

July 28

Common Ground

            Michael Cleveland and FlameKeeper

August 25

Fresh Cut Grass

            The Boxcars

Rememberance Day and Running a 5k

There are a couple of cool things going on this weekend in Harrison County. First, the Hellbender Hustle 5k is on Saturday at O'Bannon Woods State Park. Registration is required and it starts at 9am. Next check out Remeberance Day in New Amsterdam. Good food, demonstrations, and entertainment. It starts at 10am and goes until 4pm.
Plenty of time to check things out before things get going up-river for Thunder-over-Louisville.

Hello Dolly is coming to a close and Spring Break is almost here!

Hayswood Theatre's production of Hello Dolly comes to a close this weekend, with the final performance on Sunday, March 13th. Tickets are still available. Call or stop by the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center in Downtown Corydon for tickets.

Spring Break is almost here!!! Visit our website, www.thisisIndiana.org fo details on planning your family's Spring Break getaway!

Come and see us!

Hello Dolly at Hayswood Theatre starting Feb 25th

Hayswood Theatre presents: Hello, Dolly!
February 25 - March 13, 2011
Fridays and Saturdays - 8pm & Sundays - 2pm
Adults $12 Children under 18 & Seniors $10

This will be a GREAT show! Get your tickets today 812-738 - 2138

www.hayswoodtheatre.com

ACO World Championships of Cornhole

The American Cornhole Organization is hosting the World Championships of Cornhole this week at the Horseshoe Southern Indiana Hotel & Casino. It starts on Thursday, Feb. 3 and goes through Sunday, Feb. 6. Be sure to check out their website at www.americancornhole.org

You can also get full event details at www.thisisIndiana.org

This should be a fun time and there are some cool events for everyone's skill level.

Show your hometown pride with an HCHC destination bumper sticker

You’ve seen them before, the oval bumper stickers on cars that are from various destinations, such as “OBX” for the Outer Banks, or “HH” for Hilton Head, well Historic Corydon, Harrison County now has one too. You can purchase yours at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitor Center located at 310 North Elm Street in Historic Downtown Corydon for $2.00 + tax.

Christmas Open House at Scout Mountain Winery

Scout Mountain Winery invites you to their Christmas Open House on December 18 and 19 from noon to 6 p.m. each day. Enjoy the holidays with food and treats while you taste their wine. You will also receive a present with your wine purchase. Scout Mountain Winery is located at 2145 Scout Mountain Road, Corydon. For more information call 812-738-7196.

Christmas Show at the Corydon Jamboree

The Corydon Jamboree will have their Christmas show this Saturday, December 18. The show will feature Lloyd Wood, Amber Martin, Ron Gaddis, Ronnie Murphy and Dennis Adkins. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. 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.

Christmas Tea at Magdalena's Restaurant

The 5th annual Christmas Tea at Magdalena’s Restaurant and Cafe on the Square will take place on Sunday, December 19 with the first setting from 2 to 4 p.m. followed by a second setting from 6 to 8 p.m. The tea will feature an array of specialty teas of the season, fancy foods, a candy buffet, gourmet desserts, live music, poetry reading, door prizes and more. Each setting is $25.00 per person. Reservations are required. For more information visit magdalenas.com or call 812-738-8075.

Christmas Open House at Scout Mountain Winery

Scout Mountain Winery invites you to their Christmas Open House on December 11, 12, 18 and 19 from noon to 6 p.m. each day. Enjoy the holidays with food and treats while you taste their wine. You will also receive a present with your wine purchase.

Scout Mountain Winery will also be participating in the Winter Wine Walk this Saturday, December 11 from 3 to 7 p.m. They will be stationed inside Arlston's Book Sellers.

Indiana is turning 194! Celebrate at Corydon Capitol State Historic Site

Indiana is turning 194!
Celebrate at Corydon Capitol State Historic Site on Dec. 10.

Indiana is turning 194! Corydon Capitol State Historic Site is celebrating on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Wright Interpretive Center. Living historian Brian Cushing, performing as early settler John Tipton, brings to life one of Indiana's most successful settlers.

John Tipton immigrated to Harrison County at the age of 17 to take up farming. It wasn't long before he was commanding a company of the Harrison County Yellow Jackets, fighting with them at the Battle of Tippecanoe. Following the War of 1812, he was promoted to Brigadier General. Returning to Harrison County, he served as sheriff and then in the State House of Representatives for the new state of Indiana. He served eight years as a U.S. senator. Tipton helped found the towns of Logansport and Columbus.

Brian Cushing has been re-enacting for more than ten years and lends his expert advice to many groups and historical societies. He is excited to give a presentation in the town Tipton lived in for many years.

The Wright Interpretive Center is located at 126 East Walnut Street in downtown Corydon, Indiana. The program is $2 per adult and $1 per student. Cake and punch will be available to all attendees in order to wish Indiana a happy birthday — the actual day is Dec. 11. For questions, call Corydon Capitol State Historic site at 812.738.4890.

Repeal Day Celebration at Grateful Goat Vineyard & Winery

Grateful Goat Vineyard & Winery, one of the newest wineries to our area located just north of Harrison County, will host a Repeal Day Celebration. It is an event to celebrate the anniversary of the end of prohibition which occured December 5, 1933. Celebrate the 77th year of freedom with your friends at Grateful Goat. For more information visit www.gratefulgoat.com or www.facebook.com/gratefulgoat. The event if free and will take place on Saturday, December 4 from noon to 8 p.m. Grateful Goat Vineyard & Winery is located at 1404 W, Palmyra Lake Rd. in Palmyra, IN. They can be reached at 812-364-4649.

Winter Wine Walk

Historic Downtown Corydon presents the Winter Wine Walk. Avoid the mall madness and sip and shop before the holiday crunch. The Winter Wine Walk will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 11 at varioius locations around the square in Historic Downtown Corydon.

Shops include:

Little Texas Consignment

Albin Jewelers

Cellar on the Square

Ariston's Book Sellers

Magdalena's Restaurant

Viola's Gallery

Abigail's Antiques

Colokial

White Cloud Window

House of Gems

Wineries Include:

Best Vineyards Winery

Huber Winery

Old Capitol Brew Club

Scout Mountain Winery

Indian Creek Winery

Turtle Run Winery

More Signing up Daily!

Start your walk at any of the participating businesses. $10 entry fee for adults. Fee includes a souvenir glass, a free chance drawing ticket and free samples.

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

Magdalena’s Restaurant and Café 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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.