Kevin Stonerock performs July 11 at the Hancock County Public Library in Greenfield.
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Here is a list of events coming up in Hancock County this weekend and beyond. If you know of an upcoming event that you’d like to see featured here, email [email protected].
Live concerts coming up across county
HANCOCK COUNTY – Several free concerts are coming up in Hancock County.
Singer/songwriter Kevin Stonerock will perform July 11 at the Hancock County Public Library in Greenfield July 11. Showtime is at 6:30 p.m.; reserve a seat at hcplibrary.org.
Elvis tribute artist Brooke Wright performs July 12 at Depot Street Park. Opening act The Roundups starts at 6 p.m.; the park is located at 251 Depot Street in downtown Greenfield.
Summerfest in Fortville features live music from 2-10 p.m. July 13. Burnout performs at 2 p.m.; Overdrive at 3 p.m.; Ayden Holdt at 3:45 p.m.; Chloe Nichole at 5 p.m.; and Alyssa Campbell at 7:30 p.m. Festivities are at Landmark Park; visit facebook.com/townoffortvilleparks for updates.
Nighttime summer park event coming up
GREENFIELD – Glow in the Park returns to Riley Park July 13, featuring a large slip and slide down the sledding hill.
The annual celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month also features extended splash pad hours and giveaways. The event is hosted by Greenfield Parks and Recreation.
Hours are 8-10 p.m. July 13 at 280 N. Apple St., Greenfield.
A waiver is required to participate int he slip and slide; all children under 18 must have an adult sign. All activities are free; no registration is required.
Musical coming to downtown venue
GREENFIELD – The CrazyLake Acting Company will present “The 25th Annual County Spelling Bee” July 12-21 at the H.J. Ricks Centre for the Arts.
The musical features a fictional competition between six quirky middle school students who sing about their home lives, their hopes and dreams and their fears in between rounds of the spelling bee. The cast is rounded out by school personnel and members of the spellers’ families
Performance dates are July 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m.; Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are available for $10 at Hometown Comics, $12 online at crazylakeacting.com or $15 at the door before the show. The Ricks is located at 122 W. Main St., Greenfield.
Libraries offer programs for adults
GREENFIELD – Several programs for adults are coming up in July at local libraries.
Vinyasa Yoga is offered every Saturday at the Hancock County Public Library in Greenfield. Also at the Greenfield library is a birding photography workshop July 13; a book club July 9; open genealogy research July 10; adult craft club July 16; a writing club July 18.
Local artist Rachel Holmes will teach about vinyl record painting in both the Greenfield and New Palestine libraries July 17. A Cast Iron 101 Workshop through Culinary Adventures with Pam is scheduled for July 23 in New Palestine and July 24 in Greenfield. To register for events, visit hcplibrary.org.
In Fortville, the Vernon Township Public Library offers a book club for adults July 11; and a Tuesday Morning Club for seniors every week. Visit vtpl.lib.in.us for more information.
