The Hancock County Children’s Choir performs its spring concert in April.
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Here is a list of events happening in Hancock County this weekend and beyond. If you know of an upcoming community event that you’d like to see featured here, email [email protected].
Children’s choir to perform eclipse-themed show
GREENFIELD – Experience “From Darkness to Light” in the Hancock County Children’s Choir spring production.
Show times are 2:30 and 7 p.m. April 6 at Realife Church, 5151 W. U.S. 40, Greenfield The show will explore the literal meaning of the eclipse through fun and contemplative pieces about the sun and the moon, darkness and light. The choir will expand upon the theme to explore the figurative meaning of darkness (sadness or adversity) and light (joy and healing).
Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for students and seniors 55 and older. There is also a “pay what you can” option starting at $1. Tickets are available at app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=hccc. For more about the choir, visit hancockcountychildrenschoir.org.
Murder mystery event April 20
GREENFIELD – Greenfield Main Street will host a murder mystery party April 20 in downtown Greenfield.
“Best Laid Plans,” an old Hollywood mystery, will be performed by The Murder Mystery Co. at Carnegie’s A Place to Eat.
Tickets are $65 and include dinner and the show; visit greenfieldmainstreet.org/events or call 317-649-0890 for more.
Big band, swing concert coming to HCPL
GREENFIELD – The Racoon Lake Sax Quartet will pay tribute to the big band and swing eras in an upcoming free concert.
The quartet will perform at 6:30 p.m. March 25 at the Hancock County Public Library, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield.
The group will feature many popular songwriters and chart-topping songs of the era, and also provide facts, trivia and other background information at the all-ages event. Register at hcplibrary.org or call 317-462-5141.
Student art exhibit throughout March
GREENFIELD – See art from Hancock County’s junior and senior high school students in an upcoming exhibit.
The Twenty North Gallery will host pieces from Eastern Hancock, Greenfield-Central, Mt. Vernon and New Palestine public schools as well as the Greenfield Homeschool Co-op throughout March. A reception will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. this Friday at the gallery, 20 N. State St., Greenfield. Regular hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Storyteller coming to HCPL
HANCOCK COUNTY – Storyteller Celestine Bloomfield will be at two libraries this month, sharing free shows with folktales from around the world including her personal version of “The three Little Pigs.”
The performer will be in Hancock County March 21; at 10 a.m. she will appear at the Sugar Creek Branch of the Hancock County Public Library, 5731 W. U.S. 52, New Palestine. At 2 p.m. she will share at the main library, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield. Families are encouraged to attend the all-ages presentations.
To learn more or register, visit hcplibrary.org or call 317-462-5141, ext. 240.
New Pal Main Street plans summer concerts
NEW PALESTINE – New Palestine Main Street recently announced a music lineup for 2024.
Summer Fest will be June 21-22, featuring Cody Ikerd, Parrots of the Caribbean, Katrelle, 90 Proof, Country Summer, Bryson Cooper and The Band and Revery.
The Music on Depot series will feature the Nauti Yachtys July 27; Project 19 Aug. 10; Jai Baker Aug. 24; and 45 RPM Sept. 28. Festivities are free at 11 E. Main St., New Palestine; food, beer and wine are available for purchase. Visit newpalestinemainstreet.com for more.
