Entertainment: Weekend

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Entertainment: Weekend

PAGE 20 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 THE HERALD

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All times are Eastern unless otherwise noted.

Current cinema Currently playing A Simple Favor ½ (Jasper 8 Theatres) When a seemingly sophisticated mom (Blake Lively) goes missing, her nerdy friend (Anna Kendrick) turns amateur sleuth, and secrets emerge about both. The crazier things get in this wickedly amusing comedy/thriller, the more fun we have. (Comedy thriller, R, 1 hr. 56 min.) Crazy Rich Asians ½ (Jasper 8 Theatres) When the scion of a rich Singapore family (Henry Golding) brings his American love (Constance Wu) to his homeland, his mother (Michelle Yeoh) is not impressed. Bursting with energy and romance and sight gags and soapy melodrama, “Crazy Rich Asians” is pure escapist fun that gives us characters to root for. (Romantic comedy, PG-13, 2 hrs.) The Meg ½ (Jasper 8 Theatres) Have sharks jumped the Fonzie? Seems like it’s always Shark Week around here, and “here” means everywhere. Think of how long it has been since the first “Jaws” (1975). A digital effects revolution and a generation later, there was “Deep Blue Sea” (1999). In the cheeseball screwball realm, the sixth “Sharknado” picture comes out later this year. And higher up the food chain, now we have “The Meg,” director Jon Turteltaub’s forgettably entertaining/entertainingly forgettable adaptation of the 1997 novel by Steve Alten. Alten’s book led to six published sequels, for the record, and Alten called his moneymaker simply “Meg,” without the “The.” The movie version steers clear of camp or self-parody, and it’s acted by a strong, pokerfaced international ensemble with a seriousness of purpose that’s spelled J-A-S-O-N-S-T-A-T-H-A-M. In other words it leaves the sharknados to “Sharknado,” even though it imagines an equally improbable scenario: the existence and appetite of a prehistoric 75-foot megalodon shark. (Thriller/fantasy, PG-13, 1 hr. 55 min.) The Nun ½ (Jasper 8 Theatres) “The Conjuring” franchise has steadily become the most dependable horror film franchise of late, conquering the box office with good old-fashioned and flawlessly executed spooks and scares, with a few interesting ideas to boot. Spinning off James Wan’s 2013 “The Conjuring,” about real-life married ghost hunters Ed and Lorraine Warren, the franchise started with true tales of hauntings, possessions and spectral invasions. But there were so many side stories and creepy characters that both “The Conjuring” and “The Conjuring 2” well, conjured up, that more movies were necessary. There have been two films about Annabelle, the creepiest porcelain doll ever. And now “The Nun” takes on the backstory of the imposing demon in a habit that terrorized Lorraine’s visions. In this spinoff, director Corin Hardy delivers a ‘70s throwback gothic horror epic. Written by “Annabelle” screenwriter Gary Dauberman and James Wan, it’s lush, operatic, hardcore Catholic horror from the depths of “The Omen” and “The Exorcist,” with hints of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s “Black Narcissus,” washed with medieval overtones. And it’s a total, screaming blast. (Mystery/thriller, R, 1 hr. 36 min.) Peppermint  (Jasper 8 Theatres) In this stylishly directed but gratuitously nasty and cliche-riddled revenge movie, Jennifer Garner plays essentially two characters cut from the same person. At first she’s a smart, caring mother and wife. But after thugs kill her family and evade prosecution, she becomes a skilled assassin akin to her “Alias” role. (Crime action, R, 1 hr. 42 min.) The Predator  (Jasper 8 Theatres) The screenplay for this

slick and gory but surprisingly unimaginative sequel to the alien franchise feels like it was dusted off from the late 1980s. I can’t say this effort set off fireworks of anticipation for another sequel. (Sci-fi action, R, 1 hr. 41 min.)

On DVD Uncle Drew  To win a Harlem tournament, a part-time basketball coach (Lil Rel Howery) recruits a team of former players in their 70s headed by the legendary Uncle Drew (Kyrie Irving). Even though the film is outlandish and predictable and downright corny, I loved the positive energy and the steady diet of insidebasketball jokes. (Sports comedy, PG-13, 1 hr. 43 min., 2018) Solo: A Star Wars Story ½ One of the “lighter” of the “Star Wars” adventures, with a number of massive, rapid-fire CGI action sequences and a terrific ensemble cast (Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson and a scene-stealing Donald Glover). A prequel as a space Western summer movie, entertaining as hell but not particularly deep. (Sci-fi adventure, PG-13, 2 hrs. 23 min., 2018)

IMAX Showplace Cinemas East, 1801 Morgan Center Drive, Evansville: “The House With a Clock in its Wall” opens Friday. www. showplacecinemas.com

Events Attractions Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, Santa Claus: Hours (CT); Happy Holiday Weekends: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 27 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 28. www.holidayworld.com Indiana Caverns, 1267 Green Acres Lane S.W., Corydon. Features a 25-minute boat ride, a waterfall, thriving cave life and Big Bone Mountain. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily April through October and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily November through March. Closed Christmas. www.indianacaverns.com Indiana Railway Museum, French Lick. Excursion trains depart from the former Monon Railroad Passenger Station. The two-hour, 20-mile trip takes passengers though several limestone rock cuts, part of the Hoosier National Forest and the 2,200-foot Burton Tunnel. Train rides: 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 7. Special events: Wild West Hold-ups, Oct. 13-14. Museum hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, free. 800-748-7246 or www. indianarailwaymuseum.org Jasper City Mill, 160 Third Ave. The mill features cornmeal ground on site, craft items, old-fashioned candy and local products. Exhibit (changes every six months): Dubois County Art Guild Gallery Walk — works by Abby Laux; items from artisans available in the gift shop. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Lincoln City (all times CT). Park hours: Memorial Visitor Center, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Sept. 30, and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 1-March 31; farm, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, through Sept. 30; nature center, open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays; Colonel Jones Home, noon-4 p.m. ThursdaysSundays, June-August. www.nps.gov/ libo/ or 812-937-4541 Mega Cavern, 1841 Taylor Ave., Louisville. Historic Tram Tours, Mega Zips and Mega Quest, an underground ropes challenge. Closed major holidays. 877-614-6342 or www.louisvillemegacavern.com Mesker Park Zoo, 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville. Hours (CT): 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. 812-435-6143 or www.meskerparkzoo.com

Spirit of Jasper: Ride and Dine, Jasper Train Depot, 201 Mill St., Saturday and Oct. 6. The train travels to Cuzco, where it will be “held up by robber, the good guys will arrive and a gun battle will take place.” Passengers can leave the train to watch the battle. A catered meal and beverage from the Schnitzelbank Restaurant are served and a cash bar is available. $55; $75 for the Monon Passenger Car, a 30-seat private car that features table-side dining. For further information visit www.spiritofjasper.com or call 812-482-5959.

Theatre, Dec. 21, final show.

Spirit of Jasper: Fall Foilage Ride and Dine, Jasper Train Depot, 201 Mill St., Oct. 7, 13-14, 20-21 and 28. The train travels to Cuzco. A catered meal and beverage from the Schnitzelbank Restaurant are served and a cash bar is available. $60; $80 for the Monon Passenger Car, a 30-seat private car that features table-side dining. Reservations preferred. www.spiritofjasper.com or 482-9229.

Photography Weekend, Oct. 5-6, West Baden Springs Hotel.

Spirit of Jasper: Jasper to French Lick Express, Jasper Train Depot, 201 Mill St., Oct. 27. The train ride takes 1 hour and 45 minutes each way; passengers spend about 3½ hours in French Lick. A cash bar in available and beverages and light snacks are sold. www.spiritofjasper. com or 482-9229. Wilstem Ranch, Paoli: Giraffe, Kargaroo and Elephant Encounters, through Nov. 4. www.wilstemranch. com or 812-936-4484



Other events Will Read and Sing For Food, Jasper Group Headquarters, 225 Clay St., Jasper, 7 p.m. today, for Dubois County Special Olympics; and Astra

St. Meinrad ROCKS! Fest, Friday and Saturday, St. Meinrad Park. Music, beer garden, children’s activities and flea market. Proceeds benefit the St. Meinrad Town Museum fund. More information about the event, including information performing, can be found on Facebook.

Upcoming events Trolley Tours, 11 a.m., Mondays and Tuesdays during October, meet behind West Baden Springs Hotel, depart from valet area.

Wine Pairings, 8 p.m. Oct. 5, Nov. 9 and Dec. 28, Atrium, West Baden Spring Hotel. Reservations required. 812-936-5579 Food Truck Alley, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 13, Event Center Plaza, French Lick Springs Hotel. Craft Beer Experience, 7 p.m. Oct. 13, West Baden Springs Hotel. Reservations required. 812-936-5579 Mt. Zion Apple Fest, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 13 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 14, AEP Honey Creek Farm, 1249 E. County Road 500 N. Wine & Dessert Soirée, 8 p.m. Oct. 26 and 9 p.m. Nov. 16 and Dec. 14, Atrium, West Baden Spring Hotel. Reservations required. 812-936-5579 “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” 7 p.m. Oct. 27, Astra Theatre. $8. www. AstraTheatre.Eventbrite.com or at the door. Craft and Hobby Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., auxiliary gym, Shoals High School. Booths available by calling

Ann Stewart at 812-709-9338, Lorna Troutman at 812-797-1567or Bobbi Turpin at 812-709-9234. Mixology Class: A History of Cocktails, 5 p.m. Nov. 11 and Dec. 2, West Baden Springs Hotel. Reservations required. 812-936-5579 Bourbon & Bites, 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Atrium, West Baden Springs Hotel. Reservations required. 812-936-5579 



Exhibits Krempp Gallery Exhibits: 25th Annual Juried Exhibition, through Tuesday; Chet Beiselman and Robert Fry, Oct. 3-29, reception, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 4; and Visual Arts Committee, Dec. 3-26, volunteer reception, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 7. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Hours: Call 357-6401 or 800-9877311 or visit www.saintmeinrad.edu/ library/hours/

Dubois County Museum Storytellers Tammy and Mike Deicken: “Corsets and Chamber Pots,” 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Model Train Club, 6 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 8 and Nov. 5. Bicentennial Fall Harvest Day, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 14. Model Train Show and Swap Meet, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 20.

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“Cheerios in Tuscany: Poems By and For a New Grandpa,” reading by Jasper native Norb Krapf, 2 p.m. Oct. 20. Kinder Karneval, 1 p.m. Nov. 11. Festival of Trees Opening, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 15. Haysville Ruritan raffle drawing, 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 18. Christmas Carols sung by Singing Seniors, 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 25.

information. Orange County Senior Citizens Center, 8497 W. Main St., French Lick: 7-9:30 p.m. Fridays, dance with live band. William Tell Center, 1301 11th St., Tell City, 7-10 p.m. CT Saturdays. Open to all ages; smoke and alcohol free. $5, includes snacks. Sponsored by the William Tell Senior Citizens.

Bars

Hours: The museum, 2704 N. Newton St., is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Admission charged. Can be found on Facebook and at www.duboiscountymuseum.org. 812-634-7733

Gaslight, Huntingburg: Open Mic Night, 8-11 p.m. Thursdays.

Huntingburg Museum

Tropicana, Evansville: Live Band Karaoke Experience, Wednesdays and Thursdays, through Oct. 11; Jimmy Church Band, Friday and Saturday; and Bitter Pill, Sept. 2829. www.tropicanacasinos.com

On exhibit: Commercial, manufacturing, military, school and social club memorabilia; the Geiger bedroom, family Bible and other belongings; a dollhouse inside a grandmother clock; a pony cart; and a 1950s kitchen. The museum is in Huntingburg City Hall, 508 E. Fourth St. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays unless City Hall is closed and by appointment. Closed major holidays. 683-2211.

Santa Claus Museum & Village Village: 1880 Santa Claus Church, the original Santa Claus Post Office and 1935 Santa Claus Statue. Museum: exhibits on the history of Santa Claus, including the beginnings of the town, its post offices, Candy Castle and the evolution of Santa Claus Land to Holiday World and free letters to Santa. The museum is at 69 N. State Road 245. Gift shop, museum and village hours (CT): 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, through November. 812-544-2434 or www. santaclausmuseum.org

Night Life Dances

American Legion Post 147, Jasper: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, line and couples dancing. $5, 482-5426 for

Restaurants Soup-N-Such Bistro, Ferdinand: Keep On Trail (Michael Wilmes and Will Gudord), 6-8 p.m. Friday.

Casinos

Horseshoe Casino, Elizabethtown: Showroom: REO Speedwagon, Nov. 16. www.ticketmaster.com French Lick Casino: Casino Lounge (8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.) — DJ Charlie, Sept. 28-29. 888-9369360 or www.frenchlick.com/ entertainment/concerts

On stage Actors Community Theatre Dinner theatres: “Church and State,” Sept. 27-29; and“The Dinner Party,” April 4-6, 2019. Dinner theatre patrons must be 18 or older. Plays: “Into the Woods,” July 25-28, 2019. All of the shows will be performed at the Jasper Arts Center. Season tickets and twoevent packages are available at ActorsCommunityTheatre.com.

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Young: You Life/Your Music, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 9. Backstage Series ­— Edmar Castaneda 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18; The Poulenc Trio, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27; and Matt Beilis, 7:30 p.m., March 8. Family Fun Series —­ Page Turner Adventures, 3:30 p.m., Oct. 6; and The Amazing Max, 3:30 p.m., Feb. 24. Live at The Astra! — Farewell Angelina, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 12; and The Good Humor Men, 7:30 p.m., March 15. Tickets are available by calling the arts center at 482-3070.

Area concerts Astra Theatre, Jasper: Pokey LaFarge, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6; and Rodney Crowell, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 3. www.TheNextAct.org Jasper Arts Center: United State Air Force Band of Mid-America’s Concert Band, 7 p.m., Oct. 17. Free. Lincoln Amphitheatre, Lincoln City: Hard Day’s Night — a Tribute to the Beatles, Sept. 29. Season tickets available. www.lincolnamphitheatre. com

Other concerts Abbeydell Hall at the Legend of French Lick, 7328 W. County Road 100 W, West Baden Springs: I’ve Got the Music in Me: A ’60s and ’70s Musical Production, Oct. 13, 17, 20, 22 and 27; and Christmas Treasures, Nov. 27 and Dec. 1, 8, 14-15 and 22. www. legendoffrenchlick.com/abbeydell-hall Corydon Live (formerly Corydon Jamboree), 320 Hurst Lane, north of town square: Clilnton Spaulding, Megan Stout and Brandi Anderson, Saturday; Lloyd Wood Comedy and

Country Music Show, Sept. 29; Josh McMillen, Tiffany Puckett and Liam O’Daniel-Munger, Oct. 6; Kelly Casey, Christy Miller, Clinton Spaulding and Billy Keith, Oct. 13; Natalie Berry, Billy Nett, Millie Meunier and Greg Perkins, Oct. 20; Clinton Spaulding and Brandi Anderson, Oct. 27; Million Dollar Quartet, story of how Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins made rock’n’ roll history, Nov. 2-3, 8-9 and 11; Flags & Freedom: Veteran’s Show with Mike Boughey, David Newman, Megan Stout and Amber Martin (free admission for veterans and public service employees), Nov. 10; Allen Hilbert, Sarah Patrick and Josh McMillen, Nov. 17; Lloyd Wood Comedy and Country Music Show, Dec. 1; Christy Miller, Kelly Casey and Mike Boughey, Dec. 8; Clinton Spaulding, Brandi Anderson and Josh McMillen, Dec. 15; and Billy Keith and Greg Perkins, Dec. 29. 812-734-6288 or www.corydon.live Derby Dinner Playhouse, Clarksville: The Van-Dells, Monday; “How Great Thou Art”: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley, Oct. 22; and The Return: A Beatles Tribute, Nov. 5. 812-288-8281 or www.derbydinner. com. The Ford Center, 1 S.E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Oct. 27. For the complete schedule, visit www.thefordcenter.com. For tickets call 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com KFC Yum! Center, Louisville: Maroon 5, Saturday; Keith Urban, Oct. 20; Elton John, Oct. 23 and Bob Seger, Dec. 8. For the complete schedule, visit www.kfcyumcenter.com. For tickets call 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com
 The Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main

St., Louisville: Christopher Zoso: Hawktail, Sept. 30; Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, Nov. 25; and Jim Brickman: A Joyful Christmas, Dec. 12. www.kentuckycenter.org Louisville Palace Theater, 625 S. Fourth St.: Steely Dan, Oct. 3; Boney James, Oct. 19; Boz Scaggs, Oct. 30; and Brian Wilson, Nov. 16. For a complete schedule, visit www. louisvillepalace.com. 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com Victory Theatre, 600 Main St., Evansville (all times CT): Water for People Benefit Concert, Sept. 27; and Postmodern Jukebox, Oct. 21. www.evansvillephilharmonic.org or www.victorytheatre.com 



Plays Actors Theatre of Louisville, 316 W. Main St.: “Dracula,” through Oct. 31; “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” Sept. 18-Oct. 10; and “A Doll’s House, Part 2,” Oct. 2-Nov.4. 502-584-1205 or www.actorstheatre.org/visit/ ticketing-options/ Derby Dinner Playhouse, Clarksville: “The Church Basement Ladies: Rise Up O Men,” through Sept. 30; “Web of Murder,” Oct. 3-Nov. 11; “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley,” Oct. 6-Nov. 10; “Holiday Inn,” Nov. 14-Dec. 31; and “A Velveteen Rabbit Christmas,” Nov. 17-Dec. 22. 812288-8281 or www.derbydinner.com. Evansville Civic Theatre, 717 N. Fulton Ave.: “The Diary of Anne Frank,” Oct. 12-14 and 19-21; “Dashing Through the Snow,” Dec. 7-9 and 14-16; “Big River,” Jan. 25-27 and Feb. 1-3; “And Then There Were None,” March 22-24 and 29-31; and “The 39 Steps,” May 17-19 and 24-26. www.evansvillecivictheatre.org or 812-425-2800.

Jasper Arts Center Main Stage Series — Olé: World Music and Comedy, 7:30 p.m. Friday; O Sole Trio: Bravissimo Broadway, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3; “A Christmas Carol,” 7:30 p.m., Dec. 14; Mark Chesnutt and Joe Diffie, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 19; and Forever

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