FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Multiple Dates in February – Hands-On Classes at The
Framery – 84 East High Street, Lawrenceburg. Try your hand at a
painting, pottery, or fused glass class, or bring the kids to a special
Petite Picasso class for children. Art instructors will give you step-bystep instructions on how to create your masterpiece. Information &
reservations: 812-537-4319 or www.frameryinc.com.
February 14 – Oxbow-Total Eclipse of the Sun - 7:30PM
at Oxbow, Inc. office, 301 Walnut Street, Lawrenceburg. Dr. Mark
Fischer, a Professor of Physics at Mount St. Joseph University,
Cincinnati, will talk about the upcoming total eclipse of the sun, as well
as introducing the physics of eclipses and present information about
historic eclipses. Info: 513-851-9835 or www.oxbowinc.org.
February 3 – Wine & Canvas From Adam’s Art & Supply
- This event takes place at Dearborn Country Club, Woody’s Bar &
Grille, 170 Country Club Road, Aurora. $35 for members; $40 for nonmembers. Art supplies included. Half price bottles of wine available
to purchase. Reservations and payments taken in advance. Call
Samantha at 812-926-1747 x3 or email [email protected].
February 16-25 – Spring Begins at Blue Willow House - 9960
Front Street, Dillsboro. The Blue Willow House occupies three floors in
a beautiful old home. It will reopen after its winter hiatus and will be
stocked full of antiques, home decor, a variety of gift items and a line of
unique women’s clothing! Store hours are: Thurs & Fri - 10AM-6PM; Sat
- 9AM-2PM. Info: 812-432-3330 or the Blue Willow Facebook page.
February 3 & 4 – Perfect North Slopes College Nights Perfect North Slopes, 19074 Perfect Lane, Lawrenceburg. The slopes
are open to everyone, but college students get a deal. Present your
current valid college ID at the ticket window and receive special pricing
of a $25 lift ticket from 9PM-1AM or $34 from 5PM-1AM. Ski or
snowboard rental is $17. Snow tubing tickets are $25 from 9PM-1AM
or $34 from 5PM-1AM. Info: 812 537-3754 or www.perfectnorth.com.
February 17 – Kids & Canvas at Casey’s Outdoor Solutions
– 21481 State Line Road, Lawrenceburg. 6:00pm. No matter their skill
level, your child can enjoy a fun evening at Casey’s with an artist to
guide them step by step in replicating the evening’s featured painting.
They will create a unique piece of artwork to take home. Casey’s
provides the artist and all supplies. Children must be at least 8 years
old to attend. Refreshments will be served. $30 per artist. Reservation
deadline is February 14th. Call 812-537-3800 or register online at
www.caseysoutdoor.com/events.
February 4 – Rick Springfield - Over the past three decades,
Rick Springfield has worn many hats as an entertainer and
performer. The creator of some of the finest power-pop of the ’80s,
he’s a Grammy Award- winning singer, songwriter, and musician
who has sold 25 million albums and scored 17 U.S. Info: www.
thelawrenceburgeventcenter.com. Tickets on sale www.ticketmaster.com.
February 8 – Wine & Canvas at Casey’s Outdoor Solutions –
6-8:30pm, 21481 State Line Road, Lawrenceburg. Enjoy an adult-only
evening in a fun, social group setting with an artist to guide you step
by step in replicating the evening’s featured painting. Casey’s provides
the artist and all supplies. One glass of wine, non-alcoholic drinks
and appetizers will be served. $40 per person and reservations are
required. Reservation deadline is February 5th. Call 812-537-3800 or
register online at www.caseysoutdoor.com/events.
February 10 – Lawrenceburg Main Street’s “Chocolate
& Wine”– 6-9pm, Downtown Lawrenceburg. Sponsored by
Lawrenceburg Main Street. Make it a date night or a “girls night out”.
Visit each participating location and enter to win a fabulous prize!
Enjoy sweet treats, beverages, including local wines and in-store
specials all evening. Information: 812-537-4507 or
www.thinklawrenceburg.com.
February 11 – Senior Dances on Main – 7:00 pm-10:30 pm.
Aurora Lion’s Club, Second and Main Street, Aurora. Doors open at
6PM. Dinner is served by the Lions, with all proceeds going to Relay for
Life of Dearborn & Ohio Counties. $5 admission. Information: 812-9261100/Main Street Aurora or www.aurora.in.us.
February 11 – Annual Big Air Competition – Perfect North
Slopes, 19074 Perfect Lane, Lawrenceburg. 5:30pm. Held in Audition
Terrain Park, this event is open to skiers and boarders who will show off
their skills. Come participate, or just watch the exciting action from the
deck! Begins at 5:30PM with the Amateur Division ($10), followed by
the Pro Division ($15), beginning at 7:30PM. Results Party on the deck
at 9PM. 812-537-3754 or www.perfectnorth.com.
February 20 – Presidents’ Day Holiday – Perfect North Slopes,
19074 Perfect Lane, Lawrenceburg. On this Presidents’ Day holiday,
skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing are open from 9:30am9:30pm. Snow tubing tickets are available for 2 or 3 hour sessions on
holidays. 812-537-3754 or www.perfectnorth.com.
February 25 – Indiana Wine Trail - Souper Saturday - 11:00
am - 5:00 pm. Get the cure for cabin fever and warm up from the
inside out at the Indiana Wine Trail’s annual Souper Saturday. Escape
from the cold weather, sample a variety of soups and wines along the
trail and stock up with special pricing offers. The Indiana Wine Trail
features seven wineries along and around the Ohio River Scenic Byway
in the rolling hills of Southeast Indiana. New to the trail is Dearborn
County’s Holtkamp Winery and Vineyards located at 10868 Woliung
Road in New Alsace. For a complete listing of wineries and for more
information on the Souper Saturday click on the Indiana Wine Trail at
www.indianawinetrail.com.
February 25 – Oxbow-Early Spring Waterfowl Migration 8:00AM in the upper Oxbow parking lot at the main entrance to the
Oxbow, off U.S. 50 in Greendale. Trip leader Jack Stenger, a lifelong
Oxbow Inc. advocate, is an expert birder and burgeoning naturalist.
Waterfowl migration should be in full swing by this date and a diverse
number of other early spring migrants and seasonal species are
expected to be seen. Additionally, Bald Eagles and other raptors may
be seen at this time. Information: 513-503-3389/Mr. Stenger or
www.oxbowinc.org.
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Let’s Play!
FEBRUARY 2017
JANUARY 2017
Enjoy Big-Name Entertainment
at the Lawrenceburg Event Center
Live music fans from across the region will head to downtown Lawrenceburg over the next
few months for three great concerts at the Lawrenceburg Event Center. The venue will
host a performance by legendary performer Rick Springfield on Feb. 4, followed by an
appearance by the group the Barenaked Ladies on March 4, and finally a performance by
classic rock group America on March 24.
Known for his dozens of Top 40 hits throughout the 1980s, including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Love
Somebody,” “An Affair of the Heart,” and “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” Rick Springfield’s career
has spanned the decades. The creator of some of the finest power-pop of the ’80s, he’s a
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician who has sold 25 million albums
worldwide.
Pop rockers the Barenaked Ladies likewise have a devoted following. Still together after
nearly three decades, the band’s 14 studio albums have collectively sold more than 14
million copies, won eight Juno awards, and earned multiple Grammy nominations. They are
known for their U.S. chart-topping single “One Week,” and are the artists behind the theme
song to one of TV’s most popular shows, The Big Bang Theory.
Famous for their signature single, “Horse With No Name,” the founding members of
America Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell have been performing together for more than
forty years. The duo’s chart-topping albums and classic rock hits have earned them critical
accolades and a strong fan base made up of music lovers of all ages.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased via Ticketmaster. For more information, visit
the Lawrenceburg Event Center at www.thelawrenceburgeventcenter.com.
February 26 – Aurora Bridal & Prom Expo - 1-4 pm. The Livery
of Aurora, 215 Bridgeway Street, Aurora, Indiana. Get a head start on
your wedding plans while supporting local businesses! FREE admission
for this bridal fashion show. Door prizes awarded. Info: All About
Home’s Aurora Floral/Sandy Jordan, 812-655-9160 or Personally Yours
Gifts and Invitations: Kerrie Ohlmansiek, 812-655-9693.
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STAFF
Debbie Smith, Executive Director
Betsy Armbruster
Vanessa Cash
Connie Cleary
Debbie Grossman
PAID
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Tina Bojack – Hollywood Casino
Marilyn Bower – DHAC
Ryan Brandt – Dearborn County Council
Tim Doll – Perfect North Slopes
Charlotte Hastings – Charlotte’s Flowers & Antiques
Michael McLaughlin – City of Greendale
Bryan Messmer – City of Lawrenceburg
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The Dearborn County Convention, Visitor & Tourism
Bureau is that of an aggressive marketing, service and
information organization whose primary responsibility
is to positively impact the Dearborn County area
economy through visitor expenditures.
LAWRENCEBURG, IN
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DEARBORN COUNTY CONVENTION,
VISITOR & TOURISM BUREAU
320 Walnut Street • Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
812-537-0814 or 800-322-8198 or Fax 812-537-0845
Email: [email protected]
www.VisitSoutheastIndiana.com
Rick Springfield
Barenaked Ladies
Director’s Line
Debbie Smith, Executive Director
It’s been a busy start to the new year here in Southeast Indiana! Last month, we were excited to welcome the Special
Olympics Indiana Winter Games to Perfect North Slopes for several days in mid-January. What a fantastic event this
was – thanks in large part to the many volunteers who shared their time and talents with our Special Olympic visitors.
In addition to Perfect North, I’d like to thank the staff and management of Higher Ground Conference & Retreat Center
in West Harrison, which hosted the participants throughout their stay. Congratulations to all of the athletes who participated in this
year’s games!
As we head into mid-winter here in Dearborn County, you’ll find lots of fun winter trip ideas. Whether you’re booking an overnight
package for Valentine’s Day, checking out a concert at the Lawrenceburg Event Center, or hitting the slopes at Perfect North, we hope
you enjoy your visit.
DID YOU KNOW?
Visitors spend approximately $138.7 million on tourism in
Dearborn County annually. For every $1 spent, 78 cents of
economic impact is returned to our local area.
138.7
MILLION
$
EVERY $1 SPENT =
SEVENTY-EIGHT
CENTS
OF
HIT THE SLOPES
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W
hen it comes to skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing,
Perfect North Slopes is the place to go for winter fun! In
fact, this family-owned facility has got you covered with a
variety of flexible lift tickets, equipment rental and season passes
available all season long. If you’re new to the sport, get a lesson
in the basics at Perfect’s Ski School, which offers skiing and
boarding instruction for those just starting out. Then relax
between runs in the lodge, where you can re-fuel with food or
a hot beverage before heading back out to the slopes or to a
nearby Southeast Indiana hotel.
Because Perfect North makes their own snow, you can hit the
slopes anytime, including this month’s Presidents’
Day holiday on Feb. 20. Then, mark
your calendar for Perfect’s annual Spring
Carnival. Planned for Sunday, March 5, the event
is the perfect way to send the winter
out in style, with special Carnival
activities taking place throughout the
day, weather permitting. For more
details, or a complete snow report,
log on to www.perfectnorth
com or check out Perfect North
on social media.
C H E C K
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The 2nd A nnua l
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Aurora
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t’s no secret that our online Calendar of Events is one
of the most popular sections of our website, offering a
comprehensive list of things to see and do in Southeast
Indiana. In addition to the calendar, you should also check
out our Weekend Play List, a quick highlight of the top events
taking place during the upcoming weekend.
Bridal & Prom
Expo
Updated weekly, the Weekend Play List is your go-to guide for
planning your weekend – no matter what you’re into! You can
find the Weekend Play List on the front page of our website,
www.visitsoutheastindiana.com, along with links to all of our
other social media channels – including our blog, Facebook
page, Instagram page and more.
Follow us on Facebook? Watch for our
Weekend Play List posts every week to
stay on top of what’s going on. Then
be sure to tag your photos with the
hashtag #southeastindianaevents to
share what you’ve
been up to.
Sunday, February 26
1-4pm
The Livery of Aurora
215 Bridgeway Street • Aurora, Indiana
Free admission
Get a head start on your wedding plans
and discover how Southeast Indiana
businesses can help you organize
your special day. More than 25 local vendors,
fashion show, door prizes and more.
February 10
Lawrenceburg Main Street’s
“Chocolate & Wine”
For more information:
Aurora Floral, 812-655-9160
Aurora Bridal & Prom Expo – Facebook Event
February 16-25 – Spring Begins at Blue Willow House
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Dining out on Valentine’s Day? You won’t be alone. That’s because February 14 is a big day when it comes to
overnight getaways and restaurant meals. In fact, Valentine’s Day ranks as the second-most popular holiday when
it comes to dining out. Making plans? Better bring your wallet, since according to Fortune, the average cost of a
Valentine’s Day dinner for two will cost you around $80.46. Finally, make sure to book early – many, if not most
restaurants require advance reservations on this busy holiday. Source: “Valentine’s Day By the Numbers,” www.fortune.com