Kiwanis Story Time
Tamara Allison will read Owl Moon by Jane Yolen. A complimentary copy of the book will be provided to each registered child.
To register, please call 812-682-4806 or e-mail librarian@workingmensinstitute.org or director@workingmensinstitute.org
Utopian Vision: Creating a Sketch Journal
Come join Peggy Taylor from the Raintree Cottage Textile School for a FREE 4-week drawing class! It’s a fun way to learn how to observe, analyze, and sketch amazing images and ideas. We’ll guide you every step of the way, and you’ll get plenty of hands-on practice with pencil, ink, and color media. Don’t worry about bringing supplies—we’ve got you covered! This awesome opportunity is brought to you by the Indiana Arts Commission and WMI. We can’t wait to see you there and unleash your creativity together! To register for the event, just give us a call at 812-682-4806. Hurry, as spaces are limited!
Erin Bode and Marco Grillo Concert
Join us at the Working Men’s Institute for an unforgettable evening of live music! This concert will feature Erin Bode and Marco Grillo, who will showcase a diverse blend of jazz, folk, and Americana. Their collaboration prioritizes simplicity, emphasizing the intimate connection between Bode’s “bell-like” voice and Grillo’s evocative guitar performance. The duo’s repertoire encompasses a range that includes standards from the Great American Songbook as well as original compositions rich in harmonic texture, thereby creating a “fresh, subtle manner” of storytelling through song. Don’t miss out on the chance to support local talent while enjoying a night of great entertainment!
Utopian Vision: Creating a Sketch Journal
Come join Peggy Taylor from the Raintree Cottage Textile School for a FREE 4-week drawing class! It’s a fun way to learn how to observe, analyze, and sketch amazing images and ideas. We’ll guide you every step of the way, and you’ll get plenty of hands-on practice with pencil, ink, and color media. Don’t worry about bringing supplies—we’ve got you covered! This awesome opportunity is brought to you by the Indiana Arts Commission and WMI. We can’t wait to see you there and unleash your creativity together! To register for the event, just give us a call at 812-682-4806. Hurry, as spaces are limited!
William Maclure: Patron and Patriot
Dr. Greg Brown will present on William Maclure, Robert Owen’s partner, as an influential international patron for science and education, exemplifying the spirit of equality and progress in the early United States. Maclure brought scientists and educators to New Harmony on the “Boatload of Knowledge” and remained actively involved in education and science throughout his life, as well as in his will.