All event information is subject to change. Please check the website or social media pages of the event’s organizers for the most up-to-date information.
Events:
Bottles and Bingo
Date: October 4th
Time: 6PM
Location: Paramount Theatre – Anderson, IN
“Join us at Bottles & Bingo for a night of laughter, luck and top shelf spirits, door prizes, 50/50, raffles, & more. Someone will go home with a bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old Bourbon donated by Keg & Bottle. Doors open at 4:30pm, games begin at 6:00pm. Food and beverage are included with 12 bingo games. Additional games and cards available for purchase. Get your tickets now before this event is SOLD OUT!”
Pendleton Pride
Date: October 5th
Time: 12-4PM
Location: Falls Park – Pendleton, IN
“Creating inclusive communities in Madison County with intention and love for the LGBTQ+ & allies.”
9th Annual Tony Elliott Classic
Date: October 5th
Time: Gates Open – 2:30PM, Racing Begins – 6PM
Location: Anderson Speedway – Anderson, IN
Divisions: 500 Sprint Car Tour, USSA Kenyon Midgets, Midwest Champ Karts, Legends
Indiana Travelers Farewell Concert featuring Le’Andria Johnson
Date: October 5th
Time: 7:30PM
Location: Paramount Theatre – Anderson, IN
“Le’Andria Delores Johnson is an American gospel singer. She was the season three winner of the BET gospel singing competition show Sunday Best. Johnson’s Sunday Best coronation song, ‘I Shall Leap into My Destiny,’ co-written by Johnson, entered the Billboard Gospel chart at number 1.”
Anderson University Homecoming & Family Weekend
Date: October 11th-12th
Location: Anderson University – Anderson, IN
It’s time for the Raven alumni to return to campus for this year’s homecoming celebration! Join in with old favorites like the luminaries, Cheap Thrills/Encore, the street fair, athletic games, and more!
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Date: October 12th
Time: 12-6PM
Location: 2625 Lindberg Rd. – Anderson, IN
“On Oct 12, InerG Impact, EZ Talk, and Mercy Road Church present a free Hispanic Heritage Celebration. From 12-6PM, enjoy performances, food trucks, and family-friendly activities.”
Murder on the Orient Express
Date: October 12th-13th, 18th-20th
Location: Byrum Hall, Anderson University – Anderson, IN
“’Murder on the Orient Express gives our students the chance to experience a different type of theatrical genre, expanding their education and theater knowledge,’ said Jason James, director of musical theatre and theatre. ‘I’m truly proud of the work we are doing. A huge congrats to our technical director, Anthony Bacon, who, along with our students, are taking on the behemoth task of constructing train cars to emulate the Orient Express. And I couldn’t be more excited to have Indiana Repertory Theatre veteran, Rob Johansen, at the helm directing this production. The students and creative team are working so hard to give our audiences and university a season opener you won’t forget!”
Tracy Byrd
Date: October 16th
Time: 7PM
Location: Paramount Theatre – Anderson, IN
“Country legend Tracy Byrd became a household name in 1993 when his single ‘Holdin’ Heaven’ hit #1 on the Billboard Country Charts. Tracy is known for hits like ‘Watermelon Crawl,’ ‘I’m from the Country,’ ‘The Truth About Men,’ and more. In 2016, he recorded his newest album in over ten years, All American Texan, featuring eight tracks written by Byrd himself.”
The Rush Tribute Project
Date: October 18th
Time: 7:30PM
Location: Paramount Theatre – Anderson, IN
“The RUSH Tribute project is an homage to one of the most enduring and influential rock music bands. Combining skilled musicianship with exciting performances, Sean Jones (multi-instrumentalist), Bill Heck (guitar), and Thomas Slawnik (percussionist) deliver the magic of RUSH’s famous live concerts and cover 40+ years of music with hits like ‘Tom Sawyer,’ ‘Limelight,’ and more.”
Red Gold Run to Crush Hunger & Chili Cook-Off
Date: October 19th
Time: Races – 9:30AM, Chili Cook-Off Booths Open – 8:30AM
Location: Downtown – Elwood, IN
“Red Gold, America’s largest privately-owned premium tomato manufacturing company, is hosting their Annual Red Gold Run to Crush Hunger. The event will feature a 10K run as well as a 5K run/walk and 1-Mile family walk.
Red Gold is passionate about helping local communities, and feels that with your support, together we will be able to affect the lives of those in need. All proceeds from the race will go to Second Harvest Food Bank and the Morrisett Center Food Pantry to help with the fight against hunger in central Indiana.
As a participant, you’ll be providing roughly 120 meals to feed local families in need!”
Annie Wilson: The REBEL Tour
Date: October 19th
Time: 7PM
Location: Anderson University – Anderson, IN
“Join Grammy nominated Anne Wilson and special guest Jordan Rowe on The REBEL Tour, coming to 28 cities across the country this Fall! Hear new songs off of her recently released album REBEL including the hits ‘Strong’ and ‘Rain in the Rearview,’ as well as favorites like ‘Hey Girl,’ ‘Sunday Sermons,’ and of course her smash hit multi-week #1 anthem ‘My Jesus.’ We can’t wait to see you this Fall!”
Pippin
Date: October 24th-26th
Time: 7:30PM
Location: Anderson’s Mainstage Theatre – Anderson, IN
“Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great). In the end, though, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the unextraordinary moments that happen every day.”
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