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].
“Newsies” musical coming up
FORTVILLE – Mt. Vernon High School presents “Disney Newsies the Musical” Nov. 2-5. The musical was inspired by the newsboys strike of 1899, following the story of leader Jack Kelly as he embarks on a mission to unite news vendors into a formidable union in response to rising newspaper costs, which affect their sales to the public.
Tickets are at mvhs.booktix.net. The production is recommended for ages 6 and up and is $16 for adults, $12 for children 18 and under online. AT the door it’s $20 for adults, $15 for children.
Showtimes are 7 p.m. Nov. 2; 7 p.m. Nov. 3; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 4; and 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at the high school, 8112 N. 200W., Fortville.
Exhibit on memories of the past opens in November
GREENFIELD – View a stirring exhibit on artists’ memories of people, places and things of the past in “Gone, But Not Forgotten.”
The exhibit at Greenfield’s downtown Twenty North Gallery will run Nov. 1-30; a reception is at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10. at 20 N. State St., Greenfield. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Visit hancockcountyarts.org for more information.
Children’s theater to present play
GREENFIELD – Kids Play Inc. presents “The Snow White Variety Show” Nov. 10, 11 and 12 in downtown Greenfield.
The play features a twist on the classic story where the host of “Real Talk with Fairy Tale Legends” gets to the truth of the Snow White story. Each of the seven dwarves seems to have their own version of how things really went down.
Tickets are available now or at the door an hour before showtime. Tickets are $5 at Hometown Comics, 1040 N. State St., Greenfield. The show is at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 and 11 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at the H.J. Ricks Centre for the Arts, 122 W. Main St., Greenfield. For more, visit KidsPlay, Inc. on Facebook.
“The Nutcracker” coming to MVHS auditorium
FORTVILLE – A dance academy will perform “The Nutcracker” at a local high school in December.
Dance Creations Academy Repertory Company performs the traditional holiday ballet at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at Mt. Vernon High School, 8112 N. 200W., Fortville. Tickets are $20 per person plus $1.90 for ticket fees at dancecreationsacademy.com. Founded in Fishers in 1993, Dance Creations Academy began as choreography for liturgical dance in worship services. The dance studio has grown to an 8,000 square foot facility with 300 students and 10 teachers.
DR sees Christmas event information
GREENFIELD – The Daily Reporter would like to announce upcoming holiday events, including but not limited to plays, concerts, festivals, fundraisers and gift giveaways. To submit a community holiday event, email [email protected].
