Traveling show looks at Indiana literature
PENDLETON — Pendleton Historical Museum is playing host to Indiana Historical Society’s traveling exhibit “The Golden Age: Indiana Literature, 1880-1920” through Aug. 25.
Drawn from collections belonging to IHS, the Indiana State Library and Indiana University’s Lilly Library, the exhibit explores what came to be known as the “Golden Age of Indiana Literature,” a time period in which Hoosier authors achieved both national prominence and popular acclaim.
The exhibit examines writers who contributed to the state’s literary golden age, including George Ade, Meredith Nicholson, Booth Tarkington and James Whitcomb Riley.
Art classes planned at gallery
PENDLETON — Pendleton Artists Society offers art classes at Gallery 119, 119 W. State St. in Pendleton.
• Oil Painting with Palette Knife with Patrick Kluesner — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. Kluesner will teach the basics of using palette knives to paint. The subject to be painted is “Roses in Glass Vase.” Participants must provide their own paints and several palette knives (see class list online). Cost is $40 per person.
• Jewelry Class, Love Bird Earrings with Tracy Davidson — 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 25. Participants will learn to make “Love Bird Earrings.” Students will learn to use a jewelry saw, texture, solder and make their own wires. Fee is $40 and includes all supplies and tools. Class is limited to 9.
• Watercolor Class with Judy Crist — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 (with lunch break on one’s own). Participants will be shown how to paint a watercolor painting of a boat. The class fee is $50. Supply list is found on gallery website (below). Class is limited to 10 students.
Register for classes at pendletonartistssociety.org/events; in person at Gallery 119; or by calling 765-778-0986 during gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Public Safety Day set for Sunday
PENDLETON — Public Safety Day is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Pendleton/Fall Creek Township Fire Department, 100 S. Broadway St., Pendleton.
Local police and fire agencies will be present. There will be food, activities and demonstrations.
Park concert series continues Sunday
PENDLETON — Pendleton Heights High School Marching Band and Madison County Band Directors will perform a concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, in Falls Park as part of the 2019 Concerts in the Park series.
The concert will take place near the park gazebo. There is no admission charge, and refreshments will be available.
Attendees are welcome to bring their own chairs.
The series is sponsored by Pendleton Lions Club.
Submit calendar items at least a week in advance to sslade@ aimmediaindiana.com.