November events at Vincennes University’s Red Skelton Performing Arts Center include a Tribute to Veterans on Nov. 11 as well as a variety of music and comedy events. Many are free and all are open to the public.
For ticket information, call the Skelton Center box office at 812-888-4039, or visit www.vinu.edu/redskelton. All times are given in Vincennes time (Easter time).
The VU Music Department will present a Festival of Bands on Nov. 2 at 7:00 p.m. This event is free.
The musical improvisational group Baby Wants Candy will present its comedy show on Nov. 5 at 8:00 p.m. Baby Wants Candy (BWC) asks the audience to suggest a musical that has never been performed and the first title they hear becomes the basis for a 60-minute musical. Founded in Chicago, BWC has performed to sold-out crowds from Singapore to Edinburgh. Currently BWC not only tours the globe, but also maintains shows in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. This show is rated “G.” Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and non-VU students.
The National Players will offer two classic performances. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be presented on Nov. 8 and “The Scarlet Letter” will be on Nov. 9. Both shows will begin at 7:00 p.m. The National Players, America’s longest running classical touring company, has now reached its 60th consecutive season of touring. Currently the touring program of Olney Theatre Center for the Arts, National Players has earned a distinctive place in American theater. Committed to the formation of young theatrical talent and audiences, National Players seeks to celebrate the experience of theatergoing by presenting the world’s greatest dramatic literature. Call the Skelton Center Box Office for ticket information.
All veterans and the public are invited to VU’s Salute to Veterans on Nov. 11 at 11:00 a.m. The program will feature speakers, music, and a video presentation. This event is free.
Country singer Natalie Stovall will perform at 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 11. Whether onstage with the Opryland Kids Club, wowing crowds with her fiddle playing, or singing to anyone who would put her on stage, Stovall has kept audiences on the edge of their seats for two decades. Her new album, “Standing My Ground,” has recently been released. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and non-VU students.
A performance by the Indiana Bandmasters Association All-District Honor Band will take place on Nov. 14 at 4:00 p.m. This event is free.
The VU Music Department will present a Guitars in the Night concert on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. This event is free.
The VU Community Series will present Steve Lippia in “Simply Sinatra” on Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Lippa is one of today’s most prominent and in-demand vocalists. His energetic talent and powerful show creates a perfect blend of standards and traditional pop music. His show introduces a new generation to this timeless music, while appealing to long-time listeners. For Community Series events, call the Alumni Office for ticket info, 812-888-4354.
