If not, there are two opportunities to support local organizations and have a great evening.  Enjoy Valentine’s Day 1920’s style hosted by the Vincennes State Historic Sites at Adams Coliseum.  The evening will features Italian food by Procopios, music and a murder mystery.  To purchase tickets contact the State Sites at 812.882.7422.  If the 1920’s isn’t your thing, how about the 50’s and 60’s?  The Think Pink charity fund of the Good Samaritan Breast Care Center will present “A Night of Diamonds.”  The evening will feature a cocktail hour, dinner and music by the internationally acclaimed group The Diamonds.  Tickets can be purchased at any local Old National Bank.  Love is in the air!

Bring your favorite local historic site into your home.  Wooden replicas of the historic sites are still available for sale at the CVB office.  The replica of George Rogers Clark Memorial continues to be the most popular due to the “Take George Along” program with the Sun Commercial.  Other replicas include Grouseland, Old Cathedral, Jefferson Academy, Territorial Capitol, and the Hack and Simon building.

This Fall Jim and Georgia Steinhart visited Knox County to photograph our historic treasures.  Jim posts his work on his journalistic website to help people discover and enjoy their world. Jim’s objective is to present tourist attractions through visual essays.   Please check out the photos he took while visiting us, http://www.travelphotobase.com/u/IN/INV.HTM

That’s right, our new logo wear is in.  Sweatshirts come in adult sizes small through 2XL.  Hoodies are available in red but can be special ordered in gray as well.  Price is $20 for size small through XL and $22 for 2XL.  T-shirts can be ordered now and will be  in-stock in April.  Get yours today!

Watermelons will be falling from the sky at the New Years Eve Watermelon Drop in Vincennes.  The festivities get underway at 9pm at the Riverfront Pavilion on the corner of 2^nd and Busseron Streets.  Spectators will gather to enjoy music, karaoke, toys and glow sticks, food and hot chocolate.  There will be a beer and wine garden as well.  Watermelon Drop logo wear will be available for sale with proceeds going to support the event.  The drop will be broadcast live on http://www.wzdm.com and locally on New Wave channel 24.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Vincennes/Knox County CVB.

Santa will be visiting Ouabache Trails Park, 2500 N. Lower Ft. Knox Road from 6:00pm – 9:00pm (ET) on Friday and Saturday, November 16 and 17.  Santa will be taking visitors in the Houchin’s Shelter House, lower playground area. Please contact the park for more information, please 812.882.4316.

The new Towneplace Suites by Marriott opened its doors for business on December 1^st.  Vincennes’ newest hotel is located at 1320 Willow Street and boasts 64 suites complete with a kitchen and flexible work space.   A grab and go breakfast is included with your room stay and there is an on-site Market with several snack and meal options for purchase.  Take a swim in the indoor pool or work out in the fabulous exercise room.   If you’re wishing to relax the hotel offers free premium channels and high speed wireless internet.  Call today to make your reservation, 255-1500.

Come out and enjoy the lights of the season.  Ouabache (Wabash) Trails Park’s Knox County Community Light Display is now up and will be open to the public through Saturday, December 26, 5:30-9:30 daily.  The tour is free but donations are appreciated to help with the cost.  

Gregg Park is sponsoring the Light Post decorating contest now through December 31.  The posts are decorated and the public is invited to vote for their favorite one by casting a ballot in the mailbox located just inside the park entrance on the left.

Kick off the Christmas Season this weekend at the downtown Christmas Stroll and Parade of Lights on Friday.  Free carriage rides from 4-6pm, lighting of the Christmas trees at 6pm and the parade begins at 6:30pm. Visit Santa’s house at Thursday Church after the parade until 9pm.  Participating merchants will be open until 9pm.  The Stroll continues on Saturday until 5pm.  Visit our website for a complete schedule of events.