The forecast for this weekend, low 50’s and sunny.  What a great weekend to get out of the house and visit some of Vincennes’ attractions.  Take the architecture tour of Main Street or do a little shopping downtown.  The architecture tour brochure  is available on this website under the documents section.  The historic sites are open on Saturday and would welcome your visit.  If you feel like staying outside visit Ouabache Trails Park, hike the trails or pack a picnic lunch.  Whatever it is you choose to do this weekend, Enjoy!

The Old Northwest Territory Chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting a murder mystery dinner theatre next Friday March 5.  The original script, ‘Till Death Do Us Part,” was written by Sherbet Productions of Chicago.  The play will be preformed by actors of Sherbet Productions in addition to local talent from Vincennes, Indiana and Lawrenceville, Illinois. 

The event will be held at the Green Activities Center on the campus of Vincennes University.  Doors open at 6pm with dinner served at 7pm.  Tickets are $42 per person and are a donation to the disaster relief services the Red Cross provides.  Advance reservations are required, tickets can be purchased by calling 812.882.2204, no tickets will be sold at the door.  Plan to attend this entertaining evening and help solve the mystery.

The last 4.5 miles of George Rogers Clark and his small army’s route into Vincennes will be retraced this Saturday February 20th at 9:30 am EST.    Join the walking tour of “Clark’s March” with interpretation by chief park ranger Frank Doughman.  The march moves at an easy pace and makes several stops along the route for interpretation significance to George Rogers Clark’s campaign.  Transportation from the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park to the start of the route will leave at 10:00 am.  Period clothing is encouraged but not required and modern footwear is acceptable.  For more information cintact Frank Doughman at 812.882.1776. ext 204.

Vincennes is the place to be this weekend!  The 4th annual Festival du Mardi Gras will take place at the Fortnightly Club Saturday February 13 beginning at 4pm.  This events features Music, Dance and Food.  Traditional cajan music will be provided by Dennis Stroughmatt and L’Esprit Creole and Paul Gregoire and Roux du Bayou.   For more information or to purchase tickets contact the CVB office at 812-886-0400. 

The 10 annual Old Post Bluegrass Jam will kick off at 10am on Sunday February 14 at the Beckes Student Union on the Vincennes University Campus.  Free admission and parking.  Open music jam sessions are open to the public and musicians, acoustic instruments only.  Scheduled performances begin at 1pm and run until 5pm.  For more information contact Bill Stedman after 5pm 812-882-0426.

The Blue Moon Art Gallery and Studios and the Old Northwest Territory Art Gallery are hosting a First Friday event this Friday February 5, 2010 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.  Both galleries are located downtown on Main Street and feature works of local artist and craftsmen ranging from paintings, sculptures, textiles and jewelry.  Many itemsare available for sale.  Refreshments will be served.

The 2010 Indiana Travel Guide and Festival Guides are now available at the CVB office.  Both brochures feature places to go and things to do in Indiana.  Vincennes has several listings in both publications.  The CVB has also updated our visitors guide and travel map, both are available on this website under the documents section.  All brochures are free to the public.  Stop by and pick up a copy today and start planning your spring and summer trips in the Hoosier State!

A Hedge Hogs Huzzah!  Merry making, dining and dancing are of the goals of this Huzzah.  The feast will take place on Saturday January 30 6:00pm at the Fortnightly Club building located on the corner of 6th and Seminary Streets.  18th and early 19th century clothing is required.  Admission is free but attendees must bring a period food dish.  Seating is limited, reservations will be closing soon.  Call the hedge hog @ 812.882.1776, ext. 204.

After many revisions and help from local historian, Richard Day, the downtown architectural tour brochure is available.  The tour features 9 different styles of architecture.  The brochure can be downloaded from the documents section of the website or picked up at the CVB office located at 779 South 6th Street.  Happy touring!!!

All of us at the Vincennes/Knox County CVB wish you and yours a safe, happy and healthy new year! Please continue to check our site for upcoming events.

Just in time for last minute Christmas shopping.  The Design Nook in Vincennes is now selling Vincennes memorabilia including a square platter and a Christmas ornament.  The 10 inch platter features 13 items that represent Vincennes, Indiana’s first city, the ornament features 6 items.   The art work is an abstract version of the real images.  Store owner Susan Schutz plans to add more pieces to the Vincennes collections in upcoming year.  To purchase this fabulous Vincennes keepsake for yourself or as a gift visit the Design Nook at 421 North 7th Street.