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PAGE 16 THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 THE HERALD Entertainment: Weekend The most impressive super- power in “Deadpool 2” is the mov- ie’s ability to be deeply cynical and consistently self-referential and meta-on-top-of-meta with all its clever quips and winking asides ... And yet still have us caring about these characters. We genu- inely root for Wade Wilson/Dead- pool and the team he has assem- bled to carry out his missions. It’s a band of fantastically dysfunc- tional and oddly lovable misfits with gifts ranging from the mag- nificent to the questionable, to one guy who simply answered a “Help Wanted” ad because he thought the job description sounded cool. This geek doesn’t have any more fighting skills than the guy in front of you at the movie digging his paws into a bucket of popcorn the size of a compact car. But he makes the team! Even more so than most super- hero movies, “Deadpool 2” is best experienced spoiler-free, so I will take great care not to reveal spe- cifics about the many, many, many nifty surprises and developments that pop up throughout the film. Nevertheless, we can’t talk about the movie without talking about the movie, so you are here- by warned there will indeed be a mild spoiler or two just below. Ryan Reynolds was born to play the part of Deadpool — and it’s really good to see Reynolds in peak form, first because he deliv- ers a crackling good performance, and also because the release of the actual film means a respite from the relentless, multiplatform ad campaign that had Deadpool do- ing everything short of penetrat- ing our dreams at night. Director David Leitch (work- ing from a razor-sharp script by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick and Reynolds) kicks things off with a slam-bang-pow extended action sequence, followed by brilliant opening credits referencing what we’ve just experienced onscreen. From that point forward, Wade Wilson/Deadpool will break the fourth wall on numerous occa- sions with witty observations and asides. (“Deadpool 2” also in- cludes some very of-the-moment swipes at real-life political enti- ties, and I’ll just leave it at that.) This is a movie and also a movie- about-movies, and it works so well on both levels. Morena Baccarin does fine work as Wade’s fiancée, the former escort Vanessa, who gives him her IUD on their anniversary to let him know she’s ready for them to start a family. (This ain’t no Super- man/Lois Lane romance, folks.) So yes, Wade still has that se- vere scarring covering his entire body, and he’s pretty much on the clock all the time what with all the ruthless criminals and bloodthirsty henchmen who must be stopped — but this moment is about as close to bliss as he’s known in a very long time. Of course, we wouldn’t have much of a movie if the plot stalled out there, now would we? Suffice to say Deadpool soon finds him- self battling seemingly unstop- pable external forces on multiple fronts while he also goes to ex- treme lengths to triumph over some deep internal conflicts about the true nature of his soul. Not that he ever stops cracking wise in the process. We’re treated to a number of “X-Men” jokes, many of them purely visual (some so quick you might miss ’em if you blink), as Deadpool reunites with Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hil- debrand) and the hulking, steel- bodied Colossus (Stefan Kapicic), who continues to comport himself with great dignity and honor and continues to believe Wade/Dead- pool can become a better man/ superhero. The talented Julian Dennison is well cast as Firefist, a teenage mutant who can shoot fire from his hands. (Thus the name, which seems pretty dead-on.) Josh Brolin, fresh off playing Thanos in “Aveng- ers: Infinity War,” gives perhaps the best supporting performance in the film as Cable, a time-traveling mutant soldier on a mission to take down Firefist before the kid does some serious damage. Deadpool believes Firefist can be saved from going to the dark side. To that end, he forms his own squad, which he rather lamely calls X-Force. (Of course he’s called out for coming up with such a derivative moniker.) I loved the X-Force. The stand- outs include Terry Crews as Bedlam, who can generate bio- electric fields; Bill Skarsgard as Zeitgeist, who has the disgusting ability to spew acidic vomit; and my favorite, Zazie Beetz as Dom- ino, whose superpower is ... she’s lucky. really, really lucky. Hey. Don’t discount it until you see her in action. Oh, and we can’t forget Pe- ter (Rob Delaney), a soft-bodied regular ol’ human with a serious mustache. Wade adds Peter to the team because why not? A few of the movie parody jokes and pop music cues feel a little timeworn. We’ve seen satires on that particular film scene be- fore and we’ve heard that particu- larly sappy ballad used to comedic effect before as well. But even the easier jokes are delivered with en- thusiasm and accompanied by cre- atively gruesome R-rated carnage. Brolin brings the same inten- sity to the character of Cable that he delivers in deadly serious roles in films such as “No Country for Old Men” and “Sicario,” and that makes for a great and fascinating performance. Cable is arguably the most intriguing character of all in “Deadpool 2,” and there’s more to come. (Brolin has report- edly signed on for a multi-movie story arc for Cable.) “Deadpool 2” is wicked, dark fun from start to finish, with some twisted and very funny special ef- fects, cool production elements, terrific ensemble work — and for dessert, perhaps the best end- credits “cookie” scene ever. This is the best sequel since “Godfather II.” OK, not quite, but that sounds like something Dead- pool will say about “Deadpool 2” in “Deadpool 3.” Gruesome delight from start to funny finish Deadpool 2 êêê½ Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin, Julian Dennison, Zazie Beetz, Brianna Hildebrand, Stefan Kapicic, Terry Crews, Bill Skarsgard, Rob Delaney Rating: R for strong violence and language throughout, sexual references and brief drug material. RICHARD ROEPER TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX/WP NEWS SERVICE Ryan Reynolds, left, and Colossus, voiced by Stefan Kapicic, return to the screen in the action-comedy “Deadpool 2.” The film is showing at Jasper 8 Theatres. All times are Eastern unless otherwise noted. Current cinema Currently playing Avengers: Infinity War êêê½ (Jasper 8 Theatres) This massively enjoyable and just plain massive candy-colored thrill ride adventure brings the Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy together to help hold off a villain with a richly dramatic background and actual dialogue. It’s the biggest and most ambitious Marvel movie yet, but it’s not the best. (Sci-fi action, PG-13, 2 hrs. 36 min.) Life of the Party êêê (Jasper 8 Theatres) Absolutely zero new ground is broken in the story of a mom (Melissa McCarthy) joining her daughter at college that owes a debt to “Back to School” (1986). And yet I give “Life of the Party” a solid B on the strength of at least a half-dozen laugh-out-loud moments, some truly sharp dialogue, a tremendously likable cast, and the sheer force of its cheerful goofiness. (Comedy, PG- 13, 1 hr. 45 min.) IMAX Showplace Cinemas East, 1801 Morgan Center Drive, Evansville: “Deadpool 2,” now showing. www. showplacecinemas.com Events Attractions Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, Santa Claus: Hours (CT); Spashin’ Safari opens one hour after and closes one hour before the rest of the park): 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-May 31. Special events: “Rock the World” Christian Music Fest, Aug. 25, For King & Country, We Are Messengers, 7eventh Time Down and Ginny Owens. www.holidayworld.com Indiana Railway Museum, French Lick. Excursion trains depart from the former Monon Railroad Passenger Station. The two-hour, 20-mile trip takes passengers though several limestone rock cuts, part of the Hoosier National Forest and the 2,200-foot Burton Tunnel. Train rides: 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through June 30; and 4 p.m. June 16. Special events: Wild West Hold-ups, 1 and 4 p.m. May 26-28, June 30 and July 1 and 1 p.m. July 4; and Rum Tasting, 6:30 p.m. June 23. Museum hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, free. 800-748-7246 or www. indianarailwaymuseum.org Jasper City Mill, 160 Third Ave. The mill features cornmeal ground on site, craft items, old-fashioned candy and local products. Exhibit (changes every six months): Dubois County Art Guild Gallery Walk — works by Abby Laux; artist’s reception, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday; items from artisans available in the gift shop. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Lincoln City (all times CT). Park hours: Memorial Visitor Center, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays; farm, closed for the season; nature center, open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays; Colonel Jones Home, noon-4 p.m., Thursdays- Sundays, June-August. www.nps.gov/ libo/ or 812-937-4541 Marengo Cave Park: The Crystal Palace walking tour features a formation-filled room and huge flowstone deposits, while the Dripstone Trail walking tour is known ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE C O I N S H O W C O I N S H O W COIN SHOW S aturday, M a y 19, 2018 9:00 a .m . - 3:00 p.m . FR EE AD M ISSION D ubois County M useum Formore information: 812-634-9356 15th A n n ua l 201 E ast 30th S treet, Jasp er 812-482-4292 K of C Council#1584 Adults $ 9.00 Kids 10 & Under $ 5.50 Kids 3 & Under Eat FREE! S u n d a y Sunday B u f f e t Buffet MAY 20 TH 7-11 AM Sm oke F ree BIRDSEYE VOL. FIRE DEPT. 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THE HERALDEntertainment: Weekend

The most impressive super-power in “Deadpool 2” is the mov-ie’s ability to be deeply cynical and consistently self-referential and meta-on-top-of-meta with all its clever quips and winking asides ...

And yet still have us caring about these characters. We genu-inely root for Wade Wilson/Dead-pool and the team he has assem-bled to carry out his missions. It’s a band of fantastically dysfunc-tional and oddly lovable misfits with gifts ranging from the mag-nificent to the questionable, to one guy who simply answered a “Help Wanted” ad because he thought the job description sounded cool. This geek doesn’t have any more fighting skills than the guy in front of you at the movie digging his paws into a bucket of popcorn the size of a compact car.

But he makes the team!Even more so than most super-

hero movies, “Deadpool 2” is best experienced spoiler-free, so I will take great care not to reveal spe-cifics about the many, many, many nifty surprises and developments that pop up throughout the film.

Nevertheless, we can’t talk about the movie without talking

about the movie, so you are here-by warned there will indeed be a mild spoiler or two just below.

Ryan Reynolds was born to play the part of Deadpool — and it’s really good to see Reynolds in peak form, first because he deliv-ers a crackling good performance, and also because the release of the actual film means a respite from the relentless, multiplatform ad campaign that had Deadpool do-ing everything short of penetrat-ing our dreams at night.

Director David Leitch (work-ing from a razor-sharp script by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick and Reynolds) kicks things off with a slam-bang-pow extended action sequence, followed by brilliant opening credits referencing what we’ve just experienced onscreen.

From that point forward, Wade Wilson/Deadpool will break the fourth wall on numerous occa-sions with witty observations and asides. (“Deadpool 2” also in-cludes some very of-the-moment swipes at real-life political enti-ties, and I’ll just leave it at that.)

This is a movie and also a movie-about-movies, and it works so well on both levels.

Morena Baccarin does fine work as Wade’s fiancée, the former escort Vanessa, who gives him her IUD on their anniversary to let him know she’s ready for them to start a family. (This ain’t no Super-man/Lois Lane romance, folks.)

So yes, Wade still has that se-vere scarring covering his entire body, and he’s pretty much on the clock all the time what with all the ruthless criminals and bloodthirsty henchmen who must be stopped — but this moment is about as close to bliss as he’s known in a very long time.

Of course, we wouldn’t have much of a movie if the plot stalled out there, now would we? Suffice to say Deadpool soon finds him-self battling seemingly unstop-pable external forces on multiple fronts while he also goes to ex-treme lengths to triumph over some deep internal conflicts about the true nature of his soul.

Not that he ever stops cracking

wise in the process.We’re treated to a number of

“X-Men” jokes, many of them purely visual (some so quick you might miss ’em if you blink), as Deadpool reunites with Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hil-debrand) and the hulking, steel-bodied Colossus (Stefan Kapicic), who continues to comport himself with great dignity and honor and continues to believe Wade/Dead-pool can become a better man/superhero.

The talented Julian Dennison is well cast as Firefist, a teenage mutant who can shoot fire from his hands. (Thus the name, which seems pretty dead-on.) Josh Brolin, fresh off playing Thanos in “Aveng-ers: Infinity War,” gives perhaps the best supporting performance in the film as Cable, a time-traveling mutant soldier on a mission to take down Firefist before the kid does some serious damage.

Deadpool believes Firefist can be saved from going to the dark side. To that end, he forms his own squad, which he rather

lamely calls X-Force. (Of course he’s called out for coming up with such a derivative moniker.)

I loved the X-Force. The stand-outs include Terry Crews as Bedlam, who can generate bio-electric fields; Bill Skarsgard as Zeitgeist, who has the disgusting ability to spew acidic vomit; and my favorite, Zazie Beetz as Dom-ino, whose superpower is ... she’s lucky. really, really lucky.

Hey. Don’t discount it until you see her in action.

Oh, and we can’t forget Pe-ter (Rob Delaney), a soft-bodied regular ol’ human with a serious mustache. Wade adds Peter to the team because why not?

A few of the movie parody jokes and pop music cues feel a little timeworn. We’ve seen satires on that particular film scene be-fore and we’ve heard that particu-larly sappy ballad used to comedic effect before as well. But even the easier jokes are delivered with en-thusiasm and accompanied by cre-atively gruesome R-rated carnage.

Brolin brings the same inten-sity to the character of Cable that he delivers in deadly serious roles in films such as “No Country for Old Men” and “Sicario,” and that makes for a great and fascinating performance. Cable is arguably the most intriguing character of all in “Deadpool 2,” and there’s more to come. (Brolin has report-edly signed on for a multi-movie story arc for Cable.)

“Deadpool 2” is wicked, dark fun from start to finish, with some twisted and very funny special ef-fects, cool production elements, terrific ensemble work — and for dessert, perhaps the best end-credits “cookie” scene ever.

This is the best sequel since “Godfather II.” OK, not quite, but that sounds like something Dead-pool will say about “Deadpool 2” in “Deadpool 3.”

Gruesome delight from start to funny finish

Deadpool 2êêê½

Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin, Julian Dennison, Zazie Beetz, Brianna Hildebrand, Stefan Kapicic, Terry Crews, Bill Skarsgard, Rob DelaneyRating: R for strong violence and language throughout, sexual references and brief drug material.

R I C H A R D R O E P E R

TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX/WP NEWS SERVICE

Ryan Reynolds, left, and Colossus, voiced by Stefan Kapicic, return to the screen in the action-comedy “Deadpool 2.” The film is showing at Jasper 8 Theatres.

All times are Eastern unless otherwise noted.

Current cinemaCurrently playingAvengers: Infinity War êêê½ (Jasper 8 Theatres) This massively enjoyable and just plain massive candy-colored thrill ride adventure brings the Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy together to help hold off a villain with a richly dramatic background and actual dialogue. It’s the biggest and most ambitious Marvel movie yet, but it’s not the best. (Sci-fi action, PG-13, 2 hrs. 36 min.)

Life of the Party êêê (Jasper 8 Theatres) Absolutely zero new ground is broken in the story of a mom (Melissa McCarthy) joining her daughter at college that owes a debt to “Back to School” (1986). And yet I give “Life of the Party” a solid B on the strength of at least a half-dozen laugh-out-loud moments, some truly sharp dialogue, a tremendously likable cast, and the sheer force of its cheerful goofiness. (Comedy, PG-13, 1 hr. 45 min.)

IMAXShowplace Cinemas East, 1801 Morgan Center Drive, Evansville: “Deadpool 2,” now showing. www.showplacecinemas.com

EventsAttractionsHoliday World & Splashin’ Safari, Santa Claus: Hours (CT); Spashin’ Safari opens one hour after and

closes one hour before the rest of the park): 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-May 31. Special events: “Rock the World” Christian Music Fest, Aug. 25, For King & Country, We Are Messengers, 7eventh Time Down and Ginny Owens. www.holidayworld.com

Indiana Railway Museum, French Lick. Excursion trains depart from the former Monon Railroad Passenger Station. The two-hour, 20-mile trip takes passengers though several limestone rock cuts, part of the Hoosier National Forest and the 2,200-foot Burton Tunnel. Train rides: 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through June 30; and 4 p.m. June 16. Special events: Wild West Hold-ups, 1 and 4 p.m. May 26-28, June 30 and July 1 and 1 p.m. July 4; and Rum Tasting, 6:30

p.m. June 23. Museum hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, free. 800-748-7246 or www.indianarailwaymuseum.org

Jasper City Mill, 160 Third Ave. The mill features cornmeal ground on site, craft items, old-fashioned candy and local products. Exhibit (changes every six months): Dubois County Art Guild Gallery Walk — works by Abby Laux; artist’s reception, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday; items from artisans available in the gift shop. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays.

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Lincoln City (all times CT). Park hours: Memorial Visitor Center, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays; farm, closed for the season; nature

center, open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays; Colonel Jones Home, noon-4 p.m., Thursdays-Sundays, June-August. www.nps.gov/libo/ or 812-937-4541

Marengo Cave Park: The Crystal Palace walking tour features a formation-filled room and huge flowstone deposits, while the Dripstone Trail walking tour is known

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for its profusion of delicate soda straw formations, slender totem pole stalagmites and penny ceiling. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. http://marengocave.com

Spirit of Jasper: Jasper to French Lick Express, Jasper Train Depot, 201 Mill St., June 9, July 14, Sept. 8 and Oct. 27. The train ride takes 1 hour and 45 minutes each way; passengers spend about 3½ hours in French Lick. A cash bar in available and beverages and light snacks are sold. www.spiritofjasper.com or 482-9229.

Spirit of Jasper: Ride and Dine, Jasper Train Depot, 201 Mill St., June 16 and 23; July 7, 21 and 28; Aug. 18 and 25; Sept. 15 and 22; and Oct. 6. The train travels to Cuzco, where it will be “held up by robber, the good guys will arrive and a gun battle will take place.” Passengers can leave the train to watch the battle. A catered meal and beverage from the Schnitzelbank Restaurant are served and a cash bar is available. $55; $75 for the Monon Passenger Car, a 30-seat private car that features table-side dining. Reservations preferred. www.spiritofjasper.com or 482-9229.

Wilstem Ranch, Paoli: Giraffe, Kargaroo and Elephant Encounters, through Nov. 4. www.wilstemranch.com or 812-936-4484

Other eventsFree Outdoor Movie, dusk, Saturday, Jasper Middle School, 3600 N. Portersville Road. Family friendly PG film. www.jasperbackyard.org

Old Jasper Day and Strawberry Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Jasper Riverwalk.

Will Read and Sing For Jasper High School Golf Teams, 4 p.m. Sunday, Brew, 408 Main St., Jasper. Features Kyle Lueken, Debbie Schuetter, Scott Saalman, Andy Hagedorn and Rafaela Copetti-Schaick, plus guests Britt Budell, Beth Seidl and Jan Tellstrom, golf professional emeritus at French Lick Resort and the JHS girls’ team golf coach. $10 at the door.

Upcoming eventsChalk Walk Art Festival, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., June 2, downtown Jasper.

WBDC Country Showdown, June 7, Jasper Arts Center.

Heinrichsdof Fest, June 8-9, St. Henry.

Heimatfest, June 15-16, Ferdinand.

Celestine 175th Celebration, June 28-July 1.

Thunder Over Patoka, 9 p.m. June 30, Patoka Lake.

ExhibitsKrempp GalleryDavid Cox: Bronze Sculpture, through May 29; and Pamela Deaton and Joyce Gottlieb: Figurative Sculptures and Installations, June 1-29. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays.

Saint MeinradArchabbey LibraryPortraits and Sculptures by Bob Lockhart, through June 30; Miters and other pieces used by bishops and abbots for the celebration of a pontifical Mass, through Aug. 31; and a pectoral cross with a large amethyst, through Aug. 31. Hours: Call 357-6401 or 800-987-7311 or visit www.saintmeinrad.edu/library/hours/

Dubois County MuseumStorytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, June 5-Aug. 7.

Tying a Fly Fishing Fly, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Saturday, June 16. Preregistration required.

Exhibit: Auto Indiana, June 30-July 26. On loan from the Indiana Historical Society.

Exhibit: One Shot, July 28-Aug. 31. Features World War II photography of John A. Bushemi. On loan from the Indiana Historical Society.

Strassenfest exhibits and programs, Aug. 2-5.

Military Appreciation Day, Sunday, Aug. 12.

Hours: The museum, 2704 N. Newton St., is open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. Admission charged. Can be found on Facebook and at www.duboiscountymuseum.org. 812-634-7733

Huntingburg MuseumOn exhibit: Commercial, manufacturing, military, school and social club memorabilia; the Geiger bedroom, family Bible and other belongings; a dollhouse inside a grandmother clock; a pony cart; and a 1950s kitchen.

The museum is in Huntingburg City Hall, 508 E. Fourth St. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays unless City Hall is closed and by appointment. Closed major holidays. 683-2211.

Santa Claus Museum & VillageVillage: 1880 Santa Claus Church, the original Santa Claus Post Office and 1935 Santa Claus Statue.

Museum: exhibits on the history of Santa Claus, including the beginnings of the town, its post offices, Candy Castle and the evolution of Santa Claus Land to Holiday World and free letters to Santa. The museum is at 69 N. State Road 245.

Gift shop, museum and village hours (CT): 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through May; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays and 8-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, June, July and Aug. 1-11; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 12-31; and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, September-November. 812-544-2434 or www.santaclausmuseum.org

Other museums Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive. Hours (CT): 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. 812-425-2406 or www.emuseum.org

Frazier History Museum, 829 W. Main St., Louisville. Exhibits: The Lewis & Clark Experience, through 2018; Magnificent Mona Bismarck: Kentucky Style Icon, through July 29. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. 502-753-5663 or www.fraziermuseum.org

Henager Memories & Nostalgia Museum, 8837 S. State Road 57, Elberfeld. Hours (CT): 8 a.m.-

5 p.m., weekdays and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Closed major holidays. 812-795-2230 or www.henagermuseum.com

Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville, 22 S.E. Fifth St. Hours (CT): 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Closed major holidays. 812-464-2663 or www.cmoekids.org.

Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville: Exhibits: Women Artists in the Age of Impressionism, through May 13. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. 502-852-5555

Night LifeDancesAmerican Legion Post 147, Jasper: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, line and couples dancing. $5, 482-5426 for information.

Orange County Senior Citizens Center, 8497 W. Main St., French Lick: 7-9:30 p.m. Fridays, dance with live band.

William Tell Center, 1301 11th St., Tell City, 7-10 p.m. CT Saturdays. Open to all ages; smoke and alcohol free. $5, includes snacks. Sponsored by the William Tell Senior Citizens.

CasinosTropicana, Evansville: Friction Drive, Friday and Saturday; Sushi Roll Too, Sunday-next Thursday ; The Leopolion Effect, May 25-26; and Close Call, May 27-31. 800-342-5386 or www.tropicanacasinos.com

Horseshoe Casino, Elizabethtown: Showroom: REO Speedwagon, Nov. 16 (originally scheduled for Feb. 10; all tickets will be honored). www.ticketmaster.com

French Lick Casino: Casino Lounge (8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.) — DJ Clayton, Friday and Saturday; DJ Rishi, May 25; and Jake Gill, May 26. 888-936-9360 or www.frenchlick.com/entertainment/concerts

On stage Area concertsAstra Theatre, Jasper: “Rock Lotto” with Wade Baker, Jeff Crandall, Michael Cummings, Evan Elrod, Nathan Harman, Danny Luegers, Joe Luegers, Kyle Lueken, Shauna Lueken, Devin Sorrells, Mark Sparrow and Steven Wagler, 7 p.m. July 21, $10, www.RockLottoAtTheAstra.eventbrite.com; Pokey LaFarge, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6.

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French Lick Resort, Hoosier Ballroom: Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, July 5. www.frenchlick.com or www.ticketmaster.com

Jasper Riverwalk: Jed Guillaume, 3-5 p.m. Sunday; The Hiding, 7-9 p.m. June 9; SweetWater Band, 7-9 p.m. June 30; 38th Infantry Division Band Indiana National Guard, 6-7:30 p.m., July 5; and Linda Smith, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 25. Free; bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Lincoln Amphitheatre, Lincoln City: Rumours: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Saturday; Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives, June 2; KIST: a Tribute to KISS, June 23; Max Weinberg’s Jukebox, July 2; Soul Pocket — a Tribute to Motown and R&B, July 28; 7 Bridges — the Ultimate Eagles Experience, Aug. 11; The Guess Who, Aug. 25; Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, Sept. 1; and Hard Day’s Night — a Tribute to the Beatles, Sept. 29. Season tickets available. www.lincolnamphitheatre.com

Other concertsAbbeydell Hall at the Legend of French Lick, 7328 W. County Road 100 W, West Baden Springs: Twist the Night Away: A ’50s and ’60s Musical Production, June 28, July 12 and 19 and Aug. 12, 2018; and I’ve Got the Music in Me: A ’60s and ’70s Musical Production, Aug. 25, Sept. 7 and 14 and Oct. 13 and 20, 2018. www.legendoffrenchlick.com/abbeydell-hall

Corydon Live (formerly Corydon Jamboree), 320 Hurst Lane, north of town square: Allen Hilbert as George Jones, Sarah Patrick as Loretta Lynn and Jim “Mac” McDaniel as Charlie Pride, Saturday; Christy Miller and Clinton Spaulding, May 26; and Josh McMillen, Joana Kai Cobb and Glen Rice, June 9; and Lloyd Wood, June 16. 812-734-6288 or www.corydon.live

Derby Dinner Playhouse, Clarksville: Melissa Combs: Heart of Country, May 21; The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, June 4; Branson on the Road, Aug. 13; Jason Petty: “Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes,” Sept. 10; The Van-Dells, Sept. 24; “How Great Thou Art”: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley, Oct. 22; and The Return: A Beatles Tribute, Nov. 5. 812-288-8281 or www.derbydinner.com.

The Ford Center, 1 S.E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville: Steve Miller Band and Peter Frampton, June 12. For the complete schedule, visit www.thefordcenter.com. For tickets call 800-745-3000 or visit www.

ticketmaster.com

KFC Yum! Center, Louisville: Willie Nelson & Family and Alison Krauss, Wednesday; Shania Twain, July 20; Sugarland, July 28; Rod Stewart with special guest Cyndi Lauper, July 29; Maroon 5, Sept. 22; Keith Urban, Oct. 20; and Elton John, Oct. 23. For the complete schedule, visit www.kfcyumcenter.com. For tickets call 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com

The Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St., Louisville: Beach Boys, Sunday; and Jackson Browne, June 12. www.kentuckycenter.org

Louisville Palace Theater, 625 S. Fourth St.: Diana Krall, June 6; John Prine, June 8; Heather Land, June 13; and Foreigner, Sept. 6. For a complete schedule, visit www.louisvillepalace.com. 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com

ComedyDerby Dinner Playhouse, Clarksville: The Johnny Counterfit Show, June 25. 812-288-8281 or www.derbydinner.com.

Area playsLincoln Amphitheatre, Lincoln City: “Young Abe Lincoln” — An Encore Presentation: July 5-7 and 12-14. www.lincolnamphitheatre.com

Other playsActors Theatre of Louisville, 316 W. Main St.: “Dracula,” Sept. 7-Oct. 31; “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” Sept. 18-Oct. 10; and “A Doll’s House, Part 2,” Oct. 2-Nov.4. 502-584-1205 or www.actorstheatre.org/visit/ticketing-options/

Derby Dinner Playhouse, Clarksville: “Oklahoma!,” through May 27; “Over the River & Through the Woods,” May 30-July 8; and “Rapunzel,” June 2-July 7; “The Little Mermade,” Jully 11-Aug. 19; “The Church Basement Ladies: Rise Up O Men,” Aug. 22-Sept. 30; “Web of Murder,” Oct. 3-Nov. 11; and “Holiday Inn,” Nov. 14-Dec. 31.. 812-288-8281 or www.derbydinner.com.

Evansville Civic Theatre, 717 N. Fulton Ave.: “Calendar Girls,” Friday-Sunday. www.evansvillecivictheatre.org or 812-425-2800.

The Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St., Louisville: “Waitress,” June 26-July 1; and “Hamilton,” June 4-23, 2019. www.kentuckycenter.org

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17 Entertainment

2018 S U M M ER R IV ER W A L K CO N CER T S ER IES Enjoy the free entertainment during the summer of 2018

at the RiverWalk Gazebo/Plaza Area in Jasper. Sponsors: Jasper Chamber of Commerce and Patoka 2000

Financial Sponsor: Smithville Fiber S unda y, M a y 20

“Jed Guillaume, solo musician” As part of the Old Jasper Day activities

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. S a turda y, June 9 “The Hiding”

A great way to spend this summer evening! 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. S a turda y, June 30

“Sweetwater Band” Nice music for a nice summer evening!

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. T hursda y, July 5

“38th Infantry Division Band” Indiana National Guard

We are so proud to host this outstanding military band! 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. S a turda y, A ugust 25

“Linda Smith” Be ready for some great entertainment!

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

B ring you r la w n ch a irs, b la nk ets & you r fa m ily a nd friend s. R elax du ring these lazy su m m er evenings!

T hank you to the generosity of Sm ithville F iber for m aking these concerts possible!

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