Local News in Dubois County

Bringing an artist’s dream to reality

It had been over 40 years since Pam Kinkade had picked up a paintbrush when her granddaughter Heather Parrish gifted her some paints, brushes and an easel for Christmas last year. Pam, 82, has lived at the St. Charles Health Campus for about 12 years now. Her longtime companion,…

Traditional Arts Today: Art that builds community

This story was done in partnership with Visit Dubois County. Kim Henzel likes to tell the story of a kid who really wanted a couple of paintings he saw while eating with his family at Main Street Bistro in Ferdinand. Kim is the artistic director for Traditional Arts Today, the…

Thyen-Clark Cultural Center hosting sculpture invitational

Jasper Arts is pleased to present the Sculpture Invitational Exhibition for the months of October, November and December 2026 at The Thyen-Clark Cultural Center. This exhibit is an invitational exhibit for artists of all 3-D medium. The exhibit will highlight traditional and…

Former local reporter reveals raw journey with bipolar disorder in new book

Hunter Tickel announced the release of his self-help book, Two Minds: Life Through a Bipolar Lens, a candid and personal account of his experiences living with bipolar disorder. Drawing from his life, Tickel takes readers inside the challenges, struggles, setbacks, triumphs and…

Jasper Arts names winners of 33rd juried exhibition

JASPER — Amy Musia of Evansville won Best of Show for “The Prism: Let There Be Light” at Jasper Arts’ 33rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition, now on view at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center. Awards were announced at the show’s opening reception Sept. 3. Jason Edward Hayden, director of…

Cast announced for upcoming ACT production of “Frankenstein: The Radio Play”

Actors Community Theatre Inc. (ACT) is proud to once again offer a horror-filled theatre experience ahead of the Halloween season with its production of Frankenstein: The Radio Play, taking place at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center Black Box Theatre on October 8-10, 2026. The ACT…

The Dubois County Museum announces its upcoming programs.

Saturday, October 10: Storytime featuring books by children’s author Maurice Sendak (Where the Wild Things Are), 10:30 a.m. Join local musician Chris Dixon as he plays and starts the “Wild Rumpus” that Maurice Sendak speaks of in his book, “Where the Wild Things Are”. Storytime…

Docudrama highlighting baseball great Oscar Charleston filming in Huntingburg

Dr. Rosemary Heredos and Sister Jeana Visel to perform at Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand

On Saturday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. EST, Rosemary Heredos and Sister Jeana Visel will perform Charity Abounds: Beauty & Christian Love in the Music of St. Hildegard of Bingen at Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana. The concert is free and open to the public,…