Richmond / Wayne County, Indiana

PERFORMING ARTS

The Richmond area enjoys a kaleidoscope of artistic and cultural activity. The Symphony and Chorus, Civic Theatre and special concerts offer excitement and entertainment throughout the year. The Civic Hall Performing Arts Center offers special entertainment throughout the year ranging from The Peking Acrobats to Country Recording Artist Victoria Shaw. The Richmond Art Museum exhibits original works by regional, national and internationally acclaimed artists including two galleries featuring permanent collections specializing in Indiana art. In September, Richmond hosts a 2-day Jazz Fest. Heralded as a weekend of traditional Jazz and Blues, Jazz Fest celebrates Richmond's heritage as the center of the early Jazz recording industry. Other fun activity during the event is an art show. Music and theatre...what a nice way to top off the evening!

4th Floor Blues Club 923 North E Street, Richmond vary 765-966-5654 or 1-800-966-3614 www.4parker.com/the4thfloor.html
	4th Floor Blues Club is a reception hall for private parties only and is open to the public through various monthly concerts and special events.

Civic Hall Performing Arts Center 380 Hub Etchison Pkwy., Richmond Mon-Fri 8:30-12, 1-4. Group rates available. (765) 973-3350 or (888) CIVICHALL www.civichall.com
	Richmond Civic Hall is a state-of-the-art performance facility that hosts performances by regional, national and international touring artists and serves the region with the Proudly Presenting Series.

Earlham Artist & Lecture Series 801 National Rd W, Earlham College, Richmond (765) 983-1373 http://www.earlham.edu/events/series.html
	Nationally known performers and lecturers share their talents and ideas. The rich schedule of events includes exhibitions and performances by faculty and students of the art, music and theatre arts departments as well as an ongoing lecture series. Most events are free or include a nominal ticket price.

Indiana University East Lively Arts Series 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond Season: October-June (765) 973-8240 www.iue.edu
	The Lively Arts Series offers up a blend of performing artists, exhibitions, lectures and forums at little or no cost.

Jazz, Blues, Country and Gospel Heritage
33 S. 7th St., Richmond
(765) 962-1511
www.starrgennett.org

The Gennett Records branch of the now-defunct Starr Piano Company is well-known for its groundbreaking recordings of numerous jazz pioneers like Louis Armstrong, Hoagy Carmichael, Jelly Roll Morton and Duke Ellington. Once located on the banks of the Whitewater River in the center of Richmond, Gennett Records also recorded many pioneers in other styles of American music. Blues artist Thomas A. Dorsey and Charley Patton, one of the earliest and most-influential Delta blues musicians, both recorded for Gennett. Fiddlin' Doc Robert, Gene Autry and Ernest Stoneman made essential contributions on the Gennett label to a nascent form of country music known today as old-time music. The Starr Piano Company opened in 1872, adding phonographs and records around 1915. Special exhibit of the Starr-Gennett Foundation is located at Charlie's Coffee Bar and Gallery, 416 N 10th St., Richmond.

Richmond Civic Theatre
1003 E Main St., Richmond
(765) 962-8011 or (765) 962-1816
www.richmondcivictheatre.org

Established in 1941, the Richmond Civic Theatre features local talent appearing in six major productions each season.

Join us for classic movies on the big screen.

Richmond Symphony Orchestra 380 Hub Etchison Pkwy., Richmond Season: Sept-May with six concerts (765) 966-5181 www.richmondsymphony.org
	The Richmond Symphony Orchestra is a fully professional orchestra with a 100-voice chorus that has entertained since 1957. The Symphony presents guest artists from throughout the world for varied performances.