The charm of the free Hope Old-Fashioned Independence Day celebration, set 5 to 10 p.m. Friday on the historic town square, is that it offers a bit of a Mayberryesque flair, what with the bicycle and tricycle and wagon parade, and activities such as a speed-spitting contest. The annual gathering also includes food, fireworks, games and more offerings, to say nothing of the chance to kick off summer in a rather grand, booming style. When the weather is right, the day attracts an estimated 1,000 plus people, according to organizers. Information: Yellow Trail Museum at 812-546-8020.
The Indianapolis-based Indiana National Guard 38th Infantry Band will perform from at Live In the Park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Irwin Park on North Main Street in Edinburgh. The overall free event, featuring food/beverage vendors, a pie-baking contest, watermelon seed-spitting contest and more, will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Concert attendees should bring lawn chairs.
Actors Studio of Hope will present the dinner theater comedy “Skin Deep” at 7 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Willow Leaves of Hope, 326 Jackson St. in Hope. The play centers on a wise-cracking woman who gives romance a shot on a blind date set up by her sister. Naomi Fleetwood-Pyle is directing a seasoned cast of Pete Law, Jason Bowser, Connie Kiviniemi-Baylor and Cheryl Baker. Tickets are $26 per person and include salad, dinner and dessert. Reservations: 812-546-0640.
Brian Blair is a Republic reporter. He can be reached at 379-5672 or bblair@therepublic.com.
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