The Arts in Evansville Evansville has a history rich in the arts. Internationally acclaimed impressionist painter Theodore Robinson (shown right) lived with his family in Evansville from age 4 until leaving for the Chicago Art Institute in 1870 at age 18. Click here for a brief biography of the artist (takes you away from the City website). Concerts on Lake Leota Free summer concerts for the community held at beautiful Lake Leota park, sponsored by Union Bank & Trust Company. ECT Stagelights Evansville's Community Theater. For ticket reservations or information, email tickets@ectstagelights.org or call 608-882-4926. ECT Website Evansville Community Band The band reorganizes each summer to perform concerts on Lake Leota. Wind and percussion musicians, of all ages, from the greater Evansville area are welcome.   Contact: Mr. Doug Zblewski 12216 W Bullard Rd. 608-882-6522 zblewskicd@litewire.net Lake Leota Music & Art Festival Presented by the Evansville Community Partnership 608-882-5131  ecpi@eishome.com At Lake Leota Park-located just off Hwy 213 in the heart of Evansville. Whether rain or shine, the show will go on. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult Enjoy Rhythm & Blues, Classic Rock, & Innovative Vocals   14 South Artists This non-profit organization's primary purpose is to promote the arts and artists in local communities south of Madison.  Their popular Fall Studio Tour is held annual and includes several Evansville locations.  See the webite for more info. Real Coffee Al Gusto 18 E. Main Street 608-882-0949     see the website -Art Gallery, featuring work of local artisans -Live Entertainment, Special Events, featuring music varieties from Celtic trios to folk to classical, book signings, and more! Select wines, specialty coffee drinks, teas and gourmet cuisine served. Call for upcoming events. Artists, Artisans, and Craftspeople abound in Evansville. Name & Speciality Phone Internet Contact Jeannie Abel;  Stain Glass Artist 608-882-0204 jabel@ticon.net Christine Alfery; Contemporary Artist/Watercolorist  christinealfery@christinealfery.com Jim Cunningham; Fine Custom Woodworking and Cabinetry 608-882-0697 casia@eishome.com Matthias James;  Award Winning Stoneware Potter 608-882-2415 www.matthiasjames.com Gordon Kazda; Stoneware Utility Pottery 608-882-5357   Rich Krake;   Painter/Printmaker 608-882-5609   Donna Kuelz; Watercolorist/Pencil Artist specializing in Mandalas 608-882-0669   Bill Lathrop; Landscape Painter   www.wlathrop.com   Jeanne Loesch; Fibers/Multimedia 608-882 5347 blacksheepyarns@charter.net Jim McGoey; Painter/Printmaker 608-882-4135 mcgoeyart@charter.net Tim & Cathy Rooney; Drawings & Paintings 608-882-5219 rooneys9210@sbcglobal.net Greg Savchuck; Oil Painter of rural Wisconsin   http://webpages.charter.net/ areyouready/oilpainting.html Trent Schmick; Mixed Media Artist 608-882-1703 tschmick@charter.net Tammy Splittstoesser; Jeweler specializing in beadwork & precious metal clays   misssplittstoesser@yahoo.com Theresa Tolan; Watercolors, Portraits & Instruction 608-882-3732 theresat11@yahoo.com Jonathon Wilde; Painter 608-424-3432   Jean Wyse; Collages on canvas & sculpture 608-882-6272 iguidone1@sbcglobal.net

Theodore Robinson Impressionist Painter     UB&T's free Concerts on Lake Leota provide live entertainment under the stars and in the peaceful setting of Leota Park. Details of the 2008 series will be available in early June. Many circus companies set up their tents permanently right here in Evansville during the mid to late 1800s! The Magee Opera House, also built during this time, presented musical entertainment and stage performances.