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March 2015 Newsletter
March
Calendar of Events
North Slopes
Spring Carnival
– 9:30am-4pm,
19074 Perfect Lane,
Lawrenceburg.
Annual family fun
day to welcome
spring. Special
events for skiers,
snowboarders and
snow tubers.
Participate in activities or just come to watch favorites like the
decorated box race and slush pit challenge. Event held weather
permitting and is subject to change. Info: 812-537-3754 or
www.perfectnorth.com.
March 8 – New Alsace American Legion Chicken Dinner
– 11am-5pm, 25329 Legion Road, New Alsace. All-you-caneat chicken dinner with all the trimmings. Carry-out dinners
available. $12/adults; $6/children ages 4-10. For information:
812-576-4186/Paul Kraus.
March 12 – Come Play with Clay at the Framery – 6pm-8pm,
The Framery, 575 Main Street/Ridge Ave, Lawrenceburg. Twoday class, February 26 & March 12. Ages 2 to 92 can “play
with clay”, creating a masterpiece week one and glazing it
week two. Information: 812-537-4319 or info@frameryinc.com
or www.frameryinc.com.
March 21 – Buffalo Ridge Jazz Band/Dearborn Highlands
Arts Council – 2pm, Depot Room, Lawrenceburg Public Library,
Lawrenceburg. The Buffalo Ridge Jazz Band is a group of
well-seasoned musicians whose specialty is Classic Traditional
Jazz. Founded in 1994, the Tri-State region of the Greater
Cincinnati Area is home base for this popular group. The band
has performed for jazz clubs, at park concerts and jazz festivals
and on cruises. Free admission possible by funding from the
Lawrenceburg Public Library Services and Resources Foundation.
Light refreshments served. Reservations suggested. Information &
Reservations: 812-539-4251 or www.dearbornhighlandsarts.
org.
March 27 & 28 – Over the Moon Vintage Spring Market
– Agner Hall at Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, State Rt. 50,
Lawrenceburg. Free Admission & Parking. Shop a variety of
vendors for vintage and urban goods, including industrial &
architectural salvage, shabby chic, galvanized & rusty, unique
garden items, primitives, artisan jewelry and re-purposed and
reclaimed items. Unique feminine and bohemian style clothing.
Homemade food available from St. John Church. March 27:
4pm-9pm; March 28: 9am-4pm. For more information: 513-6047983, overthemoonmarket@gmail.com or www.facebook.
com/OverTheMoonVintageMarket.
March 29 – New Alsace Conservation Club Sausage &
Pancake Breakfast – 7:30am-Noon, New Alsace American
Legion Post. Off N. Dearborn Rd. on Legion Rd. $9/adults; $4/
children under 10; Free/children under 3. All proceeds go to
the continued operation of the New Alsace Conservation Club
and its programs. Info: 812-623-2431, backdale@gmail.com or
www.newalsaceconservationclub.com.
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Dearborn County
Convention, Visitor
and Tourism Bureau
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Tina Bojack, Hollywood Casino
Ryan Brandt, Dearborn County Council
Marilyn Bower, DHAC
Charlotte Hastings, Charlotte’s Flowers & Antiques
Bill Lansing
Ellen Perfect, Perfect North Slopes
Kelly Will, City of Lawrenceburg
STAFF
Debbie Smith, Executive Director
Betsy Armbruster
Vanessa Cash
Connie Cleary
Debbie Grossman
DCCV&TB
MISSION STATEMENT
The Dearborn County Convention,
Visitor & Tourism Bureau is that of
an aggressive marketing, service
and information organization whose
primary responsibility is to positively
impact the Dearborn County
area economy through
visitor expenditures.
PAID
March 8 – Perfect
March 20, 21 & 22 – DCHBA Home and Garden Show –
Lawrenceburg Event Center, 91 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg.
Dearborn County Home Builders present their annual home and
garden show. Friday - 5pm-9pm; Saturday - 10am-8pm; Sunday
- Noon-5pm. For more information: 812-926-3375/Jamie Mather
or jmather@dearborncountyhba.org or
www.dearborncountyhba.org.
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March 7 – Frank Caliendo – LIVE – 8:00pm, Lawrenceburg
Event Center, 91 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg. Comedian, actor
and impressionist Frank Caliendo is coming to Lawrenceburg to
entertain the masses. You may have seen him on MadTV, Frank
TV, The Tonight Show or his impressive 10 year run on the Fox
NFL Sunday Pregame show. Now see him in person. Tickets
on sale at www.itickets.com (see below) Information: 888-2746797/Hollywood Casino or www.itickets.com/events/339453.
html.
March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day with DHAC & Great Crescent
Brewery – 7pm, Great Crescent Brewery, Importing St., Aurora.
Part of the Dearborn Highlands Arts Council Sampler Series.
Enjoy Irish and Scottish music including airs, ballads, pipe tunes,
jigs, reels, slides and even Irish polkas. These are played on a
variety of instruments, from the trump or jaw harp, to ocarinas
and pocket pipes. Guitars, bouzouki, bodhran and concertina
all raise a music which is both ancient and surprisingly new at
the same time. Admission is $7 or FREE with a new or renewed
membership with Dearborn Highlands Arts Council. Information
and tickets: 812-539-4251 or www.dearbornhighlandsarts.org.
LAWRENCEBURG, IN
PERMIT NO. 21
March 5 – Pints and Pencils - March Winds Edition – 6:30pm8:30pm, Great Crescent Brewery, 315 Importing St., Aurora. Art,
music, poetry and trivia, along with fresh craft beer, combine
to create a most unique experience. Live models and still life
scenes provide the background for artists of all mediums to be
challenged and learn in a group setting. For information: 812655-9079/Great Crescent or www.gcbeer.com.
March 14 – Second Saturday Walk and Shop – St. Paddy’s
Pub Crawl – 5pm-9pm in Downtown Lawrenceburg. Begin
your walk at any participating business. Beverages available
and prizes awarded. Event sponsored by Hollywood Casino
and Lawrenceburg Main Street. Information: 812-537-4507/
Lawrenceburg Main Street or www.thinklawrenceburg.com.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
in Southeast Indiana
St. Patrick’s Day in Southeast Indiana is a festive affair!
That’s because we’ve got two great events on the
schedule this year to help you celebrate this Irish holiday
in style. First up: the Second Saturday Walk and Shop
and St. Paddy’s Pub Crawl in downtown Lawrenceburg.
Planned for Sat., March 14, the evening will include your
favorite beverages, snacks and good times. The event
is sponsored by Hollywood Casino and Lawrenceburg
Main Street, with transportation between locations
provided as part of the ticket price. More information is
available by contacting the Lawrenceburg Main Street
Association at 812-537-4507 or
www.thinklawrenceburg.com.
Next, mark your calendar for taste of the Emerald Isle
with an evening of Irish and Scottish entertainment at the
Great Crescent Brewery in Aurora. Part of the Dearborn
Highlands Arts Council’s Sampler Series, the evening
will include a selection of airs, ballads, pipe tunes, jigs,
reels, slides and even Irish polkas played on a variety
of instruments, from the trump or jaw harp, to ocarinas
and pocket pipes, guitars, bouzouki, bodhran and more.
This special event will take place on Tues., March 17,
with an admission price of $7, which will be waived
with the purchase of a new or renewed membership to
DHAC. To learn more about either of these events, or for
a complete list of other activities taking place in March,
log onto our online Calendar of Events at
www.visitsoutheastindiana.com.
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
March 3 – Ricky Nye/DHAC at Great Crescent Brewery –
7pm at Great Crescent Brewery, 315 Importing St., Aurora. Part
of the Sampler Series with the Dearborn Highlands Arts Council.
Ricky Nye’s musical journeys on piano, organ and accordion
have taken him through jazz, funk, rock & roll, country, zydeco,
boogie woogie and blues. Tickets are $7, with discounts for
DHAC members. Hand crafted beer, soda and food available
for purchase. Tickets & reservations: 812-539-4251 or
www.dearbornhighlandsarts.org.
Director’s Line
Recently, Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann and the Indiana
Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) released a report
showing the impact of tourism on Indiana’s economy. This
month, I’d like to share some of that important data with you.
According to the report’s findings:
Perfect North to Host
Spring Carnival
Discover Great Finds
at Over the Moon
It’s been a great season at Perfect North Slopes! Now it’s
time to send out the season in style at Perfect’s annual Spring
Carnival—the perfect wrap-up to a terrific winter of skiing,
snowboarding and snow tubing with family and friends.
Scheduled for Sun., March 8, this annual family fun day will
feature entertaining events and races throughout the day
(weather permitting), including favorites like the decorated
box race and slush pit challenge. For more information, call
812-537-3754, log on to www.perfectnorth.com or find
Perfect North Slopes on Facebook.
Looking for a unique shopping experience? Over the Moon
Designers Market returns to Southeast Indiana this month for a
two-day show March 27-28 at the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds.
The marketplace features a variety of vendors offering a large
selection of vintage and urban goods, including industrial and
architectural salvage, shabby chic, galvanized and rusty
décor items, one-of-a-kind garden items, primitives, artisan
jewelry, bohemian-style clothing, and re-purposed and
reclaimed items. Admission to the show is free, with food
available for purchase. To learn more, call 513-604-7983 or
visit www.facebook.com/OverTheMoonVintageMarket.
• Total Indiana tourism spending in 2013 was $10.3 billion (an increase of $200 million over the previous year).
• In 2013 visitor spending translated to over $7.9 billion in Indiana GDP.
Dearborn County Home Builders Association
Presents
Dearborn County
Home & Garden Show
March 20-22
Friday – 5-9pm; Saturday – 10am-8pm
Sunday - Noon-5pm
Lawrenceburg Event Center
91 Walnut Street • Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Discover great ideas for building or remodeling your home
and landscaping at this annual home and garden show.
Admission: $2 per person, per day
For more information: 812-926-3375
www.dearborncountyhba.org
• Leisure travelers comprised 85% of total visitors.
• Direct employment within the Indiana travel, tourism
and hospitality industry eclipsed 140,000, making it the
sixth-largest industry in the state (excluding government).
• Indiana tourism generates over $2.2 billion in tax
receipts.
“The economic impact report for 2013 shows that Indiana’s
travel, tourism and hospitality industry continues to grow and
have a significant impact on the Hoosier economy,” said Lt.
Governor Ellspermann.
“Tourism is big business in Indiana and every Hoosier
household benefits from a robust tourism economy,” added
Mark Newman, IOTD’s executive director. “If visitors stopped
coming to Indiana, each household would have to pay an
additional $478 in state and local
taxes to offset the loss of visitor
spending.”
The study was commissioned
by IOTD and conducted
by Rockport Analytics,
an independent market
research and consulting
company that specializes
in economic impact
and feasibility studies
for the travel, tourism and
hospitality industry.
Frank Caliendo to Perform
in Lawrenceburg
Popular comedian Frank Caliendo will hit the stage this month
for a night of great comedy in downtown Lawrenceburg. The
comedian, actor and impressionist will bring his live act to the
Lawrenceburg Event Center on Sat., March 7.
Known for his hilarious impersonations of politicians, actors
and celebrities, Caliendo has starred on television programs
such as MadTV, Frank TV, The Tonight Show and the Fox NFL
Sunday Pregame Show. His unique brand of comedy has
been entertaining audiences for more than fifteen years.
Caliendo’s March 7th show will begin at 8pm, with doors
opening at 7pm. For a link to purchase tickets, visit the Event
Center section of our website at www.visitsoutheastindiana.
com/event_center.php. To book a room at the onsite
DoubleTree Hotel Lawrenceburg for after the show, visit
www.lawrenceburg.doubletree.com.
A round-up of the latest travel news and tourism trends…
In case you missed it, the hottest news in the travel
industry recently is the pending merger of industry
giants Expedia and Orbitz. If the deal is approved,
the merged company will be the industry’s largest,
controlling approximately 75 percent of the U.S.
online travel agency market. So, what does this mean
for consumers? As always, it pays to shop around and
check multiple sites when searching for travel deals,
including the direct websites of airlines and hotels.
Many tourism organizations – including state tourism
agencies and local convention and visitors bureaus –
also offer packages and deals on their websites,
making it worth your while to research your
destination before booking.
Source:
“What the Expedia-Orbitz Deal Means for Travelers,”
NBC News, www.nbcnews.com