Calendar Of Events - Visit Southeast Indiana

May 2009 Newsletter
May
Calendar of Events
May 3 – TriState Antique
Market –
May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 – Motorcycle Racing – Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg
Fairgrounds, U.S.
50, Lawrenceburg.
7am-3pm. $3
admission
charge for adults
over age 18.
Discover Indiana’s
largest “antiques
and vintageonly” market.
Approximately 250
dealers each month.
Indoors and outdoors, rain or shine.
Bruce Metzger, 513-738-7256 or www.queencityshows.com.
May 2 – New Alsace
Conservation Club 21stAnnual Fishing Derby
May 7 – River City Classics’ Cruise-In – Bridgeway Street, Aurora.
6-9pm. Monthly car show (held first Thursday of the month) featuring
live entertainment by Captain Conrad & Dottie, split-the-pot, free safety
inspections, door prizes and awards, and trophies sponsored by Main
Street Aurora. Food and drinks available at the Aurora American Legion
Post 231. 812-926-1100 or
www.rivercityclassicsaurorain.com.
Ahmad Ahmad, Argosy Casino & Hotel
Charlotte Hastings, Charlotte’s Flowers & Antiques
Dave Lorey, President
Debbie Morris, Riverside Inn
Dee Hacker, Hillforest Victorian House Museum
Ellen Perfect, Perfect North Slopes
Marilyn Bower, DHAC
Steve Hedges, O.I.N.K.
Maynard Barrett, Dearborn County Council
STAFF
Lawrenceburg Public Library, 150 Mary St., Lawrenceburg. 2pm in the
Ewbank Room. Enjoy traditional Latin music with a twist! Free admission
made possible by funding from the Lawrenceburg Public Library Services
and Resources Foundation. 812-539-4251 or www.all4art.org.
May 3 – Hillforest Community Appreciation Day –
213 Fifth St., Aurora. 1-5pm. Hillforest thanks the community for its
support with a reduced admission price of $1 per person. 812-926-0087 or
www.hillforest.org.
320 Walnut Street
Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
812-537-0814 or 800-322-8198
Fax: 812-537-0845
E-mail: dearborn@visitsoutheastindiana.com
www.visitsoutheastindiana.com
COMMISSION MEMBERS
May 2 – Dearborn Highlands Arts Council Presents – Zumba! –
May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 – Automotive Racing – Lawrenceburg
Speedway – Dearborn County Fairgrounds, U.S. 50, Lawrenceburg. Enjoy
a 3/8-mile high-banked clay oval track with sprint car, modified and pure
stock racing every Saturday through October. Gates open at 5pm; racing
begins at 7pm. www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com or 513-519-2759.
Dearborn County
Convention, Visitor
and Tourism Bureau
Michael Rozow, Executive Director/COO
Debbie Smith, DCCVTB Director
Connie Cleary, Events Coordinator
Lois Pohle, Administrative Assistant
Betsy Armbruster, Administration
May 9 – Dearborn Highlands Arts Council Presents – Large Scale
Florals – Lawrenceburg Public Library, 150 Mary St., Lawrenceburg.
9am-Noon in the Ewbank Room. Join instructor Sharon Roeder in this
interactive art class perfect for kids. Fee: $10 per person or $20 for each
parent/child couple. 812-539-4251 or www.all4art.org.
May 13-16 – Dillsboro Homecoming Festival – Downtown Dillsboro.
Enjoy rides, children’s games, music, food booths, parade, lots of contests
and more. Hours: Wed.-Fri, 7-10pm; and Sat., 10am-midnight. Dennis
Lewis, 812-432-5450.
May 28 – “Upstairs Downtown: A Moveable Feast”
Downtown Lawrenceburg. 4-7pm. Join the
Lawrenceburg Main Street Association for a
walking tour of Lawrenceburg’s new condos,
row houses, renovated buildings and
businesses. 812-537-4507 or
www.lawrenceburgmainst.com.
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
– Lake in the Pines, 10412
N. Dearborn Rd, Sunman.
7am-5pm, with registration
starting at 6am. Enjoy the
outdoors at this annual
fishing derby, which includes
lots of great prizes for adults
and children to win. The derby
is designed to encourage
adults and children alike to
enjoy fishing and the
outdoors while practicing water safety at all times. Admission: $18
for participants 12 and over, kids under 12 admitted free. For more
information, call Jerry Scane at 812-623-2136.
The perfect place to play! Gaming • Dining • Skiing • Getaways
PRESORT
STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE
Speedway – Dearborn County Fairgrounds, U.S. 50, Lawrenceburg. Enjoy
motorcycle, speedway ATVs and go-cart racing each Friday from May
through September. 513-616-7093 on the night of the races, or
www.lawrenceburgmotorcyclespeedway.net.
Dearborn County - Southeast Indiana
LAWRENCEBURG, IN
PERMIT NO. 21
812-537-3878 or Bill Cheek at 812-926-0312.
Studios, Second and Main
Streets, Aurora. Open
daily, 11am-7pm. Enjoy
Southeast Indiana’s best
art and floral exhibits on
display and on sale at this
special annual show.
For more information,
contact Joan Abdon at
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
May 1 – May 2 –
Southeastern Indiana
Art Guild Spring
Art Show & Floral
Exhibition – Art Guild
Dillsboro Homecoming Festival
May 13, 14, 15, & 16
The Southeast Indiana summer festival season will officially kick off this month with the arrival of the Dillsboro
Homecoming Festival, the popular annual street fair that will bring food, fun and festival entertainment to the streets
of downtown Dillsboro.
Scheduled for May 13-16, the event will feature activities the entire family will enjoy, including carnival rides and games,
a midway with food and informational booths, live music, unique contests, a large parade and much, much more!
Located off U.S. 50 approximately one hour from Cincinnati, the town of Dillsboro is an easy day-trip for visitors, and
the free event makes for a fun – and economical – family outing. For more information on the Dillsboro Homecoming
Festival, log on to the Calendar of Events section of Dearborn County’s official website for visitors,
www.visitsoutheastindiana.com.
Don’t Forget…
Argosy Casino & Hotel will become Hollywood Casino later on this
summer, with an approximately $300 million expansion that includes
a stylish new gaming space, increased visitor capacity, and a hip
Hollywood theme.
The new Hollywood Casino will host its Grand Opening with a variety
of festivities during the July Fourth weekend. The public is invited, with
heavy crowds expected to attend.
Tourism Council Rose (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards
The 2009 Rose Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday, April 2 at the
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, where frontline tourism employees
from across the Tri-State were recognized for the service they provide
our visitors.
Ready to learn more? For more information on Argosy, including details
on the restaurants, promotions, events and giveaways that make this
property the top attraction in Southeast Indiana, contact the casino
directly at 1-888-ARGOSY-7 or log on to www.argosy.com/cincinnati.
Lawrenceburg Speedway
Opens for the Season
Got a need for speed? Indulge your inner racecar fan at the
Lawrenceburg Speedway, a seasonal racetrack located at the
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds across from Argosy Casino & Hotel.
Hillforest Victorian House Museum
An Evening of Wine & Roses
Wine Tasting
Famous for its 3/8 mile high-banked clay oval track, the Speedway
offers motorcycle racing every Friday evening, and sprint, modified
and pure stock racing on Saturday nights throughout the season.
In addition to enjoying grandstand seating and convenient on-site
parking, fans can also purchase pit passes for an exciting “behind-thescenes” Speedway experience.
Date: Saturday, June 13th, 2009
Location: Veraestau Historic Home,
Aurora, IN
For more information on Southeast Indiana’s favorite automotive
racing venue, including a complete 2009 schedule, visit the
Speedway’s website at www.lawrenceburgspeedway.com or call
race organizers at 513-519-2759. Visitors interested in the Speedway’s
Friday night motorcycle races can call 513-662-7759 or visit
www.lawrenceburgmotorcyclespeedway.net.
This year we were thrilled to have four Rose Award nominees. Please
take a moment to read a description of each nominee, courtesy of those
who nominated them:
Suzanne Ullrich, Head Docent/Volunteer Coordinator, Hillforest
Victorian House Museum
Nominated by Cindy Schuette
Recognition of Service Excellence describes Suzanne’s 14 years of service to Hillforest,
acting as head docent and volunteer coordinator. Thousands of visitors each year
are entertained and informed about 19th-century life along the Ohio River by
Suzanne and her troupe of volunteers she has trained. Suzanne always takes the
time during her tour to see that each visitor’s needs are met, whether it is a question
relating to the museum or about the next place the visitor is planning to go. She goes
above and beyond to see that each visitor has a great touring experience.
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Cost: Hillforest Members $30.00
Non- members $35.00
For reservations and sponsorship
opportunities, call 812-926-0087
Lenna Dykes, Hotel Housekeeper, Argosy Casino & Hotel
Nominated by Donna Mills
Lenna has been with Argosy Casino & Hotel since April 2003 and has continually
been one of the most energetic and hard working hotel housekeepers we have.
Lenna is a valuable resource to her guests. She answers questions about the property
and the surrounding area, and if she isn’t sure of the answer, she goes out of her way
to find out immediately. She is all about teamwork. She will volunteer to work on
her day off, stay over if needed and help out any way that she can. She embodies not
only the traits of a good employee, but also of a wonderful human being.
Andrew Endicott, Lead Valet, Avascend at Argosy Casino & Hotel
Nominated by Jessica Roberts
When thinking of an employee that exemplifies customer service, attendance,
attitude and enthusiasm, Andrew Endicott was the first to come to mind. Andrew
has been employed with Avascend, located at Argosy Casino & Hotel, for nearly
three years. Andrew is extremely patient and kind with everyone that he encounters;
selfless by nature. Whether they are valet guests, self-parkers, bus groups or team
members, Andrew goes out of his way to help people in any way that he can.
Lynn Kallmeyer, Server, Argosy Casino & Hotel
Nominated by Jody Barker
Lynn is an employee of Argosy Casino’s Food & Beverage Department, and comes
to us with over 25 year’s experience in the food service industry. A devoted mother,
choreographer and softball coach, Lynn still finds the time to fully engage her
customers and make them feel as though they are her number one priority. Ms.
Kallmeyer makes her customers feel welcome with her charm and wit, and has
even performed the Heimlich maneuver on a patron who was choking and nearly
unconscious, thus saving his life. Lynn just considers this action part of her job, and
expected no recognition for it.
Enjoy Browsing the Tri-State
Antique Market
It’s no secret that the Tri-State Antique Market makes for a great day trip.
That’s because this monthly antique show is one of the largest of the its
kind in the state, offering bargains galore on antique furniture, unique
collectibles and a variety of one-of-a-kind items.
An indoor-outdoor show that takes place the on the first Sunday of
the month from May through October, the show typically features
approximately 200 dealers each month and is held rain-or-shine at the
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds. This year’s season will kick off on Sun., May 3.
For more information on the show, which will be held from 7am-3pm
(with earlybirds admitted at 6am), contact show manager Bruce Metzger
at 513-738-7256 or visit the Tri-State Antique Market’s website at
www.queencityshows.com. Happy shopping!
Explore Downtown
Lawrenceburg on Unique
Walking Tour
Downtown Lawrenceburg is rolling out the welcome mat this spring,
and you’re invited to come along on the tour! Scheduled for Thurs.,
May 24 from 4-7pm, the free event is Lawrenceburg’s first annual
walking tour of restored historical buildings, upstairs living, new
businesses, fine and casual dining and an opportunity to meet building
and business owners.
Known as “Upstairs Downtown: A Moveable Feast,” the event will offer
free hors d’ oeuvres, music, horse drawn carriage rides and a walking
tour of the new condos on Walnut Street, historic row houses on East
High Street, newly restored apartments, plus Open Houses for more
than 55 downtown businesses. It’s a terrific way to get a taste of what
this historic river town has to offer!
Pictured from left to right: Suzanne Ullrich, Lenna Dykes, Lynn Kallmeyer and Andrew Endicott
Congratulations to all of our 2009 Rose Award nominees!
For more information on “Upstairs Downtown,” or to learn more
about things to see and do in downtown Lawrenceburg, contact the
Lawrenceburg Main Street Association at 812-537-4507 or log on to
www.lawrenceburgmainst.com.
A round-up of the latest travel news and tourism trends…
Every May, the travel and tourism industry across America
celebrates National Tourism Week in honor of the economic,
cultural and societal benefits that travel and tourism can have
on us throughout our lifetimes. Beneficial for both individuals
and communities, most Americans believe travel is a birthright,
and its impact can be felt not only in terms of economic
development, but in personal development as well. First
established by Congress in 1983, this year’s National Tourism
Week will be celebrated May 9-17. The theme for this year’s
celebration is “Travel Matters.” For more information on this
annual commemoration, log on to www.tia.org.
Source:
U.S. Travel Association,
www.tia.org/pressmedia/TWFA/ntw_week.html