Events During the Victorian Era
The Victorian Era included various activities, such as the Second Industrial Revolution, the Women's suffrage movement, and the Republican political domination.
Special Events
September Events
- Wine Down to the Weekend
- Date:
- Sep 06, 2018
- Time:
- 5:00
- End Time:
- 7:00
- Description:
Thursday September 6: First Wine Down of the season! Sponsored by FJ Reitz Big Blue Boosters. Live bluegrass with King's Highway.
Enjoy a glass of wine or a beer in the unique and historic setting of our garden, veranda, and patio. We serve from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and feature a variety of live entertainment. Free and open to the public. 21 and over in bar area only. Be prepared with ID. We accept cash and cards.
Wine Down to the Weekend is generously underwritten by Cynthia Wolfe. Underwriting for musical performances is provided by the Mesker Music Trust, administered by Fifth Third Bank.
- Wine Down to the Weekend
- Date:
- Sep 13, 2018
- Time:
- 5:00
- End Time:
- 7:00
- Description:
September 13: The Smoke Rings
The Smoke Rings are an energetic rock band from the Southern Illinois/Indiana Area that fuses the sounds of modern, alternative, and classic rock.
Enjoy a glass of wine or a beer in the unique and historic setting of our garden, veranda, and patio. We serve from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and feature a variety of live entertainment. Free and open to the public. 21 and over in bar area only. Be prepared with ID. We accept cash and cards.
Wine Down to the Weekend is generously underwritten by Cynthia Wolfe. Underwriting for musical performances is provided by the Mesker Music Trust, administered by Fifth Third Bank.
- Wine Down to the Weekend
- Date:
- Sep 20, 2018
- Time:
- 5:00
- End Time:
- 7:00
- Description:
Thursday September 20: Steve Greenwell Quartet performing on the porch at 5:00.
Enjoy a glass of wine or a beer in the unique and historic setting of our garden, veranda, and patio. We serve from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and feature a variety of live entertainment. Free and open to the public. 21 and over in bar area only. Be prepared with ID. We accept cash and cards.
Wine Down to the Weekend is generously underwritten by Cynthia Wolfe. Underwriting for musical performances is provided by the Mesker Music Trust, administered by Fifth Third Bank.
- Wine Down to the Weekend
- Date:
- Sep 27, 2018
- Time:
- 5:00
- End Time:
- 7:00
- Description:
Thursday September 27: Live jazz with After Hours begins at 5:00.
Enjoy a glass of wine or a beer in the unique and historic setting of our garden, veranda, and patio. We serve from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and feature a variety of live entertainment. Free and open to the public. 21 and over in bar area only. Be prepared with ID. We accept cash and cards.
Wine Down to the Weekend is generously underwritten by Cynthia Wolfe. Underwriting for musical performances is provided by the Mesker Music Trust, administered by Fifth Third Bank.
October Events
- Wine Down to the Weekend
- Date:
- Oct 04, 2018
- Time:
- 5:00
- End Time:
- 7:00
- Description:
Thursday October 4: Live bluegrass with King's Highway
Enjoy a glass of wine or a beer in the unique and historic setting of our garden, veranda, and patio. We serve from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and feature a variety of live entertainment. Free and open to the public. 21 and over in bar area only. Be prepared with ID. We accept cash and cards.
Wine Down to the Weekend is generously underwritten by Cynthia Wolfe. Underwriting for musical performances is provided by the Mesker Music Trust, administered by Fifth Third Bank.
- Day Trip to St. James Court Art Show, Louisville
- Date:
- Oct 05, 2018
- Description:
Join us for a leisurely fall day strolling and shopping! The St. James Court Art Show is a juried fine arts and contemporary crafts show held among the country’s largest collection of Victorian homes in historic Old Louisville. https://stjamescourtartshow.com/
Itinerary:
7:00 a.m. Central Time: Our charter bus departs downtown Evansville.
We’ll serve a boxed breakfast from The Fresh Market and orange juice. We don’t serve coffee, but you may bring your own.
10:00 a.m. Eastern Time: Arrive at St. James Court Art Show
Enjoy the show! There are many places nearby for lunch, and food vendors in the show. Uber is easy to use in Louisville as well.
3:00 p.m. Eastern Time: Depart St. James Court Art Show
Driver will pick us up at the same spot he drops us off. You should board the bus prior to the 3:00 departure.
3:20 p.m. Eastern Time: Arrive at Andrew Gentile Antiques, 1287 Bardstown Rd.
Wine reception and private shopping at Mr. Gentile's eclectic Bardstown Road shop.
5:00 p.m. Eastern Time: Depart Andrew Gentile Antiques
We’ll serve sandwich boxes from The Cheddar Box and beverages on the way home.
6:00 p.m. Central Time: Arrive dwntown Evansville
$85 per person. Seating is very limited. Payment is required to make a reservation. Call 812.426.1871 or mail a check to: Reitz Home Museum, 112 Chestnut St. Evansville IN 47713. Cancellations will not be refunded.
- Wine Down to the Weekend
- Date:
- Oct 11, 2018
- Time:
- 5:00
- End Time:
- 7:00
- Description:
Thursday October 11: Live jazz with After Hours
Enjoy a glass of wine or a beer in the unique and historic setting of our garden, veranda, and patio. We serve from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and feature a variety of live entertainment. Free and open to the public. 21 and over in bar area only. Be prepared with ID. We accept cash and cards.
Wine Down to the Weekend is generously underwritten by Cynthia Wolfe. Underwriting for musical performances is provided by the Mesker Music Trust, administered by Fifth Third Bank.
- Oyster Roast
- Date:
- Oct 13, 2018
- Description:
Our first-ever low country oyster roast! Join us in the private garden at 615 SE First Street, rain or shine. Cash bar provided by: Mo's Traveling Medicine Show. Live bluegrass by Kings Highway. Chairs: Drs. Maria Del Rio Hoover and Michael Hoover. $100 per person. More details TBA. Special thanks to: Amy and Jeff Hayden.
- Wine Down to the Weekend
- Date:
- Oct 18, 2018
- Time:
- 5:00
- End Time:
- 7:00
- Description:
Thursday October 18: Steve Greenwell Quartet on the porch at 5:00.
Enjoy a glass of wine or a beer in the unique and historic setting of our garden, veranda, and patio. We serve from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and feature a variety of live entertainment. Free and open to the public. 21 and over in bar area only. Be prepared with ID. We accept cash and cards.
Wine Down to the Weekend is generously underwritten by Cynthia Wolfe. Underwriting for musical performances is provided by the Mesker Music Trust, administered by Fifth Third Bank.
- Wine Down to the Weekend
- Date:
- Oct 25, 2018
- Time:
- 5:00
- End Time:
- 7:00
- Description:
Enjoy a glass of wine or a beer in the unique and historic setting of our garden, veranda, and patio. We serve from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and feature a variety of live entertainment. Free and open to the public. 21 and over in bar area only. Be prepared with ID. We accept cash and cards.
Wine Down to the Weekend is generously underwritten by Cynthia Wolfe. Underwriting for musical performances is provided by the Mesker Music Trust, administered by Fifth Third Bank.
- Wine Down to the Weekend
- Date:
- Oct 25, 2018
- Time:
- 5:00
- End Time:
- 7:00
- Description:
Enjoy a glass of wine or a beer in the unique and historic setting of our garden, veranda, and patio. We serve from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and feature a variety of live entertainment. Free and open to the public. 21 and over in bar area only. Be prepared with ID. We accept cash and cards.
Wine Down to the Weekend is generously underwritten by Cynthia Wolfe. Underwriting for musical performances is provided by the Mesker Music Trust, administered by Fifth Third Bank.
