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LIVE AT THE MITCHELL OPERA HOUSE Everyone loves magic! Join us on January 27th at 7 p.m. for the one and only Dave’s Magic Show! Dave Cottrell is a Magician, Comedian & Banjo player from Simpsonville, Kentucky. He has been entertaining for most of his life. His first magic show was for his 6th grade class at Simpsonville Elementary (KY) in 1971. Since then he has performed over much of the United States, Japan, and Germany. Dave has performed for…

Saturday, February 3rd 10am:  Cave River Valley Hike - Join Sheree for a 2-hour rugged hike at this beautiful and primitive natural area.  The history and natural resources are amazing!  Meet Sheree at Donaldson parking lot and carpool 15 miles to this off-site property. No restrooms on site.  Waterproof hiking boots recommended.  Creek crossing involved.  If you plan on meeting the guide at Cave River Valley and not at Donaldson Cave parking lot at Spring Mill, be sure to contact…

LIVE AT THE MITCHELL OPERA HOUSE Join us Saturday, February 3rd, 2023 for Back 2 Mac: a Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band! Grab your friends because this is going to be a show you won’t want to miss! Back 2 Mac : A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac featuring Todd Johnson, Tim Halcomb, Ray Rizzo, Kimmet Cantwell, Bob Ramsey, Danny Flanigan, and Lauren Balthrop. Back 2 Mac’s 40+ song list spans all the hits of the chart-topping Buckingham / Nicks / McVie…

WEEKEND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS Saturday, February 10th 1pm:  Donaldson Woods Winter Hike - Winter is a wonderful time to stroll through Donaldson Woods and clearly see the towering White Oak and Tulip Poplar trees!  Join Anthony on an afternoon hike through the old growth forest and learn about the eccentric Scotsman that the woods are named after.  Meet at the Twin Caves parking lot. Partially rugged 30-minute hike. 2pm:  Donaldson Cave hike – Discover more interesting facts about George Donaldson, eccentric…

Cricut Crafternoon Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting with Cricut! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for all craft enthusiasts. Get ready to unleash your creativity and learn new techniques with the help of our expert instructors. Location: Holiday Inn Express Bedford At Cricut Crafternoon, you'll have the opportunity to explore the amazing world of Cricut machines and accessories. Discover how to create stunning personalized designs for home decor, apparel, and more.…

BARNEY FIFE TRIBUTE AND CLEAN COMEDY ACT Join Mitchell Opera House for a meet & greet with the #1 Barney Fife Tribute AND a clean, family-friendly comedy show! Clean comedian Rik Roberts brings the big laughs without the bad words!! Comedian and creative keynote speaker Rik Roberts grew up in Kentucky. He farmed tobacco alongside his father from an early age. Later, as a teenager he worked for former Kentucky Wildcat and NBA Star Dan Issel on his Thoroughbred horse…

CIVIL WAR WINTER BATTLE Reenactors, dressed in confederate and union clothing, flood the Pioneer Village at Spring Mill State Park to demonstrate a battle in the Civil War. Visitors will be able to hear the gun fire, smell the cannon smoke and get a small glimpse of what life was like in the Civil War days. Park Entry Fees May Apply More info to come*

CODY IKERD AND THE SIDEWINDERS Cody Ikerd & The Sidewinders will perform a live honky tonkin’ country concert at the historic Mitchell Opera House on February 17th at 7:00 p.m.! The feeling I got from performing on a drum set in front of a few people at my middle school festival sent me on a journey I would’ve never expected. I’ve been hooked on music ever since. Growing up in Bedford, IN, I played drums in a few different bands…