DHP 16th Annual Awards Breakfast

 

The Downtown Henderson Project 16th Annual Awards Breakfast will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall from 7:30-9:00 a.m.

This will be a wonderful and informative morning. Local humorist Bob Park will be the emcee and there will be special ‘surprise’ entertainment you won’t want to miss! Matt Vanover, Music Director/Organist at First United Methodist Church will provide musical entertainment.

The keynote speaker will be Henderson native, Judy Clabes.  Judy is the past president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Foundation. She is the founder and president of the Kentucky Philanthropy Initiative and serves as chair of the Kentucky Commission on Philanthropy.

This event is an opportunity to honor those individuals and businesses who have work diligently and successfully for the development and growth of downtown Henderson. Several awards including design awards and the “Heart of Downtown” will be presented that morning. The DHP board members will be greeters and the City Commissioners and County Magistrates have been invited to be servers.

Sponsors for the Awards Breakfast are The Bank of Henderson, Big Rivers Electric Corp, Brenntag, Ohio Valley Financial Group/The Preston Family Foundation and Methodist Hospital.

Please contact the Downtown Henderson Project to make your reservations by calling 270.827.0016 today. The cost for members is $15 and non-members $20.

Letter to the Editor Excerpt

A recent letter to the editor in the Evansville Courier & Press addressed the issue of downtown parking in that city as it relates to economic vitality. The writer went on to say the following in regard to downtown Henderson:

"...I work downtown in the Innovation Pointe building and know first-hand how scarce parking can become. Look to Main Street in Henderson, Ky. for a model. Every time I have been down there, it is busy and most of the businesses are occupied.

They have angular parking and normal-width sidewalks. Someone needs to poll the businesses Downtown for the best solution to increase commerce. I bet that parking is at the top of the list."

- excerpt from a Letter to the Editor by Brian Broyles in the January 7, 2010 edition of the Evansville Courier & Press

“Taffy Goes To War”

The Downtown Henderson Project is pleased to announce the upcoming sequel to “The Taffy Opry” will be presented at the Henderson Fine Arts Center on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 7:00 pm and a matinee on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 3:00 pm.

Come join Bum, Mabledean, Esterlene and the gang – fictional characters of local humorist Bob Park’s town of Taffy, Kentucky as they present “Taffy Goes To War”.  This sequel is set during World War II and the citizens of Taffy are formulating a plan to assist with the War Effort.

This musical is a benefit for the Downtown Henderson Project and is guaranteed to bring laughter to the audience. Tickets $22 and $12 are on sale at the DHP office, 131 N. Main Street, Henderson, KY, phone 270.827.0016 for more information.

Shrine Club’s- Henderson (KY) Merchants Annual Christmas Parade LIVE STREAM this year!

The Downtown Henderson Project will Stream the ENTIRE parade LIVE!   HERE!

The Henderson KY Shrine Club’s Henderson Merchants Annual Christmas Parade is December 5, 2009 — The One-mile parade route starts at Fifth and Main Streets, 10 a.m.

The Parade route is: Main Street to Washington Street, Washington Street to Elm Street, Elm Street back to Fifth Street.

For more information, contact Evans at 270.830.0105,  or E-mail otis-69@hotmail.com.

John James Audubon Collectibles NOW Available

Just in Time for Christmas Gift Giving. Get yours now. We have limited quantity.


The Downtown Henderson Project announces the release and offering of the "Great Blue Heron" and the "Wild Turkey Cock" in the 2010 celebration of the 200th anniversary of John James Audubon's landing in Henderson, KY.

The exquisitely detailed resin pieces are based on John James Audubon's painting "Great Blue Heron"/Plate 211 and "Wild Turkey Cock"/Plate 1. The miniatures measure approximately 3 1/2" x 3" and are designed from the life size sculptures in downtown Henderson. These are the first two pieces to be offered in the series of the Audubon Collectibles.

The collectibles project, chaired by Chris Woehler, is proud of our partnership with Jose Serra, President of Serra Designs for creating the Audubon collectible and Patrick Reed, Chief Executive Director of the Hugh Edward Sandefur Training Center from Henderson for making this project a reality.

Audubon lived and worked in Henderson from 1810 to 1819. The City of Henderson is proud to be recognized as "The Kentucky Home of John James Audubon.

To procure your own collectible come by the Downtown Henderson Project office at 131 N Main in or phone our office at 270.827.0016.

Gallery Hop in Downtown Henderson: Area Artists to Display Works

Henderson’s first-ever Gallery Hop will be held Friday, November 13th, 2009.

Six locations in downtown Henderson Kentucky will house exhibits by 18 area artists from Kentucky and Indiana.

Artworks in multiple media will be displayed, including works in oil, fiber, mixed media, watercolor and pastel. This is free and open to the public. Gallery hours will vary from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Visitors are invited to explore the following galleries in the downtown Henderson KY historic area:

Image One, 114 N. Main St.: “Six Painted Ladies” Iris Gentry, Marka Kroeger, Jan Fraizer, Susie Rideout, Cathe Hedgespeth, & Sandy Barry

Hughes Building, 213 N. Main St.: “7 @ 213” Janice Greene, Julieta Higgins, Barbie Hunt, Jule McClellan, Gregory Powell, Cynthia Watson and Dianne Wham

Riverbend Academy, 145 Main at Corner of Main & Second Streets: Guest artist, Cathe Hedgespeth

Bernstein Building, 303 1st St.: “Berges on First” Carl Berges

308 1st. St.: “Chris Thomas Studio” Chris Thomas

108 2nd. St.: “Modern Matter Art” Brodie Wright & Lisa Condi

For information or a map contact the Downtown Henderson Project 270.827.0016 or the  Henderson County Tourist Commission  at 800.648.3128 or Jule McClellan at 270.827.3600 or jule@ohiovalleyart.org.

What are your thoughts of the Artist Hop in Henderson KY?

You’re Invited to an “Appreciation Coffee”

The Think Henderson committee invites past, current and future investors to an “Appreciation Coffee” with donuts on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Diamond Delights Bakery & Cafe, 115 N Main Street, Henderson, KY.

This is an opportunity to learn about the Think Henderson Buy Local Campaign that began in 2007. You will hear of the past accomplishments and what some of our plans are for 2010.

Please join us on the 17th of November and be a part of a great campaign that strives to remind people to “Think Henderson” before going elsewhere.

If you’d like to join us, please call the Downtown Henderson Project at 270.827.0016. We look forward to seeing you there!

What does THINK HENDERSON mean to you?