Join Chef David Cook owner of Daveed’s in Cincinnati for an evening of fun and great food at a Tapas Tasting November 30 at 5:30pm right here in Rising Sun.
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The Rising Sun Arts Academy will be offering your child two weeks of fun filled classes.

Week one runs July 6,7,8,9.  Children ages 6 – 9 will learn the art of print making and paint a class mural.  Children ages 9 – 12 will experience the art of quilt making.  Students  will create an 18 inch square quilt by weaving together colorful strips of fabric.  They can also choose to let their imaginations flow and embelish their quilt with beads, feathers, and buttons.  Your child will learn basic color, design, hand sewing, and pressing techniques.

Week two runs July 12,13,14,15.  Children ages 6 -9 will be working with clay to create fun stuff.  Children ages 9 – 12 will create an 18 inch quilt by sewing colorful squares together.  Students will be working with sewing machines along with learning design principles and pressing techniques.  It’s sew easy.

Classes for ages 6 – 9 are held from 9:00 – 9:45 and taught by Andrea Grimsley and Molly Beyer.

Classes for ages 9 – 12 are held from 10:00 – 11:00 and taught by local quilting artist Susan Bengston.

Tuition for classes are $25/week or $40/both weeks.  Please make checks payable to the Arts Council/City of Rising Sun.  Registration forms are available to you in the main gallery.

Students work will be on display at the Pendleton Art Center July 22 – 30.

EXCEPTIONAL ART, MUSIC, WINE AND FOOD PLANNED FOR RISING SUN FESTIVAL OF FINE ARTS & CRAFTS

More than 60 artists from around the country will be in Rising Sun, Indiana, September 18 and 19, for the annual Rising Sun Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts. This juried festival of exceptional fine art and fine crafts, jewelry, pottery, handcrafted furniture, and musical instruments will be held in Rising Sun’s historic Main Street District along the Ohio River. Continue reading →

Seventy nine entries competed for the top honors at this year’s QuiltFest. Organizers, Ohio County Historical Society and Sunshine Stitchers, are proud to announce the winning entries.

The coveted Best in Show Quilt was awarded to “Stellar Legacy” by Diane Livezey of Edgewood, Kentucky. In addition, Diane was the first place winner in the Mixed Techniques category with “Serendipitous” which was also the People’s Choice. A Special Judges Recognition was given to “Pheasant” by Suzanne Peters of Union, KY by NQA certified judge, Linda Luggen of Cincinnati, OH. Continue reading →

The Rising Sun-Ohio County Parks and Recreation Department is very excited to announce the upcoming June Programs for kids in the Shiner Community Park Below is a list of those activities that begin in June.

Tyke Hike – Parents are invited to explore the wonders of nature and go for a walk with your little tyke. There will be a story, a craft and a short hike in the Park. Suitable for children ages 3-5. We will meet on Mondays in June at 10-11am at the shelter in the Shiner Community Park (weather permitting). Cost is $2.00/week or $8.00 for the entire session. Continue reading →