BROOKVILLE, Ind. – The LEGO Expo is returning to the Brookville Library on April 18, offering a day of creativity and family-friendly fun from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Visitors can explore a variety of LEGO creations, enjoy a LEGO-themed movie, test their knowledge with trivia, and vote for their favorite builds.

Those interested in showcasing their own creations can drop off LEGO builds at the library between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 17. Both boxed sets and custom builds are welcome for display; however, only custom creations will be eligible for the Creative Build Competition.

LEGO builds can be boxed sets or custom builds. While all builds will be displayed, only the custom builds can be entered into the Creative Build Competition.

The competition is open for all ages, with participants grouped into four categories: ages 0-5, 6-12, 13-17, and 18 and older. Winners will receive trophies and prizes at the conclusion of the event.

Admission is free, and attendees do not need to be residents of Franklin County.

A second, smaller LEGO Expo is also scheduled for April 21 at 5 p.m. at the Laurel Library.

WINCHESTER, Ind. - All five Randolph County high school bands will perform with the Purdue Wind Ensemble on April 12 at 1 p.m. in Winchester.

The concert, titled From Revolution to National Pride: A Randolph County Concert Celebrating 250 Years of Our Great Experiment in Liberty, marks the county's contribution to America's 250th anniversary celebrations.

The event looks to bring together local students, schools, and community. It also highlights two music scholarship funds from the Community Foundation of Randolph County, which provide students with access to private lessons. The concert takes place in the Robert G. Jones Auditorium at Winchester Community High School. On the same day, the "Freedom Truck," a mobile museum funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, will be in Winchester.

The exhibit tells the story of America's independence and will be open to the public at the high school from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Image provided by Compass Public Relations.

RICHMOND, Ind. – The Richmond Community Orchestra will feature a nationally touring trumpet during a concert Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m.

The trumpet, known as the Instrument of Hope, will be played following the orchestra’s performance of “An American Elegy.”

The instrument has appeared at venues and events across the country, including Broadway, Carnegie Hall, and the Sundance and Tribeca film festivals. It has also been performed by ensembles and artists such as Panic! at the Disco, Mannheim Steamroller and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

In addition to the special performance, the orchestra will present several classical selections by composers including Brahms, Schubert and Verdi, along with a lighthearted medley of children’s music.

Admission to the concert is free, and casual dress is welcome. The performance will last about one hour and will take place in Goddard Auditorium at Earlham College.

Following the performance, attendees are invited to a Richmond Symphony Orchestra recital at 5 p.m. at nearby Bethany Theological Seminary.

The recital will feature a quartet of flute, clarinet, piano and harp. Musical selections will incorporate birdsong-inspired pieces, as well as a flute made from Japanese bamboo.

Admission to the Richmond Symphony Orchestra recital is also free, though reservations are encouraged at richmondsymphony.org. 

WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. - The Reid Health Foundation is hosting a community ball to support cancer care and prevention.

“Kaleidoscope – Let’s Have a Ball” takes place on Saturday, March 21 at the First Bank Richmond Expo Hall on the Wayne County Fairgrounds.

The event plans to feature live music from the NKG Band, dancing, and food by Bernstein's Fine Catering.

“Kaleidoscope is about more than a night of celebration, it’s about standing with those who have been impacted by cancer, and their families, at every stage of their journey,” said Jason Troutwine, Reid Health Vice President/Foundation President in a press release.

Funds from the ball are used to support care, programming, and equipment needs, such as Reid's celebration of life in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day.

For tickets or information on Kaleidoscope, visit https://reidhealth.org/Healthy-Communities/Community-Partnerships/Reid-Health-Foundation/Events/Kaleidoscope.
Image provided by Hali Cartee, Reid Health.