By University Relations

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Crystal Gayle Headlines Red Skelton Festival and Gala on June 14

VINCENNES, IN – Grammy award winning recording artist Crystal Gayle will be the headliner for the Red Skelton Gala set for June 14 in Vincennes. The concert will be the highlight of the day-long Paint the Town Red Festival, featuring the Parade of a Thousand Clowns, tours, and other entertainment.

The parade will wind through downtown Vincennes beginning at 11:00 a.m. (ET). Immediately following the parade will be free stage entertainment, special attractions for children, and food and craft booths.

Concluding the Festival will be the performance by Crystal Gayle at 7:00 p.m. at Vincennes University’s Red Skelton Performing Arts Center, located at 20 Portland Avenue.

Tickets are available by calling the Center’s Box Office, 812-888-4039, or online at www.vinu.edu/redskelton.

Clown School for Kids is June 9-13

VINCENNES, IND. - “The Art of Clowning for Kids” workshop will be offered at Vincennes University’s Shircliff Theatre June 9-13. A morning session will meet each day from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (EDT) and is designed for youngsters aged 8 to 12 years. An afternoon session for ages 13-15 will meet from 1:00-4:00 p.m. daily.

A graduation performance will follow the completion of the workshop sessions at the end of the week. Graduates are invited to join the June 14 “Parade of a Thousand Clowns” in downtown Vincennes that is part of the Red Skelton Festival.

Skills that will be developed in the workshop include developing a clown name and personality, costuming, clown makeup, “paradeability,” and balloon artistry. The workshop will also discuss the ethics of clowning and community service. A new clown alley has been chartered in Vincennes for on-going clown activities for kids and kids-at-heart.

The workshop fee is $20 and scholarships are available to ensure that no child will be turned away. To register or for more information, call 812-882-4360.