Magician “The Amazing Max” performs on Sunday, February 24 at 3:30 pm ET at the Jasper Arts Center.

One way Max Darwin earned the moniker “The Amazing Max” was for his extraordinary skills as a magician. Another way is his ability to entertain adult audiences while keeping the little ones spellbound.

Max combines magic and comedy, making objects appear and disappear, and generally defying the laws of physics inches from theatergoer’s faces. This high-energy, interactive, and all-around silly show is appropriate for audiences of all ages.

Tickets:

Adult/Senior $20, Student/Child $8*

*Free student/child ticket with each paid adult admission for Family Fun shows.

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Jasper Arts Center

One of the finest entertainment, cultural, and educational venues in southern Indiana, this facility draws worldwide talent and experiences to an intimate setting. The 700-seat theater offers some of the highest quality professional performing arts events and programs currently on tour at affordable prices.

The Jasper Arts Center holds many live events throughout the year. It also holds the Krempp Art Gallery which features different art exhibits each month of the year.

Pop music artist Matt Beilis performs at the Jasper Arts Center on Friday, March 8.

Matt Beilis’ The Soul of Pop is a musical journey through the evolution of pop music based around the piano. With an arsenal of hit songs that span nearly a century, the singer-songwriter is able to summon the very soul of pop music. His voice is like none you’ve ever heard, as well as his outstanding piano skills. Beilis performs smash hits spanning the decades. From artists like The Beatles, Elvis, Stevie Wonder, and The Eagles all the way through to current pop hits by John Legend, Adele and more, he will keep the crowd entertained!

Tickets:

Adult $25, Senior $23, Student $15

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Jasper Arts Center

One of the finest entertainment, cultural, and educational venues in southern Indiana, this facility draws worldwide talent and experiences to an intimate setting. The 700-seat theater offers some of the highest quality professional performing arts events and programs currently on tour at affordable prices.

The Jasper Arts Center holds many live events throughout the year. It also holds the Krempp Art Gallery which features different art exhibits each month of the year.

On March 16-17, the Ireland St. Patrick’s Celebration is well underway with events for all to enjoy throughout the small town of Ireland, Indiana.

Each year the town of Ireland, Indiana gathers for a town-wide celebration full of fellowship and fun! Fulfilling its namesake, Irish-inspired activities and events occur throughout the town of Ireland during St. Patrick’s Weekend. Enjoy live entertainment, a parade, games, green beer, kids games, a 5K race, a craft/vendor show and of course, food booths! Come and see the town turn green!

Come a week earlier to see the official “Light Up Ireland” beginning the town-wide festivities.

The Rock Bar & Grill will be in full swing serving up green beer and featuring entertainment.

Contact Information and More Details:

For more details, visit https://www.stpatsirelandin.com or call 812-630-2204.

The Good Humor Men, stand-up comedians, perform at The Astra on Friday, March 15 at 7:30 pm E.T.

Three of America’s funniest stand-up comedians join forces to showcase their original brand of humor. Enjoy an evening packed with punchlines, clever writing and hair-trigger laughs. The comedians have had numerous appearances on The Tonight Show, The Late Show, and The Daily Show.

Tickets:

Adult/Senior $25, Student $20

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About the Astra Theatre

The historic Astra Theatre first opened in 1936 and operated as a family-owned movie theater for the next 66 years.  Despite reconfiguring the theatre in the mid-1980s to create a duplex cinema, the pressure to compete with larger multiplex cinemas too great.  On September 12, 2002, the Astra Theatre closed its doors.

Over the next 12 years or so, a number of parties came forward with an interest in purchasing the theater. However, given the massive cost of infrastructure and renovation improvements, none were successful and the building remained vacant. Then, on December 2, 2015, the Next Act, Inc. purchased and took possession of the building.

After fundraising efforts that included a $400,000 historic preservation grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, the Astra went through a complete renovation from May 2017 to April 2018.  The renovation, totaling nearly $1.7 million, replaced all major infrastructure (electric to and throughout the building, plumbing, HVAC units and ductwork) while also allowing for the installation of a new accessible restroom on the first floor, an expanded stage, new seating throughout, re-opening the balcony, new sound and lights, a new men’s restroom, a renovated women’s restroom, a new concessions area, new doors, a refurbished marquee, new doors, refurbished windows, and on and on.  Essentially, the Astra is a new 82-year-old facility.