The South Madison Community Event Calendar was created to help keep our small towns strong, even as we grow. The Community Event Calendar is managed by the South Madison Community Foundation as a tool to support nonprofit and community organizations in their efforts to create a more vibrant and connected community.

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Storytime – SUN & MOON

Pendleton Community Public Library 595 E. Water St., Pendleton, Indiana, United States

Story Time is aimed for children age 0-6. Come visit for snacks, songs, crafts, and playtime!

Cookie Decorating for Teens

Pendleton Community Public Library 595 E. Water St., Pendleton, Indiana, United States

Charmed Cookies will take you step-by-step through the decorating.

Cookies will be pre-made by Charmed Cookies and icing will also be pre-mixed and ready for decorating. These cookies are made with almond extract. Please be aware of this for allergies.

Spring Into Dance

Reardon Auditorium, Anderson University 1100 E. 5th St., Anderson, Indiana

The SMTD dance program invites you to a riveting performance of dance at Reardon Auditorium in our yearly offering of Spring Into Dance. This exhilarating concert features a diverse evening of traditional and original choreography by AU’s outstanding dance faculty. Also included on the program will be a thrilling new work created especially for our dancers by guest choreographer Stuart Lewis, Associate Artistic Director of Dance Kaleidoscope.

Family Lego Afternoon – Building Bonds

Pendleton Community Public Library 595 E. Water St., Pendleton, Indiana, United States

All ages are invited to the Community Room for an afternoon of open building and engineering. Classic Legos as well as Duplos, Lincoln Logs, and old fashioned wooden blocks will be available.

Spring Into Dance

Reardon Auditorium, Anderson University 1100 E. 5th St., Anderson, Indiana

The SMTD dance program invites you to a riveting performance of dance at Reardon Auditorium in our yearly offering of Spring Into Dance, on Friday March 22 at 7:30pm and Saturday March 23 at 2:30pm. This exhilarating concert features a diverse evening of traditional and original choreography by AU’s outstanding dance faculty. Also included on the program will be a thrilling new work created especially for our dancers by guest choreographer Stuart Lewis, Associate Artistic Director of Dance Kaleidoscope.

Country Fried Steak Dinner – Fundraiser

Lapel American Legion 1600 N. Main St., Lapel, Indiana

Country fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn, dessert, and drink for $9.00. Proceeds support the charitable outreach of the Lapel American Legion.

Anderson Symphony Orchestra Fundraising Gala honoring Maestro Richard Sowers

Paramount Theater Ballroom 1124 Meridian Street, Anderson, IN 46016, Anderson, Indiana

Join us in honoring the music and legacy of our Maestro Richard Sowers, as he retires after 35 years with the Anderson Symphony Orchestra. Tickets available at http://bit.ly/3HXcK67

The meal is provided by Margo Royer of Margo’s Meals. Cash bar. Silent and live auction. Speakers honoring Richard Sowers. Surprise presentations.

Join us for a lovely meal and time of reminiscing and looking toward the future, prior to the March 23, 2024 concert.

Presenting Sponsor:
Community Hospital Anderson

Bowlathon for Animal Protection League

Championship Lanes 1920 E. 53rd St., Anderson, Indiana

Hey bowlers, this fundraiser is right up your ALLEY! If you have some SPARE time, join us for The Animal Protection League's 12th Annual Bowlathon! This awesome event includes three hours of bowling and shoe rental in a cosmic atmosphere at Championship Lanes. There will be added fun with a silent auction, 50/50, and prizes! The full-service cafe will be donating 10% of food and beverage sales to The Animal Protection League.

Gather your team of ALLEY CATS and show us how you ROLL! We're ready to STRIKE up the fun!

Cost is $25 per person - includes shoe rental and three hours of bowling.
Register a team of 6 or individually, if joining an existing team.

Anderson Symphony Orchestra “An Evening of Song” Concert

Paramount Theater 1124 Meridian Street, Anderson, Indiana

On March 23rd, The historic Paramount Theatre Centre and Ballroom Anderson will be hosting An Evening of Song featuring a collection of 12 special performers, 8 of whom are Anderson University Alumni! The panel of Alumni includes Sandi Patty ‘79, Jon Mclaughlin ‘05, Layke Jones ‘20, Sarah Dearstyne ‘17, Lynelle Johnson Steffan ‘96, Sarah Scharbrough McLaughlin ‘01, Heather Bays Music ‘94, and fresh off a 2024 Grammy nomination for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album, Lawrence Brownlee ‘96. This performance will also be led by legendary Anderson Symphony Orchestra Maestro, and former AU Professor of Music, Rick Sowers. This will be Sowers’ 2nd to last show as Maestro for the Anderson Symphony Orchestra.

There will be a talkback reception immediately after the performance where you can meet the performers, Maestro Sowers, and hear a bit about some exciting things happening in the Anderson University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance.