Dr. Thom's Guide to Terre Haute for the Culturally Bereft

So you've relocated to Terre Haute from Seattle, Philadelphia or some other urban center and you're thinking that now that you live in a rural midwest town of less than 60,000 people, activities such as attending the opera or the ballet are a thing of the past. Au contraire mon ami! Terre Haute is rife with cultural tid bits if only you know where to look. Fear no more, for Dr. Tom's Guide for the Culturally Bereft shows you exactly where to go to experience the finest in cuisine, art, music and general DrThomfoolery.

This series features world class musicians, dancers, and performers that defy categorization. Notable past installments include the Russian National Ballet, pianist George Winston, guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, science edutainer Dr. Kaboom, and the modern dance phenomenon Diavolo. Each year gets better with a wide variety of offerings from across the visual and performng arts spectrum, and so call early to reserve your tickets.

Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra
Address: Tilson Auditorium, Larry Bird Ave. and 7th St., Terre Haute
Phone: 812-242-THSO(8476)
Website: www.thso.org

With five or six performances a season, many featuring soloists of national renown, the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra is the oldest professional orchestra in Indiana. A holiday pops concert is usually held in December.

Located in downtown Terre Haute, The Verve offers higher quality beverages than many other local establishments as well as live music from regional and national artists from the Indy scene. Check their website for the ever-changing schedule.