Hard Truth to host rye whiskey release in July

Hard Truth Distilling Co., 418 Old State Road 46, has released a new product, Hard Truth Indiana Straight Rye Whiskey, which will be celebrated at a commemorative event on Saturday, July 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The release coincides with the State of Indiana’s official Indiana Rye Whiskey designation, slated to be signed into law in July. Like Kentucky Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey, it aims to establish a similar product recognition for Indiana Rye.

Guests are invited to come sample the new rye, enjoy live music and rye cocktails, sign a commemorative poster and more. Hard Truth Master Distiller Bryan Smith will be onsite from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to autograph bottles.

Hard Truth Hills Distilling Co., on 325 wooded acres in Nashville, is an award-winning destination distillery featuring a restaurant with seating for 300, space to host groups of up to 500, a terrace with seating for 1,000 and a stage for seasonal live music, tasting experiences, mixology classes, ATV tours, a moonshiner experience and more.

The production facility features two Vendome stills — one for whiskey and one for clear spirits. Hard Truth Distilling Co. is currently crafting 17 products.

For more information, visit hardtruthhills.com.

Actors, sponsors needed for musical at Playhouse

The Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., is seeking both performers and performance sponsors for the November debut of “2020: COVID the Musical.”

Auditions will take place Sept. 13 and 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Playhouse.

Sponsorship pledges can be given in any amount and include certain benefits:

• $50: Name in the program for the performance.
• $100: Plaque and name in program for the performance.
• $250: Plaque and name in program for the performance, name on screen before the show and two free tickets.
• $500: Business card-sized ad in the program, name on the Playhouse website and Facebook page, name on the screen before the show, four VIP tickets, name as a donor, curtain “Thank You” speech, special recognition plaque.
• $1,000: Business card-sized ad in the program, name on the Playhouse website and Facebook page, name on the screen before the show, eight VIP tickets, name as a donor, curtain “Thank You” speech, special recognition plaque.
• $2,500: Half-page ad in the program, name on the Playhouse website and Facebook page, name on the screen before the show, 10 VIP tickets, name as a donor, curtain “Thank You” speech, special recognition plaque.
• $5,000: Full-page ad in the program, name on the Playhouse website and Facebook page, name on the screen before the show, 16 VIP tickets, name as a donor, curtain “Thank You” speech, special recognition plaque and name as a sponsor on all printed materials.

For more information, call 812-988-6555.

New Christmas festival seeking event sponsors

The first weekend of December, Nashville will welcome the first annual Christkindl Market, a traditional European holiday market full of gifts, family friendly entertainment and Christmas spirit. The event will feature decorated booths, live music, a tree lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus and a traditional Christkindl angel.

Businesses and individuals are asked to help sponsor the event. Sponsorship will allow entry to be free and includes various levels of tax-deductible recognition:

• $5,000: Includes event name integration and consistent brand presence in the entire marketing campaign.
• $2,500: Includes event name integration and consistent brand presence in marketing campaign.
• $500-$1,500: Logo displayed on sponsor board at the main entrance, stage and in the market program, mentions from the market’s master of ceremonies.
• $250 and under: Name listed in the market program and thanks for helping to make the event possible.

For more information, visit browncountychristkindlmarket.com.