New Harmony Working Men's Institute

11/07/2026

It’s been a lively afternoon of stories from some great musicians of the 60’s and 70’s. John Wesley Gardner, Peter Rowan, Bex Marshall, Don Wayne Reno, and Greg Douglass.

11/07/2026

Happening Now at the WMI! FREE and open to the public!

Enjoy an engaging afternoon of behind-the-scenes stories from the rock music scene of the 1960s and 1970s. Through lively anecdotes, music history, humor, and go

11/03/2026

Don Wayne Reno and Bex Marshall bring the distinctive sounds of bluegrass banjo and blues guitar together for an intimate musical conversation. Through live performance, storytelling, and improvisation, they explore the roots, traditions, and unexpected connections shared by these two American musical styles. This event is part of the 2026 New Harmony Blues Festival and is FREE and open to the Public.

Don Wayne Reno and Bex Marshall bring the distinctive sounds of bluegrass banjo and blues guitar together for an intimate musical conversation. Through live perf

11/03/2026

Enjoy an engaging afternoon of behind-the-scenes stories from the rock music scene of the 1960s and 1970s. Through lively anecdotes, music history, humor, and good-natured rivalry, the program offers a glimpse into the people and experiences that shaped an unforgettable era in music. Featured guests include John Wesley Gardner, former stage manager for Jimi Hendrix, and music industry veterans Peter Rowan, Bex Marshall, Don Wayne Reno, and Greg Douglass. Together, they’ll share stories and perspectives drawn from their experiences in the music world. This event is part of the 2026 New Harmony Blues Festival and is FREE and open to the Public.

Enjoy an engaging afternoon of behind-the-scenes stories from the rock music scene of the 1960s and 1970s. Through lively anecdotes, music history, humor, and go

10/01/2026

09/05/2026

Kiwanis Club of New Harmony NEEDS YOUR HELP! On September 15th, our community will welcome all USI freshman for a day of fun and discovery. The Kiwanis Club will have a cookie booth on the WMI's lawn to welcome each freshman with a HOMEMADE treat. As we are expecting 1,300 students, Kiwanis humbly requests your contributions of homemade cookies. Give a dozen, two dozen, or as many as you can make!

08/08/2026

The New Harmony Farmers' and Artisans' Market, presented by the Working Men's Institute, is open until noon! The FWMI Book Cart is available outside! There are only four market days remaining this season!
We are in those dog days of August, so come on into the WMI and cool off and enjoy our fabulous museum, or check out a good book! We are open until 4:30 today.

08/01/2026

The New Harmony Farmers' and Artisans' Market presented by the WMI is open! These vendors are unstoppable! Not even the rain can keep them away! The market is open until noon, and the WMI is open until 4:30. Come on in and check out our new selection of books! Due to the rain, the FWMI book cart will be inside today.