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APRIL ‘09 Evansville Edition 6 FUNNy mAN JEFF DUNhAm GETS By WITh A LITTLE hELP FROm hIS FRIENDS JULIE MEhRINGER
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Jeff Dunham
gets by with a little help from his friends
The Questions Of all of your characters, which one is your favorite character and why? JD: I don’t have a favorite. Whatever audiences respond to is what I like at the time. •8•
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entriloquists. They’re part magician, part comedian, and part prop master. Lips generally move when speaking. Try saying “move” without moving your lips. Now try “Ooompah-Loompah.” Damn near impossible... but not for Jeff Dunham. Unfamiliar with the name Jeff Dunham? Among others, he’s been on Comedy Central and the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Julie Mehringer Not only did Dunham kill on the show, he was invited Contributor to come sit on the hallowed couch next to Johnny and Ed (an honor shared by only four other comedians in the 30-plus years Carson hosted the legendary program). But Dunham’s got a whole posse in his prop box, including Walter (who’s ran for president), Peanut and Bubba J, who would as easily worship stock cars as Jesus. Jeff was nice enough to take a few minutes out of his busy road schedule to answer a few of our questions so you could get to know him a bit better before his suitcase posse waltz into Roberts Stadium May 31st.
What was your motivation for creating Achmed the Dead Terrorist character? Obviously with Achmed, sad and scary things were going on in our country – and still are – and I thought if I can make fun of those guys, there’s something people can laugh at in our country. And then the big surprise was that I had no idea it would go worldwide. What is your favorite part of your job and why? In my show I try and make fun of myself more than anyone, and I believe that we should all be able to laugh at ourselves. The one thing I pride myself on is I’m trying to put a fresh patina on and old, tired and sad art and make it hip and fun again. Why should people see your show when it comes to Evansville? My show has no socially redeeming value whatsoever – you’re not going to learn anything. All you’re going to do is have a big goofy time and escape your problems for a while.
The Rundown
Dunham’s characters are quite famous due to their popularity on youtube.com. Find select clips on www.JeffDunham.com for your viewing pleasure. Then, get out to Roberts Stadium! Achmed the Dead Terrorist is a “terrifying” skeleton with bulging eyes. His living mission was to “blow stuff up” but, unfortunately for him, the only person he managed to blow up was himself, hence the name Achmed the Dead Terrorist. His favorite catch phrase is “Silence…I Keel You!” Bubba J is a self-proclaimed redneck who loves his country, his beer, and NASCAR. Supposedly NASCAR is an easy sport to follow when you’re drunk. Bubba J’s favorite beer is “an open one.” He’s his momma’s precious “little accident.” He sure isn’t the sharpest tool in the shed, but he is rather entertaining. He even has a tattoo on a special place that will grow… Walter is an “outspoken elderly non-PC curmudgeon.” Don’t let his clean-cut sweater vest, bow tie, and khaki pant ensemble fool you. Imagine the grumpiest old man you know and multiply that by 20; Walter is the result. He’ll keep you laughing with his snide remarks and witty personality. Peanut is a hyperactive, purple creature who only wears one shoe. Kids think he’s cute, teenagers think he’s cool and adults think he’s pretty goofy. He’s kind of like an annoying little kid that has an answer for everything.
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Jose Jalapeno on a stick came to the United States in hope of a better life. He later found out his parents were born in Los Angeles but gave birth to him while they were on vacation in Mexico. He loves serenading the senoritas while on stage.
Jeff Dunham will be at Roberts Stadium on May 31st at 5 p.m. Seats for Jeff Dunham’s “Spark of Insanity” tour are $41 (plus applicable fees) and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com, the Roberts Stadium and Centre box offices, by phone at 423-7222 in Indiana or 270-926-6661. Evansville May 2009 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 760-4309
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n May 13, metal band Disturbed bring their pummeling, precise, melodic sound to Roberts Stadium. It should be an evening of dark dreams and drama. Casual fans will know them from an amped up version of the Genesis song “Land of Confusion,” while those entrenched in the ways of this Chicago group can look forward to a maelstrom of songs about madness, sickness and war. This Robert Howard is not to say it’s depressing. A recurring concept Contributor through these themes is strength through adversity. Whether it’s an abusive parent or leaders sending its youth off to fight, Disturbed is in the corner of the child or soldier. You can imagine a young man in Iraq listening to “Indestructible”: “Another mission, the powers have called me away Another time to carry the colours again My motivation, an oath I’ve sworn to defend To win the honour of coming back home again”
“Get up, come on get down with the sickness Open up your hate and let it flow into me”
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At the end of the song, there’s the realization of child abuse. But this could be any situation where innocence is destroyed and replaced with madness or corruption. How can we allow this to happen? There’s a therapeutic aspect to metal that attempts to face pain head-on. In youth, when all feeling is so intense, the music of Disturbed and similar bands is a necessary outlet. It does save your life.
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This is the title track of the band’s new album. Filter this feeling through patriotism and pride and the mixture is explosive. Those lucky enough to experience the band in concert will know what a relief it is to have them in your corner. To be an enemy would be on the wrong side of a losing battle. An earlier song, “Down With The Sickness,” says:
FEAR OF CLOWNS
In an interview on YouTube, lead singer David Draiman confesses to an early fear of clowns. It’s funny but also very true of the psychology of kids; their worldview is not as developed or skewed as adults. Behavior is slowly altered to fit an accepted reality. And that’s the problem: not everyone accepts this version of reality. They become disturbed. A lot of metal fans have more in common with Goth rock and alternative concert goers than they would care to admit. Being an outsider has certain advantages. There’s the soldier-like camaraderie and altered view of the world. Disturbed’s lyrics always come back to themes like survival, determination, invincibility. It’s fitting that the band put out their first album just before the Bush years began. They’re the antidote to terror.
BEGINNINGS Draiman joined the Chicago band Brawl in 1996 then changed their name to Disturbed, a name he had been meditating on for a while. The band’s first album, The Sickness, was released in 2000. This title could be seen as a prophesy for the political climate to come. Believe, their second album, debuted at number one in 2002. The video for the single Prayer was pulled because of similarities to the 9/11 attacks; again, politics plays a part as the band’s music is woven into the fabric of our now heightened police state. Ten Thousand Fists also debuted at number one in 2005. Track titles “Monster,” “Hell,” and “Land of Confusion” should serve as markers to the psychology of that time period. The animated video for Confusion is much darker than the Eighties era Genesis puppet show. Now, with Indestructible, Disturbed’s third straight number one album, the darkness goes deeper.
“Inside the Fire,” “Perfect Insanity,” and the title track deliver what old fans want and new ones are looking for: polemics, passion, intensity; a soundtrack to stagnation, giving shelter to the hailstorms of real life. Disturbed provides ammunition against the torrential barrage of breakneck breakdowns and missteps that comes with living full throttle. The band played “Perfect Insanity” live in Kuwait, taking their music directly to a core audience of soldiers stuck in the middle of an unpopular war. While the target for this music is undoubtedly young, psychosis, paranoia, fear and alienation are not limited to this age group. We all need an alternative to Prozac; something where the only side effect is elation. A healthy dose of metal is headed to Evansville.
TOUR
David Draiman (vocals), Dan Donegan (guitar), John Moyer (bass), Mike Wengren (drums), will be at Roberts Stadium three days before they play a hometown show. For a taste what’s to come, check out their website, Disturbedl.com. Available for download are entire (audio) shows from the Indestructible tour. Also be sure to see their videos; beautiful cinematic nightmares that comes with the territory of successful bands on major labels. A local concert by Disturbed shouldn’t be missed. Look at it as medicine for a shattered soul; a shot of sonic boom; or just relief that you can afford a rock show in the middle of a recession.
TICKETS
Seats are $38.75. All tickets are subject to Ticketmaster Fees, Handling Charges and Facility Fees. Tickets can be purchased at The Roberts Stadium Box Office, The Centre Box Office, All Ticketmaster outlets including fye in Eastland Mall and Evansville Schnuck’s West. Tickets can be charged by phone by calling (812) 423-7222 in Indiana and (270) 926-6661 in Kentucky or on the Internet at Ticketmaster.com.
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WWE presents SmackDown/ECW Live
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et ready to rumble, Evansville – on May 11th you are going to get smacked by total testosterone from the WWE’s finest professional wrestlers in our great country! You should only choose to miss this event if you are on non-portable life support. And if you aren’t on life support, you better bring oxygen because these guys will take your breath away… Lanea Ritterling Contributor Evansville is privileged to be the site for WWE’s Smackdown/ECW Live which hasn’t been here for over three years. The World Wrestling Entertainment group has lined up an enormous group of athletes to perform their bada$$ moves for Evansville and you will go home feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. Ladies, if your dude is into wrestling do not fear because you are going to have a blast taking in all the “sights” of these superstar entertainers. These are massive dudes in skimpy skivvies and they are built for action. But if you are the jealous type just beware because the chick wrestlers are absolute perfection. They are a definite magnet for the guys and they turn their athletic abilities into hot exotic Wrestlemania. You are not going to find any entertainment in Evansville that provides you with this much boom for the money. Plus, you have the opportunity to see athletes that have the potential to be super mega stars like The Rock (aka Dwayne Johnson), Hulk Hogan and Steve Austin – who all performed in matches similar to Smackdown. There is not a bad seat in Roberts Stadium and the testosteroneladen ring is home to power and might. At press time we’ve been supplied with the following lineup, keeping in mind the lineup is subject to change: • The Undertaker • MVP • Edge • Shelton Benjamin • Jeff Hardy • Maryse • Matt Hardy • Michelle McCool • Christian • And Many More!
who salivate Smackdown drool. Not that the professional wrestlers remind me of children or anything, but if these teens could ask questions of the Smackdown Stars, here are some of the burning questions they have:
Direct from the Evansville Wrestling Fan Force (EWFF):
For The Undertaker from Eli Ubelhor: Have you ever peed in the pool? Seriously, what’s
you when you knew you wanted to enter the wild world of professional wrestling? We live in a highly competitive school wrestling community. Did you ever participate in school wrestling programs? If so, were you any good? For Umaga from Andrew Stagg: Do you like that crazy UFC cage fighting? Are you mar-
it like to climb the 40 foot steel cage (Hell in a Cell)? For Edge from Eli Ubelhor: How was the TLC match with the Undertaker? And what city has the prettiest girls ever? For Jeff Hardy from Brian Stephan: You are my most favorite wrestler of all time....What’s it feel like to be thrown through a table? Is the fight between you & your brother made up? Oh yeah, who’s your favorite rock band? Boxers or Briefs? ok--that one was submitted by a mom. For Matt Hardy from Brian Stephan: What was it like competing against the World’s Strongest Man, Mark Henry? What’s the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you? For MVP from Andrew Stagg: How old were
ried & do you have kids? What’s your favorite movie? One of my subjects has seen a WWE live show in the past and he tells me it is amazing and is dying to go back. “Where can you see a 200 pound guy do a backflip over another guy and land on both feet?” There ya go. In conclusion, I’d like to quote the great band AC/DC, who can sum up this Smackdown event like this: “Well me and the boys are out to have some fun. Gonna put on a show - Come on lets go. There’s gonna be
The show is at Roberts Stadium Saturday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets range from $15 to $60 so you can’t afford to miss this event. Get your tickets at the box office, all Ticketmaster outlets and www.Ticketmaster.com . Charge by Phone: 1-800-745-3000 (Toll Free) / 812-423-7772 Evansville May 2009 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 760-4309
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Grapes on the Grass:
4th Annual Newburgh Wine and Arts Festival
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here is a tangible vibe in downtown Newburgh which really brings out the deepest characteristics in an individual. It is a quaint, historic and relaxed area in that a person can feel a release and catch a break. This area, namely the Old Lock and Dam Park, is host to the 4th Annual Wine and Arts Festival boasting decadent wine, smooth music and great food. The event takes place in one of the most beautiful months of May. What could be better than spending an evening with some person or persons important to you in such a picturesque
atmosphere? This year’s themes are “The ABC’s of Wine” or anything but chardonnay, the wine tasting will take place in the recently remodeled upper level of the Old Lock and Dam building. The event will be instructed by William J. Woerz, this is a man for whom the term ‘wino’ is an understatement. He is a Certified Specialist of Wine with the National Wine and Spirits Corporation and happens to be a local resident. The wine tasting will be compromised of three separate sessions. The first will be devoted to white wines, which hail from a wide variety of countries such as Portugal, Argentina and South Africa. The second session will be the dry and slightly sweet splendor of red wine, coming from Germany, Chile and Spain. The third and last session will be hosted by Frank Hijuelos and will be an informal, learning experience on how to host your own wine-tasting party at home or elsewhere. Throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday there will be Hoosier vintners on hand from 11 Indiana cities. General festival hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The wine-tasting will go on from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday May 16. Be aware that admission is $10 (admission fee also includes a commemorative wine glass) a person and $55 for a weekend pass to the festival and the live jazz. The wine soiree is limited to the first 150 people so make sure to get there early. Musicians performing at the festival include the Old Dam Community Band, Matt Kincade and Eric Scales. On Sunday the 17th there will be another soiree entitled “People’s Choice” food and wine will be on-hand and live music provided by guitarist Ty Buttram from 6 p.m. until the crowd thins out and the energy dies down. All wine that is up for tasting in session one or session two of the soiree are available for purchase through WineStyles located on the east-side of Evansville at 236 N. Burkhardt Rd. Booths stocked with a large assortment of wine and a wide variety of art will be open during the general festival hours all weekend. All proceeds from the Wine and Arts Festival will go to benefit Historic Newburgh, Inc. to help enrich the area with projects such as a walking and bicycling path along the riverfront and park improvements. • 14 •
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house. Due to their harmonies, explosive live performances and musical chemistry the band has found themselves as the supporting act for 3 Doors Down, Alien Ant farm, Bowling for Soup, Breaking Benjamin, Saliva, SR-71, Sum 41, yellowcard and in January of 2009, Trust Company and Saving Abel. They may not be a household name all over yet, but with the talent, honest lyrics, and difficult to achieve balance between beauty and grit possessed by this band it won’t be long before the name Poptart Monkeys is falling from your lips. On the 25th at fyE I got a chance to sit down with the band and speak with them face to face. The entire interview will be available online at www.news4uonline.com.
T h e l a s t thing you want to do though is let someone else make your musical judgments for you, especially someone who nicknames their loved ones after pastries (my sons are pumpkin pie and pumpkin bread in case I hadn’t mentioned). So I suggest you mark your calendar because the Poptart Monkeys are playing two area dates in May. you can swing in and catch them at frankie’s in Owensboro on May 15th @ 10:30, or at Woody’s in Evansville on May 16th @ 11.
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hat’s in a name? A rose by any other name – blah, blah, blah, we’ve all heard it. Sometimes, however, there is something unique, something special Carolyn Cummings in a name. I first read the Contributor name Poptart Monkeys several years back and couldn’t help but smile. It was so quirky, so different; I actually remember going home that night and saying to my ex- husband “I heard the craziest band name today.” When I told him what it was he chuckled and smiled too. he and I often used the nickname “poptart” for one another, so it wasn’t much of a stretch that soon after the conversation our very young daughter Aidan adopted the nickname “Poptart Monkey.” Aidan is now eight and for the majority of those eight wonderful years Poptart Monkeys has definitely been a household name; in our household anyway. Recently I began writing for News4U again and it didn’t take long for the name to reappear on my desk. I generally get to pick my stories and often take the easy road and choose artist I know a bit more about, Merle haggard, hank Jr. etc. however, I just couldn’t resist this one. To be honest I wasn’t at all familiar with the bands music, but once again the name made me smile and the connection my daughter and I have to it made this band one I was ready to explore. I’m glad I did. The high-energy, progressive, “straight ahead rock and roll” sound delivered on the band’s newly released (february 2009) album Count to Zero is a perfect example of why these once “Pennsylvania based cover musicians” are now an original regional power-
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Angel Mounds State Historic Site
Road Knights Annual Car Show May 09, 2009 The Evansville Road Knights, in conjunction with the Friends of Angel Mounds, will be displaying rods, customs, and restored vintage vehicles at Angel Mounds. The event will be held in the Angel Mounds parking lot. Admission is free during regular business hours.
The Centre
“Alice and Wonderland” May 17, 2009 at 3 PM The Children’s Center for Dance Education presents “Alice in Wonderland.” We all know the basic Alice in Wonderland story but now you can take this opportunity to watch it in dance. The performance of Alice in Wonderland is for all age groups and truly inspiring with the Tchaikovsky musical score. For more information contact the Children’s Center for Dance Education at www. childdance.org. Tickets are $8 each. Bob the Builder LIVE! May 18, 2009 at 6 PM Come see Bob the Builder and all his friends in “Spud’s Big Mess.” ‘Spud’s Big Mess’ features all of your favorite characters in a fun packed show set in the heart of Sunflower • 18 •
Valley. Join Bob, Wendy, Scoop, Lofty, Dizzy, Scrambler and the rest of the gang in fantastic songs and an exciting adventure as they have to deal with Spud’s mischievous antics, as well as some monster surprises along the way! Bob and his team - even Farmer Pickles, Pilchard and Bird - work together to save Sunflower Valley from Spud’s old tricks! And this time, the friends pull together to build the first ever Sunflower Valley recycling plant and wind farm! Based on the popular international television show sensation, Bob the Builder Live! is guaranteed to delight, educate and entertain! Bring the kids to the Centre on Monday, May 18, 6:00pm and see Bob The Builder Live! Tickets go On Sale Friday, March 6 at 10:00am. Seats are $35, $30, $25 and $20.
The Communities of Solarbron The Solarbron 10K/2Mile Walk May 9 at 8:00 AM
Easter Seals Disability Services USI ESPE Eagle 5K Run and Dash at the USI PAC Arena May 2 at 7:30 AM Entry fee $15 before April 17; late entries $20; Kids dash (7 and under) is free.
Beat the Pro contest at Quail Crossing May 9 at 7:30 AM For $5, take a shot to beat the pro and win great prizes!
Go Team Magazine’s Second Birthday Party Come celebrate Go Team’s second birthday at the SWISA Soccer tournament on May 9th at the Alcoa Soccer Fields. We will be there all day with giveaways and prizes so come out and celebrate with us – after all you’re our biggest supporter!
Evansville Department of Parks & Recreation
April 25: Summer 11-Game Softball Registration Deadline April 27: Summer 12 Sand Volleyball Registration Deadline May 10: Summer 12-Match Sand Volleyball Leagues begin play
Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM: Toddler Tuesday FREE EMTRAC exhibition About Kites May 1-31 Alice in Wonderland ArtFest - FREE May 9 at 10:30 AM
New Harmony High School
17th Annual Harmonie Hundred Bike Ride May 2-3 A beautiful and enjoyable weekend of biking, searching for antiques, browsing other specialty shops, or learning more about New Harmony. Visit www. harmoniehundred.net for registration. $30/person
Roberts Stadium EVSC’s Music Program ‘This Is Our Story’ May 7 at 7:00 PM The EVSC’s Instrumental Extravaganza ‘This Is Our Story’ traces the development of Instrumental Music from its inception in
Middle School to the Honors Programs in High School. Tickets are $5.00 for general admission.
WWE Raw Wrestlemania Revenge Tour May 11, 2009 at 7 PM Don’t miss your favorite Raw/ECW Superstars live in action when they return to Evansville for the first time in over three years! The Undertaker faces ‘The R Rated Superstar’ Edge for the World Heavyweight Championship! Come see Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Umaga, Christian, Vladimir Kozlov, MVP and more!
Top Spot Outdoors
25 Mile Ride on Evansville’s North Side May 3rd - Meet at Elite Fitness center at 7:00 AM Overnight Backpacking Trip to German Ridge (Hoosier National Forest) May 9th and 10th - Meet at Top Spot Outdoors at 7:00 AM Mountain Bike German Ridge (Hoosier National Forest) May 17 – Meet at Top Spot at 8:00 AM Mountain Bike Ride at Scales Lake May 31Meet at Top Spot at 3:30 PM
Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve
Wednesdays: Toddler Tales 10 a.m. and Trails
and Tales at noon May 9: Arthritis Foundation Walk May 9 at 5:00 PM: Moonlight Paddle May 9 at 9:00 AM: Wildlife in the City Canoe Program May 9 at 5:00 AM: Wing Watching May 10 at 5:00 PM: Butterfly Buzz May 10 at 3:00 PM: Forest Foliage Frolic May 15 at 3:00 PM: Junior Naturalist Birders Club May 17 3:00 PM:Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Walk May 23 8:30 AM:Wildflower Walk May 23 9:30 AM:Wildlife in the City Canoe Program May 24 1:00 PM:Butterfly Buzz May 31 2:00 PM:Wildlife in the City Canoe Program
The Women’s Hospital
Babypalooza May 9 from 10 AM – 1 PM Join the Women’s Hospital for childbirth education, maternity fashions, chair massages, prenatal exercise info, support groups, lactation info, booth vendors and much more!
YMCA of SW Indiana May 9 at 9:00 AM: OffRoad Triathlon Clinic May 15: YMCA Golf Outing 2009
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o the mind, sleep is but a playground with which to frolic, skip and amuse itself. Sigmund Freud argued that dreams are wish-fulfillments, and that those wishes are the result of repressed frustraAshley Sollars tions. Many other psychoManaging Editor therapists believe dreams are a reflection of your subconscious mind processing the day’s events and yet others believe dreams can be prophecies and sacred revelations. Even in our modern world of medical discovery, dreams continue to be a mystery and the mind remains free to roam wherever it pleases while you are incapacitated by sleep. In 1865, English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson penned the novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland under the pseudonym Lewis Carrol. Alice was written exactly three years after the Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson and the Reverend Robinson Duckworth rowed in a boat up the River Thames with sisters: Lorina Charlotte Liddell, Alice Pleasance Liddell, and Edith Mary Liddell. The three girls were the daughters of Henry George Liddell, the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University and Dean of Christ Church as well as headmaster of Westminster School.
Most of the book’s adventures were based on and influenced by people, situations and buildings in Oxford, England and at Christ Church, e.g., the “Rabbit Hole” which symbolized the actual stairs in the back of the main hall in Christ Church.* In the novel, Alice falls fast asleep under a tree and her mind goes to work dreaming up a magical and farfetched adventure. Though we all remember the 1951 Disney classic Alice in Wonderland, the Children’s Center for Dance Education will bring the timeless tale up a notch to present the “nonsense” in a novel fashion. On Sunday, May 17 at 3:00 p.m., The Children’s Centre for Dance Education will present the ballet, ‘The Children’s Alice in Wonderland’ at The Centre. According to Deena Laska Lewis, CCDE’s artistic director, “This ballet stays with the true story. The entire garden scene is a beautiful dance and the caterpillar becomes a stunning butterfly. The flowers denounce Alice as a weed – but without spoken word – through movement you can tell their emotions and intentions. Because Alice wasn’t written as a ballet we had to come up with the music and what we chose is so uplifting and in many cases is very recognizable. You’ve heard it somewhere but don’t know exactly where. And, the color in this ballet is opulent. We actually use green tutus and tights on the flowers.” In the original Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the character of Alice was not a tow-headed beauty as displayed in the Disney animation but instead a young brunette girl with a bob hairdo.
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“Our Alice is reminiscent of the original Alice because there is beauty in all fashions,” explains Laska. “Though our production is equivalent to a Disney production, its main purpose is to introduce families and young people to dance. At only one hour long, it is lengthy enough to get your money’s worth – $9/ person – but short enough to not lose the attention of the little ones. The Mad Hatter’s tea party is hysterical. It’s a balletic compilation of Charlie Chaplin and The Three Stooges. As a choreographer, when I see little kids laughing and old people chuckling, then I know I’ve done something right.” CCDE’s adaptation of Alice in Wonderland is an inexpensive and electrifying way to introduce the arts to the entire family and may even inspire your family to read the classic together. To gear up for the ballet, bring your children and grandchildren the Evansville Museum for Alice in Wonderland Artfest on May 9 at 10:30 a.m. Celebrate the premiere of Alice
with interactive arts including a bubble garden, making a Mad Hatter’s hat with the Mad Hatter and games and face painting with the Queen of Hearts. Alice in Wonderland ArtFest is free-ofcharge to all participants and will be mad, mad, mad, mad good time! *Wikipedia
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Bob Zany and Drew Hastings
Ashley Sollars
Despite a jam-packed schedule, and thanks to popular demand, audience favorite Bob Zany joins fellow Bob & Tom regular Drew Hastings for a spectacular Double Headliner Stand-Up Comedy Event. This pairing of the perpetually “Irked and Miffed” Hastings and the “Best ad-lib comic working today” Zany is not to be missed! Friday, May 1, 7:30 p.m.; The Victory Theatre, Downtown Evansville. Seats are $20. All tickets are subject to Ticketmaster Fees, Handling Charges and Facility Fees.
Managing Editor
N4U: In your opinion, what makes a really great joke? Bob Zany: There are two types of jokes. One gets a good laugh from the audience and the other one they will repeat. The joke that gets a good laugh – they are falling on the floor laughing and they don’t remember. The other isn’t as funny but they can remember it. Is there a particular event in your life that you draw comedic inspiration from? Just being there. I interact with the audience and we go back and forth. I’m better when I’m in the moment. Do you have a comedic mentor or inspiration? Yeah… Jimmy Carter. No, that was a president. Johnny Carson. He always knew how to get out of a bad joke. Is your family a source of comedy? Yeah, I get my sense of humor from my mom. My dad told the same five jokes throughout his life. He wanted to be a writer for me. I told him he had to be more prolific. He said, ‘Son, if I had used one of those you wouldn’t be here!” So, about Bob & Tom… No, I can’t tell them apart!
Were you a guest on the Bob & Tom Cruise? Cruise? No, I’ve never heard of it. They have a Superbowl party in the Bahamas. Yeah! That’s it. Yeah, I went to that last year. I was only there for two days though. I had already booked a gig for the next day so I had to leave. They are pretty cool. They let the comedians sleep in and they do all the work.
How did you first get involved with Bob & Tom? They’ve been great. I started calling in before they were syndicated. Back in the Eighties they were still in one market – Indianapolis. I’m like the brother-in-law they just have to deal with. No, the exposure you get with them is great! It’s like American Idol for comedians.
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You have a Wikipedia page? You must be famous! I guess so. Sometimes I Google myself but someone always walks in on me, so then I let my Twitter out. A weekly Zany fix is available Tuesday mornings via The Zany Report, syndicated nationally on The Bob and Tom Radio Network and heard locally on WGBF FM 103, but it’s just a taste of the live show! As critics rave, “…Zany is poised and loaded with original material and perfect timing…” www.News4UOnline.com • Evansville May 2009
PHOTOS COURTESY OF KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Is “Bob Zany” your real name? No, as you can see on my Wikipedia page and Facebook page that it’s Robert Laudon which is French for “surrender.”
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tion of the fish, cut it concisely with my fork and noticed how flaky and tender it was right away. When I took my first bite I was astonished. This catfish had a balance of taste that was unlike any other catfish I have had. The breading had a crispy and almost gritty texture that perfectly complimented the delicate, smooth texture of the fish itself. We found out the fish batter is a secret recipe and a big hit with all the patrons. This is no surprise because it has a light but noticeable flavor that is totally original.
are notorious for being obscenely rich but this pie was light without sacrificing too much taste. With the whipped cream topping it gave the pie another facet of sweetness which provokes a standing ovation from the taste buds. For an honorable mention Koodie Hoo’s boasts a beer marinated ham that is also coated in a rub which is also a Koodie Hoo’s signature. The kitchen closes for the night at 11 pm but for those who burn the midnight oil
The soul of Koodie Hoo’s is its focus on tradition and keeping the recipes and the food the same for its regular patrons. Don’t be misled Koodie Hoo’s is worth traveling a distance to reach. The best part about being a first timer at this place is that once you sit down eat, drink and soak in the atmosphere you feel like you are a regular.
Of course to round it all out came two small plates on top of which rested two different types of desserts. One was an aerated piece of chocolate cake streaked with caramel and chocolate syrup and topped with whipped cream. This confectionary tease was called the Koodie Hoo’s Cake. The other was a slice of peanut butter pie also topped with whipped cream. The Koodie Hoo’s Cake was nothing too special but its strength is that it’s very decadent without being unbearably rich. The peanut butter cake I am a little biased on, I am peanut butter’s number one fan and I was very impressed with the way they executed the dish. Peanut butter deserts
until the well is empty Turoni’s pizza is available after hours for a late/early meal. A perfect cure for when you stomach is empty and your head is spinning. The soul of Koodie Hoo’s is its focus on tradition and keeping the recipes and the food the same for its regular patrons. Don’t be misled Koodie Hoo’s is worth traveling a distance to reach. The best part about being a first timer at this place is that once you sit down eat, drink and soak in the atmosphere you feel like you are a regular. *Must be 21 to enter. .
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PHOTO: BETH CULVER
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t is safe to assume that in an establishment named for a south-western gathering call roughly translated as “get over here,” a fine time is waiting to be had. For ten years the crew of Koodie Hoo’s has been serving the Nick Durcholz Staff Writer community of Mt. Vernon with fantastic comfort food and the self proclaimed coldest beer in Posey County. The overall vibe of this small town establishment is everything a grassroots restaurant and bar should be. The interior is covered with beer and sports signs and a giant wooden Indian welcomes you as you walk in the door. The décor is easy on the eyes and very comfortable. The whole place is so inviting you feel as comfortable as if you were in your own living room. As my culinary accomplice Beth and I made our way to our table to sit down we were greeted warmly by everyone on the staff. Our waitress was very prompt and helpful to any questions we had. We were quickly brought a couple of abnormally cold and refreshing beers. This was not surprising because of the massive display cooler behind the bar. The best part about this cooler is that it is custom made and carry out drinks are available for purchase. We were given menus but they were to no avail because the kitchen had plans of their own to serve us a special course including nothing but the hits. First up were three appetizers, fried and true little dishes. Red pepper fiesta poppers were spicy goodness. I am a huge fan of the traditional jalapeño poppers but this original spin on a classic was very flavorful. The next glorious edibles to be brought to the table were a juicy steak and a steaming twice baked potato. The steak was very tender and rich and the potato was fresh and filling. The texture of the potatoes was amazing as well. We soon found out that the twice baked potato is a signature dish by Koodie Hoo’s seasoned cook Faye. By the taste alone it is apparent the amount of care and effort put into it. Next up was a large, oval basket stacked with four massive, breaded catfish filets. By this time I had eaten so excessively that my stomach was nearing its full capacity. I had originally put down the idea of eating fish due to the recent end of the Lenten season but the waitress and the staff talked so highly of their catfish I had to try it. I picked a specific sec-
EATS
RESTAURANTS Amish Black Buggy Restaurant Lynch & Green River Rd. 473-0012 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Stoll’s Country Inn 9820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7731 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol/ VISA,MC
Bar-B-Que Bar-B-Q Barn 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 491-9868 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA, MC Bar-B-Q Shack 4430 1st Av. 401-8227 Under $10-$15/Casual/Beer &Wine/VISA, MC
Corky’s Ribs & Barbecue (Pavilion 1) 421 N W Riverside Dr. 433-4227 Under $10/Casual/FullBar/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Hickory Pit Stop 1521 N. Main 422-6919 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards, Diner’s Club Landmark BBQ 3901 Broadway Ave. 4017427 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA, MC Marx Barbeque & Catering Service 3119 W. Maryland St. 4251616 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA, MC
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The Nisbet Inn 6701 Nisbet Station Rd. 963-9305 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/Accepted/Full Bar/ Checks/Accepted/VISA,MC
Wilson’s General Store 11120 Broadway Ave. 985-0202 $10 - $15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/VISA, MC,DSCVR
Blush Ultra Lounge & Tapas Bar 615 N.W. Riverside Dr. 4334700 Between $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
North Main Annex 701 N. Main 425-4535 Under $10/Casual/Wine/ VISA,MC
Wolf’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant 6000 First Ave. 424-8891 Under$10/Casual/Reservations/Accepted/Checks Accepted/VISA, MC
Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake 475-1074 Under $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Casual Theme
Chili’s Grill & Bar 600 N. Green River Rd. 475-1510 $15-$25/Casual/Reservations/Accepted/Full Bar/ Checks/Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
R.J.’s Smokehouse 1113 S. Weinbach Ave. 4218020 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Shyler’s Bar-B-Q 405 S. Green River Rd. 476-4599 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
Applebee’s Bar & Grill 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 4710929 5727 Pearl Drive 426-2006 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Boston’s The Gourmet Pizza 3911 Venetian Drive 8533400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA,MC
Choo Choo Cafe & Deli 915 Main St. 429-0283 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
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RESTAURANTS House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-0572 Between $9-$12/Casual/Checks/Accepted/Full Bar
Temptations Buffet (Pavilion Level 1) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-6059 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Firefly Southern Grill 6636 Logan Dr. 402-2354 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Accepted
The Granola Jar 1033 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 437-1899 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Gator’s Hot Fish 1203 N. Main St. 461-7270 Under $10/Casual
T.G.I. Friday’s (Inside Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 491-8910 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Hadi Shrine 6 Walnut St 423-4285 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards
Chinese Canton Inn Restaurant 947 North Park Dr. 428-6611 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards Jillians Billards Club 701 N.W. Riverside 425-1983 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA, MC Koodie-Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN 838-5202 Under $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Max & Erma’s 421 N.W. Riverside (Pavillion Level 1) 433-4258 $10-15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 401-2125 $10-15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Show-Me’s (West) 5501 Pearl Dr. 402-7100 (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 4017459 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Steeplechase Café (Holiday Inn & Conference Center) 4101 Hwy. 41 N. 424-6400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
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Charlie’s Mongolian BBQ 315 E. Diamond Ave. 423-9897 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/ VISA,MC China King 590 E Diamond Ave. 423-1896 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Beer and Wine/ Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards China Super Buffet 127 N. Burkhardt Rd. 476-8788 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/VISA,MC,DSCVR China Town Buffet 5435 Pearl Dr. 425-8146 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/VISA, MC China Village 8423 Bell Oaks Dr. Newburgh, IN 858-8238 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit Cards Chopstick House Restaurant 5412 E. Indiana 473-5551 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer and Wine/All Major Credit Cards Golden Buddha 3221 Taylor Ave. 473-4855 5066 S.R. 261 853-2680 Under $10/Casual/Full Service Bar/Checks Accepted/ VISA,MC,DSCVR
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Janbo Restaurant 4500 W. Lloyd Expwy. 422-8289 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Lucky Dragon Chinese 4313 E. Morgan Ave. 479-5006 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer and Wine/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards MA. T. 888 China Bistro 5636 Vogel Rd 475-2888 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservation Accepted/ VISA,MC,AMEX Mandarin Garden Chinese 2013 N. Green River Rd. 476-7088 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/VISA,MC Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant 215 Main 464-2769 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards Taste of China 4579 University Dr. 422-1260 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted Triple Dragon Buffet 19900 Hwy. 41 N. 868-8828 7844 St. Road 66 812-853-1900 Under $10/Casual/Beer Only/All Major Credit Cards Two Brothers 3806 N 1 St. 423-6188 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant 406 S Green River Rd 474-0181 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Deli/Bakery Amity Jo’s 202 E. Locust St. Ft. Branch Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards The Bistro at Old National Place 1 Main St. 465-7206 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Coffee Cottage & Café 612 Weinbach Ave. 401-1930 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ VISA,MC Choo Choo Cafe & Deli 915 Main St. 429-0283 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
Dujour Cafe & Bakery 920 Main St. 962-3694 Under $10/Casual/VISA,MC Diamond Deli (Pavillion Level 3) 421 Riverside Dr. Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee (West) 210 N. St. Joseph 426-1011 (North) 2128 N 1st Ave 426-2311 1031E. Diamond Ave. 426-0011 (East) 5 N. Green River Rd 4790511 Washington Ave. 477-2711 (Newburgh) 3988 SR 261 858-9911 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Accepted Emge’s Deli & Ice Cream 206-208 Main St Walkway 422-3026, 422-7030 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted Fresh Harvest Deli (Inside The Old Post Office) 101 NW 1st St. 421-0407 Under $10/Casual/MC,VISA Great Harvest Bread 423 Metro 476-4999 Under $10/Casual/Checks/All Major Credit Cards Jeanie’s Gelato 113 S.E. 4th St. 402-8282 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 701 N. Burkhardt Ste C 401-5400 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Just Rennies Cookies 102 S.E. 4th St. 490-8098 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards La Sombra Cofffee Company 318 Main St. 492-4567 Under $10/Casual/VISA,MC, DSVR Lé Coffee Café 3311 N. Green River Rd. Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Maxine’s Cafe and Bakery 1322 N Green River Rd 473-3663 Under $10/Casual/Checks/All Major Credit Cards Piece of Cake 210 Main 424-2253 Under $5/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
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EATS
RESTAURANTS Roly Poly Sandwiches 5702 E. Virginia St. 962-2326 Under $10/Casual/VISA, MC Schlotzsky’s Deli 301 N. Green River Rd 471-4011 Under $10/Casual/VISA,MC Spudz -n- Stuff 5225 Pearl Dr. 402-TATR Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ VISA,MC The Granola Jar 1033 Mt. Pleasant Road 437-1899 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Twilight Bistro 221 Main St. 421-0606 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards
Family & Homestyle
Culver’s Frozen Custard Butter Burgers Burkhardt Rd. 437-3333 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Denny’s Classic Diner 5212 Weston Rd. 424-4472 19501 Elpers Rd. 867-7156 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Denny’s Restaurant (North) 4301 Hwy. 41 N. 423-9459 (East) 351 N. Green River Rd. 473-1063 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations/Checks/All Major Credit Cards
Black Buggy Restaurant Lynch & Green River Rd. 473-0545 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
Dogtown Tavern Old Henderson Rd. 423-0808 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/VISA, MC
Bob Evans Restaurant 1125 N. Green River Rd. 473-9022 5201 Pearl Drive 425-5100 Under $10/Casual/VISA,MC
Ellis Park-Clubhouse Hwy 41 N. (800) 333-8110 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Boonville Cafe 713 E. Main St. 812-897-2912 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/VISA,MC Big Mama’s Cafe 1802 Stringtown Rd. 422-3350 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/ Checks & Cash Accepted Buffalo Wild Wings 713 N Green River Rd. 471-9464 5404 Pearl Drive 423-9464 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Carousel Restaurant 5115 Monroe Ave. 479-6388 Under $10/Casual/VISA,MC Charlie & Barney’s 1801 W. Franklin St. 423-5355 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted/ VISA,MC Cracker Barrel 8215 Eagle Lake Dr. 479-8788 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
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Cross-Eyed Cricket 2101 Pennsylvania 422-6464 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted
The Feedmill Hwy. 165 & I-64 (812) 874-2210 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Flying Saucer Café (Inside the Airport) 7801 Bussing Dr. 423-1113 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Service Bar/All Major Credit Cards Golden Corral (West) 5301 Pearl Dr. 423-4930 (East) 130 Cross Point Blvd. 4731095 (Henderson) 1770 S. Green St. (270) 827-0345 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards The Hilltop Inn 1100 Harmony Way 422-1757 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill Hwy 261 & 66 490-9135 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted
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Hornville Tavern & Catering 2607 Baseline Rd. 963-9318 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted/
Rafferty’s 1400 N. Green River Rd. 471-0024 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
IHOP Restaurant 601 Burkhardt 471-0514 Under $10/Checks Accepted/ Casual/VISA,MC,Discover
St. Joe Inn 9515 St. Wendel Rd. 963-9310 Between $10-$15/Casual/Reservations/Recommended/Full Bar
K&D Dutch Korner 13935 St. Wendel Rd. 963-9370 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Cash Only
Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ VISA,MC
KT’s Fire Grill 7247 Main St. 812-673-4996 Wadesville, IN $10 - $15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA,MC Kippleville (Kipplee’s Partyhouse) 2322 Division St. 476-1936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Under $10/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Knotty Pine Cafe 500 N. Main 423-0014 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted Log Inn Rt. 2 Haubstadt 867-3216 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted Marvin’s Pub 100 State Rd. 62 West Boonville, IN 490-2619 $15 - $25/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Merry-Go-Round Restaurant N. 2101 N. U.S. Rt. 41 423-6388 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted North Main Annex 701 N. Main 425-4535 Under $10/Casual/Wine/ VISA,MC O’Charley’s (East) 7301 E. Indiana 479-6632 (West) 5125 Pearl Dr. 424-3348 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards The Old Mill 503 New Harmony Rd. 963-6000 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards The Pie Pan 905 North Park Dr. 425-2261 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
Sunrise Family Restaurant 4833 Hwy. 261 490-7909 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Wolf’s Restaurant & Tavern 31 N. Green St. Henderson, KY (270) 826-5221 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 424-1416 Under $10/Casual/Cash Only
Fine Dining The Acropolis Fine Greek Cuisine and Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-3474 $15-$25/Credit Cards/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Cavanaugh’s (Pavilion Level 2) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 433-4333 $20-$30/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron 479-6974 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards The Edgewater Grille 1 E. Water St., Newburgh, IN 858-2443 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards The Jungle Restaurant/ Fat Cats Bar 415 Main St. 425-5282 Between $10-$15/Reservations Recommended/Two Full Bars/ VISA,MC
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RESTAURANTS Lorenzo’s Bistro & Bakery 972 S. Hebron Ave. 475-9477 Between $15-$25/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Accepted Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Red Geranium 504 N. New Harmony, Indiana 812-682-4431 Between $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Angelo’s 305 Main Street 428-6666 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano 16401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 421-0800 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA, MC Dilegges Italian 607 N. Main 428-3004 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA, MC
Paradise Pavilion 6299 Oak Grove Road 858-7931 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky 422-0572 $9-$12/Casual/Reservation Suggested/Full Bar
Szechwan Chinese Restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 479-7600 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards
Milano’s Italian Cuisine 500 Main Street 484-2222 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards
The White House 610 Church St. New Harmony, IN (812) 682-3455 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards
German Gerst Bavarian Haus 2100 W. Franklin 424-1420 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Schnitzelbank Restaurant 409 Third St. Jasper, IN (812)-482-2640 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
Greek The Acropolis Fine Greek Cuisine and Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Major Credit Cards
Indian Flavor of India 4612 Vogel Rd. 477-4482 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards
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Italian
The Olive Garden Italian 1100 N. Green River Rd. 473-2903 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Raffi’s Italian & Mediterranean 1100 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-9166 $10-$15/Dressy Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards
Japanese Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse 917 North Park Dr. 962-4440 $10-$20/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Iwataya Japanese Restaurant 8401 N Kentucky Ave 868-0830 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Jaya’s 119 S.E. 4th St. 422-6667 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer and Wine Kanpai 4593 Washington Ave. 471-7076 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
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Nagasaki Inn 5720 Virginia St. 473-1442 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Required/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Tokyo Japan 3000 N. Green River Rd. 401-1020 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Zuki Japanese Grill & Sushi Lounge 1448 N. Green River Rd. 477-9854 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Korean Jaya’s 119 S.E. 4th St. 422-6667 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted//Beer and Wine
Mexican
Hacienda Mexican Restaurant (East) 990 S. Green River Rd. 4741635 (North) 711 N. 1st. Ave. 423-6355 (West) 5440 Pearl Dr. 422-2055 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 4044 Professional Ln. 490-2814 $5-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards La Cabana 821 S. Green River Rd. 477-3351 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Las Americas Mexican 1016 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-3483 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
Acapulco Mexican 7826 Hwy 66, Apple Center Newburgh 858-7777 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Los Bravos (East) 834 Tutor Lane 474-9078 (North) 3534 First Ave. 424-4101 (East) 4630 W. Lloyd Expwy. 4643136 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Cancun Mexican Restaurant (Henderson) 341 S. Green St. (270) 826-0067 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Los Toribio (Henderson) 1739 S. Green St. (270) 831-2367 2810 US 41 N. (270) 830-6610 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
El Aguila Real Mexican 270 N. Green River Rd. 401-8700 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards
Moe’s Southwest Grill 6401 E.Lloyd Expwy. 491-6637 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards
El Charro 720 N Sonntag Ave 421-1986 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Nieto’s Mexican Express 1000 N. Green River Rd. 477-1937 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
El Maguey (Boonville) 601 W. St. Rd. 62, 897-2028 3250 Warrick Dr. 897-6666 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/MC, VISA
Qdoba Mexican Grill 922 Burkhardt Rd 401-0800 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ VISA,MC
El Rio 1919 Green River Rd. 471-1400 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards En El Rio (Henderson) 104 N. Water St. 270-826-0099 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
Taco Tierra 420 S. Green River Rd. 402-8226 Under $10/Casual/VISA,MC Tequila’s Mexican 408 Southwind Plaza, Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-2392 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA,MC
Pizza 2 Daddy’s Pizza 329 Main St. 455-9052 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
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RESTAURANTS Cici’s Pizza 101-B N. Green River Rd. 477-2424 5625 Pearl Dr. Suite G 962-0034 Under $10/Casual/VISA, MC Archie & Clyde’s Roca Bar 8309 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-7778 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
Marconi’s Pizzeria (New Harmony) 516 S. Main St. 812-682-3880 $10-$15/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA,MC Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings 2611 Hwy 41 N. Henderson, KY (270) 826-1111 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/VISA,MC
Cici’s Pizza 101-B N. Green River Rd. 477-2424 5625 Pearl Dr. Suite G 962-0034 Under $10/Casual/VISA, MC
Muncheese Pizza 1200 W. Colombia St. 437-3300 Under $10/Casual/Beer Only/ VISA,MC
Dave’s Sports Den Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Nick’s Pizza & Wings 900 W. Buena Vista 401-6425 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
Noble Roman’s Pizza 2403 Washington Ave. 477-5347 4807 W. Lloyd Expwy. 424-0996 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ All Major Credit Cards
Franco’s Italian Eatery 10640 Newburgh Rd. 490-8646 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA, MC
Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Exp. 401-1400 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Gardo’s Italian Oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd. 812-868-8071 Under $10/Casual
Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 401-2125 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Gerontes Pizza 4706 Vogel Rd. 474-1700 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/VISA, MC Greek’s Pizzeria 240 S. Green River Rd. 402-4733 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Hollywood Bar & Grill (East) E. Morgan Ave. (Inside Showplace Cinemas) 402-5122 (North) 4428 1st Ave. 426-0133 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Mama Roma’s Pizza & Wings 2008 E. Morgan Ave. 422-1212 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
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Pizza Chef Hwy 261 (812) 853-3338 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/VISA,MC Pizza King Hwy. 66 & 261 853-3368 1003 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-4941 W. Franklin St. 424-7976 Under $10/Casual/Beer only (except Weinbach location)/ VISA, MC Roca Bar (West) 1618 S. Kentucky Ave 422-7782 (Mt. Vernon) 506 E. 4th St. 812-838-5000 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Rounder’s Pizza 510 W. Mill Rd. 424-4960 12731 N. Green River Rd. 867-7172 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
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Sandy’s Pizza 609 S. Main St. Fort Branch, IN 812-753-3972 Under $10/Casual/Beer and Wine/All Major Credit Cards The Slice 2011 Lincoln Ave. 476-8518 Under $10/Casual/Beer and Wine/All Major Credit Cards Smitty’s Little Tavern 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Talk of the Town 1200 Edgar St. 402-8696 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/MC Walter’s Golf ‘n Fun 2301 N. 1st Ave. 464-4472 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Private Dining CJ’s & Party Place (Inside Willow Bowling Center) Virginia & Hwy 41 422-6682 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations/All Major Credit Cards Just Rennie’s Catering 100 S.E. 4th St., Downtown 401-8098 $15 to $25/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Kirby’s 1113-1119 Parrett St. 422-2230 $10 - $15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Marx Barbeque & Catering Service 3119 W. Maryland St. 425-1616 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/VISA, MC
Pubs Beef O’Brady’s 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. Newburgh Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Accepted Chilly Willy’s Pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 423-0726 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Accepted Corner Pocket Bar & Grill 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 428-2255 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA,MC
Cricket’s 518 W. Main, 858-2782 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Darren’s Pub 713 N. Green St. Henderson,KY 270-827-2206 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ MC,VISA Dave’s Sports Den Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks accepted/All Major Credit Cards Fast Eddy’s Burgers & Beer 507 N. W. Riverside 424-ROCK Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA,MC Fox & Hound English Pub & Grille 5416 E. Indiana 473-5721 Between $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Ginny’s Place Covert & Vann 477-0789 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 West Franklin 437-0171 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Little Cheers Restaurant & Pub 329 Main St. 423-9740 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Exp. 401-1400 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 401-2125 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards The Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave.475-8780 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Metro Sports Center Pub 5820 Metro Dr. 479-5425 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ VISA, MC The Pub 1348 Division 423-2121 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards RiRa’s Irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr.426-0000 Under $10-$25/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar /All Major Credit Cards
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RESTAURANTS Roca Bar 1618 S. Kentucky Ave 4227782 8309 Bell Oak Dr. 490-7778 506 E. 4th St. Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5000 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Tin Fish Seafood Restaurant (Newburgh) 300 W. Jennings Station 490-7000 (Downtown) 20 Walnut St. 422-1899 -6th floor Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Rounder’s Pizza 510 W. Mill Rd. 424-4960 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer and Wine/ VISA, MC
Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron 479-6974 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 4220801 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7500 Under $10/Casual/Reservations /Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Turoni’s Pizzery & Brewery 408 N. Main 424-9871 Under $10/Casual/Reservations /Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
Seafood Bonefish Grill 6401 E Lloyd Expwy. 401-3474 $15-$25/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake 475-1074 Under $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Paradise Pavilion 6299 Oak Grove Road 8587931 $10-$15/Dressy Casual/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Red Lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave 4779227 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards • 32 •
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Haub Steak House (Haubstadt, IN) Main and Haub, 768-6462 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Service Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Hollywood Bar & Grill 4428 N. First Ave. 423-0050 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Hornet’s Nest Old Petersburg Rd. 867-2386 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky 422-0572 $9-$12/Casual/Reservations Suggested/Full Bar Logan’s Roadhouse Steakhouse 1 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-8403 5645 Pearl Drive 421-0908 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon 934 N. Green River Rd. 4735468 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Longhorn Steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 4732400 $10-$15/Casual/Call Ahead Seating/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana 474-0005 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Rookies Sports Bar 117 Second St. Henderson, KY (270) 826-1106 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/Accepted/Full Bar/ Checks/Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Sirloin Stockade 4610 Bellemeade Ave. 4730300 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards Texas Roadhouse E. Lloyd Expwy. 477-7427 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Tumbleweed Southwest Grill (West) 4600 University Dr. 423-9590 (Henderson) 1868 U.S. 41 N. (270) 869-9800 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA,MC Western Rib-Eye & Ribs 1401 N. Boeke Rd. 476-5405 $12-$18/Casual/Reservations Accepted /Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Taverns Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares Ave. 425-4929 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 8677300 Under $10/Full Bar/Casual/ VISA,MC Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Diamond Lanes 2400 Hwy. 41 N. 424-4677 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Duck Inn 4100 Pollack 479-8050 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Fred’s Bar Corner of Reed & Virginia 423-8040 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Gloria’s 3101 N. Kratzville Rd. 423-0138 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Hornville Tavern & Catering 2607 Baseline Rd. 963-9318 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted The Knob Hill Tavern 1016 Hwy. 662 W. 853-9550 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Lauren’s Bar and Grill 115 N. McCreary St. 812-753-9914 Fort Branch, IN Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted/VISA,MC Legends 1050 S. Weinbach 476-74444 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Maryland St. Lounge 2130 W. Maryland 424-2525 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 4012125 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill 718 Columbia St. 423-0872 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA, MC Sam & Jimmy’s Hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker Ave. 4916229 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards St. Phillip Inn 11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd. 985-5558 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Smitty’s Little Tavern 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 Under $10/Casual /Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
State Street Tavern 718 State St., Newburgh,IN 490-6614 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA,MC Stockwell Inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 476-2384 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/Cash Only Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave 421-9759 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine Stucco House 103041 Old Hwy. 62 E. 812-985-0759 Mt. Vernon, IN Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Yellow Tavern 521 Church St. (New Harmony) 682-3303 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ Check Accepted
Thai Thai Chow Rt. 1 Ft. Branch, IN 753-3878 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Required/Checks Accepted Thai Papaya Cuisine 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-8424 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
Vegetarian Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. 421-8741 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards
Vietnamese Vietnamese Cusine 4602 Vogel Rd. 491-1884 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/VISA, MC
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BANDS ACOUSTIC Andy Norvell Adam Blythe Bobby Clark Calbash Chad Harvey Chad Nordoff Chris Knight Clayton Daughtery David Fuller Dave Cogswell Dustin Kaposta Gentlemen Scholars Gary Ward J.T. Cusic Jay Johnson Jason Mann Jimmy B Keith Vincent Lindsey Williams Matt & John Mike Z Nick Gregory Nick Hamilton Rik Hilborn & Joey Anderson Rob Bennett Scott Winzinger Rowan Tree Tim and Coop Tom Small Troy Miller Wildman Yellow Short Bus COLLEGE ROCK (alternative or stuff like it) Anywhere But Here August Christopher Bamboo Needle Bosko Charlie Dang Heathens Deaf Megan Dyonosis Detail Episode
Fugly Gonzo’s Toybox Hard Sunday Mock Orange Never Been Caught Pfreak Show Pieces of the Day Poptart Monkeys Rukkus Shagadelics Six Hill’s Giant SixtyFour East Slick Willy Smoke Rings John Hussman Trio Stationary Odyssey Strange Remains Static The Toddlers Wil.Bil COUNTRY/ COUNTRY ROCK Aces and Eights Back in Time Common Ground Desert Two Band Floord Jason Clutter and the Broken Arrow Band Jason Mayfield and the One Bullet Band Joe and Jim Country Open Road Midranger Modern Country Rebel Fuel Tank Southern Edge Switchback Troy Miller and the E’ville Doers Wildman and Randy Lanham Woodsboro
DJs Enok Dougie Fresh Figure Freddy K John B NikkyB Randy Marshall Shane Breedlove Syimone HEAVY METAL/ HARD ROCK A Plea for Purging Amnezia Anthem for a Massacre Ashes Resurrected Bloodtribe Broken eXesion Deliver Us from Evil Gridlock LTC (Life’s Tragic Curse) Paradigm Prowler With Monday Brings Massacre RAP/HIP-HOP (or stuff like it) Big S Boop D Bradley T CasOne C Good Crispy Dew Dirt D-Trick E’ville Inspector Clusoe J-Fill Kanine KY. Prophet Lac The GoGetter Laudi Lil Ace
Loc The Great MC Till Mic Nuke’em Mr. Bogard Mr. Hawes Raaqim Red 13 Reverend Fang Gory Scooter Sinumatic Tee-C Wayward Whydhe Write Wise Logic Wreckin Ball Crew WSM JAZZ Bob Ballard Bob Minnette & the Swingcats Jeff Harmon Jazz Shagadelics Bookie Buchenberger ROCK ‘N ROLL (50’s to the 2000’s) Akacia American Pie Anger Wish Black Tar Gravy Blind Alley Bobby Clark BSR Cadillac Whiskey The Cold Stares Deaf Megan Déjà vu Dyonosis The Duke Boys Flashback Flat Stanley Goldy Locks Hair Bangers Ball The Huckleberrys JEB Karl’s Kids Left of Eden
London Calling Mayor Frank McFly The Marlinaires Memories Namaste Panacea Quasimojo Second Story The Shivvvers Six More Miles Soul Shine Static Stompbox 40 Rachel & the Jimmies The Toddlers Top Dead Center The Velcro Pigmies The Velvet Bombers R&B/BLUES Amazing Soul Crackers Big Slick Black Widow Blues 4U Blues Train Carl Rodenberg Hog-Maw Blues Band Hoosier Daddy Shagadelics Small Train Steak Bone Church Band Stillwell-Rodenberg & Co. Will C
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CLUBS & PUBS 2 Daddy’s Pizza 329 Main St. 455-9052 Algonquins 11213 U.S. Hwy. 41 Henderson, KY (270) 827-4313 Big Daddy’s Boathouse 100 Water Street Henderson, KY 270-826-2443
Ø Blush Ultra
Lounge & Tapas Bar 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. (Inside LeMerigot) 433-4000 Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares 425-4929
Ø Boney June’s Music Venue 5525 Pearl Dr. Suite D 421-6767
The Brickhouse 201 W. Illinois St. 421-0024 Buster & Becky’s 1000 N. Garvin 423-7616 Cecil’s Bar & Grill 420 N. Garvin 589-0706
Ø Cheeseburger in Paradise 8301 Eagle Lake Dr. 475-1074 Chilly Willy’s 3039 Claremont
423-0726 Club Royale 2131 W. Franklin St. 401-1699 Corner Bar 2668 Mt. Vernon Ave. 423-0933
Extra Innings (Holiday Inn) 951 Wernsing Rd. Jasper, IN (812) 482-5555 Fast Eddy’s 507 N.W. Riverside Dr. 424-ROCK
Hoosiers Lounge (in Casino Aztar Pavillion) 450 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4100
Ø Hooter’s 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229
Corner Pocket 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 428-BALL
Fox & Hound English Pub 5416 E. Indiana 473-5721
Hootie Hoots Saloon & Grill Hwy 261 & 66 490-9135
Crawdaddy’s at the Water’s Edge 20 Walnut St. (Inside the Riverhouse) 422-1891
Fred’s 421 Read St. 423-8040
Ø Hott’s Grill
Cricket’s 518 W. Main St. Newburgh, IN 858-2782
Ginny’s Place 1602 Covert Ave. 477-0789 Gloria’s 3101 N. Kratzville Rd. 423-0138
Darmstardt Inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 867-7300
Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W Franklin 423-0796
Darren’s Pub 713 N. Green St. Henderson, KY 270-827-2206
Hammerheads 317 Main St. 421-8492
Deerhead Sidewalk Café 222 E. Columbia 425-2515 The Duck Inn 4100 Pollack Ave. 479-8050
NS Ellis Park
Sports Bar 3300 U.S. Hwy. 41 N. Henderson, KY (812) 425-1456
Hob-Nob Tavern 1400 W. Maryland 425-6159
NS Hollywood
Bar & Grill North: 4428 N. 1st Ave. 423-0050 East: 4706 E. Morgan Ave. (Inside Showplace East) 402-5122
122 N. Weinbach Ave. 437-3377
Ø Icon Bar & Nightclub 111 S. Green River Rd. Suite F 471-4872
Ø Jillian’s
Billiards Club 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 425-1983 The Jungle & Fat Cats Bar 415 Main St. 425-5282 Koodie Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN (812) 838-5202 Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin 437-0171 Lanhuck’s 321 E. Columbia 491-2222
Legends 1050 S. Weinbach 476-7444 Leroy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. 464-8300 Little Cheers 329 Main St. (812) 423-9740 Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780 Maryland St. Lounge 2130 W. Maryland 303-7196
Ø Muncheeze
Pizza 1200 W. Columbia St. 437-3300 O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630 Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill 4920 Bellemeade 401-2125
Ø Paradise
Pavilion 6299 Oak Grove Rd Newburgh, IN 858-7931 The Peephole Bar & Grill 2nd & Main St. 423-5171
Ø Penny Lane
Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. 421-8741 Rick’s Sports Bar 1531 Green River Rd. 477-4088
Sidetrack Tavern 664 E. Illinois St. 423-0828 Someplace Else Main & Sycamore St. 424-3202
NS RiRa’s
Sportsman’s Grille & Billards 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801
NS Roca Bar
State Street Tavern 718A State St. Newburgh, IN 490-6614
Irish Pub 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 Newburgh 8320 Bell Oaks Dr. 812-480-7778 Rookie’s 117 Second St. Henderson, KY (270) 826-1106 Rick’s 718 Lounge 718 Columbia 423-0872 Sam & Jimmy’s Hobo Jungle 1323 S. Barker 491-6229 Smitty’s Little Tavern 2109 W. Franklin 423-6280 Shane & Kelly’s Corner Pub 1200 N. Main 422-7030 NS Show Me’s (West )5525 Pearl Dr. 402-7100
Stucco House 10301 Hwy. 62 985-0759
NS The Pub 1348 Division St. 423-2121 Ø Tinfish
Newburgh 300 W. Jennings 812-490-7000 TJ’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. 402-9273 Woody’s 1031 Main St. 468-9400 Ziggy’s Pub 16 Main St. Poseyville, IN 812-874-2170
NS (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 401-7469
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Cricket’s -- Karaoke with Randy Marshall Darren’s Pub -- Adam Blythe Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -yankee Dime Double Dukes -- BMG Duck Inn -- Deliver Us from Evil/Secretariat/Tremendous f***ing/you Will Die Executive Inn Evansville -hoosier Daddy Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -Karaoke with Terry Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke hacienda-West -- Lindsey Williams in the cantina hootie hoot Saloon & Grill -- Southern Edge Icon Bar & Nightclub -Patio Grand Opening with Soulunique & DJ Syimone Shane & Kellys Corner Pub -- Desperate Measures Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ Show Me’s (West) -- DJ State Street Tavern -Rockin Rod Bennet TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Cadillac Whiskey 9:30 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -Dynosis Corner Pocket, The -- Tommy Stillwell 10:00 PM Brickhouse, The -- Karaoke
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Casino Aztar -- yesterday A Tribute to the Beatles fast Eddy’s -- Static hammerheads -- frankie Says Relax - 80’s New Wave hobo Jungle -- Karaoke
11:30 PM Brickhouse, The -- 5 New Male Dancers
SATURDAy, mAy 2 1:00 PM hobo Jungle -- Open Pool Tournament
fox & hound English Pub -- UfC Evans v Macheda hacienda-North Side -- Karaoke with Eddie Crunk 7:30 PM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney hobo Jungle -- Open Pool Tournament 8:00 PM Casino Aztar -- yesterday A Tribute to the Beatles hacienda-East Side -- Karaoke with Stephne from On the Spot St. Benedict Cathedral -EPO’s Spring Choral Concert $8 8:30 PM Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -Derby Day Party
IT’S ALL BUSINESS, BABy
Bob Zany and Drew Hastings will be making a stop at the Victory Theatre Friday, May 1st. Get ready for some serious laughter.
O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/Shane Breedlove Woody’s -- Recession Proof fridays/Mcfly 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Karl’s Kids
7:00 PM Boney June’s Music Venue -- Blinded Black (Reunion Show), Apwdf, Wmbtm, Midnight Manifest Casino Aztar -- yesterday A Tribute to the Beatles Corner Pocket, The -8-Ball Tournament
9:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -The Jimmies Brickhouse, The -- King Show Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Club Royale -- Pieces of the Day/Wild Ride Meet and Greet Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -- Jay Johnson Darren’s Pub – Karaoke/ Derby Party Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Dang heathens Double Dukes -- BMG Duck Inn -- Anthem for a Massacre/far from fallen/ Executive Inn Evansville -hoosier Daddy Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke hacienda-West -- John hussman in the cantina hootie hoot Saloon & Grill -- Joe’s Record’s Giveaway Night w/Joe Smith Trio Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ Syimone
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12:00 PM Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -- free Pool 1:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Texas hold’em Tournament 4:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Texas hold’em Tournament 5:00 PM Casino Aztar -- Doc Stocker Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy Miller Muncheeze Pizza -- No Limit Texas hold’em hosted by heath Coomes 6:30 PM Corner Pocket, The -- Karaoke 7:00 PM hacienda-East Side -Cynthia harris w/ U.T.L and Special Guest St. Louis hootie hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Dart Tournament 8:00 PM Club Royale -- Comedy Night: Todd yohn/Todd Link TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Southern Bike Night with Rebel fuel Tank
9:00 PM Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -- Karaoke w/Shane Breedlove Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -The Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ Show Me’s (West) -- DJ 10:00 PM Brickhouse, The -- Karaoke with Sug Woody’s -- Velcro Pygmies
Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Chilly Willy’s -- John hussmann Double Dukes -- DJ Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -Modern Country Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ Show Me’s (West) -- DJ
11:30 AM Casino Aztar - Conference Center -- Rotary Club Celebration of Service featuring Author-AdventuringNaturalist Peter Jenkins
10:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -- Texas hold’em State Street Tavern -- Texas hold’em Tournament
7:00 PM Casino Aztar -- The Marlinaires
6:00 PM fast Eddy’s -hold’em/free Pool
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mONDAy, mAy 4 11:00 AM hacienda-West -- Big Kids Day All Day 7:00 PM Casino Aztar -- The Marlinaires Gloria’s Corral Club -- Texas hold’em hacienda-East Side -Scott Winzinger hacienda-North Side -Stompbox Trio State Street Tavern -- Texas hold’em Tournament 8:00 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -Cornhole Tournament Club Royale -- Jay Johnson hacienda-West -- Senor frogs and tequila races 9:00 PM Brickhouse, The -free Pool
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Hacienda-East Side -- Cinco De Mayo Party W/ Andy Norvell Hacienda-North Side -- Cinco De Mayo Party W/ Keith Vincent
O’Brians Sports Bar -- Cinco de Mayo Party w/Karaoke w/ Shane Breedlove
7:30 PM Muncheeze Pizza -- Dart Tourney
10:00 AM Rick’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool All Day
8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Calabash Double Dukes -- DJ Walt Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Cinco de Mayo Party with TJ, Jay and Bill
12:00 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Free Pool All Day
9:00 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Guest DJ Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Club Royale -- Shawn Brashear Corner Pocket, The -- Karaoke Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -- Open Mic Night Darren’s Pub -- Cinco de Mayo Party Fast Eddy’s -- Texas Hold’em/ Karaoke with Freddie K Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke Hacienda-West -- Cinco De Mayo Party w/ Beer Pong Tournament and Scott Winzinger in the dining room Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke/College Night Show Me’s (East Side) -- Nick Hamiton Show Me’s (West) -- DJ 9:30 PM Old Chicago -- Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM Fox & Hound English Pub -Cinco de Mayo Party w/Karaoke
Wednesday, May 6
7:00 PM Casino Aztar -- The Marlinaires Fast Eddy’s -- Hog Wild Wednesdays Bike Night/Joe Smith Trio Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker 7:30 PM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney 8:00 PM Club Royale -- Karaoke with the Experience hosted by BK Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy Miller & Friends Double Dukes -- DJ Eddie Karaoke Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -Cornhole Tournament League TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Michelle Shelton and the Jimtown Rats 9:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -- Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Darren’s Pub -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ Show Me’s (West) -- Kerry and the Double D’s 10:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- College Night w/Jay Johnson Woody’s -- College Night w/ Shawn from Pieces of the Day
Thursday, May 7 12:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 5:00 PM Icon Bar & Nightclub -- Trendy Thursday 5:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session 6:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -- Cornhole Tournament Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -WPT Poker League TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Don & Cheryl’s Sociable Thursdays 7:00 PM Casino Aztar -- Karaoke Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -FREE Line Dancing Lessons Roberts Stadium -- This is Our Story Hammerheads -- Free Pool Roberts Stadium -- EVSC’s Music Program ‘This Is Our Story’ 8:00 PM Cricket’s -- That Band Double Dukes -- DJ Judy Karaoke State Street Tavern -- The Joe Smith Trio 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Club Royale -- John Hussman Darren’s Pub -- Brian Hart Executive Inn Evansville -College Night hosted by KC featuring Jay Johnson Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -Karaoke with Terry Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Troy Miller with Big John Rochner and Chris Chockrem
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Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Muncheeze Pizza -- College Night/ Ladies Night/Thirsty Thursday Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -- WPT Poker League/Adam Blythe Show Me’s (East Side) -- Kerry and the Double D’s Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Hamilton 9:30 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Chaos w/DJ Dave Hamm 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- 103GBF Thong Thursday with Christine & DJ Jon B Fox & Hound English Pub -- Scott Winzinger Hammerheads -- Hip Hop Thursdays With Jake Ryan O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/Shane Breedlove 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- College Night w/ Deafinite Entertainment
Friday, May 8 4:00 PM Liquor Locker -- Beer, Wine and Spirits Tasting 7:00 PM Corner Pocket, The -- 8-Ball Tournament Muncheeze Pizza -- Dart Tournament Hosted by Fendo 7:30 PM Hobo Jungle -- Open 8 Ball Tournament
8:00 PM Casino Aztar -- The Wright Brothers Chilly Willy’s -- Jukebox Casino Aztar -- The Wright Brothers Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -- Karaoke with Stefne Wene Red Geranium, The (New Harmony) - Patio Jams 9:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -- Hoosier Daddy Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Club Royale -- Deja Vu Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -Rebel Fuel Tank Cricket’s -- Karaoke with Randy Marshall Darren’s Pub -- Adam Blythe Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Pieces of the Day Double Dukes -- Copper Road Executive Inn Evansville -- Flashback Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Karaoke with Terry Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Southern Edge Icon Bar & Nightclub -- 812 Promotions’ Spring Ball Koodie Hoos -- Karaoke with Jason Mann Shane & Kellys Corner Pub -Common Ground Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ Show Me’s (West) -- DJ State Street Tavern -- Blind Dog TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Fifth Wheel 9:30 PM Corner Pocket, The -- Midranger 10:00 PM Brickhouse, The -- Karaoke Casino Aztar -- The Wright Brothers
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Fast Eddy’s -- Stombox 40 Hammerheads -- Frankie Says Relax - 80’s New Wave Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/Shane Breedlove Woody’s -- Recession Proof Fridays/Gonzos Toybox 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- The Usual 11:30 PM Brickhouse, The -- 5 New Male Dancers
Saturday, May 9 8:00 AM Solarbron -- The Solarbron 10K/2Mile Walk 1:00 PM Hobo Jungle -- Open Pool Tournament 1:30 PM Roberts Stadium -- University of Evansville Commencement 7:00 PM Boney June’s Music Venue -- The Sleeping, Closure In Moscow, Do Android’s Dream?, A Hero En Route Corner Pocket, The -- 8-Ball Tournament Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Blast From the Past 2/Silver Dollar DJ 7:30 PM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney Hobo Jungle -- Open Pool Tournament 8:00 PM Boney June’s Music Venue -- The Willows Casino Aztar -- The Wright Brothers Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- The Drop Dead Darlings Present Psycho Sockhop Party with R.O.S.I. Casino Aztar -- The Wright Brothers
New Harmony -- The Cathedral Labyrinth Moonlight Walk 8:30 PM Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -- TBA 9:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -- Fuzzy Roxx Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Club Royale -- Deja Vu Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -Matt Clark Darren’s Pub -- Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Shaggy Wanda Double Dukes -- Copper Road Executive Inn Evansville -- Flashback Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -Woodsboro Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ KDogg Jillian’s Billiards Club -- Nathan Mowery & DK Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Shane & Kellys Corner Pub -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ Show Me’s (West) -- DJ State Street Tavern -- The Amazing Soul Crackers TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Episode 9 9:30 PM Corner Pocket, The -- Common Ground 10:00 PM Casino Aztar -- The Wright Brothers Chilly Willy’s -- Calabash with Paul Weimeir with Jarron Heim Fast Eddy’s -- Stombox 40/Stop Light Party Hammerheads -- 80’s Night With Jake Ryan Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Joe Smith Trio Woody’s -- Return of Daisy of Love/Gonzo’s Toybox 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Deaf Megan
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Sunday, May 10 12:00 PM Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -- Free Pool 1:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Texas Hold’em Tournament 3:00 PM Roberts Stadium -- University of Southern Indiana Commencement 4:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Texas Hold’em Tournament 5:00 PM Casino Aztar -- Greg Anderson Big Band Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy Miller Muncheeze Pizza -- No Limit Texas Hold’em Hosted by Heath Coomes 6:30 PM Corner Pocket, The -- Karaoke 7:00 PM Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Dart Tournament
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8:00 PM Club Royale -- Comedy Night: Faye Woodruff w/ Big John Richardson TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Southern Bike Night with Rebel Fuel Tank
Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ Show Me’s (West) -- DJ 10:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -- Texas Hold’em
The Moccasins Double Dukes -- DJ Walt Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Acoustic with TJ, Jay and Bill
9:30 PM Old Chicago -- Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM Fox & Hound English Pub -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/Shane Breedlove
9:00 PM Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -- Karaoke w/Shane Breedlove Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -The Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ Show Me’s (West) -- DJ 10:00 PM Brickhouse, The -- Karaoke with Sug
Monday, May 11 7:00 PM Casino Aztar -- The Shagadelics Gloria’s Corral Club -- Texas Hold’em Roberts Stadium -- WWE Smackdown-ECW Live! State Street Tavern -- Texas Hold’em Tournament 8:00 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -Cornhole Tournament Club Royale -- Jay Johnson 9:00 PM Brickhouse, The -- Free Pool Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Chilly Willy’s -- John Hussmann Double Dukes -- DJ
IF PERFECT INSANITY
Is your idea of a good time, check out the “Music as a Wepon Tour” with Disturbed May 13th at Roberts Stadium. Check listing for other musical acts.
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Tuesday, May 12 6:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -Hold’em/Free Pool 7:00 PM Casino Aztar Shagadelics
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9:00 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -Guest DJ Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Club Royale -- Shawn Brashear Corner Pocket, The -- Karaoke Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -- Open Mic Night Fast Eddy’s -- Texas Hold’em/Karaoke with Freddie K Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke/College Night Show Me’s (East Side) -Nick Hamiton
Wednesday, May 13 10:00 AM Rick’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool All Day 12:00 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Free Pool All Day 7:00 PM Casino Aztar -- The Shagadelics Roberts Stadium -- “Music as a Weapon Tour” with Disturbed/Kilswitch Engage/Lacuna Coil/Chimaira/Crooked X
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Fast Eddy’s -- Hog Wild Wednesdays Bike Night/ Joe Smith Trio Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker 7:30 PM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney 8:00 PM Club Royale -- Karaoke with the Experience hosted by BK Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy Miller & Friends Double Dukes -- DJ Eddie Karaoke Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -- Cornhole Tournament League TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Michelle Shelton and the Jimtown Rats 9:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Darren’s Pub -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ Show Me’s (West) -- Kerry and the Double D’s 10:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- College Night w/Jay Johnson Woody’s -- College Night/ Disturbed Afterparty w/ Since October/Joan Red/ Calling Corners
Thursday, May 14 12:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 5:00 PM Icon Bar & Nightclub -Trendy Thursday
5:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session 6:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -Cornhole Tournament Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -WPT Poker League TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Don & Cheryl’s Sociable Thursdays 7:00 PM Casino Aztar -- Karaoke Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- FREE Line Dancing Lessons Hammerheads -- Free Pool 8:00 PM Cricket’s -- Andy Norvell Double Dukes -- DJ Judy Karaoke Jillian’s Billiards Club -Karaoke State Street Tavern -- The Joe Smith Trio 9:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -Casey Williams Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Club Royale -- John Hussman Darren’s Pub -- Brian Hart Executive Inn Evansville -- College Night hosted by KC featuring Jay Johnson Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -Karaoke with Terry Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Troy Miller with Big John Rochner and Chris Chockrem Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Muncheeze Pizza -- College Night/Ladies Night/ Thirsty Thursday Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -WPT Poker League/Adam Blythe
Show Me’s (East Side) -Kerry and the Double D’s Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Hamilton 9:30 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Chaos w/DJ Dave Hamm 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- 103GBF Thong Thursday with Christine & DJ Jon B Fox & Hound English Pub -- Scott Winzinger Hammerheads -- Hip Hop Thursdays With Jake Ryan O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/Shane Breedlove Woody’s -- May Mayhem w/Burna/Krane/Blacurse/ Mogzi/TBA 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- College Night w/ Deafinite Entertainment
Friday, May 15 4:00 PM Liquor Locker -- Beer, Wine and Spirits Tasting 5:00 PM Casino Aztar - Pavillion -Jonah’s Fish Fry 7:00 PM Boney June’s Music Venue -- Forgive Durden, You Me & Everyone We Know, Anarbor, Paul Osburn, A City A Scene Corner Pocket, The -8-Ball Tournament Muncheeze Pizza -- Dart Tournament Hosted by Fendo Old Lock & Dam Park-Newburgh -- People’s Choice Wine Soiree - Old Lock & Dam Park
7:05 PM Bosse Field -- Otters vs. Miners 8:00 PM Casino Aztar -- Stacy Mitchhart Chilly Willy’s -- Jukebox Hobo Jungle -- 8 Ball Tournament Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -Karaoke with Stefne Wene 9:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -The Amazing Soul Crackers Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Club Royale -- Static Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -- Amphigoria Cricket’s -- Karaoke with Randy Marshall Darren’s Pub -- Adam Blythe Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Object Blue Double Dukes -- Minx Executive Inn Evansville -- BSR Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -Karaoke with Terry Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Southern Edge Icon Bar & Nightclub -Gonzo’s Toybox with DJ Figure Shane & Kellys Corner Pub -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ Show Me’s (West) -- DJ State Street Tavern -- Joe Smith Trio TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Dyonosis 9:30 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Rebel Fuel Tank Corner Pocket, The -- The Relics
10:00 PM Brickhouse, The -- Karaoke Fast Eddy’s -- Six Hills Giant Hammerheads -- Frankie Says Relax - 80’s New Wave Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/Shane Breedlove Woody’s -- Buzzkill Mofos 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- JEB 11:30 PM Brickhouse, The -- 5 New Male Dancers
Saturday, May 16 9:00 AM Casino Aztar - Pavillion -- Shrinersfest 2009 Car Show w/1st Annual Percussion on the Ohio 11:00 AM New Harmony -- Annual Strawberry Festival 4:00 PM Casino Aztar - Pavillion -- Shrinersfest 2009 Band Jam & Bierstube w/Scott Winzinger 6:00 PM Casino Aztar - Pavillion -- Shrinersfest 2009 Band Jam & Bierstube w/Rachel and the Jimmies 7:00 PM Corner Pocket, The -8-Ball Tournament Victory Theatre -- EPYO/ EPYO II Spring Concert 7:30 PM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney
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8:00 PM Casino Aztar -- Stacy Mitchhart Casino Aztar - Pavillion -- Shrinersfest 2009 Band Jam & Bierstube w/McFly 8:30 PM Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -- TBA 9:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -The Amazing Soul Crackers Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Club Royale -- Static Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -- D.J. Romey Rome Darren’s Pub -- Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Namasté Double Dukes -- Minx Duck Inn -- Dan Conn/ Chad Harvey Executive Inn Evansville -- BSR Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -5th Wheel Band Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Switchback Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ Figure Jillian’s Billiards Club -The Pits Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Shane & Kellys Corner Pub -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ Show Me’s (West) -- DJ State Street Tavern -- Blind Dog & Friends
TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Cadillac Whiskey
3:00 PM Centre, The -- The Childrens’ Alice In Wonderland
6:30 PM Corner Pocket, The -- Karaoke
9:30 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Rebel Fuel Tank Corner Pocket, The -- Midranger
4:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Texas Hold’em Tournament
7:00 PM Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke
10:00 PM Casino Aztar - Pavillion -- Shrinersfest 2009 Band Jam & Bierstube w/Stompbox 40 Chilly Willy’s -- Calabash with Paul Weimeir with Jarron Heim Fast Eddy’s -- Six Hills Giant Hammerheads -- 80’s Night With Jake Ryan Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Lindsey Williams Woody’s -- The Poptart Monkeys
10:00 PM Brickhouse, The -- Karaoke with Sug
Monday, May 18 6:00 PM Centre, The Builder Live!
11:00 PM Muncheeze Pizza -- Hip Hop Hosted by Menace
Sunday, May 17 12:00 PM Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -- Free Pool 1:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Texas Hold’em Tournament
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7:00 PM Casino Aztar -- Bellinia Duo Gloria’s Corral Club -- Texas Hold’em State Street Tavern -- Texas Hold’em Tournament
10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Bosko
11:30 PM Brickhouse, The -- DJ Downstairs/Candi Stratton
9:00 PM Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -- Karaoke w/Shane Breedlove Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -The Amazing Soul Crackers Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -Panacea Show Me’s (East Side) -WWE pay-per-view: Judgment Day
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Celebrate the life of musician Jon Warren at the Duck Inn May 23rd. Live performances by friends and members of Ken Rex, Mask of Hate and Astro Zombies. All proceeds will assist the Warren family as well as 10% of the bar sales that evening.
5:00 PM Casino Aztar -- Bob Minnettes Swing Cats Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy Miller
O’Brians Sports Bar -Dart Tournament Show Me’s (West) -- WWE pay-per-view: Judgement Day
8:00 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -Cornhole Tournament Club Royale -- Jay Johnson 9:00 PM Brickhouse, The -- Free Pool Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Chilly Willy’s -- John Hussmann Double Dukes -- DJ Show Me’s (East ) -- DJ
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8:00 PM Club Royale -- Comedy Night: Chris Speyer w/ Brad Scott TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Southern Bike Night with Rebel Fuel Tank
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IF THAT AIN’T COUNTRY...
David Allen Coe headlines Woody’s Rock on Main weekend May 21st. It’s outside under the stars, so get ready rock on main with this son of the South.
Show Me’s (West) -- DJ 10:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -- Texas Hold’em State Street Tavern -- Texas Hold’em Tournament
Tuesday, May 19 6:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Texas Hold’em/Free Pool 7:00 PM Casino Aztar -- Bellinia Duo 7:30 PM Muncheeze Pizza -- Dart Tourney
8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Andria Reed Double Dukes -- DJ Walt Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Acoustic with TJ, Jay and Bill 9:00 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Guest DJ Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Club Royale -- Shawn Brashear Corner Pocket, The -- Karaoke Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -Open Mic Night Fast Eddy’s -- Texas Hold’em/Karaoke with Freddie K Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke/ College Night
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9:30 PM Old Chicago -- Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM Fox & Hound English Pub -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/ Shane Breedlove
Wednesday, May 20 10:00 AM Rick’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool All Day 12:00 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Free Pool All Day 7:00 PM Casino Aztar -- Bellinia Duo Fast Eddy’s -- Hog Wild Wednesdays Bike Night/Joe Smith Trio Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker 7:30 PM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney 8:00 PM Club Royale -- Karaoke with the Experience hosted by BK Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller & Friends Double Dukes -- DJ Eddie Karaoke Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -- Cornhole Tournament League TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Michelle Shelton and the Jimtown Rats 9:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -- Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Darren’s Pub -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke • 48 •
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Thursday, May 21 12:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool 5:00 PM Icon Bar & Nightclub -- Trendy Thursday 5:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session 6:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -- Cornhole Tournament Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -- WPT Poker League TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Don & Cheryl’s Sociable Thursdays 7:00 PM Casino Aztar -- Karaoke Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- FREE Line Dancing Lessons Hammerheads -- Free Pool 8:00 PM Cricket’s -- The Jimmies Double Dukes -- DJ Judy Karaoke Jillian’s Billiards Club -- Karaoke State Street Tavern -- The Joe Smith Trio 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Club Royale -- John Hussman Darren’s Pub -- Brian Hart
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11:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -- Riverview School Music Fest - Morrocco aka KY Black with Young Slim BM Woody’s -- Rock on Main: Afterparty w/ Six Hills Giant
Executive Inn Evansville -- College Night hosted by KC featuring Jay Johnson Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Troy Miller with Big John Rochner and Chris Chockrem Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Muncheeze Pizza -- College Night/Ladies Night/ Thirsty Thursday Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -WPT Poker League/Adam Blythe Show Me’s (East Side) -Kerry and the Double D’s Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Hamilton Woody’s -- Rock on Main: David Allen Coe 9:30 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Chaos w/DJ Dave Hamm 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- 103GBF Thong Thursday with Christine & DJ Jon B Fox & Hound English Pub -- Scott Winzinger Hammerheads -- Hip Hop Thursdays With Jake Ryan O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/Shane Breedlove 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- College Night w/ Deafinite Entertainment 11:00 PM Woody’s -- Rock on Main: David Allen Coe After Party with Jason Clutter PHOTO: MYSPACE.COM
Friday, May 22 4:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -- Riverview School Music
11:30 PM Brickhouse, The -- 5 New Male Dancers
Saturday, May 23
PIANO PUMPIN’ SENSATION
Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie at Casino Aztar May 25th with Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band.
Fest - The Jill Sissel Band Liquor Locker -- Beer, Wine and Spirits Tasting 6:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -- Riverview School Music Fest - Casey Wilhams 7:00 PM Corner Pocket, The -8-Ball Tournament Muncheeze Pizza -- Dart Tournament Hosted by Fendo 7:05 PM Bosse Field -- Otters vs. Miners 7:30 PM Hobo Jungle -- Open 8 Ball Tournament 8:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -- Riverview School Music Fest - Kasper from K Casino Aztar -- The Marlins Chilly Willy’s -- Jukebox Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -Karaoke with Stefne Wene
9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Club Royale -- Stombox 40 w/ Three Olives Girls Promotion Cricket’s -- Karaoke with Randy Marshall Darren’s Pub -- Adam Blythe Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Shawn Needham and the Black Sheep Double Dukes -- Hollywood Gutter Rats Duck Inn -- Jay Johnson Executive Inn Evansville -Pieces of the Day Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -Karaoke with Terry Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Southern Edge Icon Bar & Nightclub -Soulunique Koodie Hoos -- Karaoke with Jason Mann Shane & Kellys Corner Pub -- Descent Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ Show Me’s (West) -- DJ
State Street Tavern -- Rivers Edge TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- TBA Woody’s -- Rock on Main: Another Damn Loud Rock Show with 10 Years/Adelitus Way/Calling Corners/ After Midnight Project 9:30 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- TBA Corner Pocket, The -- The Relics 10:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -- Riverview School Music Fest - Valentina with speical guest Mr. Zion, Kritylez 1, Famegang Brickhouse, The -- Karaoke Fast Eddy’s -- McFly Hammerheads -- Frankie Says Relax - 80’s New Wave Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/Shane Breedlove 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Scott Winzinger
11:00 AM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -- Riverview School Music Fest - The Amazing Soul Crackers Chilly Willy’s -- Bagin’ - n - Boozin’ 1st Annual Bierstube and Cornhole Tournament w/DJ Outside Show Me’s (East Side) -Patio Party Show Me’s (West) -- Patio Party 1:00 PM Hobo Jungle -- Open Pool Tournament 1:30 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -- Riverview School Music Fest - The Jill Sissel Band 3:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -- Riverview School Music Fest - Adam Blythe 5:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -- Riverview School Music Fest - Ashes & Rain 7:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -- Riverview School Music Fest - Andy Norvell Boney June’s Music Venue -- Madison Skylights, When All Goes Wrong, Midnight Manifest, Wanduh
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Duck Inn -- Jon Warren Benefit Ken Rex and special guest musicians 8:30 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -- Riverview School Music fest - Slick Willy Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -- TBA 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Chilly Willy’s -- Calabash with Paul Weimeir with Jarron heim Club Royale -- Stombox 40
Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -- Rebel fuel Tank Darren’s Pub -- Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Smokerings Double Dukes -- hollywood Gutter Rats Executive Inn Evansville -Pieces of the Day fox & hound English Pub -- UfC Pay-per-view: Evans vs. Machida Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -Karaoke with Terry Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke hootie hoot Saloon & Grill -- Chowder Monkey Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ KDogg
Jillian’s Billiards Club -UfC Pay-Per-View: Evans v. Machida Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Shane & Kellys Corner Pub -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ Show Me’s (East Side) -UfC Pay-Per-View: Evans v. Machida Show Me’s (West) -- UfC Pay-Per-View: Evans v. Machida Show Me’s (West) -- DJ State Street Tavern -- Kaposta and Crew TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Anger Wish
Woody’s -- Rock on Main: Bierstube with Six hills Giant and Gonzo’s Toybox 9:30 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- TBA Corner Pocket, The -- Midranger 10:00 PM fast Eddy’s -- Mcfly/Stop Light Party hammerheads -- 80’s Night With Jake Ryan hobo Jungle -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Memorial Day Weekend Bash w/Rachel & The Jimmies 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Deaf Megan
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11:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -- Riverview School Music fest - Robbie Toerne Band Muncheeze Pizza -- hip hop hosted by Menace 11:30 PM Brickhouse, The -- DJ Downstairs/Memorial Day Weekend Bash; Comedy Night with Annastacia Beaverhousen
SUNDAy, mAy 24 11:00 AM Show Me’s (East Side) -Patio Party Show Me’s (West) -- Patio Party 12:00 PM Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -- free Pool
1:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Texas hold’em Tournament
7:05 PM Bosse field -- Otters vs. Miners
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Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ Show Me’s (West) -- DJ
4:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Texas hold’em Tournament
8:00 PM Club Royale -- Comedy Night: Brad Tassel w/ Special Guest TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Southern Bike Night with Rebel fuel Tank
7:00 PM Casino Aztar -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band Gloria’s Corral Club -- Texas hold’em State Street Tavern -- Texas hold’em Tournament
10:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -- Texas hold’em State Street Tavern -- Texas hold’em Tournament
9:00 PM Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -- Karaoke w/Shane Breedlove Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -The Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ Show Me’s (West) -- DJ Woody’s -- 1281 Presents Live DJ Battle w/3 DJs
8:00 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -Cornhole Tournament Club Royale -- Jay Johnson
5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Muncheeze Pizza -- No Limit Texas hold’em hosted by heath Coomes 6:30 PM Corner Pocket, The -- Karaoke 7:00 PM Casino Aztar -- The Marlins hootie hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Dart Tournament
10:00 PM Brickhouse, The -- Karaoke with Sug
9:00 PM Brickhouse, The -- free Pool Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Chilly Willy’s -- John hussmann Double Dukes -- DJ
TUESDAy, mAy 26 6:00 PM fast Eddy’s -hold’em/free Pool
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7:00 PM Casino Aztar -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band 7:30 PM Muncheeze Pizza -- Dart Tourney
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8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Object Blue Double Dukes -- DJ Walt Karaoke Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Pub Quiz TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Acoustic with TJ, Jay and Bill 9:00 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Guest DJ Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Club Royale -- Shawn Brashear Corner Pocket, The -- Karaoke Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -Open Mic Night Fast Eddy’s -- Texas Hold’em/Karaoke with Freddie K Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke/ College Night Show Me’s (East Side) -- Nick Hamiton Show Me’s (West) -- DJ 9:30 PM Old Chicago -- Lindsey Williams 10:00 PM Fox & Hound English Pub -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/ Shane Breedlove
Wednesday, May 27
Fast Eddy’s -- Hog Wild Wednesdays Bike Night/Joe Smith Trio Hobo Jungle -- Hobo Poker 7:30 PM Cricket’s -- Dart Tourney 8:00 PM Club Royale -- Karaoke with the Experience hosted by BK Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller & Friends Double Dukes -- DJ Eddie Karaoke Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -- Cornhole Tournament League TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Michelle Shelton and the Jimtown Rats 9:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -- Karaoke Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Darren’s Pub -- Karaoke Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East Side) -- DJ Show Me’s (West) -- Kerry and the Double D’s 10:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- College Night w/Jay Johnson Woody’s -- College Night/Never Been Caught Acoustic
Thursday, May 28
10:00 AM Rick’s Sports Bar -- Free Pool All Day
12:00 PM Duck Inn -- Free Pool
12:00 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Free Pool All Day
5:00 PM Icon Bar & Nightclub -- Trendy Thursday
7:00 PM Casino Aztar -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band
5:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session
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6:00 PM Gloria’s Corral Club -- Cornhole Tournament Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -- WPT Poker League TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Don & Cheryl’s Sociable Thursdays
8:00 PM Casino Aztar -- Two Tone Express Chilly Willy’s -- Jukebox Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -- Karaoke with Stefne Wene
7:00 PM Casino Aztar -- Karaoke Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- FREE Line Dancing Lessons Hammerheads -Free Pool 8:00 PM Cricket’s -- Bobby Clark Double Dukes -- DJ Judy Karaoke Jillian’s Billiards Club -- Karaoke State Street Tavern -- The Joe Smith Trio 9:00 PM Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Club Royale -- John Hussman Darren’s Pub -- Brian Hart Executive Inn Evansville -- College Night hosted by KC featuring Jay Johnson Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -Karaoke with Terry Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Troy Miller with Big John Rochner and Chris Chockrem Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke
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CURTAIN CALL
Bosko will be playing their last acoustic show ever at RiRa Irish Pub on May 30th.
Muncheeze Pizza -- College Night/Ladies Night/ Thirsty Thursday Ollie’s Sports Bar & Grill -WPT Poker League/Adam Blythe Show Me’s (East Side) -Kerry and the Double D’s Show Me’s (West) -- Nick Hamilton 9:30 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Chaos w/DJ Dave Hamm 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -103GBF Thong Thursday with Christine & DJ Jon B Fox & Hound English Pub -- Scott Winzinger Hammerheads -- Hip Hop Thursdays With Jake Ryan
O’Brians Sports Bar -- Ka raoke w/Shane Breedlove 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- College Night w/ Deafinite Entertainment
Friday, May 29 4:00 PM Liquor Locker -- Beer, Wine and Spirits Tasting 7:00 PM Boney June’s Music Venue -- Dr. Acula, Autumn Black, Aegaeon, Dead On Arrival, Behold The Seraph Corner Pocket, The -8-Ball Tournament Muncheeze Pizza -- Dart Tournament Hosted by Fendo
9:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -- Small Train Cecil’s Bar & Grill -Karaoke Club Royale -- McFly Cricket’s -- Karaoke with Randy Marshall Darren’s Pub -- Adam Blythe Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Trio-Vital Double Dukes -- Legacee Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -- Matt Clark Duck Inn -- eXesion/Blood tribe/The Path Executive Inn Evansville -Rachel & The Jimmies Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -Karaoke with Terry Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Southern Edge Icon Bar & Nightclub -Glam Night w/ 3 DJs Shane & Kellys Corner Pub -- Amputee Show Me’s (East Side) -DJ Show Me’s (West) -- DJ State Street Tavern -- Keith Vincent TJ’s Stockyard Inn -Dyonosis
10:00 PM Brickhouse, The -- Karaoke Fast Eddy’s -- Deaf Megan w/ DJ Jon B Hammerheads -- Frankie Says Relax - 80’s New Wave Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -- Karaoke w/Shane Breedlove Woody’s -- Recession Proof Friday/Never Been Caught 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Karl’s Kids 11:30 PM Brickhouse, The -- 5 New Male Dancers
Saturday, May 30 1:00 PM Hobo Jungle -- Open Pool Tournament 5:30 PM Cancun Mexican Restaurant -- Mariachi Band 7:00 PM Corner Pocket, The 8-Ball Tournament
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9:30 PM Corner Pocket, The -- Common Ground
9:00 PM Big Daddy’s Boathouse -Shake, Rattle and Roll Cecil’s Bar & Grill -- Karaoke Club Royale -- McFly Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -- Black Light Party w/ D.J. Romey Rome Darren’s Pub -- Karaoke Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Hog Maw Blues Double Dukes -- Legacee Duck Inn -- eXesion/Dunwich/Killarus Executive Inn Evansville -Rachel & The Jimmies Garry’s Sidetrack Tavern -- Tommy Stillwell and The Amazing Soul Crackers Gloria’s Corral Club -- Karaoke Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Rivers Edge Icon Bar & Nightclub -- DJ Syimone
Jillian’s Billiards Club -- Nathan Mowery & DK Marigold Bar -- Charlie’s Karaoke Shane & Kellys Corner Pub -- Karaoke Show Me’s (East) -- DJ Show Me’s (West) -- DJ State Street Tavern -- 6 More Miles TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Cadillac Whiskey 9:30 PM Bullock’s Bar & Grill -- The Path with TBA Corner Pocket, The -- Akacia 10:00 PM Fast Eddy’s -- Red Eye Max Hammerheads -- 80’s Night With Jake Ryan Hobo Jungle -- Karaoke O’Brians Sports Bar -Paradigm
Woody’s -- Hairbangers Ball 10:30 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Bosko Farewell Show (Last Live Bosko Show Ever!) 11:00 PM Muncheeze Pizza -- Hip Hop Hosted by Menace 11:30 PM Brickhouse, The Downstairs/Jamie w/ Special Guest
-- DJ Nicole
Sunday, May 31 12:00 PM Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -- Free Pool 1:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Texas Hold’em Tournament
2:00 PM Ri Ra Irish Pub -- Irish Session 4:00 PM O’Brians Sports Bar -- Texas Hold’em Tournament 5:00 PM Casino Aztar -- Steve Greenwell Trio Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Troy Miller Muncheeze Pizza -- No Limit Texas Hold’em Hosted by Heath Coomes Roberts Stadium -- Jeff Dunham 6:30 PM Corner Pocket, The -- Karaoke 7:00 PM Hootie Hoot Saloon & Grill -- Karaoke
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8:00 PM Club Royale -- Comedy Night: Tim Northern w/ special guest TJ’s Stockyard Inn -- Southern Bike Night with Rebel Fuel Tank 9:00 PM Crawdaddy’s @ Water’s Edge -- Karaoke w/Shane Breedlove Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -The Amazing Soul Crackers Show Me’s (East) -- DJ Show Me’s (West) -- DJ 10:00 PM Brickhouse, The -- Karaoke with Sug
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Ava Landry Contributor
hat is a “Potentate?” If you know the answer to this, you either A. have really studied your Bible or B. are or know a Shriner. The first time I heard the word I muttered, “do wha?” The actual definition is: “an informal term for a person with potent, usually su-
preme, power.” Though Mr. John Hudson may not be royalty yet, he is considered the Hadi Shriners’ Potentate. Really, it’s just a fun word to say and doesn’t have much to do with this article except you might get the chance to meet the supreme ruler of the Hadi Shriners along with dozens of his philanthropic mason friends at the 5th Annual Shrinersfest! The Shrinersfest began in 2004 under Potentate Paul Sowders. It began as a car and bike show and has evolved into a threeday event. According to Hudson, “it’s the primary fundraising event for the Hadi Shriners’ general fund.”
Attention Non-Profit Organizations! Want to get the word out there about your organization? Reserve your FREE booth at the Shrinersfest today by calling Paul Egbert at 812-457-8975.
and Best Stock Engine. Call Paul Egbert at 812-673-4310 for more information or to register. Also the moving sounds of eight local high school drum lines will fill the air with sounds of the 1st Annual Percussion on the Ohio. If you have never seen some of these kids perform, they have true raw talent – some of them being as young as five. There will also be a National Car Sound Show and Points Show on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 in the afternoon, a Red Cross blood drive and plenty of food and fun. And, if you hear something buzzing overhead, look up because local aircraft enthusiasts will be demonstrating their wings during the Annual Fly-Over. So, bring your system, bring your On Saturday (or Sunday rain date) the Shriners will present blood and bring you appetite the Shrinersfest car, truck and motorcycle show with 500+ because there will be plenty to participants. do. In the evening, thanks to the relentless efforts of Mr. Mark The festivities begin on Friday, May 15 with the Jonah’s Fish Fry. Enjoy all-you-can- Standring and the Hadi Shriners, the 1st Annueat Alaskan Pollack (which is a Cod) from 5-8 al Band Jam and Bierstube will take place on p.m. at the Temple on 6 Walnut Street across the donated Casino Aztar Pavilion. At 4 p.m. from the river. Tickets are only $8.50 per per- check out the smooth sounds of Scott Winzson and are available at the Hadi Temple of- inger, followed by Rachel and the Jimmies at 6. McFly will jam the Eighties (and might even fice or at the door. On Saturday (or Sunday rain date) bring out their Delorian) at 8 p.m. and Stompthe Shriners will present the Shrinersfest car, box 40 will rock deep into the night, beginning truck and motorcycle show. With over 500 par- at 10 p.m. Tickets are $6 in advance (available ticipants and more every year, you won’t want to miss the array of wheels whether you are a at the Temple, Ricks 718 Club, PJ’s, Roca Bar in Evansville and Newburgh and at the Maricar enthusiast or not. If you want to register a car in the gold Bar) and $8 at the door. The beer will be show, registration is $12 in advance and $17 flowing freely and the tunes will be coming at the day of. The Top 100 will win trophies as you all night. well as a plethora of other awards including: For more information visit the Hadi Potentate’s Choice, Best of Show, Best Paint Shriners on the web at www.hadishrine.org. Evansville May 2009 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 760-4309
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SHOPPING
STYLEZ
Here’s to Moms!
Alison Sigman
Fashion Columnist
You work, you cook, you (make us) clean. You find time to juggle multiple schedules, but when do you take time out for yourself? Do you think about what to wear each morning, or how your kids may feel about the yoga pants you sport to PTA?It doesn’t take any more time to look pulled together than it does to look like you don’t have a clue. Promise.
Let’s start with the work-out wear.
Madras Hobo Bag Available at Wal-Mart $10.00
Pajama bottoms, yoga pants, and anything with a Nike, or Adidas insignia are meant for sweatin’ to the oldies and power walks with the dog. They are not meant for the mall, the grocery store, or dinner. And yes, jeans aren’t always the most comfortable, but how about a khaki trouser? A walking short for summer? Top these with a cotton t-shirt in a fun print and a denim jacket, and you’ve got a whole outfit!
Chelsea & Violet Flare-Leg Pants Available at Dillard’s $88
Merona® Denim Jacket - Rinse Wash Available at Target $29.99
St. John’s Bay T-Shirt Available at JC Penney $17.99
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Bermuda Shorts Available at GAP $39.50
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Please beware of the dreaded “mom” jean. If you’re unsure if you’re stepping into mom jean territory, as yourself the following questions: Does the waistband sit higher than the belly button? Is that waistband elastic? Do the pant legs taper in any way? (To check this take the bottom of the pant and fold it up to the knee. If the bottom width is thinner in anyway, then put the pants back on the rack.) When you try them on is your derriere all the sudden elongated by 3 feet? If the answer at anytime is yes look for jeans with the following criteria: look for a dark, uniform wash. This will allow you to wear them from Billy’s soccer game straight out to dinner with the hubby. Look for a medium rise. (The rise is where the waistband sits.) This will be about an inch to an inch and a half below the belly button.
Jockey® High Waist Thigh Slimmer
Levis512 Jean Available at Macy’s $34.99
Available at Macy’s $28.00
And, there’s never any harm in cheating your figure once in a while! Shapewear has come a long way in the years, and is comfortable than ever! It tucks what you need tucks, and smoothes out everything else. I suggest the ones that cover from under the bust-line to the knee to prevent any unsightly bulges.
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ART
EVANSVILLE MUSEUM CONTEMPORARIES
s a high school student, I enjoyed art class; though hardly an art student. However, Central High School’s art program presented several options for me to explore my creativity. From my beginnings as a student in Anne Dowhie’s Introduction to Art class, Glen Stroessner I found ceramics interesting…a piece of Contributor mine even exploded in the kiln. As I explored my later ceramics classes, I would create several other pieces; two of which I still have today. One, an earthy pitcher with vines growing out of the inside of the pot itself and wriggling down the side opening to a tribal symbol inscribed in the center. The second piece, a fractured bowl, whose origins came from segmented pieces of clay lain carefully within a larger bowl to hold form. I jumped when I learned this piece could be Raku fired. When the piece emerged from the smoldering ash of the burning barrel-turned-kiln, it was a blackened metallic wonder – to me at least. My teacher, Mr. Carter, chose the second piece as an entry into the high school art show. While insignificant in comparison to the artful grandeur of its neighbor pieces, I was thrilled. The show, now in its 46th year, exhibits the work of talented, young artists set to become the tax base of tomorrow. This event – this community resource – artists’ resource may be these students’ only chance to display their creations before their ‘real lives’ begin. It is the example of the High School Art Show which underscores the great importance and duty this community bears to its youth and to itself to protect the availability and integrity of high school art and music programs. This year’s show was the first I had attended since my high school art show 10 years ago. So I entered free of preconception and bias into the gallery. Immediately I was taken with a piece by Ariel Dutton entitled, Sleep Tight; apropos. The haunting red backdrop immediately draws you to the painting, only to find a creepy and contorted hand, outstretched on the canvas. Perhaps reaching to tuck your five-year-old inner child into bed? I looked carefully into each display case and saw many amazing examples of imaginative ceramics and twisty, intricate jewelry. Branching Out, a ceramic sculpture, presents as a very imaginative piece that when looked upon makes you wish you had thought of it. The piece cleverly begins as a plain pad of white paper. Three-hole punched, the pad contains the classic horizontal blue lines with the red margin line on the left of the pad. As your eyes move to
Just Living is Not Enough Said the Butterfly – Lexi Burbridge, North High School
Sleep Tight – Ariel Dutton, Signature School
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Branching Out – Kendall Adams, North High School
the center of the piece, the lines begin to ripple, venture up out of the pad, and run up the trunk of a paper-white tree with the blue lines fading up the trunk. The other interesting thing about this piece is the purposeful absence of color. The whole piece is white with the exception of the lines and a single green leaf atop the tallest branch. While the 46th Annual High School Art Show will have ended by the time of this printing, you can take comfort in that mid-March of next year the 47th Annual High School Art Show will be in full swing. A whole new group of high school students will verse their creativity in various forms to play out on the walls and in the display cases of the museum. And this contributor will once again be amazed and reminded of the incredible minds and talents of Evansville’s youth. The 46th Annual High School Art Show ran from March 19th – April 19th and presented 51 students with $4,075 in awards and purchases. Cubic Illusion – Nicole Woolston, North Posey High School (Left)
SOME OF THE OTHER EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUM • The Legacy of Charles Darwin Through May 31 Made possible in partnership with the Jane Browne Petersen Fund • Lauren D. Notheisen-Artist in Residence Through June 21 Made possible in partnership with the Martha & Merritt DeJong Foundation in memory of John J. Daus, Jr., and Mrs. & Mrs. James Owen Coleman Views of a City. CHILDREN’S EVENTS V • Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM: Toddler Tuesday FREE • Alice in Wonderland ArtFest - FREE May 9 at 10:30 AM - Interactive arts, crafts, games, dancing and more!
*All art published with permission of the respective artists.
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eBash
: A Gamer’s Refuge
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ideo games satisfy every persons need for an escape, for entertainment and for the feeling of being good at something,” says EBash owner Drew Heckert. Nick Durcholz Staff Writer Ever since Heckert was very young playing video games in his parent’s basement with his two brothers he has had a strong link to the gaming world. For as long as he can remember he wanted to operate his own gaming center. As a result of his collaboration with eBash, he was able to be the first owner of a franchised eBash store. There are two other stores located in Bloomington and Terre Haute which are company owned. Bottom line is that any person of gaming savvy or technology interest would give a limb to have this guy’s job. eBash boasts a clean, contemporary atmosphere in which gamers can utilize the most up to date gaming consoles as well as personal computers for an hourly cost. Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii are available with a number of the most popular games. Separate rooms are set aside for different games and the building is zoned according to age so that younger gamers will not be exposed to games intended for mature audiences. For Heckert the most important aspect of eBash is being able to provide a consistent social vibe in which gamers can make new friends and keep competition alive. In the same breath Heckert makes a point to say that it disappoints him to hear of people at their homes playing video games by themselves. “eBash is like a Cheer’s, we know their name.” The most popular PC game at eBash is called Doda which is a modification of the role-playing game Warcraft 3. In this game you embody a commanding role of vast armies of Tolkien-esque beasts to conquer and control land and peoples. The most popular console game at eBash is a title shared by two games Halo 3 and Call of Duty 4. Both of these games are first person shooters. In Halo 3 you are a futuristic soldier wielding anything from a sword made of plasma to a classic rocket launcher. In Call of Duty 4 you assume the role of a modern day soldier with an arsenal of weapons from many different countries. In both games a single player option is available that takes you through both totally alien and overseas landscapes to execute covert and not-so-covert missions. As far as multiplayer gaming goes, both games are extremely fast-paced and wonderfully addictive.
For Heckert it is all about the real time strategy games such as Warcraft and Starcraft. As clear as it is to see that Heckert is pleased with his new creation, the ideas don’t stop here. Eventually Heckert will purchase a company vehicle to transport equipment, consoles and games to local high school events such as football games to host on-site gaming tournaments. eBash will also have video games available for patrons to purchase next year. A west-side location is also in the works. Tournaments are not taken lightly at eBash. There are cash prizes given to the team or the individual who wins a tournament. The highest pot has reached $2,000. Not only the winning team or the winning person gets some of the green. There are smaller cash prizes given to second and third place. Tournaments are held for Call of Duty 4, Halo 3, Guitar Hero, Gears of War 2 and Super Smash Brothers. Anyone with an eBash account can form a team and enter these tournaments. There is a definite benefit in going to eBash for gamers and parents alike. eBash also offers a party room for large groups and is a great solution to those who cannot afford a new gaming system or computer in this sluggish economy. Even for those who have their own systems it is an opportunity to dominate your friends in a relaxed atmosphere, where you can speak of W.O.W. without sideway glances and where screams of pwnage are audible throughout. For more information on tournaments visit www.ebash.com.
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OPINION
WE’RE DOOMED
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ollowers of Doomed, we arrive here again. Another installment, same crap, different month. I am convinced this planet is in a world of hurt, and leading the charge is our oblivious, meth-lab-making society. Even then, bright spots do appear, although without great frequency. Things like vacations from the futility of the daily grind, seeing Lamb of God kill music in concert, the weather not sucking and delicious una pizza (see: Steve’s) help to ease the hopelessness that plagues our daily lives... but rest assured... the world is still doomed (even though that no talent hack Keanu Reeves couldn’t see the destruction to fruition in the cinematic equivalent to AIDS, The Day the Earth Stood Still). Brandon Kaelin Contributor
How-dee! I’m one of the dumbest teenage girls to ever suck air on this planet, yet I have like a bizillion fans! Like, as many fans as U2, or Michael Phelps times a thousand, lol! People even include me in their fancy lists, saying I’m one of the 10 most fascinating people in 2008 and one of the most 100 influential people in existence. Duh, tell me somethin’ I didn’t already know! If you ask me, I AM the coolest, most influential, fascinating person alive today... and probably of all time! Those limeys in that stupid band, Radiohead, should’ve realized that back at the Grammy’s when I requested to grace them with my astounding personality and wisdom. Telling me they “don’t do that type of thing”... pfff, who do they think they are? Like I said before, ‘Stinkin’ Radiohead! I’m gonna ruin them, I’m gonna tell everyone!’ And I did! Now who looks stupid? Take that Thom Yorke! Telling me about growing up and learning not to have such a sense of entitlement... I didn’t see you on that fascinating people list, did I? LOL, ROFL! People say Radiohead are arguably one of the best groups in the history of music, but they must not have heard my new album yet. The Bends, what are those? Like yoga or somethin’? Seriously, for a backwoods girl born in Tennessee that talks super fast and doesn’t enunciate, I am uber popular, cool and like really, really fun. I have it made. I sing awesome songs, love Jesus and my ultra talented dad, Billy Ray. We sing songs together, play guitars, bond and even kiss on the mouth sometimes! Giggles, lol! I date guys in their twenties (statutory what?), offend Asians, eat peach rings, totally pown the Disney Channel and got paid seven figures to write my own memoir! Lately, I’ve even become a movie buff. Remember that movie, Alice In Wonderland? Guess what, that movie is like so perverted, and it’s totally about ecstasy! I swear! Look it up online!
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I’M THE ARM BAND GUY Word, what’s up, son! Yo, you know me, I’m the arm band guy. I walk around, stuntin’ all the time. It doesn’t matter whether I’m in my basketball shorts and sleeveless tee, showing off my gunzzz and generic tribal arm tattoos, or rocking my collar-popped pink polo, gold chains and ridiculously expensive jeans; I’m always rockin’ the arm band. You see it there, on my left forearm, looking fly. It says, “I’m a baller and you’re not.” I’ve got all types and colors, depending on my mood and where I’m flossin’ at. It is my most important accessory; even more important than that fake-baked blonde I drag around behind me sometimes that I make buy me things, like new Oakleys and arm bands. I look at everyone else that doesn’t wear an arm band and I think, ‘Man, what a bunch of losers.’ They only wish they wore arm bands and partied it up with skanks every weekend like I do, getting totally hammered and taking 258 pictures with my boyzzz getting hammered, striking poses and flashing arm bands. Oh yeah, dogg, that’s the one right there! Money shot!
I HAVE BEEF WITH THE LETTER “G” Words – there are so many of them, and I do my best to mispronounce as many as I can. Yeah, I graduated from rural high school, even took some learnin’ at a local community college, but I insist on talkin’ the way I want to cause that’s what defines me. I don’t like eating like fancy folks. I like eatin’ like the regular folks. I don’t much care for hanging out with my friends; I’d rather just spend my time hangin’ with ‘em. Get it yet? I don’t like puttin’ g’s on the end of my words – ever. And that ain’t just because I like the taste of motor oil and sweet smell of antifreeze, killin’ things, watchin’ wrasslin’, puttin’ giant muddin’ wheels on beat up trucks, drinkin’ till I throw up at the kitchen table or bein’ insensitive to potential mates – it’s just because I don’t care for all that proper talkin’! You might think I can’t pronounce all my words correctly because I’ve got half a can of dip pinched in my lip at all times, but that ain’t the case, my friend! I talk perfectly fine, with or without my wintergreen Grizzly; ain’t no tellin’ no difference! Everyone says I should aim to fix the way I talk, but I’m adamant my speak is just fine the way it is; ain’t no need to fix it if it ain’t broke!
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Johnny Full Time
Nobody Gets Out of Here without Singing the Blues
M Carolyn Cummings Contributor
y oldest son was only 10 when I first heard him in his bedroom belting out “I’ve been Loving You too long,” one of my favorite Otis songs. I told him how good he sounded and that he should consider being a blues singer. “The blues are dead Mom” was his response. “The blues are not dead, Cody. What do you think Otis is?” In his infinite 10-year-old wisdom he looked up at me with big hazel eyes and simply said “Dead Mom, I’m pretty sure Otis is dead.” Okay, so he had me there. Since December 10, 1967, Otis Redding has been dead. The blues,
however, are not. It’s not possible for me to tell you how many hours I’ve logged cooking, cleaning, and folding laundry with XM Radio’s BB King’s Bluesville as my companion, so let’s just call it plenty. I have had numerous conversations over numerous bottles of Chardonnay covering anything and everything from Robert Johnson’s trek to the crossroads to sell his soul to the devil for his unimaginable guitar style; to the fact that Lead Belly was released from prison in 1925 after serving only seven years of a 35 to life sentence for murder by writing a song for Texas Gov. Pat Morris Neff (quite a testament to LB’s persuasive musical power, as Neff had run for governor on a pledge not to issue pardons); to BB King’s climb from a tractor driver making $22 a week (and glad to have it) to being arguable the best known blues musician in the world. I also have the pleasure of knowing many talented local blues musicians, and even the honor of playing with a few. So I can first handedly assure you, the blues are not dead. However in Evansville at times it seems they may be in a coma. With the surprising amount of blues talent found in local artists like Tommy Stillwell, Jeremy Hall, Jonas Cowan, and Chris Chrockrem to name only a few, I’ve wondered what it what take to turn this town on. While I sat back and wondered one determined DJ took on the dubious task of breathing new live into Evansville’s awareness and support of the blues. I recently was afforded the opportunity to have lunch with John Luttrell, a.k.a. Johnny Full-Time, and ask him a few questions. John has been volunteering on WUEV every Saturday from 12p-2p to bring Evansville Johnny Full-Time’s “Full Time Blues.” Here’s what he had to say: N4U: Why the blues? JFT: “When I was in high-school most guys were listening to rap or heavy metal. While I listened to that I also started listening to guys like Stevie Ray Vaughn with my aunt. The first time I heard Stevie Ray it was curtains for me.” You were hooked? Yeah. So it just kind of snowballed from there. Somebody said you like Stevie Ray he was influenced by so and so, who was influenced by so and so. PHOTO CREDIT: LIVEBLUESWORLD.COM
The thing about blues is the richness of the history, everything comes from something else. Can you take me on that backward path from Stevie Ray? Yeah, let’s see I got some Stevie, then someone told me that (SRV’s) “Mary Had a Little Lamb” was actually a Buddy Guy song. You listen to Buddy Guy and your eyes get as big as saucers. At the same time I bought a BB King album called Deuces Wild. It was mostly duets, he did a song with Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrison’s on there. Every time I listened to an artist I got branched off to somewhere else. Then my aunt sent me a CD with Robert Johnson on it and that’s when I got into the old stuff. Some artists that go back farther than him like Charlie Patton I still don’t Evansville May 2009 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 760-4309
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know much about. I just know how significant a roll he played. There are artists I have yet to discover, at the same time there are some that I can turn other people on to. How did your love for the blues parlay itself into you doing the show? About the same time I’m getting into all this music I went to college for TV/Radio. I took my first on air class and it seemed like a natural fit. I got my first part-time radio job which led to a full time job at Fox 7 (hence the name). So I was running through the stations one day, heard blues on the radio and was taken aback. I found out that WUEV plays blues from 12 to 6 every Saturday afternoon. I approached Mike Crowley, the General Manager of UEV and said “You play blues, I listen to blues, maybe we can work something out.” He went for it right. My first show was the day the 2008 Handy Blues Fest in Henderson started. I went over the bridge after the show and the organizers were nice enough to let me go back stage and meet some of the artists. From that came an on-air with the Beat Daddys which went from me interviewing them to us having a conversation about stories they had from the road, Tommy brought some CDs and he and Larry played DJ. It was really cool and people seemed to like that format. Where do you see the show going? Well, I call the show the best kept secret in Evansville radio, but that’s not a voluntary name. I would like it to be a more regular thing. I’d like the show to be more interactive. I’ve been looking into taking it onto the internet. That’s the way I’m moving right now. I want to allow people to listen to it whenever they want. Until then you can get your weekly dose of “A Case of the Blues” every Saturday (unless there’s a game) from 11a-6p on WUEV-FM 91.5 featuring Johnny Full-Time’s “Full Time Blues” from 12 -2 p.m. Also check Johnny out on myspace.com/fulltimebluesshow. “I’ll play the Blues for you.” – Albert King. • 65 •
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LOCAL CULTURE Angel Mounds State Historic Site 812-853-3956 May 1-15:”Photography Invitational” May 1-3:Voices of the East Native American Living Village May 2-3 12:00 PM:Native Gardening Spring Workshop: “Spring Into Action” $65 May 9 12:00 PM:Evansville Road Knights’ Car Show May 12:Indiana University Archaeology Field School May 13 7:00 PM:PreExcavation LectureMay 15-16:Archaeology C.S.I. May 16:”Still Life Invitational” Audubon State Park 270-826-2247 May 15-16:Home Grown Bluegrass Festival/ Creative Arts & Crafts Festival - Local bluegrass bands will host this annual festival that is fun for all ages. A favorite is the open mic and pickin’ opportunities so bring your instrument! $3 per car Barnes & Noble Bookseller 812-475-1057 May 5 7:00 PM:Christian Classics Book Discussion Group May 13 6:30 PM:Midwest Writers Guild May 20 7:00 PM:Progressive Book Discussion Group Battle of Sacramento – Sacramento, KY (270) 736-5114 May 15-17:15th Annual Forrest’s First Battle of Sacramento - held each year at the site in which the actual battle occurred http://battleofsac.com
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BowerSuhrheinrich Foundation Gallery 812-422-2111 May 1 5:00 PM:[continued] Art in the City Juried Exhibition May 18-31:University Fine Arts Senior Show May 18:University Fine Arts Senior Show Opening Day Casino Aztar 812-433-4000 May 29:Evening on the River - Featuring an array of food and rink from local venues and entertainment by local band, the event benefits an organization devoted to keeping the city beautiful - $50 Casino Aztar Conference Center May 5 11:30 AM:Rotary Club Celebration of Service Featuring AuthorAdventuring-Naturalist Peter Jenkins $50 Centre, The 812-435-5550 May 17 3:00 PM:The Childrens’ Alice In Wonderland May 18 6:00 PM:Bob The Builder Live! Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana 812-425-7232 May 4:Golf Outing 2009 PM Flight - Rolling Hills Country Club May 7:Business Exchange - Victoria National Golf Club Dance Crafters School of Ballroom Dance 477-6003 Every Sunday at 3 PM - Swing Dance Class FREE
Downtown Evansville Every Friday and Saturday: Farmers Market 7am May 1-2 :Fabulous First Fridays May 2 7:00 PM:Bierstube Easter Seals Disability Services 812-479-1411 Every Sunday thru July 9: Open houses will be held at the grand prize home in Bridlewood subdivision - Home Run Raffle Member of Evansville Area Association of Realitors host open houses and have tickets available for sale to enter the Easter Seals Home Run Raffle for a chance to win the choice of the house of $100,000 at the July 9 drawing May 2 7:30 AM:USI ESPE Eagle 5K Run and Dash: USI PAC Arena Entry fee $15 before April 17; late entries $20; Kids dash (7 and under) is free. May 9 7:30 AM:Beat the Pro contest at Quail Crossing. For $5, take a shot to beat the pro and win great prizes! May 17 12:00 PM:Rick’s Sports Bar BBQ for ES whole Boston Butts or full Slab of ribs $18 Evansville Civic Theatre 812-425-2800 May 8-10:Anne of Green Gables Evansville Country Club May 11:15th Annual Deaconess Classic Scramble, dinner and clinic $300-$1200 May 20 11:00 AM:Vintage III Style Show - A Bridesmaid’s Luncheon $40
Evansville Museum Contemporaries 812-425-2406 May 2:MoonWatch Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science 812-425-2406 May 1-31:EMTRAC exhibition About Kites May 1-31:The Legacy of Charles Darwin Exhibit in Koch Science Center May 1-31:Views of a City: Images from the Donahue Collection May 9 10:30 AM:Alice in Wonderland ArtFest FREE Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra 812-425-5050 May 2 8:00 PM:Evansville Philharmonic Chorus Spring Choral Concert May 16 7:00 PM:EPYO/ EPYO II Spring Concert $7 Evansville Public Library - Central 812-428-8200 May 6:Teen Movie Nite May 7:Classic Film Series: “Cabin in the Sky” May 13:Open Play Game Day May 21:Classic Film Series: “Stormy Weather” May 26:F/OSS Club May 27:Frame It! Evansville Public Library McCollough (812) 428-8236 Every Thursday: Games for the Brain, adults, 9 AM Evansville Public Library - North Park 812-428-8237 May 5 6:30 PM:Popular Book Discussion Group: “The Prince of Frogtown” by Rick Bragg May 14 1:00 PM:World
Literature Classics Discussion: “First Eve” by Turgenev May 28 4:30 PM:Mystery Lovers Discussion Group : Henning Mankell’s “One Step Behind.” Evansville Public Library - Oaklyn 812-428-8234 May 11 6:30 PM:Members’ Choice Book Group: “Gift of Rain” by Tan Twan Eng May 16 10:29 AM:Writing Your Memoir May 20 3:30 PM:Eat Your Heart Out: “Comfort Food” by kate Jacobs Evansville Public Library - Red Bank (812) 428-8205 May 8/28 5:30 PM:If Scrabble is Your Game Holy Rosary Catholic Church (812) 477-8923 May 28-30:8th Annual Summer Social Hoosier Art Salon New Harmony, IN 317-253-5340 May 3:Gallery Strolls May 27:Doll Tea Party: Party for little girls hosted by HS and Antique Doll Shoppe May 29:“Women in Harmony” Exhibit Artists: Jan Morris, Marsha Bailey, Maggie Rapp & others J.E. Smith Gallery 812-428-7911 May 1-31:Arturo Alonzo Sandoval May 1-10:University of Evansville Senior Exhibit May 30 7:30 PM:Jason Wilber
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Jungle & Fat Cats Bar, The 812-425-5282 Every Tuesday: Poetry & Open Mic Night Every Thursday: The Swing Cats Dance Lessons
New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art 812-682-3156 Joe Meiser and Adrian Hatfield: In Finite Definition running through May 31
Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe) 812-477-4339 May 2 1:00 PM:Past Times, Past Tunes May 9 11:00 AM:Create a Gift for Mom! May 10 2:00 PM:Dance Perormance & Dinosaur Doings May 16 :Law Enforcement Appreciation Weekend May 17 11:00 AM:Science Activities May 23 11:00 AM:Heathly Living May 24 2:00 PM:Wii Dance Party May 30 11:00 AM:Make your own Sidewalk Chalk!
New Harmony High School May 2-3:17th Annual Harmonie Hundred Bike Ride
Koch Planetarium Evansville Museum 812-425-2406 Admission: Adults $3 Children $2 Saturdays & Sundays @1 PM: Clouds of Fire: The Origin of Stars May 2 7:30 PM:Moon Watch Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Gardens (812) 435-6143 ext. 409 May 2-3 9:00 AM:Bloomin’ Zoo Garden Festival Methodist Temple (812) 476-1306 May 16:Methodist Temple Art Fair - Over 20 booths of Artists and Artisans, live music, etc. Proceeds benefit Methodist Temple Youth Outreach. Admission $1.00 New Harmony May 2-3:Arts in Harmony May 9 8:00 PM:Cathedral Labyrinth Moonlight Walk
Newburgh Preservation Hall (Old Town Hall) May 18 11:00 AM:Evansville Junior League Shop Hop Old Lock & Dam Park-Newburgh 812-457-2284 May 15-17:4th Annual Wine & Art Festival May 15 7:00 PM:People’s Choice Wine Soiree - Old Lock & Dam Park Patchwork Central 812-424-2735 May 7 5:00 PM:End-ofthe-Year Celebration And Art Exhibit Penny Lane Coffeehouse 812-421-8741 May 1-31:”Red Dragons and Big Daises” - An eclectic assortment of recent oil paintings by local artist Carol Mathews. May 1 8:00 PM:Mariah Dawn Shepherd May 8 8:00 PM:Billy Perkins May 9 8:00 PM:The Toddlers May 15 8:00 PM:Rob Z May 16 8:00 PM:Stoned Road May 22:Writers and Poets Evening at Penny Lane May 23 8:00 PM:Brick Briscoe and Victor Birkle May 29 8:00 PM: Lonesome Steve
Riley Wranglers Squaredance Club 765-763-6289 May 2 11:00 AM:25th annual Arts and Crafts Fair & Cruise In. Shop 100+ booths featuring artists, crafters and food vendors. There will be pony rides, Velcro wall, obstacle course and moon walk for the kids. Free parking, free admission - local entertainment: 11:00-12:00 Indiana Starfire Cloggers, 1:00-2:00 Indiana Folk Music Society and from 2:00-4:00 free square and round dance and classic car cruise-in Roberts Stadium 812-476-1383 May 7 7:00 PM:EVSC’s Music Program ‘This Is Our Story’ May 7:This is Our Story May 11 7:00 PM:WWE Smackdown-ECW Live! May 13:”Music as a Weapon Tour” with Disturbed/Kilswitch Engage/Lacuna Coil/ Chimaira/Crooked X May 31 5:00 PM:Jeff Dunham Solarbron 985-0053 May 9 8:00 AM:The Solarbron 10K/2-Mile Walk St. Benedict Cathedral 425-5050 May 2 8:00 PM:EPO’s Spring Choral Concert $8 SWIRCA Activity Center 812-464-7804 May 15:River City Senior Games Opening Day $12 Swonder Ice Arena 812-479-0989 May 2 6:00 PM:A License to Cure - American Diabetes Association Gala Event - Silent and Live Auction, Catering
by Firefly Southern Grill, Music by the Duke Boys call 476-6949 for more info The Red Geranium Restaurant 812-682-4491 May 1 8:00 PM:Patio Jams The Women’s Hospital 422-2111 May 9 10:00 AM:Babypalooza childbirth education, maternity fashions, chair massages, prenatal exercise info, class info, support groups, lactation info, booth vendors and much more! Top Spot Outdoors 812-476-8677 May 9-10 3:30 PM:Overnight Backpacking Trip to German Ridge (Hoosier National Forest) May 17 8:00 AM:Mountain Bike German Ridge (Hoosier National Forest) May 31 3:30 PM:Mountain Bike Ride at Scales Lake University of Evansville Eykamp Hall 812-423-8633 May 20 7:00 PM:The Community Cinema Series Presents: Ask Not Vanderburgh 4H Center 812-867-6217 May 2-3:Master Gardeners Plant Sale May 16-17 9:00 AM:Central Indiana Gun Show in Auditorium Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum 812-424-5879 Every Wednesday: CCW Wrestling (7:30) May 23 :Jazz for Joshua Victoria National Golf Course May 18 7:00 AM:7th Annual Golf Benefit supports the Philharmonic.
Victory Theatre 812-435-5550 May 1 7:30 PM:Drew Hastings with special guest Bob Zany May 16 7:00 PM:EPYO/ EPYO II Spring Concert Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve 812-479-0771 May 1-3:Ohio Valley Birding Festival May 9:Arthritis Foundation Walk May 9 5:00 PM:Moonlight Paddle May 9 9:00 AM:Wildlife in the City Canoe Program May 9 5:00 AM:Wing Watching May 10 5:00 PM:Butterfly Buzz May 10 3:00 PM:Forest Foliage Frolic May 15 3:00 PM:Junior Naturalist Birders Club May 17 3:00 PM:Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Walk May 23 8:30 AM:Wildflower Walk May 23 9:30 AM:Wildlife in the City Canoe Program May 24 1:00 PM:Butterfly Buzz May 31 2:00 PM:Wildlife in the City Canoe Program Willard Library 812-425-4309 May 25:Beginning Genealogy Class YMCA of SW Indiana 812-426-6210 May 9 9:00 AM:Off-Road Triathlon Clinic At Scales Lake. May 15:YMCA Golf Outing 2009 $600 for foursome YWCA 422-1191 May 14 6:00 PM:Tribute to Achievement $60 May 15 12:00 PM:Personally Speaking Series: Sue Morrison, owner of Sunburst Stained Glass, will speak. $6
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The Month of the Banjo: May Bluegrass Festivals
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pring isn’t only a time of rejuvenation in nature but a renewal of community and self. In Henderson and Owensboro this May bright, sharp notes will fill the air sparking frivolous activity and high spirits. Simply put: bluegrass is just damn fun music. Bluegrass bands from the tri-state area will be the driving force behind these shows. The two events are the Homegrown Bluegrass Festival in Nick Durcholz Henderson and the Bluegrass Show in Owensboro. Staff Writer When they say “homegrown” they are not messing around. This is truly a community event on May 15th and 16th in which all ages can come together through music, art and even an inflatable playground. Audubon State Park is host to this festival and a perfect setting for such an event. There are 10 bands scheduled including Bold Witness, Highway 41, Fields of Home and Brushfire. Local artists will be on hand to display and sell their wares. Expect to indulge in original and authentic works by these artists. The parks criterion for these artists is specifically unique to the fact. Time will be set aside for open mic so that any inspiring performer(s) can join in the fray. Owensboro’s Bluegrass Show is an intimate, indoor event at the Theatre Workshop of Owensboro on 407 W. 5th Street at 7 p.m. on May 9. The venue was formerly an old Episcopal church which was built in 1875 and features an antiquated architectural style prime for rich, acoustic sound. In 1973, the church was acquired by the T.W.O. Scheduled to perform are two of the area’s most known bluegrass acts River Bottom Band and King’s Highway. Tickets are $10 and proceeds go to benefit the United Way. Make a request as soon as possible only 100 seats are available in the venue. Come out and be ready for some pickin’ and wailin’. In few cases is the environment for bluegrass so appropriate and satisfying. There is a large movement in revitalizing old style bluegrass and contrarily most of these bands, especially the bigger names have originating in the western U.S. Some of these bands are very talented but the true spirit of the music exists in a setting that these two events portray. Bluegrass is an underrated genre which has an energy and precision no other music can fully encompass and it is great to see this energy being kept alive on a local level. They don’t call it “The Bluegrass State” for nothing.
HORRORSCOPES Gemini In attempt to see your kid shatter his little league’s single season home run record, you demand he grow his hair into a mullet, stick him with “the juice” and refer to him only as “Jose.” You’ve created your very own Bash Brother... with a tiny head and math homework! Taurus You decide to launch a series of children’s books. Quick tip: make sure to omit any discussion of genitals, unless they talk and have wacky adventures. Perhaps a steroid abusing orange tyrannosaurus rex as the main character? Leo Cool your jets armchair quarterback, because the NFL folds due to an overwhelming majority of rough-neck players shooting each other with unregistered hand guns, confining overzealous touchdown celebrations to dank concrete cells in the pokey. With talented quarterback Michael Vick soon to be released, only to be reincarcerated again, he’ll pioneer
the push for a new professional prison football league. Cancer Lysol is not an adequate substitute for cologne. It is only used to cover up the smell of carpet messes and vomit; it will not attract potential mates. Axe yourself, but be sparse, or you’ll induce nausea amongst those around you. Virgo Automakers continue to struggle, soon making the motorized vehicle obsolete. Environmentalists won’t stop throwing rocks and blunt objects at people putting around on scooters, insisting on the use of pedal-powered bicycles only. To save the earth or be fat... the ultimate struggle. Ch-choo-choose wisely. Aquarius More people come clean about feelings of favor for worst rock band in the world, Nickelback. Your faith in humanity continues to diminish, making hope a foreign concept. Thanks for the surprise and disappointing blow, Ashley Sollars.
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Pisces You walk into the kitchen of a strange house to meet a new “friend” and out pops Chris Hansen, flanked by cameramen and boom mics. Put any football talent to use in the soon to be formed pro prison football league. Your weeks are pretty much over, pal. Aries After viewing recent acts of filmed grossness on the Internet courtesy of morally bankrupt Domino’s employees, think twice about continuing your ritual of Domino’s Wednesday Night Extravaganza Pizza Feasts, or something wretched might come steaming up to your door. Looks like a comeback for Little Caesar’s! Libra You decide to take justice into your own hands, Magnum P.I. style. Grow the mustache, throw on some thigh-baring shorts and pull the Hawaiian print shirt out of the closet, because it’s time to cleanse the streets! You get shot four times trying to apprehend your perp outside of a
drugstore, then arrested for impersonating an officer. Capricorn Nice going, you’ve locked your keys in your car, idiot. Swami B2 Rambo-punch the Contributor side window out and retrieve them. Who needs windows; cut the whole top off... screw weather! Scorpio Rejoice IU basketball fans, for you will have nothing to root for next season! UK will be loaded, thanks to recent signing of mafia man, John Calipari, and his band of thugs following suit, all but ensuring a shot at the title, with only Chris Mack’s Xavier standing in the way. Go Xavier, I don’t care what you say. Sagittarius Cats should not eat Cadbury Eggs. Let this be a lesson. Peeps will not function as an acceptable substitute.
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Downtown Henderson Farmers Market Every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 AM – 6 PM, or until sold out. Corner of 2nd and Main Streets
Ohio Valley Cruisers 23rd Annual Downtown Car Show May 16-17 Between 3rd & 1st on Main Parade & Sockhop with food, DJ: 16th (parade at 4 PM), Competition of top 130: 17th. Info: 270-869-4699
John James Audubon State Park Ohio Valley Birding Festival May 1-3
Guaranteed locally grown produce (including honey, sweet corn, peaches, etc.) and farmfresh eggs. Cost: FREE
Various locations throughout the tri-state area, including John James Audubon State Park. Join birders and educators from throughout the region at the Tri-State Bird Festival. Learn about birds, birding, and bird habitat from some of the best birders in the field. Seminars, workshops, hikes and crafts will be available for all ages and all levels of interest. This festival is sponsored by Audubon State Park, Wesselman Nature Society, Evansville Audubon Society, and Evansville Wild Birds Unlimited.
For more information, contact Jeff Porter, Extension Agent for Horticulture, at 270-826-8287 or jrport4@uky.edu.
Info: 270-826-2247 or juliea.mcdonald@ky.gov. visit www.wesselmannaturesociety.org.
Downtown Walking Tour
Homegrown Bluegrass Creative Arts Festival
May 2 begins at 10 AM
and
May 15-16
Highlights the exhibits in the Henderson Depot Community Room as well as historical homes and buildings in Henderson’s Downtown area. Approximate time: one hour. For parties larger than 15, please call ahead. Tour will be held as weather permits. Cost: FREE. Info: 270-830-9707 or www.hendersondepot. org.
Breck’s Bicycle Shop Weekly Community Bike Rides May 4/11/18/25 at 6 PM Starting at Want to ride your bike and enjoy some camaraderie this spring? Looking for a free, family-friendly event? Then join the Monday Night ride in Henderson. Riders pedal off from Central Park (adjacent to the courthouse and city building). This is a free community ride with a no-drop rule. The ride is open to all ages and all skill levels. Helmets are mandatory. For more information contact Breck’s Bicycle Shop at 270-827-5708
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Enjoy two days of pickin’ and jammin.’ Local bluegrass bands will host this annual festival that is fun for all ages. A favorite is the open mic and pickin’ opportunities, so bring your instrument! On Saturday the 16th, you can also enjoy the Creative Arts and Crafts Festival, as artists and vendors fill the gardens of the museum with booths selling and exhibiting their www.News4UOnline.com • Evansville May 2009
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in the Community Room at the New Depot.
works of arts and crafts. Come enjoy the food, music, and children’s programs throughout the day. Admission: $3 per car. Info: 270-826-2247 or 270-827-1893
Audubon Golf Course John James Audubon Open Golf Tournament May 16-17 Contact the Audubon Pro Shop for more information at 270-826-5546.
Monday Night Scramble May 25 at 5 PM Every Monday night from Memorial Day to Labor Day. For more information call the Audubon Golf Store Pro Shop at 270-826-5546
City of Henderson Atkinson Park Pool Opens! May 23: 11 AM – 6 PM Mon-Sat & 1-6 PM on Sun. Info: 270-831-1274
Ruby Moon Vineyard & Winery 9566 US Hwy 41A
2nd Annual Ruby Moon Vineyard & Winery Scavenger Hunt May 9 Come on your own or bring a team and scour the vineyard grounds for a variety of items created both by Mother Nature and strategically placed in the vineyard by the owners. Prizes for the winning team. Proceeds from entry fees will be donated to Pay It Forward, a no-kill animal rescue. $5 entry fee per person. Info: 270-830-7660 or www.rubymoonwinery.com
Ruby Moon Vineyard & Winery Demonstration Days
photo credit: Golf:Ashley Sollars
May 30 The public is invited to come and watch local artisans create and demonstrate their crafts on location in the vineyard. Come watch potters, painters, basketweavers, honey makers, woodworkers and others, plus have the opportunity to purchase their wares. Admission and parking are FREE. Info: 270-830-7660 orrubymoonwinery.com
Local artisans will be displaying their wares and giving demonstrations at the Ruby Moon Vineyard & Winery Demonstration Days on May 30th. See everything from painting to blanketmaking to chair recovering.
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BEER REVIEWS MODELO ESPECIAL (Mexico)
Pick up this month’s beers at: 300 N. Weinbach Ave. • 471-6111 This is an ideal brew for an outdoor summer cookout. Sharon: There’s something familiar about the taste but I just can’t put my finger on it. The aftertaste has a little bit of something different. Not a favorite, but I didn’t hate it.
Todd: This clean, golden lager is a standby in Mexican restaurants, and for good reason. It's got a steady, malty taste that's consistent and not too light. An ideal lager that isn't too wimpy or watery. Refreshing!
Amanda: Smells like Mexico. Light, crisp with a hint of lime. I feel like I should be sitting at a swim-up bar with a tanned young man named José bringing me a towel. I need a vacation.
Nick: This is my favorite Mexican beer. It has a smooth and sweet initial taste but finishes with a pleasant bitterness. It is the underdog of Mexican beers but overall I think it wins out. • 74 •
Very light in color and in taste. Not heavy and won’t weigh you down on a hot summer day.
MICHELOB ULTRA AMBER (St. Louis, MO)
MINHAS CRAFT BREWERY MOUNTAIN CREST - CLASSIC LAGER BEER (Monroe, WI) “Damn Good Beer”
Todd: This clear, foamy lager pours an attractive amber, but tastes like your usual 'light' beer, meaning it's flat with no depth or complexity whatsoever. Sure, this may be a satisfying little brew for those sunny summertime days in the backyard, but if you're into beers with actual flavor, kindly and wisely look elsewhere.
Jabez: This was okay but I prefer the Modelo Negro best. This was the lighter version. It was light amber color and I would describe this beer as Mexico’s version of Lowenbrau. It has that Lowenbrau twang to it. It we pretty bitter which I liked but would suggest the Modelo Negro over this selection.
Sharon:
Jabez: Todd: Well, a craft beer in an aluminum can – rare indeed! I had to double check to make sure it wasn't a macro in disguise. Anyhow, this one pours a frothy and clear gold, with a fresh malty scent – not at all skunky or funky like so many canned lagers. It's mild, easygoing, and, truth be told, a wise choice if lighter brews are your game. Jabez: A nice light yellow color with a good head. A light hoppy taste with good carbonation. It didn’t seem like much of a lager to me but just an average light beer. I reminded me of drinking a Miller High Life.
I liked this beer. I was has a dark amber color with great carbonation. It had a light hop taste but that goes along with all of the Michelob Ultra brands. It didn’t fill me up and would be a nice summer beer. Nothing earth shaking about this beer, it was just an easy beer to drink. Amanda: It’s no secret that I love these types of beers. For the lighter appetite, it’s not a bad swap from a heavier, fuller calorie beer. Sharon: Nice dark amber color. A good middle of the road Amber beer but less filling than say Amber Bock. Easy to drink.
Amanda: “Craft brewed in small batches” – yet the can off a six-pack ring. That’s awesome. This has virtually no taste. Coupled with that, the six-pack ring and the burping, I’ve flashed back to high school. Oh, and the web site touts “Damn Good Beer.” I’ll give it a 5 for nostalgia, a 1 for taste.
BUD LIGHT LIME (St. Louis, MO)
Todd: Expected this one to suck, to be blunt, but damned if it wasn't all that bad. Pours an ultrawww.News4UOnline.com • Evansville May 2009
THOMAS HARDY’S ALE O'HANLON'S BREWING CO. LTD. (United Kingdom, England)
pale upon initial dispensation, with a decent head and a citrus bouquet. Tastes pretty smooth, with little to no aftertaste or follow-through. Maybe it's not very satisfying, but it doesn't outright offend, either.
(it is 10.8%, after all). Not one for the timid (or light beer fans), this is definitely one to sip slowly and savor.
Jabez:
Thick, lusciously smooth with a hint of coffee. Drink this baby warm. Yum.
This beer poured like the standard Budweiser Beer, light and foamy. I am not a fan of the corporate infusion of fruit. I like to add my lime, lemon or orange; usually fresh. My friends love this stuff, not me. The lime taste is a little overbearing and it was hard to taste the beer itself. If you like a bunch of lime, this one’s for you. I pass.
Amanda:
DUCHESSE DE BOURGOGNE (Belgium)
Amanda:
Nick: I never thought such a rich beer could be so enjoyable. This ale is thick, flavorful and completely satisfying. Two or three bottles will get you going because has a high alcohol content. The ale has a subtle chocolate taste and is full bodied but not so much that one will fill you up. For such a strong beer it has a subtle and smooth aftertaste. This is an original and solid beer. Sharon:
Crisp with a hint of the islands. It’s too light for me, but would be fabulous poolside this summer. If you dig the lighter beers, this will be a palette pleaser. Nick:
Todd:
I am of the opinion that if you are going to have a lime in your beer it is best to have an actual fresh lime in your beer, not lime flavoring. This type of beer is outside the bounds of Budweiser. That being said, it has a refreshing, subtle citrus flavor which is great but doesn’t quite do it for me. Sharon: First off, I have to say that I don’t typically like fruit-flavored beer. But all-in-all, this one’s not too bad. I believe that it would have been better if I had a nice big bowl of salsa and chips to go with it. I’m more of a Budweiser not Bud Light girl, so it’s a little on the light side for me.
STONE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN STOUT (Escondido, CA)
Todd: This one's a whopper! Opaque, deep black, and strong as an ox. As with the best of the Imperial Russian Stouts, this one's got a burnt taste, less coffee or chocolate here, which gives way to a jagged alcoholic aftertaste/follow-through
This Flanders red ale pours deep amber, and the aroma is sweet and fruity, like a fine wine almost. First taste? Still fruity and wine-like, with a pronounced sweetness that's followed by a little hint of dryness. Good stuff, and quite a pleasant surprise, even for a Belgian beer. Very enjoyable and complex taste, thus this one's well-recommended. Amanda: Holy crap – not good. Is it wine? Is it beer? Is it heartburn? Nick: This beer has such a rich taste. It has a pungent but very aromatic smell. The standout in the taste and smell is reminiscent of balsamic vinegar. There are definitely grapes involved here. Not a usual ingredient for beer but while it is unusual it is very unique. The aftertaste is surprisingly faint and pleasant. This is an extravagant beer and requires an acquired taste. It is almost more wine than beer.
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Whoops! I didn’t read the directions on the bottle before opening. You have to let it settle 48 hrs before drinking & I don’t have time to wait….so here it goes. All you can smell is alcohol! And at 11.7 alc/vol I can’t imagine smelling anything else. Once you get past the alcohol it has a good flavor. I think it would work better as a shot. As a matter a fact I’m chasing it with the Lowenbrau right now. It makes my head hurt. Amanda: Holy Hell! Smells sweet and is so thick and so over powering I can’t take another sip. In fact, my husband is making a cat-hacking-up-a-hairball sound after trying it. You do get a nifty little medallion as a partying gift. Jabez: This beer poured a mild brown color with ample carbonation. It had a good nutty aroma. The beer had a molasses flavor with some others mixed it; I just couldn’t put my finger on all of them. It was pretty complex and very good. But for the kicker, 11% alcohol content. It came in an 8.5 ounce bottle, which would be my only compliant. A 40 would have been nice.
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games anD suCh Sodoku fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column and each 3-by-3 block contain all of the digits 1 thru 9. If you use logic you can solve the puzzle without guesswork.
mOThER’S DAy TREAT RICh LEmON BARS 1 1/2 c flour
Preheat oven to 350.
1/2 c Sugar
Combine flour and sugar in bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly.
3/4 c Butter 4 Eggs 1 1/2 c Sugar 1 ts Baking powder 1/2 c Lemon juice 3 tb flour 1/4 c Sugar
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Press onto bottom of lightly greased 13x9 pan. Bake 15 minutes. Mix eggs, sugar, baking powder, lemon juice and flour together. Pour over baked crust. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until lightly browned. Cool and cut into bars. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Store in refrigerator.
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GAGE Brings Life to Downtown
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PHOTO CREDIT: MARK MCCOY
AGE is honored and excited to host our 2009 schedule of events, which features a balanced blend of established signature events with fresh and memorable new festivals. Launching on May 1st Ally Sauer with the Fabulous First FriContributor days event series and concluding with the Downtown Holiday Parade on November 22, the schedule provides something for everyone to enjoy downtown throughout the summer months and into early fall. GAGE is dedicated and proud to serve the community by creating and executing memorable events for the community. In 2009, the Downtown will host community traditions such as the Vanderburgh County Farm Bureau Downtown Farmers’ Market, now on every Friday and Saturday from May 1 through October 17. The popular Fabulous First Fridays event - featuring a brown bag lunch in the park acoustic series, the D-Patrick Ford Downtown Cruise-Ins and the Bud Light Riverfront Bierstube Concerts - will be back on the first Friday of every month from May 1 thru September 4. Additional Bierstubes will also be on the following Saturday each month. The Loft & Condominium Tour presented by The Kunkel Group on August 7 is set to showcase stunning finished and unfinished downtown lofts to the public. The one‐day event will attract over 3,000 people interested in the free self‐guided tours. All registered participants will receive a packet of information on each loft and a map to help guide them along the Downtown area. During the tour, local music and art will be featured in the park on Fourth and Main Street. The Downtown Holiday Parade, slated for November 22, has become a community tradition for ringing in the holidays. In 2009, we project thousands will gather once again along the Downtown sidewalks the Sunday before Thanksgiving to watch the parade filled with beautiful floats, marching bands, clowns, dancing troops and more. The day’s holiday festivities will include the lighting of the City Christmas Tree and the highly‐anticipated arrival of Santa Claus. Pre‐parade activities at the corner of Fourth & Main will include photos with Santa, free arts and crafts for kids and live entertainment. As an integral part of GAGE’s 2009 events mix, a number of festivals that were introduced last summer will be returning as well, such as the Kenny Kent Lexus Downtown Jazz, Wine and Arts Festival set for September 19. The festival, which had a wonderful response from the community in 2008, will feature the smooth sounds of jazz, delectable wines from the region’s top vintners, chef cook‐offs
and seminars, and a wide‐variety of local art. Capturing the essence of three distinct areas, the festival is on its way to becoming the marquee Midwest celebration of the senses. The Multicultural Festival which has been set for September 12 is sure to display a unique blend of traditions and cultures. This exciting one‐day extravaganza The Downtown Holiday Parade, slated for November 22, has become a will promote the apcommunity tradition for ringing in the holidays. preciation, value, and recognition of commuspected occupations in the world. In its seventh nity diversity. With entertainment, cuisine, song, dance, and artistic year downtown, the intense and spirited comexpression, the riverfront will bloom with culture petition educates the community of the physical nature of the job. Hailed by ESPN as “The downtown. The Firefighter Combat Challenge Toughest 2 Minutes in Sports,” the Challenge on October 17-18, will provide a snapshot of is a competition with a purpose; it’s about perone of the most physically demanding and re- forming one of the most dangerous jobs safer and better. In addition, the event will include a Kid’s Challenge which is a scaled down version of the real Challenge, complete with miniature bunker gear and inflatable obstacles. In addition, GAGE will be managing the reins of the highly anticipated all new 2009 Old National Bank Freedom Festival on June 18-21. By mixing new heart-pounding events with old-time traditional favorites the community can enjoy the dazzling aerial acrobatics and aeronautics of elite pilots, the roar of F1 Champboat series, the thrill of jet ski and water ski shows, the fun of family carnival rides and games, the over-the-top energy of live entertainment, and much, much more. Interested in becoming part of the action? We are looking for individuals that would like to help with making these events create memorable experiences and grow with the community. Volunteers will receive a festival volunteer t-shirt, a free festival entrance wristband, and exclusive admission to both the volunteer oasis tent at the festival and a volunteer appreciation event following the festival. We will work with each individual as much as possible to give them shifts that will work best for their schedules. GAGE will be hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Party for all those who graciously dedicated their time to make the festival a memorable community staple. If you are interested in becoming a Interested in becoming part of the action? We are looking for individuals that would like to help with part of the volunteer team or would like more making these events create memorable experiencinformation on any of these events, please es and grow with the community. Volunteers will contact Ally Sauer by phone at (812) 492-4383 receive a festival volunteer t-shirt, a free festival or by email at ally@evansvillegage.com. entrance wristband, and exclusive admission to both the volunteer oasis tent at the festival and a volunteer appreciation event following the festival.
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Workin’ Guys Guide to Eating At Your Desk
S
o I wait until 7 a.m. to get up every morning… I’m at work by 8(ish)! If you are like me, you eat at your desk most days and need some warm and fulfilling but don’t have the time in the mornings to fix a meal to take with you. I also hate to dirty up my clean kitchen in the morning. My husband suggested I just wake up 10 minutes earlier but I have found out that if I wake up 10 minutes earlier, I’ll find something Ava Landry else I really should do in the mornings and 10 minContributor utes turns into 20 and 20 turns into 30 and so forth. I decided to stick with my current schedule and adjust something else. So, I went on the hunt to find some grownup lunchables – you know those cheese and cracker lunches that come with everything so you can throw one at your kid and boot him or her out the door? First up, I sampled Oscar Mayers’ new Deli Creations. Over the course of a week, I ate five different flavors of these lunches. Oscar Mayer Deli Creations complete sandwiches – quality shaved meat, a soft sub roll, premium cheese and sauces create a truly delicious sandwich! You layer each item and pop it into the microwave for a few minutes. The outcome was very delicious every time and required no utensils. My only complaint was: the cheese is shredded and gets all over the place. My
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favorite flavor was the Jalapeño Steakhouse. I was apprehensive about the Jalapeños but it wasn’t overwhelming it all. Two thumbs up on flavor. Second, I sampled DiGiorno’s new Flatbread Melts. For fresh baked taste in minutes, try the personal-sized warm, toasty Flatbread Melts. You just pop these in the microwave and then fold them over. It was very yummy and filling. I really enjoyed the Chicken Parmesan flavor. One and a half thumbs up on the flavor!
Finally, I sampled the Kashi Go Lean frozen entrees. I never knew healthy could be so good. The unique blend of Seven Whole Grains and Sesame has inspired some all new foods and naturally unique flavor creations. These entrées combine natural, wholesome ingredients like whole grains, colorful vegetables, and natural chicken or shrimp. Checkout the Lemongrass Chicken Coconut! Two thumbs and one and a half big toes up on the flavor!
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LOCAL
MOVIE REVIEWS Shade of Grey (Cinefreak Productions)
The plot of this film hinges on a very interesting concept. Different people linked together through their experiences in a certain hotel room. The vibe of the movie is edgy and unrefined which actually compliments the subject matter very well. The structure and progression of the scenes is well thought out and provides a consistent point of view. The camera work was surprisingly interesting, intimate and compelling. The ending of the film is satisfying and definitely strikes a chord within the human experience. However, this film does have its flaws. A few of them are pretty major. Some scenes have dialogue and action that is so repetitive that it severely damages the repertoire of the scene itself. The fact that there really isn’t a sense of time takes away from the viewer’s link to the plot and the characters themselves. Most of the dialogue itself, other than a few monologues is a little cliché. It needs more substance. Also, the subject matter and ideas conveyed in the dialogue need to flow a little smoother. Overall, the film is worth watching and its director Jakob Bilinski shows a lot of potential. Nick Durcholz | Rating : C+
Hallows Eve: Slaughter on 2nd Street (Verite’ Productions)
PHOTO CREDIT: shaes of gray: cinefreak / hallows eve:VERITE PICUTRES
Local aspiring filmmakers Rodney Newton and PJ Starks layer on the fake blood and the Scooby Doo references in their attempt at lowbudget horror. The real horror here is the majority of the cast (with one notable exception . . . Marty Moorman who is the tri-state‘s answer to Anthony Anderson. Comfortable. Funny. And, most importantly, NATURAL!). Yes, I suppose one can argue that an amateur production is going to sport amateur talent. I got it. But this cast actually diminishes the overall effect here. Katie Green, who stars as psychic-sensitive Stephanie, made me want to slaughter myself in my office on Frederica Street. While Hallows Eve struggles to churn fear out its location (the real “Slaughter on Second Street,” with all of its wallpaper and goofy props, just isn’t scary) and is saddled with some tragic dialogue even Meryl Streep would butcher, there are some positives here. In their opening and closing credit sequences, the filmmakers pay homage to Quentin Tarantino, who, for my money, is one of the most visionary directors in the world. And major props go out to local band Far From Fallen. Their original song Hallows Eve is big-screen ready. That song rocks! Chad Benefield | Rating: C+ Big kudos to Rodney and PJ, who boldly put their movie up for review. They fully understand that criticism is a necessary part of the creative process. Though my review isn’t glowing by any means, I do encourage each and every one of you out there to go see it. Local filmmakers aren’t, after all, a dime a dozen. So, you should do your very best to support the ones we have. Kentucky Wesleyan College is hosting two screenings of Hallows Eve, Friday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd at Hager Hall on the KWC campus. Movie times are 8pm both nights. Admission is $5 for adults at the door. Students and faculty can purchase tickets for $3 with a photo ID. Evansville May 2009 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 760-4309
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TUNES If anything I would clarify the lyrics a bit. Other than that, this band’s potential is through the roof. Nick Durcholz | Rating: 4.8
Bonnie “Prince” Billy Beware (Drag City)
The Lonely Forest
We Sing the Body Electric!
Trapt
Only Through the Pain
(Burning Building Recordings) www.lonelyforest.com
These Pacific Northwest boys claim to be pop but seem to take musical influences out of a sonic grab-bag and smelt them together to form a tumultuous, soothing and pensive sound. If they were to remain in the pop genre then John, Bradyn, Eric and Tony have successfully reanimated the rotting corpse of classic Sixties, Seventies and Nineties pop/rock. Hopping on the album train for the second time, the band seems more than poised for departure into a hopeful future in the music business. In “Blackheart vs. Captain America” a solid, flowing guitar riff introduces an epic track with dramatic highs and lows. The title track “We Sing in Time” is sharp and reassuring with a catchy chorus and tight drumming. “Tomato Soup” starts out with a playful piano and accompanying John’s voice is a haunting female backup. This builds into a hard but jilted chorus which then soars into a type of soaring, melodic ending. “Far Outer Banks” sports a crunchy and driven guitar amongst stumbling and bright lyrics that balance the song out perfectly. I find it hard to find things in the album I don’t enjoy.
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Hello,” is a lovely and ultra-catchy 2-minute bit of rollicking down-home good times, at least on the surface, unless you analyze the lyrics more closely. His use of language, metaphor, and juxtaposing the happy with the sad is the work of a true artist, and this is another great example of Oldham using this skill. There are plenty of smart and literate working-class tunes here, and I’d wager at least a couple will stick around for a long, long time. Todd Zachritz | Rating: 3
Eleven Seven Music (www.trapt.com)
It’s strange to realize that a hotbed of indie-rock creativity, known the world over, can be found a mere 2 hours away, in Louisville, Kentucky. From punk/noise brats Squirrel Bait to indie icons Slint, from Rachel’s to My Morning Jacket -- all have called L-ville “home.” Without debate, the prolific and inimitable Will Oldham could be considered among the most important. Covered by Johnny Cash himself, and a collaborator with such renowned individuals as Bjork, Tortoise, Kanye West, and tons of others, Oldham’s Bonnie “Prince” Billy nom de plume has been his personal focus for some years. “Beware’” is his umpteenth album (who’s counting?), and it may be one of his best and most developed. Continuing with a similarly laid-back vibe as last year’s decent but kinda forgettable “Lie Down In The Light,” this isn’t a return to his influential early-Nineties lo-fi, mope-folk days. Oldham’s voice doesn’t waver like it used to. He’s learned to sing within his limits, and his backing band brings a rootsy and distinctly classic country sound (banjo and pedal steel figure prominently, as do mandolin and violin) to the table - fitting considering this is an album full of what seems to be autobiographical laments. “I Don’t Belong To Anyone” is an old-fashioned country heartbreaker – lyrically seeming deceptively simple, but packing a sincere wallop upon closer listen. The first single, “You Are
The fellows that brought you the aggressive, hard hitting single “Headstrong” are back to bust some skulls and make a name for themselves in the world of mainstream rock. For Trapt, the third time must be the charm because this new album has taken all my previous conceptions of the band and completely reconfigured them. Brown (vocals), Charell (bass), Montgomery (drums) and Torres (guitar) seem to have come into their own with this album. As opposed to focusing on a few great tracks they have composed a pretty solid album through and through. “Wasteland” speeds off the starting line with a buzzing, choppy guitar riff. The drumming is tight and clean. The verses are clear and meaningful but the chorus is a little lacking. “Who’s Going Home with You Tonight?” is a melodic and driven ballad. The big single of the album “Contagious” is a great showcase of the bands musical power and their ability to incorporate melodic vocals and concise rhythm. “Forget about the Rain” incorporates a funky
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bass line that makes for an extremely energetic and bright track. “Curiosity Kills” is heavy, fast and catchy. With this album Trapt has matured into a band capable of moving into a unique style and sound. Nick Durcholz | Rating: 3.9
Mono
Hymn Wind
To
The
Innocence and Instinct Sony Music (www.innocenceandinstinct.com)
Immortal
(Temporary Residence) 10 years and 5 albums have now passed for Japanese quartet Mono, and in that time they have cemented themselves as one of the world’s foremost purveyors of sad and melodic guitar sturm-und-drang. This group’s wistful, gentle side is gorgeously emotive, full of wildeyed wonder and quiet introspection. In songs like the opener, “Ashes In The Snow”, the peacefulness builds, then gives way to massive thunderclaps of dissonant noise and bombastic crescendos. And the presence of a full orchestra makes for an even more heightened attack -- strings, flutes, pianos, the works -- meld into Mono’s traditional rock setup effortlessly. It all engages in a precise, well-mapped out series of dynamic, omnipotent, and dense instrumental passages, sometimes sad, but just as often brimming with a strong sense of hopefulness. Indeed, Mono is a force to be reckoned with. Production here is once again handled by the inimitable Steve Albini (veteran of too many Indie bands to mention), who gives the group a very live, organic, and analog sound that is unaffected by studio trickery - what you hear is what you get. And what you get? Crushing, magnificent power framed by delicate passages of sustained splendor. “Hymn To The Immortal Wind” is monolithic, triumphant and, in one word, remarkable. Todd Zachritz | Rating: 4
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As a whole this album is nothing out of the unusual. Red is a fairly young band and there is definite potential in all aspects of their music. It is also very clear that these guys are very passionate about their music, which is a trait every great musician should have. Musically they all play off of each other very well and composition wise, they are tight and very structured. The band lived through a tragic car wreck and obviously still knows how to kick ass. If anything Red would be a force to be reckoned with live in concert. The energy on the album seems particularly tailored for live performance. “Fight Inside” is a brutal and beautiful track, incorporating strings as a back drop to intense vocals and snarling guitar. “Death of Me” is a solid track with the same ugly but soaring sound. “Never be the Same” begins with a liquid, melancholy guitar riff and transforms into a meaningful track of lost love and nostalgia. The men of Red have true talent but their sound is not complete. They have found a couple variations that sound great but all in all there is not enough variety on the album. If this band keeps at it, they could be a force to be reckoned with in the future. Nick Durcholz | Rating: 3.3
heavy thrash as well as power-groove metal. Standouts? How about the powerful opener, “Blood Soaked,” which is a prime example of the group’s synthesis of metallic styles. Songs like the midtempo “Beneath My Skin” fall pretty close to the mainstream, but it’s all remedied with their cover of Nine Inch Nails’ thrashy “Wish,” which manages to harness the punchy, disheveled anger of the original. It’s even followed up with an unexpected and grim experimental soundscape to close it out -- can’t fault that. Taken as a whole though, “Blood Scent” is hard-hitting, mean, and covers just about everything you need in a new metal act. They may not take as many chances as I’d like to hear, but it’s certainly a solid effort. If these guys don’t catch on, it’s a shame. Todd Zachritz | Rating: 2
Unsung Zero Self-Titled
Self Produced (www.myspace.com/USZERO)
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Blood Scent (Catch 22) Raised in Buffalo, this modern metalcore act brings the thunder, with crystalline radio-ready production and a sound that brings to mind Pantera and Metallica - both enviable (though predictable) inspirations. The group’s crunch is loud and aggressive, taking elements from
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and somewhat generic. What makes Unsung Zero stand out so much to me is their ability to change up their rhythm and pace and still make it heavy and energetic. “My Darkness” has a thrashing, powerful sound reminiscent of Slayer, which is backed up by gruesome screams as well as a melodic chorus. This song is a stand out for me because unlike the other racks this song’s lyrics are clear and flow well. The guitar and drum fills on this track are blistering. “Save Me,” boasts intricate cymbal work and soaring lyrics. “Withered” is a haunting, sluggish tune that is well organized and displays a mournful, longing side of the band. Although this band is mostly under the radar they have such rich sound and impressive musical talent that they will be difficult to deny. Nick Durcholz | Rating: 3
The Low Anthem
Oh My God Charlie Darwin (End Of The Road Records) Seeing this multi-instrumentalist trio open for Irish songstress Lisa Hannigan recently was enough to convince me to pick this one up. Based in Rhode Island, The Low Anthem create brisk and timeless Americana -- melding turn-of-the-century working-class folk, hauntingly tender slow/sad gospel hymns, and raving lunatic blues -- all with startlingly sincere results. Their instrumentation (pump organs, harmonium, cell phones, zithers, Tibetan singing bowls as well as guitars and drums) to craft weathered vagabond stories and hopelessly romantic tales is refreshing and unusual. “Charlie Darwin” opens the set with a stirring falsetto courtesy of front man Ben Knox Miller. “To Ohio” is a kind of dead-ringer for Duluth’s legendary ‘slowcore’ progenitors, Low (that’s no bad thing). “The Horizon Is A Beltway” is a rousing hoedown with gruff vocals that channel Tom Waits. In fact, “Home I’ll Never Be” even dares to cover a mighty Waits/Jack Kerouac composition, with surprisingly successful results. “Ticket Taker” is stark, understated, and absolutely moving, whereas “Champion Angel” is as anthemic and rocking as anything by Springsteen or the Arcade Fire. This genre-hopping and blending of moods could be disastrous in the hands of a lesser band, but the Low Anthem handle everything like true professionals. They are poised for great things. This album is already among my picks-of-the-year. Todd Zachritz | Rating: 5
1 Crapholio 2 Needs more cowbell 3 Okay, but don’t spend more than $9.99 on it.
4 I’m likin’ it - more than just friends. 5 Phenomenal!
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DVD REVIEWS April 28th Bride Wars (20th Century Fox) Here come the brides! Now, take my wives! PLEASE! Anne Hathaway (who’s usually reliable) and Kate Hudson (who routinely sucks) team up to play best friends Chad Benefield who wage war on each other when they book their Contributor dream weddings on the same day in the same place. The only thing more frustrating than the fact that this supposed comedy isn’t comic at all is the basic premise of the film. You mean to tell me that Liv and Emma, BFF’s who’ve been dreaming about and planning their weddings since they plopped out of the womb, wouldn’t relish the thought of having a double wedding? Come on, Bridezillas! Even Marcia and Jan Brady had a double wedding! GRADE: D
May 5th The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Paramount Pictures) #9 on my list of the Best Films of 2008. David Fincher’s portrait of Benjamin Button, a man who, oddly enough, ages in reverse, is a poetic tale of life and its fragility. At the center of this three-hour masterpiece is Fincher’s thesis about cause and effect. It’s a seemingly inconsequential sequence of events that ends up having dire consequences for Benjamin Button‘s long-time love, Daisy. To watch that sequence (and you must) is to learn what life is truly all about. Life is essentially the pursuit of death. From the moment we are born, our biological clocks begin ticking and inching ever closer to Doomsday and there’s nothing we can do to control or stop it. Just ask Benjamin Button. GRADE: B+
the bad guys but, now all of a sudden, these Albanians come out of nowhere and they get all the attention? Excuse me! But who the hell do you Albanians think you are? Going to Paris and kidnapping Liam Neeson’s daughter! You should be ashamed. GRADE: C
May 12th Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (Sony Pictures) The cinematic equivalent of taking a silver bullet to the forehead. I don’t mean to sound like a civil rights activist but, “Haven’t my people suffered enough?” Did we need a third Underworld movie? And, more importantly, did Michael Sheen, who was so brilliant in The Queen and Frost/Nixon really need a paycheck this badly? Does Bill Nighy, the normally accomplished actor who stars as head vampire Viktor, really think he’s being scary when he makes his eyes bug out of his head like he‘s trying to force a bowel movement? Do I have to end every sentence in this review with a question mark? GRADE: C
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May 12th Taken (20th Century Fox) Could anyone have predicted that Liam Neeson was going to be the break-out action movie star of 2009? Well, this Pierre Morel-helmed thriller grossed about $140 million dollars and I truly can understand why. On the surface, Taken looks like a good movie. But if you stop chomping your popcorn, gutting your gummy bears, slurping down that Coke and really pay attention, you’ll see it’s all just absurd. The dialogue is terrible. The acting is over-the-top. Liam Neeson looks about as comfortable playing the action hero as Harrison Ford did in Firewall. And let’s talk about those dastardly villains! Have you noticed that the Albanians are the new bad guys in Hollywood? If I was Asian, I’d be pissed. The Asians used to be • 90 •
(MGM) Bryan Singer’s take on the plot to assassinate Adolph Hitler isn’t the tragedy I expected to be. But that doesn’t mean it’s worth watching either. Though I fully anticipated Tom Cruise being the primary distraction, he actually wasn’t that bad. What’s really odd to me is the fact that no one in this movie about Germany speaks with a German accent. I realize that Singer made an executive decision for his actors not to use them (they were reportedly struggling in rehearsals), but why then do they write in German and send and translate telegraphs in German? It’s a silly directorial choice that ends up stripping the movie of any authenticity. This is a Hollywood director’s Nazi Germany. Not Hitler’s. GRADE: C+
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VIDEO VIEWS
May 1st X-Men Origins: Wolverine (20th Century Fox) Well, if you happened to catch the version leaked on the internet, you’ve already seen it. Hopefully, you didn’t give into that temptation. And, speaking of temptations, I am sure there are hordes of women (and some men out there) who fully believe Hugh Jackman should always be seen on a giant projection screen instead of a teeny-tiny laptop! Gavin Hood (Rendition) directs this Origins story, which delves deep into the psyche and history of Wolverine and how he found his way to the Weapon X program. I haven’t enjoyed any of the X-Men movies, but this has one thing going for it. Halle Berry’s not in it! There’s no Storm to rain on the parade!
May 8th Star Trek (Paramount)
in over $217 million dollars domestically! In 2009, Angels and Demons is poised to put up similar numbers. Why? It’s based on another wildly popular Dan Brown novel. It has the same director. And it stars Tom Hanks, who reprises his role as symbologist Robert Langdon, who learns that a secret brotherhood called the Illuminati is on the verge of resurrection and threatens to destroy the Vatican. You can expect lots of layers and intrigue in Angels and Demons. I just hope that when the case is cracked, the puzzle is more elaborate than that in The Da Vinci Code. It may have stumped some, but, for me and my movie-watching pals, it was about as elaborate as a “Before and After” puzzle on Wheel of Fortune.
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photo credits: X-Men: Michael Muller / Angels: Zade Rosenthal / Terminator: Richard Foreman
Terminator Salvation (Warner Brothers)
Is it just me or is Star Trek the cinematic gift that keeps on giving? Just when you think there couldn’t possibly be another Star Trek movie, Trekkies are getting beamed back to movie theatres! To be quite honest, I have never really been a fan. But, that could all change and here’s why . . . J.J. Abrams. If anyone can reinvent Star Trek and update it for the modern age, it’s Abrams. Though he’s only directed one feature-length film (Mission: Impossible III), he’s the brainpower behind some of the most popular small-screen science fiction ever: Fringe, Alias and Lost, which I truly consider the best series in the history of television.
May 15th Angels and Demons (Sony Pictures) It’s National Treasure meets The Holy Bible! In 2006, Ron Howard’s bigscreen treatment of Dan Brown’s best-seller, The Da Vinci Code, raked Evansville May 2009 • Call for Advertising Information (812) 760-4309
Well, Ahnuld is gone. But behold Christian Bale, the drama queen! Terminator Salvation has already made headlines and it hasn’t even hit the big screen yet. Of course, what does one expect when its star, Christian Bale, tongue-lashes a crew member and thereby officially declares to the world that he is the NEW Russell Crowe. It killed me when so-called Hollywood insiders speculated that Warner Brothers released the audio from that school-girl tirade to drum up publicity for the movie. Don’t believe that notion because it’s absurd. This is a Terminator movie. It doesn’t need publicity. The masses are going to swarm the theatre to see it and I am going to be right there with them. Charlie’s Angels director McG takes the helm and gives the franchise the gritty and nihilistic look it’s been begging for. I cannot wait! • 91 •
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7782 hi. I am 46 years old. I have brown hair, blue eyes, a beard, and a mustache. I am 5’7”. I just recently got out of a long term relationship, so I am just looking for friends with benefits. I am into pool, karaoke, darts, and sci-fi. I can do all the above in my own home. I work third shift, but I am off on the weekends. Mornings are best for me during the week. If you are interested, let me know, and we will talk and go from there. Everyone needs someone sometime. I need someone almost every day. I am looking for friends with benefits. 8141 hi. This is Chris. I was looking to hopefully meet a female for dating. I am new to the area. I am 37. I have blonde hair and blue eyes with an athletic build. I live in henderson, so if you’re interested, get back to me. females only please. Thank you. Bye. 8362 hello. I am seeking an attractive, drug/disease free SWf for a friends with benefits relationship. I am an attractive, drug/ disease free, light skinned SBM in my thirties with an athletic • 97 •
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