NOVEMBER
2019
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TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
COVER STORY
ENTERTAINMENT
40 Tri-State Road Trips sponsored by Bud's Harley-Davidson Motor Your Way to All the Coolest Spots!
28 In Town & Around 44 Arts & Activities 46 Music: Jonas Cowan 47 Music: Kyle Paisley 48 Music: Bill Betz 50 Stories from the Stage 52 Film: Moonlight Films 54 Screen Time 55 Podcast Corner
FEATURES 8 86th Hadi Shrine Circus The Last Great American Circus Returns! 10 97XFest presents Black Stone Cherry & The Lacs The Sound of the South at the OCC 12 Old Dominion with Scotty McCreery at the Ford Center Country Music Stars Coming to the Tri-State 14 The Second City's Greatest Hits at Preston Arts Center An Interview with SC Player Julia Morales 16 9th Annual River Basin Blues Blast at Lamasco The Final Blues Blowout of the Year! 18 Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra Holiday Performances Christmas Concerts and More Ahead for the EPO 19 Main Street Holiday Shopping Guide Take a Walk Down the Walkway for Great Gift Ideas!
COUPONS
LOCAL HAPPENINGS 56 Community & Family 58 Tri-State's Got Talent 60 RMHC of Ohio Valley 62 Military Man on a Mission 64 VHS Spotlight 65 VHS Adoption Spotlight 66 Tri-State Pet Pics 76 Mug Shots
OPINION 68 The Write Stuff 68 Tri-State Politics 69 Maybe I'm Just Getting Old
PREVIEWS & REVIEWS
27 Save Big!
CUISINE & DINING 24 What's Cookin': Hornet's Nest 26 In the Kitchen
70 Showplace Cinemas 71 Film 72 Music 74 Beer
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A QUICK NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
S
eems I got so wrapped up in all of the events going on
the Preston Arts Center and 97XFest featuring Black Stone
this month that writing this introductory article completely
Cherry and The Lacs at the Owensboro Convention Center.
slipped my mind - right up until the final hours before upload
We've got an interview with the former to get you primed and
when our graphic designer asked a very valid question: where
ready to go. In other news, the Hadi Shrine Circus returns to the
is your editor's note? Thanks to her timely inquiry, you are now
tri-state, celebrating 86 years of family-friendly entertainment.
reading this engaging paragraph instead of crying softly to
Daredevil Bello Nock is back for an encore performance along
yourself, wondering what you did to deserve an empty space
with Daniel Week's BMX Riders and many more acts. And
in the magazine. I mean, you've been nothing but kind to me,
speaking of family-friendly, clean comedian Anjelah Johnson
so let's just pretend this little episode never happened. Deal?
comes to the Victory on November 17 as part of her very
Now, on to the matter at hand... November is overloaded with
popular "Technically Not Stalking" Tour. Also, don't miss our
entertainment, bookended by the one and only Tony Bennett
annual Main Street Holiday Guide and this month's Tri-State
at the Victory (11/1) and the 9th Annual River Basin Blues Blast
Road Trips cover story sponsored by Bud's Harley-Davidson.
at Lamasco Bar & Grill (11/30). In between there's all sorts of good stuff going on, including Second City's Greatest Hits at
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NEWS4U NOVEMBER 2019 | UPCOMING EVENTS
86TH HADI SHRINE CIRCUS FOR D CEN TER | NOVE MBE R 28 - DE C E MBER 1
A tri-state tradition: The last great American circus returns for the Thanksgiving holiday Incredibly, 2019 marks the 86th edition of the Hadi Shrine Circus - a
hand-balancing act of Ernesto German Fassio - 30 feet high on a
remarkable run that has eclipsed virtually every other production in
star-table - and buckle up for Daniel Weeks' BMX Riders. And for all
North America. Indeed, this wonderful family tradition has become
the animal lovers (everyone, in other words), Hans Klose & The Hog
an integral part of the holidays, an event that
Diggity Dog Review will surprise you with a
the whole community can enjoy. Simply put,
"unique twist to your normal dog act." Klose is
it just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the
a second generation circus performer who's
circus.
been on the circuit for years and was recently featured on Late Night with Stephen Colbert.
One of the biggest reasons for the ongoing success of the Hadi Shrine Circus is the non-
With all of the hard work and planning that
stop action that keeps the show moving for
goes into the Hadi Shrine Circus, it’s no won-
three solid hours. In fact, over the last several
der that it's drawn millions of people - of all
years, the production has truly evolved, incor-
ages and backgrounds - to the big top. Ev-
porating more special effects to bring a lot
eryone involved puts their heart and soul into
more energy and pop to traditional acts such
the production and the money raised allows
as jugglers, acrobats and lion tamers. In addi-
the Hadi Shriners to keep doing all of their
tion, the 2019 production promises an encore
great charity work (consider donating to the
performance by the amazing Bello Nock who
Shriners Hospitals for Children today), so your
has appeared on America's Got Talent and
support really does make a difference.
been featured in the Guinness Book of World Records. He'll tickle your funny bone and leave you breathless with his daredevil stunts! Plus, prepare to be dazzled by the amazing
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97XFEST PRESENTS
BLACK STONE CHERRY & THE LACS WITH THE JOSEPHINES G O IN G SOUTH : THE OC C P LAYS HOS T T O SO M E DO W N HO M E R O C K & R O L L AN D COUNT RI FI E D RA P OW EN SB OR O CONVE NT I ON C E NT E R | NO V EM B ER 2 3 | 7 :3 0 P.M . All the attitude you can handle. That's what's in store for you at the
are Kentucky boys through and through - all "white trash millionaires" (as
OCC when Black Stone Cherry and The Lacs join forces to set western
their biggest song states) at heart.
Kentucky afire this month. And they'll even get a little extra help from Bowling Green's The Josephines. This is how it's done, folks - down and
The Lacs are just as loyal to the south, of course. The title of the duo's
dirty southern rock & roll with some countrified rap to get your blood
2017 album, American Rebelution, says everything you need to know
flowing this holiday season. Call
about these "loud ass crackers"
it an early Christmas present for
from Georgia. Now Clay Sharpe
all you music lovers out there, a
and Brian King are taking their
thank you for all the support the
humorous country rap to the next
area has shown these bands -
level with the just-released Rise
BSC, especially. All you have to do
& Shine featuring the title track's
is show up ready to get more than
ode to an early a.m. buzz: "I like to
a little crazy.
start off my morning with a quart of that Apple Pie / Crawl out of bed
Creeping up on 20 years together
and get a swig of that lightning
as a band, Black Stone Cherry
strike". Yup, the Lacs are back and
show no signs of slowing down,
as crude as ever - just the way you
having recently released Black to
like them.
Blues V. 2, a second helping of electrified blues covers featuring
And don't forget about the
some truly raw performances that
Josephines, the pride of Bowling
find the guys in top form. It comes on the heels of 2018's excellent Family
Green. Self-described as "a rag tag group of rock & roll drenched country
Tree - driven by singles "Burnin'" and "Bad Habit," each showcasing the
hoodlums," they were made to be on this bill, guaranteed to get the
undeniable influence of Stevie Ray Vaughan and ZZ Top among others.
crowd in just the right mood for some down home music.
But it's the closing title track that really hits home with the truly affecting line, "I wanna die where I was born." Vocalist/guitarist Chris Robertson,
For tickets and more info, visit owensborocenter.com. The OCC is located
guitarist Ben Wells, bassist Jon Lawhon and drummer John Fred Young
at 501 W. 2nd St. in Owensboro, KY.
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OLD DOMINION "MAKE IT SWEET" TOUR WITH SCOTTY MCCREERY A C MA V O C A L G R O U P O F THE Y EA R B R ING ING FI RS T HEA DLINING SHO W TO EVA NSV ILLE FORD C E NTER | NO V EM B ER 2 1 | 7 P.M . When it comes to contemporary country music,
many more) to reaching the top of the country
Nashville's Old Dominion leads the pack,
charts with 2017's Happy Endings. And they've
combining elements of pop, rock and even a
done it without following the pack, creating
little hip hop to balance out the band's southern
a sound that's totally unique and instantly
twang. It's a fresh mix of styles that's produced
recognizable - to the tune of millions and millions
a run of hit singles, including "Break Up with
of streams and YouTube views.
Him,"
"Snapback,"
"No
Such Thing as a Broken
The band will be joined
Heart" and "Make It Sweet"
by American Idol winner
- the latter serving as the
Scotty McCreery who's
inspiration for the group's
in the midst of a career
first headlining tour. A
resurgence
new
album,
the gigantic hit "Five
preceded by the release
More Minutes" off 2018's
of the lovesick ballad "One
Seasons
Man Band" earlier this year,
beloved baritone crooner
was released on October
followed
self-titled
thanks
Change. that
to
The
number
25, making an immediate impact on the charts
one smash up with "This Is It" - his second chart-
and setting the stage for a great show at the Ford
topper in a row - given a boost by an emotional
Center later this month.
video documenting McCreery's actual wedding day.
Old Dominion have certainly come a long way over the last decade or so, graduating from penning songs for other artists (i.e., Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, Randy Houser, Blake Shelton and
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SECOND CITY'S GREATEST HITS
PR E STON ARTS C E NT E R | NOVE MBE R 15 | 7 :3 0 P.M .
SC PLAYER JULIA MORALES ON THE HIGH-WIRE ACT OF IMPROV, THE CHALLENGES OF WORKING WITH AN ENSEMBLE, STRETCHING OUT ARTISTICALLY AND MORE For six hilarious decades, Chicago-based The Second City improvisational
Interestingly, you cite shyness and a tendency to come off
comedy troupe has produced star after iconic star, including the likes of
as unfriendly when first meeting someone as two of your
John Belushi, John Candy, Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Mike Myers
personality traits. Has either trait made it difficult to succeed in
and Jordan Peele, just to name a few. Simply put, these and other hugely
the very extroverted world of improv comedy?
talented SC alumni have changed the face of film
I think the thing with that is, you know, I'm so focused
and TV, accounting for hundreds of millions of
on what I'm doing and I love what I'm doing so much
dollars at the box office while shaping the evolution
that I don't have to think about whether or not I'm
of Saturday Night Live and other high profile shows.
being an extrovert or an introvert because there's just something about being on stage that it's literally my
In celebration of such a remarkable milestone and
zone - no one can cross it. I know I'm in a safe place
impact on the entertainment world, the renowned
and a fun place where I get to entertain and show
improv comedy group returns to Henderson's
people what I got. And we do break the "fourth wall,"
Preston Arts Center on November 15 with a greatest
obviously, because we get suggestions [from the
hits program for the ages. Expect the unexpected -
audience] and when I'm getting suggestions I like
and lots of audience participation - when the SC players take the stage with
to take care of the audience just as much as I would hope that they
one goal in mind: to leave you reeling with laughter.
would take care of me. The same way that I allow people to grow on me I expect people to let me grow on them in that way. I'm pretty
Actor, comedian and writer Julia Morales is one of the troupe's most
quiet and shy at first and if it comes off bad then I'll just have to grow
talented performers. In addition to Second City, she's received training at
on ya.
such famous improv institutions as Upright Citizens Brigade, Annoyance Theater and iO Theater. She kindly spoke with News 4U ahead of the show.
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Improv is a high-wire act that can go brilliantly or fall completely
flat. Do you think most people understand just how fine the line is?
movie - a horror web series - because I'm a big horror fan. You don't
I think it's harder than what people think because people often respond
see that a lot in this community. Although I love comedy and things like
with assuming that we are scripting our material, but it's just a matter of
that and I can perform comedy well, I can write horror or drama better.
spending time and getting our reps in. I mean, you'll have way more
Comedy is very natural to me, but I recognize that I'm not as heavy of a
bad shows than good shows - and I'm so used to that and ok with that.
hitter when it comes to writing comedy. And that's just because horror
You literally have to find a way to be ok with that. I don't know, it's just
and drama are a big part of my upbringing.
gotten easier and easier over the years for me. But at first it can seem hard but I think that's because people are hard
How do you get psyched for an improv
on themselves. People often think that they're
performance? Do you have particular rituals?
immediately supposed to be the next Tina Fey. I
It kind of depends on the kind of day I've had. If I've
always tell people that if you think about it, we're
had a fairly long day, pretty exhausting, I will more
really improvising all day, all the time - we're just
than likely...I'm very big on spraying my homemade
not super self-aware of those interactions as
aromatherapy sprays. I make, like, geranium and
"improv." And so all we're doing is just reenacting
lavender sprays and spray them around the dressing
and recreating and adding our own flair to what
room just to make the vibe of the room smell nice.
we do in our daily lives.
We go to different places all the time, so often times it smells like whatever that place is - and we want
What are the challenges of working with an
something to make us feel calm. And sometimes if I'm
ensemble in an improv setting?
energetic I'll spray eucalyptus around to give us that pop. And usually
I think it's challenging for everyone - especially when you're in a group
one person of the cast will play music and it's normally something fun to
setting and you didn't pick your players and you're trying to all cohesively
uplift us and get us started, to get ready for the party because you don't
find things that you find funny. There are different ideas and approaches
want to start on a bad note or with low energy.
to what people find funny. Some people are toilet humor; some people are intellectual humor; some people are topical; some people like
Is the ultimate goal for most Second City players to make it onto
physical humor. None of those are wrong - it's just a matter of preference
Saturday Night Live?
and how do you cohesively find something to make a good show run.
I get that question a lot. I would say that back in the day I was really
With that being said, it's just about accepting that this is what that person
wanting to be on SNL but as I kind of figured out more and more about
does, this is who they are, this is what they like to do. Ok, if they put me in
what I'm trying to do and what I'd like to do...SNL would be great - it really
a scene that they wrote, I'm going to honor
would. It sounds really cushy and there are
it and do my best in it. If it makes me super
a lot of greats that have been on that show.
uncomfortable, definitely speak to your
I will continue to audition for them just for a
cast, but that's very few and far between.
nice ego stroke but my goals right now - as
Everyone is very supportive of each other
I continue touring and writing and things
- and you'll see that for sure. There are a lot
like that - are kind of shifting a bit. I'm loving
of us who are very different players but we
what I do but I'm starting to shift to, well, first
all make it work really nicely.
to writing the horror web series which I told you about and also I was thinking about
As
demonstrated
in
your
online
working on standup because I've never
audition videos, you've got some serious acting chops to go along
done that. And I write better for myself than I can for other people. But
with your comedy prowess. Are you continuing to try and stretch
my ultimate goal is just to keep getting paid for what I do but preferably
out artistically?
make bigger bucks for it.
Yeah, I am a fan of it all. I like dramedy - I like to stretch out as much as possible with things that I'm given. I see everything as a challenge,
For tickets and more info, visit haaa.org. The Preston Arts Center is
especially if it's tough for me. I'm actually hoping to work on a horror
located at 2660 S. Green St. in Henderson, KY.
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9TH ANNUAL
RIVER BASIN BLUES BLAST T H E R EGION 'S MOS T E XC I T I NG LI VE A C TS A R E O N TA P FO R T H E F IN AL B LU E S BLOWOU T OF T HE YE A R L AMASCO B AR & GRI LL | NOVE MBE R 30 | 2 -9 P.M .
Completing the annual trifecta of blues celebrations in the tri-
4 P.M. - KING BEE & THE STINGERS: Two-time International
state, the River Basin Blues Blast returns to Lamasco Bar & Grill on
Blues Challenge semifinalists King Bee & The Stingers debuted
November 30 for a full day of fantastic live performances featuring
their full-length album, Meet Me in Memphis, earlier this year.
Blues 4U, King Bee & The Stingers and The
Formed in southern Indiana in 2006,
Tailfin Cadillacs. And best of all, there's no
the band currently features harp player
cover for this popular event thanks to the
and founder Mark “King Bee” Menefee,
generous support of the Bosse Fund.
guitarist DK Buchanon, bass player Ken Meadows, drummer Paul Karaffa and lead
The 2019 edition of the River Basin Blues Blast is presented by the
vocalist Sarah Menefee. In addition to the IBC slots, King Bee has
Anna & Benjamin Bosse Scholarship Fund and backed by a host
appeared at the Madison Ribberfest, the Garvin Gate Blues Festival
of great sponsors, including Moore Music,
in Louisville, KY, and the legendary Midway
Lamasco Bar & Grill, WUEV 91.5FM and
Tavern in Mishawaka, IN.
the River Basin Blues Society (RBBS). A highly-respected organization, the RBBS
6 P.M. - THE TAILFIN CADILLACS:
is dedicated to keeping the blues alive in
Formed in Louisville in 2017, the Tailfin
the tri-state by providing a forum to share
Cadillacs' sound is very much big band
information, knowledge and appreciation
blues with a danceable old school R&B
of the blues, acting as a comprehensive
vibe. This six-piece dynamo consists
resource for tri-state blues fans, musicians
of B.J. Hayse (lead vocals), Ken Peters
and venue owners.
(drums), Nick Riefsteck (lead guitar), Wes Burgiss (keys), Rico Thomas (bass) and Jim
A little background on this year's featured
Masterson (guitar, sax and harp).
acts... In addition to the live music on tap, 2 P.M. - BLUES 4U: The only act that
the RBBS will present the annual Blues
has performed at all 28 W.C. Handy Blues
Heritage Award to none other than Carl Rodenberg. Carl has been a musical
& BBQ Fests, Blues 4U consists of Carl Rodenberg (vocals, keys), Tommy Stillwell (guitars, vocals), Jon
mainstay in the tri-state as a musician and composer and the
Rochner (bass, vocals), Roy Carter (sax) and Danny Erkman (drums).
member of several groups that help keep the blues alive in the
Lately, this virtual supergroup has rocked Bluesday Tuesdays at
area. The award ceremony will take place during a break in the
Lamasco and its members also play in numerous other tri-state
Blues 4U performance.
bands. For more info about the event as well as memberships and other items pertaining to the RBBS, visit evansvilleblues.com. Lamasco Bar & Grill is located at 1331 W. Franklin St. in Evansville.
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Evansville
PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES AT THE VICTORY THEATRE FAN FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AND MORE AHEAD FOR THE EPO
The holiday season is almost here and that means every
Indianapolis. In addition to the EPO, he's worked with
store in the tri-state will soon be filled with the sounds of
the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra and the North Carolina,
Christmas classics pumped ad nauseam through muffled
Shanghai and Singapore symphonies as well as the Poznań,
speakers. Even the biggest fan of this
Łódź, Polish Baltic, Nagoya, Taiwan,
time of year can get a little jaded - but
and Oklahoma City philharmonics -
there's a cure-all for the overload: the
just to name a few. He's quite good, in
power and the glory of the Evansville
other words.
Philharmonic
Orchestra.
They'll
restore your faith in holiday music
Then it's all about Christmas with the
with the annual Bunny Bread Candy
Bunny Bread Candy Cane Express
Cane Express
performance (12/7)
performance and Peppermint Pops.
and a double dose of the beloved
Both will feature the multi-talented
Peppermint Pops (12/7 & 12/8). Let the
Tony DeSare, named a Rising Star Male
EPO show you how Christmas classics
Vocalist in Downbeat magazine. Also a
such as "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town," "Jingle Bells," "Let
celebrated pianist and composer, he's notched three top
It Snow" and many more are meant to
10 Billboard jazz albums and been
be heard - crystal clear at full volume,
featured on the CBS Early Show and
with precision and grandeur.
Today Show, among other high profile programs. DeSare will be joined by
But let's not get ahead of ourselves
the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus,
because the EPO will first deliver
Evansville Children's Chorus, Legacy
another
concert
Dance Company and Evansville Ballet.
on November 16 featuring Music
With Maestro Savia at the helm, all
Director
Merrill
parties will come together to capture
Pieces
the spirit of
and
sterling Finalist
violinist
Classics Michelle
Richard
Lin.
chosen for this performance include
Christmas and get
everyone primed for the holidays.
Mozart's Overture to Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), Mendelssohn's Concerto for Violin, Op. 64 in E Minor,
For tickets and more info, visit evansvillephilharmonic.org.
Orchestra,
Show dates & times: Bunny Bread Candy Cane Express
Ligeti's Concert Romanesc and more - all given a boost
(12/7, 2pm) / Peppermint Pops (12/7, 7pm - 12/8, 2pm).
via the instrumental genius of Lin, Gold Medalist of the
The Victory Theatre is located at 600 Main St. in downtown
10th Quadrennial International Violin Competition of
Evansville.
Copland's
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Appalachian
Spring
Suite
for
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The tri-state is hardly wanting for places to shop during the holidays - we can all agree on that. Drive in any direction and you can find just about anything for anybody. Still, there's something about these crisp, colorful fall days that's just made for spending time in downtown Evansville. The walkway on Main Street, in particular, holds a certain charm that the revitalization of the area has only enhanced. More than ever, there's a local vibe; businesses
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that line the historic stretch of city blocks are primarily locally-owned and operated - from gift shops to bars and restaurants...
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Continued from page 19 And FYI, downtown as a whole features nearly 20 stores and 35 places to eat - and that's not even counting the very popular, everevolving Haynie's Corner District. Ease of parking is a must, you say? Well, in addition to plenty of spaces on the street, there are several parking garages within walking distance of everything, hassle-free with reasonable rates. What's not to like? Get to know downtown Evansville a little bit better with this guide and then visit the walkway and beyond this holiday season - you'll be glad you did.
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What's cookin' has
pepper jack cheese, and an amazing honey-Sriracha mayo, all
long been a fixture in the
on a soft pretzel bun. The combination of flavors is amazing, and
McCutchanville area. But
worry not if you don’t like heat - there’s barely any spiciness to it
with new kitchen staff
at all. What you do get is a delicious patty with everything else
and a fresh take on the
building on top of what is already nearly perfection.
same menu you already
The
Hornet’s
know
and
Nest
love,
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Last but most certainly not least was the Filet Mignon, the legendary steak preparation that needs no introduction. This
tender and flavorful 8 oz. cut is seared with a fantastic crust of the only seasonings a good steak truly needs: cracked pepper and
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salt. I was impressed by the nice marbling I found inside after
Owner Derek Ungethiem brought
me an appetizer first, the Fried Provolone
Bruschetta. I’ve had plenty of other fried cheeses before, but
cutting into it, something you won’t find in many restaurant’s filets. Of course, rarely do you see this dish without bacon, and they certainly don’t buck that trend here as a lovely thick-cut strip
never provolone; after trying this, I’m wondering why I hadn’t. A
of bacon wraps around to add even more flavor.
thick disc of the cheese is quickly fried, leaving a smooth, creamy
texture in the center. It’s then topped with fresh bruschetta and
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same dressing is found on the Fried Green Tomato Salad, with
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shaved provolone adorning a bed of fresh spinach and the
family for food and drinks. (The Breakfast Burger featured in their
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IN THE KITCHEN
with Chef Amanda Hancock
This is a recipe that you may have seen in a popular restaurant in town, but I’m telling you that you can make it so much better! In my mind November marks soup season - mostly because that’s when I end up getting sick. In fact, I was supposed to teach a cooking class featuring this soup and ended up getting sick, so I want to share it with you. This recipe does contain meat but could easily be vegetarian if you increase the amount of cauliflower and kale.
Find more recipes on
SLOW COOKER LOW CARB ZUPPA TOSCANA SOUP (keto friendly)
Chef Amanda Hancock's website: www.chefamandahancock.com And in her book:
The Best is Yet to Come
Serves: 10 / Prep time: 10 mins / Cook time: 4 hrs INGREDIENTS: •
1 pound mild or hot ground Italian sausage
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1 tsp oil
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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36 oz of low sodium chicken broth (I used 2 entire jars of homemade broth, but ALWAYS recommend LOW sodium)
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1 large cauliflower head diced into small pieces
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3 cups chopped kale or spinach
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¼ tsp crushed red pepper
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1 tsp salt
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½ black pepper
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½ cup heavy cream
DIRECTIONS: •
Brown the ground sausage in a skillet over med-hi heat until done (until the pink is cooked out).
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Drain the sausage, leaving just enough oil to sauté the onions until they are translucent. This usually takes 3-4 minutes.
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Add the sausage, onions, garlic, chicken (or vegetable stock if vegetarian), garlic, kale, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to the alloy cooker.
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Cook on hi for 4 hrs or low for 8 hrs.
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Add the heavy cream and serve.
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Serve hot.
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Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy
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5:30 PM
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6:00 PM
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6:30 PM
Knowledge Trivia
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7:00 PM
Wiemeier
7:15 PM
7:00 PM
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"I Left My Heart" Tour
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-- Bar Bingo
8:00 PM
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Bokeh Lounge -- Cowboy Poets
7:00 PM
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6:00 PM
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill
Bokeh Lounge -- Boscoe
-- Scott Winzinger
France & Tommy Stillwell
9:00 PM
Bud's Bar & Grill -- College
Bokeh Lounge -- Beyond Blue
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J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &
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7:00 PM
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-- Texas Hold 'Em
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-- Saved By the Bell Trivia
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8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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-- 6th Annual Kentucky Arts & Crafts Expo
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8:00 PM
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7:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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6:00 PM
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Devils
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10:00 PM
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --
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6:30 PM
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10
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11:00 AM
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6:30 PM
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5:00 PM
Curtis
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7:00 PM
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KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/
-- Texas Hold 'Em
Sparky
8:00 PM
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Tommy
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live
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10:00 PM
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke
Bud's Bar & Grill -- Chris
TJ's Stockyard Inn -- TJ's
Moreno
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9:00 PM
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9:30 PM
6:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic w/
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OTP
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Mike’s Fight: Sarah Werner, Theo
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Akai, Cynthia Mrray, Big Ninja
5:30 PM
Delight, Max Allen Band
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive
7:00 PM
After 5: The Next Step
Carson's Brewery -- Live Music
(formally MAD Women)
Victory Theatre -- EPO
6:00 PM
presents Michelle Merrill &
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Richard Lin
Harmon
7:15 PM
7:00 PM
Ford Center -- Evansville
Carson's Brewery -- Live Music
Thunderbolts Hockey
7:15 PM
8:00 PM
Ford Center -- Evansville
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill
Thunderbolts Hockey
-- Eighty-Sixt
7:30 PM
9:00 PM
Preston Arts Center
Bokeh Lounge -- Bombshell
(Henderson) -- The Second
the Rock Show
City's Greatest Hits
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live
8:00 PM
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Funday with Kenna & Cynthia
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/
6:00 PM
Sparky
Victory Theatre -- Anjelah
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
7:00 PM
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Live Music
Johnson "Technically Not
6:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
TBA
Stalking" Tour
Bokeh Lounge -- Bokeh Poetry
-- Cornhole (w/ cash prizes -
TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Michelle
6:30 PM
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Shelton
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-- College Night / Karaoke & DJ
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10:00 PM
7:00 PM
6:30 PM
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Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Themed
8:00 PM
Moreno
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Trivia
Bokeh Lounge -- Big Al & The
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
9:00 PM
7:00 PM
Heavyweights
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Ford Center -- Avett Brothers
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke
Victory Theatre -- Kris
9:00 PM
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Kristofferson
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2:00 PM
6:00 PM
9:00 PM
-- Karaoke & DJ
Bud's Bar & Grill -- Josh Merritt
Ford Center -- UE Men's
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
2:30 PM
Basketball
Bokeh Lounge -- Sunday Jazz:
7:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21
The Tom Drury Quintet
Carson's Brewery -- Trivia w/
6:00 PM
5:00 PM
3:00 PM
Matt Meth
Amy's on Franklin -- Alex
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill
Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy
8:00 PM
Hellenberg
-- Old Dominion pre-show w/
"Sweet T" Miller
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke
6:30 PM
Kenna Elpers
5:00 PM
9:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Bingo w/
6:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Sunday
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Maglinger
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Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
9:00 PM
After 5: Dr. Doctor
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9:30 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- On the Ones
6:00 PM
KC's Corner Pocket -- College
Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic w/
w/ Wade Baker
Amy's on Franklin -- Bob Green
Night / Karaoke & DJ
OTP
J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Karaoke
Carson's Brewery -- Live Music
Ford Center -- Old Dominion
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke
Victory Theatre -- Evansville
wsg Scotty McCreery
5:30 PM
& DJ
Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
Fall Concert
-- Texas Hold 'Em
After 5: Dog Town Three
-- DJ & Karaoke
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
6:00 PM
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/
Owensboro Convention Center
Old National Events Plaza
Amy's on Franklin -- Gareth
Sparky
-- 97XFest presents Black Stone
-- Mannheim Steamroller
Jones
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Pez & The
Cherry & The Lacs wsg The
Christmas by Chip Davis
Carson's Brewery -- Yoga in the
Dispensers
Josephines
8:00 PM
Brewery
10:00 PM
8:00 PM
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Live
7:00 PM
Bud's Bar & Grill -- Adairs Run
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill
Jams
Carson's Brewery -- Live Music
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Evvolve
-- Static Mojo
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke
8:00 PM
Presents: Shy Guy Says w/
9:00 PM
TJ's Stockyard Inn -- TJ's
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- DJ &
Achilles
Bokeh Lounge -- Morgan
Singer/Songwriters Showcase
Karaoke
9:00 PM
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Players
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
-- Rod Stewart Tribute w/ Larry
5:30 PM
Cricket's (Newburgh) --
Donahue & The Left of Center
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Nashville Dust
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College Night / Karaoke & DJ
Karaoke
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke
-- Evansville Thunderbolts
& DJ
Coaches Show
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/
6:30 PM
Sparky
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Themed
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Guilty
Trivia
Pleasure
9:00 PM
10:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
Bud's Bar & Grill -- Tailgate Revival
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
6:00 PM
-- Party Feels
Amy's on Franklin -- Alex
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Calabash
Hellenberg Bokeh Lounge -- Nick Hamilton
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24
6:30 PM
2:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Bingo w/
Bud's Bar & Grill -- Josh Merritt
Curtis
2:30 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- General
Bokeh Lounge -- Sunday Jazz:
Knowledge Trivia
Bokeh Big Band
7:00 PM
3:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy
-- Cornhole (w/ cash prizes -
"Sweet T" Miller
register @ 6:30pm)
6:30 PM
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke
-- Bar Bingo
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill --
Old National Events Plaza --
Cornhole / Karaoke & DJ
Alice Cooper "Ol' Black Eyes is
9:00 PM
Back" Tour
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
8:00 PM Cricket's (Newburgh) --
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Pre-Thanksgiving Bash w/
7:00 PM
entertainment, food, fun &
Carson's Brewery -- Trivia w/
drinks
Matt Meth
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --
8:00 PM
Drunksgiving Eve w/ Chugboat
Bokeh Lounge -- Karaoke
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke
9:00 PM
9:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Open Mic
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ
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6:00 PM
-- Thanksgiving Eve Party w/
Bokeh Lounge -- The Irish
Tastes Like Chicken
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Jones
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10:00 PM
Ford Center -- 86th Hadi Shrine
Bud's Bar & Grill -- Insulated
Circus
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Aaron
8:00 PM
Kamm & The One Drops w/
Bud's Bar & Grill -- DJ &
Crate 2Crate Soundsystem
Karaoke KC's Time
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Out Lounge & Grill -- DJ &
9:30 AM
Karaoke
Ford Center -- 86th Hadi Shrine Circus
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29
2:00 PM
9:30 AM
Ford Center -- 86th Hadi Shrine
Ford Center -- 86th Hadi Shrine
Circus
Circus
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2:00 PM
Basin Blues Blast feat. Tailfin
Ford Center -- 86th Hadi Shrine
Cadillacs, King Bee & The
Circus
Stingers & Blues 4U
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Jive After
Amy's on Franklin -- Logan Dyer
5: Fabulous Rodenberg Boys
7:00 PM
6:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Live Music
Amy's on Franklin -- Andrew
Ford Center -- 86th Hadi Shrine
Fulton
Circus
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
Carson's Brewery -- Black Friday
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --
Bash & Sale
Cameron Tabor Band
Ford Center -- 86th Hadi Shrine
9:00 PM
Circus
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8:00 PM
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- Akacia
Cricket's (Newburgh) -- DJ &
J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &
Karaoke
Karaoke
Kevin's Backstage Bar & Grill --
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke
Acoustic w/ Austin Sprinkles
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9:00 PM
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/
Bokeh Lounge -- Black Friday
Sparky
Blowout w/ Ryan Taylor
Lyle's Sports Zone -- American
J's Sports Bar & Grill -- DJ &
Way
Karaoke
10:00 PM
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
& DJ
-- Tastes Like Chicken
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill
Lamasco Bar & Grill -- Top Dead
-- DJ & Karaoke
Center
Leroy's Tavern -- Karaoke w/ Sparky
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When we discussed doing a feature on Tri-State Road Trips for the
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT BUD'S...
November issue of News 4U, the first person we reached out to for help
It all started with Bud Burnett and his passion for life on two wheels. A native of Lawrenceburg,
was Dawn Morand, owner at Bud's
IN, he founded Bud's Harley-Davidson in his hometown way back in 1957 before relocating
Harley-Davidson. A true motorcycle
to the west side of Evansville in 1965. Most days back then, you could walk in and find Bud
enthusiast, she
area
and his young grandson Jason running the place. Grandpa's little helper could barely see
backwards and forwards and loves to
over the counter but he loved helping out just the same. Over the years, the shop grew to
cruise around to cool and interesting
become one of the largest Harley-Davidson dealerships in the tri-state and eventually Bud
destinations. Getting her to come
handed over the reins to his daughter Mona and her husband Larry Morand - though Bud
on board was the easy part. The
continued to work at the shop right up until 2006 at which point the business had moved to its
challenge was to narrow down the
current spot on Evansville's east side. After running the show for several successful decades,
choices; after all, the tri-state is chock
the Morands retired to Montana, leaving Bud's Harley-Davidson in the very capable hands of
full of great places to visit. But with
their daughters Dawn and Shannon. The dealership now employs 25 hardworking motorcycle
Morand's input, we came up with a
enthusiasts and continues to thrive with a huge inventory of incomparable Harley-Davidson
pretty solid list that should give you a
bikes. Come in and check out what's new for 2020!
knows
the
head start on your fall getaways.
Garden Of T he Gods
Cave-in-Rock
Let's start with possibly the coolest place to visit in the
Another can't-miss Illinois attraction is the breathtaking Cave-In-Rock landmark located in
tri-state. Located in the Shawnee National Forest in
the Cave-In-Rock State Park. For cave enthusiasts,
southern Illinois, Garden of the Gods is absolutely
there's no better place to be considering the
stunning, dotted with magnificent rock formations and
formation's 55-foot wide riverside cave that's
covering over 3,300 acres of forest. Its massive pillars of
simply awe-inspiring. Its history is one that
sandstone and scenic bluff overlooks are sure to dazzle
stretches back thousands of years with Native
even the most jaded traveler. The park and its campsites
Americans using the cave before it eventually
are open year-round but it's especially beautiful during the
became a hideout for bandits during the
crisp fall days.
infamous days of Jesse James.
Maryscott's Kitchen While you're hanging out in New Harmony, don't miss the opportunity to visit Mary Scott's Kitchen, one of the most delicious dining experiences in the tri-state. FYI, it's a 21+ establishment but that only adds to the appeal. Here you'll find a great selection of craft beers to complement the incredible pasta and steak dishes using fresh ingredients often sourced from local farms. And yes, you'll want to make reservations on the weekends - it gets busy.
New Harmony Here's a pretty obvious destination that sits just 35 minutes northwest of Evansville near the Illinois border. It's simply one of the quaintest towns you'll ever visit, filled with history and interesting architecture. The arts are quite prevalent here with renowned theater productions and a creative vibe that permeates the town. You'll also find a wonderful selection of bed & breakfasts
518 MAIN ST., NEW HARMONY, IN
that will make your stay a true delight.
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Story Inn
Winzerwald Winery
If you're up for a longer ride, let's head to Nashville, IN,
We're headed just about due east 75 minutes to the very
where a truly "charming and memorable experience" is waiting for you at the Story Inn - a historically important bed and breakfast that's considered Indiana's premier country inn. Interestingly, the town of Story - founded in 1851 - was bought in the early 1980s and essentially brought back to life. Part of that reconstruction included the founding of the Story Inn and ever since, it's been a popular tourist destination.
6404 S. STATE RD. 135, NASHVILLE, IN
popular Winzerwald Winery, a favorite of connoisseurs and novices alike from around the region who come to partake in the establishment's German and Swiss-inspired wines. You can also find great gifts for wine enthusiasts and enjoy educational tours as well as annual festivals. With a winery locale atop a ridge in the Hoosier National Forest, a trip to Winzerwald is a wonderfully relaxing experience.
26300 N. INDIAN LAKE RD., BRISTOW, IN
Huber's Orchard, Winery & Vineyards
Prime T ime Pub & Grill Much closer to home, here's a destination that's all about satisfying
The pride of Borden, IN, located just a little over
your hunger for the area's best burgers and prime rib. Newly
two hours east of Evansville, Huber's has thrived for
established, Prime Time has already made a name for itself,
generations, becoming Indiana's largest wine-grape
filling the void of a high-end sports bar in Newburgh, IN,
producer. In fact, they've earned 900 gold, silver
offering up a relaxing atmosphere, excellent food and friendly
and bronze awards from wine competitions from all
customer service. And the menu is totally on point with hearty
regions of the United States. Which simply means that
burgers, sandwiches and wraps plus delicious beef, chicken
if you're a wine enthusiast or just wine-curious, this is
and seafood entrees as well as perfectly seasoned pastas.
a great place to start. Plus, visit the orchard and pick fresh fruits and veggies from the field.
8177 BELL OAKS DR., NEWBURGH, IN
19816 HUBER RD., STARLIGHT, IN
French Lick
Now let's head northeast to the very popular French Lick area - just a little over 90 minutes from Evansville if you're keeping score. Most everyone knows it as the hometown of NBA legend Larry Bird but there's a lot more going on, including water parks, a wildlife park, great golfing and original entertainment productions - not to mention first class accommodations for visitors at the French Lick West Baden Springs Hotel.
Old South Bar-B-Q
Now let's head down to Owensboro, KY, where some of the world's best BBQ is waiting for you at Old South. Just 45 minutes or so from Evansville, it's more than worth the trip. Here you'll enjoy some of the best smoked chicken, pork and brisket at a great price so it's perfect for a family outing. Also, Old South is known far and wide for its daily buffets breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday-Sunday.
3523 HWY 54 E., OWENSBORO, KY
T he Overlook Restaurant
Located a little farther east than Winzerwald, the Overlook Restaurant in Leavenworth, IN, is the very definition of scenic with a large deck that, yes, overlooks the river. But fear not, in the colder months, the two dining rooms inside are very accommodating and there's even a great basement hangout known as Walter's Pub. House specialties include fantastic beef, chicken and seafood options plus great sandwiches and burgers - comfort food at its finest.
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Hornet's Nest
And now we arrive back where it all started in Evansville. Take a leisurely drive through country roads out to the Hornet's Nest on the city's north side and spend an evening at one of the area's most storied restaurants featuring succulents cuts of beef, todie-for burgers, down home fried chicken, fish fillets and so much more. Be sure to stay in the Hornet's Nest loop because BURGER MADNESS is coming soon!
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NOVEMBER ARTS & ACTIVITIES
Join the fun with all of these great music and art activities around the Tri-State. NOV 1: TONY BENNETT: THE "I LEFT MY HEART" TOUR At the age of 93, Tony Bennett is not slowing down and his latest recording with long-time friend and musical colleague Diana Krall, Love is Here to Stay, topped the jazz charts upon its debut and was just nominated for a Grammy Award. For tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre.com. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7pm
NOV 2: MICRO WRESTLING The Micro Wrestling Federation is a full scale, WWE type event sporting an entire cast under five feet tall. Founded in 2000, the MWF is the longest running organization within the Little Person wrestling industry; no other company has performed in more events over the last 18 years. Four incredible matches take place during the 2-hour event which will provide great fun for the entire family. For tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre.com. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7pm
NOV 4: THE COLOR PURPLE - THE MUSICAL With a soul-raising, Grammy-winning score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, The Color Purple gives an exhilarating new spirit to this Pulitzer Prize-winning story. Don’t miss this stunning re-imagining of an epic story about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South. For tickets and more info, visit oldnationaleventsplaza.com. Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St., Evansville, IN / 7pm
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NOV 6: GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV The Colorado-based indie-folk artist is a full-time farmer who sells vegetable seeds and grows various market crops on his three-acre farm, while also tending to a thriving musical career. For tickets and more info, visit buskirkchumley.org. Buskirk-Chumley Theater: 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN / 8pm ET
NOV 8-10: 6TH ANNUAL KENTUCKY ARTS & CRAFTS EXPO Shop unique handmade creations in woodcrafts, furniture, holiday decorations, quilts, jewelry, floral arrangements, painting, candles, pottery, embroidery, special classes, and more! For more info, visit owensborocenter.com. Owensboro Convention Center: 501 W. 2nd St., Owensboro, KY
NOV 10: TOBYMAC: THE THEATER TOUR This popular tour gives fans the opportunity to see contemporary Christian music star TobyMac in an intimate setting. His hugely successful career has been dotted by such hits as "I Just Need U," "Speak Life," "Lights Shine Bright," "Me Without You" and many more. For tickets and more info, visit oldnationaleventsplaza.com. Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St., Evansville, IN / 7pm
NOV 12: THE VIENNA BOYS CHOIR The Vienna Boys Choir’s repertoire includes everything from medieval to contemporary and experimental music. Boys have been singing at Vienna's Imperial Chapel since 1296. In 1498, Emperor Maximilian I moved his court to Vienna, thus founding the
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“Hofmusikkapelle” (Chapel Imperial) and the Vienna Boys Choir. For tickets and more info, visit buskirkchumley.org. Buskirk-Chumley Theater: 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN / 8pm ET
NOV 14-17: USI THEATRE PRESENTS "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM" Fairies, mortals, love, and magic - mix them together and you have a recipe for chaos. This humorous classic is the first production by William Shakespeare to be produced at the USI Performance Center since it opened in 2015. For tickets and more info, visit usi. edu. USI Performance Center: 8600 University Blvd., Evansville, IN
NOV 15: THE DEL MCCOURY BAND Even among the pantheon of music’s finest artists, Del McCoury stands alone. From the nascent sound of bluegrass that charmed hardscrabble hillbilly honkytonks, rural schoolhouse stages, and the crowning glory of the Grand Ole Opry, to the present-day culture-buzz of viral videos and digital streams, Del is the living link. For tickets and more info, visit buskirkchumley. org. Buskirk-Chumley Theater: 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN / 8pm ET
NOV 15: THE SECOND CITY'S GREATEST HITS The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in December of 1959, and a comedy revolution began. Come out and catch all the excitement of this renowned improv comedy group. For
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tickets and more info, visit haaa.org. Preston Arts Center: 2660 S. Green St., Henderson, KY / 7:30pm
NOV 16: EPO PRESENTS MICHELLE MERRILL & RICHARD LIN The sparkling "Magic Flute" Overture by Mozart begins the November Classics as Conductor Finalist Michelle Merrill takes the Victory stage. Gifted Violinist Richard Lin, an International Violin competition of Indianapolis winner performs the unforgettable Mendelssohn "Violin Concerto." Aaron Copland's American masterpiece "Appalachian Spring" perfectly captures the country life of America and "Concert Romanesc," inspired by Ligeti's Romanian childhood, transforms the Orchestra into a gigantic village band. For tickets and more info, visit evansvillephilharmonic.org. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7pm
NOV 17: ANJELAH JOHNSON "TECHNICALLY NOT STALKING" TOUR Johnson made her TV debut on the highly-popularized MADtv playing roles such as the Vietnamese nail salon employee named Mỹ Linh/Tammy and the eccentrically rude fast food employee, Bon Qui Qui. Later, she made several comedy specials and starred in films such as Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. For tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre. com. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 6pm
NOV 19: AN EVENING WITH THE AVETT BROTHERS Folk rockers The Avett Brothers made mainstream waves with their 2009 major label debut, garnering critical acclaim. Three albums and a decade later, the band is still making waves with Closer Than Together, their latest release. For tickets and more info, visit fordcenter.com. Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN / 7pm
NOV 19: KRIS KRISTOFFERSON & THE STRANGERS Many musicians would have hung their hat by now. Instead, Kristofferson barely has paused for breath. He’s released several recent high watermarks including the increasingly intimate A Moment of Forever (1995), The Austin Sessions (1999) and This Old Road (2006), and he produced some of his finest work with the deeply personal Closer to the Bone (2009) and Feeling Mortal (2013). For tickets and more info, visit victorytheatre.com. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7pm
NOV 21: OLD DOMINION "MAKE IT SWEET" TOUR WITH SCOTTY MCCREERY When it comes to contemporary country music, Nashville's Old Dominion leads the pack, combining elements of pop, rock and even a little hip hop to balance out the band's southern twang. It's a fresh mix of styles that's produced a run of hit singles, including "Break Up with Him," "Snapback," "No Such Thing as a Broken Heart" and "Make It Sweet" - the latter serving as the inspiration for the group's first headlining tour. For tickets and more info, visit fordcenter.com. Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN / 7pm
NOV 21: MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP DAVIS Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics along with a selection of compositions from Chip’s groundbreaking Fresh Aire series which introduced the distinctive Mannheim sound to all of America. For tickets and more info, visit oldnationaleventsplaza. com. Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St., Evansville, IN / 7:30pm
NOV 23: 97XFEST PRESENTS BLACK STONE CHERRY & THE LACS
With their sixth album, Family Tree, Edmonton, Kentucky based rockers Black Stone Cherry salute their classic rock heritage and honor their legacy with a beast of a southern rock n’ roll album. Co-headliners The LACS, proud sons of Baxley, Georgia, have taken all that they’ve witnessed and rolled it up in a unique sound they call “dirt rock” as heard on their aptly titled sixth album, American Rebelution. For tickets and more info, visit owensborocenter.com. Owensboro Convention Center: 501 W. 2nd St., Owensboro, KY / 7:30pm
NOV 23: EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC YOUTH FALL CONCERT Enjoy a fall concert by the students of the Evansville Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. For tickets and more info, visit evansvillephilharmonic.org. Victory Theatre: 600 Main St., Evansville, IN / 7pm
NOV 27: ALICE COOPER "OL' BLACK EYES IS BACK" TOUR Cooper (in both the original Alice Cooper band and as a solo artist) has rattled the cages and undermined the authority of generations of guardians of the status quo, continuing to surprise fans and exude danger at every turn, like a great horror movie, even in an era where CNN can present real life shocking images. For more info, visit oldnationaleventsplaza.com. Old National Events Plaza: 715 Locust St., Evansville, IN / 7:30pm
NOV 30: 9TH ANNUAL RIVER BASIN BLUES BLAST Completing the annual trifecta of blues celebrations in the tri-state, the River Basin Blues Blast returns for a full day of fantastic live performances featuring Blues 4U, King Bee & The Stingers and The Tailfin Cadillacs. There's no cover for the event thanks to the Bosse Fund. For more info, visit evansvilleblues.com. Lamasco Bar & Grill: 1331 W. Franklin St., Evansville, IN / 2-9pm
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JONAS COWAN BEEN THERE, DONE THAT: EVANSVILLE BLUES GUITARIST STRIPPING THINGS BACK FOR SOPHOMORE RELEASE Local blues axeman Jonas Cowan isn't entirely sure how old he
"That's all the validation a small town kid really needs," he says. "I
is - either 47 or 48. Somewhere along the line he lost a year, or
always knew it was good, that I was good."
at least it seems that way. But that can happen when you take a good decade or so off from doing what you love. It messes with
Folks closer to home also latched onto Been There - especially
your equilibrium and tends to distort time. Leading up to this
the rockabilly-esque lead single "Gasoline" and its eye-catching
confusing period, however, Cowan was riding high, convinced
accompanying video. Gritty follow-up "Testify" featuring the fiery
that Statebone Church, the band he formed with fellow musicians
fiddling of Owensboro's Lacy Jean better captured the tone of
Jimmy Cummings and Brett Denton - they later added the multi-
the album, perhaps, but the centerpiece remains "Long Way
talented Morgan Donahue - was really on to something. But in
Home," an aching ballad with a beautiful melody. "I had a real
2004, it all fell apart and Cowan shifted
come to Jesus moment, as the say,"
into soul-searching mode. "I went down
Cowan explains. "I had a woman but ran
to Florida then bounced back here and
her off so I could this - I must be an idiot.
then down to Nashville for a minute, but
But that song was the whole purpose of
that didn't pan out," he wistfully recalls.
recording that album."
"It happens to everyone - we become aware of our mortality and fallibility.
Musically rejuvenated, Cowan has been
Everything I touched turned to the
working on his sophomore effort - with
opposite of gold. Life literally kicked my
Stillwell behind the mixing desk once
ass."
again - for the last two years. Tentatively titled All Saints Day (in recognition of
That marked the beginning of a self-
the planned November 1 release), it
described "bad, bad period" that lingered for years - though
strips away the production of Been There, relying on raw acoustic
Cowan did occasionally play out thanks to the relentless coaxing
performances, instead. "I'm in an odd position because I made
of good friends like Bobbi Clark, Logan Dyer and Andrea
waves with the first album and the second one is 90 degrees the
Wirth. But for all intents and purposes, his heart just wasn't in it.
other direction," Cowan notes. "There's some country and folk
Finally, around 2014 there was a hint of light. Having completely
stuff and harmonies from Morgan [Donahue]." The bare bones
bottomed out, there was only one direction to go, so Cowan
approach is due in part to the financial reality of recording, but
tapped old pal Tommy Stillwell of the Beat Daddys to engineer
there's also something wholly affecting about presenting songs
what would become his debut album, Been There. The two set
so starkly - just a man and his guitar. Cowan promises album three
about recording a backlog of songs that touched on influences
- which he hopes to complete before turning 50 - will see a return
ranging from Johnny Winter and Tom Waits to straight up blues.
to a bigger sound along the lines of Been There. Of course, his
Though the process was difficult at times - Cowan recalls not
sense of time is a bit hazy, but all kidding aside, he's determined
having a single idea in the studio in terms of soloing ("Stillwell
to make up for those lost years. "I woke up one day and decided
had to reach in and pull out of me whatever he could") - the end
I've got to start getting to work."
result lifted his decade-long fog. And when officially released in 2018, Been There fully redeemed Cowan, gaining traction in far
For more info, follow Jonas Cowan on Facebook. Been There is
off places like Australia, Italy and Japan which chuffed him to bits.
available on all major streaming sites.
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KYLE PAISLEY POP, POP, POP MUSIC: LOCAL MUSICIAN HAS AN UNDENIABLE KNACK FOR SUGARCOATED MELODIES Evansville singer/songwriter Kyle Paisley is doing something
he's feeling it. Particularly in "Kisses," Paisley employs a style
relatively unheard of in these parts - he's creating pop music.
reminiscent of John Mayer's early work - something that he
While diversified for sure, the tri-state scene has generally been
picked up on while living in Myrtle Beach some years back. "I
lacking in that area, veering more towards blues and rock with
kind of figured out how to make acoustic guitar funky by using
a little helping of jazz and rap. But straight up
his percussive finger-picking and jazz chords
sugarcoated melodies that get stuck in your
and funk chords that I learned - like Red Hot
head all day? That's not so common. But that's
Chili Peppers and Sly & The Family Stone," he
exactly what Paisley is aiming for, and he's
explains.
achieved it with one of the catchiest songs you'll hear all year, "Kisses." Coming across a bit like a
With two singles out and plans to record more
funky Foster the People with Prince at the helm,
songs with Tyner, Paisley is looking to put a band
it's driven by an absolute ear-worm of a falsetto
together to realize his pop songs properly in a
chorus not to mention top-notch production
live setting. He's played out acoustically at places
by Steve Tyner at Black Cat Recording. In short,
like Carson's Brewery in the past and been part
"Kisses" is the very definition of radio-friendly.
of the local funk group Foundayshun, but going
Of course, that's only half the battle. Getting
forward, he's purely focused on honing his
one's song in the right hands is a whole other
creative musical vision and translating it on stage
challenge - seemingly mission impossible with
when the time is right.
so many people making music these days - so Paisley is simply focusing on writing and recording more material for now.
Until then, be sure to check out "Kisses" and "Mine" on major streaming services to get a taste of what Paisley can do and just
Like "Mine," Paisley's latest single which he describes as "real chill
how addictive his tunes are - though he maintains there's no
and easy." It's got a bit of a 60s vibe with vibrato guitar effects
conscious attempt to "sound popular." "I just want people to sing
and a reggae feel in the chorus with staccato vocals ("I think back
along to my stuff. My favorite thing to hear about my music is that
to the day when you were mi-i-i-i-i-i-ine") that serve as the hook.
it's been stuck in someone's head all day - it gives me butterflies
While not as overtly pop as "Kisses," the song demonstrates
in my stomach."
Paisley's love of classic songwriting and neo-soul - which, when combined, make for a totally "chill" sound, just as advertised.
For more info, follow Kyle Paisley on Facebook.
Still, he can get downright intense with his guitar playing when
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BILL BETZ SO LONG, FAREWELL: TASTES LIKE CHICKEN BASSIST BOWING OUT WITH FINAL SHOW AT KC'S TIMEOUT LOUNGE ON NOVEMBER 27 He's been a big part of the tri-state music scene for
Speaking of ego-stroking, we can't let Betz go without
many, many years. In fact, it's hard to imagine a weekend
some parting words from some of his closest friends who
without the incomparable Bill Betz commanding a stage
played alongside this bass god on and off the stage.
somewhere with his trusty bass guitar slung around his neck, but all good things must come to an end, of course.
TJ Tanoos (The C.R.O.W.D., TLC): "Bill's the absolute
After a hall of fame music career that included founding
best musician I have ever played with. But it's not just his
The C.R.O.W.D. (Evansville's biggest band of all time),
bass playing, it's his leadership. And his ability to sing
Apartment F and his current - and very successful - outfit
back up and lead and sequence songs. Most importantly,
Tastes Like Chicken, Betz is hanging it up, eager to enjoy
he became my brother."
a simpler, more domesticated life. And who can blame Rex Brush (The C.R.O.W.D., TLC): "As a longtime
him?
drummer, I can honestly say that Bill is by far the easiest But before this ace of bass ships off for calmer waters,
bass player ever to get in the pocket with - and the hardest
there's one last bit of rock and roll business to attend to:
working man in the band with the most positive attitude."
a final blowout with Tastes Like Chicken at KC's Time Out Lounge on November 27 - the coveted pre-Thanksgiving
Brent Hill (The C.R.O.W.D.): "Bill and I just clicked from
slot befitting a musician of such immense talent. Indeed,
the beginning and playing guitar alongside him was a
this is your FINAL opportunity to see the man, the myth
real privilege. He's not just a fabulous bass player and
and the legend that is Bill Betz.
vocalist - he's a true maestro! If it makes music, Bill can play it. And if it doesn't, he'll play it anyway and get some
But how did he get so good, you may well be asking?
music out of it."
For starters, he learned from the very best, having received instruction from none other than Steve Shelley,
Bill Betz would like to thank all of the fans, bar owners
Instrumental Music Director at North High School from
and all of the great musicians he's played with, including
1978-2014. Highly-respected, he taught many of the
Rex Brush, Brad Skinner, Brent Hill and Mike Fisher. And
tri-state's most accomplished young musicians over
his "brother" TJ Tanoos, of course!
the years but still refers to Betz - who first took up the trombone - as "one of the most talented" to ever enter his
For more info, follow KC's Time Out Lounge on Facebook.
classroom (he also calls him "a great person as well" but
The Time Out Lounge is located in Washington Square
let's not stroke Betz's ego too much).
Mall in Evansville.
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stories FROM THE STAGE An ongoing series featuring tri-state musicians
FEATURING THE C.R.O.W.D.
The early 90s were all about grunge music - Alice In
drinks flowing and each new grunge cover ramping up the
Chains, Nirvana, Pearl Jam and others ruled the day. Here
hysteria, the place soon became a powder keg. It was all
in Evansville, a local group of guys locked onto the sound
going according to plan.
of the times, performing dynamic covers of the era's biggest hits and drawing increasingly bigger crowds with
And the plan was to end the first set with Pearl Jam's "Alive"
each show. Appropriately enough, the band - featuring
- a song that climaxes with epic guitar wailing. Tanoos
vocalist TJ Tanoos, guitarist Brad Skinner, bassist Bill Betz
figured that would be the ideal time to take a flying leap off
and drummer Rex Brush - christened themselves The
the Sports Live stage - pink cast and all. But first he had to
C.R.O.W.D. In reality, it was an acronym for crude, rude,
give the crowd below fair warning that a 6'4" human being
obnoxious white dudes, but still...
was about to plunge into their midst. And that's when the real trouble
had
began. Alerted to the singer's
graduated from playing the Alibi
intentions, the bouncer patrolling
and moved onto the legendary
the stage began screaming, "If you
Harpole's
downtown
jump, you'll never play here again!"
Evansville which the band packed
Tanoos simply smiled and told him
to the gills, sweating it out with
to make way so he wouldn't kick him
1000 fans for three plus hours
on the way down.
By
1993, The
(R.I.P.)
C.R.O.W.D.
in
every weekend. With such a reliably rabid response, it didn't take long before there was talk of
Boom. He jumped, all right. And Sports Live became
branching out regionally; thus, two booking agents were
unhinged. 3000 fans going apesh*t. While the bouncer
hired - one of which made it a point to go big or go home.
was spared, Tanoos managed to kick a guy in the head
And so The C.R.O.W.D. signed a generous contract to rock
on the way down - blood poured immediately. Lucky for
the most popular bar in Indianapolis at the time, the 5000
the band, he was having the time of his life. Rather than
capacity Sports Live near Union Station. Apart from being
retaliate, he instead yelled, "F*ck yeah! The C.R.O.W.D.
a huge venue, its claim to fame was a second story stage
rules!" Now that's rock & roll.
that sat 15 plus feet in the air. And that's where our story truly begins...
And there's an even happier ending to this story. Despite ignoring the venue's no stage diving policy and being
Known for being a bit of a crazy mofo - especially back
threatened with banishment by said bouncer, Tanoos
in the day - Tanoos was bound and determined to stage
received an open invitation to return from the Sports Live
dive at Sports Live, damn the consequences (including
owner - who reportedly stated, "I've had the best bands
potential grave injury). No matter that he arrived at the
in the world come here and this place has never been
venue with a broken hand encased in a pink cast. His mind
this crazy." Best of all, Tanoos and the bouncer made up,
was made up. And so the guys, with 3000 Indy bargoers
sharing a drink post-performance. Cheers.
milling about - vaguely curious as to who the heck the C.R.O.W.D. were - launched into a ferocious set that quickly had all eyes and ears focused on the band. With plenty of
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MOONLIGHT FILMS GRITTY AND GRIMY: SOUTHERN INDIANA PRODUCTION COMPANY GOING BACK TO THE SLASHER WITH BLOOD COVE The last few years have seen a series of well-made,
have seemingly pulled off in spades with Blood Cove. Now
regionally-shot
films
it's just a matter of getting the film noticed - and racking
garner much attention online -
up online views. "Promoting and budget are two of the
particularly the Volumes of Blood
biggest hurdles for us," Morgan explains. "I feel like our
anthology and Unlisted Owner,
movies come off way bigger than the amount of money
produced in western Kentucky and
we spend. YouTube has really saved our butts - that's
Vincennes, IN, respectively. But while
where we make most of our money."
horror
they've attracted the lion's share of press along with the upcoming
Blood Cove premiered October 27 at the Tivoli
premiere of Morbid Colors out of
Theater in Spencer, IN, a venue that's affordable for
southern Illinois, another tri-state film
independent filmmakers but still big enough to
company has quietly been building an
accommodate a decent crowd. The
impressive horror resume, prolifically
next, albeit more difficult, step is to get
tackling project after project - essentially a movie a year - for
exposure via a regional film festival -
the past decade now. "Quietly" is a relative term, really. After
something Morgan admits is challenging
all, Moonlight Films, created in 2008 by friends Ian Mair and
for the production company's chosen
James Stevenson in Linton, IN, lays claim to nearly three million
genre. "I think a lot of it is that horror
views of its YouTube channel not to mention the production
films kind of get looked down upon, but
company's most recent upload reached 125,000 views in just
that's the genre we love," he says. And
two weeks. Titled After Dark, the film was originally shot in
love it, they do. In addition to Blood Cove
2012 but sat on a shelf until the crew - which now includes
and the aforementioned After Dark and
special effects guru Deron Morgan - decided to dust it off,
Whisper in the Dark series, highlights of the
re-edit and rework it for public consumption. But even with
Moonlight Films catalog include, among
the online success of the project, Morgan maintains that
many others, the gothic horror throwback
their latest effort, Blood Cove, is superior, the result of
Maker of Monsters and Graveyard Stories,
"simply getting better at what we do."
starring Lloyd Kaufman and Jim O’Rear, two B-Movie icons. In fact, the next project on
Described by Morgan as a "love letter
the slate - expected to release in spring
to 80's slasher films" along the lines of
2020 - is Graveyard Stories 2 which will
Halloween and Nightmare on Elm Street,
once again feature known actors, adding
Blood Cove began life as a title thought up
cache to the anticipated sequel. Stay
by Mair two years ago but slowly evolved
tuned for more info in the pages of
into a potential franchise as the throwback
News 4U.
concept took root. The guys began to envision a gritty, grimy horrorscape with a creepy villain that fans would want more of - something they aimed for but didn't quite capture with the previous Whisper in the Dark series but
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with Marisa Patwa NOVEMBER IS THE MONTH OF THE FIERCE AND FUNNY FEMALE-CENTRIC FILM Lately, I have been sick of all of the remakes and reboots in Hollywood and was a little apprehensive when I heard about the new Charlie’s Angels film (in theaters 11/15) - especially after the failed ABC show in 2011 starring Friday Night Lights’ Minka Kelly. The prior two Charlie's Angels movies starring Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu and Drew Barrymore are also two of my favorite films of all time and I was worried about this version not living up to those classics. (Yes, I know there was a 1970s show, but I was born in 1993, so it’s safe to say I never had a Farrah Fawcett poster plastered on my ceiling.) But with new Charlie's Angels stars Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott (still soaring from playing princess Jasmine in yet another remake of Disney’s Aladdin) and newcomer Ella Balinska - who I honestly have a girl crush on just from watching her handle a huge gun with a deadly look on her face in the trailer - I am thrilled with the out-of-this-world casting for this reboot. And with creative genius Elizabeth Banks not only writing and directing the film like the boss babe she is, but taking it a step up by playing the iconic Bosely, I couldn’t be more stoked to watch this cool, new version. Speaking of angels, Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke is one of the purest, sweetest and quirkiest actresses out there, which she showcased in the romantic drama Me Before You (2016). Funnily enough, her love interest in that film, Sam Claflin, is also in the new Charlie’s Angels. But back to Clarke, who plays a hardedged, unlucky singer working at a department store as one of Santa’s elves in Last Christmas (in theaters 11/8) - and who has an uncanny romance with Crazy Rich Asians heartthrob, Henry Golding. With Emma Thompson helping to write this film and having a role - no, it’s not a Love, Actually sequel, although I’d love one of those - there is really no other option than to grab your cutest elf costume, a box of tissues and purchase all of the movie theater candy you can because this one looks to be a true tearjerker. I highly encourage all women to not only go see the femme fatales of Charlie’s Angels and the fiercely funny Last Christmas, but also take your male friends, because these female-centric films aren’t going to keep getting made unless we show the movie studios they are worth it. Besides, who wouldn’t want to watch Kristen Stewart beat up a bad guy in a pixie cut or Emilia Clarke sing holiday tunes in a green elf costume?
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with Gavin Gaddis Welcome to the Podcast Corner, your source for some of the best and most inventive podcasts around. Each month I'm offering up four bite-sized reviews, so read on and then listen in! Want more podcast recommendations? You can find long-form reviews, musings on happenings in the podcasting world, and links to podcasts I produce at my website: thepodreport.com or follow me on Twitter @ThePodReport.
PASSENGER LIST (WEEKLY)
Transatlantic flight 702 has, by all accounts, disappeared. The official story of it being brought down by a bird strike is just satisfactory enough to make the public believe, but a sibling of someone on the plane isn’t buying it. This audio drama, written by The Bright Sessions’ Lauren Shippen features a star-studded cast (including Kellie Marie Tran of The Last Jedi) and a phenomenal mystery that harkens back to the best days of Limetown when listeners were throwing conspiracy theories around left and right. There’s a newsletter you can only sign up for by scanning a barcode they posted on Twitter; that’s the level of sleuthing Passenger List sets for eager fans and I love it. radiotopia.fm/
podcasts/passenger-list
KNOWLEDGE FIGHT (TWICE WEEKLY)
It’s like a train wreck in slow motion. Slow enough motion it’s been happening for decades. Each episode Dan Friesen, a man who has the patience and morbid curiosity to watch thousands of hours of conspiracy theory powerhouse InfoWars, fills in fellow standup comedian Jordan Holmes on what horrors Alex Jones has visited upon the world this week. It’s easy to write off Jones as a goofy crackpot with sub-high school reading comprehension, but Knowledge Fight shows just how far he'll go to outright lie, spread baseless rumors, and chase ambulances in hopes of getting just enough fame to continue a show that’s hemorrhaging funds. knowledgefight.com
EDGE OF SLEEP (WEEKLY)
Markiplier has an audio drama now. That’s not a sentence I ever thought I’d type, but here we are. From QCODE, the studio that brought you Blackout (the last audio drama with a celebrity in the thumbnail artwork), Edge of Sleep has arrived with director/lead actor Mark “Markiplier” Fischbach. Fishbach plays a night watchman who clocks out one morning to find anyone who went to sleep the night before is dead. He and a small group of surviving people struggle to find out what happened before they themselves also fall asleep. qcodemedia.com/theedgeofsleep
NICE TRY! UTOPIAN (BETWEEN SEASONS)
A new series from Curbed, Nice Try! Utopian is a nonfiction series headed by the phenomenally talented Avery Trufelman (listeners will recognize Trufelman from many episodes of 99% Invisible). In this first season, he tells the fascinating stories of failed attempts to create utopian communities. From the very first European settlement in Virginia to the well-intentioned but doomed attempt to create the first desegregated suburb in the 1950s, Trufelman highlights some of the most high-minded people in history who thought they were the one who would crack creating the perfect society. They never were, of course, but hey, nice try! curbed.com/nice-try
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NOVEMBER COMMUNITY & FAMILY Get involved and have some fun with these great community activities around the Tri-State. NOV 1-3: VHS PET PICTURES WITH SANTA
Association Autumn Walk is held to
organized by the Teen Advisory Council.
promote public involvement and raise
Students and adults are challenged in 10
The Vanderburgh Humane Society hosts
awareness for MS. For more info, visit
themed rounds by obscure (but fun!) fact
tristatems.org.
and figure questions with concessions
Harrison High School: 211 Fielding Rd.,
for sale and door prizes to give away
Evansville, IN
between each round. Attendees are
the longest-running pet pictures with Santa event in the tri-state, celebrating 34 years in 2019. For more info, visit
encouraged to register in teams of
vhslifesaver.org.
NOV 7: 8TH ANNUAL WALK THE RUNWAY 2019
eight, and the cost to participate is $8
Enjoy a fun evening with appetizers,
can be all students, all adults or a mix.
NOV 2: MAC & CHEESE FESTIVAL 2019
drinks, a silent auction, and a runway
For more info, visit youth-resources.org.
show donned with fashion and trends
Ivy Tech Community College: 3501 N.
The mac is back with a showcase of
by Shoe Carnival to bring awareness
First Ave., Evansville, IN / 5:30pm
Washington Square Mall: 4800 S. Green River Rd., Evansville, IN
both amateur and professional chefs in a head-to-head competition for the best mac & cheese recipe in the tri-state. Last year’s Mac & Cheese Festival raised thousands of dollars to aid tri-state food insecure residents. For more info, visit tristatefoodbank.org.
and
raise
funds
for
for students and $12 for adults. Teams
Vanderburgh
County CASA to advocate for the 1,500
NOV 14: PASSION FOR FASHION
children affected by abuse and neglect
This year's fashion show will feature
in the community. For more info, visit
apparel for the holidays and more from
vandcasa.com.
Graceful Lady Boutique, Graceful Lady
Tropicana Evansville Pavilion: 421 NW
Glam, and children's fashions from The
Riverside Dr., Evansville, IN / 6pm
Lollipop Tree Boutique. Arrive early and browse the silent auction. For more info,
Tri-State Food Bank: 801 E. Michigan St., Evansville, IN
NOV 8: TEDXEVANSVILLE 2019
visit eastersealsrehabcenter.com.
TEDxEvansville's
Holiday Inn Airport: 7101 Hwy 41 N,
NOV 2: ITV'S 7TH ANNUAL HELPING HOUNDS CRAFT FAIR
"Change," captures the developments
Support the animals of It Takes A Village
necessity, triumphs, and struggles of
NOV 15: JINGLE MINGLE MART
personal growth; and the opportunity to
The Annual Jingle Mingle Mart offers a
create a better tomorrow. For more info,
unique experience for area shoppers
visit tedxevansville.com.
featuring more than 70 local boutiques,
Shanklin Theatre, UE campus: 1800
online shops and visiting retailers from
5130 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, IN
Lincoln Ave., Evansville, IN / 5pm
Chicago to Cincinnati, in one festive and
NOV 3: EVANSVILLE AUTUMN WALK
NOV 14: YOUTH RESOURCES TRIVIA NIGHT
The annual Tri-State Multiple Sclerosis
Trivia Night is an evening of
No-Kill Rescue at the organization's annual craft and vendor fair. For more info, visit itvrescue.org. Aldersgate United Methodist Church:
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theme
for
2019,
Evansville, IN / 10:30am-1pm
and happenings in the community; the
convenient location. For more info, visit
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jingleminglemart.com. Annunciation at Christ the King: 3101 fun
Bayard Park Dr., Evansville, IN / 6-9pm
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more info, visit evansvillerescuemission.
NOV 16: COLOUR OF HUMANITY GALA 2019
org.
The Evansville African American Museum's
Evansville, IN / 8-11am
CK Newsome Center: 100 E. Walnut St.,
11th annual Colour of Humanity Gala will celebrate the Harlem Renaissance, with a
Dr., Evansville, IN / 10am-5pm
NOV 28: 30TH ANNUAL TURKEY DAY 5K The Turkey Day 5K benefits Evansville Goodwill
Industries,
Inc.
programs
glimpse inside the intellectual, social, and
NOV 21: TASTES & TREASURES HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
artistic explosion that took place in Harlem,
Celebrate
and
Employment Placement Services, and the
New York during the 1920s. For more info,
support the YWCA at the same time with
Senior Community Service Employment
visit evvafricanamericanmuseum.org.
a delicious lunch as well as a holiday gift
Program (SCSEP) for older workers. More
Tropicana Riverfront Event Center: 421
boutique showcasing local merchants. For
than 3,000 individuals and families come
NW Riverside Dr., Evansville, IN
more info, visit ywcaevansville.org.
together each year for this event. For more
Evansville Country Club: 3810 Stringtown
info, visit evvgoodwill.org.
Rd., Evansville, IN / 10:30am
Downtown Evansville (5th & Locust) / 8am
more at the Officer's Club. Silent auction
NOV 21: MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA SYMPOSIUM 2019
NOV 28-DEC 1: HADI SHRINE CIRCUS
and prizes for best military, camo or
Suicide attempt survivor Kevin Berthia
A family fun tradition in Evansville for
period dress. Hangar Bash is an annual
will speak on the impact of listening. For
86 years, the Hadi Shrine Circus is the
fundraising activity of Evansville Wartime
more info, follow Mental Health America
ideal entertainment for the Thanksgiving
Museum. Funds support the Museum's on-
of Vanderburgh County on Facebook.
holiday. People of all ages can enjoy the
site and outreach programs. For tickets,
St. Vincent Manor: 3700 Washington Ave.,
amazing sights and sounds of this long-
visit eventbrite.com.
Evansville, IN / 6:30-8pm
running show. For tickets and more info,
NOV 16: HANGAR BASH
the
holiday
season
and
services
including
job
training,
Jazz in the air, dinner in the Mess Hall and dancing at the USO! Wine, brew and
Evansville Wartime Museum: 7503 Petersburg Rd., Evansville, IN / 6pm
visit fordcenter.com.
NOV 23: CHRISTKINDLMARKT
Ford Center: 1 SE MLK Jr. Blvd., Evansville,
Shop with local artisans, sample traditional
IN
NOV 16: TRI-STATE'S GOT TALENT
German glüwein, snap a picture with
A super fun precursor to The Really Big
Santa, and ring in the Christmas season
Show in February, Tri-State's Got Talent
with a visit to Christkindlmarkt. For more
NOV 28- JAN 1: RITZY'S FANTASY OF LIGHTS
gives people of all ages a chance to make
info, visit germaniamaennerchor.com.
The
it to the Old National Events Plaza stage
Germania Maennerchor: 916 N. Fulton
benefits local children and adults with
in front of thousands of fans for Arc of
Ave., Evansville, IN
disabilities at Easterseals and features a
Evansville's annual fundraiser. The contest will be judged by a panel of judges who
26th
annual
winter
light
show
mile of sparkling lights with more than 60 elaborate fantasyland scenes. For more
must be 90 seconds or less. For more info,
NOV 23: AURORA'S GINGERBREAD HOUSE FUNDRAISER
visit arcofevansville.org.
This fundraiser supports Aurora's mission
Evansville, IN
Eastland Mall Food Court: 800 N. Green
of creating solutions to prevent and
River Rd., Evansville, IN / 2-3:30pm
striving to end homelessness in our
work with the Really Big Show. Auditions
info, visit easterseals.com. Garvin Park: N. Heidelbach Ave.,
NOV 16: 7TH ANNUAL DRUMSTICK DASH
the culinary challenge and vote for their
NOV 30: MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR
favorite by donating dollars and cents.
The first annual Mater Dei High School
Move your feet so others can eat at
Guests will also enjoy exciting holiday
Marching
the annual Drumstick Dash benefitting
entertainment, a fabulous silent auction,
will feature crafts of all sorts, vendors,
the Evansville Rescue Mission. Choose
pictures with Santa, and a fun-filled Kid's
food and drinks. For more info, visit
between two running or walking distances
Korner sponsored by Orange Leaf! For
materdeiwildcats.com.
– an 8K that passes by Bosse Field and
more info, visit auroraevansville.org.
Mater Dei High School: 1300 Harmony
through Garvin Park or a 5K distance. For
Tropicana Evansville: 421 NW Riverside
Way, Evansville, IN / 9am-2pm
community. The public is invited to watch
Band
Craft
& Vendor
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TRI-STATE'S GOT TALENT EA STL AN D MAL L FOOD C OU RT | NOVE MB ER 1 6 | 2 -3 :3 0 P.M .
ANNUAL TALENT CONTEST GIVES COMPETITORS A CHANCE TO MAKE IT TO THE BIG STAGE FOR ARC OF EVANSVILLE'S REALLY BIG SHOW IN FEBRUARY Attention talented tri-staters: here's a great opportunity to show everyone what you can do. Once again, the Arc of Evansville is looking for unique, family friendly talent - singers, dancers, comedians, jugglers, plate spinners and
Tri-State's Got Talent Guidelines:
much, much more. Whatever unique abilities you have, it's time to showcase them at Tri-State's Got Talent and take a shot at making it to the big stage for
· Acts must be family-friendly
February's annual Really Big Show.
· Auditions must be 90 seconds or less · Acts must provide their own music, instruments,
For anyone out of the loop, The Really Big Show - held at the Old National Events
costumes & props if needed
Plaza - is Arc of Evansville's signature fundraiser that helps the organization
· Auditions will be judged by a panel of judges
continue its mission of providing opportunities for development, employment,
who work with the Really Big Show
and independence for individuals with disabilities. Through the organization's
· Walk ups and audition forms will be accepted
programs, children and adults with disabilities can build their own sense of
until 3:30 p.m.
pride and successfully live, work, and contribute in our community. Keep in mind that Really Big Show tickets go on The 2020 Really Big Show will be co-hosted again by 14News Chief
sale Friday, January 3. The cost is $22 for adults
Meteorologist Jeff Lyons and Marc Scott. Together, they bring the funny to
and $10 for children ages 12 and younger.
the Old National Events Plaza stage, making for a truly entertaining evening starring many of the tri-state's most talented folks. And one of those folks will perform courtesy of Tri-State's Got Talent with the winner stamping their ticket to February's main event. Last year, Veronica Rodionova wowed the judges with her dance routine and upbeat personality. Who knows what exciting acts we'll see at Tri-State's Got Talent on November 16. Don't miss out!
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LOCAL CHAPTER EXPANDING, OFFERING WONDERFUL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE FAMILIES IN NEED Between 1988 and 2006, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio
Quinn Kidd: I've always enjoyed doing volunteer work, especially for
Valley acted primarily as a granting organization but in 2010 opened its
organizations that are near to my heart. My younger sister was born with
first free-standing Ronald McDonald House on the St. Vincent campus
a heart defect and was hospitalized in St. Louis for six months. My family
in Evansville. The structure's location allowed families to be near their
lived two hours away, and driving back and forth every day wasn't an
children undergoing medical treatment, providing a comfortable
option for us. The Ronald McDonald House welcomed us in and become
environment that eased the stress of going through such a difficult time.
our temporary home away from home. If it wasn't for them, we would've
Five years later, the organization introduced the first Happy Wheels Cart
been sleeping in the hospital waiting room and wondering where our
- now a fixture of its Hospitality a la Carte program - which gave RMHC
next homemade meal came from. The RMH helped my family out in a
volunteers the ability to roll through the hallways, bringing smiles to the
time of need, so I enjoy being able to give back a little bit to them.
faces of both patients and families. What are your general duties? Now RMHC of Ohio Valley is looking to expand and help even more
QK: I volunteer at the front desk. The general duties include answering
tri-state families with the construction of a second Ronald McDonald
the phone, watching the door, and checking families in and out. There's
House on the Deaconess Gateway Medical Campus and the addition
always chores that can be done like dishes, laundry, sweeping, etc.
of several more Happy Wheels Carts. Which means there will be even
I work late in the evening and it's usually pretty slow, so once there's
more opportunities for area people interested in volunteering and
down time I can study which is nice.
giving back to the community by serving those in need. There are a number of ways to get involved: House Volunteers Hospitality a la Carte Volunteers
What's the most satisfying part about volunteering? QK: I think the best part about volunteering at the RMH is being able to see how truly amazing the charity is and how it directly helps families.
Meal Volunteers Service Project Volunteers
Do you plan to continue volunteering after graduation?
Student Volunteers
QK: I would love to continue volunteering with RMH after graduation!
Despite an incredibly busy schedule "packed with labs and clinicals,"
I've wanted to be a nurse since after the experience with my sister. I
UE nursing student Quinn Kidd still finds time to volunteer at the local
always thought I wanted to work in pediatrics, but I think I will have a
Ronald McDonald House. She kindly spoke with News 4U about her
better idea of the area I want to work in after I've been through all of my
experiences.
clinical rotations.
What made you decide to volunteer at the Ronald McDonald
To become a volunteer, call 812-402-7642 (ext. 5), email carol@
House?
rmhcohiovalley.org or visit rmhcohiovalley.org/volunteer.
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MILITARY MAN ON A MISSION RETIRED STAFF SERGEANT VAN BOOTH PASSES THROUGH EVANSVILLE ON CROSS COUNTRY TREK TO COMBAT VETERAN PTSD AND SUICIDE
A veteran of multiple combat tours in Iraq, Staff Sergeant Van Booth is putting one foot in front of the other on the road to recovery from the horrors of war. And it's a very long road, indeed. Recently retired, the 42-year-old Tennessean is walking across the country to raise awareness for veteran PTSD and suicide while also shining a light on two programs very dear to his heart - Freedom Sings and Operation Song. The latter - which he credits with saving his life - helps veterans process their trauma through composing songs about their lives in military service. These therapeutic tunes are even professionally recorded, given a studio quality sheen as heard on Booth's "My Brother, Bo," which he wrote to commemorate his brother in arms, Channing Bo Hicks, killed November 17, 2012. Booth began his cross country trek nine months ago in San Juan Capistrano, CA, with an eye on reaching Myrtle Beach, NC, by the end of the year. The ambitious 2000 mile journey has drawn nationwide attention to his cause but Booth's message really hit home when he passed through Evansville on October 16 and 17 - with a cart carrying his stringless guitar in tow. (Every 500 miles, Booth adds a string to his prized instrument as a symbol of healing.) Interviewed for local newscasts, Booth - in full beard mode after months of traveling - took a break from walking long enough to talk about his mission and the lives that he hopes to touch along the way with his inspiring story. And then it was off to the next city... For more info, visit operationsong.org and freedomsingsusa.org.
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SUCCESS STORIES & FUTURE VANDERBURGH HUMANE SOCIETY
NOVEMBER IS ADOPT A SENIOR PET MONTH! Senior pets are move-in ready. They know better than to poo all over the house - they’re grown ass adults. Seniors have mastered the art of cuddling. They know the difference between a Nylabone and a Jimmy Choo - because they’re grown ass adults. Here are a few older dogs and cats at the VHS needing homes. Adopt a Senior!
Each month we’ll be checking in with the VHS for the latest good news and to help find furever homes for some of their more unique/older residents. BUD: Bud is a 6 ½-year-old male Shepherd/ Husky mix. He loves to sit “on” things… on his bed, on the chair, on the couch, etc. He sits so pretty on the highest surface he can reach. Bud is currently the VHS’ longest resident dog! What’s the reason, you ask? Well, he climbs chain link. Yeah. So he will either need to be on a leash or tie-out for all his outdoor playtime, or his family will need to have a wooden privacy fence. His adoption fee is $110 and he’s ready to go home today neutered, microchipped and vaccinated! ARTHUR & DUTCH: These guys are 8-monthold brother rabbits. They are bonded and must find a home together. Their caregivers describe them as curious and mischievous boys! VHS has tons of rabbits right now, thanks to the annual “Easter dump.” That’s when all those cute pet store bunnies that parents gave in and bought for their kids, have lost their appeal, and now end up in shelters. Bunnies live for 10+ years and can be amazing indoor litterbox-trained pets! Arthur & Dutch’s adoption fee is $100 for both and they’re already neutered – no spraying! Beethoven’s adoption fee is $110 and includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more!
ISABELLA: Isabella is a female Shar Pei/pit bull mix! She’s shy and quiet, but very sweet. She gets along very well with many other dogs. She weighs 54 lbs. She also loves belly rubs and is a dream riding in the car! Isabella is about 7 years old but still has plenty of energy, love, and face kisses to give. Her adoption fee is $110 and includes her spay, microchip and vaccines.
WHITMAN: Whitman is the VHS’ longest resident, by a long shot. Keep reading. He has spent all of 2019 as the Clinic cat while the VHS team tried to determine the causes of his allergies. He even went to a dermatologist in Louisville, and he lost one of his eyes from the severe scratching and ulceration due to the itching (even with an Elizabethan collar on 24/7). The verdict was that he will need prescription food and minor oral meds for the rest of his life. It’s a bit more of a monthly expense, but not terrible! (Probably about $150.) Whitman still deserves a home and a family that can care for him. He is well-loved by the VHS team. His adoption fee is only $40 and includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and a multitude of medical tests, surgeries, and procedures already done by VHS. Plus, thanks to a generous grant from the Petfinder Foundation, VHS will cover the cost of the first six months’ worth of his medicine and food as long as you can agree to provide it after that for the remainder of his life - which, since he’s 8 years old, could easily be another 10-12 years!
400 Millner Industrial Drive | 2 blocks west of Garvin Park in Evansville 812-426-2563 | Adoption Hours: Tues-Sat 12-6pm | www.vhslifesaver.org
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VHS ADOPTION SPOTLIGHT: SPECIAL EDITION
VICTORIA WEST & CAPTAIN Every Adoption Spotlight that we do for the Vanderburgh
Newfoundland Mix - which
Humane Society is special, but the story of Victoria West
took longer than expected
and her dog Captain deserves a little extra coverage. You
due to West's ongoing health
see, Captain - whom West describes as an "80 pound
issues. Despite getting the
lapdog" - doesn't simply bring her joy; he also helps West
ok from USI to keep Captain
function in daily life, assisting her with picking things off
on campus with her via the
the floor, opening doors and retrieving things. He can
Disabilities Act, eventually
even pull her wheelchair. And that's been a game-changer
she was forced to return home to
for West who has lived most of her 21 years with a litany
Columbus, IN, and attend school remotely.
of health problems, including a genetic disorder called
Thankfully, West had Captain to keep
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Postural Orthostatic
her company through some very dark
Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) as well as Gastroparesis
times. "I was homebound for six months
and Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome. The net result
and it was hard to see all my friends going
of all this medical jargon is that West has experienced
to school - most of my friends were from
stomach paralysis and malnourishment - at one point
Evansville and I was pretty isolated," West
she was 30 pounds underweight and required surgery to
recalls. "I definitely didn't have the best
insert a feeding tube - and the EDS keeps her body from
attitude but I always had Captain by my
producing collagen correctly which means her connective
side."
tissue is weak; thus, the simple act of standing can cause West to black out.
Post-surgery, West's health has improved a bit but the road ahead is still bumpy.
It's a lot of for any person to handle but particularly difficult
No cure exists for any of her fluctuating
for a young woman trying to make her way through college.
conditions but she manages to stay
While at USI, West was struggling to live the life of a normal
upbeat for the most part, focusing
student and with her health in decline sophomore year,
on furthering her education; in
she decided to adopt a dog - both for companionship
fact, she's considering going to
and for assistance. "I went to the VHS during finals week - I
medical school to do research in
was just looking to hang out with the dogs and de-stress,"
EDS - her own genetic disorder.
West explains. "When I played with Captain I realized he
But no matter what she decides to do,
was the dog I was looking for - the way his face looked like
West will always have her furry friend right
my first dog. I loved his personality and thought he might
beside her every step of the way. "It took
be a good service dog candidate." Turns out, Captain had
months to recover from my surgery but
only been at the shelter for one day so West's timing was
I'm finally getting back on my feet, thinking
perfect; it was kismet.
about going back to grad school - and it's all thanks to Captain."
The next order of business was to train this adorable
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NEWS4U NOVEMBER 2019 | OPINION
THE WRITE STUFF with Jonathan Gluff
A Gluten for Punishment (or “Celiac-ing Common Sense”) Welcome back to another edition of “Grinding Gluff’s Gears,” and this time, I brought sources from peer-reviewed studies to justify my curmudgeonly opinions. Disliking bandwagon jumpers is something I think that we all can fundamentally agree on as a country. And for the last decade or so, few wagons have had as many hop-ons as the gluten-free trend. That’s not to say there aren’t people who really do benefit from a gluten-free diet. Celiac disease sufferers are the biggest ones by far (especially in severity of symptoms), but there are also those with wheat allergies and something I’d previously never heard of called “non-celiac gluten sensitivity” or “NCGS” (Igbinedion et al. 2017). But even according to that study, only 6% at most (and 1% at the least) of the population are actually affected. With that in mind, in 2013, researchers at the University of L'Aquila in Italy conducted a study of roughly 400 patients claiming gluten-sensitivity. Their results? “86% of patients reporting gluten-related symptoms have neither NCGS, nor CD (celiac disease), nor WA (wheat allergy)” (Capannolo et al., 2015). It should be noted that some studies (such as Aziz, Hadjivassiliou, & Sanders,
2015) have cast doubt on the very existence of NCGS, possibly linking it not to gluten in general but specific proteins in gluten-containing cereals, while others have recognized the “fad component” of the gluten-free trend as a likely cause of the uptick in diagnoses (Fasano, Sapone, Zevallos, & Schuppan, 2015). Furthermore, if we take out the patients with NCGS from the Italian study, it brought the total of “gluten-sensitive” patients who could in fact tolerate gluten to a whopping 93%. Am I saying that 93% of people claiming a gluten allergy are lying? No, certainly not. But when there’s a scientific consensus that high, it’s reason to wonder whether the person ordering the cauliflower pizza crust isn’t simply a hypochondriac or poseur. Sources: - Igbinedion S.O., et al. “Non-celiac gluten sensitivity: All wheat attack is not celiac.” World J. Gastroenterol 2017;23:7201–7210. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i40.7201 - Capannolo A., et al. “Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity among Patients Perceiving GlutenRelated Symptoms.” Digestion 2015;92:8-13. doi: 10.1159/000430090 - Aziz, Hadjivassiliou, & Sanders. "The spectrum of noncoeliac gluten sensitivity". Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol (Review). 2012: 516–26. doi:10.1038/nrgastro.2015.107 - Fasano, Sapone, Zevallos, Schuppan. "Non-celiac gluten sensitivity". Gastroenterology (Review). 2015: 1195–204. doi:10.1053/j.gastro.2014.12.049
TRI-STATE
POLITICS with Bryan Fox
ELECTION PREDICTIONS With the November elections on Evansville's horizon, it's time to make predictions. But with no polling data to go by like you see in statewide and national elections, it makes the process a little harder. It will be interesting to
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see if 'future Bryan' had this one right. I need to redeem myself after predicting a Hillary landslide in 2016. Mayor Lloyd Winnecke (R) vs. Steve Ary (I) & Bart Gadau (L): PREDICTION - Ary and Gadau will split 15% of the vote and Winnecke will become the first GOP mayor to win a third term in the city's history. 1st Ward - Timothy O'Brien (R) vs. Ben Trockman (D): PREDICTION - O'Brien will win easily with 72% of the vote. Somewhat of a pickup for the GOP since current councilman McGinn switched from Republican to Independent.
NEWS4U NOVEMBER 2019 | OPINION
MAYBE I'M JUST GETTING OLD... with Johnny Fletcher
(HALF) MARATHON MAN
If you don't mind, I'm going to take the month off from griping about the world (no, really) to share a more uplifting story about redemption and whatnot - mostly about feeling a little less old, if only for a day or two. Some of you out there probably took part in the Evansville Half Marathon in early October, sweating your way through 13.1 miles at the break of dawn while the rest of the city slept in on a beautiful Saturday morning. I was one of those wannabe athletes who pseudotrained, harboring this vaguely crazy idea that I might top my time from 2011 (my last competitive race) when I finished in 1:50 and some change - but also damaged my left heel in the process. I would later re-injure said heel and be forced to sit on the sidelines for an extended period. Then I discovered the most magnificent shoe on the planet: Hoka. (As I like to say to no one in particular: "Hoka? No joke-a.") Like a gift from Atalanta, the Greek goddess of running, this phenomenal footwear totally changed the game. In a matter of just two weeks, I was once again pounding the streets of Evansville just like the old days with
2nd Ward - Natalie Rascher (R) vs. Incumbent Missy Mosby (D): PREDICTION - Mosby came out bloodied in a hotly contested primary but she has the name recognition and the support of the southeast machine. The Dems might want to groom her for mayor. She'll win with 60%. 3rd Ward - Stephen Melcher (R) vs. Zachary Heronemus (D): PREDICTION - Melcher served as councilman in this ward for years...as a Democrat. As a Republican, Melcher will win with 60% despite the Jacobsville area giving him a scare.
only minimal wear and tear thanks to the incredibly spongy - and completely forgiving - soles of those heavenly Hokas. Like running on a cloud, really. Still, I was wary of pushing things, sticking to my every-other-night five mile routine throughout the 2019 dog days of summer. But in the back of my mind, I couldn't shake the urge to take things up a notch - to once again transform into the (Half) Marathon Man. Well, folks, not only did I run the race again, I managed to shave a little over 30 seconds off my 2011 performance, finishing in 1:49:54. Take that, Father Time. As you can imagine, I was pretty, pretty, pretty stoked. But seeing as this is a column entitled Maybe I'm Just Getting Old, you know such victory celebrations can't last long. In fact, just two days out from my big accomplishment, I walked into a local fast food restaurant and was given an unsolicited senior discount, despite being years away from collecting Social Security. Like an arrow through the ol' ticker. On the plus side, I saved $1.15.
4th Ward - Archie Carter (R) vs. Alex Burton (D): PREDICTION - The biggest surprise here is that the GOP even found a candidate to run for this open seat. Burton will win easily. Throwing a number out there I'll guess 78%.
6th Ward - Paul Abramson (R) vs. Incumbent Jim Brinkmeyer (D): PREDICTION - Abramson's never had the backing of his own party. The union people and nut clubbers will come out in full force and Brinkmeyer will win easily with 75%.
5th Ward - Incumbent Justin Elpers (R) vs. Jennifer Yaser (D): PREDICTION - Elpers, who certainly doesn't have a problem shying away from controversy on issues he feels are important, should be able to hold this seat but it might be close. He'll win with 55%.
City Council At-Large - Reps Ron Beane, David Christmas & Alex Schmitt vs. Dems Kaitlyn Morley, Gina Ungar & Incumbent Jonathan Weaver: PREDICTION - Weaver finished third in the primary. This could spell bad news for the Dems. The GOP will win all three seats. No Dem at the top of the ticket will haunt them in this race.
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NEWS4U NOVEMBER 2019 | MOVIE PREVIEWS
NOVEMBER MOVIE PREVIEWS TERMINATOR: DARK FATE (R)
CHARLIE'S ANGELS (PG-13)
More than two decades have passed since Sarah Connor prevented Judgment Day, changed the future, and re-wrote the fate of the human race. Dani Ramos is living a simple life in Mexico City with her brother and father when a highly advanced and deadly new Terminator - a Rev-9 - travels back through time to hunt and kill her.
Charlie's Angels have always provided security and investigative skills to private clients. Now the Townsend Agency has expanded internationally with the smartest and most highly-trained women from all over the globe: multiple teams of Angels guided by multiple Bosleys, completing the toughest missions around the world.
RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 1ST STARRING: Linda Hamilton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mackenzie Davis
RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 15TH STARRING: Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska
FORD V. FERRARI (PG-13) RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 15TH STARRING: Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal
American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD (NR) RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 22ND STARRING: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Susan Kelechi Watson
Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod.
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FROZEN 2 (NR)
RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 22ND STARRING: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Sterling K. Brown
Why was Elsa born with magical powers? The answer is calling her and threatening her kingdom. Together with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, she'll set out on a dangerous but remarkable journey. In Frozen, Elsa feared her powers were too much for the world. In Frozen 2, she must hope they are enough.
NEWS4U NOVEMBER 2019 | FILM & TV REVIEWS
PEAKY BLINDERS SSN 5 BBC/NETFLIX
After four solid seasons on BBC and Netflix, Peaky Blinders returns with an only slightly-less impressive season five. Fortunately, even when it’s not great, it’s still really good. The core cast (notably series star Cillian Murphy) delivers great performances again, and series newcomer Brian Gleeson takes a masterful turn as the treacherous Jimmy McCavern. Few antagonists have presented such a threat to Murphy’s Tommy Shelby, and I guarantee you’ll despise him by the end of the second episode. My only real gripes are that the middle episodes get a tad boring, and that every episode still features someone walking through a factory in slow-motion to a booming, heavy blues soundtrack that sounds like a bargain bin Black Keys. (Watch the series and you’ll see what I mean.) While still enjoyable, I find myself hoping they tie things up with the already-announced sixth season before they really jump the shark. - Jonathan Gluff
STURGILL SIMPSON PRESENTS SOUND & FURY NETFLIX
“One of my favorite country singers just put out an anime on Netflix to accompany his new album” is a sentence I never thought I’d type, yet I pressed “Send” on that very message to a friend a few weeks ago regarding Sturgill Simpson’s Sound & Fury. Aside from a few genre touchstones like Akira, Attack On Titan, and One Punch Man, I’m really not an anime fan, but this certainly was enjoyable. The album is a stark left-turn from his previous slightly more traditional (but still boundary-pushing) country, blending fuzzed-out psychedelia, synth-rock, blues, and even some Daft Punk-inspired EDM. With a story written by Sturgill and direction by multiple anime veterans, the animation is top notch. It’s a pastiche of style and social commentary, with over-the-top violence, a Bollywood-style dance scene, and a great deal of pathos. It’s a weird one, for sure, but a compelling view nonetheless. - Jonathan Gluff
WU-TANG: AN AMERICAN SAGA HULU
Step into the 36 Chambers with the Wu-Tang Clan in this weekly series chronicling the origin of the legendary rap group. The dialogue is well-written, the actors (many who are up-andcoming rappers themselves) do a great job, and seeing TJ Atoms as ODB is like watching Dirt McGirt himself come back to life. The direction can be a little spotty at times, though: For instance, an otherwise poignant and well-constructed scene serving as a metaphor for the Eric Garner case is nearly ruined by a corny chain of forced reaction shots from the individual members as a low-res computer-generated bird flies past each one. Oof. And as a longtime fan of the ‘Clan, I can say the show definitely takes some artistic license with historical accuracy. Yet despite these shortcomings, it still captures the essence of the group and shows just why “Wu-Tang Clan ain’t nuthin’ to [mess] wit’.” - Jonathan Gluff
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NEWS4U NOVEMBER 2019 | MUSIC REVIEWS
WILCO Ode to Joy dBpm Records
4/5 There's no irony in the title to Wilco's eleventh album. The Jeff Tweedy-driven indie rock band is back in a pretty darn good mood, if a little melancholic here and there. Perfectlytimed for the changing of the seasons, Ode to Joy captures the soft, chilled, reflective feel of fall, particularly on album standouts "Hold Me Anyway" and "An Empty Corner" - both well-thought out, slow-burners built on carefree acoustic strumming with woozy vocals. Elsewhere, "Quiet Amplifier" is even more laidback, gaining momentum incrementally over six hypnotic minutes filled with droning bass and chiming guitar notes. Collectively, the songs on Ode to Joy act as a sort of ongoing lullaby that draws you in and won't let go. - Johnny Fletcher
MORGAN DONAHUE Grind Self-Released
4.5/5 All-around instrumental wizard Morgan Donahue is one of the tri-state's most respected musicians - not to mention singer/ songwriters. His self-proclaimed "gypsy jazz" approach to composition is in full effect on Grind which finds the former Lamasco's Got Talent winner combining his Eastern European influences with down and dirty blues, coming across at times like Tom Waits hanging out in the Mississippi Delta. Slinky tracks like "Spine in My Back" get a kick in the pants from a dream backing band featuring Erik Duke (percussion), Bill Sievern (keys), Jonas Cowan (guitar), Monte Skelton (sax) and Wade Baker (horns). Then there's the rousing "Jack the Pooch" and funky "Get It Right," both driven by Donahue's air-tight bass playing. But the real surprise here is the closing "Down By the River" which sheds all the bells and whistles, leaving nothing but raw vocals and handclaps to do the heavy lifting. And it works a charm with Donahue in full sermon mode testifying to the deep love of a woman. Amen. - Johnny Fletcher
REFUSED War Music Burning Heart Records
2.5/5 Refused’s 1998 classic The Shape of Punk to Come proved to be prophetic in its title, influencing countless bands in the ensuing years. Unfortunately, like 2015’s comeback Freedom, War Music is yet another subpar album. “REV001” and “Blood Red” bear more in common with the “tough guy” hardcore of their early material, the ill-advised clean vocals in “I Wanna Watch the World Burn” sound like a second-rate Davey Havok, and the opening of “Malfire” sounds like a Tool outtake. Luckily, there are a few highlights with “Turn the Cross” and “Damaged III” (points for the Black Flag reference alone), but this shows why they’d be - to quote one of their old classics - “Better Off Dead.” - Jonathan Gluff
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STURGILL SIMPSON Sound & Fury Elektra While Sturgill’s departure from country may be unexpected for many, his live shows over the past few years have long foreshadowed it. Opener “Ronin” is a fuzz-soaked extended guitar solo that would fit on an early Ted Nugent album, while the follow-up, “Remember to Breathe,” is the closest thing to traditional country on the album. “Sing Along” and “A Good Look” (co-written by the legendary John Prine) feature scuzzy synths and dance beats, while “Make Art Not Friends” and “Mercury In Retrograde” recall some of Daft Punk’s best moments. If being friends with Shooter Jennings and getting snubbed by the CMA’s just like Johnny Cash aren’t enough to convince you he’s the torchbearer of Outlaw Country, this album will. Jonathan Gluff
JIMMY EAT WORLD Surviving Exotic Location Recordings I’ve been a big Jimmy Eat World fan since the early 2000s, but aside from 2013’s Damage, their output over the last decade-plus has been one exercise in mediocrity after another. Thankfully, I can say Surviving is easily their best album since 2004’s Futures. “Surviving,” “All the Way (Stay),” “Diamond,” and “Criminal Energy” exude the feel-good optimism of their best work, with the latter opening with a two-hand tapping lead (something I never expected in a Jimmy song) over big, chunky chords, while “Delivery,” “Recommit,” and album closer “Congratulations” recall the melancholic, pining vibes of their classic late’90s/early-’00s output. Definitely a strong return to form for the kings of third-wave emo. - Jonathan Gluff
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KIM GORDON No Home Record Matador For three decades, Kim Gordon was an integral part of legendary rock band Sonic Youth. Playing bass and singing her artsy spoken word poetry over the chaos of her band’s dueling lead dissonant guitars, Gordon established herself as an art-punk God. Now, years after the band dissolved from the fallout of her divorce with SY frontman Thurston Moore, the 66-year-old delivers her firstever solo album. And it sounds nothing like anything she’s ever done. No Home Record finds the experimentalist dabbling in electronic production that creates an almost industrial sound. If you are a fan of Sonic Youth, this album won’t sound quite like that. No Home Record is undeniably Kim Gordon at her best and well worth your time.- Russ Finn
ANGEL OLSEN All Mirrors Jagjaguwar The 2010s have been ruled by Angel Olsen. The St. Louis native has released four studio albums this decade, each one great - and each one better than the last. Starting with folk and rock albums, Olsen's sound has evolved into the lush pop of All Mirrors. Her songwriting has remained consistently spectacular across all her work, but her continued sonic evolution is what makes All Mirrors her best release yet. It’s loaded with orchestral strings on nearly every track which creates an atmosphere reminiscent of 1960s pop music, yet her style is her own and sounds entirely fresh and modern. All Mirrors is what should be celebrated and played on pop radio more than a lot of music. I’d implore anyone who likes pop music to dive into Angel Olsen’s catalogue; I am certain you’ll like what you hear. - Russ Finn
MARK KOZELEK WITH PETRA HADEN Joey Always Smiled Caldo Verde Mark Kozelek keeps moving forward. Ever since he released 2014's Benji with his band Sun Kil Moon, Kozelek has worked with a style of deeply personal, confessional, journalistic songwriting that oftentimes features extremely unconventional song structures. His new album with Petra Haden finds the middle-aged songwriter buckling down on his style. Songs are often quite long - Joey Always Smiled opens with a 17 minute song and includes an even longer piece further on. Listening to a Kozelek album is like listening to a musical podcast in which a grouchy man reads his diary over piano and acoustic guitar. His writing has gotten increasingly meta as he references his older material throughout the seven songs here. Though arguably inaccessible, fans of Kozelek should happily be able to put Joey Always Smiled on and get lost for an hour in an album full of great storytelling. - Russ Finn
Blues with Bragin SCREAMIN' JOHN & TD LIND Mr. Little Big Man Down in the Alley Records Screamin’ John & TD Lind - a reunion of members of the band Edenstreet - rip it up on Mr. Little Big Man. Opening track “Rollin’ Joanna" begins with a piano that sounds like something from a saloon in the Wild West before shifting into a more traditional blues song that remains familiar. The heavy guitar and bass throughout the B.B. King song “The Letter” match the lyrics about the inability to write down the deep thoughts in your mind. Joel Pinkerton’s harmonica also adds a nice touch. The heavy bass and guitar continue in “Shame, Shame, Shame” but also maintain a funky element. A cover of the Taj Mahal song “Jelly Roll” seems to provide a nice outlet for all of the band members to shine. Joel Pinkerton’s harmonica on “Little Big Man” provides a nice accompaniment to the toe-tapping tune. The Magic Sam song “All Your Love” features melancholy lyrics about wanting a woman to return with the music offering an equal amount of depth. The brighter song “Way Past Midnight” provides a great beat for dancing and lyrics about partying into the early hours of the morning. The country influenced ballad “Cold Stone and Emptiness” offers solace for anyone going through a difficult situation. - Paul Bragin
BLUES MEETS GIRL Blues Meets Girl Bad Inglish Records Blues Meets Girl showcases the talents of a duo known simply as Mr. Downchild and Kasimira. Opening track “Nightgown" features Mr. Downchild’s harmonica coming in early to set the tone. It deals with a man and woman who wonder when they will meet again. Kasimira’s sultry vocals on “Listen Up Boys” match the lyrics about men who lost their chance to be with her. “Didn’t See It Coming” boasts a solid blues groove while also sprinkling in elements of 1950s rock ‘n’ roll. The jangly acoustic guitar and harmonica on “Backstabber” offer a nice change of pace and seem reminiscent of Delta blues from the early 20th century. “Snapshot” features a background track eerily similar to Howlin’ Wolf’s classic “Smokestack Lightning” and Kasimira’s lyrics eventually mention the late legend. The Latin influenced “Home to My Baby” features a nice drum track. The instrumental song “Swingin’ With Hank” features a jazzy bass line from Ray Deforest. “Fishing Blues” features excellent guitar and harmonica playing while Kasimira sings about the joy of sitting on a river bank with a pole in hand. The harmonica, bluesy vocal and double entendre lyrics on “I’m Your Handyman” allow the duo's many talents to shine at once. - Paul Bragin
A Case of the blues is on Saturday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on 91.5-FM WUEV, online at wuev.org and on the TuneIn radio app.
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NEWS4U NOVEMBER 2019 | BEER REVIEWS
NOVEMBER BEER REVIEWS This month’s beers are available depending on supply & demand at all 10 Liquor Locker locations. Visit our website at www.Liquor-Locker.com. RHINEGEIST SLANGRIA
TRITON DEADEYE STOUT
JONATHAN GLUFF - 4.5
JONATHAN GLUFF - 2.5
PAUL BRAGIN - 4
PAUL BRAGIN - 3
For some reason, too many stouts don’t taste great in a bottle, even ones that are otherwise good on tap. (I’m looking at you, Guinness.) But this offering from Triton bucks that trend. It’s strong but smooth, with a bit of nuttiness up front and a flourish of dark chocolate on the back of the palate, followed by a very clean finish. Stout lovers, be sure to not miss out on this one from one of Indiana’s own brewers.
A thick tan head crowns this stout when poured in a traditional English pub glass. A nice balance of roasted malt and toffee notes round out the scent profile. The roasted malt and coffee flavors remain when sipping the beer, followed by a hint of sweetness and more roasted malt in the finish. Pair it with a variety of foods like steak, barbecue, French onion soup, chili, pumpkin pie or chocolate cake.
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4
This is your average looking dark stout. I can smell the coffee right away. I like the sweet malts and coffee flavor. It tastes like a Guinness to me but a little better. I consider this beer on the lighter side of the stout spectrum. It doesn’t coat your tongue like other stouts do.
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Full disclosure: I’ve never liked sangria, and even less one pretending to be beer. But I will say that as far as that style of drink goes, you can certainly do worse than this. I picked up strong notes of apple and lime, a hint of pomegranate, and what seems to be a touch of cherry, too. The label mentions blueberry, but besides some tartness (which could easily be the lime), I didn’t really catch any. It is what it is, which isn’t my thing.
BOULEVARD TECH N9NE BOU LOU
JONATHAN GLUFF - 3.75
There’s almost always something from Boulevard Brewing in my fridge - they’re truly some of my favorite beers. And their pineapple and coconut-infused collaboration with rapper (and fellow Kansas City native) Tech N9ne is definitely a well-crafted beer, even if it isn’t for everyone. Thankfully, neither of those flavors are particularly strong, serving more to compliment the natural flavors of a wheat beer while also imparting a nice creaminess to the texture. It’s one you certainly won’t mistake for any other.
A thin head forms and quickly disappears from this beer. The deep red color gives an appearance similar to wine. A burst of fruit notes fill the nose. Sour lime notes hit the tongue first, followed by pomegranate, then apple in the finish. This beer could see a rise in popularity during the hot summer months. Pair it with your favorite breakfast, especially sweet and fruity dishes or a fruit pie for dessert.
PAUL BRAGIN - 2.5
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 2.5
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 4.5
This is a purple beverage and not really beer in my book. It has a slight apple flavor and a little blueberry. The main flavors of this beverage are the pomegranate and the lime. This is a very tart beverage and I don’t like to flinch when drinking stuff.
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A thick white head rests on this beer when poured in a wheat beer glass and stays for a long time. Generous amounts of pineapple and coconut scent replace the normal wheat smell. The coconut and pineapple flavors remain with the first sip of the beer and stay during the finish. Pair it with Thai ginger chicken or add it to your favorite recipe for pineapple upside-down cake or coconut cake for an extra kick.
This is a cloudy golden beer and I can smell the pineapple as soon as I pour it. I enjoy the coconut flavor. Some beers say they taste like pineapple but they are just an IPA. This beer is totally different but I like it. It's not a session beer but after mowing the grass, this one would be nice and refreshing.
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TRITON BARN PHANTOM GOSE CITRUS
JONATHAN GLUFF - 4
Here's another offering from Indian's own Triton Brewing Company. This beer has enough promise to it that I have to try the non-citrus version of it now. With a light
lemony bite on the front of the palate and a slight saltiness on the back, I have a suspicion this might be the perfect tequila chaser. Either way, it’s a refreshing beer with that trademark gose bready/nutty finish.
salt used during brewing comes through in the finish. Pair it with seafood, or use it as an ingredient in chicken piccata, lemon squares or lemon meringue pie.
PAUL BRAGIN - 2.5
This is a cloudy, straw-colored beer. I'm not a big fan of lime and salt added to my beer. It's a little hard to drink. It does have a little coriander which is ok. If I want a lime, I'll put it in my beer myself. Not a fan.
A thick white head tops this hazy golden beer after pouring it in a pilsner glass. The scent contains a significant amount of lemon. Tart citrus flavors hit the tongue and cause the cheeks to pucker when first drinking the beer. Some salty flavor from the Himalayan pink
JABEZ MARTINEZ - 2.5
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