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CONTENTS
October 2014
FEATURES Pg. 18 – Best of the Tri-State: Appetizers
A Quick Note from the Editor
Pg. 48 – Global Crossroads World Music & Cultural Festival
Pg. 88 – Local Band Spotlight: Volatile Esters
Pg. 6 – The Evansville IceMen 2014-15
Cuisine & Dining
Pg. 54 – In Town: Evansville Night Life
Pg. 95 – We Were There
Get Your Meal Off to a Great Start
Season New Coach, New Era
Pg. 8 – Judas Priest “Redeemer of Souls Tour” at the Ford Center An interview with Original Member and Bassist Ian Hill
Pg. 10 – The Ultimate Halloween Resource Parties, More Parties and Other Good Holiday Info
Pg. 12 – EPO Pops presents “Satisfaction”: The International Rolling Stones Symphony Show An Exclusive Interview with Star and Executive Producer, Chris LeGrand
Pg. 14 – Comedian Ron White at the Victory Theatre An Interview with the Blue
Collar Comic
Pg. 26 – Casting Crowns “Thrive Tour” at the Ford Center An Interview with Singer Mark
Hall
Pg. 49 – Under the Streetlamp at the Victory Theatre An Interview with Vocalist
Christopher Kale Jones
Pg. 52 – Chef Robert Irvine Live! at the Victory Theatre An Interview with the Food
Network Star
Pg. 4 – Get Ready to Rock.
Pg. 31 – Cooking Spotlight: Farm Boy Food Services Pg. 32 – What’s Cookin’: El Maguey Grill Pg. 33 – Local Chef Spotlight: Aaron & Stephanie Peckenpaugh of Pizza Revolution Pg. 34 – Restaurant Guide Pg. 40 – Fresh from the Kitchen with Chef Doug Rennie
Pg. 58 – Boogie Nights One Year Anniversary Weekend Celebration
Reviews
Pg. 63 – LoCash Cowboys with Volatile Esters at KC’s Time Out Lounge
Pg. 88 – Music
Pg. 72 – Local Talent: Maria Whetstine of 22 Jefferson Avenue Art Studios & Gallery Pg. 74 – My City
Business
Pg. 75 – Soundboard: Sisters of Second Avenue
Sports
Pg. 78 – Arts & Activities Guide
Pg. 62 – Rose’ and Monet Pg. 66 – Evansville Icemen Bios
Entertainment
Pg. 93 – Clubs & Pubs Guide
Pg. 80 – David Nail “I’m A Fire Tour” at the Victory Theatre
Pg. 16 – 20 Questions from a 20-Something
Pg. 81 – Brain Games: Crossword
Pg. 29 & 71 – Mugshots: They Defied the Law…and Lost
Pg. 82 – Community & Family
Pg. 76 – Beer: Cure What Ales You
Coupons
Pg. 25 – Save Big!
Local Happenings
Pg. 55 – VeggieTales Live! Silly Song Sing-Along at Christian Fellowship Church Pg. 57 – March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction at the Scottish Rite Pg. 64 – 33rd Annual Great Pumpkin Metric Pg. 82 – Fifth Annual Holy Redeemer Tap & Cork Festival Pg. 85 – Henderson Area Arts Alliance presents Home Free “Crazy Life Tour”
Pg. 86 – How I Roll
Brain Games Crossword Answers: Gerst Haus 18. Pistons 19. Winetree 10. City Taco 13. Metro Sports 14. CKB 15. Liquor Locker 16. Across: 3. Bagelrama 4. KC’s Timeout 7. Kanpai 9. Just Rennie’s 8. The Vault 11. Tiki Bar 12. Bokeh Lounge 17. Ri Ra. Down: 1. Old Chicago 2. Martin Brothers 5. Lamasco 6. Backstage
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vansville’s pro hockey team will strap on their skates for the 2014-2015 season when the IceMen open against the Gwinnett Gladiators at the Ford Center on October 18. Bring your cowbell and support the home team through every drop of the puck, penalty and power play. The IceMen’s new head coach Dwight Mullins promises an exciting brand of hockey with fast pace and physicality. “We love to have a team that plays a pressure game,” he says. “It’s an important year for our organization to have success” as the IceMen strive for the playoffs and the ECHL Kelly Cup. Growing up in Western Canada, Mullins was drafted by the NHL’s Minnesota North Stars and spent four seasons playing minor league hockey. As a former competitor, coaching is the closest thing to being back on the ice. Mullins enjoys battling with the players, refueling his passion for the game and meeting the everyday challenges in his new role as head coach for the IceMen. Though he credits Evansville’s organization for “doing a great job recruiting players,” Mullins deserves respect as a coach in his own right. Under Mullins’ leadership, the Elmira Jackals qualified for the Kelly Cup Playoffs and defeated Evansville seven of nine times in the past two years. 6 | October 2014 • www.evansvillemediagroup.com
Mullins confides that smart coaches “formulate a team plan to be successful against those teams [such as Evansville],” and he will have plenty of tricks up his jersey-sleeve when it comes to turning the tables. This season, the IceMen face two in-state rivals—the Fort Wayne Komets and the Indianapolis Fuel. The team plans to freeze the Indianapolis Fuel in their ten match-ups, with six glacial meetings at the Ford Center. “Based on the number of games we play each other, there are a lot of competitive juices,” says Mullins. “It’s fun for the fans to have an identifiable opponent.” For the loyal supporters who stick with the team, promotional events and giveaways are in store, including the 4th Annual Education Day, slated for a special start time of 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5. Mullins notes that a morning game may be “out of the norm for our organization,” but there’s a good reason for the wake-up call: the IceMen invite students from surrounding school districts to experience live hockey. “It’s a loud and exciting atmosphere with kids,” he says. Other rink-side theme nights include Super Heroes Night on Saturday, October 25 vs. Indianapolis, the New Year’s Eve match-up against Toledo on Wednesday, December 31 with post-game fireworks and Star Wars night on Saturday, January 17 vs. Cincinnati. All total, the IceMen slide into the Ford Center on twelve Saturdays, the most of any season thus far. All games start at 7:15 p.m. except for Sunday nights which begin at 5:00 p.m. – Jaimie Humbert Evansville IceMen season tickets are now on sale. To go with the floe, call 812-421-GOAL (4625) or visit evansvilleicemen.com.
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efore Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax, there was Judas Priest. The success of metal’s “Big Four” is in no small part due to the groundwork laid by the British rockers back in the mid to late 70s. Driven by the octave-defying wail of Rob Halford and fierce riffing of twin lead guitarists K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton, the band released its first album in 1974, beginning a long and wildly unpredictable musical journey marked by multiple line-up changes. Priest hit big at the turn of the 80s with a more concise sound. Tracks like “Breaking the Law” and “Living After Midnight” packed a more controlled punch, providing a blueprint for the next wave of metal. Halford departed in 1991 but rejoined in 2003, resulting in the excellent Angel of Retribution, followed by 2008’s ambitious concept album, Nostradamus. Six years later, the band is back with Redeemer of Souls, a throwback to classic Priest. Heads will bang when the band arrives at the Ford Center on October 22. Original member and bassist Ian Hill kindly spoke with News4U about the new album and the upcoming show. News4U (N4U): It’s been six years since the release of Nostradamus. Was the band writing the whole time? Ian Hill (IH): Well, after Nostradamus, we did the British Steel Tour and then the Epitaph Tour in 2011. After that, we all started to write. K.K. left in the meantime – decided to retire – and we took on Richie Faulkner in his place. We had a hell of a lot of material. The only reason that the extra tracks (released as a bonus mini-album with the CD) were left off the album is because they would have interrupted the flow and balance of fast and slow, heavy tracks. N4U: Redeemer of Souls retains the classic Priest sound yet doesn’t feel out of time at all. IH: With the writing process, we tried to get a little flavor of everything that we’ve done over the years – a mix of the fast and the heavy stuff and the lighter, commercial stuff as well. We really wanted to cover all the bases. You can use modern recording techniques and modern sounds and aim for the
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contemporary metal sound, but I have to say that we’re at our best when we just do things on our own and stay true to what made us great. N4U: Was there any particular song or moment during the writing process that signaled that the band was on to something really special? IH: Well, it was just obvious that all the songs we were working on were complete songs, really. Rob was putting lyrics to different chord sequences presented – then I got a copy of that and so did Scott (Travis). I put my bass lines to it and he put his drum patterns to it. And it was all good. It wasn’t like one particular track was brilliant – it was all great; so much so that we couldn’t leave anything off (laughs). N4U: Judas Priest is known for spectacular stage shows, particularly Rob Halford’s entrance. Can you tell us anything about what to expect on this tour or is it under wraps? IH: It’s kind of under wraps at the moment. We don’t want to ruin the surprise when it comes. It’ll be typical Priest, though. As far as the music, the live set will feature songs from the new album as well as a few tracks that we haven’t played in a long time; and the classics, of course. We’ve really enjoyed rehearsals the last two weeks – we’ve had a blast working on the set together. It’s going to be good. – Thomas Ellis Special guest is Steel Panther. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The show starts at 7: 30 p.m. For ticket information, visit thefordcenter.com.
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ULTIMATE HALLOWEEN RESOURCE PARTIES
Backstage Bar & Grill: 10/31 Never Been Caught & Halloween Costume Contest (524 Main St.) Bokeh Lounge: 10/24 Zombie Prom, 10/31 Halloween Costume Party (1007 Parrett St.) Boogie Nights: 10/30, 9 p.m. Dojo of Doom Heaven & Hell Halloween Party 10/31, 9 p.m. Halloween Bash presented by Eville Studios 11/1, 9 p.m. Halloween Hangover Party (701 NW Riverside Dr.) Cancun Restaurant: 10/31 Halloween Celebration / Dia de los Muertos (314 S. Green St. in Henderson) Franklin Street: 10/25, 6 p.m. - 2 a.m. Zombie Pub Crawl KC’s Corner Pocket: 10/31/ Halloween Party 9 p.m. w/ DJ and Karaoke w/ Baby Breedlove (1819 N. Fulton Ave.) KC’s Time Out Lounge: 10/31-11/1 Halloween Costume Parties All Weekend w/ Gonzo’s Toybox (1121 Washington Sq.) Koodie Hoos: 10/31 Halloween Costume Contest with Greg Hays plus DJ & Karaoke (231 W. 2nd St., Mt. Vernon) Lamasco: 10/31, 10 p.m. Halloween Party w/ Calabash (1331 W. Franklin Ave.) Lyle’s Sportzone: 10/25 3rd Annual Halloween Party w/ Shannon Lawson (1404 E. Morgan) O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill: 10/31 Halloween Costume Contest (1801 N. Green River Rd.) Someplace Else Nightclub: 10/25 Halloween Bash & Costume Contest, 10/31 Rocky Horror (930 Main St.) TJ’s Stockyard Inn: 10/31, 9:30 p.m. Halloween Costume Contest w/ Tastes Like Chicken (1217 Baker Ave.) The Vault: 10/31, 11 p.m. Halloween Costume Contest, Prizes & Giveaways (329 Main St.)
TRICK OR TREAT
Old National Events Plaza Exhibit Hall: 10/19, Noon-3 p.m. Centre’d on Kids Trick or Treat (715 Locust St.)
HAUNTS
The Olde Courthouse Catacombs & The House of Lecter present: Monster Dolls Let’s Play (4th & Vine / 325 Main St.)
RETAIL
Nick Nackery (201 E. Virginia St. 812-423-6425) Exotica Romance & Fantasy Superstore (4605 Washington Ave. 812-401-7399) Cirilla’s Adult Store (725 S. Green River Rd. 812-473-5485)
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et ready to hear the music of the Rolling Stones in an entirely new way. One of the best orchestras in America is teaming with one of the most acclaimed tribute acts in the world to present “Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Symphony Show” on October 25 and 26 at the Victory Theatre. In production since 2001, “Satisfaction” captures both the look and the sound of the legendary band with flawless interpretations of rock’s greatest songs, including “Paint It Black,” “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” “Gimme Shelter” and, of course, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” The show has received accolades from the likes of Martin Scorcese, director of the Stones documentary, Shine a Light, and been approved by Mick and Keith for a partnership with Walt Disney. In 2010, the production went symphonic, joining forces with orchestras to put a whole new spin on the Stones. The reception to the new, musically-enhanced production has been fantastic, and you’ll see (and hear) why when the Evansville Philharmonic and “Satisfaction” come together at the Victory. Chris LeGrand, star and executive producer of the show, kindly spoke with News4U about the origins of “Satisfaction” and the transition to performing with an orchestra. News4U (N4U): “Satisfaction” has been touring for a long time. How did the idea first come about? Chris LeGrand (CL): Growing up, people used to always compare me to Mick Jagger – this was back when I was trying to write my own songs and be in bands. Back then, there really wasn’t much of a tribute industry apart from Elvis impersonators and a few Beatles acts. After years of trying to do my own music, I just got frustrated with the music business in general and got out of it for about 10 years – raised a family, etc. Eventually, I started dabbling in music again and doing some cover songs. Then one day I saw a really highend Beatles show that came through my town and a light bulb went off in my head. I got online to see if there were any Rolling Stones tribute shows out there and only found a couple in New York and LA – but nobody that had a touring show. It seemed like a great opportunity to put together a project. Of course, it took a long journey to get to where we are today.
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N4U: The band’s representation of the Rolling Stones music is spot-on. How difficult was it to put together the right combination of players? CL: It’s kind of like assembling a sports team. When you’re a new franchise, you start off with whatever you can get. Over the years, you trade up and trade down. It’s a long ways from being a new franchise to having a World Series team. You don’t come out the first year and win the championship. It took years and years to find the best line-up. Doors really opened up for us in 2005 when we got invited to go out to Las Vegas and be in a show for six months. We got more of a profile and started attracting better quality performers – people started coming to us. N4U: What made you decide to start performing “Satisfaction” with an orchestra? CL: I saw some big artists like Metallica and Kiss – even people like Michael Bolton – performing with symphonies, and it just seemed like it would be pretty cool to combine our show with an orchestra. So, we picked about 15 or 16 songs that we felt would translate well – there were obvious choices. We’ve done about 25 of these symphony shows so far, and it’s really getting going now. –Thomas Ellis Performance times: 10/25 (7 p.m.), 10/26, (2 p.m.). For ticket information, visit victorytheatre.com.
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hen veteran comic Ron White takes the stage, he has but one goal in mind: “beat the (bleep) out of the audience.” The cigar-smoking, tequila-drinking, former Blue Collar Comedy Tour member has been killing crowds for 27 years, performing over 11,000 shows. In the process, he’s left people all over the world exhausted from the physical act of laughing. Simply, White says, “you feel it in your face; you feel it in your stomach.” On October 17, he returns to the Victory Theatre with his new stand-up show, Nutcracker – and every intention of treating Evansville as his personal punching bag. White kindly spoke with News4U about his Blue Collar days and commanding stage presence. News4U (N4U): You are famous for drinking and smoking on stage. If you got in shape and cut out the cigars and liquor, would that impact your career – would people view your comedy differently? Ron White (RW): I don’t know. There’s a really slim chance that that will ever happen. I’ve been a life-long smoker and drinker, and I’m going to run out the clock like this. Now, I did switch from scotch to tequila. My brother-in-law and I own this brand of tequila – it’s called Number Juan. We believe it to be the finest sipping liquor in the world. Anyhow, I think as long as your act is not just about one thing, you’re ok. For instance, John Pinette’s (R.I.P.) whole act was one long fat joke. It was beautifully done, but that’s what it was. Now, you can’t get skinny and do that act anymore. N4U: What’s your M.O. in terms of preparing for a show? Do you have the set memorized or do you use notes, etc.? RW: I generally don’t use too many notes, because I’ve got thousands of people that have paid to see me, and
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I’m going to put on a show. To do that, you need to have a plan. The main reason why I do so many shows every year is that you have to do that to stay sharp. You have to have all this information floating at the top. My brain is like a cross between a lazy Susan and a colander – it turns slow and it leaks. N4U: As opposed to, say, Dane Cook, who prowls around the stage and makes a big commotion, you stand almost stock-still the whole time. RW: I think it’s easier to kill from that position, because if you do something subtle, people will notice it. If you’re moving around a lot, they won’t see it. From a position of being still, I can literally shift my weight from one foot to the other foot and get a laugh. You can convey so many different emotions without having to say anything. N4U: You were a big part of the hugely successful Blue Collar Comedy Tour in the early 2000s. What was the aftermath of the tour like – was it daunting to go back out on your own after that? RW: It wasn’t daunting at all, because that’s what I was used to – to headlining my own shows. I loved the Blue Collar Tour, and I loved my job – it was exactly what I should have been doing at the time that I was doing it. But I would always rather do my own show. That’s just my makeup. The first show that I put on after the tour ended was a 1000 seat room in Minneapolis, and it sold-out in two minutes. So, then five more shows were put on sale, and those sold-out the next day. Once the success happened, it propelled me to places I never thought I would go. – Thomas Ellis The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For ticket information (including the “200 Proof” VIP Experience Package), visit victorytheatre.com.
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Lamasco Bar & Grill
1331 W. Franklin St. Evansville, IN 812-437-0171 Lamascobarandgrill.com or find them on Facebook Smothered French Fries Lamasco Bar and Grill on Franklin Street prides itself on offering the best. Whether that is food, drinks or live music, people expect something special when they come to this landmark on the west side of Evansville. The smothered French fries at Lamasco’s are truly a sight to behold. A generous pile of piping hot fries fills the plate and serves as a bed for a combination of Monterrey Jack and Cheddar cheeses that are melted to the perfect consistency. The dish is finished with an abundance of bacon bits that add another level of flavor to the dish with the fat and salt from the bacon counteracting the creaminess of the cheese. The side of ranch dressing that comes with the fries offers another layer of decadence to a dish that is already excellent. Your conscience will tell you to share this dish, but your tongue and fork might not let you.
Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin St. Evansville, IN 812-423-0794 Find them on Facebook Frog Legs Hagedorn’s Tavern on Franklin Street has never been one to shy away from offering unique dishes, such as their famous brain sandwich. This tradition continues with the appetizer menu which features Hagedorn’s famous frog legs. A little patience is required since they are made to order (served fresh out of the deep fryer), but the wait is more than worth it. The outside is crispy, crunchy and delicious like a great piece of fried chicken. The meat on the inside stays tender and juicy. The frog legs come in two varieties: original and Cajun. The Cajun variety offers a hint of heat and spice that adds great flavor to the dish, but the heat remains mild enough that you won’t feel like your mouth is on fire. A variety of sauces are available with the frog legs, but this dish is good enough to stand on its own.
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Gerst Haus
2100 W. Franklin St. Evansville, IN 812-424-1420 Gersthausevansville.com or find them on Facebook Cheese Dip & Kraut Balls The Gerst Haus on Franklin Street has long been a place to experience a little slice of Evansville’s Volksfest all year long. Between the extensive beer selection and authentic German music playing over the speakers, the Gerst Haus is a place where German culture thrives in Evansville. The cheese dip and kraut balls they serve are an essential part of that culture. The cheese dip features melted cheese, ground beef and peppers for an added kick of spiciness. The dip is served with a huge basket of chips for dipping that will provide enough for an entire table to enjoy them. The kraut balls showcase a combination of sauerkraut, cream cheese and a blend of herbs and spices. The balls are covered in flour, fried until golden brown and served with horseradish sauce. Pair it with an authentic German beer like Spaten or Paulaner for a taste of the old country.
Koodie Hoo’s
231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN 812-838-5202 Texas Tornado While most restaurants often target a specific kind of clientele, Koodie Hoo’s has embraced its diverse community, creating an environment where you’ll find farmer dining next to pharmacist. Much like the diverse patrons, Koodie Hoo’s Texas Tornado is an appetizer that blends varying textures, flavors and colors. Described as a “Tower of Ribbon Potatoes,” this culinary delight starts with hand-cut and fresh-fried potatoes before melted cheese, green onion, black olives, fresh tomato, and homemade chili are added atop (sour cream, guacamole, and salsa can be added too). The warm, fried potato ribbons, creamy cheese and smoky chili provide a perfect backdrop to highlight the crisp green onions and rich, tangy tomatoes (both bought from a local farmer) and the brininess of black olives. Koodie Hoo’s has created a winner in the Texas Tornado, so the next time your stomach begins nagging you for a refill, I suggest you do what many of your ancestors did and Go West Young Man!
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Acropolis
501 N. Green River Rd. Evansville, IN 812-475-9320 Acropolisevv.com or find them on Facebook Greek Nachos Serving the tri-state with authentic Mediterranean and traditional American dishes for many years, Acropolis has a comfortable, family-oriented atmosphere and a delectable menu to match. Owner and chef, Doros Hadjisavva, a Cyprus native, never intended to put down roots here, but we are glad he did. He always puts a smile on the face of any patron who enters and, most importantly, is a wizard in the kitchen. On our last visit, we were served Greek Nachos, which would give any Mexican nachos a run for their money. A specifically Greek variation on a commonly beloved appetizer, these nachos are piled high with tender lamb and beef gyros, bell peppers, onions, a special Greek nacho cheese and sour cream. The most notable ingredient is the nacho cheese, a smooth, creamy concoction with a recognizably Greek zing. Paired with gyros, this colorful and festive dish is not something you will find anywhere else. Opa!
Cavanaugh's
421 NW Riverside Dr, Evansville, IN 812-433-4333 Tropevansville.com or find them on Facebook Pan Seared Crab Cakes Situated inside Evansville's Tropicana Casino on the Ohio River, Cavanaugh's is a fine dining experience that shouldn't be missed. Known for their impeccable service, amazing ambiance, and visually stunning dishes and atmosphere, the restaurant boasts great steaks and fresh seafood. The latter was proven by the Pan Seared Crab Cakes we were served on our visit. The presentation alone was perfect, maybe even better than what one would expect in such a luxurious establishment. The searing of the dish, which consists of fresh jumbo lump crab meat, spices, and vegetables, left the breaded outsides with a delicious, slight crunch. It was served with two distinct sauces, a creamy mustard and herbed remoulade, both of which brought out the flavor of the fresh crab without overpowering. Although known mostly for their steak, Cavanaugh’s has really hit the mark with this incomparable appetizer in both presentation and taste. It’s the perfect starter.
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Coffee Cottage & Cafe 612 S. Weinbach Ave. Evansville, IN 812-401-1930 Find them on Facebook
Breakfast Omelette, Casserole and Cornbread Salad Coffee Cottage has been serving up delicious specialty drinks and food on Weinbach Avenue (by UE) for over ten years. As a locally-owned, neighborhood business, it has gained a loyal following of customers who appreciate the service and attention to detail often found at a smaller operation. People love their individually made espresso drinks and the many brews of coffee available each day. But they also go to the Cottage for food. We were treated to three of the best items on the menu. 1) Breakfast Omelette: huge and loaded with meats (oh, that crispy bacon), red and green peppers, onions and cheddar cheese – so fresh and not greasy. 2) Casserole: single serving or family style, layered with cornbread crust and filled with sweet pulled-pork BBQ, baked beans and potato chips – such a classic homestyle taste, pure southern Indiana. 3) Corn Bread Salad: a light texture with a sweet, mellow taste and beans in the mix – a perfect side dish or starter.
Fiesta Acapulco Newburgh 8480 High Pointe Dr. Newburgh, IN 812-858-7777 Fiestaacapulco.com or find them on Facebook Mexican Guacamole It’s easy to get in the habit of visiting all the great restaurants in Evansville without venturing in other directions. So, if you haven’t made your way out to Newburgh in a while, it’s time to check out Fiesta Acapulco. The drink specials alone should be enough to draw you out (the lime margaritas are a definite highlight and they have many other flavors, too), but if not, come for the Mexican guacamole. Actually, they pair so well that it’s really not right to get the guacamole without the margarita. Regardless, Acapulco’s guacamole is the real deal – chunky and colorful, a little spicy but light and refreshing with just the perfect amount of everything (avocado, cilantro, onion and jalapeno). Best of all, the aroma is sweet and enticing. We just couldn’t wait to dip in a fresh, warm chip – many chips, in truth. You can just about make a meal out of this delicious appetizer, but don’t miss out on Acapulco’s main menu!
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Old Chicago
6550 E. Lloyd Expy. Evansville, IN 812-401-1400 Oldchicago.com or find them on Facebook Chi-Town Trio After having already participated in the wings, burger, and pizza guides, Old Chicago hits a grand slam with this month’s appetizer guide. This month’s feature is the MVP of their Starter menu, the Chi-Town Trio. This sampler style appetizer boasts bold flavors from their guests’ favorite Old Chicago Starters. The first course is the Sicilian Pepperoni Rolls ™. And yes, as Old Chicago’s #1 Starter, the trademark is necessary to protect this perfect recipe that’s been in place for more than a decade. This unique appetizer is like a piece of fine art: Pepperoni, real cheese and green onions are combined with Old Chicago’s signature dough. The combo is hand-rolled, then baked to a perfect golden brown. Served with Old Chicago’s classic pizza sauce, this dish is sure to please. Next up is the Italian Nachos, a beautifully crafted pub favorite with a chi-town twist. Old Chicago begins with light, crispy house-made pasta chips, which are topped with real cheeses (mozzarella, provolone, pepper jack and Asiago), pepperoni, Italian sausage and pepperoncini. Old Chicago also includes their one-of-a-kind house-made spicy marinara sauce for dipping. Eccellente! The third course is Old Chicago’s famous Cheese Garlic Bread. Old Chicago’s unique take on this appetizer menu staple serves to perfectly balance out the Chi-Town Trio. Freshbaked Ciabatta garlic bread is topped with mozzarella and provolone cheese, which is then drizzled with the perfect amount of fresh basil oil.
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Papa John’s
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303 N. Weinbach Ave. Evansville, IN 812-477-7700 4204 N. First Ave. Evansville, IN 812-425-2345 4814 W. Lloyd Expy. Evansville, IN 812-423-7272 Papajohns.com or find them on Facebook Papa’s Wings Papa John’s knows pizza; everybody knows that. It’s been 30 years since the first “store” – really not much more than a closet with an oven – opened up, and the rest is history. For the last three decades, Papa John’s has continued to perfect the art of making delicious pizza for a very, very reasonable price. The PJ hand-tossed dough, fresh cheeses and many topping choices are the signatures of this pizza franchise, but you can also bank on a great taste and high quality ingredients even if you stray from the main attractions. One example is Papa’s Wings which come four different ways: hot, BBQ, honey chipotle or un-sauced. We loved them all but particularly enjoyed the hot (a smoldering heat, spicy but not flaming) and honey chipotle (smoky and sweet with just enough heat to make it interesting) wings. Best of all, Papa’s Wings are loaded with sauce and there’s plenty of chicken on the bone. Pre-game your next meal with this great appetizer – perfect for football season.
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“Thrive Tour” at the Ford Center
he biggest name in Christian music returns to Evansville on October 30. With a devoted following that continues to grow every year, Casting Crowns have virtually owned the genre for the last decade, repeatedly charting at the top for weeks at a time. Massive hits such as “Voice of Truth,” “East to West” and “Lifesong” have become inspiring anthems for the troubled and downtrodden, providing a sense of togetherness, a connection to the outside world. That universal need for connection was the catalyst for Casting Crowns to form, and it’s what still drives them today. In support of their excellent new album, Thrive, the band – along with special guests Mandisa and Sidewalk Prophets – will “run a lap” with the fans at the Ford Center on October 30. Singer Mark Hall kindly spoke with News4U ahead of the show. News4U (N4U): You performed at the Old National Events Plaza (formerly the Centre) in 2013. 18 months later, you’ve upgraded to the 9,000 seat Ford Center. Mark Hall (MH): Whoa! You know, I hope we don’t get there this time and go ‘we probably should have stayed back at that other building’ (laughs). My wife Melanie is the tour manager; I sit in an office in a church – I’m the youth pastor. I don’t know how all that booking stuff works. I’m joyfully ignorant. Melanie just tells me ‘pack for cold’ or ‘pack for hot’. I do know that we want to see as many people as we can, because we may not get back through this area for a while. N4U: Lyrically, your songs always seem to resonate with regular people. MH: All the songs that we do are just about what’s going on with the families at our church. I’m just writing about
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what’s happening. It just so happens that that’s kind of what’s happening in every family. My goal right now is that I just want to be the world’s youth pastor. The way I see it, you’re running your race and that night of the concert the Crowns are going to roll in, and we’re going to run a lap with you. We’re just going to talk about life, ask some questions and let you know that we’re a bunch of dorks, too. N4U: The Casting Crowns sound has certainly evolved. Is it important for you to be contemporary? MH: For me, the lyric and what I’m saying is the reason that I’m getting up in the morning. What I want to make sure is that the music doesn’t run away with the song which can happen very easily. So, I try to frame a song to where it’s just a plate that the truth is served on. At the same time, I’m always growing musically, always changing and hearing different styles. I always want to be creative and try new things. N4U: You’re in an enviable position with a hugely popular back catalogue and a great new album. What’s your approach for the current tour in terms of mixing the old with the new? MH: Most people that come to a Crowns concert have one or two songs that are a really big deal to them. So, we can’t be so into our new selves that we forget why people are coming. We are not going to do a concert and not do “Praise You in this Storm,” “East to West” or “Voice of Truth” – those songs are going to happen. But we will play about five or six new songs – probably 22 songs all together. We’ll connect new songs with old songs that follow a similar thread and create a nice flow. – Thomas Ellis The show starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, visit thefordcenter.com and castingcrowns.com.
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cooking Spotlight Farm Boy Food Services: Shop Local for All Your Fall Cooking Needs
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Farm Boy Food Services: Shop Local for All Your Fall Cooking Needs Fall is here, a season filled with holidays, big sporting events and, of course, lots of food. So whether you are feeding one person or 100, look no further than Farm Boy Food Service for all of your food necessities. It’s your tailgating headquarters. Farm Boy is an Evansville based food-company with a long history dating back to 1952. It began life as MahonBonenberger, a complete meat-packing company. Their operations at the time included cattle and hog-slaughtering, and the Fall iswas here, a season filled holidays, bigBoy sporting meat packaged and soldwith under the Farm name. events phone, online or you can shop the old-fashioned way – in and, of course, lots of food. So whether you are feeding one person. Farm Boy opened its cash and carry store, Farm person or 100, look no further than Farm Boy Food Service Food Mart asinan extension of their Company co-founder John Bonenberger became sole for ownerBoy of the business 1965; however, one warehouse. year later, heMost passed all of your food necessities. It’s your tailgating headquarters. products there are broken down into smaller away after a sudden illness. It was then that Bonenberger’s 22-year-old son Robert assumed management of thequantities company,which Farmhis Boy is an Evansville based food-company withafter their makes personal shopping easy and affordable. In addition, along with younger brother Richard. Moving forward father’s passing, the company name was changed to Farm a long history dating back to 1952. It began life as Mahonthey can help you with portioning (i.e., informing you how Boy, which already was widely recognized. Bonenberger, a complete meat-packing company. Their many people a 10 lb. can of green beans serves). Most operations at the time included cattle and hog-slaughtering, importantly, their personal can help take the stress In 1975, Farm Boy ended its slaughtering operations but continued to process and cure service meat products. In 1982, Farm Boy and the meat was packaged and sold under the Farm Boy and uncertainty out of your holiday and family meals this fall. became the Code label distributer in southern Indiana and quickly grew as it began product distribution, with a strong emphasis name. Compared to eating fast food, shopping at Farm Boy can offer on the pizza industry. The Code group eventually became UniPro, the largest food co-op in the United States. Company co-founder John Bonenberger became sole you a time saving measure that is more nutritious and costof the business 1965;food however, year later, effective. ownerDealing with the in largest co-opone in the U.S. may sound daunting for the average shopper, but purchasing from Farm he passed away after a sudden illness. It was then that or Farm Boyshop carries 5,000 different Boy is simple and convenient. Orders can be placed by phone, online you can thearound old-fashioned way – in items; person.however, Farm Bonenberger’s 22-year-old son Robert assumed management they also buy products from another distributer that Boy opened its cash and carry store, Farm Boy Food Mart as an extension of their warehouse. Most products there arecarries broken of theinto company, with his younger brother Richard. 25,000 items. So whether you’re owner down smalleralong quantities which makes personal shopping easyaround and affordable. In addition, they can helpa restaurant you with portioning Moving forward after their father’s passing, the company looking for a certain product or a home cook, Farm Boy it (i.e., informing you how many people a 10 lb. can of green beans serves). Most importantly, their personal service can helphas take name was changed to Farm Boy, which already was widely all. The Food Mart carries a great variety of items for the fall, the stress and uncertainty out of your holiday and family meals this fall. Compared to eating fast food, shopping at Farm Boy can recognized. but one of their biggest sellers is their smoked bone-in and offer you a time saving measure that is more nutritious and cost-effective. In 1975, Farm Boy ended its slaughtering operations boneless hams. Over the holiday season, they smoke hams but continued to process and cure meat products. In 1982, nearly a dayfrom to keep up with the demand. They also Farm Boy carries around 5,000 different items; however, they also 24 buyhours products another distributer that carries Farm Boy became the Code label distributer in southern recommend their prime rib if someone in your household around 25,000 items. So whether you’re a restaurant owner looking for a certain product or a home cook, Farm Boy has it all. Indiana quickly grew as it began oversellers ham. But don’t forgetbone-in you canand alsoboneless get The Foodand Mart carries a great varietyproduct of itemsdistribution, for the fall, but oneprefers of theirthat biggest is their smoked with a strong emphasis on the pizza industry. The Code group nachos and cheese as well as other appetizer items! hams. Over the holiday season, they smoke hams nearly 24 hours a day to keep up with the demand. They also recommend eventually UniPro,inthe largest food co-op in the – Nikki Davisforget you can also get nachos and cheese as well their primebecame rib if someone your household prefers that over ham. But don’t United States. as other appetizer items! – Nikki Davis Dealing with the largest food co-op in the U.S. may Farm Boy Food Mart is located at 2771 N. Kentucky Ave. in sound daunting for the average shopper, but purchasing from Evansville, 812-428-8436. The warehouse is located atN. 2761 Farm Boy Food Mart is located at 2771 N. Kentucky Ave. in Evansville, 812-428-8436. The warehouse is located at 2761 Farm Boy is simple and convenient. Orders can be placed by N. Kentucky Ave. Call 425-5231 or 800-852-3976. Kentucky Ave. Call 425-5231 or 800-852-3976. Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • October 2014
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El Maguey Grill 3225 Warrick Dr, Boonville, IN 47601 812-897-6666
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ith Mexican restaurants scattered all over the Midwest, it may seem like most are interchangeable. We may walk in expecting the vibrant murals, carved booths, tiled floors, traditional music and servers who, inexplicably, can carry plates from their hands to their shoulders. Then we sit down and dig into the complimentary chips and salsa, typically ordering the same plates we did last time. So what’s different about El Maguey? “I wanted to have a Mexican restaurant where people could go even if they don’t like Mexican,” owner Gustavo Lopez says. “They go with their families and say ‘oh, I don’t like Mexican,’ but that’s ok because we have lots of American food, too!” I agree with him for sure, but what I experienced was so much more. With authentic dishes from Central Mexico and a substantial American menu, they have something for everyone. As soon as I walked in, my mouth started watering. The grill was wafting through the foyer, and I was greeted with Mexican pop music instead of the usual, more traditional tunes. The artwork was amazing, and the naturally bright restaurant itself was sparkling. It’s easy to tell when owners and employees truly take pride in their establishment and want you to feel at home. Instead of immediately perusing the extensive, yet organized menu, I asked Gustavo to take the reigns as I started in on the warm corn chips and fresh salsa. The first dish served was El Maguey’s new, chunky guacamole. For me, guacamole can make or break a Mexican restaurant. I was not disappointed. The hearty chunks of perfectly ripe, buttery avocado were complemented by purple onions, tomatoes and fresh cilantro that left my mouth with a pleasant lime after-taste. I recommend it along with their cheese dip, which is not too spicy but still has a great kick and perfect consistency. Next, I tried the ribs. Yes, ribs in a Mexican restaurant. You can find them in the El Gringo section of the menu which also boasts a catfish sub and chicken club, among other delectable American fare. El Maguey even makes its ranch dressing in-house, creamy with a hint of lime. The ribs were tender in a flavorful sauce with a sweet, smoky under taste, and of course, a bit of heat. Be prepared to get messy! The final dish served, El Molcajete, was also my favorite. The name itself translates as the Mexican version of mortar and pestle. In the lava stone was an assortment of marinated grilled chicken, tenderized steak, spicy chorizo (Mexican sausage), Monterrey cheese and cactus. The cactus intrigued
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me the most as I’d never had it before. In this particular creation, the cactus had a smoky citrus flavor and an okra-like consistency. It was served with “plato parilla” – rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole, with a side of warm flour tortillas. This meal alone would bring me back. Situated just off 64 in Boonville, El Maguey has been going strong since 2002. It’s a great place for lunch with over 20 delicious and reasonably-priced options. Take the family or take a date for a romantic evening – just be sure to enjoy a margarita! – Whitney Patterson El Maguey is located at 3225 Warrick Dr. in Boonville, 812-8976666. Follow them on Facebook.
localchefspotlight Aaron & Stephanie Peckenpaugh of PIZZA REVOLUTION
I grew up in a family restaurant and loved the high-energy atmosphere and being with the customer —Stephanie Peckenpaugh, Pizza Revolution
Pizza Revolution owners and chefs Aaron and Stephanie Peckenpaugh were both born and raised in Evansville. Aaron has a business degree from USI, and Stephanie has a BFA in interior design from AIU Atlanta. It was in Atlanta 15 years ago that they were introduced to wood fired pizza. “I grew up in a family restaurant and loved the high-energy atmosphere and being with the customer,” Stephanie says. “Aaron and I have toyed with the idea of opening a wood fired pizza place in my dad's old building since Atlanta. We knew we wanted to be different, though, and didn't want all of the headaches that come with operating a restaurant. We love the food truck movement and wanted to bring that same energy and vibe to Evansville. We both share all responsibilities and think of it as our baby.” Being able to leave Evansville for a few years gave the Peckenpaughs a different perspective that influenced their business. “We have just hung on to this dream of bringing wood fired pizza here for so long but were just against the idea of trying to have a full blown restaurant,” Stephanie explains. “We travel on short trips a lot to all the areas around Evansville – Louisville, St Louis, Nashville etc. and have seen
the food trucks there and knew this was perfect for us!” Stephanie is not only in charge of the “line” and ordering at Pizza Revolution, she also loves working on the creative end of the business. For her, working with people on events keeps things fresh and exciting. Aaron loves “cooking and coming up with new dishes – keeping things as fresh as possible.” And they both love working on the menu. There’s just one problem: keeping it to a manageable size for each event! With such dedication to creating a great product and menu, it’s nearly impossible for the Peckenpaughs to choose a favorite item – a common question from patrons. “I always say ‘throw a dart!’ There are reasons we love each of our pizzas. We both have such a broad palate and enjoy so many foods. It honestly just depends what I'm in the mood for,” Stephanie explains. “Most recently, I am obsessed with our White Pie – how can you not love Alfredo, sundried tomatoes, prosciutto and fresh arugula after it's fired?” For Aaron, it’s a new creation that has his vote. “I love our FunGuy which just hit the menu this September with a big variety of mushrooms, fresh rosemary and garlic. Our best sellers seem to be the Buzz Kill'a, CBR and Fig-n-Pig,” he says. Regardless of the ingredients, the Peckenpaughs enjoy watching the building and cooking process of their pizzas – wood fired at nearly 1000 degrees. “Seeing things bubble up and get the nice leopard charring is just an awesome thing. Some pies are easier to top in the beginning but we have fun with them all and are always trying to streamline the process for efficiency.” Pizza Revolution has traveled all over the tri-state, hitting big cities like Lexington and Louisville as well as smaller places like New Harmony. But its mobile nature is just part of its appeal. At the heart of the business is a serious passion for pizza. “We are always tweaking our recipes and trying new stuff in the kitchen. We love it! We love feedback and are always willing to try stuff for our customers,” Stephanie says. – Nikki Davis Be sure to follow Pizza Revolution on Facebook.
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Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 Under $10/Checks/MC/Visa/ Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol/Buffet-style menu/ Call for Catering
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Bandana BBQ 6636 Logan Dr. 401-9922 $10-$15/No Alcohol/All Major CC
Thomason’s (Henderson, KY) 701 Atkinson St. 270-826-0654 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/No Alcohol
Bar-B-Q-Barn, The 1003 E. Diamond Ave. 491-9868 $10-$15/No Alcohol/All Major CC
Wilson’s General Store, Café & BBQ (Evansville) 11120 Broadway Ave. 812-985-0202 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major CC
Flame’s Grille 1200 W. Colombia St. 205-4704 Under $10/Beer & Wine/All Major CC/Call for Catering
Wolf’s Bar-B-Q Restaurant 6000 First Ave. 424-8891 Under$10/Casual/Checks/ Reservations Accepted/VISA/ Call for Catering
Hawg ‘N’ Sauce (Mt. Vernon) 1600 Leonard Rd. 812-838-5339 $10-$15/Beer & Wine/ All Major CC/Call for Catering Hickory Pit Stop 1521 N. Main St. 422-6919 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards J & B Bar-B-Cue (Henderson) 48 S. Holloway 812-270-830-0053 Under $10/No Reservations/ No Alcohol/Checks/MC/VISA/ Call for Catering Marx Barbeque & Catering Service 3119 W. Maryland St. 425-1616 Under $10/VISA/MC/ Full Service Catering Memphis & Main BBQ (Newburgh, IN) 4946 St. Hwy 261 812-858-0111 (Boonville, IN) 118 W. Locust St. 812-646-7110 Under $10/Casual/ Checks Accepted/All Major CC/ No Alcohol Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn (Owensboro, KY) 2840 W. Parrish Ave. 800-322-8989 $10-$15/All Major CC/Beer & Wine The Nisbet Inn 6701 Nisbet Rd. 812-963-9305 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/CC
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Chili’s Grill & Bar 600 N. Green River Rd. 475-1510 $10-$15/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major CC DeLizio Italian Eatery (Henderson, Ky) 145 N. Main St. 270-212-3566 $10-$15/Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Allegra (Inside Holiday Inn Airport Hotel) 7101 Hwy 41 North 812-867-7999 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC/
Double D’s (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Under $10/All Major CC/Full Bar
Applebee’s Bar & Grill (East) 5100 E. Morgan Ave. 471-0929 (West) 5727 Pearl Dr. 426-2006 (Henderson) 1950 Us Hwy. 41 N. (270) 826-9427 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC
Hadi Shrine 6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/All Major CC
Bar Louie 7000 Eagle Crest Blvd. 476-7069 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC
The King’s Kitchen (Henderson) 104 N Water St. (270) 212-2070 Under $10/VISA/MC/
Beef O’Brady’s (Newburgh, IN) 8177 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-9464 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC/ Call for Catering C.K.B. Commonwealth Kitchen & Bar (Henderson, Ky) 108 N. 2nd St. 270- 212-2133 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. 812-909-0388 Reservations Accepted/full bar Cambridge Golf Course 1034 Beacon HIll Rd. 812-868-4653 Reservations Accepted/Under $10, VISA/MC/DSCVR/Full Bar Cheddar’s 2100 N. Green River 491-9976 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC
Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. 475-0229 Under $10/All Major CC
Koodie-Hoo’s (Mt. Vernon) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC
Lucky Joe’s Bar & Grill. 3300 US HWY 41 N. (Hend) 812-435-8908 Under $10/No Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar Major Munch (Old Post Office Place, Downtown Evansville) 437-2363 Online ordering available Mama Mia’s (Inside Tropicana Evansville) 421 NW Riverside Dr. 433-4227 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Max & Erma’s Tropicana Evansville (Pavilion Level 1) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4258 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. 401-4630 Under $10/Checks Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 6636 E. Lloyd Exp. 473-4100 Under $10/Full Bar/All MajorCC
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Inside Cold Stone Creamery) 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy 437-2653 Show-Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. 401-SHOW (West) 5501 Pearl Dr. 402-7100 Under $10/ Checks Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar/ Sportsbook Bar & Grill Tropicana Evansville 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 401-0309 $10-$15/Full Bar Steeplechase Café (Clarion Inn Airport) 4101 Hwy. 41 N. 424-6400 $10-$15/Full Bar /CC Temptations Buffet Tropicana Evansville (Pavilion Level 2) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-4000 Under $10/All Major CC
The Vault 329 Main St. 812-402-0133 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major CC/Catering
China King 590 E. Diamond Ave. 423-1896 Under $10/Casual/Checks Beer & Wine/All Major CC
Gracie’s Chinese Cuisine 12500 N. Hwy. 41 812-868-8888 Under $10/Casual//Checks All Major Credit Cards
T.G.I. Friday’s (In Eastland Mall) 800 N. Green River Rd. 491-8443Under $10/Full Bar/No Reservations/No Checks/All Major CC
China Village (Newburgh, IN) 8423 Bell Oaks Dr. 812-858-8238 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/All Major CC
Zoup Fresh Soup Co. (East) 6240 E. Virginia St. 477-2664 (North) 4660 N. 1st Ave. 423-1800 Under $10/All Major CC
Chopstick House Restaurant 5412 E. Indiana St. 473-5551 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/Credit Cards
Grand Buffet Mongolian Grill 1356 N. Green River Rd. 476-6666 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ No Checks/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol
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Crazy Buffet 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. 437-8833 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/No checks/Credit Cards
Canton Inn Restaurant 947 North Park Dr. 428-6611 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Charlie’s Mongolian BBQ 315 E. Diamond Ave. 423-9897 Under $10/Casual/
Golden Buddha 3221 Taylor Ave. 473-4855 (Newburgh, IN) 5066 S.R. 261 812-853-2680 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ Full Bar/All Major CC
Lincoln Garden 2001 Lincoln Ave. 471-8881 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR Mandarin Garden Chinese Restaurant 2013 N. Green River Rd. 476-7088 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/VISA/MC
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MAT. 888 China Bistro 5636 Vogel Rd. 475-2888 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Shing-Lee Chinese Restaurant 215 Main St. 464-2769 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Szechwan Chinese Restaurant 669 N. Green River Rd. 479-7600 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC/AMEX Taste of China 4579 University Dr. 422-1260 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Alcohol Teppanyaki Grill & Supreme Buffet 201 B N. Green River Rd 474-6660 Under $10/All Major CC/No Checks/No Alcohol Two Brothers 3806 N. 1st Ave. 423-6188 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/ MC/VISA/DSCVR Wok ‘N’ Roll 311 S. Green River Rd. 479-3118 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant 406 S. Green River Rd. 474-0181 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar
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2nd St. Deli (Henderson, Ky) 221 2nd St. Under $10/All Major CC The Acropolis Express at the YWCA 118 Vine St. 424-7335 Under $10/Casual/Reservations/ All Major CC Anthony’s Heavenly Cheesecake 919 North Park Dr. 470-7763 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR/ BagelRama (Old Post Office Plaza) 101 N. W. 1st St. 812-402-2435 Under $10/All Major CC/ Call for Catering
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Bits & Bytes 216 NW Fourth St. 812-423-5113 Under $10/Checks/All Major CC Café 111 111 S. Green River Rd. #D 401-8111 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC The Cake Stand 223 Second St. (Henderson, Ky) 270-854-1305 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Choo Choo Café & Deli 915 Main St., Ste. Caboose 812-319-7816 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Cleo’s Bakery & Brown Bag Lunches 9 W. Jennings St. (Newburgh, IN) 812-789-6485 Under $10/Checks/All Major CC Coffee Cottage & Café 612 S. Weinbach Ave. 401-1930 Under $10/Casual/Visa/MC Daily’s Bakery & Café 701 N. Main St. 484-6635 Reservations Accepted/ Under $10/Casual/ Diamond Deli (Inside Casino Aztar) 421 Riverside Dr. 433-6122 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Donut Bank Bakery & Coffee Shop (West) 210 N. St. Joseph Ave. 426-1011 (North) 2128 N. 1st Ave. 426-2311 1031 E. Diamond Ave. 426-0011 (East) 5 N. Green River Rd. 479-0511 1950 Washington Ave. 477-2711 1200 Lincoln Ave. 402-4111 (Newburgh, IN) 3988 SR 261 812-858-9911 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC (Henderson, Ky) 2638 Hwy 41 270-212-0181
Emge’s Deli & Ice Cream 206-208 Main St. 422-3026/422-7030 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ No Alcohol Eric’s Corner Carry-Out 4220 Broadway Ave 402-9788 Under $10/Casual/No Checks/ No Alcohol/All Major CC Fresh Harvest Deli 1 Main St. (in Old National) 424-5801 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Gayla Cake 422 N. Main St. 454-9791 All Major CC The Great American Bagel 3901 Morgan Ave. 476-7212 Under $10/Casual/MC/VISA Great Harvest Bread Co. 423 Metro Ave. 476-4999 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Honey Baked Ham & Café 1449 N. Green River Rd. 471-2940 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/ Call for Catering Jason’s Deli 943 N. Green River Rd. 417-9905 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Jeanne’s Gelato 2003 Lincoln Ave. 479-8272 Under $10/Casual/Checks/Major CC Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 701 N. Burkhardt Rd. Ste. C 401-5400 (Newburgh, IN) 8680 Highpoint Dr. 491-7111 130 N. St. Joe Ave 402-9944 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/ Call for Catering Just Rennies Cookies 102 S.E. 4th St. 490-8098 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/All Major CC ordering available -www.justrennies.compowered by Click4AMeal McAlister’s Deli 2220 N. Green River Rd. 618-2050 $10-$15/All Major Credit Cards Panera Bread 220 Burkhardt Rd. 476-7477
Under $10/Casual/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards Penn Station East Coast Subs (East) 137 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-PENN (7366) (North) 4827 David Lant 402-PENN (West) 5310 Pearl Dr. 434-PENN (Newburgh) 8887 High Point Dr. 812-401-7366 (Owensboro, KY) 3625 Frederica St. 270-683-1515 (Henderson, KY) 1111 Barrett Rd. 270-826-7361Under $10/Casual/No Alcohol/All Major CC Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. 421-8741 (East) 2004 Washignton Ave. Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major CC PG Art Gallery & Cafe 1418 W. Franklin 402-4445 Under $10/Beer & Wine/All Major CC Piece of Cake 210 Main St. 424-2253 Under $5//Checks/All Major CC Pita Pit 1211 Turor Ln. 402-6205 Under $10/No Alcohol/All Major CC/ Call for Catering Planter’s Coffee House (Henderson, KY) 130 N. Main St. 270-830-0927 Under $5/Casual/ All Major CC R’z Cafe & Catering Co. (Ft. Branch, IN) 104 N. Main 812-615-0039 Under $15-$25/All Major CC/ Reservations Accepted/Call for Catering Salad World Healthy Cafe (North) 601 East Booneville NewHarmony Rd. 867-2741 (East) 3311 N. Green River Rd. 471-5083 (West) 5625 Pearl Drive 467-7486 (Downtown) 200 Main St. 422-0898 (Newburgh) 4222 Bell Rd 812-490-6070 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Sweet Betty’s Bakery 5600 E. Virginia St. 402-3889 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC
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Schlotzsky’s 301 N. Green River Rd. 471-4011 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC/ Call for Catering Sidewalk Cafe 228 2nd St. (Henderson, Ky) 270-831-2233 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Spudz –N– Stuff (East) 812 S. Green River Rd. 401-7783 (West) 5225 Pearl Dr. 402-8287 (Downtown) 101 NW 1st St. 402-7555 (Henderson, KY) 192 Garden Mile Rd. 270-212-1777 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/ Call for Catering Smiling Moose Deli 724 N. Burkhardt Rd., Ste. 700 477-3354 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Twilight Bistro 221 Main St. 421-0606 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Vecchio’s Italian Market & Delicatessen (Newburgh, IN) 14 W. Jennings St. 490-7879 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/ DSCVR
FAMILY/HOMESTYLE Bob Evans Restaurant (East) 1125 N. Green River Rd. 473-9022 (West) 5201 Pearl Dr. 812-425-5100 (Owensboro, KY) 3123 Kentucky Hwy. 54 270-683-3515 (Princeton, IN) US 41 & State Rt. 64 812-386-1228 Under $10/VISA/MC Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3) (East) 713 N. Green River Rd. 471-9464 (West) 5404 Pearl Dr. 471-9464 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major CC Burger Bank 1617 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-2265 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Carousel Restaurant 5115 Monroe Ave. 479-6388 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/CC
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Cleavers Restaurant 5501 E. Indiana St. 473-0001 Under $10/Casual/ No Alcohol/ No Checks/VISA/MC Cracker Barrel 8215 Eagle Lake Dr. 479-8788 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards Cross-Eyed Cricket 2101 Pennsylvania St. 422-6464 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Checks Accepted Culver’s Frozen Custard Butter Burgers 1734 Hirschland Rd. 437-3333 Under $10/Casual/MC/ VISA/DSCVR Denny’s Classic Diner (West) 5212 Weston Rd. 424-4472 (Newburgh, IN) 19501 Elpers Rd. 812-867-7156 Under $10/Casual/Formal/ Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards Denny’s Restaurant (North) 4301 Hwy. 41 N. 423-9459 (East) 351 N. Green River 473-1063 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ No Alcohol/All Major CC Elberfeld Korner Inn (Elberfeld, In) 15 W. Main St. 812-983-4200 Under $10/Full Bar/All MajorCC Five Guys Burgers 5402 E. Indiana St. 401-1773 Under $10/Checks/All MajorCC
Flying Saucer Café (Inside the Airport) 7801 Bussing Dr. 423-1113 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
KT’s Fire Grill (Wadesville, IN) 7247 Main St. 812-673-4996 $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar Reservations/VISA/MC
Red Fez (in Hadi Shrine Building)6 Walnut St. 423-4285 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards
Franklin Lanes Coffee Shop 1801 W. Franklin St. 423-5355 Under $10/All Major CC/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar
Koodie-Hoo’s (Mt. Vernon, IN) 231 W. 2nd St. 812-838-5202 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards
The Redwagon Restaurant & Bar (Poseyville) Hwy. 165 & I-64 812-874-2210 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/All Major CC
Frontier Restaurant & Bar 12945 Hwy. 57 812-867-6786 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC/Reservations Gatti Town 316 N. Green River Rd. 473-3800 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Gemeca Inn (Ft. Branch, IN) 802 E. Locust St. 812-753-4441 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC Get and Go Casserole 6840 Logan Drive 475-8830 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Checks/No Alcohol Golden Corral (East) 130 Cross Point Blvd. 473-1095 (Henderson, KY) 1770 S. Green St. 270-869-9310/Call for Catering Highland Inn 6620 N. First Ave. 402-2544 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major CC/ The Hilltop Inn 1100 Harmony Way 422-1757 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash/ Check/All Major CC/Full Bar Hornville Tavern 2607 W. Baseline Rd. 812-963-0967 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ No Credit Cards/Checks Accepted/Call for Catering IHOP 601 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-0510 Under $10, All Major CC Ivy Cafe @ Swirca 16 W. Virginia St. 464-7800 Under $10/Full Bar Ivy Room/ All Major CC
Libby & Mom’s Café 2 Richardt Ave. 437-3040 Under $10/Checks Accepted/VISA/MC/DSCVR Log Inn (Haubstadt, IN) 12491 S. 200 E. 812-867-3216 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar Merry-Go-Round Restaurant 2101 Old Business 41 423-6388 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted O’Charley’s (East) 7301 E. Indiana St. 479-6632 (West) 5125 Pearl Dr. 424-3348 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC The Old Mill 503 New Harmony Rd. 812-963-6000 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major C C/ The Pie Pan 905 North Park Dr. 425-2261 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/No Alcohol Popeye’s Chicken 3300 N. 1st. Ave 401-1773 Under $10/All MajorCC/ Pop’s Grill (New Harmony, IN) 516 S. Main St. 812-682-3880 $10-$15/Casual/VISA/MC Rafferty’s 1400 N. Green River Rd. 471-0024 Under $10/Casual/ /Full Bar/All Major CC
Rose Hill Cafe (Newburgh, IN) 8133 Rose Hill Dr. 812-853-8443 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/No Alcohol Scheller’s Carriage Inn (Haubstadt, IN) 103 E Gibson St 812-768-6131 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/Full Bar St. Joe Inn 9515 St. Wendel Rd. 812-963-9310 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar Stoll’s Country Inn 19820 Castle Creek Dr. 812-867-7730 Under $10/Check MC/Visa/ Reservations/Buffett/ Call for Catering Zesto’s 102 W. Franklin St. 424-1416 Under $10/All Major CC
FINE DINING
Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$25/Causual/ All Major CC The Edgewater Grille (Newburgh, IN) 1 E. Water St. 812-858-2443 $10-$15/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major CC The Jungle Restaurant 415 Main St. 425-5282 $10-$15/Reservations Reccomeded/Checks Accepted/All Major CC/ Full Bar Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations/ Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar N.W. Chophouse & Wine Bar (Newburgh, IN) 7799 Hwy 66 812-853-9500 $10-$15/Reservations/ Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar Red Geranium (New Harmony, IN) 504 N. St. 812-682-4431 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ CC/Call for Catering
FROZEN YOGURT
Orange Leaf 701 Burkhardt Rd. 401-5215 Under $10/All Major CC
Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-3474 $15-$25/Credit Cards/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar
Sweet CeCe’s Under $10/All Major CC (East) 4827 Davis Lant Dr. 477-5276
Cavanaugh’s Tropicana Evansville (Pavilion Level 2) 421 N.W. Riverside Dr. 433-4333 $20-$30/Reservations Recommended/No Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards
Gerst Bavarian Haus 2100 W. Franklin St. 424-1420 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All CC
CKB (Henderson, Ky) 108 N. 2nd St. 270-212-2133 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC
INDIAN
Taste of India 4700 Vogel Rd 909-2880 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major CC Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine 900 Tutor Ln. 476-5000 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards
IRISH
RiRa’s Irish Pub Tropicana Evansville 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/
ITALIAN/ MEDITERRANEAN
Angelo’s 305 Main St. 428-6666 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano 16401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 421-0800 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC Café Arazu (Newburgh, IN) 117 W. Jennings St. 812-842-2200 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Beer & Wine/All Major CC
GERMAN
GREEK
The Acropolis Fine Greek Cuisine and Spirits 501 N. Green River Rd. 475-9320 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major CC/Call for Catering
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Dilegge’s Italian 607 N. Main St. 428-3004 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/ Online ordering available – www.dileggesrestaurant.com powered by Click4AMeal House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky 422-0572 $15-$25//Reservations/Checks/ Full Bar Little Italy Italian 4430 1st Ave. 479-7777 Lucy Bella’s Pizzeria (Henderson, Ky) 2201 Hwy 41 N. 270-212-2352 $10/Casual/All Major CC Manna Mediterranean 2913 Lincoln Ave. 473-7005 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Milano’s Italian Cuisine 500 Main St. 484-2222 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit Cards/Beer & Wine The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1100 N. Green River Rd. 473-2903 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/Credit Cards Raffi’s Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine 1100 N. Burkhardt Rd. 479-9166 $10-$15/Dressy Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Smitty’s Italian SteakHouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC/ Call for Catering
JAPANESE
Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse 917 North Park Dr. 812-962-4440 $10-$20/Casual/Beer & Wine/ Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards Ginmiya Asian Diner 4827 Davis Lant 471-8100 Reservations/ $10-$15/No Checks/ All Major CC/ No Alcohol
Iwataya Japanese Restaurant 8401 N. Kentucky Ave. 812-868-0830 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro 4593 Washington Ave. 471-7076 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www.mykanpai.com powered by Click4AMeal Nagasaki Inn 5720 Virginia St. 473-1442 Checks Accepted/Reservations Accepted/All Major CC Okami Japanese Sushi & Hibachi 5435 Pearl Dr. 424-3413 Checks Accepted/Reservations Accepted/VISA/MC/DSCVR Roppongi Japanase Steak & Sushi 7221 E. Indiana St. 437-5824 $10-15/Reservations Accpeted/All Major Credit Cards/No Alcohol Tokyo Japan 3000 N. Green River Rd. 401-1020 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Zuki Japanese Grill & Sushi Lounge 222 Main Street 1448 N. Green River Rd. 477-9854 $10-$15/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Tokyo Teppanyaki Japanese Cuisine (Henderson, Ky) 2222 Us Hwy 41 N. 270-869-1968 Under $10/All Major CC/Full Bar
KOREAN
Jaya’s 119 S.E. 4th St. 422-6667 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards
MEXICAN
Acapulco Mexican (Newburgh, IN) 8480 High Pointe Dr. 812-858-7777 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/MC, Visa/ Online ordering available – www.fiestaacapulco.com powered by Click4AMeal Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • October 2014
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Cancun Mexican (Henderson) 341 S. Green St. 270-826-0067 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Online ordering available – www. cancunhenderson.com - powered by Click4AMeal City Taco 2403 Washington Ave. 812-477-1955 Under $10/All Major Credit CC/ Beer & wine Chipotle Mexican Grill 499 N. Green River Rd. 471-4973 Under $10/All Major Credit CC El Charro 720 N. Sonntag Ave. 421-1986 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/All Major Credit CC/Beer & Wine El Maguey (Boonville, IN) 601 W. State Rd. 62 812-897-2028 3250 Warrick Dr. 812-897-6666 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Checks Accepted/MC, VISA/Online ordering available – www.mymaguey.com powered by Click4AMeal El Patron Mexican 943 North Park Dr. 402-6500 Under $10/Reservations/All Major Credit CC/Full Bar El Rio Mexican 1919 Green River Rd. 812-471-1400 Under $10/Casual/ No Checks/Full Bar/CC Hacienda Mexican Restaurant (East) 990 S. Green River 474-1635 (North) 711 N. 1st. Ave. 423-6355 (West) 5440 Pearl Dr. 422-2055 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC Hot Head Burritos 5625 Pearl Dr. Suite A 437-5010 Under $10/All Major CC/ No Alcohol Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 4044 Professional Ln. 490-2814 $5-$15/CasualReservations Accepted/Full Bar/Major CC La Cabana 821 S. Green River Rd. 477-3351 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar/Online ordering available – www.lacabanaevansville.com powered by Click4AMeal
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Los Bravos (East) 834 Tutor Ln. 474-9078 (North) 3534 First Ave. 424-4101 (West) 4630 W. Lloyd Expwy. 464-3136 (Boonville) 3311 Liberty Blvd 812-897-3442 (Jasper) 198 S Newton 812-482-7564 (Loogootee) 502 W Broadway 812-295-2069 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC/AMEX Los Portales 3339 N. Green River Rd. 475-0566 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/No Checks/All Major CC/ Full Bar Los Toribio’s (Henderson, KY) 2810 U.S. 41 N. 270-830-6610 1647 S. Green St. 270-831-2367 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Los Tres Camino’s 12100 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8550 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/All Major CC/Full Bar Moe’s Southwest Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 491-6637 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC/ Beer & Wine Qdoba Mexican Grill 922 Burkhardt Rd. 401-0800 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ MC/VISA Riviera Mexican Grill 10604 SR. 662 (Newburgh) 490-9936 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Taco Tierra 420 S. Green River Rd. 402-8226 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Tequila’s (Mt. Vernon, IN) 408 Southwind Plaza 812-838-2392 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations/MC/VISA
PIZZA/ SANDWICHES
Archie & Clyde’s Restaurant (Newburgh) 8309 Bell Oaks Dr. 490-7778 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Full Bar/Visa, MC/Online ordering available – www.archieandclydes.com -powered by Click4AMeal Azzip Pizza 5225 Pearl Dr 401-3572 $10/VISA/MC/No Alcohol Big M’s Pizzeria 1313 N. 1st Ave. 434-6909 $10-$15/VISA/MC Boston’s - The Gourmet Pizza 3911 Venetian Dr. 812-853-3400 $5-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards Cici’s Pizza (East) 101-B N. Green River Rd. 477-2424
(West) 5625 Pearl Dr. Ste. G 812-962-0034 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Cleavers 5501 E. Indiana St. 812-473-0001 Under $10/All Major CC Dave’s Sports Den Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe 222 E. Columbia St. 425-2515 Under $10/Casual/Checks / Full Bar/All Major CC Firedome Pizza & Wings (Henderson, KY) 2046 Hwy. 41 N. 270-831-1977 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Firehouse Subs 1031 N. Green River Rd. 477-2141 Under $10/All Major CC Gardo’s Italian Oven 13220 Darmstadt Rd. 812-868-8071
Under $10/Casual Gatti Town 316 N. Green River Rd. 473-3800 Under $10/Casual/ All Major Credit Cards Accepted Greeks Pizzeria 240 S. Green River Rd. 402-4733 Under $10/Credit Cards Online ordering available – www.greekspizzeria.com powered by Click4AMeal Heady’s Pizza 4120 N. First Ave. 437-4343 Under $10/Casual/VISA/MC Highland Pizza Shop 6669 Kratzville Rd. 402-8900 Under $10/VISA/MC Jimmy John’s 701 N Burkhardt Rd Ste. C 812-401-5400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542
Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards
Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/MC
Lombardi’s New York Pizza (Henderson, KY) 513 Barret Blvd. 270-854-4391 Under $10/All Major CC/
Rockhouse at Wolf’s (Henderson, KY) 31 N. Green St. 270-212-1400 Under $10/All Major CC/ FullBar
Lucy Bella’s Pizzeria (Henderson, KY) 2201 HWY 41 270-212-2352 Under $10/All Major CC/ Mama Roma’s Pizza & Wings 2008 E. Morgan Ave. 422-1212 3115 E. Covert Ave. 477-6262 3904 First Ave 421-3000 Under $10/Casual/All Major CC Mama Mia’s Tropicana Evansville 421 NW Riverside Dr, 433-4000 Under $10/VISA/MC Mr. B’s Pizza & Wings (Henderson, KY) 2611 Hwy. 41 N. 270-826-1111
Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-1400 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar/ Online ordering available evansvilleoldchicago.com powered by Click4AMeal Papa John’s Pizza 1244 Hwy 41 812-867-7272 (East) 303 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7700 (East) 5436 E. Indiana St. 473-5200 (North) 4204 N. 1st Ave. 425-2345 (West) 4814 W. Lloyd Expwy. 812-423-7272 Under $10/Credit Cards (Newburgh) 3955 Hayley Dr. 812-858-7272 (Henderson) 418 Center St. 270-826-4444
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Parkway Pizza 3911 Broadway Ave. 423-3339 Under $10/Beer & Wine/ Checks/MC/VISA Pizza Chef (Newburgh, IN) 4938 SR 261 812-853-3338 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations/Checks Beer & Wine/MC/VISA Pizza Depot 11845 Old Petersburgh Rd. 812-867-9131 Under $10/Checks Accepted/Beer & Wine/All Major Credit Cards Pizza King (East) 1033 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-9441 (West) 220 N. St Joe Ave. 424-7976 (Newburgh, IN) Hwy. 66 & 261 812-853-3368 Under $10/Casual/Credit Cards/Beer available/ Online ordering available – www.pizzakingevansville. com -powered by Click4AMeal
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Roca Bar South 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Roca Bar North 12301 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8898 $10-$15/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar Rounder’s Pizza (North) 510 W. Mill Rd. 424-4960 Rounder’s Too 12731 N. Green River 812-867-7172 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC Sam’s Pizzeria 2011 W. Delaware 423-3160 $10-$15/Casual/No Alcohol Sandy’s Pizza (Ft. Branch, IN) 609 S. Main St. 812-759-3972 Under $10/Casual/Beer & Wine/All Major CC
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Spankey’s Una Pizza 714 N. Sonntag 402-6776 $10-$15/Checks Accepted/ MC/VISA/ Susan Bobe’s (Princeton, IN) 101 W. Broadway 812-385-2554 $10-$15/MC/VISA
Turoni’s Pizzeria & Brewery 408 N. Main St. 812-424-9871 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar In house Brewery/All Major Credit Cards
The Slice 2011 Lincoln Ave. 476-8518 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Beer & Wine/All Major CC
Turoni’s Pizza (Newburgh, IN) 8011 Bell Oaks Rd. 490-5555 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar - In house Brewery/All Major Credit Cards
Talk of the Town Pizza 1200 Edgar St. 402-8696 Under $10/Casual/Checks/ Beer & Wine/VISA/MC
Walther’s Golf ‘n Fun 2301 N. 1st Ave. 464-4472 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards
Turoni’s Forget-Me-Not-Inn 4 N. Weinbach Ave. 477-7500 Under $10/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards
Woody’s Pizzeria (New Harmony, IN) 518 S. Main St. 812-682-6666 Under $10/All Major CC
PRIVATE DINING/ BANQUET
Edgewater La Veranda Banquest Room 5 E. Water St. (Newburgh, IN) 812-858-2443 Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major CC/Call for Catering Just Rennie’s Catering 100 S.E. 4th St.401-8098 $15 to $25/Banquet facilities for private parties up to 40 people/Call for Catering Ivy Room at Swirca 16 W. Virgina St. 464-7800 Reservations/Full Bar/ All Major CC/Call for Catering
The Event Gallery 956 Parrett St. 467-4255 $15 - $25/Banquet facilities/Checks Accepted/All Major Credit Cards/ Call for Catering Kirby’s 1113-1119 Parrett St. 422-2230 $20-$50/Full Bar/ Reservations Necessary/ All Major Credit Cards/Call for Catering Old Post Office Event Center 100 NW. 2nd St. 812-253-2102 $10-$15/Full Bar/ Call for Catering Schmitt Catering & More 812-909-0566/812-774-6547 Under $10/Reservations Necessary/Checks Accepted/No Credit Cards/Call for Catering
PUBS
Beertropolis 830 LST Dr. 297-2337 Under $10/Full Bar Blush Ultra Lounge 421 NW Riverside Dr (812) 433-4000 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/CC Chilly Willy’s Pub 3039 Claremont Ave. 423-0726 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/CC CKB (Henderson, Ky) 108 N. 2nd St. 270-212-2133 $10-$15/Full Bar/All Major CC Cricket’s (Newburgh) 518 W. Main St. 812-858-2782 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Darren’s Pub (Henderson, KY) 713 N. Green St. 812-827-2206 Under $10/Full Bar/VISA/MC Dave’s Sportsden Pizza & Pub 701 N. Weinbach Ave. 479-8887 Under $10/Full Bar/Checks/Major CCs Doc’s 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC
Main Street Comedy Club 217 Main St. 812-453-7636 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Reservations Kipplee’s Stadium Inn 2350 Division St. 479-1542 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ VISA/MC Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin St. 437-0171 Under $10/Casual/No Reservations/ Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards The Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. 475-8780 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Cash Only Mojo’s Boneyard Sportsbar & Grille 4920 Bellemeade Ave. 475-8593 under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/ All Major Credit Cards Old Chicago Pasta & Pizza 6550 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-1400 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Piston’s Bar & Grill 2131 W. Franklin St. 401-1699 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/VISA/MC The Pub 1348 Division St. 423-2121 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks Accepted/ Full Bar/All Major Cards/Call for Catering RiRa’s Irish Pub Tropicana Evansville 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. 426-0000 $10-$25/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Call for Catering Roca Bar South 1618 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-7782 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar
KC’s Corner Pocket Bar & Grill 1819 N. Fulton Ave. 428-2255 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/VISA/MC
Roca Bar North 12301 Hwy. 41 North 812-868-8898 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Checks/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar
K.C.’s Time Out Lounge & Grill 1121 S. Green River Rd. 437-9920 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/ VISA/MC/DSCVR
The Vault 329 Main St (812) 402-0133 Under $10/Casual/All Major Credit Cards/Full Bar/Call for Catering
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Rookie’s Sports Bar (Henderson, KY) 117 Second St. 270-826-1106 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards Tiki Time Bar & Grill 1801 Waterworks Rd. 425-1912 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Not Accepted/ VISA/MC/DSCVR (Closed for Season!) Tin Man Brewing Co. 1430 W. Franklin St. 618-3227 $10-$15/Casual/Beer & Wine/ All Major CC
SEAFOOD
Bonefish Grill 6401 E. Lloyd Expwy. 401-3474 $15-$25/Casual/ Reservations Accepted/ Credit Cards/Full Bar Harbor Bay Seafood (Next to Showplace Cinemas) (East) 4706 Morgan Ave. 402-5122 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/ Major Credit Cards (North) 4428 N. First Ave. (In the North Park) 426-0133 $10-15/Casual/Full Bar/ Reservations Accepted/ Checks Accepted/ All Major Credit Cards Lure Seafood & Grill (Owensboro, Ky) 401 W. 2nd St (270)686-8202 $15-$25/Reservations Accepted/Credit Cards/Full Bar
Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar Par-K Seafood 757 South Green River Rd 401-5222 $10-$15/Casual/All Major CC Red Lobster 4605 Bellemeade Ave. 477-9227 $10-$15/Casual/ Full Bar/Credit Cards Tin Fish (Newburgh, IN)
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300 W. Jennings Station 490-7000 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ All Major Credit Cards
SPANISH
Eclipse Tapas Bar & Restaurant 113 SE 4th St. 463-6040 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/Beer & Wine/CC
STEAKHOUSES
Cavanaugh’s Tropicana Evansville 421 NW Riverside Dr 433-4333 Over $25/Reservations/Full Bar/All Major CC Cork ‘N Cleaver 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Double D’s (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Haub Steak House (Haubstadt, IN) 101 E. Haub St. 812-768-6462 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Recommended/Checks Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC Hornet’s Nest 11845 Old Petersburg Rd. 812-867-2386 Under $10/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major CC House of Como 2700 S. Kentucky 422-0572 $15-$25//Reservations/Checks/ Full Bar Logan’s Roadhouse Steakhouse (East) 1 N. Burkhardt Rd. 471-8403 (West) 5645 Pearl Dr. 421-0908 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Longhorn Steakhouse 320 N. Green River Rd. 473-2400 $10-$15/All Major CC/Full Bar Madeleine’s Restaurant 423 S.E. 2nd St. 491-8611 $15-$25/Reservations Recommended/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar N.W. Chop House & Wine Bar
(Newburgh, IN) 7799 St. Hwy 66 812-853-9500 $10-$15/Reservations/Checks/ All Major CC/Full Bar Outback Steakhouse 7201 Indiana St. 474-0005 $10-$15/Casual/No Reservations/Full Bar/ Smitty’s Italian SteakHouse 2109 W. Franklin St. 423-6280 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/Full Bar/All Major Credit Cards/Call for Catering Texas Roadhouse 7900 Eagle Crest Blvd. 477-7427 $10-$15/Casual/Full Bar/ No Reservations/ No Checks/VISA/MC/ DSCVR Western Rib-Eye & Ribs 1401 N. Boeke Rd. 476-5405 $12-$18/Casual/Reservations/ Full Bar/All MajorCredit Cards
TAVERNS
Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares Ave. 425-4929 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar Buck’s Tavern 1015 N. Fulton Ave. 429-0055 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/No Checks/All Major CC Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt Rd. 812-867-7300 Under $10/Casual/MC/ VISA/Full Bar Diamond Lanes 2400 Hwy 41 N. 424-4677 Under $10/Full Bar/Major CC
Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown Rd. 401-1201 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/All Major CC
Hornville Tavern & Catering 2607 Baseline Rd. 812-963-9318 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks Accepted/Call for Catering
Fat Boy Tavern (Ft. Branch IN) 115 N. McCreary Ave. (812)753-9914 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC
The Knob Hill Tavern (Newburgh, IN) 1016 Hwy. 662 West 812-853-9550 Under $10/Reservations Accepted/ Checks/Full Bar/Credit Cards
Fred’s Bar & Grill 421 Read St. 423-8040 Under $10/Casual/ No Reservations/Cash Only/Full Bar Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin 423-0794 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Highland Inn 6620 N. First Ave. 402-2544 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/No Checks/ All Major CC Hobo Jungle 1323 S Barker Ave, 491-6229 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar All Major CC
Legends (Inside River City Recreation) 1050 S. Weinbach Ave. 476-74444 Under $10/Casual/ Major CC/Full Bar LeRoy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. 464-8300 Under $10/All Major CC/Full Bar Lyle Sports Zone Pizza & Pub 1404 E. Morgan Ave. 425-7729 Under $10/Casual/Checks Accepted/ VISA/MC/Full Bar The Nisbit Inn 6701 Nisbit Rd 812-963-9305 Under $10/Cash Only/Full Bar/ Call for Catering
The Peephole Bar & Grill 201 Main St. 423-5171 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Rick’s 718 Bar & Grill 718 3rd Ave. 423-0872 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC Rick’s Sports Bar 1531 S. Green River Rd 812-477-4088 Under $10/Full Bar/All Major CC 711 Tavern 711 Virginia St. 422-0904 Under $10/Cash Only/Full Bar St. Phillips Inn (Mt. Vernon, IN) 11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd. 812-985-5558 Under $10/Casual/ /Checks/Full Bar/CC Sportsman’s Billiards & Grille 2315 W. Franklin St. 422-0801 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/All Major CC
Stockwell Inn 4001 E. Eichel Ave. 476-2384 Under $10/Casual/Checks/All Major CC/Full Bar T.J.’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. 402-9273 Under $10/Casual/ Full Bar/Cash Only Yellow Tavern (New Harmony, IN) 521 Church St. 812-682-3303 Under $10/Casual/Full Bar/Checks/No Credit & Debit
THAI
Thai Papaya Cuisine 1434 Tutor Lane 477-8424 Under $10/ All Major CC/Online ordering available – www. thaipapayacuisine.com - powered by Click4AMeal
VIETNAMESE
Vietnamese Cuisine 4602 Vogel Rd. 491-1884 $10-$15/Casual/Reservations Accepted/VISA/MC
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Global Crossroads World Music & Cultural Festival The day-long Global Crossroads World Music & Cultural Festival will be held in New Harmony on Saturday, October 4 from 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Tents on Tavern Street, with a special concert by Ugandan musicians Kinobe and the Wamu Spirit at the Murphy Auditorium at 7 p.m. The event is a collaboration of Under the Beams and University of Southern Indiana/Historic New Harmony. This inaugural festival features many family-friendly, hands-on activities and workshops focusing on African culture, including textile and art exhibits, paper and soap making demonstrations, labyrinth and maze walks, musical performances, drum circles and authentic food. These events are all free to the public. After leading workshops at USI and regional schools throughout the week, Kinobe, an international performer since age 10, will close the festival with a dynamic show fronting Wamu Spirit. He is a multiinstrumentalist, composer and vocalist as well as the ambassador for the Harmony Foundation, a humanitarian group based in Canada. A special sneak preview with Kinobe is scheduled for Friday, October 3 at 3:30 p.m. inside the Evansville African American Museum. Come out and enjoy a sampling of what’s ahead on festival day. – Whitney Patterson For more information, call USI/HNH 812-682-4488. Tickets are $30. To order, call 812-682-3128 or visit underthebeams.org or eventbrite.com. The Murphy Auditorium is located at 419 Tavern St. in New Harmony.
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As a Jasper-born Hoosier gal who grew up roaming around like a gypsy, I've called several states, including California, home; so I've been gifted many cultural experiences. My first round in Evansville was to attend college, where I learned so much more than what I read in books – mainly about myself – and the knowledge sent me flying out to the west coast, vowing never to return. But fate and family brought me back, and I settled once again in Evansville to marry the love of my life, make a drastic career change and start mapping my next adventure. Although I'm not sure where the winds will take me, I can honestly say that I love Evansville and have often combated its sometimes ill reputation with my words, which I've always believed to be the strongest weapon. As a local music manager, bartender and now as a writer, I live, eat, breathe and bleed Evansville. We've been called the "most miserable" city, but I think those who voted must've never set foot here... or have never left their own home. Any day of the week, you can experience a plethora of artistic endeavors, whether live music from incredibly talented local musicians, art exhibits, food from almost any culture, fundraisers, activism, bazaars, comedy, theatre and so much more. Take a long walk on the riverfront; enjoy some of the most breathtaking sunsets you’ll ever see; take a deep breath and try to say "there's nothing to do here" one more time. I dare you. Signed, Whitney Patterson, a Worldly Citizen of Evansville.
T
he music is timeless; the voices are startlingly pure. It may be long after the fact, but when the four incredibly talented men in Under the Streetlamp take the stage, you’d swear it was the golden era of pop music all over again. Michael Cunio, Michael Ingersoll, Christopher Kale Jones and Shonn Wiley came together after performing in various touring companies of Jersey Boys, the long-running and critically-lauded musical celebrating the life and times of the 1960s rock and roll group, The Four Seasons. As Streetlamp, they deliver classic hits from the American Radio Songbook (50s, 60s and 70s), bringing the songs you love back to life with superb harmonies, energetic choreography and humorous banter – all while staying true to the original material. These former Jersey Boys will help you relive your musical past on October 8 at the Victory Theatre. Member Christopher Kale Jones kindly spoke with News4U before heading out on tour. News4U (N4U): Were any of you in the running for a part in the Clint Eastwood-directed film version of Jersey Boys? Christopher Kale Jones (CKJ): We were all interested in being considered even though we were on the fence about it a bit because we were progressing as a band. So, we sent in some videos but then learned after the fact that it was very important to the director to cast people who were currently performing in a Jersey Boys production. He wanted people who were used to having it in their blood. That made sense to us, and we think the movie turned out great. N4U: The four of you performed in various Jersey Boys touring companies. How did you know that the chemistry was right to pull off your own show? CKJ: We’re very different personalities with very different vocal talents, so we’re able to do different types of music. Michael Cunio has this amazing rock sort of wail, Shonn Wiley really reminds you of those 1940s sort of crooners, Michael Ingersoll puts a little Memphis funk on it and I come from a more soulful sort of sound. And in between the songs, we
have tons of banter when our personalities really come out. For four guys who came from the acting world, it’s great to be able to play heightened versions of ourselves. N4U: The Streetlamp show is quite physical with lots of choreography. How much work goes into structuring the movements? CKJ: Shonn is an award-winning choreographer, so he generated most of the ideas for the moves that we do. My input was mostly ‘no, I don’t think I can do that’ (laughs). A lot of people who grew up with this music really want to see it performed live, so we wanted to have a vibrant, energetic show – the audience can just let go and have a good time. We’ve had people with double hip replacements get up and dance (laughs). N4U: The Streetlamp PBS special that began airing last spring was very well-received and seemed to take you guys up to the next level. CKJ: Well, we always knew that we would be mega, huge superstars – we were never concerned about that (laughs). No, you know, it was kind of a nerve-wracking thing because when you put an hour special together for PBS, you have to self-fund it. They may air it once and if nobody likes it, it may never get shown again. The hope was that if enough people liked it, we’d be able to put together a tour. It was definitely a risk – there were some sleepless nights – but it was worth it. – Thomas Ellis Doors open at 6 p.m. The show starts at 7 p.m. For ticket information, visit victorytheatre.com. Under the Streetlamp’s first PBS special is now available on iTunes.
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F
amous for helming the popular Food Network programs Dinner: Impossible, Restaurant: Impossible and Worst Cooks in America, Chef Robert Irvine is coming to the Victory Theatre on October 11. His new, wildly interactive show is already a huge hit with fans wholly unprepared for the no holds barred approach. This is Chef Irvine as you’ve never seen him before: cooking on the fly without a safety net, entirely at the mercy of the audience, navigating a series of seemingly impossible challenges – live on stage. Anything can happen, but one thing is certain: it will be endlessly entertaining. In between flights, Chef Irvine kindly spoke with News4U about fitness and the unpredictability of his new show. News4U (N4U): Growing up, I recall the majority of celebrity chefs being overweight, but now there’s a new breed of fit stars, including Gordon Ramsay and yourself. Is it a cultural change at work or simply a personal choice? Robert Irvine (RI): I think it’s a personal choice at the end of the day. I was in the military, so, for me, fitness has always been a part of my life. The culture of chefs is weird, because 9 out of 10 times, we work late; we go out drinking with a bunch of guys and get up early. But chefs like Mario Batali and Bobby Flay – they’re all changing their lifestyle because they want to live longer. It used to be acceptable (to be overweight); not anymore. In fact, we’ve got a new show starting called Fitness: Impossible (on the Food Network). It’s all about healthy lifestyle changes for people who have not been able to do it. I’ve also got a new fitness book coming out in January as well as a new fitness clothing line – and I launched my protein bar in September of last year. Fitness is my life.
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N4U: British food always gets a bad rap and yet it seems that America loves British chefs. RI: You know, it’s luck – It’s the right time and the right place, the right look; all that sort of thing. But also, the top restaurants in the world are in London. You’re right, British food is heavy, but what we’ve managed to do is take these classic dishes and twist them, make them healthier and better looking. It’s funny, because there’s not one dish in the world that’s been created by anybody, because it’s all been done before. We’ve just taken it and put our spin on it – myself, Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver. I just try to use television to help those less fortunate. I travel with the military 150 days a year; I have my own foundation that gives money to various kids’ charities. I think that TV is a great way to send that message. N4U: The show that you have in store for your fans at the Victory seems akin to a comedian walking out on stage with no material. It could be brilliant, it could be a train wreck; but it’s going to be a hell of a good time. RI: I will tell you that I couldn’t have worded that better. I don’t know what it is that I’m going to do until I get there. The people – the audience – participate and create the experience. I will tell you this: I’ve just finished three shows in Canada – where we’ve never been before – and each one of the houses went absolutely nuts. Each show was so different. Basically, I show up and some crazy stuff happens – a lot of screaming laughter and crying fits. But it’s kid-friendly and everyone gets a chance to interact. – Thomas Ellis Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, including the VIP package, visit victorytheatre.com
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In Town &Around
T h u rs day, O cto b er 2
9:00 AM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -Career Exploration Day
W ed n es day, O cto b er 1
6:00 PM
O'Brian's Sports Bar -Free Darts
Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
10:30 AM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -Legacy Style Show & Luncheon
6:00 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- David Weddle Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Monte Skelton Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -The Mosquitos
8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Open Mic
6:30 PM Victory Theatre -- ANG: A Human Trafficking Film
7:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Cornhole Tournament w/ Gift Card to Winning Team Rosé & Monet -- Paint & Sip Experience Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -The Mosquitos
8:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic Night
9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night w/ DJ Jon J
Koodie Hoos -- Working KC's Corner Pocket Women Wednesday -- College Night w/ DJ Baby Breedlove 9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke
Vault -- Live Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Entertainment The Vault -- Karaoke w/ F r i day, Guest DJ O cto b er 3 54 | October 2014
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6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
7:00 PM Rosé & Monet -- Paint & Sip Experience
7:30 PM Victory Theatre -- Discover DaVinci & Michelangelo
8:00 PM Blush Ultralounge -- Matt Clark on Piano Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Danielle Muehlbauer
Rebellion
11:00 PM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Rocky Horror Picture Show
11:30 PM Someplace Else -- Lady Alana & Tattiana Delarouge
Sat u r day, O cto b er 4
10:30 AM New Harmony (Tents on Tavern St.) -- Global Crossroads World Music & Cultural Festival
12:00 PM
Roca Bar North -- The Honey Vines
TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Military Appreciation Party
Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Two-Tone Express
2:00 PM
9:00 PM
Newburgh Old Lock & Dam Park -- WHS Dogs & Suds
Bokeh Lounge -- Andy Jones
6:00 PM
Boogie Nights -- 1 Year Anniversary Weekend with Special Guests, Celebrities & Giveaways Boogie Nights -- Electric Disco at The Loft
Carson's Brewery -- 1st Anniversary Party (with Scott Winzinger)
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ
Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty
7:00 PM
The Vault -- Karaoke & Guest DJ
New Harmony (Murphy Auditorium) -- Global Crossroads World Music & Cultural Festival
9:30 PM
Rosé & Monet -- Paint & Sip Experience
TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Tastes Like Chicken
8:00 PM
Legends -- Entertainment TBA
10:00 PM
Backstage Bar & Grill -- Rachel Timberlake
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Slick Willy
Blush Ultralounge -- Matt Clark on Piano
Lamasco Bar -- Roots of
Legends -- Karaoke with DJ
Looking for some fun entertainment for the whole family to enjoy? Come see the VeggieTales gang LIVE at Christian Fellowship Church October 14! Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and their Veggie friends are setting the table for a completely fresh, funny and unforgettable show. It’s a one-of-a-kind celebration filled with great entertainment for the kids. They’ll sing along with some of their favorite silly songs of all time, including “The Hairbrush Song,” “I Love My Lips” and the “The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything” and learn tune-filled, important life lessons like being considerate of others and valuing friendship. The Veggie crew will teach some new songs, too, including music from the brand-new Veggie Tales movie, Beauty and the Beet, a take on the classic fairy tale. Starring country music singer Kellie Pickler, the movie comes to DVD and digital download October 14. But the excitement does not stop there! Surprise the kids with VIP tickets that include an exclusive meet and greet and photo opportunity with Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber. The photo is 5x7 and comes with an official, certified VeggieTales frame for the family to take home and remember the fun memories forever! - Madeline O’Daniel The show starts at 6:30 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit onlinecfc.com/veggietales or call 812-867-6464. Christian Fellowship Church is located at 4100 Millersburg Rd. in Evansville.
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Bruce!
TJ's Stockyard Inn -Tastes Like Chicken
Roca Bar North -- Two Miles Back
10:00 PM
Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Two-Tone Express
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Diversion
8:30 PM
Lamasco Bar -- Flatland Harmony Experiment & Bones Jugs
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Troy O'Brian's Sports Bar -Miller Joe's Garage
9:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Deja Blu 5 Boogie Nights -- 1 Year Anniversary Weekend with Special Guests, Celebrities & Giveaways Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Blind Playboys KC's Corner Pocket -Junkyard Stereo KC's Corner Pocket -Karaoke & DJ The Vault -- Karaoke & Guest DJ
9:30 PM Doc's Nightclub -Gonzo's Toybox Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
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11:30 PM Someplace Else -Lady Alana & Tattiana Delarouge
S U N DAY, O CTO B ER 5
12:00 PM The Sports Book Bar & Grill -- Colts vs. Ravens: Robert Mathis Jersey Day - Welcome Back!
4:30 PM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -Infinite Scholar College Scholarship Fair
5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Bob Green Band
6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty
7:00 PM TJ's Stockyard Inn -- The Gong Show
9:00 PM
Shock Band
8:00 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ
8:30 PM
Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke
Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday
The Vault -- Lindsey Williams
9:00 PM
M O N DAY, O CTO B ER 6
Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts
6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Honey Roy
9:00 PM
W ED N ES DAY, O CTO B ER 8
Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Monday
O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts
T U ES DAY, O CTO B ER 7 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Pool
4:00 PM
Someplace Else -- Tea Dance
6:00 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Katie Watts Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty
Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Joel Knapp & Cassy Jo Anderson
7:00 PM
Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Retro Shock Band
TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Michelle Shelton Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Retro
Victory Theatre -- Under the Streetlamp
8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Monte & Shelly
Signature Chefs Auction For 17 years running, the best chefs in southwest Indiana have come together to prepare their signature dishes in support of the March of Dimes. On November 6, they’ll do it all again at the Scottish Rite in downtown Evansville. The annual March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction isn’t just for foodies, though; it’s for anyone that enjoys an evening out and about with friends not to mention loves the thrill of a good bidding war. As in years past, in addition to a tasty tour of signature dishes, the event will feature both silent and live auctions with a great selection of items up for grabs. Expect an exciting conclusion to the evening when the bidding gets heated – a friendly competition for a great cause. One of America’s finest nonprofit organizations, the March of Dimes has been working to improve the health of babies for decades. Its mission is to prevent birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. By attending the Signature Chefs Auction, or by simply donating to the March of Dimes, you can do your part to help. – Thomas Ellis Featured Restaurants: Acropolis, Commonwealth Kitchen + Bar, Holiday Inn, Just Rennie’s, Kanpai, Outback Steakhouse, Piece of Cake, Pizza Revolution, Ri Ra, Sports Book, Texas Roadhouse and Tin Fish. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with complementary champagne. Tickets are $50 per person, $100 per couple or $1075 for a corporate table of eight. For more info, call 812-266-6005.
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Koodie Hoos -- Working Women Wednesday
9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ
Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Retro Shock Band
7:30 PM
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Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke
The Sports Book Bar & Grill -- Colts vs. Texans: Thursday-Derby Day-Big Hats!
The Vault -- Karaoke w/ Guest DJ
8:00 PM
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Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic Night
Lamasco Bar -- Shock to the System
6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty
9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night w/ DJ Jon J KC's Corner Pocket -- College
7:00 PM
Night w/ DJ Baby Breedlove
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Cornhole Tournament w/ Gift Card to Winning Team
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ
Rosé & Monet -- Paint & Sip Experience
The Vault -- Live Entertainment
Boogie Nights, Evansville’s very own 70s and 80s Dance Club, will celebrate its one year anniversary Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4 with live music featuring some of the era’s best songs. On Friday, KIST, the nation’s top KISS tribute band, will perform their show based on the classic KISS lineup of the 1970s. Expect to hear all of your favorite KISS songs including “Detroit Rock City,” “Shout it Out Loud,” “Rock and Roll All Nite” and many more. KIST is made up of talented actors and musicians that perform as The Demon, Starchild, Catman and Spaceman characters. The festivities continue Saturday night with special guest Randy Jones, the original cowboy from the Village People. He’ll perform all of his former group’s biggest hits, including “Macho Man” and “YMCA.” In the past forty years, Jones has starred in movies, sold millions of records and had his face on the cover of Rolling Stone. Guests can expect to do the “YMCA” and dance to other Village People songs with
one of the original founding members under the biggest mirrored disco ball in Evansville. And be sure to check out The Loft upstairs at Boogie Nights, the newest addition to the Evansville location, featuring Electric Disco and Karaoke Roulette. – Russell Finn
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Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke
Boogie Nights is located at 701 NW Riverside Dr. (the District at Tropicana). For more info, visit boogienightsevansville.com, getkist.com or randyjonesworld.com.
TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke with Katie Watts
10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Henhouse Prowlers & Chicago Farmer
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KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- LoCash Cowboys w/ Volatile Esters Lamasco Bar -- Zogo O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Stomp Box 40
11:30 PM
6:00 PM
Someplace Else -- Open Stage
Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
SAT U R DAY, O CTO B ER 1 1
7:00 PM
4:00 PM
Rosé & Monet -- Paint & Sip Experience
Winetree (East) -- Beer Tasting
8:00 PM
Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty
Blush Ultralounge -- Matt Clark on Piano Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Danielle Muehlbauer Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sweet Trouble Band
6:00 PM
6:30 PM Carson's Brewery -- Katie Watts
7:00 PM
8:30 PM
Rosé & Monet -- Paint & Sip Experience
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Drew Aud
7:30 PM
9:00 PM
Victory Theatre -- Chef Robert Irvine Live!
Bokeh Lounge -- Michelle Shelton Boogie Nights -- 90s Night KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ Legends -- Karaoke The Vault -- Karaoke & Guest DJ TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke
9:30 PM
8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Blair's West Blush Ultralounge -- Matt Clark on Piano Legends -- Karaoke with DJ Bruce! Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Sweet Trouble Band
8:30 PM
Backstage Bar & Grill -- Casey Williams
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Sean Lawson
10:00 PM
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Bokeh Lounge -- Jayson Harper
Marlinaires
Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Idgits
6:00 PM
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ
Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Ballard
The Vault -- Karaoke & Guest DJ TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke
9:30 PM
Doc's Nightclub -- Old Bill's Weiner
10:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Velcro Pygmies Lamasco Bar -- JEB O'Brian's Sports Bar -Tastes Like Chicken
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5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The
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7:00 PM TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Extreme Karaoke
9:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Lindsey Williams
M O N DAY, O CTO B ER 1 3 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts
6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty
9:00 PM
Backstage Bar & Grill -- Ladies Night
Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Monday
6:00 PM
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Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Monte Skelton
O'Brian's Sports Bar -Free Pool
Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
6:30 PM Christian Fellowship Church -- VeggieTales Live: Silly Song SingAlong
7:00 PM TJ's Stockyard Inn -Michelle Shelton Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -The Marlinaires
8:30 PM
7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Katie Watts Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -The Marlinaires
8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Andy Jones Koodie Hoos -Working Women Wednesday
9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke
Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday
Bokeh Lounge -- Ladies Night Hosted by Gretchin Irons
9:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ
Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke KC's Corner Pocket -Karaoke & DJ KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- The Idgits
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Lamasco Bar -- Ulrich Ellison and Tribe Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Karaoke w/ Guest DJ
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6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
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If you’re looking for a way to unleash your inner artist while also enjoying a fine glass of wine, Rosé and Monet is the place for you. Evansville’s first and only paint and sip studio is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. The staff provides instruction for both beginners and the experienced alike. “At the beginning, we ask if anyone has ever held a paint brush. We get a few that haven’t,” co-owner Cathy Johnson says. “They’re amazed. The instructor takes them step-by-step, from how to hold the brush to different strokes.” Rosé and Monet is unique in that they offer beer and wine for purchase in the studio. They also provide the canvas and supplies for you to create your own masterpiece. “We have a variety of things you can paint and three different instructors,” Johnson says. “We do seasonal things. Coming up, we have fall landscapes and scarecrows; we also do our take on different things like Starry Night by Van Gogh.” For a night out with the girls, corporate events or parties, Rosé and Monet offers a fun, inviting atmosphere and enough space to hold up to 64 guests. Their instructors can also come to you. “You can pick your time (and day). All that we ask is that you have at least ten people, and we’ll bring everything but the tables and chairs,” Johnson says. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your creative friends, Rosé and Monet also offers gift certificates. To book a private party or event, call 812-213-6400. All events are 21 and over. – Lauren VanCleve Rosé and Monet is located at 4706 Vogel Rd. in Evansville. For more information or to view a schedule of upcoming classes, visit roseandmonet.com. You can also follow them on Facebook.
KC's Time Out Lounge Entertainment & Grill -- Cornhole News4U.me Tournament w/ Gift Card to Winning Team 7:30 PM Rosé & Monet -- Paint & Victory Theatre -- Rone Sip Experience White: Nutcracker Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The 8:00 PM Marlinaires Blush Ultralounge -Matt Clark on Piano 8:00 PM Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic Night
9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -College Night w/ DJ Jon J
10:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Adam Ezra
Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Shooter Jennings
The Vault -- Karaoke & Guest DJ
9:30 PM
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Backstage Bar & Grill -Brad Lemmons
6:00 PM
TJ's Stockyard Inn -Jukebox Chemistry
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Lyle's Sports Zone -Karaoke
KC's Corner Pocket -College Night w/ DJ Baby 9:00 PM Breedlove Lounge -- Katie KC's Time Out Lounge & Bokeh Watt s Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Nights -- Fast Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke Boogie Forward Friday The Vault -- Live KC's Corner Pocket -Entertainment Karaoke & DJ TJ's Stockyard Inn Legends -- Ed Rodimel's -- Karaoke with Katie 1 Man Monster Watts
Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Clayton Daugherty
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Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Danielle Muehlbauer
10:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bad Medicine Lamasco Bar -ClusterPluck
11:30 PM Someplace Else -- SPE All Around Entertainer
Legends -- Karaoke with DJ Bruce!
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Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Shooter Jennings
2:00 PM
8:30 PM
Backstage Bar & Grill -Corn Hole Tourney
Lyle's Sports Zone -Josh Merritt
Backstage Bar & Grill -Corn Hole Tourney w/ Beer Garden
9:00 PM
4:00 PM Vanderburgh County 4H Center -Oktobeerfest
Bokeh Lounge -- Sam Rice Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- No Curfew
Winetree (Darmstadt) -- Beer Tasting
KC's Corner Pocket -Karaoke & DJ The Vault -- Karaoke & Guest DJ
6:00 PM
9:30 PM
Franklin Street -- Beer Run on on "Mainklin"
Doc's Nightclub -Check Facebook
Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) --
TJ's Stockyard Inn -Tastes Like Chicken
Clayton Daugherty
10:00 PM
6:30 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Bad Medicine
Carson's Brewery -Zion
O'Brian's Sports Bar -Stomp Box 40
7:00 PM
11:30 PM
Rosé & Monet -- Paint & Sip Experience
Someplace Else -- Cassidy FellowsSommers & Mikayla Monte
7:15 PM Ford Center -Evansville IceMen vs. Gwinnet
8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Evansville IceMen Opener w/ Music by The Pits Blush Ultralounge -Matt Clark on Piano
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12:00 PM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
With Volatile Esters On Friday, October 10, country pop sensations LoCash Cowboys will rock their way through Evansville on their "Livin Loud" tour with openers Volatile Esters at KC's Timeout Lounge. Recently signed to Nashville's Average Joes Entertainment, duo Preston Brust and Chris Lucas rose to fame by selling more than 60,000 copies of their homemade, indie CD and packing venues across America. They have shared bills with the likes of ZZ Top and Charlie Daniels as well as written megahits for both Keith Urban and Tim McGraw. Brust and Lucas have even dabbled in the television industry, composing theme songs for two high-profile shows, Pageant School: Becoming Miss America and country music queen Tanya Tucker's reality show, Tuckerville. Although they call Nashville home, Lucas Hails from Baltimore and Brust is a native Hoosier. Featuring bassist/vocalist Kevin Book and guitarist/ vocalist Edward Sein, Volatile Esters are a recentlyformed power trio with a rotating cast of three incredible drummers, including Jimmy Cummings, Jim Cauley and Joe Meleski. With these two groups performing, it's bound to be a rocking time. Don't miss it! – Whitney Patterson Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at KC’s inside Washington Square Mall. Availability is limited so don’t wait. For more information, call (812) 437-9920 or visit locashcowboysmusic.com. Follow KC’s on Facebook.
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Centre'd on Kids Trick or Treat The Sports Book Bar & Grill -- Colts vs. Bengals: Spirit Stick Day!
5:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller
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Tropicana Evansville Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Lounge) -- Bob Minnette's Swing Clayton Daugherty Cats
6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty
7:00 PM
Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Curt N Rod TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Michelle Shelton
TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Extreme Karaoke
Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band
9:00 PM
8:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ
Bokeh Lounge -- Poetry Readings with Bill Sovern
Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke
The Vault -- Lindsey Williams
8:30 PM
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Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday
O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts
6:00 PM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Reagan Day Celebration Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty
9:00 PM Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic Monday
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W ed n es day, O cto b er 2 2 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts
6:00 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -- Katie Watts Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
7:00 PM Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -Lindsey Williams Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band
7:30 PM
Ford Center -- Judas Priest w/ Steel Panther
8:00 PM Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Michelle Shelton
5:00 PM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Health Care Heroes
6:00 PM
Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Koodie Hoos -- Working Women Green Wednesday
7:00 PM
9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Marbin Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke The Vault -- Karaoke w/ Guest DJ
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KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Cornhole Tournament w/ Gift Card to Winning Team Rosé & Monet -- Paint & Sip Experience Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
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7:30 PM
8:30 PM
Victory Theatre -- David Nail: I'm A Fire Tour
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Andy Brasher
8:00 PM
9:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic Night
Bokeh Lounge -- Zombie Prom
9:00 PM
Bokeh Lounge -- Widows & Crows
Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night w/ DJ Jon J
Boogie Nights -- Rocky Horror Night
KC's Corner Pocket --College Night w/ DJ Baby Breedlove
KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ
Legends -- Katie Watts
Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke
The Vault -- Karaoke & Guest DJ
The Vault -- Live Entertainment
9:30 PM
TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke with Katie Watts
TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Tastes Like Chicken
10:00 PM
10:00 PM
Lamasco Bar -- Kinetix
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Flat Stanley
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6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
7:00 PM Rosé & Monet -- Paint & Sip Experience
8:00 PM Blush Ultralounge -- Matt Clark on Piano Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -Danielle Muehlbauer Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -McKenzie's Mill
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Lamasco Bar -- Factor Primo
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10:00 AM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Kentucky Reptile Expo
1:00 PM Franklin Street -- Fall Farmers Market Franklin Street -- Lil' Monster Bash
4:00 PM Franklin Street -- Trick or Treating Franklin Street w/ Hayrides Winetree (North) -- Beer Tasting Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
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Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -JAMfest Mega-Jam
6:00 PM Franklin Street -Zombie Pub Crawl Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
6:30 PM
Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -McKenzie's Mill
8:30 PM Lyle's Sports Zone -3rd Annual Halloween Party with Tunes By Shannon Lawson
Carson's Brewery -- Jim 9:00 PM Staley Bokeh Lounge -- Brick 7:00 PM Briscoe Rosé & Monet -- Paint Boogie Nights -& Sip Experience Zombie and Victory Theatre -- EPO Vampire Ball Pops: The International Deerhead Sidewalk Rolling Stones Cafe -- Katie Watts & Symphony Show The Ideas
7:15 PM
Ford Center -- Evansville IceMen vs. Indianapolis
8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Kenny Warren & Whiskey Haze Blush Ultralounge -Matt Clark on Piano Legends -- Karaoke with DJ Bruce!
KC's Corner Pocket -Karaoke & DJ The Vault -- Karaoke & Guest DJ
9:30 PM Doc's Nightclub -Never Been Caught TJ's Stockyard Inn -Tastes Like Chicken
10:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Flat Stanley Lamasco Bar -- New Old Cavalry O'Brian's Sports Bar -Lindsey Williams
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The Sports Book Bar & Grill -Colts vs. Steelers: Black Out!
12:30 PM
5:00 PM
Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -- Disney Junior Live on Tour!
Deerhead Sidewalk Cafe -- Troy Miller
2:00 PM Victory Theatre -- EPO Pops: The International Rolling Stones Symphony Show
3:30 PM Old National Events Plaza (The Centre) -Disney Junior Live on Tour! Budweiser reminds you to choose a designated driver.
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Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- Steve Greenwell Trio
7:00 PM TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Extreme Karaoke
9:00 PM
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Someplace Else -- Rocky Horror
M O N DAY, O CTO B ER 27 O'Brian's Sports Bar -- Free Darts
6:00 PM
KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ
Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty
Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke
9:00 PM
The Vault -- Lindsey Williams
Lamasco Bar -- Open Mic
9:30 PM
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O'Brian's Sports Bar -Free Pool
Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
Kanpai Sushi & Asian Bistro -- Jake Tapley
7:00 PM TJ's Stockyard Inn -Michelle Shelton
Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -Bob Ballard & Shivaree
8:00 PM
Tropicana Evansville Backstage Bar & Grill -(Hoosiers Lounge) -The Voice Season 3 Bob Ballard & Shivaree Deerhead Sidewalk 8:00 PM Cafe -- Katie Watts Lyle's Sports Zone -Karaoke
8:30 PM Old Chicago -- Trivia Tuesday
9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke KC's Corner Pocket -Karaoke & DJ KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -Bluesday
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6:00 PM Allegra Lounge (Holiday Inn Airport) -Monte Skelton
Koodie Hoos -Working Women Wednesday
9:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Karaoke KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Urban Pioneer Lamasco Bar -Karaoke The Vault -- Karaoke w/ Guest DJ
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6:00 PM Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -- Bob Green
7:00 PM Ford Center -- Casting Crowns: Thrive Tour KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -- Cornhole Tournament w/ Gift Card to Winning Team Rosé & Monet -- Paint & Sip Experience Call for Advertising Information (812) 426-6398 • October 2014
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8:00 PM
Contest with Greg Hays plus DJ & Karaoke
Bokeh Lounge -- Comedy Night hosted by Rachael Goldman Bokeh Lounge -- Open Mic Night
Lyle's Sports Zone -- Karaoke Tropicana Evansville (Hoosiers Lounge) -- The Duke Boys
9:00 PM
9:00 PM
Backstage Bar & Grill -- College Night w/ DJ Jon J
Bokeh Lounge -- Halloween Costume Party
Boogie Nights -- Dojo of Doom: Heaven & Hell Halloween Party
Bokeh Lounge -- Honey Roy
KC's Corner Pocket -- College Night w/ DJ Baby Breedlove KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Karaoke & DJ Lamasco Bar -- Karaoke TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Karaoke with Katie Watts
Legends -- Entertainment TBA
Someplace Else -- Rocky Horror
O'Brian's Sports Bar -Halloween Costume Party $200 to First Place
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The Vault -- Karaoke & Guest DJ
6:00 PM
9:30 PM
Tropicana Evansville (Cavanaugh's Piano Bar) -Clayton Daugherty
Doc's Nightclub -- Halloween Party w/ Luka Lansky
Rosé & Monet -- Paint & Sip Experience
8:00 PM Backstage Bar & Grill -- Never Been Caught & Halloween Costume Contest Blush Ultralounge -- Matt Clark on Piano
Someplace Else -- Rocky Horror
TJ's Stockyard Inn -- Halloween Costume Contest with Tastes Like Chicken
10:00 PM KC's Time Out Lounge & Grill -Gonzo's Toybox and Halloween Costume Party Lamasco Bar -- Halloween Party w/ Calabash
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KC's Corner Pocket -- Halloween Party with Karaoke by DJ Baby Breedlove KC's Corner Pocket -- Karaoke & DJ
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The Vault -- Halloween Costume Contest, Prizes & Giveaways
Boogie Nights -- Halloween Bash presented by Eville Studios
The Vault -- Live Entertainment
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Maria Whetstine of 22 Jefferson Avenue Art Studios & Gallery
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wo years ago, an abandoned house occupied the lot at 22 Jefferson Avenue in downtown Evansville. Ivy had crept through windows and cracks in the wall; wooden window frames were rotting; the home’s foundation was damaged – all visual proof that this home was not suitable for occupants. In 2012, a young woman saw this seemingly wrecked building with a new perspective. Today, this house is not only home to an incredibly talented artist but also a gallery and studio that contributes to the recognition of fine arts in the Historic Downtown Evansville area. Anna Maria Whetstine, a 28-year-old artist and teacher, began working on the home after returning from Argentina where she spent her time pursuing a career as an artist. “I started doing a teaching program where you could teach English down there and was certified as an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher,” she says. “I lived there for a total of three years. I was able to pursue my art career by entering art contests, painting and traveling around with paintings of different parts of Argentina (to sell). It was a great experience.” Whetstine’s work remains on display at an art museum in Argentina today. Once back in Evansville, Whetstine was hired as the art and Spanish teacher at St. John’s Baptist School in Newburgh and set about connecting with other local artists. “I met with some of the people at Haynie’s Corner; we had a kind of artists’ meeting, and we were talking about our visions of how things could grow down here: what needed to be done, what was lacking, our hopes, our dreams, and
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also just getting to know each other and each other’s work,” she explains. “Everyone has been really nice and welcoming!” Whetstine’s family owns a local construction company, Comfort Homes, and they were able to find a house in the Arts District and start work almost as soon as she returned from Argentina. The once uninhabitable home is now a beautiful gallery that displays the work of local artists. Scores of paintings, sculptures, prints and even furniture were displayed at 22 Jefferson for the grand opening in August. “This really helps shed light on an area that people may have heard about in the past but don’t know anything about today,” she says. “There are great people living down here (Historic Downtown), and we want this area to grow and prosper. I want to give people a place where they can use their creativity to make that happen. Instead of leaving things unkept and left to ruin, we can turn it into something that treasures our heritage and our culture.” In addition to Whetstine’s living quarters and the art gallery, 22 Jefferson provides space for working artists in the community. There are two studios available to rent which can be used for either a personal workspace or to teach small groups/ private lessons. “In Argentina, I was living in the place where I worked, and that was really hard because you are constantly in your work environment,” Whetstine says. “Basically, I was living in my studio. I had my bed and I had my easel. It was just chaotic. You need a separation to be able to stay focused (while working).” On October 25, 22 Jefferson is hosting “Yart,” a one day event featuring local artwork for sale at a lower price: an art yard sale. Everything will be sold at $50 or less. It’s a wonderful opportunity not only for art enthusiasts but also for artists who aspire to sell their work and wish to collaborate with others who share their passions. In addition, 22 Jefferson will be included in future Funk in the City Art Festivals! – Lindsay Taylor For more information, email 22jefferson.artstudios@ gmail.com.
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Well, Evansville… …Over the course of my life and with a little bit of growing up, I’ve determined that life is what you make it. If you choose to be unhappy, you will be unhappy. If you choose to be negative, you will never be able to see the positive. Many people say that Evansville is not the best place to be; that there’s not much going on here. But those are the people that are living life looking at the glass half empty. Being born and raised here, I have come to love this city. I have come and gone, moved away for different job opportunities, but something always brings me back. This city may not have everything that I want, but it has everything I need: great job opportunities, great education and great people. The friends I have made here are unlike any others. They are truly great friends…not looking to use me to get ahead in life, but instead there to support, encourage and be there on my journey. This city gives me a peace and comfort that I could not get anywhere else. I know that I will never go hungry seeing as Evansville has become a test market for restaurant chains. Leave it to us to decide what works; I like that. I know I can go to a local bar and run into people I haven’t seen in years and we will pick up right where we left off. And I can still get together on Wednesday nights and play a game that I first learned in elementary school: kickball. But most importantly, I have been able to express myself freely here, without judgment. I have been able to choose and follow my preferred religion, start my singing career at an amazing theme park, Holiday World, and gain a huge interest in the automotive industry, carrying on a family tradition. Do I think I will live here forever? I think I’m probably a little too adventurous to stay in one place forever. I want to experience different parts of the country. But I do know that I will never forget where I came from and the city that has such a huge place in my heart. So, thank you Evansville for keeping me grounded and for giving me a place I can always call home.
– Lauren Hancock
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soundboard Sisters of Second Avenue
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efore they were Sisters of Second Avenue, they were simply sisters. Camille Woolston, 30, Jasmine Ruckriegel, 26, Jade Marinin, 24, and Arielle Saltysyuk, 23, have always found comfort in their family values and musical gifts. From a young age, these women have graced audiences with their unique sound and beautiful vocal melodies. The rare talents of these sisters were apparent at a young age on Second Avenue in Jasper, Ind. Singing and performing as children – sometimes as pairs or even solo – provided each of the sisters with invaluable experience and confidence. Growing up, they had the unconditional love and support of their parents who helped the girls understand that it takes the cooperation of everyone for a group to flourish. Later, as members of the Jasper High School Choir, each of the young women became fully aware of their harmonically unique sound. Spurred by these positive high school experiences, the idea to combine their vocal talents eventually took shape and the birth of Sisters of Second Avenue was just around the corner. The girls’ first official performance took place at Arielle’s high school senior showcase where they wowed the crowd with rich harmonies that spoke of the tight bond they all share. Buoyed by the success of the show, the sisters next performed at the Strassenfest Talentspiel, receiving praise from all corners. It was then that Jade decided the sisters
should become Sisters – an official singing ensemble. Inspired by their humble upbringing in Jasper, she suggested the name Sisters of Second Avenue; it rolled off the tongue, a perfect fit. Like most groups, the Sisters initially performed covers of classic songs but soon realized they had much more to offer artistically. They started composing original songs based off of chord progressions created on acoustic guitar by Arielle. With a musical template in place, the Sisters then began weaving in their unique vocal melodies with lyrics that reflected the simple truths of life in southern Indiana – the meaning of family, hardship, trials and tribulation. Their knack for recalling the joys of childhood is apparent in “Indiana Summer,” a recent song that takes you back to sweet summer days. It’s just one of the six fantastic songs on the Sisters’ new self-titled EP which also includes such gems as “Beautiful Life” and the defiant “Fighter.” The recording has helped to open even more doors for the group, leading to a coveted spot at this year’s Ferdinand Folk Festival – the Sisters’ biggest show to date. In the spirit of community wellbeing, they have, and will, continue to do shows at local charities such as Will Read and Sing for food. At these events they are accompanied by great artists, writers and musicians. And even though life obligations make it a challenge to pursue music full-time, they will always have an unbreakable familial bond; the Sisters will always be sisters no matter what the future brings. – Andrew Barth Follow Sisters of Second Avenue on Facebook.
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Ratings are given from 1-5. “5” is the best rating a reviewer can give, meaning they were very pleased with the beer and would strongly recommend it. “1” is the lowest rating a reviewer can give, meaning they did not enjoy the beer at all.
This month’s beers are available depending on supply & demand at all 5 Liquor Locker locations.
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Schlafly Pumpkin Ale
Red Hook Pumpkin Porter
Sam Adams Octoberfest
Daniel Knight • 4.5 Think seasonal dessert beer. Pumpkin Ale pours up clear with a dark reddish copper color and a tight two finger beige head that fades away pretty quickly. Its aroma is spicy with distinct notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves with some underlying maltiness. The taste bowled me over with the first sip. Cinnamon is upfront with the other traditional pie spices not far behind. My first reaction was too much cinnamon and too sweet. A few sips later – and with a taste bud and mindset adjustment – it became a beer I’ll seek out to share during this fall season.
Daniel Knight • 3 Here’s a seasonal pumpkin porter with a less dessert-y style. This pumpkin porter poured up like anyone that knows porters would expect… dark, almost opaque black. It had a petite beige head that remained as a light film throughout. The aroma is mostly of dark roasted malts (duh, that’s why it’s black) with only very subdued notes of the expected pumpkin, maple syrup and pie spices. I might not have noticed them if not tuning in for them. The flavor followed the nose on this one with an earthy roasted dry porter taste and, again, subdued pumpkin and spices. I had to know it was there to actually detect the pumpkin taste. Overall, this porter didn’t work for me.
pumpkin or spice flavors. I think it was pretty complex with the flavors, but I would have liked more of a singled- out flavor.
Paul Bragin • 4 A thin, cream-colored head forms on this reddish-orange tinted beer. The first scent with this beer is pumpkin, followed by strong notes of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The spices also dominate the flavor profile of the beer with the pumpkin notes staying in the background when sipping the beer. The spiciness of this fall seasonal beer would be great with dessert on Thanksgiving or for sipping by the fire with baked goods. Jabez Martinez • 5 This is my favorite pumpkin beer on the market. I was in St. Louis over Labor Day and went to Schlafly and they did not have it available but I could get it in Evansville. I loved the spices and pumpkin flavor. I usually only drink one or two because they make me feel like I ate a whole pie. This beer is 8% ABV and you can taste it. Follow us on twitter @
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Paul Bragin • 4 A thick, tan head tops this black porter and never completely evaporates. Equal parts pumpkin, spices and roasted malt fill the nose. The taste begins with very heavy notes of roasted malt with the pumpkin and spices only seeming to come through on the finish. This beer is strong enough to pair with a big Thanksgiving meal. Porter and stout lovers will definitely want to try this seasonal beer while it is available. Jabez Martinez • 4 IThis looks like your average porter when poured, and I like the scent of the spices and roasted malts. I have never had a pumpkin porter, and this one was pretty good. I just felt that it lacked on the
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Daniel Knight • 4 Here’s a nicely executed effort by the Sam Adams folks. It pours up a clear dark copper color with a healthy one finger off-white head. Its smell is “classic Märzen” with a bready, malty toasted scent. The flavor follows scent with predominant malty, roasted, toffee like notes. As I admitted upfront in this review, I enjoyed this brew and although it’s a bit hoppier and not entirely true to the style of an authentic Oktoberfest, it’s a very good seasonal brew. Paul Bragin • 4.25 Practically no head forms on this beer, leaving only a deep amber liquid behind. Malt first highlights the scent profile, followed by some hops and, finally, a bit of spices. The malt flavor stays on the tongue while drinking with spices coming in at the finish. If you can’t make it to Oktoberfest, serve this beer with your favorite bratwurst and potatoes for a German treat or pulled pork for a nice flavor contrast. Jabez Martinez • 4 This is a nice amber colored beer. I liked the sweet Octoberfest flavors, but I would consider this one just a little better than average. I think the flavors could have been a little bolder, but it’s not bad. I would consider this a good session/football drinking beer.
Goose Island Sofie
Daniel Knight • 4 Sofie is a Belgian Style Farmhouse Ale (also known as a Saison). Sofie pours up a pale yellow straw color with a light foamy head that hangs around for a few minutes. The aroma is that of unmistakable Belgian yeast, spices and subtle hop notes. The mouthfeel deserves special notice since the natural carbonation is so sparkly and Champagne-like. The flavor is of orange peel, coriander, lemon and vanilla.
It finishes with another kiss from that Belgian yeast. I’m not usually a big fan of Siasons but found this one to be complex and entertaining. I’ll certainly enjoy this one again some day. Paul Bragin • 5 A thick, white head forms on this goldencolored beer. A variety of scents are present, especially some fruit notes. The fruit stays on the palate when drinking the beer, followed by hints of pepper and vanilla. The beer continues to develop in the bottle for up to five years. If you can wait that long, it’s worth it to have some reserved for aging. If you want a break from ordinary beer, try this. Jabez Martinez • 4.5 I loved this beer. It poured a clear golden color with a grapefruit aroma. It was a little sour but dry at the same time, and I enjoyed the orange peel flavor. This is a complex beer but sort of simple at the same time. This beer is a little pricey but well worth it.
Random Beer Facts! 1.) A Beer Wave of 388,000 Gallons (or 1.4m L) flooded London in 1814 after a huge vat ruptured. 2.) Amsterdam pays alcoholics in beer to clean streets: 5 cans of beer for a day’s work, plus €10 and tobacco. 3.) Cenosillicaphobia is the fear of an empty beer glass. 4.) George Washington had his own brewhouse on the grounds of Mount Vernon. 5.) Slugs like beer. http://www.factslides.com/s-Beer
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arts & activities The Ford Center
1 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Evansville 812-422-1515 thefordcenter.com October 22 – Judas Priest The legendary heavy metal band, Judas Priest, will be ferociously rocking the Ford Center on October 22. Ever since it was announced that the metal icons would be unleashing their 17th studio album, Redeemer of Souls, on July 8, 2014 their legion of fans have been wondering if the band would be launching a supporting tour – and the answer was a resounding: YES! The concert will also feature special guests, Steel Panther. Tickets for Judas Priest are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter.com, the Ford Center Box Office or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. October 30 – Casting Crowns: Thrive Tour Casting Crowns, a Contemporary Christian Rock band, will be bringing their “Thrive Tour” to the Ford Center. The tour comes after the release of their newest album, Thrive, in which the band is seeking to remind their fans that while life may be challenging and overwhelming at times, that they can, in fact, thrive. Song after song on the album deals with tough topics and frames life’s challenging moments in Biblical perspective. Since their start in 2009, Casting Crowns have consistently delivered songs that spur listeners to evaluate their relationship with God and with each other. “The basic idea is let God define himself through you and if you’ll do that, you’re going to thrive,” says Casting Crowns frontman, Mark Hall. Tickets for Casting Crowns: Thrive Tour are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter.com, the Ford Center Box Office or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. The show begins at 7 p.m.
Germania Maennerchor
916 N. Fulton Ave. Evansville 812-422-1915 Find them on Facebook October 18 – Hallow’s Eve Bash: Halloween Burlesque & Variety Show presented by Glitter in the Air Productions Who doesn't like Halloween? Well, it is the Glitterati's favorite holiday because it gives them a chance to dress up as naughty, funny, sexy and silly as they want to. They do it with style and class, and for a good cause! Proceeds for this show to benefit PAAWS Animal Rescue. Be sure to dress in your best Halloween costume as there will be a costume contest at intermission. To purchase tickets, please visit www.glitterintheairproductions.com. The show begins at 8 p.m.
Henderson Fine Arts Center
2660 S. Green St. Henderson, KY 270-826-5916 haaa.org October 18 – Home Free & Acoustikats Two award-winning a capella groups in one show! The Acoustikats, founded in 1993 by Dr. Jefferson Johnson as a subsection of the
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University of Kentucky Men’s Chorus, are the premier all-male a cappella ensemble in the state of Kentucky. This group of 10 men has been featured on national television as a part of NBC’s The SingOff a cappella competition and has performed in countless venues across the United States from the shores of Hawaii to the Azalea Festival in Wilmington, North Carolina. When country a cappella band Home Free was crowned Season 4 Champions of NBC's The Sing-Off this past December, their victory was by no means the beginnings of a career for the five country stars from Minnesota… rather it was a satisfying culmination of nearly a decade of hard work and commitment to a vocal craft growing in popularity. The show begins at 7 p.m. For ticket information, call 270-831-9800.
Hoosier Salon New Harmony Gallery
507 Church St. New Harmony, IN 812-682-3970 Find them on Facebook October 6-9 – Roger Dale Brown Studio Landscape Workshop This is a four day workshop with Roger Dale Brown, OPA. Learn how to take your plein air work and transform it in the studio to create landscape paintings. To learn more about the instructor, go to www.rogerdalebrown.com. For more information, contact Maggie Rapp at 812-459-9851 or hoosiersalon@sbcglobal.net. Each session runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
John James Audubon State Park
3100 U.S. 41 N. Henderson, KY 270-926-4433 gradd.com October 4, 5 – 42nd Annual GRADD Arts & Crafts Festival The 42nd Annual GRADD Arts & Crafts Festival boasts artisan and craftsman booths, artist demonstrations, delicious food, live music, hayrides and children's activities all in among the natural beauty of John James Audubon State Park. There are150 spaces available. Art/ craft booths are $100 per 15’x15’ area and concession spaces are $150 per 15’x15’ area. Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis until all spaces are filled. Only hand-crafted items will be displayed and sold. The festival begins at 10 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday.
Old National Events Plaza (Formerly The Centre)
715 Locust St. Evansville 812-435-5770 centre.evansvillegis.com October 4 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show Fasten your garter belt, come up to the lab and see what's on the slab! Brad and Janet take refuge in the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite mad scientist who is about to unveil his greatest creation - and have a bit of fun with his reluctant guests. This nowbeloved film will be shown on our giant screen in our Exhibit Hall. Plan to participate in this 'for-fun' classic when you buy a 'survival kit' prop bag with instructions of when to use these items during the movie! Show up in costume and act out the scenes from the movie with a costume contest pre-movie. Due to adult content, this show is not recommended for children. Tickets are $6 advance or $8 day of show, or $10 advance with Prop Bag. Tickets can be purchased at
the Old National Events Plaza’s Box Office or Ticketmaster by calling 800-745-3000 or at Ticketmaster.com. The show begins at 11 p.m.
Victory Theatre
600 Main St. Evansville 812-425-5050 victorytheatre.com/ evansvillephilharmonic.org October 2 – Ang: A Human Trafficking Film The film is presented by Uncharted International and in association with Anchor Visual Arts. Uncharted International is a non-profit mission agency, based in Evansville, with an almost twenty year history. Uncharted’s mission is based on one simple belief, that given opportunity, the poor have the capacity to become self sufficient. A movie and post-show reception ticket is available. The Post-Show Reception will include coffee, a dessert bar and a discussion of the film. Tickets are $51.50. This event is general admission. Tickets are also available at Uncharted International's Office, located at 1130 Washington Square (inside Washington Square Mall, near Food Court). Uncharted International can be reached at (812) 402-1886. The movie begins at 6:30 p.m. October 3 – Discover DaVinci & Michelangelo Discover DaVinci & Michelangelo: Side by Side makes its Indiana debut at Victory Theatre. Mark Rodgers—Curator of the DaVinci Machines and Michelangelo Exhibitions at the permanent Museum of Leonardo DaVinci in Florence, Italy—will take guests on a fantastic, awe-inspiring journey through the Italian Renaissance as seen through the eyes of these two monumental geniuses. This original theatre performance is a non-stop, multi-media event featuring movies, videos, 3-D animations and images of DaVinci and Michelangelo’s inventions, machines, sketches, codices, paintings and sculptures. Rodgers compares and contrasts the incredible lives of Leonardo and Michelangelo as never before seen. Tickets for Discover DaVinci & Michelangelo are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including victorytheatre.com, the Victory Theatre Box Office (Day of Event ONLY) and the Ford Center Ticket Office. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
October 8 – Under the Streetlamp Under the Streetlamp, America's hottest new vocal group with "Rat Pack" persona, will deliver an electrifying evening of classic hits from the American Radio Songbook at 7 p.m. Tickets for Under The Streetlamp are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including victorytheatre.com, the Victory Theatre Box Office (Day of Event ONLY), and the Ford Center Ticket Office. October 23 – David Nail: I’m A Fire Tour Grammy-nominated Country artist, David Nail, will be heating things up at Victory Theatre with his newly announced “I’m a Fire Tour,” on October 23. Nail’s third album, I’m a Fire, was released in March of this year. In choosing the album title, the singer says, “There’s so many moments on this record that make me think about the last four years that I’ve been married, and ‘I’m a Fire’ just sums it all up,” David says. “It says, ‘I’ve walked through flames, come out on the other end, and the foremost reason is because of you.’” Concert-goers can expect to hear hits such as “Red Light,” “Let it Rain” and “Whatever She’s Got,” plus many other songs from Nail’s three albums. Tickets for David Nail: I'm a Fire Tour are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including victorytheatre.com, the Victory Theatre Box Office (Day of Event ONLY), and the Ford Center Ticket Office. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. October 25, 26 – Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra Pops present the International Rolling Stones Symphony Show Get ready to rock & roll with the orchestral
pops presentation of the music of the Rolling Stones featuring the cast of Satisfaction, the international tribute show dedicated to the “World’s Greatest Rock & Roll Band.” The likes of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards bring a colorful performance to over 50 years of classic hits. For tickets, please visit www. evansvillephilharmonic.org or call (812) 425-5050. Saturday’s show begins at 7 p.m. Sunday’s show begins at 2 p.m.
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Country singer David Nail returns to the Victory Theatre on October 23 with a new, personal collection of songs that documents his life journey over the last four years. Featuring the number one single, “Whatever She’s Got,” I’m A Fire is just the third release by the Grammy nominee, but he’s been a fixture – and a rising star – in Nashville for years. Nail’s two previous albums produced two monster hits, “Red Light” and “Let It Rain,” that kept him atop the country charts for weeks on end. Still, he remains refreshingly down-to-earth. “It sounds like a cliché, but I was born with a gift, I believe, and not many other gifts,” Nail says with tongue firmly in cheek. “So, I was either going to pursue music and have a chance at being successful or try my hand at something that I had no talent for.” Success came quickly but was initially unsustainable. “I came to Nashville from a small town in 2002 and got a deal pretty easily. I thought the hard part was over. But I think it was pretty obvious to the people that had invested in me that I wasn’t quite ready,” Nail explains. “It took me a while to figure out what had just happened – it was such a blur. Looking back now, it’s easy to see that I wasn’t mentally prepared.” It would take seven years before Nail officially released his debut album, 2009’s I’m About to Come Alive, but the wait was clearly worth it. “Red Light,” the second single off the album, was a career-making hit that continues to affect fans emotionally. “Even today, people come up to me and tell me how much they love that song and how much it means to them,” Nail says. But the best was yet to come. “Let It Rain” off 2011’s The Sound of a Million Dreams went all the way to the top of the country charts, and the video has racked up millions of views on Youtube. In 2012, Nail released a three-song digital-only EP titled 1979 that features a sterling cover of Adele’s number one smash, “Someone Like You.” Nail has spent the better part of 2014 opening for Darius Rucker and Lady Antebellum, but now he’s taking the spotlight with the “I’m A Fire Tour.” – Johnny Fletcher The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit victorytheatre.com.
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Fifth Annual Holy Redeemer Tap & Cork Festival Looking for a fun event with live music and dishes and beverages from a host of local establishments? The fifth annual Holy Redeemer Tap & Cork Festival is being held at the church’s Parish Activity Center on Saturday, November 8th from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Beer and wine tastings from local breweries and wineries will be available as well as food samplings from area restaurants, with a commemorative pint glass given to each guest to celebrate the occasion. Contributors to the event include, but are not limited to, Monkey Hollow Winery, Carson's Brewery and Kanpai. Guests will be able to enjoy the festival both indoors and outdoors. A feature new to the festival this year is a half pot raffle, and guests will be entertained with live music from local artist Nathan Bayne. The Tap & Cork Festival is a truly fun evening with friends, so come on out and support this fantastic fundraiser. Proceeds benefit Holy Redeemer. The event is sponsored by First Federal Savings Bank and the Liquor Locker. – Whitney Patterson The event is 21 and over. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Purchase by phone at 812-424-8344, online at eventbrite.com or in person at Holy Redeemer (924 W. Mill Rd.) or Carson's Brewery (2404 Lynch Rd.). For more information, visit the Holy Redeemer Tap & Cork Festival Facebook page.
community & family Angel Mounds
8215 Pollack Ave. Evansville 812-853-3956 angelmounds.org October 8 – “Full Moon Fever” Night Trail Run #3 Come out and enjoy an evening of running under the full moon! Part of a series of races at Angel Mounds, Full Moon Fever is a 5K night run held on the trails of the site. Each runner is required to have one working light with them. The trail will be marked with glow sticks and numbered signs for each turn. Race begins at 7 p.m. For more information, please contact info@40lbsledgehammer.com or visit their website at 40lbsledgehammer.com. October 1-31 – Corn Maze Get lost in the maize! Full of twists and turns that create an ancient design, the maze is delightful for all ages. Navigate the maze, collect stamps from the maize guardians and enter to win a special prize. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Franklin Street
Between Wabash Ave. of Flags to St. Joe Evansville franklinstreeteventsassociation.com October 6-11 – 93rd Annual West Side Nut Club Fall Festival Every October the Nut Club organizes and sponsors a mammoth Fall Festival. This is a week-long gala on the west side along Franklin Street with free entertainment, carnival attractions, over 126 food booths, amateur talent competitions and on the last day, a huge parade. This event attracts over 200,000 people to the West Side and is considered to be one of the largest street festivals in the United States. For more information, please visit nutclubfallfestival.com. October 18 – “Mainklin” Beer Run This is Evansville's very first beer run, a 5K between two of Evansville's favorite
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districts: Franklin Street and Main Street. Walkers are more than welcome too! Six beers, six bars and a t-shirt for $20... Duh! For more information, please visit the website listed above or find the Franklin Street Events Association on Facebook. October 25 – Halloween on Franklin Street Ring in All Hallow’s Eve on Franklin Street with family-friendly fun like the Lil’ Monster’s Bash, trick-or-treating with hayrides as well as a fall farmers market! For all the older ghouls and goblins there is a Zombie Pub Crawl starting at 6 p.m. The excitement begins at 1 p.m. For more information, please visit the website listed above or find the Franklin Street Events Association on Facebook.
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
1545 Mesker Park Dr. Evansville 812-435-6143 meskerparkzoo.com October 17-19 & 24-26 – Boo at the Zoo Get your friends and family together and head out to Mesker Zoo for their annual Halloween event featuring fall decor, haunted houses, live entertainment and more on select nights in October. This is your chance to dress up in costume and enjoy a fun evening at one of the most popular and respected zoos in the area. It’s an opportunity to celebrate Halloween in a truly unique way and help support everything that Mesker does for the community.
Old National Events Plaza (formerly the Centre)
715 Locust St. Evansville 812-435-5770 centre.evansvillegis.com October 26 – Disney Junior Live on Tour! This never-before-seen live show features your favorite characters from Disney Junior's hit series, Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates. Get swept up in the excitement as Sofia and her family prepare for a royal
celebration that helps us all learn the true meaning of being a princess with a special appearance from Cinderella. Then it's off to Never Land where Jake and his swashbuckling friends Izzy and Cubby - with a little help from Peter Pan - battle Captain Hook to unlock treasure hidden inside a mysterious volcano. The production is filled with new music, amazing effects, thrilling action and endless surprises. Show times are 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 26. Special bonus! Starting ten minutes before each performance join loveable Doc McStuffins for a special pre-show! You can help Doc take care of one of her beloved toys with her own special brand of love and magic. Free to all ticket holders.
Riverfront/Dress Plaza
Downtown Evansville Evansvillehalfmarathon.org October 4 – Evansville Half Marathon It’s time once again to put on those running shoes and test your limits of physical endurance. Whether you’re a dedicated jogger or new to the challenge of finishing a 13.1 mile race, this event is a truly rewarding adventure that brings together people from all over the tri-state and beyond. The Evansville Half Marathon course starts atop Reitz Hill and winds down through the city of Evansville. Highlights include the view from Reitz Hill, the Pigeon Creek Greenway, Garvin Park and Bosse Field, Downtown Main Street, Bayard Park and a finish on the beautiful Riverfront. For more information or to register, visit evansvillehalfmarathon.org.
Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center 1901 Lynch Rd. Evansville
October 25-26 – 48th Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show The 48th Annual Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show hosted by the Evansville Lapidary Society, a local non profit that teaches the public about grinding and polishing stones, is coming to a new location! Find us on October 25 and 26 at the Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center. Show hours are Saturday 10
a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. You will find everything rock related at this event including geodes, crystals, minerals, beads, fossils, fine jewelry, carvings, rough material, cabochons and much more. For more information, contact show chair Sara Rappee at 812589-3079.
The 33rd Annual Great Pumpkin Metric
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Sponsored by Dan’s Comp and the Evansville Bicycle Club, the 33rd annual Great Pumpkin Metric will be held at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fairgrounds on Sunday, October 5th. The Great Pumpkin Metric is an annual bicycle tour through rural parts of Southwestern Indiana. The tour is friendly to riders of all abilities and offers the choice of a 100k, 50k, or 25k route. Once riders have completed their route, they will be met with a free pasta bar and live music to help them rest and relax. In the past, the Great Pumpkin Metric has had upwards of 850 riders for the event. This year, the organizers hope to increase that number and make the 33rd edition the most successful yet. All proceeds will help create a means for the Evansville Bicycle Club to promote bicycle safety, education and recreation in the Evansville area. Some of the organizations EBC promotes locally are the Evansville Area Trails Coalition, Cub Scouts, Evansville Streets Alive! and the Ride of Silence. – Russell Finn
October 1-31 – Ballroom & Swing Dance Lessons & Clubs Evansville has dance clubs and lessons for you to enjoy throughout the month. Take inexpensive group lessons, improve your skills, make new friends and fill your social calendar every week! No partner? No problem! (* = Means no partner needed for lessons.)
To register or become a patron, visit evansvillebicycleclub.org. Registration is $25 for individuals and $50 for families. Patrons who pay $100 will have their name placed on the Patron Poster displayed at the registration site. The 4-H Fairgrounds are located at 201 E. Boonville-New Harmony Rd. in Evansville.
Vanderburgh County 4-H Center 201 E. Boonville New Harmony Rd. Evansville 812-867-6217 vanderburgh4hcenter. com
October 18 – Oktobeerfest Celebrate German Heritage and all things beer at Oktobeerfest on Saturday, October 18 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Vanderburgh 4-H Center. Sample from over 100 authentic German biers, seasonal Oktoberfest and pumpkin beers all in one place! Plus, enjoy a fall atmosphere with German cuisine available for purchase and live music. Must be 21+ to attend. For more information, please visit oktobeerfestIN. com.
Various Locations
Club/ Contact
Dances/Lessons
Coterie of Evansville www.coterie.info
Bi-monthly/None
*Dance Hall www.thedancehall.org
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*Eagle’s Club Weekly/Weekly Find them on Facebook (Evansville Eagles Aerie 427) *Evansville River City Bop Club www.ercbopclub.com
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*Evansville Swing Cats Weekly/Weekly Find them on Facebook (Evansville Swing Cats) Friday Night Dance Club Monthly/None fridaynightdanceclub@gmail.com Metro Ballroom Dance Club Monthly/Before www.metroballroomdanceclub.com
Come dance with us!
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Victory Theatre
600 Main St. Evansville 812-425-5050 victorytheatre.com/evansvillephilharmonic.org October 11 – Chef Robert Irvine Live! Food Network star Robert Irvine is taking his brand of no nonsense cooking on the road, but this time he isn't the only star of the show. This all new multi-media and multi-sensory event features never before seen interviews, cooking challenges, a Q & A and a whole heap of audience participation! Robert has no knowledge of the culinary challenges he is about to receive, and he'll need your help to conquer them. No recipes. No script. No holds barred. It's like nothing you've ever seen on stage before. You choose the challenges; he does the impossible. Tickets for Chef Robert Irvine Live! are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including victorytheatre.com, the Victory Theatre Box Office (Day of Event ONLY) and the Ford Center Ticket Office. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. October 17 – Ron White Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White, best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy” phenomenon, returns to Evansville on Friday, October 17 with his new stand-up show, NUTCRACKER. Tickets for Ron White are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including victorytheatre.com, the Victory Theatre Box Office (Day of Event ONLY), and the Ford Center Ticket Office. Multiple VIP experiences are available. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve
551 N. Boeke Rd. Evansville 812-479-0771 wesselmannaturesociety.org October 4 – Another Chance for Animals First Annual Chili Dog Walk The goal of this event is to educate the public on pet ownership, provide a family fun event while encouraging exercise and to raise funds to continue our mission. ACA is a network of foster homes, an entity formed to help animals from Evansville Vanderburgh Animal Care and Control. The animals in their foster care program have all come directly from EVACC. ACA does not have a shelter. When they pull an animal from EVACC the animal is brought into a loving foster home. The foster home treats the animal as their own, perhaps teaching a dog commands and manners or showing a cat that living inside is her new way of life. The event begins at 11 a.m. For more information, please call (812) 217-7738 or visit acaevansville.com. October 5 – Flutterby Hike Flutter by the Howell Wetlands with Debbie Goedde, Southwestern Indiana Master Naturalist and butterfly enthusiast, to experience a diversity of butterflies. The tour travels through different habitats, including wetlands, prairie, and woodlands to showcase various habitats, life cycle stages and identification tricks for these winged beauties. This Flutterby Hike is free and open to the public. The hike begins at 1 p.m.
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October 11 – Harvest Festival & Hayrides Be sure to experience the changing seasons at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve while enjoying the traditions of autumn at this scare-free, family-friendly event. Activities will include horse-drawn hayrides, guided night hikes, animal programs, stargazing, insect encounters, cider press demonstrations, a campfire and plenty of activities and crafts for children. Cost is $5 per person (ages 2-and-under are free). The event begins at 2 p.m. October 18 – Wandering Owl Beer & Wine Trail Enjoy an evening of beer, wine and food tasting at Wesselman Woods Nature Center and Preserve. Live entertainment will be provided by Salt the Earth. Cost is $45 per ticket. The event begins at 3 p.m.
William Henry Harrison High School
HAAA presents Home Free
211 Fielding Rd. Evansville 812-477-1046
October 5 – An Evening of Comedy to benefit TOUCH, Inc. Enjoy an evening of clean comedy for a great cause! The headliner is Jacob Williams, America's Got Talent 2012 semifinalist. He’s also been seen on MTV's Wild 'N Out with Nick Cannon 2013 and 2014 season, Bob and Tom All Stars Tourin' California and featured on the Bob and Tom radio show. The feature act is a tri-state favorite, comedian Bob Digga. Bob's huge, charming personality and versatility have allowed him to feature and headline hundreds of comedy venues locally and nationwide, performing with such stars as Mister McGriff, Michael Blackston, G-Thang, Kevin Hart and Chris Tucker. The MC for the night is another tri-state favorite, Clint Hall, who has performed at a variety of comedy clubs, including Comedy Caravan, the Improv, Bear's Place, the Levee and the Joke Factory. Local nonprofit TOUCH, Inc. provides non-medical financial assistance to cancer patients in the form of transportation, out-of-pocket expenses, utility bills, childcare and rent/mortgage for up to twelve months. All proceeds benefit TOUCH, Inc. For ticket information, visit eventbrite.com.
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“Crazy Life Tour” with special guests the AcoUstiKats Prepare yourself for a double dose of award-winning a capella greatness! On Saturday, October 18, the Henderson Area Arts Alliance will host two incredible vocal bands at the Henderson Fine Arts Center. Headliners Home Free, season four champions of NBC’s The Sing-Off, will perform their country/popinfused covers, including "All About That Bass,” “Cruise” and “Wake Me Up.” The Minnesotan quintet has been steadily gaining a loyal following over the last decade, and the nationwide “Crazy Life Tour” is the culmination of years of hard work. Special guests the AcoUstiKats were founded in 1993 at the University of Kentucky and are described as “southern charm with a whole lot of swag; Justin Timberlake meets KFC.” After valuable exposure on The Sing-Off, the ten members decided to follow in the footsteps of the hugely popular vocal band Straight No Chaser and go pro. The AcoUstiKats will perform all of their most popular covers, including “Blurred Lines,” “Amazed” and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $31 for the main floor and $21 for balcony seats. To purchase, call 270-291-9800 or visit haaa.org. The Henderson Fine Arts Center is located on the campus of Henderson Community College, 2660 S. Green St. - Whitney Patterson For more information about Home Free, visit homefreevocalband.com. For AcoUstiKats information, visit www.acoustikats.com.
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LOCAL BAND SPOTLI G HT Vol at ile Ester s ABOUT THE BAND: The Volatile Esters are a "power-trio" consisting of bassist/vocalist Kevin Book, guitarist/vocalist Edward Sein and a rotating cast of extraordinary drummers, including Jimmy Cummings, Jim Cauley and most recently, Joe Meleski. Usually, whoever books the band or is available does the gig. The power-trio configuration allows plenty of room for us to showcase the electric guitar; so if you think of guitar-centric rock music, we probably do it. The name of the band was arrived at after learning that oenophiles (wine enthusiasts) aerate or "slurp" their wine in order to release the "volatile esters" – molecules that are a result of, or involved in fermentation and give strawberries and bananas their scent. The formation of the band took place after guitarist/vocalist Edward Sein inherited a regular house gig with drummer Jimmy Cummings. Once the legendary Kevin Book was on board, the Volatile Esters were born – a band that would never, ever have to rehearse. WHAT THEY COVER / DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE: Our style is quite eclectic, and our separate song repertoires are so big that a lot of times we just shoot from the hip and throw a song out there to see what happens. We may not know it, but we sure as hell are not going to practice. THEIR INFLUENCES: Our influences range from Muddy Waters and Hendrix to STP and Living Colour with some straight, basic rock and roll in between. WHERE YOU CAN CATCH THEIR PERFORMANCES: Our next show is at KC’s Time Out Lounge opening for the Lo Cash Cowboys on October 3rd. We currently let people know where we're playing through our individual Facebook pages. This has worked out well since we are all in multiple bands. It's fun to get the followers of our many different bands in the same room.
cd reviews Classy Mongrel Love & Resistance Self-Released
Good things come to those who wait, at least in some cases. For Grant Short, aka Classy Mongrel, the wait hasn't been in vain. Ten years of composition holed up in his family garage have birthed a suspenseful yet honestly hopeful dream soundtrack that is Love & Resistance, from which tracks have already been hungrily snatched up by TV shows and have spawned an upcoming national tour. The album's first single, "Too Far," is not your humdrum shopping mall electronic garbage. Instead, it's a psychedelic 80s synth-pop head-nodder with layered vocals that keeps building and never disappoints. For those seeking a heavier bass beat, "Keep it Together" is robotic, dance-inspiring electro-funk-soul ear candy that promises "I will wait for you/ though you haven't got a clue." The cleanliness of the album drops away a bit during the light-industrial, trancey grit of "Night Mode," and the sunny sky clouds over on the introspective "A. Wolf" where Short confesses "I was raised by a wolf/ didn't teach me how to love." All in all, Love & Resistance is a shiny quarter in the bucket of dull electronic wooden nickels. These breezy sounds could keep the summer vibe going all winter long.
Alanna Royale ACHILLES Self-Released
To be deemed "the next big thing" in Nashville by someone who actually knows what they're talking about – such as Mike Grimes – is a lot of pressure. The next obvious step is to actually become a big thing, a goal Alanna Royale is hurtling toward at light speed. From their first show last year at the Basement to their sold-out EP release party, the hardworking members of this band make it look a little too easy. The six-piece, toddler band's debut album, ACHILLES, is chock-full of rhythm and vocalist Alanna Quinn-Broadus taunts us with her soul on display but definitely not up for grabs. "Animal" is the first single, but "Phantom Limb" is a funky ear-grabber with popska elements that could make the sting of Amy Winehouse's departure a little softer, even for the biggest fan. The orchestral desert-jazz intro of "Rock & Stone" leads into an honestly hopeful come-uppance tune that promises "you know I will get mine/you know I crush rock & stone/I always come out swinging." Warning: Kirk Donovan's trumpet on "Go Back" could lead to Tina Turner-eqsue dancing, and Alanna appears to have taken some notes from Carla Thomas.
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The Magik Sounds of the Pine Hill Haints K Records When the Pine Hill Haints say that they play "dead" music, they must mean that their tunes are out of this world, and we would have to agree. With Jamie Barrier's unapologetic vocals, often-rockabilly guitar and wife Kat's saw-playing, it's hard to imagine this haunting, Appalachian swing-addled stomp sound being forged anywhere but in an afterlife romance. In short, The Magik Sounds of the Pine Hill Haints will make a perfect Halloween soundtrack. Kat's singing saw in the graveyard pop single, “Ms. Pacman,” will leave you with goose bumps, while Jamie's haunting vocals and Johnny & Santo-reminiscent guitar playing seal the deal. "Rattle Them Bones" is ghostly swing that evokes images of dancing skeletons while somehow incorporating an eastern flare; the fiddled ballad "Shattered Waltz" picks you up and dumps you in the middle of Appalachia; "Blow" is bonfire storytelling. And just when you think you've got the Haints pegged, they careen into "Can I Have Your Board" and "Total Zero," two energetic surfer-punk tracks where Barrier's vocals give a healthy nod to Bradley Nowell. Mind blown. With folk and Americana dollops, it may be hard to entertain the idea that this album has any navigable direction. Fortunately, it's a spooky ride worth taking.
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Hypnotic Eye Reprise Records
Chances are, if you haven't heard of Tom Petty... let's be real. There's not much of a chance of that at all. For huge Petty-heads, the new album is a chance to say "I told you so," albeit a bit nervously, when refuting the cynics that keep spouting "rock is dead." Just when you think bands like the Heartbreakers that have been performing for almost 40 years have gone to Florida to play golf, they reappear on a rooftop screaming "We’re back, kids!" Give it a minute. You may be wondering where they've gone until "Red River," where Petty's unequaled vocals and yarn-spinning hug you back into more familiar times. The blues-rock riffs on "Power Drunk" and "U Get Me High" further confirm that we have not lost them; they have merely taken a long walk back to the same spot. The smoky, honky-tonk jive of "Burnt Out Town" has teeth that glitter with hints of ZZ Top and Bob Dylan, and if anyone still has concerns, "Shadow People" is about as Petty as it gets. Right on. No patronizing pats on the head for this one. The generations who can't beat on the steering wheel and scream the lyrics to "American Girl" could certainly take some notes from Hypnotic Eye.
Imaginary Horse RidingEasy Records The Picturebooks are a great garage rock band whose biggest feat so far is opening for Eagles of Death Metal. This German duo loves motorcycles and builds their own inside the very same garage where they create and record their music. Imaginary Horse is a good rock album filled with thundering drums and motorcyclerevving growls.
Ray Tarantino
Good Things Will Happen Tiny Drum Records Ray Tarantino was born in Italy, raised in the UK, and makes Americana music in Nashville. If the global back story of Ray Tarantino doesn’t immediately grab your attention, let his new album, Good Things Will Happen, change your mind. Good Things Will Happen has a pop-country feel, but thankfully tends to lean more toward Jakob Dylan than Jason Aldean. If you’re looking for a little 90s Wallflowers nostalgia, Good Things Will Happen certainly delivers.
Interpol
El Pintor Matador Records After a long hiatus, New York art-rockers Interpol are back with their best album in a decade. Full of the sort of sweeping, dark and dramatic songs that made 2002’s Turn on the Bright Lights and its follow-up, Antics, such landmark recordings, El Pintor may not quite reach the same heights, but it gets awfully close at times. Tracks such as “My Blue Supreme,” “Anywhere” and Tidal Wave” are quite beautiful and brilliantly structured, awash in reverb and filled with those classic angular guitar riffs. -Russell Finn
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Al’s Corner Pub 301 W. Columbia St. (812) 909-2249 Algonquins 213 U.S. Hwy. 41 South Henderson, KY (270) 827-4313
Archie & Clyde’s Newburgh, IN 8320 Bell Oaks Dr. (812) 480-7778
Buster & Becky’s 1000 N. Garvin (812) 423-7616 Carson’s Brewery Tasting Room 2404 Lynch Rd. (812) 759-8229 Chilly Willy’s 3039 Claremont (812) 423-0726
BackStage Bar 524 Main St. (812) 424-5020
Club Canopy (Above the Jungle) 415 Main St. (812) 425-5282
Beertropolis 830 Lst. Dr. (812) 297-2337
Corner Bar 26688 Mt. Vernon (812) 425-5059
Blush Ultra Lounge & Tapas Bar
KC’s Corner Pocket 1819 N. Fulton Ave. (812) 428-BALL
Tropicana
421 N.W. Riverside Dr. (Inside LeMerigot) (812) 433-4000 Boogie Nights Tropicana
701 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 401-0460 Bokeh Lounge 1007 Parrett St. (812) 909-0388 Bob’s Lounge 907 N. Fares (812) 425-4929 The Brickhouse 201 W. Illinois St. (812) 421-0024 Breaktime Bar & Grill 1323 S Barker Ave (812) 602-1756 Buck’s Tavern 1005 N. Fulton Ave. (812) 429-0055
Cricket’s 518 W. Main St. Newburgh, IN (812) 858-2782 Darmstadt Inn 13130 Darmstadt (812) 867-7300
Darren’s Pub 713 N. Green St. Henderson, KY (270) 827-2206 Dave’s Sports Den 701 N. Weinbach Ave. (812) 479-8887 Deerhead Sidewalk Café 222 E. Columbia (812) 425-2515 Doc’s Nightclub 1305 Stringtown (812) 401-1201
Double D’s (Boonville, IN) 1206 E. Main St. (812) 897-8813 Double Dukes Henderson, KY 2044 Hwy 41 Ramada Inn (270) 826-6600
Elberfeld Korner Inn 15 W. Main (812) 983-4200 Extra Innings (Holiday Inn) 951 Wernsing Rd. Jasper, IN (812) 482-5555 Fat Boys Tavern (Ft. Branch, IN) 115 McCreary St. (812) 753-9914 11 Frame Lounge 1801 Franklin St. (812) 423-5355 Fred’s 421 Read St. (812) 423-8040 Hagedorn’s Tavern 2037 W. Franklin (812) 423-0794
Hammerheads 317 Main St. (812) 421-8492
(812) 433-4100 Hooters 4620 Lincoln Ave. (812) 475-0229 Iron Horse 203 N. McCreary Ft. Branch, IN (812) 753-9918
K.C.’s Time Out Lounge & Grill Washington Square Mall (812) 437-9920 Koodie Hoo’s 231 W. 2nd St. Mt. Vernon, IN (812) 838-5202 Lamasco Bar & Grill 1331 W. Franklin (812) 437-0171 Legends 1050 S. Weinbach (812) 476-7444 Leroy’s Tavern 2659 Mt. Vernon Ave. (812) 464-8300 Lyle Sports Zone Pizza & Pub 1404 E. Morgan Ave. (812) 425-7729 Marigold Bar 2112 S. Weinbach Ave. (812) 475-8780
Highland Inn 6620 N. 1st Ave. (812) 402-2544
O’Brian’s Sports Bar & Grill 1801 N. Green River Rd. (812) 401-4630
Hobo Jungle 1321 S. Barker (812) 491-6229
Old Chicago 6500 Lloyd Expwy. (812) 401-1400
Hoosiers Lounge
The Peephole Bar & Grill 2nd & Main St.
(in Tropicana Pavillion)
450 N.W. Riverside Dr.
(812) 423-5171 Penny Lane Coffeehouse 600 S.E. 2nd St. (812) 421-8741 (East) 2004 Washington Ave. Phoenix Nightclub & Event Center 111 S. Green River Rd. (812) 401-5949 Piston’s 2131 W. Franklin St. (812) 401-1699
The Pub 1348 Division St. (812) 423-2121 Rick’s Sports Bar 1531 Green River Rd. (812) 477-4088 RiRa’s Irish Pub Tropicana 701 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 426-0000 Rick’s 718 Lounge 718 3rd Ave. (812) 423-0872 Rookie’s 117 Second St. Henderson, KY (270) 826-1106 Safari Wine & Martini Bar 415 Main St. (812) 425-5282
Show Me’s (East) 1700 Morgan Ctr. Dr. (812) 401-7469 Sidetrack Tavern 664 E. Illinois St. (812) 423-0828
Sportsman’s Grille & Billards 2315 W. Franklin St. (812) 422-0801 Sports Book Bar & Grill
Tropicana
701 N.W. Riverside Dr. (812) 401-0309 Tin Fish 300 W. Jennings Newburgh, IN (812) 490-7000 Tin Man Brewing Co. 1430 W. Franklin (812) 618-3227 TJ’s Stockyard Inn 1217 Baker Ave. (812) 402-9273 Xcess Gentlemen’s Club 207 S. Fulton Ave. (812) 426-6998 Ziggy’s Pub 16 Main St. Poseyville, IN (812) 874-2170
Smitty’s Italian Steak House 2109 W. Franklin St. (812) 423-6280 Show Me’s (West) 5525 Pearl Dr. (812) (812) 402-7100
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